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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
1
On Saturday near noon Norman Lee Palmer died in a field accident involving a disc. His 14 year old brother Bobby was present and could not free him before help arrived.
Norman Lee Palmer born August 2 1935 on a farm west of Purdin died May 29 1943 at seven years nine months and twenty seven days. He left parents Ross and Beaulah Palmer and siblings Hazel Hanson Harold Margaret Buckner Raymond Betty Molloy and Bobby plus grandparents and many relatives. Funeral services were at Mt Olive conducted by Rev Smith with schoolmates as pallbearers and mourners, body laid to rest amid flowers under J E Robertson of Laredo.
Two spotted male hogs are offered for sale by Clair Shipp of Browning Missouri.
The Annual Vacation Bible School started Monday with about fifty pupils enrolling. Sponsored by Browning area churches, the program offers teachers for all grades at the Baptist and Methodist Churches each morning at 9 o'clock. All children are welcome.
Athens Georgia reports Cadet George Nyle Freeland of Browning Missouri has reported to the Navy Pre-Flight School for three months of conditioning and training. Cadets study academics and military subjects before transfer to flight centers for further air training. Freeland is son of G G Freeland and graduated high school in 1940 then attended Kirksville State Teachers College. He completed CAA primary training at Iowa City.
Gary Cooper stars as the real life war hero Sergeant York with Joan Leslie and Walter Brennan in a dramatic wartime tribute. The film traces York’s mountain roots, his religious conscience, and his audacious heroism as he becomes a decorated Allied stalwart.
Entertained Sunday May 23 a din ner at the home of Mr and Mrs Grover Maggart honoring their son Pvt Harley B Maggart of Sebring Florida and nephew Pvt James C Head of Grand Island Nebraska. Guests included John Maggart Clint Maggart Mrs Miranda Nickell Mrs Georgia A Head Mrs Sherman Hines Mrs Huldah Phipps and many others.
A farewell party for Rex Turner was held Wednesday evening May 29 to mark his departure for Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Friends gathered at his home for conversation and refreshments, wishing him luck and a speedy return.
One year old purebred spotted Poland China boar offered by C. M. Nichols of Humphreys Missouri. Farm stock listing with contact for purchaser inquiries.
Assembly of God Church will close the Revival at White Oak on Sunday night June 6 with Evangelist Miss Lela B Haycock delivering the last illustrated message. Regular services run nightly 8 30 except Saturday with Sunday School and worship at 10 30. Everyone is urged to attend.
Federal wolf catcher McIntosh Lewis McIntosh reports success with two old wolves three wolf pups and a predatory dog blamed for sheep losses. Four wolves captured north of Green City while the dog and a mate were taken near Milan at Forest McClas key farm. Total county wolves reached fifteen and thirty two pups in all.
A cyclone struck Browning around six o'clock Tuesday morning causing extensive damage. Browning Lumber Co. suffered the most with about $300 in losses from shattered windows, torn roofing, and a broken front gate. Nearby buildings including Mrs. Mattie Turner store and the Legion Home had partial unroofing and other minor damage. The O T Johnson barn and silo area also lost roofing as rain followed the storm.
J. R. Williams & Co announces ongoing wool purchases for the season. The firm invites wool producers to contact for sale arrangements and prices.
Henry L. Fuller of Purdin and Mrs Eliza Smith of Bristol Virginia were married Saturday evening at the groom’s home in Purdin Rev E M Hines officiated with Mrs Bertha Edens of Brookfield and Mrs E M Hines as witnesses forming a small family ceremony in Linn County June 1 1943 clipping.
Nancy Jo Keithley daughter of Mr and Mrs John Keithley celebrated her fifth birthday on Saturday May 29 at home. She invited many girls and boys who played games and enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs Keithley. The guests departed with best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
Jenkins Cemetery lot owners are urged to pay 1943 care fees to treasurer Carl C. Drake at Browning Lumber Co. for prompt processing and proper maintenance.
In town F R Fanning sold twenty three fleeces weighing 224 pounds. The wool brought 45 cents per fleece at roughly 4.38 dollars each. Kirksville Wool Co received the lot via local rep Jas Williams.
The notice lists ration details for gasoline sugar coffee fuel oil shoes and meats. It notes Book No 6 four gallon coupons outside the eastern area and Book No 5 three gallon coupons inside the east coast shortage area valid through July 21. Sugar coupon 138 valid June 1 to August 15. Coffee stamps 24 for one pound valid May 31 to June. Meats stamps J and K valid through June 39.
OPA announces price ceilings for three war models with fixed national prices of 13.90, 14.90, and 15.90 dollars in the war western zone add 60 cents. WPB authorizes 125000 more pressure cookers, lifting total 1943 production to about 275000 above prior years.
Gwendolyn Kelly leads a home finishing 4-H project with five girls southeast of ning. The North Central Missouri Hereford Association held its first meeting May 2. A first annual sale is set for September 20 in Chillicothe with Art Thompson as auctioneer. Joe Edens of Purdin serves on the Executive Committee from Linn County. Purebred Hereford breeders should contact Mr Edens or the county agent. Carl Jones leads the Laclede 4-H poultry and garden program. Linn County Wool and Sheep Growers Association marks its 23rd year as a major Midwestern wool pool, with nineteen county pools skipped this year and nearly two carloads of wool delivered to the Linneus pool. Korsen and Mrs. B A ue lead Meadville 4-H. Forty-two pressure cooker gauges have been tested to save time in food preparation.
Linn County residents may request a state Game and Wildlife Commission trapper if enough interest exists. Neighborhoods troubled by wolves should report to the county agent with the amount they would contribute to the county share of the salary. A trapper in Sullivan County has captured 15 old wolves and 32 pups this spring.
Promoters urge families with infants to secure a copy of the Infant Care guide from the Extension office for home safety and child health tips.
The guidance states one inch headspace for non acidic foods such as lima beans peas corn asparagus and greens and one inch headspace for acid foods.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Head are proud parents of a 9 pound boy born Sunday May 30 in Milan with Dr. Becker attending.
Methodist Church led by C. J. Chappell invites the public to church school at 10 a m morning service at 11 o clock and an evening service at 8 30 p m all are welcome to attend and worship.
The Willing Workers Club gathered Wednesday May 26 with Mrs George Taylor hosting an all day meeting. Fifteen members two visitors and four children attended. Activities included hemming tea towels and binding a quilt. A noon dinner featured iris and yellow rose decor.
Browning R N A camp hosts the twenty ninth County Convention at the Browning School Auditorium on Tuesday June 8 with State Officers Esther Simmons Supreme Auditor May Moore State Supervisor and Lucy Dray District Deputy in charge. County officers Myrtle Peterson President Matilda Standly Past President Pearl Franklin Vice President and others named. Morning session begins at 10 o clock and all Browning camp members plus other camps urged to attend.
H R Hamilton offers a used McCormick mower and a Dain steel fodder sled along with a Case 16 inch riding plow and a 10 foot steel harrow. Some rheumatism noted.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Clark of Milan welcome a 7 lb baby girl born May 28 with Dr Mc Artor as attending physician. Mr and Mrs Glenn Finney of Purdin announce Sharon Rose born May 14 with Dr T R McArtor attending.
A yearling whiteface bull is advertised for sale eight miles southeast of Browning, listed by Prentiss Brown.
Miss Patricia Gooch daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Gooch will teach English and social science at Browning High School for the fall and winter term. She attends Culver Stockton College and will receive her AB degree in August.
The General Purpose Club met with Mrs. Hazelville for an all day meeting on May 27. Members present for dinner included Wilma, Catherine, Sarah, Carrie, Frances, Ruth, Pearle, Alpha and Hazel, with five visitors Elizabeth Lantz, Vivian Fisher, Ross Lantz, Morris Lantz and Harold Kille. The social event featured afternoon visiting, and Sarah won the hostess gift of thirty two cents. Next meeting is with Wilma Williams on June 10.
The community honors a long list of new inductees including B. H. Slater Jas M Havens Mrs Andrew Pfeiffer George Stephenson Ensign Harry R Anderson Pvt John M Brinkley and many others. The notice invites readers to read the tax and add their name to the next honor roll.
On May 26 the Happy Workers Club met at Mrs. Mary Ball’s home with fourteen members eight children four men and five visitors. Mrs. Juanita Wombles home demonstration agent spoke on sugar and canning greens. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Faye Taylor and Mrs. Lucille Morris with Hazel Harris. Next meeting set for June 9 with Mrs. Wineva Shaw. Visitors welcome.
A juvenile diary recounts a school week with misheard words and playful misstatements. The narrator notes daily events from swimming in the creek to classroom lessons and a final performance, ending with a sense of freedom and pride in small milestones.
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