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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
1
Bertha Riddle in Browning seeks an elderly couple to occupy available rooms. Property offers private space and shared amenities. Contact details not provided in the notice.
The 1952 Jenkins Cemetery dues are now due two dollars per lot. Mrs Lila F Williams is the secretary handling payments.
The Bennett brothers Jerry and Max confirm prompt delivery and continued circulation of the St Joseph News Press, announcing twice daily newspaper service along the Jewell Crooks route.
D G Haley of Browning advertises a single yearling Whiteface bus for sale. The note lists contact by the seller for inquiries and purchase.
At Milan School commencement exercises, Regents Scholarships were awarded to Shirley Brantner and Barbara Lee from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville. Top seniors listed include Barbara Lee Ruth Ann McHargue Bonnie Richardson Norma Sterling Wanda Ward in alphabetical order. Rotary Club honors went to James Robertson Joyce Morris for elementary excellence and John Robert Fields Barbara Lee for senior achievement. Lions Club recognized seniors Dick Franklin and Norma Sterling while American Legion named seniors Dick Perkins and Glen Richard Wilhite.
Nostalgic Technicolor drama spans half a century in midwestern life. The film follows a barber, Nellie the girl who longs for the city, and the town’s changes from Spanish American War to Prohibition. Starring Jean Peters David Wayne and Hugh Marlowe. photographed in Hutchinson and Castleton Kansas.
Promoted as the biggest story in the world the show Fix Bay onets plays at the Marty Ann Theatre in Milan on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday June 10 11 and 12 featuring the gang of guys backing Heartbreak Hill in a high action stage presentation.
Notice from Alson Johnson of Browning reporting a stray Whiteface yearling heifer missing from his farm. He asks owners to contact with verification or locate the animal.
Jewell Crooks thanks paper customers for kindness while carrying the St. Joseph Gazette and News-Press over the past five years.
A room house has been newly decorated and is available for viewing. Interested parties may contact Mrs. Viola Jones in Browning for details.
A patient expresses gratitude for the many letters and cards received during illness and hospital stay. The author notes the kindness was deeply appreciated by relatives and friends.
Last Friday evening thirty two Baptist Church youths attended a hamburger fry at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Christy. Mrs. Gayle Ingraham prepared the meal. The event featured outdoor games and social visiting. A wedding gift with many good wishes was given to Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Jones before departure.
Miss Shirley Brantner daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantner near Browning graduates from Milan High School this week and earns a curator's scholarship from the University of Missouri after taking part in Ohio Psychological tests a state wide testing program held here annually.
Wool buyers announce ongoing purchase of wool with pickup service. Contact J. R. Williams and Company at the listed phone number for arranging collection.
A. L. Knifong of Browning advertises four to five hundred bushels of old corn for seed at 3.25 per bushel and 60 to 150 acres of pasture for rent.
The 1952 Almond reunion was held June 1 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ova Almond. A large crowd enjoyed a noon meal on the lawn after thanks by Uncle Mellie Almond. Attendees listed include many Plowman, Almond, Banner, and Clark families from Chillicothe, Brookfield, Cora, Trenton, and Keytesville. The 1953 gathering will be at George Clark’s near Keytesville.
One white enamel wood or coal range in good condition plus one 3 burner Ivanhoe oil stove used 2 years. Mrs Vic Jones Browning Mo.
A three-year-old Whiteface bull was sold by Alex Penhale of Purdin Missouri. The notice notes the animal and seller but provides few additional details.
On a sunlit Sunday in June Mr and Mrs Hulbert Dixon hosted all their children for the first time in four years. The gathering also marked the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Herbert Lambert with relatives from Knoxville Colorado Springs Browning Prairie City Purdin Milan Kirksville and nearby towns attending.
John H. Browning, salesman, advertises Pioneer seed corn. Prospective buyers are invited to visit the Scott Browning residence in Browning to select from a variety of seed corn numbers available for immediate sale.
The Brookfield Zone of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church will meet Tuesday June 10 at 10 a.m. in Browning. The program includes devotions, a youth report, a playlet, prayers, musical solos, and a luncheon. The event features Linneus and Milan participants and ends with benediction by Mrs. Guy Johnson.
The Young Adult Class sponsors a Father Son Banquet at the Legion Hall on Friday evening June 13 at 8 o clock. Tickets are $1 per plate. A noted speaker and a musical program are planned. Proceeds go to the church Building Fund. If you lack a son, invite a boy as your guest.
Lieutenant Bernard Browning who spent two years in London at the U.S. Ships Store Ashore, U.S. Navy, landed in New York on Friday a week ago. He phoned his parents Mr. and Mrs. John H. Browning and Peggy about two hours after coming ashore and plans a visit home in a few weeks.
For Sale and To Buy two steel water troughs two steel beams size fourteen feet by eight inches with sixteen inch wheels front axles. Also looking to buy scrap iron radiators batteries. Browning Missouri.
A lost Bulova wrist watch with rhinestone band is described with a Browning contact. A reward is offered and the finder should call phone number 67.
Chapter W of PEO held a regular business meeting at Mrs. Reba Hummel's home on May 28 with guest Mrs. May Twyman a Past President of Oklahoma State Chapter. Music by Mrs. Lillian Bennett featured two piano solos and a recital by Mrs. Lila Williams on Missouri Mothers.
Mrs. W. E. Bailey expresses appreciation for cards and kindness while hospitalized and during her return home. She notes care from Ted Brantner and Georgia, time with family, and thanks doctors and nurses in Missouri.
Browning Jr. Legion edged by Moberly 5 to 3 as fans faced a tight game from start to finish. Carter struck out 10, Belzer pitched a perfect inning, and Browning urged continued support for the season.
Roy Haley of Browning Missouri lists 2000 bushels of good yellow corn and one Hampshire ram in a local sale notice. The brief item names the seller and location Browning MO.
The Civic Club will hold a weiner roast at Browning Park on Thursday night June 5. Everyone is invited and a business meeting will welcome new members.
Here for a visit, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Carpenter, longtime Joplin residents, visited daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Watson, and family. They plan to leave June 20 for Oakland California to visit and make their home. They always enjoy Browning visits, three years since last here.
The Vacation Bible School ends Friday noon with a basket dinner at Browning Park after a possible church to park march. The final program follows Sunday School. Instructors list updates include Mauce Morris Marilie Schrock Beginners group Gerry Hamilton Helen Hooker Primary Ivah Carr Howard Copeland Junior Howard Copeland Marie Woolf Intermediate Allie Ware Mary Grice handling Music.
Mr and Mrs Ross Burke hosted Memorial Day dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Leland Burke Julia and Terry Mrs E M Wilson of Laredo Mr and Mrs Norris Burke and Dennis E Moline Mrs Alice Duckworth and E C Bailey Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Chas Ward of Granite City Ill and S 8S Cotter of Laclede Mr and Mrs Ford Brown were evening callers
Real estate notice notes a new house featuring an attached garage and good water. Authored by Jake Atkins.
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience Neff Radio Service Phone 587 16 S Main Brookfield Mo
The Browning Methodist Church will host a Circuit Get Together for the three charges on Friday night June 6 at Mt Zion Church. Organizers urge strong attendance from the communities and expect a good turnout.
A list of Browning merchants and businessmen who sponsored the Snaffer Road Show in April and May. Each sponsor paid 7.50 per night for use of the Legion Hall. Names include Johnson Chevrolet Co. Good Feed and Produce Joe's Service Station Browning Drug Co. M and M Pool Hall and many others.
Saturday May 31 marked Sherrill Bartow s fifth birthday with a family party. Two large cakes were centerpiece while Sherrill and Jackie Green blew out the candles. Guests included Jackie Green Sharon Kay Gender Jean Karen Randy Danny Jacobs Linda Maggart Judy Nickel and other relatives and friends.
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