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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
1
The region endures a ten day heat spell with afternoon temps 90 to 100. Gardens suffer with sand in soil and potato crops fade. Corn remains promising but water shortages affect wells lakes and ponds. locusts run little as drought tightens. Cooperative policy and federal support shape long term farm assistance.
Emergency County Agent Baugher announces remaining copies of the free farm record books distributed by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Signers without copies must request promptly, or books not claimed in this county will be sent to other counties for distribution.
The article argues government aid to farmers works best when channeled through farmer owned cooperatives. Citing agricultural economists and officials including the Agriculture Department and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, it notes Roosevelt’s repeated support. Cooperatives are portrayed as durable beyond administrations.
Earl M Palmer spent Sunday in Kansas City with his father J M Palmer marking their first visit in fifteen years. They then traveled to Winigan to visit the Reed family and plan to return to the city at week’s end.
Mr and Mrs Clive Freeland and daughter left Tuesday for Nashville Tennessee where Clive will enter college for the summer He was awarded an honor scholarship at the school and is now taking advantage of his good fortune in the matter His friends around here are pleased with his progress in education.
A group from the Royal Neighbors and Mrs J C Shouse’s neighbors held a farewell gathering at her city home Monday evening as she and her family prepare to move to Kirksville. Ice cream and cake were served and friends wished the family success in their new home.
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams traveled to Columbia on Saturday to meet their daughter Miss Orvyl who will spend her vacation there. Miss Orvyl taught in Birmingham Alabama during the past winter and traveled to Columbia with another Birmingham teacher.
Vadis Alspach hosted a May 31 social of the Dizzle Dazzle Club with sewing as the main feature. Attendees included Mrs. Joe Nickell and her grandson Raymond Jr., Frances Carr, Oma and Gladys Atkins, Marjorie Myers, Evelyn Gable, Beverly Moore, and Erma Peterson. Refreshments were served later.
M. B. McMickle of near Trenton wed Miss Veda Jerome of near Haseville in a Sunday morning ceremony at the parsonage officiated by Rev. C. R. Luton. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jerome, is from route two and known for her accomplishments and wide circle of friends. The groom is a progressive farmer from a well to do family. The Leader-Record extends congratulations and best wishes.
Ray Maggart and Miss Gladys Montgomery wed Sunday afternoon June 3 at the Methodist Episcopal Church South in this city Rev Luton officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mae Montgomery, a Browning High School graduate, wore a white crepe dress. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs F L Maggart, is a farmer from northeast of town. They will reside with the groom's parents. A large dinner followed and a traditional old fashion chivari ended the day with many friends.
The Sunshine Workers met May 23 to choose officers for the coming year. Marjorie Lay was named president, Ima Kille vice president, Lora Badger secretary treasurer, Gladys Montgomery assistant, Dorothy Arnold club reporter, Reba Nickell assistant. Seven members were absent. New member Mrs. Cleo Jones joined. Birthdays were drawn. gifts given. A by law amendment requires attending 12 meetings before hosting a meeting and receiving club help. Some business left for June 13 meeting at Mary Christy. C. R.
The letter warns poultry raisers of extreme heat from 95 to 105 degrees with almost no moisture and scarce feed. It advises gathering eggs two or three times daily to preserve freshness and keeping them in the coolest possible place, suggesting a tub of water or burlap sacks to protect the eggs.
John Smith of Worley Motor Company boasts selling three new cars in a day and confirms fifteen cars sold in fourteen days in May. The business is described as thriving with energetic staff.
Noel of Milan and Miss Annie Morelock wed after securing a marriage license on Decoration Day. The bride, Mrs. Elmer Morelock, recently completed post graduate work at Milan High School while the groom, a Milan High School graduate, works as a mechanic and brakeman for the O K railroad. A charivari greeted the couple at the bride’s parents’ home, and they plan no definite home yet.
The Stitch and Chatter Club reports three meetings with Lucille Hanman hosting May 3 drawing 20 members and 20 visitors. Activities included silk rag ragging, a scent contest, and a fiddle social. May 19 Amelia Kelly hosted with 8 members and 10 visitors amid mumps exposure. May 31 Alpha Quigley hosted 19 members with 7 visitors. plans for August park club day and ongoing craft displays. Also notes Mid-Week Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Ovid Atkins with four-table bridge and a closing luncheon.
A storm cloud from the south promised rain but blew away. The town was crowded for the picture show as lightning and thunder drove country folk home in a light sprinkle a short distance away.
Community group recalls a Sunday fishing picnic near John Tucker’s property on June 3. Attendees enjoyed a large outdoor fish fry with seven skillets of fried fish, ham and eggs, beef, sausage, potatoes, peas, pie, cake, and pickles, all cooked in the woods.
The Sunshine Workers met at Mrs Will Rulon s home last Thursday for an all day session. They enjoyed a flower garden quilt project and a noon luncheon of strawberries and cake. A memorial program followed the 2 pm business meeting. New member Mrs Frank Phillips joined. next meeting with Mrs Lawrence Rie dle.
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