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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
4
Browning families seek vacation spots that feel like home while recalling a verse from Chronicles. The era flags a shift from liquor to fashion as a blamed cause of missteps. A Browning auto incident hints at danger, and a bad habit is described as a dictator of conscience.
Rain saves crops as residents note personal visits and daily life. Dr. Bert Trippeer dies Friday night drawing funeral attendance Monday afternoon. Local shoppers include Mr. and Mrs. Bumgarner Mrs. Bolen Baker and daughter Phoebe and others from Purdin and nearby Linneus. Several mention visits between families and neighbors amid small town routines.
Floyd Swisegood drove Mrs. Edna Lambert and Flossie Wyatt to Linneus on Tuesday for a visit with Dr. Dixon. Raymond Anderson and his wife visited with her parents near Brookfield on Wednesday. Mrs. Robert Lambert and her son Calvin and Mrs. Mary Lambert called on Mrs. L. A. Dickinson Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Belzer and daughter Ilene were in Brookfield.
The Probate Court of Linn County Missouri granted letters testamentary to Mattie Turner executrix on May 24 1940 for the estate of James P Turner deceased. All persons with claims must file within six months of letters grant and within one year to avoid preclusion. Attest Judge Arthur L Pratt.
Van Arnold orders paint to beautify his house and barn using Cook’s primers and house paint while awaiting favorable weather. Ray Westfall works for Ivan Cokerham on repairs including a new flue and screened porch. Chas Pipes bought paint last week. Bake King cookie sheets priced at 3c. remaining 9c flower pots.
Thursday reports Ilene treated for an infected tooth and resting at home after pain. A flurry of Sunday visits includes the Longwell, Dickinson, Hale, Lambert, Head, Alexander, and Dusen families. trips to Marceline and North Salem noted. Monday callers include Marion Pearler aiding Raymond, with many relatives listed visiting across Brookfield, Winigan, Meadville, Milan and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Howard Longfellow and their three daughters from Hia. were crowded out last week in a local event. The brief notice lists a family relocation outcome and affected neighbors.
Memorial day visitors included Mr and Mrs W R Young with Jimmie Crooks Norma Jean Wilma Virginia Young Mrs Kealing Billie Helen Kenneth Young and Russell Also Miss Letha Tromerhouser spent the day with home folks and Mr and Mrs John Rottmann were Trenton visitors Saturday
A stream of visitors and dinner guests fills a Sunday in the area. Lews and Kenneth hosted Lois and Harold Cooper. W. R. Young, Ed Sayers and Carolee entertained, while the Shafer and McMickle families called at Cra Holser’s. The list includes Pew, Gooch, Schrock, Lane, Turner, Welch, Forsen, Tromer housers, Tripplett, Williams, and Morris households among others.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Jennings and their daughters spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Cleve Jennings in a family gathering described as a pleasant visit.
June 3 week starts hot and dry with hope for rain. Church of God Sunday school attendance up to 54. collection 3.02. Invites to services at 11 am and 8 pm led by Pastor Stella Bauchman. Visitors included Stella Bauchman, Cora Smith, and others. social visits noted with several local families.
The Leader Record authorizes Carl Brown of Meadville to announce his candidacy for Linn County Sheriff. He runs in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, August 6, 1940, subject to voter will.
Mrs Buford Bones cared for her mother at her father’s home near Milan for two weeks after the mother’s death last week. Mrs Bones returned home Saturday. The Stephenson family and relatives visited their daughter sister Mrs Elza Jacobs on Sunday. The Seckingtons and the Gerald Seckingtons called at the Stephenson home last week.
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