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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1946

Page

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Fossil Oregon Man W J Van Horn Dies at 89

Longtime Oregon resident W J Van Horn of Fossil dies at 89 after a life spanning Indiana Missouri and Oregon. He married three times and left behind children in Portland Fossil The Dalles and Baker as well as sisters in Browning Missouri. He was a frequent Globe Times contributor and member of the Odd Fellows and Woodmen lodges.

Portland Ore Browning Leader-Record Browning Missouri W. J. van Horn Fossil North Salem Sullivan Linn Browning Leader North Salem Cente Mary Duncan Laura Morelock Martha Childers W. J. VanHorn Mr. Vantters J. W. VanHorn Owen County Indiana C. E Sarah Vandorn New York State van Huren America North Carolina Cumberland Mountains Mr. van Horn Oregon van Horn Elvina Maze Green Castle Ind Mary A. Palmer W. F T. V Nettie A. Hoover C. E. Bailey Kinzua George Greiner The Dalles Thomas Wright Herbert de Bog Winetes Paul E Baker W. B Auburn N. Y Wayne D Globe-Times

Band Concert Opens Season With June 15 Event

The first band concert of the season will be held Saturday night June 15 at 7 30. All band members and others who can play instruments are asked to contact Lene Kenley, Band Director.

Lene Kenley

Twelve Parents Meet for 4-H Club at Browning Home

Twelve parents of the Enterprise 4-H Club met at John Browning's home on June 3 to plan attendance at the Lamb Market in St. Next meeting is set for Everett Hale's on July 2.

Enterprise 4-H Club John Browning Everett Hale

Henry Aldrich Boy Scout at Electric Theatre Browning Mo

Jimmy Lydon stars as Henry Aldrich leading the wolf patrol in a popular Henry Aldrich comedy. The film features a new whistle barking wolf and the scouts slogan BE PREPARED as Henry tries to scout a troublesome crowd member. Musical Way accompanies the comedy at Browning’s Electric Theatre.

Jimmy Lydon Henry Aldrich Henry Wolf Patrol

Hoppalong Cassidy Returns at Bar 20 This Week

Hoppalong Cassidy back at Bar 20 on Wednesday and Thursday June 19 20. Hoppy delivers action as he cleans up rough characters of the range with swift justice. William Boyd stars as Joppy with a strong western cast. Also final installment and news.

Hoppalong Cassidy Hoppy William Boyd Joppy

Cemetery upkeep under new funding committee named

The board secures help to maintain Hoover cemetery and asks contributors to give funds through the finance committee members Mrs. Hinda Rush and Mrs. Ray Johnson.

Hoover Cemetery Hinda Rush Ray Johnson

Neighbors Help Alfie Christy With Surprise Party

Mrs Alfie Christy recounts a Monday evening gathering where neighbors brought ice freezers and cakes, milking cows and helping with chores. Husbands returning from market joined in as a feminine planned event turned into a community effort and a warm thanks to all.

Alfie Christy

For Sale Frying Size Chickens

Mrs. Carl Head of Browning advertises frying size chickens for sale at one dollar per foot and one dollar twenty five cents dressed, contact phone number 46F11.

Carl Head Browning

Base Ball Match at Browning Diamond on June 16

Base Ball Mendor and Browning will play baseball at the Browning Diamond Sunday June 16. Admission 15 and 35 cents.

Mendor Browning Browning Diamond

County Clerk Announces Changes Under New Missouri Constitution

Linn County updates on state law changes including how taxes are assessed for real and intangible property. New rules aim to tax tangible and intangible property in the same year and shift school funds to government bonds or direct distribution rather than real estate loans. County Clerk Novie G. and Deputy Ben H. Mullins note future meetings and explanations.

Missouri Linn Shigo One Ap Special Roads Bridge Law Novie G Ben H. Mullins Dept. Co

Loren Lumsden letter from Korea describes mud streets and unit pride

PFC Loren Lumsden writes from Quonset City Korea May 26 1946 detailing muddy streets rough living and a Japan influenced culture. He notes the sixth division comprising Missouri men from Fort Leonard Wood, parade honors for Company L and a West Point commanded unit. He mentions local work building bridges oxen powered labor and barter for cigarettes.

Quonset City Korea Fred Lumsden Cora Missouri Toyo Japan Fort Leonard Wood Hodges Loren

Hoover Rensch Wedding at Chula Saturday Evening

Mr. and Mrs Wallace Hooker of Chula announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Lorene to John Troy Rensch son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Rensch of Laredo. The double ring ceremony was at six o'clock in the bride's home performed by Rev M Edwards Breed. A buffet dinner followed and a Sunday dinner honored the couple and their families. They reside on the Herbert C Bailey farm north of Browning.

Wallace Hooker Chula Mildred Lorene John Troy Rensch Ernest Rensch Laredo M. Edwards Breed Dixie Victor McCully Galt John Rensch Fred Burris

Wanted Painting and Interior Decorating Estimate

Advertisement seeks painting and interior decorating work by B D Creason and Son Contractors Browning. Call for estimate at phone 124F13 for jobs in Conti.ctors Browning.

B. D. Creason & Son Conti Ctors Browning

Farmers Cash Store Offers Insect Proof Binder Twine Bale

Binder twine advertised as insect proof and rope packed offered by Farmers Cash Store at seven dollars forty nine cents per bale.

Browning

Infantry Occupation in Korea Song Reflects Soldier Hardships

A wartime verse by Pfc. Loren Lumsden laments life on a bombed island in Korea. It describes meager pay, harsh conditions, lice, dust, and long drills while urging avoidance of enlistment. The narrator envisions a final parade in a heavenly shore.

Korea Uncle Sam St. Peter Pfc Loren Lumsden

Williams Heads to Peabody College for Year in Nashville

Edward F. Williams departs Monday for Nashville to enter Peabody College for a year of study. He is accompanied by Prof. Carl Webb of Kirksville State Teachers College.

Nashville Tenn Edward F. Williams Peabody College Carl Webb Kirksville State Teachers College Kirksville

Radio Service Jong Radio Shop in Brookfield

Radio service shop Jong Radio, located at 332 East Helm Street in Brookfield Missouri, lists phone contact 1112 for repairs and sales of radios and related gear.

Jong Radio Shop E. Helm St Brookfield, Mo

Miss Martha Cotter and Vernon DeVore Wed in Kansas City

Miss Martha Ann Cotter and Vernon DeVore were married Thursday afternoon June 6 at Central Christian Church in Kansas City. Rev George S Myers officiated. The couple will reside in Browning Missouri with a reception at the bride's home.

Martha Ann Cotter Browning Missouri Vernon DeVore Purdin Central Christian Church Kansas City George S. Myers Jane Trout Marlin Woodside Miss Trout Houtonnieres Fred Cotter Browning High School Gooch Luther DeVore Near Purdin Army Air Corps

Browning Red Birds Triumph Over Laredo 3-2 in Thriller

The Browning Red Birds beat Laredo 3-2 Sunday afternoon at Browning Ball Park. Roger Ingler pitched two hitter performance with sixteen strikeouts, while Morris Rottmann allowed seven hits. Johnny Grice delivered the decisive seventh inning RBI as Mendon to face Browning next Sunday for a second victory.

Browning Red Birds Laredo Roger Ingler Red Birds Morris Rottmann Browning Boys Johnny Grice Ingler Winnme Mendon Browning Browning Ball Park

Family Reunion Held at Home of E A Almond

The annual gathering occurred near Cora Missouri on June 2 with a noon dinner and activities like croquet and coon races. E A Almond recently ill enjoyed the day alongside eighty three attendees including families from Elmer Keytesville Trenton Milan and Marceline.

F.mond Cora Missouri Rade Almond Elmer Jay Easley Lowell Rhoades Ard Ray Wattenbarger Cores Ova Almond Geo. Clark Keytesville Gerald Clark M. J. Almond Brookfield George Taylor Marceline Hattie Jennings Duff Jennings Charley Pipes Core W.R. Beck Susie Beck Laughter Kassie Banner D. Banner Milan Mrs. Clark Mrs. Whitaker

Mrs Roy Crowdis Hosts Sunshine Workers Club

The Sunshine Workers Club met with hostess Mrs Roy Crowdis on Wednesday June 5. Members Ethel Dora Martha Lora Lorene and Ruth attended with visitors Hazel Ingraham Asa Badger Cecil Stephenson Roy Crowdis and eleven children. New members Eula Crowdis and Hazel Ingraham welcomed. Hostess gift 59 cents won by Ethel. Contests named Lorene as winner. Next meeting set for June 19 with Lorene. roll call to be answered with a grab.

Roy Crowdis Sunshine Workers Club Ruth Ethel Dora Martha Lora Lorene Hazel Ingraham Asa Badger Cecil Stephenson Eula Crowdis C. R

Stevenson Martens Wedding Unites Meadville Pair in Brookfield

Walter R. Martens Jr. and Miss Waverly J. Stevenson Maid of honor Mrs. W E Sayers Jr. and Earl F Gehart Jr. attend. Me d ville graduates 1946 and 1941 respectively. He served in Europe 1942–45 and works for North Missouri Lumber Co. They will reside at 624 North Main Street Brookfield.

W. FE. Sayers, Jr Earl F. Gehart Martens Meadville High School North Missouri Lumber Company Brookfield North Main Street

Locust Valley Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Progress

Locust Valley Baptist Church reports steady turnout for its Vacation Bible School with 58 attendees on both Monday and Tuesday. The program invites children aged 4 to 17 and offers transportation if feasible, under Principal Rev Wesley Dice and Assistant Principal Rev Henry Dice with Clarence Johnson.

Locust Valley Baptist Church Wesley Dice Henry Dice Clarence Johnson

Milk customers and hog for sale by Dowell Creason

Ten or twelve milk customers will deliver at night. A spotted male hog weighing 250 pounds is for sale. Contact Dowell Creason at the listed phone number 124F13.

Dowell Creason

D-Day Bonds Rally Two Years On

Bob Hill urges continued support for U S Savings Bonds marking the two year anniversary of D-Day. He recalls the June 1944 landings and the wartime pledge to buy bonds to fight inflation and lift morale, urging readers to keep purchasing U S Savings Bonds.

Bob Hill U. S Normandy America

Meeting of Wesleyan Service Gwid Attended by Fourteen

Hosted gathering Friday night June 7 with fourteen members present. Mrs Lillian Bennett led worship. business session approved minutes and allocated bills for banquet. Voted $5 to send Janet Lumsden and Peggy Browning to Kansas City for a week. Mrs Alma Bartow taught. entertainment by Mrs Kathleen Quigley. Refreshments provided. Attendees included Gerald Wade Jimmie off Arthur Bennett Raymond Harris and others.

Gwid Velma Jennings Lillian Bennett Janet Lumsden Peggy Browning Kansas City Almeda Bartow Kathleern Quigley Mesdathes Gerald Wade Jimmie ©Off Arthur Bennett Raymond Harris 3. R. Williams T. S. Bartow Ray Gooch Joe Nevins Sorck Mathleen Quisena Mabel Keithley

Hospital size rubber air mattresses with pumps

Mrs. Leon Kenley of Browning offers two hospital size rubber air mattresses, pumps included.

Leon Kenley Browning

Lost glasses in Locust Valley cemetery plea

Person seeks a pair of colored glasses lost in Locust Valley cemetery and offers $1.00 reward. Requester asks that the item be left at the Leader-Record Office for return.

Locust Valley Leader-Record Office

Pleasant Grove United Brothers Church Service Notice

Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Sermon by Rev Fred Vorce Jr visiting pastor through the summer Christian Endeavor at 7 30 Evening Worship at 3 30 Sermon by Rev Fred Vorce Everyone come and hear this young man

Fred Vorce, Jr Christian Endeavor Fred Vorce

Hoseville Church News Invites Community to Sunday Services

Hoseville Church of Christ reports 51 in Sunday School and announces services on Sunday June 15 at 11:00 am and 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend.

Hoseville Church News of Christ

Locust Valley Baptist Church Sermons and Sunday School

Locust Valley Baptist Church led by Pastor Wesley Dice holds Sunday School every Sunday at 10 AM with Cecil Lay as superintendent Preaching conducted on the first and third Sundays each month.

Cecil Lay

Schrock Church Sunday School at Ten A M

Schrock Church invites all to the Sunday School at 10 a m with J D Seaman as superintendent Verna McClaren reports from the congregation.

Schrock D. Seaman Verna McClaren

Browning Methodist Church Service Schedule

Browning Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m led by L P Mohr and H L Schrock with preaching at 11 a m and 7 20 p m led by pastor L P Mohr Mrs Ada Smith and Raymond Quigley serve as superintendents at Elmwood and Pressing site invites a warm welcome for attendees.

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. F. VanHor Boy Scout Electric Theatre Browning, Mo Hoover-Rensch Martha A. Cotter Bride OF E. A. Almond Pleasant Grove Browning Methodist Church L. P. Mohr
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