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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
4
The Browning Missouri newspaper owned by Fern N Woodward and G T Woodward continues as owners and publishers. Established 1884 the paper operates as a second class matter with a subscription price of two dollars per year and is dated Thursday June 24 1948.
The column notes several weekend visits including Rosa Dodson with the Atkins family and Rosalie McClaren returning from Kirksville. It mentions heavy rainfall, hay work by Red Dowdy, and Mrs. Clarence Fanning’s illness needing Dr. Prior from Milan. Other items include Kirksville trips, barn work on the A B Ranch, and local callers at the Seaman home.
Fine rains visited the Purdin area with showers midweek and heavy rain Sunday night. Residents mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Merle Pulliam, Dr. Payne visiting from Moberly, the Norvells, Cassitys, Dunkins, and Pulliams. Revival at the Baptist Church continues, with visitors from Washington.
Mr and Mrs Red Gooch and son visited Kenneth Murrell home last week. Mrs Essie Wood and son Don traveled to Brookfield on business. Mary Lee Kimbrough and children called at Grove Garrett home in Pur din last week. Snay Meet Bos Goins in.
Mr and Mrs Lee Wood hosted visitors at the Lewis Wood home in Browning on Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Babe Kimbrough and children visited the G E Deertwig home on Sunday afternoon. Leonard Richardson and Pattie stayed at the E J Palmer home Saturday night. Rolan Gooch and Fred Creason, Kirksville College students, spent the weekend with family. Sonny Palmer called at the Lee Wood residence Monday morning.
Shafter notes show Miss Ethel Estill visiting for Bible School at Mt Olive Church. Carolee Simpson returns from California to visit family, with multiple local visits by Gilmer, Turner, Morris, Phillips, and Tate households. A True Blue Club White Elephant Sale raised 30 dollars for Haseville Church Road graveling, and a fish fry drew Brunswick attendees.
Mr and Mrs Verne Steven of Brookfield spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Lilburn Gilmer. They were Sunday guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Owen Steven of Linneus. James Phillips and Elburn Hicks left for Atchison Kansas Sunday to become firemen on the railroad.
The Green Valley Club met June 16 at the home of Verne Henley with eight members and two visitors Viva Henley and Ja Ingraham. Verne led contests won by Velma Ina and Icel and gifts were exchanged. Members present included Dorothy Icel Frankie Crowdis Lois Grey Ina Hudson Marie Jennings Velma McKay and the hostess. The next meeting may be skipped due to the near date of July 7.
On June 7 1948 a certificate of appointment as guardian for Ellen Miller declared she is of unsound mind and unable to manage affairs issued by Linn County Probate Court. All claims against the estate must be exhibited for allowance within one year after grant or be barred from benefits.
The text notes a probate court guardian attestation and a final clause barring actions if not exhibited within one year from the grant date. Attest: F. E. Murrain Guardian A. Johnson. Fades of the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri. First insertion June 10 1948.
The Circuit Court of Linn County Missouri Brookfield issues an order notifying defendant Miller Joyce that a divorce petition has been filed by Caroline Joyce on grounds of separation and adultery. The defendant must answer by June 10 1948 or face default judgment. A copy is published in the Iowning Leader Record. Maxine Perkins, Circuit Clerk.
Letters of administration granted by Linn County Probate Court Missouri on June 4 1948 for the estate of Elwood L Foss. Claims must be shown within six months of grant for allowance or risk loss of rights to the estate.
Claims not exhibited within one year from the grant date of letters are forever barred. Attest: Harold L. Foss, Administrator. C. A. Johnson, Judge of Probate. First insertion June 10, 1948.
Letters testamentary on the estate of W. H. Bennett deceased were granted to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri hearing June 10 1948. Creditors are required to present claims by the date of grant or they may be precluded from any benefit of the estate if not exhibited within the time allowed.
A. Johnso n Sidey of Probate Court informs Ora A. Bennett as Executor in the matter.
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