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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
4
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A fragmented inspirational column reflects on early rising, weather shifts, and contrasts between public image and inner learnings. It notes the value of keeping promises, the limits of truth seeking, and humorous takes on modern leisure and speed.
Cool weather followed last week's rain as families gathered for Sunday visits at numerous homes across the area. Guests included Baskett and Thudium relatives from Shelby, Purdin, and Winigan, along with Arthur Howe of Colorado and others sharing meals and stories.
Mr and Mrs John Longwell and Evelyn, Mr and Mrs Jesse Longwell, Daniel Gray, Mrs Anna Belle Belzer and children appear in a Dickinson community list or notice.
Public notice announces Mrs. Maxine Perkins as a Democratic candidate for Circuit Clerk of Linn County Missouri subject to primary election voters on Tuesday August 4 1942.
County Clerk C. E. Swinney declares his candidacy for Clerk of the County Court in the Democratic primary set for Tuesday August 4 1942. He seeks the party’s nomination to continue serving in the county government.
Linn County prosecuting attorney C B Burns urges Democratic voters to support him in the primary on August 4 1942. He emphasizes party backing and the role of voters in selecting the candidate for the office.
A Linn County Recorder of Deeds notice references official duties and authority under the county will, outlining responsibilities and procedural scope for recording and preserving property records. The brief emphasizes governance by local statute and the office in charge.
Judge Joe Edmundson is a candidate in Linn County for the Western District judgeship subject to Democratic primary voters on August 4. He runs to secure the party nomination and advance to the general election.
Recorder of Deeds Margaret Price announces Linn County election on Tuesday August 4 1942 with polling details and notice of official duties.
Rochester column notes two small buttes resemble an inverted footprint miles north of the city. It cites Paul Bunyon lore, then shifts to Rochester’s Mayo brothers and their vast health system, hinting at a 1941 biography of the Doctors Mayo.
The article records a newborn, child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shipley, who died Friday morning after living about two hours. It notes the mother was formerly Miss Josephine Wattenbarger and mentions visits by relatives to Kansas City and Milan as well as a reunion at the Robert Stephenson, Sr. home. Other households and visits are listed including Ada Smith, Jack Ransom, Allie Stephenson, Drew Burress, Alpha Lovelle, and the Long family.
A June 21 service at Bear Branch church honored boys serving the country with songs by the Purdin Quartett. Dorothy Jean Runyan visited relatives in Shelby. Verlan Christian, home from camp, returned to camp Friday for furlough. Aletha Palmer of Brookfield visited home folks. Vivian Powell and Dorothy Jean Runyan visited Aunt Nellie Jaynes. L. T. Finney and family visited home folks Sunday evening. Grover Kearnes and family attended, as did Lawrence Bailey and Miss Nellie Kearns with sister Hattie Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Allie McCollum visited Bill Gall’s home Sunday.
County Clerk of Sullivan County announces nomination by Republican voters for the primary election to be held Tuesday August 4 1942. Voters are urged to participate and support the official slate in the county race.
A basket dinner at Simpson Park Chillicothe honored Mrs Norman Fincher and daughter and Mrs Inez Walker and daughter of Fort Worth Texas. The text notes visits among relatives including Mr Gray s nieces and Edra Meeks Kenneth Warren in St Joseph. Several locals travel for visits and errands with extended family hosting and trading trips in Brookfield Milan and nearby areas.
Mrs Oren Jennings hosts and Mr and Mrs Robert Lambert plus relatives visited Browning Saturday night. Wilma Browning stayed with uncle Chester Browning for a week. Leonard Spencer and family from Milan visited Mrs T. S. C. Lambert Sunday. The Lamberts and family visited Pur din Saturday night. Lucille and Leoma stayed with Aunt Marion Head. Kermit Lambert Raymond Browning and Edward Elliott drove stock to Kansas City Sunday night. Edith Browning stayed with Mrs Mable Lambert Sunday night. Mex Floyd Swisegood and son were with his father T. S. C. Lambert Sunday.
Sunday guests visited near Green City including Mr and Mrs Verett Harris and others. Families and friends gathered at homes across the county with updates on visits illnesses and local social events.
County Agent and Project Leader Smith of Milan attended a Wednesday night meeting at the school house. A Sunday School Convention and Children's Day exercises are set for Mt Zion Church on Sunday June 28.
The Purdin column records ongoing rain delaying garden work and multiple local visits. Mrs Lon McNally spent Tuesday at W. M. Penhale. Arthur Monroe and family called on Mrs Tilly McShane. Jim Smith, Eva Williams and Lydia Seals are listed as visited or ill. Families Ree Conley, Bettie, Marlie, Forrest Blender return from South Dakota. E C Helms visited Lydia Leak. Gale Cordray, Opal Morse shopped. Andy Cordray of Louisiana Mo visited relatives. Austin Myers spent the weekend with family. Ray McNally visited his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Collins visited with their children in Milan. Mrs. Emmett Spencer spent Sunday with relatives in Milan. Mrs. Elvira King left for a visit with relatives in Iowa. Elsworth Smith, long employed in Virginia, spent a few days last week with his mother Ada Smith and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Roberts.
Miss JaNelle McGhee of Brookfield visits cousin Ramah Jean Christ. Mr and Mrs Randal Lee Schreckise spend Sunday night with her parents. Gerald, stationed in Savannah Georgia, writes home. Irvin Smith family and Janice Marylin visit W J Smith near Purdin. Herman Payne’s children visit Mr and Mrs J H Pay Hershel Shouse in Keokuk Iowa.
Locals reported visiting grandparents and relatives in Purdin and Brookfield on Monday and Friday. Couples including Mr. and Mrs. Willis Cokerham and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Payne joined outings with the Seals and Roy Miller’s household. Other pairs like Allie McCollum with wife and Everett Schreckise with wife spent Sunday with Bill Gaul.
Miss Lola Riddle and Miss Claudia Wattenbarger traveled to Washington via Kirksville for employment. Several groups visit Green City, Milan, Kirksville, and Purdin. Army member Willie Taylor returns home. families and relatives from Green Castle and St. Joseph appear in recent social rounds.
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