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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
8
A brief column notes activities at B. High School. Grade pupils participate in class projects and school events, with faculty involvement highlighted.
A nostalgic reflection on the final forty five minutes of the school day. Students drift between desks and the office, some studying, others dreaming as the chorus sings familiar tunes. The piece ends with the realization that only fifty more days remain before graduation.
Preparations for the Junior Senior Banquet proceed with a Saint day theme and green color. The school reports rising absenteeism due to mumps measles and appendicitis. A walnut display honors BH S graduates serving in the armed forces with names ranks and addresses to be listed by the Student Council. A speaker and invitation plan for the service men’s parents are underway.
Wondering about Shirley Lowe and Betty Powell cancellation of names raises questions about social happenings. Laverne Kirby’s measles recovery delays B. S. return home. Nadine Sparks wearing two rings hints at marriage status. Allen Bauswell’s name might appear on the scandal sheet. Mary Smith and John B. Grice are noted for scoring 100 in geography.
Mary Smith and Leroy Beckett surprisingly agree in geometry class this week. Seniors stare out window during poetry, Bettie Mac misses her lesson, and Freshmen mingle in English as Charles Vincent tells a slightly exaggerated tale.
Rumors claim Phillis Harris will learn sign language while Rosalie Gooch denies interest in a one seated car. Dorothy Dixon and Viva Hollon reportedly not returning to school amid chatter about last Saturday's exciting events and Juniors’ rating. Shirley Lowe seeks a good chance.
A series of informal lines discuss routes home at noon and a student named Steve in new glasses. Lively chatter about Sophomores seeking grade records following an easy lesson appears alongside a dedication from H Johns to P Kelly and a spring vs winter reflection on a young man’s thoughts.
Doris Hines grins cheerfully as Cerolene Gender recalls history while Pharis Kelly speaks in Seni or Lit. The library window stays open daily. Students study quietly in orderly halls while Norma Holley’s blue eyes scan the room.
The report notes players with a limp, a jammed finger, and an eye discoloration while games continue as before. No new outcomes or events are recorded this week.
The list names seniors Waverly Ware and Charles Vincent with 4.2 GPA, juniors Mary Smith 6.0 Jeanne Woolf 4.6 Mary R. Fanning 4.2, sophomores Loraine Taylor 3.7 Carolene Gender 3.2 Eugene Jacobs 3.2, and freshmen Clinton Powell 3.2 Junius Mundell 3.0.
B H S reports the departure of Raymond Murrell a Freshman this week and welcomes new student Allen Baaswell a sophomore entering the school in the remaining term.
A brief assembly at Harris High featured Mr. Page presenting new bell regulations to the student body. This was followed by class meetings and student discussions.
The note reports only nine students present after a shortened week with Thursday afternoon and Friday off. It lists pupils who earned pencils for headmarks: DeLane Gray Judy Moore Rosaine Knifong Kenneth Ray Nickell Nelson Drake Elaine Ingraham Norma Lee Creason. The class is busy with workbook work and a Red Cross Drive, aiming for 100 percent participation.
Room II reports March 5 attendance with Fourth Grade 33138, Fifth Grade 428, Sixth Grade absent. Students recover from mumps and measles, decimals, fractions, and eight and nine multiplication topics taught. Emphasis on spelling and Red Cross participation with 100 percent Junior Red Cross membership.
Six weeks honor roll includes Valjean Gooch Opal Griffeth Joyce Mundell Clinton Bennett Shirley Head Thelma Lee Jimmie Nevins Carmen Hed ges Beverly Fanning with seventh and eighth graders. This week we support Red Cross with about $10 raised aiming for full participation. Measles and mumps cut attendance but eighth grade tops spelling. metric system lessons in eighth grade and square measure in seventh grade accompany room improvements and Missouri history map work.
Johnny Cook and Carl Theile Jr visited Milan on Monday. Edgar Nation and family move from the Joe Thrasher farm to his recently bought farm from his parents. Everett McConnell and family relocate to the Thrasher farm. Harold Millay learned of his mother Mrs Ben Millay’s death. The Millay funeral was held in Kirksville. Delbert Nickell and Mrs B F Nickell visited Kirksville. Clara Kathryn Nickell, recently from ASO Hospital, returned home. The Riddles and Simmonses attended the Millay funeral and visits in Milan. Kenneth Johnson and wife and baby moved north near Sticklerville.
A briefing on the dispute over voting rights for servicemen. Supporters of a full state ballot argue service members should vote for all offices and see candidate names, while the administration backs a restricted ballot. Governors from both parties contest delays.
Dan O'Bell farm changes hands as Mr and Mrs Don Lile and family move into the former John sons property. Seven year old Keith Hoermann was treated at Grim Smith hospital after a pony kick cut his upper lip. he was dismissed Sunday. Ivan Cable and children visited Velma Cable in Kirksville where she is improving at Grim Smith hospital.
Pleasant Hill items report measles and mumps cases among Devon Tucker Phillip Britton and Billy New ton recovery progress. Fairview District organized a surprise for teacher Mrs Britton last Friday night despite rain. attendees enjoyed sandwiches cookies and coffee. Mr and Mrs B O Brantner traded in Browning last Wednesday with A L Lynden Knifong Bob Litton Lyle Britton and E W Riley present in Green City. Wayne Britton cut wood in Enterprise last week. Mr and Mrs C E Smith were in Milan on business last Thursday. Wesley Brantner Everett Riley attended a Milan school board meeting last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Van Mairs visited North Salem Wednesday and Thursday to see ill aunt Mrs Emmaline Carmack who is better. Mrs Ruby Knifong remains about the same. Van Mairs heard from brother John L Mairs in Brookfield, who is slowly improving.
Wat Arnold, Missouri Congressman, argues oversea shipment of 5 000 000 state ballots. Proponents say 300 tons total weight makes the move feasible with Army and Navy cooperation. They compare to 40 000 tons of gifts shipped abroad at Christmas and urge a full legal ballot for service personnel.
Acting Collector Thomas P. Stanton announced expedited handling of refunds for armed forces members on 1948 income tax, urging early 1943 returns to the same IRS office as 1942 filings and attachment of Form 1125 showing 1942 tax details. Sea duty personnel hide no filing until after war. reminders cover tax non taxable first 1500 of active pay, potential recomputation of 1942 tax, and exemptions for spouses and dependents.
The highway patrol states that January traffic fatalities in Missouri this year more than doubled the same month in 1943, highlighting a sharp surge in deadly crashes.
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