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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
1
G H Johnson and Mrs Como ra Abbott wed in Milan after obtaining a marriage license. They returned home Thurs day with many friends hosting a lively charivari at a country home east of town. The couple, now settled, are greeted with congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous life together.
Harness repair and oiling urged for spring use. Seller P. P. Kollasch promotes a complete line of harnesses and related gear with timely repair services and shoe mending offered, encouraging customers to compare prices before buying.
A one o'clock Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Neet's home drew a cheerful group in this city. Guests enjoyed a well prepared menu and an afternoon that passed quickly as evening fell and they departed after the meal.
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams welcomed a group of friends for a Saturday night gathering on February 26 with a six o clock supper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J D Lay Mr and Mrs Wayne Gooch and daughter Patricia Mr and Mrs Dyle Peterson Miss Ella Keithley and Dr Brownback along with Mr and Mrs Bolling and daughter Virginia and Mr and Mrs J J Smith. A lightening protection ad appeared earlier urging property owners to contact L C Carpenter of Browning Missouri.
For Sale a few Spotted Poland China gilts farrow in April Curt Bagley Purdin Mo. Mrs W H Dickinson hosted a large kitchen dinner with Mr and Mrs B T Jolley Dr and Mrs Roy Whaley Hardy Calhoun Mr and Mrs J P Bolling Virginia Harmon and J J Harmon. Also Duncan township Democrats nominated a full election ticket. You can buy a gray worsted suit at J J Smiths for 10 dollars. Revival meeting at the M South started strong with Rev A B Coffman preaching two sermons and upcoming themed nights.
The Republican voters of Dun can Township are called to meet at White Oak Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday March 15 1927 for the purpose of selecting candidates for township offices. By order of committee.
Invitations go to Linn Chariton and neighboring counties for the Outlook Conference in Brookfield on March 18, with a Brookfield dinner and program featuring leaders from the Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce. Delegates urged to represent their groups. notices include local business and school officials and farm organizations. Also details on Browning Mo city offices election and low linoleum rug prices at J J Smith.
The family thanks neighbors friends and relatives for kindness during our mother Mary Stanforth’s illness death and burial and for the floral offerings. Agnes Brantner Grace Rinehart and Virginia Burke specify appreciation.
The regular business meeting on Wednesday March 2 elected officers for the year with Mrs Jennie Epperson presiding. President Mrs May Schrock Vice President Mrs Hinda Rush Recording Secretary Mrs
The Fields club officers are listed with Mrs Lila Williams as secretary treasurer, Mrs Floy Peterson as chaplain, Mrs Jennie Epperson as guard, Mrs Gertrude Fields as pianist and delegate to the State Convention in St Louis, and Mrs Schrock as proxy. Twelve members attended the luncheon hosted by Mrs Gertrude Fields with Iola King and Verna Dalzeil as social hour guests.
The Republican Party holds its Benton Township primary in Browning on Tuesday March 15 at 1 p m to nominate the township ticket. By Order of Committee. Also included is an obituary for Anna M Turner, born December 16 1868 near Monroe Iowa, who died February 24 1927 near Purdin Missouri after a life of church work teaching and public service. Funeral at Morris Chapel with interment in Morris Chapel cemetery.
Jackson Township will hold a Democratic convention at Shafter on Saturday March 19 at 2 p m to select candidates for township offices. By Order of Committee.
The Electric Theatre hosted a four act comedy drama presented by American Legion members led by Dr. Quinn Becker. The cast, including Eli Wheele and Dora, drew praise for training and stage presence as the crowd enjoyed a lively performance and the Legion team was hailed for their best yet. Separately, reports recount secret marriages for A A Brehm and Eddie McCollum with Geraldine Taylor and Lydia Bailey respectively, detailing ceremonies, residences, and future plans.
A blaze began around 3:00 AM beneath the Busy Bee run by Mr and Mrs Curt Tharp and near E E Shoop's store. The alarm spread quickly and the fire department arrived. The incident damaged the basement area and prompted an extensive response as crews fought the flames.
Aunt Ama Vryer was surprised Sunday as relatives and friends arrived in groups to celebrate her seventy eight birthday. The oldest in the community, she enjoyed a sumptuous dinner and social conversation with baskets of food, followed by organ music and a grandson on the harp before the day ended.
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