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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
5
A string of social and business outings fills the week with to Linneus Brookfield Kirksville Purdin and other towns. Notables include Sheriff Anderson Judge Virgil Lee Jewel Robison and Elmer Harris visiting relatives and attending duties while multiple families relocate or host guests.
Authorized statement announces Noel Lay as a Democratic candidate for Trustee of Benton Township to be decided by voters at the primary on Saturday March 15. The item also lists numerous local social notices and brief movements of residents and visitors including C C Norvell, Scott Browning, Sheriff Allen, and others in Milan Kirksville and Chula.
Benton Township voters will select a trustee candidate in the Democratic primary held Saturday March 15.
Snow and mud prevail in Pleasant Hill as Bennie Brantner’s saddle mare suffered a bad wire cut last week. Neighbors joined a candy supper at Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Smith on Tuesday night for Mrs. Smith’s birthday.
Direct from your Watkins Dealer Wallace Grice of Browning Missouri promotes Buy Fly Spray Dip and other insecticides with money saving emphasis in a local advertisement.
Mrs Bernice Riley stays with Mr and Mrs Ray mond Phillips of New Boston to help care for a new son born March 8. Mother and baby are doing nicely. C W Newton and wife visited North Salem with Mrs Eunice Arthur who is seriously sick. Loyd and Ethella Newton traveled Arco with Mr and Mrs Nile Wayne Britton helping Nelson Britton move last week. Mr and Mrs Van Mairs and Mrs Minnie Coffman went to Milan and Green City Wednesday. Wayne Britton hosted Norman Woodside and family Sunday. Lloyd Spencer and Taylor Brown, a bus driver and postman, want better roads.
A London military tailor posted defaulters with names addresses units and debts on his shop window to pressure payment. The tactic led to about 50 percent settlements and sparked debate on charge account costs and fair pricing. It argues public notices deter nonpayment and that higher prices may accompany convenience in exchange for better payment compliance.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Burtch visited Mrs. Tom Kimbrough's family as Betty Stephough stayed with Veda Irene Hammock. A schoolhouse meeting featured a fine program with popcorn and candy on March 26.
In Browning the town’s merchants, already known to residents, welcome the extra advertising. They carry inventory and overhead but resist posting lists in windows, hoping customers will read the article instead.
Residents from the area joined others at the Lloyd Montgomery sale held on Monday with a turnout observed by community members and local observers.
Linn County 4 H Club Council meets in Linneus on Thursday night March 13 at 7 30 to select officers and rehearse games and recreation for 1941 club activities.
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