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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
1
The government asks a survey of Linn County to identify manufacturing plants machine shops foundries kilns planing mills and all machinery users. Dr Oyler will lead the effort and invites plant owners to report at the Frances Building or write for blanks so orders may be directed to capable shops.
Notice announces Browning Missouri election on April 7 1942 from 7 a m to 6 p m for East Ward Alderman to replace O S Stone and West Ward Alderman to replace A D Peterson plus one year City Marshal seat due to resignations. Voting places listed East Ward at R E Harris Coal Office West Ward at Printing Office. Appointed judges named for both wards. City Clerk H L Adams signs March 3 1942.
Mrs Analyza Cooper Morris, born December 27 1871 in Jackson township Missouri, died March 5 1942 at home east of Shafter at 6 30 pm at age 70 years 2 months 6 days. She married William E Morris January 1 1894 and left six children Bertha Tate Cordes Edmunson Otto and Edgar Morris two infant. Survived by twenty grandchildren, four great grandchildren, five brothers and many relatives. Funeral Sunday 2 30 pm from Mt Olive Church by Rev Ray Tomlin burial in nearby cemetery.
North Salem residents learn of Navy sailor Willard Newton missing in action after his ship U S S Houston reportedly sank. telegram confirms his status to parents Mr and Mrs Charles Newton. Newton grew up locally and attended Shelby High School before enlisting.
The Purdin Womens Club met at Mrs. Eva Dryden s home March 4 with twenty members present. Absent were Mrs. Bertha Tribble Mrs. Elma Chambers and Mrs. Thora Carr. Guests included Mrs. Laverne Elliott Mrs. Irene Deck and Mrs. Julia Veneill and daughter Jane. Officer elections for the coming year chose Mrs. Viola Crookshanks president Mrs. Margaret Hines vice president Mrs. Lois Schrock secretary Mrs. Lettie Urbach treasurer and Mrs. Elizabeth Crookshanks reporter. Sylvia Street summarized the year s work and refreshments were served. Next meeting will be April 1 with Margaret Hardin.
Mrs Eva Glenn hosted the Mary Martha Aid Society monthly study and business meeting on Thursday March 4 with ten members and six visitors. Devotional study was led by Mrs Rebecca Exline and the Royal Service program was led by Mrs Helen Carter. Refreshments included date pudding coffee and gum drops. Visitors listed include Mesdames Virlea Foxe and sons Garry and Jimmy Helen Carter Dorcas Harvey Mildred Morrow and daughter Anna Beth Floy Peterson Jennie Epperson Rebecca Exline and son Eddie Mary Griffis Dorothy Drake and son Nelson and the hostess Mrs Eva Glenn and son Jimmy. The next social meeting will be with Mrs Helen Carter and the next business meeting with Mrs Floy Peterson.
The G. P. Club met Thursday March 12 with fourteen members and four visitors. Red Cross sewing occupied the day. Clara Thurlo hosted a cafeteria style noon dinner. Mrs. Wickham presided and minutes were read. Reading contest date set for two weeks hence. Gifts were exchanged between Mrs. Wickham and Frances Hoselton. Next meeting planned with Virginia Burk on March 26.
Linn County Farm Security Administration borrowers pledged to raise 1942 production over 1941 after February and March meetings. They expect increases in pork, butterfat, eggs, and soybeans for oil while relying on family labor and shared machinery. Loans for feed seed equipment livestock and other essentials were provided to meet war needs. The program runs with cooperation from USDA and Linn County War Board.
Clarkson Beauty Shop in Brookfield Missouri offers an oil permanent wave. All the curls you want for $1.00. Technique advertised as permanent wave service at low price.
Joe Christy of Browning Missouri offers a 1940 Chevrolet Town Sedan for sale or trade. Local listing notes the vehicle is available for assessment by appointment.
Notice to qualified voters of Browning Missouri that the annual election will be held at the Auditorium Gymnasium on Tuesday April 7 1942 from 7 am to 6 pm. Voters will elect two directors for three years and vote on a tax rate of 80 cents per 100 dollars for school purposes. Election judges are Mrs Marie Woolf Mrs Beverly Moore and Mrs Floy Peterson.
Browning School faculty entertained Tuesday evening with a St Patrick's party at the school house. Guests included Mr and Mrs H C Bailey Mr and Mrs C W Gooch Mrs J R Williams Mrs H R Anderson and Mrs W W Wilkison. Stunts were by the Caseys Murphys and OGrady s. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Garrison Mrs Wilkison and Mr Bailey. Ice cream white and dark cakes and coffee were served.
The Rural Spring School Board meeting will be held March 25 at 4 15 PM in the Brookfield Senior High School Auditorium under County Superintendent Jno Ed Fuhrman. Program includes Brass Ensemble music, a skit by the State Department of Education, and speakers John Lowe on the Linn County Gardening Project and other officials and students connected to Brookfield and Laclede districts.
Eleanor Powell brings a big dance and music show to the Electric Theatre next weekend titled Lady Be Good. The program features a trained dog dance, a five piano number, and appearances by Berry Bros. and rhythm, Ann Sothern singing The Last Time I Saw Paris, plus Red Shelton Robert Young and Lionel Barrymore among others in a star packed movie engagement.
Mrs. Ann Johnson celebrated her 89th birthday on March 12 with a card shower handkerchiefs and candy from many friends and neighbors. She thanks all who remembered her birthday and expresses appreciation.
Seed advertisement notes red clover seed grown at home under Bailey Maytag Company branding.
The Home Workers Club met with Mrs. Elda Wolfe on Thursday March 12 for an all day gathering. Eleven members four visitors five men and three children attended. A noon cafeteria style dinner was served. The afternoon business session opened by president Mrs. Hazel Johns featured the song Old Rugged Cross. Red Cross work completed two sisal dresses and eleven pairs of wool pants. One member Mrs. Cordin Cotter moved away. Penny collection totaled twenty eight cents. Members listed include Hazel Johns Blanch Murrell Lizzie Zimmerman Kathryn Taylor Nancy Bennett Tressie Tate Maude Wolfe Colene Pearl Mundell Maggie Wykoff Mrs. Elda Wolfe Audree Barrows Martha Mae and Jerry. Guests included Mrs. Mae Johnson Mrs. Hazel Gooch Marilea Mundell Frances Wolfe Ned Mundell Lupe Wolfe John Wright Mac Taylor and Ervin Barrows. Next meeting set with Mrs. Ervin Barrows for March 26. C. R.
The P. E. O. Chapter held its annual Election and Installation of officers at the American Legion Home on March 11. Officers include President Mrs. H. C. Bailey Vice President Mrs. J. P. Bolling Recording Secretary Mrs. Robert Moore Corresponding Secretary Mrs. J. R. Williams Treasurer Mrs. W. F. Peters Chaplain Mrs. Hinda Rush Guard Mrs. J. H. Calhoun Delegate Mrs. Bailey Alternate Mrs. J. Ki. Calhoun. The Beginners School Band directed by W. W. Wilkison performed five numbers. Hostess served brick ice cream wafers and coffee in observance of Saint Patrick's Day.
The Browning Methodist Circuit urges full attendance with services at Mt Zion at 11 30 war time and North Salem at 8 00 war time this Sunday and the fifth Sunday at the same times. Brookfield Zone Meeting reported about fifty attendees with cake and fruit punch, business session, and devotion. H R Tate notes upcoming prayer and Bible study Friday at Mrs Elizabeth Prather.
W. E. Crooks advertises sale of Lespedera hay and Columbia Seed oats likely featuring farm forage and seed offerings. The notice highlights the two varieties and a potential catalog or deal aimed at local farmers.
Farm known as the Sam Johnson farm located one mile west of Brown ing on rock road. Listing by J. D. Elliott of Milan Missouri.
Mrs Eugene McArtor Mrs S J Bartow and Mrs L W Hummel accompanied Dr McArtor to Kirksville Monday to visit Mrs Nellie Seaman a Grim Smith Hospital patient. She had a serious operation last Wednesday and has been quite sick. Her sister Mrs Marlie Chappell stays with her.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Paul McCormick and son John Lee Archie McCormick of Brookfield Mrs Allie McCormick of Linneus Miss Betty McCormick and Joe Christy of Browning.
Notice states a special meeting of Browning Farm Club stockholders at Browning in the office of the corporation on April 25 1942 at 9 a m to approve a resolution transferring assets to M F A Central Cooperative Association and set terms for the transfer so the association may take over and operate the business H F Kille President Attest Jas P Bolling Secretary
Under the Food for Freedom campaign twenty five Linn county farmers applied for Farm Security Administration loans this month to buy feed seed fertilizer tools and equipment. The figure marks a twenty loan increase from last February and FSA Supervisor Erwin H. Lee said the community aims to help meet U S D A war board goals and turn the nation into a food storehouse. Loans assist farmers unable to secure credit and support 4-H Club members vocational students and rural youth in the production drive.
Sunday March 15th birthday celebration for Wm R Rhodes hosted at his city home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes and Ben, Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell with Joyce Ann and Bobby, Mr and Mrs Glenm Rhodes and Dickie, Mrs Ruth Lawrence and Frances Lou.
A child diary records a week of small adventures and mischief from Sunday to Saturday. The entries mention visiting a preacher family, meeting a girl, a blind beggar reading, school essays about a dog, a debate over meals, a zoo visit, and curious questions about a long neck at the city zoo.
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