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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
10
Local reflections note Browning residents show faith in the cross and thrift in families, with lingering humor about a Browning woman spotting a robin with ear-muffs and sailors bringing shells and tires north from Florida. The piece observes early smiles and stubborn persistence despite cynics.
Mr and Mrs L T Finney are proud parents of a baby boy. Mrs Harvie Hatch and daughter Wilma from Dearborn Mich visiting Shelby relatives. Dorothy and Mildred Christian visited home folks near Shelby Sunday. Mr and Mrs Curt Bauer spent Sunday with her parents near New Boston. Senior play was well attended last Friday night.
Sunday March 22 dinner at S G Broyles home included Glen Steele family from near Browning and Ray Wattenbarger family from near Cora. Funeral services for Mrs J T Woodall drew relatives from Oakland Iowa and Galt, Milan and Laredo visits noted. Mrs Woodall died at 81 years 9 months 22 days.
New Roads Louisiana recounts Julien Poydras 1824 dowry trust benefiting needy brides in Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes. The fund varies by applicants and earnings, with 12 to 15 brides typical and awards near one hundred dollars. Poydras, a self made trader, became a major planter and founder of Louisiana institutions. Louisiana is unique for its parish system.
Mrs Grant and son Bill and daughter Mrs Geo Ford traded in Purdin and Brookfield Wednesday. Daniel Gray and daughter Mrs John Longwell Anna Belle West and Mrs T B C Lambert were in Brookfield Friday. Mr Gray and Mrs Longwell attended the funeral for James Stirling. The Woodside Spence and Schreck couples visited Mrs Geo Spencer and family Sunday. Oren Jennings shopped in North Salem Saturday afternoon. Robert Lambert worked in Purdin Monday.
E W Morris visited E W Crookshanks as Brookfield hosted the seventh Annual County Chorus on March 27. Schools performed folk songs including the Herman Negro School of Linneus, with high praise for the entertainment.
Glen Morris Mary and Billy with their mother visited Julius Wood and his wife Sunday evening in a family gathering.
Junior McCollum sawed wood Thursday afternoon. Wilma Cooper returns to school Monday after sickness and will stay in town to regain strength. Mabel Lee took pupils to the County Chorus in Brookfield on Friday. Billy Morris escorted Jackson Center children to the chorus. Babe Kimbrough drove Ora Smith’s tractor from the Orville Bowyer place. Rosa McCollum family spent Friday in Brookfield. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wood shopped in Purdin Friday morning. Stella Phillips and Leon visited her son George Phillips. Ralph Goins and Henry Wyatt visited Chas Goins and family. Tolley family guests with Chas Goins and Urb Johnson families Sunday. Sunday School attendance small. Time to get started again. Several from the community attended the sale at Orville Bowyer’s Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Logan of Shelby relocated to Brookfield last week. Willard Newton’s family mourn his passing as friends extend sympathy. Jerald Crist heads to camp among Shelby High School mates. Herman Leichhart’s infant son faced ear and head troubles requiring ear lancing.
A North Salem roundup notes Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Smith and others visiting Fort Leonard to assist families, with several members aiding neighbors in Purdin Braymer and nearby towns. The column lists numerous local households hosting guests including the Bakers Jennings and Hales, and mentions Bill Hall from Barnard recalling old North Salem scenes.
The excerpt notes Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McCollum and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lambert visiting, plus Clay Enid Moore and Alpha Cordray with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Thomas. Lyle Stone and Eldon called on Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Jennings with Vernon and Reva Monday evening, and church attendance Sunday evening was not as large.
Poor spring weather with ice Sunday and snow Monday interrupts plans before Easter. Dave Ogle dies Monday. Mrs. Ogle and sister Eva Williams suffer flu and pneumonia. Katie Armstrong and Marian Head take pupils to Rural Chorus in Brookfield. Harold Armstrongs move to Sallee property. Eldora Richardson visits kin. Alice Urbach and Miss Miller visit Rose Chambers. Virgil Falconer welcomes 10 lb son Stephen Dallas born March 23 in Kirksville. Dell moves to Hale Missouri. Mrs John Stone returns from Brookfield visit and Marie Owens trip referenced.
Mrs Dora Cornwell entertained her son Vert Nester and his Brookfield friends Sunday. The Jolly Jones Club met in Brookfield this Wednesday with Shelby neighborhood members joining. Mrs Crede Boyles and Sones spent several evenings in Nort Jaynes, home. Miss Elva Monroe of Wood Missouri helps Charley M Smith stationed there look well and pleased with surroundings. Charley did not know they were coming.
Urges immediate purchase of COOKS or SHERWIN WILLIAMS paints before May 2 due to upcoming lead and zinc content reductions. Warns of possible shortages making quality house paint unavailable for civilians. Sale price listed at 2.98 per gallon and 50 cents per quart.
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