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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
4
The excerpt muses on moral nerve guiding conations toward true achievement. It humorously warns that wealth may seem scarce as gas rationing looms and notes the growing value of a stable home life amid wartime strains. It also contrasts stern Browning-like effort with lighter thoughts on weather reports and return of birds signaling resilience.
Bright spring conditions as residents relocate within Cora area. George Jennings and family move to a farm west of Browning, followed by Dean Knight and wife to the vacated Jennings farm east of Cora, then Artie Cotter to the Knight vacated farm. Community activity includes visitors, road work, and plans to clean Mt Zion cemetery and church grounds on April 8.
Mrs. Rolla Taylor and Aunt Rosetta Harris spent Sunday at the Orlen Harris home. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Taylor and S Barbara were visitors in Brook field Thursday at their mother Mrs. Cora Thrasher. Miss Doris Harris weekend with Miss Reva Payne near Green City. Mrs. Anna Taylor visited brother David Ogle and family in Purdin Thursday. Rev. Tate of Browning filled.
A column recalls Galveston's 1900 storm that killed thousands, wrecked the island city, and led to a massive seawall and rebuilt streets. It notes the island's location, the hurricane's fury, and the afterward bond-funded protection, ending with a quip about Texas wind and pride.
Randall Lee Schreckhise spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Oda Spencer and son. Chillicothe visitors included Mrs. John Longwell, Mrs. Anna Belle West and Helen Ann and Daniel Gray visiting Mr. Gray's granddaughter Pauline Gray of Detroit. Walter Lambert and LeRoy Lambert stayed with local families over the weekend. George Ford and Nora Grant hosted relatives. Robert Lambert and family visited Harry Lambert. Morning Sun's Allen Belzer joined John Longwell’s Sunday dinner, and the Spencers spent Sunday in Brookfield with Floyd Spencer's family. Evelyn Longwell of Brookfield stayed with John Longwell Friday night and Saturday.
Opal Moore called on Irene Jennings Thursday afternoon in North Salem. Jene Belzer visited Shelby, scene brief in local notes.
High school area notes show Mr and Mrs Roy Harl and Mrs Jennings visiting. Leslie Gooch to begin Navy service Tuesday. Many family visits and weekend gatherings among Belzer Rauer Jennings and Lambert households amid war updates.
Mr and Mrs Turney Bailey visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs C E Moran. Arlo Smith and her parents Alfred Spray hosted in Green City. Oren Jennings Ida Brantner and Ted called at Lee Gooch’s Monday to bid Leslie farewell. Attends in Winigan Brookfield Chillicothe Purdin.
Earl Pearler and John Baker left Monday for Beaumont Kansas for employment. Mrs. Cora Brantner accompanied Mrs. Ida Brantner and Ted to Winigan on Monday afternoon for business. Church services were held Sunday evening with plans to return next Sunday.
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