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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
8
The Purdin Methodist Charge led by Minister W H Hansford outlines a pre Easter revival with two sized congregations and nightly services. If weather permits, Easter morning at Bear Branch and evening back at Purdin are planned plus a sunrise service and Holy Communion. A Mor ris Chapel sermon is scheduled for Easter at 11.
The annual competitive examination for Coast Guard Academy cadet appointments will be held nationwide on May 7 and 8 1947. Open to physically qualified unmarried men ages 17 to 22 who meet educational requirements. Four year academy program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Coast Guard commission. A booklet with details and entrance requirements is available upon request to Wat Arnold at 204 House Office Building Washington D C.
1st Sgt. Arthur P. Hutto announced Army Day on April 7 and Army Week April 6–12 to emphasize an efficient well trained army for national security and world peace. Churches may include prayers on April 6, and the program follows wartime directives to honor soldiers and explain the army’s role and assignments.
Miss Mary Shepherd of Kansas City visited Mrs. M. L. Haning. C. B. Fleming and sister Ivah Fleming visited Brookfield. Mrs. Edgar Carter and others traveled to Chillicothe. Ellis Adams of Purdin came on business. Gerald Wade and daughter joined Merril Peterson’s family for Sunday. Kathryn Calhoun and James visited Mrs. Haning with Mary Shepherd. Rev. and Mrs. Johnson of Stanberry stayed with the Bollings. Lyle Stone and son Eldon visited the Lamberts. Joe Christy ran the Beauty Box briefly while Lois’s family were in Kansas City. Mary Ruth Fanning became bookkeeper at Leader-Record. Forrest Gooch started at Farmers Cash. Leon Kenley and family mentioned.
A Missouri Society appeal explains Easter Seals fund support for cerebral palsy and other crippling conditions. The campaign highlights treatment advances, vocational training, home teaching, accident prevention, and services for handicapped children to foster independence.
Sebert Baker hosted the Friendly Neighbors Exten club meeting on March 19 with dinner at noon. President Herbert Coram led the 2 PM meeting, members and two visitors, Ada Baker and Mrs. Gordon, attended. They voted to donate 50 to the Red Cross and several contests were won by Mrs. Harold Foss and Mrs. Elonzo Schreckhise.
The Linn County Dental Society part of the American Dental Association met on March 14 in Brook. Dr J B Murphy was elected President and Dr Myron Ridd of Marceline secretary treasurer. Monthly meetings are planned in county towns.
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