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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1949
Page
1
The State Highway Department reports load restrictions of 400 pounds per inch width of tire will be removed April 1 due to stabilized subgrades from weather and maintenance. Division Engineer B F Leslie notes the move eases travel and acknowledges public cooperation. patrols found few violators.
The Farm Club holds its monthly meeting Tuesday night April 5 at 8 p m at the Legion Home. A good program is planned with several numbers. Ladies bring pie and we will have coffee. We cordially invite all to attend.
Birthday dinner Sunday March 27 celebrated the births of Charles and Leslie Bagley at the newly purchased Kirksville home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Bagley. Guests included extended Bagley family members from Linnels Linneus Browning Purdin New Boston and Catlin Illinois along with neighbors and relatives.
Mrs. Fay Bowyer hosted a surprise birthday dinner Sunday March 20 at her home with Ronald and Raymond Bowyer. Attendants included Glenn McKay, Belle Watson, Phyllis Lynn McKenzie, Gloria Jean McKenzie, Dixie and Lola Rae Bowyer, Linda Longwell, Leander Glidewell, Allen Belzer and families, Lloyd Bowyer, John Longwell, Eva Paul, Jesse Longwell and Johnny West among others.
Sunday and March 24 birthdays prompted a gathering at Mrs. J A Dodson's home. Ernest Dodson, Kathleen Head, Clarence Head, Gayle Ingraham and others joined Carol, Charlotte, Stevie, and J S Head for a warm birthday dinner with gifts and visiting.
Radio service available at Joe's Radio Shop located on E Helm Street Brookfield Missouri Phone 1112. Repairs and parts offered with service pricing listed at thirty two dollars.
The Electric Theatre presents Friday and Saturday April 1 2 Bells of San Angelo starring Roy Rogers with Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers. Sunday and Monday April 3 4 Abbott Costello meet Dracula Frankenstein and the Wolf Man with Vincent Price. Deanna Durbin and Dick Haymes sing classic tunes.
I thank my relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during mother's illness and for the many pleasant social hours we have spent together.
Voters in Benton Township receive thanks for Tuesday's election support. Arthur Bennett and Ray Gooch extend gratitude to the community for participation and confidence.
A note from Clyde Brinkley thanking Benton Township voters for their support in Tuesday's election and pledging to serve the people to the best of his ability.
Blaine Fleming and C. E. Martin express thanks for the support given in Tuesday's election in Benton Township.
A March 17 birthday supper at the Bundridge home celebrated Beryl with a three layer cake and 27 candles. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lee Allen Mildred Harold Murphy J W Bundridge Leland Swearengin Verl Hollon Francis Mewman John Browning Bill Beck Susie Beck and many others concluding with warm birthday wishes.
Local taxi service advertises late model clean cars with home office access north of the bank. Contact by phone for rides and inquiries.
The B H S Junior Class 10 resumes its comedy Spring Fever with an April 1 performance at 8 p.m. Tickets are 40c reserved, 30c general, 2c children. Authors urge lawn protection and Keep off the Grass rules as spring work in classes proceeds, including shorthand at 60 wpm and studies in Europe, chemistry, geography, math, and Missouri history.
Mary Lynhart Jacobs thanks neighbors for kindness during illness and for the meals they brought.
Helen Brinkley expresses gratitude to friends classmates and teachers for cards and letters received during her hospital stay. The message thanks supporters for comfort and encouragement.
Morris Chapel will start Sunday April 3 with Sunday School. The pastor Rev Pollock will preach during the services.
In Benton Township voters kept the Democrats in control with a strong turnout. The elected officials named include Trustee Clyde Brinkley, Board members W R Ware and J A Bennett, Collector Ellis Adams, and Clerk and Assessor Ray Gooch.
Thanks to all who sent cards and letters during my illness and for the many deeds of kindness in the neighborhood. they were greatly appreciated.
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Mrs. Bessie Head who went away two years ago. Our hearts still ache with loneliness and our eyes shed many silent tears. God alone knows how we miss you. Hood is missed by all the family.
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for convenience. Neff Radio Service operates at 16 S Main Brookfield Mo and offers pickup and repair options.
Flora Belle Linville Munns born June 22 1878 in Knox County Missouri died March 18 1949 in Kirksville Missouri at 70 years 8 months 26 days She married John E Munns April 23 1895 and had three children George of Winigan Mrs R H Caldwell of St Joseph Mo Roy E Munns of Kirksville She leaves three grandchildren six also great grandchildren one brother J H Linville of Des Moines Iowa and many relatives She joined Christian Church then Baptist later Winigan Baptist Church The poem distance remark closes the notice.
Mr and Mrs Verne Turner Linneus Mo thank the True Blue Club of Shafter for sending a comforter and pillow cases to Linn County Rest Home in appreciation and acknowledgment of their kindness.
The M Y F Sunday school class of the Methodist church met at Mr. and Mrs. Dyle Petersons home on Wednesday night March 23. Thirteen members attended with Marilie Schrock and Eva Doris Carter singing Above The Hills of Time The Cross is Gleaming. Mrs. Ira Nevins presented Mary of Magdala, praised for its fine delivery, and Janet Lumsden thanked the hosts and Mrs. Nevins for the pleasant evening and supper.
City announces Neva Grice as candidate for re election to the office of City Collector, subject to towning voters at the election on April 5 1949.
Qualified Browning voters are notified an election will be held Tuesday April 5 1949 to fill mayor marshal police judge and collector vacancies with two aldermen Robert Moore East Ward and Ovid Atkins West Ward. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm at Peterson Coal Office and Peterson Insurance Office. Ward divisions by Fourth Street and Post Office. Nominations due midnight Friday before election.
Barbara Whitaker daughter of Curt and Lila Whitaker of Browning Missouri and John W Brummitt of Pollock Missouri son of Jim Brummitt of Milan Missouri joined in marriage in Milan on March 26 1949. The single ring ceremony was performed by Judge Ray Sevier at the Milan Court House. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside on a farm near Pollock Missouri.
Mrs. L. E. Bauman and Mrs. Ward opened the Terry Anne Shoppe in Milan across from Milan Cleaners. The store offers a line of children's and ladies ready to wear, hose, slips and other items. Visit the new shop in Milan.
Mr and Mrs Donald Jones announced the birth of a baby boy named Billy Kay who weighed six pounds four ounces at birth. The birth occurred Monday morning March 28 with Dr T R McArtor as attending physician and Mrs J W Grice, a registered nurse, assisting.
Mrs Mamie Hale hosts the Stitch And Chatter Club on March 24 with quilting embroidering tea towels and crochet. Guests included Dickinson school pupils and teacher Pansy Britton. Officers elected anniversaries and birthdays noted. Next meeting set with Bessie Steele in two weeks with roll call by bag items beginning with B.
Chapter V P E O met on Wednesday March 23 with Mrs Letha Bailey as hostess. New president Mrs Reba Hummel presided. Guest Mrs Edwin Barrows attended social hour. Mrs Kathryn Calhoun led a lesson on Cottey College assisted by chapter members. Mrs Helen Carter Mrs Beverly Moore and Mrs Vena Wade sang Far Away Places with piano by Mrs Artie Calhoun. Refreshments followed.
On Monday evening March 28 Mayor and Mrs CGW Gooch hosted a gathering at their East Main Street home. After a dinner, five bridge tables competed with high score prizes awarded to Mrs Ray Gooch and Joe Nevins. Attendees included Coral Gann Eugene Thurlo and family Ricky Unionville MO Joseph Nevins and families R M Peterson Clive Freeland Jerry Jennings Ray Gooch T S Bartow Arthur Bennett and Robert Moore.
Notice to Browning Linn and Sullivan Counties voters that the annual school election will be held April 5 1949 at the Auditorium Gymnasium from 7 am to 6 pm. Ballot items include two three year directors and a tax rate of 80 cents per hundred in excess of 20 cents. Elections judges listed. Secretary Marilyn Gooch signs.
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