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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
4
The Browning Missouri edition notes three Sunday Schools and worship at 11 a. m. Morris Chapel. Laymen's meeting at 8 p. m. with an expectant speaker. The pastor W. A. Pollock urges attendance at all services and the evening Laymen's meeting.
Social notes list guests at the Babe Kimbrough residence and at the Lewis Wood home. Attendees include Lee Wood Chas Goins Ola Creason Rome families and relatives with Carol Lee turning two.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Allen Belzer included Mr and Mrs Fay Bowyer and sons Ronald and Raymond from Meadville and Mr and Mrs Frank Perrin from West.
The Mercantile offers groceries clothing hardware and shoes at low prices for shoppers seeking value.
Announcement authorizes John W. Milhoan as candidate for State Representative from Sullivan County Missouri subject to Democratic primary voters on Tuesday August 10.
Clerk of County Court Glenn Freeland runs in Sullivan County Missouri under the Democratic party for the office of Clerk of the County Court. Voters will decide at the August primary on Tuesday the first.
The election for Circuit Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Deeds includes Ralph Reinhard and Mary, set for Tuesday August 1 1950. The race focuses on local court administration and property records oversight.
The notice records the passing of Harry E. Quigley on a Tuesday in August, noting his residence and family details. It provides funeral arrangements and indicates the location of the services.
A list of relatives from Independence and nearby towns visited the Cordray family at Shelby. Shelby grade school pupils and teachers joined agents for a Browning track meet and achievement day. A Junior and Senior banquet followed at the Shelby school house with thirty eight plates served and a recorded program.
Invocation and performances open a local event with remarks by Mr Laurey. Juniors invited Seniors to Brookfield show following a banquet. Neighbors Club met at Mrs Eldon Riddle’s home with multiple attendees. Attendees visited, hosted, and cared for relatives. several households hosted guests and one member was ill.
Light showers last week failed to meet needs with frost recorded Tuesday and Sunday nights. Mrs. Pearl Jones Cotter of Goodland Kansas traveled to Browning due to her mother Mrs. H Clay Jones illness and was in town.
Purdin residents report relatives visiting and mothers improving slowly with moisture and sun. Arthur Griffiths visit Palmyra, returning Sunday. Browning shoppers Cordin Swisegood and Meda Stone seen in Purdin. Maxine Helms and son Junior visit over the weekend. Margaret Hardin returns from Kirksville Grim Smith Hospital. Purdin school had an outing to Browning with a fine day reported. Clair Shipp of Chillicothe spent Sunday with local families.
Their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lelan Shipp, near Purdin. Mrs. Etta Cady returned to her home in Purdin after an operation at Grim Smith Hospital and is recovering. Calls Saturday evening included Mrs. Pearl Cassity, Mrs. Lucy Hous er, Mrs. Lucy Cotter, Mrs. Minnie Pulliam, Charley Pulliam and son Charles, Mrs. Lewis Wood, and Mrs. Truman Stephenson. Carol Lee Wood shared her birthday dinner with Mrs. Cady.
To the Mercantile I always go the shopping trip is praised for top service and broad selection. The note highlights a positive experience with friendly staff and reliable products.
Community notes arrive from Linneus Missouri including a short item sent by Bob Hoskins with local observations and updates from residents.
Letters Testamentary for the estate of Sarah M. Hicks deceased were granted by the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri to Merril E. Montgomery Executor on March 30 1950. Creditors must exhibit claims within six months or be barred within one year from the grant date. C A Johnson Judge of Probate. First insertion April 13 1950.
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