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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1942

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Young Couple Married at Home of Her Aunt

A May 10 1942 ceremony bonded Miss Waverly Pipes to Clarence Grambling of Milan Missouri in the Brookfield Avenue home of Mr and Mrs A W Baldwin. Rev C G Hardgrove presided at noon with sister Carole Pipes as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in St Louis where the groom works in defense.

A. W. Baldwin Brookfield Avenue Miss Waverly Pipes Clarence Grambling Milan Missouri C. G. Hardgrove Park Baptist Church Miss Carole Pipes Junior Grambling St. Louis Argus Brookfield

Harold Lloyd Head Pearl Harbor casualty memory in Missouri

Harold Lloyd Head was born October 10 1921 in Browning Missouri later moved to Laclede Missouri. He graduated Laclede High School in 1940 and joined the Navy that year training at Great Lakes then served on the battleship Oklahoma and died at Pearl Harbor December 7 1941. He is survived by his parents three sisters and a grandmother. A memorial prayer by Rev C L Thompson commemorates his service and sacrifice.

Harold Lloyd Head Browning Missouri Laclede Harold Laclede High School Navy Great Lakes Oklahoma Pearl Harbor Noel Head Thelma McCorkle Kansas City Reba Lois Julia Myers San Pedro California Rest

Granite Grave Markers Offered by Milan Granite Works

Granite Grave Markers offered at Milan Granite Works in Milan Missouri with prices: 2 ft markers 20 dollars 3 ft markers 30 dollars 4 ft markers 40.6 dollars. Prices hold while markers last.

Milan Granite Works Milan Missouri

Get Your Bee Hives Now Offer in Missouri

Used beehives half price and in good condition. New hives discounted ten percent. J. W. Crookshanks advertises in Purdin Missouri.

J. W. Crookshanks Purdin Missouri

Bitter Sweet Club Welcomes New Member and Plans Next Meeting

The Bitter Sweet Club met on Wednesday May 6 with Miss Merle Palmer presiding. Eight members and four visitors attended. Mrs. Delmer Oertwig joined. The next meeting will be with Mrs. L M Kimbrough. C. R.

Bitter Sweet Club Merle Palmer Delmer Oertwig L. M. Kimbrough C. R

Dinner in Honor of Mrs Langdon on Mother's Day

A Mother's Day dinner was held May 10 at the W J Langdon home in Browning Browning Missouri. Guests included J W Hollen Roy Langdon Jerome LaCrosse Lorine Langdon Ernest Langdon Junior Roy Shirley near Brookfield James Elbert Langdon Avalon and afternoon visitors Voris Langdon Ralph Morris Curt Pipes. Gifts and greetings came from relatives including Mrs Walter Carnes Oxnard California R Langdon Pueblo Colorado and W L Langdon Kirksville.

W. J. Langdon Browning Voris Langdon Winigan Ralph Morris Cora and Curt Pipes Langdon Walter Carnes Oxnard California R. Langdon Pueblo Colorado W. L. ‘Langdon Kirksville

In Memory of Lloyd W Hummel

Widow recalls husband Lloyd W Hummel who died May 2 and one year has passed. She writes of the rough road, hard hills, and the peace God granted. She expresses deep longing, loneliness, and hope of his return in the quiet evenings.

Memorial verse for mother and wife remembered by family

In memory of our dear mother and wife who passed away one year ago on May 18. Her face and voice are always with us, her smile lingers, and her family mourns. Sadly missed by Lloyd Bowyer and the children.

Lloyd Bowyer

In Memory of James Carl Thurlo

In sad loving memory of our dear husband and father James Carl Thurlo who died May 12 1941. I lost a life companion. Day by day I miss you more as I walk through life alone. Your memory will cling to my heart till I rest by your side. Sadly missed by wife children and grandson.

James Carl Thurlo

Notice to aid Enterprise Cemetery maintenance

Citizens are urged to send contributions for mowing and care of Enterprise Cemetery to Mrs Artie Calhoun as a memorial support notice for those buried there.

Enterprise Cemetery Artie Calhoun

Ruth Bogart Seeks Reelection as Linn County Circuit Clerk

Mrs Ruth Bogart announces candidacy for reelection as Linn County Circuit Clerk in the Democratic primary on August 4. She highlights a complete business background and two years in a law office plus deputy clerk experience, arguing her record proves capable leadership and promises continued efficient service.

Ruth Bogart Linn County

Farewell Party for Mrs Lena Warren in Kirksville

Friday night May 8 the Willing Workers Club and families hosted a farewell for Mrs Lena Warren longtime club president as she moves to San Diego to join husband Raymond A varied program featured vocal selections by Barrows Norvell Cotter Hollon and others with refreshment after the dishes were cleared The May 12 note lists Linn County students chosen for the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Education Marches On pageant on May 20 and 21 including Wesley Hardin Merilee Ware Margaret Richardson Martha Lierly and Betty Anderson

Willing Workers Club Lena Warren Louise Hollon Charmane Rayma Lee Barrows Clarice Elaine Norvell Martha Ann Cotter Ila Hollon Lena Kirksville Linn County Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Wesley Hardin Merilee Ware Margaret Richardson Martha Lierly Betty Anderson

Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets at Adams Home

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church held a regular meeting at Mrs. Guy Adams’ home on April 30 with 24 members present. Patricia Patriotism theme dominated worship led by Mrs. Marie Woolf and a patriotic program followed by performances and a refreshment service by Almeda Bartow and Nelle Williams.

Women's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Guy Adams Marie Woolf Mary Anderson Annis Taylor Hazel Peterson Margaret Smith Almeda Bartow Edna Forbes Gladys Tate May Schreck Beverly Moore Judy Cynthia Moore Pearl Harbor America America the Beautiful Monroe Kelly Marvin Abbott Nellie Powell Frances Tate Mary Elisabeth Smith Jean and Junior Woolf Russell Bartow Nelle Williams

White Oak Church fund aids ceiling and floor project

The White Oak Club women raised 36 for a church ceiling and community men donated labor with receipts totaling 28.10 to fund the ceiling and floor, bringing the overall funds to 64.10. Ceiling cost runs 54.89 leaving 9.11 aimed at the new floor. donations invited through Marie Head Gertrude Almond and Ola Knifong in Cora Missouri.

White Oak Church White Oak Club Fritz Brinkley James G. Nickell Tom Jennings Clarence Head Beryl Head Leonard Shatto Ray Nickell Schoene Bros Marie Head Gertrude Almond Ola Knifong Cora

Fort Leonard Wood native visits family over weekend

Corp. James W. McQuown of Fort Leonard Wood spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McQuown.

Tarzan’s Jungle Family in Vivid New Adventures

A trained group of wild animals debuts in jungle sequences for Tarzan’s Secret Treasure. Lion and chimpanzees perform on a vine disguising a tightrope as Weissmuller’s Tarzan guards his loved ones against a savage tribe.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer George Emerson Weissmuller Tarzan Maureen O'Sullivan Little Johnny Sheffield Richard Thorpe B. P. Fineman Reginald Owen Barry Fitzgerald Tom Conway Philip Dorn Cordell Hickman Electric Theatre

Lost spectacles in Browning found by Record office

Last Monday a pair of pink gold rimmed spectacles were lost in Browning. Finder should leave them at the Record office Everett Riley for pickup.

Browning Everett. Riley

Jenkins Cemetery Lot Owners Assessed for Care

Notice demands immediate payment of cemetery care assessments to Carl C. Drake from all lot owners at Jenkins Cemetery.

Jenkins Cemetery Carl C. Drake

Mayors Proclaim Scrap Week to Boost War Production

Proclamations from Green Castle Milan Newtown Harris Humpreys Green City and other Missouri towns declare May 18 1e as Sullivan County Scrap Week urging residents to collect scrap iron and steel. The call stresses Uncle Sam needs every gun shell tank ship and plane and cites metal shortages slowing wartime output.

Sullivan County Uncle Sam Izetta M. Conkin Green Castle Missouri Glen Burditt Milan C. A. Dale Newtown A. O. Harris Harris Herb Williams Humphreys R. M. Gifford Green City C. W. Gooch Browning

Swinney Announces Candidacy for County Clerk

C E Jack Swinney of Linneus announces his candidacy for nomination for Clerk of the County Court in Linn County. The announcement notes his long service and official record strengthening local ties ahead of the August election.

C. E Jack) Swinney Linneus Linn County

Class Meeting Circle No 1 of W 5S of C S of the Methodist church

The Class Meeting Circle No 1 met with Mrs Hazel Peterson on Friday afternoon May 8. Mrs Almeda Bartow led worship for ill Mrs Genevieve Prather. Mrs Mary Anderson gave a lesson on Magnesium. Velma Jennings discussed Fili pinos in the United States from World Outlook. Roll call answered with current events. Refreshments followed. next meeting June 5 with Mrs Leona Harris. Roll call is a handkerchief exchange.

C. S Methodist Church Hazel Peterson Almeda Bartow Genevieve Prather Mary Anderson Velma Jennings World Outlook United States Leona Harris

Sullivan County Scrap Iron Week Itemized Buy List

A wartime plea for scrap metal drives from May 18 to May 23 in Sullivan County urges citizens to bring any amount of scrap iron to local buyers. Dealers listed include Cowgill Salvage Co Milan Murdoch Cannery City Scales Fourth Hardware Newtown McGee Elevator Harris Elev ator Farmers Exchange Osgood Exchange Scales Cliff Moberly Humphreys Canning Factory Scales Allen Junk Yard Green Castle Sheppard Scales Kylie Belzer Winigan Platform Scales Beall Blacksmith Shop Green City Scales at Shop and E R Carter Browning Harris.

United States Cowgill Salvage Co Milan Murdock Cannery City Fourth Hardware Newtown McGee Elevator Harris Farmers Exchange Osgood Cliff Moberly Humphreys Allen Junk Yard Green Castle Sheppard Kylie Belzer Winigan Beall Green City E. R. Carter Browning Harris Scales Army Navy

Citize Savings Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting

The Citize Savings Bank held its regular annual meeting on May 12 electing seven directors for the year. Two new directors, C. A. Johnson and L. L. Ingraham, were chosen to fill vacancies from deaths of J. B. Harmon and Dr. M. L. Haning. Returning directors are W. P. Nickell, C. E. McGhee, K. M. Duncan, H. B. Johnson and Jas. P. Bolling. The board then named H. S. Johnson president, W. P. Nickell first vice president, C. E. McGhee second vice president, L. L. Ingraham cashier, and Miss Edith Burkholder bookkeeper.

Citize Savings Bank J. B. Harmon M. L. Haning C. A. Johnson Linneus L. L. Ingraham W. P. Nickell C. E. McGhee K. M

Mrs. Maxine Perkins Seeks Linn County Circuit Clerk Nomination

Mrs. Maxine Perkins of Linneus announces her Democratic candidacy for circuit clerk in Linn County. Widow of the late abstractor R C Perkins she has served as city collector four years and aims to improve her four children education while campaigning across the county.

Maxine Perkins Linneus Perkins Linn County

Four Year Old Gary Bailey Dies In Gasoline Tub Accident

Burial rites conducted for Gary Lee Bailey age 4 of Wapello Iowa after a death at home on April 25 1942 reported as caused by gasoline fumes or drowning in a tub of gasoline and water. Survived by parents Keith LaMayne a brother and extended family. funeral held April 27 in Winigan Missouri with burial nearby.

Gary Lee Bailey Farris N. Bailey Iowa Wapello Keith LaMayne Christian Church Winigan Missouri Spurling and McCollum Kirksville

Knifong Ladies Aid Plans May 21 Meeting and Auction

The Knifong Ladies Aid will hold a regular meeting on Thursday May 21 at the Knifong church. An afternoon auction sale will follow the meeting. Donations for the auction are requested. Everyone is invited by order of the committee.

Knifong Ladies Aid Knifong Aid Knifong

Diary of Bard Slats A Week with Jane Elsy and Friends

Sunday through Saturday entries recount school friends Bard Slats and Jake jotting daily events. They discuss Jane and Elsy, compliments, dinner at a restaurant, and small mischief. The diary notes a broken romance plot, light flirtations, and plans to keep Jane and Elsy busy after school ends with small purchases and antics.

Jane Jake Elsy Coffy Ant Ant Emmy P.m Jane & Elsy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Ray Pipes Rev C. L. Thompson George Gooch Mrs. W. I. Langdon Lloyd W. Hummel San Diego Vivid New Adventures Comi Honey W. H. Bennett
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