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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

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Flora B Sevier Dies In Gordon Nebraska Era

Flora Belle Long born February 12 1871 near Enterprise Missouri died May 1 1939 in Gordon Nebraska at 68. She married Charles L Stinson in 1893 producing two sons Earl and Everett. After his death she married E H Sevier in 1901 and had three daughters. The Seviers lived in South Dakota before moving to Cherry County Nebraska then Gordon. Funeral May 3 at the Methodist Church. burial Gordon Cemetery.

Flora Belle Long James Elizabeth C. Long Enterprise Missouri Gordon Nebraska Charles Leslie Stinson Earl Stinson Brookfield Everett Stinson San Bernardino California Stinson Methodist Church E. M. Steen Gordon Cemetery

George Leonard, longtime Browning resident, dies at 79

George M. Leonard, 79, died Friday at his Kansas City home. Born and raised a few miles east of Browning, he once operated a drug business here. Survived by wife, two sons Brent and Rowe, a sister Mrs. Harry Dunlap, and a brother Clay Leonard of California. Last rites held in Kansas City.

George Leonard George M. Leonard Kansas City Mr. Leonard Here Browning Brent Rowe Harry Dunlap Clay Leonard California

P. E. D. Meeting Hosted by Mrs Hamilton in May

Mrs Laura Hamilton hosted the P. E. D. Chapter V gathering on Wednesday May 10 after the regular meeting. Social hour followed with prizes won by Mrs Bolling and Mrs Williams for top games and refreshments served. Attendees included Mesdames Hinda Rush Reba Hummel Ada Bolling Lorene Whaley Letha Bailey Lila Williams and Virginia Fuhrman.

Laura Hamilton P. E.D

General Purpose Club Meeting on May 11

The General Purpose Club met with Mrs Lizzie Hoselton on Thursday May 11 for an all day gathering. Morning embroidery and visiting gave way to a noon dining room feast then a short business session. The secretary's report was read and approved with a donation voted for cancer control. Mrs Carrie Callihan gave an engaging talk.

General Purpose Club Mrrs Lizzie Hoselton Cancer Control Carrie Callihan

Soap making lesson closes club meeting

After a rug making talk members toured Lizzie’s soap making process using lye meat scraps water and boiling to produce a kettle of soap. Fifteen members and several visitors attended including Mrs Myra Baker Mrs Eugene McArtor Mrs Wilma Dowdy Mrs Hinda Johnson Mrs Genevieve Warren Miss Betty Jean Baker Miss Florence Johnson Miss Betty Powell Messrs Gale Thurlo Della J T and Edgar Hoselton and severe children. We meet with Mrs Sarah Brassfield Thursday May 25th.

Lizzie Myra Baker Eugene McArtor Wilma Dowdy Hinda Johnson Genevieve Warren Betty Jean Baker Florence Johnson Betty Powell Gale Thurlo Della J. T Edgar Hoselton Sarah Brassfield

Dinner Guests Honoring Mother's Day Colleagues

Dinner guests included Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Harvey of Salem Missouri Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Neet and daughter Nona Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Harvey joining Mrs. Dorcas Harvey for the Mother’s Day gathering.

Dorcas Harvey E. P., Harvey Salem,Mo J. N .Neet Nona B. J. Harvey

Worley Family Visits Kansas City After Operation

E D Worley and wife with daughter Annabeth and relatives traveled to Kansas City to be with E D Worley who had a serious operation at St Luke's Hospital Friday morning. He is reported to be slowly improving.

E. D. Worley Annabeth

Hogs Sold at National Stock Yards in Two Deals

At National Stock Yards the Market Woodson Fennewald Co. sold 11 hogs averaging 192 pounds for 6.80 per hundredweight to John Longwell and four hogs averaging 205 pounds at the same price for Raymond Anderson. The sales occurred on last Thursday's market.

Woodson-Fennewald Com. Co National Stock Yards John Longwell Raymond Anderson

Four Generations Present at Sunday Dinner

Four generations gathered for a Sunday dinner as Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Nickell joined Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Fanning and son, Mrs. R. E. Harris and children of the city, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey with daughter Shirley Rae of near Forker dined with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dodson and family near Brookfield.

W. P. Nickell F. R. Fanning R. E. Harris Robert Harvey Shirley Rae Near Forker Cecil Dodson Brookfield

Diploma Awarded to Mrs Virginia Fuhrman by Chicago School of Nursing

Mrs Virginia Fuhrman has received a diploma from the Chicago School of Nursing after completing the course of study and proving her skills in Anatomy Physiology Materia Medica and the Principles of Medical Obstetrical Gynecological and Surgical Nursing. The diploma bears the date April twenty seventh and is signed by C W Stigman Medical Supervisor Wm E Dyke Asst Medical Supervisor and Louise Peterson Registrar.

Virginia Fuhrman Chicago School of Nursing C. W. Stigman Wm. E. Dyke Louise Peterson

Plants For Sale Cabbage Tomato and Sweet Potatoes

Horticultural notice from Geo. F. Peters offering cabbage tomato and sweet potatoes for sale. Includes available varieties and planting guidance.

F. Peters

North Salem 4 H Forms Sheep Club Led by Campbell

A 4 H sheep club named Baa Baa Sheep Club was organized May 3 in North Salem Township at the Campbell home with J Robert Hall and Miss Bertha Banning present. Officers include Meta Karalee Campbell president Lorene Peavler vice president Betty Jo Deskins secretary treasurer Bryan Campbell reporter Vern Thudium song and game leader E M Campbell leader. Members are Richard Wyatt Vern Thudium Lorene Pearler Betty Jo Deskins Meta Karalee and Bryan Campbell Visitors were Mr and Mrs Byron Deskins Mrs Mary Deskins and Orville Thudium.

North Salem Township J. Robert Hall Bertha Banning E. M. Campbell Meta Karalee Campbell Lorene Peavler Betty Jo Deskins Bryan Campbell Vern Thudium Richard Wyatt Lorene Pearler Meta Karalee Byron Deskins Mary Deskins Orville Thudium

Commencement Exercises At Local High School

Commencement exercises at the high school auditorium marked the close of the school year with R T Scobee speaker. Students Nona Jones Donald Stevall Billy Quigley led the procession as eighth graders followed. Awards were presented and diplomas conferred by Dr W D Grice with benediction by Rev Hobbs.

R.T. Seabee Jeerson City Nona Jones Donald Stevall Billy ‘Quigley O. B. Hobbs Vera Lay Lorraine Glaze Edward Williams Supt. Dutton Scobee Lois Maggart Nona Neet Ruth Bennett

Remembering Mothers on a Day of Rose and Faith

A reflective piece urges observing a day to honor mothers, noting the lifelong bond and the need to support aging mothers with love and care. It cites the example of the Son of God ensuring care for his mother and stresses ongoing gratitude beyond the day.

Mother

Birth of Martha Rae Cokerham

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cokerham announce the birth of a baby girl named Martha Rae born Sunday evening at 10 o'clock, weighing seven and a half pounds. Dr. Haning served as attending physician.

Floyd Cokerham Martha Rae Dr. Haning

Get Acquainted Club Meets At Mrs Sevier Home

The Get Acquainted Club met May 10 at Mrs J W Sevier s home with eight members and one visitor Mrs Dan Head. Members and a visiting prompt engaged in quilting and embroidery while a jar of beans roll call identified Chloe Hoskins as winner. Prizes went to Bessie and Serene Head. Elma Brinkley and Susie Mire earned birthday ers. Tea featured coffee gingerbread and whipped cream coconut. Next meeting scheduled for May 24 with Mrs Herbert Steele.

J. W. Sevier Chloe Hoskins Bessie Serene Head Elma Brinkley Susie Mere Dan Head Lottie Dodson Lorene Head Susie Bozwell Mayme Steele Mary Alice Bozwell Lucy Sevier Herbert Steele C.R

Prohibition on Dumping North of Forrest Gooch Branch

Township Board strictly forbids any dumping of rubbish in the branch area north of Forrest Gooch. Public notice warns that violations will be acted upon under local authority.

Forrest Gooch’s

It Is Here Again The Baseball Season Opens

The essay celebrates the approach of the baseball season with towns preparing their nines and grandstands for scores. It notes radio coverage and the social shift as women join in cheering, urging readers to back local teams and enjoy a hopeful, humanized game season.

Cilles America

Large two day school trip to St Louis and Hannibal

A group of 42 students from the junior and senior classes toured Missouri cities and landmarks by bus and rail. They visited Hannibal Mark Twain sites, St. Louis attractions such as Lambert Field and the 1904 World’s Fair grounds, Forrest Park, Columbia Christian College, Missouri University, and returned home after 600 miles. Accompanying adults praised the trip as educational and enjoyable.

Curt Bauer Hannibal Highway Patrol 61St Mark Twain Tom Sawyer Betty Thatcher Douglas Cardiff Hill Samuel Clemens Hucklebery Finn Hannibal High School Hannibal la Grange College Mississippi President Roosevelt Jackson Isle Bowling Green Champ Clark St. Louis Misouri Lindenwood College Missouri St. Charles Boone’s Lick Lambert Fields Valallia United States Washington University Barnes Hospital America Jefferson Memorial Lindbergh Lindell Cathedral Moolah Temple Missouri Pacific United States Post Office Ing American Medical Association Union Station Shell Loew's Fox Theatre Y.M. C.A Y.W.C.A Tropics Forrest Park Arena Walsh Stadium Missouri Stables Jefferson City State Capitol Madison Hotel Algoa Farms State Prison Columbia Christian College Missouri University Macon Browning Ted Brantner John C. Dutton Lorraine Glaze Brantner Dutton

Couple Relocate Household to Shelbina

Mr and Mrs A A Brehm and daughter Jerry Lee moved their household goods to Shelbina on Monday and will be permanently located there.

A. A. Brehm Jerry Lee Shelbina

Vacation Bible School At M E Church South

Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning at the M E Church South and runs two weeks. Classes available for ages three to twenty years. Committee oversees program.

Vacation Bible School M. E. Church South

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Flora B. Sevier Gordon, Neb P. E. D. Meeting G. P. Club R. T. Scabee Moses Get ST Louis
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