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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
1
The Red Sox edged Kirksville All Stars 1100 to 0 in a full nine innings on the home diamond. Browning starred for the locals pitching a clean, hard fought game as the crowd praised the boys for a promising season.
Used Kimball Hobart M Cable Elburn Jesse French and others plus new Bungalow Kimball. Bargain prices and easy terms for quick dealer close-out. Write at once to J. D. Mahaffey Cameron Missouri.
Francis Schrock rode a horse at the Creas residence when the horse jumped. His head struck the door frame opening causing a large scalp cut. He was brought to town where Dr Becker attended him and reported he is progressing nicely.
On W L Taylor's fifty fourth birthday his wife offered a modest dinner then surprised him with a belated celebration. Relatives and friends gathered at his Linn county home while he was kept away to return to an impromptu feast arranged by the community.
Customer in Cameron Missouri asks to resell a beautiful baby grand piano purchased a few months ago for $280 paid. Termed as easy payments, the item is offered at the balance due. Written by J. D. Mahaffey of Cameron Mo.
A diary entry records a week of family tasks and routines. Slats notes a failed attempt to help Harl Ekes clean the yard, a rejected short story submission, schooling plans for a relative, a disagreement about entertainment, and a community note on Mr. Glant's death after a long illness.
Mrs Walter Prather advertises flowers for Decoration Day with sprays priced from 25 cents to 1 dollar. Orders can be placed by phone.
The Prather family farms southwest of the city endured early settler hardships. Mrs Prather hid stock money in a bonnet during a robbery and survived a Civil War ambush, aided by Mollie Robinson and Dr. Robinson. The report recaps community figures and a banquet for seniors with a circus program and notable attendees.
Members of the senior and junior classes along with High School Teachers and School Board members attended a four course banquet on Wednesday.
Mrs H L Schrock hosted the local P. E. O. Chapter on Wednesday May 13 with Mrs B H Peterson presiding in the president's absence. After the business session Mrs K M Duncan led a Mother's Day program as Mrs R A Glaze and Mrs Lorene Whaley sang That Wonderful Mother of Mine. Members gave tributes to mothers. Next meeting will be with Mrs V C Thurlo in Linneus.
Plains farmers report leading tomato and cabbage varieties ready to set. Sweet potatoes listed include Nancy Hall Red Bermuda Porto Rico and Yellow Jersey. Gee Peters notes the selections.
Memorial Day on May 30 sets flag at half staff from sunrise to noon then full staff until sunset. American Legion Post runs a Peppy Sale from May 23 to Decoration Day to fund the Poppy drive for Overseas Unknown Soldier graves. Six local girls offer poppies to support the effort.
Browning Public Schools held graduation exercises at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Myers delivering a lengthy address. Supt Holman presided, Prof Duckworth led music, and certificates and diplomas were awarded to eighth graders and high school graduates.
An offer to visit Dr Palm at the Stanley hotel in Milan for eyeglasses with notably lower prices announced for May 25.
Relatives brought baskets and joined a Sunday gathering for Mrs. Virgie Mundell and her children Ovid Oma and Charleen. Attendees included Dick Atkins and Irene Jordan of St Joseph, Earl Atkins of Kansas City, Nona Atkins family of St Joseph, V D Haynes and Mary Williams plus Maurice Veil Atkins Anna bel Atkins and Glayds Atkins. They shared dinner at the Mundell home then visited Mr and Mrs Walter Prather before returning home late, reporting a pleasant day.
The operetta and school contests held in the school auditorium last Tuesday drew wide attendance and high student engagement, with strong interest shown in all performances and entries.
Buyer seeks 50 000 pounds of wool at top market price for shipment east in car lots. No middleman. Visit the old Creamery in the southwest area of Browning Missouri to sell. L C Lantz Browning Mo.
School closed Friday marking a successful year under Supt M A Holman with high school graduates totaling twenty two. Teachers in each grade earned praise for harmony and strong work, and next fall new teachers and students are expected as the term ends.
In Memphis on May 15 1931 at Central Baptist Church Rev Ben Cox presided over the marriage of A Grafton Strahan Crowville Louisiana and Grace Pipes Browning Missouri. Grace is daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Pipes of this city. They will reside in Forest Mississippi.
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during months of illness of our dear husband and father and for sympathy after his death. Grateful thanks to his lodge brothers for flowers and those who rendered the song service. Mrs Charley Lambert and Sons.
Mr. and Mrs. F A Fleming entertained for Sunday dinner with guests Mrs. Jane Ross, Mrs. Sadie Kni fong, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Hamilton joining.
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