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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
4
The piece argues life is sacred and murder both overt and indirect destroys it. It cites Jesus healing the sick, condemns careless habits, drunkenness, and speeding as killers, and condemns alcohol as a deadly weapon. It warns readers to reflect on highway deaths and avoid self harm.
The Linn County Missouri court orders a special election in Benton Township General Road District to decide on levying an additional tax of thirty five cents per one hundred dollars valuation for 1952. The election is set for Tuesday June 10, 1952, with ballots to follow a specified form.
The ballot orders a vote on a thirty five cent tax levy for the Benton Township General Road District in Linn County Missouri. Polls open eight a m to five p m at the Browning Locker Plant Building Browning. N G Couch Clerk of the County Court of Linn County MO authentic copy with seal.
The eighth grade pupils with sponsor Mrs Lena Kenley boarded a school bus driven by Kermit Lambert for a May 17 trip to Kansas City. They toured Swope Park Zoo Union Station and Liberty Memorial, viewed aircraft displays, shopped, crossed the Fairfax Bridge, and observed Army Day before returning home tired but pleased.
Purdin Church of Christ invites everyone to Bible study each Sunday at 10 a m. Service and fellowship announced for the church community.
Mt Olive Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 AM with Junior Phillips leading. Morning worship at 11:00 AM and evening worship at 7:30 PM. Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays, with family night on Friday before each preaching day. A cordial welcome extended to everyone.
Pastor Frank Smith leads services at the Baptist church with Sunday Bible study at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday prayer meetings begin at 8 p.m. C. L. McQuown is S. S. Superintendent. classes for all ages are offered.
Locust Valley Baptist Church invites all ages to Sunday School each Sunday at 10 a.m. If you are not in Sunday School, you are welcome in ours. A church social is planned for Thursday May 22 at 8 p.m. led by Superintendent L. E. Hedges.
Pleasant Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church invites families to a Vacation Bible School from May 26 to June 6 led by Pastor Edgar E. Rushton. Roy Miller is superintendent of the Sunday School. Browning circuit Pastor Rev. Howard Copeland and G. T. Woodward serve as superintendents for church school. Morning worship at Mt. Zion 11 a.m. and an evening service at Reger 8 p.m. expected large enrollment.
Pastor E. V. Campbell leads worship at Purdin Bear Branch and Morris Chapel with Sunday services on May 25 at 11 and 8 o'clock. Bible study Wednesdays at Morris Chapel 8 pm. Young Adult Group meets Bear Branch Friday May 23. Fellowship Supper at Purdin Tuesday May 27. Memorial Day services planned at Bear Branch Church Friday May 30 at 11.
North Salem Methodist Church announces morning worship at 10:00 led by Rev. Charles Smith with Pastor Harry Lambert and S S Supt. Sunday classes are available for all ages.
Morning Worship on the second Sunday at 11 00 a m and Evening Services on the third Sunday at 7 30 pm. Ladies Aid meets each Friday. A hearty welcome is extended to all to attend our services.
Haseville Methodist Church with Pastor A J Pritchett holds Sunday School at 10 a m led by George Hess. First and third Sundays feature morning and evening services. Mrs Everett Hale hosts the Happy Homemakers Club meeting May 6 with plans for June 3 at Mrs John Browning’s.
The Bittersweet Club met May 1 at Mrs. C. M. Goins's home with eleven members. They shared My Favorite Song and hymns, discussed county policy points, and planned nylon corsages. A gift was voted for the Oertwig baby. a purchasing committee was formed and two members to dye hose. The hostess received sixty-five cents. Marylyn won the contest. A second May 15 meeting at Mrs. Rolan Gooch drew thirteen members, welcomed Ada Wood and others, and postponed Marylyn's Campbell Harrison report while focusing on nylon flowers.
The report covers club activities including a crib blanket purchase for Stephen Michael Odwig, a dye committee with colorful work, equipment assembly, and plans for a June 12 meeting with a 4-H demonstration. Winners Marylyn and Kate are noted, with member names and hostesses listed.
Roll call matched a household hint as members list Lucy Cumbo Alta DeVore Oma Shanks Kathryn Snyder Martha DeVore Dora Bennett Opal Sheen Edna Haggy Velma Page. Kathryn arrived first Martha bore the largest road Edna won the contest and Alta claimed the hostess gift. Next meeting with Mrs Alta DeVore May 28 for an all day session. Ruth Bailey joined April 30.
The General Purpose Club met Thursday May 15 with nine members present including Mrs Roscoe Powell. Members enjoyed a noon dinner and worked on a nearly finished quilt. Eula held a flower gardening contest won by Mrs Crum. Nellie won a hostess gift of thirty one cents. The next meeting will be with Mrs Roy Crowdis on Thursday June 12 with grab bag roll call.
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