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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
4
A Browning roundup of humorous reflections on history, war readiness, love, and local life. Citizens joke about interviews for space in papers, bicycles turning to scooters, and everyday struggles with heat, taxes, and shortages amid national strain. The tone is light yet pointed at local figures and concerns.
Mr and Mrs Willie Grindstaff and family and others from Reger visited near Purdin and Tarkio Missouri over the weekend. Hinda Dillinger left to join her husband in Virginia for employment. Grant Smith and Edwin Tipton families visited Chillicothe and nearby relatives.
A tale of a grand castle high on the Ozark shores near Camdenton. R M Snyder built a private dream estate on 5400 acres but died in an auto crash. later, Mrs. Josephine Ellis revived it. Since 1937 it has welcomed the public as a regional show place.
Mrs Ada Smith and Mrs Ida Tunnell and families visited Trenton recently. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Clem of Humphreys attended Sunday school at the Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Cleo Collins and Glenn Collins with their son moved to Milan. Mrs Hinda Reger returned home from Kansas City where her daughter Maude was injured by a horse.
Mrs. Ada Morris called on Mrs. Jane Hardin Sunday afternoon in a brief social visit.
Weather allowed farmers to plant corn while residents report visits from Mrs. John Stone in town and kin from Des Moines Emporia Milan and Jefferson City. Will Louthan dies funeral Tuesday. The community notes porch work and travel to Phoenix Milan dental visits and improving health of Mrs. Bob Shouse.
Mr and Mrs Arlo Smith spent Sunday at William Watsons near Milan. Leone Watson returned home after visiting the Smiths. Goldie Swisegood began summer term at K T C. Kermit Head and her mother drove to Kirksville Sunday. Stella Baker and Enid Moore finished cleaning for Eunice Arthur. The Smiths shopped in Purdin and Browning Saturday afternoon. The Hart families and Roscoe Hart visited Ellis Jennings Sunday afternoon. The Jones and Jennings families visited Oren Jennings. Florence Smith spent Sunday with John and Mrs Baker. O Detta and Zane spent ten days with their grandparents. Eva Murrell visited with Fred Bailey. Naomi stayed longer. Fred Bailey and Naomi visited Kenneth Berry near Talvania Sunday. Clifford and Dorothy visited them at home.
Authorities announce Mrs. Maxine Perkins as a Democratic candidate for Linn County Circuit Clerk in Missouri pending the will of voters at the primary on Tuesday August 4 1942.
County Clerk C. E. Swinney announces his bid for the office of Clerk of the County Court. He runs under the Democratic banner in the primary set for Tuesday August 4 1942, seeking the voters’ support.
The Democratic party announces C. B. Burns as candidate for Linn County Prosecuting Attorney in the August 4, 1942 primary. Reflects voters' will in the nominating process.
The Recorder of Deeds of Linn County is to be elected at the upcoming August 4 election. Details on candidates and procedures are to be announced by election officials.
A short note says Mr and Mrs Forrest Thomas spent Sunday with Clay and Enid Moore, describing a friendly family gathering.
Members of the 4-H Victory Club gathered Wednesday night with Jimmie Goins who demonstrated chick feeders. The group sang, played games, and planned to meet June 3 with Betty Kimbrough. Local residents plowed, bought baby chicks, and hosted or attended various community events and visits, including a Linneus Park reunion for Carol Lewis and family.
Mr and Mrs Babe Kimbrough and Barbara along with Mr and Mrs Virgil Lee Falconer and their sons attended the show at Browning Saturday night. Guy Johnson of Purdin oversaw farm work on his property Monday. Bob Smith and his wife and son spent Sunday with Ola Oreason and family.
May 18 notes from Pleasant Hill list social calls and visits. Families such as Smith Newton Riley Brantner and Riley households appear with gatherings at the E W Riley home and other local houses. Mentions rain and a new grandson arriving May 21.
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