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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1944
Page
2
A quirky Browning-era column questions glamour in appliance ads and images of political figures. It notes rationing affects tomato juice and shoe coupons, while concerns about asbestos and pocketbook calls surface in household debates.
Local notes record visits by families and individuals including Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Brantner with son and family, Edwin Tucker in St. Louis, and 4-H Club banquet attendance. Also mentions Milan trips, a chicken dinner hosting, and Spencer Britton returning to Kirksville for college. Jury duty for B. O. Brantner noted.
The item cites a Republican speaking event in North Salem last Monday and lists numerous local residents visiting kin and friends. Attendees include Mrs. Orville Thudhum and Gary. Mrs. Edith Burkholder and Mrs. Edith Coram. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Baskett and Donald. Mr. and Mrs. Jno Baskett. Mrs. W. J. Burkholder’s Sunday dinner guests. and others such as Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Thudium, Roy Maxwell, Roy Simpson, Cara Lee, and Tracey Berron in nearby communities.
Last week residents visited relatives in Trenton Tarkio and Tulsa while others attended a revival at the chapel. Local sales, moves to Kansas City, and church appointments mark a busy week with many families hosting guests and attending services.
Protracted Baptist Church meeting led by Rev. Goss continues this week in Purdin. Basket dinner last Sunday drew a large crowd. Community notes report numerous residents shopping in Purdin and area, plus progress as Rolla Geech returns home from Centerville hospital.
Orville and Vern Thudium hosted Sunday dinner at the FE E Thudium home. Earl Campbell and Roy Maxwell attended a Brookfield show on Friday night. Clarice Bagley teaches at Thudium school and attends Kansas City teachers meeting. Herb Pepper hosted Sunshine Workers Club with quilting and a tea towel roll call. New officers were elected for the coming year and a tea towel exchange concluded the gathering.
Notice is given to all creditors and interested parties that Minnie Ogle Executrix of Ida F. Elliott deceased will seek final settlement at the Linn County Probate Court in Linneus on November 13, 1944. The notice lists community news including visits, revival, pie supper, and fundraising at local locales.
Brookfield shoppers include Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Goins and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnson. Loren Owens and son plan a move to Purdin. Sam Sprague from near Macon visited the Goins family. Shelda Crooks and children spent Sunday with the Rolla Gooch home. Emmett Palmer Urb Johnson Gus and Harry Oertwig aided Lee Wood and son with wood. Clara Decertwig returned from Nebraska after her sister’s funeral. Sunday visitors at the Goins home included A. E. Johnson, Lee Wood, Loren Owens, Red Gooch and families at Babe Kimbrough’s home.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Cook and their baby from Kirksville visited Sunday with Mrs Albert Ledford and family. Mrs Nelle Fisher of Milan spent Sunday morning here with friends and attended Sunday school at the Methodist Church. Mrs Bertha Schweppee and daughter of Milan spent the week with relatives.
Unofficial returns show absentee ballots will decide county contests with results listing candidates for President, Senator, Governor, and other state and local offices. The report notes residents, officials, and relatives visiting relatives in Kansas City over the weekend.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a Student Nurse exam to fill vacancies at St. Elizabeths Hospital Washington DC. Applicants must be high school graduates at least 17, with a written test. no maximum age. St Elizabeths offers 6 a year plus quarters and care. three-year training includes a 12 month non psychiatric rotation. Cadet Nurse Corps members may serve in Army Navy Veterans Marine or Indian Service Hospitals for six months. Girls should request illustrated enrollment details.
The notice amends Announcement No 269 to include U S Public Health Service Hospitals as training sites for graduate nurse trainee with $1 970 a year. Applications should be filed with the United States Civil Service Commission Washington 25 D C. Do not apply if currently using highest war work skills.
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