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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1943

Page

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Mullins Rites Mark Life Of Browning Pioneer Barber

Thomas Alden Mullins born September 2, 1872 in Browning Missouri died November 9, 1943 at home age 71 years 2 months 7 days. He married Agnes Stone June 11 1893 and lived in Browning Harrisburg Denver Milan Purdin Brookfield Chillicothe before settling on the Stone farm west of Browning. A severe stroke on July 11 1939 left him bedfast until death. Survived by wife two brothers J B Mullins Quincy Illinois John Mullins near Browning one sister Effie Brown Sonora Colorado a nephew Dr. C C Fletcher Portland Oregon. Services November 12 1943 at Dry Ridge Church conducted by Rev A H Smith with local singers. Burial at the nearby cemetery with pallbearers Ed Wilhite Lloyd Bowyer Carl Drake Oca Garrett Ralph Rinehart Marvin Murrell and Dr Quinn Becker.

Thomas Alden Mullins David Priscilla Mullins Browning Missouri Agnes Stone Harrisburg Arkansas Denver Colorado Milan Purdin Brookfield Chillicothe Old Stone Homestead J. B. Mullins Quincy Illinois John Mullins Near Effie Brown Sonora C. C. Fletcher Portland Oregon Dry Ridge Church A. H. Smith Gilman City Guy Adams Edgar Carter J. H. Calhoun Arthur Bennett Ed Wilhite Lloyd Bowyer Carl Drake Oca Garrett Ralph Rinehart Marvin Murrell Quinn Becker

Thanks for kindness after death of T A Mullins

We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and brother T A Mullins. Special thanks to the Dry Ridge club, the ladies for song services, those who prepared the grave, and for the beautiful floral offerings. -Mrs. T A Mullins, Brothers and Sisters.

T. A. Mullins Dry Ridge Club

Langdon Couple Celebrate 63rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W S Langdon marked their 63rd anniversary at home on Saturday November 13 with a chicken dinner. Nephew Coleman Lantz attended at noon. Gasoline rationing kept their children away. A cake from daughter van John Hollon of Jacksonville arrived as the meal began.

W.S. Langdon Coleman Lantz van John Hollon Jacksonville

Samuel S Schrock Dies in Hammond Indiana at 77

Samuel S Schrock born November 24, 1865 in Browning Missouri died November 11 1943 at his daughter Mrs H B Reed’s home in Hammond Indiana He would have turned 78 later this month Survived by four brothers two sisters and a daughter Emma Bliot Tully funeral held November 14 at the Purdin Methodist Church with Rev H E Corbin directing Interment Jenkins cemetery Browning Linn County Thorne Funeral Service in charge

Samuel S. Schrock Hammond Indiana Samuel Sigman Schrock Browning Missouri H. B. Reed Emma Bliot Tully Joseph Schrock Purdin Willis Schrock Spokane Washington Lee Edward Schrock Okanagan Dora Street Mollie Gibson Woodbury Oregon Linn Countty Methodist H. E. Corbin Bucklin Jenkins Cemetery Thorne

Laurel and Hardy at the Air Raid Wardens at the Electric Theatre

Laurel and Hardy star in MGM s Air Raid Wardens a wartime comedy featuring a whipped cream pie prank on Edgar Kennedy and a series of home front misadventures. Edward Sedgwick directs with Jacqueline White Horace McNally Howard Freeman Nella Walker Donald Meek and others in support.

Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Edgar Kennedy M-G-M Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Laurel and Hardy Edward Sedgwick Jacqueline White Horace McNally Howard Freeman Nella Walker Donald Meekea Kennedy Henry O’vei

Journey For Margaret at Thanksgiving Show

Robert Young and Laraine Day star with child sensation Margaret O'Brien in Journey For Margaret the story of two British war orphans adopted in America. The film echoes Mrs Miniver and aims to move viewers, with moments of laughter and tears.

Margaret Robert Young Laraine Day Margaret O’brien Young America

For Sale or Trade Two-Year-Old Fillies Listed

For Sale or Trade 1 pair coming 3-year-old fillies weight 2500 lbs listed by L L Ingraham.

L. L, Ingraham

For Sale 34 V-8 Tudor in Reger Mo

Private sale listing notes a 1934 V-8 Tudor with fair tires priced at 175 dollars. Contact W. O. Wilkerson in Reger Missouri for details.

W. O. Wilkerson Reger

Mrs Lillie May Griffith Dies in Arkansas

Mrs Lillie May Griffith born May 19 1873 in Browning Missouri died November 5 1943 at Siloam Springs Arkansas. She leaves two daughters Jemma Douglas and Carolen Deaker a son Cecil A Hurst one grandson Pvt James A Hurst all in Kansas City Missouri and a sister Mrs Edna Lainge of Denver Colorado.

Lillie May Griffith Siloam Sprigs Ark William L Alice Patterson Browning Missouri Siloam Springs Arkansas Griffith Jemma Douglas Carolen Deaker Cecil A. Hurst Pvt James A. Hurst Kansas City Edna Lainge Denver Colorado

Lost 8.25 Truck Tire and Wheel Reward Offered

A lost item notice offers a reward for returning an 8.25 inch truck tire and wheel. Finder should notify Louis Arnold in Browning Missouri.

Louis Arnold Browning, Mo

Eye tests and glasses in Browning office opening

Dr. Q. H. Becker will test eyes and fit glasses at the former Mairs Drug Store building in Browning. He will be available Thursdays and Fridays in November from 2 to 4 p.m. beginning November 11.

Milan Mairs Browning Q. H. Becker

Special Gospel Messages Start Saturday Night November 20

Gospel series on Browning Assembly of God on Main Street. Topics include Being crowded out of your Home Shaking hands with the one I do not like The Lords Beauty Parlor The Undeveloped Film Starvation in the land of Plenty Tithing Gods Order Duty Blessing Reward Is Healing a lost treasure Have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed The coming wedding March Come and get your seat early none are reserved preached by C G Tiahrt.

the Lords Beauty Land of Plenty Main Street Browning

Judge Virgil Lee and Granddaughters Visit Browning

Judge Virgil Lee and two granddaughters from near Purdin were Browning visitors Saturday afternoon, stopping by for a cordial call and a look around the town.

Virgil Lee Near Purdin Browning

News of the Browning School in the Past Week

Mr Page and Mrs Kenley attended a Brookfield teachers meeting. City Superintendents of Linn County held a Round Table on The Deficiencies of 8th Grade Graduates. Supt Chapman summarized that many Elementary and Rural Graduates struggle in reading math and written work. Browning High School teachers will help, needing student willingness and cooperation to prevent dropouts.

Page Kenley Brookfield Linn County Supt. Chapman Marceling

Community drive to collect scrap in Browning this week

On Friday residents will guide pupils to visit all Browning homes to gather scrap metal paper and rubber. Papers should be tied in sacks or bundles and ready by November 19.

Browning

Juniors Sponsor Second Weekly Recreational Hour

The second weekly recreational hour was held Friday with sponsorship from the Juniors. Mrs. Brantner led a contest using flower names to answer questions. Mrs. Thurle and Charles Vincent shared a prize pop corn ball.

Senior Stephenson wins chalk-rolling nose prize in gym event

Two contests featured Stephenson as senior winner for rolling chalk across the floor with his nose while Waverly Ware and Ruby Dixon tied as seniors and freshmen for carrying a lighted candle across the gym. The hour ended with refreshments and dancing, ping-pong, and party games.

80 acre improved farm near Browning

Leon Kenley lists a 80 acre improved farm for sale located 3 miles east and 3/4 mile south of Browning. The property details include level terrain suitable for cultivation and potential for development. A practical rural purchase note for buyers seeking farming or expansion opportunities in the Browning area.

Browning Leon Kenley

New Modern Oak heating store

Harold Kille of Linneus Missouri announces a new modern Oak heating store offering updated heating solutions and local service options in Linneus and surrounding area.

Harold Kille Linneus, Mo

Barber Wallace Grice Returns After Three Week Absence

Wallace Grice announces return to his shop after a three week layoff caused by an infected finger. He addresses friends and customers and resumes barber duties.

Wallace Grice

American Legion and Auxiliary Joint Meeting Report

The Auxiliary and Post held a well attended Friday night chilli supper at the Legion Home on November 12. Richard Thurlo, a World War II veteran, attended as a guest. Committees were named to prepare an Honor Roll of local World War II service members and to obtain a photo of the late Dr. D. B. Hunter for display. regular meetings are the second and fourth Fridays.

Auxiliary Legion Richard Thurlo Glenn Freeland Legion Club American Legion D. B. Hunter Claude Myers Browning

Soldier Letter From Australia Describes Routine and News

Pfc. Arlo Smith writes from Australia dated October 30 1943 to Mr. and Mrs. Guilford Woodward of Browning Missouri. He mentions reading Browning papers two months late, enjoying mail calls, a three day pass, Red Cross service club visits, swimming and meals, and that he works as cock now for two months preferring it to troop duty. He sends regards and hopes to see friends soon.

Australia Guilford Woodward Browning U.S. A American Red Cross Service Club Sea Shore

In Loving Remembrance Mrs Bettie Gooch

Mrs Bettie Gooch aged 90 passed away Sunday November 7 1943 at Hobart Oklahoma. Tilden and Susie Gooch of 100 East Avenue express sorrow and mark prayers for the dear mother who has gone to rest.

Bettie Gooch Tilden Susie Gooch East Avenue Hobart Oklahoma

Cinderella Party Dessert Bridge At Mrs Hoseltons Club

Cinderella Club members and guests attended a Dessert Bridge hosted Monday evening. Guests named include Mrs. Moore and Miss Gooch who won high score favors, with Mrs. Williams receiving the traveling prize for jack high.

Edgar Hoselton Cinderella Club Mesdames Tommy Bartow Ted Brantner Edgar Carter David Forbes Ray Gooch Wayne Gooch Jerry Jennings Otto Johnson Moore Joe Nevins Dyle ‘Terson William Rhodes Gale Thurlo Edith Burkholder Erma Peterson Herbert Bailey Hardy Calhoun Mose Green

No hunting or trapping on my farm says Kille

A farmer identified as H. F. Kille posts a notice declaring no hunting or trapping on his property with guns or dogs allowed on his farm. The terse directive stresses lawful use and livestock protection.

H. F. Kille

Make Every Day Scrap Day Urged For War Production

Citizens urged to collect scrap metal including old iron and metal scraps from farms and towns to support tanks guns planes and farm machinery. Call Carlos Mace in Browning for pickup and payment guidance. old rags and paper also needed.

Carlos Mace Browning

Mrs Bertha Haning Hosts W S of C S Meeting

Mrs Bertha Haning hosted the W S of C S meeting on Thursday November 4 with ten members and one visitor present. The vice president led due to the absence of the president. Meetings included song prayers reports roll call and lessons with guests Mrs Jennie Slater and others noted.

Bertha Haning W. S C. S C.S Mamie Bartow Iva Drake Congo Crawford Haning Jennie Slater Adams Prather Hooker McArtor Bartow Adamson Drake Williams

Wedding on October twenty eighth in Sacramento

Gene and Marie Brassfield wed at the First Christian Church in Sacramento with a double ring ceremony. The couple hosted a dinner at El Rancho after the wedding and stayed two nights at the Senator Hotel before Gene returned to the post.

Engagement of Mare Simon and Lt Brassfield Announced

Mr and Mrs Frank Simon of Salem announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Marie Frances Simon to Lt Eva P Brassfield of the Army Air Corps son of Mr and Mrs Bresefield of Browning Missouri. The wedding date depends on Lt Brassfields orders for advanced training and will be held this fall. Miss Simon is a Salem High School and Davis School of Commerce graduate and works for the State Board of Control. Lt Brassfield attended Browning Missouri schools and three years at Willamette University before earning his commission and wings at Williams Field in August and is now stationed at Mather Field California.

Gene Mather’s First Christian Church Sacramento E. T. Cornelius Charles Oldfield Rio Linda Betsy L. N. Simon Opel Sui Salem High School Merritt Davis School of Commerce Salem Oregon State Board of Control State House el Rancho Senator Bet Oregon California Frank Simon Marie Frances Simon Eva P. Brassfield Army Air Corps Bresefield Browning Brassfield Simon Davis School of Commerce State Board of Control Missouri Williamette University Williams Field Matherfield

Scrap Day Notice From Carlos Mace in Brown ing Missouri

Special notice requests daily scrap metal donations including old iron rags paper and other metals. The speaker Carlos Mace of Brown ing Missouri offers to pay prevailing market price for donated materials.

Carlos Mace Browning Missouri

Slats Diary: A Week of Small-town Misadventures

A childlike diary covers a week with dental visit mockery of a paneless dentist, a family car trip, playful confessions about sleep, school mischief, a Blister family exchange, a zebra pony story, Jake's pet chicken, and winter woes with no ice for cream or skating.

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Dry Ridge Laurel & Hardy Electric Theatre Ori Browning High School American Legion and Auxiliary Joint Meeting Pfc Arlo Smith Eugene Brassfield Love Marie Jake Secont Emmy Jane Elsy Penitenshery & Scime Eli Jake Cuddent He ¢ Ve It To the Littelhoy Ant Emmy Jock Neether
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