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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
4
A reflective column critiques temperate optimism and rural habits. It cites Elizabeth Barrett Browning, notes gendered language about nature, recalls a girl sewing a hope chest, and jokes about economy and race. The piece contrasts global luxury with Browning era simple pleasures.
Brookfield and Chillicothe visits mark a social weekend as families including Jennings Crookshanks Clawson Bowyer Mullins Rinehart and Kingsolver travel between Brookfield Chillicothe Gary and local households for Sunday dinners and gatherings. Several guests, such as Noble Crooks and Jewell, join extended family in Chillicothe and Long and Jennings households.
Mr and Mrs Jess Woodside spent Wednesday with daughter and family near Browning. The Longwell home hosted Floyd Swisegood and Max last week. Belle Gray's grandmother was taken to Chillicothe with her grandchildren. Norman Marlin Woodside and Nelson Britton visited Chillico Friday. Harley Tripp’s letter reached his aunt’s family. The Woodside and Hollon families shared a visit with Karen. Phillip McKenzie and Virginia Ann Deem of Brookfield were guests Thursday.
Mrs. Marjory Britton and Mrs. Vera Woodside visited Mrs. Jess Woodside last week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Longwell and family with Woodrow Deskins Gary from Marceline, Mrs. Orville Hampton and children from Brookfield, and Mrs. Alva Deskins. Further visitors were Mrs. Harry Longwell and daughters from Laredo to see John Longwell and family and his ailing mother Mrs. Anna Longwell. Wayne Abbott, John Walden, Flossie Wyatt joined John Longwell for Sunday afternoon calls. Business visitors from Brookfield included Wayne Abbott, John Walden, Flossie and Lige Wyatt, and Ted Brantner. Hugh Hale bought a farm to move this spring. Clayton Harris and his wife spent Sunday with Marlin Woodside family.
Rev Peele of Kirksville preached at the Methodist Church here Sunday and Sunday night. Miss Evalyn Moore and Browning friend visited her mother Mrs Daisy Eastman south of Reger Sunday afternoon. Charlie Bailey of near Browning visited A F Eastman home Sunday afternoon. Arthur Grindstaff and family moved from Humphreys to Tom Bardon property here. Marjorie Carter stayed Friday night with aunt Mrs Melvin Stephenson. Pvt Junior Collins visited for furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Collins. Jesse Burwell of Browning attended church meeting Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Basil Tipton and son of near Laredo visited parents Mr and Mrs James Tipton last week.
Gloomy cool spell with little moisture. Mrs Tilly McShane visited at the Arthur Monroe home. The Orval Bowyer family move back to their farm this week. Mrs Jane Hardin visited brother Tom Morris in Browning at Herman Schrock’s. Harold Armstrong family moving to Brookfield for work. Mr and Mrs Ray McNally and Peggy of Milan were guests at Joe Edens home. Elliott and Cassity of Kansas City visited relatives and returned home. Marvin smeper and two children were with his mother. Wayne Cooper and family also guests. Purdin school plans discussed.
The note says a carnival weekend is set for Friday night and Saturday the 19th and 20th and locals hope for good weather. Brookfeld visitors Mr. and Mrs. Josh Bumgarner and Mrs. George Pulliam were seen Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Street and their son left town after visiting relatives.
Shucking corn dominates the day as residents share visits and chores. Local families including the McCollums, Christian and Cordray clans, and others exchange brief calls, dental visits, quilting parties, and a hospital homecoming.
W E Sayers Jr and Ottumwa guest week end. J R Wood and family dined with J C Sayers. Many visits including Crookshanks family and Russell Graham. David Mumpower and wife welcome eight pound boy David Lee at Wright Hospital. Multiple callers and weekend gatherings across Halerville and nearby homes.
Mr and Mrs Leo Dunlap visited Sunday with her mother Mrs Best Bundrid and Mr and Mrs Ernest Bundridge. Also at the Dunlap home were Mrs Ralph Morris and children Mr and Mrs Charley Pipes and son and Edward Morris. Mrs Iva Johnson and daughters were Sunday evening callers.
The Probate Court of Linn County Missouri grants letters testamentary to Minnie Ogle executrix for the estate of Ida F. Elliott dated October 22 1943. Creditors must file claims for six months after granting or risk bar. claims not filed within one year are forever barred. Arthur L. Pratt Judge of Probate. First insertion October 29 1943.
Mrs Charley Pipes hosts Betty Jo Ball of Chillico and Betty Jane Swanson of St Louis. Roy Ball hosts a weekend gathering. Earl Dunlap and Hartwell Franklin attend Max Dunlap’s sale at LaPlata. Ella, Jim, and Jerry Morris spend Sunday with Johnnie Stephenson near Reger.
Mr and Mrs Vernie Foster and Mrs Frank Scott were Purdin visitors Tuesday. Farmers busy gathering. Mrs Allen McClaren and children spent Sunday November 7 at Charlie McClaren's near Roger. Mr and Mrs Bernie Almond and Mr and Mrs Vernie Foster and family spent Sunday at Frank Scott's. Mr and Mrs Roy Crowdis moved to the Hank Thurlo farm to manage it. Herman Harris and family attended Sunday school at Reger.
Local notes show residents visiting and shopping in Chillicothe and Kirksville. Social calls include the Goochs, Wood family, Johnsons, Griffeths, Hopkins, and Goins. The pond diggers Garrett and Kimbrough return to finish a Stevenson farm pond for Joe Schrock.
Mr and Mrs Frank McEmickle visited the Arnolds. Smiths and son Ray of Brookfield visited Shafter area. Wheelbargers and Hammocks hosted guests. Bertha Jennings stayed with daughter James Morris family. George Phillips hauled stock to Chillicothe. Harold Campbell family hosted visitors Dan Pew from Laredo. Belcher visited L W Arnold. Mary Gooch and Imogene Merrick spent weekend at home from CBC. Lela Hicks returns home from Purdin rest. Harvest continues with most corn gathered. Everett Crook- continues story.
Shanks and W E Morris were Sunday dinner guests of their sister and husband Joe ng. Mrs Bob Shifflet and children Marilyn and Tommy spent Sunday in St Joseph with Mr Shifflet. Bobby is reported much better. Several other families hosted relatives for Sunday meals and local social visits, including the Phillips, Kimbrough, Bowyer, Hammock, Gooch, and Phillips families, with a county school meeting attended by Miss Oca Edwards and a Browning show outing.
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