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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
4
The bulletin lists scripture readings for the day with Matthew 11 and Isaiah passages. Choirs and congregants prepare for instruction and reflection during morning services.
A dated meditation argues Thanksgiving should extend beyond one day to gratitude for spiritual blessings and daily wonders. It contrasts modern usage with biblical thanks, urging prayers before various activities from Shakespeare to starry nights and hospital visits, not just meals.
The lesson highlights Jesus giving thanks for spiritual blessings seen by his humble friends. It contrasts broad prayers with the high level of thanksgiving for others blessings and the mind of Christ. It calls for empathy and living the Golden Rule to truly rejoice with others’ spiritual gifts.
CI services at Purdin Church of Christ each Sunday at 10 a m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
C L McQuown serves as Superintendent of Sunday School with Bible study each Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday classes welcome all ages. Prayer services are held Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Training Union meets every Sunday night at 7 o'clock.
The Purdin Charge of the Methodist Church led by Pastor E. V. Campbell lists Sunday School each Sunday at 10 at Purdin Bear Branch and Morris Chapel. Worship and preaching at Purdin next Sunday Nov 23 at 11 and 7 30. First quarterly conference at Purdin Nov 25 at 7 30. Rev Joseph W Thompson district superintendent will preach and conduct business. A temperance program at Purdin Sunday morning Nov 30 followed by 7 30 p m service at Bear Branch.
Morris Chapel Church invites attendance at morning worship at 10 00 a m led by Joe Moore superintendent preaching on the first Sunday at 11 a m and 8 p m Bible study Wednesday night at 8 p m. Attend any or all services.
Mt Olive Baptist Church led by Pastor A B Baker offers Sunday School at 10:00 A M Morning Worship at 11:00 A M Evening service at 8:00 P M Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays Family night on Friday preceding each preaching day Local notices describe weekly schedule and church activities.
Pastor Rev Howard Copeland and S S Superintendent Chester Dennis organize services with preaching at 7 30 p m on Thanksgiving Nov 27 and a board meeting on the 8rd Monday monthly The W S of C meets the first and 38rd Wednesday each month and quilting sessions occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Mrs Tunnell s home
Roger Church of God Pastor and Fred Bertshman S. S. Supt. invite all to attend preaching every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11 and 7 30 p m Young Peoples Meeting Sunday evenings at 7 p m and prayer meeting Thursday at 2 p m Everyone is welcome to all services.
Haseville Methodist Church announces Rev. Geo W Stump as pastor with Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning preaching on the first Sunday and evening services, and evening services on the third Sunday. All are welcome.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Bartow hosted a Sunday dinner on November 9 with their son Gene Bartow of Fort Bliss Texas, Gale Bartow and Tommy Mac of Laclede, Miss Ruth Huffine of Washington Iowa, Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Carter and Jan, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gooch.
Sunday dinner guests included Kermit Phillips of Lar ned Kansas and several local families. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs W R Rhodes and their children from Trenton.
The Enterprise 4-H Club met November 13 at Browning School Gym hosted by Erman Brantner and Ted Hanman. The program featured a Candle Lighting ceremony led by Edith Hale and the installation of officers with guest Home Agent Mrs. Ady assisting. A short business session followed before games and square dancing.
The True Blue Club met at the community house on November 12 with eleven members and one visitor. Bertha Bruce hosted. Members sang several songs, discussed cooking hints, and decided each member will make a toy for a children's hospital to be sent by December 10. Birthday presents were given to three members.
Mrs. Asa Badger hosted the Happy Homemakers Club on November 11 with an afternoon program. The gathering featured singing of Count Your Blessings Love Lifted Me and Sunshine in My Soul and a Mercy Hospital letter read by Mrs. Ray Kelly. Exhibits of baby pictures and minutes by Mrs. Everett Hale were shown. Group assignments for family parties were announced with names Alma Irene Blanche Hallie Allie Orpha Goldie Lora among the groups.
Edith Doris and Eunice lead group one after a party at Alma’s enjoyed by all present. They vote to continue meetings alphabetically and plan a December 2 all day Christmas exchange at Alma’s with quilting. Members present include Mrs. Hanman, Mrs. Vin cent, and several others.
The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered Thursday October 23 with Mrs Grace Henry for an all day session. Twenty members answered roll call. visitors included Mrs Ray Glidewell Mrs Lawrence Couch Mrs Jim Henry and Mrs Eana Haggy. The group quilted two projects and did embroidery plus a few drug rags. A business meeting followed with songs. Hostess gift totaled 1.95 and was won by Madeline. Alma and Mabel received birthday gifts and Leema an anniversary gift. The next meeting is set for November 13 with Mrs Goldie Abbott due to Mrs Hanman’s illness and death.
Pfe Private Joel V. Russell son of Mr G A Russell Browning Missouri is a new patient at Brooke Army Hospital. He was wounded in Korea on September 12 and flown to the Center by Air Force MATS. The Army Surgeon General assigns patients to the nearest hospital unless special treatment is needed. Korea casualties are sent to Brooke for burns orthopedic and eye injuries and plastic surgery.
Linn County Farm Bureau surpassed its quota with 457 members, a 15 percent rise over state targets. Guest speaker Mrs. Jess Bowman spoke on farmer and farm wife responsibilities, with reports from County Agent Raymond Carroll and others. New directors and board members were elected for the coming year, and the Linn County Extension Club Chorus performed.
A Happy Homemakers Club gathering at the Browning home on October 25 featured bingo and card games. Refreshments included sandwiches doughnuts and coffee with members and their husbands present.
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