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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
1
A November 7, 1944 letter from James Smith to Jamie and Janie Elliott recounts service in France. He notes hospital conditions, building shelters, planned snow during a possible white Christmas, night duty, and anticipation of the upcoming U.S. presidential election results.
T/Sgt. Maurice E. Schreck and his wife and daughter visit his mother Mrs. Hattie Schreck and sister Miss Marion. He served nine months in China with the 14th Air Force flying B 24 Liberators and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal after completing 49 missions. A 21 day furlough follows his return to the United States, with reporting for reassignment set for December 11 in California.
The Adjutant General informs Elmer Morelock that Newton Edgar Morelock is showing normal improvement as of 24 October. In Wisconsin, Pvt. James B. Smith graduates from the RAF Training Command radio mechanics school at Truax Field, with training in radio equipment maintenance and defense against chemical warfare, potentially to be reassigned as needed.
Sunday school at 10 a m invites all to attend. H C Bailey is superintendent and extends a cordial invitation to the congregation.
The Electric Theatre shows for two days featuring radio stars in Jamboree including Fred Fisher and his Schinkelfritz Band Ernest Tubb and the Texas Troubadors Don Wilson Isabel Randolph Shirley Mitchell Rafe Davis George C. Shufish er Ruth Terry leads with George Byron Also Technicolor Mardi Gras featurette and Popeye in Anvil Chorus Girl. Old man gloom is not welcome.
Seaman Chellis White Jr. of Kirksville Missouri died Friday night near Portsmouth New Hampshire in a collision between a U S Coast Guard cutter and a submarine on active duty. Eight others were rescued and one other seaman injured likely fatally. White, born August 18 1919, was a 1942 graduate of State Teachers College and had enlisted in March 1942. He was married May 2 1943 in Boston to Helen Brees and had planned to return to Missouri for Thanksgiving.
Lieut J W McCown in Germany writes from October 13 1944 that he receives the Browning Leader Record and values mail and news from Browning Missouri. He says he is okay and seeing a lot of the world while keeping up with events in Old Home Town.
Farm for sale 140 acres in Duncan Township Sullivan County Missouri. Includes a good barn and a livable house with a well at the house and at the barn. Located 74 miles northwest of Browning. For information contact Mrs. L. E. Clark 408 N Kauffman Ave Temple City California.
Mrs Will Elliott of southeast Browning suffered the loss of all four fingers on her left hand Thursday morning while tying a horse to the manger. The accident occurred when the horse jerked, and her husband and another relative rushed her to Brookfield Hospital after initial bandaging.
Mrs Ella White died at her son Chellis E White s home 307 E Jefferson Kirksville after two years poor health following a stroke. She was 85 born May 25 1857 in Virginia and married Noble L White in 1884. Surviving are her son and brother I F George, with one grandchild Sir Chellis G White in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 pm by Rev F P Hayes at the Methodist Church. interment Highland Park Cemetery beside her husband Noble White.
Cecil Cassity posts a no hunting message on his farm forbidding guns or dogs. The sign communicates a clear rule for intruders and visitors.
A ladies lapel watch is reported missing with a finder notice directed to Rosalie Gillespie of Browning Missouri. Seek ownership confirmation and retrieval.
Closed Thanksgiving Day November 23. M. F. A. Central Cooperative Harvey Drug Co. All listed stores will be closed all day for the holiday.
The Willing Workers Club held an all day meeting on Wednesday November 15 with 13 members six children and one man present. Guests included Merdames Batow Shannon Griffis Jones Haley Bar tow Harris MacArtor Stufflebean Ware Colyer. Proceeds from an auction totaled 3.55 and hostess gift 86 cents. Next meeting with Mrs Mary Vincent on November 29 features a grab bag roll call and general dinner.
Mr and Mrs James Elliott held a farewell gathering for Edward Elliott who departed on November 16 to enter military service. Guests included Clifford Elliott family Dixie Lois Bevier Hanman Jo Garry Pattie Barbara Kelly Gwendolyn Raymond Bennett Bennet Noel Clinton Jerry Max Beverly Brantner Lee Dane Marvin Abbott Helen Johns Dora Cotter Ell Elliott and James Elliott. The evening featured cards and pie and coffee as they wished him luck and a speedy return.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kelly announce the marriage of their son Monroe Pharis Kelly to Louisa Skeigstad on October 6 1944 in New York City Both are stationed at a U S Navy Hospital in St Albans New York
For Sale Percheron stallion coming four years old, weight about 1900 pounds. Good disposition and proven breeder. Contact Robt. E. Baylie, Shelby, Missouri.
A 1944 1945 warning from Hugh Warren and Henry Watson to trappers and hunters to keep traps guns and dogs off farms, ensuring farmland security during the stated years.
A basket dinner was held at Pleasant Shade Schoolhouse on Sunday November 19 to honor Pvt. Theodore Palmer and Pvt. Lewis Wood on ten days with their families before transfer from Camp Hood Texas to Fort Meade Maryland. Attendees included numerous local households and relatives such as Emmett and Palmer families, Weed family, Oertwig family, Kimbroughs, Griffiths, Falconers, and others.
Browning Methodist Church led by Pastor L. P. Mohr invites all to worship. Elmwood and Roger congregations hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Supts H. L. Schrock and Truman Quigley. Preaching at 10 a.m. Elmwood. 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Roger. A hearty welcome to all.
The General Purpose Club met with Mrs. Carrie Callihan on Tuesday November 14 with eight members one visitor and several children. They planned to mend comforts for Mrs Elizabeth Lantz but a member’s car trouble delayed the task. The group praised lunch proceeds from Jakie Simmons sale and discussed church foundation and shingling at Schrock church. Members will buy gifts for hospital service members to be sent next meeting at Mrs Frances Hoselton.
Sixty one neighbors gathered November 15 at Nelson McCrary’s home to shuck an estimated 2800 bushels of corn for Lawrence Tate. A large lunch followed. many local residents assisted and are thanked for their help.
Dr and Mrs G H Kroeger and son depart Purdin for Kirksville where he will teach at the College of Osteopathy and Surgery. Friends regret their departure but wish them success and happiness in the new location.
Private James B Coulter of 3919 Euclid Ave Kansas City completed a course at the Automotive Schools of the Ord nance Training Center Atlanta Ordnance Depot.
Mr and Mrs Billy Quigley announce the birth of a son John Michael weighing 10 pounds 4 ounces at 6 20 p m Thursday November 14 in Shawnee Oklahoma Billy is a Yeomen Second Class US Navy stationed in the Southwest Pacific Mrs Quigley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Seaman of Shawnee
Mrs Lorene Adams and Mrs Essie Slick led the Senior Circle of W S of C S on November 16 with 21 members and six visitors. Treasurer reported 21.27 balance. collection 4.15. Worship service included readings from Psalms and hymns. lessons from The Methodist Woman and The Outlook were enjoyed.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Page and son Jimmie attended the Livingston County Basketball Tournament at Chillicothe on Saturday afternoon and evening. Ray and Ora Bennett advocate a stay out policy on farms with traps guns or dogs.
The Sullivan County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting in the Circuit Court Room of Milan courthouse on Saturday December 2 1944 at 12 o'clock noon. State Extension Agent John Falloon will speak on the Relationship of the Extension Association to agricultural problems ahead. The program includes talks reports and group singing. Officers and directors to be elected for the new year. Luncheon served around 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Mrs Tommy Bartow hosted a Bridge Dessert Monday night for Cinderella Club members and guests. Attendees included Mesdames Brantner Gooch Hoselton Jennings Johnson Moore Nevins Peterson Thurlo and Miss Erma Peterson as well as Herbert Bailey Calhoun Drake Harvey Kenley Kenley Neet Peters Peters Williams Smith and Misses Ackey Gooch Stephenson. High score favors went to Mrs Brantner and Mrs Neet with the traveling prize for eighty honor and game won by Mrs Johnson.
No hunting allowed on the farms of T. Johnson and Mrs. Joe Johnson. The notice prohibits use of firearms or dogs on the property.
R A Thurlo states no trapping or hunting with gun or dog on his farm, signaling a private property restriction.
Landowner H F Eille proclaims a strict no hunting rule applying to all land under his control, prohibiting firearms dogs and traps on the properties.
W. HL and Austin Watson warn that hunting with dogs guns or trapping is not allowed on their farm lands and boundaries. This notice emphasizes livestock protection and property rights.
A series of diary-like entries recount daily mishaps and remarks. Observations touch on a roof leak, a club speech, gambling talk, honesty lessons, a family book check, Hickory nut discovery, indigestion, crime costs, a courthouse visit, and a bank incident involving a coin collection.
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