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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
1
An urban column laments speeding motorists on Browning streets after graveling, notes frequent hit and run incidents, and urges law measures. It also observes Thanksgiving proclamations and shifts from Pilgrim era games to modern football as a cultural note.
The early settlers aboard the Mayflower faced a brutal 1620 winter and many perished. Surviving Pilgrims forged a harvest with deer and crops, and Captain Miles Standish led celebrations. President Lincoln later proclaimed Thanksgiving nationwide, establishing a presidential tradition.
A signed notice proclaims no hunting with guns or dogs on farms and land controlled by named residents W. W. Walker and associates including W. P. Barclay Will Cordray J. G. Shipp Geo H. Johnson Andrew Pfieffer Cecil Walker Elmer Sevier Clark Harmon D. H. C. Lambert C. J. Ingraham Roy Smith J. E. Brown and Ross Burk.
The Western Telephone Corporation Buck Penick Local Manager expresses thanks for a good business year and the community’s health and happiness. He notes telephone service continues on Thanksgiving Day while banks and stores close to observe the holiday.
Mrs Zells Woodworth and her son Herman announce a new cafe in the west part of the bakery offering regular meals lunches and short orders. The invitation invites the general public to visit when hungry.
Notice from S. E. Prantner of North Salem inviting customers to inspect the newly arrived Ball Band overshoes and boots along with Star Brand shoes before purchase.
An advertisement from the Golden Rule Fur Company of Brookfield Missouri urges fur owners to market furs hides and pelts after November 15, promising the highest prices. manager Harry Gillespie invites customers to call 192.
Fire at Cross Roads school after closing destroyed the building, likely from the flue. Teacher Lena Kenley and about thirteen pupils were affected as books were lost. School to resume Monday in the nearby church while consolidation options are discussed to save school spirit.
Freshman list includes Ben Bailey Martha Creason Bobbie Crowdis Nolan Creason Evelyn Cable Kathleen Haggard Anna Morelock Letha Oaks Vivian Pipes Edith Seam an Eva Wilhite. Sophomores show S minus and S grades for Carlyle Bennet Lela Dodson Lyle Gooch Mildred Gooch Juanita Gooch Jay Griffith John Jaynes Icel Knifong Eugene McKay Lora Myers Lucile Stults Gladys Atkins Luther Baker Lucile Kuhn Idris Garrett Frances Neff Dorothy Creason. Juniors have S minus and $ grades for Raymond Alspach Vadis Nickell John Smith Jack Smith Carrie Neely Imogene Smith Lenore Tully Raymond Warren Noble Crooks Earl Nekell Howard Carter Kathleen Hooker Etta Wilhite Mervin Garrett Harvey F. Dickinson Erma Peterson. Seniors list S minus for Aston Wykoff Etta Wilhite Robert Moore H. Clay Jones.
In Milan on December 2 Linneus 3rd. Low prices advertised for glasses.
The Gress Studio in Brookfield Missouri reminds that those planning portraits must book by December fifteenth. Evening and Sunday sittings are by appointment. weather will not affect the schedule and phone contact is provided.
Henry Stufflebean son of Nathan and Eveline Stufflebean was born near Shelby Linn county Missouri on September 11 1875. He passed away November 23 1929 at age 54 years 2 months and 12 days. He spent most of his life in the community except a brief period in Oklahoma. His father died when he was five leaving his mother with several children and he left home for work at about age eleven.
Alf Browning longtime resident, husband of Ella Neff since March 31, 1907, leaves four children Wayne, Mary, Marjorie, and Lora. Survived by mother, two brothers J S Stufflebean Brookfield and A J Stufflebean near Shelby, two sisters Minnie Riedle near St Catherine and L H Edens near Purdin, plus many relatives. Funeral by Rev A F Klause at Kai fong Grove Church Sunday afternoon November 24 with interment nearby.
We express gratitude to all who assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved one. Mrs. Henry Stufflebean, The Children, Brothers and Sisters.
J W Cotter born March 19 1871 in Browning Missouri died November 17 1929 in Colorado Springs Colorado after a stomach attack. He lived in Denver for 24 years employed as a Santa Fe Railroad conductor on a Pueblo to Denver freight run. Survived by wife Mary A Cotter two daughters Verna Jameson Macy Hill and three sisters Lizzie Prather Etta Hooker and Bertie Russell. Funeral held November 20 1929 at Yeager Chapel Denver with burial at Fairmont cemetery.
Mr and Mrs J D Lay and daughter Ruth gave a six o clock dinner Monday evening November 25 for guests including Mr and Mrs J N Neet and children Harvey James and Nona Clair, Mr and Mrs C W Gooch and daughter Patricia, Mrs Josie Jones and Mr and Mrs W F Peters. Guests departed late expressing appreciation for the pleasant evening with this estimable family.
Eve Foster Benton Township collector will visit Browning Dec 3 and 6 and Purdin Dec 4 and 7 to collect taxes due by December 31, 1929 at local banks The notice lists The Farmers Exchange Bank Browning Savings Bank Bank of Purdin and Stockgrowers Bank as collection sites.
Browning high school defeats Atlanta 26 to 20 to win Class A and earn a spot at Kirksville for the district tournament on December 6 and 7. The team outplayed Atlanta with strong defense and short shots. Moore leads scorers with 134 points. Hoselton praised for guarding excellence.
The region endures a cold spell as Arctic winds push temperatures toward freezing. Ground freezes and lakes thicken with ice near five inches by Sunday morning. A brief warm spell Saturday eases the chill before steady northwest winds return. Farmers rush cropland work as freezes aid drying and harvest activity continues amid wintry conditions.
Christmas glasses fitted by Dr. Palm at Stanley hotel in Milan or at hotel in Linneus Tuesday. Fully guaranteed. Give mother the best of all Christmas presents. December 2 and 3 sale event details.
The Linn County Corn Growers Association held at Brookfield last week saw Dan Purdin and Charl e Urbach of Purdin win top ranks for dandy corn. Ray Bennett captured first and grand champion on a bushel of white and won multiple cups across yellow and white corn. Mrs. Ray Bennett took second in the beginners class in yellow corn.
Mrs. R. M. Calhoun hosted the Ride A Wee Sewing Club last Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. Martha Kinfong Mrs. Wesley Cordray Mrs. L. C. Lantz and Mrs. Ivah Carr. A happy afternoon was spent on needle work and social conversation. The hostess served a delicious two course luncheon.
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