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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1942
Page
4
A rambling reflection cites Disraeli style quotes about heroism and hardship. It jokes about costs of raising children, winter heating, alimony, and gender roles. It speculates on excuses in divorce and makes a playful note about orange derived gunpowder triggering regional bravado.
Heavy rainfall continues to aid fall pastures as silo filling proceeds in the area. The Hoselton family returned from St Joseph with calves for the fall show. Remodeling work at P A Brassfield's home is underway with Cal Burris handling the job. Seaman visited Allen McClaren, Thurlo family hosted Eula Crowdis, and Mari on Quigley hosted Mrs Herman Harris. Eugene Thurlo will study at the University of Missouri in Columbia this winter.
Mrs. Fred Watson visits Wichita sister while Johnson items list relatives from Iowa Kansas City and Kirksville visits. Jay Shaw reported ill. St Joseph trip features Boy's club calves sale at 17 cents per pound. Ed Harris and Farmington visitors seen among local kin.
The piece recalls Oologah Oklahoma birthplace of Will Rogers. A replica of his childhood house stands on the main street with a monument bearing his photo. The author praises Rogers as a self made humorist who stayed humble from ranch life to world fame.
After a hard freeze and winter weather, autumn conditions prevail. Local residents return from trips to Washington and California. Navy enlistments touch the area as young men plan duty. Community events include a Fair View carnival with prizes. Neighbors visit, travel, and news of illness or bereavement are shared in this North Salem and Pleasant Hill column.
Mr and Mrs Eldon Head spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Oren Jennings. Mrs Ella Head visited Sunday afternoon with her sister Mrs.
Last week's items report Mr and Mrs David Tunnell and daughter Sharron of Kirksville visiting Mrs Addie Dell and Mrs Alpha Lovell. Mrs Dell ill but improving. Mr and Mrs Verne Seckington and daughter Margaret moved into Mrs Elizabeth Lovell property this week.
C F Eubanks is announced as a Republican candidate for Judge of the Probate Court in Sullivan County Missouri. The notice names Eubanks as the party choice and invites voters to consider the bid at the upcoming election.
Sunday School and communion every Sunday morning at 10:00 led by Jas. P. Bolling superintendent. All are welcome to attend.
The notice invites all to Sunday School at the Baptist church each Sunday at 10 00 a m with Robert Morrow as superintendent and a warm welcome to attend.
The Methodist Church lists Rev. C. J. Chappell as pastor and H. L. Schrock as superintendent of the Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching services occur on the first and third Sundays each month, both morning and evening.
Residents and visitors populate a busy week with travel to Kansas City Milan and Newark. Recurring gatherings include the W.S. of C.S. meeting with eleven members and plans for an all day session with Mrs. Josie Fields. The new Methodist minister Rev Chappel to preach next Sunday.
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