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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
4
The notice lists a subscription price of 1.50 dollars per year and states the publication is entered as second class matter at the Browning Missouri post office under the March 3 1879 act.
Inspirational notes praise resolve in Browning as taxes, shortages, and rationing shape daily life. Men voice defense while women cope with wear and poverty, airplanes rival foreign powers, and democracy faces tests yet citizens stay hopeful under autumn sun.
In Browning style commentary the piece reflects on sports as wholesome relief amid serious thought. It links World Series fervor to cultural ethics and peaceful competition while recalling local notices from Pleasant Hill including rain, visits, funerals, and hospital news.
Lizzie Shaw and daughters Mary and Margaret visited the Everett Harris home early in the week. Carrie Morris and son Arthur visited Wiley Taylor and mother. Arthur plans an examination in Davenport Iowa soon but is progressing well. Reva Payne spent the weekend with relatives near Green City. R L Brown hauled a load of lambs last week and Earlin Payne hauled for the 4 H Club.
J O Harris and Harold Taylor shipped calves to St Joseph with strong showings and favorable prices. The Harris party visited Excelsior Springs Missouri for Primitive Baptist association events and local sights. The Happy Workers Club met September 29 with good attendance and plans for October 8.
Town items report visits by Mrs. John Longwell Mrs. Anna Belle West Dan Gray and others with residents of Browning Missouri News covers illnesses and deaths including Elizabeth Head and R A Arthur Church and school notes and ownership statement for the Browning Leader Record dated October 1 1941 plus a national Defense Savings Bonds poll result showing parent and child attitudes toward investments.
Local weather notes heavy rainfall in Shafter and surrounding locality, wells that were dry are filling up as precipitation continues.
The ongoing revival at Mt. Cave was halted due to rain. Bro. Cowles delivered several fine sermons as the Purdin Street Fair reported two poor days. Local residents and visitors from Colorado Springs include Julius and Wood, Clay Powell, Bryan Molloy and families. Community notes mention remodeling plans on Price Bowyer farm and various visits and small town activities.
Ray Bauer and Ellis Jennings attended the horse and mule sale at Albia Iowa on Tuesday. Alton Abbott was in North Salem Wednesday morning.
Lieutenant Commander Ralph V. Holt announces an open and unlimited Navy quota for Negro men aged 17 to 50. He notes benefits including pay, quarters, medical care, and a 20 year retirement plan in the mess branch aboard new ships, with the Navy Reserve available for those serving only during the emergency.
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