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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
1
To the neighbors and friends who aided in the sickness and death of our father we extend sincere thanks. Gratitude to the Dry Ridge Home Workers Club for lunch and flowers. Thanks to the singers and to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. River of River Funeral Home for kindness. The Daughters.
James W Sevier died at his home in Cora Missouri at age 85. He married Nancy Bundridge in 1876 and Magdaline Troyer in 1883, leaving eight children including Anna Shaw and Elmer Ralph Troy. Survived by five daughters, three sons, one sister, twenty one grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Known as Jim Dock, he lived near his birthplace all his life and was a respected farmer and stock raiser.
Services were held at Mt Zion Church on Sunday October 13 at 2 p m conducted by Rev M L Holloway. The pallbearers were Ennis Waugh Jerald Shaw Harold Colon and Duane Christy Glen Dunlap and Johnnie Elliott all grandsons of the deceased.
Joseph M Datarman born October 20 1866 near his home died October 9 1940 after a long illness. Survived by sister Ida May Eslin and many nieces and nephews. Funeral held Saturday at 2 pm at Haseville Church with Rev O B Hobbs officiating and local pallbearers. interment in the nearby cemetery.
Mr and Mrs W E Duckworth hosted a pleasant day at their country home on September 20 with guests including Mrs Mittie Gibson Mrs C A Darling and Mr and Mrs Ephream Needless and sons Bobbie and Phillip of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Ross Burke and Norris Mr and Mrs Leland Burke and Julia. A very pleasant day was spent and hopes to meet again for another enjoyable visit.
A prayer meeting will be held tonight Thursday at 7 15 at the home of Mrs Marie Woolf. The public is invited to attend.
The General Purpose Club gathered with Mrs Jessie Oliver on Thursday October 10 for an all day embroidery session. A noon dinner, a business meeting, and the election of new officers followed with plans for future social and business meetings and a return gathering on October 24.
Miss Mary Carter of Chicago and Harry R. Anderson of Chicago were married at 2 30 PM Wednesday October 9 at Mrs Lora Carter's home in Browning. Rev C O Hall officiated the single ring ceremony with Mrs C W Gooch as matron of honor and John C Dutton as best man. The couple will reside in Chicago.
Clifford Gooch and Fern Whitaker married in Linneus after securing a license and meeting Judge Pratt. The ceremony united them with family and friends including Cora Whitaker Glenn Rhodes Leon Gooch Melvin Brummitt and Dickie Rhodes. The bride is daughter of Curt and Mrs Whitaker and the groom a son of Leon Gooch of Browning.
Miss Gladys Atkins daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Atkins formerly of Browning Missouri married Miles M Vaughn son of Mr and Mrs M M Vaughn of Nebraska City Nebraska on October 1 1940 in Albuquerque New Mexico Their home is now in Albuquerque New Mexico.
Teachers meeting led by Supt John C Dutton included Mrs Jane Philips and others at Kirksville last Thursday. That evening the All District High School Chorus directed by Dr Barrett Stout performed, featuring 190 voices from 25 high schools. Our High School A Cappella Choir contributed the largest group from any local school.
A meeting was followed by sandwiches pie and coffee. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ben Peterson and son Mr and Mrs Edgar Carter and children Mr and Mrs C L McCormick Mr and Mrs Noel Lay and daughters H C Bailey Mrs Lora Carter and Joan Mrs Myra Lay Mrs Leone Harris Mr and Mrs Carl Drake and son and the hosts Mr and Mrs Stone and Lorene.
Thirty good registered Aberdeen Angus Hereford bulls aged eight to fifteen months will be sold on November 8 1940 in Milan Missouri. For information write or call County Agent Milan Missouri.
The Adams Wesley Class of the Methodist Sunday School will host a food and apron sale on Saturday October 19 at the Bailey May tag office.
Mrs Jas R Williams entertained guests at a Bridge Dinner on Thursday night October 10. Attendees included Mesdames Letha Bailey Artie Calhoun Kathryn Calhoun Marilyn Gooch Edna Forbes Cleo Jones Leona Harris Frances Hoselton Genevie Lumsdell Beverly Moore Evelyn Neely Lela Neet Ila Nevins Hazel Peterson Della Peters Margaret Smith Pearle Thurlo and Misses Lucille Best Erma Peterson Marjorie Rinehart. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Gooch high score traveling prize to Mrs Nevins and consolation to Mrs Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Holser of Haseville welcome an 8 pound baby girl named Sandra Sue born October 9. Attending physician was Dr. McArtor.
Gratitude is extended to neighbors friends and relatives who helped in our time of need. We wish you health and happiness from R O Steele and family.
Linn County Red Cross Chapter prepares to widen home service and field support for men in training and their families. Officials led by Thomas L. Crist of Brookfield say staff and volunteers will assist with illness, emergencies, furloughs, employment, and relief. Roll Call expected November 11 to 30 to fund expanded efforts.
Week End visitors Mr and Mrs Harrison Thuman of Rochester Illinois arrived Friday evening for a brief visit with Mrs Mary F Williams and other relatives. They and Mrs Williams were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jesse Crain and family.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Warren of Milan have bought the Mairs farm north of town from Mrs Anna Mairs and plan to move promptly once a new location is found for Mrs Mairs.
A list of Democratic and Republican judges for the general election to be held November 5 1940. Names are listed by district including Bak er East and West Benton Brookfield Marceline North Salem Parson Creek Yellow Creek and others across New Boston St Catherine Meadville and Linneus with multiple ward and township selections for each party.
The notice states four members from the Local Legion Post will call on merchants on Saturday October 19 to solicit funds to cover uniforms for high school band members. Gifts are welcomed by the committee.
The funeral of W. F. Stone drew relatives and friends from Linneus Purdin Brookfield Moberly and nearby areas. Attendees included Dr Henry Hunter Mrs Lucy Hunter Mr and Mrs Geo Dray Mr and Mrs Dave Peery Mrs Della Layster Mr and Mrs Ola Belcher Mr and Mrs Ben Peery Mr and Mrs Floyd Doyle Mr and Mrs Tom Myers Mr and Mrs Wm Western Mr and Mrs H L Fuller and Mr and Mrs Ernest Pearson.
A humorous diary recalls a boy named Blisters and friends across a week of small-town life. Incidents include church chatter about goodness, a mishap at the bank, political squabbles, a visitor from across the street, a court house outing, and Blisters taking up leaf raking for ten cents an hour.
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