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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
4
The Browning Missouri paper lists owners Fern N Woodward and G T Woodward established 1884 with subscription 1.50 yearly Entered as second class matter Oct 17 1940 Includes newspaper humor and quotes about life politics alimony truth and marriage reflecting local tone
A reflective column discusses red ink in budgets as a warning sign, noting deficits, defense spending, and the reliance on future funding. It argues thrift and efficiency are essential to defense and warns that continuous red ink equates to borrowed time and money. The piece weaves in local social notes about community visits and gatherings.
Miss Avis Stinson of Chicago is visiting her mother Mrs. T. 8. C. Lambert. Mrs. Mable Lambert, Mrs. Floyd Swisegood and Mrs. Lyle Stone were in Brookfield Wednesday.
Visitors share calls at local homes as James Sevier dies suddenly Friday. Funeral set for Mt Zion Sunday. Widespread sympathy offered to the Sevier and Taylor families amid the bereavement.
Browning High School faculty and the A Cappella Choir joined the Northeast Missouri District Teachers Association in Kirkville for a Thursday program. Speakers included Lloyd W. King on Education and National Defense, safety education emphasis by Charles E. Brisley, and Drew Pearson discussing day topics. Dr. Albert Wiggam spoke on who shall inherit America.
A brief schedule lists events in Shelby October 18, Laredo October 22, Linneus October 25, and a Donkey Ball Game October 26 plus an Elementary Program date.
Students used crayons colored chalk and color ed pencils to create autumn landscapes. The sixth grade begins Missouri geography studies and Columbus Day observance is displayed with an ocean scene of Santa Maria. A Patriotic Program by grade children is planned for Thursday October 24. Donations of house plants have been received for grade rooms since Jack Frost began his visits.
Gene Arnold looked sleepy Friday morning Phyllis Mundell was quiet and Reid Kenley pursues seven different styles at once reflecting a lively morning scene
A riddle-like item asks to identify a freshman girl living in the country with long dark hair who is very particular about her companions. The brief hints emphasize discretion in choosing associates.
The faculty and pupils considered the day a very profitable one. They reflected on successful activities and positive outcomes from the day’s events.
Purdin faced a hard battle as Browning High tied the score and surged behind the tackling defense. Dorothy Head led with 11 free throws scoring 9 while forwards Eudora Harris Phyllis Vincent and guards Vivia Almond Lois Maggart Doris Creason aided the Black and White effort. The crowd stayed lively as Browning’s speed troubled Purdin despite strong teamwork. The narrative credits improvement and hints the Browning squad may be a conference contender.
Browning opened with junior German Clayton Harris Gene Arnold Gale Bartow and Bobby Shipp as starters. The game was clean and sporting though not as spectacular as the girls contest. All players show improvement in recent weeks and the team looks to a tougher game Tuesday night.
The City Collector Nelle Williams says lots in the original Browning town and the Smith Addition will be sold at public auction at 10 00 a m at the Post Office Door Browning Missouri on the first Monday in November 1940.
Notice is given to creditors and interested parties that executor I. W. P. Nickell will make final settlement of the estate of E. W. Nickell at the Linn County Probate Court in Linneus on November 11 1940. W. P. Nickell Executor.
Mrs Wiley Taylor and her mother Mrs Clara Forbes visited with Mrs Anna Taylor and others, spending from Monday as noted in local society column.
Rainfall described as welcome for wheat growth. Local residents visit, travel, and family updates including Stufflebean Vincent Alexander Owens Jenkins Conley Clemens Wise Bumgarner Urbach Kimbrough Dell Shrecksire. Will Stone obituary noted and funeral attended in Dry Ridge.
Probate Court of Linn County Missouri grants letters testamentary to J. D. Mullins on September 6 1940 for the estate of Priscilla C Mullins. Creditors must file claims within six months or be barred within one year from the grant date. Attest Arthur L. Pratt Judge of Probate.
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