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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
4
An observant note praises a calm inward peace that survives urban clamor. It contrasts human folly with enduring serenity. references Matthew Arnold and a general reflection on wisdom and restraint in daily life. The text also lightly touches on social behavior and a humorous line about dating and driving.
Pleasant Hill residents report social visits and trips to Kirksville Browning Green City Kirksville La Plata and North Salem. Wayne Britton painted his father's house. The community attended Mrs America Moore's funeral at Mt Zion. Sympathy extended to the bereaved.
Rayburn and Elbern Hicks left for the Navy this Sunday as the community sends them best wishes. Geo Hicks, 15, was bitten and stitched after being kicked by a colt Thursday. Dorsey Stevenson visited from Norfolk Virginia for a few hours. The True Blue Club met at Mrs. Tom Kimbrough's on October 14. Gale Tate and others visit family while in service.
Mr and Mrs Perry McCollum visited with Mr and Mrs Perry Christian on Sunday. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Cattey Mr and Mrs Obe Clapp with Otis McCollum family. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Will McCol lum of South Gifford and Mr and Mrs John Milhoan with Donald and the Ivan Cable family at the Edgar Mc location.
A Massachusetts town unites to create a fund aiding veterans’ reentry after war. Nick Apalakis inspires a nine day drive to launch a trust fund, using community events to raise money and foster civic unity. The approach aims to be replicable in any town.
Mr and Mrs Robert Cattey and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Oral Carter. Oren Cordray and relatives visited La Plata on Sunday. Russell Crist and son Paul joined the McCollums for a Sunday gathering with Otis McCollum. Perry McCollum visited sisters in Carrollton and Kansas City. Genevieve Minor attended a Kirksville teachers meeting. Perry McCollum stayed with Otis McCollum over weekend. Ella Cordray visits brother Charley Cordray. Arthur Watson Lane Bailey families joined Walter Jones. Roscoe Harl and Lon Turner of Winigan visited Roy Harl. Charlie Cordray hosts guests.
A Walnut Grove brief notes wood cutting activity as a key order. Local officials mention steady demand and plans to expand milling during the season.
Announcement shows C F Eubanks as Republican candidate for Probate Court judge in Sullivan County Missouri. Endorsing party and position noted with emphasis on electoral candidacy.
Sunday School and Communion observed each Sunday morning at 10:00. Jas P Bolling serves as superintendent. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday worshipers gather as the Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 10 00 am led by Superintendent Robert Morrow. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday Church School at 10 a.m. led by Pastor Rev. C. J. Chappell with H. L. Schrock as superintendent Preaching services are held on the first and third Sundays each month, both morning and evening.
Mrs Winnie Christy and sons spent Sunday with daughter near Humphreys. Connie Swearengin and wife welcomed a baby girl born Sunday October 11. Ella Morris and Evelyn Morris visited Brookfield with C C Moore. Mary Spencer's 79th birthday celebrated with children gathering at her home. Roy Hollon family visited St Joseph to see Otis. Mary Spencer visited Ralph Morris and Ralph visited Swearengen on Sunday.
The week brought mild fall weather, with forecasts for less favorable conditions. Mrs. Jess Garrett and her daughter visited Mrs. John Hedges for a few days after a week with Mrs. Ben Peery, followed by visits from Mrs. Claude Moore and daughter and Mrs. Amos Cotter.
Shopping in Brookfield and Purdin crowd the weekend as Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stultz head to Lancaster for a substitute depot post. The Gauls and Miss Goins visit relatives from Kansas City. Mrs. Elva Pearson and Mrs. Grace Woodside stop at the Cassity home. Charley Johnsons plan a Texas visit for winter. Mrs. Shouse undergoes gall bladder surgery in Kirksville Hospital. Pulliams relocate to Brookfield for railroad work. Bob Ross and R. D. Cassity family notes wrap the list of weekend activity.
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