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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
1
Cora won the Sunday baseball game 9 to 8 after taking the first two in the series. Albert Daniels and Prof. Hope pitched for Cora with Clive Freeland behind the bat as Milan fans cheered from the stands.
Brassfield and Sons held a Chester White sale at the Green Front Barn with Col. Roy McCollum and Cols. Fleming Carter and Campbell leading. The auction drew a large crowd, offered hundreds of blue and red ribbon hogs, and sold out quickly at an average price around $30 per head.
Joe McElwain state bank examiner with a deputy inspected three city banks Friday and Saturday and found them in excellent condition. It’s the first simultaneous district-wide check, with Mae noting steady progress across banks this year after being kept from regular duties at Chula, delaying work.
Community pie supper scheduled at the Pierce school house on Friday October 28 inviting all residents. Mary Bailey teacher urges attendance.
A fragment from Slats Diary notes Friday Pa plotting a scheme to travel to Mexico and found a Canters of Mexican Reval ushans society. Ant Emmy hints pa should pursue the idea, discussed quietly.
Apples and cider offered by Kelsey Orchards in Brookfield Missouri. Late keeping apples including King David Huntsman Willow Twig Rome Winesap Laurier and Ben Davis available with sweet cider on tap. Where better apples grow.
Mundell School hosts a small program this evening October 27 with a prize for the best cipherer. Kenneth W. Jenning and pupils invite all residents to attend.
In Santa Ann California on October 20 1927 Joseph Nickell of Browning Missouri receives a letter from J H Anderson requesting to change his home newspaper address from Westminister to Santa Ann 931 Spurgeon St due to frequent transfers. Anderson notes many changes since leaving sixteen years ago and expresses disappointment that the Browning Record seldom reaches him.
A surprise dinner honoring Grandma Rachel Hatch was hosted by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren from Marceline, Meadville, New Boston, Brookfield, Laclede, Wheeling and Browning. About fifty one attendees, including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stevenson and Mr. Boyd, gathered October 23 at the Vin cent home. Meals were served cafeteria style in the yard due to warm weather.
Emma J. Cattey of Richland county Ohio born March 6 1849 died October 19 1927 at her daughter’s home near New Boston Missouri. She moved to Linn county Missouri in 1869 with her parents lived near North Salem until death. Survived by three sons Elza and Arthur McCollum of Oklahoma Constance Bauer Roy McCollum and one brother F M Cattey. She was a Church of Christ member for 40 years and laid to rest October 22 in McCollum cemetery after funeral services conducted by Elder Thomas and W H McCollum.
The Smith school house hosts a pie supper and program on Wednesday November 2. Everyone is invited. Mildred Fields, Teacher.
A special 9 by 12 foot Congoleum rug and an 18 by 36 inch rug to match are advertised for just 6.95 dollars at Dickinson's.
Guy D. Smith son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith born December 13 1896 died October 14 1927 aged 30 years 10 months 1 day. He leaves to mourn his death his parents wife three children one sister five brothers and many relatives and friends. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. A precious one from us has gone a voice we loved is stilled.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Clay and interment was made at the Garner cemetery.
On Tuesday November 8 Browning residents may get a vision check at Owl Pharmacy. Dr C W Palm from Chillicothe will assess glasses and offer improvements or refuse to make new glasses. Complete glasses priced 3 to 15 dollars with full guarantee.
Mrs Zee Murphy formerly Miss Zee Reed of this city died in Kansas City where she had lived for years. Funeral services were held Monday morning and burial followed. J J Smith received a telegram on Saturday informing him of his sister s death. Relatives here express heartfelt sympathy.
Nickell Service Station advertises 29 by 4.40 bal loon tires and tubes for ten dollars fifty cents each. The offer highlights a limited time sale at the service station location.
Kowegan Centerville Iowa reports that F. M. Shinogle and Wm. Stark set a local long trip record by driving 1700 miles in three days and nights to return with a deer carcass from Idaho and Montana. They ventured 180 miles into virgin wilderness, over trails suited for horses, beyond the end of the government forest trail, bringing two mountain goats and a deer as trophies. Meat was prepared at Cudahy plant in Omaha for shipment back home.
Mrs W H Dickinson entertained the sewing club last Wednesday with members working on fancy Christmas crafts. Miss Lorraine Glaze sang solos and out of town guests from Kansas City joined the gathering along with several local attendees. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess.
A Gold Band cup and saucer were recovered Saturday at Dickinson's together with a package of coffee. Local staff reported the items found near the store entrance and handed them to the manager for safekeeping.
Mr and Mrs Henry C Bailey and relatives left for their western homes after visiting with parents. Mrs Birdie McDermot of Pendleton Oregon and Mrs Clara Wheeler of Milton Oregon accompanied them. They will spend a day or two in Denver Colorado where Wheeler’s son resides.
Sunday October 23 marked Amanda Johnsons 69th birthday and Saturday October 22 T M Kimbroughs 57th birthday with a surprise at the Johnson homestead. A luncheon luncheon angel food cake with sixty nine candles was baked by Evelyn Hooker Ida McQuown and Leona Kimbrough. Guests included J M Bailey H C Bailey George Hooker and daughters Evelyn and Marcilla Lineville IA and many others from Meadville Brookfield Purdin and Pendleton Oregon.
A blunt commercial note from Nickell Coal Co urges readers to phone orders for steady supplies of both Illinois and Iowa coal. The brief advertisement emphasizes constant availability and direct contact.
A Sunday gathering at Earl Abbott's house near Winigan brought together many relatives for a country feast prepared by Mrs. Earl Abbott Mrs. Will Abbott and Mrs. Perry McCollum in honor of Rev. A. A. Abbott of Cleveland Ohio. Attendees included G. W. Abbott with wife Dr J. W. Abbott and wife George Johnson Mrs Luther Howell Waneta Abbott H H Abbott and family Perry McCollum and family and Rev and Mrs A B Baker and family.
Family members gathered Sunday October 23 to celebrate Mrs. R. A. Creason’s sixty-ninth birthday with a midday dinner and an evening of conversation and music. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. and others.
Mr and Mrs J W Hockins hosted a Sunday dinner for Lola Lee Ima Vera Mahala and Ruth Kille. After dinner popcorn candy and peanuts were served and pictures were taken of the group. The guests hope to spend many more days with Uncle Jim and Aunt Sally.
On Friday Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bailey hosted a one o clock dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Bailey Mrs. Bertha McDermot Mrs. Clara Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. George Hooker. The company greatly enjoyed the splendid dinner prepared by Mrs. Bailey.
Mr and Mrs F L Maggart entertained at a bounteous one o clock dinner Friday at their country home. Guests included Mr and Mrs F R Duncan Mrs Francis Duncan of Kansas City Mr and Mrs K M Duncan and daughter Beverly and Miss Melba Carter. Hosts praised as ideal entertainers.
On Sunday October 16 Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Burk hosted a one o clock dinner assisted by daughter Mrs. Alice Duckworth. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bailey Mrs. Bertha McDermot Mrs. Clara Wheeler E. C. and R. C. Bailey Byron Duckworth Mr. and Mrs. Ross Burk and their two sons Leland and Norris. The afternoon was spent in pleasant conversation after a sumptuous meal prepared by Mrs. Burk and her daughter.
A Sunday gathering at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. PR Thurlo celebrated Dr and Mrs. T W Swallum with a noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting and radio music. Attendees included family members and friends such as Margaret McClelland Warren McClelland C A Bundridge Frances Bundridge Earl Gooch Cecil Taylor Healy Margaret Bundridge James Bundridge and visiting Kansas City relatives. F R Duncan and Mrs Francis Duncan visited from Kansas City before traveling to Lineville to see John Harris.
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