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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
1
The R N A Lodge ladies hosted a Halloween party at the I C O F Hall on October 22. The autumn decor featured witches and owls. contests awarded Miss Ella Keithley and Miss Lorraine Glaze for makeup, Mrs Nell Williams for the best sale bill, Mrs Lela Neet for gossiping essay, and August birthdays for best stint.
Dr. Palm offers credit to everyone with no red tape or mortgages. Glasses priced at 1 down and 1 a week with no cosigners. Meet Saturday Nov 7 at Bailey Maytag Store in Browning to have eyes examined for glasses guaranteed to fit exactly.
The Blue Key honor society founded at the University of Florida in Oct 1924 extends to Northeast Missouri State Teachers College which organized its chapter on December 9 1925 and installed members April 5 1926. At the October Kirksville meeting eleven new members joined led by Dean L A Eubank and James Ator outlined the chapter's aims. Clive Freeland of nearby joined.
Bargain prices on Good Sprayed and Delicious apples with windfalls 30 to 50 cents per bit and 65 cents to 1 dollar for select varieties. Grimes Yorks Black Twigs King David Stayman Winesap and other winter apples 75 cents. Ben Davis Gano 40 to 65 cents Jonathan 75 cents to 1.00. Small sound cooking apples 25 cents. Bring containers for sweet cider.
T R Morris returned Friday from Baker Ore where he visited a sister and two brothers. He was joined by George Baskett of Gorin and Mrs James Hardin and Mrs Cordin Baskett of Purdin. They traveled by car, covering about 2100 miles round trip in four days with one day over five hundred miles. Morris praised the roads and noted detours near a few spots. They also visited Denver and Salt Lake and were impressed by the scenery.
A traveler recalls a Mormon temple scene and surrounding scenery in Idaho. He notes abundant fruit wasted under trees and describes a joyous reunion after thirty and twenty‑eight years apart with two brothers.
Representatives from the State Corn Growers Association and Agricultural Extension Service led corn tests on Linn County farms on November 2 and 3. Tests included fertilizer and phosphate effects on corn after clover, with results and reports from the Jerome Farm strain trial and mixed fertilizer tests at the Ross Welsh farm.
Mrs. Sara Keithley T. W. Seale and Mrs. Henry Fuller with niece Gladys Stone and Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Cokerham of Purdin joined Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cokerham and Mrs. Cokerham's parents for Sunday dinner at their Linneus residence.
A barn on the A. L. Marley farm near Milan was struck by lightning during a rainstorm early Monday, destroying the barn and its contents including about twenty tons of hay and farm machinery. A Jersey cow in the side shed was burned and stunned, while several other cows nearby escaped injury. Neighbors aided in fighting the blaze. Marley previously saw a lightning strike at the same spot years ago. The loss is heavy with no insurance.
Rev and Mrs Smith will start a series of meetings on November 2 at the Baptist Church. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
All parties owing me on accounts are urged to call and settle at once. Signed A L Marley.
The home of Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Haning hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Chester Bagley, cashier of Citizens State Bank. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Haning, Mr. and Mrs. Bagley, James Fanning, E. W. Nickell, and the editor. They enjoyed meals, stories, checker games, and card play, then radioed and socialized before departure. Other attendees listed include W. P. Nickell, G. T. Woodward, Joe Wyan, Mildred, J. G. Nickell, Fred, Leon, Jay, and Dewey Nickell.
Mr and Mrs R L Moore entertained at their home in this city Sunday with a one o clock dinner. Guests included Richie Moore and daughter Ruth Mr and Mrs Lee Woods and their children from near Purdin and Mr and Mrs Dick Rottmann and son Raymond of Milan.
The editor recalls a birthday celebration on Sunday with relatives planning a surprise. Despite plans for a day at the farm and a hockey game, the couple stays home to face the moment. Relatives gather for a feast as two long tables brim with | fruits and fare while the mood lightens.
Mr and Mrs D H C Lambert hosted a large gathering of relatives and friends at their country home eight miles east and one mile south of the city on Wednesday night October 21 for a masquerade party and taffy pulling. Eight gallons of taffy were cooked at the cane mill and pulled at the home. Prizes went to Lon Harper and Mrs Archie Dickinson with Carl Porter and Mrs Willie Ware as runners up. Guests unmasked after games and social time, departed around 11:30. The group planned to meet again next year at the same hospitable home.
A child records a week of small events from Friday to Thursday. The entries describe a new coat, church visits, a football game, outings, a tramp seeking food, and a classroom discussion about the sun’s distance, all told in a simple, humorous voice.
Miss Ruth Lay becomes bride of Dorr Anderson Taylor of Linneus in a 6:30 ceremony at the Lay residence. Rev J D Mendanhall officiates with music by Miss Lorraine Glaze. The couple plans to reside at the Commercial Hotel in Linneus after a honeymoon. attendees include local and out-of-town guests.
A Legion Theatre event is planned for Wednesday November 4 to close the Blanket Campaign. Proceeds will assist holders of free theatre tickets unable to attend the night show and a related arrangement is noted for those beneficiaries.
Matinee at 2 30 p m with two night shows at 7 30 and 8 30. Each show starts promptly. Free admission for Legion Theatre Party ticket holders. All others 35 cents. An entertaining program promised for all.
A. E. Austin and daughter Miss Mae hosted a Sunday one o'clock dinner at their city home. Miss Mae showcased culinary artistry. Guests included Miss Ima Austin, the grand niece and her family, Gerald Finley and children Catherine and Gerald Jr. of Mendon Illinois, Herman Maxwell and children Ruth Helen and Rex of Linneus, and Lizzie Austin with Leone and Lewis.
On Monday October 19 Mrs Veda Lambert and her son Floyd welcomed neighbors to a quilting party. The day included sewing and a good dinner prepared with help from Lloyd Lambert. Myrtie Gray brought baked apples with red hots, and grape juice with banana cake was served late afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Myrtie Gray, Mrs Blanche Stephenson, Miss Lola Kille, Miss Ima Kille, Mrs Geo Stephenson and Kathleen, Mrs Chester Browning, Mrs Veda Lambert and Floyd Lambert.
The junior class organizes a work day at the schoolhouse set for Saturday October 31. Students and volunteers are invited to perform odd jobs and help with maintenance and cleanup tasks in preparation for upcoming events.
Women neighborhood clubs from Linneus Laclede and Meadville meet at Meadville November 3 for Achievement Day with reports of the year’s work and a stunt for the program. Noon meal features reflect summer food preparation study. Shelby clubs hold a similar event November 4 at Shelby High School with Miss Carl attending both days but not giving a demonstration.
A 54 month old spotted boar weighing 190 pounds is offered for sale by Scott Brown.
The Browning Farm Club held its annual stockholders meeting at the Electric Theatre on Tuesday October 27 with strong attendance. Secretary reported the club in excellent condition and manager Trulan Scott praised the operations. Directors elected for the coming year are J P Bolling W T Cordray C J Ingraham W B Arnold and J M Thurlo with active officers to be chosen. an 8 percent dividend was declared.
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