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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1930
Page
1
Early Friday the Farmers Store was robbed with about sixty suits missing plus several overcoats and many ladies dresses. Thieves entered through a back door, unlocked a lock, and escaped with valuables worth estimated 1200 to 1500 dollars. Sheriff Ramsey and deputies pursued leads though no suspect identified, while urging citizens to aid in upholding election laws and reporting misconduct.
A Mt. Olive church meeting elected seven trustees to raise funds and oversee cemetery improvements. Trustees are W R Phillips N J Gooch T L Singleton Emery Birkett E W Crookshanks J W Buckner and E W Hoover. Donations urged with options for special foundation or monument leveling and directed to named officers and towns.
Daily eye care and eyewear offered by Dr Palm in Chillicothe. Open every workday except Monday with guaranteed glasses and low prices.
The notice calls attention to laws forbidding trupt in conducting e tions and affirms voters are free to exercise their rights as provided by law, with an pledge to endeavor to uphold them.
Charles K. Hart appeals Linn County voters for reelection as Prosecuting Attorney. He cites in person campaign limitations due to Brookfield Missouri circuit court cases, thanks voters for past support, and pledges to continue serving with his experience if elected on November 4.
Kirksville Teachers meet Springfield Teachers College Bears in a M I A A conference game at Kirksville stadium under lights. Both teams tied for first, following Kirksville's 9 to 0 win over Westminster led by Jim Dougherty who scored and kicked the field goal.
Dr Hanna, optometrist, will be at the Hotel Winigan Tuesday November 4 and at the Phone Office North Salem Wednesday November 5. Come in.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schrock entertained at 12 o'clock dinner on Sunday October 25 with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Duncan and daughter Beverly, Thos. Morris and daughter Miss Maude, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams. The day was pleasant and all went home grateful for the hospitality.
Notice watch for Harvey and Neet window specials as advertised by local shop.
The Hilburn family gathered at the old home place for a Sunday reunion after nineteen years. Hostess Mrs. Cora Cotter served a turkey dinner with Virginia helping, and guests shared memories of their father LeRoy Hilburn who would have turned 79 on March 1. Attendees included W. B. Hilburn of Climax Springs Missouri and multiple Cotters Parsleys and Hilburns from nearby areas, with plans to meet again under parental roof.
Saturday evening October 25 friends and neighbors hosted a peach and cake supper for Mr and Mrs Elza Hoskins at their new home. Attendees included the Cokers Miller Carr Arnot Payne Boomer Pace Keithley Seals Boomer Ogle and other local residents. The gathering featured cards and games and concluded with guests expressing a good time before departing late.
Mr and Mrs Byron Taylor entertained Sunday October 26 in honor of their daughter Marjorie Verne’s first birthday. A noon dinner was served by Mrs Taylor with help from Miss Eunice Kenley. Attending were Mr and Mrs W H Kenley Mrs W L Taylor and daughters Vivah Velma Maxine Taylor Tressie Kenley and Eunice Kenley.
Noel Tully, Fred Smith, Elbert Howard and Mr and Mrs Byron Taylor and daughter Marjorie Verne attended a late hour birthday gathering. Guests departed after wishing Marjorie Verne many more happy birthdays.
160 acre well improved farm between Trenton and Chillicothe on Highway. Will sell or trade for a smaller farm. Contact S. W. Spencer in Trenton Missouri.
Gift portraits grow popular for Christmas remembrances for family and friends. Brookfield patrons drive demand. Gress Studio maintains a staff of six experts using up to date methods to ensure quality and service.
Mrs. F A Fleming hosted the local P. E. O. Chapter on Wednesday 22. Mrs. May Schrock led a lesson on American Women Novelists of Today. Ten members answered roll call with Late Books. Guests included Mrs. Emma Phillips, Miss Mary of Seattle, Wash, Mr. Josie Jones, and Mrs. Lou Carter. The hostess served a delicious lap luncheon.
Charles B. Creuse appeals Sullivan County voters to support his candidacy for Circuit Clerk on the upcoming election day. He highlights his county roots and farm background and pledges to perform duties fairly and impartially if elected.
Mrs Hermia Adams in her English class assigns pupils to write letters to friends this week. Each pupil hopes for a response and the work aims to be practical and thorough. Critics say many graduates cannot write an intelligent letter and urge improvement.
A family gathering was held on Sunday to celebrate the 72nd birthday of Mrs. Martha Barrows. Attendees included Ernie and wife, Ervin Barrows with family, Ben Barrows with sons, Jake Atkins with children, Marvin Barrows and grandsons, Geneal and Nyal Haley, Neva Ebi bott and daughter Gloria Mae, plus Martha Barrows, Sarah Hall, Genevra Holliday, Chas L Williams, and George Barrows.
Humphreys and Festerman led a Browning meeting with business and farming leaders to study installing a tomato factory. They highlighted high yields and profits from neighboring areas, noting fertilizer and weather effects, while considering forming a company with $5800 capital to secure growers.
Over 10000 bushels of apples for sale at 75 cents to 2 dollars per bushel. Varieties include De licious Golden Delicious King David Staymen Jonathan Black Twig Senator York Winesap and Ben Davis. Sweet cider on tap. Highway No. 36 two miles west of Brookfield.
City editor calls for a night marshal to curb ongoing depredations in Browning. The piece argues a night guard would halt petty theft and wholesale store robberies, noting daytime needs shrink while night security becomes a grave issue after two wholesale robberies.
For sale an extra good yearling Hereford bull. Also 1500 bushels of good corn. Roy T Jones.
Here From Washington A J Schreck and daughter Mrs W E Burrow of Spokane Wash arrived here last week to spend a few days with their nephews Elmer and Walter Taylor and Miss Etta Mrs Dora Street and D G Schreck and other relatives here and at Purdin. Mr Schreck formerly lived on a farm just south of this city but for some years he has been in Washington. He is enjoying his visit immensely and says that the old home paper still looks good to him although he has been away for years.
Local notice lists rendered products including lard sausage burger mutton beef and pork at Carter's Mill. Contact Carlos Mace by phone 23 for details or inquiries.
Abe Fuller and Jamita Cooch secretly wed in Unionville after obtaining a marriage license and being joined by a justice of the peace. They reside with the bride’s parents Leon and Mrs. Gooch and plan to host well wishers at home. the groom works for a construction company.
Mrs Mary Long hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs H E Hanson and their family. Attending were H E Long and daughter Grace Alice of Milan, Pinkney Peavler and children, Frances Taylor, Verna Peaver and Nellie Havens. Afternoon visitors included J E Marvin and Mrs T J Seaman.
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