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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
6
A humorous column recalls Browning family habits and local life amid wartime fears. It contrasts thrift and economy with social trends, notes the appeal of home comforts, and pokes fun at public figures and daily rituals in Browning.
A reflective line questions if ancestors would approve of today’s choices, suggesting that family alignments might not have favored one’s path and underscoring generational differences in values. The quote invites readers to consider inheritance of beliefs and personal identity.
The Johnson district pie and fruit supper on Friday drew a large crowd and raised about 14 dollars. The event featured a program enjoyed by all and attendees included numerous local families and visitors throughout the day and evening.
C E Smith recovers well from recent operation while Mrs C L Britton remains about the same. A large crowd gathered for Jas Dunlap's sale but rain and cold drove many away before start. Mrs Marie Straley and Marilee visited Josephine Straley at the Smith home. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Knifong with Donald and Clarice spent the day there.
Four items described include a 4 year old cow and three whiteface calves each around 400 pounds. A separate line notes furniture, indicating a mixed sale listing with livestock and household items.
George Lambert son of Mr. and Mrs. Ona Lambert died after a week's illness following an appendicitis operation at McLarney Hospital Brookfield. Funeral held Sunday at South Church North Salem conducted by Rev. Corbin. Community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Sterk Robinson of Gifford visited with Robert and Bessie Barden Sunday night. Herbert Smith and family near Osgood visited with Victor Smith and family. Grindstaff of Brookfield attended the funeral of Mrs. Wm Wheeler at Mt. Zion. Granvil Creason and children from Green City visited Wm Wheeler and family. The Raymond Smiths moved to the Trumbo property on Saturday. George Ford of Youngstown visited relatives over the weekend. The Grindstaff families and Anna Grindstaff visited Everett Ogle family in Laclede. Fay Peterson and Will Bennett of Browning were in the area last week. Frankie Grindstaff went to Unionville Saturday for treatments.
A large crowd gathered in Salem Monday for a Democratic speaking event. Six Democratic candidates joined a prominent Brook speaker to address attendees.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that I. W. P. Nickell, executor, will make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri in Linneus on November 11 1940. W. P. Nickell, Executor.
Bernadine and Betty Wrryrick of St. Joseph Mo visited their uncle Eugene Moore and family from Wednesday to Monday. Local residents enjoyed a timber creek picnic with dinner and socializing. Various families hosted and visited throughout Brookfield and nearby areas with multiple Sunday gatherings and health updates on Goldie Swisegood and Charley Cordray Jr.
Crowded week with Jamnice Waverly Carol and Betty in Brookfield on Friday. Marjorie Bunch returns to school Monday after two weeks at home. Mr and Mrs Ellea Taylor of Chicago visit ten days with Rolla Taylor and relatives. The Happy Workers Club plans a trip with Mrs R L Brown on October 22.
Reports from Milan describe a recent Achievement Day event with attendees and guests visiting local homes. The text notes visits by Everett Harris and others to families such as the Harris, Taylor, and Custer households, plus trips to Kirksville for extension work and a football game in Milan. Several locals including Rolla Taylor returned from Chicago and road improvements were underway along a southern route near Charles Morris.
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