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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
1
Discussion in Browning about forming a special road district to access the 25 cent road and bridge fund. Citizens seek graveling and street work, citing court decisions that previously limited funds to outside the city limits. Local notices mention school glasses and sheep sales unrelated to the road tax item.
Notice states effective date next Monday September th our produce houses will close to p m except Wednesday and Saturday nights Browning Farm Club L O Wykoff F M Stamper Co Dunkin Produce Co
Wood saw with 6 HP International engine and an International 8 inch feed grinder mounted on the same truck offered for sale separately. Winchester 10 gauge shotgun with trigger guard also available. Interested buyers visit 3 miles southeast of Purdin Missouri to contact A A Hawkins.
Farmers Store announces its largest and most complete fall collection with dresses priced from 5.95 to 19.75 and coats from 9.75 to 55.00. The notice highlights a wide range of styles for the season.
Good Ram Sale in Linn with Linn County selling 21 rams Chariton 7 and Sullivan 2. Rams averaged 41.50 a head and prices ranged from 25.00 to 66.00 with many above 50.00. W G Wood of northwest Linn bought the high price ram bred by George Seeber of Lewis County. Miles Hutchinson near Purdin bought the high price ram sold by W P Throckmorton.
Mrs. Mary Hyre aged 95 years 7 months 25 days died Tuesday morning September 3 at 10 o'clock in the home of her daughter Mrs. N E Peter of Chillicothe. Funeral services were held at the daughter’s home Wednesday at 10 o'clock with burial in Henry Cemetery near Reger. Entertained Sunday School Class.
E F Peterson of Barber Medicine Co Browning promotes poultry hogs and sheep warming services with a satisfaction guarantee and inviting contact by call or letter.
Advertises low prices on glasses with guaranteed quality. Mentions locations in Milan and Linneus and dates September 9 and 10.
A humorous ad questions hiring a 24 hour messenger for 25 cents a day. It argues a telephone serves similarly for less cost, urging readers to ask about service at Central West Missouri Telephone Company in Buck Penick's area.
Emogene Peery announces she has acquired Mrs Brown's interest in Brown and Peery Beauty Shop at Purdin and moved some to Grice Barber Shop in Browning. She asks patrons to note the change and to continue patronage.
Sunday September 11 friends and neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs Edd Lamberts for a large dinner and visit. Afterward the men played barnyard golf while women admired new dresses. Attendees listed include L W Almond family G A Brantner family T M Smith family and many others.
Mr and Mrs Ed Christy hosted a Sunday dinner on September 1 at one oclock in honor of Mr and Mrs Albert Wykert and Fordie White of St Joseph. Guests included Al bert Wykert Joe Christy and daughter Phillis Van Christy and son Charles Edward Ed Christy Lantz McCormick Arch McCormick George Christy Paul McCormick Fordie White Lillian and Jay Christy.
The Church of Christ Sunday School boys held their annual outing last Thursday. They traveled to Marceline with special permission from the Country Club board for a picnic on their grounds. They swam, boated, played tennis, and enjoyed meals picnic fashion. Afterward they stopped in Brookfield with Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson and Mrs. Bauer to view Noah's Ark at DeGraw Theater. The teacher Mrs. Dickinson is praised for her efforts. Some members could not attend.
Attendees included Luther Baker Nolan Creason Harvey Fields Dickinson Ray Nickell Richard Bauer John Smith and Edward Williams at the community event signaling local participation by several residents.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Warren and sons entertained Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Barrow and their son from Hale. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jake Atkins and children, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Barrows and children, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Barrows, Misses Martha and Dorothy Hubbard of Hale, Charles L. Williams, Gloria Mae Elliott, and Mrs. Martha Barrows.
The M. E. Church S S class met Tuesday night at Miss Dorothy Creason's home. Chaplain Annabel Atkins led the religious part. entertainment and business followed. Attendees included Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Garrett, Mrs. Brassfield, and many others. Watermelon refreshments were served to conclude a pleasant evening.
Mr and Mrs G F Peters returned last week from a trip through South Missouri and Kansas visiting his brother W H Peters and Maurice Peters families at Garnet. They stopped in Jefferson City, saw the state capitol, met W H Oliver and sons, and toured the M S P with Miss Edith Rogers Thompson from Milan.
For sale a baby buggy and a Round Oak heating stove. Call 29.
Loy Kelly states readiness to haul stock to St. Joseph or Kansas City. The note implies a transportation or livestock movement plan with two destination cities named for shipment. He signals available capacity and routes for the forthcoming haul.
Fenton T. Stockard state securities commissioner warns Missourians about rising oil royalty companies offering flattering investments. He says these securities have no loan or market value and advises careful investigation before investing.
A seven year old saddle mare is offered by W J Cokerham of Purdin suitable for school children, described as a good mount for young riders.
The State Board of Fund Commissioners arranged sale of the initial 7.5 million of the 75 million road bonds voted last fall. Bids open September 18 with four and a half percent interest from October 1, 1928. Maturities run 1948 through 1952 with totals aligned to new four to five year spans.
Loyal Bisby and Miss Janice Carpenter wed in Linneus in a ceremony at Judge A. L. Pratt’s home. Attended by Myrtle Bisby and Agnes Bisby, the couple plans to reside in Linneus as Loyal works with the Linn County News.
James A. Riley aged 41 years arrived with daughters Lena and Etta Hagle and son Paul from Dalton Oklahoma on August 11 to stay with brother William Riley and sisters Jane Ross and America Browning plus other relatives. Family gatherings and fishing trips followed during the visit. They left August 29 returning to Dalton Oklahoma and the community hopes for more Missouri visits in the future.
A ten day telephone survey and campaign runs September 16 to 25 at the local exchange. It aligns with a statewide company contest across 109 exchanges in Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Texas. A point system awards prizes to three leading exchanges per state and a grand prize to the top overall exchanger.
The Browning Bakery announces it will cease city deliveries after September 2, transitioning customers to pick up orders or use alternate service. The notice places the change effective in the near term and directs patrons to contact for arrangements.
Van Seggan announces a new blacksmith shop will open Monday after securing skilled smithing services. The note confirms business setup and imminent operations.
G L Bearows reports a selection of 13 head yearling sheep described as extra good. The brief notes quality and availability for buyers seeking fine stock.
A letter from Elva Clements in Browning Missouri accompanies a subscription check for the Browning Leader Record. She mentions entertaining sisters Mollie Pipes Cora and May Pipes Dunlap with their children during a tour of the south, visiting Lena Schobe in Wichita Kansas Margarite Baredon in Caney Susie Gooch in Hobart and brother Jess Williams in Chickasha. The group praises Vic Falls but notes North Missouri looks good.
Missouri banking conditions have gradually improved this year according to Finance Commissioner Cantley. Three hundred seventy three banks and trust companies filed sworn statements as of August 23, showing a generally stronger financial condition. Cantley attributes part of the gain to consolidation of small rural banks, with eighteen fewer institutions reporting than after last spring’s call.
Mr and Mrs Leon Fife and children of Armstrong Missouri Howard County toured Browning visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey and Mr and Mrs T W VanSeggan and other locals. Fife once ran a business here and last visited about 12 years ago while Mrs Fife last came about 30 years ago. They noted many changes and improvements and were warmly received by friends who hope they will return.
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