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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
4
The item notes Fern N Woodward and G T Woodward as owners and publishers with an annual subscription price of $1.50. It also mentions second class mail status at Browning Missouri under the act of March 2 1879.
In a 1946 column, writers joke about needing fewer fountain pens for protest letters to congressmen. The piece also quips that late night meals reveal ham in 2am sandwiches and pokes fun at women in skimpy outfits to feel well dressed.
Crisp cooler days usher September as milkweed and Queen Anne’s lace thread the sod. Autumn blooms brighten the drive with asters and portulaca while locusts and finches soothe the senses and squirrels signal the season’s shift.
Duane Head announces birth of son Roger Duane born in September weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces with Dr. McArtor attending. North Salem hosts church services, school, and community club activities with new officers and upcoming meetings. Several residents visit relatives, attend a rodeo, fairs, and family gatherings across nearby towns.
A simple jelly recipe uses honey water and liquid fruit pectin. Heat honey and water to boiling then add pectin and reheat to boil. Pour into hot sterilized glasses and seal with paraffin for a set, year round jelly.
Several local residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Guests included the J. R. Wood and Wood family, Billie Keeling, Wilma Young, W. R. Young, Sharon, Jay W. Rottmann, Buster Campbell, Ann, Owen Sayers, Estel Keithley, Joyce, Harvey Smith, Dale, Jim Brownine, Bill Triplett and daughter, Johnie Cummings, Daniel Dennis, Richard Thorn, Ralph Dennis, Russell Graham, and Sharon. One person left Monday for Ottumwa Iowa for employment. Church and community gatherings drew a large crowd for a basket dinner and quarterly meeting.
School reopened in Scottsville with Smith and Warren districts starting under teachers Bobby Moore and Phyllis Bardon. Local clergy announced preaching at Schrock Church with Rev Bridgett. Residents visit relatives, attend games, and host guests including Leona Watson from Kansas City and Edna Lee Smith.
Mr and Mrs James Leslar of Kansas City spent midweek with Mr and Mrs J R Weed and family. The Haseville Ladies Aid met August 29 and cleaned the church for the Quarterly Conference to meet September 1. Several families and visitors from Meadville Washington D C and Meadville areas were noted for weekend visits and vacations.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Remick traveled from New Jersey Friday to visit Babe Kimbrough and relatives. Donald Pulliam and sons stayed at Red Gooch home for the weekend. E J Palmer and son and Leonard Richardson with his mother attended the Iowa State Fair. Delmar Decertwig visits Nebraska. Joe Moore called at Lee Wood home. Red Gooch and others also mentioned.
The note describes warm but cool weather and social visits in Purdin. It lists locals including Earnest Pearson, Geneve Hess, Ray McNally and Peggy, Lula Helms and Junior, William Moore and Mrs. Moore, Eva Williams, Leon Mitchell, and Delphine Haley. The Cassity reunion at Linneus Park on September 1 drew 50 to 60 attendees with a potluck, business meeting, and officer elections for the coming year.
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