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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
2
A collection of sharp, humorous observations on postwar life and gender roles. It notes soap shortages and wartime habits, reflects on soldiers memories, and mocks talkative gossip while questioning domestic expectations and women returning home after service.
A small turnout for the North Salem Home Coming on Sunday September 2 yielded a warm gathering with a noon meal and a strong sermon by Rev Mohr. The cemetery officers were elected for 1946 with Walter Head resigning and Edd Lambert replacing him. Donations were gathered for cemetery cleaning and funds left for spring 1946 operations. The next Home Coming date was set for the fourth Sunday in August and local plans included a full day of activities. Community Club met at the schoolhouse with a farewell supper for Mr and Mrs Beryl Taylor Bever ly who moved to Kirksville.
Beverly enters high school and Mr. and Mrs. Denver Leeper with baby son are welcomed to the Taylor farm. A program by Mrs. John Longwell and Mrs. Robert Lambert honors the family as the Flower Club presents a gift. The club, with 32 member families, welcomes the new residents. Next meeting is last Friday in September with sandwiches and donuts. (Follows note of funeral for Mrs. Rachel Nevins on August 28 with community sympathy.)
Fairview district notes record Johnson 4-H Club gathering with Elmo Britten Friday night. Local families including the Nutons Taylors and Brantners are mentioned attending visits to Britten, Tucker, and Riley households during the weekend.
The Probate Court of Linn County Missouri granted letters of administration to Otto Johnson on August 16 1945 for the Elizabeth Johnson deceased estate. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance, or be barred after one year from the grant. Attest Arthur L. Pratt Judge of Probate Court August 23 1945.
A large crowd gathered Friday evening August 24 at the Roy Maxwell home to bid farewell to the Maxwell family. Neighbors expressed best wishes as they move away. Relatives and friends from Brookfield and New Boston attended various local events and visits, with other neighbors noted for recent travel and church services.
Mr and Mrs Charley Thudhum visit Mr and Mrs Roy Maxwell Friday evening. Sunshine Workers Club is being entertained today August 29 at the home of Mrs Ralph Richardson near New Boston.
Mr and Mrs Fred Watson returned Sunday from California where they had spent the past few months and were accompanied by belongings and family notes.
The 45000 ton battleship USS Missouri ended World War II in Tokyo Bay on September 2 1945 as the site of Japan's unconditional surrender to the United Nations. Named for Truman's home state, the vessel was chosen by General MacArthur to host the Pacific war's formal ending with Pieste W Nimitz signing for the United States and MacArthur for the Allies. The Missouri was launched January 29 1944 with keel laid January 6 1941 at the New York Navy Yard after construction ordered June 12 1940.
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