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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1930
Page
1
The Pipes family gathered at Browning Park for a reunion that united descendants spread across Linn and Sullivan counties. Elder members Mrs. Mary Pipes and A. A. Browning were honored, and attendees shared a noon feast despite weather and scheduling hiccups.
Late in the afternoon attendees dispersed after organizing for the year ahead and making arrangements to host a larger and better reunion next year. All look forward to the next Pipes family gathering.
Daily service except Mondays with guaranteed glasses and low prices highlighted for residents of Chillicothe.
Mr and Mrs M P Brassfield and Miss Annabel Atkins entertained a small group last Wednesday at six for Burton Carr who was soon to leave for school. The evening featured games and music and was described as a very delightful memory.
For sale Timothy seed offered at two prices, two dollars fifty and two dollars seventy five per bushel. L N Haley of Purdin Missouri is the seller.
Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson and family entertained several young guests last Friday at six o clock. A dinner honored Burton Carr as he prepared to leave for Fayette to enter school. Afterward they attended a fine party and viewed the opening picture of the new talking pictures. The evening was a happy memorable occasion.
Community sale announced for Saturday September 20 in Brown ing with items listed by J. D. Burwell W. F. Peters or Leader Record office Campbell and Carter auctioneers Pioneers.
Carl Porter offers free wood for cutting to anyone who wants to collect, promoting a no cost timber supply with no stated limits or conditions.
Miss Ella Keithley entertained a small group at her city home Sunday evening September seventh with an elaborate three course dinner at seven. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. H N Thurlo Mr. and Mrs. C N Russy Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Keithley and Mr. and Mrs. W H Dickinson.
A local note reports a spotted Poland brood sow with eleven pigs observed. Owner and location details are not provided.
The Sullivan County Association of Kansas City held its annual reunion at Swope Park on Sunday. A. D. Morrison was elected president, S. A. Morrison chaired the executive board, Lyda Dodge was vice-president, C. D. Schnelle and M. E. Burns associate vice-presidents, Lena F. Jones secretary, and J. B. Bray treasurer. A large turnout of former Sullivan countians attended.
On account of my health I will sell or trade my restaurant and grocery for a farm or town property. A good business opportunity for someone.
The Lambert family and relatives are invited to a reunion with a basket dinner at Browning city park on Sunday September 28. This community event invites extended family to gather and share a meal in a public park setting.
Browning suffered a 1 run loss to Moulton as Barrer allowed 6 early runs and Houser kept them scoreless the final six innings. A rough call and a strong Browning effort drew praise from locals, with future games against Unionville, Moulton, Brookfield, and a Kansas City Monarchs exhibition planned.
Sed Wheat and Timothy about 300 bushels of smooth head recleaned home grown seed wheat at $1.25 per bushel. Also plenty of home grown fancy recleaned timothy seed at $3 per bushel.
Linn countians living in Kansas City gathered at Swope Park for the annual basket picnic with about 325 in attendance. Speeches were made by Hon. Ira S. Gardner and T. N. Ormiston. Officers elected include W. M. Fore as president, David J. Buckley and Mrs. Howard Jones as vice presidents, John W. Northcott as secretary, Miss Bess McGown as secretary, and John C. Craig as treasurer.
Trade notice invites exchanges of town properties for farms. Calhoun and Thornton listed as exchange partners or locations. Property details are sparse in the readable text.
Mrs. D. C. Burke hosted a Sunday reception at their country home with guests including Mrs. R. L. Gibson Mrs. Payne Turner Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Darling and daughters Mildred Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Ephefrum Needles and son Robert Mr. Leslie Hobson of Kansas City Aunt Sis Clarkson and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Duckworth. A sumptuous dinner followed at noon.
The afternoon was delightfully spent by Mrs Burke and her daughter Alice with a lively group. Guests prepared by Mrs Burke and her daughter enjoyed the gathering and departed late. They planned to return home Monday afternoon.
The correction states the croquet grounds land is owned by Browning Motor Company, not J. B. Harmon as previously reported.
A diary style entry covers a boy's ideas of calling a cleanup job after a breakup with Jane. He recalls a failed invite to a ball game, a casual ice cream with a girl, and family chatter about chores and Christmas plans. The week ends with a dinner mishap and a fight with Mrs Brine.
A letter from G. P. Bailey M D of Denver acknowledges a $3.85 subscription payment and requests date adjustment. Bailey notes the cool September start, a rainy August, and a good crop season in Colorado. He and Mrs. Bailey report good health and extend wishes for better Missouri weather.
Farmers recall last spring when seed corn scarcity and thick stands hurt yields. County Agent Hall notes Kragg corn and Reid's Yellow Dent strains fared best in drought. Linn County aims for near total seed saving this year with advice on selection and drying. The Western Telephone Co announces a 10 day Sell-A-Phone service survey starting Sept 15 across six states to gather feedback and offer free installations.
The Missouri annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, closed its session in Columbia with a sermon by Bishop A. Frank Smith. Rev. J. E. Rudloff was returned to this city and is popular with his congregation and community, marking his continuing influence.
A Browning area notice states that every home, office and store will be visited by a local tele employee. The campaign aims to verify services and collect household information. Residents are advised to prepare documents and cooperate with the interim outreach if encountered.
Coal buyers are urged to compare offers from Iowa lump and Illinois coal at live and let live prices with traders L. C. Lantz and R. A. Glaze before purchase.
Dr Hanna exclusive optic demonstration at Owl Drug Store Friday afternoon and Saturday September 26 and 27.
Frank Boyd and Miss Ethel Tharp of near Humphreys wed last week after securing a marriage license. The bride is the daughter of Alden Tharp. the groom is son of a Humphreys builder. They will reside in Humphreys and are wished a long, happy life together.
Irl Gray lists eleven white faced yearling heifers each around six hundred pounds in a livestock sale notice.
The Civic Club holds a raffle style Rum mage and food sale on Saturday starting at ten in the new bank building. Each purchase includes a ticket with a chance to win a large angel food cake.
A Dickinson's ad highlights Wolverine horse hide shoes that stay soft priced at 3.00 dollars. The notice emphasizes the durable leather and low cost, urging readers to shop before quantities run out.
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