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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
4
A Browning page of quips covers independence misgivings and everyday life. It mentions sauerkraut treats, horse arming, wives talking, and credit woes with a tone of local humor and social observations. The bits reference June brides, money worries, radio static, and England’s nose uplift trend.
Pleasant Hill residents enjoyed a weekend Street Fair with neighbors and relatives from St Louis Joliet and local families. Mr and Mrs Herman Smith and Mr and Mrs James Smith visited relatives while Raymond Thompson vacationed with his parents. Local homes received updates as B O Brantner repaired a roof and Wm Riley visited relatives including Mrs Scott Browning and Mrs John Harris.
A barber named John Groebner built a life sized wooden circus with animals and performers, powered by wires and motors. The show features three rings, trained animals, a band, and a moving parade, all controlled from a trailer stage. He spent over 4000 hours crafting the figures and mechanisms to wow kids and adults alike.
The document lists multiple individuals and couples including Henry Doe Smith Walter Smith James Smith Herman Smith Arlo Smith Jay Shaw Shirley Wineva Shaw Beaulah Bunch Bernice Lawrence Roy Burchett E W Riley Earl Shaw Maxine Sleeth and Rex Dean Wallace Lyle Hoselton Norris Knifong Kenneth Knifong Clarice and Donald as participants.
Local notices show numerous Sunday dinner guests visiting in Milan and nearby towns. Families named include Daniels Stephenson Bardon Ford Carter McCaughey and Ford households with members noted. Sick lists mention Anna Longwell, Jess Woodside and Norman, with others visiting relatives in Brookfield and Milan.
Monday dinner guests included Dr. B B McCollum Los Angeles and several McCollums from Des Moines Kansas City Kirksville and local families. Funeral attendees for Alex Bailey at New Boston and Tally railed Sunday.
Announcement states C F Eubanks is a Republican candidate for Judge of the Probate Court in Sullivan County Missouri. The notice specifies the party affiliation and official role sought.
At The Churches Church of Christ Sunday School and Communion each Sunday morning at 10 00. Jas P Bolling Supt Everybody is welcome. Baptist Church Sunday School at 10 00 am each Sunday morning. Robert Morrow Supt Everyone cordially invited to attend.
The Methodist Church announces Rev. H. R. Tate as pastor. Sunday Church School meets at 10 a.m. with H. L. Schrock as superintendent. Preaching services are held first and third Sundays each month, both morning and evening.
Letters of administration on the estate of Samuel C Lay, deceased, were granted by the Linn County Missouri Probate Court on August 17, 1942. Claimants must present their claims within six months for allowance or be barred. claims not filed within one year from grant are forever barred. Attest: (Seal)
Friends extend sympathy as Mrs Roy Simpson passes away. Local readers learn of the bereavement this morning and offer condolences to the family.
Mr and Mrs Fred Payne of Trenton visited Hubert Morris. Mrs Leo Dunlap and her young son from Humphreys spent time with her mother Mrs Winnie Christy. Mrs Wiley Taylor and Wileta with Anna Taylor traveled to Green City. Anna Taylor stayed with her son Tona and family. The Harris family and Doris Harris visited relatives in Champaign Illinois. Fred Robinson joined them visiting his mother in Seymour. Green Castle visitors Wiley Taylor and Clarence Kibble visited the Wiley Taylor home. Bible study and choir practice planned at Mt Zion church on Friday night September 18. Gail Harris and Doris visited Ira Sayers near Milan Monday. Wiley Taylors daughters Wileta and Barbara visited their mother Mrs Cora Thrasher in Brookfield. Sam McClanahan and son Clark were Sunday visitors at Fred Watson’s home.
Miss Anna Grindstaff stays with Mrs. Marion Quigley to help with housework. The Browning Fair drew local attendees Friday and Saturday. Ray Hoselton won third prize in the calf show with his Angus calf. Scottsville school claimed first prizes in wood and leaf collections. Mr and Mrs Joe Ford and daughters, Alice and Betty, Phyllis and Donnie Barden visited George Ford near Winigan. Mr and Mrs Allen Fanning and son Clarence spent Saturday with Lula Brumbaugh in Browning and attended the fair. Jake Quigley visited with Marion Quigley and family. Ruth Stephenson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Stephenson.
Mrs Allen McClarren and Mr Allen McClarren were Milan visitors Tuesday evening. The note mentions someone having tonsils removed at Simpson Hospital in Milan last week.
Residents and visitors in the White Oak area share reports of last week. Ova Almond family and Shipley and Broyles households visited Brookshier relatives. Elza Jacobs returned from Iowa. Alspach farewell party marked a move to town. Knifong and Seckington households hosted and visited neighbors, while Tom Ford and Brinkley families called on Sunday.
Community notes describe attendance at a Browning Street Fair with several families visiting and picnicking. Members of the 4-H club gathered at Browning Park Sunday evening for a supper and show. Rosa McCollum returned home ill for evaluation in Kansas City, Ada Wood visited from Chicago, and John Wood accompanied Ada from Brookfield.
The Meadville high school freshmen were honored at a sophomore party on the old Chautauqua grounds. Attendees included Bobby Palmer James Ham Mock Rex Crookshanks. A large bonfire, roasting weiners, songs and games topped the lively event.
Ilene Brown highlighted as a Meadville student. Mr and Mrs L W Arnold and James Coulter families hosted visitors from Linneus Brookfield and beyond. Mary and Corene Smith of Brookfield spent Labor Day with R E Smith family. D P Myers from Iowa visited relatives. Stevenson and Hicks households hosted guests including Beverly Verily and Bonnie.
Mr and Mrs Will Cassity returned from California after months with their sons Paul and Guy Cassity. Miss Reba Heads visited her aunt Mrs Low Street in Laclede. Ida Potts stayed with her sister Mrs Churchill Urbach. Warm weather continues with little rain foreseen. Mr and Mrs E C Helms visited Chillico. Mrs Walter Urbach saw Mrs Jane Hardin. Purden residents attended the Brownings fair. Mr and Mrs Frank Lambert and Mrs Cecil Walker visited Madie Stone. Jess Lambert returned from Dakota after ten days. Katie Armstrong visited relatives in Brookfield.
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