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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1952

Page

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Jennings Reunion Held at Linneus Park Sunday

Ninety six friends and relatives attended the Jennings reunion at Linneus Park on Sunday September 14 1952. Prizes of silver dollars were awarded to the oldest and youngest attendees and the greatest distance was recognized for Roy Hemphill and family. A short business meeting re elected Kermit Jennings president and Orpha Dickinson secretary treasurer with plans to meet again next year the second Sunday in September at Linnites Park.

Jennings Linneus Park Joe Moore Anna Arnold Susie Jennings Emmitt Jennings Kermit Jennings Orpha Dickinson Jesse White Jimmie Spencer Roy Hemphill Nellie Hemphill Eva Horton Robert Hoskins Linneus Roy Jennings Shelby Elmer Jennings Milan Amos Jennings Kansas City Miami J. W. Hemphill Aledo Ill B. J. Horton Usn Virgil Short Virgil Short, Jr Chillicothe Georgia Lambert Kirksville Berlie Horton W. W. Spencer Fred Brockmeier Lolita Altenfelter Allen Belzer Meadville Clyde Belzer Frank Belzer Winigan Ellis Jennings Ray Rauer North Salem Nile Rauer Marceline Donald Jennings Oren Jennings Alva Walters Brookfield Gee Mathews Wilber Phillips A. T. Anthony H. A. Talbert Wanda Hoskins James Clemans Alton Jennings Jean Guy

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Verne Henley in Browning

A family gathering Sunday September 7 celebrated Mrs Verne Henley's birthday at her Browning home. Attending were S E Johnson Leon Maude from Laclede Charles C McCormick Arley Dennis from Marceline Quentine Henley Gayla Arlene Humphreys Eugene Henley Paul Galt Frank Roach plus afternoon visitors E F Peterson Velma Jennings and L C Peterson Ba'er.

Frank Roach E. F. Peterson Velma Jennings L. C. Peterson

Hostess Della Peters Hosts P E O Chapter Meeting

Mrs Della Peters hosted the local P E O Chapter on Wednesday September 10. During social hour Mrs Helen Carter gave an interesting report on Spanish and Chinese food. Members shared poems that were varied and enjoyed. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

P.E.O Della Peters Helen Carter

Falconer Family Reunion Held in Linneus

The Fal coner family gathered September 14 at Linneus Park to honor Mr. and Mrs. Will Falconer of Hurley South Dakota with a basket dinner and photo moments. Attendees included Sam Falconer Browning Arlo Truitt Linneus Lyle Harris Hale Raymond McConnell Edina Will Falconer Hurley Bert Falconer Linneus Aaron Brown Louise Harold Virginia St Catherine Burton White Madison Iowa Lawrence Tate Jerry Janet Mike Chala Dallas Falcone Dale Falconer Junior Judy Kay Virgil Lee Falconer Stanley Stephen Mar Falconer Margie Eddie Purdin Nathan Wilson Chillicothe Mo.

Falconer Linneus' Park Will Falconer Hurley South Dakota Sam Falconer Browning Arlo Truitt Lana Jane Jeannine Linneus Lyle Harris Hale Raymond McConnell Edina Bert Falconer Aaron’ Brown Louise Harold Virginia St. Catherine Burton White Madison Iowa Lawrence Tate Jerry Janet Mike Chala Dallas Falcone Dale Falconer Junior Judy Kay Virgil Lee Falconer Stanley Stephen Mar Falconer Margie Eddie Purdin Nathan Wilson Chillicothe

4-H Year Ending Minimum Requirements for Clubs

Rules set for the 1952 4-H year require clubs and members to meet minimum project standards. Reports and secretary books are due at the County Extension Office by October 1 after completing Sept work. Members must complete minimum project requirements, attend most meetings, and submit a report via the project leader to the club secretary.

County Extension Office

Farm for rent or sale near Browning Missouri

155 acre farm offered for rent or sale located 21 miles southeast of Browning. Interested parties should contact Noel Lay or Lyle Ingraham at Citizens Savings Bank Browning on Friday or Saturday September 19 and 20.

Browning, Mo Lyle Ingraham Citizens Savings Bank Noel Lay

Sunday Dinner Guests of Mrs Haning

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. M. L. Haning included Mr. and Mrs. Albert May Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilkinson and Mrs. Mamie Bartow Evening callers were Mrs. Essie Slack Mrs. Lorene Adams and Mrs. Lillian Duncan.

M. L. Haning Albert May Lee Wilkinson Mamie Bartow Essie Slack Lorene Adams Lillian Duncan

Neet Family Dinner Gathering in Missouri Towns

The Neet family held a Sunday gathering at Jas N Neet's home with a noon dinner and friendly conversations. Attendees came from Burr, Browning, Carrollton, Kirksville, St. Joseph, Chillicothe, and Long Beach California, with Kansas City visitors in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs C F Bethell and children later left for Long Beach California.

Neet Jas. N. Neet C. C. Neet Ethel B. L. Neet Bucklin CH. Becker Kirksville Lafe Bennett Browning A. F. Ackerman Wayne Carrollton A. E. Gibson Mildred St. Joseph H. J. Neet Chillicothe Chas. F. Bethell Long Beach California

Tragic Highway 63 Crash Claims Two Men in Missouri

Two men, Alva G. Hoerrmann and Andrew Kimbrell, were killed in a head on collision on Highway 63 near Green Top Friday afternoon. A pick up carrying Hoerrmann and wife collided with a southbound semi driven by Drake, killing Hoerrmann instantly and throwing Kimbrell from the vehicle. A passenger in the pickup and a passenger in the semi were injured. Funeral arrangements and survivor details follow.

Alva G. Hoerrmann Green Castle Andrew Kimbrell Glenwood Highway 63 Wayman Greentop Alva Hoerrmann Grim- Smith Dee Riley Jack Jones Loeffler ‘Church Green City Mr. Hoerrmann Adair County John F Mary (Holman) Hoerrmann Kathleen Nickell Whm. T. Nickell Browning

Birth of Linda Maude Riddick in Kansas City

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Riddick of Kansas City announce the birth of a baby girl Linda Maude on August 20 at St. Luke's Hospital. The infant weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces. Mrs. Riddick was formerly Miss Ruth Kille.

E. A. Riddick Kansas City Linda Maude St. Luke’s Hospital Riddick Ruth Kille

Milan Couple Welcome Baby Girl on Sept 13

Mr and Mrs C E Frazier of Milan are parents to a 14 ounce baby girl born early Saturday morning at Simpson Hospital. The couple also has a son Terry Joe born two years earlier on the same date.

C.E. Frazier Milan Simpson Hospital Terry Joe

Smiths announce birth of son Charles Wayne

Mr and Mrs J W Smith Jr of Brookfield announce the birth of a son named Charles Wayne born in September. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J W Smith of northeast of Brown.

J. W. Smith,Jr Brookfield Charles Wayne J. W. Smith North East Browning

Western Union Seeks Browning Office Closure

Notice states Western Union Telegraph Co. applied on September 10 1952 to the FCC to close its Browning office. Public protest or support letters may be sent to the FCC Washington D C on or before October 4 1952.

Western Union Telegraph Co Federal Communications Commission Browning Federal Communications Commisssion Washington D.C

Gilbert L. Smith Dies in Brookfield Missouri Veteran

Gilbert L. Smith died at McLarney Hospital in Brookfield on September 9 1952. Funeral services were held September 12 at Hill Funeral Home with Rev W A Pollock officiating and Rose Hill cemetery interment. Born April 25 1909 in Sullivan County Missouri, he was the son of Frank and Mary Smith and survived by his mother three sisters and five brothers. He served in World War II for about three years.

Gilbert Lowery Smith McLarney Hospital Brookfield Hill Funeral Home W. A. Pollock Meadville Rose Hill Gilbert Frank and Mary Smith Sullivan County Missouri Mildred Vento Kansas City Leona Lambert Wheeling Velma’ Bennett Laredo Paul Smith Dawn Claude Smith Vernon Center Minn Willard Smith Vernal Utah Eugene Smith Mansfield Washington Francis Smith Linneus

Birthday Dinner for Mr and Dennis Burke

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Burke entertained Sunday with a noon hour birthday dinner for Mr. Burke and grandson Dennis aged eleven and ten respectively. Guests included Grace Burdet, C. L. McQuown, Walter Crooks, Minnie Coffman and son Archie, Floyd Brown, Sherman Cotter, Leland Burke, Julia and Terry Laredo, James Naughton, Norris Burke and Dennis from East Moline, and other family. Attendees wished Dennis many more happy birthdays.

Ross Burke Burke Dennis Grace Burdett C. L. McQuown Walter Crooks Minnie’ Coffman and Archie Floyd Brown Sherman Cotter Laclede Leland Burke Julia and Terry Laredo James Naughton LaPlata Norris Burke East Moline

Wiener Roast Honors George Hess Jr Before Military Service

HaSeville Methodist young people's class hosted a wiener roast on September 12 at the Allen Foster home to honor George Hess Jr who is leaving for the armed services. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Cox the McMickles the Jeromes and many friends and family members with Ira Cox and Clifford Elliott among the parents present.

HaSeville Methodist Church Allen Foster George Hess,Jr Armed Services John Cox Barbara Gary Ben Creason Shelda Harry McMickle Marilee Kirby Esther Cox Shirley Ailer Gracie Jerome Shirley Farrell Donald Warren Ronald Sayers Larry

Annual meeting at White Oak Church date change

A special notice announces an all day meeting at White Oak Church originally for Sunday September 20. If rain prevents, the meeting will be held the fourth Sunday September 28.

White Oak Church

Fried chicken supper at Browning Legion Hall Saturday

The General Purpose Club will host a fried chicken supper at the Legion Hall in Browning on Saturday night. Serving times start between 5 30 and 6 00.

General Purpose Club Legion Hall Browning

For Sale 80 Austria White Yearling Hens

Ivan Cokerham on Route 3 in Browning offers 80 Austria White yearling hens for sale. Banked by private sale with contact at the listed route.

Austria Ivan Cokerham Route 3 Browning

12-year-old Hereford bull heads from Ross Fuller

A 12-year-old registered Hereford bull and 75 bushel of Vingo Seed Wheat are offered for sale by Ross Fuller of Browning Missouri. The listing presents a compact livestock and farm input sale item with two distinct assets.

Ross Fuller Browning, Mo

Mary Miller property for sale in Purdin Missouri

Property listing in Purdin includes a four room house with two wells one on the porch a hen house smoke house coal house and a small barn near Leonard Shatto Cora Missouri four miles north of Browning on Highway No 5.

Mary Miller Purdin Leonard Shatto Cora Browning

Liberty School elects class officers and council reps

School progress noted with class elections for Senior Vernon Head President and others. Junior President Jim Brinkley and representatives Gilbert Head Judy Moore join Student Council. Sophomores elect Patty Hanman and officers Barbara Gooch Kay Badger. Freshmen select Clinton Hale and Rosalie Hess. Seventh and eighth grades pick Donald Sayre and Tommy Head as leaders.

Alpha Brantner Vernon Head Derence DeVore Shirley Minor Elaine Ingraham Ann Bundridge Larry Brown Janet Smith Geraldine Hamilton Jim Brinkley Gilbert Head Judy Moore Dorothy Johnson Treas Wendell Patterson Joann Wolfe Thelma Molloy Patty Hanman Jerry Miller Barbara Gooch Kay Badger Shirley Bauer Marlene Abbott Dean Rinehart Mr.Lambert Clinton Hale Phyllis Minor Rosalie Hess Kenneth Neil Jennings Dickie Rhodes Donald Sayre Jerry Head Robert Neil Rinehart Jeanne Hess Joanne Quigley Keith Maggart Nancy Jo Head

Change of Dates for Band Clinic and Meetings

Dates for the Linton Band Clinic and instrument display moved from Friday to Saturday night October 4. He will also attend Shelby on Tuesday night October 7. Plan to bring interested children to the meetings.

Brookfield Linton Shelby

School Band Invited to 4-H Parade at Brookfield

The School Band is invited to participate in the 4-H parade at Brookfield. All members must assemble at Adams School at 12 30 P M.

Brookfield Adams School

Photographer to Take School Pictures This Week

On Thursday September 18 the photographer will visit Browning school at 9 00 A M for individual pictures. Purdin and Shelby pupils will be photographed the same day. Friday September 19 he will visit Rural schools. All pictures will be taken and may be purchased or returned. Prices printed on envelopes.

Browning Purdin Shelby

Teachers Meet at R-1 Hold Reading Exchange

The R-1 faculty met on Thursday evening September 11 for a grade teachers reading book exchange and group business. Coach Otto spoke briefly and refreshments were served. monthly meetings will continue with the next gathering planned in Purdin.

R-1 Otto Purdin

Freshman Initiation at High School Spotlight

Freshmen arrived Friday dressed as Little Abner and Daisy May while upperclassmen teased them. The gym initiation drew a crowd from the school as students performed stunts and earned an official place in the high school. Vicky Cannon was a participant.

Abner Daisy May Funny Paper Vicky Cannon

Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick at Marty Ann Theatre

Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick opens at the Marty Ann Theatre September 21 and 22. Alan Young Dinah Shore and Robert Merrill headline in a Technicolor musical comedy based on the prolific stage hit with Ben Perlberg and George Seaton producing.

Paramount Aaron Slick Punkin Crick William Perlberg George Seaton Alan Young Dinah Shore Robert Merrill Martha Stewart Minerva Ureéal

Mating Season Brings Miriam Hopkins Back to Screen

Miriam Hopkins returns to film in Paramounts The Mating Season a comedy about a socialite mother of the bride The Marty Ann Theatre Milan screens the show Tuesday Wednesday Thursday September 23 24 25 with Gene Tierney John Lund and Thelma Ritter in the cast.

Miriam Hopkins Hollywood Paramount Milan Gene Tierney Handsome John Lund Thelma Ritter Filmland

Fred Smith Buys Aberdeen Angus Bull From Missouri Seller

Fred E. Smith of Browning Missouri purchased a purebred Aberdeen Angus bull from Mike Cochran of Green City Missouri. The deal adds a quality sire to Smiths cattle operation and strengthens local ranching ties across Worth County.

Fred Smith Angus Fred E. Smith Browning, Mo Mike Cochran Green City Missouri

Army Pvt Raymond K Watson graduates crane shovel course

Fort Leonard Wood Missouri: Army private Raymond K Watson son of Mr and Mrs W A Watson Route 1 Browning Mo completes an eight week crane shoveling operation course at the Engineer Specialist School. He learned crawlers and truck mounted cranes draglines clamshell buckets pile drivers and related attachments. Watson joined the Army in April and serves in Company A 51st Armored Engineer Battalion of the 6th Armored Division.

Fort Leonard Wood Raymond K. Watson W. A. Watson Route 1 Browning Engineer 6Th Armored Division Watson 51St Armored Engineer Battalion

Best Reproduction Prize Awarded at Local Show

Leonard Lee Lay received top prize for best Little Abner reproduction of Daisy May in a local fair. Daisy May and Leonard Lee Lay were highlighted for their humorous stage portrayal and craftsmanship.

Pie Supper Sponsored by Junior and Seniors

The Junior and Seniors will sponsor a pie supper on the 26th. Watch your paper for announcements and plan to attend the event.

Junior class to run magazine subscription drive this year

The Junior class announces plans to manage subscriptions for popular magazines. The drive will begin in a month or two, and they invite new subscribers or renewals to wait for the Juniors to start.

Soft Ball Two Matches Result in Green City Wins

Two matched softball games were played with Green City sweeping both. Wednesday at Green City diamond: girls 7 Liberty 10 and boys 2 Liberty 14. Thursday Linneus visited. girls Liberty 9 Liberty boys 5, both wins for Liberty.

Green City Green Ciy Linneus Liberty

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Linneus Park Sun Eer Gilbert L. Smith Liberty School Aaron Slick From Marty-Ann
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