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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
1
A heavy rain Monday refreshed dry fields allowing fall plowing and wheat seeding, following a hot September with many days near 100 degrees. The piece notes scarce fall pasture, widespread grasshopper pressure, and cooler weather after the shower. A birthday gathering for Mrs. Arnold included neighbors and a shade tree lunch, with Rev Chafee and others joining in songs.
The Westfall family gathered on Sunday September 13 at the Chariton River North Gifford Bridge for a picnic. Attendees from New Boston Wini gan Purdin Browning Gifford Bucklin and others enjoyed tables dinner boats photos and games then planned to meet again at the same site next year.
Birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs John Swisegood south of North Salem marked the birth of Verna 42 years ago. She grew to womanhood, married Nolan Arnold and they began housekeeping with two daughters blessing their home. Mrs Arnold is an industrious.
Lineville Mineral Springs advertises hotel accommodations at 12 dollars per week for guests visiting the springs with free use of the mineral water. Baths are extra. Orders for water can be left with Scott Browning. manager E A Bryant Mercer Missouri.
Friday notes Bridge talk and silly quarrels as a husband jokes about playing in his sleep. Saturday Mrs Eli Cracker inherits four thousand dollars and jokes about the man’s character. The week includes near accidents with Mr Bunn, a dis gust with pa, and a curious scene about a new teacher.
Uncle Charley Thornton mailed pictures to friends showing the Enterprise school reunion at the city park on Friday September 11. The images titled Rejuvenated Teachers C M Thornton and Pupils of the 80s and Rejuvenated Teachers and Pupils of Enterprise School feature numerous named attendees and a memorial verse by Vera Dennis Long.
Jonathan and Delicious apples sell 50 cents to 1.25 dollars per unit at Kelsey Orchards located two miles west of Brookfield. Sweet cider featured.
Obituary notes the death of Charles Russell Kingsolver aged sixteen days with funeral services at Morris Chapel. The second item outlines the Farm Outlook Conference to be held September 29 in Brookfield with county agents and agricultural leaders presenting outlooks on crops, dairy, beef, poultry and the Linn County economy followed by a luncheon and discussions.
Memphis based Stepping Sisters, an all colored girl team, traveled from Kansas City to face the Browning Red Sox. Miss Blanche homered, Miss Dorothy fielded sharply, and the game stayed tied 1-1 through nine innings before the Red Sox won 3-2 in the tenth. Umpires C. B. Fleming and Herman Adams officiated as a large crowd enjoyed the league contest.
Linn County women will hear Mrs C C Schuttler of the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation speak at the annual meeting in Linneus on Wednesday October 7. She will give another address at the Forker Community Fair on the 8th. Sam Jordan will speak at the morning session before the basket dinner.
Havens family members gathered in the city park on Sunday September 20 for a reunion and basket dinner. The afternoon featured conversation and renewed home ties with many relatives listed among attendees and their spouses and children.
On September 20 1931 a large group gathered at the home of Rolla and Roberta Gooch in Jackson township near Shafter to celebrate Roberta Goochs 36th birthday. Attendees included Bettie Gooch the elder, and Tom Kimbroughs fifteen month old granddaughter was the youngest present. Music by Mrs Tom Kimbrough Mrs Sam Gooch and Miss Letha Morris joyfully filled the afternoon and evening as guests departed with birthday wishes.
Small payments offered for eyeglasses advertised by Dr. Palm at Browning May tag. The note promotes low prices and easy terms for readers seeking eyewear options.
Edith Callitan and Bertram A. Harrison wed in The Little Church Around The Corner on September 5 1931 at 2 30 PM. The bride, daughter of Rufus Callihan, is a former teacher from Sullivan County New York. the groom is English born and works for United Electrical Co. They honeymoon in Atlantic City and will reside at 1873 Troutman Street Ridgewood New York.
Announcement for a special meeting at Hoover cemetery on October 1 to elect three directors. In connection with officer elections, attendees are asked to bring tools to repair and restore graves. Basket dinner provided. Signed by R A Creason, Secretary.
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