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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1952

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Walter Smith Dies at 76 in Missouri Farm Community

Walter George Smith died September 20 1952 at his home near North Salem Missouri aged 76 years 6 months and 1 day He married Margaret E Tripp in 1912 and left two sons Herman L Sedalia and James E Purdin Also surviving are his wife two daughters in law two ands one grandson Neil Smith who died young He was a lifelong farmer and carpenter member of North Salem Methodist Church Funeral services were held September 22 1952 at the North Salem Methodist Church Pallbearers included Van Mairs Ben Brantner Lynden Knifong George Martin Clyde Martin and Ellis Jennings Interment followed Wade Funeral Home was in charge

Walter George Smith Benjamin F Elizabeth Deskins Smith North Salem Missouri Herman L Sedalia James E Purdin Bpdwin Rogermith Neil Smith John Rush Smith Lena Bailey Frank Edward Thomas M Rollo Alonzo Methodist Church North Salem Methodist Church Howard Copeland Browning Methodist Church Velma Jennings Vena Wade Jas. R. Williams James Calhoun J. H. Calhoun van Mairs Ben Brantner Lynden Knifong George Martin Clyde Martin Ellis Jennings Wade Funeral Home

Card of Thanks from the Smith Family

The Smith family thanks neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during illness and burial. They appreciate sympathy and floral offerings extended to Mrs. Walter G. Smith and family members including Herman, James, and their sons.

Walter G. Smith Herman Smith James Smith Smith

In Appreciation Thanks for cards and flowers

Sandra Smith expresses gratitude for the cards letters flowers and gifts received during and after her hospital stay appreciating the thoughtful support from friends.

Sandra Smith

For Sale Items Listed in Classified Note

For Sale includes a Warm Morning heater with 100 lb capacity an Elite Economy heater size 18 and a Singer sewing machine. Listing by H C Hanson Browning Missouri.

Singer H. C. Hanson Browning, Mo

McQuown recounts cross country California trip 1952

J W McQuown shares a detailed travel diary of a family trip from Browning through Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Wyoming and Montana to Yellowstone National Park and back. He notes weather crops sights and visits Mt Rushmore Wind Cave Devil's Tower Old Faithful and Craters of the Moon with family remarks and observations.

Mrs. C. McQuown Earl Yellowstone Richard Browning Centerville Albia Knoxville Des Moines Mason City Iowa Albert ‘Lea Minn Worthington Minnesota Louix Falls South Dakota S. da Badlands National Monument Badlands Rapid City Keystone Wind Cave Black Hills Deadwood Mt. Moriah Wild Bill Hickock Calamity Jane Devil’s Tower Wyoming Cody Wyo Yolosancas Yellowstone Lake Yellowstone Falls Idaho Falls Idaho

Bobbie Head Weds Paul McKay in Unionville double ceremony

Miss Bobbie Ellen Head and Paul McKay were married at the home of Rev. E. D. Nix in Unionville on September 19. The bride, a teacher at Hill School in Putnam County, is the daughter of Clarence and head of Cora, while the groom is son of Raymond McKay of Lucerne. Guests included Bill Davis, the Maggarts, and other relatives from Cora and Browning.

Bobbie Ellen Head Paul McKay E. D. Nix Unionville Clarence R. Head Cora Hill School Putnam County Isia Raymond McKay Lucerne

Women raise funds for tubercular children at Laclede dinner

The Laclede Methodist Church hosted a three course dinner September 18 attended by twenty one members representing American Legion Auxiliary units from Salisbury Marceline Brunswick Brookfield Chillicothe Browning Milan and others. Le Chapeau Nellie Bonderer led a post dinner business meeting and Mrs Nine Barnes installed officers for the coming year. Plans for the year's work were discussed with service focused on tubercular children. The group adjourned to meet again in Laclede October 9 1952.

Laclede Methodist Church of American Legion Auxiliary Sallisbury Marceline Brunswick Brookfield Chillicothe Browning Milan le Chapeau Nellie Bonderer Nine Barnes Thelma Molloy Purdin Hazel Peterson le Demi Chapeau Virginia Rodgers Pearle Thurlo la Secreta- ES Ee Idris Evans Marcedo Hiing Marcaine Baemonier Bonderer la Concierge

Pie Supper and Program at High School Auditorium

The event invites junior and senior classes to a pie supper and program at the high school auditorium on September 26. Attendees are asked to bring a pie.

High School

10 Black Giant Pullets

Mrs Beulah Havens of Browning offers ten Black Giant pullets for sale. She invites inquiries and purchases at her Browning address.

Hereford Bull Calves Offered by John H Browning

A few registered Hereford bull calves are offered by John H Brown ing of Browning Missouri.

John H. Browning Browning, Mo

Long West Coast Road Trip in a 6200 Mile Mercy Voyage

A narrative diary of a cross country drive from Boise to Burns then down the Pacific Coast. The writer details lava flows in Oregon California redwood sights and a visit to San Francisco including Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz. Trip spans from Friday to Monday totaling about 6200 miles.

Twin Walls Boise Idaho Burns Oregon Bend Crater Lake” National Park Medford Grant’s Pass Cresent City California Klamath Calif Red Wood Highway 101 Petaluma San Francisco Chinatown Fisherman's Wharf Oakland Bay” Bridge Golden Gate” Bridge Alcatraz Prison Oakland Stockton Sacramento Modesto Bakersfield J. W

Naomi Rinehart and Gerald Jennings Wed in Trenton

Miss Naomi Rinehart daughter of Reginald and Mrs. Rinehart of Browning married Gerald Jennings son of Mr and Mrs Jim Jennings of Humphreys Missouri. The double ring ceremony was performed by Dr J E Todd at his Trenton home on Sunday September 14 at 3 PM. Attendants were Lois Glidewell and Charles Callihan of Humphreys. The couple will reside in New Franklin Missouri where the groom is employed by The Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad.

Naomi Rinehart Reginald Rinehart Browning Gerald Jennings Jim Jennings Humphreys Missouri J.E. Todd Trenton Lois Glidewell Charles Callihan New Franklin Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad

Death of Wm. A. Pew in Browning

The community mourns the death of Wm. A. Pew who died Sunday afternoon. He leaves two daughters Mrs. Vina Byland of Coos Bay Oregon and Mrs. Martha Gooch of Browning, and a son George Pew of near Trenton, plus grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:00 PM at Laredo Baptist Church. Burial in Stucker cemetery.

Wm. A. Pew Pew Browning Vina Byland Coos Bay Oregon Martha Gooch George Pew Trenton Laredo Baptist Church Stucker Cemetery

Longtime Stamper Co. worker marks 26 years

Jas R Williams completes twenty six years with Stamper Co on West Main. The firm handles farm produce and has served three generations of patrons. Williams taught at school twelve years, serves in M W of A and acts as a local political committeeman. Mrs Williams is active in the business.

Jas. R. Williams Stamper Co Edi West Main Street Mr. Williams Main Street Williams B. F M. W. of A

Yearling Hens Sold by Mrs. Earl Maggart

150 Austin White yearling hens in good production are offered by Mrs. Earl Maggart.

Earl Maggart

1947 Avery Tractor Plow and Cultivator Sale

Harley Muggart of Purdin Missouri offers a 1947 Avery tractor with plow and cultivator. Listing notes equipment condition and contact details for interested buyers.

Avery Tractor Harley Maggart Purdin, Mo

Sawing for Long Wood Buy Options by Roy T. Jones Browning

Roy T. Jones of Browning offers saws for cutting long wood, with or without power. Reliable manual and powered saws available to suit large or small projects.

Roy T. Jones Browning

Box Supper at Russell School Thursday Night

Velma Foster teacher at Russell School hosts a box supper on Thursday night October 2 1952 to raise funds. Community members invited to attend. Local organizers expect strong turnout and fellowship.

Russell School Velma Foster

Yearling Hens for Sale at $1 Each in Missouri Farm Ad

120 AAA White Weghorn yearling hens offered by Mrs. Clarence Skeen of Purdin Missouri at one dollar each. Trade item lists include poultry quality and quantity.

Clarence Skeen Purdin

Laclede Softball Tourney Highlights Liberty Teams

Liberty school notes recount Meadville games with girls winning 18 to 7 and boys 10 to 8. The girls edged Laclede in extra innings 6 to 5 and the boys fell 10 to 3. Bucklin claimed third with a 7 to 6 win over Liberty. Green City beat Liberty girls 8 to 3 for first place. Liberty hosts praised by players and locals.

Laclede Browning Meadville Bucklin Green City

Student Council Holds Elections and Plans Cleanup

On Sept 16 the Student body elected Vernon Head as president and Gilbert Head as vice president of the Council. Sixteen members from all classes attended the Sept 18 meeting to discuss a cleanup program and a weekly schedule for meetings.

Larry Brown Janet Smith Vernon Head Joanne Wolfe Wendell Patterson Jim Brinkley Marlene Abbott Dean Rinehart Patty Hanman Rosalie Hess Dickie Rhodes Clinton Hale Gilbert Head Mansions Apes

Citizenship Club Holds First Meeting for 7th and 8th Grades

The 7th and 8th Citizenship Club held its first meeting Thursday morning during period four. Officers include President Donald Sayre Vice President Jerry Head Secretary Robert N Rinehart Treasurer Jeanne Hess Reporter Joanne Quigley. The October program focuses on character building with pledge flag songs reading bylaws special talks and poems by members.

Our Citizenship Club Donald Sayre Jerry Head Robert N. Rinehart Jeanne Hess Joanne Quigley America Harvey Henry Reta Haley Jane Vincent Nancy Head

Williams announce birth of daughter in Kirksville hospital

Mr and Mrs DeWain Williams report the arrival of a 6 lb 14 oz baby girl at K C O S Hospital Kirksville on Saturday September 20. The couple also has a son.

DeWain Williams K.C.O.S. Hospital Kirksville

12 year old Registered Here ford bull

Ross Fuller of Brown ing Missouri advertises a 12 year old registered Hereford bull for breeding with WHR and Domino lineage referenced.

WHR & Domino Breeding

For Sale or Trade Browning House Modern or Trade for Land

One of the good houses in Browning offered for sale or trade. The seller, Lloyd E. Bowyer, is open to trading the house for land or livestock.

Browning Modern Lloyd E. Bowyer

Skirts Ahoy at the Marty-Ann Theatre in Milan

Esther Williams Joan Evans and Vivian Blaine star in Skirts Ahoy at the Marty-Ann Theatre Milan for September 28 and 29. Barry Sullivan Keefe Brassele and Dean Miller lead the naval romance with the DeMarco Sisters making film debuts. Five Fingers thriller follows September 30 to October 2 with James Mason Danielle Darrieux and Michael Rennie.

Great Lakes Naval Training Center Illinois Barry Sullivan Keefe Brasselle Dean Miller Five DeMarco Sisters Billy Eckstine James Mason Danielle Darrieux Michael Rennie

Civic Club Special Meeting at Legion Hall Thursday

The Civic Club plans a special meeting at Legion Hall on Thursday September 25 at 8 o clock. A covered dish luncheon will follow.

Civic Club Legion Hall

Mrs Glendora Lay Collins Dies in Ellensburg Washington

Mrs Glendora Lay Collins death announced by daughter Mrs Clara Lay of Browning Missouri born January 13 1916 near Browning Missouri. She married Elvis C Brantner in 1932 had sons Jack and Roger. Survived by husband two sons mother brother and other relatives. Funeral held September 20 1952 in Ellensburg Washington. Burial in Ellensburg.

Clara Lay C. F. Collins Ellensburg Wash Lay Browning Missouri Washington Elvis C Jack) Brantner Jack Roger Collins Roger Brantner Twisp Wilson Lay Omak Washinton Christine Burnham Barney Lay

Dinner Honoring Wayne Gooch Before Army Induction

A dinner was hosted Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peters for their son-in-law Wayne Gooch, who leaves September 18 to join the Armed Services. Attending were multiple Brookfield and Kansas City families, with best wishes for his service.

Wayne Gooch Earl Peters Armed Services W. A. Spencer Brookfield Bill Reger Kansas City Otto Hollon Donald Haley Ralph Coram Nora Hollon Lee Allen Goldie Hollon Junior Hollon Wayne

Round Oak duplex health stove in good condition

Mrs. W. P. Bar Clay of Browning Missouri offers a Round Oak duplex health stove suitable for coal or wood in good condition.

W. P. Barclay Browning, Mo

Radio Service DropOff at Bailey Maytag Browning

Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co Browning for your convenience. Neff Radio Service at 316 Market St Brookfield Mo lists as the nearby drop point.

Bailey Maytag Co Browning Neff Radio Service Market St Brookfield

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Walter Smith J. W. McQuown Bobbie E. Head Liberty School Glendora Lay Collins
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