Browns Open Shop Again At Blockton Electric
The Blockton Electric Shop resumes operation with Mrs. E E Brown in charge after a temporary closure during WWII era defense plant work in Wichita and Mr Browns illness since their return to Blockton. Otto Farris buys vacated building for a feed store. Nulph Hicksden landau auction failed.
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Iiidney
Saville
Ahpatre
Blodtkon News
Ellis . Nulph
Otto Farris
Browns
Blockton
E. E. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Wichita
Mr. Brown
Christmas programs and social events in town
An all school Christmas program was held at the Memorial Building Thursday afternoon followed by classroom Christmas parties and gift exchanges Friday. The Methodist Sunday school presented a program Sunday evening. The annual Christmas Social for women occurred on Wednesday December 20 at the church, sponsored by the Methodist ladies. School closed for a week.
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Memorial Building
Methodist Sunday School
Ladies of the Methodist Church
December Eastern Star Kensington meeting and officers elected
The Kensington chapter held a December luncheon at Masonic Hall with a gift exchange and social hour. Officers for 1945 were elected, including Worthy Matron Alice Parfit and Worthy Patron G A Schoenmann, with installations planned for January 2.
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Eastern Star
Kensington
X Masonic Hall
Alice Parfit
G. A. Schoenmann
Lorna Bowmary
Aye
Clare Walldrip
Asssociate
Edyth Loutzenhouser
Mae. ‘Wilson
Amy Edyth Loutzenhiger
Ers
Blockton Locals Catching Up On Holiday Visits
Mrs Carl Fields returns to St Joseph after a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Adams and relatives here. Mrs Charles Stout and daughter Charlene come back from Fort Collins Colorado after weeks with Charlene's grandparents. Charles Stout is overseas. Mrs A C Hillay visits from Des Moines with her father J E Brown and siblings. Mrs Yvonne Cavanaugh returns from Minneapolis visit with sister Kathleen Menelaus. Ruth Nulph teaching in Rochester Minnesota spends holidays with her mother Luella Nulph. Miss May Streepy a Stephens College instructor is vacationing here with her aunt Ola Mincks.
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Carl Fields
St. Joseph
J. M. Adams
Charles Stout
Charlene
Blockton
Fort Collins
Colorado
Claud Stout
A. C. Hillay
Des Moines
J. E. Brown
Yvonne Cavanaugh
Kathleen Menelaus
Minneapolis
Ruth Nulph
Rochester
Minn
Luella Nulph
May Streepy
Stephens College
Columbia
Missouri
Ola Mincks
Hopkins Merrill E. Otis Dies at 60
Federal Judge Merrill E Otis, 60, son of Mrs Eunice Otis of Hopkins, died Saturday after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Hopkins.
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Merrill E. Otis
Hopkins
Eunice Otis
Judge Otis Dies After Long Illness in Missouri
Kansas City region reports the death of Judge Otis a renowned legal figure. He grew up on a farm near Hopkins Missouri and rose to national prominence in the profession. He is survived by his wife his mother a daughter Mrs Harry Wyre of California a sister Mrs Mason Mitchell of Conway Arkansas one grandchild and a foster-sister Mrs Ruth Collins of California. Burial followed Baptist church services in Hopkins with Masonic rites at the grave.
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Kansas CI
Judge Otis
Missouri
United States
Hopkins
Maryville
Harry Wyre
California
Mason Mitchell
Conway, Ark
Ruth Collins
the Baptist Church
Community Notes Include Birthday Celebration and Holiday Meals
Mrs Will DeMott was honored on her birthday with a family surprise meal featuring oyster soup and dessert. The Roush and Mutti families hosted Christmas gatherings and gift exchanges. A Christmas Day turkey dinner was served to several relatives including the Hann and Mutti households and to Turner family members.
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Will DeMott
R. A. Turner
Mr. Turner
Holiday Guests and Relatives Gather Across Region
A series of family visits and holiday meals are listed with guests from New Market Hammond Ind Shenandoah Carrollton Mo Des Moines St. Joseph Maryville Creston and Camp Livingston La. Names include Eldon Harris Katie Lett Blanche Dougherty Ruth Peterson Kathryn Campbell Irene Brunk J L Dawson Albert Sheley George Neff Pfe Holmes and others.
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Kathryn Campbell
Irene Brunk
St. Joseph
Burns and Balch Visit, Several Family Called on Friends
A district notes list visits and travel as Athelsthan residents Mr and Mrs Vernie Burns and Mrs Grace Balch travel to Bedford on business. Chas Rusco journeys to Miami Oklahoma to see his brother Jesse Rusco and family. Others report visits to St Joseph Sherman Clark and Clarinda with relatives and hospital calls.
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Vernie Burns
Grace Balch
Bedford
Chas. Rusco
Jesse Rusco
Miami
Oklo
Harley Scott
Maryville
Clyde Branson
Walter Lantz
St. Joseph
Elizabeth Black
Sheridan
Ben Weese
Chal Sickels
Joe Rusco
Dewey Fidler
Clarinda
Ed Raper
Municipal Hospital
Cleo Bownes
Fred Bownes
Evelyn Sickels
Georgia Parker
Frank Smith
Blanche Davis
Homer Spoonemore
Leonard Rusco of
Hopkins
Birthday Anniversary Thanks From Many Relatives
A reader expresses gratitude to relatives and friends who sent cards for their birthday anniversary, noting appreciation for the thoughtful messages received.
Local People Busy With Visits and Travel In Blockton Area
Athelstan locals report Miss Lorraine Cavin visiting her Shenandoah family while Lyle Sickels Fred A. Bownes and Frank Anderson left for northern state business. Numerous residents travel to St Joseph Maryville and Sheridan for medical visits work and holidays with kin and friends.
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Lorraine Cavin
L. G. Cavin
Shenandoah
Miss Cavin
Blockton High School
Lyle Sickels
Fred A. Bownes
Frank Anderson
Dewey Fidler
St. Joseph
Fidler
China Scott
Lela Scott
Maryville
Clyde Branson
Harley
Floy Hayes
Dick Simmons
Jim Roudebush
Brockton
Mr. Simmons
Cleta
Ronnie Bownes
Fred Bownes
Katherine Barber
Grace Balch
Ora Hayes
Clyde Hayes
F. ©. Wilson
Harry Young
T. F. Armstrong
Macomb
Ill
William Bauman
Orville McNeese
Blockton
Rolla McNeese
Bedford
Joe Rusco
Frank Smith
Cleo Bownes
Blanche Davis
Clarinda
Frank Sickels
Salem
Lloyd Stroburg
C. M. King
Kansas City
Crossword Puzzle Clue Answers Summary
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Timor
Moves on Several Local Farms Change Hands This Week
Ernest Becks left Fred Hatfield farm for his own land vacated by Glenn Van Camps who relocated to the Jake Hensley farm. The Hensleys moved to Bedford and Elzie Manleys shifted from the Nellie Beard farm east of Maple Grove church to the Ed Beard farm, with Ed Beard moving to Bedford. It marks the first time in over fifty years no Lawrence Beard descendant attends Eagle school.
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Ernest Becks
Fred Hatfield
Glenn van Camps
Jake Hensley
Hensleys
Bedford
Elzie Manleys
Nellie Beard
Maple Grove Church
Ed Beard
Ed Beards
Lawrence Beard
Eagle School
Maple Grove Club Elects Officers at Wednesday Meeting
The Maple Grove Club with fourteen members and one guest Miss Elizabeth Kreps elected officers: President Mrs George Cobb Vice President Mrs Walter Johnston Secretary Mrs Lloyd Hart Treasurer Mrs Luke Zuck and Reporter Mrs Everett ODougherty. Next meeting December 20 with Mrs Frank Thummel. A Christmas gift exchange and a basket dinner honored Mr and Mrs Ray Kreps and family moving to a farm east of Maryville.
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Maple Grove Club
Everett O’dougherty
Elizabeth Kreps
George Cobb
Walter Johnston
Lloyd Hart
Luke Zuck
Everett O'Dougherty
Frank Thummel
Sunshine Pals
Maple Grove
Ray Kreps
Maryville
Milo Allison
Eugene Crane
Beverly
Orville
Harlan
Ruth
Arvetta
Ralph Johnson
Loren
Myrna
Tom Longfellow
Duane
Bruce Williamson
Donald
Betty Freeman
Galen
Elizabeth
Alice
Donna
Local residents host visitors and extended family in Maryville
In Maryville area updates several households reported hosting guests. Evelyn Ruth and Wanda of Pickering spent time with Mr and Mrs Dale Bird and Mr and Mrs Everett O'Dougherty. Harold Crane and Troy Crane were also noted at gatherings as Maryville visitors called on friends.
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Ing, Mo
Texas
Dale Bird
Everett O’dougherty
Harold Crane
Evelyn
Ruth
Wanda
Pickering
Troy Crane
Williamson
Donald
Catherine. Harris
Maryville
Maple Grove Club Meets with Mrs Thummel
Maple Grove Club met Wednesday afternoon with sixteen members and one visitor Mrs Cecil Swigart. Christmas carols were sung and roll call referenced Christmas. Sunshine Pals revealed during a gift exchange. Next meeting set with Mrs Eugene Crane on Wednesday January 3.
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Maple Grove Club
Frank Thummel
Cecil Swigart
Sunshine Pals
Eugene Crane
Christmas visits and local moves noted in Chillicothe area
Miss Marilyn Johnston spends Christmas vacation at her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Johnston. Rufus Harris visits Mr and Mrs Ed Allison. Duane Thummel trips to Des Moines. Ray Kreps family moves east of Maryville. Eleanor Sharp visits Helen Buzzard. Lillian Runnels guest of Rollie Wolverton. Albert Turner hosts dinner for Robert Turner family and others. business trip to Nebraska City.
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Maple Grove
Marilyn Johnston
Chillicothe Business College
Walter Johnston
Rufus Harris
Cherokee
Ed Allison
Duane Thummel
Des Moines
Ray Kreps
Maryville
Eleanor Sharp
B.H.S
SHARPSBURG WCTU Hostess Reports Dividend and Letters
Mrs. Fred Blood hosted the WCTU session with nine in attendance and Mrs. John Chase leading worship. A $60 dividend from the WCTU chautauqua fund was reported along with thank you letters from overseas boys for Christmas gifts. Next meeting set for January 10 at Mrs. C. W. Proctor’s home.
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Fred Blood
W.C.T.U
John Chase
Young
Wctu Chautauqua Fund
C. W. Proctor
Local Club Elects Officers and Hosts Christmas Exchange
The annual meeting elected officers led by President Mrs. Cliff Million and Vice President Mrs. Doud Hunter. Christmas readings were given by Mrs. Dresher, Mrs. Hunter, and Mrs. Beck as Mystery Sisters were revealed. Various residents left for travels, visits, or vacations, with revival meetings at the Christian church starting Sunday night and running through January 7.
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Doud Hunter
Lela Clark
Cliff Million
Milton Faurot
Jess Dresher
Chas. Beck
Lucy Gardner
Ted Boyer
Gillette
Mildred Beck
Visitors and Christmas Guests Spread Across County Towns
Miss Ruby Fickess traveled from McPherson Kansas to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Fickess. The Andersons and Nancy visited Casey Iowa relatives. Mary Lou Cundy arrived from Maryville for Christmas at her home. Tom Sissen and Tommy visited from Sioux City with Mrs Carrie Pinney and sister Mrs George Trost. Dora Hayes hosted guests including Ray and Eddie Hinton Guy Hinton Ray Hayes Lois and others in Blanchard. Chas Knott family hosted Frank Bridge ater. Ellen Wehrhan and Everett Ballinger shopped in Maryville.
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Ruby Fickess
McPherson
Kansas
Albert Fickess
Franklin Anderson
Nancy
Casey
Iowa
Mary Lou Cundy
Maryville
Tom Sissen
Tommy
Sioux City
Carrie Pinney
George Trost
Dora Hayes
Ray Hinton
Eddie
Guy Hinton
Bedford
Ray Hayes
Lois
Clara Rogers
Lenox
Tom Grimm
Phyllis
Donna Mae
Roy Kerns
Sharpsburg
Frank Bridgeater
Blanchard
Chas. Knott
Ellen Wehrhan
Everett Ballinger
New Minister Hired for Sheridan-Parnell Churches in Kansas
Rev. Wm. Cater of Eagleville is hired to assist the Sheridan Parnell Methodist charge amid minister shortages. He plans to locate in Sheridan after serving as Eagleville School superintendent and a retired minister. Also, Miss Thelma McKee of Gaynor City and Donald Wake of Sheridan wed on December 6 in Troy Kansas. Wake’s grandfather John C. Young of Pickering attended. The couple resides on the Horton Holland farm.
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Wm. Cater
Eagleville
Sheridan-Parnell
Methodist
Sheridan
Thelma McKee
Gaynor City
Donald Wake
Troy
Kansas
Wake
John C. Young
Pickering
Horton Holand Farm
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Hickenlooper
L. H
G. A
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Elza Bowers
E. E. King
Reva King
Georgia Steen
Pearl Griffith
Selma Brashear
J. E. Overholser
R. D. Abarr
Nu- Deal Club
Overholser
Nell Rose Club
Henry Roush
M.R.C. Club
A. F. Mutti, Jr
William Weir
Henry DeMott
Robert Mutti
Glen Waldruff
Stanley Swanson
Albert Mutti
A. F. Mutti Jr
Sharon
George
Joe H. Wright
J. Hann
Viola Hann
Katie Lett
Hammond
Ind
Albert DeMott
Miss Lett
Blanche Dougherty
Eldorado, Ark
E. E. Hart
Everett Winn
Carrollton, Mo
P. Rolfe
Charles Hanna
Sue
Ruth Peterson
Miss Peterson
Rev
P. H. Peterson
J. L. Dawson
Creston
Mrs. Dawson
Fred Herbert
Albert Sheley
George Neff
Robert Holmes
Pfe. Holmes
Camp Livingston
United
Athelstan
Roy Reed
Geneva
Nebr
Reed
Nora Barnes
Clyde Schuster
Schuster
George Booher
Norway
Eagle Locals
EAGLE
Hattie Jones
Wheel-the
W.S.C.S
Ents
Bethany
Charley Holliday
Portland
Oregon
South
Liday and Family
H. F. Holladay
Ruth Ann
Bob
James Adams
East of Sheridan
Nettie Caldwell
O. A. Young
Adams
Ion
Youngs
Crull
Patty Straight
Shirley Holland
St. Louis
Ray Black
Warren Coy
Della Coy
Christian Church
Charles A. Jupin
McKee-Wake
Haley-Combs
Clella Haley
Jess Haley
Durward Combs
South Pacific
Seattle
Wash
Dan W. Turner
Peter Monster
Adams County
Fair Grounds
Corning
Dan W
Peter
Turner - Monster
Piper & Briles
Frank Birt
Chas. Lamboley
Clerks
Lenox Sales Company
Chas. Pike
Lenox Hotel
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