May 1 Closing Date Set for Farm Plan Sign-Up
Linneus reports a May 1 closing date for signing up farms under the Agricultural Conservation Program. County Treasurer Dick Foor distributed another $25,000 in conservation checks as 35 township committeemen prepared for the deadline. North Salem led the county with 81 percent signed, while leaders Noble E. Cordray Frank A. Nickerson John Shanks and H. T. Wicks ter were praised. Committeemen plan a farmer business leaders luncheon at Brookfield April 26 to boost turnout and discuss the program as the May 1 deadline nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Dick Foor
Foot
Hall
North Salem Township
Noble E. Cordray
North Salem
Frank A. Nickerson
Baker
John Shanks
Benton
H. T. Wickster
Bucklin
Brookfield
Farmers urged to file 1939 AAA plans by May 1 in Sullivan County
May 1 is closing date for Sullivan County farmers to express intent to participate in the 1939 AAA program by signing individual farm plans. County Chairman Jesse W. Bunch notes inspections for performance and payments are not possible without a signed plan, and 2478 farms have already devised land use plans representing 86 percent of county farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Jesse W. Bunch
AAA
Bide-A-Wee Bridge Night Honors Members and Guests
Mrs Jo Wady Mr Harry Anderson and club members with husbands met on Wednesday evening April 5 to play bridge with Dr and Mrs V D Grice. Candy was enjoyed and high score prizes went to Mrs Eunice F Dickinson and Mr J N Neet with traveling prize to Mr C W Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Wady
Harry Anderson
Bide- A-Wee Club
V. D.’Grice
Eunice F. Dickinson
J. N. Neet
C. W. Gooch
School Board Elects Teachers For the Year
Local school board met Thursday night and elected H. R. Anderson principal Alpha Brantner commercial Edward Williams grades and instrumental music Virginia Burwell grades and Vera Lay grades. Lafe Bennett retained as custodian of the buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Anderson
Alpha
Brantner
Edward Williams
Virginia Burwell
Vera Lay
Lafe Bennett
Mrs Payne Turner dies at 69 in Kansas City
Mrs Payne Turner of 5839 Swope Parkway Kansas City died Monday April 10 at age 69. Funeral services were held yesterday at a Kansas City funeral home and interment was at Jenkins Cemetery beside her late husband Mr Turner. She leaves two daughters Sue Dearing and Mary Reynolds three sons Forest Paul and A C Turner all of Kansas City nine grandchildren one sister Mrs R L Gibson of Kansas City and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne Turner
Swope Parkway
Kansas City
Jenkins Cemetery
Turner
Dauhters
Sue Dearing
Mary Reynolds
Forest Turner
Paul Turner
A. C. Turner
R. L. Gibson
Easter Meeting of Purdin Women Club At Hermia Street Home
The Women Club of Purdin met April 5 at Miss Hermia Street’s home with 22 present and two absent. The program featured Easter topics, Bible verses, and a business session led by officers and members, with Callie Johnson winning the contest and Elizabeth Crookshanks second. Refreshments and social hour followed, and decorating plans for Easter were discussed. The next meeting, May 3 at Mrs. Sylvia Street, will focus on “Home.”
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Women Club of
Purdin
Hermia Street
Cora Hisel
Oneta Grice
Thora Carr
Susie Fuller
Bernice Street
Margaret Hardin
Daisy Street
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Sylvia Street
Stella Bumgarner
Callie Johnson
Mesdames
Bettie Street
Elisa Bales
Nellie Kroeger
Viola
Eva Dryden
Minnie Street
Clara Kingsolver
Daisy
Gladys Bagley
Bertha Tribble
Minnie Pulliam
Miss Hermin Street
Belle Street
Hermia
Plain Jane APR Farce Comedy at School House
The piece Plain Jane APR a farce in three acts by Jay Tobias is presented by Junior Glass. The performance features Jane Judkins a Western adventurer and the Marsden clan with humorous and romantic elements plus a near tragedy involving Mamie the pet snake Dynamite and a six gun. The article also describes a school program with awards prizes and plans for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Tobias
Jane Judkins
Emma
Jane
Marsden
Mamie
Marsden Boys
Ellen
Dickinson School District Cooperative Community Events
The Dickinson school district fostered harmony with teacher Mrs. Pansy Britton. Read of district parties, biweekly meetings at the school, mock trial, music programs, a Womanless Wedding, and student performances ending with a planned but rained out April picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Pansy Britton
Archie
Everett
Earl Hollon
Harold
Willie
Appreciation Note From Nelle Williams
In appreciation to those who supported me in the city election I express my sincere thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Williams
Wool Purchase Offer in Local Area
Wool wanted by F. M. Stam per Co via J. R. Williams. The firm seeks to buy several cars of wool in the vicinity and asks sellers to contact them before selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Stamper Co
J. R. Williams
Surprise Party for Opal Mae Brinkley’s 11th Birthday
Opal Mae Brinkley’s 11th birthday was celebrated with a Friday night surprise party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Brinkley. Neighbors and friends arrived bearing popcorn and candy and Opal Mae received friendship quilt blocks. The evening featured visiting and games as attendees shared birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Mae Brinkley
Robert Stephenson
Nellie
Robert
Melvin Stephenson
Lawson Fanning
Mary Ruth
Beverly
Junior
Hester Fanning
Ola Knifong
Roy Knifong
Orbra Knifong
Ray Wattenbarger
Ova Almond
Harley
Surprise Birthday Party for Geo Sanders
A group gathered at the Sanders home for Geo Sanders birthday with guests including Roy Haley family and others. The evening featured pinochle pitch Chinese checkers and music as friends and neighbors wished him many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Sanders
Sanders
Roy Haley
Childern
Evelyn
Cora Lee
Junior
Donald
Taylor Brown
Jay Griffis
Jay Christy
Marvin
Hazel
Lyle
Glenn
Rex Bundies
Edwin Martin
Lillian White
Frank Harrington
Martha Teufler
Kansas City
Kansas
E. C. Sanders
Mr. Sanders
Browning School to Dedicate New Auditorium Gymnasium
The Browning School will dedicate its new auditorium gymnasium on Sunday April 16 at 7 30 p m We invite attendance for the ceremony featuring Hon Lloyd W King who holds multiple leadership roles in Missouri education and veterans affairs as well as civic and professional memberships in several organizations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
Richard
Jean
Spencer
Marvin
Waverly
Browning School
Lloyd W. King
Culver-Stockton College
Canton
Langres
France
Bourges
Cher
William Woods College
State Board of Vocational Education
Board of Regents
Teachers’ Colleges
State Library Commission
Vocational Education
Missouri
Methodist Church
Lions Club
Phi Delta Kappa
Kappa Delta Pi
School Dedication Marks Browning District Progress
Browning high school dedicates its new facilities with a community event led by Superintendent John C. Dutton and State Superintendent Floyd W. King. The ceremony features music by the Browning High School Band and a dedication address expected to celebrate curriculum revisions and expanded playgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Browning
Browning High
Edward Wiliams
J. Y. Norfolk
M. E. Church
South
Harry Anderson
Sylvia
Oley Speaks
Lorraine Glaze
Edward Williams
Vera Lay
W. D. Grice
Eunice Dickinson
J. R. Williams
W. P. Nickell
Joe Nevins
Orbra Jones
Alfred de Vigny
Harvey Fields Dickinson
Stenson
Lord
Cain
John C. Dutton
Floyd W. King
O. B. Hobbs
Lloyd W. King
Palmyra
Marion County
William Jewell College
University of Missouri
Memphis
Shelbina
Monroe City
Ready to Do Your Sheep Shearing Notice
Notice offers sheep shearing services by Gail Davis in Browning Missouri with contact via call or visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Davis
Browning, Mo
Bitter Sweet Club Minutes Report
The Bitter Sweet Club met with Mrs. Essie Wood on April 5 with nine members present. The president was absent and Mrs. Roberta Gooch presided, opening with You Can Smile and the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitter Sweet Club
Essie Wood
Roberta Gooch
Emma Rottmann
Eva Moore
Augusta Cooper
Ernest Langdon
C. R
Hummel-Wesley Class Social Aprils Meeting Review
Mrs. L. W. Hummel hosted the Hummel-Wesley class on Thursday afternoon April 6 with a business session and social program led by Mrs. Norfolk and Mrs. Haning. Lessons covered include A Present Help in Time of Trouble and I am my brother's helper. Members and guest Mrs. Josephine McArtor attended. two members Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Carr were homebound due to sickness. Next meeting set with Mrs Rezila Norfolk on April 20. A noted food sale appreciation followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Hummel
Hummel-Wesley
Norfolk
Haning
Josie Jones
Sunshine
California
Mesdames Belle Knifong
Rozella Norfolk
Iva Carr
Lou Carter
May Schreck
Nettie Crawford
Bertha Haning
Hinda Rush
Nellie Seaman
Mollie Adamson
Josephine McArtor
Carter
Carr
Rez
Ila
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Bide-A-Wee Club
Mrs. Payne Turner
Auditorum
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