Missouri Legislature Nearing End Of Session
Jefferson City notes indicate the 1950 session may close by Saturday as appropriation bills face House passage after Senate cuts of about five million dollars. The Senate calendar holds many bills, with school measure substitutions and regulatory acts moving forward amid anticipated conference committee adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Hubbard
Missouri Press Association
House of Representatives
Jefferson City
General Assembly
Senate
House
Committee On Appropriations
Public Service Commission
Senate Committee
Haymes
Morgan
Ralph
Circuit Court
Kelley
Garden notes and weather reflect hopeful spring in Pullman
From Pullman Washington in April 1931 G A Street writes of a mild winter and growing season with vegetables like spinach asparagus radishes green onions and cabbage. He notes rainfall aiding crops and reports Wheat supplies and relief efforts for the Grouth district facing transportation hurdles. Street signs improving business and sends greetings to Joe Nickell Browning Missouri.
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Pullman
Wash
Joe Nickell
Browning
Washington
Central States
Northwest
Grouth
Altho
G. A. Street
Right of Way Secured for Purdin Road Update
The Purdin road committee finalized the right of way settlement with R. W. Cassity and others. The state highway department will let the contract to complete the road from Purdin to the rock road north of Linneus, requiring the Cassity home to be moved. Once the contract is let grading and graveling may begin within a month. The group hopes the underground passage at Lac lede will be installed this summer.
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Purdin
R. W. Cassity
State Highway Department
Rock Road
Linneus
Laclede
It Had Plenty of Kick
An exchange recounts an ant eyeing the carcass of a dead horse as a bootlegger’s car passes. A jug of liquor bounces off the car and shatters. The ant drinks once, then seizes the horse by the tail and proclaims they are going home.
School Board Elects Teachers for Ensuing Year
The board met at Citizens State Bank on Friday night to elect staff for the coming year. Members J R Williams K M Duncan W H Dickinson J D Burwell G T Carter and W P Nickell were present. Holman named superintendent with his wife M A Holman as assistant, Duckworth and Miss Pearle Hoselton chosen for high school. Grade teachers include Imogene Taylor seventh eighth. Velma Peterson fourth fifth sixth. Lorraine Glaze first second third. Fay Peterson re-elected custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
J. R. Williams
K. M. Duncan
W. H. Dickinson
J. D. Burwell
G. T. Carter
W. P. Nickell
M. A. Holman
Duckworth
Pearle Hoselton
Imogene Taylor
Velma Peterson
Lorraine Glaze
Fay Peterson
Poynter Resigns Bank Post for Auto Business
R F Poynter cashier of the Stockgrowers Bank at Purdin resigns to enter the automobile trade with a brother in a larger town. He has long served the bank and is noted as a capable banker and friend to many. A gentleman from Iowa succeeds him, and well wishes follow the Poynters to their new home.
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R. F. Poynter
Stockgrowers Bank
Purdin
Poynter
Iowa
Ninety Two Year Old Uncle Clum Thurlo Visits Town
Uncle Clum Thurlo, born April 28, ninety two years ago, appeared spry in town this Saturday the first time since last fall. He was born on the Ross Lantz farm and later lived on Hank Thurlo's Lo cust Creek property. Thurlo recalls vast changes since youth and his California gold rush era journeys. He now lives with his son J M Thurlo and wife and many friends expect he may reach the century mark if health remains.
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Clum Thurlo
Ross Lantz
Ohio
Hank Thurlo
Locust Creek
Thurlo
Mr. Thurlo
Plains
California
J. M. Thurlo
Brookfield High School Contest Awards Winners
In Brookfield high school class B contests Browning showed strong results. Beverly Duncan took second in Elementary Algebra, Howard Carter won first in Physics and second in American Problems, Woodrow Slater earned third in Letter Writing, Virginia Cotter claimed first in Mechanics of English, and Dorothy Creason placed third in Agriculture.
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Brookfield
Browning
Beverly Duncan
Howard Carter
Woodrow Slater
Virginia Cotter
Dorothy Creason
Lantz McCormick Hosts Hospitable Evening
Mr and Mrs Lantz McCormick entertained guests in a hospitable gathering at their home, sharing refreshments and stories in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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Mrs. Lantz McCormick
Notable Hosts Welcome Guests for Sunday Dinner
A local home hosted a bounteous Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Joe Christy and daughter Phyllis, George Christy and John Gibson of Green City. Hosts praised as ideal entertainers by all attendees.
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Joe Christy
Phyllis
George Christy
John Gibson
Green City
Purdin Lumber Co Case Balance Frame Riding Cultivators
Case Balance Frame riding cultivators offered by Purdin Lumber Co delivered to your farm for 37.50 dollars.
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Purdin Lumber Co
Beverly Guy Passes On at 19 After Long Illness
Beverly Guy, born November 6, 1911 in Lamar Colorado, died in Chicago on April 3, 1931 at 7 a.m. He was 19 years, 4 months and 28 days old. Survived by parents Roy and unnamed mother, three sisters Ethyl Moore Des Moines Iowa Allilee Kaplan Chicago Thula, and brother Don. Funeral at Church of Christ with Rev J E Rudloff. He joined Boy Scouts at twelve, held high office, and remained active until ill health forced resignation. Burial at White Oak Grove Cemetery. Community sympathy voiced for the bereaved family.
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Beverly Guy
Lawrence Beverly Guy
Roy Guy
Lamar
Colo
Chicago
Beverly
White Oak Grove
J. E. Rudloff
South
Church of Christ
Boy Scouts
Ethyl Moore
Des Moines
Iowa
Allilee Kaplan
Thula
Don
Card of Thanks from Browning family
We thank friends of Browning for kindness during the burial of our son and brother. Gratitude also to the Boy Scouts for services. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Guy and children.
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Browning
Vacationing Professor T S Mairs of State College Arrives
Taking his vacation Prof T S Mairs of State College Penn arrived Saturday to spend time with his brother Van Mairs and Mrs Mairs. He has long served as instructor at State College and is re-elected for about a quarter century. He plans to meet old friends and may help on the farm to stay in condition for school work.
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T. S. Mairs
State College
Penn
van Mairs
Mairs
Van
Farmers Exchange Bank Annual Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders of Farmers Exchange Bank Browning Missouri for May 20 1931 at 9:00 a m. meeting to elect seven directors and transact other proper business. J I Harmon president R M Calhoun secretary.
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Farmers Exchange Bank
Browning
J. I. Harmon
R. M. Calhoun
Browning Couple Wed in Trenton April 19
Jerry Jennings and Miss Velma Peterson married in Trenton with Rev. L. B. Hargrove officiating. The bride, daughter of E. F. Peterson, is a Kirksville State Teachers College alumna now teaching and hired for the next term. The groom, son of Cleve Jennings, is a high school graduate and teacher by trade, recently beginning studies at Kirksville. The two will spend spring and summer at Kirksville.
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Jerry Jennings
Velma Peterson
Trenton
L. B. Hargrove
The
Baptist Church
E. F. Peterson
Whaley
Humphreys
State Teachers College
Kirksville
Cleve Jennings
Hamilton School
Christy and Gooch Tie The Knot In Surprise Marriage
Christy and Mrs Alpha Gooch wed in a private April ceremony in Livingston County after obtaining papers from the probate judge. The couple welcomed neighbors later with a traditional charivari and now reside at the bride’s home, receiving well wishes from a wide circle of friends.
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B. P. Christy
Alpha Gooch
Chillicothe
Livingston County
Bart Christy
Poem Fragment from E N P Reflects on Modesty
A fragment from an E N P poem laments fashion trends and calls for a girl with modest attire and restrained charm, critiquing exposure and peeks as Time is asked to rewind. The verse hints at cultural standards of propriety and gendered expectations.
Walnut Grove School Closes After Successful Term
Walnut Grove held its final day on Tuesday April 7 with Miss Vivian Franklin as teacher. A noon dinner followed by pupil program and a list of many ladies and gentlemen serving meals highlighted the close of a well attended term. Prof Frank Washburn longtime music and drawing instructor and Avalon College veteran died aged sixty eight and was buried at Avalon on Sunday April 12. he had taught locally and assisted revival meetings and preached when licensed by the M E Church.
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Walnut Grove
Vivian Franklin
Henry Blackman
Hannah Stanforth
Mary Blackman
Willie Lawrence
Mary Spencer
John Lee
Geo. Blackman
Edna Knight
Bert Steele
Vincent Steele
Jim Franklin
Herbert Trotter
Wess Totter
Charley Pipes
Ralph Morr
Ella Morris
Jim Jennings
Fred Watson
Ralph Sevier
Wenera Shaw
Professor Washburn
Frank Washburn
Avalon
Brookfield
Avalon College
M. E Church
Washburn
Road gravel work planned to finish highway to Purdin
A reliable source says a force will arrive in about a fortnight to spread more gravel on the highway from here to Purdin. Last fall the road was not fully gravelled and ground remained soft in spots. After regraving it will pack and be in fine condition for travel.
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Purdin
Judge Lee Visits Purdin Family and County Court
Judge Virgil Lee and his wife with children from Purdin visited Friday to call on friends. The office notes a pleasant social and business visit and praises his economical and careful presiding of the county court, with county affairs to be watched under his leadership.
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Food and Drug Commissioner
Rollins and
Bales
W. L. Guy
Rev. Hargrove
E.N.P
Christy-Gooch
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