Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Celebrate 117th Anniversary
The I O O F hall hosted the 117th Odd Fellowship anniversary with E F Peterson as Noble Grand presiding. Guests from Milan and locals enjoyed readings, music, a poem, and a nominating speech as refreshments followed a grand march. Transfers included a stockholders notice for The Citizens Savings Bank of Browning and a school program with the Culver Stockton College quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Hall
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Odd Fellowship
E. F. Peterson
W. B. Arnold
Milan
Clarence Riggen
A. W. Herrington
Edgar A. Guest
Letha Bailey
Imogene Maggart
Glenn Burdett
John H. Browning
Banjo
Hubbard
Rev. Hobbs
Herbert C. Bailey
United States
Benjamin Harrison Peterson
Senior Play Shown At Humphreys Draws Crowds
The Senior play at Humphreys drew a large crowd with laughter and tears on Friday and Saturday nights. Extra attendance noted on both evenings as the Galt Junior Band opened Friday and the Medicine Creek Owls performed Saturday before the curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Galt
Medicine Creek
Entertained at a Sunday dinner by Mr and Mrs Linhart
Mr and Mrs Custer Linhart hosted a one stelock dinner on Sunday April 26 with guests including Mr and Mrs Wesley Linhart and daughter Phyllis Mrs John Green and Mr Emmett Larkin of St Louis Mr and Mrs Erman Brantner and son Richard Mr and Mrs Jay Christy and Misses Eleanor Knight and Rosalie Linhart The day will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer Linhart
Stelock
Wesley Linhart
Phyllis
John Green
Emmett Larkin
St. Louis
Erman Brantner
Richard
Jay Christy
Eleanor Knight
Rosalie Linhart
Sullivan County Legion Posts Hold Milan Meeting
A large gathering of 75 World War veterans from Sullivan county met at Milan City Hall on April 23 hosted by the three American Legion Posts King Walker Green City Williams Brothers Humpreys Arthur A Gakes Milan. Department Commander Earl Shackelford spoke on Legion service to God and country, while National Executive Committeeman Hal S Beardsley outlined achievements funded by dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
SuLlivan County
King Walker
Green City
Williams Brothers
Humphreys
Arthur A. Gakes
Milan
Hal S. Beardsley
Legionaires
Clair McGhes
Unionville
Aaron D. Peterson
Legion
Trenton
Browning
Cattle Sale Notes for Otto Johnson Livestock
Six head stock cows and calves plus three Jersey cows and two Holstein dairy cows offered by Otto Johnson. Extra good quality stock listed with no sale date. Local buyers encouraged to inspect the herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Otto Johnson
Slats Diary Chronicles A Week From A Child’s View
An excerpt from Slats Diary records a child’s week of school, travel, family, and misadventures with quirky spellings. The entries cover grammar quota, a teacher’s questions, a police stop on a street, and family car rides, reflecting daily life and curiosity.
Fisherman’s Quiet Day and Hopes for Better Luck
The narrator recalls a cloudy afternoon on the deck with a mocking remark about luck and a father’s warning about the fish not biting. He works in the garden, tends dandelions, and notes sleep followed by a vow of better fortune next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eboy
Kool
Mitey
Nobuddy
Sheep Shearing and Rural Clerks Meeting Notice
Sheep shearing services offered with contact number 143 by Hubert Atkins and Clive Lay. Rural school clerks of Linn County invited to meet May 6 in Brookfield circuit court room. Supervisor Julia C. Mason and Johnna Fuhrman to assist clerks in planning districts with average daily attendance under fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Atkins
Clive Lay
Linn County
Circuit Court Room
Brookfield
Julia C. Mason
Johnna Fuhrman
Better Flocks and Willing Workers Club Meetings
Poultry club meetings at Ola Creason home recount a name motto and slogans for Better Flocks. Members discuss records, tours, demonstrations, and upcoming meetings. Isabel Gooch hosts Willing Workers with quilting, contests, music, and a guest visitor. Adjournments note future gatherings and additional members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Flocks Poultry Club
Ola Creason
For Sale Cabbage and Tomato Plants Ready to Sit
George F Peters offers cabbage and tomato plants for sale ready to transplant. Located under Peters name. Ideal for gardeners seeking sturdy starts and quick outdoor setup. Plants described as healthy and ready for garden beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F., Peters
Mrs Maggart Surprised on 64th Birthday at Reger
A birthday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Maggart home in Reger honored Mrs. Maggart on her sixty fourth birthday. Relatives and friends arrived with food baskets despite rain and muddy roads. Attendees included Garret Huffman and daughter Lorraine of Jamesport, E. L. Robinson and family of Galt, George Schweppe and family of Humphreys, Imogene Maggart of Browning, Stella Hollenback and son J. E., and Guy Maggart with Phillip of Reger. The day featured a large cake, cafeteria-style dinner, and an afternoon of visiting, piano, and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Maggart
Reger
Garret Huffman
Daughster
Lorraine
Jamesport
E. L. Robinson
Galt
George Schweppe
Bull For Sale Grade Short Horn Yearling Road
Short time sale notice for a grade short horn bull, yearling, available for immediate sale. Listed by H. R. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Hamilton
P E O Meeting Highlights Charters And Guest Guests
Mrs Jenmie Lyyton hosted the local P E O chapter on April 22 with the president and vice president absent at a state convention. Past President Mrs Williams led. Members praised Charter Member Mrs Hermin Adams. A resolutions committee was formed. Mrs Hamilton read poems and a story. R M Calhoun presented a Household Hints lesson. Guests included Mrs Bates from Canton and social hour attendees. A display of handiwork and a two course luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenmie Lyyton
Williams
Hermin Adams
H.R. Hamilton
R. M. Calhoun
Pie Supper At White Oak Grove Church May 1
Pie supper hosted by White Oak Grove Church on Friday night May 1 to raise funds for the church. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak Grove
Dickinson School Closes Successful Term With Awards
A successful term at Dickinson School closed April 7 with teacher Glenn Gooch. Patrons and neighbors provided a noon dinner and a pleasant afternoon program by pupils. Each pupil showed improvement. Marvin Abbott received a courtesy award, Waverly Ware won best girl, and certificates were presented for achievement and scrap book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Glenn Gooch
Marvin Abbott
Waverly Ware
Mar
Waverly Ware Wins Top Prize In Pupils’ Awards
Vin Abbott placed first and Calvin Lambert took second in the contest. The teacher awarded prizes for best grades to Waverly Ware and Marvin Abbott, whose grades were tied for high marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin Abbott
Waverly Ware
Calvin Lambert
Marvin Abbott
Cooking School At Walnut Grove Impresses Crowds
Consumers Public Service Co. of Brookfield held a two day cooking school at the Bailey Maytag building. Mr. Cox notes strong interest in exhibits as the term closed April 15. Clyde Brinkley taught the final term with a reappointed salary. Patrons arrived with baskets and enjoyed a fine afternoon program. Prizes were awarded for punctuality to James Jennings Ruth Knight and Ruth Carol Connel. Connie Swearengen won for spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Public Service Co
Brookfield
Bailey Maytag
Cox
Walnut Grove
Clyde Brinkley
Clyde
James Jennings
Ruth Knight
Ruth Carol Connel
Connie Swearengen
Senior Play at Pur din High School The Unexpected Guest
The Pur din High School presents The Unexpected Guest in the auditorium Friday and Saturday evenings May 1 and 2 at 8 o clock. Everyone invited. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Jasper
Goody Goody
Virginia Ziegler
Elaine Jack
Lela Trask
Margaret Neet
Fort Fisher
Allen’ McCally
Lela “Trask
Eva Ogan
Purdin
H. S
Grain price report from Meadville notes 1% dent corn
In 1933 crop Reid's Yellow dent corn was sorted shelled and tested at 1 percent with a price of $2.00 per bushel. Chris Martens of Meadville is the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Chris Martens
Meadville
Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting Notes and Socials
The Stitch and Chatter club met with Mrs Emma Dickinson on April 16 with twenty seven members present. Activities included a dinner, a business meeting led by the president, reports read by the secretary, poetry and songs, a horseshoe contest won by Le Nell, and various gifts received. The group planned a meeting with Alice Ware on April 30 and listed members and children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Vincent
Tena Campbell
Mabel Brown
Mary Vincent
Louise Martin
Lora Badger
Lena Campbell
Tole Hampton
Dorothy Christy
Maude Christy
Anna Hatch
Lucy Cumbo
Hazel Stephenson
Mary Taylor
Mary Griffis
Marjo
Lucille Arnold
Myra Lay
Iva Rhodes
Hazel Griffis
Ella Cokerham
Nina Taylor
Isabel Gooch
C. R
Emma — Dickinson
Vesta
Opal
Alice Ware
Mary
Gertrude Lambert
Mae
Mable Smith
Nora Cokerham
Nettie Crist
Vivian Britton
Kathryn Smith
Bart
Bert Lambert
Doc Smith
Harold Abbott
Archie
L. A. Dickinson
Gary Hanman
John Allen Kelley
John Lee Brantner
Eldon Gooch
Larry Hale
Marlin Steele
Calvin
Marvin
Ervin
Lucille
Leoma Lambert
Mavin Abbott
Elmo Britton
Waverly Ware
Yearling Angus bull weighs about 750 pounds
J. W. Crookshanks presents a yearling Angus bull described as a good one and expected to weigh around 750 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crookshanks
Also Mentioned on This Page
O.O. F
Rebekahs
Morate
Citizens Savings Bank of Browning
Missouri
M. L. Haning
Norris W. Phillips
Culver Stockton
Culver Stockton College
Calypus Four
Christian Church In
Independence
Missouri State Convention of Christian Churches
Macon
Stephen B. Williams
Norman B. Harris
Charles Martin Harris
Pasadena
California
Prairie Mound
Harris
Mont Clair
New Jersey
Newark
E. B. Harris
Kirksville
J. W. Harris
Lester Harris
City Hall
Sele
Skhool
Rik
Jerzackly
Ford
Ks Sheeps & Gates
Jake
Poultry Club
Dorothy
James
Berta Gooch
Betty Brown
E'la Stufflebean
P. EO
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