Fires Run Wild as Dry Conditions Persist in Rural Area
Edward Morelock writes from Crow Creek Indian Reservation describing multiple fires near farms and a bridge in South Dakota. He details near-miss damage to a barn and hay stacks, the help of bridge workers, and a fuelled risk from wind. He notes drought-like heat, no rain for months, and forthcoming pay, asking for a small monetary aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E
Wil
Wilhite
Harry
Big Hill
W. P. Nickell
Joe
Earl
Fred
Jimie Nickell
Crow Creek
Edward P. S
Edward Morelock
COC Co
Chamberlain
South Dakota
Farmers Feed Silos With Green Corn This Week
Local farmers including G. G. Freeland, Herbert Cley, Walter Crooks, J. M. Thur, M. J. Fields and Sam Warren report filling their silos with green corn. The crop is noted as suitable feed now and may provide winter feed as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Freeland
Herbert Cley
Walter Crooks
J. M. Thur
M. J. Fields
Sam Warren
Letter from OCU camp describes travel to Chamberlain SD
Mrs Elmer Morelock writes from Camp Chamberlain South Dakota July 16 1936 describing volunteers from Leavenworth Kansas heading to camp and the travel details Des Moines layover train ride long ride and arrival in Chamberlain late at night with a private coach and a five hour wait in town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OCU
Camp Chamberlain
South Dakota
Elmer Morelock
Leavenworth
Kansas
Des Moines
Chamberlain
Miss Milan of 1936 chosen for Milan pageant
Miss Adrice Havens of Milan has been selected as Miss Milan of 1936 and will represent Milan in the Missouri Wider Beauty Pageant in Sedalia from August 22 to 29. The Miss Missouri winner goes to Atlantic City for Miss America, with trips and prizes. Havens placed second in 1935 for Sullivan County Beauty Pageant. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Havens and represents The Milan Home Oil Company owned by N. A. Newman.
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Adrice Havens
Sedalia
Milan
Atlantic City
N. J
United States
Europe
Miss Havens
Sullivan County
N. A. Newman
D. G. Havens
City
Lambert Reunion at the Park in Browning
The Lambert Reunion will be held at the Park in Browning on Sunday A16. Friends and neighbors are invited to attend and reconnect with past and present members of the Lambert family.
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Lambert
Browning
P. P. Kollasch Moves Harness and Shoe Shop to Iowa
P P Kollasch moved his harness and shoe shop to Iowa last week after securing a fine location. Paul is a skilled shoe man and the people of his adopted city will be pleased with his work. Mrs Kollasch will remain at the Farmers Store for now and has not yet decided when she will join him.
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P.P. Kollasch
Iowa
Paul
Mrs Myrtle Lambert dies at 39 in Missouri funeral noted
Mrs Myrtle Lambert Head Lambert born May 24 1900 died July 21 1939 age 33 years 1 month 27 days widow of Ray Edward Lambert. She leaves two sisters Mrs Jessie Boyles and Mrs Ruth Elliott, one brother Floyd Head and three children Charles Barclay Lambert Ruth Lorene Lambert and Paul Edward Lambert. Funeral by Rev Chaffee July 23 buried North Salem cemetery.
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Myrtle 1Vatteau
Simon Head
Ray Edward Lambert
Charles Barclay Lambert
Clarkson
Idaho
Ruth Lorene Lambert
Garfield
Wash
Paul Edward Lambert
Browning
Jessie Boyles
Meadville
Ruth Elliott
Floyd Head
Bucklin
Chaffee
North Salem Cemetery
Browning hostess to county candidates delight crowd
Veril Browning hosted Linn and Sullivan county candidates from both parties on Wednesday night. Lee Allen and Ralph Reinhard erected a loud speaker on Main street and Reinhard acted as master of ceremonies. Candidates spoke for three minutes each, many abiding by the limit while some exceeded it. The crowd was larger than usual, and the event left voters with favorable impressions of the campaigns.
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Browning
Linn and Sullivan
Lee Allen
Ralph Reinhard
Main Street
Veril Browning
Opera Trip To Kirksville By Local Residents
Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson Mr and Mrs RA Glaze Mr and Mrs JR Williams and Carly Bennett attended the Opera The Chocolate Soldier in Kirksville East Friday evening performed by Teachers College students Miss Lorraine Glaze and Mr Edward F Williams were cast members with Mr Williams in the lead tenor role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
W. H. Dickinson
R.A. Glaze
J. R. Williams
Carly Bennett
East
Teachers College
Lorraine Glaze
Edward F. Williams
Cat
Williams
Sunshine Workers Club Meeting at Coram Home
The Sunshine Workers club met with Mrs Bernice Coram on Wednesday July 29 for an all day quilting and social meeting. Seventeen members five visitors and thirteen children attended with attendees including Susie Thudium Mellie Thudium Braden Thudium Connie Bauer Cora Pearler Hazel Cassity Fay Lola Bailey Minnie Riedl Dorothy Riedl Alberta Campbell Mabel Maxwell Gladys McCollum Bernice Coram Lois Rulon Bertie Rulon Pearl Head. Visitors included Clara Lovett Nettie Smith Nettie Coram Bernice Peavler Betty Dodge Ella Peavler. Next meeting with Lola Cordray August 12.
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Sunshine Workers
Surhine Workers Club
Bernice Coram
Mellie ‘Thudium
Singsing
Cross
Susie Thudium
Mellie Thudium
Braden Thudium
Connie Bauer
Cora Pearler
Hazel ‘Cassity
Fay
Lola Bailey
Min- Inie
Dorothy Riedl
Alberta Campbell
Mabel Maxwell
Gladys McCollum
Bernice’ Coram
Lois
Bertie Rulon
Pearl Head
Clara Lovett
Nettie Smith
Nettie Coram
Bernice Peavler
Betty Dodge
Ella’ Peavler
Donna Spencer
Meda Carolee
Bryan Campbell
Richart
Dorothy Cassity
Ellis Orvis
Eddie Bailey
Norma
Short Smith
Clyde Head
Bina Peavler
Lola Cordray
C. R
Browning Defeats Chillicothe in Slugfest 18 to 7
Browning Ball Club triumphed over Chillicothe 18 to 7 in a high scoring game last Sunday. Chillicothe posted four runs in the first inning with three doubles and a triple by the first four batters. Stone relieved Moore and shut out the visitors for seven innings. Stone had four hits in six at bats. Thurlo and B. Carr each contributed two.
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Browning
Chillicothe
Browning Ball Club
Stone
Moore
McArtor
Franklin
Thurlo
B. Carr
Friday Bridge Night Honors Mrs. Whaley Visitor
Local gathering hosted Miss Marjorie Rinehart as guests toast Mrs. Byron Whaley of Kansas City. A bridge game at three tables awarded the traveling prize for 80 honors, with Mrs. Forbes taking home the prize. Lester Peters won the high score, and refreshments closed the evening amid lighthearted chatter and community banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Rinehart
Byron Whaley
Kansas City
M. E. Church Schedules Services for August 9
M. E. Church announces Sunday School at 10, preaching at 11, and evening worship at 8 led by Pastor C. B. Hobbs. All are invited to attend and praise the Lord.
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M. E. Church
C. B. Hobbs
Primary Returns Heavy Voter Turnout Across Counties
The primary drew a large voter turnout with busy precincts in Browning and contests across Linn and Sullivan counties. Nominations included Republicans and Democrats for representative, prosecuting attorney, treasurer, and sheriff, with leaders in Sullivan and Linn counties earning top spots. The article also notes gubernatorial races and a key contest between McDaniel and Judge Gantt. It surveys Women’s Extension Meetings by Madonna Fitzgerald and includes public health tips on safe water, chlorine disinfection, and fly control.
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T Jay
Browning
Linn
Sullivan County
Clark
Reinhard
Lintner
Montgomery
Couch
Hayes
Hoover
McClaskey
Linn County
Green
Peery
Hotelling
Head
Brown
Fleming
Perry
Romiue
Carter
Stark
Hirth
Barrett
McDaniel
Judge Gantt
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Millan
Myrtle Lambert
Suzy Smithers
Marrie
Suzy
Unkel
Potery
Jane
Forchen Teller
Robert Moore
Linneus Club
Old Settlers
Linneus
Ghillicothe
H Riyning
Brassfield
O Franklin
J. Carr
R. Moore
M. E. Church Notes
Sullivan Counties
Madonna Fitzgerald
Columbia
Miss Fitzgerald
Gupmen
Rolla A. Baugher
J.W. Crookshanks
Purdin
Crookshanks
Marceline
Brookfield
Texas
Great Bend
Stockton
Mlinoi
Tiv
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