Peterson Family Tour Yellowstone Park Adventure
The Petersons began from Billings Montana on Wednesday July 21 visiting Ray Moore family and Red Lodge wildlife. They traversed Bear Tooth mountain Cook City Highway reaching 11 000 feet then entered the park visiting Mammoth Hot Springs Norris Geyser Basin Obsidian Cliffs Roaring Mountain and Old Faithful. They camped near the geysers and viewed the upper and lower Yellowstone Falls then traveled to Cody Wyoming visiting the Buffalo Bill museum before returning to Billings by 8 p m thriled by nature's wonders.
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Yellowstone Park
Billings
Montana
Ray Moore
Red Lodge
Custer National Forest
Bear Pooth Mountain
Park
Cook City
Mammoth Hot Springs
Norris Geyser Basin
Roaring Mountain
Gibbon
Yellowstone Falls
Cattey School Reunion Planned for August 28
The second annual Cattey school reunion will be held in the grove near the McCollum cemetery on Saturday August 28. An all day meeting. Bring your lunch. By order of Committee.
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Cattey
Cattey School
McCollum Cemetery
U B Church Notes Sunday Services Reviving
Sunday school and church services drew a large crowd with a bountiful basket dinner after morning worship. A session of God's word followed and night services attracted many, signaling revival. Sunday school is planned for next Sunday at 2 30. Herman Payne Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God's Word
Herman Payne
Ice Cream Supper Aids Pastor Salary at U B Church
An ice cream supper will be held at the U. B. Church on Friday night August 20 to raise funds for the pastor's salary. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Dougherty and Wheatcraft Tie Knot in La Plata Ceremony
J A Dougherty and Miss Marie Wheatcraft of La Plata married August 7 at the Wheatcraft home in La Plata. The double ring ceremony in the sun room was conducted by Rev Dannie Martin. The couple will reside in Marceline after a trip to Canada with Mrs Dougherty returning to La Plata later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Wheatcraft
la Plata
James A. Dougherty
Marceline
O. S. Wheatcraft
Avis Wheatcraft
James Chevalier
Sun Room
Dannie Martin
Mrs
Dougherty
Canada
Hannibal
Marceline High School
Teachers College
Sigma Tau Gamma Council
Doughtery
Alpha Sigma Alpha Social Sorority
Kirksville Daily Express
Browning High School Set to Open August 30
Browning High School will start August 30 with a focus on education as a community goal. The Board of Education prioritized repairs, new equipment, and reading materials, hiring staff for elementary and secondary grades, and inviting rural students and patrons to visit the school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning High School
Board of Education
Dorothy Anderson
Harriett Wicker
Edward Williams
Miss Johnson
Brantner
Mr. Anderson
John Dutton
Sunday Dinner Guests Share Fine Dinner and Ice Cream
Sunday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John Hooker featured Mr and Mrs Charles Hatfield of Marceline J W Phillips of Keathville College Mr and Mrs Louis Stephenson and Shirley Ann Joe Hooker of Laredo Mr and Mrs John Fish Mr and Mrs Jim Havens and Doris. The group enjoyed a fine dinner and a good time with ice cream and cake.
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Charles Hatfield
Marceline
J. W. Phillips
Keathville College
Louis Stephenson
Shirley Ann
Joe Hooker
Laredo
John Fishback
Jim Havens
Doris
John Hooker
Roach Roach Reunion Celebrates Sixth Annual Gathering
Descendants of Wm B and Nancy Wilson Roach gathered at Humphreys Park on Sunday August 15 1937 for the sixth annual reunion. Emma Roach widow of the late George W Roach attended at age ninety alongside many relatives and friends including Jose Williams Hamiltons Walker families and Lamm family young Jaqueline Lurlene Lamm three weeks old. No program was planned as the group spent the day visiting.
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Wm. B
Nancy Wilson Roach
Humphreys Park
Missouri
Emma Roach
George W. Roach
Rex
Jose Williams
Herbert Hamilton
Ralph Hamilton
Gertie Walker
Alton Walker
Ruth Henderson
Lorrain Henderson
Ben Quigley
A. J. Ellett
Alexander Ellett
Caryle Bennett
Jaqueline Lurlene Lamm
Thelma Roach Lamme
Emma
General Purpose Club Meeting Moves to Callihan Home
On August 12 the General Purpose Club met at Mrs. R. W. Callihan’s home due to Ruth Lantz hosting a new daughter. Nine members attended with guests Mrs. James Thomson and others from New York City for dinner and social time. The next meeting is set for August 26 with Mrs. Palmer.
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General Purpose Club
Maurice Lantz
Ruth
Julia’ Anna
R. W. Callihan
James Thomson
New York City
Noble Crooks
Walter Artz
Bert Harrison
Ruth Alice
Palmer
Obituary Notice of Mrs Hannah Frances Denny Denny
Mrs Hannah Frances Denny born Indiana August 3 1853 died at daughter’s home near Shelby Missouri August 14 1937 aged 84 years 11 days. She married George W Denny October 19 1871 and had twelve children with seven predeceasing her. Surviving children are Fred E Harrison Truman E Nettie May and Loss plus others. Funeral held Sunday at North Salem M E Church conducted by Rev O B Hobbs with burial nearby.
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Hannah Frances Denny
Hannah Frances Evans Wasorn
Indiana
Shelby
Missouri
George W. Denny
Fred E
Lone Pine
Montana
Harrison
Fairview
Oklahoma
Truman E
Pasadena
California
Nettie May
Purdin
Loss
New Boston
Nettie
Methodist Episcopal Church
North Salem
Little Church
M. E
O. B. Hobbs
Surprise Birthday Party For 14th Birthday
On Friday August 13 1937 Kermit Head turned 14 with a surprise party arranged by his mother. About twenty schoolmates and friends arrived after his music lesson to shout greeting and enjoy homemade ice cream and angel food cake. Guests included Inez Lambert Louis Lambert Reba Lambert Evelyn Longwell Goldie Swisegood Betty Norris Virgie Cordray Ethella Newton Clyta Pearler Lois Riddle Kathryn Bull Loyd Newton Billy Newton Eldon Riddle Donald Jennings Jack Norris Bob Norris Millard Head J D Dodson and Keith Cordray.
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Kermit Head
Eighth Annual Hedges Reunion Held at Linneus Park
The eighth annual Hedges family reunion occurred Sunday August 15 1937 at Linneus Park Missouri with 108 relatives and friends. A noon basket dinner followed by prayers and an afternoon program included officers elected for the coming year and numerous readings songs and greetings from members across multiple states.
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Hedges
Linneus Park
Missouri
T. A. Hedges
G. F. Hedges
Fairmount
Ill
Ada Hedges Smith
Allerton
Sophia Hedges
Natchitoches
Clifford Hoag
Canton
Ida Hedges Cronkhite
Mattie Hedges Horn
South Haven
Kansas
Thaddus Hedges
Kirksville
Chester Bagley
Humphreys
Wayne _ Bagley
Browning
Alva Bagley
Jess Woodside
Nelson Britton
Chula
Glen Smith
Pattonsburg
Frank Hedges
Gary
Ind
Bernard Bagley
Natchitohhe
P. T. Hedges
Rollie Yeazei
Geo. Hedges
Donald Hedges
Ada Smith
Lottie Clester
Gorin
Wm. Hedges
Chillicothe
Leslie Bagley
Doris Woodward
Kansas City
Ivan Hedges
Chadwick
Bethany
Olive Sut
Notable Guests at Brookfield Event Include Diverse Attendees
A list of attendees names guests at a social gathering spanning multiple towns. Names include W. R. Ross with daughter from Brookfield Mix T. W. Zieglar Humphreys Wm. Niles Gary Ind Halley Bows and wife Linneus Ernest Hargest Chillicothe Joe Creason Pureitz W. W. Adamson Sullivan Ind Kenneth Mouman Fairmount E. Mrs. Ormiston Linneus.
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W. R. Ross
Wiz
Brookfield
Mix
T. W. Zieglar
Humphreys
Wm. Niles
Gary
Ind
Halley Bows
Linneus
Ernest Hargest
Callao vs Browning Baseball Game Preview
Dickinson will be on the mound for Browning and Dray will receive. Browning will wear the uniforms Sunday. Game called 3 00 at Park Diamond.
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Gan Dickinson
Browning
Dray
Browing
Park Diamond
Mrs Eunice Dickinson Hosts Bridge Dinner Honor Guests
Mrs Eunice F Dickinson entertained Monday evening with a bridge dinner honoring her son and daughter in law Harvey F Dickinson. Guests included Burton Carr David Forbes Robert Moore Lorraine Glaze Virginia Bolling Dr McArtor Arthur Brassfield Edward Williams. High score favors won by Mrs Harvey Dickinson and Mr Forbes.
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Eunice F. Dickinson
Harvey’ F.dickinson
Burton Carr
David Forbes
Robert Moore
Lorraine Glaze
Virgina Bolling
McArtor
Arther Brassfield
Edward F. Williams
Harvey Dickinses
Mr. Forbes
Ice Cream and Cake Event at Morris Chapel Church
Home made ice cream and cake will be served at Morris Chapel church Friday evening August 20. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Morris Chapel
Arnold Family Picnics With Parkersburg Relative
Mr and Mrs Y B Arnold and family host Mr Arn olds nephew Johnson Arnold and family of Parkersburg West. On Tuesday evening they took a picnic lunch to Fields Mil swimming with participants including Mary Alice Larry Kenneth Ruth and Gene.
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Y. B. Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Johnson Arnold
Parkersburg
West
Fields Mil
Mary Alice
Larry
Louis Arnold
Kenneth
van Arndt
Ruth
Gene
Fish Fry Trip Sparks Enjoyment in Mendon
Mr and Mrs John Harris Mr Bill Riley Mr 8 S Cotter Mr Jim Harris and companion Mrs Mont Cumbo with Kathryn traveled to Mendon Missouri to visit Mr and Mrs Kenneth Nickells and neighbors for a fishing trip. The group enjoyed a large catch and fried fish with playful banter about stopping eating when it tastes good.
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John Harris
Bill Riley
S. Cotter
Jim Harris
Mont Cumbo
Kathryn
Mendon
Kenneth Nickells
Sunday Guests for Cotter Family with Extended Visits
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cotter and son Kenneth Eugene of Granite City Illinois. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gooch of Saginaw Michigan. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Grover Gilmer and daughter of Purdin Mrs. Dean Gooch of Milan and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cotter of Brookfield.
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Kenneth Cotter
Kenneth Eugene
Granite City, Ill
Francis Gooch
Saginaw, Mich
8. S. Cotter
Grover Gilmer
Purdin
Dean Gooch
Milan
Stephen Cotter
Brookfield
Entertained Sunday School Class Gathering
The Young People's class of the Baptist Sunday school met at Donald Warren's home. The president led, with members Lorene Stone Mary Carter Gail Carter Josephine DeVore Raymond DeVore Max Freeland Nyle Freeland Ray Baskett S J Bartow Nona Neet and H Bailey present. Visitors included Raymond Warren Rama Lee Barrows DeVon Glaze. Entertainment committee for the next party named S J Bartow Josephine DeVore Letha Smith. Next party at Mary Carter's. Games followed by ice cream and cake refreshments.
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T ¢ Baptist Sunday School
Donald Warren
Lorene Stone
Mary
Gail Car ‘Ter
Josephine
Raymond de Vore
Max
Nyle Freeland
Ray Baskett
S. J. Bartow
Nona Clair Neet
H. Bailey
Raymond Warren
Rama Lee
Barrows
DeVon Glaze
Josephine DeVore
Letha Smith
Mary Carter
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B. H. Peterson
Mr. Peterson
Trip
Cody
Wyoming
Buffalo Bill Museum
Bill
J. A. Dougherty
Floyd Hardin
James Shepherd
Lee Thurlo
Caleb Smith
J.C
Roach
Lee Ellis Hedges
J. A. Hedges
W. E. Jenkins
Callao
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