Oyster Supper Tradition Honors Mr. Dickinson Birthday
Relatives and neighbors gathered at L. A. Dickinson and wife to celebrate Mr. Dickinson turning 50 with an oyster supper. The habit began eighteen years ago and alternates between the Dickinsons and their guests. Attendees included many local families and friends who enjoyed the evening and extended wishes for more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Dickinson
Mr. Dickinson
Mrs. Dickinson
Pepondey
de Britton
Everett Hale
Archie Dickinson
T. M. Smith
Charley
John Tucker
Nelson Britton
Norman Woodside
Jim Elliott
Clifford Elliott
Orlo Smith
Anna Belle West
Eldon
Harley Tripp
No Hunting Statement On Farm Property
Farm owner Ray A. Nickell warns hunters and trespassers to stay off the premises, reinforcing private property rights and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray A
Nickell
Thanksgiving Guests At Thurlo Home
Mr and Mrs R A Thurlo and son Eugene hosted Thanksgiving Day with a goose dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Bundridge and Mr and Mrs Stevenson of Kahoka, Verl Dell and son James Leonard of Gilman City, Nelia Bundridge Melia Thurlo Hinda ush and Mr and Mrs Cecil lor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Thurlo
Eugene
James Bundridge
Stevenson
Kahoka
Verl Dell
James Leonard
Gilman City
Nelia Bundridge
Melia Thurlo
Hindaush
Cecillor
Dinner Party Honors Mr and Mrs Lantz McCormick Son George Elbert
A turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Lantz McCormick honored their son George Elbert. Guests included Miss June Page from Enandoah Iowa, Mrs Mabel Yent of Kansas City, Herbert Talbert, Joe Christy and children Ky llis and Howard Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantz McCormickson
George Elbert
King
June Page
Enandoah
Iowa
Mabel Yent
Kansas City
Herbert Talbert
Joe Christy
Kyllis
Howard Lee
No Hunting on Our Lands Statement
Local landowners including J. H. Dunlap W. B. Havens C Ingraham Loren Elliott Joe Johnson and C L Britton announce a strict no hunting policy on their property and any lands under their rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Dunlap
W. B. Havens
C. . Ingraham
Loren Elliott
Joeohnson
C. L. Britton
Sunbeam Class Members Attend Social Event
The Sunbeam class of the M. E. church held a refreshments gathering with salad whipped cream ice and hot chocolate. Members present included Mrs S J Bartow Gale Bartow Rusl Bartow Marjorie Campbell Charles Edward Christy L Cobbs Clayton Haris Eudora Haris Mary Elizabeth Smith Nina Taylor Lorraine Taylor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
S. J. Bartow
Gale
Rusl Bartow
Marjorie Campbell
Arles Edward Christy
L. Cobbs
Clayton
Eudora Haris
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Ninaie
Lorraine Taylor
Guests at the Williams and Harris residence
S. S. Bartow Lola Rae and Jeans Mrs J J Smith Edward Williams and Mr and Mrs R E Harris were listed as guests at a social event hosted by the families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Bartow
Lola Rae and
Jeans
J. J. Smith
Edward Williams
Mrs. R. E. Harris
Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Include Omak Family Guests
G M Brantner and family of Omak Washington hosted a Thanksgiving meal with guests Mr and Mrs Harley Crist of Distruel, Mr and Mrs Lowell Brantner and children Dick and Betty of Omak, Mrs Naomi McClead and son Dean of Okanogan, Mr William McNeely of Roslyn, and Mr Phil Jochin of Yakima. An afternoon of photos and ice skating followed. The younger guests attended an evening football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Brantner
Omak
Wash
Harley Crist
Disantel
Lowell Brantner
Betty
Naomi McClead
Dean
Okanogan
William McNeely
Roslyn
Phil Jochin
Yakima
Havens Family Thanksgiving Dinner Attended by Relatives
Mr and Mrs James Havens hosted Thanksgiving with daughter Helen and Doris. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Kollasch with Jack and Maxine, Mr and Mrs Louis Stephenson with Shirley Ann and Larry Jo, Joe Hooker and Gerald Creason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Havens
Helen
Doris
Ed Kollasch
Jack
Maxine
Louis Stephenson
Shirley Ann
Larry Jo
Joe Hooker
Gerald Creason
Thanksgiving Dinner Entertained by Mr and Mrs Hooker
Mr and Mrs John Hooker entertained Thanksgiving day with a turkey dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett and Mary Sue, Mr and Mrs Charles Russell, Mr and Mrs Tom Bennett and Mrs Lizzie Prather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hooker
Arthur Bennett
Mary Sue
Charles Russell
Tom Bennett
Lizzie Prather
Roy Langdon Birthday Dinner Observed in McCracken
Sunday dinner marked the birthday of Roy Langdon of McCracken Kansas. He visited relatives in town and was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs W S Langdon. Attendees included Mr Jake Lantz Mrs Minnie Palmer Mr and Mrs John Hollon of Jacksonville Mr and Mrs Roy Langdon and sons Ernest Langdon and family Voris Langdon and son Lot Langdon and Babe Kimbrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Langdon
McCracken
Kansas
W. S. Langdon
Jake Lantz
Minnie Palmer
John Hollon
Jacksonville
Ernest Langdon
Near Linneus
Voris Landgon
Lot Langdon
Babe Kimbrough
Methodist notices: church services and meetings listed
The M. E. Church South schedules Sunday school at 10, services at 11 and 7 30. Bucklin hosts young people Monday night December 5. Linneus hosts missionary institute Wednesday December 7 at 7 30 with Dr Swinney speaking. Prayer meeting at Mrs Mae Alexander Thursday 7 15. Scripture John 13. Everyone welcome by J Y Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Alexander
John
J. Y. Norfolk
Thanksgiving Guests Share Turkey Dinner in Kirksville Area
Thanksgiving Day guests included Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Cokerham and Mrs. Sara Keithley with T. W. Seale hosting. Attendees listed were Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fuller and Gladys Stone of Purdin, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Thompson of Holiday, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cokerham and children of Kirksville, Mr. and Mrs. Van Christy and son Charles Edward, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Rhodes and Sandra Ruth, and Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Woodward and son Joe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Cokerham
Sara Keithley
T. W. Seale
H.L. Fuller
Gladys Stone
Purdin
Chas. Thompson
Holiday
Hubert Cokerham
Kirksville
van Christy
Charles Edward
Wm. R. Rhodes
Sandra Ruth
G. T. Woodward
Joe
Finest Blood Tested Chicks Offered by Nichols & Co
Nichols & Co of Rockmart Georgia advertises live arrival COD chicks four weeks old pullets at 24.85 per 100 and assorted varieties Reds Rocks Leghorns White Giants and pullets priced 7.85 to 9.85 per 100 with 8.50 per 100 for 100 chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols & Co
Rockmart
Georgia
Gooc hasketball Teams Entertained At Gooch Home
Mrs Wayne Gooch and hostesses entertained basketball teams with a seven oclock two course dinner at the Gooch home Tuesday evening Those attending included Mar jory Campbell Viva Almond Josephine Wattenbarger Lois Magegart Eudora Harris Dorothy Head Ruth Bennett Nona Clair Neet Mary Carter Annabeth Worley Lola Rae Bartow Patricia Gooch Gene Carr Keath Crooks John Allen Martin Nyle Freeland Phillip Grace Eugene Thurlow Leland Shipp and guests Mr Anderson Miss Lorraine Glaze and Mr and Mrs Brantner Dut ton and Gooch Booby prizes went to Mary Carter and Leland Shipp Two players Bernie Jacobs and Buddy Reed were absent Short talks were given by several hosts and captains before games and prizes were awarded to Lois Maggart and Phillip Grice with hearts played late into the evening
Hunting Ban on Farms Named by Tine and Cecil Walker
Farmers Tine Walker and Cecil Walker announce a ban on hunting with guns or dogs on their properties. The measure applies to all persons and wildlife activities on the listed farms, with enforcement by local authorities and potential penalties for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tine Walker
Cecil Walker
Barn Fire Destroys Scott Eden Farm Outbuildings
A barn on the Scott Eden farm southeast of town burned late Friday afternoon. The fire destroyed the barn along with corn and other feeds stored inside. The property is owned by Roy Haley and no insurance was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Eden
Roy Haley
Hostess Leads P. E. O. Chapter Thanksgiving Meeting
Mrs. R. M. Calhoun hosted the local P. E. O. chapter on Wednesday November 23 with vice president Mrs. L. W. Hummel presiding. Guests Mrs. J. Bartow and Miss Ella Keithley attended social hour as the committee prepared a Thanksgiving program. Mrs. Hummel read on The First Thanksgiving and Mrs. Haning won for longest list of Thanksgiving anagrams. A two course dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Calhoun
L. W. Hummel
J. Bartow
Ella Keithley
B. H. Peterson
Nellie Seaman
Hummel
M. L. Haning
Thanksgiving Guests Listed by Mrs Knifong
Thanksgiving day dinner guests included Mrs. A. B. Whaley and son of Kansas City Mrs. S. C. Lantz and son Miss Marjorie Rinehart C. E. Rinehart and son Arthur Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Harvey Mrs. Dor cas Harvey and Mrs. J. N. Neet were afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sade Knifong
A. B. Whaley and Son
Kansas City
S. C. Lantz
Marjorie Rinehart
C. E. Rinehart
Arthur
E. P. Harvey
Dorcas Harvey
J. N. Neet
Thanksgiving Dinner Hostess Carter Family
Mr and Mrs J B Carter entertained with a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. Guests included Mesdames Lula Carter Lora Carter Belle Riley Mr and Mrs Aaron Powell and son Hubert Miss Mary and Joanne Carter F D Carter and Donald Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Carter
Mesdames Lula Carter
Lora Carter
Belle Riley
Aaron Powell
Hubert
Miss Mary
Joanne Carter
F. D. Carter
Donald Johnson
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Include Langdon Family
Mr and Mrs W S Langdon entertained for Thanksgiving with guests Mr and Mrs Roy Langdon and sons Jerome Ernest and Leland of McCracken Kansas and Mr and Mrs Ernest Langdon and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Langdon
Roy Langdon and Sons
Jerome, Ernest and
Leland
McCracken, Kansas
Ernest Langdon
No Hunting Prohibition on Payne and Leonard Farms
A signed statement from J. H. Payne declares a strict no hunting rule on his farm and the Leonard farm he rents. The note asserts exclusive use and safeguards livestock and property from trespass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Farm
J. H. Payne
Birthday Dinner For Eva Doris Carter Honored Host Family
On Sunday November 27 Eva Doris Carter marked her fifth birthday and Mr and Mrs Raymond McCrary celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Edgar Carter. Attendees included C B Fleming and Raymond McCrary of near Chula John Myers and H F Carter Linneus Kenneth Guyer and Charlotte and Shirley John Carter Beverly and John Randall F J Alspach G G Freeland and sons Max and Nyle who joined in the afternoon and stayed for the six o clock meal. They departed late with warm wishes for Eva Doris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Doris Carter
Raymond McCrary
Edgar Carter
C. B. Fleming
Near Chula
John Myers
John Junior
H. F. Carter
Linneus
Kenneth Guyer
Freeland Family Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner
Mr and Mrs D G Freeland entertained with a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day. Also present were Mrs Clive Freeland and daughter Billy Jean of St Charles and Neal Freeland with baby of Chillicothe. Glenn Freeland with sons Max and Nyle and Fred Layard with son Douglas Neal attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Freeland
Clive Freeland
Billy Jean
St. Charles
Neal Freeland
Chillicothe
Glenn Freeland
Max and
Nyle
Fred Layard
Douglas Neal
Vincent Family Entertains With Turkey Present
Mr and Mrs O K Vincent hosted a gathering attended by Mr and Mrs L J Vincent, Mr and Mrs Leon Vincent and son Larry, and Mr and Mrs George Taylor with daughters Lorraine and Nina Clair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Vincent
L. J. Vincent
Leon Vincent
Larry
George Taylor
Lorraine
Nina Clair
Names Placed On Local Property Notice
A fragmented list includes individuals such as Taylor Brown Roy Haley Edwin Martin and several others with addresses or street names like Fern Street and Mont Cumbo. The text shows a roster of residents likely tied to a local notice or meeting sign in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Brown
Roy Haley
Edwin Martin
H. F. Carter
May Hicks
Roscoe Slater
Mont
Annual Family Reunion of Almond Family Held at Ware Home
The Almond family reunion at W. R. Ware's home on Sunday November 20th featured a turkey dinner and time with Emma F. Almond, Lewis W. Almond's widow, and their children O S Wheatcraft and Guy Minor, W. R. Ware, Alvord Almond, and grandchildren from LaPlata and North Salem plus guests Lola Rae Bartow and Mrs James R Chevalier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Almond
Emma F. Almond
W. R. Ware
O. S. Wheatcraft
Guy Minor
LaPlata
Alvord Almond
North Salem
James J. Daugherty
Marceline
Worth Lindley
Merilee
Waverly Ware
Elna
Norma Lee Almond
Roland Minor
Family Reunion at Duckworths Honors Bailey Siblings
A Thanksgiving reunion at Willis Duckworth home northwest of Browning brings together Bailey and Clark family members and friends after the death of R. C. Bailey. Attendees include Eddie Bailey’s sisters Jessie Brassfield of Siletz and Birdie McDermot of Pendleton, plus Will McPherrin, Leland Burke, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis’ Duckworth
Browning
Eddie Bailey
Jessie Brassfield
Siletz
Oregon
Birdie McDermot
Pendleton
R. C. Bailey
Bailey and Clark
Eddie
Will McPherrin
Ross Burke and
Norris
Leland Burke
Ross Fulle
Ross Lantz
Fred Bailey
C. A. Hamilton
Herbert Bailey
Duckworth
Ross Burke
Thanksgiving Dinner Attended by Local Residents
Mr and Mrs John Taylor and daughter Verona hosted a one o clock Thanksgiving day dinner. Guests included Mr Tom Maxwell Mr and Mrs Charley Maxwell and family Mrs Wallace Grice and children Miss Gertrude Kille and Bennie Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Verona
Tom Maxwell
Charley Maxwell
Wallace Grice
Gertrude Kille
Bennie Lambert
Linneus Bulletin Editor H. J. Wigginton Seriously Ill
Mr. H. J. Wigginton editor of the Linneus Bulletin is critically ill at age 75 with little hope for recovery. He became seriously ill at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Wigginton
Linneus Bulletin
Mr. Wigginton
Tax Collector Announces December Roadside Tax Appearances
Notice to taxpayers states Edgar Hoselton will collect taxes in Duncan township locations Roger on Thursdays, Cora Fridays, and Brown ing Saturdays each week in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Cora
Browning
Duncan Township
Edgar Hoselton
Thanksgiving Goose Dinner Hosted by Johnson Family
Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Johnson and daughter Doris Lee hosted Thanksgiving with a goose dinner and all trimmings. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John Burwell Miss Ada Hooker Miss Pauline Hooker Rex Hooker and Miss Violet Hooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Johnson
Doris Lee
Joe Johnson
John Burwell
Ada Hooker
Pauline Hooker
Rex Hooker
Violet Hooker
Hunters Take Notice No Trapping or Hunting Sign
Property notice from J. M. Datarman and Ida Mae Eslin of Humphreys Missouri Route 1 barring trapping hunting or use of guns or dogs on their land. Local early 20th century style notice posted for landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Datarman
Ida Mae Eslin
Humphreys, Mo
Route 1
Dinner Guests At H L Schrock Home Include Family
Mr. and Mrs. H L Schrock hosted a dinner for Mrs. Hattie Schrock and sons Merlin and Joe of near Purdin and Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Schrock with daughters of near Meadville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Schrock
Hattie Schrock
Merlin and
Joe
Purdin
Elmo Schrock
Meadville
Sunday Evening Dinner at Brookfield Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Duncan graciously entertained at their Brookfield home Sunday evening with a six o'clock dinner. Guests included Mrs. W. H. Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore and daughters Cynthia Jane and Judith, Anderson of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Thurlo, John Clifton and Joyce of Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Duncan
Brookfield
W. H. Dickinson
Robert Moore
Cynthia Jane
Judith
Mr. Anderson
V. C. Thurlo
John Clifton
Joyce
Thanksgiving Dinner at the W. R. Ware Home
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Ware and daughters hosted guests on Thanksgiving with a turkey dinner. Attendees from Kirksville included Mrs. Ida Ware, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Alexander and son Eldon, and Miss Louise Hamilton. The afternoon was spent visiting and hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ware
Ida Ware
Geo. J. Alexander
Eldon
Louise Hamilton
Kirksville
Dinner Gathering of Local Residents
A dinner gathering was hosted with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Browning in attendance. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Alva Lawrence of near Milan, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Maggart, Lois and Ronald Maggart, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Maggart and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. John Browning, Bernard and Peggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Browning
Alva Lawrence
Near
Milan
F. L. Maggart
Lois
Ronald
Ray Maggart
John Browning
Bernard
Peggy
Slats Diary: Thanksgiving Church, Strife, and Rural Mischief
Slats and Jake attend church on Sunday and hear a Thanksgiving sermon. The week records small disputes, a geometry of misheard terms, school chatter on fruits, and a cowcatcher riddle. Uncle Hen falls ill, the family visits the hospital, and Friday ends with a quarrel over breakfast before a holiday break. The diary closes with thanks and a wish for readers to enjoy turkey and fixings across the U.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Baby Bros. Rattel
Californy
Ant Emmy
Becos
Blisters
Brekfast
A.m
U.S. A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dickinson
Gooch
Reba
Roy
Shirley
Doris Langdon
Keith
Max
Green Castle
Donald Warren
Rev. Hobbs
Allen Bauswell
Joe Nickell
Duckworth’s
Birdie McDermod
W. W. Chappel
Topeka
Herbert C. Bailey
W. W. Crawford
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