Waln ut Grove Community News and Social Notes
Everett and iLorris welcomed a baby boy Franklin D born Nov 30. Jim Sevier celebrated his 50th anniversary. Shower hosted at Fred Watsons with gifts from many locals. Diary entries mix humor and local life. poultry price notes discuss market balance and government influence. Linn County gets 318963 in cotton benefits aiding local economy. Christmas seals urge health gift sharing.
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Walnut Grove
Everett
iLorris
Franklin D
Jim Sevier
Fred Watson
Hartwell Franklin
Molly Pipes
Vivian Franklin
Linn County
Missouri
North Missouri
Willing Workers Meet for All Days Gathering
The Willing Workers met with Mrs. Anna Hatch on November 29 for an all day session. Activities included embroidery, tea towel work, carpet rag tackling, and a noon dinner. Cornelia Harris led a Thanksgiving history, roll calls with blessings, bios read for entertainment, and Christmas name drawings. Members and visitors attended, with Lois and Carlyn Haley welcomed, and the next meeting set for December 13 with Mrs. Nora Harris.
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Anna Hatch
Hatch
Cornelia Harris
Lois
Carlyn Haley
Emma
Mabel
Maude
Cecil
Mrs. Cotter
Y Griffis
Anna
Lou
Cornelia
Nora
Mira
Madie
Helen
Hazel Manne
Mary Vincent
Beverly Ann
Martha Ann
Charles Dwaine
Betty Brown
Bobby Dean
Nora Harris
Thanksgiving Supper at Prairie Seminary Delights Attendees
The Thanksgiving supper at the Prairie Seminary school house on Wednesday night November 29 drew about ninety five attendees. Guests brought filled baskets while children and Mr. Johnson arranged the table. An engaging program featured a Negro dialogue and a strong reading by Mrs. Johnson.
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Prairie Seminary School House
Mr. Johnson
Class Meeting Of Hummel-Wesley M E C South
The Hummel-Wesley Class of the M E C South met at Mrs Edna Bagleys home with nine members present. Mrs Luton led devotion reading I Corinthians chapter thirteen and prayer. Mrs Mae Schrock and Mrs Ivah Carr gave talks. A Christmas song was sung and contests were conducted by Mrs Nellie Seaman and Mrs Schrock. Mrs Hermia Adams participated.
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Hummel-Wesley
South
Edna Bagley
Luton
I Corinthians
Mae Schrock
Ivah Carr
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Nellie Seaman
Schrock
Hermia Adams
Timely Topics and shifting Prohibition Era Attitudes
A clipped column reflects on 1933 era shifts toward repealing national prohibition as four states seek ratification. It notes ongoing liquor debate, quotes General Pershing as a discreet tobacco user, and ends with a Turkish school pledge about duty and progress amid changing times.
Market guidance on selling soft meat chickens promptly
A farmer notes to market the crop promptly and sell remaining soft meat chickens before prices fall. The writer, W. F. Priebe, urges avoiding stag prices and delaying sales to maximize returns.
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W. F. Priebe
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Rice Brown
Geo. Blackman
Clarence
Mary Ann Blackman
Fred Riddle
Zane
Earl Shaw
Jay
Jack
Alvin Dunlap
Earl
Donald
Charley Pipes
Anna Mary
Vivian
Bernice
Glen
Lois Franklin
Barbara
Glenn ‘Swearengen
Eula
Harold Christy
Ivorene
Ranse Furry
Par
Hastie
Saterday
Ike Barlow
Ant Emmy
Heven Becuz
Fellcamp
Sosiety
Munny
Evry
Munday
Penny Witch
Pt A
Cole
Mr. Freeze
Emmy
II Herry
C. McIntyre
General Pershing
Isis
Electri
Monarch
Consumers Public Service Company
Clate Cox
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