Noisy Round of Local Visits and Odd Jobs in North Salem
Dr Hanna an optician visits. numerous residents like R A Arthur John Tucker and Ola Knnfong stop by on business. Shippings of corn, farm tasks, and market chatter fill a lively week. several court and hospital updates appear alongside personal notices and small ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Arthur
North Salem
John Tucker
Milan
Pete Carmack
East of
Cora
Ola Knnfong
Harmon and Bolling
Miss Pryor
Seely Cafe
Alta McCormick
W. Spencer
Trenton
Opal Johnson
Ward Moore
Alva Stone
Kansas City
Roy Haley
Walter Smith
Near North Salem
Linneus
Ray Trumbo
Roger
H. L. Adams
Adams
Kirksville
E. E. Morelock
Mary E. Bingham
Edward Maloney
Elmer Morelock
P. P. Kollasch
Clarence
Clarence Becker
J. N. Neef
Wayne Stufflebeam
Ella Stufflebean
Harry Neff
Marceline
H. H. Peterson
C. E. McGhee
Purdin
C. E. Potter
Sumner
O. W. Williams
Near Humphreys
John Keithley
C. E. Rinehart
Douglas Jenkins
M. P. Brassfield
J. P. Bolling
Chillicothe
John ‘Smith
H. L. Fuller
Ethel Stephenson
Near Roger
J. P. Turner
Federhase
R. H. Warren
Jess Woodside
Near Purdin
Lloyd Lambert
Virgie Mundell
Nova Winters
Neal
Winigan
T. E. Hoskins
Humphreys
W. S. Langdon
Near Cora
Lena Bailey
Harry Murrell
John Morris
Near Shafter
Victor Jones
Colorado
Alice Rush
Hinda Rush
Ottumwa
Iowa
Lance McCormick
Doris Johnson
Brookfield
R. E. Harris
W. P. Nickell
F. R. Fanning
Brecckfield
L. M. Scott
Hattie
Edna
Glenn
Ft. Riley
Kan
James Kibble
St. Joseph
E. E. Harris
Letter to Santa from Darrell Baker of Cora Mo 1939
A young boy in Cora Missouri writes to Santa on December 17 1939 asking for a small Amos and Andy car a chair and candy nuts and oranges. The note reflects a simple holiday wish list typical of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Cora, Mo
Santa
Darrell Baker
Amos and Andy
Edgar McCollum's 14th Birthday Surprise Party
On Tuesday December 9 Edgar McCollum received a surprise party for his 14th birthday. The gathering featured music and games with strawberries and cake served by his mother. Attendees included Park Chaffee and five sons C E Cordray and two daughters, Sam and Mrs Franklin, Perry Christian and son Donald, Wolf Estes, Hazel and Dorris Watson, Lucile and Clarence Tallman, Allen Sill, Etta and Lottie Clapp, Violet Goddard, I J McCollum and Otis McCollum family. Guests departed late with wishes for more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar McCollum
Park Chaffee
C. E. Cordray
Sam Franklin
Perry Christian
Donald
Wolf Estes
Hazel
Dorris Watson
Lucile
Clarence Tallman
Allen Sill
Etta
Lottie Clapp
Violet Goddard
I. J. McCollum
Otis McCollum
Edgar
Special Notice for Stock to Complete Market Load Sunday Night
Am in need of more stock to make a full mixed load for mar ket Sunday night. Phone 211. Noel Head, Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Head
Browning
Dear Santa Letter From Wayne Baker Of Cora Missouri
Five year old Wayne Baker of Cora Missouri writes to Santa on December 17 1930 asking for a little car a bicycle candy nuts and bananas. He signs his name clearly and requests treats along with a toy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora, Mo
Santa
Wayne Baker
P. E. O. Chapter Social Led by Mrs Peterson
Mrs. B. H. Peterson hosted the local P. E. O. Chapter on Wednesday December 10. Twelve members answered roll call with Original Poems. Mrs. L. W. Hummel read a lesson on Edgar A. Guest. Mrs. J. P. Bolling gave a Reading. Guests included Mrs. A. A. Pipes and Mrs. Sarah H. Moore. The hostess served a two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Peterson
L. W. Hummel
Edgar A. Guest
J. P. Bolling
A. A. Pipes
Sarah H. Moore
Poultry Thieves Active in Local Farms
Report describes recent poultry thefts across the area. Names such as Mrs Roberta Jenkins Robert Stephen son Fritz Brinkley F R Fanning Ben Barrows Noel Bennett and Elmer Penhale appear in incidents involving White Plymouth Rock hens and other fowl. Residents warn of two to four thief patterns and possible armed confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Jenkins
Robert Stephenson
Fritz Brinkley
F. R. Fanning
Ben Barrows
Noel Bennett
Elmer Penhale’s
Campaign to burn chinch bug nests in Missouri and Kansas
A regional drive in Missouri and Kansas aims to destroy overwintering chinch bugs that threaten next year’s crops. The effort, led in Missouri by county extension agents and George D. Jones, extension entomologist, will organize thorough burning of hibernation quarters across several counties. Eastern Kansas joins to maximize impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas
George D. Jones
Missouri College of Agriculture
Chinch Bug Burn Plan Targets Missouri Wheat Areas
Area spanning Cass Bates and Vernon counties to Lincoln Pike Balls and Marion will begin burning December 15 and finish by December 25 to curb chinch bug infestations. Leaders aim to mobilize farmers to clean up infestation quarters, reducing losses for 1931. Officials stress the insect’s destructiveness and plan controlled fires on still days to ensure thorough burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Bates
Vernon
Lincoln
Pike, Balls
Marion
Missouri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Hanna
Optician
Clayton Warren
A. R. Riedel
George P. Martin
Near Winigan
Eva Foster
Benton Township
Joe Johson
Otto
B. J. Lambert
H. L. Schrock
Elma Coon
Guy Coon
City Hospital
George E. McGhee
Shelby
Illinois
Haskell Hollon
New York
Plaza
Tom
The
Peters Implement Co
McCormick - Deering
McCormick-Deering
Delco
Standard Oil
Guy L. Peters
Mer
C. E. Martin
Milan Cleaners
Chevrolet
Thompson Chevrolet Co
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