Body found near Rothville identified as Maxine Miller
Sheriff confirms Maxine Miller of Brookfield murdered near Rothville Chariton County. Kenneth Mason linked to crime, bail set. corner's jury rules death not by own hand. pistol with one shot recovered. victim described as 5'4" 150 pounds with brownish red hair.
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Arthur Demorést
No. 11
Rothville
Chariton County
Carl Brown
Linneus
Maxine Miller
Brookfield
Owens
C. F. Rankin
Keytesville
Frank Pearler
Kenneth Mason
Mason
Farm land notice restricts hunting with gun or dog
Notice from E. L. and W. B. Havens prohibits hunting with a gun or dog on farms or land they have leased.
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E. L. & W. B. Havens
Beverly Moore entertains bridge club with guests
Beverly Moore hosted the club Thursday afternoon December 13 with two bridge tables. Visitors included Velma Jennings and Imogene Robison. Prizes were awarded to Frances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Moore
Velma Jennings
Imogene Robison
Frances
Darr and Vadis Alspach Luncheon Noted
A lovely two course luncheon was served. The report highlights Darr and Vadis Alspach as hosts in a social gathering with a simple menu and gracious service.
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Darr
Vadis Alspach
Diary Notes From Slats Family Week In A Small Town
A ledger style diary covers a week of small town life with humor and mishaps. Entries describe a scuffle with Slats, reflections after a fall, mockery from a city visitor, questions about graduates and the Electoral College, a wedding to a lawyer, a funeral at the church, a wishful thought on popularity, drive behavior in the city, and Ant Emmy’s nephew gaining local notice as a barber sews for a devotee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Evry
Ant Emmy
Enny Yung
Are High Skool
Hetty Bassett
Are House
Daugter
Teasday
Wensday
Wood Park
Ant Emmys
Unkle
Ant Emmys Nefew
Injured Man Loses Fingers in Farm Wood Sawing Incident
Noble Crooks was sawing wood at T. W. Seale's farm west of town when a mishap severed his left hand’s fingers and thumb. He was taken to the hospital by George Barrows and Mr. Crooks, where doctors treated and sewed the wounds. Noble, a fine young man, mourns the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Seale
Noble Crooks
George Barrows
Mr. Crooks
Noble
Wright Family Obituary from Sullivan County
Sarah Wright born in Kentucky on November 23 1844 died December 16 1934 at age 90 with 23 days. She moved to Missouri as a girl and settled in Sullivan County. She married John Jacobs in 1863 and had seven children, two died. Survivors include John W. and Alex of Browning James A of Canada Veda Heintz Alta Heintz of Colorado. Eight grandchildren. She joined the M E Church South at Scottsville. Funeral service held at home led by Rev. C R Luton and burial at Schrock Cemetery.
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Sarah Wright
Betsy Wright
Kentucky
Missouri
Sullivan County
John Jacobs
John W
Alex
Browning
James A
Canada
Veda Heintz
Alta Heintz
Colorado
Jacobs
M. E. Church
South
Scottsville
C. R. Luton
Schrock Cemetery
Bring Us Your Furs Peters Imp Co Ad
Local newspaper ad urging readers to bring furs to Peters Import Company for the highest market price offered. Contact details and location implied by the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Imp. Co
Friendship Circle Club Holds December Meeting and Treasure Hunt
The Friendship Circle Club met Wednesday December 12 hosted by Mrs Jamnita Page and Miss Mildred Gooch. Members shared Xmas wish lists, enjoyed a treasure hunt won by Vacl Smith Mildred Gooch and Jamnita Page, and drew for sunshine pals.
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Jamnita Page
Mildred Gooch
Friendship Circle Club
Nirle
Frances Smith
Edna Bagley
L Smith
Wacyl
Bessie Smith
Lucy Cumbo
Mildred
Jaanita
George Gorch
Vacyl Smith
Loy Slater
Jewell Blender
Eugene and
Lois Arlene Smith
Doris Irene Blender
Reta Doris Fuller
In Appreciation We Thank Friends For Wood Chopping Help
Mr and Mrs Fred Cotter and Martha Ann express gratitude to friends who kindly came to chop their wood. The note thanks neighbors for assistance and support.
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Fred Cotter
Martha Ann
Hostess Leads G P Club Meeting With Quilting and New Members
Mrs R A Thurlo hosted the G P club on November 27 with most members present except Mrs Cotter and Frances Hoseiton. Members quilted, a noon covered dish luncheon followed, and at 2 pm the business meeting led by President Minnie Palmer approved last minutes. Six new members were initiated and plans for December 13 discussed. New members include Mrs Frank Kuhn, Mrs Edward Kuhn, Icel Crowdis, Minnie Jacobs, Virginia Mundell, Alice Duckworth. Visitors listed.
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R. A. Thurlo
G. P. Club
Cotter
Frances Hoseiton
Minnie Palmer
Rufus Callihan
Frank Kuhn
Edward Kuhn
Icel Crowdis
Minnie Jacobs
Virginia Mundell
Alice Duckworth
Tressie Kenley
Manda Kenley
Cora Morgan
Carrie Jacobs
Mary McClarren
Nannie Carlstead
Lucille Kuhn
Della Burns
Marjorie Vern Taylor
Ronald Clifton Lantz
Carrie Callihan
Maurice Lantz
Ruth Lantz
Elizabeth Lantz
Glenn Wright
Delaine
C. R
Stitch and Chatter Club Meets at Mrs Home
Stitch and Chatter Club held its Thursday morning gathering at the home of Mrs. with members sharing craft ideas and conversation. The event emphasized friendship and community in a cozy home setting.
Tax Collector Schedules Weekly Tax Visits
Notice to taxpayers announces Orbra Jones will collect Duncan township taxes at Cora Browning and Citizens State Bank on Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays each week in December.
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Cora
Roger
Citizens State Bank
Browning
Duncan Township
Orbra Jones
For Sale 18 Inch Heater by Harvey and Neet
A secondhand 18 inch heater is offered in good condition by Harvey and Neet. Ideal for portable heating needs and casual use.
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Harvey & Neet
Neighborly Woodcutting Surprise At Fred Cotter Home
Last Thursday neighbors gathered at Fred Cotter’s home to cut wood and share a noon meal. The event, a planned surprise, included men Loren Vincent Leon Vincent Avon Hicks Carlos Neil Hicks Rayburn Hicks Henry Taylor Cecil Taylor Elmer Taylor Orville Hampton Ray Griffis Dwight Sheen Jack Hollon Ernest Stephenson Ernest Head and women Marie Vincent Mary Griffis Sylvia Skeen Iola Hampton Mae Hicks Cora Head Mrs Stephenson Kathryn Stephenson.
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Fred Cotter
Fred
Loren Vincent
Leon Vincent
Avon Hicks
Carlos Neil Hicks
Rayburn Hicks
Henry Taylor
Cecil Taylor
Elmer Taylor
Orville Hampton
Ray Griffis
Dwight Sheen
Jack Hollon
Notice to Hunters Warns Off Farms
Joe Nickell warns hunters trappers and men with spades and shovels to stay off their farms with a firm keep away message.
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Joe Nickell
Bowyer Fry Wedding Unites Keytesville and Mendon Pair
A December 17 wedding at Rev. Smith’s home in Laredo joined Charles Lee Bowyer of Keytesville and Miss Oneta Fry of Mendon. The couple, with sisters Gertie Bowyer and Leota Fry, will reside with Bowyer’s brother near Keytesville after a wedding supper.
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Bowyer-Fry
Ketyesville
Jim Fry
Mendon
Mendon High School
Ray
Keytesville
Farm Leaders Meet at Milan Discuss Pasture and Soils
Sullivan County farmers gathered December 14 for the Seventh Annual Clover and Prosperity conference in Milan. About 150 delegates heard demonstrations on alfalfa lime and soil fertility, with noon meals from Milan High School students and music from the local band. Officers for next year were elected and Missouri Clover and Prosperity goals outlined by C T Coleman.
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Sullivan County
Milan
Missouri
Extension Services
Missouri College of Agriculture
C. V. Roderick
Clover and ‘Prospérity
Baugher
R. M. Layster
Mr. Shear
Elmer White
J. S. Head
Milan High School
Cowger
Granville N. Smith, Jr
Rolla A. Baugher
van Arnold
Isaac Pickens
C. H. Murdock
Jim May
H. L. Knight
C. T. Coleman
College of Agriculture
Coleman
Club Met With Mrs. Mira Lay For Christmas Work
The all day meeting on December 12 included piecing worsted tops hemming sheets and binding quilts. Two sheets completed others partly finished. A business session followed with a reading by Mrs. Marie Vincent and an impromptu program. Next meeting set for December 26 with Helen Hazel and Madie Martin.
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Mira Lay
Mra Marie Vincent
Jingle Bellx
Mary Taylor
Helen Martin
Lou Harris
Marie Vincent
Anna Hatch
Mabel Brown
Madie Martin
Hazel Martin
Carlyn Haley
Maud Christy
Emma Haley
Mary Christy
Charles Dwain
Norma Sue Harris
Herman Russell
Beverly Ann Martin
Max Brown
Bobbie Dean
Tax collection dates for Benton township announced
Isabel Gooch as collector states tax collection will occur at Browning Savings Bank on December 21 24 and 27 and at Bank of Purdin on December 22 and 26 to collect Benton township taxes.
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Browning
Savings Bank
Bank of Purdin
Benton Township
Isabel Gooch
American Legion Rabbit Hunt Sponsored by Post 274
The American Legion Post No 274 of Browning holds a rabbit hunt starting Thursday December 27 between Purdin and Browning teams led by Rex Hale and Stanley Day. Registration with captains required, limited spots, open to all Legionnaires and others. The losing side feeds hunters on January 3, 1935 with sales proceeds to cover feed costs. Prizes to the top rab bits killer.
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American Legion
American Legion Post No 274
Browning
Purdin
Rex Hale
Stanley Day
Claude Myers Post
Letter From California Mentioning Sub Price and Xmas Wishes
A December 10 1934 Glendale California letter from Joe Nickell of Browning Missouri notes a subscription renewal with a $1.50 check. It extends greetings to friends and wishes a merry Christmas and prosperous new year, and promotes F M Stamper Co for fur selling after a price advance.
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California
Glendale
Calif
Joe Nickell
Browning
Missouri
Joe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Sarah Jacobs
Effie Britton
Comora
Goldin Abbott
Agnes
Mildred Brantner
Emma
Orpha Dickinson
Florence Elliott
Ciara
Lucille Hanman
Edith Hale
Leah
Iva Lambert
Eileen Hale
Madeline
Tucker
Bernice
Bernice Riley
Frances Tucker
Archie
L. A. Dickinson
Ellis Abbott
John Tucker
Waynie Britton
Ima Elliott
Stitch and Chatter Club
John A. Sturges
May Fleming Geach
Granville
Ohio
Riverside
Sturges
Abbie L. Geach
F. M. Stamper Co
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