Mrs Pierce Passes Away at Purdin January 25 1940
Mrs Goldie Pane Pierce born June 10 1887 in Linn County died at her Purdin home January 25 1940 age 52 7 15. She married James Pierce April 1 1905. they had son David of Eddyville Iowa. Funeral January 26 at 2 30 pm in Purdin Methodist Church. Burial in Purdin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie. Pane Pierce
Linn County
Purdin
G. A. Chittum
James Pierce
David
Eddyville
Iowa
Methodist Church
H. E. Corbin
Dryridge Community Meeting At Mundell School House
A community meeting at Mundell school house Friday night January 26 featured a president led business session. The food committee Ned Mundell and Verle Riddle set February 9 refreshments, oyster soup crackers. Entertainment included music singing and contests with chili and crackers served late. Attendees listed include the Mundell Riddles Bennetts Dowdy Weed Falconer Stephenson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundell
Ned Mundell
Verle Riddle
Arthur Mundell
Harold Rinehart
Everett Dowdy
Imogene
Nellie Powell
Arthur Bennett
Elizabeth Foster
Tommy
Bobby Moore
Marvin Murrell
J. D. Burris
Lewis Weed
Edna Falconer
Wilber Sayre
Tom Bennett
Ross Riddle
Ola Stephenson
Ted Rottmann
Eddie Morelock
Ladies Aid Society Meeting in Snow
Clara Hanman hosted the Ladies Aid Society on January 23 as roads were drifted and sleds used for travel. Seven members and four visitors attended including Dora Miller Myrtle Garrett Grace Woodside Myrtle Bailey Bertie Owens Doris Haman and Clara Hanman with Lucille Dorothy Quigley Dona Lambert and Edna visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Clara Hanman
Dora Miller
Myrtle Garrett
Grace Woodside
Myrtle Bailey
Bertie Owens
Doris Han
Easter Cantata Practice Sees 16 Attend At Adams Home
Enthusiasm grows for Easter cantata with 16 participants at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams. O V Ethington expresses hope for broader interest and cooperation for upcoming rehearsals Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Adams
O. V. Ethington
Food Sale By Ladies Aid At Bailey Maytag
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will hold a food sale at the Bailey Maytag Office on Saturday February 3. Your patronage appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Methodist Church
Bailey Maytag
Last Show of The Women Starring Shearer Crawford Russell
Norma Shearer Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell headline the all star cast in a Broadway success adaptation. The electric theatre screens tonight with a comedy drama about women and a chic fashion parade as the backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Shearer
Joan Crawford
Rosalind Russell
Electric Theatre
Bide-A-Wee Club Hosts Bridge Dinner January 18
Mr and Mrs J R Williams entertained guests including Mr and Mrs N W Phillips of Milan and several club members at the Bide A Wee Club bridge dinner on January 18. Favors for high score went to Mrs Brantner and Mr Calhoun with a traveling prize awarded to Mrs Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams
N. W. Phillips
Milan
Wayne Bagley
Alpha Brantner
Edith Burkholder
John C. Dutton
Harry R. Anderson
H. C. Bailey
J. H. Calhoun
C. B. Fleming
C. W. Gooch
North Salem Quilting Club Meets in Deep Winter
North Salem Quilting Club held its regular meeting on Thursday January 25 despite 20 below weather. Six members plus hostess Eva Turner and a visitor joined, quilted and did embroidery, then shared a noon dinner blessed by Mr Don Minor. Members listed include Ethel Swisegood Opal Moore Versie Bailey Anna Belle West Edith Browning Gertrude Lambert and Eva Turner with guests Mr Mrs Don Minor Edgar Tully and Elby Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem Quilting Club
North Salem Club
Eva Turner
Don Minor
Ethel Swisegood
Opal Moore
Versie Bailey
Anna Belle West
Edith Browning
Gertrude Lambert
Edgar Tully
Little Elby Turner
Guy Adams Retires as Rural Mail Carrier in Browning Route Three
Guy Adams retires today February 1 from Route Three after 21½ years in Browning. Appointed on Route Four in 1918 he served there before transferring to Route Three. Edgar Carter moves to Route Three and Noel Bennett takes Route Four temporarily as the department considers exams or route changes. The piece praises rural carriers for their public service especially in bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Adams
Browning
Adams
Post Office Department
Edgar Carter
Noel Bennett
For Sale: Seven Sows and Heater
For sale two items listed by W. H. Pridemore Jr. A herd of seven brood sows suitable for furrowing in February and March. An 118 inch Round Oak heater is in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pridemore, Jr
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Nancy White
We thank our friends relatives and the funeral director for their kind services during the death of our beloved mother Mrs Nancy White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy White
Women’s Bible Class Meets at Mrs Bartow’s Home
The Methodist Church Women’s Bible class gathered January 18 at Mrs Mamie Bartow’s home for the second January meeting. President Mrs Hummel led the session with Corinthians 13. Lula Carter spoke on Weather and Worship. Kathryn Calhoun spoke on Wake Up. A Bible quiz by Mrs Knifong sparked audience participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Mamie Bartow
Annette Crawford
Hummel
Lula Carter
Kathryn Calhoun
Knifong
Quiz at each meeting sparks learning and social hour
The group enjoyed the session and urged Mrs. Bartow to run a quiz at every meeting. A social hour followed with refreshments prepared by Mrs. Alma Bartow and assistance from Mrs. Bartow.
Public Sale Notice for J W Cordray
Public sale announced for Monday February 5 by J W Cordray. Readers are urged to read the advertisement and attend the sale.
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J. W. Cordray
Bitter Sweet Club met amid cold storm in 1940
The Bitter Sweet Club met January 3 at Mrs. Ola Creason’s home for an all day session. Eight members and several visitors attended despite bad weather. A noon dinner by the hostess and a candle wick demonstration followed by quilting and a business meeting. Next gathering planned at Mrs. L. M. Kimbrough’s on January 17 with nine members and four visitors present. Contests awarded to Mrs. Ches, Glenn Gooch, and Mrs. Lee Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitter Sweet Club
Ola Creason
Susan
L. M. Kimbrough
Miss Houston
Marilee
Mrrs
Ches
Glenn Gooch
Lee Wood
Joe Moore
Roberta Gooch
Adams Wesley Class to Meet for Friday Luncheon
The Adams Wesley class of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs Hazel Peterson on Friday February 2 for a covered dish luncheon at one o clock. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Wesley
The
Methodist Church
Hazel Peterson
Sheep Scab Alarms Sullivan County Flocks
Sheep growers in Sullivan County face alarm as a scab outbreak spreads through Missouri flocks. Governor Stark issues a proclamation banning transport of sheep within the state without an official permit or health certificate from the State Veterinarian or US officials, with inspections and dipping under state regulations. Two flocks in Ivan County are known to be infested, and precautions are taken to dip affected animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Couty
H. E Curry
Missouri
Stark
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Ivan County
Sullivan County
Dry Ridge Community Meeting at Mundell Schoolhouse
The Dryridge community gathered at Mundell schoolhouse on January 12 for a program. Miss Elizabeth Foster presided. Arthur Mundell and Arthur Bennett led entertainment. Edna Falconer won a prize in a contest. music by local performers followed. Committees named for February 9 and January 26 events. refreshments provided by Lillian Bennett and Wilma Dowdy. A county wide 1940 conference was planned for February 20 focusing on agricultural topics and farm management demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryridge
Mundell
Elizabeth Foster
Arthur Mundell
Arthur Bennett
Edna Falconer
Ross
Verle Riddle
Everett
Wilma Dowdy
J. A. Gooch
Kenneth
Gail Davis
Artie Cotter
Alma
Helen Johns
Charley Tate
Joe
Charles Belcher
Ross Riddle
Ola Stephenson
Harold and
Meritta
Kenneth Davis
Garnelle
Helen
Lorene
Victor
Raymond Murrell
Donald Puiliam
Tommy Moore
Mary Sue
Ned Mundell
Marilea
Phyllis
Ruth
Norris
Nelson
Junior
Joyce
Richard
J. W. Gooch
Harold Hamilton
Everett Dowdy
W. A. Mundell
Harold Rinehart
Donald Gene
Gerald
H. L. Knight
T. R. Glidewell
van B. Arnold
Trussell Hall
L. C. Hoover
Isaac W. Pickens
A. C. Barnett
G. R. Cochran
Cleo Brock
John Todd
Trade Offer For Model T Ford Coupe To Horse Or Mule
Ben A. Mairs offers a trade of a Model T Ford coupe in exchange for a horse or mule. The notice seeks a direct swap rather than cash. Potential bidders are invited to respond with details or interest.
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Ben A. Mairs
Roof Fire at R. L. Moore Home Damages South Roof
Firefighters responded Friday afternoon to the R. L. Moore residence to extinguish a roof fire caused by the flue. A large section on the south side of the roof was burned.
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R. L. Moore
Public Auction Offers 142 Horses and Mules in Browning
At the Otto Johnson farm in Browning buyers will find 142 head of native horses and mules offered at public auction tomorrow February 2 starting at 11 o clock. The stock belongs to the Johnson Chevrolet Co. and presents a fine chance to acquire a team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Johnson
Browning
Johnson Chevrolet Co
Farmers Plan For Soil And Crops Conference
The Clover and Prosperity committee met at the County Agent's Office to plan the twelfth annual Soils and Clover and Prosperity Conference. Sullivan County farmers will learn land use management soil conservation and maintaining adequate income with C. T. Coleman from the College of Agriculture leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Clover and Prosperity Committee
Sullivan County
C. T. Coleman
The
College of Agriculture
Slats Diary Sunday Through Saturday in a Cold Week
A childlike diary recounts a week of life with family and school, noting chores, a birthday coin trick, debates on enemies at school, a rumored attic safe ring, and classroom visits. The voice blends humor with simple observations of weather, tasks, and family dynamics.
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Rev. H. E. Corbin
Spencer
Edna
Mister Thirteen
Ivie Miller
Clara’s
Dryridge Community
Bide-A-Wee Club
Mr. Adams
Senator Borah
Washington
Robert S. Allen
Farmers Plan For Soil and Crops Conference
Jake
S. S
Ant Emmy
Mistress Gillem
Tre
Grampa
Gillem
Hursday
Ant
Brekfast
Heven
Gremma
Noey
Jeke
Jake Otto Jern
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