Nature Leaves Signs of Work Many Years Ago
Exclusive: The Leader Record by Ray E. Colton. The article traces Linn County Missouri geology from Browning to Linneus, describing ancient seas fossils and glacial marks, remonting to oil potential and coal measures. It previews Mastodon and primitive man in the next issue.
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Ray E. Colton
D. S.C
Linn County
Browning
Missouri
Nature
Old Dame Nature
Central
Shafter
Purdin
Linneus
Missouri Sea
North American
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Leader Record
Colton
New Postmaster at Linneus Named A. J. Knapp
Reports from last week indicate A. J. Knapp has been appointed postmaster at Linneus. Knapp is a brother in law of Mrs. W. F. Peters and has many friends in the city who welcome his appointment.
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A. J. Knapp
Linneus
Knapp
W. F. Peters
Cinderella club bridge dinner hosted by Mrs Hoselton
Mrs Frances Hoselton entertained the Cinderella club on Tuesday evening February 2 starting at 7:00 pm at the home of Mrs Pearl Thurlo. Guests included Miss Lorraine Glaze Miss Erma Peterson and many others with Mrs Eunice Dickinson among the attendees. Mrs Alpha Linhart won high score prize.
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Frances Hoselton
Cinderella Club
Hoselton
Pearl Thurlo
Lorraine Glaze
Erma Peterson
Mesdames Opal Carter
Genevieve Lumsden
Vera Lay
Alpha Brantner
Ira Nevins
Hazel Peterson
Mariyn Gooch
Blanche Johnson
Beverly Moore
Frances Carr
Edna Forbes
Velma Jennings
Eunice Dickinson
Alpha Linhart
D. D. Club Bridge Luncheon Honors Miss Erma Peterson
D. D. club members were entertained Tuesday afternoon by Miss Erma Peterson at a bridge luncheon. Guest Ila Nevins attended and the high score prize went to Mrs. Frances Darr.
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Erma Peterson
D. D. Club
Ila Nevins
Frances Darr
Mission Talk by Rev Stanley E Jones on KMBC
The radio speech by Rev. Stanley E Jones will air February 17 at 7 30 PM on KMBC with a message about missions. Sunday school is urged for 10 AM with efforts to grow attendance and encourage others. Services are held morning and evening with a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Virgie Haggard's. O B Hobbs
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Stanley E. Jones
KMBC
Virgie Haggard
O. B. Hobbs
Linn County Farmers Press Dog Law in Effort to Protect Livestock
Linn County farmers urge passage of a dog control law to tax owners and fund compensation for sheep damaged by dogs this winter. The Linn County Farm Bureau and Missouri Farm Bureau Federation advocate the measure as losses mount, with several named locals reporting extensive sheep damage and deaths.
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Linn County
Farm Bureau
Linn County Farm Bureau
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
Price Hoskins
Earl McKelvne
R. E. Dolan
John Tornow
Ray Cloud
Dave Brown
Ralph Neal
Oscar Thorne
Harold Thorne
Sam Thorne
Frank Tornow
Jackson Township
H. A. Tomlin
Mrs Belcher Dies After Short Illness At Home
Mrs Millie Belcher, southwest of the city, died Monday morning after a brief illness. Survived by children, grandchildren and many relatives. husband Mr Belcher preceded her. Funeral services held yesterday at Morris Chapel at one o clock conducted by Rev Owen.
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Mrs. Belcher
Millie Belcher
Mr. Belcher
Morris Chapel
Rev. Owen
Pure Gold Class Meeting At Miss Gail Carter Home
The Pure Gold class of the Baptist Sunday school met at Miss Gail Carter's home on Monday night February 8. The meeting opened with the president's call to order and business was presented. After the business adjourned, the entertainment committee provided amusement for the rest of the evening and refreshments were served.
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Mméet
Josephine DeVore
Nona Clair Neet
Elna Almond
Josehine DeVore
Imogene Hanman
Lorene Stone
Margaret Bagley
Mary Carter
Lola Rae Bartow
Ruth Arnold
Gail Carter
Dorothy Sayre
Raymond DeVore
Gail Gooch
Harvey Nee Verlan Lambert
George Jasch
Bailey
The
Baptist Sunday School
C L McQuown Seeks Re nomination to Duncan Township Board
The notice urges Democratic voters to renominate C L McQuown for the Duncan township board seat in the upcoming primary. It notes his long township service, good business sense, and farming background, asking for support.
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C. L. McQuown
Duncan Township
McQuown
Brookfield Roller Rink Schedule Now Open Nights and Weekends
Brookfield Missouri hosts daily skating at 7 45 pm with additional Saturday and Sunday sessions at 2 15 pm. Community venue offers family friendly public skating hours in Brookfield.
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Brookfield
Wintering in Palm Beach The Neelys Send Ham Paper South
Mrs May Neely ordered the ham paper sent to West Palm Beach Florida. She and her daughter Mrs Stockdale are spending the winter there enjoying sunshine and a balmy ocean breeze. The weather resembles July.
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May Neely
West Palm Beach
Fla
Mrs. Stockdale
Bide A Wee Club Hosts Evening of Bridge
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams entertained the Bide A Wee club and guests on February 3. A seven o'clock dinner followed by bridgegames saw Mrs. Taylor win high score for ladies and H R Anderson top the gentlemen.
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J. R. Williams
D. A. Taylor
Linneus
Virginia Bolling
H. R. Anderson
Edward Williams
Clyde Brinkley Seeks Township Clerk and Assessor Nomination
Clyde Brinkley announces his candidacy for township clerk and assessor of Pleasant Hill, subject to Democratic primary voters. A local teacher born near Cora, he has taught three terms at Walnut Grove and asks voter support to serve as a top township official.
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Clyde Brinkley
Pleasant Hill Township
Clyde
Cora
Walnut Grove
Farm For Rent With House Barn Orchard Pasture and Crops
Carl Porter lists a small farm for rent offering a house and barn plus an orchard and garden. Seventy five acres of pasture and cropland include 60 acres pasture 15 acres corn 20 acres meadow and 15 acres oats.
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Carl Porter
Trustee H R Trumbo Seeks Re Nomination in Duncan Township
Trustee H R Trumbo of Reger asks Democratic voters to nominate him again for trustee of Duncan township. A successful Reger merchant with broad business experience, he cites prior tenure and finances stewardship as proof of qualification and asks for support.
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H. R. Trumbo
Reger
Duncan Township
Browning High School Retained on First Class List
State Department says Browning High School remains on first class list with twenty units of approved work. Inspector notes building renovation by Supt Brassfield and custodian improved appearance and honors courses from English to Music and Agriculture.
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Brassfield
State Department of Public Schools
Browning High School
Browning
For Sale Four Acre Chicken Ranch Near Browning
Four acre well improved chicken ranch for sale four miles from Browning. Contact Garrett Prather at phone 54F2 for details.
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Browning
Garrett Prather
Local Names List appears in Taylor Township records
A scanned snippet lists individuals including Lee Baldridge, Joe Moran, W. E. Frazer, Earl Neet, Lee Wilkerson, J. M. Thurlo, Duffy Carter, Isaac W. Pickens, W. H. Cleeton, and Wayman Riddle among others in Union Two and nearby areas.
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Well
Lee Baldridge
Joe Moran
W. E. Frazer
Taylor Twp
Earl Neet
Lee Wilkerson
J. M. Thurlo
Duffy Carter
Union Two
Issac W. Pickens
W. H. Cleeton
W. A. LaFaver
Wayman Riddle
Child’s Exposure Noted In Early Leaf Use Case
A 2 year old is observed chewing or smoking a natural leaf. The report names J. W. Crookhanks and H. E. Crookshanks as individuals associated with the case.
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J. W. Crookhanks
H. E. Crookshanks
Seed Testing Service Available at College of Agriculture
The College of Agriculture offers a free seed testing laboratory for state farmers to determine germination and purity. Results depend on representative samples. field seeds are tested for purity inert matter and germination. small grain samples require at least a half pint, corn at least 500 kernels. Missouri farmers have a seed law requiring labeling by origin purity and germination.
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College of Agriculture
Missouri
Soil Conservation Meetings Report Strong Farmer Interest
Farmers attended a series of twelve township meetings about the 1937 Soil Conservation Program with 932 participants. Officers were elected, and payments for soil conserving crops and practices were outlined, including Class I and II payments and a Timothy seed payout.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Timothy
Bowman Twp
C. C. Harding
J. L. May
Clifford MceKay
Geo. Kent
Buchanan Twp
Thos. Saxma
J. E. Downing
M. T. Rhoads
Ova Miller
Clay
A. E. Scott
Howard J. Robinson
W. F. Tucker
Howard Judd
Duncan
Leonard T. Shipley
Glenn Freeland
R. A. Thurlo
Sam. T. Artz
Jackson
Cecil Hines
L. Wayne Elam
Chas. Dunlap
O. B. Riley
Liberty
S. E. Murdock
Ray Fairley
Ross Reger
G. R. Cochran
Morris Two
Jesse Bunch
Loss Jacobs
Ben Thompson
Odgen Romine
Penn
J. A. Graham
Earl Stahl
W. E. Daly
B. C. Terry
Pleasant Hill
F. L. Maggart
Floyd Badger
Chas
W. Pipes
Beryl Taylor
Polk Two
T. R Glide
Hands Burned In Nail Incident Involving Marion Quigley
Marion Quigley severely burned after stepping on a spike nail that pierced his foot. His father Jake Quigley, attempting to aid, avoided further injury but sustained painful burns while extinguishing a car fire.
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Marion Quigley
Jake Quigley
Jake
Slats Diary: A Week Of Ice, School, And Family
A playful diary style recounts Slats and friends roughing through a thin ice week. Entries mention skating mishaps, a guessing contest at school, Emmy’s altercation with a conductor, Jane’s teasing, a mortgage joke about cars, Pa's church lunch and newspaper notice, plus a marriage reveal to Unkel Hen and Ant Emmy.
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Blisters
Skool
Sum
Jake
Ant Emmy
Dumbecos
Emberella
Jane
Chamber of Commers
Unkel Hen
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Bide-A-Wee Club
Supt
Soil Conservation Meetings
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