State Superintendent commends Jefferson high school progress
In a February 6 1940 letter Lloyd W. King praises Jefferson Missouri High School as it improves and renovates. He cites continued public relations efforts upgraded teaching equipment balanced salaries and teacher advancement toward degrees. The letter endorses Superintendent Dutton and offers ongoing support to the school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Jefferson
J. R. Williams
Ee Board of Education
Missouri
Williams
W. E. Sears
Jno
E. Ed Fuhrman
Ing
Dutton
Lloyd W. King
Dryridge Community Meeting at Mundell School House
A community meeting was held at Mundell school house on February 9. The entertainment committee led by Marilee Mundell and Lore Murrell organized the program with singing by Ilea Phyllis Ruth Mundell Joyce and Ward Mundell. Mr Riddle told a story and refreshments of hot soup and crackers were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryridge
Mundell
Marilee Mundell
Lore Murrell
Oke
Wen
Ilea
Phyllis
Ruth Munell
Oh Johnnie
Joyce
Ard Mundell
Everett Dowdy
Veil Riddle
Galleryone
February 23 Event With Food And Entertainment Committee
The report notes a gathering on February 23 with 61 attendees. Mrs Verl Riddle and Mrs Ola Stephenson serve on the entertainment committee and refreshments include sandwiches, pickles, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verl Riddle
Ola Stephenson
North Salem Quilting Club Meets for Embroideries
The North Salem Quilting Club met February 8 at Evelyn Cordray’s home. Nine members and two visitors attended for a dinner and embroidery work on pillow cases. Roll call referenced valentine exchanges. next meeting will be with Mrs. Cera Brantner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Evelyn Cordray
Cera Brantner
Frab
Gertude
Anna Belle
Versie
Opal
Ethel S
Lavena
Edith
Evelyn
Vernie
Lois
Bonnie
Browning Joins Alpha Phi Omega At Kirksville
Bernard Browning son of Mr and Mrs John H Browning and a Kirksville State Teachers College student was selected for Alpha Phi Omega a national service fraternity. Four of five hundred freshmen earned membership with initiation on February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Phi Omega
Bernard Browning
John H. Browning
Kirksville State Teachers College
United States
Browning
Scottsville 4 H Club Meeting Recaps February Event
The Scottsville 4 H Club met Friday night February 2 with Clayton and Eudora Harris present. After a business session, Mrs Harris and daughters Mary Ruth and Eudora served refreshments. A lively contest followed before departure. Next meeting with Ray and Paul Hoselton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsville 4-H Club
Clayton
Eudora Harris
Mrs. Harris
Mary Ruth
Eudora
Ray
Paul Hoselton
R. A. Thurlo
Eugene
Keath Crooks
Seaman Fuller
J. T. Hoselton
Paul
Mirs
Raymond Harrris
Cleyton
R. H
Class Meeting of Women’s Bible Class Held at Crawford Home
The Methodist church Women’s Bible class met February 1 at Mrs. Annette Crawford’s home with strong attendance. Mrs. Lula Carter led worship. scripture was Psalm 40. Mrs. Kathryn Calhoun taught on Love as a Worship Principle of Life. talks by Mrs. Lorene Adams and Mrs. Ivah Carr followed. Social hour featured fruit salad and coffee. Next meeting set for February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Annette Crawford
Sloan
McArtor
Lula Carter
Kathryn Calhoun
Lorene Adams
Ivah Carr
Adams
Carr
Crawford
Young Couple United in Marriage February Fourteen
Miss Hazel Grice of this city and Harold Kille of Brookfield were married yesterday at 3 oclock in Laredo by Rev. O B Hobbs. The bride, daughter of Wallace Grice, attended Browning High School. the groom, son of Frank Kille, came from Idaho to Missouri in October. They will reside in Brookfield and are told to receive many well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Grice
Harold Kille
Brookfield
Wallace Grice
Paul Smith
O. B. Hobbs
Laredo
Browning
Fouider
Browning High School
Frank Kille
Missouri
Idaho
Brownings Youth Couple Wed in Bright Morning Ceremony
Miss Hazel Bundies and Floyd Kelley were married February 14 at the home of Rev. O W Ethington. The bride, youngest Bundies daughter, and the groom, son of H M Kelley, live on a Shafter area farm and will start life together amid greetings from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Bundies
Floyd Kelley
O. W. Ethington
Hazel Grice
Glen Bundies
Roy Bundies
Browning
Browning High School
H. M. Kelley
Shafter
For Sale Toms and hens from Freddie Kings flock
For sale bronze turkeys from Freddie King s flock and white Holland turkeys from Cass County Hatchery Roy Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie King
Cass County Hatchery
Roy
Haley
Reverend Hyde to Lead Sermons at LoCust Valley
Notice states Reverend Hyde will preach at Lo cust Valley on Sunday February 18 in the morning and evening services. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Locust Valley
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Carl Nickell on Sunday
Carl Nickell's birthday sparked a surprise dinner on Sunday February 11 with a turkey feast and an afternoon of cards. The gathering also marked the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams and included family and friends such as Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Nickell, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Nickell, and many Nickell relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nickell
Carl
Kenneth Williams
J. H. Nickell
Jim Slater
Ralph
Keith
Dan Nickell
Kenneth Nickell
Carl Reed
Jimmie
Bonnie Zoe
Donald Lee
Cherril
Wayne Stufflebean
Friendly Neighbors Club Meeting Notes
The Friendly Neighbors Club met with Mrs. Ethel Burkholder on Wednesday February 7 for an all day session. They finished a quilt and enjoyed a noon dinner. The business meeting opened at 2 with roll call and a list of members present and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Ethel Burkholder
Melton
McCollum
Rose
Maggie
Mildred
Elsie
Nannie
Emma
Icel
Lois
Baby
Frances
Myrtle
Lucy
Phyllis Ann
Jerry
L.H. Edens
Meeting with Mildred on February 14
The note states a meeting with Mildred scheduled for Wednesday February 14 with roll call and handkerchief exchange led by C. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
C. R
Petersons Host Bridge Dinner With Bide-A-Wee Club
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Peterson entertained last Thursday evening with a bridge dinner inviting Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Carter Mr. and Mrs. Jay Harvey and Bide-A-Wee Club members including Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Fleming Dr. and Mrs. V. D. Grice Mr. and Mrs. C. Gooch Mr. and Mrs. J. N eet and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams. Favors for high score went to Mr. Carter Mrs. Gooch and Mr. Calhoun and traveling prize to Mrs. Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Peterson
Edgar Carter
Jay Harvey
H. C. Bailey
J. H. Calhoun
C. B., Fleming
V. D. Grice
C. ’. Gooch
C. ’. Gooch, Mr. and Mrs. J. Neet
J. R. Williams
Carter
Gooch
Calhoun
Speeding Car Notice Warns City of Strict Limits
City Council warns residents about speeding within city limits with a new 21 mile per hour speed limit and threats of legal action to avoid court appearances.
Frances M Hoskins dies after brief illness at age 68
Frances M. Hoskins born March 11 1874 in Sullivan County Missouri died February 4 after a brief illness. She married Joseph T. Hoskins August 30 1892 and had ten children eight surviving. Survived by husband eight children sixteen grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters and four brothers. She joined the M E Church at eleven and remained faithful. Funeral plans not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances M. Hoskins
Robert M. Jones
Teressa Ann Jones
Joseph T. Hoskins
Ora B
Carl Trimble
Warren
Ark
Effie
Ravens
St. Louis
Winston D. Hoskins
Texarkana
Texas
W. D. Harthcock
Lawton
Robert W. Hoskins
Palestine
W. D. Rounsavall
Walter L. Hoskins
Stuttgart
J. T. Hoskins, Jr
Frances Hoskins
Sullivan County
Milan
Missouri
Arkansas
M. E. Church
Mail Carrier J Ben Carter Praised by Patron
A grateful reader extols J Ben Carter for delivering mail with faithfulness and efficiency through harsh weather and blocked roads, noting the commendable service and overall satisfaction with mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ben Carter
General Purpose Club Hosts Snowy Social With Sled Ride
The General Purpose Club met Friday February 9 with Mrs R A Thurlo. Members traveled part way with the team to the hostess home and enjoyed a sled ride then a noon dinner. Afternoon conversation featured old fashioned portraits with guests listed including Mrs Smith Mrs Mae Bradshaw Joan J T Hoselton Mrs Alice Duckworth and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Thurlo
Smith
Mae Bradshaw
Joan
J. T. Hoselton
Alice Duckworth
Mabel Brassfield
Essie Brassfield
Frances Hoselton
Pearle Thurlo
Genevieve Thurlo
C.R
Sixty Years of Marriage Celebrated by Harmon Couple
Mr and Mrs J B Harmon of Browning Missouri entertained at the New Colonial St Petersburg Florida on January 25 to mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Guests included R J Nelson and others from multiple states and countries. The evening featured readings jokes reminiscences and a Valentine box reveal with laughs. Meetings noted for March 6 to elect new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Harmon
Browning
New Colonial
St. Petersburg
Florida
Brinton
Pennsylvania
Barnett
Ontario
Winters
Quincy
Illinois
Faulkner
Missouri
Hermia Street
Elma Chambers
Helen Cokerham
Susie Fuller
Elizabeth Crookshanks
C. “Rt
Dinner Honors School Board Members at Peterson Hotel
Mr. John C. Dutton hosted a two course dinner at the Peterson Hotel for the Board of Education and spouses along with faculty members and their guests. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Nickell missed due to illness. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Grice and several couples plus Miss Virginia Burwell and Mr. Edward F. Williams. After dinner the group enjoyed social conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dutton
Board of Education
Peterson Hotel
W. P. Nickell
W. D. Grice
0. G. Jones
J. T. Nevins
J. R. Williams
N. W. Phillips
Fred Lay
Alpha Brantner
Virginia Burwell
Harry R. Anderson
Edward F. Williams
Womens Club of Purdin Holds February Meeting at Dryden Home
The Womens Club of Purdin met February 7 at Mrs. Eva Dryden’s home for a one o’clock luncheon. All members attended except one. guest Helen Cokerham joined as a member. Mrs. Dryden and her daughter Gladys Brown assisted with decor and meal, and president Mrs. Margaret Hardin led a program on “Science” including devotional, readings, and a Reader’s Digest article, with several members contributing notable pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Club of
Purdin
Eva Dryden
Helen Cokerham
America
Hermin Street
Reader's Digest
Oneta Grice
Margaret Hardin
Womens Clubs
Dorothy Dix
Syl
Cold January Meeting of Hoselton Club
On Thursday January 25 with Mrs J T Hoselton attendees braved cold and snow for a rag rug session and a noon dinner. The afternoon featured business and a regular meeting with members listed including Mrs K A Thurlo and several Brassfields Hoseltons and Williams family. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs R A Thurlo February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Purpose Club
J. T. Hoselton
K. A. Thurlo
J. W. Brassfield
Nelson Brassfield
Carl Brassfield
Janice K
Edgar Hoselton
P. A. Brassfield
A. D. Hoselton
Williams
R. A. Thurlo
C. R
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Jake
Widdoe
Esey
Jacksen
Cies
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Sevrel
Emmy
Elsy
Purson
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