High School Honor Roll and Activities Highlight
The fourteenth six weeks honor roll lists names across Freshman Sophomores Juniors and Seniors including Hazel Maggart Josephine DeVore Max Freeland Ella Brookshier Joe Woodward Dorothy Yardley Wilma Powell Wilma Norvell Virginia Bolling Harriett Wicker and Virginia Burwell. The Senior class staged The House in the high school auditorium drawing large crowds despite bad weather. The Junior class held a successful Saturday food sale at Harvey Neet's Hardware raising 7 with a small turnout, as they work to host a Seniors banquet despite a small class size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Maggart
Josephine DeVore
Junior Haley
John Burwell
Max Freeland
Ella Brookshier
Joe Woodward
Dorothy Yardley
Donald Johnson
Wilma’ Powell
Wilma Norvell S
Virginia Bolling
Harriett. Wicker
Virginia
Burwell
Harvey & Neet’s Hardware
Gravel grading improves Benton township streets
The cat and grader were used to grade streets this week in Benton township. Buster Rinehart and Noel Lay supervised the work, and the project benefited from dry weather after rain. More gravel may be needed to smooth areas still muddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Buster Rinehart
Noel Lay
Supreme Court Rules New Deal Upheld in Gold Case
The Supreme Court in Washington split three to three with Chief Justice Hugh S. casting the deciding vote. The decision affirms Congress’s power to coin money and regulate its value, marking a pivotal and awaited ruling supported by the New Deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Hughes
Congress of the United States
Friday Lina Gibbard Hears of Sisterin Law Florida Visit
Friday Lina Gibbard noted a letter from her sister in law visiting Florida and planned to check out new spots while wondering if she would be slumming or swimming. Saturday Pa grew irritable at home refusing soup calling it fit for a pig. Ma found something else and declared it pig fodder. Sunday Pa worried about his second citizen for speaking to a horse on the street, Ma reassured him that many men talk to horses, and Pa agreed some do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Gibbard
Tre House
Florida
Lina
Chirch
Becuz
Weekday notes and local quips from a small town page
Monday the class faced questions on the black board as a student offers a profane reply. Tuesday Byron Cratz grows swaggering after a dentist’s verdict Pink Tooth Brush. Wednesday Pa frets over his job at the noose paper office after printing a short snappy ad dress about the mayor. Thursday Harvey Sellers brings news of Uncle Amos’s death prompting worry and relief in turn from his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Steddem
Teasday
Byron Cratz
Becuz
Dentest
Wensday
Noose
Becaz
Harvey Sellers
Amos
Harvey
Seed Corn Seeded Direct from Grower in Washington Co Iowa
Alspach Service Station offers seed corn samples and takes orders for Mr C Ruebsam of Washington County Iowa. Ruebsam, with 24 years in seed business, sells direct from the grower. Seed delivered here weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alspach
C. A. Ruebsam
Washington Co
Iowa
Ruebsam
For Sale Riding and walking cultivators with implements
George Christy lists for sale one riding cultivator one walking cultivator one Jenkins rake one fourteen inch walking plow one harrow bed and springs six dining chairs and some rocking chairs. 2t.
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George Christy
Detroit subscription note to Browning Leader-Record
Letter from Willie C Head in Detroit dated February 12 1935 sending three dollars for a Browning Leader-Record subscription. He expresses homesickness for the paper and gratitude for past issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Nickell
Willie C. Head
Artesian Ave
Fire damages house owned by Lee Allens
A Monday morning fire damaged the roof of the residence occupied by Mr and Mrs Lee Allen. Sparks from the flue are the suspected cause. Ted Rottmann the new owner plans to reshingal the roof in a few days before moving to the city with his mother Mrs W F Rottmann
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Lee Allen
Ted Rottmann
W. F. Rottmann
Browning reader thanks friends after hip injury
Mrs Dona Lambert of Browning Missouri writes her editor from Browning to share her illness a fall in October led to a broken hip and a ten week cast she thanks friends for Christmas cards and support while she recovers unable to walk yet but setting up in a chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Lambert
Browning, Mo
Dona Lambert
Bailey Maytag Firm Opens Local Truckload of Washers
The Bailey Maytag Company unloaded a truck load of washers Monday. The firm is a growing concern with Mr Bailey a man of business ability and a capable sales force in the territory. Browning is fortunate to have this firm in our city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Company
Bailey
Browning
Chinch bug survey in Sullivan County reports widespread presence
A Sullivan County survey found chinch bugs in 18 of 20 grass samples, with an average of 34 bugs per sample. Weather conditions will influence the 1935 outbreak, with late spring being critical for egg hatch. Farmers urged to protect corn by preparation, seed choice, barriers, and creosote lines if needed. The note also lists upcoming township meeting precincts and church sites.
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Sullivan
Roofing sales position for Modern Roofing Company
Wanted a person to solicit orders for a roofing firm offering low prices and long payment terms up to 36 months. Must be a live wire writer. Company name Modern Roofing Company located at 425 West 14th Street in Trenton Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Roofing Company
West 14Th Street
Trenton
Corn Hog Checks Distributed in Sullivan County
Emergency county agent Baugher reports most second installment payments have been received and distributed. About $60,000 has been paid to Sullivan County farmers in two weeks, with compliance papers for the third and final payment under the 1934 contract completed. Farmers praise the low administrative cost and await rental agreements and the 1935 contract.
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Baugher
Sullivan County
Final Corn Hog Contract Signing Meeting Notices
The final meeting for signing 1935 corn hog contracts in the township is scheduled for Wednesday February 27. Citizens should meet with a committee member at the designated place to avoid delays and extra costs. New signers must bring hog evidence for 1932 and 1933.
Letter from Effie Mullins Brown to Joe Nickell
Mrs Effie Mullins Brown of Los Angeles writes from 405 S Hill St about reading Nickell's paper as her link home. She notes illness laryngitis and rain in the desert country while expressing hopes for a settled life and gratitude for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Joe Nickell
Joe
Tom
Effie Mullins Brown
S. Hill St
A Fine School Play Delights Local Audiences
The high school presented a fine play on Wednesday and Thursday nights at the school auditorium. Cast members displayed talent and training with strong crowds despite bad weather, and the young folks deserve congratulations for the show.
Farmers Sign Up In Duncan Township For Coming Year
Farmers of Duncan Township joined the corn hog program at White Oak School House on Friday to sign up for the year. County Agent Baugher of Milan aided the township committee Bryan Taylor Leonard Shipley and G G Freeland prepared papers. The program, while paying less cash, offers a more liberal corn component with higher price and allows fallow land to be used for other crops. Many farmers plan to sow soy beans on ground left out of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
White Oak
Baugher
Milan
Bryan Taylor
Leonard Shipley
G. G. Freeland
Miss Oma Atkins Seeks Reelect as Brownings City Tax Collector
Miss Oma Atkins announces her candidacy for the office of city collector of taxes in Brownings. She cites a first term record of efficiency and careful work and asks voters for support in the upcoming city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Atkins
Browning
Miss Atkins
Alfred Fraizer fatally crushed by piano in field accident
Alfred Fraizer, well known locally, was killed Wednesday night when a piano loaded in his wagon toppled in a muddy field near the E. E. Frazier farm, crushing his head. He died instantly and a search recovered his body. the exact cause remains unknown.
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Alfred Fraiier
Claude Kenley
Mystic
E. E. Frazier
Butte
Fairview Church
Home Worker's Club Enjoys February Meeting
Eighteen members meet February 7 at Mrs. Arthur Bennett’s home. They share a covered dish dinner, hold a business session with singing, collect 16.30 for the church, and conduct quilt drawing with Eva Frances Goins winning and Sam Johnson drawing.
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Arthur Bennett
Eva Frances Goins
Sam Johnson
Mesdames
John Hooker
Jim Havens
John Fishback
Ned Mundell
Tom Bennett
Edd Stone
Dick Norvell
Ray Bennett
Marion Belcher
Marvin Murrell
Oliver Belcher
Ollie Belcher
Chas. Tate
Artie Cotter
Chas. Johns
Ralph Goins
Alma Cotter
Etta Wilhite
Marilee Mundell
Helen Johns
Eula May Belcher
Joyce
Richard Mundell
Tax Collector Schedule For Duncan Township
Notice to taxpayers listing collection dates at Reger Browning and Cora for Duncan township taxes. Orbra Jones, collector, will be present on February 22 28 and March 1 2 to collect.
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Reger
Browning
Cora
Duncan Township
Orbra Jones
Sunshine Workers Hold February Meeting in Muddy Weather
The Sunshine Workers met with Mrs. Nora Bailey on February 13 for an all day session marred by rain and mud. The group pieced blocks for Nora, planned a Valentine gift exchange, and shared a covered dish luncheon with few attendees. Mrs. Dulcie Coram visited.
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Sunshine Workers
Nora Bailey
Nora
Dulcie Coram
Local club names officers and hopes for good roads
The report lists members including Nora Bailey Minnie Riedl Dorothy Riedl Elma Ada Abbott and Bernice Coram. The next meeting will be with Mabel Maxwell and members express optimism for a fine day and good roads.
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Nora Bailey
Minnie Riedl
Dorothy Riedl
Elma
Ada Abbott
Bernice Coram
Mabel Maxwell
Friendship Circle Club Meeting Report
The Friendship Circle Club met with Mrs. Erwin Smith for an all day session on February 13th. Bad weather left only eight members present. Activities included club songs, the Lord's Prayer, riddles from Mrs. Houser, games from Edna, a contest won by Edna, and a song by Frances and Edna. A Valentine box and fun filled the day. a Hobo party was planned for the next meeting with a costume prize for the best hob o.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle Club
Erwin Smith
First Blues Birds Return Signal Spring Aid for Farmers
The weekly note spots blue birds returning north signaling spring. It hopes for an early warm spell by March 1 to let farmers sow oats and begin spring plowing. It also urges earlier grass growth to offset last year’s shortage.
Tax collection tour for Benton Township announced
Isabel Gooch, collector, says she will collect Benton township taxes in Purdin on Friday February 22 and Browning on Saturday February 23.
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Purdin
Browning
Benton Township
Isabel Gooch
Birthday Party for Patricia Gooch Stirs School Friends
Miss Patricia Gooch entertained her friends with a birthday party on Tuesday evening from 4 30 to 6 30. A two course luncheon was served at 5 00 and Patricia blew out candles. Attendees included Vera Freeland Anna beth Worley Mary Carter Mary Ruth Harris Charleen Haggard Ruth Bennett Nona Neet Helen Mae Linhart Joy Bradford Marjorie Scott Evelyn Miller Betty Baker Nadine Neely Elizabeth Prather 7th and 8th grade reporter.
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Patricia Gooch
Helen Mae Linhart
Joy Bradford
Marjorie Scott
Evelyn Miller
Betty Baker
Nadine Neely
Elizabeth Prather
Stitch and Chatter Club February Meeting Highlights
The Stitch and Chatter Club met despite rain on February 14 with Allie Ware hosting. Members Florence Elliott Alice DeVore Camora Abbott Bessie Steele Orpha Dickinson Abbott and Alice Ware attended along with visitors Mr and Mrs J Mairs Theodore and Marlin Steele Ellis and Harold Abbott Herbert Lambert and Willie Ware. Lydia Barclay to host February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Ware
Allie
Ana
Valentine
Florence’ Elliott
Alice DeVore
Camora Abbott
Bessie
Steele
Orpha Dickinson
Abbott
Alice Ware
J. Mairs
Theodore
Marlin Steele
Ellis
Harold Abbott
Herbert Lambert
Willie Ware
Lydia Barclay
C. R
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Buchanan
Pennville
Clay Township
Newtown
Judson
Roger
Jackson
Pollock
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Turner
Liberty Township
Harris
Asbury Church
Morris
Winigan
Penn Township
Green City
Green Castle
Pleasant Hill
Walnut Grove
Polk Township
Taylor Township
Hamilton
Union Township
Mt. Olive Church
California
Alfred Frazier
Home Workers Club
Sunshine Workers Club
Stitch and Chatter Club
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