County A C P Committee To Meet March 2nd
Glenn Freeland, chairman, said the County Committee of the Agricultural Conservation Association will hold an open meeting Saturday March 2 at 1 00 p m. in the County Association office in Milan Sullivan County. The session will review soil conservation progress hear treasurer and chief clerk reports and explain new regulations. All interested farm cooperators are invited.
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Glenn Freeland
The
Agricultural Conservation Association
Sullivan County
County Association
Milan
Ladies Aid Society Meeting tight lanes and frozen roads
The Aid met with Berta Owens on Tuesday February 13 with seven members present Myrtle Bailey Myrtle Garrett Doris Hanman Ivie Miller Berta Owens Imogene Owens and Clara Hanman. Visitors Lucille Quigley Patricia and Barbara Hanman and Raymond Bailey attended. They finished Berta's quilt and chose play characters. next meeting at Imogene Owens February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Aid
Berta Owens
Myrtle Bailey
Myrtle Garrett
Doris Hanman
Ivie Miller
Imogene Owens
Clara Hanman
Lucille Quigley
Patricia
Barbara Hanman
Raymond Bailey
Berta
For Sale 50 Head Good Shropshire Ewes
Walter Taylor offers fifty Shropshire ewes for sale describing them as in good ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Taylor
Fire damages Cordray home. community raises shingles
A near North Salem family suffered heavy fire damage to their house and contents on a Saturday. Neighbors and local residents donated funds and labor, with Ray Bauer organizing shingles from Browning and the roof completed by noon. The article also records the death of Golda Harmon on February 14, and funeral details at Owasco church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Cordray
North Salem
Ray Bauer
Browning
Salem
Dock Smith
Fred Bailey
Ellis Jennings
Frank Belzer
Gene Moore
Roy Jennings
Lyle Stone
Carl Pearler
Henry Lambert
R. A. Arthur
Ed Lambert
Harry Lambert
G. A. Brantner
Raymond, Barnam
Wallace McCollum
Roll
John Smith
Clyde Belzer
Kermit Head
Marlin Belzer
Allen Almond
George Head
Clay Moore
Allen Lambert
Alma Deskins
Ritta Head
Lafe Pearler
Enid
Golda Frances Jennings Harmon
Grim- Smith Hospital
Kirksville
David W. Jennings
S.C. P. Harmon
Noralee Neal
Milan
Solene Black
Green City
John Harmon
Cleve Jennings
Jim Jennings
George Jennings
Carrie Dean
Chillicothe
Cretia Quigley
Mertie Knifong
Cora
Mary Bauswell
Immeditely
Christian Union Church
Owasco
John P. Ingerslow
Deep Springs
Reunion Afternoon Guests Named in Local Notice
Edna Moore and Edna Lambert with Anna Belle West and Helen Ann visit. Mabel Lambert, Sonja, Ethel Swise and Kathryn Bull join with Lorene Pearler Turner Bailey and Harvey Cordray family. Afternoon guests include Robert Lambert family Raymond Browning Brack Browning E W Riley Bill Bull and Marion Wyatt as helper.
Card of Appreciation for Harvey Corrday Family
We thank our friends for help and kindness in our great loss. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Corrday and family.
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Harvey Corrday
For Sale Seed Oats and Ear Corn at Broyles Farm
125 bushels Iowa Seed Oats at 50 cents per bushel and 500 bushels ear corn at 55 cents per bushel at crib on Broyles farm three miles west of Browning See John Quigley at farm Phone 99F41 F R Duncan.
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Iowa
Crib
Broyles Farm
Browning
John Quigley
F. R. Duncan
Taxpayers Notice for Benton Township Tax Collection
Notice states J. J. Smith will be at Citizens Savings Bank on Saturday March 23 for final tax collection for Benton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Saving Bank
Benton Township
J. J. Smith
Drums Along the Mohawk at Electric Theatre Tonight
Lana and Gilbert Martin wed in the Mohawk Valley tale as Indian raids cost Lana her home and child. Gilbert leads a backwoods army, is pursued, and summons Continental help to avert massacre. Henry Fonda Claudette Colbert Edna May Oliver star in a Technicolor frontier epic. High school students admitted for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana
Gilbert Martin
Mohawk Valley
Upper
New York State
Gilbert
Henry Fonda
Claudette Colbert
Edna May Oliver
Electric Theatre
Geo Peters Celebrates Birthday With Family Gathering
Sunday February 25 marked the 75th birthday of Geo F Peters. Relatives joined Mrs Peters in a surprise dinner with W F Peters and wife and other family members. Guests included G L Peters Frank Neff Ella Stufflebean Wayne Stufflebean and others. The party featured cake baked by Mrs Reba Peters and end with a note that Uncle Geo will attempt a headstand on his 80th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Peters
G. L. Peters
Frank Neff
Ella Stufflebean
Wayne Stufflebean
W. B. Arnold
Grover Gable
W. F. Peters
Methodist Women Host Food Sale At Hummel Store
The Womens Bible Class of the Methodist Church will hold a food sale on March 23 at the Hummel Furniture Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Bible Class
The
Methodist Church
Hummel Furniture
Birthday fete honors Mrs. Haley and Mr. Stone
A birthday party was hosted at Mrs. Haley’s home for Mrs. Haley and O S Stone born February 22. A covered dish dinner followed at seven with many relatives and friends from North Salem attending. The group departed late in the evening wishing the honorees many more birthdays.
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Arthur Haley
O. S. Stone
Entertained Vincent Family Guests at Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs John Vincent and Rosalie of St Catherine hosted a one o clock turkey dinner on Sunday. Their guests included Mr and Mrs Emo Vincent Mr and Mrs L J Vincent Mr and Mrs Leon Vincent and Gary Mr and Mrs Orvis Vincent and Charles Mr and Mrs George Taylor and Lorraine and Nina Claire Browning. The afternoon featured visits and photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vincent
Rosalie
St. Catherine
Emo Vincent
L. J. Vincent
Leon Vincent
Gary
Orvis Vincent
Charles
George Taylor
Lorraine
Nina Claire
Browning
Recreational Training Meeting in Linneus March 8
Linn County extension clubs and groups are invited to a Recreational Training Meeting in Linneus from 10 to 3. County Agents Houston and Hall will lead with Ralph Loomis of Columbia assisting. Each Extension Club should send at least one representative, preferably the Game and Song Leader.
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Linn County
Linneus
Houston
Hall
Ralph Loomis
Columbia
Church Groups and 4-H Clubs Embrace Engaging Gene Lessons
Church groups and 4-H clubs can use these ideas to enrich meetings with gene related activities. The guidance invites broad participation and aims to prevent dull sessions, encouraging inclusive learning and hands on exploration.
Montgomerys Move to Farm Near Green City
Mac Montgomery and his son along with Mr and Mrs Leon Montgomery and their son have rented a farm near Green City and moved there at the end of the week. The Montgomery family has just returned from Bow Washington where they had resided for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green City
Mac Montgomery and Son
Leon Montgomery and Son
Mr. Montgomery
Bow
Washington
Farewell Party Honors Cooper Family on Friday Night
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Wayne Cooper home February 23 for a farewell party attended by forty six. Men played cards women chatted and youths entertained themselves. Women presented Mrs. Cooper with a tea towel shower and guests departed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Cooper
Sam Remick
Louise
Loren
Sammy
Henry Patterson
Pansy Lou
Bonnie Jo
Wendell
Cot Hollon
Earl Gooch
Helen
Gary
Celia
Curt Bagley
Margaret
Clarice
Wilma
Clyde McCollum
Jay Smith
Ivan
Dixie
Erwin Smith
Arethe
Eugene
Earl Stone
Phyllis
Janet
Willie Woodside
Iona
Carol’ Herman
Lorene
Janet Kay
Judith
Rae
Hedge Posts See Clifton Quig ley at Clara Hanman's
Clifton Quigley appears in a local post at Clara Hanman s where hedges are discussed. Residents note the arrangement involves hedge posts around a property boundary and CGPoint of reference remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Quigley
Clara Hanman’s
Agricultural Census Set for All U S Counties in 1940
A nationwide agricultural census will begin April 1, 1940 in all counties to gather data on crops, supplies, production trends, and housing conditions. Cooperate with census takers. answers are compulsory and accurate reporting improves results. Sample schedules available free at County Agents Office.
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United States
Rolla A. Baugher
Adams Wesley Glass Tea Held by Methodist Class
The Adams Wesley Class of the Methodist Church hosted a George Washington tea on February 22 from 3 to 5 pm at Mrs. David Forbes home. Guests were greeted by Mrs. Robert Moore and Mrs. Forbes in semi formal dress as vocal and musical performances entertained attendees. Tea service and refreshments were provided by multiple hosts and helpers, with hopes the event becomes annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Wesley
Methodist Church
George Washington
David Forbes
Robert Moore
Forbes
Fred Lay
Norris Phillips
Nona Neet
Ruth Bennett
Lois Maggart
Jean
L. W. Hummel
Silas Betow
Ruth Arnold
Elizabeth Ann Prether
Bobbie Garrett
Genevie Lumsden
Hazel Peterson
Ira Nevins
Lillian Bennett
Dorothy Sayre
For Sale or Trade 1940 Chevrolet 4 ton panel
Clifton Quigley places a 1940 Chevrolet 4 ton panel for sale or trade. Strong potential for part exchange or cash offer on a vintage work vehicle.
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Clifton Quigley
Marceline student wins annual competitive examination
Charles Oldham of Marceline won the county exam with 195 points out of 220 and will represent Linn County at the Annual Student Assembly in Jefferson City. Helen Lee of Purdin High School was first alternate with 187 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuhrman
Shelby
Mary Cokerham
Paul Guyer
Linneus
Jack Neal
Marceline
Charles Oldham
Bucklin
Norma Krenkel
Purdin
Helen Lee
Lorena Remick
Linn County
Jefferson City
Purdin High School
Ed Smith Seeks Doctor Amid Ill Health Visit
Mr. Ed Smith and Mrs. Smith of near North Salem visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haley last week. Smith has been in poor health for several weeks and could be near the doctor during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Smith
Near North
Salem
Arthur Haley
Mr. Smith
First 1940 Blue Books Enter Press For Distribution
The office reports receipt of one 1940 edition of The Blue Book official Missouri manual. Dwight H. Brown Secretary of State has the volume for distribution as prescribed by law. Printing is complete but binding limits general distribution at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Social Security Commission
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Missouri
New York
San Francisco
Sccretary of
General Assembly
Dwight H. Brown
Slats Diary: Easter hat talk and school mischief
A week of simple events in Slats diary notes Easter hat plans and church, classroom mishaps with a dangerous gas scare, a bank executive rumor, animal discussion, a teacher question about edges and feet, a family incident, Jake's punishment, and uneven spring weather reducing outdoor fun to studying.
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A.C.P
Golda F. Harmon
Geo. Peters
Adams Wesley Glass
S. S
Excape
Mister Smith
V. P
Elsy
Mister Gillem
Jake
Willie Wilson
Willie
Studdie
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