Shafter Social Roundup Notable Visits and Quilting
Mrs. Geneva Morris and Mrs. Marilee Gilmer helped Carrie Bowyer quilt on Wednesday. A sale was held at Virgil Sayers near Haseville on Thursday with several local attendees. Lawrence Tate and son visited Edgar Morris and family on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Morris
Marilee Gilmer
Carrie Bowyer
Virgil Sayers
Haseville
Lawrence Tate and Son
Edgar Morris
Harvey Stone
Lilburn Gilmer
Tom Morris
Jerry. Jennings
Virginia Jennings
Beverly Stevenson
Veda Irene Hammock
Donald Stone
Joe Edmanson
Elmer Hammock
Willie Pridemore
Purden Items Highlight Social Roundup in Winter Weather
Purdin residents report snowy weather and cloudy skies as locals recount weekend visits. Mr and Mrs John Carter and children joined Mont Cumbo for lunch while Ada Miller greeted friends after a year away. Mrs Mildred Kennedy was hospitalized then returned home with an incurable prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter
Mont Cumbo
Ada Miller
Lloyd Farwell
Powell
Wyoming
Minnie Armstrong
Leonard Richardson
Ethel Richardson
Alex Woodside
Purdin
Will Baskett
Mildred Kennedy
Grim-Smith Hospital
Mandy
Isaac Lane
Eddie Hale
Ott Stone Farm
John Latta
Iven Cokerham
Pierce
Dave Ogle
Snowy roads keep all residents on alert in Linneus area
Snow and cold continue to affect travel with roads described as real bad. Mr and Mrs Oral Riddle and Mr and Mrs Leo Peavler visited Linneus and Brookfield on Saturday where Mrs Riddle received medical care. Families report visits, health updates, and social meetings through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Riddle
Leo Peavler
Linneus
Brookfield
Riddle
Homer Peavler
Cotton Peavler
Checker Club
Catharine
Bill Bull
Oren Jennings
Marian Peavler
Edgar Tully
North Salem
Fay Jennings
Flossie Wyatt
At . Ae Bis
Gossip and gas and sale of wallpaper and notices
Local ads offer spring wallpaper patterns from 10c per double roll and yard paints. A fire damaged Harvey Cordray’s North Salem house with roof burned off. neighbors assisted. Yard stocks water tanks and livestock listings include Whiteface yearling bulls and a black gelding for sale. inquiries at yard office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Cordray
North Salem
C. L. McQuown
Rolla Gooch
Local Social Roundup of Visits and Illnesses
Thomas fell ill while there and Ray Bauer took him to the home of Clay and Enid. Families and friends visit and travel between Fay Jennings, Harveys Hodgersons, Macon Missouri, and nearby towns for weekends and illnesses. Notables include the Talbert and Belzer families, and WPA work noted.
Local Family News From Kirksville To Cross Roads
Cool weather continues as Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Peavler and children visit Kirksville. Vernie Foster Roy Knifong and Raymond Peavler take a business trip to Chillicothe. Glenn Freeland visits Chas Dodson as he recovers from a fall. Lena Kenley and youths present a play at Cross Roads to raise funds for a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Peavler
Kirksville
Vernie Foster
Roy Knifong
Chillicothe
Glenn Freeland
Chas. Dodson
Lena Kenley
Cross Roads
Winigan Creek Items Reflect Local Visits and Illness
Mr and Mrs J D Nester are quite poorly. Dr Kroeger of Purdin visited them last week. Earl Carl and Ruth Helms of Brookfield stayed with their parents Chas Helms and Curt. Cletus Bauer and wife visited John Rauer's family. Dave Coram and wife called on Tom Coram. Brookfield visitors included J C McCollum and Curt Helms. Rex Rauer moved near St Catherine. Reva Ware and Dolores visited Green City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Nester
Dr. Kroeger
Purdin
Earl
Carl
Ruth
Helms
Brookfield
Chas
Curt
Cletus Bauer
John Rauer
Dave Coram
Tom Coram
J. C. McCollum
Curt Helms
Rex’ Rauer
St. Catherine
Reva
Ware
Green City
Dolores
Closing Out Auctions on Various Dates
Listing of multiple closing out sale dates hosted by H V Campbell and others. Locations include Haseville Alvin Bruce area, Eversonville, Meadville, Trenton and Purdin with sellers R E Smith Chas Transo and Chas B Cox and Guy Baskett. Chillicothe Compassity Sale noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseville
Alvin Bruce
S. W
Eversonville
R. E. Smith
Sale
Meadville
Chas
Trenton
B. Cox
Purdin
al Brown
Guy Baskett
Local Social News Highlights Residents and Visits
Mrs. Chas. Helms called on Mrs. J. D. Nester one evening last week. Mrs. Lawrence Riedl and granddaughter Donna returned home after a three week stay with her daughter Bernice who has a new girl. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pampers and baby were shopping in Purdin Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Chas. Helms
J. D. Nester
Lawrence’ Riedl
Donna
Bernice
Roy Pampers
Baby
Purdin
Innovations Transforming the Modern Trailer Home
After national conventions, attention turns to trailer innovations and their growing impact. Modern trailers feature electric refrigeration, septic tanks, showers, oil burners and air conditioning, drawing interest from retirees and professionals. City trailer camps raise tax and sanitation questions, but legislation and local rules shape camp management as trailers become common neighbors.
Family and visiting notes from local households
Mrs. Eugene Forsen came to Isaac Lane's to help care for sick sister Mrs. Kennedy. Numerous Sunday visitors listed including the Sayers and Lane households, with multiple family groups and travel to Chillicothe mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Forsen
Isaac Lane
Kennedy
Virgil Sayers
Chillicothe
Carl Rottmann
Kenneth Young
Russell
W. R. Young
Ed Sayers
W. E
Carolee
Morris Crookshanks
Ronald
Beryl Warren
Eugene Fersen
Lewis Grice
Fay Gray
Jim Merrick
Reger Area Radio Station KW HO Closes
KW HO broadcasting station south of Reger aired its last program on Thursday. The venue was a popular gathering spot with over two hundred visitors typically attending Sunday afternoon sessions. The report notes the closure and reflects on its community role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KWHO
Reger
Local Notes and Household Updates in Winigan Area
Mr. Oliver is in poor health. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Ida Tunnell. A lunch is planned for Mr. Clem’s sale near Roger on Highway 5 on March 1. Several local residents, including Thomas Henry, John Crowdis, and Jim Rinehart, moved or planned moves to nearby farms. Mrs. Ada Smith cares for an elderly Milan resident who broke her hip. Ronald Powers was ill but improving. Mr. and Mrs. Wickam bought the Luther Shep herd farm south of town and will move. Various visits and travels among area families are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Ladies Aid
Ida Tunnell
Clem
Sale
Roger
Thomas Henry
John Crowdis
Humphreys
Melvin Stephenson
Baby
C. E. Maggart
Ada Smith
Milan
Ronald Powers
Guy Crowdis
Leslie Wickam
Luther Shepherd
Wickam
Nebraska
Lovell
Jim Rinehart
Humpheys
Mr. Rinehart
Frank Johnson
Alfalfa Field Shows Lime Benefit on Linn County Farm
Willie Van Horn's seven acre alfalfa field on a Shelby loam hill in Jackson township thrives after lime application. County Agent J Robert Hall aided liming begun in the late 1920s with 20 tons in 1937 and 90 pounds of Grimm alfalfa seed sown May 5 1988. The Agricultural Conservation payment helped cover costs as hay yielded three and a half tons per acre in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R
Willie) van Horn
Jackson Township
J. Robert Hall
van Horn
Shelby
Linn County
Willie
Agricultural Conservation Association
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J. W. Bundridge
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Albert Seaman
Manford
Edward Foster
Galt
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Clarence Shafer
Don Shafer
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Cleve Jennings
Marshall McMickle
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