Young Couple Married at Linneus Celebrate Union
Afton B. Wykoff and Miss Mary Lucille Kuhn wed in Linneus on Sunday afternoon December 10. Attendants Jay Powell and Leona Garrett accompanied the couple. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs Oren Wykoff of Brookfield, longtime local resident, with high school roots and employment at Stamper Produce. May they have a long, happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
B. Wykoff
Mary Lucille Kuhn
Jay Powell
Leona Garrett
Linneus
D. C
Orenrykoll
Broaifield
Stamper Produce
Ieicode
Entertained Mr and Mrs Chester Bagley in New Year gathering
The Bagleys hosted a hospitable New Year’s event in their commodions with a bounteous dinner. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Haning, Mr. and Mrs. Haning, and Leslie Bagley. The gathering was described as a happy memory of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bagley
M. L. Haning
Lis Haning
Leslie Bagley
Linn County Corn Hog Committeemen Named for January Meetings
The Linn County corn hog program selects committeemen in each township to organize and assist neighbors in filling contracts. The list includes Jackson Wm Pendergast W J Van Horn RL Billings Roy Kirby Clay W P Brinkley Antone Forst A D Leavell E Swain Parson Creek E G Foor A E Siegrist Walter Martins Benton John Shanks W T Urbach Merton Street Locust Creek Price Hoskins Oscar Thorne Glenn Tomlin Wallace Johnson Herman Brown Bill Dickinson Jay Shouse Jefferson E L Richmond Ross Welsh Fred Clinefelter Earl Louden Chester Swank James Noble Enterprise W J Cokerham Carl Porter Grantsville Blaine Fleming John W Guyer Earl Campbell Brookfield C C Baker Henry Thomas Hubert Mason Yellow Creek Geo Coulson Ed Letter From Washington Dec 27 1933 continues with a personal note of gratitude for a loan and a reflection on a warm mood time in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Jackson
Wm. Pendergast
W. J. van Horn
RL. Billings
Roy Kirby
Clay
W. P. Brinkley
Antone Forst
A. D. Leavell
E. Swain
Parson Creek
E. G. Foor
A. E. Siegrist
Walter Martins
Benton
John Shanks
W. T. Urbach
Merton
New Year Wishes And Snowbound Notes From Readers
Ground was covered with snow yesterday and today what was left of it was turned to ice or its equivalent. Today was bright but the wind made things miserable. Wishing you the best of every thing for the New Year and the rest that follow. Your friend, A. H. Long New address 1352 Irving. St., M. W. P. E. O. Meeting The P. E. O. Ladies met at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hamilton near Old Enterprise, December 26th. Twelve members were present. Miss taken out of number of P. E. O's. [innocent games were part of the day's entertainment. Tecate In Washington, D. C. Tuesday we recieved a letter rom our good friend J. W. Ken Jey who has been in Indianapolis, Ind., asking to have his paper sent to his new address, 935 Virginia Ave., S. W. Washington, D. C. He also enclosed three willies to apply on subscription to the old home paper, for which we are more than grateful. We judge d that he has secured a position in your national capitol and we are sure glad for him as he is worthy j and well qualified. Thanks Will j and here is wishing you success ,which is so well deserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Long
Irving. St., M. W
Herbert Hamilton
Old Enterprise
Tecate
Washington, D. C
J. W. Ken Jey
Indianapolis
Ind
Virginia Ave
S. W
Washington
D. C
National Capitol
Trunk
Cash Brower
Jade Batchelor
Teusday
Charley Fenner
Wensday
Jerry Roberts
Kemmical
Junior
Crismass
Jerry
Ben
Jake
Diary of Slats and Week of Small Town characters
A fragmented diary style week recounts odd events in a rural setting. Slats writes about a wandering wife and a preacher, Eb Trunk relies on an old medical book, Cash Brower comments on budding courting, Pa reads a new novel and is disappointed, Charley Fenner helps his sister, Jerry Roberts enjoys junior chemistry, a teacher accuses students of stealing chocolate, with piecemeal humor and local observations.
RH Warren Celebrates 85th Birthday With Family
Saturday December 30 the Warren family gathered at R H Warren's home to honor his 85th birthday. Attendees included RH Warren and many relatives such as Dan Freeland Obese Stone and daughters Dorothy Lorene Sons Warren and children Irie Theo Earnest Warren and sons Raymond Dori Ald and Jess Pulliam Nadine Johns Helen Maxine Harl Stone Atkins and others. All were present except Vera Freeland who was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Warren
RH. Warren
Dan Freeland
Obese
Stone
Dorothy l
Lorene
Warren
Irie
Theo
Earnest Warren
Raymond
Dori ‘Ald
Jess Pulliam
Nadine
Charles Johns
Helen Maxine
Harl Stone
Atkins
Vera Freeland
Christmas Home Coming at Moore Farm
A Christ mas day gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs C T Moore near Purdin drew numerous relatives including Ira and Martha Lee Moore Wilson Earl Moore Hazel Frances Lloyd Dorothy Jimmie Ed Wilson Fern Edward Cecil Moore Ames Eugene Junior Roy Burns and others. Guests began arriving before noon and a bountiful feast followed. The afternoon was spent in conversation and gifts were exchanged, remembered by all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Moore
Purdin
Martha Lee
Wilson
Earl Moore
Hazel
Frances
Lloyd
Dorotha
Thomas Moore
Jimmie
Ed Wilson
Fern Edward
Cecil Moore
Night Marshal Support From Local Firms
Local businesses such as Gem Coffee Shop Nickell Service Station and Hazel Gayle's Cafe contribute toward the payment of C C Norvell for his services as night marshal. Other supporters include Dr ing Farm Club H Elmo Schrock W H Dickinson Peterson Garage Austin Barber Shop Alspach Service J W Garertt Lumsden and Jones and J Ben Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Norvell
Gem Coffee
Nickell
Dring Farm Club
Sunshine Workers Meet With Mrs Laura Henry Dec 27
The Sunshine Workers met with Mrs Laura Henry on December 27 for an all day quilting session. The event focused on companionship and craft as members shared ideas and completed quilting projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Henry
The
Sunshine
Decemeer 27Th
New Year Meeting Ends With Social and Awards
A small group concluded its year with a business meeting and roll call noting New Year resolutions. Pearl Montgomery and Dorothy Arnold received birthday presents while Lora Badger led the social hour. The yellows won the contest by several points and attendees expressed gladness at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Montgomery
Dorothy Arnold
Lora Badger
Brassfield Brothers Promote Coal and Local Gathering
Coal promotion at J. D. Lay scales with Brassfield Brothers urging customers to buy. A Burke family country home gathering included Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bailey of Brookfield and Ross Burke. car trouble kept him away. A dinner was enjoyed and plans for another get together were made at Implement House weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
D. C. Burke
F. L. Bailey
Brookfield
Ross
Letter From California Glendale Calif December 28 1933
A reader in Glendale California notes renewal of subscription for another year. He reports a first heavy winter rain ending a long dry spell, mentions A C Hutchinson of Purdin who died in Los Angeles of pneumonia and was buried in Glendale, and says a new 450000 post office nears completion. Sam Kille signs the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Glendale
Calif
Baiter Leader-Record
Joe
A. C. Hutchinson
Purdin
Purdin Bank
Los Angeles
Paul
Jennie Pperson
Sam
F. W. Kille
Burchett St
Entertained With Turkey Dinner by Wykoffs
Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Wykoff hosted a turkey dinner Sunday December 24. Florence Wykoff assisted. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Faudree and son Wendell of Boonville, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Wykoff and Mr. and Mrs. Afton Wykoff of Brookfield, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wykoff and children of Purdin, and Francis Nyko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Wykoff
St Louis Visitors Spend Christmas With Prathers
Mr and Mrs Luther Jacobs and Mr and Mrs Preston Bates of St Louis visited the Prathers the day before Christmas. They brought a fine turkey and other necessities for a Christmas dinner and had a most enjoyable time. The father of the day were Mr and Mrs J Z Hooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Luther Jacobs
Preston Bates
St. Louis
G.D. Prather
J. Z. Hooker
Holiday Programs Spark Browning Community Outlook
The city celebrated the year’s end with a church feast and worship service from eight to midnight signaling 1934. An executive committee from four churches was formed to sustain cooperative programs. A charivari party at Mr Hill’s hosted Hardy ill and Opha Fanning with many locals attending. The Sunshine Workers met December 27 with ten members and four visitors, sharing Christmas treats and readings, and planning the January 10 meeting with Mrs Jacob Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Sunshine Workers Club
Sunshine Workers
Hubert Baskett
Lawrence Riedl
Leyte Ae
Acreage Reduction Plan For Linn County Farmers
Linn County farmers who contract to reduce acreage next year may adjust contracted acres to field sizes on their farms. Missouri Adjustment payments on corn will be 30 cents per bushel, less administrative expense, with 15 cents due upon contract acceptance and 15 cents in November 1984. If yield is 30 bushels per acre, the benefit would be $9.00 per acre. Hog payments are $5 per head for 75 percent of average production in 1982 and 1933, paid in three installments: $2 upon contract acceptance, $1 by November 15, 1934, and $2 minus costs around February 1, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
J. Robert
Secretary of Agriculture
Bridge Dinner Hosted at Bailey Home by Mrs Bailey
Entertained Mrs Letha Bailey and Mrs Mary Alice Holman as hostesses for a Tuesday bridge dinner at the Bailey home. Three courses were served to thirty one guests. After dessert four bridge tables formed with high scores earned by Mariyn Gooch and Edna Bagley. Hostesses assisted by Mrs Mat Hicks and Dorothy King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha Bailey
Mary Alice Holman
Bailey Home
Mariyn Gooch
Edna Bagley
Mat Hicks
Dorothy King
Kelly Radio Shop relocates to Bailey Maytag office
Kelly Radio Shop announces new location at the Bailey Maytag office and offers full electrical repair for radios, flat irons, and vacuum cleaners with guaranteed workmanship and competitive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag
Kelly Radio Shop
Banks Insure Deposits Under New Federal Guarantee
The Browning Savings and Citizens State Bank received telegrams from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation confirming membership in the new national system. Depositors in both banks have accounts insured to 2500 effective Tuesday, with further guarantees expanding after July 1 offering full coverage up to 10000 and 75 percent up to 50000. The community welcomes the guaranteed safety of deposits and the federal backing for banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Savings
Citizens State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
New National Corporation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Afton Wykoff
Lucille Kuhn
Enterprise
W. J. Cokerham
Carl Porter
Grantsville
Blaine Fleming
John W. Guyer
Earl Campbell
C. C. Baker
Henry Thomas
Hubert Mason
Yellow Creek
Geo. Coulson
RH Warren
J. D
Brassield Brothers
Implement House
Lester Peters
Charivari Party
Hardy
Opha
Hill
J. E. Spencer
Lloyd Spencer
Joy Evelyn Spencer
Fern Spencer
John Woodside
Stewart’ Woodside
Harold Patterson
Betty Irene
Ruby Calhoun
Cecil Guyer
Charlie Buswell
Bonnie Cordray
Kenneth Cordray
Georgie Guyer
Nolan Guyer
Loren Guyer
Lorene Guyer
Carl Guyer
Richard Evans
Mason Evans
Esther Cooper
Homer Buswell
Thlema Guyer
Nolan Spencer
Necting
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