Corn Hog Program Under Way In Sullivan County
The agricultural campaign to bring corn and hog producers into the USDA program moves forward in Sullivan County. Local committees form a county board, sign-up meetings begin around January 15, and contracts for 1931 payments are prepared for Washington. A county allotment and publication plan is described, with emphasis on farmer-led organization and frequent news notices. Poultry notes advise cleaner, larger birds and shift from broilers to weight 4 pounds or more for better profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Agricultural Adjustment
Rolla A. Baugher
Kirksville
Columbia
Washington
Missouri
County Corn-Hog Production Control Association
Baugher
Pacific Coast
Utah
Idaho
East
Florida
Croiler
Great Cen
W. F. Priebe
Mott and Cassity Wed in Linneus Surprise Ceremony
Orville H. Mott and Florence L. Cassity wed at high noon in Linneus with Judge Pratt officiating. The couple, accompanied by the bride’s sister and husband, returned to the groom’s parents for a**
Rural Carriers Report Mixed Conditions This Week
Rural carriers faced ups and downs as routes required requisitioned subs to cover rounds. They note roads have been in fine shape through summer and fall and expect good conditions again if cold weather returns.
Stitch and Chatter Club Meets on January Fourth at Florence Elliotts
The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered with Mrs. Florence Elliott on a dark rainy day to quilt. Eighteen members plus many visitors attended, sharing food and humor as they worked on two necktie quilts and a birthday quilt, with roll call, gifts, and entertainment marking the session.
Willing Workers Hold Christmas Meeting with Mrs Lay
December 27 gathering of Willing Workers led by Mrs Lay with thirteen members and eleven visitors. Embroidering chosen as the day activity. A noon dinner provided by Mrs Lay. Xmas decor adorned with a tree and gifts. Meeting opened with holiday spirit and orderly program.
Stitch And Chatter Club Meets After Christmas Festivities
Stitch and Chatter Club met with Mrs Orpha Dickinson on Thursday December 28 for quilting. Only twelve members five visitors and nine men attended due to weather. Two quilts were shown fan and rainbow. A noon feast followed and at three o clock roll call noted New Year resolutions. Purple and gold tied in the contest. Xmas tree candy and popcorn were enjoyed. Next meeting January 4 with Mrs Florence Elliott. Members listed include Orpha Dickinson Katie Steele Camora Abbott Elfie Britton Emma Dickinson Edith Hale Edna Lambert Vesta Elliott Agnes Brantner Goldia Abbott Allie Ware Lydia Berlay Visitors Mary Lambert Hester Steele May Smith Jana Elliott Val Tripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Elliott
Old Enterprise
Floreen
Opal Gooch
Frances
Mildred Tucker
Ima
Florence
Vesta Elliott
Amelia Kelley
Alma] Browning
Agnes Brantner
Goldia Abbott
Alpha, Qui
Orpha
Orpha Dickinson
Katie _ Steele
Camora Abbott
Elfie Britton
Emma Dickinson
Edith Hale
Edna Lambert
Allie Ware
Lydia Berlay
Mary Lambert
Hester Steele
May Smith
Jana Elliott
Val Tripp
Central College Glee Club performs. church notes and fire injury update
Brassfield Brothers advertise coal and feed while praising Central College Boy's Glee Club after a Sunday morning concert. The minister CRL thanks worshippers for support as W E Creson recovers at home from severe burns. Dr Haning notes slow skin regrowth and patient decline.
Farmers Meeting Draws Overflow Crowd at D Glaze Farm
The corn-hog program meeting at the D Glaze farm near White Oak Grove church drew a full house January 16 with 700 bushels discussed. Rolla A. Baugher presented charts, explained program plans and requirements, answered questions, and urged farmers to sign forthcoming contracts for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Glaze Farm
White Oak Grove Church
Mon-Clem Spring School House
Rolla A. Baugher
Milan
Duncan Township
Slats Diary Fragments of a Rural Week
A diary style column records daily notes from Friday to Thursday. Entries mention Florence Twitt debating baking biscuits while avoiding cigarette ashes, Mrs Branch giving property to the Old Fokes home, a Christmas telegraph from Scotland, a kitchen supper with spigetty and French fried potatoes, and remarks on absent mindedness after Bermuda travel, plus social commentary on fashion and a dental procedure.
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Florence Twitt
Elly Mac Dougal
Scotland
Ben
Batchelor
Spigetty
Gillem
Bermuda
New York
Wensday
Ant Emmy
Wimmen
Effy Foley
The Roads Are Bad Saturday Urban Traffic Declines
Muddy roads kept crowds away in this city as residents from nearby areas arrived by wagon or a few cars while rural travelers stayed home. Farm for rent noted along with a brief bank update praising Browning Savings Bank and Citizens State Bank after passing federal examinations and securing insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Savings Bank
Citizens State Bank
Federal Depoat Insurance Corporation
Ice and Snow Hit Roads Near Cross Roads
Thursday morning the ground was coated with ice making travel difficult and causing several accidents along the highway from Cross Roads north to Roger. By afternoon rain melted much of the ice improving transport as a south wind turned ice into water and reduced slick conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel-Wesley
Hermin Adams
M. E. Church
South
Josie Jones
Roger
M M D Bridge Club Hosts January Bridge Party
M M D Bridge Club gathered at the Stufflebean home on Friday January 5 with members Mr and Mrs Noel Bennett Mr and Mrs Jerry Jennings Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell and Mr and Mrs Wayne Stufflebean. Guests included Mr and Mrs Asa Badger Mrs Marjorie Lay and Mrs Lucille Williams High score honors went to Mr and Mrs Jerry Jennings Lunch followed. Next meeting planned with Mr and Mrs Jerry Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Stufflebean
M. M.D. Club
Noel Bennett
Jerry Jennings
Earl Nickell
Asa Badger
Marjorie Lay
Lucille Williams
Jerry — Jennings
Notice of services and conference at Mount Zion M E Church
The notice lists preaching services at Mount Zion M E Church on Saturday night January 13 and Sunday morning and evening January 14. The 2nd quarterly conference is to be held at North Salem on Wednesday January 17 at pm and at Mount Zion at 7 pm the same date. J W Barkley is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Zion
M. E
North Salem
Mt Zion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sullivan
Arienas
Lois
Carlyn
Hazel
Eddie Hatch
Elmer Harris
Emma
J. D
Brassfield Brothers
College Glee Club
Central College Boy's Glee Club
CR L
W. E. Creson
Frank Creason
Birs
Millard Hall
Haning
Steading
Pete
Baugner
J. W. Barkley
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