Immigrant Family's Move to Pullman Washington 1937
Paul L Gooche and family describe their relocation from Missouri to Palouse then Pullman Washington in 1937 38. They detail farm work near Palouse Lee Brantner and family stay in Palouse to work and move to Pullman where Opal cooks in a hospital and Gale attends high school. The letter notes Palouse and Pullman life amid Washington State College activities and local papers.
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Guilford
Lyle
Wife
Missouri
Palouse
Lee
Agnes Brantner
Pa'ouse
Deer Park
Spokane
Lee Brantner
Pullman
Opal
Washington State College
Gale
KWSC
Myelf
Milan
U.S. A
North Dakota
Garrett Street
Here
Message of farewell from Paul L Gooch to Guilford friends
A farewell note from Paul L Gooch at 815 College Ave. expresses best wishes to Guilford friends and hopes for health wealth and happiness, noting he will attempt to write again next year and sign off with family regards.
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Guilford
Paul L. Gooch and
College Ave
Clay Moore Celebrates 20th Birthday With Friends
Birthday party held Sunday January 9th for Clay Moore with guests Almeda Baker Bertha Lambert Henry Lambert Elden Riddle Reba Lambert Ker mit Head Evelyn Longwell Clyde Head Inez Lambert Donald Jennings. After dinner games and fortune telling, Moore received several gifts as friends bid farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Moore
Almeda Baker
Bertha Lambert
Henry Lambert
Elden Riddle
Reba Lambert
Kermit Head
Evelyn Longwell
Clyde Head
Inez Lambert
Donald Jennings
Clay
Willing Workers Club Meets for New Year Rally
Mrs Henry Taylor hosted an all day Willing Workers Club meeting on January 5 with twelve members. Members donated candy cookies fruit and popcorn balls for inmates of the County Infirmary. The next gathering will be January 19 at Mrs L J Vincent's home, with an answer roll call citing a Bible verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Henry Taylor
County Infirmary
L. J. Vincent
Mrs Grice Hosts Ride-A-Wee Club Dinner
Mrs W D Grice entertained the Ride A Wee Club on Friday December 31. Guests included Mesdames J B Harmon Johnny Martin Jimmie Rudloff Billy Rhodes Orvis Vincent Robert Moore and W A Bond. A deletable plate lunch was served.
Be On Your Guard Against Carbon Monoxide Danger
Warning readers to keep garage doors and windows open when starting a car in cold weather to prevent deaths from carbon monoxide. The piece notes many winter fatalities and urges vigilance as weeks remain before winter ends.
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Old King Winter
Polar
Card of Thanks for D B Pyatt and family
We sincerely thank neighbors and friends who helped during the illness and death of our husband and father Mrs D B Pyatt Frances Mrs Adam Sills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Benjamin Pyatt
Samuel
Mary Ann Pyatt
Sullivan County
Owasco
Missouri
Shelby
Louisa Cordray
Cora
Archie J
Frances
Adam Sills
Cogar
Oklahoma
Methodist Church
North Salem
F. M. Brown
Kingfisher
D. B. Pyatt
Entertained Sewing Club Bridge Dinner January 5
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Willams hosted a bridge dinner on Wednesday evening January 5. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Glaze, John C. Dutton, Harry R. Anderson, Edward F. Williams, and Ride-A Wee Club members with their husbands. High score favors went to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. R. Willams
R. A. Glaze
John C. Dutton
Harry R. Anderson
Edward F. Williams
C. B. Fleming
North Salem Quilting Club meets at Head Hall
Courtesy of Mr and Mrs F M Head the North Salem Quilting Club held a January 6 meeting with Cora Brantner as hostess and about fifty five members present. A large dinner preceded work on quilts, rug rags, pillow cases, and tea towels. The group closed with a song and a Bible verse and promised better preparation at the next gathering.
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North Salem
F. M
North Salem Quilting Club
Cora Brantner
Salem
Love
Frances
Helen
Women Club Meetings Set for January 25 and 26
Mrs Rott Foster foods socialist from the College of Agriculture Columbia will visit Linn County to hold school lunch discussions at Laclede and Purdin Farmers and other Linn County farm women are invited to attend addressing this popular local concern.
Revival Meeting Grows in Interest at M. E. Church
The second week of revival at M. E. Church, South draws larger crowds as Rev. Corbin delivers stirring messages. Cottage prayer meetings run daily from 9 to 10 a.m. Attendance and devotion rise as church announces night updates and sermons by Patir at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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M. E. Church
South
Corbin
Patir
Sunshine Workers Club Meets With 10 Members and 1 Visitor
The Sunshine Workers Club gathered January 6 with ten members and one visitor Mrs Roy Pamper attended. They quilted a wool comforter for Dorothy finished a quilt top and enjoyed a noon cafeteria meal. The meeting featured songs readings roll call new year resolutions and a social gathering. The group plans to meet January 20 with Mrs Theresa Pepper and asks members to bring a Bible verse for roll call.
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Sunshine Workers Club
Roy Pamper
Dorothy
Minnie
Connie
Meltie
Bertha
Mabel
Faye
Braden
Alberta
Mellie
Jesus
Ida McMollum
Alta Mae Bauer
Wesley Head
Donna Spencer
Gara Thudium
Theresa Pepper
Theresa, C, R
Birthday Luncheon for Mrs Knifong and Mrs Lambert
The Hummel Wesley Class met January 6 at Mrs Belle Knifong home to celebrate the 79th birthday of Mrs Knifong and Mrs Veda Lambert. Guests joined the luncheon, with speeches and a poem recited by Mrs Lambert, followed by social visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel-Wesley
Belle Knifong
Veda Lambert
Knifong
Mr Lambert
Owen
Rush
Calhoun
Crawford
Hammel
Haning
Epperson
Glaze
Rhodes
Huffstutter
Johnson
Lizzie
Guesie Prather
Seaman
Linn County Warrants Paid in Linn County Missouri
Payment of Linn County Missouri warrants is set aside for payment with interest to January 17 1938. Warrants must be presented with proper assignment and endorsement at the County Treasurer office in Linneus Missouri by E T Berry Treasurer and Ex Officio Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Co
Linn County
Missouri
Linneus
E. T. Berry
Tax Collector Announces Public Tax Listings
Notice to taxpayers that J. J. Smith Benton Township Collector will be at Citizens Savings Bank on January 15 21 29 and February 1 and at Bank of Purdin on January 22 28 and 31 to collect taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Bank of Purdin
J. J. Smith
Benton Township
Livestock And General Trucking Firm Listing
Public notice for H. C. Bailey and Frank C. Kille offering livestock shipments and trucking services. Describes insured livestock transport and business office at Bailey Maytaz Company with contact numbers 138 and 42. General dr ver note included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytaz Company
H. C. Bailey
Frank C. Kille
Then And Now A Market Report From 1878 Prices
A Ili nois city paper presents a comparative market report showing 1878 prices for corn 18c a bushel potatoes 15c a bushel cornmeal 75c a hundred flour 3.25 a sack eggs 15c a dozen and frying chickens 1.50 a dozen plus teachers at 25 a month. It contrasts with today’s higher cost of living and ponders another sixty year look ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Credit origins traced to barter era says business lore
The article notes that the idea of credit is as old as barter and trade, with no clear originator identified. It frames credit as a long standing concept in business history rather than a modern invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Browning
Slats Diary Chronicles A Week Of Odd Schoolhouse Notes
A diary fragment recounts a week of school life with miswritten names and casual plans. The writer notes wandering questions about labor, fears of Eddy and Wally seeking land, and mentions seeking permission from Green and Loos. Entries touch on Christmas shopping, a garden outing, hotel visits, a lesson about famous men, a snake bite joke, a party dance mishap, and a boy with recurring headaches noted by a doctor.
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Eddy
Wally
Green & Loos
Jane
Elsy
Otto
Offis
Teczher
Dowr
Aberham Linken
Napolem
G Washington
Jake
N. Y
Yankees
Dick Tracy
Popeye
Bim Gump
Schcol
Partie
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R. J. McCollum
Kate Head
Bernice Pearler
Helen Cassity
Neva Newton
Agnes Stone
Maggie Smith
Ramah McCollum
Alma Deskins
Madeline Tucker
Flossie Wyatt
Bonnie Cordray
Goldie Swisegood
Fern Peavler
Mae Jennings
Emaline Camack
John Tucker
Oren Heed
Harold Cordray
Archie Cordray
Lafe Peavler
Frank Head
Norma Lee Almond
John Lee Brantner
Junior Tucker
Betty Cassity
Bobby Lee Pearler
Dean J. Raver
Evelyn
Helen Ann West
Susie
Gracie Jennings
Mildred
Lena
Yersie Bailey
Elsie Almond
Opal Moore
Mattie Lambert
Frances ‘Riddle
Ethel
Helen Swisegood
Lola
Vernie Pearler
Naomi McCleod
Alpha’ Cordray
Ethel Lambert
Mrs. Knifong
Mrs. Lambert
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