Celebrated 40th Wedding Anniversary and Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs S J Bartow hosted a turkey dinner on Sunday to celebrate Mrs T S Bartow s birthday and their 40th wedding anniversary A mock wedding was conducted with H V Campbell as minister Guests included S J Bartow Jr T J Bartow Lola Rae Gail Russell Jeans and many friends Afterward guests played games and socialized Mae Hoselton won a prize and plans were set for a gathering January 26 with Dolly Langdon and other locals in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Bartow and
T. S. Bartow
H. V. Campbell
J. Bartow
T. J. Bartow
Lola Rae
Gail
Russel and Jeans
Marjorie
Sue
R.E. Harris
Mary Ruth
Eudora
Clayton
Harry Rhodes
Ben
J. J. Smith
Mary
Ella Keithley
Lizzie Prather
Jennie Epperson
Phyllis Vincent
Ruth Lawrence
Frances Lou
Bartow
Heating wood cook wood and turnips
J. W. Cordray notes tasks of heating wood cooking wood and turning turnips in a concise domestic reminder reflecting rural daily routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cordray
Morris Family Hosts Farewell Party For Neighboring Guests
Mr and Mrs Nora Morris and son Arthur entertained Sunday January 15 in honor of Mr and Mrs Bob Long and son Arnold Mr and Mrs Ross Burke Adram Stone and Raymond Moore who are leaving the neighborhood. A goose dinner followed by games and lively fun marked a warm afternoon of hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Morris
Arthur
Bob Long
Arnold
Ross Burke
Adram Stone
Raymond Moore
Morris
In loving memory Mamie Havens remembered
In loving memory of our dear wife and sister Mamie Havens who passed away one year ago on January 24. Her husband Samuel P Havens and her family say they miss her loving face and look forward to reunion in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Earth
Samuel P. Havens
General Purpose Club meets for social day and picks Milan demo attendees
The General Purpose Club held an all day meeting January 12 at Mrs. Icel Crowdis home. Bad roads kept members away. A luncheon was served by the hostess and Mrs. Frankie Crowdis. Two members were chosen to attend the Milan demonstration on January 18. Evening included conversation and Bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icel Crowdis
Frankie Crowdis
Milan
True Club Club Holds January Meeting and Plans Quilt Benefit
The True Club Club met January 11 with eight members and one visitor Mrs. Julius Woods at the piano. After singing There’s Music in the Air and Leave me With a Smile, they held a short business session voting to host a pie and pound supper at Morris Chapel church on January 27 to raise funds for remodeling. They drew names for their 1939 secret sisters and announced old ones. Contests were won by Mrs. W. E. Morris and Mrs. Elmer Hammock. Refreshments followed and the group adjourned to meet January 25 with Mrs. Edgar Morris. Roll call recalled How to remove a stain. Visitors included Mrs. Julius Woods. The club closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Club
Tom Morris
Julius Woods
Morris Chapel Church
W. E. Morris
Elmer Hammock
Edgar Morris
Cinderella Club Hosts Bridge Dinner Honor Scores
Cinderella Club and Mesdames Bailey Dickinson Williams Dutton Grice with Misses Burkholder Wicker entertained Tuesday evening. High score went to Mrs Dickinson and Miss Lorraine Glaze, medium score to Mrs A D Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Brantner
Cinderella Club
H. C. Bailey
Eunice Dickinson
J. R. Williams
J.C. Dutton
W. D. Grice
Edith Burkholder
Harriet Wicker
Dickinson
Lorraine Glaze
A. D. Peterson
P. O. E. Luncheon Led By Mrs Bolling and Fuhrman
Mrs Jas P Bolling assisted by her daughter Mrs E G Fuhrman hosted the local P O E chapter for a one oclock luncheon on Wednesday January 11. Members present included Mesdames H C Bailey J P Bolling Jennie Epperson E G Fuhrman L W Hummel H R Hamilton M L Haning Lorene Whaley and J R Williams. During social hour Mrs Williams reported on the book The Mighty Fortress and Mrs Fuhrman delivered two readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. P. Bolling
E. G. Fuhrman
Mesdames
H.C. Bailey
J. P. Bolling
Jennie Epperson
L. W. Hummel
H. R. Hamilton
M. L. Haning
Lorene Whaley
J. R. Williams
Get Acquainted Club Meeting Report January 11
The Get Acquainted Club met January 11 with eight members, eighteen visitors and three children. Embroidery of towels and pillow cases filled the day. Hazel Dodson led singing The Old Rugged Cross at three, and three contests crowned Gracie Foster Susie Bozwell and Fannie Harmon as winners. Members listed and visitors named. next meeting with Mrs Vernie Foster on January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hoskins
Hazel Dodson
Gracie Foster
Susie Bozwell
Fannie Harmon
Lorene Head
Elma Brinkley
Bessie Head
Hazel Jones
Chloe Hoskins
Truman Stephenson
Marjorie
Ira Mae Daniels
Ruth Albertson
George Lynn Peters
Quentin
Harley
Violet Fields
Lucy Hoskins
Clyde Brinkley
Bill Brown
J. S
Clarence
Howard Head
Haskell Foster
Mervyn Head
Bernice Foster
Jimmie Brinkley
Vernie Foster
Two First Class Rural Schools in Linn County
Florence D Begeman of North East Missouri Rural School Supervisor reports Linn County has 29 state approved rural schools, two first class and 27 second class. West Liberty District No 11 and Mc Clure District No 66 earned first class, with a detailed 10 unit scoring system totaling 1000 points possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence D
Begeman
North East
Missouri
Linn County
Jno
Ed Fuhrman
West Liberty
Hazel Cooper
McClure
Frieda Tremain
Jenkins
Ella S. Burns
Thucum
Pauline Demery
Hill
Verla Overstreet
New Boston
Wayne’ Rulon
Willow Vale
Dorothy T. Turner
Newton
Margaret Shifler
Eureka
Elizabeth Foster
Duncan
Marjorie Jerome
Slater
Katherine Harper
St. Catherine, Special
Lilah Steele
Naomi Thudium
Eagle
Bessie Stewart
Prairie Mound
Wilma Cowan
Tax Collector Schedules January Tax Visit
Notice to taxpayers states Edgar Heselton will visit Roger on Thursdays Cora on Fridays Browning on Saturdays for the last two weeks in January to collect Duncan township taxes as collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Cora
Browning
Duncan Township
Edgar Heselton
Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting Report
Stitch and Chatter met with Leah Lambert on January 12 for an all day session. Members quilted and embroidered until noon when they moved to the dining room for a real dinner. One member ate too much and lost her belt. Amelia addressed the business meeting with an opening roll call of readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Lambert
Amelia
Birthday gifts and church meeting notes from Linneus group
A church gathering lists attendees and visitors including Lucille, Frances, Belle Riley, Edna Spencer, Cora Sargent and Alpha Christy. Frances moved to Linneus. next meeting will be with Lucille on January 26. cake grab bag is noted after roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
Lucille
Frances
Linneus
Belle Riley
Edna Spencer
Cora
Sargent
Alpha Christy
Allie
Alice
Alma
Alpha
Amelia
Doris
Orpha
Edith
Emma
Florence
Goldie
Lois
Mollie
Dana
Blanche
Irene
Camora
Bessie
Hallie
Clara
Leah
Iva
Marlene Abbott
Phyllis Miner
Carolee Spencer
Patricia Hanman
Larry Hale
Marlin Steele
Gilbert
Vernon Head
Grover Maggart Seeks renomination to Duncan Township Board
We are authorized to announce Grover Maggart as a candidate for renomination to the office of Member of the board of Duncan township, subject to the will of the Democratic voters at the coming plenary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Maggart
Duncan Township
Sunshine Workers Club Meeting Recalls Quilting and Fellowship
Alberta Campbell hosted the Sunshine Workers Club on January 11 with ten members and twenty visitors. Members quilted two tops, shared a noon dinner, sang hymns, and read Bible verses. Next meeting January 25 with Mrs. Faye Bailey. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Campbell
Sunshine Workers Club
Alberta
Mellie Thudhum
Braden Thudium
California
Pearcy Cordray
Faye Bailey
Bertha Burkholder
Mellie Thudium
Connie Bauer
Susie Thudium
Theresa Peper
Pearl Head
Mabel Maxwell
Francis Smith
Elva Monroe
Don Moffitt
Lois Rulon
Ethel Tripp
Roy Maxwell
Earl Campbell
Mr. Campbell, Sr
Will Burkholder
Bill Rulon
Herb Peper
Ernest Head
Russell Smith
Cletus Bauer
Zane Smith
Wesley Head
Bruce Moffitt
Bobby Rulen
Gary Thudhum
Herbert Peper, Jr
Larry Bailey
C. R
Yearbook of Agriculture 1862 insights from Duncan area record
W H Oliver of Duncan Township presents the rare 1862 Yearbook of Agriculture prepared by Isaac Newton the first U S Commissioner of Agriculture. The report to President Lincoln covers soil fertility erosion plant and animal disease control seed and livestock improvements. Noting echoes with modern farming issues the note says few copies survive in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Oliver
Duncan Township
Sullivan County
Isaac Newton
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Missouri
Honey in sections W H Bennett Browning Mo
A compact note references honey production in sections around W H Bennett near Browning Missouri. It notes local harvest activity and agricultural interest in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey
W. H. Bennett
Browning, Mo
Birthday Surprise For Clyde Belzer From Friends
Clyde Belzer’s birthday was celebrated with a surprise gathering at his home. Friends and neighbors spent the evening playing cards and Chinese checkers and enjoyed plentiful candy. Attendees included Mrs. Neva Newton Willard Ethella Billie Mr and Mrs Frank Head Oren Kermit and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Belzer
Belzer
Clyde
Neva Newton
Willard
Ethella
Billie
Frank Head
Oren
Kermit
Harry Lambert
Floyd Swisegood
Goldie
Roy Jennings
May
Donald
Orlo Smith
Ellis Jennings
Vernon
Reva
Fay Jennings
Lois Walters
Beryl Taylor
Beverly
Lela Pearler
Helen
Wayne Abbott
John Waldron
Ray Bauer
Dean and
Shirley
Alpha Cordray
Keith
Roy
Virgie
Evelyn
Deloris
Henry Lambert
Reba
Doc Smith
Charley
Anna Belle West
Evelyn Longwell
Donald Cordray
Keith Almond
Leonard Mitchell
Eldon Stone
Frank Belzer
Marlin
Ilene
Betty
Harold
Mary
Jerry
Larry
Lantz Family called to Corpus Christi Texas
Ross Lantz was summoned to Corpus Christi Texas Saturday night due to his father J R Lantz illness. His sister Mrs Minnie Palmer accompanied or joined the family as referenced in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Lantz
Corpus Christi
Texas
J. R. Lantz
Minnie Palmer
Pneumonia Hospitalizes Mr Lantz Amid Winter Visit
Mr Lantz has been in a hospital since traveling there for winter. Friends express hope he will be better soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lantz
Chinese Checker Club Hosts Social Evening
The Chinese Checker Club met Mr and Mrs Walter Head Wednesday night January 11 with a large attendance. Prizes in pitch went to Edith Hale and Theodore Steele, in Chinese checkers to Bessie Steele and Emma Dickinson. Bingo followed with prizes, then a supper of sandwiches pie candy and hot coffee was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Head
Edith Hale
Theodore Steele
Bessie Steele
Emma Dickinson
Bridge Dinner Honored Twenty Eight Ladies
On Friday evening January 13 Mrs. H C Bailey entertained twenty eight ladies with a bridge dinner. Out of town guests included Mrs K M Duncan and Mrs W C Thurlo of Brookfield Mrs J D Lay and Mrs D A Taylor of Linneus. High score favor went to Mrs Lay traveling prize to Mrs Thurs and consolation to Mrs J Dutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Bailey
K. M. Duncan
W. C. Thurlo
Brookfield
J.D. Lay
D. A. Taylor
Linneus
Lay
Thurs
J. Dutton
States Diary: A Week of Schoollife and Odd Observations
A boy writes a week of diary entries noting school life and small incidents. He describes Jake’s tricks at lights out, a doctor’s payment for an old wound, a science lesson on heat and expansion, Elsy’s milk questions, a new boy described as brash, and prep for sports season ending with hints of shortage of funds and future worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Church
Tomorro
Jake
Bbu
Ft. Ball
Sumer
Elsy
Bobby
Anser
Serten
Fishen
Campen
Rosenfelt
Reddy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mae Hoselton
Dolly Langdon
Lizzie Hoselton
Pearl Thurlo
Frances Hoselton
Jessie Oliver
Sarah Brassfield
Carrie Callihan
Alice Duckworth
Genevieve Thurlo
Voris Langdon
R. A. Thurlo
John Crowdis
Junior
Charles Crowdis
Memoriam
G. P. Club
True Blue Club
P. O. E. Meeting
GLASS
Oliver
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