Social event at Rocky Ford picnic for local groups
Enterprise (the purples) treated Dickinson (the golds) to a picnic supper at Rocky Ford on Sunday June 28. About six pm guests arrived, swam, ate sandwiches and lemonade, then lined up for plated meals. A business meeting followed with plans to host Dickinson again and a drawing to determine next meeting places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter
Rocky Ford
Enterprise
Purples
Dickinson
Camora
Bilis Abbott
Harold Abbott
Marvin
John Browning
Bernard
Peggy
Orlany Bevier
Bernie Brantner
John Lee
Will Cordray
Flora Cordray
Chicago
Will DeVore
Raymond
Josephine
Jim Elliott
Harold Foss
Paul Gooch
Gale
Lyle Gooch
Eldon
Wm. Gooch
Clara
Lucille Hanman
Ted Hanman
Mary Jo
Gary
Lou Kelley
Marilee
L. T
Phar's
Beverly
John Allen
Leah
Iva
Lloyd Lambert
B. J. Lambert
Beryl
Ray
Paul Lambert
Jake Quigley
Clifton
Wikson
Dorothy
Theodore Steele
Marlin
Florence Straley
Cordin
Swisegood
W. R. Ware
Merilee
U. B. Workers Hold June All Day Meeting at Steele Home
At the residence of Mr and Mrs Chas Steele the U B Workers gathered Wednesday June 24 for an all day session with twelve members six visitors and four children. Quilting dominated the day as the church quilt neared completion A covered dish luncheon was served at noon A 2 30 PM business meeting featured roll call minutes and a grab bag A solo by Mrs Helen Cokerham and a contest prepared by Mrs Elsie Steele Nannie Cokerham and Marion Prayer marked the program The next meeting is set for July 8 with Mrs Roy Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Enterprise
Dickinson
Doris
Amelia
Lydia
Iva
Leah
Effie
Mees
Comora Abbott
Comora
Goldie Abbott
Clara
Lucille Hanman
Lois Foss
Alice DeVore
Lydia's
Geo. Walker
Lula Pfeiffer
Flora Cordray
Mollie Cordey
Ethel Bennett
Verda Moore
Cee
U. B
Chas. Steele
Frances ‘McGhee
Bessie Steele
Miss Lilah
Hester Steele
Alethia Palmer
Catherine( Smith
Iva Miller
Helen Cokerham
Elsie Steele
Nannie Cokerham
Marion Prayer
Roy Miller
C. R
Strayed Sheep Recovered by Owner Notices for Payment
Two sheep wandered off and were found by Forest Gooch. Owner must pay for keep and prove ownership through this notice to retrieve the animals.
P. E. O. Chapter Hosts June Lap Luncheon
Mrs H R Hamilton entertained the local P E O chapter with a 10 o clock lap luncheon on Wednesday June 24 Miss Maude Fields a non resident member attended Mrs Lorene Whaley presented a lesson on Cottey College The hostess led two novel contests and awarded prizes to Mrs Whaley and Mrs R M Calhoun Mrs Alpha Quigley attended the social hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Hamiton
Maude Fields
Lorene Whaley
Cottey College
Whaley
R. M. Calhoun
Alpha Quigley
There s A James Ring Price Delight at James and Son
A brief ad from James and son of Brookfield Missouri touts a James Ring product with a promise of delight at a preferred price. The line emphasizes value and personal service for customers seeking affordable pieces.
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James Ring
James & Son
Brookfield, Mo
Rhodes Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Honor Guest
Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes entertained at Sunday dinner on June 28 in honor of his sister Mrs Ila Shepherd of Birmingham Alabama who was leaving that day for Ohio. Guests included Mrs Shepherd Mr and Mrs Otis Lawrence Mr and Mrs Glen Rhodes Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell and daughter Joyce Ann Mr and Mrs Billy Rhodes Benny Rhodes and Herman Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rhodes
Ila’ Shepherd
Birmingham
Ohio
Shepherd
Otis Lawrence
Glen Rhodes
Earl Nickell
Joyce Ann
Billy Rhodes
Benny Rhodes
Herman Gooch
Stock theft on farms escalates. poultry and livestock stolen
Reports describe a large number of farmers facing thefts of chickens and hauled stock. Thieves reportedly take cattle, sheep, hogs, and other livestock, with fear that someone will be caught in the act. Authorities and residents anticipate a crackdown after a burglary.
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Rom
County Candidates Busy In Voter Meetings
Candidates for county offices press the flesh with voters, courting both men and women as decisive electors. The Linn and Sullivan county hopefuls are described as sturdy fellows, yet not all will be nominated or elected.
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Linn
Sullivan County
Farmers Cooperating in 1936 Farm Program Progress
Missouri farmers have filled about 252 500 work sheets as of June 6 seeking payments under the 1936 farm program. J W Burch of the Missouri Extension Service notes that counts reflect readiness to cooperate, not guaranteed participation, and outlines how sheets guide soil conservation plans. Local committees will decide eligibility based on performance checks later. farmers may still plant new alfalfa seedings and use green manures or soil amendments to raise land fertility.
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Missouri
J. W. Burch
Missouri Extension Service
Comerion
Burch
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Washington
North Cental
Rolla A. Baugher
Sulivan County
Sullivan County
Distribute Corn Hog Checks To Sullivan County Farmers
More than 1000 corn hog checks have been distributed to Sullivan County farmers in the 1935 corn hog production control program. Excessive rainfall last year reduced crops and the payments are crop insurance on retired land. Treasurer W R Allen says about 85 percent of payments have been made and the rest should be issued within 30 days. The report notes rising market prices for corn and hogs compared with previous years.
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Sullivan County
W.R. Allen
Corn-Hog Control Association
Grasshopper menace prompts county aid and poison bran mash
Farmers join in a county led effort to combat grasshopper invasion. Materials are being allocated to counties where damage is most serious. A farmer committee led by Chas H Murdock and others will assist in distributing the poison bran mash used to check the ravages, a method previously employed in the Dakotas.
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Variou
Chas
Winter Barley A New Crop For Sullivan County
Winter barley gains interest as a near corn feed in Sullivan County with farmers such as Van Arnold and M E Peters reporting harvests. Key hurdles include seed acclimation and late seeding. advice urges good ground, 150 to 175 pounds of phosphate fertilizer, and sowing early in the fall. Contact the Farmers Extension Office at Milan for seed sourcing assistance.
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Sullivan County
van Arnold
Browning
M. E
Peters
Orgood
Clyde Miller
Green City
Ora Babbitt
Polspek
Milan
Max Brown Seeks Linn County Sheriff Nomination
Max Brown of Linneus announces his candidacy for Linn County Sheriff in the upcoming August Democratic primary. He is the son of Carl Brown and follows his father’s four year term, highlighting his prior work with the sheriff’s office and clean, capable governance. He campaigns vigorously and urges Democratic voters to support him as an embodiment of law enforcement.
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Max Brown
Linneus
Linn County
Max
Carl Brown
Brown
Regular Church Program and Youth Meeting Report
The E. Church South notes the regular church program will be in effect Sunday. The young people's zone meeting at Bear Branch church drew 106 attendees with a good program and refreshments. The next meeting is set for Morris Chapel on July 28. Church school begins at 10 a.m., with preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pastor W. M. Owen.
Rural highway planning survey explained at state meeting
The rural highway planning survey under joint supervision of the U S Bureau of Public Roads and Missouri highway department will be explained at the annual Citizens' Road Association meeting in Jefferson City at 10 A M on July 7. Speakers include Hugh Stephens Major Roy Britton George Olendorf T H Cutler Matt Murray Harland Bartholomew J H Long and C T McGinley. The session aims to outline a long range road program to follow 1938 gas tax and license fee reforms, with statewide attendance urged.
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U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Missouri Highway Department
Citizens’ Road Association
Jefferson City
Hugh Stephens
Roy F. Britton
Automobile Club of Missouri
George F. Olendorf
Highway Commission
T. H
Stephens
Chambers of Commerce
Women's Tules
Britton
Cutler
Highway Department
Association
Barber Opens In Mrs Haggard Building
W. 3. Austin announces a new barber shop in the Mrs Haggard building offering diverse grooming services with years of experience. He thanks friends for past favors and solicits continued patronage.
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Mrs. Haggard
Austin
Letter To Poultry Raisers Dear Friends
A reader recalls a produce house visit where a man bragged about starting and caring for hundreds of spring chicks. The dealer notes the man kept them in the brooder house and used top chick starter, resulting in exceptionally fine six week old chicks. The anecdote ends with a question about their current weight.
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Poultry Raisers
Diary fragment recounts local events and rumors
A Sunday through Saturday diary fragment records blurred notes on politics, a Ford car name Regulater, a potential engagement, a lawyer in town, a paradox discussed by Uncle Henry, a smallpox vaccination incident in the Negro section, and a pitcher show with Jane. The tone is informal and reflective, with names and events sketched rather than detailed.
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W. H. Dickinson
H. L Schrock & Co
Farmers Store & Produce
Browning Farm Club
F. M. Stamper
Harvey & Neet
Loyd
U. Bellu
Efferson City
Frank Priebe
Farley & Hamilton
P. m
Regulater
Sweet Hart
Jane
Hizness
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