Community Social Notes From Local Towns
Local happenings include Mr. and Mrs. Jas R Williams driving Edward to Kirksville. Mrs C B Hobbs visiting Mrs America Fleming. John Moore visiting Lexing ton. many guests and dinners at homes of Bagleys Gooch and Dicksons. Rev Brumback preaching in Kan sas City. Fay Peterson attending a poultry course in Charles City Town. Miss Ruth Johnson and Miss Evelyn Hooker visiting the Fuller home. and numerous Sunday visits, travels, and ball games noted among residents of Browning Pur din Milan Lineville and nearby areas. Ice man Rayns Carter praised for popularity during hot days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Burwell
J. Shipley
Near Roger
Mary Smith
Norma Lee Davis
Pollock
Vera Bryant
Centerville
Chester Bagley
Carolyn Ann
Kirksville
Alva Bagley
C.S. Bagley
Purdin
Chester
Salsbury
Aobert Moore
Brookfield
K. M. Duncan
D. A. Street
Ruth Johnson
Denver
Colo
Evelyn Hooker
Lineville
Iowa
Ross Fuller
Letha May Ishmael
Near Chula
Wednday
H. C. Pearson
Dick Ishmael
Owen
John Brumbaugh
Leona Parsons
Leon Gooch
Murrayville
Ill
Ola Mills
Loyal’ Bisby
Little
Burlington
L. C. Carpenter
Mae Sandusky
Francis Kibble
St. Joseph
Enos Harris
R. EB. Harris
Percheron Colt Insurance Terms From Browning Farm
A bill describes a coming S year old dark bay Percheron stallion weighing 1450 lbs with a star. Sire Sam No. 142770 and dam Villa Deluxe No. 323172. Terms: 7.50 to insure colt to stand and suck. Colt to stand season of 1996 four miles west of Browning. No service on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
My Farm
Browning
Red River Valley Show at Electric Theatre With Gene Autty
The notice highlights a July 4 and 5 show of Red River Valley with Gene Autty at the Electric Theatre. It notes hot dry weather boosting haying, with lower yields but higher value due to scarcity. It mentions Nutrena Turkey Pellets promotion and Nutrena Mills contact in Kansas City for a free boot offer, plus threshing activity and oats and wheat market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Valley
Gene Autty
Electric Theatre
Nutrena Mills, Inc
Dept. B
Kansas City
Kansas
Gene Autry Melodies Enduring West Entertainer At Air
Gene Autry, celebrated radio entertainer, brings a feast of original ballads from the wide-flung West to the Air. Audiences will leave humming snatches of the familiar tunes as he performs from a program of classic western songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Audioscopiks Glasses Bring Screen Sensation to Viewers
A theater preview touts Audioscopiks with patrons receiving colored glasses to view 3D style effects as characters seemingly leap from the screen into the audience. It promises unprecedented excitement and screams. Admission prices remain the same as usual.
Local social notes from Milan and vicinity
Mrs Virgie Haggard and daughter Charlene returned Friday from a visit with relatives. Frances Lou Lawrence visited her grandparents near Milan earlier this week. Mr and Mrs Mac Montgomery and children and Mrs Ray Maggart were Milan and Unionville visitors Friday. Lantz McCormick spent the week in Kansas City with brother Joe Christy. Lantz and son George E Kollasch and George Christy drove down after her, returning Sunday. The Langdons repainted their home with Hubert Atkins help, greatly improving its look. Duncan township dragged roads last week, aiding travel despite dry conditions. Republicans and Democrats have held conventions. a rain would benefit farmers. C M Thornton returned Friday from Oklahoma City after attending his sister’s funeral. Helen Calhoun visited and saw her sons R M Calhoun and J H Calhoun. Virginia Bolling went to Denton to play with the Melodears, a Culver Stockton College choir. The Melodears performed at the Methodist church Friday and at the college Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Haggard
Charlene
Milan
Frances Lou Lawrence
L. P. Lawrence
Mac Montgomery
Ray Maggart
Unionville
W.S. Langdon
Hubert Atkins
Duncan Township
C. M. Thornton
Oklahoma City
Helen Calhoun
Hin
R M. Calhoun
J. H
Virginia Bolling
Denton
Melodears
Culver Stockton College
Methodist Church
Ott Crump
Clyde Murphy
Ray Grindstaff
Pollock
John Wilson
Tom Burress
Harris
C. E. Burress
Harold Beckett
Chicago
Elizabeth Lovel
Roy Creason
Snelling
Leta Davis
Kansas City
G. F. Davis
Charles Davis
Abilene
Kansas
Davis
Guy Maggart
Johnny McClarren
Leonard Lee
Audioscopies Debut in Electric Theatre Circuit
Robert Fields moved a tractor and binder for Taylor Brothers from W. L. Taylor’s to near North Salem. Part of the load extended over a track, struck Fields bridge, and damaged the binder requiring overhaul and repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fields
Taylor Brothers
W. L. Taylor's
North Salem
Townspeople sail into week with visits and moves
N W Phillips and W A Bond depart for a lakes region vacation in Town. Mason Dell sold his pool room to Wallace Grice and possession was given early this week. Mrs W S Langdon visited relatives J R Lantz and Minnie Palmer. Betty Jo and Duane Kolasch returned from Clarence. Marjorie and Peggy Thurlo of Chillicothe stayed with friends. Reid Caldwell filled in at Farmers Store during Bond’s vacation. Emmett Haley hospitalized but recovering at home. Ray and Delbert Nickell harvested wheat and oats for grandfather E W Nickell in Winigan. Don and Woodrow Stites of Topeka visiting Purdin. New baby girl born to Woodrow Spencer couple. Grandpa Everett Hollon recovering. Mrs Mervyn Garrett returned home with daughter. sister also visited. R M Calhoun and son James prepare to open a new grocery in vacated Central Grocery building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Phillips
W. A. Bond
Mason Dell
Wallace Grice
W. S. Langdon
J. R. Lantz
Minnie Palmer
Betty Jo
Duane Kolasch
Clarence
Marjorie
Peggy Thurlo
Chillicothe
Reid Caldwell
Emmett Haley
Theville
Ray
Delbert Nickell
Winigan
E. W. Nickell
Don R. Stites
Topeka
Kansas
Purdin
Woodrow Spencer
Babe
Grandpa Everett Hollon
Mervyn Garrett
R. E. Crowdis
Roger
R. M. Calhoun
James
Central Grocery
Walnut Grove Community Hay Time and Family Visits
Walnut Grove residents focus on putting up hay as callers and visitors fill the week. The record notes numerous trips among local families including the Lesters, Morrises, Robisons, Dunlaps, Hatchs, Grindstaffs, and Smiths with travels to Kansas City Chillicothe Brookfield St. Joseph and Purdin. Families share farm duties, visits, and leisure trips as spring work continues.
Sunday Socials and Visits Across Town
Everett Robinson and family visited the C E Maggart home while Neddie Rogers stayed with relatives in town. Several residents and visitors, including Mrs Doris Smith and family, Mr and Mrs Clyde Murphy, and Mr and Mrs Ray Grindstaff, spent weekends with relatives. A school play drew a well attended crowd and Shafter residents gathered at the S J Gooch home after church for a meal and social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Molloy
H.b.mccoy
Shafter
S. J. Gooch
Shafter Social Roundup Of Sunday Visits
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Salle were Sunday guests of G. M. Hayes. Vera and Beatrice Phillips of Larned Kansas visit relatives near Shafter. Lilburn Gilmer hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pearson of Purdin. Logan Menesly and Ida Thompson spent Sunday with Edgar Morris. Julius Wood visited Tom Morris and L. G. Phillips has been on the sick list. Joe Edmundson and Elmer Hemmock called on Will Morris. Elmer Hemmock and Glenn Jerome attended Sunday calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
J. W. Salle
G. M. Hayes
Vera
Beatrice Phillips
Larned
Kansas
Lilburn Gilmer
Ernest Pearson
Purdin
Logan Menesly
Ida Thompson
Edgar Morris
Julius Wood
Tom Morris
L. G. Phillips
Joe Edmundson
Will Morris
Elmer Hemmock
Glenn Jerome
Fine Cure Commentary Sparks Marriage Banter
A brief exchange jokes about Brown's softer performance after marriage. The speakers note he no longer “stammers” as much and he receives fewer chances, signaling a lighthearted, insider remark from a sports or entertainment setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Winigan and Purdin Community Notes Weather Brings Rejoicing
Residents across Winigan and Purdin report welcome rain easing drought on corn and gardens. Local social life appears active with visits among families, church groups, and neighbors. Summer gatherings include ice cream socials, fish fries, and outings to Brunswick with kin.
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Jas. R. Williams
Edward
C. B. Hobbs
America Fleming
John Moore
Lexington
Lyle Ingraham
Humphreys
C. J. Ingraham
Otis Lawrence
Trenton
H. D. Stone
Eunice Maggart
James J. Nevins
Munday
Hdchel D. Nevins
Byron Taylor
Beryl Taylor
Near North Salem
Glen Rhodes
St Louis
J. J. Smith
Chaley Smith
Miss Mabel
R. G. Dray
Linneus
Brookfied
Gamble
C. C. Williams
Kenneth A Williams
Bev Gooch
Ralph Reinhard
George Reinhard
John Clifton
Joyce Thurlo
W. H. Dickinson
Bonnie Trader
M. E. Worley
Bev Creason
Jake Quigley
Doyle Creason
Ray Lee
Near Purdin
Lee
Walter Crooks Cwxer
Gene Autry
Audioscopiks
Walnut Grove
Lester Lawrence
Ralph Morris
Donald Dunlap
Edgar Hatch
Bennet Hollon
Ed Morris
Jo Ann Hatch
Ray Dunlap
John Robison
Jim Robison
Charley Pipes
Earl Dunlap
Ella
Jim Morris
Roy Engnel
C. C. Moore
Ella Morris
Roy Dunlap
Roger Items
Harrison Grindstaff
Rall Hines
LG. Grindstaff
Thelma Badger
Near St. Joseph
Charley Smith
Law
Earl Smith
Frank Grindstaff
Guy Williams
Ora McClarren
Winigan Creek
Clouts Bauer
Orville Triudium
Nesterg Chapel
Opal Slater
Ruth Helms
W. H. McCollum
J. 0. McCollum
Nolan Cassity
Bernice Pearler
Kenneth Bailey
John Wyatt
Allen
Joe Frankie Sebol
Charley Helms
Phillip Bailey
John Bauer
J. C. McCollum
Talmage Coffman
Charley
Raymond Pearler
L. G. Hamner
Saginaw, Mich
D. L. Cady
Ada
Lucy Cotter
Kroger
Russel Smith
Frances
Kenneth Gooch
Mary
Norma
Brunswick
Lloyd Pulliam
June
Mont Rose
S. D
W. M. Pulliam
Jess Pulliam
A. M. Cotter
Ang. D. L. Cady
Ada Tapscott
Russell Smith
Vern Brown
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