Belzer Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated Nearby
Celebration held at the Belzer home near Winigan Missouri for Mr. and Mrs. F H Belzer who marked sixty years of marriage they were wed in Sullivan County Missouri and spent life in Linn and Sullivan counties. The event drew four generations including ten children grandchildren and great grandchildren with a bountiful noon dinner and social afternoon activities noted.
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F. H. Belzer
Winigan
Sullivan County
Missouri
Linn
Sullivan Counties
Elmer Head
Purdin
Willis Bunch
Marion
LaPlata
J. J. Head
Linneuy
Harlie Bunch
Melvin Lee
Green Castle
Valley Bunch
Mary Lee
Keith
Willis
John Wendell
Green Top
R. W. Clubine
Walter Bunch
Carlos Clubine
Uncle Harve
Lottie
Farmers Are Busy People in a Heavy Year
The article portrays farmers as the busiest, most persistent workers facing corn planting, wheat harvest, oats, alfalfa, hay, threshing, and autumn duties. It notes the year's seriousness and low profits while praising farmers as the salt of the earth who never quit.
Road Improvements by Duncan Township Graders
Work by Duncan Township graders Art Rardon and H S Day improves the southeast area between ruins. They regraded a mud hole north of cement culverts at the Herbert C Bailey farm, opened ditches, and expect best conditions in years once weather dries. Art is praised as a top grader and Stanley is rapid with the cat, soon leading the class. The board instructed broad road repairs across the township.
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Duncan Township
Art Rardon
H.S. Day
Herbert C. Bailey
Art
Stanley
Sunshine Workers Host All Day Meeting With Community Leaders
The Sunshine Workers met with Mrs. Braden Thudium and Myrtle Bauer for an all day session aimed at planning community outreach and support activities.
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Sunshine Workers
Braden Thudium
Myrtle Bauer
Manchu Soy Beans for Sale at Browning Farm Club
Notice offers cleaned high germination Manchu soy beans for sale at 1.50 per bushel from Browning Farm Club.
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Browning Farm Club
Willing Workers Club All Day Meeting Notes Quilting
The Willing Workers Club met with Mrs Mary Griffis for an all day session. Rain limited forenoon attendance but more members joined in the afternoon. They pieced quilt blocks and bound a tulip quilt. The president Mabel Brown led a business meeting and two contests were won by Lucy Cumbo. Members listed include Mary Griffis Mabel Brown Iva Rhodes Mira Lay Anna Hatch Hazel Martin Hazel Griffis Lucy Cumbo Kathryn Cumbo Mary Vincent Madie Martin Lora Badger Clara Lay Marie Vincent Emma Haley. July 10 an all day meeting with Charlotte Haley is planned.
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Willing Workers Club
Mary Griffis
Mabel Brown
Lucy Cumbo
Hazel Martin
Hazel Griffis
Permanent Waves Hair Service at Clarkson's Brookfield
Oil permanent wave complete guaranteed offered at Clarkson's in Brookfield Missouri for 1.95 dollars.
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Clarkson's
Brookfield
Christy Family Hosting Sunday Dinner near Brookfield
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Christy and grandson Bobby Dean and Mr and Mrs Van Christy with son Charles Edward visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Christy and daughter near Brookfield.
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Ed Christy
Bobby Dean
van Christy
Charles Edward
Henry Christy
Near Brookfield
Fulkerson Monument Co Leads in Brookfield Memorial Design
Memorial designers highlight years of experience materials used and masterful execution in Brookfield Missouri. The firm emphasizes quality craftsmanship and finished memorials that meet all expectations.
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Fulkerson Monument Co
Brookfield
Missouri
Returns Home After Visit From Milan Leader J D Langdon
J D Langdon of Milan, longtime resident near this city, visited several days and met many old neighbors. His eyesight has failed and he was guided by friends during his stay before returning home Tuesday.
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J. D. Langdon
Milan
Mr. Langdon
F G Peters Dies in Chillicothe Former Mayor and Merchant
Fredrick George Peters born May 17 1885 near Browning Missouri. He married Hattie Johns May 22 1904 and had six sons and one daughter. He organized Producers Produce Company in 1924 and later owned Peters Produce Company. He served as Chillicothe mayor for two terms and led the Chamber of Commerce. He died in Chillicothe with funeral at Methodist Church and interment at Hoover Cemetery. Survived by wife Hattie and children Elmer S A Allen Frances Ith Fredrick Jr and Mrs Karmelita Cruse, plus siblings Roy and Guy Peters.
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Fredrick George Peters
George
Mollie Peters
Browning
Brockshier School
Browns High School
J. Smith
Marrie
Hattie C. Johns
Chillicothe
Peters
Producers Produce Company
Pe Produce Company
Chamber of Comerce
Methodist Church
Hattie Peters
Lowing
Elmer Peters Tindall
S. A
Allen Peters
Friend in need aids farmer with timely wheel repair
A local implement dealer George Ralph helps a tractor owner after a wheel breaks in a flooded field south of the machine shed. He promises to have the wheel repaired in two days, aiding the farmer facing a late plow and poor crop growth amid high weeds.
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George Ralph
Ralph
Social tea hosted by Hannah Hall Chapter in Sumner
Mrs. L. W. Hummel and Mrs. Nellie Seaman attended a tea at the home of Mrs. A. J. Miller near Sumner. The Hannah Hall Chapter of Brookfield, hosting for DAR chapters in the northern part of the state, reported a most enjoyable afternoon.
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Sumner
L. W. Hummel
Nellie Seaman
A. J. Miller
Hannah Hall
Brookfield
Hummel
Dinner guests include Dickinsons and multiple families
Entertained Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson and son Harvey Fields had Tuesday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Guy Crowdis and children of near Roger Mr and Mrs W C Thurlo and children of Linneus Mr and Mrs Sherbern Fields and Mrs Florence Freeman and sons of Enid Okla
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W. H. Dickinson
Harvey Fields
Guy Crowdis
Near Roger
W. C. Thurlo
Linneus
Sherbern Fields
Florence Freeman
Enid
Okla
Services At Baptist Church Rev Maples to Preach Sunday
Rev L H Maples will preach at the Baptist church both morning and evening on Sunday July 7. Everyone is invited to attend these services.
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Baptist Church
L. H. Maples
Lucky Wednesday Drawings Draw Crowds in Browning
Large crowds flock to Browning each Wednesday night for Lucky Wednesday drawings. Merchants stay open late and give free tickets with purchases as cash prizes are awarded, drawing farmers and families from miles around to enjoy the weekly summer event.
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Browning
Miles
Weather Patchy Rain Pours in Milan’s East and West
A Saturday afternoon deluge drenched Milan’s east with a cloud burst while the west saw only a moderate shower. The creek swelled onto bottom lands but the flood receded as rain stayed south of the north area. Nature has brought unusual, heavy rain patterns recently.
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Milan
Last Week Was a Busy Week for Corn Planting
The past week saw hundreds of acres planted despite sultry heat and damp fields. Farmers used tractors and night plowing to advance late planting, with less cultivation needed as weed growth slows after the first crop destruction.
Free Bangs disease testing offered to Linn County cattle
Linn County farmers are urged to apply for free Bangs disease tests for cattle via the County Agent's office. Eligible herds include those that have had a cattle TB test, with tests funded by the Federal Department. Many farmers have not yet applied for this opportunity.
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Linn County
Federal Department
Linn County Farmers Face Losses From Disease Then TB
Visiting from Lyndhurst New Jersey Miss Pelle Logan returns home to spend vacation with her mother Mrs J H Bundridge sister Mrs George Prather and Mr Prather. Miss Logan teaches at Lyndhurst and is praised by the board and patrons.
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New Jersey
Pelle Logan
Lyndhurst
N. J
J. H. Bundridge
George Prather
Prather
Weaning and Breeding Advice for 1935 Lambs
Weaning dates May 18 to June 25 yield lambs $2.25 higher than those weaned after June 25. For a strong start to breed early 1985 lambs should be weaned soon after July 1 to restore ewe weight and vigor. Early weaning helps prevent ewes from fattening on good pasture. Registered rams boost lamb profitability with 95 percent of prime lambs sired by registered rams. only 5 percent by grade rams, based on Johnson County 1,000 lambs graded with county agent Burk.
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Johnson County
Burk
Slats Diary reveals a week of small follies and oddities
A diary fragment covers Friday to Thursday with humor and misspellings. Entries mention teasing, a mocked perfection, changes after marriage, garden troubles, curtains to hide watchers, Joe Hix’s labor grievances, Libby Wort in a pickled mood, and an insurance agent once robbed then selling a life policy.
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Jane
Saterday
Cliff Fuege
Neibors
Joe Hix
Wensday
Libby Wort
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Mrs. Belzer
Earl Campbell
C. R
Sunshine Workers Club
F. G. Peters
Chillicotre
Ralph Reinhard
Timely County
Green Mountain
Bussett
Bang
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