Home Coming Draws Hon. J N Tincher To Scottsville Event
Scottsville's community club sponsors the second annual Home Coming with basket dinner on August 9 at Oliver pasture between the schoolhouse and Schrock cemetery. Hon. J N Tincher of Hutchinson Kansas, born and raised in Scottsville, will speak along with music and readings as locals recount county history. All former teachers and pupils are urged to attend and bring baskets for a day of socializing and old-fashioned hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Jacob Holland
Robert
Scottsville
Kansas
Second District American Legion Convention Draws Wide Representation
Despite extreme heat on Sunday July 6 the 2nd District American Legion gathering was well attended with delegates or proxies from every post. A parade featured the German Band from Trenton the Sons of Trenton Squadron from Chillicothe and Linn County Drum and Bugle Corp. Public talks at Tormey Park highlighted remarks by Sam Reynolds of Nebraska who defended the Legion against critics and urged a firm stance toward communism. District officers were elected with Harry Kline of Trenton chosen as District Committee member and Anson D. Peterson praised for two successful terms. the district’s membership surpassed 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Trenton Post
Sons of Trenton
Chillicothe Post
Linn County Drum and Bugle Corp
Tormey Park
South Main
Sam Reynolds
Nebraska
Reynolds
Russia
Earl H. Shackleford
Missouri Department
Hal S. Beardsley
National Committee
A. B. Weyer
Amv. Legion
Herman Lark
Missouri
Franks ‘Sanders
North Dakota
Anson D. Peterson
Cers
Harry Kline
Trenton
Peterson
Chester T. Hood
Laclede
Nate
McClaskey Denies Sheriff Nomination Withdrawal
A Sullivan County voters notice from Forrest R. McClaskey states he has not withdrawn from the Democratic Sheriff race, cites health as limiting campaign outreach, and requests continued support ahead of the primary. The piece also notes a PEO Chapter meeting at the Keithley home with teaching on new books and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Forrest R. McClaskey
Fourth Quarterly Conference Set for Browning M. E. Church
The M. E. Church invites officials and members to the fourth quarterly conference on Wednesday August 5 at eight o'clock at Browning M. E. Church. Services will be conducted by Rev. EN. Garrett. C. B. Hobbs is the pastor and urged attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Browning M. E
EN. Garrett
C. B. Hobbs
Stitch And Chatter club gathers for July gathering
Aneille Hanman hosted Stitch and Chatter on a hot July Thursday with strong attendance. Quilting was the day’s work followed by a nine chicken dinner and multiple cakes. A new cradle roll member was welcomed as Effie Britton’s baby born July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneille Hanman
Alice
Alpha
Florence
Emma
Frances
Clara
Jessie M
Effie Britton
Ruby Quigley
Berniece Shipp
Anna Arnold
Josephine DeVore
Dorothy Quigley
Merilee and
Waverly Ware
Imogene Hanman
Mari- _lee Kelley
Lois Foss
Fire damages farm pasture and hay in Wabash rains
A call from Sampsell led to a claim for fire damage at a farm caused by Wabash rains. Twenty acres of pasture and fifteen acres of clover and timothy hay were burned, with a large straw stack and several fence posts near the barn. The clover and timothy were to be threshed today. Regular church programs and events are listed for Sunday and August 9 at Browning. A Thursday prayer meeting is announced at B F Peterson's home.
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M. E. Church
South
Sampsell
Institute of
Chillicothe
Browning
Auugust
B. F. Peterson
W. M. Owen
Obituary for Edna M Cotter of Milan Missouri
Edna Mariah Steele born November 21 1894 died July 25 1936 aged 42 years 8 months 4 days wife of Roy E Cotter mother of six Verda Mildred LeNelle Lillias Donald and Dora Martha and two grandchildren Norma Lee Davis and Eldon Gilbert Gooch. Survived by her mother Dora Steele three sisters Della M Broyles Ruby A Mack Gladys Riddle and three brothers Glen Herbert Vincent. Funeral notes show two church affiliations and a devoted family life.
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Edna Mariah Steele
W. H
Dora Steele
Roy E. Cotter
Verda Moore
Browning
Mildred Davis
Green City
LeNelle Gooch
Lillias, Donald
Christian Church
Osgood
M. E Church
Idna
Extreme Heat Strains Farmers As Crops Fail In Drought
The community endures a week of 100 degree heat with scorching winds and little rain. Grasshoppers devastate corn and trees while springs and wells dry up. Farmers face hardships as stock suffer, no pasture remains, and drought threatens livelihoods, recalling the 1934 drought.
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Carpenter’s Square
Fragmentary Diary Notes From Slats Week Fragment
Slats diary fragment notes a boy Jake throwing rocks at another boy, an elder woman scolding him, and a motherly kept away claim about catching the illness. A spat between Mistress and Mister Gul involves accusations of deception in marriage. An uncle seen in a newspaper notes high telegraph costs.
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Jake
Gulem
Fragmented diary notes on romance and theft in May Missouri
A fragmented diary style recounts chapters from a week in May with stories of domestic suspicions and engagement talk. It mentions a burglar arrest at 2 a.m. and a misunderstanding about a husband arriving, plus store clerk wages and a stranger’s advance near a jewelry ad. It ends with an ad for James & Son diamonds in Brookfield Missouri.
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James & Son
Field
Missouri
Weather Woes Thwart Fall Garden Hopes
Most readers expected moisture after last week’s storm but hot winds likely dried soil. Seed sowing progress stalled, and fall garden prospects fade as drought limits germination and crop prospects.
Burkholder Dinner Hosts Attendents and Sheriff Campaign Note
Entertained with dinner at their country home on Sunday July 26. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Deming and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Deming of Kansas City and Mrs. Earl Campbell and children New Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Carr, Mrs. Josie Jones Browning, and Edith and Glenn Burkholder. A Sheriff primary campaign note by Dr. Beeker Beeker asks for support August 4 and pledges to back the ticket after nomination.
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J. H
4-H Achievement Day Held By Linn County Clubs
Fourteen 4-H Roundup notes Linn County will host a two full day Achievement Day on August 10 at City Park Linneus with 46 clubs participating. Demonstrations include livestock Home Economics clothing and a Style Show judged by three Columbia officials. About 980 clothing articles will be displayed and a basket dinner will be served at noon. Public invited to bring dinner and view members’ club work.
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Linn County
Linneus
Columbia
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Mary Lambert at Browning
A large gathering of neighbors and relatives hosted a country birthday party for Mrs Mary Lambert at her Browning area home. They shared baskets of food and drinks, socialized, and listened to the radio, with many attendees listed by name.
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Mary Lambert
Browning
Harry Lambert
Herold Larvert
Nolan
Lilah
Ona Lambert
Chhildren
Herbert
Mary
Walter
George
Leroy
Robert Lambert
Calvin
Marvin
Irvin
Lucille
Leoma
Alfred
Lambert
Thelma
Allilee
Donald
Wil
Lee V. Bagley
Jack
Betty Jean Norris
Family Reunion Honors Floyd Cordray Family on July 26
About 125 relatives and friends gathered Sunday to celebrate Mr and Mrs Floyd Cordray at their home place. Attendees from multiple towns included Rev C B Hobbs Browning Ola Cordray and many Cordray relatives with a large dinner on the ground.
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Floyd. Cordray
Vernon Dale
Ritta Gilleta
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Ola Cordray
Harvey Cordray
C. B. Hobbs
Browning
Keith
Virgie
Roy
Evelyn
Delores
Gene Moore
Basil
Paul Johnson
Wallace Wayne
Bucklin
Herman Head
Elsie Cordray
Carl
Guy
Norvell
Ruby
Hubert
Dorothy
Marceline
Leon Mitchell
Leonard
Doris
Cora Head
Norman
Raymond
Mildred
Glen
Kathryn
Donald
Jessie
Ethel
Raymond Browning
Wilma
J.C. Browning
Charley Cordray
Arlo
Mable
Ellis
Bonnie
Kenneth
Linneus
Henry Lambert
Reba Mae
al Y Jmeda Baker
Earl
Buswell
Doris Lea
Lin*neus
Charley
Carolee Mae
Linnews
Oral Rid
Home Workers Club Meets Despite Heat July 23
The Home Workers Club met with president Mrs Ray Bennett on July 23 afternoon. Opening songs included Happy Day Showers of Blessing and In the Garden. A riddle roll call, talk on skin and hair, plan to serve sandwiches and iced drink for 4H girls on July 31 achievement meeting, and two contests by Tressie Tate followed. Seven visitors attended and several members were listed by name.
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Home Workers Club
Ray Bennett
Reba Belcher
Tressie Tate
Mary Mundell
Ethel Dell
Bell Wilhite
Aggie Mullins
Alpha Powell
Lalian Benentt
Kathaleen McEwen
Ruth Goins
Winnie Goins
Cordie Cotter
Edna Falconer
Blanche Murrell
Ninth U B Workers Club meeting recap
The U B Workers Club held the ninth meeting on Wednesday July 22 with Ed Ogle presiding. The program included opening song, roll call, current events by Mrs. Ed Ogle and Mrs. Helen Cokerham, two contests won by those two, then closing song and the Lord's Prayer. Members Cathyrene Smith Ed Ogle Dora Miller Iva Miller Levaughn Miller Helen Cokerham Sadie Payne Rose Edens Edith Seals Marion Seals attended. refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at Mrs Everette Brown's with opening song jokes entertainment by the Club Band and song and prayer.
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U. B. Workers Club
U. B
Ed Ogle
Helen Cokerham
Cathyrene Smith
Dora Miller
Iva Miller
le ‘Vaughn Miller
Sadie Payne
Rose Edens
Edith Seals
Marion Seals
Everette Brown
C. R
Teachers Examinations Set for Brookfield August 7 8
The third and final teachers examinations will be held in Brookfield August 7 and 8. Doors open both days at 8 p.m. County Superintendent John Ed Fuhrman announces revisions to the school law Section.
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Brookfield
slace—Sr. High
Roth
Jno
Ed Fuhrman
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J.N. Tincher
Department
Springfield
John Keithley
Keithley
J. R. Williams
W. H. Dickinson
Edna M. Cotter
Lotta Munney
Jadie
Jane
Mrs. Hicks
Hicks
Sheiff
Dr. Quinn If
Beeker
Willard Lloyd
Etbhella
Billie
Fay Jennings
Oren
Mim
Gail Cordray
Jo Ann
Pardin
Ella Head
Catherine Cordray
Jesse Head
Irene
Lois
Loraine
Dwain
Joe Head
Millard
Harold
Billie Lee
Frank Head
Kermit
Marguerite Davis
New Boston
Clay
Allen
Tenet
Bettie Belzer
Ralph Coram
Byron Deskins
Harold Johnson
Alma Cordray
Helem Swisegood
Frances Riddle
John JA. Browning
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