Lion County Centennial Celebration Committees Executive Board
Records show the Lion County Centennial Celebration Executive Committee and honorary figures. Names include Omar Ramsey as General Chairman and Harry Cook as Chairman of Advisory Board, with numerous vice chairs and officers listed across Meadville Linneus Laclede Purdin and Bucklin regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Ramsey
Ate Belshe
Diy de Cassidy
Verne Francis
Charles Roebken
Ray Sternke
Harry Cook
Frank E. Gross
Community slate of officers listed across several counties
The document lists multiple names and roles for a regional group. John E. McGowan and Verne Francis serve as chairs, with several vice chairs, secretaries, and associate directors named. Marceline and Linneus figures appear repeatedly, plus Bucklin, Purdin, Meadville, Browning, and LaClede locations.
Local Ed Board Officers Named for Oversight Bodies
Inc Ed Fuhrman chairman Rev I D Borders first vice chairman W J Manley second vice chairman Paul Van Osdel Lester W Ellis W A Scanlon Elizabeth Marcussen Bucklin Robert Cass Bucklin Bert Nickerson Bucklin Lafe Moore La Clede Mack Molloy Purdin Wesley Love Lawrence Jehhoff Thos Mc Afee Glen Brammer J C Dutton Browning C W Gooch Browning Ray Miller Marceline and J Robt Hall Linneus listed as officers and members for the education and community panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Pratt
C. E. “Jack” Swinney
Virgil Lee
Jnc
Ed. Fuhrman
I. D. Borders
T. A. Breen
Hans P. Dreyer
C. D. Cassidy
M. C. Post
Ben L. White
Marceline
E. W. Taylor
B. J. Thomas
Esther Belle Wheeler
Myrtle Steiner
L. W. Hummel
Browning
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Columbia
Lafe Moore
Leclede
Lee Wilson
Laclede
A. S. Bird
Sam McCollum
Bucklin
Linneus
Mary Holmes
F. C. Peery
H. E. Corbin
W. E. McKenzie
Harry Kelley
E. T. Berry
Wallace Turner
Mack Molloy
Purdin
Guy Johnson
F. L. Madden
Meadville
L. S. Tharpee
Bert Nickerson
Buckin
Ray Miller
J. Robt
Hall
Paul van Osdel
Chester Hoover
Adam Jay Knapp
Karl J. Smith
Randall Davis
C. Www. Gooch
Jay Harvey
Verne Francis
Wesley Love
Russell McKinney
B. W. Smith
Carl Garrity
Rev. I. D. Borders
Robt
Cess
Antique and Window Display Committee Names
The list names George Alexander as chairman with Frank Graff as first vice chairman and M. W. Griffin as second vice chairman. Members include Riley Pankey Dr. D. B. Hunter Mrs. Marie Payne Carl Nottrott A. W. Kurfiss Mrs. Mae Hughes Bucklin Geo Powell Mrs Ray Miller Marceline Mrs Rolla Wall Elva Patrick Alberta Luther Francis Fruin H J Williams Mrs H D Tageart Lin neus Mrs Mary Holmes Reed Lin neus Mrs Belva Botts Meadville Mrs Sylvia Skeen Browning and Julia Vencile Purdin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Mary Holmes Reed
Belva Botts
Meadville
Sylvia Skeen
Browning
Julia Vencile
Purdin
Harry Cook
Lawrence Thiehoff
Carl Nottrott
Queene Ramsey
Elva Patrick
Chas. Roebken
H. J. Williams
J. E. Walsh
Mae Hughes
Bucklin
E. V. Shoemaker
Olive Townsend
Bert Nickerson
Maybn Gooch
Lucille Ormiston
Thos
Local civic officers listed with numerous names
Harry Cook chairman Lawrence Thiehoff first vice chairman Carl Nottrott second vice chairman and many members named from Bucklin Marceline Laclede Meadville Linneus and Marceline serving in a community organization or committee.
Centennial Queen Contest Committee Members Named
The Centennial Queen Contest Committee lists L. 8. Simpson as Chairman Rufus Deer as 1st Vice Chairman C. D. Cassidy as 2nd Vice Chairman with a broad roster including Mrs. Lorena Francis Miss Doris Hortenstine M. W. Griffin Miss Max ine Lin a Miss Isaac son Bucin M. W. McCollum Buck lin Mrs. Belva Botts Meadville Lloyd K. Ellis Miss Helen Collett Mrs. Gooch Browning Clyde G. Finney Laclede Mrs. Fleeta Taylor Marceline and C. E. Jack Swinney among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 8. Simpson
Rufus Deer
C. D. Cassidy
Lorena Francis
Doris Hortenstine
M. W. Griffin
Maxine Lin A
Isaacson
Bucin
M . W. McCollum
Bucklin
Belva Botts
Meadville
Lloyd K. Ellis
Helen Collett
Gooch
Browning
Clyde G. Finney
Laclede
Fleeta Taylor
Marceline
C. E. “Jack” Swinney
Local Officials Listing From Linneus to Marceline
A roster of names from Linneus to Marceline appears, listing participants including Linneus figures J Virgel Belshe and Arthur L. Pratt, Meadville and Meadville delegates, Marceline residents Esther Belle Wheeler and Myrtle Steiner, Bucklin and Laclede names, and several Dreyer and Gooch affiliations.
Judge Names and Officials List in Local Meeting
The document lists Judge Arthur L. Pratt and Chairman R. S. Brownlee with a slate of officials including 2nd Vice Chairman Howard B. Green Rev I D Borl ers Rollins Frank Graff Riley Pankey Griffin W B McGregor and others plus hires H J Williams Tom Hainsworth Chas O Green Ed Carroll Erroll Joyce Burns and Omar Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. McGowan
Arthur L. Pratt
Howard B. Green
Rollins
Frank Graff
Riley Pankey
Griffin
W. B. McGregor
Tom Hainsworth
Ed Carroll
Erroll Joyce
Cis
Burns
Omar Ramsey
Local Party Officers Named for Regions in State
Clyde D Cassidy chairs a slate with J Virgel Belshe as 1st Vice Chairman Hans P Dreyer as 2nd Vice Chairman and a list of officers including Frank E Gress Lawrence Thiehoff M W Griffin L S Simpson Todd Ormiston H J Williams among others representing Meadville Linneus Pur din and Marceline S B McCollum of Bucklin also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde D. Cassidy
J. Virgel Belshe
Hans P. Dreyer
Frank E. Gress
Lawrence Thiehoff
M. W. Griffin
L. S. Simpson
Todd Ormiston
H. J. Williams
Howard Green
Earl Williams
Meadville
H. J. Wigginton
Linneus
W. F. Rice
Purdin
G. T. Woodward
Browning
Geo. C. Botts
Marceline
Program and Entertainment Committee Members Listed
The document lists Harry Cook as General Director of All Programs and names chairs and vice chairs for July 3 Thanksgiving Day July 4 American Legion Day July 5 Linn County Day July 6 Old Settlers Day. It directs inquiries to the Committee Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cook
Winigan Creek Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travel
Herbert Coram and son and Roy Pamper and wife spent Sunday at Lawrence Riedl’s. Thelma Cordray and family visited North Salem relatives. Curt Helms returned from Cedar Falls Indiana for a short visit. Genevieve Minor returns from Kirksville College. The Helms and Slater families hosted and visited at multiple homes. William Davis funeral in New Boston drew regional attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Coram
Roy Pamper
Lawrence Rield
Nole Cordray
Thelma
North Salem
Curt Helms
Cedar Falls
Genevieve Minor
Kirksville
Luther Bauer
Ellwood Thudium
Orville
Ruth Helms
Chas. Helms
Allen Slater
Gerald Moore
Gladys Minor
J. O. McCollum
Roscoe Coram
Tom Coram
Lawrence Riedl
William Davis
New Boston
Luther Rauer
John Rauer
Andrew Lattman
Washington
Linn County Centennial Celebration Planned Across Four Days
A four day Linn County centennial event organized by local committees begins July 3 with a county wide church service in Brookfield. July 4 features parades and entertainment. July 5 presents a grand "Conquest of a Century" pageant at Burlington Field with native tribes and pioneers. July 6 honors old settlers with an all day program. Prominent speakers include Senators Clark and Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Brookfield
Burlington
Pottawatomie
Iowa
Kickapoo
Clark
Truman
R. R
J. Virgel Belshe
Belshe Advertising and Production Service
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Linn Coun
Browning Eyes Growth With New Gymnasium Plan
Local Browning residents discuss building a large gymnasium and auditorium funded by a 55 percent local share and 45 percent government aid. The plan aims to expand education and transportation, with roads, an expanded school, and a larger facility to serve multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Board of Education
Tent Show Coming With Sid Kindgen Players
The Sid Kindgen Players announce a Tuesday night tent show starting June 7. The company will present all new plays with a musical segment before the main show and feature Mr. Tip Tyler, a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Kindgen
Browning
Tip Tyler
Reger and White Oak Weekend Visit Quietly Noted
Mr and Mrs Clyde Dillinger of Jonesburg spent the weekend with the George Artz and Earl Smith homes. Mr and Mrs Beverly Rusk left for Genesea Illinois to their home after spending the past four weeks with her.
Community visitors and family returns noted in local notices
Local residents hosted and visited over the weekend as family members travel through. Mrs Stella Hollenback returned home to Roger after a visit in Oklahoma while Mr and Mrs John Stephenson hosted and visited with relatives in Galt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stephenson
Marvin
Stella Hollenback
Oklahoma
Roger
Donald Pipes
Savannah
Anna Pipes
Beverly Rusk
C. R. Rusk
Galt
Louis Shaw
Knoxville
Iowa
Gerald Fuller
Sam Snelling
Clyde Foster
St. Joseph
Ford King
Keith Green
Robert Williams
Fritz Brinkley
Robert Stephenson
Nellie
Robert
Vic Jones
Buck
Mildred
Colene
Everett Swearagen
James
Betty Lee
Nora McKinstray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lion County
Executive
Ed Johnson
George Alexander
Jno
Rollins Brownlee
Eldridge Thiehoff
Joseph Duncan
John Curtis
L.S. Tharp
C.E
Jack” Swinney
J. Robin Hall
Clyde
Earl J. Smith
A. W. Kurfiss
Harold Moore
H. E. Glenn
H. H. Korte
Ed. Carroll
Earl Foggin
Earl Summers
A. Martin
John Dearing
Chas, Roebken
Max Brown
W. C. Barnes
Brownlee Hill
John Bruner
Richard Freeman
County Historical Committee
C. . Cassidy
Leonard Hetrick
E. Fuhrman
W. Everett Thurman
Fisher Shipp-Loar
Edward F. Williams
Lorraine Glaze
Antique and Window Display Committee
Mack Molloy, Purdin
Linn County Centennal
Inc
Geo. Bailey
J. C. Dutton
J. W. Cater
J. Robi. Hall
Advertising and Publicity Committee
E. John Meyers
2Nd
James E. Jones
D. P. Mulcahy
D. D. Reynolds
L. V. Harmon
E. M. Hines
C. T. Farmer
O. B. Hobbs
W. M. Owen
Heroes of
Yesteryear
J. Robt. Hall
H. C. Bailey
L. S. Tharp
Lawrence. Miller
Charles Harriman
L. W. Hummell
Steve Souttar
J. T. McLarney
Rolla Wall
J. J. Pierce
Junior Fucss
John EF. McGo
Winigan Creek
Areallinn County
By Hans P. Dreyer
Will
Amos Cotter
Ora Smith
H. V. Campbell
Fern Street
the Farmers Stores
W. L. Bond Estate
Cora
Humphreys
Harris
Farmer’s Stores
WM. A. Bond
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