Memorial Day Services at White Oak Grove Church
Memorial Day services at White Oak Grove Church on May 30 1924 drew a large crowd. Rev L B Hargrove preached an eloquent Memorial Day address after a long morning program of songs recitations and duets. The cemetery was tidied and a community dinner enjoyed under shade trees. The revival of Sunday school and monthly sermons marked a new community awakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak Grove
Hargrove
Lena Kenley
Little Folks
Melvin Stephenson
Vaneta Nickell
Edna Jennings
Dorris Fanning
Louise
Icel Brinkley
Vesta Havens
Floy and
Leon Kenley
Sylvia Stephenson
Little Girls
Lora Fields
Young Ladies of School
Leon Nickell
Marvin Stephenson
Edna Harmon
Mabel Harvey
Bertha Stephenson
Reading
Lena. Kenley
L.B. Hargrove
Baptist Church
White Oak’ Grove
Bob Henley for Sheriff in August Primary
John Robert Henley of Milan announces his candidacy for sheriff in the Republican primary. A deputy sheriff for Neal Rouse the past three years he is described as efficient, pleasant, and experienced and seeks party nomination and a countywide campaign.
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Bob Henley
John Robert Henley
Milan
Mr. Henley
Bob
Bowman Township
Roger
Neal Rouse
Soybeans and Clover Prosperity Lessons
Soybeans help soil when grown on poor or acidic land by fixing nitrogen with root bacteria and by improving future clover stands. They also supply feed for more livestock and richer manure, according to Clover and Prosperity meetings held by Missouri College of Agriculture across 15 Northwest Missouri counties this summer.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
Northwest
Missouri
New Shipment of Axminister Rugs at Dickinsons
New shipment of seamless 9x12 Axminister rugs arrives at Dickinsons with special pricing. Customers can view fabric patterns and compare discounts on select stock. Limited quantities available and sale runs through the weekend.
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Dickinsons
Church meeting to decide pastor status and finances
A church call meeting is announced for tonight to determine if the church can raise funds to meet debts and keep services or dismiss the pastor. The pastor L B Hargrove urges members to attend, stressing the seriousness and duty involved.
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L.B. Hargrove
Fred Cotter Weds Miss Cecile McAlister
Frederick Everett Cotter of southeast of this city and Cecile Etna McAlister of Linneus were married at the bride’s sister’s Brookfield home on May 28, 1924. Rev. W O Miller officiated. The ceremony was simple and the bride wore dark blue crepe. The couple now reside on the Cotter farm.
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Frederick Everett Cotter
Cecile Etna McAlister
Linneus
Harry Allen
Brookfield
W. O. Miller
Browning
Gooch School
Mary D. Cotter
Cotter
For Sale or Trade Farms Dwellings and Other Properties
Calhoun and Thornton advertise properties for sale or trade including farms and dwellings plus farm loans offered at old time rates. promotes local real estate and loan services.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Birthday Breakfast Surprise for Mrs. Haggard
A May 28 surprise birthday gathering at Loren Haggard home featured twenty six neighbors relatives and friends at a country breakfast. Guests included Steve Atkins W E Duckworth Henry Watson Jake Thurlo Eugene Thurlo Clarence Sheen and others who congratulated Mrs. Haggard and departed with well wishes.
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Loren Haggard
Mrs. Haggard
Steve Atkins
W. E. Duckworth
Henry Watson
Jake
R.a.thurlo
Eugene
Clarence Sheen
Dollie Atkins
Ruth Carpenter
Margaret Bundridge
Virginia Duckworth
Hubert Atkins
Si Tunnell
James Bundridge
Byron Duckworth
Dwain Ford
Little Orvis
Atkins
Slats Diary of a Night Misadventure
In a rough diary entry, Slats and friends recount finding a bed dog hurt by a vehicle, wrapping it, and laying it on a porch before digging a grave. Afterward a chicken appears and Mr. Gillem threatens possible legal action for a prank.
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Jake
Gillem
Is There A Kissing Bug The Missouri College Explains
Entomologist Leonard Haseman at the Missouri College of Agriculture explains kissing bugs are a rare aggressive species in the Assassin Bug family. They bite with a sharp sting, cause a painful lump, and may enter homes at night, misidentified as bedbugs or mosquitoes. Keep screens closed and destroy intruders.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
Leonard Haseman
Social guests at dinner with the Rosses noted host talents
Mr. and Mrs. George Ross were entertained at dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Mairs Jr and their children James Janieta and Mary J N Mairs and wife and son Elmo Loren Cleveland and wife Harold Patterson W F Arnold and Mrs Margaret Mairs. Mrs Ross is described as an expert in entertaining at the dinner hour.
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George Ross
John Mairs, Jr
James
Janieta
Mary
J.N. Mairs
Elmo
Loren Cleveland
Harold Patterson
W. F. Arnold
Margaret Mairs
Ross
Prospects Bright for Opening Bank
The Peoples Bank directors and stockholders met with Mr. McElwain to organize a new bank. Board members signed stock and deposits plus gilt edge notes will transfer to the new bank with a cash guarantee. Depositors signed to leave funds, receive one year certificates, and creditors will be given time to meet obligations.
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The
Peoples Bank
Mr. McElwain
Un cle Isaac Dunlaps Celebrate 78th Birthday
Tuesday of last week marked the seventy eight birthday of Uncle Isaac Dunlap as his children helped celebrate at his hospitable home. A large gathering of family and friends enjoyed a feast and extended warm wishes to the celebrants.
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Isaac Dunlaps
Lester . Harris
Jacob
Frank Roach
J.a.lay
Jas. Roach
T.R. Morris
D.g.gibson
Earl Palmer
Iva Bartlett
Mrs. Dunlap
G A Koon M D Eye Ear Nose Throat Clinic
The office of G A Koon M D offers eye ear nose and throat care plus glasses fitting. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 5. Contact numbers are Office 772 and Residence 192 at J Frances Building Brookfield Missouri.
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G. A. Koon
M. D
J. Frances Building
Brookfield
Missouri
Williams Host Beverly Bolling Jr Honored at West City Home
Mr and Mrs J R Williams entertained at their commodious home in the west part of the city Sunday in honor of Beverly Bolling Jr of Los Angeles Cal The guests enjoyed a bountiful dinner in the dining room and pleasant social conversation thanked the hosts for their hospitality Those present were Mr and Mrs F A Fleming
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J. R. Williams
Beverly Bolling, Jr
Los Angeles
Cal
F.a.fleming
Bolling Family Named as Attending Notables
Mr and Mrs C A Fleming Mr and Mrs J P Bolling and daughter Virginia Mr and Mrs J J Smith and son John and Beverly Bolling listed as attendees in a social page note.
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C.A. Fleming
J. P. Bolling
Virginia
J.j.smith
John and
Beverly Bolling
New Filling Station Under Construction in Browning
W P Nickell began laying the foundation for a new filling station west of the Farm Club home corner. Art Lambert serves as chief mechanic as work progresses. The station will offer free air, gasoline, oils and grease and will suit a town Browning’s size.
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W. P. Nickell
Browning
Art Lambert
Farm Club
Democratic candidate Floyd E. Jacobs to speak in Milan
Hon Floyd E Jacobs Democratic candidate for Governor will speak in Milan Missouri Monday June 9 at 8 pm. He will discuss Democratic issues of the day including economical government and lower taxes.
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Milan
Missouri
Jacobs
Adv
Baby Chicks For Sale In North Salem Missouri
Single Comb White Leghorn baby chicks available ready June 7th and June 25th. Price nine dollars per hundred. Call or write Mrs H E Deskins North Salem Missouri to inquire.
Ordinance 105 Prohibits Driving on Freshly Oiled Streets
Browning Missouri board enacts ordinance to prevent unnecessary vehicle traffic on freshly oiled streets and alleys. Violators face fines from five to twenty five dollars. ordinance effective upon passage dated May 8, 1924. Attested by City Clerk J B Harvey. mayor J D Burwell. board president K M Duncan.
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Board of Aldermen
Browning
Missouri
City of
J. B. Harvey
J.d-Burwell
K.m.duncan
How To Fight Melon Insects For Growers And Gardeners
Practical guidance against melon pests for truck growers and home gardeners. Recommends timely dusting with nicotine dust or arsenate dust, lists mixtures, concentrations, and application methods to protect melons cantaloupes squash and cucumbers from beetles and plant lice.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
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Rev. Hargrove
Fred Cotter
Miss McCalister
Cat
Dog
Ant Emmy
Acc
Gilem
Chirch
L.L.D
Evry
Pav
Wensday
Hix
Pug Stevens
Floyd E. Jacobs
H. E. Deskins
North Salem, Mo
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