Catherine Nickell obituary and Missouri flood damage notes
Catherine Nickell, aged 75, died May 28 1935 at Browning Missouri after a long, faith filled life. She left a large family, Church of Christ member, and gentle influence noted by many. Separate item reports heavy spring rains causing erosion damage to farms, roads, culverts, bridges, and crops across the region. A week of sun could help farmers recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bullock
Archibald
Jane Bullock
Hancock County
Illinois
Browning
Jeanie Dickinson
Nettie Crosby
Eli Washington Nickell
Bertie Holden
Seattle
Washington
Belle Cleeton
Emporia
Kansas
Benjamin Franklin
William Thomas
James Harrison
Winigan
Etta Pearl Rankin
Green Castle
Stella Clark
Green City
Eunice Cattey
Milan
Mary Ruth McCollum
Grace Shipp
Rosa Mae Nickell
Champaign
Tfl
Ray Nickell
Margaret Hayes
Texas
Belle Knifong
Thomas Bullock
Wyoming
Church of Christ
Holloway
Jenkins Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Aid During Sickness and Burial
The Nickell family thanks friends and neighbors for support during the illness and funeral of our wife and mother E W Nickell and family express gratitude for prayers kindness meals and sympathy received during this sad time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Nickell
Torrential Rains Devastate Midwest Leaving Flooded Regions
Widespread heavy rains flood Kansas Nebraska and Colorado areas with creeks and rivers bursting banks. Bridges and rail lines destroyed as millions in property losses mount and over 200 people are reported drowned. Destruction covers bottoms highways and railroads across the region.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Middle West
Lost spare tire between Brown ing and Mack Montgomerys
A spare tire size 500 29 mounted on a rim is missing between Brown ing and Mack Montgomerys. The finder should return it to Dr. Christner for a reward.
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Browning
Mack Montgomery
Dr. Christner
Grades For Postmaster Applicants Here
Seventeen applicants for the local postmastership received their grades Friday morning. A good authority says one third failed to reach the passing score of 70 percent. The outcome remains secret but all seventeen are Democrats, so a Democrat will likely get the appointment.
Permanent Waves Hair Do Priced at $1.95 at Clarkson's
Clarkson's in Brookfield Missouri advertises a guaranteed oil permanent wave service for $1.95. The offer highlights styling options and a promotional price to attract customers.
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Clarkson’s
Brookfield
C H Contracts Signed This Week for Group I Farmers
All Group I C H contracts are completed ready for signature and payment and will be presented to the signers in the townships on Wednesday June 5. The crop insurance weather appears equally valuable as last year and farmers are eager to sign early. Group II and III contracts are not yet complete and cannot sign on Wednesday.
Pioneer Citizen Gene W. J. Dodson Dies At Home
Gene W. J. Dodson a pioneer citizen of this community died Monday morning at his home near the city after months of illness. He would have been ninety. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Maple of Milan with I. O. O. F. lodge and Linneus lodge performing rites. Interment followed in the Kai fong cemetery. An obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dodson
Baptist Church
Rev. Maple
Milan
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Linneus Lodge
Kaifong
Shell Station Promises Efficient Service and Low Prices
The Shell Filling Station offers quick service with a wide line of gas and oil and competitive prices on goods including used parts and Goodyear tires. Milan ice is available with prompt delivery and a phone to call for free tickets. manager is Robert Moore.
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Shell
Goodyear
Milan
Robert Moore
Seed Certification Offers Inspection for Farmers
Certified Field Seeds Emergency County Agent Baugher states that application blanks are available to all farmers who want field inspection before seed certification. The service, sponsored by the Missouri Corn Growers Association, urges widespread certification this year due to drought related seed scarcity and low quality.
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Baugher
Missouri Corn Growers Association
Memorial Day Services at Morris Chapel Honored Veterans
Memorial Day observance at Morris Chapel Church featured a 4H flag drill and student readings. The program included songs, essays, and a piano solo as groups honored veterans and decorated graves in Morris cemetery. Crosstown notes report upcoming blood sample testing for Sullivan County herds beginning June 10.
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Morris Chapel
Morris Chapel Church
Malissa Alexander
Ola F. Creason
Maxine Gooch
Shelda Gooch
Elnora Kimbrough
Lad
Arthur Griffeth
Flanders Field
Merle Palmer
Dorothy Griffeth
Cap Wolfe
Dorothy Creagon
Nova Gooch
Dorothy Creason
America
Morris Cemetery
Club
Pleasant Grove W P F C meets with Gertrude Couch
Pleasant Grove W P F C met May 22 with twelve members four visitors four children and two men present. They quilted and tore carpet rags then shared a covered dish dinner served by Gertrude Couch and daughter Miss Hilda. President Mrs Lettie Glidewell led the meeting with song and scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Gertrude Couch
Gertrude
Hilda
Lettie Glidewell
Blanche Thorpe
Mesdames
Mary Dalzell
Corrine Couch
Mattie Couch
Elsie Marlay
Edna Neely
Edna Dickerson
Mary Alice Lawrence
Mary Lawrence
Dinner guests for Crawford hosts include Laredo and Topeka pair
Entertained Mr and Mrs Crawford had guests Friday evening including Stella Rensch of Laredo Kansas and Mr and Mrs Wm Boyd of Topeka Kansas with Mr and Mrs H C Bailey also present.
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Crawford
Stella Rensch
Laredo
Wm. Boyd
Topeka
Kansas
H.C. Bailey
Cattle Disease Eradication Fund Boost in Missouri
A new $100,000 appropriation is provided to advance Bangs disease eradication. County Agent notes this supports ongoing work valuable to cattle owners. Dr. J A Humphreys of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry reports progress from the national program.
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Bang
Missouri
J. A. Humphreys
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Linneus couple wed after securing license on Friday
Earl Maggart and Leila Head surprised friends by marrying in Linneus last Friday after obtaining a marriage license. The bride, daughter of Clarence and Mrs Head, attended local schools and high school. The groom, son of A L Maggart of Pleasant Hill Township, hails from a prominent family. The newlyweds rented the Truman Stephenson farm and will reside with the bride's parents as well wishers celebrate.
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Linneus
Earl Maggart
Leila Head
Clarence Head
A. L. Maggart
Pleasant Hill Township
Truman Stephenson
Leader-Record
Willing Workers Club Met For May Demonstration
The Willing Workers Club gathered May 29 for an all day meeting hosted by Mesdames Mary and Cecile Cotter. Activities included quilting and a wedding ring quilt, a luncheon, a program with trio Katheryn Cumbo Hazel Martin and Carolyn Haley, a short play When Mother Was A Girl, and readings. Three new members Iola Hampton Marjorie Lay Katheryn Cumbo were initiated. Next meeting is June 12 with Hazel Griffis hosting.
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Willing Workers Club
Willing Workers
Mesdames Mary
Cecile Cotter
Mable Brown
Katheryn Cumbo
Hazel Martin
Carolyn Haley
Madie
Lucy
Kathryn Cumbo
Iola Hampton
Lois Cassity
Marjorie Lay
Vencill
Virginia
Mabel
Betty Brown
June Haley
Nola Jean
Bonnie Zoe Lay
Martha Ann Cotter
Bobby
Barbara
Beverly Hampton
Curt Yokem
Fred Cotter
Emald Ashbaugh
Hazel Griffis
C. RB
Teachers to Be Hired for Three High Schools
J. R. Williams, president of the Board of Education, announces the hiring of three high school teachers and a janitor soon. He plans an executive session to finish fiscal year business, ending June 30. The district has paid $1000 on debt and holds a healthy treasury balance. a full itemized financial statement will be published. Imogene Maggart chosen to teach Music and English.
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J. R. Williams
Board of Education
Williams
Imogene Maggart
CCC Camp Established at Linneus Linneus
The Linneus Chamber of Commerce reports a CCC Camp for Linn County has been established at Linneus based on an Army Headquarters notice from Fort Leavenworth. Enrollment will begin around June 15 with county farmers hopeful for nearby demonstration areas on Muddy Creek.
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Linneus Chamber of Commerce
Army
Ft. Leavenworth
CCC
Linn County
Linneus
North Linn County
Bethany
Muddy Creek
Hall
Uhland
Bridge in bad condition near Locust Creek Drainage District
A bridge across Locust Creek Drainage District near Guy Head’s home is impassable as the south end washes out. Traffic and mail to Cora are disrupted, making the route inconvenient for residents and users.
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Locust Creek
Guy Head
Cora
Slats Diary of a Modest Husband and Family News
Friday Joe Hix tells father his ambition to be a model husband though he moves toward being a working model. Saturday Mrs Gillems Neace has separated from her winter husband. Sunday Pa and family visit Mrs Eldred about paintings. one painting misidentified as a cow titled The Golf Course by the Lake. Monday Pa wonders about cast and work while Ma resists office life. Tuesday Hatty Selkirk reports her husband growing absent minded.
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Joe Hix
Ben
Saterday
Gillems
Witch
All Reddy
Hatty Selkirk
Fulkerson Monument Co. Promotes Memorial Craft in Brookfield
Monuments showcase decades of experience in Memorial designing and execution. Fulkerson Monument Co. of Brookfield Missouri highlights superior materials and masterful craftsmanship in their finished memorials.
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Fulkerson Monument Co
Brookfield
Missouri
Ever Normal Granary proposed to curb overproduction
The Agriculture Adjustment Administration backs an ever normal granary blending cash and in kind payments to provide short-term farm credit and a crop reserve. Loans secured by stored surpluses would stabilize prices, with producers joining adjustment programs receiving commodity loans and possible acreage reductions.
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Agriculture Adjustment Administration
Wallace
Congress
Memorials by C. C. Woolf Agency in Linners Mo
Guaranteed monuments and markers from a million dollar firm designed by experts installed permanently in any color at the lowest possible price. No job is too large or small. Call C. C. Woolf Agency at Linners, Missouri.
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C. C. Woolf Agency
Linners
Also Mentioned on This Page
Catherine Nickel
4-H
Sullivan County
Farmers’ Extension
Wensday
Emmy
Lem Ray
Joe
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