Small town patrons seek all towns rate agreement
Twelve towns meeting at Brookfield library as Disatisfied Users of Consumers Public Service Company press for a uniform rate. A compromise of ten cents per kilowatt hour with a $1 minimum and $1 per street light is proposed, to be reviewed by company management by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Public Service Company
Brookfield
Public Library
Public Service Company
Fred Donovan
Sumner
Markham
Marham
Shy
Chillicothe
Public Service Commission
Jefferson City
Executive Committee
Entertained Sunday guests at a two course dinner
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hummel hosted a Sunday dinner for a list of guests including Mrs. N. H. Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun, J. S. Harmon, and others. Mrs. Hummel was assisted by Mrs. Josie Jones. the meal was well prepared and appetizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Hummel
N. H. Dickinson
J. H. Calhoun
J. S. Harmon
J. P. Bolling
Virginia
H. H. Dunkin
Epperson
J. D. Lay
Ella Keithley
Hummel
Josie Jones
Pleasant note on a hospitable home visit
A reader recalls a very pleasant time spent at a welcoming home, describing warmth, hospitality, and comfortable surroundings in a concise reminiscence.
Entertaining at the Adams Home May Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams entertained at their south east city home Sunday May 29 with a one oclock dinner. The guests included Rev Ned Hill Rev and Mrs J E Rudloff and daughter Miss Kathryn and Mr and Mrs Henry Wicker. Mrs Adams was assisted by Mrs Josie Jones in preparing the feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Adams
Ned. Hill
J. E. Rudloff
Katheryn
Henry Wicker
Farmer Henry Watson warns off trespass after shooting incident
Special notice from Henry Watson stating he has stopped hunting and fishing as fishers pack guns. He asks readers not to report who shot his cow and to stay off his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watson
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. E. M. Lambert Draws Neighbors
A neighborhood gathering at Mrs. E. M. Lambert’s east of town drew eighty five attendees on Monday night. Thirteen and a half gallons of ice cream vanished quickly as guests shared wishes for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Lambert
Mrs. Lambert
Florence Elliott
Doris Hanman
Orpha Dickinson
Goldie Abbott
Sadie Payne
Mary Lambbrt
Delores Lambert
Special Permanent Wave at Clark's Son
A Brookfield salon offers a special permanent wave for 2.95 with contact via Clark's Son and phone number 116. The brief notice emphasizes the discount offer and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Brookfield
Social guests dine at hospitable home gathering
Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. Lantz hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Byron Whaley and their son Richard of Kansas City, Mrs. Sade Knifong, Mrs. J. B. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Harvey, Arthur Rinehart and Glenn Gooch for a happy, hospitable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Lantz
Byron Whaley
Richard
Kansas City
Sade Knifong
J. B. Harvey
B. J. Harvey
Arthur Rinehart
Glenn Gooch
Dodson Family Visit Recalls Youthful Hometown Ties
Here From Oklahoma Mr and Mrs John Dodson and son Earl of Hinton Okla arrived here Friday afternoon to spend a few days with his brother W J Dodson and other relatives. Purdin and Cora It has been many years since they left this community but they enjoy coming back to the scenes of their youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
John Dodson
Earl
Hinton
Okla
W. J. Dodson
Purdin
Cora
Heavy Week of Rains Wrecks Hill Land in Missouri
The past week brought heavy rains across Missouri washing hill land and damaging washed lands and corn. Wheat oats hay and pastures flourished despite the flooding while creeks rose and roads dried after Thursday night. The article notes drainage ditches would have handled more water and calls the rainfall a potential million dollar event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Card of thanks for kindness after death
We thank our friends neighbors and relatives for their kindness shown during the illness death and burial of our beloved husband father son and brother and for the floral offerings from Mrs Abe Fuller and daughter Mr and Mrs Leon Gooch Brothers and Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Fuller
Leon Gooch
Wool merchant L. C. Lantz ships two carloads of wool this week
L. C. Lantz long established wool dealer shipped two cars of wool in the first week of the season. He is noted for fairness in wool buying and paid market price, sometimes higher, despite generally low wool prices this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Lantz
Final Dividend Declared For Farmers Bank Depositors
Deputy finance commissioner W M Smith sent out final dividend checks to Farmers Bank of North Salem depositors after winding up the bank. The total cash recovered was small, with one depositor receiving 2.17 from an 868 dollar claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Smith
Farmers Bank of North Salem
Smith
Lead in Iowa Senate Nomination Reported by Radio
Radio reports yesterday morning indicated Henry Fields leading the Republican race for the United States Senate nomination in Iowa. The update notes Fields holding a early advantage as results loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fields
United States
Iowa Senate Race Builds Heat Between Brookhart and Incumbent
In Iowa the contest between Sen Brookhart and the present incumbent grew intense as both camps campaigned for support. The article emphasizes that the will of the people via popular vote will prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ator
Iowa
Sen
Brookhart
Circuit Court Opens in Linneus Under Judge Van Osdol
Circuit Court convened in Linneus on Monday with Judge Paul Van Osdol presiding. Prosecution by V. C. Thurlo, Sheriff Ramsey, Deputy Noah Head, and Circuit Clerk Vern Mace present for duty. The docket is large and many attorneys attend as cases of importance will be tried this term. Judge Van Osdol is making a notable record in the circuit. The community is well represented, with others observing court in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Linneus
Paul van Osdol
V. C. Thurlo
Ramsey
Noah Head
Vern Mace
van Osdel
Diary entries reveal a loose household week and misheard events
The diary notes a week of small domestic happenings centered on Slats and neighbors. Friday reports a marriage rumor and a skillet incident. Saturday mentions a cousin visit. Sunday recalls a bridge game dispute. Monday describes a car cutout fear. Tuesday notes Della Flame’s marriage plan. Wednesday covers parental dinner tension. Thursday laments a misprint about a pest house party.
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Neibors
Jane
Unkel Henstonite
Della Flame
Ant Emmy
Hisself
Inspector Ralph Wysses Cotter Visits Relatives Near Unionville
Ralph Wysses Cotter, inspector for the Department of Agriculture based in Washington, D. C., stopped in town Tuesday on his way to Unionville to visit relatives. He is a nephew of Mrs. Garrett Prather and Mrs. J. T. Hooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wysses Cotter
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Unionville
Garrett Prather
J. T. Hooker
Free cake pan distribution continues at Dickinsons
Special Notice informs those who did not receive a free cake pan that another batch is available this week at Dickinson's location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson's
R A Long Writes From New Home in Gary Ind
R A Long reports from his Gary Indiana home at 808 Johnson St detailing a move from Sabraton West Virginia to Gary, changes at the local mill and industry, a wage cut, and his role in the Safety and Welfare Department of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company. He describes Gary’s development, the hospital work, and his intent to write again when able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson St
Gary Ind
Joe Nickell
Leader Record
Browning
Missouri
Joe
Sabraton
W. Va
Gary
Ind
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Safety and Welfare Department
The
American Sheet and Tin Plate Co
Chest Clinic At Elk's Hall Draws Brookfield Attendance
The chest clinic at Elk's Hall Brookfield attracted men women and children seeking medical advice. Patients arrived via local doctors reducing mass crowding and allowing clinicians more time for service. The Tuberculosis Association will follow up with each patient. Dr Sam H Snider led the clinic assisted by Clara Wood Dewhirst Grundy County Nurse and local physicians. Financing came from tuberculosis Christmas seal sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk’s Hall
Brookfield
Therby
Tuberculosis Association
Sam H. Snider
Clara Wood Dewhirst
Grundy County
Tax Bankruptcy and Government Strain Across America
The piece argues rising taxes push the nation toward tax bankruptcy as governments face deficits and unpaid obligations. It cites Melvin Taylor of the First National Bank of Chicago, Ohio farmer tax burdens, and looming ratios of workers to government employees. It warns defaulted bonds, unpaid public staff, and crippled services if trends continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Taylor
First National Bank of Chicago
Ohio
Mark Sullivan
Mr and Mrs Hooker Host Delightful Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs John T Hooker entertained several friends at a one o clock dinner on Sunday. Rev and Mrs Smith of Milan Mr and Mrs John M Thurlo and grandson John Clifton Thurlo of Linneus attended and a most enjoyable day was spent at this event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hooker
Smith
Milan
John M Thurlo
John Clifton Thurlo
Linneus
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R. A. Long
Gary, Ind
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