Browning Plans July 4 Natal Day Celebration
Local business leaders met at the Farmers Store to organize Browning’s natal day celebration for July 4. Officers elected include Elmo Schrock president and Ralph Reinhard treasurer with committees on finance concessions music advertising amusements and civic club. A follow up meeting is set for Friday night to finalize a program.
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Browning
Natal
Elmo Schrock
Ralph Reinhard
W. A. Bond
C. C. Norvell
W. D. Grice
N. W. Phillips
E. D. Worley
Joe Nickell
Surprise Birthday Supper for Mrs Otis McCollum
Relatives and friends hosted a surprise supper for Mrs Otis McCollum on Thursday June 7 featuring peaches and cake. Before the meal she received a beautiful set of embroidered quilt blocks as a gift with many attendees named including Wilbert Cahoon Glen Frank Catt… and others listed with spouses.
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Otis McCollum
Bill
Maurice
Marjorie
Earl Abbott
Clyde
Carl
Nile
John Milhoan
Darline
Donald
Ivan Cable
Donnalee
Carl Carson
Ethella
Glenn Demory
Robert Cattey
Valetta
Marilyn
Perry Christian
Verlan
Maggie Brewer
Violet Goddard
Charley Cordray
Virginia
Ben Cattey
Lorene
Guiles
Ramah
Orville Thudhum
Vern
Hubert Baskett
Tracy Barron
Obe Clapp
Okey Milhoan
Ernest Wallace
Thief Breaks Office Window Steals Paint at Long Bell Lumber
A window was broken at the Long Bell Lumber Company office. The thief unlocked the window after removing a screen and carried off eight gallons of white paint. The intruder refilled shelves with paint on the floor, and the loss was discovered early in the week.
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Long-Bell Lumber Company
Birthday Party for Quinn Becker Jr Celebrated
A Monday birthday party honored Quinn Becker Jr turning four. His mother hosted a small gathering with friends, games, and favors. Guests included Mary Smith and Betty Ann Guffy with Jo Ann Yardley and Saralou among the invitees.
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Quinn Becker, Jr
Mary Smith
Betty Ann Guffy
Jo Ann Yardley
Saralou
Local figures listed for community meeting
Betty Carter Schrock Marjorie Scott Leon Robbie Clinton Bennett Malcham Scott Buddy Carter and John Raymond Becker named among participants in the upcoming community event.
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Schrock
Betty Carter
Marjorie Scott
Leon, Robbie
Clinton Bennett
Malcham Scott
Buddy Carter
John Raymond Becker
Rhodes Family Hosts Glenn Rhodes Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes entertained Sunday with a one o clock dinner for their son Glenn's birthday. Guests included Otis Lawrence and daughter Frances Lou, Earl Nickell and family, Ray Nickell and family, Mildred Gooch, and Glenn, Billy and Benny Rhodes.
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Harry Rhodes
Glenn
Otis Lawrence
Frances Lou
Earl Nickell
Ray Nickell
Mildred Gooch
Billy
Benny Rhodes
M M D Bridge Club Hosts May and June Meetings
The M M D Bridge Club was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Carter on Friday evening May 11 with Mr. and Mrs. Geo Prather earning high score. Invited guests included Carolee Fleming and Erma Peterson. Refreshments were served. On Thursday evening June 7 the club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noel Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nickell received a prize for high score. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Quinn Becker and Mr. and Mrs. Asa Badger. A two course luncheon was served.
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M. M. D. Bridge Club
Edgar Carter
M. M.D
Geo. Prather
Carolee Fleming
Erma Peterson
Noel Bennett
Earl Nickell
Quinn Becker
Asa Badger
D D Club Enjoys June Meeting and Birthday Shower
The D D Club met on Thursday June 7 hosted by Miss Gladys Atkins. Members sewed and Oma Atkins received a handkerchief shower for her birthday. Guests included Mrs. Dorothy Atkins Mrs. Dora Atkins and others. Refreshments were served and a next gathering with Oma Atkins was planned.
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Gladys Atkins
Oma Atkins
Dorothy Atkins
Dora Atkins
Gladys
Evelyn Gable
Beverly Moore
Erma Peterson
Frances Carr
Oma
Marjori Myers
Vadis Alspach
Raymond Jr
Uncle Jake Feels Chesty in Local Real Estate Push
J. R. Lantz claims progress as a first class real estate salesman after selling property in the city and the Calhoun home and land to E. W. Nickell. He asks both parties to trust his handling to close another sale.
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Jake
J. R. Lantz
Calhoun
E. W. Nickell
Mr. Lantz
Farmers Debt Adjustment Committee Organized in Milan
The Sullivan County Farm Debt Adjustment Committee met in Milan on June 9 and elected officers Brad Payne chair E M Streeter vice chairman Rolla A Baugher Hiram Hatcher Wm Stutler and G T Crist complete the panel. The group will advise debtors and creditors seeking amicable readjustments and notes that refinancing must go through the Federal Land Bank. next meeting is July 14 at 1 PM in Milan at the Emergency County Agent office.
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Governor Park
Sullivan County
Milan
Brad Payne
E. M. Streeter
Pollock
Rolla A. Baugher
Hiram Hatcher
Osgood
Wm. Stutler
Boynton
G. T. Crist
Greencastle
Federal Farm Relief Legislative
Federal Land Bank of St. Louis
Payne
Wool Pool Sold by Linn County Growers Association
The Linn County Wool Growers Association sold its 85 000 pounds wool pool to the high bidder S Silberman and Sons of Chicago. Top price 27c for three eights and quarter combing. Checks expected to be mailed late this week or early next to the growers. Wool to be shipped from Linneus Thursday with A J Herrin of Hale and Mr Vivian of Silberman present.
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Linn County Wool Growers Association
S. Silberman and Sons
Chicago
Linn County
Linneus
A. J. Herrin
Hale
Mr. Vivian
The
Silberman Company
Local Wool Sale Competes Between Bids by Firms
The sale saw bids of 19 856.00 by one firm and 19 802.00 by the B Harris Company of St Louis, identical in close competition with the other bidder.
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B. Harris Company of
St. Louis
Barrier Oil to Prevent Chinch Bug Spread for Sullivan County Farmers
A telegram from the County Agent's office announces free Barrier Oil to protect corn from chinch bugs in Sullivan County. The oil is funded by a recent Congressional appropriation and available to farmers who contact the Emergency County Agent's office.
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Emergency County
Sullivan County
Congress
Contracted Acres Released For Forage Crops
The AAA released contracted acres to grow forage crops upon a telegram received by County Agent Hall at 4 p m June 5. Crops now growing on contracted acres may be harvested or planted and any other such crops may be planted except corn and grain sorghums Kaffir or cane planted in rows.
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AAA
Hall
It Is Time To Subscribe Lead er-Record Deals
It is time to subscribe for the Lead er-Record at a lower price than borrowing. Readers are urged to subscribe to secure cheaper access and ongoing delivery of the publication.
Weekly diary notes of Friday through Thursday events
The entry records a rough week with a broken window from a Beeby gun shot at Mrs Brittens house, tobacco market talk, a dinner with a preacher discussing country war issues, Ant Emmy’s horseback fashion, Fanny Witch leaving her husband, Ant Emmy learning about Lise Brooten’s death, Effy Eck starting voice lessons, and Pa’s joke about the teacher’s task.
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Jake & Me
Ant Emmy
Unkle Hens Farm
Emmy
Fanny
Lise Brooten
Effy Eck
Elza Bauswell Dies Rescuing Boys Near Knifong
Elza Bauswell, born 1887 near Duncan township, died while rescuing two Knifong boys from a deep water hole near the Old Fields Mill. Sid Brown and Orbra Knifong helped bring the boys to shore before Bauswell disappeared. Ralph Pipes recovered the body. no inquest held. He left a wife Norman and four children. Funeral held at Kaifong cemetery with Rev. Yves officiating.
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Orbra Knifong
Sid Brown
Elza Bauswell
Old Fields Mill
Knifong
Orbra
Elza
Sid
Ralph Pipes
Mr. Bauswell
Fuller Bauswell
Duncan Township
White Oak Grove
Norman
Ad Norman
Edetha
Orene
Jane
Knifong Grove
Fay Weathers
Herman
Gird
Kenneth
California
Everett
Dakota
Allen
Milan
Yves
Kaifong
Seven Wolf Cubs Captured After Local Sheep Losses
Farmers H F Kille and Frank Maggart reported missing lambs while wolves were seen nearby. Buster Rinehart and helpers located a wolf den and captured seven young wolves. The county had previously removed the bounty on wolves, prompting community concern over future livestock losses.
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H. F. Kille
Frank Maggart
Buster Rinehart
Buster
Church Notes June 17 Bethel cancels regular appointment
Bethel church cancels the regular appointment on June 17 because the pastor will be attending an event.
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Bethel
Beva Church Style Shop Offers Individuality and Savings
Beva Church Style Shop in Milan invites shoppers to the East Wing J G Kern Building for new dresses and jackets this week. Open 9 am to 6 pm with after hours appointments available on request. New shipment includes pastels, silks, eyelet, cotton crepe, linen, seersucker and more. Berkshire hosiery and 33 & G brand lines featured.
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Beva
J . G. Kern
St. Milan
Bio
Berkshire
Flag Day 157 Years Old Com memorates National Emblem
Flag Day June 14 marks the 157th anniversary of adopting the Stars and Stripes as the national emblem by Congress. The 1777 resolution created 13 stripes and 13 stars in a blue canton, with later admittance of states adding stars. the unified 13 stripes remained fixed since 1818. Betsy Ross myth is debated, and Flag Day observances spread since 1801 with Elks promoting a ritual for ceremonies.
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Congress
Continental Army
St. George
St. Andrew
Comgress
United States
Vermont
Kentucky
Betsy Ross
Washington
Order of Elks
Visited By The Stork Bata Boy Born To Holmes Family
Supt. and Mrs. M. A. Holmes welcomed a son born Sunday. The baby, named Max Monroe, arrived in regulation size and both mother and child are doing well.
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M. A. Holmes
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D. D. Club
Pleasant Grove
Dickinson
Atkins
R. HE Ruepke
D. Whitaker
Havens
Cay Jones
Collins
Ee Foster
Gail Jones
C. Whitaker
Organized
Wool Pool
Warrenton
Missouri
North Salem
At &P
Basikiett
Christian Church
Mount Hope
Mount Zion
John W. Barkley
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