Surprise 21st Birthday Party for Estel Keithley
On June 13 1928 Estel Keithley was surprised when guests arrived for a birthday celebration at home after a day in the corn field. The party featured old fashioned games music ice cream cookies cake and a centerpiece with twenty one candles. Attendees included numerous local residents and a Camp Fire Girls report follows describing duties and civic ideals.
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Estel Keithley
Estel
Ted Rottman
Ester
Marie
Genevieve Sayers
Mary
Annabel
Evelyn
Harry
Jessee Longwell
John
Inah
Irene
Lester Williams
Ruth
Lucile
Gertie
Fay Bowyer
Myron
Ethel
Inez Tharp
Lester
Hazel Sayers
Margarete
Robert Crookshenks
Cecil
Basil Lay
Kenneth
Jerry Jennings
Byron
Martha Fuller
Maude
Bertha
Floyd Kirby
Edward
Anna Foster
Robert
Earl Rex
Earl Hess
Edgar Morris
Alton Walker
Ted Haber
Fern Keithley
Asa Badger
Arthur Lawrence
Carl Shafer
Robert Bowyer
Ida Lee Williams
Dorothy Rader
Veda
Glen Jerome
Kenneth Young
Kenneth Pendergast
Roy Carlsted
Gaili Seyers
Eugene Burchett
Gail Shipley
Morris Bettman
James
Letha Morris
Reba Roach
Lucile Marlay
Velma Peterson
Morris
Mary Crookshanks
Marjorie
Bargain Shoe Rack For The Whole Family
Farmers Store advertises bargain shoes for the entire family at less than half price on a bargain rack featuring affordable footwear options.
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Farmers Store
Who Are The Camp Fire Girls
The Camp Fire Girls comprise diligent members who aim to aid their community. They value teamwork and service learning, pledging to share tasks and work sincerely for the common good in their town.
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Camp Fire
Ice Cream Supper at Locust Valley Baptist Church
An ice cream supper is announced at Locust Valley Baptist Church for Saturday night. The event invites all community members to join for dessert and fellowship.
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Locust Valley Baptist Church
Entertaining Social for Mr and Mrs L W Hummel
Mr and Mrs L W Hummel hosted a noon dinner last Wednesday for a group of friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs J W Harvey, Mr and Mrs Guy Adams, Mrs Jennie Eppersen, Mrs Hinda Rush, Mrs Iva Carr and son Jean, Miss Ella Keithley, and Mrs Dovie Johns of Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Hummel
J.W. Harvey
Guy Adams
Jennie Eppersen
Hinda Rush
Iva Carr
Jean
Ella Keithley
Dovie Johns
Chillicothe
For Sale or Trade Spotted Shetland Ponies in North Salem Mo
Roy Jennings offers nice spotted Shetland ponies for sale or trade for cattle equipment or cows. Located in North Salem Missouri.
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Roy Jennings
North Salem
Palm’s Dates Guaranteed Ad Lists Bulk Prices
An Italian advert notes Palm's Dates Guaranteed with price range five to fifteen dollars. It cites Milan on July 2 and Linneus on July 3 for distribution or sale details.
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Milan
Linneus
New Way To Rouse Bart Lambert’s Racing Horses
Bart Lambert trains a fine black team in their teens noted for speed and elusiveness. Once slow to muster from pasture to barn, he now chases them by car and quickly drives them in. Reportedly he puts on a western style show during these races, and the horses still cannot best him.
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Carrell
Bart Lambert
Stock Salt Availability at Farmers Store
The Farmers Store offers stock salt in 25 50 and 100 pound bags along with rock salt for general use.
Prominent Young Couple Wed In Milan
Maurice Clifton Lantz and Miss Wineva Callihan wed after securing a marriage license in Milan. Rev C L Dorris officiated at the ceremony at the M E South parsonage on Sunday June 17. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufus Callihan, is from near Humphreys and studied at Milan High School. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Ross Lantz, is a graduate of the local high school with agricultural training at the University of Missouri. They will reside with the groom’s parents as they begin their life together.
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Maurice Clifton Lantz
Wineva Callihan
Milan
M. E
C. L. Dorris
R Rufus Callihan
Humphreys
Ross Lantz
University of Missouri
Maurice
Better Glasses and Service Promoted by Dr Palm
Dr C W Palm offers improved eyewear and service with lower prices at Stanley hotel Milan next Monday and Commercial hotel Linneus Tuesday. Bring old glasses.
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C. W. Palm
Stanley Hotel
Milan
Commercial
Linneus
Logen-Miller Nuptials Unify Linn County Families
Sunday ceremony at Rev. M. A. Hale's home united Carl A. Logan of Shelby and Miss Flissie Miller of Pardine in marriage. The couple, supported by a wide circle of friends, received heartfelt congratulations as the Linn county communities celebrate their union.
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Logen-Miller
Carl A. Logan
Shelby
Flissie Miller
Pardin
Unveen
M. A. Hale
Bert
Linn County
Vacation Time is Near at Farmers Store
Farmers Store advertises a large selection of trunks traveling bags and suitcases for the upcoming vacation season emphasizing variety and value.
Rain Ends Nine Day Dry Spell With Heavy Showers
The region endured nine days of rain ending Sunday. Some days produced two to four inches, causing creeks and ditches to rise and flood areas east and west. Lowlands were cut by floods, hill lands eroded, and corn fields injured by wash. Wheat and oats were affected as topsoil slid from gulleys and fields stood in rough condition.
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Missouri
Weather boosts oats and hay outlook despite freezes
Rain renewed growth on oats and pastures, signaling a potential bumper oat crop and a fair hay yield. Wheat matured quickly but slowed by cold, with harvest expected to start next week if weather stays decent.
Thunderstorm Damages Crops Near Kollasch Farm
Thursday near noon a strong northwest storm produced thunder and rain with hail. Gardens suffered heavy damage especially Ed Luck’s, and crops at Brassfield’s Kollasch farm had wheat oats and corn damaged.
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J. W. Brassfield
Kollasch
Ed Luck
Ross Riddle
Weekly Friday Cakes Shipment From Zimmer Man
Friday shipments bring Zimmer man cakes priced from 15 to 35 cents. The notice specifies regular weekly sales. Customers are advised to watch the shop for fresh consignments and price range.
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Zimmerman
Farmers Store
Deputy Sheriff Injured In Accidental Shooting
Rev Eugene Wood deputy sheriff borrowed an automatic pistol from City Marshal Mark Alspach. While unloading at a shop the weapon fired just below the knee causing a through and shallow leg wound. He was treated at Dr Haning and taken to the Fleming home and is improving.
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Eugene Wood
Mark Alspach
Peterson
B. H. Peterson
Dr. Haning
F. A. Fleming
Endorsement for L. A. Embree as Linn County Sheriff
R. C. Freeman, Chief of Police of Marceline, Missouri, endorses L. A. Embree for the Democratic nomination for Linn County Sheriff. He describes Embree as honest, conscientious, active in enforcing criminal laws, and favorable to strict prohibition enforcement, pledging support at the polls if nominated.
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Marceline
L. A. Embree
Embree
Linn County
R. C. Freeman
Browning Memorabilia From a Loyal Booster Tour
A Browning booster recounts the Missouri town’s attractions from churches and schools to parks, banks, a new radio station, and a vibrant ball scene. He invites readers to revisit the growing town and its river, bridge, and modern streets, recalling local mischief and everyday life.
Florsheim Oxfords Go On Sale At Bargain Price
Men's Florsheim Oxfords valued at 10 dollars are selling for 4.95 in a store sale. The price cut highlights a clearance event aimed at attracting budget conscious shoppers.
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Florsheim
Diary fragment with a home visit and casual talk
Slats diary entries from a Friday describe a visit by Mr and Mrs Glant and a suggestion to wear a parculetor to stay warm. The tone notes family conversation and an evening visit. Saturday recalls a remembered moment and a remark about love. The narrator and Jake also try smoking an old pipe.
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Jake
Fleishman Yeast Offered at Fermers Store
Yeast product from Fleishman is advertised for sale at the Fermers Store. Fliers highlight availability and pricing for home bakers and small kitchens.
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Fleishman
Fleishman’s
Fermers
Birthday Gathering Celebrates T. D. Lambert’s 37th Birthday
About 96 friends and relatives gathered Sunday to honor T. D. Lambert. A noon yard meal was served as rain limited attendance. Ekner Arnold gave thanks. Attendees included Ola Cordray and family, G. W. Crist, C. W. Newton, J. E. Tripp, G. E. Lambert, Mrs. L. W. Almond, and many others.
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T. D. Lambert
Andrelatives
Ekner Arnold
Ola Cordray
Fley
Harvey Cordray
Keith
Virgil
Roy
Floyd Swisegood
Goldie
G. W. Crist
Carolene
Elmer Arnold
C. E. Cordray
Edith
Cecil
Harold
Orlo
Mabel
Ellis
Bonnie
Kenneth
C. W. Newton
Willard
Lloyd
Ethealla
Old Head
Hershel
Russel
Henry Lambert
Reba
J. E. Tripp
Harley
Marjorie
Nelson
Ronald
G.E. Lambert
Inez
Louise
Frank Head
Cis
Oren
Kermet
Roy Cans
Lela Swisegood
Lola
Vivian
Helen
Sarah Moore
Clay
Enid
Maple and Ward
L. W. Almond
Alvord
Elma
Rama McCollum
John
Lafe Peavier
Almeda Baker
Hadley
Aiton
Effie
Lavern Jennings
Veda Lambert
Alpha Peavier
Homer Peavier
Agnes Smith
Eva Bailey
Lois McClead
Almira Jaynes
Pau
Carl Cordray
Dean
Johnnny Jaynes
Roy Arnold
M. Peavler
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Feter Keithley
Gether
Dorothy Lantz
Dr. Palm
Browning
M.D
van Seggan
Leader Record
No. 5
Burlington
Main Street
Ford Motor Company
Leig
Acd
Perls
Emmy
Wich
Reds
Jane
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