Missouri Farmers' Association celebrates 25th year
Mass meetings will mark the 25th anniversary of the Missouri Farmers' Association on March 10 at 8 p m. President William Hirth will address listeners from Del Rio Texas on XERA 840 and review 25 years of cooperative work across Missouri.
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Missouri
Missouri Farmers’ Association
William Hirth
XERA
del Rio
Texas
Chariton County
KFRU
Columbia
Congress
Republicans Convene Benton Township Meeting in Browning
The Benton Township Republicans plan a convention in Browning on Friday March 17. The meeting starts at 2:00 PM by order of the committee.
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Benton Township
Browning
Hummel Wesley Class Meets With Mrs Haning Hostess
Hummel Wesley Class last Thursday afternoon with Mrs M L Haning as hostess. Members present include Mesdames Rozella Norfolk Gussie Prather Lizzie Prather Iva Rhodes Reba Hummel May Schrock Hinda Rush Nettie Crawford Belle Knifong Kathryn Calhoun Nellie Seaman and Miss Mollie Adamson. Guest Mrs Eugene McArtor may join soon. After the business session May Schrock gave a lesson titled Stand Still and Grow Tall. Gussie Prather contributed an article on The Resources of God. Refreshments of sandwiches peaches cake and coffee were served.
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Hummel Wesley
M. L. Haning
Hummel-Wesley
Mesdames Rozella Norfolk
Gussie Prather
Lizzie Prather
Iva Rhodes
Reba Hummel
May Schrock
Hinda Rush
Nettie Crawford
Belle Knifong
Kathryn Calhoun
Nellie Seaman
Mollie Adamson
Eugene McArtor
Linn County High School Literary Meet Highlights
A large crowd attended the Linn County High School Literary Meet at Brookfield High School Auditorium on Friday afternoon and night with Browning Linneus Purdin Shelby Meadville Laclede Bucklin represented. Judge Miss Helen Ogg of Kirksville State Teacher's College presided. In serious reading Vera Fugate Meadville rate 1 Ralston Reed Linneus rate 1 Lola Rae Bartow Browning rate 2 Mary Stewart Laclede rate 2 Frances Smith Purdin rate 2. In the one-act plays Strange Road Linneus rate 1 Ambition Meadville rate 2 Highness Browning rate 3 Echo Bucklin rate 4.
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Linn County High School
Brookfield High School
Browning
Linneus
Purdin
Shelby
Meadville
Laclede
Bucklin
Helen Ogg
State Teacher’s College At
Kirksville
Vera Fugate
Ralston Reed
Lola Rae Bartow
Mary Stewart
Frances Smith
Sunshine Workers Club Meet with Reba Nickell
The Sunshine Workers of the Brookshier district held an all day meeting with Reba Nickell on February 22 focusing on quilting and embroidery activities.
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Sunshine Workers Club
Sunshine Workers
Brookshier
Reba Nickell
Busy Bees Host Quilting Club Meeting
The Busy Bees won an attendance contest and were entertained by Greyhound's dinner. Lola Kille, president, opened the meeting at two with a hostess poem. New members Gertie Maggart and Vadis Alspach joined. several members listed as present or visiting. A bridal show for Audrey Swearington and a contest run by Seanna Woodside highlighted the event, with plans for an all day quilting session led by Gertie Maggart.
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Lola Kille
Gertie Maggart
Vadis Alspach
Audrey Swearington
Seanna Woodside
Ruth Lawrence
Busy Bee
Greyhound
Ruth and
Mabel Arnold
Dorothy Sayre
Alda Brookshier
Ella Cokerham
Lois Badger
Ella Stufflebean
Ethel Bennett
Florence Lambert
Zelma Stufflebean
Lola
Ruth Kille
Myrtie Gray
Reba Nickell
Aubrey Swearington
Beulah Havens
Veda Lambert
Iva Rhodes
Noel Bennett
Wayne Stufflebean
Leland Swearengton
Earl Nickell
Beverly Ann
Jerry Lee Bennett
Phyllis Kay Badger
Melba Jane Cokerham
Donna Rae Maggart
Raymond Alspach, Jr
Joyce Ann
Bobby Nickell
For Sale Some Bred Sows and Gilts
H. F. Kille offers bred sows and gilts for sale. Contact H. F. Kille for details and availability.
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H. F. Kille
Sunshine Workers Club Meeting at Mrs Maxwell’s
The Sunshine Workers Club met with Mrs. Mabel Maxwell on March 1 in an all day session. Five members and four visitors attended as beans were hand picked and cleaned, two bags filled for the hostess. A noon cafeteria dinner, Bible readings, music, and a radio program followed, with a final chorus and plan for the next meeting with Theresa.
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Sunshine Workers Club
Mabel Maxwell
Mabel
Washington
Mellie Thuchum
Alberta Campbell
Bertha Burkholder
Braden
Jack Pearler
Ethel Tripp
Eva Wyett
Fern Smith
Roy Maxwell
Jack Smith
W. L. Rulon
Bertha
Alberta
Mellie
Theresa
Pasture Contest Offers 470 in Missouri County Prize
Fourteen Missouri counties enter the pasture contest announced by the Kansas City and St. Louis Chambers of Commerce with 470 in cash prizes. Entries free. districts compete for first 30, second 22.50, and third 15 prizes.
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Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis
Sullivan County
North Central
Democratic Primary Notice for Dun Can Township
A Democratic primary will be held at regular voting precincts on March 18, 1939 to select candidates for township offices. Anyone wishing to become a candidate must file with G. M. Spencer on or before Monday March 13 by order of the committee.
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Duncan Township
G. M. Spencer
Stitch And Chatter Club March Meeting Report
A pleasant March day allowed Stitch And Chatter Club to host sixteen members for quilting and embroidery with a fine dinner by Mrs. Steele. At 2 PM a business meeting followed. a friend ship quilt and embroidery blocks were presented to Alice DeVore. Next meeting is March 16 with Alma Browning. visitors welcomed.
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Mrs. Steele
Alice
Goldie Abbott
Florence Elliott
Lois Foss
Clara Hanman
Lucille Hanman
Blanche Head
Bessie Steele
Orpha Dickinson
Alpha Quigley
Aliie Ware
Irene Kelley
Amelia Kelley
Doris Hanman
Alice DeVore
Kate Steele
Hallie Minor
Florence Foss
Sadie Payne
Nola Cokerham
Merilee Kelley
Jim Elliott
Lou Kelley
Bill DeVore
Alma Browning
Get Acquainted Club Holds February Quilt Day
The Get Acquainted Club met with Mrs. Clyde Brinkley on February 22 for an all day gathering. Members worked on a snowball quilt and embroidery, enjoyed cafeteria style dinner at noon, and opened with the song Let the Lower Lights be Burning.
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Get Acquainted Club
Clyde Brinkley
Joe's Service Station Sets 30 Day Cash Terms
The notice states all accounts must be paid in full by the first of each month with no exceptions. If terms are not complied with, no more credit will be extended. Joe's Service Station, by J. T. Nevins, issues the policy to all customers with accounts.
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J. T. Nevins
Bide-A-Wee Bridge Club Meets For March Event
Mrs. Jo Wady Mr Harry Anderson and Bide-A-Wee Club members with husbands gathered with Mr and Mrs J H Calhoun on Wednesday March 1 to play bridge. Candy was enjoyed during the game and high score favors went to Mrs C B Fleming and Dr W D Grice with consolation prize to Mrs J N Nect.
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Jo Wady
Harry Anderson
J. H. Calhoun
C. B Fleming
W. D. Grice
J. N. Nect
Women’s Club notes March meeting and new officers
The Women’s Club held its March 1 meeting at Mrs. Daisy Street’s home with fifteen members present. Two new members joined and more memberships were pledged. Mrs. Margaret Hardin became president with Eva Dryden as vice president and Thora Carr as secretary, Hermin Street as treasurer. The group discussed conservation, spring flowers, and fundraising for community causes. New committees and members were announced, and the next meeting is set for April 5 with Mrs. Sylvia Street.
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The
Women's Club
Daisy Street
Minnie Street
Eva Dryden
Margaret Hardin
Thora Carr
Hermin Street
Stella Bumgarner
Viola Crookshanks
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Susie Fuller
Oneta Grice
Cora Hisel
Nellie Kroeger
Bernice Street
Sylvia Street
Hermia Street
Lisa Boles
Bertha Tribble
Clara Kingsolver
Gladys Bagley
Citizens Savings Bank Buys Humphrey's Bank
A local banking deal closes with Citizens Savings Bank purchasing the Farmers Exchange Bank of Humphreys Missouri. The bank continues operations in Browning Missouri under Dr M L Haning who has led both banks and advocates expanded, improved rural banking reach.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Humphrey
Farmers Exchange Bank
Humphreys
Missouri
Browning
M. L. Haning
Four Daughters to Play Next Week at M E Church
Coming Tuesday and Wednesday March 21 and 22 the film Four Daughters a top ten picture of 1938 will be shown. The Ladies Aid of the M E Church South sponsors the event.
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Ladies Aid of the
M. E. Church
South
M E Church Prayer Meeting And Sunday Services Set
The M E Church schedules a prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 at Mrs Lorene Whaley s home. Sunday school begins at 10 with preaching at 11 Sunday morning and 7 30 Sunday night. The pastor O B Hobbs invites good attendance due to improving town sickness.
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Lorene Whaley
O. B. Hobbs
Arthur Smith Named Trustee Candidate in Benton Township
We are authorized to announce Arthur Smith of Purdin as a candidate for Trustee of Benton Township subject to the will of Republican voters at the convention on March 17.
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Arthur Smith
Purdin
Benton Township
J. J. Smith
J J Smith Seeks Benton Township Tax Collector Nomination
Collector J J Smith stands as a candidate for Benton Township Tax Collector subject to Republican voters will at the convention on March 17.
North Salem Quilting Club Meeting Notes
The North Salem Quilting Club held a February 24 session with Irene Jennings, twenty members and eighteen visitors. Activities included embroidery and quilting on a friendship quilt, a noon dinner, and a roll call with a pot holder exchange. The meeting ended with the Lord's Prayer. Next meet March 9 with Mrs Alma Baker for a White Elephant auction.
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North Salem Quilting Club
Irene Jennings
Almeda Baker
Bertha
Kitty
Lela
Versie
Ethel
Eva
Gracie
Opal
Anna Belle
Verna Madaline
Helen
Cora
Irene
Lavena
Susie
Alpha
Flossie
Agnes Stone
May Smith
May Jennings
Ruby Smith
Lois Riddle
Geneva Bauer
Mildred Pearler
Arlo Smith
Dec Smith
Ben Almond
Leo Pearler
Ellis Jennings
Eldon Riddle
Ray Jennings
Little Folks
Elba
Bobby Lee
Shirley
Helen Ann
C. R
Adams Wesley Class Friday Night Meeting
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett entertained the Adams Wesley Class on Friday night February 24. Rev J Y Norfolk conducted the worship service after the reading of the scripture.
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Adams Wesley
Arthur Bennett
J. Y. Norfolk
Srip
Origin of hymn Let the Lower Lights be Burning
A church meeting features a talk on the hymn origin followed by singing with Mrs. Lillian Bennett at the piano. John Browning conducts the business session. Attendees include Rev and Mrs Norfolk, Mundell, Prather, Lantz, Bennett, Browning, and Nellie Seaman with junior guests Mary Sue Bennett and others. Refreshments conclude the gathering. next meeting set for March 17 at the M E Church South.
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Lillian Bennett
John Browning
Norfolk
Arthur Mundell
George Prather
South
M. E. Church
Slats Keeps Diary Of A Tumultuous Week At School
A diary chronicles a week of school days and church visits from Slats. He recounts a Sunday sermon, a car trip to the county seat, jokes about peers, parental discussions on marriage, and a Saturday outing to a movie. The entries mix humor and awkward social observations with family banter.
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S.S. & Church
Smith Manefacthering Co
Ant Emmy
Unkle
Jake
Elsy
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Hazel Dodson
Alma _ Brinkley
Mary Alice Bozwell
J.S. Head
Stitch and Chatter Club
Get
Bide-A-Wee Club
Ant
Ladie
Tellyfone Central
Hart
Jane
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