Owning High School D Grade School Notes Junior Class Play A Success
The Junior class annual dramatic production drew about 175 attendees despite bad weather and travel issues. Ten Juniors and two Seniors performed under Miss Gooch, earning praise for study and hard work. In the finale, the Trojans beat the Tigers 24 to 17 in consolation play with a no-substitution lineup.
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Miss Gooch
Trojans
Tigers
Kelly
Gooch
McClaren
S. Head
R. Dixon
Taylor
Smith
Mundell
P. Head
Cotter
Gormley
Fanning
Eighth Graders Study Alaska and Arts Activities
Room III reports eighth grade work on Alaska including map drawing and natural resources plus development potential. Seventh grade finished southern states study. Fine Arts featured Pussy Willow posters and planned Easter spatter painting. music and sight reading progress noted.
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Alaska
First Grade Ice Cream Reward for Reading Win
Despite bad roads and measles attendance stayed high. First graders earned ice cream cones at a drug store for reading effort. Second graders tracked words missed monthly with a chance for a picture show ticket. Ronnie Shannon’s birthday party brightened Tuesday afternoon with gifts and refreshments.
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Reading
Ronnie Shannon
Ronnie
Diamond Division praised for Colmar pocket victory
The 75th Infantry Division, the Diamond Division, received a formal commendation from Lt General Jacob L. Devers for its actions in January and February 1945. The letter highlights clearing the Alsace region including Alsheim, Colmar Forest, Wolfgantzen, Appenwihr, and reaching the Rhine, contributing to the defeat of the Colmar pocket. Major General Ray E. Porter led the unit, previously decorated by De Gaulle with the Palm Croix de Guerre.
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75Th Infantry
Seventh Army
France
Ardennes
von Runstedt
75Th
Diamond
Jacob L. Devers
Sixth Army Group
Ray E. Porter
Charles DeGaulle
Colmar
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
England
Rundstedt
Belgium
Hotten
Grandmenil
Vielsalm
Lakmchateau
Liege
Brussels
Col
First Prize Angus Bull Won by Glenn Chappell at KC Show
First prize Angus bull Glenn Chappell of Green City Missouri led the Heart of America Breeders Association Show and Sale in Kansas City in March. The 20 month old bull topped the auction at 1700 dollars and was produced on the Chappell farm alongside his Shropshire sheep flock.
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Glenn Chappell
Green City
Missouri
Heart of America Breeders’ Association
Kansas City
Chappell
Chappell Farm
How to Clean a Brooder House Effectively
The article outlines a cleaning routine for brooder houses using tools like a broom shovel rake and hoe plus a wash boiler of hot water and a strong all purpose disinfectant. It details spraying with disinfectant to settle dust loosening droppings scrubbing floors and spraying from top to bottom with emphasis on using ample disinfectant.
Sullivan County Extension Advisory Committee Named
At a recent Executive Board meeting of the Sullivan County Agricultural Extension Association the following were appointed to the Extension Advisory Committee for returning veterans Haskell Spencer Glennie Cochran Everett Harris Mrs Lewis Berrey and Mrs C C Montgomery. The committee will advise returning veterans interested in agriculture.
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Sullivan County Agricultural Extension Association
Haskell Spencer
Glennie Cochran
Everett Harris
Lewis Berrey
C. C. Montgomery
Veterans urged to obtain Missouri Bulletin for students
Returning veterans seeking further education should obtain a free copy of The University of Missouri Bulletin for Veterans. The booklet can be secured by writing Veterans Service Committee Lathrop Hall Columbia Missouri.
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University of Missouri
Veterans Service, Committee
Lathrop Hall
Columbia
Missouri
Garden planting calendar still available from County Agent
If you have not received your copy, we still have some available. Contact the County Agent's office.
Farmers seek wolf trapper in Sullivan County
Several farmers have inquired about securing the services of a wolf trapper in Sullivan County. At this time there are no wolf trappers available.
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Sullivan County
Contouring Farm Practice Gains In Sullivan County
Farmers in Sullivan County led by Noel Clem and others plan to plant on the contour this year. Contouring helps conserve soil and water while boosting yields by farming around hills rather than up and down.
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Noel Clem
Humphreys
Sullivan County
4-H Club Meetings Postponed by Bad Roads
4 H club meetings at Humphreys Pollock and Newtown were postponed this past week due to bad roads affecting travel and attendance.
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Humphreys, Pollock
Newtown
Continuous culling motivates year round hen production
The note advises farmers to continually cull non producers. It suggests marketing hens that have dried up combs and emphasizes that two productive hens are needed to feed one non producer.
Lamb Docking and Castration Age Guideline
The practice should occur at 5 to 10 days old. At this young age the procedure set back growth less compared with older lambs, providing quicker recovery and favorable outcomes for growth and health.
Veterans Information Meeting Held in Sullivan County
Sixteen attendees gathered March 8 in the Circuit Court Room for a Sullivan County information meeting for returning veterans in agriculture. Representatives from Selective Service Banks Production Credit Farm Security Administration and Extension Service spoke on veteran job placement training loan access under the GI Bill.
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Sullivan County
Circuit Court Room
Selective Service
Production Credit, Association
Farm Security Administration
Extension Service
Extension Advisory Committee
Doyle Carter
R. H. Gwynn
Veterans Administration
Mrs W H Woodall Hosts General Purpose Club Meeting
Mrs W H Woodall hosted the General Purpose Club on Friday March 9 with eight members and two men present. A covered dish lunch was served and officer appointments were announced for Canning Ride Sewing Leader and related roles. The group reported charity work including twenty pounds of rag rags to Veterans Hospital and over fifty pounds of waste fat, and planned knee robes for hospitals. They donated 25 to the Red Cross from quilt funds and a demonstration on small repairs was given by Mrs Brassfield. Next meeting is March 22 with Mrs Artz with plans to work at Schrock Church later for roofing and door deliveries.
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W. H. Woodall
R. A. Thurlo
Edgar Hoselton
Canning Ride
Dale Batimus
Edward Kuhn
Veterans Hospital
Ernie Warren
Red Cross
Lois Gray
P. A. Brassfield
Dorothy Woodall
Walter
Artz
Schrock Church
Stitch And Chatter Club Hosts March Meeting
Mrs. Florence Elliott hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club on Thursday March 8 with ten members and one visitor present. A noon dinner was served and the secretary led the meeting. Members quilted and bound a comfort for the hostess while Blanche B won a prize for the first item and Mrs Hamilton earned prizes for largest load and other contests. One new member joined, Mrs. Ovid Pryor. Members listed include Bessie LaVerne Edith Blanche B Irene Alma Grace Allie Mrs Hamilton Florence. Next meeting with Alma member.
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Florence Elliott
Blanche B
Hamilton
Laverne
Irene
Victory Garden program expands across regions
The Burlington will start a garden program with guidance from local and neighboring experts. Val Kuska in Omaha will supervise east of the Missouri River and A K Hepperly in Denver will oversee the western area. The program aims to offset labor shortages and promote home food production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Val Kuska
Omaha
Missouri River
A. K. Hepperly
Denver
Budd
Transporting Wounded And Sick Service Men by Airplane
The Office of War Information reports nearly 800000 wounded and ill American servicemen have been evacuated by air in two and a half years. One fifth of last year's returnees arrived by plane, totaling 43000, ten times 1943. Air evacuation speeds care and supports logistics, freeing roads for supplies, with strategic impact in major offensives. Military services train flight nurses. 800 plus nurses serve in evacuation roles, often the wounded' first and only view of a female attendant before America.
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Office of War Information
Army Air Forces
Army
OWI
Tarawa
New Guinea
Owen Stanley
Navy
Marines
Air Transport Command
Naval Air Transport Service
Navy Ool
Alameda
California
AAF School of
Randolph Field
Texas
America
Mrs Irene Kelly Hosts Stitch And Chatter Club
Irene Kelly hosted eight Stitch and Chatter members on March 1 in muddy, cloudy weather. The group finished Irene's quilt with help from two visitors Thelma Lacer and Myrtle Bailey. Hallie won Blanche's contest, Thelma won Bessie's, Laverne earned a prize for largest lead, and Blanche arrived first. Attendees included Larry Bevier Faye Bevier Jim Elliott Ray Kelly and members Edith Bessie Laverne Hallie Allie Blanche B Florence and Irene.
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Irene Kelly
Irene
Thelma Lacer
Myrtle Bailey
Blanche
Hallie
Bessie
Thelma
Laverne
Little Folks
Larry
Faye Bevier
Jim Elliott
Ray Kelly
Edith
Allie
Blanche B
Florence
Community Meeting at Prairie Mound School House
A well attended Prairie Mound School meeting Friday night March 9 featured a program led by Mrs. Lancre Knight and Mrs. Eunice Sayre. Performances included a dialogue The Cute Family with Alma Knight Eunice Smith Velma and Neema Rinehart Helen Brinkley and Eunice Sayre, plus songs and readings. Refreshments of pie and coffee followed. Ada Smith Ada Bolling credited for the next committee roles.
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Prairie Mound
Lancre Knight
Eunice Sayre
Alma Knight
Eunice Smith
Velma
Neema Rinehart
Helen Brinkley
Velma Ri
Homeworkers Club Meeting At Mrs Gooch Home
The Homeworkers Club met with Mrs John Gooch on March 8 for an all day gathering. Seven members attended along with one visitor five men and two children. They sewed Tug rags and shared a noon cafeteria style dinner. The session began with singing The Way of the Cross Leads Home and Psalms 15 read by Mattie. Roll call was a grab bag seed exchange. The last meeting minutes were approved. Penny collection totaled fifteen cents Genevieve donated a dollar since she could not help with the sale. Next meeting scheduled with Mrs Charley Johns on March 22. One home improvement idea was requested. Meeting adjourned.
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Homeworkers Club
John Gooch
Mattie
Genevieve
Charley Johns
C. R
Burlington to Expand Victory Garden Program 1945
Burlington Lines announces a stepped up Victory Garden program for 1945. President Ralph Budd says thousands of acres of railroad land along tracks in thirteen states will be available for gardening by Burlington employees and the general public. Applications for free plots can be made to any Burlington office.
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Burlington Lines
National
Victory Garden Institute
Ralph Budd
Railroad
Burlington
Burling
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APO
Craig Beckett
Linn County Agricultural Loan Certifying Committee
Joe Kerr
Veterans’ Administration
Beckett
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Linneus
John H. Breckman
Brookfield
Roy M. Baugher
Ant Emmy
Alma Tetter
Emmy
Nervis
Soma
Ed Henry
E. F. Peterson
Brooder
Sullivan County Agent’s News
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Stitch and Chatter
Stitch and Chatter Club
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