Rural Schools Chorus to Perform March Seventeen
The Fourth Annual rural county chorus event will be held Friday March 17 at 1 15 p m in the Brookfield High School Auditorium Conducted by Helen Ross the program includes county chorus pieces and multiple rhythm and harmonica bands from area schools plus a choral speech and a farm bureau surprise number involvement by Alma Bowyer Ivis Simpson Myrtle Bauer Naomi Gordon Hazel Stone Bessie Stewart and others from local districts.
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Brookfield High School
Helen Ross
Children of
Kildare
Bruner
Alma Bowyer
Slater
Alma Leavelle
Prairie Flower
Ivis Simpson
Enterprise
Myrtle Bauer
St Catherine
Naomi Gordon
Lilah Steele
Liberty
Hazel Stone
Bitter Sweet Club Meeting Report
The Bitter Sweet Club met with Mrs. Grace Cox on March 1. Seven members attended along with three young visitors. Absentees included the president and vice president due to snow and illness. No formal business. two hostess contests won by Essie Wood and Kate Griffeth. Refreshments served. Next meeting with Mrs. Kate Griffeth on March 15 for an all day quilting session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Cox
Essie Wood
Kate Griffeth
Lane Sisters Film Plus Technicolor Short At M E Church
The Ladies Aid of the M E Church South presents Four Daughters starring the Lane Sisters, a 1938 top ten film, plus The Declaration of Independence in technicolor. Proceeds, minus expenses, benefit the Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
South
Lane Sisters
Get Acquainted Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs J S Head
Mrs J S Head hosted the Get Acquainted Club on March 8 with rag tacking and embroidery tasks. The noon meal was served after an opening song. Nine visitors attended and Mayne Steele joined as a member.
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J. S. Head
Get Acquainted Club
Jesus
Hazel Dodson
Mayne Steele
Lucy Sevier
Susie Bozwell
Fannie Harmon
Lucille
Marjorie Stephenson
Ira Mae Daniels
George Peters
Clyde
Brinkley Club Announces March 22 Meeting Date
Brinkley group lists members Lucy Sevier Elma Brinkley Gracie Foster Susie Bozwell Hazel Dodson Lottie Dodson Hazel Jones Lorene Head Bessie Head Chloe Hoskins. Next meeting set for March 22 with Mrs Fred Bozwell.
Democratic Primary Convention Set For March 21
Voters in Benton Township are urged to attend the Democratic primary convention at City Hall in Purdin on Tuesday March 21 at 2 p m. The call for the meeting is issued by the party committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Purdin
W. W. Johnson Declared Candidate for Duncan Township Trustee
Announcement lists W. W. Johnson as a candidate for Trustee of Duncan Township subject to Democratic voters in the forthcoming Primary Election. The notice targets local party participants and emphasizes the election process.
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Duncan
W. W. Johnson
Duncan Township
Browning Missouri Voters to Elect City Officials
City of Browning Missouri schedules an April 4 1939 election to fill mayor police judge marshal and two alderman seats in East and West wards. Voting sites include R E Harris Coal Office East Ward and David Forbes Insurance Office West Ward with local election judges listed. The notice is issued by the Board of Aldermen and city clerk H L Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Missouri
H. C. Bailey
J. K. Marvin
C. C. Norvell
C. W. Gooch
West Ward
J. W. Garrett
R. E Harris
Maggie Keithley
Harriett Mullins
Dorothy Drake
David Forbes Insurance Office
Jennie Glaze
Edna Nickell
Nell Stovall
Board of Aldermen
H. L. Adams
Republican Convention Planned in Enterprise Township
The Republicans of Enterprise Township will hold their convention at the voting precinct on Wednesday March 22 at 2 oclock. By Order of Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Township
Notice of 30 day cash terms at Joe's Service Station
From this date henceforth our terms are 30 days cash. All accounts must be paid in full the first of each month. If these terms are not complied with no more credit will be extended. This rule will apply to all who have accounts with us. Joe's Service Station By J. T. Nevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Nevins
S. S
Joe Louis
Jake
Jame
Baptist Sunday School and Revival Services Invited
Sunday School resumes at 10:00 a m each Sunday. Carl Drake, Superintendent. Revival preaching Sunday March 19 at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m by Rev Orval Hammond. You are cordially invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Drake
Orval Hammon
M E Church South Preaches Twice Monthly at 11
The M E Church South announces preaching services by Supt Herman L Schreck on the first and third Sundays at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m The public is invited to attend J Y Norfolk Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
South
Herman L. Schreck
J. Y. Norfolk
M E Church Sunday School and Monthly Services
M E Church holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday led by Supt W P Nickell. Preaching is on the second Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. O B Hobbs Peaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Nickell
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at Williams Home
Union Bible Study and prayer meeting held each Thursday at 7 30 p m This week hosted at the home of Edward Williams with attendees invited to join in the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bible Study and
Edward Williams
Farmers To Form Wolf Bounty Fund In Sullivan County
Farmers across Clay Liberty and Bowman Townships meet in Harrison to organize a bounty fund against wolves. They plan a per head levy to fund bounties and dispatch crews to eradicate wolves, citing rising losses of sheep and lambs and past local successes. An executive committee of J. L. May Rolla Scott and Wood Harris will recruit district sheep owners to aid the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Clay
Liberty
Bowman Townships
Harrison
Ralph Tucker
Clay Township
Sam Faulkner
Medicine Creek
Oval
Hiram Hatcher
Bowman Township
Osgood
Wood Harris
J. L. May
Rolla Scott
Liberty Township
Miller Provides Calves to Linn County 4-H Club Boys
Fred B. Miller of near Sumner, a leading Missouri cattle feeder, gave five Linn County 4-H club boys near Forker five calves from his herd of 275. The boys chose and bought their calves with Miller’s help and financing through the PCA as part of Linn County’s 4-H calf clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Miller
Sumner
Missouri
Linn County
Forker
Mr. Miller
Earl Johnson
PCA
County 4-H Members Benefit From Generous Local Breeders
A large number of purebred County breeders support 4-H members with quality stock. Notable helpers include Quinn Guyer, Joe N Edens, John Wood and G B Thorne. 4-H members value good calves and will pay more for steers than farmers pay for bulls to improve herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn Guyer
Joe N. Edens
John Wood
G B. Thorne
Supt John C Dutton Re-elected By Board
At the recent Board of Education meeting Supt. John C. Dutton was re-elected for the third consecutive year. The action signals satisfaction with his leadership and a generally successful school term. Most of the current faculty are expected to be retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
John C. Dutton
Annual School Election Notice in Browning Missouri
In compliance with Ser. 9329 R. 8 1929 qualified voters of the School District of Browning Linn and Sullivan Counties Missouri are notified the annual school election will be held in the School Auditorium Gymnasium on Tuesday April 4 1939 from 7 a m to 6 p m. Voters will decide two three year directors and a tax rate of 100 cents per 100 dollars assessed valuation. Judges appointed Arthur Haley Violet Hooker Lulu Carter. Done by order of the Board of Education J R Williams Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Linn
Sullivan Counties
Missouri
Arthur Haley
Violet Hooker
Lulu Carter
Board of Education
Candidate Announcement for Browning City Collector
City officials announce Mrs. Nelle Williams as a candidate for the office of City Collector in Browning at the upcoming City Election. Williams is listed as a contender and seeks votes from residents ahead of the polling date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Williams
City of
Browning
Brookfield Candidate Fuhrman Nominated for Linn County Schools
County superintendent announce Jnc Ed Fuhrman of Brookfield as a candidate for Linn County Superintendent of Schools subject to the will of qualified voters at the upcoming school election.
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Jnc
Ed Fuhrman
Brookfield
Linn County
Joint party for young married couples at M E South Church
A class meeting of the two Methodist Churches invites all young married couples in town to a Friday night party at the M E South Church. Sandwiches or cookies designated as the ticket for the family will be served as refreshments. Come enjoy a full evening.
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M. E. South Church
Democratic Primary Set for Enterprise Township Friday
The Democrats of Enterprise Township will hold a primary at the voting precinct at 10 o clock on Friday March 24 for nominating a township ticket by order of Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Township
Township collectors report county court percentages
Final reports from Township collectors show per centage collections last week. Benton 91.7 Baker 89.2 Brookfield 78.7 Bucklin 81.8 Clay 90.1 Enterprise 87 Grants ville 84.9 Jackson 90.5 Jeffer son 84.5 Locust Creek 88 Mar celine 81.9 North Salem 83 Par son Creek 90.9 Yellow Creek 81.5.
Chapter V P E O Elect Officers For The Year
Mrs Reba Hummel hosted Chapter V P E O on Wednesday March 8. Officers elected include President Leetha Bailey Vice President Reba Hummel Recording Secretary Virginia Fuhrman Corresponding Secretary Adam Bolling Treasurer Lila Williams Chaplain Floy Peterson Guard Bertha Haning. Bailey named delegate to State Convention Haning alternate. Guest Gussie Prather attended social hour. Haning gave a talk on Cottey College. Hostess served a three course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Hummel
P. E.O
Léetha. Bailey
Reba. Hummel
Virginia Fuhrman
Adam Bolling
Treas
Lila Williams
Floy Peterson
Bertha Haning
Bailey
Gussie Prather
Cottey College
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Jennie Epperson
A birthday gathering for Mrs. Jennie Epperson on Thursday March 9 includes a noon cafeteria dinner and an afternoon of socializing. Attendees include Mrs. Ann Moore Mrs. America Fleming Mrs. Matilda Haley Mrs. Dorcas Harvey Mrs. Mary Skeen Mrs. Julia Myers Mrs. Hinda Rush Mrs. Lizzie Prather Mrs. Melia Thurlo Miss Ella Keithley Mrs. Eugene McArtor and Mrs. Silas Bartow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Epperson
Ann Moore
America Fleming
Matilda Haley
Dorcas Harvey
Mary Skeen
Julia Myers
Hinda Rush
Lizzie Prather
Melia Thurlo
Ella Keithley
Eugene McArtor
Silas Bartow
Epperson
For Sale Columbia Seed Oats at 30 Cents Per Bushel
H. F. Kille offers Columbia seed oats for sale at thirty cents per bushel. The listing notes direct sale terms and contact details for purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Seed
H. F. Kille
Duncan Township GOP Convention Set for March 20, 1939
Voters in Duncan Township will convene at White Oak on March 20 at 1 30 PM to nominate a Republican Township ticket for the upcoming election and address any properly submitted business. Signed township committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
White Oak
Surprise gathering at Hooks home after church visit
A Baptist Church group surprised Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hooker on their move to the city, sharing popcorn and candy. Guests included H. C. Bailey, C. L. McCormick, Carl Drake and son Nelson, Edgar Carter, Noel Lay, J. N. Neet, Harvey and Nona Clair, Dercas Harvey, Lora Carter and Joan, Mary Skeen, Floy Peterson, Lorene Stone, George Kollasch, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
John T. Hooker
H. C. Bailey
C. L. McCormick
Carl Drake
Nelson
Edgar Carter
Noel Lay
J. N. Neet
Harvey
Nona Clair
Dercas Harvey
Lora Carter
Joan
Mary Skeen
Floy Peterson
Lorene Stone
George Kollasch
Hooker
Mrs E C Benincasa Wins Grand Prize in Movie Quiz
Mrs E C Benincasa of San Francisco California won the grand prize of 50000 in the Movie Quiz contest for her essay on the famous success Four Daughters. See the picture at the Electric Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday March 21 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Benincasa
San Fancisco
Cal
Electric Theatre
Dinner Guests Highlight Calhoun Home Gatherings
Entertained Mrs. America Fleming, Mr. C. M. Thornton and Mr. R. M. Calhoun were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun with their house guests, Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Fleming
C. M. Thornton
R. M. Calhoun
J. H. Calhoun
Calhoun and Burton Named in Local Notice
Helen Calhoun of Skintook Oklahoma and Mrs. Lucille Burton of Los Angeles California are identified in the readable text of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Calhoun
Skintook, Okla
Lucille Burton
Los Angeles
California
W W Johnson Declares Candidacy For Duncan Township Trustee
W W Johnson of Duncan Township announces his candidacy for township trustee. He has lived on a farm south of Roger for six years and promises to serve efficiently for the township’s best interests. He asks for voter support at the March 18 primary and thanks supporters in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Johnson
Duncan Township
Johnson
Roger
Dog Tags Ready at Linneus County Clerk Office
The Linneus County Clerk office collected dog tax fees this week and issued tags and receipts to all license seekers. Funds may reimburse livestock and poultry losses caused by dogs, with blank forms available from County Clerk Mr. Swinney for claims under the damage fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Swinney
Diary of Slats Week of School Reflections and Bets
A student diary covers a week of school life with humorous asides. Entries mention weather forecasts, classroom mischief, a plan to promote Joe Louis, math questions about water flow, lipstick debates, Blisters and promising puns, and longing for summer fishing season.
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Rural Schools
South Eagle C.D. No
Bessie Stewart
Farm Bureau Club
Bitter Sweet Club
Get
O. B. Hobbs, Peaster
Dutton
J. R. Williams
P.E.O
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