Red Cross War Fund Contributions List
A historical fundraiser listing shows multiple donors and amounts culminating in a total of 51.50 dollars. Names include B. H. Slater Alva Stone C W Skeen E M Smith Johnson Hooker Glenn Gooch J B Taylor T B Gooch Earl Stone Frank Tarnow R C Bagley Friendship Circle Club Clifford Gooch Cecil Wohler Jay Smith Leis Cooper Amnelia Roberts Floyd Brown Richard Shanks Clarence Rice Mont Cumbo Roccoe Slater Johnnie Carter Beverly Miller Oscar Blender Virgil Wohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Slater
Alva Stone
C. W. Skeen
E. M. Smith
Johnson & Hooker
Glenn Gooch
J. B. Taylor
T. B. Gooch
Earl Stone
Frank Tarnow
R. C. Bagley
Friendship Circle Club
Clifford Gooch
Cecil Wohler
Jay Smith
Leis Cooper
Amnelia Roberts
Floyd Brown
Richard Shanks
Smith School District Workers Named in Labor Notice
Phyllis Bardon Frances Hoselton Hinda Johnson and Paul Warren are listed as workers in a Smith School District notice detailing staffing changes and labor actions.
Rationing up to date for food and fuel stamps during wartime
The notice lists current validity dates for meat cheese butter fats blue and sugar stamps, gasoline coupons and fuel oil, with requirements for book presentation, license and registration data, rider names, and recapping tires. It calls landlords to register rental quarters with the OPA area rent office.
Battery shortage makes auto upkeep harder
The highway patrol notes a serious lead shortage pushing up battery difficulty. They urge motorists to have car batteries checked at regular intervals to protect vehicle reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Highway Patrol
Willing Workers Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Loren Vincent
The Willing Workers Club met with Mrs Loren Vincent on March 14 for an all day session. A chicken dinner was served and St Patrick's Day decor noted. Quilting progressed with the quilt completed and removed from frames. Mary Vincent led the business due to absent officers. Nine members answered roll call with a St Patrick theme. The hostess read verses from Psalm 134 and two songs were sung. Hostess gift of thirty nine cents went to Allie Ware. Guests Anna Hatch Louise Martin Neva Newton and Ursula Hagan attended. Next meeting set with Louise Hollon on March 28 with Easter roll call. Members listed include Marylor Lucille Norvell Louise on Nena Taylor Mary Vincent Lydia Shepherd Sylvia Skeen Alice Ware and Marie Vincent. Guests Jane Leon and Loren Vincent attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Vincent
St. Patrick’s Day
Mary Vincent
St. Patrick
Isle of Somewhere
Allie Ware
Anna Hatch
Louise Martin
Neva Newton
Ursula Hagan
Louise Hollon
Marylor
Lucille Norvell
Louise On
Nena Taylor
Lydia Shepherd
Sylvia Skeen
Alice Ware
Marie Vincent
Jane
Leon
Army Mothers Club Plans Easter Sale and Outreach
The Army Mothers Club met at the Legion Home Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Mae McCormick presiding in the absence of the president. They finalized plans for an Easter Food and Apron Sale on Saturday March 31 and reported sending thirty two knee robes to hospitals. Pillow cases will be made for the USC Center in Kansas City. Next meeting is Friday night March 30 a covered dish supper. Attendees include Ora McQuown Almeda Bartow Genevieve Thurlo Mae McCormick Nelle Williams Irene Garrett Lila Williams and Margaret Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Mothers Club
Legion Home
Mae McCormick
USC Center
Kansas City
Almeda Bartow
Genevieve Thurlo
Nelle Williams
Irene Garrett
Lila Williams
Margaret Hanson
Friendship Circle Club Meets March 14 For Quilt Day
The Friendship Circle Club met on Wednesday March 14 with Mrs Edna Bagley in charge. Ten members attended and two new members were added Mrs George Haley and Mrs Luther DeVore. Lucy Cumbo and Mrs DeVore won the Edna contest. A white elephant sale raised 6 90 and 2 went to the Red Cross. Next meeting will be March 28 with Mrs Lucy Cumbo and Mrs Rex Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle Club
Edna Bagley
George Haley
Luther DeVore
Glenn Gooch
Cecil Walker
Edna
Lucy Cumbo
DeVore
Red Cross
Rex Snyder
Womans Society of Christian Service meets at Senior Circle
Mrs. Hummel hosts the W S C S meeting with eighteen members and several visitors. The program includes reports from Hattie Schrock on the Milan Zone meeting, a birthday offering of 4.25, spiritual lessons by McArtor and Mohr, readings and a play Our Circle’s Difficulties, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel
Womans Society of Christian Service
Miss Adamson
Adams
Bartow
Slack
Carter
Nickell
Jones
McArtor
Haning
Hooker
Mohr
Williams
Keithley
Rush
Schreck
Hattie Schreck
Prath
Hattie Schrock
Beverly Moore
Woolf
Schrock
Browning Notes on Music Department performance at Milan
Tuesday the Browning high and grade schools presented special numbers for the W. S. of C. S. Zone Meeting in Milan. The boys quartet included Bob Moore Marvin Abbott Lyle Jacobs and John Grice with Prayer Perfect and the girls trio featuring Gwendolyn Kelly Mary Smith and Jeanne Woolf performed Beautiful Savior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Department
Milan
Bob Moore
Marvin Abbott
Lyle Jacobs
John Grice
Gwendolyn Kelly
Mary Smith
Jeanne Woolf
Seniors plan play and baccalaureate speaker
Mr Page held an all seniors meeting on Tuesday March 20 at one o clock. Attendees were asked to suggest a baccalaureate speaker. The class decided to present a senior play likely in the last week of April or the first week of May. The group also spent time on an IQ test, the Ohio State University Psychological Test.
Operetta "Bill O'Blarney" at High School Auditorium
The Music Department presents a two act operetta at the High School Auditorium on Thursday night March 22. The Glee Club prepared numbers for the performance and features Mike O Noale with songs "Oh Ireland" and "If We Knew the Other Fellow" along with Patrick's "'She's just a Bit O Blarney'."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill O’blarney
Mike O’noale
Ireland
Birthday Party Cheers In Rural Third Grade
New pupil Patricia Lay joins Maywood third grade bringing total to seven. Second grade reading test prizes awarded to Ronnie Shannon Kenny Ray Nickell Ruth Ann Jennings and Douglas Neil Lay for low misprint errors. Beverly Bennett celebrates ninth birthday with games prizes gifts and a cake lit by nine blue candles. Guests include Shirley Elliott Dixie Elliott Leman Burchett Elaine Ingraham Joyce Ann Nickell Max Bennett and Glenda Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Lay
Maywood
Ronnie Shannon
Kenny Ray Nickell
Ruth Ann Jennings
Douglas Neil Lay
Beverly Bennett
DeLane Gray
Les Elliott
Beverly
Mr. Bennett
Shirley Elliott
Dixie Elliott
Leman Burchett
Elaine Ingraham
Joyce Ann Nickell
Max Bennett
Glenda Lambert
Third Grade Ice Cream Reward At Drug Store
Tuesday afternoon the entire third grade visited the drug store and were served ice cream as a reading award. Next month a feeding contest between boys and girls will determine which side hosts a party for the winners. Measles reminders persist.
Room II Writing Papers Return From Board
Eighteen papers were sent to the National Board of Examiners twelve passed and earned a Seal of Acceptance Penmanship Certificate. Recipients include Cynthia Moore Mary Helen Moore La Verne Ginder Joyce Ann Nickell Eva Doris Carter Marilyn Jennings John Grice Elaine Ingraham Ellea Turner Kenneth Arnold Gary Kenley James Benton Foster. Six others earned a National Writing Improvement Certificate. A Thursday night operetta is anticipated. Fourth grade boys show notable reading progress and expect a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Examiners
Cynthia Moore
Mary Helen Moore
LaVerne Ginder
Joyce Ann Nickell
Eva Doris Carter
Marilyn Jane Jennings
John D. Grice
Elaine Ingraham
Ellea Turner
Kenneth Arnold
Gary Kenley
James Benton Foster
1945 License Plate Display Rules
The 1945 license plate must be shown on the rear of the vehicle. Official guidance specifies rear display for compliance and easy inspection by authorities.
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THE
Highway Patrol
February Weather Summary 1945 Warm spells and light snows
February 1945 was milder and drier than normal with a snow total of 4.2 inches and 0.84 inch of precipitation. The warmest spell ran February 12 to 15 with highs near 60, while the coldest day was February 1 at 8 below. The month saw frequent light precipitation and muddy roads after an early snow melt. Temperature averaged 31.0 degrees, about 1.6 degrees above normal, and there were no major storms. Sheep treatment notes follow with phenothiazine dosages for adults and lambs.
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Missouri
Columbia
Iowa
First Annual Interstate Junior Dairy Show planned
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce announces a new Interstate Junior Dairy Show to be held June 20 in St. Joseph. Open to any 4 H club or vocational agriculture dairy project member with prizes totaling 362 dollars and a transportation refund for animals entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Missouri official to meet Sullivan County farmers March 23
Erwin Kauffmann of the State Development of Resources will meet with farmers and business men of Sullivan County on March 23 at 8:00 p m in the Milan circuit courtroom. The discussion will cover county wide road improvement projects and related efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Kauffmann
The
Missouri State Development of Resources and Development
Sullivan County
Milan
Farmers in Sullivan County Eligible for 1945 Crop Loans
H. K. Rockhold, Field Supervisor for the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office, announced that Sullivan County farmers may apply for loans to finance their 1945 crops. The loans are offered with the Agricultural Defense Committee to boost food, fiber, and war crop production and livestock feeding. Applications are being written by Zina A. Cleeton in Milan at the Sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Rockhold
Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office
Sullivan County
Agricultural Defense Committee
Zina A. Cleeton
Milan
Missouri
Sheriff's Office
Fertilizer Plowing for Crops Shows Profit in Missouri
Ben Smith of Green City notes plowing under fertilizer for corn as profitable. Guidelines suggest 50 to 100 pounds per plowed row. For small grain and grasses 2 to 3 units can be plowed under with 1 to 3 units left on top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Smith
Green City
Missouri
High Point 4-H Club Earns Gold Seal of Achievement
The High Point Willing Workers 4 H Club received a gold seal of achievement for its first year in 1944. Club officers this year are Kenneth Caldwell president Robert Shobe vice president Rosa May Shobe secretary treasurer Jean LeFver song leader Ann Smith reporter and Mrs Herbert Smith club leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Willing Workers
Kenneth Caldwell
Robert Shobe
Rosa May Shobe
Jean LeFver
Ann Smith
Herbert Smith
Central Victory Liberty Ship Launched in California
The S. S. Central Victory, named for Central College Fayette Missouri, launched 11:15 PM Saturday at Permanente Shipyard No. 2 in Richmond California. Col B I Lawrence represented the college as speaker. many Central alumni attended. The vessel measures 455 ft 3 in long, 62 ft wide, 38 ft 6 in deep with 10 730 long tons deadweight and 6000 hp turbine propulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Central Vers
U.S. Maritime Commission
Central College
Fayette
Missouri
Permanente Shipyard No. 2
Richmond
California
Harry S. DeVore
Col
B. I. Lawrence
San Francsco
Central Victory
Choosing Chick Breeds and Hatchery Sources for Farmers
The article advises farmers to buy chicks from trusted nearby hatcheries to ensure reliable service and reduce delivery delays. It suggests matching chick choice to local market demand, considering slight reductions in laying flocks, and sticking with proven breeds or hybrids that perform well in the farmer’s conditions.
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American Red Cross War Fund
Brooksheer
Clayton Warren
Pleasant Hill
H. F. Kille
Gene Arnold
van Christy A
Herbert Bailey
Charley Bailey
Leon Vincent
Asa Badger
Eugene Burchett Eewere
Chas. Ingraham Eweee
Raymond Alspach
Eee Eneene
Dan Freeland
Wm. K. DeVore
W. Linhart
Irl Gray
Wilson Havens
Robert Gormley
Clyde Brinkley
Curt Whitaker
See Nee
Erman Brantner
John Browning
Elmer Gormley
Wm. DeVore
W. B. Havens
Marvin Dixon
Glen Swearengen
Hulbert ‘Dixon
Ewe
Emery Gray
W. H
G. W. Waston
Paul Warren Case
H. J. Rinehart
P. A. Brassfield
Joe Ford
Dale Bartimus
Ben Carter “Err
Ross Fuller
Gale Thurlo
Edgar Hoselton Sreree
Ross Burke
C. L. McQuown
Evert Hollow
Ray Johnson
Eevearreee
Roy Crowdis
Aughter Renee
C. R. Lantz
Ener “Ene
Maurice Lantz
Mildred Taylor
Alison Johnson
Lawrence Creason
A. D. Hoselton
G. E. Wilhite Eeeeevenees
S. S. Cotter
Florence Johnson
Lis Rardon Seeeeee
Alice Ford
Oscar Hollon
J. A. Lay
Edgar Shepherd
John Keithley
E. L. Haley
C. H. Lay
Roy Hale
Mrs. Seldon Ford Sence
Earn Ef
Oeeer Leon and Vincent
Forest Lee Newton Seere
W. R. Ware Renee
Dan Haley
Everett Keithley
Gordon Johnson
Melvin Fuller
Byron Fuller
Lloyd E. Bowyer
Kenneth Jennings
Noble Crooks
Oliver Lay
Edith Shubert
Wendell Fields
Estel Keithley
Kenneth Crouch
Dan Hardinger
Ralph Creasen
Carl Jones
Martha Fuller
Leander Glidewell
Harriett. Mullins
Hazel Williams
Vernon Johnson
Clapp School District
A. G. Tripp
Alva Deskins
Lee Gooch Eeeas
Sans
Cos Ows
Art Tripp
Earl Campbell Fe
Nolan Arnold Carl Pearler
Ray Cassity
Arlo Cordray
Dewey Riddle
Nolan Creason
Frank Smith
Gooch
Mary Street
W. P. Gilmer
C. E. Gooch
Merton Street
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Ray Pulliam
Don Street
Marvin Murrell
Bill Smith Seers
Obra Knifong
E. C. Hicks
Ose
Robert Shanks
Clyde McCollum
Orville Bowyer
Vernon Norvellase
Ralph Coram
Torre Cw Othe
Opa
Willing Workers Club
W. S
C. S
Browning
Patrick
Room
Hermin F. Kille
Sullivan County Agent’s News
R. H. Gwynn
Liberty Ship
E. F. Peterson
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