Phebe Ann Opel Dies at 86 in Sullivan County Missouri
Phebe Ann Sloan born August 6 1845 near Greensburg Indiana died April 25 1932 at her daughter Anna Nations home aged 86 years 6 months 19 days. She married John N Opel March 21 1867 and had six children Bertha Troyer Laura Robins Anna Nations Effie Beymer Benjamin Opel and Carrie Orris. Survived by one brother John G Sloan 27 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. husband died February 21 1925. Moved to Sullivan County Missouri in 1870 living on a Peasant Hill farm for 62 years. Buried in St Zion cemetery April 26 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Ann Sloan
Benj
Amy Sloan
Greensburg
Ind
Anna Nations
John N. Opel
Bertha Troyer
Walla Walla
Ashington
Laura Robins
Seymour
Ill
Anna Naions
Milan
Effie Beymer
Atlanta
Benj. Opel
Carrie Orris
Cora
John G. Sloan
Tipton
Herusband
Key
Sullivan County
Issouri
Peasant Hill
Feb
T. Zion
Mrs Lola Havens Dodson Aged 38 Passes in Kirksville Mo
Mrs Lola May Havens Dodson daughter of Henry and Clellie Dodgen died April 29 1932 in Kirksville Missouri at 38 years 3 months and 2 days She married James M Havens January 20 1915 and they had two daughters Evon 14 and Doris 12 She joined the Church of Christ October 1916 and remained devoted She leaves husband two daughters mother three sisters and many relatives Funeral services were held May 1 at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev J E Rudolph with Rev Smith of Iran Interment at Kaifong Cemetery
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Lola May Havens
Lola May Dodson
Henry
Clellie Dodgen
Kirksville
Sullivan Linn
James Mavens
Doris
Church of Christ
J. E. Rudolf
Smith
Iran
Kaifong
Barber shop raises prices beginning May to new rates
Notice from Grice Barber Shop states price changes start May 2 with haircuts up 10 cents to 25 cents except Saturdays when cuts rise to 15 and 25 cents.
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Grice
Surprising Birthday Dinner for Annie Jerome Price
A small community gathers for Annie Jerome Price's 58th birthday with a surprise dinner in the yard. Neighbors and relatives bring baskets, Rev Noel Coram conducts services, and hymns are sung as the group thanks God for the minister's efforts. The Stamper Co. notes wool market services at day’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jerome Price
Allie Stephenson
Anni
Noel Coram
Kirksville
Mrs. Price
Gor
Annie
Shepher Jerome
Gurnijie Jerome
Nile Jeome
John Obernathy
Hollie
Mable Moore
Lloyd William
Bill Strait
Walter Overstreet
Charles Polson
New Boston
Goldie
Dorothy
Melvin
Martin Nicholson
Milan
A.C. Brinkley
Clyde Brinkley
Robert Stephenson
Cora
Misfiled Letters Hint at Family Affairs and Wedding Plans
A fragmented diary entry notes Lucy Bent plans to marry due to loneliness after losing a gold fish. It mentions a new dress and an argument about finances with the father, who referenced someone named Helen. The tone shows domestic chatter and tensions within a household.
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Wensady
Lucy Bent
Helen Sumbody
Wool Wanted for Highest Market Prices
L. C. Lantz invites wool producers to sell wool at top market rates, seeking offerings from farmers and merchants. No further details provided.
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L. C. Lantz
Keith Crooks Suffers Leg Break After Horse Incident
Ten year old Keith Crooks son of Mr and Mrs Walter Crooks broke his leg yesterday morning when kicked from a horse he was driving from the pasture. His father witnessed the accident and aided him. The bone above the knee was set and he is progressing as well as could be expected.
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Keith Crooks
Walter Crooks
Large Acreage of Cork Is Expected This Year
Farmers in Browning Missouri expect a very large corn crop this year despite low mood. Plowing was completed early and dry weather aided seedbed formation. Some fields need rain, but many are progressing with planting in ideal conditions. A special election will be held May 17 1932 in Browning to elect a City Marshal to fill the unexpired term of Norman Arnold.
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Oder
Cecil Taylor
Browning
Missouri
Norman Arnold
J. N. Neet, Jr
Revered Rev S B Look Delivers Baccalaureate Address
The baccalaureate address was given by Rev S B Look of Linneus in the city last Sunday at the Methodist church. The spacious church was filled to overflowing and Look’s eloquent sermon drew praise from locals who commend the school for securing his services on this auspicious occasion.
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S. B. Look
Linneus
Methodist
Look
Circuit Court Opens May Term in Milan
The May term of circuit court convened in Milan with Judge Paul Van Osdel presiding and the regular petit jurors present. The docket is large and will occupy time as the judge, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, and deputies strive to move it forward. Judge Van Osdel is highly regarded by the bar and local citizens for steady court operation. The jurors come from Duncan township.
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Circuit Court
Milan
Paul van Osdel
van Osdel
Duncan Township
Local Officials and Alternates Named for Pleasant Hill Township
W H Oliver and Sam Warren listed as alternates with A C Brinkley and Walter Artz for Pleasant Hill Township. George Walker and Charles Pipes named as alternates with E E Maxey and C L Britton and Wallace Keithley, plus Byron Fuller as alternate.
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W. H. Oliver
Sam Warren
A.C. Brinkley
Walter Artz
Pleasant Hill Township
George Walker
Charles Pipes
E. E. Maxey
C. L. Britton
Wallace Keithley
Byron Fuller
High Flyers puts Browning audience in bright spirits
The Senior plays event in Browning features a performance of High Flyers at the High School with Miss Chloe Fields directing. A large audience attended and a long cast list includes Dovey Doyle Reba Rhodes Mrs. Doyle and many others.
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Browning
High Flyers
Chloe Fields
Dovey Doyle
Reba Rhodes
Ray Nickell
Bob Bell
Jack
Carlyle Bennett
John Murray
Mazie
Luther Baker
Mr. Peyton
Eugene McKay
George Washington quarter debuts as part of Bicentennial
Treasury officials announce the George Washington quarter will be minted in San Francisco Denver and Philadelphia for regular circulation by June 1. The obverse shows Washington with Liberty and the date 1932, while the reverse features an eagle and the motto United States of America E Pluribus Unum.
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United States Treasury
Treasury
United States
New York
Department of Agriculture
George Washington
United States of America
Congress
San Francisco
Denver
Philadelphia
Federal Reserve Banks
Mrs Mullins 86 Reflects on Birthday and Times
A Browning Missouri note dated May 2 1932 from Mrs Mullins 86 offers birthday greetings to Joe Nickell and urges civil accord amid national trouble, citing Washingtons warning that whiskey and money threaten the government and hoping for better days.
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Joe Nickell
Joe
Browning
Washington
Browning responds with thanks from Mrs. P. C. Mullins
A letter from Mrs. P. C. Mullins expresses gratitude to the good people of Browning for their kindness and reiterates her friendship and remaining sentiments.
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Browning
P. C. Mullins
Farmers Exchange Bank to Hold Annual Meeting in Browning Mo
Notice states the Farmers Exchange Bank stockholders will meet at the Browning banking house on May 18 1932 at 9:00 am for at least three hours to elect seven directors for the coming year and handle any other proper business. President J I Harmon and Secretary R M Calhoun sign the notice.
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Kansas City
Joe
Browning
Jake Harmon
H. Clay Jones
Farmers Exchange Bank
J. I. Harmon
R. M. Calhoun
Four-Pound Chickens by September and Good Management
Poultry advice urges 4 pound birds by September 1 and credits good management over luck. Emphasizes space for chicks, clean housing, and ample air, noting range shelters on skids increased growth and earlier laying. Suggests contacting Iowa State College at Ames for details. Concluded on Back Page.
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Iowa
Kempster
University of Missouri
Iowa City
Iowa State College
Ames
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Phebe Ann Opel
Contrack Bridge
F. M. Stamper Co
Cork
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