Sullivan county farm ers adopt new plans
The 1936 Agricultural Conservation Program has advanced to Sullivan County with work sheets prepared for about 2450 farms, roughly 95 percent, under county Emergency Agent Rolla A. Baugher. The effort aims to establish soil conservation bases for eligible farmers and determine payments, with community committees finishing listing sheets for countywide base details as soon as state approval is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Rolla A. Baugher
Bowman Township
Union
Leonard Shipley
The
Soil Conservation Association
Corn
United States
Missour
Turkey
Farmers’ Extension Office
Knifong Family Notices Death in Lander Wyoming
Mrs Belle Knifong mourns the death of her son Clarence J Knifong at his home in Lander Wyoming. He had been in ill health for several years and the community extends sympathy to the grieving family on the loss.
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E J. Knifong
Belle Knifong
Clarence J. Knifong
Lander
Wyo
Transfer of Linn County agent to Atchinson County
New Assistant County Agent Herbert L Koch moved from Linn County to Atchinson County with headquarters at Roch Port. Henry Allen from Chariton County arrives to fill the vacancy, a Missouri College of Agriculture graduate and farmer who plans to stay three months before possible reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Koch
Linn County
Atchinson County
Roch Port
Koch
Henry Allen
Chariton County
Allen
Missouri College of Agriculture
Linneus
Coun
Sullivan County Tops In Turkey Report
A census bureau report from the U S Department of Congress notes Sullivan County leads all counties in Turkey related metrics, highlighting regional leadership and comparative figures across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Turkey
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Department of Congress
Sullivan County
Diary of a Child Week in Confused Journal
A child recounts a week with fractured sentences and quirky events. It notes a minor car mishap, Mrs Slats by Ma, a joke about Jane, shipboard questions about tides, tax forms discussed by Blisters, a classroom row about credit, a weather forecast tease, and a closing remark on school approaching a grand holiday with teachers’ stern moods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Whele
Jane
Brekfast
A Successful Term of School Closed Friday Browning
The Browning school year ended with high praise for the faculty led by Leroy Nelson. In the high school, Arthur Brassfield Ray Elsen and Miss Imogene Maggart assisted, with Vera Lay Louis Wyman Lorraine Glaz guiding grades. Commencement at the Methodist church May 14 featured diplomas for Joe W Woodward Jimmie B Nickell Glenn W Burkholder Eunice E Maggart Dorothy H Haley and Virginia R Burkholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Leroy Nelson
Arthur Brassfield
Ray Elsen
Imogene Maggart
Vera Lay
Louis Wyman
Lorraine Glaz
Methodist Church
Joe W. Woodward
Jimmie B. Nickell
Glenn W. Burkholder
Eunice E. Maggart
Dorothy H. Haley
Virginia R. Burk
School Board Elects Teachers For Ensuing Year
The school board completed the teacher roster for the new year. Arthur Brassfield serves as superintendent, with Mr. Anderson of Cirges-40 as principal. Imogene Maggart teaches music and English, Al pha Brantner handles commercial courses and English, Edward Williams covers seventh and eighth grades, Vera Lay directs fourth through sixth grades, and Lorraine Glaze leads the primary department. The board praises the strong faculty and execution of plans for a top year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brassfield
Anderson
Cirges- 40
Imogene Maggart
Eiglish
Alpha Brantner
Edward Williams
Vera Lay
Lorraine Glaze
Ants Week Rug Sale at 9x12 Arm Strong Linoleum
W H Dickinson advertises nine by twelve Arm strong linoleum rugs in good quality for five dollars and fifty cents each during a special ants week sale.
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W. H. Dickinson
Joint Snake Specimen Killed and Sent to University
A note describes a joint snake collected by Jesse Foster with part of its head broken off and the head withdrawing into a hole. Another specimen killed by Earl Cornett was complete and sent to Professor T. E. Birkett of the University of Missouri, a former Linn County teacher, by Assistant County Agent Koch. Mr. Birkett notes that this is
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Linneus
Jesse Foster
Earl Cornett
T. E. Birkett
University of Missouri
Linn County
Koch
Birkett
Legless lizard description and behavior noted
The text describes a legless lizard often called a stress or joint snake, distinguishing it from snakes by eyelids and ear openings. It notes relation to blue-tail skinks, tail autonomy when captured, and incorrect tail reattachment beliefs, plus its insect larva diet and a specimen collected by FarI Cornett containing cutworms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oearison
Farl Cornett
Farmers Notice Livestock Trucking to Market and Corn Prices
Farm market report notes livestock trucking to market and corn from Iowa in both car and shelled forms with prices described as reasonable. Home Workers Club meeting on May 14 at Mrs. Chas Tate's featured songs, poetry, games, new members welcomed, and a lively social with eighteen members and six children present.
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Iowa
Lester Peters
Home Workers Club
Chas. Tate
Ray Bennett
Santa Lucia
Mildred Riddle
Corolia Cotter
Winnie Goins
Golda Belcher
Golda Fer
Bessie Kiddie
Edna Falconer
Payllis Mundell
Lorene Murrell
Garnella Fa'senzr
Cinderella Bridge Club Hosts entertaining Tuesday evening
Mrs J Ben Carter entertained the Cinderella Bridge Club with guests including Mestames S C Lantz B L Harvey H E Wicker Alva Bagley J B Rudloff J R Williams J H Calhoun W H Dickinson H E Schrock H C Bailey M L Haning J N Nedt W F Peters and Miss Marjorie Rinehart Members present included Mesdames C W Gooch Robert Moore A G Thurlo J T New ling J D Jennings C B Carr G W Prather E Hoselton C T Johnson A D Peterson and Misses Chloe Fields Violette Hooker Lorraine Glaze and Lorene Burkholler High scores went to Miss Marjorie Rinehart and Mrs Burton Carr A two course luncheon was served To Visit Daughter Mrs Nelia Bundridge plans to visit Tucson Arizona to see her daughter Mrs Payne Dearing and Mr Dearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ben Carter
Cinderella Bridge Club
Mestames S. C. Lantz
B. L Harvey
H. E. Wicker
Alva Bagley
J. B. Rudloff
J. R. Williams
J. H. Calhoun
W. H. Dickinson
H. E. Schrock
H. C. Bailey
M. L. Haning
J. N. Nedt
W.F. Peters
Marjorie Rinehart
Mesdames C.W. Gooch
Robert Moore
A. G. Thurlo
J. T. Newling
J. D. Jennings
C. B. Carr
G. W. Prather
E. Hoselton
C. T. Johnson
A. D. Peterson
Chloe Fields
Violette Hooker
Lorraine Glaze
Lorene Burkholler
Burton Carr
Death of N C Beacham of Denver
Word reached here last week of the death of N C Beacham in Denver Colorado on April 28 1936 at a ripe old age. He lived here as a Burlington section boss for many years and helped lay new steel in other divisions. A charter member and long time officer of Woodmar Lodge he and his wife later moved to Denver where Mrs Beacham passed away years afterward. His passing cast a gloom over the community and he was widely known among the older residents.
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N. C. Beacham
Denver
Colo
Beacham
Mr Stone
Burlington
Woodmar
Moffitt's Beauty Shop Ad Promises Included Haircuts
East of RR tracks on Main Street Moffitt's Beauty Shop advertises permanent waves at 1.75 and 3. Machineless perm priced at 3.95 with haircuts included in permanents. All work guaranteed. Phone 66.
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Aouse
R. R
Main St
Moffitt's
Stitch And Chatter Club Guests And Plans Told
Stitch And Chatter Club led by Upal Gooch held a May meeting focusing on a quilting project and rug work. A noon dinner was served and a poem opened the business session with a question box answering roll call. May 28 meeting with Clara Hanman included many members and visitors with plans to invite more men visitors. children on vacation, mumps at nearby homes, and sympathy for Raymond DeVore and Clinton Bennett were noted.
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Upal Gooch
Clara Hanman
Sunshine Workers Club quilt at May 13 meeting
Mrs. Phillip Bailey hosted the Sunshine Workers Club for an all day quilting session on May 13. A noon dinner was served and at two o clock the meeting resumed under president Mrs. Glenn Cordray with singing and devotion.
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Sunshine Workers Club
Phillip Bailey
Glenn Cordray
Thudium school project and May meeting notes
Roll call honored Mothers Day with a plan for Thudium school building and grounds improvements. A three member committee led by Mrs Mabel Maxwedt was elected to organize the work. May 27 at Mrs Luke Bailey’s hosts a bridal shower for Mrs Mary Rulon Finney.
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Mabel Maxwedt
Gladys McCollum
Fay Bailey
Mary Rulon Finney
Luke Bailey
Elf- Nood Thudium
Will Burke Rolder
Susi Thudium
Noel Cordray
Lola Bailes
Connie Bauer
Fay Paley
Theresa Pepper
Gladys McCol— ‘Lum
Minnie Riedl
Ola Bailey
Pearl Head
Susie Thudium
Mellie Thudium
Berth Burkholder
Mabel Maxwell
Eola Cordray
Fey Bailey
Bernise Coram
Lois Rulon
Carlos
Roy Raver
Dean, Ellis
Orvis
Rédie Bailey
Leonard
Donald
Robbie Smith
Neva
Rose
Alta May
Donna Raver
Jane Donna Rojean Spencer
Entertained Sunday dinner guests at Bundridge home
Sunday guests atMm Nelia Bundridge and Mr and Mrs Cecil Taylor included R A Thurlo and son Eugene Verl Deil and son James Leonard Earl Dchillie Helen Bundridge and Mr and Mrs J Bundridge of Kaho.
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Mm Nelia Bundridge
Mas
Cecil Taylor
Mins
R.A. Thurlo
Eugene
Verl Deil and
Som
James Leonard
Willing Workers Meet for All Day Quilt Event
Willing Workers gathered with Emma Haley for an all day session on May 13 to embroider and bind a quilt and enjoy a bountiful dinner. A2 o'clock business meeting followed with singing, a contest by Hazel Stephenson won by Isabelle Gooch, and a reading by Marie Vincent. The Golds remain in the lead as attendees were excused after prayers and the group planned to reconvene with Iola Hampton on May 27.
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Emma Haley
Crewe
Hazel Stephenson
Isabelle Gooch
Marie Vincent
Lord
Luck Cumbo
Ela Norvell
Mary Griffis
Lucille Arnold
Madie Martin
Mary Taylor
Anna Ratch
Iola Hampton
Lenz Campell
Marjorie
Myre Lay
Vitors
Alta Hanley
Marguerite Moffit
Macel Vencill
Robert Haley
Darrell Norvell
Kenneth Arnold
Iola Hamton
Entertaining Luncheon Hosted by Local PEC Chapter
James P. Belling entertained the local PEC Chapter with a two course luncheon at two o'clock on Wednesday May 15. President Mrs. Glaze gave a complete report on the State Convention. Mr. Fred South attended as a guest for a social hour.
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James P. Belling
Glaze
Fred South
Bailey Party Leaves Denver Guests in Kansas City
Dr and Mrs Geo Bailey and their son from Denver have visited Mr and Mrs Fr Bailey in Kansas City during a doctors convention. They depart Saturday evening and visit Mr and Mrs J C Green and other relatives, with Mrs Bailey’s parents near Milan.
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Geo. Bailey
Denver
Fr. Bailey
Kansas City
Dr. Bailey
J.C. Green
Also Mentioned on This Page
Morris Chapel
Thomas Morris
Dickinson
Hall
Extension Service
Nelia Bundridge
Tucson
Arizona
Payne Dearing
Mr. Dearing
NO. Beacham
Burlington RR
Stitch and Chatter Club
C. B. Fleming
Raymond McCrary
Near Purdin
C. A. Fleming
America Fleming
Jas. R. Williams
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