P E D Meeting Held at Mrs E Rensch Home
Mrs Ernest Rensch of Laredo Missouri hosted Browning Chapter V P E D on Wednesday May 19 with a luncheon and readings by Mary Rensch Nellie Seaman and others. Prizes were won in contests. Guest list included many local residents. the host's family assisted. Mrs Jennie Jones death noted and funeral held at Pleasant Grove United Brotherhood Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest. Rensch
Laredo
Missouri
Browning
Rensch
Mary Rensch
Glaze
Dickinson
Lorraine Glaze
Nellie Seaman
Lila Williams
Floy Peterson
Mary
Baldridge
Henderson
Ruth
Epperson
Hummel
Rush
Bailey
Whaley
Lantz
Williams
Harmon
Haning
Peterson
Crawford
Seaman of
Moran
Eva Kennedy
Levi Rensch
Ernest Rensch
See Dr Palm June 14 Guaranteed glasses
See Dr Palm announces guaranteed glasses sale on June 14 at Stanley Hotel in Milan and at Eyeglass Factory in Chillicothe except Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Palm
Stanley Hotel
Milan
Chillicothe
Mrs Joe Creason Anna Jenkins dies in Purdin Mo
Mrs Joe Creason Anna Lee Jenkins born September 8 1871 Linn County Missouri lived in Purdin all her life married Joseph Creason March 16 1893 converted Church of Christ and remained faithful She died May 17 1937 at Kirksville Hospital Funeral at Church of Christ Purdin Interment in Purdin cemetery Husband and many friends mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lee Jenkins
James and
Sallie Jenkins
Linn County
Missouri
Purdin
Joseph Creason
Church of Christ
William Jenkins
Kirksville Hospital
Church of Christ In
Coran
Macon
Creason
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank all neighbors and friends for acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our wife and sister. Joe Creason and W. E. Jenkins and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Creason
W. E. Jenkins
Death of Mrs. Margaret Woodside Near Shelby
Mrs. Margaret Woodside died at her home one mile south of Shelby on Wednesday morning May 19 1937. Born October 9 1866 in Prebic Ohio she was the daughter of Joshua J and Rachel H Silver. She married Alex S Woodside of Browning Missouri January 25 1890. he died April 25 1895. They had three children including Samuel Mac Woodside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Woodside
Shelby
Woodside
Prebic Ohio
Joshua J
Rachel H. Silver
Alex S. Woodside
Browning
Missouri
Samuel Mac Woodside
Tornado Causes Wide Damage Near Gallatin Missouri
A tornado from near Gallatin traveled eastward Tuesday afternoon causing extensive damage to rural farms including Nellie Seaman Roy Burchett Wallace Keithley and others. The Greentop Inn and several homes were destroyed and telephone lines to Milan were cut. No injuries were reported. An ensuing heavy rain aided crop growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin
Nellie Seaman
Roy Burchett
Wallace Keithley
Here
Greentop
Highway No. 5
George Preston
Ola Knifong
Milan
Pharmacist R. W. Caldwell Dies at Browning
R W Caldwell longtime pharmacist in the Farmers Store drug department died yesterday morning at his home after a serious operation last Friday. Mrs Caldwell formerly Maude Holiday receives the sympathy of many friends as Browning mourns the loss of a valued employee and friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell
Caldwell
Maude Holiday
Browning
Sni A Bar Field Day Seeks Livestock Farmers
Livestock owners are invited to a meeting on Friday June 4 at Sni A Bar farm Grain Valley Missouri in Jackson County. Demonstration results show pasture management value for beef cattle and sheep with records kept on pasture days per acre per year. Livestock producers can gain practical pasture efficiency information to boost farm income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sni-A-Bar
Grain Valley Missouri
Jackson County
Wm. R. Nelson
The
Kansas City Star
Grain Valley
Kansas City
Sullivan County
Handicraft Exhibit Arrives From Philadelphia to Milan
Women’s Extension club members from Linn and Sullivan counties will view a new handicraft exhibit loaned from Country Gentlemen magazine. The display, including a Mexican Black quilt and Afghan of Roses, travels from Philadelphia to Purdin Hall June 2 and Milan City Hall lobby June 8 at 10:00 am. Miss Sara Bulette, associate editor and service director, hosts and offers guidance on crafts and club program ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Extension Club
Linn
Sullivan Counties
Philadelphia
Purdin Hall
City Hall
Milan
Sara Bulette
Paris
Bulette
Wanted About 500 Stock Pigs, Any Size
Classified note from J. W. Brassfield seeks about 500 stock pigs of any size for purchase. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brassfield
4 H Forestry and Sewing Clubs Organized in Rural Areas
Rural communities organize 4 H clubs for vacation learning. In Sorrel fifteen area youths join a 4 H Forestry Club led by Miss Violet Moran to study up to 15 native trees and their uses. Neighborly Neighbors Ladies Club in Sullivan First sponsors a nine member forestry group led by Miss Greta Caldwell. General Purpose Ladies Club in south Duncan Township sponsors a girls sewing club. Farmers Extension Office in Milan offers free literature and assistance to organize clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorrel
Violet Moran
Sullivan First
Neighborly Neighbors
Greta Caldwell
South Duncan Township
Farmers’ Extension Office
Milan
General Purpose Club Enjoys Picnic In Westwood Grove
An afternoon outing and picnic feast with hot weiners pie coffee and iced tea nourished about forty eight persons on Sunday May 23 in the westwood grove at the W H Oliver farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwood Grove
W. H. Oliver
Whites Triumph in Club Attendance Contest Picnic
The club’s attendance contest ended with the Whites ahead of the Pinks by a slim margin. As punishment for losing, the Pink group hosted a picnic and weiner roast honoring the Whites, who admitted they were royally entertained. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hoselton and many other members and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Thurlo
John Crowdis
A. D. Hoselton
Minnie Palmer
Jake Lantz
Verle Dell
Phyllis
Charles
R. A. Thurlo
Eugene
P. A. Brassfield
John Jacobs
Ida McQuown
Wilma Johnson
M. C. Lantz and Son
C. L. McQuown
J. T. Hoselton
C. R. Lantz
Edgar Hoselton
Voris Landgon
Irene Crooks
Lena Warren
Noble Crooks
W. H. Oliver and Sons
Hulen and
John
First Visit to Missouri for Seattle Couple
Mr and Mrs Frank Young of Seattle Washington spent the vacation visiting relatives in Auburn Nebraska Linneus and nearby city. Mrs Young had not visited for seventeen years. This was Mr Young s first visit to Missouri and was a happy reunion. Mr Young is assistant cashier of the Seattle Post Office employed there twenty six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
Seattle
Washington
Mr. Young
Auburn
Néb
Young
George W. Anderson
A. J. Knapp
Linneus
W. F. Peters
Mssouri
Cemetery Fund Drive Seeks Early Subscriptions
The Jenkins Cemetery grounds are in fine condition and the committee urges all interested parties to send contributions immediately. Please leave donations with Lantz McCormick, collector of cemetery funds, or mail from out of town. By Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins Cemetery
Lantz McCormick
For Sale: Riding Cultivator and Male Horse for Service
Classified item lists a riding cultivator and a male horse offered for service by J. W. Cordray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cordray
Dog Law Clears Senate Moves to Conference
Farm Bureau secretary Miss Bertha Banning says a letter from Senator Delma Dail confirms the dog law passed the Senate last week and now goes to a conference committee to reconcile with the House. The measure is expected to be quickly approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bertha Banning
Farm Bureau
Delma Dail
House
United Brethren Church Sunday School Notice
Remember Sunday school every Sunday at United Brethren church six miles northeast of Purdin beginning at 10 am Preaching services on the first and third Sundays of each month Everyone welcome Rev Eveland Pastor Herman Payne Superintendent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethern Church
Purdin
Eveland
Herman Payne
Morris Chapel Home Coming Invitations Issued
Invitations go out for the Morris Chapel Annual Home Coming next Sunday May 30 with a large turnout expected from adjoining counties and states. Four states were represented last year and more are anticipated. The Home Coming sermon will be preached by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Chapel
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Lydia and Raymond
A Sunday surprise party celebrated Lydia Shepherd and Raymond Warren with a noon meal and social hour. Relatives listed include Walter Crooks and Noble Crooks among others, with eleven oclock arrivals and a bountiful spread followed by merriment as guests departed wishing many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crooks
Billie Phillips
Noble Crooks
John Gooch
Leland
Lavon
Valjean
George Barrows
Charmane
Rama Lee
Ernie Warren
Ida McQuown
Irene Crooks
Edgar Shepherd
Raymond Warren
Lydia
Raymond
Stitch and Chatter Club Demands Help At Busy Meeting
Altao Lydia's club meeting drew nine teen Stitch and Chatter members from chores to aid Lydia with work. Members made pillow slips, rag quilts, and set quilts while sharing a noon dinner. The group planned a park program and elected a committee, with Alma Browning presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altao
Lydia
Alma _ Browning
Lydia Barclay
Iva Lambert
Sylvia Gillispie
Frances McGhee
Alice DeVere
Allie Ware
Lois Foss
Dana Lambert
Clara Hanman
Mollie Cordray
Camora Abbott
Orpha Dickinson
Lucille Hanman
Leah Lambert
Emma Dickinson
Goldie Abbott
Bessie Teele
Alpha Quigley
Beatrice Walker
Dorothy Quigley
Alma Browning
Qur
Sunday School Picnic at Lake Wittona
Sunday May 23 Baptist Sunday school group drove in Herbert Bailey’s truck to Lake Wittona near Trenton. Lunch included wheat bread snacks and a steak spread for Lantz and Aunt Leatha. Afternoon featured boat riding and swimming before returning home with a long list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Lake Wittona
Trenton
Herbert Bailey
Lantz
Guy T. Carter
Jim Neet
Floy Peterson
Ray Duane
Harvey
Nona Neet
Mary
Joan Carter
Josephine
Raymond DeVore
Hazel Maggart
Lorene Stone
Lola Rae Bartow
Ruth Arnold
Margaret Bagley
Junior Reece
Donald Warren
Eugene Brassfield
James
Notable Participants Remembered On A Significant Day
George Elbert Smith, Max Kollasch and Nyle Freeland featured among the participants in a day long remembered by those present. The event left a lasting impression on attendees.
Sunshine Workers Hold Day Meeting With Members and Guests
The Sunshine Workers met with Mrs. Nolan Cassity for an all day session. Eleven members one visitor and thirteen children attended. Activities included quilt blocks for Helen, a kitchen dinner, a business meeting with singing, roll call and readings. Next meeting set with Mrs. Charley Thudhum on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Workers
Nolan Cassity
Helen
Minnie Riedl
Pearl Head
Faye Bailey
Mabel Maxwell
Bertha Burkholder
Susie Thudium
Dorothy Pamperl
Braden Thaudium
Richard
Dorothy
Betty Cassity
Dean
Ellis
Eddie Roscoe Bailey
Vern
Gary Thudium
Carolee
Bryan Campbell
Wilma Head
Bobby Gene Smith
Donna Spencer
Charley Thudhum
Second regular teachers exams scheduled at Brookfield Sr High
Linn County Superintendent Jno Ed Fuhrman announces the second regular teachers exams at Brookfield Senior High School on June 4 and 5. Doors open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield Sr. High School
Linn Co
Jno
Ed Fuhrman
Slats Diary of a School Week in Dialect and Delays
A child's diary recounts a week of school life with humorous misunderstandings about fishing, literature, and projects. He notes lessons, social plans, and family conversations while joking about future fame as a caricature figure. The entry blends hometown humor with kid voice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.E.D. Meeting
Lardeo
Jennie Jones
William S. Woodside
Hubert Jones
Vera Coram
Iona Woodside
Lizzie Tomlin
Ella Tomlin
Cameron
Frank Silver
Chico
California
Presbyterian Church
Pleasant Grove
Mrs
General Purpose Club
U. B
Sunshine Workers Club
A. m
Washington & Lincoln
Dizzie Deen
Karl Hubble
Jake
S. S
Daley
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