Picnic and plant notes at Old Fields Mill gathering
A May 27 gathering near Old Fields Mill hosted Standard Oil employees and families from Missouri. Attendees from multiple towns enjoyed fishing and a noon feast, baseball in the afternoon, and photographs. A July third Sunday picnic is planned in Kirksville. Recommendations cover plant lice, leaf-eating insects, arsenate spraying safety, tomato washing, flea beetle control, chinch bugs, and soybean seed purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Old Fields Mill
G. F. Middleton
Quincy, Ill
G. W. Tawney
Robert Collins
Milan
K. E. Mann
Novelty
H. L. Chandler
Newtown
J. S. Kelso
Laredo
Ester White
Green City
C. E. Stockham
Edina
Sullivan County
All-Star Talking Picture Free at Electric Theatre
Presented by Ford Motor Company and Worley Motor Company the film These Thirty Years plays Thursday June 14 in afternoon and night at the Electric Theatre. Free tickets are available from Worley Motor Company. the romantic drama features a large cast and thrills.
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Ford Motor Company
Worley Motor Company
Electric Theatre
The
Oklahoma visitors plan Stevens College enrollment
Mrs. W.G. Twyman and daughters Miss Reba Frances and Billy Joe of Poteau Oklahoma arrived for a visit with Mrs. Twyman's sister Mrs. Lloyd Hummel and Mr. Hummel. They stopped in Columbia to arrange Reba Frances’s entry at Stevens College next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G. Twyman
Reba Frances
Billy Joe
Poteau
Oklahoma
Food distribution rules set by Millard Hall plan
Millard Hall of this city will oversee government food aid distribution to the needy in the county. Milan officials require recipients to perform work benefiting the town to earn provisions, with no job loafing. The policy hinges on continued employment and rewarded effort.
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Millard
Milan
Insect Damage Raises Urgent Pest Control Inquiries
Emergency County A gent Baugher reports a large influx of pest damage as destructive insects spread this season. Citizens seek guidance on effective control methods and preventative steps.
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Baugher
Notice Subscribe for the Leader Record
Subscriptions offered for the Leader Record at one dollar fifty cents a year.
Pioneer Willis Clem 82 Dies in Trenton Kansas
Willis A Clem a Duncan township pioneer 82 died at his home in Trenton Friday from age related infirmities. He farmed forty years on West Locust creek south of Roger later selling land for Trenton property. Survived by widow two children Earl of Chicago and Mrs Etna Johnebe of Casper Wyoming and one sister Mrs J S Jacobs. Funeral from home Sunday with burial in Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis A. Clem
Duncan Township
Trenton
West Locust Creek
Roger
Sullivan County
Earl
Chicago
Etna Johnabe
Casper
Wyo
J. S. Jacobs
Route 1
Local Families Host Sunday Dinner in Springfield and Pekin
Entertained guests include Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thurman and sons of Springfield, Mrs. Lewis Fahnders and children of Pekin, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Crain and daughters of Galt, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Williams and son Edward, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Williams and sons Ronald and Howard, Misses Elizabeth and Virginia and Master John Burwell, with Mrs. Mary F. Williams and sons Edward and Maurice hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Thurman
Springfield
Ill
Lewis Fahnders
Pekin
J. L. Crain
Galt
Jas. R. Williams
Edward
Geo. F. Williams
Ronald
Howard
Elizabeth
Virginia
John Burwell
Mary F. Williams
Maurice
McCormick Host Guests For Sunday Dinner Delights
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McCormick hosted a delightful one o clock Sunday dinner on May 27. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price and children of Green Castle, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Page and children of Unionville, Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson and children of Green City, Joe Christy of Kansas City, Gladys Myers, Mrs. Jennie Johnson and daughter Doris Lee, and Geo. Christy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. McCormick
Vanderbilt
Kansas City
Robert Price
Green Castle
Forest Page
Unionville
John Gibson
Green City
Joe Christy
Gladys Myers
Jennie Johnson
Doris Lee
Geo. Christy
Mrs Burkholder Taken To Hospital For Treatments
Mrs J H Burkholder was taken to Quincy NL by her daughter Miss Lorene for treatment at St Marys hospital. Friends hope she will soon regain her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Burkholder
Quincy
Miss Lorene
St. Mary’s Hospital
Drought Strains Central States Amid Sparse Rainfall
The report describes extended drought across this region with northern areas facing hotter, drier conditions. It notes dust storms, parched meadows, low ponds, and poor corn growth due to moisture shortages and chinch bug infestations. A heavy rain is greatly desired to alleviate conditions.
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Middle West
Surprise Linneus neighbors honor Mr and Mrs Charles Johns
Sunday May 27 neighbors and friends gathered at Linneus to honor Mr and Mrs Charles Johns and daughter Helen. By 11:30 a large crowd arrived with baskets, a cadet style dinner filled the lawn, the evening included creek time and several family photographs. Attendees included C C Brott and son Howard Wesley Brott and sister from Brookfield Milo Maxwell and children Marlin Glynn Kathleen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johns
Helen
Linneus
Howard
Wesley Brott
Brookfield
Milo Maxwell
Marlin
Glynn
Kathleen
Family groups listed in a local social column
Mrs Herman Maxwell with children Ruth Helen and Rex, Mr and Mrs Mont Barres with son J D, Mr and Mrs Jesse Pulliam with daughter Nadine, Elden and Lois Head, Mrs D G Freeland with daughter Vera, Mrs Glenn Freeland, Miss Gertrude North craft, Mr and Mrs Charles Johns with daughter Helen, R H Warren, Mr and Mrs O S Stone with daughters Lorene and Dorothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Maxwell
Ruth
Helen
Rex
Friendship Circle Club Meets At Mrs Houser Home
The Friendship Circle Club met at Mrs. L. J. Houser's home on May 23 with members including Kathryn Smith and Hazel Gooch among others. Visitors listed. afternoon featured dress making, recipe sharing, games, a reading by Mrs. Houser, and Mildred Gooch winning a contest. Next meeting set for June 6 at Mrs. George Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle Club
L. J. Houser
Kathryn Smith
Wacyl Smith
Frances Smith
Wanda Stone
Lucy Cumbo
Kathryn Cumbo
Loy Slater
Geo. Gooch
Hazel
Helen Gooch
Edna Bagley
Margret Bagley
Kathryn Blender
Mildred Gooch
White Couple Leave Purdin for Chicago
Mr and Mrs F M White have resided in Purdin with Mrs Sara Keithley and T W Seale and relatives. They departed Tuesday morning for Chicago accompanied by Miss Martha Cokerham of Purdin who will stay the summer as their guest and attend the Fair.
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F. M. White
Sara Keithley
T. W. Seale
Purdin
Chicago
Martha Cokerham
Worley Motor Company Head Hints at New Home Move
Moving to Browning E. D. Worley of the Worley Motor Company has resigned his position after years on the road with a hardware firm, and he now attends to business interests. His family will move once a home is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning E. D. Worley
Worley Motor Company
Miss Ruth Wood Hosts May Basket Social for Brother Oyden Wood
Sunday gathering at Ruth Wood's home honors Oyden M. Wood of Chicago. Guests included R. D. Cassity, Ruth Grear, Bertie Fulton family, Virginia Newman, Charley Goins clan, Jimmie and Evelyn Goins, Emmett Palmer family, and many others. Afternoon featured visiting, music by the youth, and children's games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wood
Oyden M. Wood
Chicago
R. D. Cassity
Ruth Grear
Bertie Fulton
Lyle
Virginia Newman
Charley Goins
Jimmie
Evelyn
Emmett Palmer
Merle
Theodore
Charley Bane
Clara
Edna
Alvin
Raymond
Eunice
Tom Kimbrough
Mary Helen
Eldore
Margarett
Joe Moore
Eva
Lavina
Ola Creason
Dorothy
Nolan
Martha
Freddie
Bennie
Wayne Curtis
John Wood
Cecil
Geraldine
Lee Wood
Bobbie
Lewis
Don
J. K. Polk Wood
Elizabeth Ward
Francis
Mary
Bob Smith
Versie
Noel
William
J. B. Baskett
Charles Glenn
Wilbur J. Gooch
Leona Garrett
Dick Johnson
Everett Daughy
Johnson Chevrolet Company posts solid week car sales
The Johnson Chevrolet Company in this city sold four new cars last week, a solid record given current times. Mr. Johnson leads the sales effort with strong backing and ample advertising support from the Chevrolet Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Chevrolet Company
Johnson
Chevrolet Company
Officers Arrested Le Roy Russel At Camp
LeRoy Russel known as Edwin Buck Chestnut was arrested by Sheriff Carl Brown at a jungle camp between Hannibal and Palmyra after days of evading capture. He faced Ohio bank robbery charges and pleaded guilty in Akron to a 25 year state prison term. The report notes his prior marriage, use of a hideout near Quincy, lavish spending, and a motor car described to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Russel
Browning
Edwin
Buck) Chestnut
Carl Brown
Linneus
Hannibal
Palmyra
Brown
Buck
Ohio
Mogadore
Leonard Bush
Springfield
Akron
Russel
Marceline
Quincy
Bennett Springs
Bush
Lebanon
State Patrol
Chestnut
Letter to Poultry Raisers on Avoiding Overcrowding
A farmer advisory warns that springtime chick growth outpaces housing space leading to stunted birds. Crowded coops heighten disease risk. early sale of broilers may be prudent, but feeding to market weight could yield higher profits for Middle West farmers with grain access.
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Middle West
Majestic Radios Slashed 45 Percent in Tremendous Sale
Wow special notice from Gamble Storts in Trenton Mo promotes 3 500 Majestic radios at up to 45 percent off the advertised price. Readers are urged not to miss the opportunity to buy one of the world’s finest radios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Gamble Storts
Trenton
Birthday Party for Dorothy Creason Draws May 24 Guests
More than eighty neighbors gathered at Ola and Dorothy Creason's home on Thursday evening May 24 to celebrate Dorothy Creason's birthday. Friends played games while older guests listened to music and chatted. Names listed include Leona Garrett Ruth Wood Versie Baskett Leone Kimbrough Mary Kimmbrough Shelda Gooch Dorothy Griffeth Eva Moore and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Creason
Dorothy
Leona Garrett
Ruth Wood
Versie Baskett
Leone Kimbrough
Mary Helen Kimbrough
Shelda Gooch
Dorothy Griffeth
Eva Moore
Maxine Gooch
Ruby Phillips
Bertha Kingsolver
Louise Remick
Lee
Hazel Buckner
Della Fermi
Hazel Powell
Vivian Garrett
Eulavea Pulliam
Ruth
Lucille Smith
Marjorie
Lucille Jerome
Frances
Mary Smiths
Lavera Turner
Mary Frances Hess
Martha
Dorothy Cr
Junior Phillips
Bud Hess
Cotton Woolf
Russell Smith
Nolan Creason
Earl Wilkerson
Ethel Gooch
Roland Dean
Aletha Arun
Elizabeth Ward
Bennie
Fredd
Joe
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Dray
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Turner
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Cf Thurlo
Atkins
Carter
Bagley
Riley
Wee Brassfield
Rf Moore
Drew
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W. F. Priebe
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