Personal News and Local Weekend Guests
J S Street of Purdin was the guest of friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W B Arnold spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neff. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Shipp and sons were Sunday guests at the home of E W Nickell. Mrs. Emma Rottmann and son Raymond of Milan were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R L Moore. Harvey Fields Dickinson teaching at Pleasant Hill Ill spent Sunday with his mother. Elizabeth Burwell visiting her sister near Pekin NL. Other items note oil change for 99c and a 16 inch round oak stove for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Clair Shipp and Sons
E. W. Nickell
Emma Rottmann
Raymond of
Milan
R. L. Moore
Harvey Fields Dickinson
Pleasant Hill, Ill
W. H. Dickinson
Sunday Guests Visit Kin and Friends in Iowa
Mr and Mrs Bert Marvin and son Bert of Kansas City visited his parents in town on Sunday. Herman Woodworth of Carrollton spent the weekend with his mother and brother. Mr and Mrs Gayle Ingraham and daughter shared Sunday dinner with Julia MecQuown and H L Adams. J C Daniels and Joe Nickell were called to Milan for jury duty during an adjourned Sullivan County Circuit Court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Marvin
Bert
Kansas City
J. E. Marvin
Gayle Ingraham
Julia MecQuown
H. L. Adams
J.C. Daniels
Joe Nickell
Milan
Sullivan County
Bank directors meet as Duncan and McGhee attend
K M Duncan of Brookfield and C E McGhee of Purdin attended the Citizens Saving Bank board of directors meeting Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Duncan
Brookfield
C. E. McGhee
Purdin
The
Citizens Saving Bank
Marceline Women Visit Friends and Fire Report
Mrs Sallie Roe of Marceline spent the weekend with her girlhood friend Mrs Rose Van Seggan. Mrs Carl Snowden visited Sunday to drive her home. The home of Mrs Austin Moore east of Cora caught fire Tuesday morning but was put out with little damage. Mr and Mrs Will Moore live with Mrs Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Roe
Marceline
Rose van Seggan
Carl Snowden
Austin Moore
East of Cora
Will Moore
Moore
Miss Fay Dodson Returns Home Near Brookfield
Miss Fay Dodson returns to her Brookfield area home after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs W P Nickell and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Dodson
Brookfield
W. P. Nickell
Milan Area Families Spend Sunday Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Head with daughters Shirley and Peggy and Mrs. J. G. Nickell with sons Fred Sean and Jay visited Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Nickell and their children northwest of Milan on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Head
Shirley
Peggy
J. G. Nickell
Fred
Sean
Jay
Dewey Nickell
Milan
Radio sale promotes Baby Grand Console and Coronado Tone
Gamble Stores advertises radios from 9.95 and up featuring the Baby Grand Console and Coronado Tone Column Series. The 5-tube Foreign Reception radio is priced at 14.95 with cut prices on "B" batteries and radio tubes during the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Mantal
Gamble Stores
Local notices from Pollock and nearby on business and chores
George Reichard of Pollock was here on business Saturday. Wanted sheep on the shares. Clyde Brinkley Cora Mo See The New Ford at Worley Motor Co Saturday. JR Williams and M T Williams were in Macon on business last Thursday. L M Kenley C E Rinehart and D G Haley were in Brookfield on business Thursday. Have your car greased and limited Saturday at Worley Motor Co 49c. Gayle Ingraham spent the first of the week at Milan doing grand jury duty. Have your car laboratory tested Saturday for 1 99 at Worley Motor Co. Mrs Alda Brookshier was the guest of Mr and Mrs Fred Bertschmann in Milan Friday. Mr and Mrs W H Tucker were attendance as witnesses in the circuit court at Milan Monday. Mr and Mrs Ned Mundell and Ora Bennett were in Kirksville yesterday. Sheriff John Lee and Forrest McClaskey of Milan were here on business Tuesday. Quite a number from here attended the basketball tournament at Brookfield the last of the week. For Sale spotted Poland China boar and a Black Angus bull a good one Inquire at this office. Joe Christy of Kansas City spent Sunday with his father George Christy and Mr and Mrs Lantz McCormick.
Mrs Cotter Visits Brookfield Friends This Week
Mrs. S. W. Cotter of Brookfield spent the last of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Cotter
Brookfield
Will Stone
Cokerhams Visit Mrs Brookshier in Roger Area
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cokerham of near Roger were guests of her mother Mrs. Alda Brookshier and Joel for the last part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Cokerham
Near Roger
Alda Brookshier
Joel
Moore couple guests of relatives in Kansas City visit
Mr and Mrs J M Moore of Kansas City were guests of relatives and friends in this community the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Moore
Kansas City
Keester Family Visits in California and Ohio Couples
Mr and Mrs Wm Keester and son in law Stanley Herbert of Los Angeles visited Mr and Mrs J S Sloan and Mr and Mrs L W Hummel over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Keester
Stanley Herbert
Los Angeles
Calif
J. S. Sloan
L. W. Hummel
Brookshier and Over Street Visitors Seen in New Boston
Mr and Mrs J N Brookshier and Mr and Mrs Walter Over Street of New Boston were here last Wednesday visiting relatives. They made our office a social and business call while here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Brookshier
Walter Overstreet
New Boston
Mrs Liera Bauer Visits Parents in Schleswig
Mrs Liera Bauer, a Schleswig teacher, spent Saturday night with her parents Mr and Mrs J E Marvin. She was accompanied by her son Richard who has lived in Lincoln Nebraska for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liera Bauer
Schleswig
Iowa
J. E. Marvin
Richard
Lincoln
Neb
Navy man visits Kansas City relatives from out of town
H. Clay Jones Jr., a Navy serviceman, visited his parents in Kansas City last week. He spent time with his grandparents Mr and Mrs M Hall and other relatives and friends. He was accompanied by his brother Herman Jones of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Jones, Jr
Kansas City
M. Hall
Herman Jones
Ward Moore Visits Worland and Plans Month Stay
Ward Moore, recently based in Worland Wyoming, arrived Monday en route to North Salem. He expects to stay about a month there before returning west. He noted abundant crops and no relief work needed where he was.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Moore
Worland
Wyo
North Salem
Milan Community Sale Featured in Local Notes
Sheriff Carl Brown of Linneus visited on business Tuesday and thanks are given to Austin Watson for subscription favors. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCown of Marceline visited Mrs. Sarah Hall. R. E. Harris hauled stock to St. Louis for Walter and Elmer Taylor. Dr. T. R. McArtor attended the St. Louis football game between St. Louis and Missouri University Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Linneus
Austin Watson
Tom McCown
Marceline
Sarah Hall
Milan
Baldridge, Frazier & Rhodes
R. E. Harris
St. Louis
Walter
Elmer Taylor
T. R. McArtor
Missouri University
Turkey Season Opens Draws Big Crowd for Thanksgiving Market
Turkey season opened with a large Monday and Tuesday turnout as merchants sought birds for the Thanksgiving market. Hundreds of fine birds were delivered, bringing substantial money to local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Celebrated Birthdays of Nickell and Harris Family
Birthday observances on Tuesday November 3 honored W. P. Nickell and the Harris twins Clayton and Eudora. A six o'clock dinner at the Nickell home included Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Fanning Arlean Gaylon Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Harris Mary Ruth Endora Clayton and Miss Fay Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Nickell
Harris Twins
Clayton
Eudora
Notice Restricts Hunting With Dogs or Traps on Farms
On our farms, hunting with dogs or traps is not allowed. The Bennett Brothers issue the notice to stay out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Burkholder
Bennett Bros
Farm and Home Outlook Conference in Milan Missouri
Sulllivan County farmers and businessmen will meet November 25 in Milan Circuit Court Room for a farm outlook. Ralph Loomis will discuss 1937 prices and 1940 prospects amid money stabilization trade treaties and consumer buying power. The conference aims to address farm price expectations, farm product supplies, and price stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Agricultural Outlook
Missouri
Sullivan County
Circuit Court Room
Ralph Loomis
Missouri College of Agriculture
Outlook Conference Aims to Help Farmers Improve Erosion Control
The article urges farm owners to attend the Outlook Conference on November 25 to learn practical farming systems that control erosion and improve living standards, emphasizing up-to-date economic facts relevant to farm operation.
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Outlook
Birthday Dinner Honors A H Smith Russell And Ray Johnson
Mrs Ray Johnson with Florence and Lalitha Johnson hosted a seven oclock turkey dinner on Thursday evening November 5 to honor the birthdays of Mrs A H Smith C N Russell and Ray Johnson The gathering included Rev and Mrs A H Smith the Rusesll family Mrs Etta Bailey C L McQuown and children Ida and J W among others who attended and extended well wishes for many more happy birthdays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Johnson
Florence
Lalitha Johnson
A. H. Smith
C. N. Russell
Laredo
C. N. Rusesll
Etta Bailey
C. L. McQuown
Ida
J. W
Florence and
Nonitha Johnson
Linn County Basketball Tourney Highlights and School News
The Linn county basketball tournament dominated last week with the boys exiting 22 to 24 against Forker and the girls beating Linneus 11 to 12. The seniors ordered class rings as portraits were photographed. attendance remains strong, country students outpace residents, and teachers attended a state meeting in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Forker
Linneus
Kansas City
Eugene Thurlo
Benny Rhodes
Maine
Gale Gooch
Ruth Bennett
Arthur Brassfield
Lorraine Gaze
Grammar Department Basketball and Band Practice Beginnings
Grammar Department teams organized for girls and boys with Monday practice. The public school band also practicing. biweekly sessions planned. Early sessions focus on instrument familiarity, embouchure, and staff notation. current band has eight members.
Browning Public School Band Shows Promise for Future
High school students and twelve grammar school students compete. Only one high school student advanced beyond her sophomore year, a sign of strong potential for the Browning Public School Band’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Public School
Halloween party rewards and new book interests noted
Intermediate grades held a Halloween party at the teacher’s home with prizes for best costume doughnut eating and marshmallow contests awarded to Charles Vincent Bobby Moore and Charles Edward Christy. They also gained interest in English Practice Books and Adventures in Dictionary Land as Thanksgiving crafts begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vincent
Bobby Moore
Charles Edward Christy
Little Shirey Brassfield Absent From School
Primary notes report that Little Shirey Brassfield was absent Wednesday and Thursday last week due to illness. Students anticipate a vacation Thursday and Friday as teachers attend the Teacher's Meeting in Kansas City. Narcissus bulbs were planted two weeks ago, grown in the basement, and moved to light with hopes of blooms soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Shirey Brassfield
Kansas City
Foreign red clover seeds warn of inferiority
A farmer seeks imported clover seed, but a Missouri expert cautions that foreign red clover often underperforms compared to domestic seed. Tests show foreign varieties yield about a ton less hay per acre, with poor growth after first cut and weak winter resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Helm
Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri Experiment Station
Worm-Free Hens Keep the Egg Basket Full
Dr Sals bury's Avi-Tone promises worm control to keep flocks productive. The Missouri Farmer ad claims reduced worms, healthier birds, and increased egg production for poultry farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Salsbury
Seed Warning Applies Locally to Certain Crops
A brief note states that a warning is not applicable to Canadian grown seed that has been found adapted for use in this region, indicating regional suitability and avoidance of the broader caution.
Harvest Lespedeza For Seed In 1937 Market
County Agent Hall notes farmers harvesting a fair Lespedeza seed crop with concern over shortages in alfalfa red clover sweet clover and other seeds in 1936. With possible 1937 SCDA program, higher seed prices are anticipated and efforts to increase availability are urged. Korean lespedeza results referenced on back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kcerean
SCDA
Slats Diary Sunday Through Thursday
Slats records a week of mischief and home life with Jake and other kids. He notes talking about why babys are burned at night and asks about mothers and fathers. The entry captures school days golf talk and a quarrel with Jane ending with a note about a page continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Virginia
Ohio
Unkel
Ankel
Jane
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. S. Street of
Worley Motor Co
W. B. Arnold
Frank Neff
Elizabeth Burwell
Mrs
Lewis Fahnders
Pekin, NL
Hank Oliver
Herman’ Woodworth
Carrollton
Zella Woodworth
Herbert
George Reichard
Pollock
Clyde Brinkley
Cora
Ford
JR. Williams
M. T. Williams
Macon
L. M. Kenley
C. E. Rinehart
D.G. Haley
Sturday
Fred Bertschmann
W. H. Tucker
Ned Mundell
Ora Bennett
Kirksville
John Lee
Forrest McClaskey
Poland
Joe Christy
George Christy
Lantz McCormick
Electric Theatre
Zane Grey
Nevada
Arizona
Buster
Crabbe
Sid Saylor
Raymond Hatton
Kathleen Burke
Popeye the Sailor
Turkey
Missouri Farmer
Yar Eee Poultry Health Service Station
E. F. Peterson Browning
American Legion
Browning, Missouri
Claude Myers
Base Ball
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