New Liberal Corn Hog Contract Set for 1935 in Sullivan County
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration releases a more liberal 1935 corn hog contract for Sullivan County producers. Signers may withhold 10 to 30 percent of two year lease averages, receive corn adjustments, land use flexibility, and eligibility for government loans. Hog groups face a 90 percent production limit with a $15 per head adjustment payment. Funds come from processing taxes. program largely voluntary via local committees.
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Sullivan County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Baugher
Community Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
To Sink Coal Shaft on Lloyd Lambert Farm Near City
Preparatory work for sinking a coal mine on the Lloyd Lambert farm north of town is underway. Vic Dodson leads, skilled at building and erecting machinery, with digging to begin after preliminary tasks. An engine hoists dirt and may cut lumber, logs await dry roads, and a test hole proved satisfactory signaling a mine by late winter.
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Lloyd Lambert
Vic Dodson
Last Day of Cattle Buying Notice
Federal inspector will assist the county in buying Drouth Relief Cattle in Milan on Wednesday December 5th. The program has purchased 4852 head from Sullivan County and improved farm cattle quality. Market cattle promptly through your township committeeman or county agent. a telephone call suffices.
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Milan
Drouth
Sullivan County
Clover Prosperity Conference Plans Seventh Annual Meet
Sullivan County holds the seventh Clover and Prosperity Conference in Milan on December 14. Emergency County Agent Baugher reports a November 24 meeting with H L Knight C V Roderick Isaac Pickens and A E Scott of the Clover and Prosperity Committee to arrange details. They aim to help farmers adjust to current agricultural programs and conditions.
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Sullivan County
Milan
Baugher
H. L. Knight
C. V. Roderick
Isaac Pickens
A. E. Scott
Clover and Prosperity Committee
Circuit Court Room
Knight
Roderick
Pickens
Trussell
Sunshine Workers Host Quilting Day and Social
The Sunshine Workers led by Mrs. Nolan Cassity held an all day quilting event. Despite a poor turnout, members and two visitors shared a noon dinner and an afternoon program with readings, songs, and an applique pillow top demonstration.
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Sunshine
Nolan Cassity
Minnie Riedl
Bernice Coram
Braden Thudium
Jessie Phillips
Andrew Cassity
Ada Abbott
Mabel Maxwell
Piercie Cordray
Faye Bailey
Alberta Campbell
Connie Bauer
Cora Peavler
Nora Bailey
Helen Cassity
Bernice Peavler
Ruby
Ruth Helms
Roy Maxwell
Orville Thudium
Richard
Dorothy Cassity
Roscoe Coram
C. R
Mid-Week Bridge Club Sees Vivian Pipes Win High Score
The Mid-Week bridge club gathered November 20 with Mrs. Nelson Brassfield hosting. Four tables played progressive bridge. Miss Vivian Pipes earned high score honors, with guests Mrs. Joe Nevins and Mrs. Orbra Jones attending.
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Nelson Brassfield
Vivian Pipes
Harold Rinehart
Kenneth Williams
Ray Nickell
Edgar Hoselton
Joe Nevins
Orbra Jones
Entertained Misses Havens Host Bridge Party
Misses Helen and Doris Havens entertained with a bridge party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Prather on Wednesday evening November 21. Eunice Maggart won high score and a fruit salad and cake refreshment were served. guests included Ella Brookshier Bettie Baker Eunice and Hazel Maggart Dorothy Haggard Imogene Hanman Virginia Burkholder Lorene Stone Virginia Bryant Reva Knifong Dorothy Linhart and Elizabeth Ann Prather. Dorothy Linhart plans next week’s club.
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Helen
Doris Havens
George Prather
Eunice Maggart
Ella Brookshier
Bettie Baker
Eunice
Hazel Maggart
Dorothy Haggard
Imogene Hanman
Virginia Burkholder
Lorene Stone
Virginia Bryant
Reva Knifong
Dorothy Linhart
Elizabbeth Ann Prather
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No Hunting Sign Off on Burke Farm Says Ross Burke
A local message from Ross Burke proclaims no hunting allowed on the D. C. Burke farm with a firm directive to all. The notice emphasizes strict enforcement and safety on rural property.
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D. C. Burke
Ross Burke
Home Workers Club repairs Dry Ridge Church
The Home Workers Club led a community project to repair the Dry Ridge Church. Volunteers shingled the roof, built a new flue, and installed window lights. Plans call for further work as soon as possible. Thirty three men helped with the shingling.
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The
Home Workers Club
Dry Ridge
Ladies Bring Community Dinner For Members
Local community groups organized a warm dinner for participants featuring a generous spread prepared by women in the neighborhood. Attendees enjoyed fellowship and shared gratitude for the supportive event.
Thanks to Helpers for Home Workers Support
The notice thanks all who contributed through work or donation to Home Workers and acknowledges their generous support.
Wanted Turkeys and Chickens For Sale
Browning advertiser Loy Kelly seeks buyers for turkeys and chickens. Call for prices and details.
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Loy Kelly
Browning
Diary entries recount a week of everyday mishaps and small news
A fragmentary diary records a week of light anecdotes and schoolyard events. Slats fixes a leek in the roof and jokes about Luckwood, a club speech draft draws laughter, and Sunday school fields gambling talk. The pages note family meals, chores, and minor misadventures with neighbors and a bank visit.
Cinderella Club Bridge Evening Honors Won
Mrs G W Prather hosted the Cinderella Club for four tables of bridge on Tuesday evening November 20. Guests included Mesdames Jerry Jennings George Williams Verle Atkins Merrill King and Misses Vera Freeland Gladys Atkins Ruth Peery. Mrs C W Gooch took top honors.
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G. W. Prather
Cinderella Club
Mesdames
Jerry Jennings
George Williams
Verle Atkins
Merrill King
Vera Freeland
Gladys Atkins
Ruth Peery
C. W. Gooch
Letter from Daniel M. Smith to Joe Nickell from 1934
In Vici Oklahoma on November 19 1934 Daniel M Smith writes Browning Missouri friend Joe Nickell he notes Annie is stout yet nervous and tired plans to weather winter after a fall harvest reports two light freezes and fall potatoes as large as a fist mentions limited funds sending 3 dollars to catch up and to bid farewell to friends with hope of meeting again but unlikely due to failing eyes and nerves
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Oklahoma
Vici
Okla
Joe Nickell
Browning
Annie
Landowners Hope for Compromise With Bondholders on Ditch District
Locust Creek Drainage District landowners meet with F L Fitch F Gooch R W Grider and J L Shepherd to seek a compromise with bondholders. Attorneys Platt Hubble and Rex Moore explain federal law changes and borrowing to pay bonds totaling 298000 with 27,000 cash paid by landowners.
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F. L. Fitch
Linneus
George Gooch
Meadville
R. W. Grider
Ross Riddle
J. L. Shepherd
Milan
Locust Creek
Platt Hubble
Rex Moore
Trenton
Fields Mill
Duncan Township
Sullivan County
Hannibal & St
Wm. Compton & Co
St. Louis
Notice to Hunters and Others on Farm Lands
Joe Nickell warns hunters trappers and men with spades and shovels to keep off his farms and stay away from the property.
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Joe Nickell
Mud and mud roads keep locals away on Saturday
Mud kept people away as country roads deteriorated making car travel slow. Farmers hauled in with teams or stayed home and wagons appeared in town, while neighbors finished business early due to poor roads and slow wagon travel.
No hunting on Havens leased land notice posted
Notice on Havens properties warns against hunting with gun or dog on farms and leased land owned by E. L. and W. B. Havens.
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E. L. & W. B. Havens
Gravel Pit Found North of City for Road Works
W. B. Arnold living north of town found a fine gravel vein on his hillside about two feet thick mixed with clay and sand. He began graveling his road to the highway but rain slowed progress last week. He plans to finish when not pressed with other work and hopes for a good road to No. 5.
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W. B. Arnold
Van
No. 5
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Wensday
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