Milan County 4-H calf show features fat beef calves and corn
Milan hosted a county 4-H calf show with about forty fattened beef calves and over one hundred ten ear corn samples. 4-H members from Newtown Humphreys Scottsville Winigan Johnson and the Livewire clubs competed. Grand champion was George Schnelle of Pollock from Newtown club. Blue red and white ribbons awarded to numerous club members with several $5 red ribbon prizes. judges were Freeman Scott and Merton Street.
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Milan
4-H Club
Newtown
Humphreys
Scottsville
Winigan
Johnson
George Schnelle
Pollock
Newtown Club
Roy Broyles
Clarice Crist
Winigan Club
Eudora Harris
Scottsville Club
Ferrell Crist
Eileen Mce Collum
Wingan Club
Bobby Williams
John Cooley
Clayton Harris
Rex Smith
Humphreys Club
Donald Lake
Eugene Thurlo
Donald Milhoen
Zane Brantner
John Young
Garnet Bailey
Junior Humphreys
Shirley Romine Willard Schnelle
Paul and Ray Hoselton
Harold Taylor
Joel Watson
Freeman Scott
Producers Commission Association
St. Joseph
Merton Street
Purdin
For Sale Vehicles from Elmer Hammock
For sale list includes a 1929 Chevrolet car a 1939 Chevrolet 13 ton truck and a 1935 International 14 ton truck. Owner Elmer Hammock of Shafter Missouri.
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Elmer Hammock
Shafter
Missouri Old Age Pension Society Unit 5 Meets in Milan
The Missouri old age pension society Unit No. 5 will hold a meeting at the Community hall in Milan on Saturday afternoon October 4 1941. Business of importance. Z A Cleeton.
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Missouri Old Age Pension Society Unit No. 5
Milan
Z. A. Cleeton
Kuhn Harter Sale Delayed To October At Sparks Farm
Bad weather pushes the Kuhn Harter sale from September 29 to October 3 at A J Sparks farm located 23 miles southeast of Linneus.
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Kuhn-Harter
A. J. Sparks
Linneus
P. E. O. Chapter Meeting Discusses Large Dams
The local P. E. O. Chapter met with Mrs. J. R. Williams on Wednesday September 24. After the business meeting Mrs. R. M. Calhoun led a discussion on Large Dams in the United States. Mrs. H. C. Bailey and Mrs. B. H. Peterson performed a vocal duet with piano accompaniment by Mrs. J. H. Calhoun.
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J. R. Williams
R. M. Calhoun
United States
H.C. Bailey
B. H. Peterson
J. H. Calhoun
Honor Roll Additions for September Names
The following list records individuals and organizations added to the honor roll in September. Notable names include E R Barrows Mervyn Garrett Edward F Williams H Clay Jones W P Gilmer Henry Ford and several listed spouses guardians and companies such as Western Light and Telephone Co.
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E. R. Barrows
Mervyn Garrett
Paul McCollum
B. J. Lambert
Herbert Bailey
Edward F. Williams
H. Clay Jones
W. P. Gilmer
Ernest Lumsden
Albert Seaman
Jennie Glaze
C. A. Fleming
Minnie Palmer
E. W. Crookshanks
Cale Smith
J. B. Robison
R. A. Hildreth
H. F. Dickinson
J. T. Long
W. F. Creason
J. T. Gibson
Ella Thurlo
Alex Jacobs
Mary Myers
Doris Marshall
J. H. Payne
Henry Ford
F. J. Alspach
A. J. Brassfield
A. M. Baker
Luther Baker
G. W. Head
Navy Blue and Gold Electric Theatre Preview
Acclaimed naval drama features James Stewart Robert Young Lionel Barrymore and Florence Rice as cadets at Annapolis. The film follows discipline football rivalries scandals and romance as the heroes strive for naval careers under Sam Wood's direction with Harvey S. Haislip advising on Navy scenes.
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Naval
United States Naval Academy
James Stewart
Robert Young
Lionel Barrymore
Florence Rice
Billie Burke
Tom Brown
Samuel
Hinds
Paul
Kelly
Barnett Parker
Navy
Stewart
Young
Tom Browns
Annabolis Stewart
Naval Academy
Brown
Miss Rice
Annapolis
Sam Wood
Harvey S. Haislip
U.S. N
Linn County Boys to Camp Leave October Seventh
Linn County youths set to depart October 7 for camp. Named travelers include Clarence Luther Farris Brookfield John Raymond Peer La Clede William John Stephenson Marceline Ella Earl Britton Brookfield Marvin Emery Schaefer Brookfield Dallas Glenn Still Marceline Joseph Virgle Cannan Marceline.
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Linn County
Clarence Luther Farris
Brookfield
John Raymond Peer
Laclede
William John Stephenson
Marceline
Ella Earl Britton
Marvin Emery Schaefer
Dallas Glenn Still
Joseph Virgle Cannan
Hoover Cemetery Annual Meeting Announcement
Annual meeting for Hoover Cemetery set for Tuesday October 7 at 1 p.m. Bring tools suitable for dirt work. Mrs Pearle Thurlo serves as secretary.
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Hoover Cemetery Meeting
Pearle Thurlo
To room house and barn inquiry notice
A brief public notice seeks inquiry at this office regarding a room house and barn. The tersely worded 2t fragment indicates an administrative or property inquiry for records or sale. The readable text provides limited context beyond the action and location.
Get Acquainted Club Meeting Notes With Lula Head
The Get Acquainted Club held an all day session on September 24 with seven for dinner and three more later. Members worked on a quilt and carpet rag project while opening with Revive Us Again. Lois Elliott won roll call contest. Bingo winners were Susie Bozwell and Lorene Head. Next meeting with Alma Knight in two weeks.
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Get Acquainted Club
Lula Pearl Head
Lois Elliott
Susie Bozwell
Lorene Head
Alma Knight
CU. R
Willing Workers Club meets for quilt making and elections
The Willing Workers Club gathered September 24 with nine members and one visitor. They quilted, shared a cafeteria lunch, held a Bible reading and hymn, and conducted a business meeting. A birthday gift exchange and a tie in the contest were noted. Next meeting October 8 with Isabel Gooch focuses on annual officer elections.
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Willing Workers Club
Lillian White
Lucille
Sylvia
Isabel
Isabel Gooch
Emma Haley
Asst. C. R
Wheat Growers Plan 1942 Marketing Quotas
Walter W. Sensintaffar announces 1942 wheat acreage allotment for Linn County at 6 626 acres with national quota 55 million acres. Referendum on marketing quotas to be held before June 10. 81 percent approval already in place for 1942 crop. Quotas aim to distribute a limited market and protect prices. overplanting incurs penalties unless excess is stored or delivered for relief.
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United States
Walter W. Sensintaffar
Linn County
AAA Committee
Eas County
Change in Admission Prices at the Electric Theatre
Beginning Saturday October 4 admission prices rise to 10c for ages 1 to 12 15c for ages 13 to 15 and 25c for adults This includes the new State and Federal Tax effective October 1 Uncle Sam requires the tax to fund the defense program.
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Electric Theatre
Uncle Sam
Wanted Red Cross Knitters in Call for Yarn
Mrs. W. F. Peters requests knitters for Red Cross work as yarn is sought. Call her at 91 for details and supplies.
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Red Cross Knitters
W. F. Peters
Stitch and Chatter Club Gets New Officers at September Meet
The Stitch and Chatter Club held an all day session with Amelia on September 25. Members listed include Amelia, Frances, Florence, Wilma, Hallie, Blanch, Edna, Alice, Doris, Irene, Bessie, Edith, Grace, Camora, Alpha, Laura, Effie and Fannie. Visitors and men guests attended. next meeting set with Mrs Grace Linhart on October 2.
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Amelia
Alpha
Doris
Clara
Trene
Bessie
Frances
Florence
Wilma
Hallie
Blanch
Edna
Alice
Irene
Edith
Grace
Camora
Laura
Effie
Fannie
Lucille
Myrtle Bailey
Mrs. Tapscott
Cordie Swisegood
Lillie Pearson
Joe Head
Marilee
Lou
Ray Kelly
Ten Hanman
Lloyd Spencer
Grace Linhart
Annual Linn County Farm Bureau Meeting October 7
The Linn County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting at 7 30 PM Tuesday October 7 in the Baptist Church Lin neus. Prof G W Cummings of Bucklin High School will operate a new sound projector for Melody Comes to Town and Gordon B Nance of the Missouri Agricultural Extension Service will deliver a humorous talk. Women will serve refreshments at the close with coffee and plates provided. attendees should bring sandwiches and cookies. Financial reports and officer elections for 1942 are announced by President Elmo Schrock.
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Linn County Farm Bureau
Baptist Church
Linneus
G. W. Cummings
Bucklin’ High School
Farm Bureau
Gordon B. Nance
Missouri Agricultural Extension Service
Columbia
Nance
Elmo Schrock
Beran Baby Girl Born in Cicero Illinois
Mr and Mrs Frank Beran of Cicero Illinois announce the birth of a daughter named Carol Ariseen born August 26. Mrs Beran is formerly Miss Lucille Marlay, daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Marlay.
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Frank Beran
Cicero, Ill
Carol Ariseen
Beran
Lucille Marlay
A. L. Marlay
Browning Baptist Church Seeks Attendance for Sunday Rally
All Browning Baptist Church members are urged to attend next Sunday. The rally features preaching at 11 o clock and a noon basket dinner following services.
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Browning Baptist Church
Calf Strayed From Browning Barn
Otto Johnson reports a 250 lb black whiteface bull calf wandered from his Browning barn on Tuesday. Finder should notify immediately.
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Browning
Otto Johnson
Freak Sweet Potato Appears Like Snakes in a Coil
John Robinson delivered a freak sweet potato to the office that grew and twisted into a shape resembling several snakes coiled together. The unusual specimen is described as a curiosity by staff.
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John Robinson
Scrap metal buyers rally in Carlsbad area listing metals
Old papers rags copper brass aluminum scrap iron and junk tractors radiators and batteries are offered for sale. Gold prices paid. Cal Carlos Mace Browning Mo.
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Cal Carlos Mace
Browning
General Purpose Club Meets for Embroidery and Planning
The General Purpose Club met with Mrs. Wilma Dowdy to sew Hemming and embroidery tea towels. Fifteen members six visitors and five children attended a club dinner. They voted to send First Aid Kits to four area schools and planned Club Achievement day for Milan on October 18.
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G. P
Wilma Dowdy
Jessie Oliver
Werren
Scottsville
Smith
North Hocker
Carrie Callihan
Blanche Wickham
Pearle Thurlo
Milan
Elbert Dowdy
Hazel Hess
Hazel
C. R
Reverend and Mrs G O Hall Farewell Party
Rev C O Hall and wife received a warm surprise farewell from twenty friends Tuesday night. Popcorn and candy circulated as songs and prayers accompanied by light conversation. Guests included Mr and Mrs E F Peterson, Mr and Mrs W S Langdon, Mr and Mrs L C Peterson, Mr and Mrs John Hooker, and several other neighbors and friends.
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C. O. Hall
Rev. Hall
Clem Springs School Carnival Wednesday Evening
A school carnival will be held at Clem Springs school on Wednesday evening. The public is cordially invited. Nina Fanning, Teacher.
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Clem Springs
Nina Fanning
Fine Yield of Baby Golden Popcorn Reported
Pop corn grower C. C. Norvell harvested a small patch of Baby Golden popcorn last week yielding ten bushels of fine corn. He brought to the office one stalk with five well developed ears. If all stalks produced this amount the overall yield would be unusually large.
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C.C. Norvell
Methodist Conference appoints 200 ministers in Missouri
The annual Missouri Conference of the Methodist Church closed Monday with appointments affecting about 200 St. Louis area ministers. In Kirksville district P. P. Taylor is appointed superintendent. Rev. C. O. Hall moves to Spickard, Rev. Tate comes here. O. B. Hobbs returns to Laredo, H E Corbin to Bucklin, E M Hines to Purdin circuit. O V Ethington receives LaPlata. Quincy R Wright becomes Linwood district superintendent in Kansas City. W W Clay returns to Fairport in Maryville district.
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Missouri
The
Methodist Church
St. Louis
Kirksville
P. P. Taylor
C. O. Hall
Browning
Spickard
Tate
O. B. Hobbs
Laredo
H.E. Corbin
Bucklin
E. M. Hines
O. V. Ethington
LaPlata
Quincy R. Wright
Linwood
Kansas City
W. W. Clay
Fairport
Maryville
Westfall Reunion Sets 1942 Date After Pleasant Gathering
The Westfall family reunion at Ray Westfall’s home near Green City Missouri drew members from multiple towns despite illnesses like mumps and whooping cough. Attendees decided next year’s gathering will be on the last Sunday in August at Bethel Church with plans to invite more neighbors and celebrate with games and photos.
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Will McCollum
S. Gifford
Clyde McCollum
Elmer
Clifford McCollum
Booneville
Paul Keithley
Kansas City
John Hoselton
New Boston
Oscar Hoselton
Lyle
Max
Glen Westfall
Wilma
Paul Dean
Green City
Elwood Foss
Myrle Foss
Gary
Linda Lou
Purdin
Joe Abbott
Marvin
Marlene
Browning
Claud Westfall
Carel
Ramah
Darlene
Brookfield
Ivan Cokerham
Donald Dean
Carlotta
Marion Quigley
Bobby
Nad
Jennings Family Reunion Brings 110 to Linneus Park
The fifth Jennings reunion gathered 110 relatives at Linneus park with old time settlers Stephen and Louise Jennings noted among attendees. Oldest couple present were Aunt Melissa and Uncle Ed Arnvidi. Fay Jennings mourned since last meeting, three new babies and three marriages reported.
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Jennings
Linneus Park
Stephen
Louise Jennings
Charley Jenning
Cafetria Stater
Melissa
Ed Anold
Betty Marie Jennings
Fay Jennings
Roy Jennings
Frank Belzer
Clyde Belzer
Ils. Jennings
Georgia Lambert
Gracie Jennings
Air
Gren Jennings
Ray Bauer
John and
James McCollum
Godia Swisegood
North Salem
Carl Jones
Leland Jenning
Aechis Dickinson
Larry Hale
Browning
Emer Jennings
Jon Custer
Milan
Mirs
R. E. Hoskins
James Cokerham
Purdin
Linnel
W. M. Horton
Nony MeAlister
Paul Hortonn
Leven Hero
Chillice
Berlie Horton
Nancy
Freddis T.¢kmeier
Chula
Nile Bauer
Shelby
Hart
Winigan
Annaelle West
Ain
Clay Belzer
Allen Belzer
Morning Sun
Iowa
Oe Jennings
Meadville
S. H. Arnold
Columbus
Ansas
Rev Rudloff Retires After Weekly Visit To Mokane
Rev and Mrs J E Rudloff of Mokane return home after a week with Jimmie Rudloff. They plan to move in days to a farm near Bowling Green as the minister retires from the ministry.
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J. E. Rudloff
Mokane
Jimmie Rudloff
Bowling Green
Rev. Rudloff
Prayer Meeting Update at Local Methodist Church
The weekly prayer meeting will be held Thursday evening at 8 o clock at the Methodist church.
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Methodist Church
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Gold” Electric Theatre
Mr. Sensintaffar
Stitch and Chatter Club
Annual Farm Bureau
Mrs. G
Hall
Methodist Conference
Ed Arnold
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