Woodcraft Adopts New Class in Winigan After Seventeen Years
The M W A lodge in Winigan held its first class in seventeen years with visitors from Purdin, Browning, North Salem and Sticklerville. Six candidates were initiated amid a large crowd as local woodchoppers supported the event. The gathering aimed to revive membership and set up an advisory council for Sullivan county while attendees from Winigan included K M Duncan and W H Dickinson. The group closed with remarks from Mairs and Anderson of Green City and a meal at the G M Brantner Cafe.
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Woodcraft
Winigan
M. W. A. Lodge
Norman
Noah Head
Purdin
Browning
North Salem
Sticklerville
Wood
H. I. Adams
B. H. Peterson
A. D. Peterson
Herman Woodworth
Noel Myers
Hubert Woodworth
R. A. Harris
G. A. Brantner
Mel Alexander
John B. McCollum
Clair Tallman
Willis Bunch
Winingn
Lodge
G. M. Brantner
Mairs
Anderson
Green City
Sullivan County
R. B. Ash
Glenn Kent
Joe Nickell
O. H. Moberly
John Moberly
W. A. Hawkins
Patterson
K. M. Duncan
W. H. Dickinson
Chester Bagley
Toe Nickell
Banquet for Associated Industries Held in Milan
The Associated Industries of Missouri, under Milan Chamber of Commerce auspices, held a banquet Monday night at the Stanley Hotel Milan. Invitations reached bankers farmers and business leaders from across the country. L E Bauman opened the meeting, Earnest Reeves spoke for over an hour on the association and its aims, followed by brief remarks from Joe Nickell.
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Associated Industries of Missouri
Milan
L. E. Bauman
Chamber of Commerce
Earnest Reeves
Joe Nickell
Mark H
Slats Diary Fragments Show School, Family Life in Lively Week
The diary-style entries recount a week of small episodes from Slats and family, including Jake nearly expelled for joking in history class, Emmy’s supper with friends and spoons, a golf outing with Pa and Mr. Gillem, Jane’s show invitation, a spelling test mishap, Ina’s bridge club, and King’s fishing tale, all reflecting local quirks and conversations.
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Jake Nerely
Skool
Smook
Geo. Warshington
Potomick
Jake
Geo
Emmy
Chirch
Mr. Gillem
Ina
Ibundon
John
Nickell Coal Co Ad Promises Ready Illinois Iowa Missouri Coal
Coal dealer Nickell Coal Co invites buyers to phone orders with plentiful Illinois Iowa and Missouri coal in the shed or on track at pleasing prices.
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Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Nickell Coal Co
Purdin Street Fair Draws Crowds Despite Rain
The Purdin street fair attracted many visitors despite two days of unsettled weather. Livestock and agricultural exhibits impressed attendees while contests ran smoothly. Delegates were chosen for the district convention in Kirksville and teachers gathered for a state meeting in Kansas City.
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Purdin
Farm Livestock for Sale Jersey and Shorthorn Cattle
For sale: one 6 year old Jersey cow giving milk. One coming 3 year old Jersey Shorthorn cow giving milk. One yearling Jersey heifer. One 2 year old Jersey heifer. Three Jersey heifer calves. Seller Earnie Lay.
Head Stephenson Wedding In Linneus
Head Stephenson of Linneus area wed in a surprise ceremony after securing a license. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stephenson, and the groom, son of Mrs. Rebecca Head, are praised as a young farmer and a well regarded couple. The Leader Record joins well wishers for their happy future.
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Head Stephenson
Charley Head
Cora
Eula Stephenson
Linneus
W. P. Stephenson
Rebecca Head
Brown Gladstone bag lost near Browning or No 5
Orva Meador offers a reward for a Brown Gladstone bag missing west of Browning or north on No 5. Contact 519 Cleveland Ave, Moberly, Missouri.
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Brown Gladstone
Browning
Reward—Orva Meador
Cleveland Ave
Moberly
District School Meeting at White Oak Grove
A district school meeting was held at White Oak Grove school and church on Friday under County School Superintendent Miss Hildred Spencer. Miss Hamilton rural supervisor of North East Missouri oversaw teachers. Forenoon focused on demonstration reading with pupils. afternoon featured a pedagogical lecture. Mr R H Emerson state leader 4 H club work attended.
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White Oak Grove
Hildred Spencer
Hamilton
North East Missouri
R. H. Emerson
Adams Wesley Class Enjoys Evening at Wilhite Home
The Adams Wesley Class met last Thursday at the Wilhite residence with Eunice Wilhite as hostess. After a business meeting, refreshments were served and the group toured to a burning brushpile in the orchard. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mundell Mr. and Mrs. John Browning Mr. and Mrs. George Prather Orryl Adams Lorraine Glaze Rosalee Schrock Elmo Schrock Ira Peterson Joe Nevins Pearl Hoselton Gayle Thurlo Dr fownback and Rev. Cooper.
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Adams Wesley
Wilhite
Eunice Wilhite
Eunice
Guy Adams
Arthur Mundell
John Browning
George Prather
Orryl Adams
Lorraine Glaze
Rosalee Schrock
Elmo
Hart outlines qualifications for Linn County Prosecuting Attorney
A political letter argues the office handles all criminal matters and serves as legal advisor to the County Court. It notes Linn County as a large property‑holding community and stresses the need for an experienced lawyer, citing three murder cases in a previous term and the candidate CHAS. K. Hart’s long Missouri practice and US Prohibition service.
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Linn County
Missouri
United States Service
Chas. K. Hart
Tiny Dorthalee Monroe Dies In Early Winter
Obituary notes the birth of Little Dorthalee on June 17 1928 and death on September 18 1928 at three months old. She leaves mourning parents Mr and Mrs R D Monroe grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Pulliam of Purdin aunts and uncles in Brookfield Watertown South Dakota and many relatives. A short verse laments the child’s brief life.
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Little Dorthalee
R. D. Monroe
Wm. Pulliam
Purdin
Will Penhale
Jess Pulliam
Brookfield
Lloyd Pulliam
Watertown
South Dakota
Moberly Colored Team Loses To Browning In Season Finale
The Moberly colored team arrived late due to car trouble and faced Browning with Medlock and Smith on the batteries. Browning pitchers Ostermuller and Hope held. Browning led from the start and won the close game as the season ended, drawing a large crowd and strong town support.
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Moberly
Jay Harvey
Milan
Medlock
Smith
Browning
Ostermuler
Hope
Eye testing event announced in Missouri towns
Dr. Hanna, Ostometrist, will be at The Winters Hotel in Winigan on Tuesday Oct 16 and at the Phone Office in North Salem on Wednesday Oct 17. Your eyes will be carefully tested.
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Winigan
Missouri
North Salem
Hanna
Winters Hotel
Birthday party for Gene features miniature landscape table
Mrs Iva Carr hosted Gene’s 10th birthday with games and a landscape table centerpiece. A house cake sits on a green map while cobblestone walks of potato chips lead to a flower garden, lake, and well as guests view place card rhymes.
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Iva Carr
Gene
Community Party At Stone Home Ends With Gifts
The gathering featured a side of the house cut for ice cream and mints. Children brought Gene many beautiful gifts as Beverly Duncan, Virginia Polling, Mildred Woodward, Melba Carter, Dorothy Alspach, Herman Jones, John Keith Jones, Joe Wyatt Woodward and Phillip Bond Grice attended and departed for their homes after a happy evening.
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Gene
Beverly Duncan
Virginia Polling Mildred Woodward
Melba Carter
Dorothy Alspach
Herman’ Jones
John Keith Jones
Joe Wyat Woodward
Phillip Bond Grice
California Evangelist A L Pipes Visits Local Church
Rev A L Pipes of California arrived early in the week with Mr and Mrs A A Pipes and relatives. He preached at the Baptist church Monday night to a goodly number of admiring friends and is noted for evangelistic work in the west and south.
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California
A. L. Pipes
A. A. Pipes
Baptist Church
Palm's Dates Guaranteed Glosses Prices Across Cities
A notice lists Dr Palm's Dates Guaranteed with prices from 3 to 15 dollars in Milan on November 5 and Linneus on November 7.
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Dr. Palm
Milan
Linneus
Taylor Family Reunites After Twenty Years Apart at Pleasant Hill
The Taylor siblings and kin gathered in Pleasant Hill township for a long awaited reunion. Families from Pomona California Grinnell Iowa and local neighbors joined Rolla Taylor N E Taylor H W Frazier L G Taylor Wiley Taylor and others. The event drew fifty five descendants and concluded with fond farewells and hopes for future gatherings.
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W. W. Taylor
Pleasant Hill Township
Rolla Taylor
James A. Baker
Pomona
Calif
N.J. Phipps
Grinnell
Iowa
N. E. Taylor
H. W Frazier
Father
Hope's Sandwich Shop Ad Seeks Lunches Served at Sale
Notice invites parties wanting lunches served at their sale to call and see Hope's Sandwich Shop.
Peters McCab Wedding in Kirksville
Lester Peters and Miss Reda McCab married in Kirksville after securing a license. The bride, formerly of Marceline and now living in Novinger, is well known locally. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Guy Peters, recently helped in the family implement business. They reside at his parents home on Line Street.
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Line Street
Leader-Record
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Associated Industries
Kirksville
Kansas City
W. G. Smith
Lighthouse Cleaner
J. J. Smith
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