Neet Family Reunion At Browning Park
The first Annual Neet family reunion was held at Browning Park on Sunday October 1 1939. About fifty attendees from multiple towns gathered for a day of visiting and a moving picture viewing. J N Neet was elected president with Bernice Neet as secretary and plans announced for the 1940 gathering at Ethel Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neet
Browning
C.C. Neet
New Cambria
J. N. Neet
Harvey James
Nona
Paul Neet
Richard
Glenna Chambers
Quincy
Ill
Leo Neet
St. Louis
B. L. Neet
Bobby
Ethel
Lafe Bennett
Ruth
A. E. Gibson
Mildred
Chillicothe
C. H. Becker
Ara R. Shanks
Marie Tomich
Kirksville
Earl Neet
Victor
Margaret
Donald
Betty Ruth
Robert Earl
Humphreys
Jack Alexander
Jonja Ann
C. W. Overman
Ernest Overman
Clifton Overman
Laredo
A. J. Shubert
Raymond Vencill
John
Earl
Barbra
Martha
John Vencill
Galt
Grace Fields
Beverly
Bernice L. Neet
Ethel Lake
Timothy Seed For Sale In Home Grown Recleaned Seed
D G Freeland advertises Timothy seed available at 2 dollars per bushel for a limited time. Seed is home grown and re cleaned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Freeland
Navy Enforces Neutrality Rules in U S Ports
The U S Navy enforces neutrality in cooperation with other departments by restricting belligerent ships from calling at U S ports more than once every three months, limiting fuel and provisions, restricting stay to 24 hours, and barring armament increases or major repairs. Prize ships from belligerent nations are also barred from U S ports to prevent entanglement with warring nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
U. S
R. N. A. Convention Elects New Officers
The Linn County R. N. A. Convention met in Linneus on September 29 with Morning session at 10. Mrs. Mae Moore of Kansas City State Supervisor and Mrs. Lucy Dray District Deputy led. Officers for the coming year were elected, including President Mrs. Mouls of Meadville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linneus
Mae Moore
Kansas City
Lucy Dray
Mouls
Meadville
Checker Club Night Hosts Winners and Bingo Fun
On Wednesday night September 27 Mr and Mrs Archie Dick inson entertained the Checker Club and visitors. Camora Spencer and Clifton Quigley had the highest pitch score while Walter Head and Lucille Quigley had the lowest. Goldin Abbott and Leta won the checker prizes. Most participants joined the Bingo rounds and refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Dickinson
Checker Club
Camora Spencer
Clifton Quigley
Walter Head
Lucille Quigley
Goldin Abbott
Leta
Bakers departure and Talbert addition at Browning Farm Club
Luther Baker, who has served Browning Farm Club for four years, has accepted a job with a national book company and will report Monday, October 9. The club expresses appreciation for his service and wishes him success. Herbert Talbert joins the personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Baker
Browning
Herbert Talbert
Sunday dinner guests near Reger included Nickell and Dell families
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Nickell and children near Reger were Mr. and Mrs. Jas Nickell with sons Fred Leon and Jay Mr and Mrs Clay Dell with son Leonard Mr and Mrs Beryl Head with daughters Peggy and Shirley Mr and Mrs Verl Dell with son James Mr and Mrs Mason Dell and Mrs Lula Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Nickell
Fred
Leon
Jay
Clay Dell
Leonard
Beryl Head
Peggy
Shirley
Verl Dell
James
Trenton
Mason Dell
Lula Jacobs
Dewey Nickell
Reger
Birthday Dinner for Jewell and Darrell Crooks
Mr and Mrs Noble Crooks hosted a birthday dinner for their son Jewell and cousin Darrell Arnold in Keytesville. The event featured a large white cake with blue candles and several photos taken after dinner. Guests included Charles Bowyer Eugene Lee Rahah Lee Ellis Clawson Rosa Hopper George Crooks Louis Arnoli Kenneth Darrell and Noble Crooks family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Crooks
Jewell
Darrell Arnold
Darrell
Charles Lee Bowyer
Eugene and
Rarhah Lee
Keytesville
Ellis Clawson
Rosa Hopper
George Crooks
Louis Arnoli
Kenneth and
Mrs. Verda Myers Dies In California Paper Notice
Mrs Verda May Myers 26 of 1044 Coronado Avenue wife of James Gerney Myers U S S Arizona died this morning in a local hospital She was Seattle born and lived on the Pacific Coast since birth Survived by husband two sons James G Myers Jr Gerald A Myers mother Velma Pearson one brother Raymond Pearson two sisters Bernadine Pearson and Leona Fryberg all of Seattle Body to be sent to Seattle for interment with Hud dle Bonwell in charge of local arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Myers
Verda May Myers
Coronado Avenue
James Gerney Myers
U. S. S. Arizona
Seattle
Washington
Pacific Coast
James G. Myers, Jr
Gerald A. Myers
Velma Pearson
Raymond Pearson
Bernadine Pearson
Leona Fryberg
Huddle & Bonwell
California
Rural Women’s Clubs Set Achievement Day Date
Rural Women’s clubs in Sullivan County select Saturday, October 14, 1939, for an all day achievement program at Milan High School auditorium. The event, organized by the Home Economic County Council, features committees, group singing led by Mrs. William Haviland, and a speaker from the College of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economic County Council
Milan High School
Pene Oy
Adrien Drew
Sullivan County
Agricultural Extension Service
County Council
L. J. Grisamer
Robert V. Price
John Bennett
Clarence Kibble
Forrest Page
Edgar Martin
W. H. Oliver
Glen Caldwell
George Harrelson
Ruth Quint
Edgar Judd
James Heatton
Raymond Rhoads
Emerson Perkins
Glenn Chappell
William Haviland
The
College of Agriculture
Cemetery meeting to plan Jenkins entrance improvements
All parties interested in Jenkins cemetery are asked to meet at the cemetery on Tuesday afternoon October 10 at 2 oclock to discuss improving one entrance and any other needed enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins Cemetery
Browning Farm Club to Elect Directives at Annual Meeting
The twentieth annual Browning Farm Club stockholders meeting will be held October 16 1939 at 10 am at the Electric Theatre Browning Missouri. The session will last at least three hours and will elect a five member board of directors for the coming year and handle any other business. Secretary Van B Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Farm Club
Electric Theatre
Browning
Missouri
van B. Arnold
Baptist Church Plans Regular Sunday Service Program
Regular services announced for Sunday include Sunday school at ten o clock for all ages. Morning sermon titled God and a Mother Eagle. Evening sermon The Resurrection, third in the Life After Death series. Inviting all to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Joe Johnson Passes Away At Home Near City
Mr Joe Johnson died Tuesday afternoon at his home east of the city after a period of illness. He leaves his wife son C T Johnson two grandchildren Donald and Donis Lee Johnson and other relatives. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2:00 from the home with interment in Jenkins Cemetery. Guy Cotter of Oregon is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Johnson
C. T. Johnson
Donald and
Donis Lee Johnson
Guy Cotter
Oregon
Jenkins Cemtery
General Purpose Club planning fall activities and visits
The G P Club met with Myrs Mabel Brassfield on September 28 for an all day meeting. Officers and fourteen members discussed entertaining Scottsville 4 H Club with a weiner roast October 6. They plan a club display in Milan October 14 and sending president Genevieve Thurlo to Columbia. Visitors attended and the next meeting is October 11 with Mrs Icel Crowdis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Purpose
Myrs
Mabel _ Brassfield
St. Joseph
Pearl Thurlo
Scottsville
Weiner
Genevieve Thurlo
Columbia
G. P
Milan
Josephine Straley
Hinda Johnson
Wilma Dowdy
Frances McGee
Margaret Mason
Anna Brassfield
Florence Johnson
Icel Crowdis
Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting Highlights A Quilting Day
The Stitch and Chatter Club met with Bessie Steele on Thursday September 20 hosting fifteen members and four lady visitors. Members drew color slips and searched for surprise packages containing crocheted pieces crafts and treats, with pot holder won by the author. Next meeting set for Hallie Minor on October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Bessie Steele
Blanche
Goldin
Bessie
Canora
Allie
Dana
Iva
Leah
Orpha
Clara
Lucille
Hallie
Dorothy
Merilee
Effie
Kathryn
Lois
Sylvia
Alpha Christy
Thelma Tucker
Hester Steele
Vivian Woodside
P E O Chapter Meets at Schrock Home
Mrs Rosalie Schrock hosted Chapter V P E D on September 27 near Meadville. Edith Burkholder spoke on The Singing Tower with history and imagery. Ada Bolling sketched Mexico. Lorraine Glaze played two piano pieces. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mesdames Bailey Epperson Haning Calhoun Calhoun Williams Adams Peterson Lantz Rush Schreck Fuhrman Hummel Glaze and Miss Burkholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Schrock
Meadville
Edith Burkholder
Ada Bolling
Mexico
Lorraine Glaze
Margis
Thome
Mesdames Leatha Bailey
Jennie Epperson
Bertha Haning
Kathryn Calhoun
Artie Calhoun
Lila Wiliams
Levene Adams
Floy Peterson
Etta Lantz
Thought For Meditation Columns Sponsored By Lloyd Hummel
A recurring Thought For Meditation column appears weekly sponsored by Lloyd W. Hummel. The feature invites readers to reflect on reflective prompts published in these columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd W. Hummel
Special price on Well Blocks at Dewey Miller
Dewey Miller announces a special price on well blocks while supplies last, urging buyers to act quickly before the offer ends.
Tarzan Finds A Son at Electric Theatre Next Weekend
One of the season s biggest pictures arrives at the Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday nights with Tarzan Finds A Son. Introducing Tarzan Jr the newest screen star and athlete in America in dazzling jungle feats. Lions tigers elephants and more provide blood tingling thrills with shows starting at 7 15 P M. No advance admission prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Theatre
Tarzan
Tarzan, Jr
Discovery
America
Breeding Animals Listed by Cordray at Gate
Spotted Poland boar and Jersey bull offered for breeding by J. W. Cordray. A $1.00 service fee is charged at the gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cordray
For Sale Charter Oak coal circulator and home heater
Mrs Jas Buswell offers a used Charter Oak coal circulator and a wrought iron Home Comfort range for sale. Sold as is from her home, after installing a Duo Therm heating circulator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Buswell
Local Produce Prices From J. W. Cordray Store
Cash prices listed for produce include sweet potatoes at 1.00 per bushel turnips 0.50 per bushel and Irish potatoes 1.00 per bushel from J. W. Cordray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cordray
Rural Electrification Drive Extends Through Sullivan County
Howard Judd of the Rural Electrification Administration reports progress bringing electric service to farm families. A new line is being signed up by farmers along a route from Harris to Boynton, reaching Judson and Store, with an extension beginning at Cora ex-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Judd
Rural Electrification Administration
Sullivan County
Harris
Boynton
Judson and Store
Pleasant Hill Township
Cora
Rural Electrification survey notes set in motion
Deara Page canvasses between Milan and Greer City reporting most homes sign on highway six and farm homes near D H Cowgill east of Milan. A Rural Electrification Administration survey of 74 rural electric line projects finds after six months 86 percent own radios 81 percent own hand irons 47 percent own washing machines 25 percent own water pumps and 5 percent own small motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Connell
Deara Page
Milan
Greer City
D. H Cowgill
Prairie Chapel Church
Green City
Rural Electrification Administration
Birth Announcement for Loren Elliott’s Newborn Son
Mr and Mrs Loren Elliott welcome a baby boy weighing eight pounds born Monday morning Dr McAvtor served as attending physician
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Elliott
Dr. McAvtor
Ottumwa couple announce eight and a half pound baby girl
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Brookshier of Ottumwa Iowa announce the birth of a baby girl weighing eight and one half pounds born last Monday The child has been named Norma Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Brookshier
Ottumwa
Iowa
Norma Sue
Slats' Diary Chronicle of a Weeklong Routine and Remarks
Diary entries recount a rural lifestyle with daily routines from Sunday to Saturday. Slats notes mornings felt good after washing, church and social chatter about incomes, school football prospects, and local jokes. He mentions a possible job for Jane, farming chores, and a family outing to a pitcher show with humorous misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillem
Jake
Peddestryan
St. Crossing
Troply
Bel
Ant Emmy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Browning Park
J.N. Neet, Sr
Lee Wilson
Laclede
Secertary-Treasuer
Maud Ellison
W. W. Gorhan
Brookfield
Moore
Navy
God
G. P. Club
P. E
Schrock
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