Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Joe Johnson in 1870 Home
Martha Elizabeth Cotter, later Mrs. Joe Johnson, was honored on her birthday as relatives gathered October 7. A long table groaned with food and an angel food cake with candles marked the celebration at the old Cotter home, with many family members and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cotter
Martha Elizabeth
Joe Johnson
Old Home Pines
Mrs. Myria Lay
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Lay
Mendon
Joe
Herman Allen
Kansas City
Custer Linhart
Vernon
Belle Riley
W. S. Johnson
Milan
Dave Gibson
Jas. Dunlap
Ada
Pauline Hooker
O. T. Johnson
Doris
Lyle Gooch
W. T. Cordray
Noel Bennett
Leon
Bobbie
Clenton
O. K. Vincent
Phyllis
Charles
J. M. Moore
Lee Moore
Jack
George Taylor
Charley Bailey
S. S. Cotter
Virginia Cotter
Purdin
Paul Gooch
Gale
Floyd Brown
Leah Lambert
Iva
Camora Abbott
B. J. Lambert
Beryl
W. P. Gooch
R. E. Lambert
J. W. Cordray
J. A. Lay
Ora Majors
Kirksville
Opal Johnson
Donald
L. J. Vincent
Golden Rule Club Holds October Meeting at Mrs Gooch Home
The Golden Rule Club met on Thursday October 11 at Mrs Clara Goochs home. Eleven members and two visitors attended. They sewed two comforts for Relief work and conducted a business session electing Lucille Hardin as president Mary Street as vice president Delphine Haley as secretary treasurer Audry Vroom as Child Health Chairman Edna Hisel as game leader and Sylvia Skeen as song leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Club
Clara Gooch
Lucille Hardin
Mary Street
Delphine Haley
Audry Vroom
Edna Hisel
Sylvia Skeen
Community gathering listed attendees including Mildred Schrock
A meeting notes attendees include Clare Gooch Gertie Shanks Edna Hisel Bessie Pulliam Mary Street Hat tie Schrock Delphine Haley Liz zie Gilmer Sylvia Sheen Mildred Schrock Audry Vroom Lucille Hardin and Edward Vroom chaired by C. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Schrock
Clare Gooch
Gertie Shanks
Edna Hisel
Bessie Pulliam
Mary Street
Hattie Schrock
Delphine Haley
Lizzie Gilmer
Sylvia Sheen
Audry Vroom
Lucille Hardin
Edward Vroom
C. R
Home Workers Club meets with twenty members and a visitor
The Home Workers Club gathered Thursday afternoon October 11 with twenty members and one visitor. The meeting opened with The Old Rugged Cross, roll call answered My favorite Sunday dinner, and Clotter Cotter and Nancy Bennett led a contest won by Blanch Murrell. Alice Bennett received a birthday gift from secret sister Madie Stone. Next meeting planned with Mrs Amie Norvell on October 25. attendees listed include Etta Hooker Amie Norvell Pearl Mundell and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Workers Club
Bessie Riddle
Old Rugged Cross
Coroin Cotter
Nancy Bennett
Blanch
Murrell
Alice
Bennett
Madie ‘Stone
God
Amie Norvell
Etta Hooker
Pearl Mundell
Alice Fishback
Alice Bennett
Lillian Bennett
Madie Stone
Millie Belcher
Lessie Doile
Blanch Murrell
Goldie Belcher
Mildred Riddle
Reba Belcher
Tressie Tate
Alma Cotter
Corolia Cotter
Winnie Goins
Hazel Johns
Vera Norvell
Exhibition baseball game to feature Monarchs and House of David
A Civic Club sponsored event plans a Monday match between the Monarchs and the House of David following a preliminary innings by the Stepping Sisters and Blomer Girls. Admission is 10 cents. The driver from within one mile with the most paid admissions receives a prize. The game is set for Monday October 22 at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Monarchs
House of David
Birthday Surprise for Barnam McCollum
A large group of relatives and friends hosted a birthday dinner for Barnam McCollum in North Salem on his twenty third birthday. Guests arrived before noon with gifts and a bountiful feast followed. Afternoon games entertained children while adults chatted before departures. Attending locals included Mrs. J. G. Nickell and sons Jay and Fred and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnam McCollum
North Salem
Barnam
J. G. Nickell
Jay
Fred
W. L. Taylor
Birthday Party Honors Mrs. W. S. Langdon
Relatives gathered at Mrs. W. S. Langdon’s home on Tuesday October 9 to celebrate her 78th birthday with a noon cafeteria style dinner. Present were J. W. Hollon, Grace Houser, Lot Langdon and family, J. R. Lantz, Minnie Palmer, J. T. Hooker, G. D Prather, and C. R. Lantz, with hopeful wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Langdon
J. W. Hollon
Jacksonville
Grace Houser
Santa Ana
Calif
Lot Langdon
J. R. Lantz
Minnie Palmer
J. T. Hooker
G. D Prather
C. R. Lantz
Langdon
Death Notice for L. W. Almond of North Salem
Lewis W. Almond born October 7 1862 near Colfax Illinois died in North Salem Missouri. He married Emma Coffman September 1 1886 and had five children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral held October 8 1934 conducted by Reverends Clay and Wheeler at North Salem Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Almond
Colfax
Warren County
Illinois
Missouri
Mississippi River
Emma F. Coffman
Orville Ray
O. S. Wheatcraft
Guy Miner
la Plata
W. R. Ware
Browning
Alvord L
North Salem
Hattie Jennings
Edward Almond
Cora
Mellie Almond
Marceline
Methodist Church
W. W. Clay
Tina
L. H. Wheeler
Green City
Card of Thanks from the L. W. Almond family
The L. W. Almond family thanks neighbors and friends for their help after the death of their husband and father and for the beautiful flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Almond
Diary Notes on Family Life and Local Happenings
An informal diary recounts weekly scraps from Slats and family. Entries describe health, meals, humor, a recital, travel to Scotland, a hospital stay, golf for exercise, and errands reflecting small town life and dated events.
Study of Plant Husbandry Prompts Faculty Distinction
A fragment notes a professor category in plant husbandry where the first term was marked as part of a scholarly distinction. The text is sparse but indicates an academic context and a notable early marking by the institution.
Stephenson Reunion Held At Robert Stephenson Home
The Stephenson annual reunion was held at the Robert Stephenson home near Reger on Sunday. A lawn dinner was served and many relatives attended from multiple towns. The group planned next year’s reunion for the first Sunday in October at White Oak church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Jerome
Gernie Jerome
Green Castle
Fred Bertschman
Charles
Gleen
Judith
Alda McKinstray
Milan
Johnie Stephenson
Marvin
Lester Stephenson
Velma
Kathern
Ermagene
Harold
Henry Stephenson
John R. Stephenson
Rob Stephenson
Nellie
Cleo Charlene
Cora
Mark Young
Pratt
Kansas
Willie Stephenson
Wanda
James Taylor
Marceline
Louis Stephenson
Laredo
Tommy Stephenson
Galt
Sunshine Workers Club Holds October Meeting
The Sunshine Workers Club met Mrs. Glen Cordray on October 2 for an all day gathering. About 18 members and 12 visitors attended, quilting progress was strong, entertainment featured a Shelby recreation, and one new member, Mrs. Melvin Chaffee, joined. Officers elected included President Mrs. Roy Maxwell and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Earl Campbell, with next meeting set for October 24 at Mrs. Hubert Baskett's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Sunsine Workers Club
Glen Cordray
Shelby
Melvin Chaffee
Roy Maxwell
Earl Campbell
Orville Thudium
Nolan Cassity
Phillip Bailey
Charley Pearler
Charley Thudium
Hubert Baskett
C. R
Golden Delicious Leads The Orchard Apple Sale
Kelsey Orchards offers the Golden Delicious as the top apple with cheaper grades available including Jonathans Grimes Delicious Ben Davis and other winter varieties. Sweet cider is also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathans
Grimes
Delicious
Ben Davis
Kelsey Orchards
Baseball Charity Tilt Ends Close With Tigers Victory
A seven inning charity game between Browning business and professional men drew civic support Friday at the park, netting about twenty five dollars. Tigers won 14 to 13 over the Cardinals as key plays and a broken ankle injury marked the rough but friendly contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Civic Club
Detroit Tigers
Dr. Becker
Jack Moore
St. Louis Cardinals
Ben Carter
Henry Wicker
Nelson Brassfield
Lesley Bagley
Tigers
Luton
Herbert Bailey
Wicker
Quack
Lester Peters
Prof. Holman
Jay Harvey
E. Williams
Florence Lay
Violette Hooker
Kelley
Noel Myers
Robert Moore
Tiger
H. Calhoun
Moore
Kenley
Carr
R. Calhoun
Thurle
Leo Jones
Rev. Laton
Prof
Duckworth
Pete Norvell
Jim Neet
Buswell
H. Bailey
Woodward
Dickinson
R. Peters
Elmo Schrock
B. Garter
Childreds
Phillips
Ben Peterson
Lumsden
Bagley
L. Peters
Brassfield
Harris
Mrs V C Thurlo Hosts Two Course Bridge Dinner
Mrs. V C Thurlo entertained with a two course bridge dinner Monday evening at her Linneus home. The dining room and other rooms were decorated with cut flowers. Guests included Mesdames Herbert C Bailey R M Calhoun J H Calhoun W H Dickinson H G Duckworth R A Glaze M A Holman J D Lay H E Wicker J R Williams and Migs Lorraine Glaze of Browning and Mesdames Guy Dray H E Kelly Mary Reed D A Taylor and Maddox of Linneus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Thurlo
Linneus
Herbert C. Bailey
R. M. Calhoun
J. H. Calhoun
W.H. Dickinson
H. G. Duckworth
R. A. Glaze
M. A. Holman
J. D. Lay
H E. Wicker
J. R. Williams
Migs
Lorraine Glaze
Browning
Guy Dray
H. E. Kelley
Mary Reed
D. A. Taylor
Maddox
Holman
Friendship Circle Club Holds Last Afternoon Meeting
The Friendship Circle met with Kathryn Smith for an all day gathering on October 10. Nine members and one visitor attended with pudding recipes shared and a prize won in a contest by Edna Bagley. Activities included jokes, readings, health hints, and plans for an all day meeting on October 24 with Mrs Edna Bagley. new officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle
Kathryn Smith
Althoit
Kathryn
Mildred
Marjorie
Edna Bagley
Cecil. Smith
Mesdames Loyola
Lucy Cumbo
Wacyl Smith
Lucy Houser
Jaanita
Page
Local diners crown top tables score champions
The event honored high score at the dining tables with Mesdames Dickinson Reed Taylor and Williams praised for top marks in a friendly competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Dickinson, Reed, Taylor, and Willams
Civic Club plans foot bridge linking park and diamond
The Civic Club is arranging a foot bridge to connect the park and the diamond, easing crossing the branch through the park. It will also provide a path from the road bridge on the park north side to the diamond, with Civic League ladies noted for quality effort benefiting the city and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Civic League
Mid-Week Bridge Hostess Sets Prize High Score
Mrs Harold Rinehart hosted the Mid-Week club on Wednesday October 10. The afternoon featured progressive bridge with Mrs Edgar Hosestom taking high honors. A lap luncheon followed. attendees included Mesdames Donald Jones Jack Smith Ray Nickel Edgar Hoselton Kenneth Williams Leon Kenley Nelson Brassfield and Harold Rinehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rinehart
Edgar Hosestom
Mesdames
Donald Jones
Jack Smith
Ray Nickel
Edgar Hoselton
Kenneth Williams
Leon Kenley
Nelson Brassfield
Mid Week Bridge Club Hosts a Social Evening
The Mid-Week bridge club entertained their husbands at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rinehart on Friday night October 12. Six tables played auction bridge with Donald Jones and Mrs Nekon Brassfield taking high scores. A two course luncheon followed as guests departed saying they had a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rinehart
Donald Jones
Nekon Brassfield
Ray Nickell
Kenneth Williams
Edgar Hoselton
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Yumor
Mars. Bunn
Herman Wirhing
Ricital
Donald Duglasses
Scottland
Oshean Agen
Teasday
Dutch Schmit
Bruser
Acct
Wensday
Emmy
Washington County
Friendship Circle Club
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