European Corn Borer Appearance in Linn County Warned
Article notes the European Corn Borer spreading from Europe into the Midwest, with Linn County cited as a location where it has been identified. It details farm training discussions on corn borer life, destruction methods, and urges farmers to watch for infestations and learn from a film on the pest.
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Europe
Kansas
Inn County
Robert Fay
J. A. Wisdom
Walter Tillman
Arvin Garner
Brookfield
Local Visits and Weekend Gatherings Across the Region
Last week's notes show Mrs Ambrose Moffitt and sons visiting from Idaho to see family in the area. Families including Tipton, Shira, Ford, and Waller hosted relatives from Kansas, Missouri, and Humphreys. A pie supper drew a good crowd while residents attended the Royal in Kansas City and visits continued through the weekend.
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Ambrose Moffitt and Sons
Charles and
Geor
Idaho
George Moff
Virginia
Harry Kerr
Kansas
Shira
Tren
Bruce Ms
Collins
Jo Oe
Kansas City
Royal
Ida Tunnell
Ada Smith
North Smith
Humpreys
J. W. Ford
Edgar Waller
Marceline
J. W. Rogers
A Oeane Myer
Joe
Jum Kansas
Nellie Rogers
Wirt Fisher
The Northern Lights
For the week of October 21 Herman F. Kille explains the aurora borealis, its science, typical altitude 60 to 100 miles, and occasional interference with telegraph and wireless signals. The article notes diverse shapes and colors and debunks old sun reflection theories.
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North America
Alaska
Canada
United States
Northland
Linn County Democratic Ticket Nominates Fordham and Finney for Local Legislature
The Linn County Democratic ticket names Ray H. Fordham of Brookfield for State Representative and Clyde G. Finney for a second term as Sheriff. Fordham cites education and rural road needs and lists military service in World War II. Finney emphasizes continued strict enforcement of laws and county roots.
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Clyde G. Finney
Linn County
Mr Finney
Perseas
Finney
Sheriff Finney
Shelby Faces Laclede In Basketball Doubleheader
Shelby boys beat Laclede 20 to 15 on the Laclede court with Wesley Rulon scoring 12 for Shelby while the Shelby girls were defeated 55 to 6. Jenkins led Laclede with 15 points and Dulaney led Laclede in scoring.
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Shelby
Laclede
Laclede Court
Shelby Boys
Laclede Boys
Wesley Rulon
Shelby Girls
Jenkins
Dulaney
Linneus
Sde
Purdin
Halloween Plans and Class News From Local School
Absent pupil noted due to illness amid planning for a Halloween party on October 29. Enrollment tallies show 21 pupils in the Intermediate, with class splits across 5th 4th and 8th grades. Mrs Thompson teaches tonettes in music while Halloween decorations fill art class. Sharon Miller and Jackie Liebhart go perfect in spelling this quarter. Janice Smith also perfect in third grade. Lower grades receive new library books. second grade nearing end of first animal unit. A Rhythm Band has been organized in the Primary.
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Sharon Miller
Jackie Liebhart
Sharon
Jackie
Janice Smith
Washburn Seeks ReElection as County Judge in Eastern District
Born near Marceline and longtime resident John D. Washburn 41, a business man and farmer, is married with two children and a Marceline High School graduate. He has served as County Court judge for two years and is expected by many friends in the Eastern District to be reelected.
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Linn County Democracy
Ray H. Fordham
Brookfield
Linn County
House of Representatives
Jefferson City
Fordham
203Rd
Baptist Church
Masonic Order
Elks Lodge
Lions Club
Marceline High School
Foster Seeks Western District Judge Seat
W J Foster a Democrat from Linneus born in Linn County and 47 years old. He owns a farm east of Linneus and serves as a deacon and Sunday School superintendent. He has held local offices including Township Assessor and Constable and did the 1935 farm census.
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W. J. Foster
Linn County
Linneus
Eula Farrar
Baptist Church
Locust Creek Township
Foster
Brookfield Prosecuting Attorney Seeks Second Term
Marvin Hopper, Brookfield, seeks re election as Prosecuting Attorney. A World War II veteran with European Theater service, he has served over two years overseas and built a record of successful prosecutions and keeping costs down.
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Marvin
Hopper
Brookfield
Law Department
Missouri Univer
Earrene Ereent Caber
Mideghi Ad Wedesessa
Hoskins Seeks Second Term as County Treasurer
Frank E. Hoskins, Linn County native and World War I veteran, seeks a second term as county treasurer on a record of efficiency. He is married with eleven children and active in Legion affairs. strong local support is noted. Ellis C. Brownlee of Brookfield is nominated to succeed himself as Public Administrator, a key county post, with banking ties noted.
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Frank E. Hoskins
Mr. Hoskins
Linn County
Legion
Ellis C. Brownlee
Brookfield
Brownlee
Coroner Dale Bunch Of Marceline Praised In Linn County
Denton County residents praise Dale Bunch of Marceline for eight years of service as Linn County Coroner. He is described as a likable gentleman with many friends and as a member of the Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge.
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Hopper
The
Christian Church
Masonic Order
Elks Lodge
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Veterans of Foreign War
Lions Club
Dale Bunch
Marceline
Linn County
Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Garvey Nominated for Another Term as County Engineer
In Lion County the popular young engineer R. A. Spec Garvey is nominated for another term. He is married with children and resides locally. Garvey has passed the State Board of Examiners, one of two registered engineers in the county, and is praised for efficient administration and trustworthy surveys.
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County -Sur
R. A
Spec) Garvey
Ing
State Board of Examiners
Lion County
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Jas. Tipton
Leon Tipton
Herman F. Kille
Democratic
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Nney
Sullivan County
Warner S. Brown
Democratic Party
MR. Farmer
Harry S. Truman
Alben W. Barkley
James T. Blair, JR
Walter H. Toberman
Will H. Holmes
M. E. Morris
J. E. Taylor
John D. Washburn
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