Farmers vote to continue AAA program in Sulllivan County
Farmers in Sullivan County vote 848 for and 95 against continuing the corn and hog adjustment program through 1936. A county committee tabulated 943 votes from townships including Bowman Buchanan Clay Duncan Jackson Liberty Morris Penn Pleasant Hill Polk Taylor Union. The program helps stabilize production and ensure fair prices for crops and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
W. E. Frazer
H. L. Bramble
W. Ray Cochran
Farmers’ County Extension Office
Bowman
Buchanan
Clay
Duncan
Jackson
Liberty
Morris
Penn
Pleasant Hill
Polk
Taylor
Union
Corn-Hog Vote Endorses Program by Large Margin
Linn County corn hog farmers voted 9 to 1 to continue the program. About 1,000 votes were cast despite rain. Across townships the tally shows strong support for regulation of expansion to avoid surpluses, with totals of 834 for and 140 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
C-H
Baker
Benton
Brookfield
Bucklin
Clay
Enterprise
Grantsville
Jackson
Jefferson
Locust Creek
Marceline
North Salem
Parson Creek
Yellow Creek
Browning Farm Club Elects Directors at Annual Meeting
The Browning Farm Club shareholders held their annual meeting at the office in this city on Tuesday. Directors for the ensuing year were elected, with J. M. Thurlo, J. P. Bolling, and W. T. Cor named among those chosen. The gathering praised progress under manager Mr. Scott and was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Farm Club
Scott
J. M. Thurlo
J. P. Bolling
W. T. Cor
Stockholders Hear Of Outperforming Dividend Prospects
The notice says W B Arnold and Wallace Keithley report strong results with a dividend interest to stockholders, noting the business has been gratifying to all concerned and better than many firms achieved in the past year.
Notice of Lost License Plate and Wheat Contract Applications
Lost notice for license plate 240011 with finder Edgar Carter. Wheat application period closes November 15 with blanks available at Linneus County Agent office or with county wheat growers. Interested parties should apply at once through the County Agent or local committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Carter
Linneus
Farm Debt Adjustment Advice for Linn County Farmers
A letter from J. W. Head regional chairman of the Debt Adjustment asks Linn County farmers to consult the County Committee chair Byron Lamme La Clede and secretary M. B. Fetty Linneus before losing farms. The committee remains ready to aid under a recent Act of Congress granting authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Head
Palmyra
Linn County
Byron Lamme
Laclede
M. B. Fetty
Linneus
For Sale Spotted Poland Brood Sow
A spotted Poland brood sow is for sale and expected to farrow soon. Contact Noel Lay for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Farrow
Noel
Injury sidelines Culver-Stockton star Harvey Dickinson
Captain Harvey Dickinson of the Culver-Stockton Wildcats hurt his ankle last week and will miss conference football games this season. Once an all conference halfback, Dickinson was a key to the Wildcats offense and his absence could swing several games to the opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Missouri
Harvey Dickinson
Culver-Stockton Wildcats
Harvey
Culver- Stockton
Durwood Elliott Dies in Denver at 17
Durwood Elliott, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Elliott, died Monday at his parents home in Denver Colorado after lifelong heart trouble. He is survived by a younger brother Bryan, parents, a grandfather Mr Payton of Kirksville and grandparents Mr and Mrs T S Elliott of here. Mrs T S Elliott left for Denver upon notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durwood Elliott
Ralph Elliott
Denver
Colorado
Durwood
Byran
Mr. Payton
Kirksville
T. S. Elliott
Here
Black Widow Spiders Brought Home From Kansas Visit
W. E. Duckworth his sister Mrs May Hamilton and Ross Burke returned Thursday from a visit with Parson Duckworth and Drew Duckworth near Spivy Kansas. Parson Duckworth has improved slowly. Ross captured three black widow spiders two large and a small one and brought them home in a bottle for friends. The spider is very poisonous and has caused deaths by bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Duckworth
May Hamilton
Ross Burke
Parson Duckworth
Drew Duckworth
Spivy
Kansas
Ross
Young Couple Married at Linneus Friday Night
William Rhodes and Miss Mildred Woodward wed Friday night at Linneus with Rev. Simmons officiating. The couple, both from the local community, received many gifts and a charivari. They reside with the bride’s parents and were celebrated by friends, with a future home announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rhodes
Mildred Woodward
Linneus
Rev. Simmons
Oma Atkins
Jimmie Rudloff
G. T. Woodward
William
Harry Rhodes
Live Wire
South
Fulkerson Monument Co. Highlighted in Brookfield Missouri
Memorial designers emphasize decades of experience and the quality materials they use in finished monuments. The Brookfield Missouri firm promotes their masterful workmanship and enduring memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson Monument Co
Brookfield
Missouri
Quilting Club Meets for Stitching and Social Evening
Eighteen members and nineteen visitors met with Mrs Lois Foss on Thursday October 24 for stitching and chat tering. Two quilts progressed with one finished by noon, embroidery done, and later a club business meeting followed by a song and lively special numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Foss
Checker Tournament At Worley Motor Company Office
A checker tournament is set for Friday night in this city at the Worley Motor Company office. Players from several towns have been invited to participate and D. B. Gooch will serve as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worley Motor Company
D.B. Gooch
Sunday Sum of Voices From a Small Town Week
A quirky diary style week recounts local life with imperfect grammar. Entries touch on politics religion fishing family chores and odd events from Sunday through Monday.
Browning Girl Weds in Unionville Oct 23
A home wedding at the Crist residence near Unionville united Miss Janie Bohannon and Floyd Miller before nineteen relatives. The ceremony featured bridesmaid Helen Rice and best man Willard Miller with music by Vera Bryant. The couple, from Unionville and Browning, plan to start housekeeping in the groom’s former family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Crist
Unionville
Janie Bohannon
Floyd Miller
Helen Rice
Willard Miller
Vera Bryant
Centerville
Iowa
J. D. Noland
The
Christian Church
Will Bohannon
Laclede
Thornburg
Browning
W. D. Grice
Everd Miller
Great Falls
Montana
Miller
Mrs Harris hosts Walnut guests at midweek gathering
Mrs Jennie Epperson entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs H C Harris of Walnut Kansas. Guests included Mr and Mrs R M Calhoun Miss Ella Keithley and Mrs Lorene Whaley. Hostess served lunch with sandwiches salad potato chips pickles and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Epperson
H. C. Harris
Walnut
Kansas
R. M. Calhoun
Ella Keithley
Lorene Whaley
Willing Workers Club Meeting Summary
The Willing Workers Club met on Wednesday October 16 with Mrs Iva Rhodes hosting. Members and 12 visitors formed a full gathering. tasks included embroidery tearing rug rags and quilting. Latent contests by Mrs Myra Lay and Mrs Reba Nickell crowned winners among 17 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Iva Rhodes
Lena Campbell
Myra Lay
Reba Nickell
Mary Griffis
Charlotte Haley
Vera Kille
Mertie Gray
Goldie Pierce
Ethel Bennett
Bessie Schrock
Naomi Sue Campbell
Barbra Jean Hampton
Bonnie Zoe Lay
Joyce Ann Nickell
Max
Meeting Adjoins With Mm Lora Badger October 30
Eugene Brown and Jackie Raybum with Schrock adjourn after a pleasant day to plan further steps with Mm Lora Badger on October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Brown
Jackie Raybum
Schrock
Mm Lora Badger
Pie Supper and Program at Enterprise School
Pie supper and program scheduled at the Enterprise school on Friday night November 1. Fern Spencer will teach and lead activities during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise School
Fern Spencer
Birthday Surprise For Mr Head Family In North Salem
A family gathering in North Salem Massachusetts honored three elders with birthdays last week. Uncle George Head turned 79 on October 24, Uncle Mike Pearler 76 on October 25, and Mrs Catherine Cordray 75 on October 26. Ella Heall attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Head
Alma Cordray
North Salem
George Head
Mike Pearler
Revival Services at Baptist Church Begin November 11
Revival services start Monday November 11 at 7 30 p m at the Baptist Church with Rev W D Hurst of Marceline preaching each evening. Hear a forceful God inspired speaker present Bible truths and bring someone with you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist ‘Church
W. D. Hurst
Marceline
Browning High School Music Dept Presents Evening Program
The Browning High School Music department will present a program at the high school on Wednesday night in November. The program has two parts a concert of ensemble and solo numbers and a second part described as a good old fashioned Plantation Sing.
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Browning High School
Sunshine Workers Club Meeting Report from October 16
The Sunshine Workers Club met with Mrs. Percie Cordray on Wednesday October 16 for an all day quilting and social session. A noon meal featured pie cakes salads chicken and pickles with a large turnout. The afternoon business meeting included singing roll call and prayers. Members listed include Minnie Riedl Cora Pearler Bernice Coram Alma Abbott and Perc y Cordray among others. Visitors attended and eight children plus five men were present. Next gathering set with Mrs Iva Clapp on October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sushine Workers Club
Percie Cordray
Minnie Riedl
Cora Pearler
Bernice Coram
Alma Abbott
Percy Cordray
Dorothy Reid
Mabel Maxwell
Gladys McCollum
Ora Cordray
Helen Cassity
Albert Campbell
Mellie Thudium
Faye Bailey
Coney Bauer
Ada Abbott
Jessie Phillips
Lois Rulon
Tilda Cordray
Pearl Head
Smith
Dorel Cordray
Carlos Bauer
Nester
Iva Clapp
Calhoun Couple Entertains Guests At Dinner
Sunday, October 27, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun hosted a two course dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Prather, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bolling, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hummel, Mrs. Jennie Epperson and Miss Ella Keithley. The guests praised the hosts as ideal entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Calhoun
R. E. Prather
J. P. Bolling
L. W. Hummel
Jennie Epperson
Ella Keithley
Checks to Corn Hog Office Delayed Contracts Paid
About $8,000 in checks were received Monday for delayed contracts through the Corn Hog office in Linneus this week. Notices were sent Tuesday, and the checks can be mailed on receipt or the payee may bring the receipt to the Linneus office.
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Linneus
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Linn
Sullivan Counties
Lorene Burkholder
Goldie
Purples
Mollie Cordray
Bessie’s
Hallowe’en
Harold Bott
Cecil McGhee
Harold Foss
Leslie Turner
Ora Davis
Martha
Mary Turner
Foss
Ruby Quigley
Viola Maxwell
Willis Cokerham
Orville Cokerham
Baby
Donald Dean
Kathryn
Hester
Bessie
Marlin Steele
Camora Abbott
Effie Britton
Emma Dickinson
Alice DeVore
Emma Elliott
Clara
Lucille
Doris
Mary Jo
Gary Hanman
Amelia
John Allen Kelley
Leah
Irah Lambert
Alpha Quigley
C. W
Cc. R
Stitch and Chatter Club
Rosenfelt
Munday
Mayose
Teasday
Tellen
Jane
Solomon
Mary
Arc
Studdy Astronomer
Jake
Magazen
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