Soldier John Streiff Writes From France Homeward Hopes
John P Streiff of Company B Vthnf ALE sends a long letter from France detailing trench life battles near papa’s home, Captaincy changes, and admiration for French women. He recalls burying comrades, praises Bil as future captain, and expresses longing for family while recounting hunting Hans and daily wartime chores.
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Jules 2
Ets
Peter Streitz
Hive
Parher
Ghel
Tama
Iran
Papa
Apt
Roberts
Hill Smith
Co. B
Bil
Mama
U.S
Pegey
Peggy
Hans
Peazy
Pete
Jerry Shrignel
Tom
Tron
Stanley News Personal notes from local residents
Mrs Frank Westfall and children returned Sunday from Kennett visit. C E McDonough of Frisco Ark spent Sunday and Monday with Morley homefolks. Allis Fern Clare on sick list. Mrs J T Westfall returned to Kennett awaiting completion of building. Gus and Louie Pott visited Cape Girardeau with homefolks Saturday and Sunday. Rudolph Jackson called to Caruthersville Friday to join Camp in Virginia for special duty after honorable discharge. Mr and Mrs W P Meatte and daughter Miss Cora Mae with Misses Nannie and Sadie Mitchell motored from Hayti Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Will Dvens and daughters Mary Eve and Pauline of Huayti spent Wednesday with Mrs A W Reehns and family.
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Frank Westfall
Kennett
C. E. McDonough
Frisco
Ark
Morley
Allis Fern Clare
J. T. Westfall
Gus
Louie Pott
Cape Girardeau
Rudolph Jackson
Caruthersville
Virginia
W. P. Meatte
Cora Mae
Nannie
Sadie Mitchell
Hayti
Wilfley backs Folk after tense political clash
Senator Wilfley stated in St Louis that he will support Gov Folk and urges friends to do the same. The Keieve decision accepted the verdict and Wilfley pledged ardent support, aiming to aid Washington in a few days. Weather and social notes fill the rest with local updates on meetings, visits, and school matters.
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Wilfley
St. Loule
Gov. Folk
Caumpaden
Washington
Aves
Parker Kersey to resign as county assessor in weeks
Parker Kersey, Democratic candidate and county official, announced plans to resign in a few weeks to focus on completing his term as assessor for the county. He praised the party ticket and cited support reflected in the recent primary vote. Also noted are brief personal items including visits by Dick Speed to his former city and local business notices.
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Parker Kersey
Harry Litzelfelger
Kerevy
Thrift and War Savings Stamp Sale Reported for Hawyti Area
Government drive prompts local participation in Thrift and War Savings stamps. Farmers and residents buy monthly portions. Hayti bank reports 9 046 085 dollars in sales, Post Office shows about 0 400 00. Total around 9 446 085. The quota for Have township listed as 242 000.00 with more sales expected as harvest begins. Frank Foster sought for bonds. Ernestine Shepard visiting in Marston. Hog lard offered at 28 cents per pound at White Star Meat Market.
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Hawyti
Hayti
Have Township
White Star
Hayti Boy U S Musician In France Card
Hugh P. Harbert writes from Bond Infantry in France describing letters from family, daily practice of learning French, and sightseeing like Mammoth Cave and a castle with water streams. He asks for three letters weekly and notes plans to return in 18 months to two years.
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Blorberr
Hauyti
Dewe
Ant
Dad
Pete
Ruth
Mammoth Cave
Chateau
France
Sister
Mama
Carl Sigler
Walter
Andrew
Hunter
Kennett
Camp Pike
6Th Missouri
Mason
Rey Pipst
Ted
Sidney
Hugh P. Harhert
No Definite Election Returns Yet From County Clerk
The county clerk states ballots likely won’t be tallied until Saturday, delaying full results until next week. Read of nominations includes State Senator Joseph W. Folk, Supreme Court judge Walter W. Graves, State Superintendent Vel W. Lamkin, and others across local and national offices, with some Republican opposition noted.
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Joseph W.W. Folk
Supreme Court
Walter W. Graves
Vel W. Lamkin
Congress
Joseph J. Russell
General Assembly
3. J. Corbett
E. C. Epeer
W. D. Hudgens
Evan T. Criddle
J. M. Brasher
Stanley School Report Shows August Attendance Totals
For the month ending August 2 enrollment totals 92 with 45 males and 47 females. Attendance figures show 71 pupil-days, average 49.2, four attended every day, and five or more days absent noted. Tardiness counted 22, corporal punishment 6, visitors 7. Names of daily attendees include Chris Crockett Charley Ball Neal Crockett Tommie Dull. Visitor names listed along with teacher Miss Viola Patterson. Also mentions WHEAT and lumber notice from East Arkansas Lumber Co and Dr. Trautmann noting reduced sickness.
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Chis. Crockett
Charley Ball
Neal Crockett
Tommie Dull
Lee Crockett
Susie Ball
James Swinen
Lottie Praswell
Dewey Gaines
Chlorene Gaines
Hettie Patterson
Viola Patterson
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Mumsle
John Boy
Ike
Mademoiselle
America
Joram
Hine
Mel Owe Toad
John PL
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Ing
East Arkansas Lumber Co
Arls
Billy Nethery
Hayti, Mo
Will Dvens
Mary Eve
Pauline
Huayti
AW V~ Reehns
Whee AT
Dry Bayou
Earl
John Gaines
California
Army
Dewey
Great Lakes
Navy
Carl Patterson
Couny
Werser
Third County
Dawn
Herald Colwins
Dick Speed
Joneshora
Diversburg
Tenn
Ore
Prandehttdoren
Dayton
J. Ho Fields
Harti
Raymond Crider
J. W. Boudy
Tiniien Catters
Frank Foster
Dragetty
Ernestine Shepard
Francis Berry
Marston
Hayti Boy
Tihestoy
Nite
Dune
Franes
Bond
John W
S. D. Spencer
M. Stubblefield
Hayti Township
J. M. Argo
Stanley School Report
L. W. Clark
Parma
T. J. Trautmann
Usu
Lefler
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