Pleasant Grove Community Club plays The Man in the Green Shirt
The Burton Community Club program on June 2 featured the play The Man in the Green Shirt with a two and a half hour running time. John Frey starred as Willie and received audience praise alongside a cast including Frank Switzer Emily Nesbitt and Ruth Nesbitt. Music by Ruth and Elmer Diker complemented the three acts while Addie Lierle led community singing.
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Burton Community Club
Man In the
John Frey
Willie
Frank Switzer
Emily Nesbitt
Leslie Scranton
Mary Switzer
Fay Sims
Ruth Nesbitt
Melvin Scranton
Mildred Doole
Virginia Nesbitt
Ruth
Elmer Diker
Addie Lierle
H. W. Wheeler
Taxpayers’ League
Pleasant Grove Church
Plan
Nellie McClintock
Earl Lima
Camp Point
Clyde Booth
Sime
Weekend Guests and Local Sun Visits Across Town
Grace Griggs and Mary Lou Mitts of Payson visited with Tandy Grant and Guy Wells and Vernon Griggs while Edw Reidt and Geo Arntzen hosted Hull relatives. James Winsatt and Betty Weis of Quincy joined Mae Elliott for Sunday tea. John Twiester reports total of 19 males killed this spring with 16 in his yard and 8 in the corn field. Raymond Finchum Charlie George and daughters Helen and Charlotte hosted Hannibal visitors.
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Grace Griggs
Mary Lou Mitts
Payson
Tandy
Grant
Guy Wells
Vernon Griggs
Helen Lindey
Ruby Cluster
Rock Island
Edw. Reidt
Geo. Arntzen
Hull
D. R Watkins
James Winsatt
Betty Weis
Quincy
Mae Elliott
John Twiester
Raymond Finchum
Charlie George
Helen
Charlotte
Hannibal
Floyd Finchum
Local Election Returns Show Wet Vote Lead and Judicial Wins
Eight hundred eighty eight? Vote count reported with 188 cast on Monday. Wet votes totaled 100 and dry 86. Statewide repeal amendment suggested at 10 to 1 ratio. Judicial race results: Fred G. Wolfe 145, Guy R. Williams 129, A. Clay Williams 126.
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Fred G. Wolfe
Guy R. Williams
A. Clay Williams
Gray Swan Bathing Pool to Open Season at Siloam
The Gray Swan Bathing Pool at Siloam will open for the season next Saturday June 10 and operate every afternoon except Mondays and Tuesdays. It features pure sparkling spring water flowing over a sandy bottom for a half mile to reach the pool at an ideal temperature for a refreshing dip.
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Siloam
Will Rogers Explains Bank Troubles
Will Rogers argues bankers are not solely to blame for the financial crisis. He says banks loaned money when people needed it but require repayment when the banks need funds. He frames the situation as a shared responsibility.
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Will Rogers
Advertising Aids Business Revival Says Expert
New York. Aggressive firms expand by advertising despite weak conditions, says A W Diller advertising counsel at a bankers conference. He notes 1933 is a good year to stay in business to reinforce confidence and attract new work by going after it. Newspapers reach readers with compelling ads.
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New York
A. W. Diller
Bankers
Mr. Diller
Advertising policy changes in light of current conditions
Francis H. Sisson warns against overreacting to economic downturns by cutting advertising. He argues against turning ad spend on and off like a faucet, noting that continuity is essential. Long term planning should guide budgets despite temporary financial stress.
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Francis H. Sisson
American -Era Associat
Town dances draw crowd as shops stay open late
Saturday night brought a good crowd to town with several business houses open until 1 30. Local merchants extended hours to attract customers and enjoy the turnout.
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Dean
Melvin Sims
Frank Wellman
Ive Cutforth
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Maud Hartrick
Kenny Gord
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Edmund Clark
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