Memories Here in The Bee 15 Years Ago
A community reflecting on an old achievement as the school board expands the high school to three years. The board, led by Steven G. Lawles and George Diehl with the Editor, faced opposition before the change. Also notes a Red Cross quilt gift from Richfield lad Ninis Fusselman, bond buyers in Richfield township, local weather, a forthcoming wedding, retirements and resignations in local schools and bank, illness, and a note on sympathy and capital.
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Annie
Steven G. Lawles
George Diehl
Richfield
Ninis Fusselman
Red Cross
Richfield Township
Main Street Musings and Odd Weather Notes
The piece blends rural humor with quirky chatter about Main Street life. It mentions farmers, jokes about fish worms, and a tongue in cheek reference to spring feavor and a union party future. The tone resembles a light local column with whimsical rural imagery.
Lawmaker introduces road bill for Clayton to Plainville
Rep Joseph E Heckenkamp sends The Bee a bill introduced April 10 to build a state road from Clayton through Kellerville Haselwood Richfield to Route 36 at Plainville. The plan appropriates 390000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for a durable hard surfaced road.
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Jos. E Heckenkamp
The
Bee
Clayton
Liberty
Plainville
Department of Public Works
State Treasury
Kellerville
Haselwood
Richfield
Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Mrs Theo Meyer Adams of Liberty visited relatives nearby this past week. Carl Vahle and family spent Sunday with Ed Vahle and family near Payson. Dennis, Chas and Clara Wells, and Douglas Wells from Quincy visited relatives Friday evening. Olver Davis of St Louis hosted by Marcus Shoney. Raymond Finchum family from Hannibal visited Floyd Finchum. Omar Larimore and family spent Sunday with Ernest Griggs near Plainville.
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Chas, Dennis
Colmar
Douglas Wells
Clara Wells
Quincy
Olver Davis
St. Louis
Marcus Shoney
Raymond Finchum
Hannibal
Floyd Finchum
Omar _ Larimore
Ernest Griggs
Plainville
Barns Blown Down Reported Nearby
Tuesday morning reports indicate a number of barns were blown down in this vicinity, with residents noting wind damage and structural losses across multiple farm buildings.
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Lambert Pharmacal Company
U.S. A
Skah
LDA
Lal
Gig Val
KR Mayor
Firestone
Qlgold
Firestone Sentinel
Firestone Courier
Firestone Spark
Ugs
Save Gascoline
Liberty Motor Co
Liberty, Illinois
Ooolet
Lloyd Wagner
Stella Bowman
Gerald Frey
Edna Larimore
Niel Zehender
Ella Deege
Ad Johnson
Floyd Grubb
Maine Street
By Bill Allen
Frank Graf
Kodak Film Developed
Janesville Film Service
Janesville, Wisconsin
Adams
Ake Aeboeger
Prince
My Barn
Oscar Diehl
America
IGA
Keller & Johnson
Phillips
C .E. Lierle
Phill
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