10 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
1
Residents of West Plains and Pomona cheer a discovered oil deposit after over a year’s work. The well, at 2714 feet, yields high grade oil and promises economic benefits for Mansfield and the Ozark mountain country if confirmed.
Minister L A Johnson invites all to Norwood Christian Church next Sunday for regular preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend and enjoy uplifting spiritual services.
The text records a chain of occupancy as J. C. Oren der's move to the A. J. Grantham house, J. A. Atkison's to their house vacated by Mr. Orender, T. J. Rippee's to the cottage hotel property vacated by Mr. Atkisson, R. T. Surgaine's to the property vacated by Mr. Rippee, and O. B. Davis to the property vacated by Mr. Surgaine.
A band revival begins with a call for applicants at Reynolds and Today Dry goods store. Over twenty respond and J B Crouch arrives to lead, with semi weekly rehearsals set for Tuesday and Friday nights. A public concert is hoped within a month as officers are elected: President W Coday, Vice President G C Freeman, Secretary Treasurer Hobart Hensley, Librarian Elmer Strong. First rehearsal Friday night March 11 at Reynolds and Coday.
Frank Broyles was present at Bryant University this week, marking a notable appearance by the college football figure. The gathering highlighted Broyles' ongoing involvement with Bryant and its athletic or scholarly activities.
Tersely Told Town Tales list residents moving towns and visiting neighbors from Dewey Avery in Skidmore to J. B. Crouch returning to Mansfield to lead band instruction. Local events include a Baptist Church service, a chicken dinner, a farmers loan meeting, a strawberry industry survey, and a working bee to break ground for crops.
Notice to voters of Pleasant Valley township to attend a mass meeting on Saturday the 12th at 2 p.m. to nominate officers for the township organization. All voters are urged to be present.
R C Hall invites tomato growers to contract for 25 or 30 acres for next season. Prospective sellers should meet March 19 at Roy and Stephens Real Estate Office in Mansfield, to discuss contract terms and prices.
A program features Francis Black leading a discussion on real religion with readings from James and John. Lorenda Cantrell, Mrs. Peters, Herman Williams, Marie Norcross, May Benjamin, Jessie Hoover, Ned Gaines, and Mamie Beach present questions and insights on prayer Bible use Holy Spirit Sabbath observance church attendance and personal conviction.
Baseball nuts gathered at Fuson Drug store Monday evening to organize for the coming season. Plans discussed a proposed Ozark loop including Mansfield and nearby towns to improve transportation ends. Corres pondence will be started with those cities to join. The material looks promising with many returning players and twenty young prospects ready to challenge. N. J. Craig A. J. Clark W. M. Divan and Ross Reed elected to direct affairs for the season.
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