Stamps for Prizes at Missouri County Fairs
Vestus J Wade of St Louis directs war savings push for county fairs urging premiums be paid in war savings stamps and certificates. He proposes a war savings booth and a day with a guest speaker. notes fairs boost livestock and agricultural interests and education. E A Trowbridge emphasizes livestock improvement and fairs as key educational institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vestus J. Wade
St. Louis
War Savings Committee of
Missouri
W. A. Black
Local Fair Association
State Board of Agriculture
Gov. Gardner
George Arnold
Missouri State Mail Association
E. A. Trowbridge
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Regular Teachers' Examination at Hartville June 7 and 8
The teachers' regular examination will be held at Hartville on June 7 and 8. It begins at 9:00 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. on both days and closes at 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The order of subjects remains as previously. Be on time. JOAN M. CARTER, County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartville
Joan M. Carter
Macomb Residents Attend Red Cross Sale at Norwood
Macomb residents attended the Red Cross sale at Norwood on Saturday. G. N. Lindley received a letter from his son Sheridan saying he had landed safely in France. There will be all day service at the Baptist church Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Red Cross
Norwood
G. N. Lindley
Sheridan
France
The
Baptist Church
Memorial Day Union Services In Mansfield
Memorial Day events follow Wilson's proclamation with union services at the Baptist church led by Rev. John T. Younger at 10 30 a m. A parade begins at 11 40 from the square under Mayor Riley to the cemetery, then two afternoon sermons by Rev. Holmes at 2 30 and Rev. Wright at 4 30 with special music and choir participation encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Mansfield
Baptist Church
John T. Younger
F.h.riley
G. W. Holmes
Oscar Wright
T. Li. Ritzinger
Letter from Private Jess Ross in France May 1918
In a May 7 1918 letter from France Private Jess Ross of Mansfield Missouri writes to his mother Mrs C B Ross. He reports receiving two letters, enjoying a ride across France over 100 kilometers, seeing green landscapes and blooming orchards, visiting a cathedral, receiving mail from Charles, and noting rain with decent tents keeping them dry while he stays in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Charles
Jess Ross
U.S. Aero Sqdn
N.Y
Local Notes From Baker Valley And Surroundings
Miss Leona Garner of Norwood visits relatives in Mansfield. Miss Susie Wilson spent Sunday with home folks. A work party occurred at Crain graveyard Friday. Miss Grace State visited home. Sunday School at Flat Rock held every Sunday at 10 10 with everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Garner
Norwood
Mansfield
Susie Wilson
Crain
Grace State
Flat Rock
Hartville man launches vigorous Republican nomination bid
W. A. Newton of Hartville campaigns actively for the Republican nomination as county representative, urging supporters to back his bid in the upcoming race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Newton
Hartville
Local boys to report for draft from Mansfield area
A Tuesday draft sendoff brought 91 local youths from Wright and Douglas counties to a Missouri train headed for active service in St Dodge Iowa. The list includes names from Mansfield Cedar Gap Mountain Grove Norwood Ava Ava Vera Cruz Alta Efforts to honor the volunteers filled a large depot crowd with families and well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
St. Dodge
Iowa
Wright County
Douglas
Missouri
J. W. Gilley
Trobbie Davis
Cedar
Graff
Roy Wesley Bare
Mountain Grove
Verner Rippee
Walter C. Fox
Mtu
Grove
Andrew T. Cantrell
Duncan
Sherman Rovers
Charley W. Smith
Hartville
Owen Smith
Homer G. Griffith
Dawson
Grover
Hart
Norwood
Charles Warner Morler
Cedar Gap
Otto Frye Campbell
Rodney T.cassill
Min
Arthur Sterling Allen
Ulartville
Raymond Young
Douglas County
Herman Deyo
Ava
Edgar Lee Elliott
Mtn. Grove
Willie Byekiel Eslick
James Hwell Eagle
Vera Cruz
Ernest Kilison
Rov
Ernest Morrest
Hilo
Oscar TM. Garrison
Merrett
Pred
Local Names List Reflects Regional Figures In Brief Notice
A compiled roster mentions Marcus Swadley Rov Eli Tate Rockbridge Henry C Vancil Granite City IL Grath M Lowery Powell O William O Woodford Arno Loy Kelley Roy Regie Lee Gott Roy Andrew Gibbons Richville Oran Cecil Clements Smallets Raph E Carr Prigr Alfred Dennis Richville Albert P Smith Hebron Wmn Elmer Kester Douthat OK John Ralph Malloy Ava Corbett Potter Ava
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Swadley
Rov
Eli Tate
Rockbridge
Henry C. Vancil
Granite City
Illinois
Grath M. Lowery
Powell
William O. Woodford
Arno
Loy Kelley
Roy
Regie Lee Gott
Andrew Gibbons
Richville
Oran Cecil Clements
Smallets
Raph E. Carr
Prigr
Alfred Dennis
Albert P. Smith
Hebron
Wmn
Elmer Kester
Douthat
Oklahoma
John Ralph Malloy
Ava
Corbett Potter
Above the Clouds and Back Home Dear Mother
Ed Westbrook writes of flight over the river and clouds, describes balloons as slow moving sausages and caterpillars when on the ground, and recalls a leave to Chicago after persuading a strict colonel. He hints at wartime duties, hopes to meet Mansfield boys at Ft. Sill, and signs off as your loving son Ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri Valley
France
Ft. Sill
Mansfield Boys
Westbrook
Club Cancels Meeting Focusing on Mansfield Springfield Day
The Commercial Club deferred all business until next Monday night to ensure full attendance. Officers plan to arrange the Mansfield Springfield day scheduled for June 19 with the full group present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Zinc ore market strengthens in Joplin district mining report
In the Manafi eld Mining District work on the Pioneer mill accelerates as Red Bird miners anticipate ore shipments. Zinc ore prices rose last week with second-grade ore at 4750 a ton and most sales at 45 to 46 a ton, up 1.20 from the prior week. high-grade ore around 75 for 1,500 tons. Lead ore held firm, most shipments priced at 84 to 85 a ton, and officials credit government price actions for grade A spelter and zinc products easing market pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manafield
Pioneer
Red Bird
Joplin
Red Cross sale draws crowd in Norwood with large receipts
Norwood Department The Red Cross sale at Norwood on Saturday drew a large crowd from nearby areas. Auctioneers Cols. Roy Dennis and J. R. McIntosh aided by sales manager A. L. Pope. Hon. C. W. Evans and Hon. J. Lon Dennis delivered patriotic addresses. Oak Forest and Norwood school children participated, money was collected on a Red Cross flag, and dinner proceeds totaled 154 dollars. Total receipts reached 1305 dollars. Walter Akers, missing on the European front, reportedly located in a German prison. his brother H. J. Akers serves in France. Additional fundraisers yielded 50 and 88 dollars for Red Cross. A home talent show planned for Norwood this evening. News of local residents additions and a funeral for Jas. Curtis, northwest of town, noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Norwood
Cols
Roy Dennis
J. R.mcintosh
A.L. Pope
C. W. Evans
Mountain Grove
J. Lon Dennis
Mansfield
Oak Forest
W. A. Newton
Hartville
Walter Akers
H. J. Akers
France
L. D. Caudle
Springfield
Isaac Elrod
Macomb
Ray Reeve
West Plains
Jas. Curtis
Curtis Cemetery
J. M. Little
Roy Curtis
Jefferson City
Obituary for Mrs Felix Keith At Age About 12
Mrs Felix Keith died Monday from cancer at about age 12. Interment will be Tuesday at Prairie Hollow. She is survived by her husband and two sons.
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Felix Keith
Prairie Hollow
For Sale or Trade Erie Gasoline Engine and Woodworking Tools
One new Erie gasoline engine 18 hp one saw re saw and planer all in good condition. To make cash sale bargain price. Mrs Claire I Hatfield Ava Missouri phone 165.
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Erie
Claire i Hatfield
Ava
Memorial Day Decoration and Address at Nugget Theater
Citizens old soldiers and groups gather at City Park for cemetery service and grave decoration with flowers. Memorial address by Rev Claude Simpson Hanby at the Nugget Theater at 2:00 pm includes songs readings and a flag meaning program. Everyone urged to bring flowers and attend the memorial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Ritzinger
Claude Simpson Hanby
Rolla
Nugget Theater
Hanby
Bertha Miller
Elva Freeman
Mabel Coday
Decoration Day
Marie Norcross
Faye Cathcart
Mansfield W C T U meeting notes May 16
Mansfield W C T U met with Mrs. R M Rogers on Thursday May 16. Devotions by president Mrs C L Beach cited John chapter 14. Prayer by Mrs T B Ritzinger. Minutes read and approved. Plans discussed to raise campaign fund. Adjourned to meet with Mrs Tripp after the second Sunday in June. Closed with W C T U prayer.
Social of Miss Corrine Hitchcock At Home
A pleasant social gathering occurred Monday evening at Miss Corrine Hitchcock's home. Guests included Elmer Strong and wife, Karl Tripp, Charles Newton, Verner Rippee, Grace Snyder, Gladys Snyder, Mabel Hoover, Mabel Coday, Bertha Miller, Eula Newton, and Pearl Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Hitchcock
Elmer Strong
Karl Tripp
Charles Newton
Verner Rippee
Misses Grace
Gladys Snyder
Mabel Hoover
Mabel Coday
Bertha Miller
Eula
Pearl Newton
Soldier's trench experiences to be shared in Mansfield
Dr. F. Riley of Wright County Council of Defense announced a courtesy lecture by Pershing's soldier who has served four months in the trenches. The address is at The Nugent Mhonies in Mansfield, Sunday June 9 at 2:00 PM, free to the public with special music. He is releasing from St. Louis on June 10 for this speaking engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Riley
Wright County Council of Defense
W. PF. Saunders
Jefferson City
Missouri Council of Defense
Pershing
St. Louis
Wright County
Mansfield
Thanks for cash on subscription list
The note expresses gratitude for subscription renewals received since the last report. Names include J. M. Kirk of Laramie, G. E. Cooley of Norwood, Harry Kupka of Mansfield, Mrs. Neva Baker of Mansfield, W. C. Bruton and H. F. Bruton of Norwood, LN. Davis of Macomb, Geo. Thompson of Norwood, J. E. B. Kelley of Norwood, M. L. Preston of Weir City, S. R. Barnett of Norwood, Henry Smith of Norwood, and others including R. Purtle of Norwood, Clyde Turner of Springfield, Tom Kirk of Macomb, E Schaler of Wichita, A. C. Legere of Mansfield, James Tefteller of Camp Funston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kirk
Laramie
Wyo
G. E. Cooley
Norwood
Harry Kupka
Mansfield
Neva Baker
J. R. Bruton
W.C. Bruton
H. F. Bruton
Red Cross Sale Draws Large Hartville Crowd
The Sunday sale at Hartville attracted a countywide crowd. The Red Cross goal reached 1225 dollars, with receipts totaling about 2760 dollars. Auctioneers were Roy Dennis Alex Salisbury and Crewse and Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hartville
Cols
Roy Dennis
Alex Salisbury
Crewse & Rice
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Baker Valley
Albert E. Smith
Gladys
Leslie and
J. Frank Glendon
Pat
Wright and
Oliver C. Spencer
Neodeslin
Kansas
Zecke Hurst
Derthi
Hiram J. Hall
Basher
Charley TH. Spurlock
James Edward Smith
Pansy
Rubey Graham
Edward Herpel
Excelsior Springs
Marion A. Hopper
Eminence
Barton A.james
Cold Springs
Lonnie H. Kester
Smallett
Tommy Lakey
Willie Leroy
Bertha John KR
Fitzgerald
Ono
Oscar McDaniel
Geo. Meyer
Kansas City
Ernie Pringle
Willow Springs
Scott P. Millsap
Cecil
Marshall
Clayton Lakey
Arden
Theodore C. Walker
Russell
Stanford B. Privett
Carthage
Luther EB. Pennington
Kans
Wm. Brummett
Missoula
Montana
Harry F. Burden
Rippee
Columbus Cotton
Neodesha
James
Chadwell
Paul Hl
Cornelius
Eldorado
Arthur W. Goonts
Tedrich
Glenok
Dompry
Tony M. Luallen
Topaz
Gustavy A. Monthvi
Estel Poster
Gardner Turner
John Banks
Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Chapel
Nugget Theatre
C. T Newton
Washington
Kee
Tom Kirk
E Schaler
Wichita
F H. Stephens
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