Local Items and Social News from Ava Week
Renn was in Ava during the week. Mrs Verba Weisley gone to Springfield. Hugh Williams traveled to Kansas last week. P J Divan of New York visiting here. John Bridges of Springfield buying mules last week. Mrs May Ross called to Kansas for daughter illness. Route 4 inspection by postmaster Winck. Route 3 also checked. D M Pickel of Battle Mountain Nev visited. Mrs Pickel and daughter staying here and in Springfield. Route 4 Mansfield to be in operation Tue Thu Sat. Barnie N Crippen acting carrier. Mrs Tipton Odle died early week after tuberculous illness. Body to Cedar Gap for burial. F A Hendersons moved to Grove Spring. W C Duckworth returned from Redfield, Ks. I M Rice bought J J vy restaurant. S W Grimes of Mountain Grove here this week. For trade a good Dodge roadster offered. Riv Detson to preach at Baptist church Sunday. Mrs J T Freeman and others in Springfest. Paluver and daughters and HK T Dennis drove to West Plains and back. W C Coday agent for Ozark Southern Railroad in Grover’s absence. Mr and Mrs DH Kay and son Strother were dinner guests of M J Hodge. Howard Curtis arrived at Roy Handy home in Lindsay Cal. 13 weight 5 pounds. Mr and Mrs Paul Riley visiting H M Brazeal. Mrs Riley granddaughter of Mr Brazeal.
Pleasant Valley Tax List Notice From Stephens and Roy
Notice to tax payers for Pleasant Valley states the official tax list is in the office and taxes may be paid at any time. Pay before January 1 to avoid penalties.
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Pleasant Valley Two
Farmers, fairs, and county moves cross Ozarks region
Springfield anglers fished the Gasconade last week while Bois D Arc residents plan a large strawberry acreage for spring. A school pie supper Friday Oct 28 benefits the Oetting School. J Ek Parshall named U.S. Marshal for western Missouri. Senate confirmation pending. A drive to form Calouol County from parts of Texas Howell and Douglas surfaces with Calouol as seat. Accidents include a Douglas county stabbing and a poisoning incident. A box car derailment on the Ozark Southern halts passenger service near Ava. repairs anticipated.
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Caborl
Texas
Howell
Douglas Counties
Calouol
Douglas County
Texas County
Doctrinal Sunday Meeting On Salvation Without Christ
A B Y P U program from October 28 1921 details a doctrine discussion led by Naomi Dotson with scripture reading from Ephesians 2 1 10 by Mrs Dean. The group covers topics on living a perfect life sinfulness before Christ salvation by faith prior to Christ and recitations including In Christ led by Alpha Dodson and Lorene Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Naomi Dotson
Dean
Leo Dean
Homer Brown
Dodson
Neliie Tool
Alpha Dodson
Lorene Turner
Mansfield School Orchestra Seeks Trap Drum Purchase
A Mansfield school plans a first class orchestra to enhance all events. A play titled Back to The Farm will be staged in the gym on Friday October 21 with fifty percent of proceeds to fund a trap drum. Boosters are urged to support.
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Mansfield
Knowledge of God debated at Mansfield church meeting
Christian Endeavor group at Mansfield Methodist Church invites the community to a Sunday night program not by tradition. A debate on the resolution that knowledge of God is essential to a noble life will be held plus special music. Members urge attendees to share what they know about God and speak up.
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Methodist Church
Christian Endeavorers of
Mansfield
God
Oak Lumber for Sale by Reynolds & Coday
40000 feet of oak lumber offered by Reynolds and Coday for sale. Includes dimension and boxing options all available through the supplier.
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Reynolds & Coday
Grace May Qodle Obituary in Cedar Gap and Deepwater
Grace May Qodle born June 7 1886 died October 17 1921 aged 5 years 4 months 10 days. Wife of 8S T Ow le married June 7 1904. Mother of six children five living. Converted twelve years ago joined Baptist church Cedar Gap Mo later at Deepwater Mo. Funeral held at Cedar Gap cemetery October 1921 conducted by Rev M V Spain.
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Grace May Qodle
T. Owle
Baptist Church
Cedar Gap
Deepwater
M.V. Spain
Pleasant Flat Weather and Local Visits Report
Pleasant Flat notes delightful October weather as residents Hugh Williams James and Charley Boyer visit Ralph Harris on Sunday. Alice Williams is sick. Cisco Shaw and family visit the Inhoff home Saturday afternoon. Trav Campbell family visit Fairoffs Thursday as Mr Campbell moves to the Keys place. Mrs Kidd and sons are wished well as neighbors depart. Maid Claxton leaves for Springfield and starts a pants factory job.
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Hugh Williams
James and
Charley Boyer
Ralph Harris
Trav Campbell
Fairoffs
Maid Claxton
Springfield
Improve Your Digestion With Simple Daily Habits
Advice on easing weak digestion recommends spacing meals by at least five hours, avoiding between meal eating, drinking ample water, and taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper to improve digestion. The guidance emphasizes consistency and practical steps for better digestive health.
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Chamberlain
Pleasant Valley Township tax list notices
The official tax list for Pleasant Valley Township invites residents to call and pay taxes at their convenience. Taxes should be paid before January 1 to avoid penalties, with collection conducted at in rear Rey nolda Coday Store operated by W. B. Hitencock.
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Pleasant Valley Township
W. B. Hitencock
Reynolda & Coday
Babe Ruth all stars tour director meets agents in travel plans
Harry Phil, director of the Babe Ruth all stars tour, called on G C Freeman in Manshied this week relating to Carl Mays and the New York Yanks barnstorming trip. A game is set for Oct 25 in Joplin with a possible exhibit in Springfield. Carl and Mrs Mays travel home as many New York players join them at Yankee Camp on the Gasconade. Meanwhile Mrs J C Turner and Mrs W T Baker were summoned to Springfield to be at Jobs Crippen’s bedside. Mrs Turner returned home with no improvement and Mrs Baker stays.
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Harry Phil
Babe Ruth
All Stars
Manshied
G.C. Freeman
Carl Mays
New York
J.C. Turner
W. T. Baker
Springfield
Jobs Crippen
Junior School Notes: Friday Activities Highlight
The Domestic Science class served the Parent Teachers Friday afternoon and also hosted the Mansfield and Seymour basketball teams Friday evening after the game.
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Mansfield and Seymour
Fifth Sunday Meeting Program at Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant hosts a two day ministers and deacons gathering starting Thursday Oct 27 at 7 p m with introductory sermons by Bro Avery and Bro Holford on Faith. Friday features a round table led by Bro C I Turner and afternoon discussions on Works and sanctification. Sunday includes preaching by Rev Mont Rich G W Wilboit and Rev W J Scott on miracles sanctification and repentance with other speakers.
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Mt. Pleasant
Bro. Avery
Bro Holford
Bro
C. I. Turner
Mont Rich
G. W. Wilboit
W. 8
Scott
G H. Hagee
J. L. Comer
Bishop Rich
J. W. Pugh
G. A. Shafer
Nell Rich
R F. Haskins
V. A. Castuing
Presbytery
D. A. Hunn Eut
S.H. Daniels
J. M. Piland
RK. H. Anderson
Bro. Kent
Frisco Freight Derailment Delays Southbound Trains
A freight train derailment between Mansfield and Norwood shortly after midnight halted southern Frisco division traffic for hours. Five cars derailed four overturning damaging track, with no injuries. Officials suspect faulty trucks on the wrecked cars as the cause. Extra southbound freight and passenger No. 105 were delayed, arriving in West Plains Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Norwood
Frisco
West Plains
Agriculture Play A Big Hit At Vocational Farm Club
The play Back to the Farm staged by the Vocational Agricultural class drew praise for its timely message on farmer training and professional effort. Notable performers include Bruce Daniels Hulda Chaffin E M Funk Mrs E M Fuank J T Carter Grace Smiley Rhinehart Drybread Roland Williams R D Murrell and Eileen Clark under director Mrs Moorman. The production, put together quickly, will be repeated in Seymour City Gymnasium Friday night.
Officers Capture Still and 40 Gallons of Whiskey
Hartville Democrat reports sheriff M J Crews and deputies seized a 40 gallon still and 40 gallons of whiskey four miles east of Grove Spring near Bill Johnson place. After watching all night, five men were arrested and jailed. the mash and equipment were destroyed or brought to town for trial. An eleven year old helped start the fire before capture.
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M. J. Crewse
Joe Dennis
James Atkisson
Marve Oliver
Perry Hanson
Charles Sanders
Grove Spring
Bill Johnson
Johnson Boys
Georgia Wynn
Johnson Boy
Hartville
Mansfield Star Carl Mays Pitches In World Series Clash
The Mansfield area notes that Carl Mays of Mansfield starred for the New York Yankees in the world series against the Giants. Despite Mays delivering a steadier outing with six hits allowed and no walks, a seventh inning error by Aaron Ward helped the Giants win a hard fought game. Phil Douglas paced the Giants with strong work, and the series outcome favored New York Giants in a close contest.
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Mansfield
Carl Mays
New York Yanks
New York Giants
Phil Douglas
Giants
Mays
Douglas
Aaron Ward
Civil Service Exam for Post Office Clerks and Carriers
An examination for post office clerks and carriers will be held at the post office in Mountain Grove Mo on November 5 1921. Applicants must be 18 to 45 years old on exam day and physically sound. Married women are not admitted. Male applicants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh not less than 125 pounds without coat or hat. Send for blanks and details to F R Ellington Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Post Office Mountain Grove Mo.
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Fk. R. Ellington
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Post Office
Mountain Grove, Mo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Renn
Ava
Verba Weisley
Kansas
P. J. Divan
John Bridges
May Ross
Winck
D. M. Pickel
Battle Mountain
Nev
Barnie N. Crippen
Tipton Odle
F. A. Henderson
W.C. Duckworth’s
Redfield
I. M. Rice
J. J.vy Restaurant
S. W. Grimes
Mountain Grove
Riv Detson
The
J. Th. Mreeman
He, Nichols
Carnell Chiildren
WH. Paluver
Hk. T. Dennis
West Plaines
W. C. Coday
Ozark Southern Railroad
Grover
Mr and Mes
D H. Kay
Son Strother
M. J. Hodge
Howard Curtis
Roy Handy
Lindsay Calif Get
Mrs Paul Riley
Dromright, Olli
H. M. Brazeal
Mrs. Riley
Mr. Brageal
the Union Station
Mansfield Parent Teachers Association
Mesdanes
R. R. Reed
N. J. Craig
Brunswick
J. B. Crouch
Bank of Mansfield
Missouri
B. Garage
Ford Agency
Mansfield, Missouri
Stephens
Roy
Bert Ellis
Fuson Drug Co
Adv
Fair Committee
Bois D’ Arc
Oetting School
Ozarks
Pearly Gates
Red Grover
Parsons
J. Ek. Parshall
Lathrop, Mo
U. S. Marshall
Harding
Senate
Kye Bell
Orville Bushong
Elmer Collins
J. W. Collins
Spurlock
Ozark Southern
Frank Braden
Christian Endeavor
Obituatas
Alice Williams
Cisco Shaw
Inhoff Home
Civil Service Examination
Patton Creamery Co
Springfield, Mo
Fuson Drug Co. W. M. Divan
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