09 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
1
The Langley investigation unit begins training at Mitchell Piers New York. Crews, civil and aviation service personnel, prepare to test seaplanes and air fittings aboard the Langley with plans to participate in Atlantic fleets in January. The ship will deploy with aircraft capable of water landings and machine gun turrets.
A mid 19th century crowd gathers around the church yard as plans for the Can Creek rebuilding are discussed after a sermon. The minister hints at a home for the needy and invites small offerings. Social time follows with singing and a sense of communal purpose as attendees depart.
A Cane Creek feature notes the Zalma Circuit’s new pastor Rev Billy Barks arriving after two years without a pastor. He announces Old Folk's Day on the third Sunday in November and urges all to wear everyday attire. The issue highlights local shopping, prices on merchandise, and a Santa visit planned for December.
Allen Grocery advertises savings on beans 12 pounds for 1.00 whole head lettuce 1.00 and various household items including laundry soap baking powder and salad dressings. The notice promotes dried peaches prunes Christmas candies cigars fruit and nuts toys and a wide assortment of dolls games and books for children.
The article warns that modern farming machinery is complex and weather damaged. It urges calculating a machine’s worth with a dealer, county agent, or agricultural college to plan ahead. Regular maintenance reduces costs and returns equipment to normal performance.
Mystery surrounds the poisoning of two young schoolteachers at Rum Branch Mississippi Miss Clarana Immerman 20 and Miss Helen Walker 19 who were found seriously ill from suspected strychnine after returning from Advance yesterday afternoon Both were staff at Rum Branch School and lived with Immerman’s parents at Rum Branch Authorities report they are out of danger today with conditions improving after the incident in Advance last afternoon
The column lists neighbors visiting relatives and friends from Frank and Pieris families, mentions Ray Hanson’s painful injury after a kick last week, and notes social visits by Miss May Schrock, Roy Cooper and Zola, and Mrs. C L Eaker among others. Harvest work and Thanksgiving preparations are also mentioned.
Drunk Branch Health is reasonably cool. David Grant was at John Blanken's on business Wednesday. N. W. Huffman and John Blanken did carpenter work on Blanken's new barn Tuesday. WV Drum Hastings and Lutesville real estate men visited Wednesday to view local farmlands. B. H. Barmsey and two sons of Hog Creek are in the timber business.
A fragmentary diary of Lotoewille High School mentions Elvis, Drunse Hall activities, and plans for Christmas decorations. It notes a visit by a person named Trin Senta Clans and references a teachers’ meeting, a student procession, and a start time of 9 o clock for school sessions.
Last Wednesday evening Rev H H Johnson missionary secretary for the St Louis Conference delivered an instructive lecture on missions at home and abroad. The church was filled with appreciation and several stations of thanks were noted by the audience. Marvin Baker was appointed teacher of class seven relieving the watcher. Christmas plans were hinted and attendance urged for next Sunday. A note from Dr H S Murdoch of Springer NM spoke of a subscription to The Press and hopes for Marble Hill next year.
Buy season tickets at two town banks for 1.50 dollars. It may be your last chance and save you money. Also join the Jenny Lind Quartet concert this Wednesday night December 15 at 7 30.
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