Local residents share visits and travels in Missouri stories
Smithton and nearby residents recount travels and family gatherings. Names like Doris Melendy Gerald Melendy Mrs B R Sebenick of Chesansing Mich Leo Delaney Owasso Mich Mrs Anche Melendy Delbert Melendy Rev Edwin J Weiss and daughters Joyce Anna Walter Herbert Walter families from Sedalia Columbia Davenport Iowa and Kansas City appear among visits to Bayne Falls Lake Louise Indianapolis and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Melendy
Gerald Melendy
B. R. Sebenick
Chesansing
Mich
Leo Delaney
Owasso
Anche Melendy
Delbert Melendy
Edwin J. Weiss
Bayne Falls
Lake Louise
Indianapolis
Ind
Joyce
Anna Walter
Herbert Walter
South Gates
Calif
Clarence Rissler
Judy
Missouri University
Columbia
Rissler
Bob Watring
G. D. Sutherlin
William Reid
Louis Heerman
Davenport
Iowa
Hattie Ellison
John Edwards
Sedalia
Cleo Ray Hampy
Forest Hampy
John Ellison
J. B
Beaman
Charles
J. Ellison
St. Louis
Homer Homan
Blanche Melendy
Melendy
Archie Peoples
Margie Jane
Independence
Cora Stuart
Kansas City
Lilburn Lujin
Esther Grattan
Fred Welling
Dalton
Betty Welling
Dona Rose Hoerman
Otterville
Anna Hoerman
Hoerman
Bernard
Bobby Hoerman
B. Weiffenbach
Milton
Eldon
Hermann
R. R. Demand
Nadine
A. W. Hampy
Ionia
Dorothy Wimner
Knob Noster
Wilma Hill
Russell Miller
Huntington
W. Va
N. A
Local family visits and departures noted in Holden area
Syracuse resident Miss Marjorie Mais of Kansas City spent the weekend with her parents the Mais family and other relatives in Holden. After a stay she left for Los Angeles to spend an undetermined period. Also noted are visits by Mr. and Mrs. Hintz and others, 4 H club activities, and travelers Calvin Mummert and family heading to Salt Lake City and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Mais
Kansas City
J. F. Mais
Mais
Wm. Mais
Fulton
Cecil Mais
Columbia
Paul Smith
Sweet Springs
L. G. Whitfield
Smithton
Marjorie
Los Angeles
Calif
J. F. Hintz
Helen and
Clarice
Dresden
Effie Mothersbaugh
Sedalia
Nancy McCurdy
Marjorie Lee Harvey
Pine Bluff
Ark
Dina Alice Maloney
Miss Harvey
Holden
Dina Alice
Rhoda Sue Schroeder
Harold Stahl
Turner
T. C. Porter
Springfield
Donald Lee Porter
Calvin Mummert
Salt Lake City
Utah
Local Notes From Knob Noster Area Life
Knob Noster Jr and Mrs Frank Denton of Topeka spent days with his mother Mrs Alice Denton. Scout troop members led by Ralph Henderson visited Osceola for a two week camp. Several residents returned from visits and trips. Saults hurt in auto wreck near Camdenton but recovering. Gem editor temp by Jimmy Carr. Mrs Saults improving after illness. Missionary Society held at Methodist church with thirteen attendees. Mrs Honey hosted. refreshments served. Wallace Wimner in Kansas City. Ralph House and Phylis Jean Wakita returned home. Kenneth House recovering from broken leg at home with grandparents. Ethel Blum visited ancestral home in Warrensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carr
Betty Lou Elliott
Charles Saults
Olivia Honey
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Louis P. Lay
W. E. Zink Jr
E. E. Williams
Will L. Honey
E. C. Parrott
W. T. Farley
Honey
Wallace Wimner
Kansas City
Ralph House
Phylis Jean
Wakita
Okla
House
Kenneth
Bothwell Hospital
J. B. Wampler
Ethel Blum
Warrensburg
G. W. Ann
A. J. Ellis
Talk On Health To Homemakers
The County Line Homemakers met at the club house August 1 with three visitors besides members Misses Winona Wear Lucile Wear and Mrs Groves Mrs Robert Murray and Mrs Pierpont Atkinson hosted with Mrs James Byler and Mrs Sallie Burford assisting Roll call answered with a health question Miss Mary Schall county nurse spoke on health and preventing home accidents Mrs Bettie Henderson demonstrated knitting The next meeting will be September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Lucile Wear
Groves
Robert Murray
Pierpont Atkinson
James Byler
Sallie Burford
Mary Schall
Bettie Henderson
Reversible Gloves Aid Cornhusker Team Gear
Midwestern cornhuskers use reversible gloves that feature two thumbs. When one side wears out the other thumb and reverse side are sheathed into action, extending glove life and functionality.
Population ranking claim about Washington DC
The article states Washington DC has a larger population than several states including Arizona Delaware Idaho Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico Vermont and Wyoming, highlighting DC's status as a federal capital with greater resident numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Arizona
Delaware
Idaho
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Vermont
Wyoming
Windsor Deaths and Local Notices Chronicle
Obituary notes mark the deaths of Mrs. A A Maxwell and Mrs. Margaret Mudie, with service details. Community items record church events, visits, travels to Kansas City, Sedalia, California, and a Saanen buck killed by a freight train. The page lists numerous local families, arrivals, and social notices from Windsor Missouri.
Body Found in Blazing Car Near Fort Scott
A burned body, identified by Sheriff George Hare as possibly Claude Dunham, 48, a partner in Shoemaker and Dunham Motor, was found in a car wreck 51.2 miles southwest of Fort Scott on state highway 7. The car bore matching tags and an empty gasoline can was nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kas
George Hare
Claude Dunham
Dunham Motor Company
Kind Cruelty The Puffin Deserts Its Young
A Far North puffin abandons its chicks by starvation to reduce their weight, allowing them to flutter down to the sea from high cliff nests.
Obituary of Mrs Mary Lucile Hagans
Mrs Mary Lucile Hagans wife of James F Hagans of Washington D C died at 2 PM Sunday at her mother's Green Ridge home after six months illness. A former teacher in Kansas and Missouri she later worked as a file clerk in the Treasury Department Washington and married in 1937. Surviving are her husband her mother one sister Neva H Raines and a niece Alreta Raines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lucile Hagans
James F. Hagans
Washington, D. C
Mary E. Harris
Green Ridge
Widow Lillian Ethel Wilcox Jared Dies at 1020 South Ohio
Mrs. Lillian Ethel Wilcox Jared died at 2 15 yesterday morning at her home 1020 South Ohio Avenue after illness since early year She was born February 13 1872 in Longwood attended rural schools in the county later Howard Payne College Fayette Surviving are three sons Wade Jared Houston Marvin Jared Baton Rouge Porter Jared McComb five grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Arthur Daly and Mrs Richard Lower Sedalia The third son Marvin expected to arrive tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ethel Wilcox Jared
South
Ohio Avenue
Jared
Longwood
Howard Payne College
Fayette
Wade Jared
Houston
Tex
Marvin Jared
Baton Rouge
Porter Jared
McComb
Miss
Marvin
Arthur Daly
Richard Lower
Sedalia
Floyd Alexander dies suddenly at 48 from heart attack
Floyd Alexander died at his home 1625 Spring Street at 10 o'clock Friday night after a brief illness. He leaves a widow Mrs Abbie Alexander a daughter Peggy Alexander a step son Clarence Murphy a son Alpha Alexander and Tom Alexander from a previous marriage plus his father John Alexander two brothers Roy Alexander and three sisters Mrs William Rahman Mrs Clarence McDonald Mrs Stella Gilberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Alexander
Spring Street
Roy Alexander
Concordia
William Rahman
Clarence McDonald
Louisville
Stella Gilberg
San Diego
Calif
Wiley J Miller Dies at 78 in Pettis County Home
Wiley J Miller longtime Pettis County resident died at his Dresden area home at 4 15 Sunday after two years of illness. Born January 19 1862 near Smithton he was the son of John and Elizabeth Miller. He married Ellen Williams of Sedalia May 3 1886 and survives with four sons Roy Miller Hughesville John A Miller Eldon Miller of the home James Miller Sedalia Mo three daughters Mrs M S McKenzie Beaman Edna Miller and Jewell Miller of the home two brothers George F Miller and L W Miller Colorado Springs Colo ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Jordan
Thomas Allen Johnston
Camden County
Martisha Kays
Johnston
Emma Daniels
Baptist Church
Prairie Hollow
Emma Johnston
Audie and Dolphin
Lamar
Von
Kansas City
Forrest
Leavenworth
Knc
Boss
Calhoun
Vida Jackson
Otha Hulbert
Ben Johnston
Windsor
Cyrce Garrett
Roach
Sarah Gunnels
Ava
Ellen Warren
Alice Estes
Fayette
Annie Campbell
Mt. Olivet Church
Roseland
Ed Harryman
J. Wilson
Raymond
Elberne Thomas
Clyde Bradley
Myron Gray
Irlene Williams
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Joe Barton
Babe
Ponca City
Okla
Kilburn
Ferrepberg
Leeton
Vincil Murray
Jessie Mothersbaugh
J. Mothersbaugh
M. A. Murray
John Boyd
Harold Rymer
Sedalia
Jerry
A. A. Maxwell
North Windsor Street
Fristo
M. L. Riley
James West
Fristoe
John Calvin Broomfield
Missouri
Christian Church
Robert Bowen
Oakland
Calif
Wilton Jennings
Brunswick
R. J. Jennings
C. E. Powell
Nelle Thompson
Lelia
Ralph Bowen
Buell Orchard
Bob
Springfield
Blanche Mayfield
Logan Wall
Margaret Mudie
George L. Mudie
State Hospital
Nevada
Sam Ayres
Billy
Betty Lou Ayres
Lee Carter
Ruth Johnston
California
C. A. Robinson
Charles
Edna
Park
Pauline Wheeler
Boulder
Colorado
A. L. Duff
Jerry Jordan
Wiley J. Miller
Pettis County
Dresden
Smithton
John
Elizabeth Miller
Ellen Francis Williams
Roy Miller
Hughesville
John A. Miller
Eldon Miller
James Miller
Death Notice of Mrs. Anna Connor McGuire in Montserrat
Mrs. Anna Connor McGuire wife of Joseph F. McGuire died at the family home in Montserrat Missouri after a long illness. Born May 19 1872 near La Monte she married Sept 22 1924 and lived in Montserrat most of their marriage. Surviving are her husband three sisters Mrs Dan Brosnahan of Kansas City Mrs I A Cross of La Monte and Miss Dora Connor Jefferson City and brother James Connor La Monte. Two brothers a sister and both parents preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Connor McGuire
Joseph F. McGuire
Montserrat
Dan Brosnahan
Kansas City
I. A. Cross
la Monte
Dora Connor
Jefferson City
James Connor
J T McMullin dies in Pittsburg Kansas
J T McMullin of Sedalia born January 17, 1908 died at 7 30 p m in his Pittsburg Kansas home after illness since May He spent four years in Pittsburg with Fox theatres managing the Colonial theatre earlier led Midland duties and began theatre work in Sedalia Eldorado and Coffeyville He was active in civic affairs and a Kiwanis member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
J. T. McMullin
Pittsburg
Kas
Mr. McMullin
Fox Theatres
Colonial Theatre
The
Midland
Eldorado
Coffeyville
Kiwanis Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Obituary notices for McMullin and Donahue families in Missouri
The obituary mentions Annie Rose McMullin and daughter Ann Shirlene of Sedalia with family survivors including mother Katie McMullin and siblings. It also reports the death of Thomas H. Donahue at St. Louis St. John's hospital aged 55, linking him to Sedalia, Spring Fork and various relatives, wife Josephine, five children and siblings across Sedalia Kansas City Canon City and Bernard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Donahue
Boonville
St. John's Hospital
St. Louis
Mr. Donahue
Syracuse
Josephine O’brien
Spring Fork
Sedalia
M-K-T Railroad
Franklin
Donahue
Josephine Donahue
Mary Donahue
Canon City
Colo
Grace Donahue
Bernard
Berniece Donahue
Dorothy Donahue
Don Donahue
Emmett
Steve Donahue
Kansas City
Elizabeth Brooks
Joseph Murphy
Fricke Rites Held For Mrs Caro L Fricke In Local Lutheran Church
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs Caro L Fricke at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev H H Heidbreder officiating. Pallbearers were L E Tucker Lee H Peabody A A Farrell H W Eding E C Schlichting and Jess Dailey Burial followed at Memorial Park cemetery. Mrs Fricke born August 19 1886 near Boonville survived by four children a granddaughter and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline L. Fricke
West Seventh Street
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
H. H. Heidbreder
L. E. Tucker
Lee H. Peabody
A. A. Farrell
H. W. Eding
E. C. Schlichting
Jess Dailey
Memorial Park
Fricke
Boonville
Albert
Margaret Muntzel
George H. Fricke
Lois
Helen
Frances
Harold L
Nancy Jo Fricke
H. E. Trampe
St. Louis
George H. Meyer
Lillie Muntzel
H. J. Muntzel
Edward J. Muntzel
Chicago
Della D. Muntzel
Hollywood
Calif
M. W. Muntzel
Albert Muntzel
Portland
Ore
Mrs. W. D. Bowling Dies Near Knob Noster
Mrs Mary Rumley Bowling 72 wife of William D Bowling died at her home 12 miles north of Knob Noster of heart attack. Born March 30 1868 in North Carolina she moved to Knob Noster as a child. She married December 18 1889 at Valley City. Survived by husband two daughters Hallie Beard Knob Noster and Lonnie Davis Richmond two brothers Grant Rumley Pecos Oklahoma and Henry Rumley Knob Noster. One daughter Erma Stark died twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Bowling
Mary Rumley Bowling
William D. Bowling
Knob Noster
North Carolina
Valley City
Hallie Beard
Lonnie Davis
Richmond
Grant Rumley
Pocassett
Okla
Henry Rumley
Erma Stark
Fletcherize: movement for thorough mastication
The term Fletcherize comes from Horace Fletcher and his late 19th century movement advocating more thorough chewing of food. It highlights a dietary trend that linked mastication to better digestion and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Fletcher
Marriage License Issued for Orbit Reitz and Virgie Windsor
Orbit Reitz and Virgie Windsor, both of Kansas City, obtained a marriage license. The filing indicates their intent to wed, with details showing their residence as Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbit Reitz
Virgie Windsor
Kansas City
Contests Close For Some Candidates In Primary Here
Pettis county voters cast 7 963 ballots from over 16 000 eligible as close races topped the primary. Stark led Truman countywide. Davis topped Milligan in Pettis for US senator. McReynolds and Donnell led governor contests. Local sheriff race saw O Brien lead with 1 828.
Concrete Steamers Used To Conserve Steel In War
During World War I the need to conserve steel led to the introduction of hulls made from concrete for steamers. The change aimed to maintain ship capacity while reducing reliance on scarce metal resources.
Pettis County Candidates List for Local Office
Pettis County voters see nominees for Representative Dr M E Gouge and D Harvey Dow both parties. Prosecuting Attorney Frank W Hayes D L J Harned and R. Coroner Dr E C Snavely no Republican candidate. Surveyor Paul Graham D. Sheriff John J O'Brien D C R Bothwell R. Assessor J W Menefee D Lawson Clingan R. County Judge Eastern James K Lacey D Louis F Ritchie R. Western Malcolm Scott D George M Lane R. Constable Forrest Poindexter D no Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Gouge
D. Harvey D. Dow
Frank W. Hayes
D. L. J. Harned
FBI Offices On 24 Hour Schedule Now
Washington reports FBI field offices moving to a 24 hour schedule to speed wartime defense work. The House sent to the Senate a wire tapping bill allowing targeted taps with AG authorization amid fears of sabotage and espionage by Nazi Fascist entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
House
Interstate Commission On Crime
United States
J. Edgar Hoover
Senate
Schafer
R.-Wis
Meat Cuts by Rank in Third Century Ireland
Meats were distributed by social rank with kings receiving the finest steaks and other roles allotted specific cuts. Physicians, jesters, jugglers, and chess players received heads and various other portions. Musicians and masons were given shins while servants got broken bits and workers the shoulder underside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Sedalia Booster Club Meeting Draws Large Attendance
The Sedalia Booster Club held its regular monthly meeting at the shops with about 900 employees in attendance. Speeches covered rail traffic, coal purchases, payroll versus freight, and salesmanship to shippers, ending with musical numbers by George and Al Jonson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Booster Club
P. R. Nichols
Sesson J. L. Curry
J. H. Marr
Missouri Pacific
Dick Keenan
G. T. Callender
Warsaw
Callender
George and
al Jonson
A. Y. Jonson
Naval Ire Over A Painting Causes Removal In San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 7 the navy's objection led to the removal of Paul Cadmus’ Sailors and Floozies from the Fine Arts exhibit on Treasure Island. Seeings of the New Year In were withdrawn without stated reason while Venus and Adonis remained. The works were loaned by a New York museum and selected by Herman Moore of the Whitney Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Paul Cadmus
Palace of Fine Arts
Treasure Island
Walter Heil
Fine Arts
Navy
Cadmus
Hugh Rodman
Public Works of Art Project
Washington
New York
Herman Moore
Whitney Museum of American Art
Homemakers Of Syracuse Meet At Mrs Fowler’s Home
The Syracuse Homemakers club gathered at Mrs. Harry Fowler’s home with strong attendance and two guests Mrs. L A Roesler and Mrs. Gulick. President Mrs. C J Neitzert led the business session while travelogue presenter Mrs. J H Allison and book reviewer Mrs. Amer Cordry spoke. A nominating committee of Mrs. M A Collins, Mrs. J H Allison, and Miss Esther Shanklin was appointed for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
M. A. Collins
J. H. Allison
Esther Shanklin
Belgian clockmaker unveils 93-dial towering timepiece
A renowned Belgian clockmaker introduces a clock featuring 93 dials standing 16 feet tall and weighing 4500 pounds. The display underscores craftsmanship and mechanical complexity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. R. Lujin
Linda Lou Morris
Versailles
Darlene
Dorothy Ulmer
Bobbie Gene
J. C. Lee
Ulmer
J. H. Pace
Mr. Hicks
Clarence Pace
Eva Pace
Alexandra Riner
Jimmie Riner
Alfred Pace
Tom Erickson
Grandview
Harry Pace
Harry Henderson
Wanda Lee Pace
Hicks
Erickson
Troy Hotsenpiller
A. J. Hotsenpiller
Stella Scott
Lottie Starke
Cecil Knox
Lamar, Mo
E. R. Knox
Caroline Schroeder
Lillian E. Wilcox Jared
Mrs
Who
First Christian Church
Annie Rose McMullin
Ann Shirlene
Katie McMullin
Ollie
Paul McMullin
Ruth MccMullin
Evans White
George Neitzert
C. J. Neitzert
George Barrere
Juillard School of Music
Stark
O’brien
Lloyd C. Stark
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Maurice M. Milligan
Manuel H. Davis
Harold H. Milligan
David M. Proctor
Allen McReynolds
Lawrence McDaniel
Ford J. Frankenhoft
Forrest C. Donnell
Claude L. Lambert
Frank G. Harris
James FE. Ford
Dwight H. Brown
Lloyd Miller
Forrest Smith
J. T. Waddill
Wilson Bell
Scott Peters
Roy McKittrick
Ray Mabee
George Robb Ellison
Frank E. Atwood
Supreme Court
Ewing C. Bland
Joseph J. Shy
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Nick T. Cave
Donald W. Johnson
Reuben T. Wood
Phil A. Bennett
Secalians
Pettis
John J. O’brien
Frank Hieronymus
Edgar Neighbors
Elza P. Berry
John R. Starkey
Clyde W. Coopers
Ross Bothwell
J. W. Menetee
Richard Mather
Lawson Clingan
Malcolm Scott
G. W. Johnson
Hugh E. Payne
George Lane
James K. Lacey, Jr
Asbury
E. C. Snavely
Surveyor
Paul Graham
D. C
R. Bothwell
J. W. Menefee
D. Lawson Clingan
James K. Lacey
D. Louis F. Ritchie
George M. Lane
Constable
Forrest Poindexter D
Stalin
Forrest Donnell
Mr. Donnell
Webster Groves
Homemakers of
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