Not Present Officials Listed by Departments
The record lists numerous officials by department in three rows with names such as Fred W. Hogg Maintenance Bureau William M. Evert D. L. Robinson Materials Bureau Gerald L. Gray Leo T. Ronquest J. R. Wells Jr Loyd Boswell W. F. Bud Bower Elkin C. Riggs Walter H. Merchant Dorsey Roe Wilbur G. Bush Walter Jackson B. Z. Potter P. G. Winscott Estill E. Hurt C. T Clouse John W. Gerdts Chester A. Finney Bridge Bureau George B. Walker Allen R. Batchelor Bridge Bureau Middle row names include Walter P. Holt Paul H. Kleinhammer Clifford G. Heidbreder Walter W. Fox J. Russell Ellis W. R. Benson Clyde L. Bailey John Fenton Chapin Jr John H. Scaggs Wm. R. Christeson Sherd Parrish Carl Slate G. E. Wolf Construction Bureau Top row lists Ralph I. McCalley Clint Neely Glen Reichel John T. Shepherd Roland A. Hill Gerald P. Hayes A J Bray Andy W. Cutler J H Acuff J. D. Cowan E D Brasfield Charles D. Smith Fred L. Hunt Dennis J. Sherlock J A Alexander Oscar E. Hedges W E Hammer O W Bollinger were not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Hogg
Maintenance Bureau
William M.evert
D. L. Robinson
Materials Bureau
Gerald L. Gray
Leo T. Ronquest
J. R. Wells, Jr
Loyd Boswell
W. F
Bud) Bower
Elkin C. Riggs
Walter H. Merchant
J. Dorsey Roe
Wilbur G. Bush
Walter Jackson
B. Z. Potter
P. G. Winscott
Estill E. Hurt
C. T Clouse
John W. Gerdts
Chester A. Finney
Bridge Bureau
George B. Walker
Allen R. Batchelor
Walter P. Holt
Paul H. Kleinhammer
Clifford G. Heidbreder
Walter W. Fox
J. Russell Ellis
W. R. Benson
Clyde L. Bailey
John Fenton Chapin, Jr
John H. Scaggs
Wm. R. Christeson
Sherd Parrish
Carl Slate
G. E. Wolf
Construction Bureau
Ralph I. McCalley
Clint Neely
Glen Reichel, Sr
John T. Shepherd
Roland A. Hill
Gerald P. Hayes
A.J. Bray
Andy W. Cutler
J. H. Acuff
General Office
J. D. Cowan
E. D. Brasfield
Charles D. Smith
Fred L. Hunt
Dennis J. Sherlock
J. A. Alexander
Oscar E. Hedges
W. E. Hammer
O. W. Bollinger
Prairie Fires A Hazard Of Frontier Life
Prairie fires posed deadly threats to settlers in Missouri and neighboring plains. Fire rose eight to ten feet, sometimes 20 to 30 feet when fanned by wind, burning vast grasslands and creeks. Settlers used counterfires and alarms to defend homes as fires spread, with causes including accidents, lightning, Indian activity, and deliberate burns to clear tall grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Vnva
Driskill Couple to Receive Skelly Agricultural Award
Mr and Mrs Lionel Driskill of Cabool Missouri will receive this week’s Skelly Agricultural Achievement Award at a Saturday breakfast. Personal representatives of W G Skellr will present a $100 US Savings Bond a gold lapel pin and a scroll. They are honored for rejuvenating an old farm into a prosperous operation producing 113000 pounds of milk 400 pork 1000 beef and 170 eggs daily. They are active in community projects and both members of the Methodist Church. Mr Driskill is a PMA committeeman producers creamery township committeeman and Missouri Farmers Association member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang
Lionel Driskill
Cabool
Missouri
Skelly
W. G. Skellr
U. S
Driskill
Civil War Vet Major Williams Buries Mule Juler
Major Robert J Williams a veteran of the Mormon and Mexican wars and Civil War served with his faithful mule Juler. He later buried the animal in the Williams family cemetery four miles northwest of Richmond Missouri.
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Robert J. Williams
Juler
Williams
Richmond
Derby Room Names End After 1946 At Brown Hotel
The Brown Hotel in Louisville once named rooms after Derby winners including Zev Gallant Fox and Whirlaway. After the 1946 Derby, won by Assault, the hotel abandoned the practice, ending the tradition of commemorative recom rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Louisville
New Bulgarian Method Helps Lost People Find East
A Bulgarian method claims to aid the lost by holding a watch in an outstretched hand and turning slowly. The watcher says the watch disappears when facing East, offering a simple compass-like trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Could Have Been Willie Wonders If Blackberries Move
A playful exchange shows Willie asking if blackberries have legs. His mother dismisses the notion, and Willie quips that perhaps he ate a centipede. The scene captures rural childhood curiosity in simple, humorous dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Not Forever He Darling Kiss You Line
A brief exchange captures a playful budding romance as a speaker teases about kissing a adored partner while the other urges urgency, joking that she cannot stay looking angelic forever. The lighthearted dialogue hints at affection and flirtation between two people.
Uncle Horace's aversion to tractors in Riley County
In Riley County Kansas Uncle Horace who farms 260 acres with horses remains wary of tractors. A tractor salesman staged a demonstration. Horace praised the device but said he would buy only if a 200 horsepower engine could also produce fertilizer.
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Uncle Horace
Riley County
Kansas
Sikeston Church Survey Totals Near Two Million In Property
Sikeston Church Appreciation survey shows seventeen white churches with 5275 members, average 310 per church, total property value around 2 million and average property value at 94 4638 per church. The Sunday turnout goal across all churches is 7500, with colored churches sharing a separate goal of 500. Go To Church Sunday ran from Monday to Sunday under the Chamber of Commerce sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston
Yale
Sikeston Chamber
Tann
St. Church of God
Miner
Bship Baptist
Geneal Baptist
Bible “Baptist
Church ‘of Christ
Trinity Holiness, Nazarene
St Paul's Episcopal
Theston’ Chamber: of” Commerce
The Right Questions Kitty Marry Me Inquiry
Kitty worries about engagement as John asks practical questions. He inquires about her job, her mother’s cooking, and family ease of living, signaling to Kitty that he may propose soon. The scene highlights family dynamics and expectations around marriage proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
John
Hard Bargainer Sandy and the Penny for Thoughts
In a lighthearted Scottish reminiscence, Sandy asks Jean for a penny still owed for his thoughts. He muses aloud about kissing her, then pauses, and later jokes about payment as their romance deepens. The exchange blends flirtation with a playful debt gag.
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Sandy
Jean
Lassie
Rumor Sparks Shock Across Small Town
Mrs Gossip alleges Sam ran off with Bill's wife while Mr Gossip recalls their supposed friendship. The exchange hints at past loyalties but reveals nothing conclusive about the alleged affair.
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Mrs. Gossip
Sam
Bill
Mr. Gossip
Headless Motorist Becomes Stark Reality Not Myth
Stark reality replaces myth as a headless motorist scenario draws public attention. The report outlines incidents, possible causes, and safety concerns raised by authorities and readers.
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Marion C
Jack” Johnson
Walton-Williams Motor Company
Sikeston, Mo
Jack
Sikeston Fire Department
Ake
Peti Re
Reo Heat
Tony
Ron Eri
Bri
Sikeston Tractor and Implement Company
King
Israel
Webb Electric Company
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