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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
5
Readable fragments show daily movements of residents visiting relatives in Trenton Carrollton Kirksville and Mendota. Names include Davenport Stella Ketcham Belle Haynes Mrs. A. H. Pratt J. C. Melson and others with short trips for dental work court attendance and family visits.
Several travelers visit nearby towns this week. J W Johnson visited Pollock on Sunday, James Pearson went to Green City on Monday, J A Brown traveled to Kansas City Monday, and George Crooks visited Kirksville Monday to see relatives. Mrs Dice Muljenix from Worthington was here on business. G W Acre went to Cincinnati to tend fruit trees. Mrs Lee Brage of Hurdland and Milez Mollenix from Won moved through towns on Monday and Tuesday to visit relatives and set up home. Gayly Guffey also paid calls locally.
A string of short notices details visits and travels of residents across Centerville, Browning, Milan, Cincinnati and beyond. Names include Mrs Edward Biggie, Mrs N Tene, W H Harthorn, Charles Grabosch, Mrs Hedge, Loren Lemon, Homer Good, SP McClain, Mrs Harrizon, Miss Ruth Davis, Mrs N H Norris, Mrs Clarence Shelton, Rev J W Altheide, J J Smith, Barbara Leeper, Red River Lead Potatoes, and local events such as births and funerals.
The obituary notes Herman Casady born October 6 1910 in Unionville died April 2 1925 at age 14 years 6 months and 23 days. He attended Frevani high school played on the basketball team active in the Presbyterian church and school bands.
Superintendents of the railroads report numerous stoma being dragged into rail flanges along crossings in Putnam County. The issue causes damage and potential loss of service as crews work to address debris and improve crossing safety.
Frank Wade Smith offers a critical list of behaviors that undermine church vitality. The piece emphasizes how insincere giving, selective attendance, gossip, fault finding, and withholding support damage congregational unity and spiritual power.
A Worthington evening featured a major presentation by Rev Enly White of Queen City and included graduates U sel Gingerich Gladys Fallowwell Hattie Husted Doris Hatfield and Murl Husted among others. Local residents from Montton Lancaster Jimtown and Newton visited relatives and attended events during the week with numerous calls and Sunday gatherings noted.
Good crowds filled services as the church reported major steps Sunday. The youth Sunday School class contributed 50 to a St. Louis hospital naming a room. Endeavor members pledged funds to educate a consecrated student for Culver-Stockton College.
Mr D P Noel of Route 2 Unionville reported strong lambing results. His 16 ewes produced 24 lambs, with about 40 lambs total and most saved. A fine spring aided by mild weather noted. H L Campbell, Marvin’s father in law, reported 11 Shropshire ewes giving birth to and saving 20 lambs, a high increase percentage.
Isaac Sulser of Powersville Route 1 reports heavy road conditions but continues spring field work. He notes about half of corn spring plowing is done, some corn already planted, and a larger area sown than usual. Prospects look bright with good crop chances if conditions hold.
Mr Kot Cassady of Unionville died at his home this afternoon after an appendectomy performed Monday. He had been ill with appendicitis for several days and grew steadily worse. he previously lived in various areas of Pat han county before moving to his current home one to two years ago. He left behind many friends who mourn his death.
A Lemons cemetery notice thanks donors and asks for continued support. Mrs. W H Campbell and Mr. Press Sparks report repeated donations and expenditures and urge keeping the cemetery in order. Donations to be left with Mr. Sparks or to date with Mrs. Campbell for proper application.
The M. E. Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and evening service at 8 00 p m Pastor Joe Knierim urges all to attend church services or another church if not theirs.
Announcements note regular church services for next Sunday and Bible study on Wednesday evening led by Linus E. Brown. A birth is reported: a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. David Grossman of Galesburg on Saturday April 18, Mrs. Grossman formerly Miss Ada Grdas of Unionville. Earl Hobbs Abel Butler and Harold Wheeling of ny, Inc motored here.
The Junior-Senice ban at the high school ee 3 Rev Houghton eS. at Universalist church Scratcheys and Sunday evening esting talk May ten to commemorate anniversary. Coataville high served their play Bashful last week. Thelma Gatlin sub meeting received unanimous support. Graduating seniors Hazel Hargraves and Henson lead a class with others including Brown, Forrest, Tade and Foye.
Readable fragments indicate Bernices Hale, a noted athlete, entered the Ea meet for girls. The report suggests she was expected to perform well in a 220 yard relay and contribute to her team's efforts.
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