Putnam county preps big Fall Festival with Legion plans
The American Legion Fall Festival in Putnam County aims to draw crowds September 16 to 19. Amusements include rides, a Ferris wheel, a whip, free dog acts, and a stock company show. Notables like Senator George H. Williams and ex-Governor Hyde are expected, with dedication of the new court house slated as a highlight. A Chambers of Commerce Legion committee coordinates fundraising and programs for the four days.
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Acuily Sres
Ubiotvlle
American Legion
Putnam County
Legion
Lefton Boys
George
H. “Williams
James A. Reed
Kansport City
Hyde
Trenton
Harry B. Hawes
St. Louis
Bennett Clark
Stayton
Court House
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Management
Paul Hickman
Pratt
O. R. C. McCalment
Henry Gardner
J. G Morgan
Stolen Essex Car From Hartford Area Leaves Police Mystery
A Essex car owned by F. W. Wheeler was stolen Sunday night from in front of the Rutherford Mugea home near Hartford while Wheeler and companion Mague were away. The vehicle, an older Ford with a missing headlight and Iowa plates, remains unrecovered and investigators suspect possible relation to a crash or deception.
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F. W. Wheeler
Rutherford Mugea
Hartford
Eeler
Seymour
Triam County
Magee
Jim Willett
Cay
Meeting notice for ALM fall net event delegates and directors
Delegates and any interested parties are invited to a meeting of ALM. The notice calls for attendees to discuss the fall net event and to elect or confirm directors.
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Pati
Mrs Crumpacker Dead Near Pollock
Mrs. W. E. Crumpacker died at her home west of Pollock on August 19. Her husband Mr Crumpacker is seriously ill. The couple resided near Unionville. The obituary note records their burial at nearby Deedsxtemetery amid unclear text.
Trenton Wins Cup In Narrow Chillicothe Golf Meet
The North Central Missouri Golf Association championship at Chillicothe saw Trenton's club clinch the cup after a finalist battle with Chillicothe's Drumm and Martin. Unionville sent five players, with McCalment and Rachford advancing to the finals, but the cup stays with Trenton for the coming fall.
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Martin
Trenton
Unionville
North Tral Missouri Golf Association
Chillicothe
Paul Martin
C. C. MecCarrent
Dr. McCalment
Vere Rachford
E. C. Lemen
Lindley Holman
Robert McCalment
J. McCalment
Messra
Rachford
Lemen
Mr. Rachford
Drumm
McCalment
Dromm
Lemon
Kimberlin
Manor of
Milan
MecCalment
Chinicoe
Bertha Rachford
Association
Musi cale at Lemons M E Church Lights Up Evening
The young ladies class led by Mrs Nelle Lemon produced a musical program at Lemons M E Church. Despite financial embarrassment they drew a full house and collected a free will offering of 100 dollars. The church featured blue and white decor and the motto rowing not drifting.
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Nelle Lemon
Seal Bdoceia Ieee Hee Eee
Tent Meeting Notes and Scribbled Names
Fragmentary OCR reads a tent meeting with several names including Beatty Clarence and Bain. The text is garbled but hints at attendees or speakers and a planned discussion or schedule. No clear date, place, or outcome is discernible from the legible fragments.
Alumni meeting to form Unionville High and Kirksville Teachers College alumni groups
A meeting at the coin house on Saturday September 6 plans to organize alumni associations for Unionville High School graduates and Kirksville Teachers College alumni. Dr Eugene Fair will address attendees on his upcoming presidency. The event aims to foster long term cooperation between the two schools and rekindle old friendships among former students.
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Coin House
Duates
Unionville High School
Kirksville
Collge
Eugene Fair
Kirksville Teachers College
Farr
Putnam County
Conson
Alpha Shelton
Igns
Dr. R
J. G
Mgntals
Quy Saher
Worthington Barbecue Weekening Picnic Celebrated
The annual Worthington barbecue and picnic will be held there on the September 3rd and 4th, with crowds expected and speakers lined up for each day. Amusements are planned for all ages, and the event draws a large portion of the region.
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Worthington
Sywas
Bel Evered
Star “Theatre
Meresa
Eurona
Mrs A O Cormeny Injured In Home Accident
Tuesday evening about 2 o clock a woman named Mrs A O Cormeny sustained a broken bone from a fall at home. The incident occurred indoors and she was assisted by witnesses until medical help arrived.
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A. O
Pickenbrock Buys Rinker Site to Erect New Filling Station
Pickenbrock purchased the west 44 feet of the old Rinker barn site in Unionville and plans a north facing 120 by 44 foot hollow tile building with a 10 by 16 foot stucco office. The project includes two gasoline pumps, two driveways, and ongoing stock relocation from the Altes building. The old barn structure is being torn down to make way for progress and a gasoline station.
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Pickenbrock
Rinker
Hickenbrock
Maintreet
Ict
F Piekenbrock
Unionville
March of Progress
Hinkers
Atucco
Lrerent Lans
Dir Neal Rinker
Sinclair Oil
Auto Races at Corydon Draw Top National Drivers
More than ten leading speed kings from across the nation are slated for the 1925 Corydon fair feature races on Saturday. Promoters boast a stiff competition card with eastern star Bud Putnam among the latest acceptances, hailed as one of the best drivers of the season.
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Primar
Chicago
Feu
Lowey
Kansas City
Colorado
Coryaon
Fin Sene
Gat Vet Bud Putnam
Les i
Fiat
Putnam
Worthington Bride Marries in Kirksville
Mrs Pearl D Vincent of Worthington became the bride of Lee Boyd Funk on Monday afternoon August 10 in Kirksville Missouri. The bride is popular with many friends and Funk attends summer classes at Kirksville Teachers College. They will reside at 801 South High Street Kirksville after a brief honeymoon in Chicago.
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Pearl D. Vincent
Worthington
Lee Boyd Funk
Kirksville
Funk
Kirksville Teachers College
South High Street
Kirks- Mille
Chicago
PROGRAM A SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT FOR MISS MOWRER ATCHURCH
Despite bad weather the auditorium at the Christian church hosted a half full benefit for Miss Jennie Dean Mowrer to fund her entrance into William Woods College at Fulton. Friends and old schoolmates organized a diverse program to support her college education and public speaking talents.
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The
Christian Church
Jennie Dean Mowrer
Miss Mowrer
William Woods
Fulton
Medak
Umionville High School
Kirksville Gold Will Trip P ers Here
A banded group of 40 to 50 Kirksville business men visited Unionville spending about two hours. They rode in autos, heard band selections and solos, then joined a Baptist church dinner. Dr Charlie Still introduced Rev Acree who urged regional harmony and cooperation among Northeast Missouri communities for shared interests and resources.
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Kirksville
Unionville
Baptist Church
Court House
Charlie Still
Acree
Acrez
Missouri
Acreo
Ihelings
Kickeville/ aite
Lemons, Pollock
Milan
Novinger
Greencastle
Green City
Good Picnic at Poweresville Legion Reunion
A three day American Legion reunion at Bonsistia featured ceremonies and social events. Attendees, including local officials, reflected on the tradition and community ties amid varying attendance notes throughout the event.
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Bonsistia
Schools Open As Bondi Year Begins And Plans Progress
The article notes schools opening with new buildings and equipment in place. It lists staff including Supt. Ri Watson and Principal Paul H Ring, mentions progress on seating, doors, blackboards, and ongoing readiness for Thursday enrollment.
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Bondi
Grace Hibbs
Saiine Calhoun
Herre
Issa
Sean Iit
Stata
Nectinssary
Suptes Ri Watson
Paul H. Ring
F. Sheets
Earthabeth Franklin
Thursda
Vanee
Sta
Watson Hasewe
Ovarture Composer Poses in British Studio
A short note highlights a photographer's portrait of the artist known for the famed Ovarture. The feature mentions the sitter’s charm, the studio location, and interest from contemporary music circles.
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Deaton
W. E. Crumpacker
Teachers College
Smrs. A. O. Cormeny
Piekenbrock
Altes
Corydon
Jennie D. Mowrer
Mign Mary Ellen Wilson
Mr Rixby
Sarah Rankin
San Antoni
Texas
Gost
Stella Crockett
Rke Valentine
Vlay Statton
Poweresville
Sean A AY
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