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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1937
Page
3
A collage of notes on rising telephone and tax rates in Rochester and elsewhere, labor unrest including union clashes, factory closures in Springfield and Akron sitdowns, and policy debates on war powers, taxation, and welfare. Reports cite workers being laid off, paper contracts, and stalled industrial activity amid broader economic strain.
The piece argues for stronger highway safety measures and higher license penalties, noting 25 cents won’t cover administration costs. It predicts a future of stricter speed control insurance and dedicated highway patrols, while reflecting on public willingness to accept regulation and a critique of wartime motives.
Glendale residents and families shared recent visits and gatherings. Otto West family Nellie Bennett West joined events in Unionville while many others visited kin near Bloomfield and Kelleyville. Thanksgiving plans and various calls home highlighted a busy period.
A long list of families and individuals shared Thanksgiving meals at multiple homes including the Fred Hunt, Chas Stockton, John Carter, Marc Barnhart, Bob Crawford, Dr Forbes, and other households. Visitors from Grinnell Iowa, Moberly Missouri, Emmetsburg, Unionville, and Pollock joined local residents in the holiday gatherings.
An old press weighing about 6 000 pounds is being replaced by a new model of 14 000 pounds with a faster speed of 2500 per hour. T W Tylor died at his home last Friday forenoon. The Swastika Embroidery Club met with Miss Alma Jones for a pleasant social. A piano recital by Miss Wilson’s pupils is set for Friday evening at 8 15 at the Presbyterian church. A newborn girl arrived at Recorder E W Underwood’s home around 2 AM yesterday, with the infant later moving to the home of H E Oldaker.
A reception for Lieut E A Jarman in the Presbyteran church will be held Sunday evening in the new room with a six o clock luncheon for church members and friends. Miss Mae Middleton announces her engagement as wedding plans begin for January 2xth. several locals travel for furloughs and Camp Funston work highlights.
Local residents share visits across households including Mr and Mrs Fater and their son at Robert Alexander home Sunday Viola Scalf spent Sunday with Marine Swiger. Joe and Wyvane Scalf visited Mary Alice Camp. Walter Camp visited relatives near Pollock. Mary Reed waited at Leonard Scalf home Tuesday night. James Scalf hosted a chamvar Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Joe Billingsley stayed with Ira Potter Wednesday night and Thursday.
Mra Erma Tearsen and Kone Willand Vance and Jimmy Leon spent Thanksgiving Day at the parental Mr and Mrs John F Miller home at Queen City. Mrs Linnie Brown spent last week.
Visiting in the homes of Virgil Johnson and Willie Brown near Centerville were Mrs Beeler and relatives. Bobby Beeler and family spent day and night at the Wess Pearson rental home. Byron Thomas and Tempie Thomas visited from Lebanon, Missouri, to spend Thanksgiving with Lucy Omas and Clellan Thomas.
Miss Marie Hodges and Mr Reno attended the home of Mr and Mrs Clellan Thomas Friday night. The school carnival at the schoolhouse drew crowds Thursday and Friday night with multiple shows. Raymond Hargrove and family visited Howard Hargrove and wife Sunday. Carl Grogan and family called on Howard Hargrove Sunday. Ed Crawford and wife visited Pete Baldwin and wife Sunday. Pearl Speak and wife visited Ed Crawford and wife Sunday night. Ed Crawford visits Iowa this weekend. Bessie Cassady and daughter visit Mary Baldwin family Wednesday. Esther Kopfer spent Friday night with sister Amel Kopfer.
On Wednesday November 24 at 11 15 a m at the Methodist parsonage Rev R W officiated the marriage of Raymond Hoover of Unionville to Hazel Collins of Lucerne in the presence of Miss Murle Collins and Coy Parent. The couple will reside on a farm east of Unionville with many friends offering congratulations.
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