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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1938
Page
1
Three doctors in Unionville plan a new hospital with seven beds an operating room and obstetrics suite. Drs Martin Hart and McDonald will share offices and patient care while pooling equipment including a laboratory X ray and potential full time lab tech to enhance service for county residents.
Firefighters battled weekend blazes at the homes of John Pack and Ernest Clark. One fire started on a roof causing smoke and structural damage. damage to furniture and interiors was reported. Local crews contained both incidents and began investigations into the causes.
A man in Staples Hotel tried to change a twenty bill. He received three five dollar bills and then presented a check for five tales older, claiming the twenty had been changed earlier. Mr Christy refused, insisting the note had already been altered.
Miss Mary Sheeley daughter of Mr and Mrs Merrick Sheeley northwest of Unionville wins the Miss Merry Christmas title in a close voting contest with 264000 of 981000 votes. Beatrice Yount Irene and nine others follow as contestants and will appear on floats as Ladies In Waiting during tomorrow’s parade with Santa Claus in town.
Local officers led by Sheriff Gray patrolled the roadhouse front Saturday night. They found no fights or disruptions, no boisterous behavior, and no arrests. Justice courts processed a quiet Sunday, suggesting a calm period with no major incidents.
The marriage of Leta Foster of Mystic Iowa to R L Shelton occurred last Wednesday. C V Foster of M pe it and Mrs A Shelton of Unionville joined in congratulating the couple and wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life.
A Tuesday night blaze damaged a residence above Emery Buft and putt sick at West Main Street. Fire crews reported the fire started in the home area, with damage estimated and residents displaced.
No parking on Square Street from Main Street west to east of the square on Thursday until after the Santa Claus parade at 1 PM. The entire width must be clear for the parade and crowd, with only parade vehicles allowed, to ease police duties. residents are urged to comply.
Fans faced disappointment as the visiting Unionville team failed to appear for a planned game against the local Mts basketball squad. Cincinnati management reported mixed signals about the opponent and date, while the locals scheduled two games with Milan and Lineville, Iowa to fill the void.
Mobilization of county and city chairmen accelerates in Missouri as the Fight Infantile Paralysis campaign expands. Keith Morgan announces new county chairmen and plans to equip units, while Neal Proffer leads Putnam County and schedules an annual dance to raise funds.
A confusing notice from Kansas references Grace Insoree Chey and Rollie Timmons amid election judge arrests and misidentifications. The report suggests a Grace Timmons in Unionville differs from another Grace Timmons. a Los Angeles letter says Carl and his wife are healthy and visiting there likely for the winter.
Gilbert Demery won first place in the humorous division of rise ry contests recently held at Moulton Iowa by several Southern Iowa Schools. The Centerville law newsletter from Pro City reported the win. Mrs. Tor Demery, his parent, lived in Putnam county until moving to Pro City.
About 80 farm leaders from Putnam county gathered in Unionville last Friday December 9 for the annual Soil and Crops Conference hosted by the Extension Service of the Missouri College of Agriculture. Blaine Summers presided at 10 o clock and minutes were read by Secretary White. Agent Neff reported on five contour demonstrations six contour furrow demonstrations four strip cropping and eleven contour planting demonstrations across the county with most sites well distributed. Neff noted progress and hoped additional demonstrations would be added in the central area next spring. Paulling of the Missouri College outlined further program details.
Mrs. Carley Robertson heard noises in her attic and found a bound turkey on the floor. Alva Scott retrieved the bird with a ladder, and Sheriff Gray traced the turkey to Unionville Produce Co after it was sold by R. J Loughridge. The motive and thief remain unknown as the turkey remained missed by the shop.
The PWA requires steps to erect new additions to the High by December 17 amid unclear planning. The bonds are sold, contract let, and 45 percent of cost is being received from the federal government. The Board of Education awaits guidance for qualification and aid.
A Memphis gathering of the Odd Fellows included Loren Renee Arenella Forrest Montgomery Cloyd Callum and Clarence Morgan with 269 local members. The event featured free work by a five person team from Keokuk Iowa and was adjourned for oyster stew.
Scoutmaster Wa Norman cites undelivered used toys for Boy Scouts. Toys must be delivered at the Boutpoagaartere by next Monday night or cannot be used. Scouting plans include second hand gifts to be delivered at Christmas, with repairs possible only before the deadline. The Scouts meet Monday night instead of Tuesday due to a school event.
A writer clarifies that recent reports about disturbances at Putnam county taverns were not all centered in Hartford. The Red Fox Tavern fight occurred near Hartford at Cason Corner, about a mile east, and the author expects Sheriff Gray to agree on accuracy.
About eighty acres of ground have been secured for a new reservoir but no progress on PWA or WPA aid, and officials plan a careful study before deciding on the project cost and next steps.
Miss Margaret Lathrop daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Lathrop Unionville won high honors at the Quarterly Commercial Contests held at Chillicothe Business College Missouri. She captured first in Championship typing with ten minute rate and four errors, and placed third in Accuracy Typewriting with 67.6 words per minute and one error. She will receive a bronze medal from the college dean at an upcoming assembly.
The Republican will close all day Monday December 26th due to Christmas Sunday. Other businesses following this policy will also close that day. As a result all races will be moved to Saturday December 24th and readers are urged to send letters by Saturday morning December 24th.
Friends mourn the sudden death of Thomas J. Cooley at his southeast Elko area home. He had not been in good health for some time and died while in his son's arms. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.
Christmas decor has begun in Unionville with the courthouse lit by colored lights and trees. Businesses and homes display bright displays as residents expect even grander efforts in the coming week.
The rush for oil leases continues in Putnam County and nearby areas as companies seek blocks and plan test holes. Reports say strong belief oil exists here. Harve Elwell reportedly sold many leases, signaling market conviction and advancing development prospects across the region.
Old oil property records show Tuskiey Forrest Smith receiving an assignment in May 1929 during a county oil boom. One half interest in oil and gas under Vestal farm near Ch was sold to Frank E. Messier for 133 dollars, with tests near Hickman farm showing traces of oil. The lease was reassigned recently to James Martin Anderson and Ronald from Jackson County.
The Division headquarters lists seventeen accidents in November with no fatalities and thirteen injuries. Accidents occurred in Adair Chariton Grundy Linn Macon Randolph Schuyler counties, none in Putnam Sullivan or Mercer. Seven crashes cited Reckless Driving as the cause. Try A Republican Want Ad.
Sheriff Gray cites Saturday night brawls at roadhouses and two recent incidents as proof. In one clash a man asked for a fight and an accidental cigarette ember burned another man. A second man dropped a bottle and struck a bystander.
The Home Economics and Art classes led by Miss Marjorie Edwards and Miss Lois Schnelle raise funds with candy, cookies, and doughnuts during sales on Thursday and Saturday. They will display simple home ornaments and handcrafted Christmas cards made by first year girls, inviting community visitors to view and purchase.
John Barrymore stars as a demagogic governor in the 20th Century Fox football comedy Hold That Co ed. The satire follows campus antics and circus tactics used to win votes, with George Murphy, Marjorie Weaver, John Davis and Jack Haley in key roles.
A new eight foot meat display with glass front was installed last Wednesday at Child Grocers Hemawhat, offering two temperature sections for display and storage. Mr. and Mrs. Haury Grube returned to Moline after a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Reason Gullor and family hosted relatives.
Officials announce a grand Santa Claus parade tomorrow with massive crowds expected. Floats feature Mother Goose Cinderella and other figures while Santa arrives with live reindeer amid glittering displays and festive music attracting families from across the city.
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