Journey Across the Southwest Ends in Phoenix
Chester Olinger recounts a cross‑country trip from Pollock through Dodge City Elkhart and Albuquerque to Santa Fe and Phoenix. He notes roads, scenery, and historic sites, mentions Roosevelt Dam and Apache National Forest, and describes animals, climate, and winter plans in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massac
Pollock
Hetey Serp
Phoenix
Chillicothe
Dodge City
Elkhart
Kansas
Finae
Oklahoma
Foxline
Texas
Clayston
New Mexico
Albuquerque
San Felix
Rio Grande Alley
Santa Fee
N. W
Santa Fe Trail
America
The
Union
U. S
Nate Isimiagnt
Ae Aon
Santa Abo
Eho
Magdalena Mountains
Rougsdale Ley
Apache National Forest Reserve
White Mountains
Col Roosevelt
Maxwell
Chandler
Ford
Roosevelt Dam
Roosevelt
Salt River Valley
Chester Olinger
Community Christmas Gatherings Reported Across Unionville
Holiday crowds filled Unionville last week with church dinners and Christmas programs. Families like John J. Smith and Reo Mowyer joined meals at homes and in town while Mrs Minnie Smith and children visited Seymour. Local residents note a cold spell easing and extend New Year wishes.
Local Family News and Holiday Visits
Happy Hollow residents Mr and Mrs Mont Shipley and their daughter Seber spent Saturday at the parental home. Mixa Leah Bradshaw visited Mrs N L Branfield. Ira Walker and baby celebrated Christmas with daughter Lena in Iowa. Roy Lawson and baby visited the James Lawson home Saturday night and Sunday. Fon Minear stayed Friday night with John Bradshaw. Nellie Mullenix ill with tonsillitis shows no improvement. Mrs Rutherford Maree and Mrs Fern Willett with daughter left Wednesday for a two week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Brown
John J. Smith
Bill Neal
Dayston
Mua
Isaiah Robbine
Robbins
Huston
Minnie Smith
Seymour
John Good
Fred Cook
Chicago
Ralph Berry
Emaline Berry
Selma
Emery Butterick
Norman
St. Joseph
E. Butterick
Scott
Howe
Shane
O T. Stages
Lem Loughead
Isaiah Robbins
Nike Lightfoot
Hater
Alex Shepherd
Mabel
Fred
Everett
Zack Newel
Ladies’ Aid
J. Webb
Mont Shipley
Vampie Seber
John Raney
Mixa Leah Bradshaw
N. L. Branfield
Ira Walker
Baby
Ellena
Iowa
Roy Lawson
James Lawson
Fon Minear
John Bradshaw
Nellie Mullenix
Rutherford Maree
Fern Willett
Will
Family visits and gatherings fill Kansas City weekend
Relatives and friends from multiple towns gathered at several homes for Sunday visits and holiday celebrations. Names include Hurley Bradshaw Mullenix Duncan Lawson Morrow Summers Ratliff Terrell Jones Fowler and others with extended family from Des Moines Martinsville Penaville Anglerville and Illinois.
Xmas tree event lights Burns school house program
The Burns community held a Xmas tree at the Burns school house with a good program and attendance. Weeks of visitors and neighbors were noted with social gatherings including Sunday visits and a charivari, as residents like Oma Dickman and Eva Haynes reported improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Jeea
Oma Dickman
Eva Haynes
W. M. Hill
Ps Etta Big- Ke
Miss
Ally
Phiney
Ora Shaver
Oscar Luster
Feat
Hennteal
Bhatia
Dan
Axlaey
Lydia Che
Abbey lands restored manor now vicarage at Horton Dorset
The earl of Shaftsbury restored Horton church in Dorset and adjacent abbey house with land to serve as a vicarage. The former Benedictine abbey features a large kitchen with a spit for roasting an ox and could support a village hall or institute. Local papers note diverse chatter about the property and its future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Shaftsbury
Horton
Dorset
London Mail
Local School Social News From Lone Star Area
Miss Amanda Bramhall teaches at the school and gives scholars a treat. Lawrence Medlin spent Friday night with Fred Cowan. Mr. and Mrs. Ona McFarland spent Xmas at the parental Morgan home near Livonia. The Pearson family and Bernard visited the Sam Moss home. Cleo Linder worked near Howland. Linder and Mose attended a gathering at the Sam Moss home. A I Minear spent Sunday at Bestecer home and with others. Nellie Ve has been at the home and returns Saturday. Linder spent Saturday with Sam Moss and attended a party at Henry Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Bramhall
Lawrence Medlin
Fred Cowan
Ona McFarland
Morgan
Livonia
Darwin Pearson
Bernard
Sammy Moss
Cleo Linder
Howland
Spen
Ursday
Ellie Mose Linder
Samy Moss
A. I. Minear
Homer Anu
Hatta Nellie Ve
Aioe Ee
Saturda
Idle Linder
Sammy I
Henry, Meyers
Cert
Die Sues Sa
Moss
Allel
He George
Buckales Bone
Dinner for Fund for European Children Packed Roles
A brief notice outlines a dinner event to raise funds for European children. The venue is described loosely as a hotel with rooms or sites hosting entertainment. Estimated participants include Berber, Hoover, General Pershing, and Fritz Krelar will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cae Gate Clan Ter
Ae Det
Hoover
General Pershing
Frits Krelar Wil
Pigeons Aid Forseters in Experimental Communication
Fragmentary text suggests an experimental use of pigeons for signaling or messaging among a group or organization. The readable portions mention pigeons, a group labeled Forseters, and references to communication links and headquarters. Details are unclear and names or dates are not fully legible.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Happy Hollow
iMiedium of
Farmers Bank
Enoch
Christian Church
Edison
Putnam County
Messrs
Collins and
Harlan
Yorihville
Collins
Rachford & Cullum
Missouri
Kansas City
James Hurley
L. Tretsworth
Harper Mullenix
Leah
Lucile
Paul
Regina
James Bradshaw
Obert
Wilbur Fowler
Morse
Sy Gilstrap
Walter Duncan
Bertha Lawson
Herbert Morrow
Norah Lynch
Blaine Summers
Steve Ratliff
Joe Terrell
Des Moines
Grant Jones
Henry Mover
R. L. Hill
Stella Small
Elmer Medlin
Xmas
Ira Hoover
Strugtown
Ed Buckalow
Ruth Anders
Peterday
Charlez Rhoades
Penaville
Pearson
Martinstown
Will Pearson
Marion J
Angelonville
Monds
West Liberty
Hamilton
Oe Aa Culler
Ome. A
Sworth
Curtis “Galloway
Luther Culler
John Morris
Irvin Valentine
Albert
James Henrix Sr
Robert Skipper
Peter Dyncan
Illinois
W. A. Valentine
Happy Ridge
Fealy
Tone Living
Detroit Free Press
Lone Star
Fund For European Children
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!