Trail of Brigham Young debated in local letters
In Corydon Town Times Republican readers discuss where Brigham Young’s Mormon Trail traveled through Iowa. A journal and county memories are cited to argue the correct branch near Bloomfield and Buger Creek, Locust Creek, and Wayne County. The exchange cites Henry, State Historian Harlan, J C Harvey, Clayton’s Journal, and Kirkendall Branch as key landmarks.
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Brigham
Iowa
Mit
Henry
Harlan
Des Moines Register
J C. Harvey
Grickam
Navoo
Kaneville
Brigham Young
Joseph Smith
Carthage
Big Locust Creek
Missouri Line
Wayne County
Earl
Clayton
Bugar Creek
Buger Creek
Appanonse County
Kirkendall
Kirkendall Branch
Gettinger
Karl Tur
Corydon Town
Golden Glovers Entries for Chillicothe Bouts Increase
Entries for the Golden Glovers boxing event in Chillicothe are increasing with weigh in set at the high school by Thursday 6 p.m. Those entering must weigh in under supervision to ensure proper pairing and seating. Names listed include Donald Lacerne, Junior Hayes, Donald Losey, Junior Knowles, June Noland, Max Dooley, Junior Bacus Sidesy and Bammers of Unionville.
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Chillicothe
Rnn
Donald Lacerne
Ey Moresn
Itwontar
Junior Hayes
Donald Losey
Junior Knowles
June Noland
Max Dooley
Junior Bacus Sidesy
Bammers
Unionville
Winter wheat acreage in Putnam county falls sharply
Putnam county reports 1130 acres seeded for winter wheat this fall down from 4960 in 1986 and 1880 in 1926. USDA notes 2710000 acres sown statewide, a 20 percent drop from 1960. Dry late summer and fall delayed plowing and seeding across regions with varied reductions.
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Putnam County
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
USDA
Logan
Missouri
North Centra
North Western
Two 14YearOld Girls Run Away From Novinger High School
Hearice Madden of Novinger and Marl Mikel of Connelsville ran away on December 9, returning to relatives. They were living with grandmothers in Novinger and Connelville, said to be fleeing plans to send them home after Christmas. They claimed seeks to reach Chicago for work, were guided through Keokuk Iowa, funded a hotel stay, then traveled on to Decatur and back. Madden to Kansas City, Mikel to Chicago, and both were returned by Saturday.
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Hearice Madden
Novinger
Marl Mikel
Connelsville
Novinger High School
Madden
Alice Davis
Mikel
Cooley
Connelaville
Chicago
Kirlarville
Keokuk
Kansan
Hlineia
Decatur Ft
Saturda
Atep
Mra Corene Madden
Kanass City
Mike
Novsinger Khirkaville
Fapreas
Recession Outlook and Cautious Hope for Quick Turnaround
Republic Bulletin comments on the depth of the recession and the belief of some financial writers that the downturn may rebound quickly. It notes heavy stock declines, compares 1937 with earlier depressions, warns Americans to be cautious, and mentions rising national debt and spending on farm relief as factors shaping the recovery. Mr and Mrs Levi Craig of Mexico, Missouri visit the Robinson family for Christmas.
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Uncle Sam
Pants Claus
Broadway
Republic Bulletin
Levi Craig
Mexico, Mo
Ora L. Robinson
Max Fife Injured Returning Home for Christmas
Cadet Max Fife of the U S Navy Air Corps was injured when a car carrying him and two fellow cadets left a curve near Ottawa Kansas on foggy brick pavement. Gandy sustained broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder while Leep injured his back and scalp. Fife’s jaw is wired and he may receive an extended furlough. The party had left San Diego for a 16 day leave, and Ottawa hospital care was praised. Gandy remained hospitalized in Ottawa.
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Max
Pearl D. Fife
Kirksville
U. S. Air Service
Ottawa
Kansas
Fife
Putnam County
Pearl Fife
Lane Paimng
Kan
Max Fife
U. S. Navy Air Corps
Naval
Jack Gandy
Marceline
E. Leep
Kansas City
San Diego
Calif
Leep
Gandy
Fifes
Kansas City Kan
Cadet Keep
Cadet Fife
Early Unionville History With Burials and Pioneers
Fragments recount burials near the North Ward school site and a relocation of the cemetery to a newer spot. Wilford Davis delivered groceries for Rock Island surveyors camped near the mill on the John Rumpacker farm. Parents are warned to curb gambling and keep reading material clean to guide children away from vice. Thomas B Valentine born August 2, 1848 is cited as Unionville’s first resident and Hannah Caul first lady resident, with James Gaul moving from Champaign County. The first town wedding to Jonathan Summers and Malinda Weatherford Moser is noted, officiated by Judge Bradshaw.
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North Ward
Fatherford
Wilford Davis
Rock Island
John Rumpacker
Locustreek
Thomas B Valentine
Beng
Unonville
Tnieonville
Hannah Caul
Thomas Harbert
James Gaul
Champaign County
Ohio
Harkina
Marshall
Bein
Lota An
J C Valentine
Unionville
Thomas Anna
Johnathan Td) Summers
Malinda Weatherford Moser Bradshaw
Ita
Hog Slaughter Tips From Missouri College Experts
Missouri College of Agriculture offers humane hog slaughter guidance. Hogs selected for butcher should be penned a day ahead with clean water, no feed for 24 hours, then bled by sticking through the chest while restrained. Chill carcass to 24 to 28 degrees, then cut to separate lean from fat for fresh cured pork. Farm News Service notes Lawrence E. Tutt visited an uncle in Chicago Friday.
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J. E. Comfort
Missouri College of Agriculture
Meta - Mo Farm News Service
Putnam County Receives Milw Road Tax Allocation
The Milwaukee Road's 1937 tax payment will distribute about $70,000 to counties, with Putnam County receiving $6,748.10. Funds support schools highways and local government, reflecting railroads' community contributions despite competitive pressures and fixed charges.
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Milwaukee Road
Sounnen
Putnam County
Missouri
Missou
Farm Families Shift Spending From Clothing to Autos
A Federal Bureau study shows farm families now spend more on autos than clothing in many income groups. In prosperous areas with incomes $750 to $1000, food takes 28–33 percent and cars 16–18 percent. higher incomes $1500–$1750 cut food to 22 percent and auto to 20 percent.
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Federal Bureau of Home Economics
Christmas Dinner at Unionville Home Delights Family
A festive Christmas dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs Jim Johnson on Sunday. Attending were Raymond Smith and son Paul Dean of Livonia. Ovid Scriven and daughter Bobby of Unionville. and the Johnsons with Leona Robert Maxine Betty and Mary Ellen, all of Unionville.
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Jim Johnson
Raymond Smith
Paul Dean
Livonia
Ovid Scriven
Bobby
Unionville
Jim Johnsan
Leona Robert
Maxine
Betty
Mary Ellen
Drivers and Alcohol Demonstrate Loss of Driving Ability
Twelve GMC truck drivers and nine other intoxicated volunteers participated in a Detroit study under Prof A R Lauer at Iowa State College. Tests showed judgment of distance and reaction time severely impaired by alcohol with average efficiency drops around 45 percent for drinkers, sparking calls for court-admissible fitness tests for drivers.
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Husky
Detroit
General Motors
American Automobile Association
A. R. Lauer
Iowa State College
GMC
Detroit Industrial Safety Council
LaVerne Johnson
Detroit Safety Council
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Stamps
Themis
Davelon
Cin
Golden Glovers Now
MOAT
Puttnam County
Bey Wee
Mendotaere
J. C. Valentine
Harkins
Thos. B. Valentine
Lawrence E. Tutt
Milwaukee Reed
Altes Mills
Santa Clara Prunes
Hunt Club
Campbell’s
Miller
Witnon'n
Ideal Dog Food
Grimes Golden Apples
Ib. Peck
Kirksville, Mo
R. A. Martin
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