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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
8
A Bethany Republican report says a man was arrested and charged with robbing hen roosts to fund gasoline for his car. He was caught by the hen owner dumping a sack over a fence at midnight and held until officers arrived. He had purchased a car on installments and kept it running, highlighting money woes over groceries.
The King's gifts varied from fruit preserves and potatoes to clothing and money. The Endeavors sang Christmas carols to shut ins, received cake and apples, and a home gave two dollars and twenty five cents to the C E treasury. A new church class is planned next Sunday with services all day.
Christmas trees and programs were held at the Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist churches last Wednesday night with strong crowds. The Christian church hosted a similar program the night before. Children delighted in Santa Claus and presents from heavily laden trees, while the White Gifts to the King feature returned for a festive Christmas dinner.
In a Christmas day game at San Angeles before 60001 spectators Missouri struggled against California. The Tigers held California for two quarters but was overpowered as California scored a touchdown in the third period. Missouri defense forced a turnover and scored late to break the shutout.
Rumors say Judge Kan yon of Iowa may seek the Senate again after resigning to join the federal bench. He reportedly dislikes some legal work and would oppose Senator Canunter if he runs in 1926. Kenyon has long been popular among Iowa voters, but current hold remains in doubt.
A Memphis racket shop owned by M. W Courtney on the east side of the square suffered heavy fire damage in a recent night blaze. Courtney, awakened by smoke while asleep, watched firefighters halt the flames after the stock and portion of the building were destroyed.
Morning service at 11 00 and evening worship at 7 30. The pistox will is a talk following. Bring children for their part of the services. Wednesday 7 30 Joe Knierim, Pastor.
Mr and Mrs William E Miller of Portland Oregon are on a road journey. They have traveled about four thousand miles by car and are visiting relatives connected to Mr S J Grant.
A New Year’s dance is planned for tonight in Bixler Hall. The event invites attendees to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new with music and celebration.
Missouri insurers challenged a rate order after a commissioner gathered testimony for Cole County Circuit Court. The court set aside the original order, finding a reduction confiscatory and unwarranted. Hyde appealed the ruling to the Missouri Supreme Court.
The Irish Free State seeks League of Nations support to enforce its treaty sovereignty. Britain contests that the covenant does not govern relations between a country and its dependencies, and the dispute continues with Ireland pressing for League involvement.
Representative elect J D Noland found an unopened packet of needles in an old coat. He recalled that a year earlier Mrs Oland had sent him to buy needles and delivered them late. A common remark notes how husbands forget such errands despite being sent to town.
Reports say a wider white Christmas swept the country with two recent cold waves dropping snow coast to coast. The tradition links a white Christmas with fewer deaths in the coming year, while a black Christmas is thought to signal more.
Elgin McCart a Corydon Iowa boy attempted to start a fire by pouring coal oil on coals. An explosion ignited his clothing and he died from burns. The blaze spread to the room and damaged frame buildings west of the Rea Hotel causing about 15000 dollars in property damage.
Last July Miss Arad Voorheis and Lealie Steen drowned in a pen at treentop while bathing with others. Their parents sue three defendants for 10000 each, alleging the bathers were not warned of the pond’s dangerous condition and the defendants failed to maintain a proper bathing place.
The Princeton Post reports Mercer County lost a net 46 farmers in the last year with 40 to 50 percent of holdings vacant. Decline attributed to moving out and in, low prices, and poor summer yields affecting rural communities and farm labor.
A Milan home owned by Mr and Mrs H A Higgins burned when a defective flue ignited December 20. The fire started strongly before aid arrived and the building was nearly destroyed though much furniture was saved. Higgins is a well known Unionville resident.
The Census Bureau reports 1928 total expenditure on perfumes and lipsticks by women and some men reached 178 41, up from 1921. The piece notes users feel value in these products and appear reluctant to part with the money even as artificial aids grow.
The marriage of Clellan E. Speak and Mable V. Reger occurred December 24 at the Unionville courthouse in Putnam County Missouri. The couple, of Pollock Sullivan County, will reside briefly with families before moving to a farm northeast of May to begin their life together. May they meet with success in their chosen vocation and their union be blessed.
A Senate committee investigates campaign expenditures amid heated election rhetoric. The inquiry targets parties and fund use before the vote, as critics argue some charges are political stunts designed to sway results.
The Seymour Herald notes bank failures stem from conditions three to five years past, not today. It argues banks that weathered recent storms remain in strong shape, with healthy prospects and no current alarms.
Figures from the new state Legislature show 47 lawyers and 87 farmers as the two largest blocks. A dozen or more other industries and professions are represented. Only one woman, Miss Emma R. Knell of Carthage, a Republican undertaker, will sit in the body. The diversity is touted as a safeguard for equal treatment of all interests.
A total solar eclipse will cross a northwest strip of the United States on January 24. It will reach about 86 percent visibility around nine in the morning. Astronomers prepare to observe and hope for new discoveries from the event.
Workmen remodel the top story of the K. F P Quigley building at the southwest square corner into an apartment with a front room bathroom four bedrooms dining room kitchen and storage. Contractor is Mr Boggs and occupancy hoped before February 1 for the Qus family.
School authorities consider visual education to transmit knowledge at Memph is Mem phis. They plan to install a motion picture machine with features illustrating subjects to enhance learning. Other county schools hope to adopt similar devices for school work.
Reports from across the country describe injuries and property damage as sleet and snow persist. In Bethany, Frank Wilson was severely injured when his car skidded into a ditch and overturned on a slippery road.
Officials refute claims of a chicken disease in several states. Investigations find minors and a benign strain described, while the ban is blamed on sellers wishing to move surplus refrigerator chicken rather than a genuine outbreak.
In Jefferson City attorney general Jesse W Barrett plans to marry Miss Mary Lewise Church a member of a longstanding Central Missouri family after his term ends He had proposed before and Barrett says he will resume legal practice once his office term expires The exact wedding date was not released
The author argues against reckless hunting and calls for cultivating the ethics of true sportsmanship to preserve remaining game. Emphasizes fair chances for animals and the need to protect wildlife for future generations and meat hunting days.
Arrangements near completion to bring electric current from the Keokuk dam to Kirksville via Wyaconda with a sub station near the present light plant. Projected cost for lines and sub station is 1838 000. The new supply will meet rising demand and supplement the Minate sis power plant. Expected to be available about February 1.
A fragmented line contemplates equality of fortune from street beggar to emperor, suggesting nature offers similar paths for all, challenging notions of social status and control.
Letters of administration issued to the undersigned on December 27, 1924 by the Probate Court of Putnam County. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them for a show cause before the court.
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