Teachers in Meeting Hear Talks on Professionalizing Teaching
In January the county elementary and rural teachers met with eighty-two in attendance and visitors. A F Elsen outlined that higher standards accompany higher pay, that teachers should be well trained, and that Missouri teachers average five years of service. Stanley Hayden spoke on schoolroom atmospheres, stressing honesty and fair play to improve teacher pupil understanding. The program included songs, a violin solo, health discussions, and a county chorus, with dismissal at 3:00.
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A. F. Elsen
Fiscn
Missouri
Stanley Hayden
Teachers College
Burkeville
Davis
Miss Shelton
Billie Wright
Shick
A. F Elsen
Jefferson City
Mr Elsen
Jackie Wright
Jean Ann Skinner
Louise Cassady
Jackie Comstock
Virginia Casady
Bobby Rowse
Bille Wright
Mary Jane Mabee
Mary Shuey
Betty Jean Kent
Dre J. Holman
Blanche Taylor
Stone Room
Testie Shelton Cheater Tratimer Warzel Sell Larcitle Brown Belle Minks
Gladva Owings
Freda “Sole, Opal Shaw
Haze’ Allor
Page
Maybe Basket Too Small: Kirksville Halts Workaville 31 to 10
The Workaville high school team traveled to Kirksville last Friday and lost 31 to 10. Despite smaller size and nerves they played with solid team work. Pratt McClellan Kirby and Hickman each hit a field goal. Hickman and McClellan added free throws for ten points. Next Friday they host Green City, a strong club expected to challenge. Coach McHargesy notes steady improvement but a stage fright tendency remains, and he hopes for improvement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Workaville
Unionville
Pratt
McClellan
Kirby
Hickman Hickman
Green City
McHargesys
Junior Play Next Week From Pete's Sake
The High School Junior class plans the play For Pete's Sake directed by Miss Marjorie Edwards and Mr Lynn Mc Harg. The date is set for next Tuesday night January 9 with a small cast eager to perform despite illness causing a postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Edwards
Lynn McHarg
Missouri Valley College Choir Appears in Marshall
The Missouri Valley College Choir from Marshall Missouri sang at the Presbyterian church Sunday night and then performed popular airs at the High School building Monday morning for student benefit. Listeners praised the group’s excellence and expressed hope for future hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley College Choir
Marshall
Presbyterian Church
Highool
Nege Boys
College Boys
Young Republicans Plan Missouri Gathering in Kansas City
The Missouri Young Republican group will hold its annual meeting in Kansas City on February 13. The event shifts from Lincoln’s Birthday to Saturday, with Senator Ray Mabee of Unionville serving as treasurer and expected to be elevated to the presidency next year.
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Missouri Young Republican Organization
Bans City
Lincoln
Kansas City
Ray Mabee
Unionville
Young Republican Organization
Mabee
Euch
Accidental Saw Mishap Injures Powersville Man
Wendel Eaton son of Roy and Mrs Eaton former Powersville postmaster sustained serious facial injuries when a power saw exhaust pipe loosened and flew into his chin during wood cutting last Thursday. The pipe then struck a son of Millard Doman on the forehead but caused no serious harm. Eaton received care from Dr. MacDonald and R. H MecCalment and is improving at home with family supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendel Eaton
Roy Eaton
Powersville
Eaton
Millad Doman
Mr Eaton
MacDonald
R. H MecCalment
Lawmakers pick heavy committee loads for Mabee and Crooks
A leaked list shows Senator Mabee holding ten committees and Representative Crooks five, mainly educational. Putarounty's two lawmakers gain from Senate size and minority absence, while Groundhog Day musings compare weather lore to official forecasts.
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House
Senate
Putarounty
Mabee
Rooka
Mines and Mining Labor Insurance University and
School of Minea
State Teachers Collegea
CE Plans Convention for Unionville District Event
Sunday, January 81, Christian Endeavors met to outline an inspirational program for the district convention in Unionville on April 2, 3, and 4. Pastor Frank Wright of Marcelline was named star speaker with officers present from Moberly and Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Frank Wright
First Christian Church of
Marcellne
Virgil Halliburton
Mixa Margaret Nevins
Kenneth Haynes
Moberly Ma
Vance Magee
Madeline
Jozephine Beckett
Milan
Reo Mowrer
Lois Mowrer
Eileen Clinkenbeard
Margaret Bomgardner
Harold Green
Judge Knight Absent As Court Opens Regular Feb Term
The Arccult Court convened without Judge Knight who is ill and did not attend. Judge Lorenzo Jones canceled readings and cases move to Tuesday before Harry Woodruff with Judge Higbee possible. few juries likely and no criminal witnesses called.
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Arrcult
Knoight
Lorenzo Jones
Harry A Woodruff Janothes
W A Higbee
Lancaster
Rose
Willian Houser
Auto License Deadline Tightens in County Notice
Sheriff Gray announces February 16 as the deadline for 1987 auto and motor vehicle licenses. After midnight on the 15th, vehicles without new plates may be seized or fined. grace period exists but enforcement will begin after the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Gray Srates
Boy 15 Hurt After Coasting Accident Near Lemons
Ray Austin, 12 or 13, son of Sherman Lerence, Lemons, sustained a deep cut on the head during coasting near a bridge east of George Sparks home. He was unconscious briefly and taken to a Centerville hospital for treatment after the滑 incident with other boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Austin
Sherman Lerence
Lemons
Centerville
George Sparks
Austin
Lost part of hand in coal mine accident near Hartford
John Carmon lost a large portion of his right hand after reaching into a hoisting motor at his father's coal mine about three quarters of two miles north of Hartford. Thumb and forefinger were badly mangled and parts were removed, leaving the hand without those digits. He is recovering and the injury is healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carmon
Carmon
Hartford
WPA road project notices spark humor in local report
A county road project notice mix up caused laughter when a recipient learned a woman was called to report for work. The error highlights human slips in a regulated process and the reminder that we all make mistakes.
Prehistoric Focus Begins in Putnam County Feature Series
The Republica announces a four part series on the Putnam county prehistoric seat written exclusively by Ray E Colton a field vertebrate paleontologist and Missouri resident based in Kansas City. Colton notes his studies span Mayan ruins Tombs of the Pharaohs and fossil excavations with oil and natural resources research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searce
Unionville
Republican
Putnan
Red Cross Quota in Putnam County Boosted by Local Efforts
Forrest Smith reported Putnam County nearly doubled its Red Cross quota as flood relief ng from Ohio and Mississippi River disasters. The county later raised to a target of 825 with outside donations and a charity show at the high school auditorium adding 41.60. Local officers and volunteers say funds will aid refugees, disease defense, and months of recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Smith Alueada
Putnam County
Red Cross
Red Ross
Ounty
Unionville
Coota
Head Injury After Basement Accident at Cen terville Home
Elias Shuey suffered a severe head wound two inches long when a ceiling pipe and clothing chute edge struck his head in the basement of his daughter’s home in Centerville, Town. He was knocked unconscious and bled heavily before returning upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Shuey
Tom Mitchell
Centerville
Town
Shuey
Worthy Matron to Visit Unionville Chapter Next Tuesday
The District Deputy Worthy Matron will make her official visit to the Unionville Chapter next Tuesday evening February 9. All members are urged to be present for the visit and a pot luck supper. Muriel Stuckey, Worthy Matron. Fred Fowler and son of Livonia were in town trading Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Muriel Stuckey
Fred Fowler
Livonia
Flood Threat Persists After Ohio River Crest Reaches Cairo
The Uno and its tributaries flood as the crest moves downstream toward the Mississippi. Cairo braces with a 60 foot levee wall and thousands stand guard while residents evacuate. Worsening damage continues in Paducah and other towns as millions in losses mount and survivors return to ruined homes.
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Uno
Cairo
Cairo Ia
Ohio
Paducah Kentucky
Ohio River
School House Break-In Near Worthington Reported
Sheriff Gray investigated damage at Brasfield school district building west of Worthington after a Thursday night break-in. Entry via door pried. window blinds burned. library and phonograph disturbed. no casualties, no school Friday or Monday due to staff meetings and ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Brasfield
Sheriff Gray
Worthington
Circuit
Unionville
Andals
Mullenix
January Weather Records Show Cold Yet Uneven Climates
January brought definite cold and high moisture with 2.81 inches of precipitation mostly as snow and sleet. Temperatures ranged from four below zero to 42 above, with Mr. John Schick local spotter noting 12 cloudy days, 4 partly cloudy, and 1 clear day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schick
U 8 Weather Bureau
New Putnam County Court Sworn In And Busy
The Putnam County Court welcomed new members on Monday. Judge John W Torrey serves the Western district and Judge P J Dickerson the Eastern district. Judge A B Montgomery remains presiding judge for four years, linking new and old. By Tuesday the court moved steadily, with each judge familiar with the routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Court
John W Torrey
P J Dickerson
Montgomery
Legion Group Joint Meeting At Ta Plata Feb 7
Notice announces a joint meeting of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary in Ta Plata on Sunday February 7 at 2:80. All interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
Ta Plata
Will Move His Store Will Move His Variety Store Next Week
William A. Bledsoe plans to relocate his Variety Store from the east side of the square to the Bess Davidson building one door north. The move is set for next week with a brief closing from Tuesday to Saturday morning, then reopening with expanded shelves and improved display in the new location.
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William A. Bledsoe
Bess Davidson
Abe Agee Fractures Hip in Fall at Kirksville Hospital
Abe Agee suffered a serious hip fracture after slipping on stairs at a home near a porch exit. He was rushed to Kirksville by ambulance where X rays confirmed two or three fractures. Relatives traveled to Kirksville to be with him as news of his condition was awaited.
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Zuneeey
Senoue
M. Agee
Aho Stuckey
Agee
Kirksville
Highway Division Workers Donate Flood Relief Funds
The State Highway Department division No 2 employees from Putnam and neighboring counties raised 5306.84 for Ohio Mississippi River flood relief. They pooled contributions from eleven counties and prorated the total by county population from the last census to aid the affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumarounty Red Cross
Ohio
Putnam
Neach County
Putnamounty A
Etter M Bruar
Vimon
Macon Warren
Vncal
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Three Men on a Horse at Royal Theatre
The Comedy Sweep winner Three Men on a Horse comes to the Royal Theatre Sunday and Monday. Pranie McHugh and Joan Blonrae headline as Erwin and Mabel in a brisk stage to screen transfer delighting local audiences with laughs and clever wordplay.
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Royal Theatre
Rhymster
Australia
Baeh
Pranie McHugh
Joan Blonrae
McHugh
Erwin
Otwin
Joan
Mabel
Oiwin
Carol Hughes
Olwin
Guy Kibbee
Carver
McKinley Day Banquet Echoes in Sedalia
Senator Ray Mabee spoke at Sedalia's McKinley Day banquet sponsored by Pettis County Republicans. The annual event draws a very large crowd and featured notable guest speakers last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Mabee
Sedalia
Pettis County
Nenally
Unionville Production Credit meeting elects directors amid weather
The Lotonville Unionville Production Credit Association annual meeting in Unionville elected John Johnson and L Nachennemner to three year terms on the Board. W T Altes was reelected president, W D Haigler vice president, T J Patterson secretary treasurer, and Joan Minear hired as stenographer. Despite bad weather stockholders from Putnam Adair Grundy Sullivan and Schuyler attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotonvile
Putnam
Adair
Grundy
Sullivan
Schuyler
Marvin Murphy
Worthington
Rhulph Rockhold
Princeton
Jesse G .Vetternon
Greentop
Jurus Princeton
W v T Altes
Linionville
K O Munson
W T Altes
R W Custer
T J Patterson
Unionville Production Credit Association
United States
The
Christian Church
Man Wanders from Home and Is Found Safe
About five miles east of Lemons on Wednesday morning, 70 year old waiter Vance wandered away. Sheriff Gray found him that night four to five miles northwest of Lemona, near a field owned by O J Godfrey. Vance, clearly not mentally sound, bolted from the car twice and resisted but was returned to his relatives without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiter Vance
Lemons
Sheriff Gray
Lemona
Mr Vance
O. J Godfrey
Vance
Gray
Temona
Harris-Schick Wedding Ties Missouri and Iowa Families
Joseph W Schick wed Lille Harris of Brookfield Missouri in Unionville at the home of Mr and Mrs J I Johnson on February 1 1987 officiated by Rev Johnson The couple will reside in a furnished bungalow in Centerville Iowa Schick is son of the late Mr and Mrs Martin Schick and a brother of Ed and John Schick of Unionville Harris is from Brookfield Missouri and a Dunlan of Milan Missouri family The note also mentions Miss Jean Noland resuming work after illness in Milan Missouri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W Schick
Lille Harris
Brookfield
Joe
Unionville
Martin Schick
John Schick
Schick
Centerville
Harris
Sullivan County
Milan
J. J. Dunlan
Hanny Counle
J 1 Johnson Lee
Rev Johnson
Iowa
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Wendell Eaton
Roth
Representative Crooks
Ray Austin Lerence
James L. Fowler
Lawrence Paresee
Chicago
Laura Galbreth
Evanston
Joseph Reed
Bridgeport
Conn
Jsclentisl
the Republica
Red Crone Fund
Putnamount
Alec
Wald
NEW County Court
Abe
Highway Wen
Croge
Annus
Jean Noland
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