Resignation of Putnam County Old Age Board Leader
Mrs D T Riggs resigns from the Putnam County Old Age Assistance Board citing ongoing misunderstandings and lack of case workers in Putnam. She notes 1440 applications sent to the state in 1945 remain unaddressed, while other counties in the district have workers and timely investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T Riggs
Putnam County Old Age Assistance Board
Roiges
Thi
Putnam County
Riggs
State Board
Ape
Popes
Woodard opens Serloff Packers district in Northeast Missouri
Mr J W Woodard began work as Serloff Packing Company representative for Northeast Missouri covering Putnam east to Highway 260 and south to the region. A veteran grocer from Unionville, he plans prompt service and aims to expand market reach with fresh meats butter cheese and allied products through the new territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Woodard
Thin
Serloff Packing Company
St Leurm
Northeast Missouria
Woodard
T St Tau
Migsoun
Putnam
Putnam County
Unionville
Wilive
St. Louis
Relde
Red
Evangelist McKowen Begins Special Meetings at Local Church
Evangelist R. J McKowen started a series of special services at the Christian church despite bad weather. He urged church involvement and cited statistics about religious training and crime. Mrs McKowen joined Monday night with plans for special music and congregational singing. An invitation was extended to the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J McKowen
Christian Church
God
Mr McKowen
Y Edgar Hooker
Federal Investigation Bureau
America
Few Old License Plates Seen As New 1937 Rules Take Effect
Residents report sparse arrests for operating vehicles with old plates since the 1937 plates became mandatory on the 16th of the month. Poor roads and ice hinder travel to Unnnville for updates, but most have updated at home or obtained new plates locally. Authorities warn enforcement will tighten after February 16 with limited grace periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unnnville
Dangemua
Barolo Woodard Promoted to Lucerne Superintendent
Prof Garold Woodard son of Mr and Mrs Jo Woodard of Unionville, formerly a Unionville teacher, is promoted to Lucerne school superintendent after Supt BK Martin resigns for a job with International Harvester in Eugene Oregon. The board fills vacancies with Miss Findsey Brookfield and Mire Brandes Boonville. Martin and wife move Friday to their new home in Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garold Woodard
Jo Wo Woodard
Unionville
Unionvile
Lucerne
BK Martin
International Harvester Company
St Fugene Oregon
Martin
Board of Education
Woodard
Three Unionville players offered major league contracts
Last year’s Unionwide Marchante trio reportedly received MLB offers. Cavanah signed with the Chicago White Sox and will report soon, Vavacder reportedly signed with St Louis Browne, and Romper was offered by the New York Giants pending his Iowa University degree. All three likely start in farm systems with hopes of reaching the parent clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchante
Oanother Ja
Cavanah
The
Merchanta
Chiago White Sox
Vavacder
Meala
St Lanna Browne
Ward Romper
Tad
New York Santas
Iowa University
Tia
Merchants
Leonard Rouse
Unionville
Moving the Stock From Powersville Mercantile Company
The Powersville Mercantile Company sold its hardware stock and moved it to Unionville via Wentworth Mercantile Company. The liquidation stock, gathered from the Powersville south side, consists of several excellent lines and is stored in the purchasing store. Several truck loads have been moved with completion expected by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powersville Mercantile Company
Unionville
Wentworth Mercantile Company
Powersville Merc Co
Iso
Emory Keller Dead at 73 After Illness
Emory Keller of two miles northwest of Pennville was found dead in bed Monday. He had lived alone, with his son Orval staying this winter. His wife died a year ago and six children survive. He was a brother of Mrs. J. O. Chagyell of Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Keller
Pennville
Dor Shuey buys Hairley farm moves to Unionville area
Dor Shuey and his wife relocate to the Hairley farm west of Unionville on No 4 highway. He plans to run an oil and gasoline station with groceries and feed, intending to offer standard lines and focus on the business. The piece mentions Mrs Shuey and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Minka visiting Ottumwa, Iowa with Miss Olive Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dor Shuey
Unionville
Hairley
Shuey
Lawrence Minka
Ottumwa, Iowa
Olive Howell
New Dresden Theatre Presents Stunning Light and Color Makeover
The Royal Theatre undergoes a complete redo by Mr and Mrs G W Merk with new lighting color and tones. A Tuesday night formal opening is planned to welcome the public and showcase the updated lobby rubber matting gentler entry ramp and redesigned ticket area plus a refreshed ladies rest room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theatre
Sam Merk
Eulor
Cation
Sis
Milady
Baby Clothes Left On Porch In Mysterious Case
Christian Chamarlan found an old suitcase on his south Johnsonville porch. The case contained a baby outfit, a rubber cup and saucer, talcum powder and a miniature Red Cross ambulance. no owner identification. Sheriff Gray and Chamarlan opened it Tuesday to learn more, with no clues about who left it or why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonsonville
Tie
Sheriff Gray
Gray
Chmatian
Rosa Ambulance
Chamellan
Sheaffray
Demand For Thirty Hour Week In Coal Talks
United Mine Workers and bituminous coal operators held talks in New York City to renew the agreement due March 31. The union, claiming 400 000 miners, pressed a 30 hour week and a separate wage and benefit package including daily pay increases, per ton bonuses, and guaranteed annual work days with paid vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
New York City
Correction on Ewe Feeding At Lambing Time
A correction notes an omitted feeding paragraph for ewes at lambing. The advised mix includes oats 60 pounds and oil meal 16 pounds, to be fed twice daily. Previously given ration oats 30 pounds corn 20 pounds wheat bran 30 pounds and oil meal 20 pounds are cited as the standard guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff
Obituary of Mrs. Myrta Dorsey Noted Kenton Native
The News Republic of Kenton Ohio reported the death of Mrs. Myrta Dorsey before February the obituary appeared in The Republican on February 10. A brother named Laster Johnson resides in Kenton, the community Mrs. Dorsey left as a young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Republic of
Kenton
Ohio
Myrta Dorsey
Laster Johnson
Tales From The Icebound School Run
A Lucerne district reminiscence recalls a harsh ice period when children faced long treks to Lucerne High School. A family used a horse drawn sled to transport two girls, tying the tail to the harness to stay steady as skates clanged along. The feat eased travel and kept the students safe according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Leesa
Lacerte
Seniors Score High in State Scholarship Test
Four year program shows top seniors Frances Porter and Jean Maggard leading with 125 and 124 points. Other high scorers include John Field Louis Mowrer Herbert Medlin Vera Holman Genevieve Mullenix Jesse Hollar and Robert Heder with 90s and 91s. Superintendent Riggins notes Porter and Maggard set the best marks in four years and that over 117 percent ranking places Unionville seniors in the top one percent nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Porter
Jean Maggard
John Field
Louis Mowrer
Herbert Medlin
Vera Holman
Genevigve Mullenix
Jesse Hollar
Ht Cr
Miga
Miss Maggard
Neat new office opened for city superintendent and records
A small, inexpensive room in the northeast corner of the building has been prepared for the superintendent and bookkeeping. The interior is neat with white walls, green and white ceiling, indirect lighting, and a new desk and typewriter. The superintendent, Mr L F Powell, expresses satisfaction and invites public inspections of the plant and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L F Powell
Powell
Powel
Memphia
Alcesog
Holiday session as Missouri House sets calendar
The 59th General Assembly resumes after a holiday and pushes to clear the House Calendar. A measure to restore county treasurer offices in 46 counties, abolished in 1944, is advanced with an emergency clause to let Governor Stark fill posts immediately. A contentious call for an investigation into fire insurance litigation questions the handling of public funds and high attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
59Th General Assembly
George
Shockley
Pulask
Lidayd C Stark
Treasury
House
Francia Smth
Buchanan County
Christy
Fire destroys Clark farm home. family losses heavy
Mrs Milton Farmer and three children aged under five fled as a ceiling and roof burned through a Clark farm house seven or eight miles east of Unionville. The couple borrowed a horse and wagon to move the family to a neighbor then to Dewey Speak, finally reaching Unionville by Monday. No insurance coverage, heavy loss for the Farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Farmer
Ainder
Ara
Clark Farm
Unionville
No 4
Farmer
Heapa
Mr. Farmer
Hornet House
Veeesta
Untonville
Jim Buckalew
Threlkeld Likely Accepts Montclair School Post
Superintendent P R Riggins says Threlkeld indicated he plans to accept the Montclair New Jersey superintendency. Threlkeld has led Denver schools for 16 years and would move to Montclair on a five year contract at a $13,500 annual salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Schoo
P . R. Riggins
Echool
Columbia
Cupt
L Threlkeld
Threlkeld
Schoola
Montclair
New Jersey
Denver Colorado
Chillicothe Mo
Riggin
Riggina
Riggins
Denver
Monticlair
County Grade School Dramatics Contest Set for Friday
The annual county Grade School dramatics contest will be held at Unionville Grade School on Friday evening February 26 at 7 80 oclock. One act plays readings and novelty numbers will be presented by representatives from Powersville Unionville Lucerne Lemons Livonia Graysville Martins town and Worthington. The event is expected to draw a large crowd with favorable weather and will help select winners. D W Shaffer of Lemons was in town trading Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionvile
Powersville
Unionville
Lucerne
Lemons
Livonia
Graysville
Martinstown
Worthington
Melted Ice Off Recedes Amid Warm Springlike Days
Ice on most streets melted as warmer temperatures and sun dominated midweek. By Friday or Saturday the ice disappeared except on north facades and steep north slopes. A north wind and gale caused tree damage and cut power lines, with snow drifting into low spots blocking roads until passages were cleared. Little further thawing occurred afterward.
Good crowd enjoys junior operetta Tom Sawyer at high school
Despite rainy, murky weather a strong crowd attended the Seventh and Eighth Grade production of Tom Sawyer in the high school auditorium. Prof Robert Donaldson directed the music with assistance from Marquaret Shelton and Mrs Jean Metcher. Receipts covered expenses and funds will go toward repairing music instruments at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sawyer
T He
Mark Twain
Robert Donaldson
Misa Marquaret Shelton
Jean Metcher
Donaldson
Final steps in liquidation of National Bank of Unionville
S A Browning, new receiver after B E Costello, plans final liquidation of the National Bank of Unionville. A sale of remaining bank interests to the highest bidder begins at 1 pm Thursday March 1&th in front of the Unionville Post Office. Assets total about 17 000 in notes and judgments. prospects show a substantial dividend while costs are covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Browning
Cresthe
B. E. Costello
Maryville
National Bank of Unionville
Unionville
A 1
Fierce
Oatello
Browning
Mrrownin
Brownin
The Big Broadcast of 1987 at Royal Theatre
Lavish tuneful revue features top radio and screen stars led by Jack Benny. Benny Burns Allen Goodman Milland and Stokowski headline in a lively musical comedy about a radio station manager and a scheming announcer as romance and mishaps unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio
Screen
Paramount
Royal Theatre
Jack Benny
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Bob Burs
Martha Raye
Benny Goodman
Benny
Milland
Forest
New York
Unionville Teams Win Big In Week’s Games
Unionville high school squads went three for four in the week. The first team defeated Lancaster 85 to 12 in a Wednesday double header here, while the second team won 88 to 8. At Green City last Friday the first team fell 16 to 8, and the second team triumphed 23 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Lancaster
Green City
Judge Knight Dies At 74 In Trenton
The obituary notes Judge Ashley Gulley of Putnam county and the Third Judicial District mourn his death at his Trenton home following influenza related complications. The funeral was held at the Baptist church and he was buried in Edinburg. Knight, born 1868 near Dunlap, had a long legal career including city attorney service and a 1928 election as Circuit Judge. He was married to Helen Wilson of Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Gulley Geht
Putnam County
Third Judicial District
Trenton
Judge Knight
Harrison
Grundy
Mercer
Putnam
Knight
Dunlap
Grundy County
University of Missouri
Col
E. M Harber
Missouri
Farm machinery tour draws crowd despite weather
About 150 people attended a noon lunch and afternoon program at the Royal Theatre hosted by E. B and F. J O'Reilly. McCormick-Deering representatives showcased logging and lumbering methods and Farmall tractor uses, with two comic sketches and talks on machinery applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B
F. J O'Reilly
Royal Theatre
McCormick-Deering Company
Royalentre
Smbout
Combine
Mesara
East Main Street
Miss Helen Livezey Passes Civil Service Exams
Miss Helen Livezey of Unionville has passed the Civil Service examinations and awaits a possible appointment as a typist in federal service in Washington. A former Unionville High School student, she later studied commercial work at Kirksville Teachers College and has been employed in Putnam County Agricultural Agent C. E. Neff’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Livezey
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Miss Livezey
Mra Maude Livezey
Unionville
Chillico
Washington City
Unionville High School
Teachers College
Kirksville
C. E. Neff
Putnam County
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Barolo Woodard
Hecomen
the Mecca
United Mine Workers
Aga
Conrad White
Crooks
Blanketa
D. W. Shaffer
National Bank
O'Reilly Brother
McCormick- Deering
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