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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
3
A wide-ranging sweep of 1920s concerns touches labor union dues auto railers Supreme Court cases tax on chain stores wage scales and housing aid. Reports reference Missouri politics battles over the Supreme Court and taxation while noting Kansas City bakery prices and rising steel costs.
The article discusses labor strike talk and wartime employment shifts, noting 917 workers employed during World War I and an increase to 829 000 in some sector. It compares dangers of handling firearms with car accidents and mentions the Parker murder case in New York and the Lindbergh baby case. Roads are resurfaced as the state updates blacktop surfaces, urging drivers to avoid affected areas.
Ten girls gathered at Mrs M E Fish home on April 28 1937 to form the Hand Craft Club of the Hand Houston community The group organized under the 4 H program adopting More Attractive Homes and The Bedroom as project titles Officers chosen included Imogene Dickerson president Crystal Brummitt vice president Phyllis Fish secretary treasurer Mauideen Newell reporter Jane McNurlin game and song leader and Mrs M E Fish leader A May 12 meeting drew seven attendees two members withdrew due to illness The club planned to study color schemes rugs and insects mounting as conservation work A new member Violet Brummitt joined and the next meeting was set for May 26 at the leader MARIDEEN NEWELL home
The Willing Workers group met with Mr M E Fish on May 7 with 22 members and 2 visitors Mrs Barrett and Mrs Minnie Clap New members Miss Harvey Dison Mrs Lee and Bruce Hill were welcomed after a morning of visiting and music A cooperative dinner followed and the meeting recessed for chairman Mrs Edison Hill to preside The secretary read last meeting minutes roll call honored a pledge The news letter was read and rug making talk by Mrs Fish was shared A Texas letter from Mrs Ray Hulbert Birthday message was read Next meeting set with Mrs Luther Bruce on June 3 by Mrs Jett Clapper.
The Galesburg community women organized a county club named Home Comfort Club at the Galesburg school house on April 28. Officers were elected including President Mrs Don Stark and Vice President Mrs Tim Fields. The first meeting was scheduled for May 12 with Mrs Kenneth Widner among attendees.
Fourteen members attend the meeting with a house cleaning hint. Mrs Lane Harper and Mrs Carl Bomgardner report on color menace as Ballard presents a recap of the joint event at Gravel Ridge. Next meeting set for June 10 with Mrs Clell Roberts.
The Loyal Workers club met on May 6 with Mrs. Mattie Fitswater and a total of forty members and visitors. After dinner the business meeting and entertainment committee presented a fine program. On May 20 the group will meet with Mrs. Grace Owings and members are asked to bring pies for the stamped quilt.
Mrs. E N Monroe and daughter and son Neal left Saturday by ferry home at Quire f Edwin and ih Brasfield who have been at 1001 at the Bsn iach winter returned home Arrangements made to hold the chautauqua in H D Marshalls park north of the school grounds This location will be most desirable and management is to be congratulated on securing a place so advantageous Dr Lee Haynes captured a young antelope in Texas and brought it home with him The capture is rare as these animals are scarce and wary The Dr and a friend were out hunting when the capture was made.
Prof Eustace Valentine came back Saturday from Seymour Iowa where he taught this year. H A G Turnmire returned Saturday from Jefferson City after attending a state county superintendents meeting. Jen Leonard, away about two months in Montana, returned Friday. Father J J Jermain of Milan visited last week to oversee church interior frescoing. Cold weather brings a wave of wire and cut worms damaging corn and garden crops.
Bomgardner of Powersville has been named to the Missouri State Fair commission from Putnam county for the 27th annual fair at Sedalia in August 2027. The announcement comes from the Missouri State Fair offices.
Vernon Flynn writes from Lahaina Maui Territory of Hawaii to George Choate about serving aboard the U S Astoria, enjoying warm weather, swimming, and sightseeing. He mentions island beauty, fertile lower regions, sugar cane, pineapples, and a planned excursion to Kilauea crater noting a prior eruption in September 1984.
Aboard a motor ship near the shore line the crew spots a coral reef close to the beach and divers down to study colorful formations as the voyage continues toward Honolulu for a week then San Francisco for the bridge opening. Best wishes from Vernon Flynn.
Miss Mildred Moore and Mr Walter Hill united in marriage on Wednesday May 12 at 12 30 pm at home with Rev Basil Sinclair officiating. Witnesses Beulah Hill and Pade Houston attended, while Parsons and Carroll were present. both youths are Lemons High School graduates from the class of 1986 and now live with the groom’s parents.
Six Putnamville students won scholarships at the state teachers college in Kirksville. Nancy Wells of Powersville won the college award. other Putnam students Avia Hatfield Lee Schoonover Arah Maneowger Frances Herrter Vera Holman Genevieve Mullenix and Dorothy Law of Pollock earned high school scholarships amid 186 HS awards and 15 college scholarships based on academic aptitude and ability.
An entertainment gathering at the Hamilton home on May 22 featured a hub of readings, songs, and plays. Guests list includes many local families, marking the hostess 26th birthday with cake and a late night social.
The Opportunity Club gathered at Mrs Obert Dennis’s residence on Wednesday May 19 with 15 members and 10 children present. The group spent the day embroidering and a large central cake baked by Lucille Newell displayed the birthday message Happy Birthday Nell at noon.
Mrs Barbara Ann Hunt of Elkhart Indiana achieved a lifelong goal by taking her first airplane ride at the age of 98. Her journey reflects perseverance and a desire to experience air travel despite the years.
The Home Comfort Club gathered with members including Mrs. Lawrence and Miss Eva Moore. The group sang Stars of a Summer Night and Work for the Night are part of the program. A next meeting is set for June with Mrs. Basil Robinson and EsteeD.
James Hunter and Misa Lucille Banta of Centerville Iowa were married at the Recorder's office on the evening of May 9 by the Rev. R W Custer. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs L T Davis of Centerville and will reside in Centerville.
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