Putnam County Graduation Highlights Countywide Education Focus
The Putnam County Eighth Grade graduation program in Unionville featured Miss Opal Torrey receiving the rural scholarship medal and Miss Grace Mowrer the one year scholarship. Supt. Armstrong urged greater public school efficiency and practical study, noting health, hygiene, and agriculture as essential future priorities. The event drew nearly all county graduates amid concerns over the small number of male graduates and calls for improved parental and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ose Ie
Putnam
Douty
Gia Eh
Nist
Unionville
George Melcher
Melcher
Supt. Armstrong
Opal Torrey
Unionville High School
Grace Mowrer
Supt. Threlkeld
Putnam County
Local visits and ads fill Milan area weekly notes
Local residents travel to Milan Pollock and nearby towns with visits to relatives shopping and business. Ads promote remedies and tailoring services while noting farm for sale or trade and worm deterrent products. Community updates echo the era with brief mentions of places like Cincinnati Kirksville Mendota Lemonville and Queen City.
Marriage Announcement Plans July Nuptials
A couple announces plans to marry next July and establish a home in a bright furnished two person dwelling. The note promotes Chi-Namel varnish as a superior washable floor coating sold by L. H. Howard, highlighting durability and water resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
L. H. Howard
Letter Carriers Form Putnam County Rural Branch
County letter carriers met at the commercial club room and organized the Putnam County Association of Rural Letter Carriers. Thirteen members attended. E. O Lemon was named president, with Reeves of Lucerne as vice president, Claud Mowrer as secretary and treasurer. Cassady and Reeves were chosen as delegates to the state convention in Kansas City on August 15 and 16, with Leo Hackney of Lemonville and William Bogdea of Lucerne as alternates. The group aims to establish a permanent organization and hold at least one annual meeting to discuss common interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Putnam County Association of
E. O Lemon
Mr Reeves
Lucerne
Claud Mowrer
Wess Cassady
Reeves
Kansas City
Leo Hackney
Lemonville
William Bogdea
Town Folks Report Short Trips and Visits
A number of our people went to the county seat on Tuesday where Bob Gardner did business at Pollock during the week. Dorothy Stitle visiting at the Hiney home returned to Onionville Wednesday. Bonebright was in the city Wednesday. Pete Fightmaster and wife visited home folks last Wednesday. Some went to Unionville Friday after decoration and reported a good time. Milton Campbell bought a new Yard automobile and will travel by gasoline instead of horse power. Maggie Schnelle visited Unionville last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesaday
Bob Gardner
Pollock
Dorothy Stitle
Cas. Hiney
Onionville
Bonebright
Pete Fightmaster
Unionville
Milton Campbell
Maggie Schnelle
Memorial Day greetings and obituary of William Johnson
The column recalls Memorial Day sentiments as the community praises young men and notes the aging of veterans. It reports the death of William Johnson born in 1823 in Tennessee, married to Jane Queen in 1850, father of 15 children, and buried at a ripe old age. describes his character and Christian beliefs. Other local visits and social notes follow, including residents visiting Pollock and Excelsior Springs and various name checks.
Sunday Visitors and Incidents in Revisco and Nearby
Willis Putnam occupied the pulp at the U B church Sunday morning in Revisco absence. Mr and Mrs W A Garner of West Liberty visited friends here Sunday. Mr Wm Home was seriously ill at her home in the north part of town. An Art Reed and wife were driving home when the buggy tongue dropped and the team ran away. Mra Reed was bruised but no other damage. Mark Buck visited his sister Mrs Mabyo Pollock recently operated on. Several residents drove to Unionville for the Eight Grade Graduation. J H Cool and wife Jasper Hitch cock and family visited in Seymour. Ralph Long and wife of Lucerne visited relatives here. Miss Corine Pollock visited at Dr F A Cozad home. Miss Ora Gell returned from Center ville after appendicitis operation. friends hope for quick recovery. Mionie Allen went to Kansas City for a visit.
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Willis Putnam
U B
Revisco
Mra
W A Garner
Weat Liberty
Art Reed
Mabyo Pollock
Helen Ghephbe
Bertha Hardin
Lilia Ellis
Bozwell Moore
Lester Fordyce
Unionville
J. H. Cool
Jasper Hitchcock
Seymour
Ralph Long
Lucerne
Corine Pollock
Corine Pollock Visited A Few Days Last Week At the Dr. F. A Cozad
Ora Gell
Centerville
Mionie Allen
Kapnsas City
Local residents note car purchases and visits across towns
Jim Raah bought a Metz automobile as Mrs Anna Cozad and son Kenneth visited Beymour over Sunday. Mr and Mrs J A Long dropped by Lucerne on Friday. Mira Joe Klingingsmith of Corydon visits her mother Mrs Ellis in east town. Mr and Mrs Carl Warner of Seattle toured in town. A large crowd decorated graves at the old soldiers cemetery Friday. Orval Blackman also purchased a new automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Raah
Metz
Anna Cozad
Kenneth
Beymour
Lucerne
Mira
Joe Klingingsmith
Corydons
Ellis
Carl Warner
Seattle
Washington
Orval Blackman
Sunday Socials and Church Gatherings Mentioned in Trent Grove Notes
A local column records several residents attending a basket meeting at Trent Grove. George Medlin and others spent Sunday with neighbors. Rev Stevens, a Sanctified minister from Queen City, will preach at Ae dere Monday night June 9, urging good attendance and orderly welcome. Bertha Medlin was ill last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent Grove
George Medlin
Jim Medlina
Mabel Hill
Favant Roth Lewis
Gersie Clark
Alta Lambert
Josie Mundon
Rev Stevens
Queen City
Mr Stevens
Geo Clark
Non Baall
Rehobeth Sunoday
Bertha Medlin
Hypocritical Father Criticizes Morals But Fails Self
A judge notes the familiar type, a hypocrite who preaches outwardly about morals on his premises yet forgets the same standards in his actions. The remark highlights a tension between public admonitions and private conduct.
Church Completes in Record Time at Banke Town
A new church in Banke town New South Wales Australia was finished in a rush hours record setting construction pace. The builders completed the edifice in a remarkably brief period marking a notable local achievement.
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Banketown
New South Wales
Australia
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Unionville Garage Co
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