Death claims teen near Unionville in accidental shooting
June Noland sixteen son of Mr and Mrs David W Noland was killed near their home six miles west of Unionville while planning to help shear sheep. He left with a 16 gauge single barrel shotgun seeking another squirrel and was found dead by his father with a dog guarding his body. Coroner Dr J Henson ruled no coroner's jury. Continued on page.
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June
David W. Noland
Unionville
Charlie Haigler
Alrady
Noland
J . Henson
Builder and owner Bixler dies in Wooster accident
Wooster Daily Record reports 77 year old Bixler retired Wooster resident died after a fall on Beall Avenue last Tuesday. He was assisting with roof repairs when a ladder slipped and a pipe broke off, cutting his throat and causing fatal hemorrhage. Survived by wife and brother Charles Bixler of Spruce Street. Funeral Monday 3 pm at McIntire Funeral Home with Dr Hawkins presiding. Burial in Wonater Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 pm Sunday. omit flowers.
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V T. Altes
Bixler
Wooster
Ohio
Wooster Daily Record
Darly Bixler
Beall Avenue
Charles Geyer
Geyer
Charles Bixler
Spruce Street
McIntire
Wo Hawkins Bunal
Wonater
Orchestra Mothers Organize Long Range Plan In Monoaville
The mothers of Monoaville High School Orchestra formed a group about a year ago and now plan monthly meetings. They aim for a national contest in May in Colorado Springs. Committee work includes Plan and Finance to fund supplies and a trip budget. Remaining funds from Omaha trip will buy a viola and a string bass. Edwin Pollock attends funeral of I O Pollock. Hazel Liley hosts guests.
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Mothers of Themonville High School Orchestra
Colorado Springs
Omaha
Nebraska
Unionville
General Treasury
E Davis
Bailey A. Williams
Many in Music Classes Directed by Prof Donaldson
Between 55 and 60 boys and girls have entered the summer music classes directed by Prof Robert Donaldson and now meet regularly. About 18 are beginners. The plan proved practical last year and is repeated with great profit to interested children. The High School orchestra members meet weekly to practice, aiming to be in fine shape for the next school year and to win additional honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Robert Donaldson
Donaldson
Livonia Picnic Dates Set for August Homecoming
Plans for Livonia annual homecoming and picnic set for August 4 5 6 include committees contracting many shows concessions and attractions. Sixth consecutive event aims to outdo prior years with old friends new friendships and full enjoyment led by Kenneth Crooks secretary Clarence Morgan treasurer Lamyal Crawford head of Privileges and R I Spargur head of Free Acts and Concessions.
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Livonia
Kenneth Crooks
Clarence Morgan
Lamyal Crawford
R. I. Spargur
Veterans week shows begin July 4 with Byers Greater Shows
The Harry S. Carson Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors a week of shows starting Monday July 4 featuring Byers Greater Shows with ten shows and eight rides plus home talent numbers and fireworks. Veterans Day on July 5 honors armed forces, while Democrat Day July 6 and Republican Day July 8 will headline campaigns. organizers will publish a full program soon. The Byers troupe has run in Kirksville for years and is praised for quality entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Carson Post of
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Byers
Rob Freeborn
Freeborn
Alap
Kirksville
Mad About Music Charms Royal Theatre with Deanna Curtin
Deanna Curtin stars in Mad About Music coming to the Royal Theatre for Sunday and Monday. The film blends comedy and drama with emotional moments, showcasing Curtin’s confident performance at age 16. Critics praise the mix of smiles and tears and call it a standout production.
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Deanna Curtin
Royal Theatre
Deanna
Primary filings gloge in county races and senate bids
Primary filings close with limited competition in most county offices. Incumbent Judge A S Montgomery faces Lora L Wy, while three Republicans and one Democrat seek Circuit Judge in the Third district. Senator Mabee seeks re election in the Fourth District, and several Democratic candidates contend for U S Senator and State Superintendent roles.
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A. S. Montgomery
Lora L. Wy
Fourth
Ray Mabee
Third Judicial District
A . Knight
Ons
W. C. Rose
Putnam County
George Hubbell
Harry J Fair
Trenton
F M Fynby
Bethany
X H Moore
Judge Moore
Congress
Romiue
John C Milla
Kirkaville
Fred Pederson
United States
Bennett Champ Clark
Jamen Longstreet
Cleveland Joseph T Davis
Willis Ho
Meredith
Robert Young
Henry Caulfield
Ray Fillies White
State Superintendent of Schools
Lloyd W King
Supreme Court
Albert
Softball Schedule Delayed Then Resumed in Putnam County League
The Putnam County League softball schedule was postponed a week due to weather and resumed Tuesday with Lemons versus Lavonia and Jones Pharmacy versus Hartford. Play continues next Friday with Farmers Bank against Huston & Fowler and Powersville against Worthington. Unionville lost 7 to 6 at Milan, showing tight standings and strong late-season drive. Tuesday scores: Livonia 21, Lemons 6, Hartford 21, Jones Pharmacy 11.
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Putnam County League
Lemons
Lavonia
Jones Pharmasy
Hartford
Farmers Bank
Huston & Fowler
Powersville
Worthington
Unmenville
Unonville
Milan
Unionville
Livonia
Jones Pharmacy
Street Dance Planned in Kirksville Park
Kirksville Kiwanis club to sponsor a street dance on Normal Avenue at Brashear Park on the night of Saturday June 18 under the direction of Mr Chas F Gardner. Proceeds support Kiwanis programs for underdog children. Gardner is a frequent Unionville visitor and brother of Henry C Gardner.
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Kirksville
Chas
F Gardner
Kiwanis Club of
Normal Avenue
Brashear Park
Kiwanis Club
Gardner
Unionville
Louise Elson
Henry C Gardner
Car Collision Near Unionville Injures Teen Girls
Virgil Parrish of near Terra Haute drives east with three youths when his car collides about nine o clock Sunday night with Ben B Hurst of Rockport Missouri on No 4 way five miles west of Unionville. One girl suffers a deep forehead blow. others show no serious injuries. Sherri Gray reported to the scene around ten o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil
Sam Parrish
Terra Haute
Muan
Ben B. Hurst
Rockport
Wanda Bailey Broadcasts From Missouri Home
Wanda Bailey sang a vocal solo and played a phonograph solo with a rhythm orchestra on KXBY Kansas City on the previous day at 12 45. The 9 year old singer, daughter of Hazel Bailey of Unionville, draws praise for her musical talent and popularity. Mr Curtis Hutcherson, her host, is a debate coach and speech instructor at Excelsior Springs High School.
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Wanda Bailey
Curtis Hutcherson
Weercasier Springs
Missouri
KXBY
Kansas City
Ono
Gospel Bite
Hazel Bailey
Unionville
Hutcherson
Excelsior
Prings High School
County Court In Session Sparks Hopes For Court Day
A compressed report notes the County Court convened with sessions underway and a focus on completing a drawing or order. Details are fragmented but indicate ongoing proceedings and anticipated actions later in June.
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Ape
Ring found after 38 years returns to owner in garden
Probasco and Harry Chi recalled a 1896 marriage and a long lost wedding ring found last year in a garden. The ring had vanished about 38 years earlier and was finally returned to the rightful owner, looking unchanged since its disappearance.
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Probasco
Harry Chi
Mr. Child
Must Have More Waters Inville Faces Drought Pressures
The city’s two reservoirs show alarmingly low levels due to heavy use and ten months of below normal rainfall. Monthly consumption exceeds two million gallons and rising, risking future shortages without a larger, better reservoir. Proposals to revive dam plans north or east of the city could move forward if relief funds become available through pending congressionally funded work relief.
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Nenville
Blackbir
Congress
Dinner Golf Again Favors Porter Team In Missouri Cafe
The fortnightly dinner golf event held last Friday saw captains A Robson and P W Porter lead opposing sides. Poor Friday afternoon weather limited play, but enough matches were completed to give the verdict to the Porter team, followed by a chicken dinner at the Missouri Cafe. Opposing captains for the next Friday, June 1, were John N. Comstock and W E. Ross.
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Measrs
A Robson
P W Porter
Porter
Missouri Cafe
Gibson Stroksters
John N. Comstock
W E. Ross
Thirteen Year Old Riggs Brothers Bicycle to Grandmother
Joel and James Riggs two thirteen year old cousins from Trenton bicycle to visit their grandmother Mrs. Daisy T Riggs and relatives. They left at six in the morning and reached the Pratt home by one in the afternoon where they rested and began a new round of adventures staying with family here.
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Joel
James Riggs
Nona
James . Riggs
Trenton
Daisy T Riggs
A B Pratt
Rotary Club Names New Officers for Coming Year
The Unionville Rotary Club elected officers for the year starting July 1. Clare Rose was chosen president with Russell A. Haeck as vice president and Forrest Smith as secretary. Other posts include A. Hauck in a key role and additional leadership slated to continue service.
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Unionville Rotary Club
Clare
Casey Rose
Russell A. Haeck
Forrest Smith
Paseall
A. Hauck
Unionville Ban Johnson Nips Excelsior Springs In Hot League Tilt
Unionville Ban Johnson won its seventh of eight league starts by defeating Excelsior Springs 10 to ? in a loosely played home game. Excelsior Springs, moved from Excelsior Springs due to a Legion picnic, outhit Unionville 12 to 10 but costly errors and baserunning miscues handed Unionville the win. Bethany sits in second, Trenton visits next. Kruzich pitched despite walks. Rapid improvement across the circuit promises more competitive games ahead.
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Unionville Ban Johnson
Excelsior Springs
Unionville
Excelsior
Bethany
Trenton
Kruzich
Sunda
Nec Nome
Pearson
Bait Now for Distribution Opens Grass Hopper Plant
Arrangements made to open a grass hopper bait mixing plant in Unionville every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. County Agent Neff notes hoppers are hatching with only about 10 percent of eggs hatched and urges pooled orders to reduce costs and improve bait use efficiency.
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Cnionville
Neff
Nef
No Band Concerts Planned This Week
Director Robert Donaldson says no band concert will be held this Thursday and current funds for starting and maintaining concerts are unavailable. A July first funding possibility exists, with efforts ongoing, and weekly Monday practices will continue ready to begin on short notice.
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Robert Donaldson
Donaldson
Miss Jennie Deane Mowrer Receives LSU BA Degree
Miss Jennie Deane Mowrer earned a bachelor of arts at LSU commencement in a class of 970. She is the daughter of Mr. Claud Mowrer and studied at the university for three years mastering the four year program. Friends express happiness over her success.
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Jennie Deane Mowrer
Louisiana State University
Mowrer
Claud Mowrer
Louisiana University
Pastor to Leave for Cari Junction Church
The sermon next Sunday night marks the last service of R. J. McKowen in this Christian church after a year and a half. He will lead the Cari Junction church nine miles north of Senile, Ale Missouri. Mrs McKowen filled the pulpit while he departed and plans to join him as furniture leaves. Paul, a Unionville High School graduate, has recently moved to California for work.
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R. J. McKowen
Christian Church
Paul
Unionville High School
California
Unionville student earns second honor list spot at Missouri
George Allen son of Mr and Mrs Ed Cook of Unionville is named on Missouri University senior honor list for the first semester 1987 98 School of Education Dean Theo W H Irion released the ranking list with Alice Louise Capps of Columbia highest ranking and Georgann Roth of Moberly also named among twenty plus honorees The report notes Roth is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Roth of Moberly a Unionville native family history ties are highlighted.
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George Allen
Ed Cook
Unionville
Missouri
School of Education
Theo W H . Irion
Alice Louise Capps
Columba
Georgann Roth
Moberly
George Roth
Unionvile
Mr Roth
May Rain Shortage Fails To Halt Crops In Area
Moisture deficit persists in the region as May rainfall lags behind the 14 year average. John Schick, local weather observer, notes 1.619 inches for May and ten month total 12.79 inches, ahead of dry spells but short of reserve for drought and wells. May featured a high of 97 and a low of 39 with 17 cloudy, 7 partly cloudy, and 7 clear days.
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Thie
John Schick
Indica
Shirley Clapper joins Kansas City Journal Post sports desk
Shirley Clapper of Unionville has accepted a sports writing assignment with the Kansas City Journal Post. He began last Wednesday after graduating from Missouri University and receiving his diploma at January commencement. Local friends hope this starts a long, successful career.
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Tours Shirley
Ofh Clapper
Unionville
Nsas City Journal Post
Clapper
College of Journalism
Missouri University
Kansas City
Journal Sports
Louis Shirley
Judge James V Billings Campaign Reception in Unionvale
Judge James V Josh Billings of Kennett seeks the Democratic nomination for Missouri Supreme Court. A reception for his candidacy is planned in Unionvale in the new hall basement Metalorene building near the square at eight this evening. Local Democrats and others are invited to attend.
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James V
Josh) Billings
Kennett
Missouri Supreme Court
Unionvale
Metalorene
Orf
Judge Billings
Unionville Ban Johnson Club to Meet Se Sate gta Pu ott uthess
A first class game is scheduled for next Wednesday night between Unionville Ban Johnson Club and Se Sate gta Pu ott uthess in the league. Many fans will have a chance to see these teams in action at Unionville.
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Unionville Ban Johnson Club
Gta
Uthess
Unionvtt Ds Sintinas
Legion Picnic Draws Two Thousand From Across Area
Second Missouri district American Legion picnic at Unionville’s Country Club drew an estimated two thousand people from 25 to 30 counties. Senator Bennett C Clark failed to arrive due to tire troubles, while speakers included Mia Ha Smith and Mrs Harry Mayo among others. program ran late with several interruptions.
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Missouri District of the
American Legion
Unionville
Beautiful Country Club
Missouri
United States
Bennett C. Clark
Washington
Unday
Columbia
Clark
Harry Parker
State Board of Health
Ed Villmoore
Clare Magee
Mia Ha I. Smith
Kansas City
State
Eryes Enemries Oy " Ren
Kansas City Court of Appeals
W F Wogan
Cameron
The
James M . Douglas
State Supreme Court
Arnold Griffith
Excelsior Springs
Veterans of Foreign
Gibson Wreck Near Centerville Ends with Narrow Escape
Friends congratulate AR Gibson after a 40 mph crash south of Centerville on a Tuesday afternoon. He dozed briefly, veered off the straight road, struck a culvert embankment, and rolled the Pontiac end over end into a ditch. The badly damaged car, two drive shafts, and a punctured top told the tale of the mishap, with Gibson suffering only minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R_ Gibson
Centerville
Streepy
Gibson
Sir Gibson
Confesses Chicken Thefts Ties to Midway Area
Eugene May, 18, of the Wolf school neighborhood eight miles north of Unionville, is jailed on $1000 bond after confessing to stealing chickens from a Midway area farmhouse on May 25. He named accomplice Clyde Shaffer, 19, who remains at large. Shaffer is thought likely to be found soon. May waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the Circuit Court.
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Eugene May
Wolf School
Unionville
Midway
Gray
Clyde Shaffer
Twen
Gilworth
Swift Co
Galloway
Ackley
Shaffer
Taw
May
Squire Jones
Navy enlistment call advertised in Unionville and Mville
An old notice invites local men to join the Navy. A June 16 1988 visit to Unionville Missouri seeks interested applicants for enlistment examinations. A prior June 15 1933 posting in Mville Post Office announced a Navy call from 11 to 1 p m. EY Miller Com.
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Unionvn
Missouri
Mville
EY Miller
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