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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
3
A columnist laments restricted European press freedom and lauds the US free press while criticizing censorship and propaganda. The piece notes legal betting bans in Texas, rising federal debt, farm livestock shortages, and scrutiny of clerks’ pay during the 1961 legislative session with Governor Shark expected to veto a motor vehicle tax cut.
The text reflects scattered remarks on holiday deaths, hotel wages, and Missouri politics. It mentions 350 deaths over Decoration Day and contemplates taxation and legislative accountability, all conveyed in fragmented, opinionated lines.
In a Wednesday morning accident near Pollock driven by M E Worley of Milan a car and a rear vehicle collided after Worley swerved to avoid a pedestrian Will Hen. Worley and his wife were thrown from the car and treated at Milan with injuries described as bruises and possible fractures. Hendrix was also injured and taken to Milan for care.
Twyla and Bob Hill mail from Yellowstone Park area describing travel through snow storms, staying in a log cabin, spotting a deer, and reaching the park edge. They note Dr N W Squire of London must pay Mrs Ph Hancock $1250 for allegedly caring for cats.
The Putnam county vote favors local option measures for a new dwelling project. Miss Haze Noel hosted a six o’clock Junior evening dinner following a spelling contest and cornet show by Bert Foie.
Local leaders in Unionville consider forming a Cross chapter to aid those unable to serve at the front. A heavy storm drenched the area with near 1 percent rainfall Monday night and hail at intervals. Putnam County medical association met with Dr C H er and guest physicians from Mt Pleasant Ill Kennett Mo St Louis to hear talks. The downpour washed out multiple railroad tracks, halting traffic from Sedan.
A barn owned by Mrs. Ines Stuckey was struck by lightning and burned down Saturday night. Sylvia Eppenstein, a student at IUindia, returned home for a visit before heading back to school this summer. Local plans organize a 125 man goodwill tour through town. The county library moves to the courthouse basement as the library proposition failed at spring election.
The article notes that for almost a century after independence no women held government jobs. The Civil Service Commission records indicate the first law allowing women as clerks in government offices was enacted in 1900. Today over 25,000 women are employed in such offices.
The snippet argues that rising involvement of women in industry business and professions tests whether society is advancing. It notes evidence of women's ability but suggests interpretation depends on broader context and outcomes.
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