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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1938
Page
4
The article discusses measles in Missouri noting a mild recent epidemic and potential long term immunity benefits. It also examines federal highway funding, tax simplification, and bi partisan reform prospects.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions 660400 acres and a vague reference to vaccination in a bungled phrase. No clear event, person, or organization can be identified from the readable fragment.
The Cheb club met with Mrs Lucy Dee and ten members attended including Owens Opetens Holoabeck Ella Fight Ona une Srd Mrs C Wells and Lenora Ellis. Members quilted and planned future work with Mrs Dell receiving the Fane 18 award.
The Jolly Junior Club met on Wednesday at Miss Violet Greene's home. Present were Bernita Stark Christine Stark Norma Stark and Opal Stark. They read last meeting minutes and planned activities including singing Our Favorite Song.
The Home Comfort Club met on Wednesday June 8 with Mrs. Lawrence Greene. Twelve members attended and one visitor, Mrs. Sam Dinner. Guests included Lawrence and Lloyd Green, Ben Robinson and several others. The afternoon opened with a song and roll call with jokes or short stories. After games the meeting closed with a song. Next meeting slated with Mrs. Kennth Widner.
The Stringtown Culture Club gathered June 16 at Fifty Knight’s home with seventeen members and eight visitors. They quilted on two quilts during the day’s business session, and Jennie Heffaker won a contest. Miss Mary Catherine Medlin played one pong with the Chub. The group plans a meeting June 30 with Zelza Lewis and asks for roll call on what members like best about the club.
A June 25 ice cream social at Mendota is organized for cemetery funds. Everyone is welcome and donations of cake or ice cream ingredients are appreciated. Secretary Mrs F J Hudson.
Marriage notices include Chas. Burgess of Quincy and Myrtle Maize wed at 11 at a grocer's home, Octavia Monroe and Lawrence Powers Bogon unite at 9 30 pm on June 17 in Quincy. Board expands library room at North Ward building. W. A. Shelton’s new home nearing completion. Wool carload shipment from local market stands as large. Material improvements planned for store rooms of Goodrich Hays Ep. Prof. Lee Hoy relocates to Dundee. Rambouillet cross sheep show weight gains and fleece yields compared to Corriedales and other breeds in experiments with West Virginia station.
Years ago this week a robber broke a rear window of Casady’s restaurant on a Saturday night and stole 715 dollars. Zell Mabee and Ian Hibbs left for Kansas City to take Navy entrance exams. Edna Green and Gwendolyn Dickson depart Friday for Chicago to study art and music at the university. Miss Clara Child left Sunday for Chillicothe to attend a business college.
Mrs H F Casady of Madison Missouri announces the birth of a seven pound boy named Robert Gene June 9. Hale of Downing passed away at home after several months illness. Dan Kelley near Mendota died suddenly Monday morning. Outdoor band concert opens in Unionville Thursday night. Julia Probasco left The Republican office after eight years of service. Clara Child started work at the office Monday morning.
The Michigan, first US Navy iron ship and Great Lakes pioneer, sailed in 1844 before the Monitor and Merrimac duel. It patrolled for contraband, aided survey work, and helped maintain US Canada relations, later becoming the Wolverine training ship with no recorded hostile fire.
The Friendly Circle Club met at Mrs Hadley Crawford's home with eight members and three visitors. A noon luncheon was served and guests included Mrs Walter Ellis Misses Millsap Doty and Garmott. The group worked on a baby quilt and reviewed last meeting minutes.
Fleece weight rose from about 2 to 8 pounds annually as breeding and care improve in major regions like Texas and the Far West. The USDA Bureau of Animal Industry notes shifts toward heavier fleeces boosting wool's role alongside meat in farm profits.
Central City notes show Mr and Mrs J A Hamilton and children visiting J W Torrey with Mary Ruth and Melba Jean Young staying longer. Other Hamiltons attend a funeral in Geusville and visit grandparents Sam Hamilton and M Rath. Family members spend weekends with relatives and friends.
A civic note urges parents to choose a safe Fourth of July, citing eye injuries from fireworks and related paraphernalia. It highlights statistics from the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness, notes thousands harmed annually, and compares wartime deaths to firework injuries, urging vigilance to protect children's sight.
A nationwide appeal promotes safe Fourth of July festivities with non explosive noise makers for daytime family fun and a large fireworks display at night to ensure children and families enjoy a secure, cheerful celebration.
The New York Times discusses creating a Chicago Tumor Institute funded by local philanthropy and run by a diverse expert committee. It would aim to consolidate cancer research efforts, prevent duplication, and coordinate with other institutes to pursue non conflicting projects for faster progress.
Central Cee 9 inch Everest June 18 Mr and Mrs J Hamilton Violet and Wilker Lae with Mr and Mrs J Hamilton and son Basil Mr and Mrs Sam Hamilton visited Sunday at Paul Valentine home Alpha Simmons and Ruby Brooks Lucerne callers Thursday Mr and Mrs Cecil Hamilton at A D Hamilton homes Thursday afternoon Mary Ruth and Melba Jean Yi at their father Arthur Young Thursday afternoon Mr and Mrs Ben Hamilton and children at Pearl Bishop home Tuesday Mrs Faye Lowcock and children visited with her parents Pearl Bishop Wednesday Ben Hamilton and son Orville Wayne Lucerne callers Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Fern Torrey entertained the Loyal Workers Club on Thursday with fifteen members and several children present. The meeting included contests and a drawing for tires, a song closing, and The Lord’s Prayer. The next gathering is set with Mrs. Hattie Gsworth on June 30.
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