Robbery Upsets Home In Unionville Area
Bertha Spencer a former Union resident was held at gunpoint in her Kansas City home last Thursday in a two bandit robbery. They demanded cash and fled after taking about $50 as neighbors and relatives prepared for the 50th wedding anniversary event in Unionville.
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Unionville
Kansan City
Bertha S
Union
Bert Wilson
J. O. Chappell
Kansas City
Spencer
M. G. W. Campbell
Plena
Canine Tee
David Long
Carolyn
Times
South Side
Bertha Spencer
Walnut Street
J C Nichols
Fatal Crossing Crash Kills Ross Quint in Iowa
Ross Quint, about forty, of Greencastle Santernity, died when his Rock Island train struck his truck on a rural road southwest of Canterville, Iowa, around five in the morning. Quint, driving to Collins, Iowa, to sell beans and return with grain, left Green castle the night before. his body was taken to Greencastle for burial. He is survived by his wife, parents, a son, four sisters, and other relatives.
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Ross Quint
Greencastle Santernity
Aeeway
Streepy Cross Cures
Canterville
Iowa
Rock Island
Ens
Quint
Collins
Alva
Greencastle
Unionville
Greencarle
Walter Quint
Fred Scott
Valiant Bird Rescues Mrs Choate From Dog
A heroic jaybird reportedly defended Mrs Choate from a dog and a man, turning the field of battle into a shelter at the house. The dog and Mr Choate fled for safety as the bird displayed bold courage and quick action. Birds are praised for courage, food gathering, and song.
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Jaybird
Golf Match in Unionville Beats Local Team by Two Points
Ten Chillicothe golfers visited Unionville for a scheduled five against five match. Unionville earned two points to Chillicothe's thirty four. Califora and Ross led Unionville with a 70 total for medalist honors. The article notes a forthcoming President's Handicap tournament and upcoming ladies bridge parties at the country club.
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Chillicothe
Unionville
Califora
Ross
Ae Social Committee
Sal
Editor Northcott Visits Sumner Family in Chariton County
Mr and Mrs B F Northcott and their son Richard of Sumner visit here with Mrs Northcott's mother and relatives. Mr Northcott, editor of the Sumner Star since about 1900, recently sold the paper but plans to resume newspaper work, eyeing a larger editorial desk in the near future.
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B. F Northcott
Richard
Sumner
Northcott
Marvel Spence
Sumner Star
Chariton County
Sala
Ely
The
Star
Marriage of Miss Oursee's Daughter in Kansas City
Mrs. Zora Smith of Hartford reports her daughter Mrs. Howard Roberts married in Kansas City on Saturday June 19. The couple plan to establish their home in Kansas City where Mr. Roberts is employed by Transport Company.
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Howard Roberts
Kansas City
Automobile Collision Report Suggests Rival Car Struck
Dr. and Mrs. Montgomery report there is no doubt another car struck their vehicle in the recent auto accident. A witness stated a racing car apparently struck the Montgomery car causing it to spin off the road.
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Dr. & A. Montgomery
Great Missouri State Fair to Open August 20 in Sedalia
The 1937 Missouri State Fair announces a larger State Fair Shows lineup opening Friday night August 20 in Sedalia with events for children on August 21. A full program includes professional acts, crash demonstrations, the Musicians Post Band, a children's fireworks show, and National Circuit auto races on Sunday. The event features prizes, rides, and fair fare while highlighting youth attendance and American Legion activities.
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Sedalia
Missouri
Frank Winkley
Pet Suicide Club
Musicians’ Post Band
St. Louis American Legion
State Fair
American Legion
Band on Wednesday Nights Concert Plan in July
Open aid band concerts switch to July with William Gower directing in Donaldson's absence. Gower, Centerville High School director, will lead Tuesday practices and Wednesday performances. July programs include marches, overtures, solos, intermission pieces, and a final star spangled banner with K Pauley as soloist.
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Robert Donaldson
Oakland
Los Angles
California
William Gower
Centerville
Iowa
Gower
Donaldson
Seitz
Saskatchewan
Holmes
Rosenkrans
Old Ireland
Southwell
Queen City
Boor
Work on Masonic Hall Progress in Remodeling
Workmen have labored for days at the Masonic Hall digging a basement for a heating plant and coal storage. Plans for remodeling were undecided earlier this week, with flooring and exterior changes considered. The scope depends largely on the funds available.
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Ring
To Sing in Robin Hood at Taughlin Bowl
An opera production of Robin Hood will be staged at the Taughlin Bowl in Kirlaville. The date is set for the 29th, per the Nis sourian source. Dallas is mentioned with a sophomore from the teachers college as part of the cast.
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Kirlaville
Dallas
Teachers College
City Urges Caution With Fireworks To Prevent Injuries
City officials and others urge careful use of fire crackers and torpedoes during celebrations. They warn careless handling can cause injuries and property damage and appeal for restraint to avoid stricter laws.
Unionville stores to close on Monday for Independence Day
Fifty five Unionville businesses will close next Monday so owners and workers can enjoy the Fourth of July holiday. With July 4 falling on a Sunday the plan aims for a uniform observance by having the following day as the holiday. Many nearby towns adopt this rule, enabling a double celebration for some residents.
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Unionville
Aerocurent
PLC
Top of the Town heads to Royal Theatre engagement
Universal’s Top of the Town is booked for engagement at the Royal Theatre. The breezy musical centers on a millionaireess with big ideas as Doris Nolan leads a swinging orchestra and a nightclub venture. George Murph portrays the band leader with dancers, chorus, and stars like Gertrude Niesen Ella Logan Peggy Ryan.
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Universal
Royal Theatre
Doris Nolan
George Murph
George
Doris
Gertrude Niesen
Ella Logan
Radio Favorita
Acra
Peggy Ryan
Local Ball Games Preview This Week
Tonight the team hosts the Black Sox under lights in a first game of a busy week with high expectations after a strong win over the Rockets. A pair of Sunday and Saturday showcases feature Ottumwa with two afternoon and evening contests and two top class rivals.
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Ae Penne
Sepa
Black Sox
Rccels
Sarprame de Linha
Onville
Ottumwa
New Mc Eovanil Store Opens in Market Area
The Supply Stores grocery adds a new Mc Eovanil Store at the Market Place location. The expansion increases total stores to about eight across the area.
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Cea
Sane
Bee
Abc
Court finishes work in June term with hearings set for July
Circuit Court closed most cases from the June term and scheduled a specials session for July 12 to hear remaining matters. Disposed actions include Missouri v Trilby Moore parole, Citizens Bank cases, National Finance Co suits, Chariton Drainage delinquent tax actions, and a divorce where Opal Wise’s name was restored.
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Circuit Court
Moore
Ieee
Hints of
Missouri
Trilby Moore
Balanne
Citizens Bank of Emahis
Memene
Farthers Mutual Fire Inc
Scotland County
Citizens Bank of Memphis
Memphis Mo
Nazi Finance Co
Bank of Lucerne
Frank Rhoades
National Finance Co
Chariton Drainage Co
Don H. Crooks
Paul Crabtree
Luther E. Proffer
Guy P. Allen
Ira P Beary
Harry B Roth
George Roth, Jr
Equity
Spillman
as _ Individual Mausoleum Co
Unionville Ladies’ Cemetery
Rass’n
Opal Wise
Jesse Wise
Opal McDonald
Chester F Jones
Edith Jones
Fame
Abernathy gets 9 years
Abernathy and Leo Taylor received 16 year sentences each at Fort Leavenworth for Dyer Act violations following a string of automobile thefts and arsons across Oklahoma and Missouri. The case ties to Bill Abernathy of near Greencastle and notes his jail breaks, with alias links to a brother nicknamed Buzz serving time for counterfeit money.
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Missouri
Iowa
United States Penitentiary
Ft. Leavenworth
Kaw
Chas. E. Murrell, Jr
G. T Morris
S$ Marshall
Muckogee
Okla
Leon Taylor
Linn County
Abernathy
Oklahome
Adair
Chillicothe
Buzz
Leavenworth
Dinner Golf Fortnight Dinner Tournament Debate
A golf dinner week faced postponement for festivition but members preferred to play. Cap and Davis arranged a marsie ostire for battle as forces and teers clashed at the Missouri Cafe on Friday evening during the dinner table confrontation.
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Capmayahal Hele
Oer Davis
Marsie
Missouri Cafe
Warning Against Firecracker Hazards From City Fire Chief
The fire department urges care with firecrackers and similar devices to prevent injuries in crowds. City Fire Chief C. D. Pyfyman stresses avoiding shots where people are unaware of approaching explosions or danger.
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C. D. Pyfyman
End of Detour Lights Up Unionville Highway Route
A fragment describes traffic being rerouted on No. 4 highway in Unionville to the north of the public square due to a collection of signs. A large "End of Detour" message is seen as travelers are guided along the detour, with reflections on moral paths and the fate of those who stray.
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Unionville
Ron
Plan WeW Produce Station Opens In Marshall Building
Mr Chas L Anderson announces plans to reopen in the Marshall building south side of the square on July 10 as Missouri Poultry Company. He will stock poultry eggs cream seeds and flour and install fixtures in the former post office rear of the building facing Lowry Miller Lumber Co. Anderson, long in Unionville's produce business, returns to the industry after wintering in Texas.
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Chas. L. Anderson
Marshall Building
Missouri Poultry Company
Anderson
Lowry-Miller Lumber Co
Mr. Anderson
Unionville
Mrs. Anderson
Ana
Sven
Ee Beds
Texas
Watc
Newton Couple Records Secret Wedding in May
Lucille Lucille Minear of Newton Iowa secretly wed Earl C West on May 16 at Hawk ey with Rev C D Boggie officiating. The couple traveled to West Union for a wedding dinner at the Rex hotel and will reside at 125 East Thirteenth Street North after a brief Minnesota trip.
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Lucille
C. A Minear
Newton
Iowa
Ear C
Unionville
Putnam County
George Minear
Newton, Iowa
Minnesota
East Thirteenth Street North
Removal of Historic Church Bell and Belfry Tower
Workmen begin removing a very heavy bell from a church building due to insecure belfry foundations. The bell, in good condition, has tolled for Sunday School and services for decades but will be retired after a long tenure dating back to the 1892 church era.
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Sunda
Carnival preparations and safety measures delay Independence Day events
A rough draft of the town carnival shows slow setup from Sunday into Monday with crowds forming by Tuesday night. Noise and excitement rise as plans for a week of festivities build toward a Saturday climax, while authorities enforce safety rules and ban firecrackers to prevent accidents.
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Strang Plattsburg
Bethany Scout Troop Honors First Class Scout at Memorial Service
A dozen Bethany Boy Scouts and families held a service for Clarence Erwin Conger born 1922 died 1985. Dr C Breidenthal delivered a talk as taps rang and a bronze plaque was placed on Conger's grave marking his Troop 100 service in Bethany Missouri.
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Bethany Boy Scout Troop No
E. C. Conger
Paul Bell
and Mix
E C. Conger
Dr C. Breidenthal
Christian Church of Bethany
Boy Scouts of America
Clarence Erwin Conger
Bethany
Missouri
Wood map of United States displayed by Roy Mannon
Roy E. Mannon of Chillicothe showed a wood United States map near Omaha crafted from 200 pieces of wood sourced from 28 nations. Each state uses a distinct wood, Missouri in native walnut, with Mayflower and Spirit of St. Louis figures. The project took about two months, and Mannon plans a Livingston county map using local woods.
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Roy E. Mannon
Chillicothe
R. W. Mannon
Omaha
Unionville
J. Mannon
Australia
Missouri
Atlantic Ocean
St. Louis
Col. Lindbergh
U. S
Mr. Mannon
Kansas
United States
Racine
Mannon
Livingston County
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Streepy Crossing
Ola Smith
Senet
Ali
Taylor
Alwo
Letvenwe
Plan Wew
C. L. Anderson
New Quarters
Lucille Minear
Helo
Boy Scout Troop
MAB
Roy E. Manan
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