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Newspaper

Unionville Republican

Location

Unionville, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1937

Page

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Honor Roll List For Unionville Fourth Six Weeks Noted

More than one hundred seven students across Unionville schools earned honor roll status in the fourth six weeks per Superintendent P R Riggens. The report highlights strong showing in the fourth grade and substantial High School participation, with detailed names listed by grade.

Unionville P. R. Riggins Riggens Mary Thorn Betty Joy Tuttle Richard Melton Jane Jones Louis Ray Morgan Dorothy Jean Medlin Billy Callum Betty Lane Billy Lee Pettit Roscoe Fly Kathleen Gilworth Everett Gibson Queen R Patsy Ruth Smith Vonne McHenry Dore Carnaf Danelle ‘Bramhall Louise Fly Hecker Ann Lect Bete Jullins Dickie Monroe Mary Susan Husted Margaret Lee Mulligan Gerald Dean Cowan Oeta Paraona Raymond Orns Shelton James Wi Ham Fowler Jean Ellen Dunkin Mar Wre Lee Magee Jo Sue Dunkin Ann Cullum May Bather Tormy Louise Cassady Phylle Dean Stewart Mary Ian Tuxon Maxne Smith Rosie Pavia Roy Rollinson Lewin Tedford Merlin Shelton Bily Hecker Jackie (Omatock Wentworth Lark Alice Jean Haigler Jack Gardner Mary Katherine Hamlett Robby Dean Rouse Max Probasee Marion Partin Frances Kaupar Frances Fowler George Honebright Bobby Carter Betty Warley Annie Lamme Rock Betty Jean Kent Carlean Robinson Ledford Roland Shields Laverne Korg Carl Raton Betty Jane Cannar Lata Faye

Missouri cattle and hog counts show January shifts across counties

Missouri farm statistics detail January cattle numbers 1948 1936 and 1984 drought effects. Milk cows beef cattle and two year olds totals by county including Greene Nodaway Harrison Bates Cass Carter values and hog totals Putnam and others with leading and smallest counties listed.

Minkum Qumiui Fo A Lagan Miasouri Statistician United? States Bureau +f Agricultural Ecenenics division Feehan Nodaway Bates Greene Johnson and Harrison Carter Cass Putnam County Missouri Atchison Saline Lafayette Andrew Hickory County

CLOCK THAT DOES NOT STRIKE A CLOCK THAT DOES NOT STRIKE

A humorous local notice describes a defective clock whose two faces show different times and which now fails to strike. The piece jokes that the clock strikes by not striking and calls for a remedy to save its reputation.

Nothi

Church Calls New Pastor Elder R J McKowen to Lead Local Parish

The Christian church elected Elder R J McKowen of Bagley Iowa to the pastorate after a two week series of meetings led by the candidate. He will begin regular services next Sunday with his wife Mrs McKowen remaining in Bagley until the term ends in June and final future arrangements to follow.

The Christian Church R J McKowen Bagley Iowa McKowen McKiwen MecKowen

Jeffersan City murals spark controversy over capital art

Editorial notes Renton Triplett, head of Central College’s art department in Fayette, praising murals in the Capitol building as truthful depictions of Mosacur history. The piece acknowledges public hostility to raw history and defends the artist’s choice to favor truth over palatability while highlighting controversial figures and costly decorations.

Chansan City Pitnes Captel Jeffersan Mins Hern Triplett Mons [Riplett Mra Bang Proplett Monsso Central Aiti Ns Mosacur

Farewell Dinner For Mundon Family Heads East

A farewell dinner was held at the Matt Mundon home two miles east of Unionville on February 28 in honor of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Mundon who left last week for Billings Montana to make their home Mrs Mundon is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Miller former residents now in BIH A large noon meal was served and enjoyed by all Attending included Basil Mundon and son Junior Matt Mundon Burl Mundon and children Jas David Jennie J Melvin Robert Anders Carl Cassady Ruth Lawson Grandma Miller Lyrelda Pherigo and Lem Sanders.

Matt Mundon Unionvile Gilbert Mundon Billings Montana Mundon Everett Miller Bih Basil Mundon Junior Burl Mundon Jas. David Jennie J. Melvin Robert Anders Carl Cassady Ruth Lawson Grandma Miller Lyrelda Pherigo Lem Sanders

Missouri Highway Expenditures and Road Miles Reported

A highway commission report shows 21 780 777 dollars paid out for road work in a given year with 9 812 578 dollars in unpaid contract payments. Three year totals for state and federal funds reach 56 614 828 dollars, with commitments and in progress work raising the 66 426 896 dollar figure. As of January 1, 1937 the state average road system covered 14 457 miles, including primary 1 629 miles secondary 5 835 miles traffic relief 292 miles additions 99 miles park collections and 6 284 miles supplementary roads. Concrete pavement totaled 3 835 miles and other surfaces added to the system include high type bituminous 822 miles oil mat and bituminous treated 2 042 miles gravel 7 764 miles oil treated graded earth 102 miles and graded earth roads 491 miles.

Jefferson City Mar Aoe Coon Highway Commission States Leither

Will Open a Beauty Shop by Nelma Shelton on West Main

Mrs Nelma Shelton plans to open a new beauty shop named Fottage Beauty Shoppe on West Main Street next to the Commercial Hotel this Saturday with Ruby Marcini as operator. Shelton, known locally from Toad High School, and husband Petley Shelton recently moved to town. The shop will be opened with all furnishings arriving and installed by Saturday.

Nelma Hanley) Shelton West Main Street Ruby Marcini Shelton Toad High School Petley Shelton

Book Club Grows Through Tea and Readings in Unionville

The Unionville Book Club, now in its second year, hosted a tea at Mrs Figen’s home with Mrs Ruth Montgomery of Milan reading Drama Along the Mohawk. About sixty members join in five yearly meetings, each buying a book that passes through every member, maximizing reading at low cost and sharing impressions.

Unionville Book Club Mra FC Figen Mra Ruth Montgomery Milan Mra Montgomery Mm Chan Jackson Thia

Crushed Stone Damage Hurts Unionville Streets

Winter frost has scattered crushed stone on Unionville streets and portions of surface have broken up. Immediate restoration from drain ditches to the crown is needed to preserve road surfacing value and ensure travel safety.

Unionville

St Patrick's Tea by Ladies Aid at church

The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will serve a St Patrick's Day Tea on Wednesday March 17 starting at 4 30 p m. The menu includes chic salad lettuce sandwich lime dainty pickles cake and coffee priced 25 cents. Mrs Garold Woodard and Mary Miles and Jay of Lucerne? Woodard.

The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church

Court session runs long as tax collectors delay

The court failed to finish last week and extended into an extra week. Officials say March began with delays as township tax collectors needed more time to complete their books, delaying the court’s records and postponing a printed summary.

School Boards Court Attend Annual Putnam County Meeting

In Unionville a crowd of 250 to 300 clerks and board members from Putnam County gathered for the annual meeting of school boards. The event focused on state school funding approvals with state education officials Florence Begeman and Wendell Searz present. The long session discussed schoolhouse conditions, district concerns, and plans for future reference.

Putnam County Unionville G. W Davin State Department of Education Florence Begeman Northeast Missouri Wendell Searz Indibh Reagatad State Department

Crackdown on Haulers Targets Unlicensed Truck Operators

Police in Unionville last week patrolled for vehicles operating without PSC licenses. They focused on trucks hauling furniture or moving goods within corporate limits and within one mile beyond. Violations include for hire transport without a permit, with broader load limits also under enforcement due to soft conditions from frost.

Opera Arenond Unionville Aevera Apes Aio Pubic Service

After the Thin Man sequel opens at Royal Theatre

Dashiell Hammett follows The Thin Man with After the Thin Man opening Sunday and Monday at the Royal Theatre. The aristocratic Nob Hill setting and Chinatown atmosphere raise the mystery as the end resolves. The picture is billed as a worthy box office successor.

William II Myra Hollywood Royal Theatre Dashiell Hammett Nob Hill Golden Gate Chinatown M-G-M East

Lucerne boxing show ends with Anderson knockout

Don Anderson, Lucerne's chief boxing representative, stops rival Wilcat Leeper in the third round with a jaw blow after two cautious rounds. Six preliminary bouts drew a large crowd, netting the school activity a neat sum, and plans to stage another event two weeks later are underway.

Don Anderson Lucerne Wilcat" Leeper Wildcat Wild Cat Anderson Leepers Leeper Eeper Chillicothe Aume

County Music Contest Set For Friday Night

The annual Grade school Music Contest in the county is scheduled at the Grade School auditorium Friday at 7 30 p m. It follows the dramatics and reading contest and aims to draw a large audience. Entries are expected from Powerrville Livonia Lemons Garageasiie Lucerne Martinstown Vn onde and Worthington with a doorway charge of 10 cents and 2hen. Proceeds fund a self supporting activity for the schools.

Powerrville Livonia Lemons Garageasiie Lucerne Martinstown V'nonde Worthington Adoctson Ruppert

Local business district urged to paint fronts white for uniform look

A Unionville resident urged every building owner to paint the front of their property white this spring arguing it is the cheapest and most effective way to improve appearance. White reportedly resists dirt and can look good for years with minimal upkeep, potentially unifying the district into an unbroken white facade.

Bitamens Unionville

Water shutdown in Unionville during reservoir cleaning

Water service in Unionville was turned off for several hours last Friday while cleaning the reservoirs. The pump lost its prime, forcing the temporary shutdown until cleaning finished and supply was restored to homes.

Unionville

Local outings spark differing tastes in entertainment

A young local man traveled to Kansas City to see a girl ice skate, while a group planned a Des Moines trip to watch male acrobatic dancing but canceled due to weather. One observer questioned why anyone would travel to see dancers, contrasting with the skating trip.

Lo Loca Kansas City Des Moines

Frost damaged the roads and sidewalks in Unionville area

Winter frost left ice and moisture causing cracks in sidewalks and soft surfaces on graveled roads. Country earth roads suffered as frost thawed, with travel difficult for days. Officials expect ground to settle and roads to improve if further moisture does not re impair them.

Unionville

Appointment delay stirs fight for Third Judicial seat

Governor Lloyd Stark delayed announcing the Third Judicial post successor to the late Judge A Knight amid a race between Hiare Magee and Rex Moore. Magee leads county support but faces uncertainty from party leaders as a two week court postponement occurs in Harrison awaiting the new appointee.

Third Judicial Kent A. Knight Mid Lloyd Stark Honiare Magee Magee Rex Moore Trenton Washington Moore Lanyern Necesary Harnson Taershe Kautz

Plans for Jefferson Day Dinner by Adair County Democrats

The Adair County Young Democrats plan a Jefferson birth anniversary dinner similar to last year. Lead speakers may include Governor Stark and his honorary Colonels, possibly Governor or Governor Earle of Pennsylvania, per a letter from the group. Mrs. N. T. Wynn returns from a month of west travels visiting Colorado and California relatives.

Adair County Thomas Jefferson Chandler Kentucky Lloyd Stark Kirksville Stark Earle Pennsylvania

Unionville Cuts Light Rates to Ten Cents per Kilowatt

City officials announce a 1 cent cut in the current lighting rate from 11 to 10 cents per kilowatt with the new plan aiming for broader reductions. A single meter system for all uses is being studied to lower costs, increase consumption opportunities, and save on meter expenses, potentially about $1,000.

Unionville Fiee

Exams Taken by Teachers in March Spartirin Test

Twenty two teachers and hopefuls sharpened pencils for the March Spartirin examination held last Friday and Saturday under County Superintendent Davis. Papers go to Jefferson City for grading, with ratunga returned. Names of those tested include Mary Evans Powersville Carl Current Livonia Ree d Mowrer Unionville Lee L Peek Pollock Walter Schnelle Lemans Leonard Johnson Lemons Glen West Livonia Valee Bramhall Mendota Berneice Kuntz Powersville Mary Roberts Powersville Junior Owings Unionville John A Fields Powersville Margaret Hitchcock Powersville Rowena Powell Unionville Max Millsap Powersville Eugene Richardson Worthington Arad Narle Cowger Lucerne Cleon Fleshman Lucerne Beulah Hill Pollock Helen Babbitt Pollock Lee Schoonover Lucerne Clel Busby Lucerne.

Davis Davia State Department Jefferron City Mary Evans Powersville Carl Current Livonia Reed Mowrer Unionville Lee L. Peek Pollock Walter Schnelle Lemans Leonard Johnson Lemons Glen West Valee Bramhall Mendota Berneice Kuntz Mary Roberts Junior Owings John A. Fields Margaret Hitchcock Rowena Powell Unionvile Max Millsap Eugene Richardson Worthington Arad Narle Cowger Lucerne Cleon

Emma Bonebright Weds Berdean Bonebright in Kansas City

Emma Bonebright and Berdean Bonebright wed in Kansas City Missouri on November 80 1986 at the bridegroom’s brother Frank Bonebright’s home. The couple, both employed at the Ritz cafetera, plan to live in the city. The announcement notes their families and local recognition from Centerville Towegian.

John Fisk Emma Berdean Bonebright Albert Bonebright Unionville Missouri Kansas City Frank Bonebright Ritz Centerville Towegian

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Cer Aus Kons Catte Patnam Janary Christian Church Contract R. J McKowen Unionville Girl Capitol Jease James Kenton Ooeser Renton Miner Triplett Nelma Shelton ST. Patrick’s Tea Garold Woodard Mary Miles and Jay Lucerne iV Woodard R. W Custer Brian Weanessay Settee Cat Cissy St. Joven Atlas City Harry Custer Miss Mabel St. Joseph Miss Vena Miss Mabel Custer Judge Knight Jefferson N. T. Wynn West L. A. Carroll Colorado Springs Colo Miss Bessie Rifle Ornia Belle Fowler Horton Pomona Allyw Robert Dinning Lasedte Hugh Dinning Alta Chrismas Best California
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