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EIGHT THE NEO3HO 17, 1983 HoUle Economics Club Kiddoo Home Extension Club Bread making Is an art and a Mrs. Guy Sutherland and Mrs. science and demands.very careful Chas. Anderson were Joint host' attention, said Mrs. John Smith esses to the Kiddoo Homemakers to the Boosters Home Economics July 10.

A very inter- rtJtttb, August IP at the home of eating lesson and some timely sug- Harve Blair. Mrs. Smith geations on the care of cucumbers were given by the president, Mrs. Earl A recipe, given by Mrs. Chas.

Anderson may prove valuable to others: Soak 7 pounds of cucumbers in brine that will float an egg, for four days. Soak plained that bread is one of our most valuable foods and should be served in combination with the treat protective foods milk, fresh fruit and vegetables. Good bread should have a rich nutty flavor Of the baked wheat grain and four days In clear chang- should have good keeping quail- ing daily. Boll slowly in equal ties and be palatable several days parts vinegar and water for two after baking, Mrs. told the hours with alum the size of a elub.Fifteen members answered walnut added.

Drain off the liquor roll call with "Baking hints I and add the following: Three bread thoroughly baked to pounds sugar, 3 pints vinegar, 1 prevent molding; reheat baked ounce each of stick cinnamon, crusts to freshen before filling; celery seed, tumeric and cloves, brush pies with cream to Rave a Boil for three minutes and 'nice brown crust; have oven tern- over cucumbers. This makes de- perature very low at first to pre- licious pickles that are very firm, vent angel food cakes from crack- After adjournment refreshments ing were some the valuable of sandwiches, pickles, cake and hints given. Visitors were Mrs. iced tea were served. Mrs.

A. M. George Scott and Mrs. Thogmar- Peck will be hostess July 24, at tin. After the business meeting, her home on five.

Mrs. Floyd Smith and Mrs. Ben Herman had charge of the social WANDA HOMECOMING everyone enjoyed the The Methodist fchlirch at Wanda CLERKS FOR REPEAL ELECTION At a special session of the Newton county court held Friday morning in the county courtroom, the court appointed wet and dry clerks 'and judges to serve at the special election to be held for the purpose of voting upon the repeal of the 18th August 19. The first two named are Judges and the last two are clerka Rltchey, Mrs. Mildred Graves; clerks, -John McKnlght, Mrs.

Roy Overby, Mrs. Anna Brill, Mrs. Edgar Thornberry. East Neosho No. Bert Daniels, Chas.

Lewis, Mrs. M. Pr'ice, Helen Morse; Jas. Ferrell, Earl Camfield, Delia Lamson, Mrs. E.

R. Matters. Howard Carver. B. Roy, Frank Reed: Henry C.

Wm. Polen. Meeks: H. McCaffree, Chrin Edmisten; Frank Myers! I. V.

Stevenson. Smith, Wm. Cope; Otto Harmon, John Brown. VITAL STATISTICS OF NEOSHO AND BENTON TWPS. Five deaths and fifteen births is the record of Neosho, Neosho township and Benton township for the month of July, according to the report of Dr.

C. E. Manors registrar of vital statistics for this area, as follows: I DEATHS Joseph William Reed, 81. William Wood, 65. JPrsfnk Meyer, 18.

West Neosho No. i Elizabeth Ford, 76. Van Rudy, Goo. Nalley, J. Theresa Wilson, 77.

Reed, A. J. Miller; clerks, Mrs. many interesting games. Mrs.

L. win ce i brate the 96th anniver- F. Miles and Mrs. G. P.

Sheepy garv of the foundln of the will be leaders of the project, church i a homecoming serv- "Enriching family living." Thurs- ice and program next Sunday. day. September 14, at the home August 20. All friends of the of Mrs. J.

S. Bunker. Roll call ch urch as well as all former be answered with "home rec- members are cordially invited to feailon." Visitors are be pres ent and help make the day Reporter. a reat occaslon r. J.

E. Alexander, presiding elder of this Progressive Homemakers Club i a trlct, will preach at the morn- Members of the Progressive lngr The quarterly conference Homemakers Club and their quests win be he i in the afternoon, and had an all day meeting at their i ans wlll bc made for he coming club house on route 6 Wednes- ye ar. Large delegations are expect- day, August 2. The morning was ed from Newtonia, Stella, Granby spent in making useful house- a nd Bethel. A basket dinner will hold articles from feed sacks.

At be served at the noon hour. AH noon dinner was served cafeteria ho attend are asked to bring a style. After lunch the business we ll filled Alfred Mor- sesslon was called by the presi- gan. Pastor, dent, Mrs. Reedshaw.

There were several reports from the sunshine gARCOXIE LUTHERANS committee, and their good work is very much appreciated. Fourteen members answered roll call and the three guests for the day CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Surcoxie harked back to Auld were Mrs. Walter Polrell, Mrs. Lanff Syne Sunday as the Luther- Fain and Beulah Kelsey. After ans celeb rated the 50th annlver- the business meeting the leader sary thelr churcn 's establish- for the day, Mrs.

Slier Smith, ment here Althou Sh the obser- took charge and her subject was vatlon was 8trictly "Peaking. a "The Life of Lord Tennyson." congregation affair, citizens of meeting wan adjourned at othcr denominations 4:20. The next meeting will be were lnte to the extent of August 16 at the home of Mra lendin their presence and en- Ruth Williamson. Yes! Modern Oil Heat Without a Furnace Now you don't need a furnace to enjoy the comforts of oil heat. SUPEBFEX Furnace- Oil HEATERS bring you clean, healthful, uniform heat at low cost No more ashes to bother with.

Just light it, turn the dial to the desired heat and leave it it burn all night if you wish. All models are beautifully finished in high lustre porcelain enamel Let us show you one, you'll like Jtl Sold on Payments Briggs Hardware Co. George Trotbar, Gene Conoway, Mra P. W. Woods Alice Matters.

West Neosho No. A. H. Martin, Wes Philliber, Chas. Llles, Amos Hardy; clerks, Jess Mm.

Leonard Games, j. M. Wells. East Neosho No. D.

S. Land is, Harold Geyer, H. M. Hickory Grove: Renz, Lewis Mailes; Cloud Griffith, Lawson, Lankford; Glen Ebert, Virgil Martin. Racine: Mert Ray, Mrs.

Herschel Bowman; Clara Clifton, Mrs. Mabel Buzzard. Wet Myers, Bill Thomas; H. H. Martin, H.

L. Hatfield. Hornet: L. D. Davis, Orval Buzzard; Edna Wetherall, Mrs.

Leta Gilstrap. Olsen, Dick Buzzard; Jewell Higginbotham, Geo. Vlcory. Pairview: Fisher, A. M.

Carter; Geo. E. Bradley, Millie Coffee. Dobbs, BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Potter, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tucker, a son. Edward Eugene.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McCoy, a son; Mr. and Mrs. Julian Warren White, daughter, Lela Louanna.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hudson, a son, Jesse Leon. Mr. and Mrs.

William B. White, a daughter, Anna Fay. Mr. and Mrs. Truman FaTI, son.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baert. son. Mr.

and Mrs. Virgil McCracken, a son, Richard Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Frank S.

Skelton. a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Harry A.

Harrison a son, Jewell D. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Strlbbllng. a son, Louis Jerry.

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Garoutte, twin sons. Mr. and Mrs.

Clifford Benge, a son. Clifford John. Chas. Ford; Gusta Roller. Emery Mr Mrg Clarencp Adams sTella: Dry-Ben Dyer, J.

M. a dau Joy Jean couragement to such a notable jubilee. Over 1000 persons are estimated to have been in attendance during the day, the largest congregation being at the afternoon service addressed by tho Rev. Oscar Kaiser, former pastor, now at Cheney, Kans. Morning services were held In; the German language with another old-time minister, Rev.

Schreiner in the pulpit. In the evening Rev. W. J. Bonne, minister from 1925 to 1930, delivered the final sermon in English which has in course of time superseded the German language In which services were formerly held.

The venerable brick building Speak; Dave Ellis, Geo. Edmondson. Hance, A. J. Kistler; Lyman Cole, Roy McManaway.

Aroma: Hayworth, Chas Haley; Clifford Patton, Wm. Wilkerson. Patton, John Wilkerson; Cora Turner, Horace Harrison. Gregg: Lake, Ike Harmon; Ambrose Lea, John W. Walker.

A. Carman, Ott Zentner; G. W. Krill, Vernon Mauler. HOW MUCH CAN YOU BORROW ON A FARM C.

Coulter, local correspondent of E. J. Bodman, agent of land bank commissioner, St. Louis, has asked Mr. Bodman to define the type of farm unit that Is eligible for a loan in order that this information may be given to those interested in the subject.

Here's what Mr. Bodman aays: "The St. Louis agent of the Redings: Howard, Land Bank commissioner recog- erected 515 years ago was not large enough to hold the assembled congregations so seats were placed outdoors for the Record. A former Neosho school boy, Edward Henderson now of Tulsa, is visiting old schoolmates here this week and is the house guest of Charles Mabrey, 328 S. Jefferson street.

The boy's father, William Henderson, owned and operated a tire shop for a number of years, but moved with his wife and three sons to Tulsa in 1928. He is with a plumbing company in that city now, and his boys are all in school, Edward starting into his eenior year next month. Friends of Miss Doris Browning former Newton county home extension agent, will be glad to hear of her improving health. Miss Mary Louise Davis visited her at her home In Verona, Sunday, and brings back the report of the improvement following a series of treatments at an Oklahoma City hospital where she has spent the past year. Miss Browning suffered a breakdown in health while she was employed as agent here.

The entire rear walla of the business buildings on the west side of the square belonging to W. T. Matters, are being torn out this week and replaced by new oner, with improved lighting facilities. The room now occupied by the Novelty Co, will be turned over to the Neosho Paint and Wall Paper which has bought a portion of the Novelty Co. stock and the room now vacant will be occupied by the Spring Streec Haidware Co.

Albert Palmer; Mrs. Oscar Johnson Mrs. Roselle Harrison. Wets Clem Baumgardner, Earl Cornell; Mrs. M.

Wakefield, Frank Harris. Staples: Dry Tom Snyder, Al Stockham: Mrs. Van Erdmans- dorf, Lena Prater. Wot Harless Garrison. Lew Purviance; Mrs.

John Holman, Mrs. John DeMas- ter. Newtonia: Dry Wm. Boyd, Ed Pearson; A. C.

McBride, Mrs. Hattie Lemaster. eWt Ora Tanner, Walter Landreth; Mrs. R. L.

Harris, A. J. Burk. Stark City: Dry G. M.

Hale, Mrs. Robert Tabor; Mrs. Roy It Is always best to avoid arrest S. P. Baker Co.

of Keokuk, Iowa, can place reliable man with car in Newton county. No investment Write today. good 4-room house and lot. This place must be sold at Borne price: Come make an W. Brand, Zlg Zag Chapman, Mildred Walker.

A. K. Kenney, Nina West; R. G. Embrey, Virgil Landreth.

Seneca: J. H. Cleves. Muriel Sparlin; Laura Sparlin, Irene Russell. C.

Murdock, Dan Stuckey; Frank Matthews, 'Oliver Reneer. Granby: Farmer, Rev. Bowden; M.rs. Floyd Wolls, Mrs. Nelson Renfro.

Hudson, Leo Young; Mrs. R. C. Sherman, Mrs. Joe Russell.

Diamond: Crocker, Frank Randol; Lyra McCracken, Mrs. G. W. Clary, Lee, Roy Mathls; Elmer Gage, B. B.

McClinton. Donaldson: Edge, Mrs. Lucy Fields; Jewel Donaldson, Mrs. Roy Powers. Smith, Jess Donaldson, ence Prigmore, Wilbur Johnson.

Christopher: C. Allen, Joe Turner; Lulu Gold, Mrs. Frank Richardson. M. Wolflnbarger, Jim Allen; Sam Clanton, Grace Mahan.

Berwick: E. Laswell, D. A. Turner; Ronald Campbell, Roy Cummins. A.

Crane, B. Henry; C. W. Liston, Mrc J. A.

Roberts. Capps: Hutchison, Mr? Howard Haley; Roy Knox, Mary Blankenshlp. John Knox, W. R. Pearman; Mrs.

R. E. Slgman, Ollle Clark. Pepsin: E. Renfro, Mack Carrlck; Alllo Cole, Pern Holley.

Lowe, Wm, Robinson; Chrystal Garber, Fred Cole. Cave Springs: E.Clem, ents, L. E. Becknell; Allle Moore, Mm W. A.

Morgan. Shuey, Rosa Stlnson; Roy 1 Robbins, Mrs. Ola Olsen. Thurman: Houk, Chester Porter; Mrs. Sam Williams.

Velma Robblns, Lee Cochran, W. W. Penrod; Mrs. Ross Emmons, Mra T. E.

Ramsey, Prairie View: Bass, John Smith; Robert Knoetzel, Glger. John Koonlg, Jerry O'Hara; John Weaker, John Graskemper. Ritchey: Bailey, T. Wormlngton; Schroeder, Flora Freeman, Eck; Floyd Nira- mo, R. K.

Hughes. Wentworth: Brown, A. Merrill, Meta nizen the mortgage needs which prompted the passage of the relief measures providing for loans to be made directly to certain applicants. This office is In full sympathy with the legislation creating this fund and is attempting to administer the office without waiving such credit prlncipes aa due diligence may require. All advances to borrowers must, by law, be repaid to the United States government.

No loan should be made except where secured by adequate collateral, and where there Is a capacity to meet the obligation. "In order for an applicant for a commissioner's loan to be eligible to borrow any amount, the farm unit offered' as security must be of sufficient size and productivity that, under ordinary management and with proper equipment, It wlll pay fixed charges of taxes, repairs, insurance, repairs, and upkeep, and' provide a living for the owner. In addition to this the average annual" return must be sufficient to pay interest charges on the proposed loan, and amortization payments of principal as specified' In the mortgage. rlor to the entrance of tho Femoral Land Bank into the farm mortgage field, most mortgage loans matured In lump sums at the ond of a definite term of years, usually three or five years; loans were based on es- tima'ed property values without any thought of their being retired out of the earnings of the farm. They were either to be refinanced at maturity, or renewed.

The debt was of a permanent nature. must be borne in mind 1 that very few, If any, commissioner loans wlll ever be refinanced elsewhere; and they must, therefore, be made on a sound basis so that repayment will be practicable and possible. The productive capacity of the land and the average annual earning power of the farm are factors to be given first consideration in determining loan values. The age, experience, financial and operating set-up of the applicant are no less important. "Many loan applications coming Into this office are rejected where the applicant is able to make a fair living for his family and pay taxeo on the place that he offers as collateral, but is unable to keep the place in repair, take care of Interest and principal pay metits.

Upon such a farm we could not justify approval of an amortized loan. "Loan value for a commissioner's loan can, therefore, be estimated only after fixed overhead and reasonable living expenses are deducted." op NON-RESIDENT HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE By Supt. L. O. Lltle Much interest is being manifested In the problem of nonresident cost of attending Neosho high school as planned by the board of education.

The school board is being censured somewhat for the action they took the charging of an enrollment fee of $36 per year per pupil for non-resident pupils. The decision of the. board of education regard- Ing this matter, as in other important matters, was made after a careful consideration of the problem. The board took Into consideration two major things: First, that the board is bound by oath to administer the affairs of the school for the best interest of the boys and girls In a manner that Is consistent with the wishes of the taxpayers of the school district Second, that farm boys and girls be given every consideration possible consistent with sound school financing. With the above things in mind, they based their decision on figures taken from actual conditions found within the school.

Some facts and figures regarding the non-resident pupil situation In Neosho high school fof- low. Three sets of figures are submitted to direct your study of this problem. Plan I Neosho high school operated'fbr high school pupils living withth the district only (Interest and sinking fund figures not Included)' Total enrollment of junior and senior high school, 425. Number of teachers needed' to operate school, 15. Cost of operating such school per teacher, $1600.

TOtal of operation, Plan II Neosho high school operated as planned for school year 1933-34. CInterest and sinking fund figures not included.) Total anticipated enrollment of junior and senior high school.600. Estimated number tuition pupils, 75. Number of high school teachers employed including vocational agriculture Instructor, who is provided for rural boys, 19. Teachers provided for dent pupils, 4.

Cost of operation for 15 teachers as above (Plan I) $1500. Cost of additional 4 teachers after deducting for janitorial, heat and light services, $1250. Total cost of operation, $27,500. Cost of operation over plan $5,000. Anticipated tuition receipts from statfc, 20 per cent, or $10 per pupil, $750.

Anticipated receipts from enrollment fees, $2700. Total anticipated receipts from non-resident pupils, $3450. Estimated cost to Neosho district, $1550. Plan III Admit non-resident pupils without any enrollment fee as suggested In recent editorials. (In- Mrs.

Delia qold, who has spent the past six months in Lakeland, with her eon, Wilbur Gold and, has returned and la with Mrs. Boyfl and family, 108 MoCord street, terest and sinking fund figures not included.) Total anticipated enrollment 600. Number of tuition pupils, 176. Number of tuition pupils enrolled in school year 1931-32 when state paid all tuition charges, 192. Number of high school teachers necessary for'such enrollment; 22.

Cost of operation for 15' teachers as in Plan $1500. Cost of operation of additional teachers as In plan II $1250. Total cost of operation, $31,250. Cost over $8750. Tuition receipts from state at 20 per cent or $10 per pupil, $1750.00 Estimated loss to Neosho school district, $7000.

The state owes tho Neosho school district for nin-rosident tu- Itlon for school years 1931-32 and 1932-33 approximately $4800. Pupils and rural school districts owe an additional $500 for the same years. Our school expects to receive about $2000 of that sum. If we could receive the entire amount due our school for tuition, our school would not have received as much as it spent the purpose of caring for non-resident pupils. Looking at it from a cold business standpoint, strictly, without thought of the boys and glrlp who have been benefited by this expenditure, that would be poor business, No business man would let his business go on such a manner.

Neosho does ewe an obligation to the surrounding community and they have been contributing more generously than ono would suspect, not knowing the facts. The financial management of a school Is a strictly business phase of school administration, It latruo that Neosho schools have a balance in the banks. It la there because of very careful management by the board of education of the school funds. Several years ago Neosho adopted the "pay-as-you- go" plan of buying, The balance now held In the banks makes that economical financing plan possible. That balance unless carefully watched would; soon taewlpi ed out, arid we would be In the same desperate 'financial situation that practically all high schools are In In southwest Missouri.

The eohool budget tor school year 1983-84 very carefully planned, There exists a narrow margin between estimated receipts and expenditures, With careftil management and good tax returns our win continue to be In sound financial condition. The board of education surely should be commended for their efforts to keep the school in that fine financial state. It is the desire of every member of the board of education that every farm boy and girl desiring a high school education have an opportunity to secure it, but they are unable to advise a plan at this time that will re- lievo the pupil from a conalde.r- able share of the financial burden. They are quite willing and anxious to give everyone a fair deal. Any suggestions from taxpayers regarding this problem will be gladly received and careful consideration will be given it.

The May Day Mystery (Continued from page seven-) end. "Miss Peyton and Mr. Wrtct are down here. They want to- set you as soon as possible." "Send 'em over to the hotel, will you?" Then he turned away fron the telephone and grinned boylshfj at his friend. "Welch nnd Miss Peyton are OB their way over, John.

Stick around If you want. I have a hunch we're gofng to hear some Interestlnp Tony Peyton acted as spokesman; "Larry and I have been talking; pretty seriously, Mr. Hanvey. We'vt decided that you're playing square and are entitled to have the whole far as we know It." Jim's big face beamed. "That's fine, Miss- Peyton.

Rut I want to ask one thine before we start: Am I going to'get the whole truth or only part of Ife" "The whole thing." "Great I Suppose you begin." Site shook her head. "1 haven't a thing to add to what I told you at the jail. That was the plain, on- varnished truth. I think you know the tauth by Instinct. That's why 1 told: it to you in the first place." 8 pity your boy friend dtdnt get' ttie same hunch.

We'd maybe have out earlier." was a fool. 1 suppose," broke in Larry. "But I knew I was Innocent and thought you'd never be able to convict me. So I wasn't very much of a hero, after all. And I was a trifle frightened." "By what?" "By the thing you've known all i he time: that Pat Thayer was dead went to his room.

Knowing that Miss Peyton had been there and seeing Thayer bad every reason to-be afraid. Suppose I had said Thayer was dead when I went there- andiyou had believed me? And then, suppose it turned oat that Ver- bad- never visited the Can't gee that re wvaid checked It bach to Mitw Peyton yond any argument?" Teb. right, sore enough; I'm mighty much obliged, Son, for clearing all these things up In my mind. And bow suppose you tell me about that visit?" "There Isn't much to tell. I was rather appalled by the depth of Ivy's Infatuation for Thayer.

I was In peculiar position, In that I had promised Miss Peyton I wouldn't tell anyone about her marriage to Thayer. I figured that by that time had had plenty of chance to see Pat and I felt It was up to me, as Ivy's brother, to warn him off." "What did you have In mind when you went Thayer's room?" The young mvn hesitated. "I'm trying to be honest, Mr. Hanvey, and the fairest way to answer that question is to say I don't know. But It's only honest to say that I Intended to make ft mighty clear to Thayer that he'd better keep away from Ivy." "I see.

And! when you got there?" "He was dead. I got rather Just luuklug at him. 1 "Did you touch "Good No!" "How long were la the room?" "I don't know. Maybe two minutes, maybe ten. I catft remember." "Why didn't you report finding the body?" "Because I thought of Miss Peyton." Hanvey nodded approvaR "Pretty straight story, Welch.

There are just one or two more questions. First of all, did you touch the knife?" Larry's face expressed surprise; "What knife?" "The knife Thayer had- been killed with." "I didn't see any knife." "I see Jim extracted a black cigar from his vest pocket, snapped the end from it andi lighted the thing with a brief nod of apology to Tony. "You took that diamond ring off Thayer's- finger, didn't you?" Again that startled light flashed In Lorry's blue eyes. "I told you I didn't toucfc'the body at all." "Aw, come now, Son. You prom- teed to tefljne the whole truth, and don't hardly seem like you're do- Ing it You find the body of the man your sister Is crazy about.

He's been killed. On his finger-Is a diamond ring that can be traced back to -your sister easy. It means mixing her up in a pretty nasty affair. So you take the ring off Thayer's 1 flnger and keep quiet about'it Ain't that the way It was?" "No," said Larry flrmlyi "it wasn't I never noticed 1 Thayer's- fingers at all. I can't say what' would have done If I'd seen the ring.

But (I didn't see it and that's the truth." (Continued; Next: Week) To Repeal 18th Amendment: Vote Aug. for Proposal No. 1. For the delegates favoring the-pend-' ing amendment to the.ConrtHution, of United 2. For Help Your Boy For His Safety Teach Hito to Away From Electric Lines Electricity must be conducted to your home over high voltage Enes, These lines are you let them alone.

Adults blow this. Boys are careless. Or perhaps they do not know better. Some have been ibadly hurt, others killed. Don't let this happen to your boy.

Teach him safety. Teach him not to climb poles Teach him not to climb trees along power lines. Teach him not to fly his kite over electric lines. By all means don't let him use a wire on his kite. Reason with your boy.

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