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Personal News From Auxvasse (By MRS. S. M. TCBNEE) AUXVASSE The Concord and Atkinson 4-H clubs will hold a joint meeting at AUnnsor school building Friday evening al 7:00 o'clock, March 17. A Soil Con servation representative will be present to show some pictures.

I is hoped that every one interested in the clubs will attend the meet tag. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Moore, wesf of Auxvasse, are parents of a son born March 8, at the home. The baby was prematurely born and weighed only five pounds.

Therr are two other children in the fam lly, a boy and a girl. Mr. and Mrs. C. B.

Moore and son, Johnny, of Auxvasse, accom panied by Mrs. Moore's sister Mrs. Winston Reed, Mr. Reed and Marilyn Sue Morris of Mexico drove to SL Louis Friday evening to attend the Ice Capades. For a number of years it has been the custom of the Auxvasse Study club to sponsor an honor student of the local school to the annual Pilgrimage in Jefferson City during the month of April.

By vote of members of the faculty and student body of the school Miss Mary Lou Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meyer. northwest of Auxvasse, a sophomore in the school was unanimously selected to make the trip, on the basis of service, honor, courage, leadership and scholarship from the upper 4th of the sophomore class. Miss Meyer has been an outstanding pupil throughout her high school work alter making a splendid record in the grades of the school.

Last term she led the entire school in point of grades. This Pilgrimage to Jefferson City will be. made on April 14, and the Study club is to be commended for tills piece of excellent work for students of the local school. Mrs. Evie Cralsrliead, who resides alone in an apartment in the Wright apartment house has been critically ill since suffering two heart attacks Friday and several that time.

She is reported this Monday morning as being in a coma and no hope is entertained for her complete recovery. She is being cared for by ladies, who reside in the apartment house. Mrs. Wade Fewell entertained members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at her home in Auxvasse Friday. A bountiful covered dish luncheon was served at the noon hour and because of so much sickness in the community, only eleven persons were able to attend the meeting and they helped their plates and sat around the dining table as one big family to eat the meal.

Mrs. Belie Dudley Young was leader of the afternoon program and the topic was "Life In Japan Today." Some very Interesting talks were made on the subject by Mrs. Dryden, who 'gave an interesting talk about her nephew, who served in Japan during the last war. During the business session, plans were made to hold the Prc- Easter food sale, on Saturday before Easter. A White Elephant Sale will also be combined wit 11 the food sale.

The members attending included: Mrs. C. W. Dudley Mrs. Belle Dudley Young.

Mrs. C. C. Houchins. Mrs.

Jess Burton, Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs. Jac LaFon, Mrs. Annie Dean. Mrs.

G. L. Dryden. Mrs. S.

B. Boles, and Alice" Scott. Mrs. W. W.

rickerell was hostess to the members of the Pinochle club Thursday evening, which was held at tho home oi Mrs. H. R. Woodard. After spending several hours pnjoying the game, the hostess served refreshments of sandwiches, salad, potato chips and coffee.

The members attending included. Mrs. Clyde Epperson, Mrs. G. P.

Burton, Mrs. Maggie Burl. Mrs. Elmore Dui- ton, Mrs. Dale Epperson and Mrs.

H. R- Woodard. special guest, Mrs. Lynn Smith enjoyed the evening with the members. Mr.

and Mrs. Hassler Burl of St. Louis visited Tuesday with his mother, Mrs. Maggie Bun and other relatives. Mr.

and Mrs. Dale Epperson and son. Larry, who have been occupying an apartment over the 4-H Forestry Champions Know Woodlot Potentialities Personal News Of Laddonians One of 1'JWi state Club forestry champions and a local club advisor examine young pines thai started him out on a forestry career. Fonr-H forestry lessons will later pay diiidends in regular cash crops harvested on irell-atanagcd farm iroodlots. As an incentive to local farm boys and girls to turn their woodlots and small timber tracts into money-making properties, four college scholarships of $300 each arc being offered again this year in the 4-H Club forestry project.

All 4-H Club members, working under Extension Service supervision and enrolled during the current year in a 4-H Clul) forestry project compete for national awards. As in previous years, top awards will be on a sccllnna! basis to the boy or girl havirr- thj best forestry record in each ol the I'tnir Extension Service sections of the Nation. In addition to the scholarships, national winners will be given all-cxpense-paid trips to the 29th National 4-H Club Gm- gress to be held in November 26-30 inclusive. Medals will be awarded to each state winner. This is the third consecutive year American Forest rroJuet? Industries, a national non-profit asMViatinn of wood-dependent industries, has sponsored the 4-H Club forestry project.

In the past two years' competition, eight of the collie scholarships and free trips bive teen vvou by youths from tiu states of Arrinsas, Georgia. Idali j. M.mt.in.:. York and Vi'Uconsin. the latter having bad national winners both years.

"It is most to sec the upsurge of interest in forestry that is bemr, by 4-H Club member-' everywhere," declared Charles A. Gil- Ictt, director of American borest Products Industries, in announcing the association's contin'uinq spon- "orihip of the scholarship awards for "These youns people are learn; tiic basic fundamentals of sound timber management and lion- to apply them to the farm woodlots of America. Certainly this assures an even greater progress in private forest management in the next half century and an ever increasine, wood supply for this and the world." 1 he local county extension svs'l supply detailed information about the 4 forestry project and the awards those boys and qirli tvlio excel in forestry. Epperson Grocery store, moved "riday to an apartment over the Hardware store. Members of the County Line md Harrison clubs joined in a bod sale held at the Auxvasse Community Hall Saturday.

They found a ready sale for their con- ributions of dressed chickens, rakes, pies, butter, eggs and can- icd poods. The receipts amounted about $150.00. which will be used to buy necessary equipment 'or the Community Mrs. Carl Gilmnn is treasurer of this und and has been selected to buy he needed equipment for the two Because of iniproiK-r informa- ion. it was reported in this col- imn, a few weeks ago, that Mrs.

Robert Cannell oi Hatton. and eacher of the Atkinson school, vest of Auxvasse had been employed 1o teach in the Fulton schools during the next term. Mrs. Cannell says she has her application in as teacher in the 1 Fulton schools, but to dale no teachers have yet been employed, until the meeting of Ihe school board. Friends in the community have just received word recent death ol Mrs.

John Fleishmann, who passed away at her home in Louisville, on Feb. S. While a resident here she was known as Mrs. John Eckles. After the death of Eckles.

she was married to Mr. Fleishmann. The family resided south of Auxvasse on the farm, now known as the B. B. Thurmmi tarm, and now occupied by Clyde Oilman and family.

The' home, which is located miles south of Auxvasse on Highway 54. was do- I stroyed by a cyclone in May S. 1927. they were then taken inlo the home of Miss Ella Hoffman, a neighbor, for awhile. Mr.

Eek- les was ihe first man to open the tunnel at the Missomo Quarry Company, 3 miles southwest of Auxvasse, now known as the Cal- iaway Gardens, the home of the mushroom plant. The old quarry supplied stone for the pulverizer, which is now known as the Auxvasse Sand and Gravel Company. The surviving children of Mrs. Fleishman are: Ellsworth Eckles, Florence Cox and Idclla Landgren ol Louisville. and six grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dudley aril! son.

Donald, returned Sunday evening from Vandalia. where they visited a few days with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. N. A.

Bunch of that city. Mr. and Mrs. William Barro, who for the past three years have- occupied an apartment in the- homo of Mrs. Anna V.

Meyer, moxed Sunday to the home of Mrs. Barre's Mrs. Davis, which, she recently purchased in c-ast Auxvasse. (By MKS. H.

G. SIPPLE) LADDONIA Arbela Chapter O. E. S. is planning to have an amateur contest Friday, April 14, at the high school auditorium.

There will be three groups, grade school age, high school age and adults, and the prizes will be S5, $3 and SI in each group. Contestants will please notify Mrs. Aivin L. Kelly, Laddonia. Donation 15c and 35c.

Last Tuesday evening- was Friendship Bibie night at the Eastern Star. Three cars came from New Bloomfield bringing the Bible, including the depuiy grand matron. Mrs. Helen Yows, and two cars from the Vandalia i chapter. Laddonia will take it to Vandalia, thus cultivating ac- quaintance and friendship between chapters.

The refreshment committee served sandwiches, potato chips, coffee and mints. Mrs. R. B. was hostess to her bridge club last Wednesdav afternoon.

Guests of the club were Mrs. Edward French and Mrs. J. Ed Glennon. Mrs.

Alvin Kelly scored high. Fresh strawberries, ice cream, cake and coffee were served at the close of tile games. G. C. Ferguson entertained Tuesday evening with a steak dinner last Tuesday evening for Dr.

and Mrs. R. B. Baize and Mr. and Mrs.

L. O. Ferguson. Miss Martha itenmark spont the weekend with Miss Kathleen Bennett at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Elmer Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Deck Lake ans! daughter, Mrs. FontoHa Paris, entertained Thursday evening with a turkev dinner, with covers foi Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Talbott, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed Glennon and C.

R. Jones. After dinner the group enjoyed pitch, and Miss Jane Paris played several piano numbers. Mr. and Mrs.

Kyle Watkir.s of Ml. Vernon, 111., spent the weekend with his mother. Mis. G. On Saturday they cd Mrs.

Mollie Gish, ill in the General Hospital in Mexico. Tile Eager Beavers and Sewing Susies 4-H club have an attractive exhibit in the Missouri Power and Light company window illustrating "What To Do In An Emergency" of "Health arid Safely Station." About eight dolls arc on display, two dressed as nurses, two with head and chest injuries, one on crutches suffering from a foo; injury, one in bed with an elevated broken leg. etc. In the background the pictures of the 4-H's on tho green four-leal clover, their emblem, against a white crepe papor background. Mrs.

Uel GaloKvay, sponsor, and Mrs. Joe Talbott were in charge of the display and contest for iho Na- tional -1-H club week. Mr. and Mrs. Geortrc Craddock I and baby of West Plains.

spent the weekend here with her grandfather. G. W. Bent ley, and Mrs. Bentley.

Lee MitchcSl, Iwu'her of Room 4. is unable to be on duty on account of flu. I Mr. and Mrs. John W.

Stotler went to Cairo. Sunday taking their grandchildren. J. B. arid Susan Lowenstein back to their home.

Mrs. Hannah Moore was ill of flu several days last week, and unable to care for her store. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Hopke.

Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Denmark, Mrs. Allie Atchison and Mrs. Effic Brashears enjoyed a chili supper Tuesday evening with Dr.

W. K. McCall and Mrs. Clara Morris. Mrs.

J. Ed Glennon, Mrs. Charles Glass and daughter, Shirlee. shopped in Hannibal Monday. Mrs.

Jerry Fowles was hostess to the Delta Dek card club Wednesday afternoon at her home. Mrs. Kenneth Gore and Mrs. Arch Hays were guests of the club. High score favors went to Mrs.

Elmer Bennett. Mrs. Gore and Mrs. George Dyer, consolation. Sandwiches, dessert and coffee were served at the close of the games.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ed Seiger, 42, the former Dorothy Doeblin, were held Monday afternoon by the Rev. J. W. Maxwell.

She is survived by two children. Betty and George Ed Seiger, of the home. Mrs. Seiger died Sunday morning at the General Hospital, Mexico, and had been a sufferer from diabetes for several years. The Cemetery association ladies plan to have a benefit card party Friday evening.

March 24. at the school auditorium. E. G. McGrew and Gill Parliam attended the funeral of their cousin.

Clarence Nutgrass, at Hays Creek church Monday afternoon. Mrs. Winnie Garnet! is keeping her small grandson. Billy Schulz. while her daughter, Mrs.

Henry Schulz of Warrenton is recovering from an operation in a St. Louis hospital. Twenty-eight Uobekahs went to Mexico Friday to witness the Mexico lodge initiate Mrs. Lola Fisher of this place. Mr.

and Mrs. Janu'K l.owery have rented thp Mrs. Alvin B. Smith farm south of town where they reside. We are glad to have? them remain in this community.

About 20 attended Hie Canthorn card club Friday c-vening. Miss Gollen scored high at pitch, with Mrs. J. J. McCluggage low.

and Carver Brown made high score for Ihe men. Mr. and Mrs. Bart Martena were- hostesses for the party and served sandwiches, nie and soda. Mr.

and Mrs. Logene Thomson entertained Saturday evening at their home with a Canasta party. Those invited were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kelly, Mr.

and Mrs. Ernest Slater, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fowles, Mr. and Mrs.

E. G. McGrew, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Selleck.

y.rs. Stella Hov! and Mrs. Mabel Meyers, Miss Mabel Hart toft and Mrs. Hannah Moore. for the ladies.

Mrs. Selleck si-ored high, with Mrs. Slaier con- Milation, and Mr. Slater was high for the men. with Jerry Fowles low.

Refreshments of cherry pie a Mexico (Mo.) Evening Ledger Poge Mar. 15, 1950 la mode and coffee were served the group at the close of the games. The Cauthorn farm club met Wednesday with Miss Mary Gollen at her home. Twenty "members were present. A donation to the Red Cross was made, and the entertainment consisted of clever, original contests of Miss Gollen.

During the social hour the hostess served ice cream, angel food cake and cold drinks. Dr. William Stotler, who has been here for several months recuperating from a serious illness, has recovered sufficiently to return to his duties as professor of anatomy at the University of Oregon Medical school at Portland. Ore. Quito a few school children and town folks are down with the flu.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith and family, Mrs. Ruth Smith. Mr.

and Mrs. John H. Trower spent Sunday in Mexico with Misses Vea, Bessie and Ethel Smith, celebrating Eugene's birthday. Mr. and Mrs.

F. O. Barnes will hold "open house" at their home here Wednesday afternoon, March 15. in celebration of tho 50th anniversary of their marriage. They invite their friends This Strike Won't Settle Easily MULE-HEADED Though not a.

union miner, Pete, a 12-year-old mule at the Bosack eoal mine near Pottsville, is engaged in a one-mule strike. Pete and two miners were trapped for eight hours in the Bosack mine before being rescued, accounting for the mule's reluctance to re-cuter the pit. to call between the hours of one and five in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs.

Harper Reed and daughter. Linda, moved last week from Bogota. S. to Barren- quilla. S.

A. Mrs. Reed and daughter plan to come to tho States next August for Linda to attend high school. Mrs. Reed is the former Louise Hancock of this place.

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