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THE HOUSTON HERALD HOUSTON, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 55, NO. 39. Houston ELINOR McCASKIL.LLEE F. MEADOR PAULINE DOUGLASCOMERNON HUTCHESON- KIESSWALTER ALLEN- Reading Down -Left: Reading DownRight: DORSE CAMPBELL DORTHYE FLETT OMER LAYVERNONA MARIE KIVETTJAMES DAVID CONNOLLYPAULINE HANEY- HIGH POINT. By Black Sheep.

(Received Last Week). April handed us a few farewell showers to remember her by when it gets dry in July. Wheat sure looks fine; oats look good; few potatoes up; a few peach blooms and apples galore. Will have to call on our Point champion gardener, but a little afraid, might be so disgusted with my little patch would not care to work. Mrs.

R. C. Irick is our early gardener, She enjoys the gardening so she doesn't realize when she gets tired. Not so here-I get tired thinking about work in the garden before I can get a start. That way makes a fine garden, eh? Talk abont snobs- meeting folks in town and not speaking -I do not know my own little brother unless can meet him in town; you will have, to get to wearing a flag or something so I can tell when I meet you.

Too many with a reel or cane fishing pole to distinguish. Spencer Linson. has corn planted: his oats are looking good. Charley Linson and Bud Cole were plowing for corn on G. C.

Squires' place. Howard Phillips is farming with W. J. Sileven this year. Think I will take a hike this sunmer, as I am practicing walking five or six miles a day after cows: take! off my shoes to cross the creek and just keep hiking and enjoy it.

Think I will have to get some ammunition though, if they keep telling about mad dogs; that is one of my fears. Guess I would be so paralyzed if I should meet a dog I did not know I couldn't move. The report is Mrs. Gladys Lemons is improving since she was operated on at Rolla hospital. Our blacksmith, W.

A. Agee, is keeping the township steeds with shoes on. Like to have school as well as anyone, and every one to his own opinion -it's free, the opinions are--but when you put a tax on yourself until you cannot get clothes and food, just 28 well only have the amount of school you can afford. High Point has a record of teachers- -I mean who started and went up to the 8th grade, 1933 TopCLEO GROSEReading Down--Left: WILLIAM ABBET1 ALMA M. SHANKS TALBERT MARJORIE KEENEYELMER ROMINES ORPHA BRIDGES- Reading Down--Right: HELEN TRUSTY KIRWAN FORINASHVERNA SMITHWILLARD DAVIS JENNIE HOLTIRETTA K.

PODERICK- ited at the Elmer Frederick Sunday afternoon. Marvin Daniel took Bill Hern Willow Springs Monday and he to stay two weeks to be near the tor. Kirby Smith visited his folks day afternoon and took Nelma back to school. Mr. and Mrs.

Charley Hartman two sons spent Sunday at Bill home. Annis Fair is working for Coyle at Houston. Woodrow McKinney visited Herbert Logue Sunday afternoon. DEATH OF ELIZABETH SCHEETS Charity Elizabeth Moshy was born in Sebastian county, Arkansas, December 2, 1861, and died at Tyrone. April 24, 1933, making her age at time of death 71 years, 4 months and 22 days.

She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and ever held that hope dear. She was never too tired to mir.ister to those in need and always generous with her loved ones. She was married to John Scheets February 26, 1881. To this union six children were born, five boys and one girl Thomas A. and Charles who died in infancy; those who survive are Walter Scheets, of Yukon.

Lee Scheets, Fern Scheets, Erna Scheets. all of Tyrone, Mo. She leaves 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren to mourn their loss, together with the four children. All were with her to help her in any way they could in her last suffering, but God saw beat to take her to rest. She has changed the old rugged cross for a crown and our loss is Heaven's gain.

Her loving voice is still, her hands folded on her breast; she has left this world of sor row and gained a home of rest. ONE WHO LOVED HER. Card of Thanks. We desire to thank our good friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown us during the sickness and after the death of our beloved mother. We appreciate more than words can express and prav that God's richest blessings may he yours.

We especially want to thank Mrs. Blanche Hamilton for the kindness Senior Reading Dow: -Left: CHELCIE ROSSLULA SMITHHOMER C. HANEY IRENE KEENEY WILBERT R. SMITHBEULAH E. ALTIS Reading DownRight: DORTHY FOSTEREUGENE E.

VON CRAWFORDDON FOSTERBEULAH COATSROSCOE SEARS- she has shown us all the way through and may God reward her in Heaven for her loving help. Mr. and Mrs. WALTER SCHEETS and FAMILY. Mr.

and Mrs. LEE SCHEETS and FAMILY. Mr. and Mrs. FERN SCHETS and FAMII.Y.

MISS ERNA SCHEFTS. -0000 OSCAR. Bv Jack and Jean. (Received Last Week). I Rain and more rain puts in good time of late.

Had some large hail here Monday and quite a lot of wind; hit a brooder house for Joe Rogers, turning it around, and broke some fruit trees. Mrs. Tom Smith, of Taylorville, Illinois, visited at the A. M. Scott home Tuesday morning.

She is a daughter of Tom Maxiden, deceased, formerly of this neighborhood. Dewey Smith passed away at the Missouri Baptist hospital, St. Louis, last Wednesday. The remains were brought buck and feneral services were conducted at Boone Creek by Rev. F.

W. Tavlor Friday afternoon; interment in Boone Creek cemetery. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Tack Scott lost a fine young horse last week and Lon Scott lost a cow Those who have must lose and those who haven't, can't lose. W.

P. F. C. ladies met with Mrs. L.

D. Clayton Wednesday afternoop. 13 members and one guest present. Mesdames Minrie Jones, Lizzie Thomas, Anna Brashear and little Marie Jones called on Mrs. Sarah Scott and daughter Thursday afternoon.

Roscoe Rodgers spent the week end with his cousins. Harry and Kenneth Smith. and they accompanied George to Cabool after feed Friday afternoon. Miss Hazel Scott spent Saturday night with Miss Hazel McColgin. Several from here attended revival services at Wildwood church Sunday night.

Mr. and Mra Charlie Brashear spent Sunday at the Delmar Scott home. L. E. Wallace and family called at the Smith home Sunday afternoon.

Class Reading Down -Left: DELMAR R. GARRETTMAISIE COATS WAYNE HUTCHESONPEARL A LOGAN J. D. RUBLE, JACK CUNNINGHAMReading Down -Right: 8 8 Reading Down--Left: GLENN MEADOR ADOLPH M. HOLADAYLOIS WATERSIVAN K.

BOGGSGLADYS POTTS FRANKLIN FREDERICK Reading DownRight: INEZ McWILLIAMS VERA M. COATSREX K. KIVETTMILDRED L. DOUGLASCLARENCE F. HOLLISTERGLADYS ELMORE- in our own little school-and we have had some No.

1 teachers to handle our school, too. The showers arc making things look green. Say, you fox hunters, I enjoyed a fox race last week. Got to see the race for a mile and could hear it for two miles and knew whose dogs were in the lead all the time, becanse they all belong to US Co. The race was in daylight so one could enjoy it.

-0000 EVENING SHADE. By Happy. (Received Last Week). We met and re organized Sunday School Sunday with the following of. ficers: C.

B. Kinnaird, Superintendent; Mrs. George Davis, Assistant: Mrs. B. T.

Sherawell, SecretaryTreasurer; Teachers -L. J. Friedley, Bible class; Mrs. C. B.

Kinnaird, Golden Rule class: Miss Gertrude Ramsey, Junior class; Mrs. Dorsey Haley: Primary class. There will be an all-day program and basket dinner at the Shade church, in the fourth Sunday, May 28. All Sunday Schools invited to attend and help in program. Mrs.

Silas Knight and Raymond Wagoner spent last Sunday at the Alfred Tucker home. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis spent the week at W. S.

Williams', of Palace. Some from here attended a birthday dinner at the C. W. McLaughlin home Sunday. -0000 INDIAN CREEK.

By Two Old Maids. (Received Last Week). Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hays called at A.

D. Smith's Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Berlin have been down on Jacks Fork putting out their truck patches.

We are glad Judge R. R. Wolford is reported better. Charley Gettys called on William Gilmore Sunday afternoon. Rev.

and Mrs. Ivan L. Coyle received word that her aunt had died and they attended the funeral Friday. Cleo Logue visited with home folks Saturday night and Sunday. She is staying at Wood Salisbury's.

MARGARET DOUGLASSDUARD AKINS MILLARD WALL ANSEL COATS CLEO MITCHELLA. LOWELL SMALLWOOD- vishome to has doc- SunClark and Logue Mrs. with I VADA. By Chickadee. (Received Last Week).

Mrs. T. P. Jeffries spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her sons, John and Jesse Jeffries, at Dykes. Jim Pinkston and family have movel into their new house.

Mrs. Maggie Jackson visited her son, Vernon, Sunday. Mrs. Mac Maggard and Mrs. Henry Haves spent Wednesday with Mrs.

Cliff Hazzard. Minnie Abbett visited with Mrs. Johnnie Kimrey at Bucyrus Monday. Cliff Hazzard and son, Albert, went to Houston Fridas. A.

J. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jackson spent Saturday night and Sunday at Lloyd Crabtree's. Mr.

and Mrs. Optly Neal spent Sunday at the T. Jeffries home. Mrs. U.

S. Love called on Mrs. George Bates one day last week. Pauline May and Martha Bates and Johnnie Bates, called on William and Minnie Abbett one evening last week. Alta Hazzard.

little daughter of Albert Hazzard, is on the sick list. Bill Tucker was a Vada caller last Thursday. My. and Mrs. Fred Mason visited at the George Bates home one day last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jackson, A. J. Jackson, and daughter, Minnie, went to Houston one day last week.

UPTON. By Uptonian. (Received Last Week). George Roderick and family spent Sunday at the L. A.

Parsons home. Mrs. Ralph Roderick and baby, of Houston, are visiting at Ta A. Parsons and George Roderick homes. Miss Cleta Mitchell, who is attending school at Houston, spent Wednesday night with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Neal spent Sunday with their son, Herman Neal, and family.

Jim and Walter Roderick and Bill Fogt left Wednesday for Iowa. Miss Cleo Mitchell, who is attending school at Houston, spent the week end with home folks. Miss Velma Ragain spent Sunday (No Picture) SAMPSON BRANSON KENNETH KOCHDORTHULA FORINASHOSCAR E. SMITHGEORGE FRED with Miss Pearl Casebeer. Mrs.

Snarey is spending a few days with her son, Mart Williams, and family, near Roubidoux. Melvin Ballard spent Sunday with Ivis and Cecil Throgmarten. Morris Berry and Dorris Swangle visited at the Ransom Fourt home near Houston Sunday evening. Miss Norene Roderick has been helping Mrs. Ina Mitchell with her house work.

Mrs. Mae Roderick called at the Chas. Mitchell home Sunday evening. Rev. D.

F. Gourley, of near Hartville, is visiting his niece, Mrs. Lewis Neal. He is 83 years old. Harold Lindholm and family moved in a house down by George Roderick's Saturday.

Lewis Ragain's sister from Joplin is visiting relatives around here. George Knight's daughter is here visiting them. -0000 WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE For Expelling Worms ALL DRUG STORES BABY CHICKS FOR SALE (S. 0. White Leghorns, each 5c Pure 8.

C. Buff Leghorns, Bred R. I. Reds, sis. 6c (Assorted, each SPECIAL PRICE ON 500 DELIVERED LAVADA F.

CRISMON PLATO, MISSOURI 34.

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