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THE H0U8T0N HERALD, HOVSTOW, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, MARCH 51, 193VOl1 84, NO. 8S PITT A TTTT) tAvri STATE DEPARTMENT POLICY them to more than one rural district THE HOUSTON HERALD. w.o xw HOWLER I proved. Her many friends hope for (C) The board should draw up a ON STATE SCHOOL MONEY (good news trora her bedside soon. Following the "back to the farm" Mi IWri Bin contract to which the pupils are I s.

Ectabllthed October 11, 1878 Ths Old Rsllsbls Horn Paper HOUSTON, MISSOURI movement," Rev. John O. Bauer The State Department of Educa transported to educate them at stated tuition cost per month. family moved to the country Wodnes- week visiting at the home of her tion ha givcu out following state (D) The school board receiving ment regarding state school money E. K.

LYLES, Editor and Publisher -aviiis n-nicu iarm at 1'owler, brother, Mace Rcardon. which was once the home of Mrs. rli: vu students from other schools should for rural school districts having discharged a lot of pus. Latest reports are that his condition is some what improved, but he cannot return home for some time yet. He is at homo of his uncle, T.

R. Williams. A good crowd greeted the high school players in "A Poor Married Man" Saturday night. Each member of the cast was extra good in his or hcr part, but the outstanding tan were Charles Moffatt as Prof. Wise, the poor married man, and Miss Fern Williams as Miss Iona Ford, include in their tuition charges liauer, as her father, Dr.

Hoffarth. fewer than 15 in average daily at abscriptiou Price Per Tear, 11.60 owned this farm. upr rr enough to provide free text books or tendance 6 Months 75c 4 Month, BOo Houston pcoplewill regret to lose little Miss Lctha Faye. Mrs. Bessie Section 20 of the new school law ask the.

board that sends the pupils to provide money for books from provides that any rural school with Walkcr was also there a few days, these splendid people, Rev. Bauer in a business way and both Rev. and Ma. their free text book fund. Entered at Postofflce at Houston, as Second Class Matter.

an average daily attendance of fewer Lcland Bell went to Rolla Thurs Mrs. Bauer and Mr. George Hoffarth than 15 pupils may bo denied the day for treatment for what Dr. Mc-Farland says is sinus touble. Leland as fine christian people whose influ- equalization quota, unless the school board sends the pupils to another The Editor will not be responsible for expressions or views of correspondents his twice mother-in-law.

It was all a scream from start to finish and PINEY TOWNSHIP BOARD. Piney Township Board will hold ence is always for the right side of land Rex Kivett ran together one day school or schools and pays the trans c.n, Hucito wmi, nmci me spir-1 at scnooi and Dumped cheek bones. every one present enjoyed the even- itual and moral welfare of the com meeting at the Bank of Houston on portation and tuition. In transport' ing with Prof, and Mrs. Wagoner and raunity.

Saturday, April 2, 1932, beginning at A day or two later Leland 'a face began paining him terribly and finally it broke into the nasal cavity and ing the pupils to other schools, the ANNOUNCEMENTS. the high school. All will join in wishing them the for 1 o'clock p. m. Road overseers (Continued Next Week) very best in life and happiness and the coming year will be appointed at district is entitled to as much of the equalization quota as needed, but not in any case to exceed what the this meeting and all other regular contentment in their old home com' me Hernia ts authorized to announce the following candidates for munity.

business that may come before the district would have otherwise re Board. HOMER L. OWEN, ceived. the Democratic nomination at the primary election, Tuesday, August OOOO i RAYMOND VTLLE J. F.

A. Piney Township Clerk, The law does not give the depart Day -Old Chicks Good Quality ment a right to close any school hav ERNEST BOYT OPERATED ON. The Kaymondville J. F. A.

met ing a low average daily attendance, at the home of Mary Ellen' Jen That is a prerogative left entirely to STARTED CHICKS nings for their Easter party and also An operation was performed on each school district. Any district has the privilege of voting an increased to celebrate Mary's birthday. Ernest Boyt at Rolla Hospital for held a short business session in ill 1 .1 It 15 o5 1 I- 1 1 '( tax levy order to maintain the the afternoon. House was called to appendicitis at first of last week, and The Herald is glad to report that Ernest is recovering from the operation school within the district. Any dis Eight weeks pi COCKERELS AND PULLETS PRICES 4 Lavada F.

Crlomon order by Claudia Courtney, Presi trict being denied an equalization dent. Twelve answered roll call, as and will be able to return home in a quota on account of an excessive ap few weeks. Dr. Phemister, Mrs. Boyt portionment for only a few pupils is, follows: Earl Jennings, Lloyd Jen nings, Frances Johnson, Mary Jen however, entitled to the teacher and PIto, Missouri 33 nings, valarie Cooper, Thelma Cbo- and Dan Boyt were with Ernest at time of the operation and Dr.

Phemister, Mrs. Boyt and daughter went attendance apportionment from the er, Helen Brackett, Maxine Austell, state. The teacher and attendance Claudia and Dealia Courtney and our over Sunday to visit with him. apportionment for the average rural Captain, Mrs. Demaree.

We had 2, 1932: For Representative: R. P. HIGGINS Tor Sheriff: J. W. TETERS A.

P. JOHNSON J. C. (CUKE) ROBERTS TOM A. CARTER J.

L. McKINNEY Tor Treasurer: DAVE CAMERON MITCHELL Por Judge of the County Court, Eastern District. J. N. (Jap) WILLIAMS II.

II. CLAYTON Per Judge of the County Court, Western District: A. L. COATS Por Public Administrator: JAMES CORBETT OoooeoooooO EDITORIAL COMMENT OoooooooooO school will not provide more than $25 oooo HOPEWELL CLUB. three visitors: Emma Jean Zeck, Le- or $30 for the district.

ona Jennings and Emnutt Gibson The policy of the department for A tasty lunch was served. Most of Mr. and Mrs. Amos A. Davis enter the next school year will be to con alice Rutherford's ozark grocery Offers something attractive every day and every week the evening was spent in playing serve the state school lund as much tained the Hopewell club at their games.

Next meeting will be Satur as possible. Therefore, in order to home on Indian Creek, just south of day, April 9, with Claudia and Dealia conserve the state school lund and to town, last Friday evening. Progres reduce the total cost of education sive pinochle was enjoyed at five ta Courtney. REPORTER, oooo without impairing the efficiency of bles. Refreshments were served by STANDARD TRAINING SCHOOL.

the schools, the boards of education of all rural schools liaving fewer than Mrs, Davis, assisted. by Mrs. Paul Gnrwirz, to the following members: The Interdenominational Standard The line of Coffees, Canned Goods and all Groceries Unexcelled. OVERALLS AND NOTIONS 15 in average daily attendance ore Messrs. and Mesdamcs Oscar Coats, Training school for the whole of Tex asked to temporarily close their Earl Potts, Paul Garwitz, Hubert as county and for all denominations in the county will convene at Hous Lay, Owen Craven, George Harmon, Byron Harmon, Floyd Ice, Wade ton Methodist church April 10th at 2:30 p.

m. and meeting every night Hampton and Amos Davis. thereafter until the 15th. I schools and send their children to another school or schools, prodding the I road conditions are suitable. This program will reduce the total cost of education and increase efficiency.

School boards of districts having an average daily attendance of fewer than 15 pupils are requested not to oooo BIRTHDAY DINNER. This school is held under the aus pices of the Sunday School Council Formal announcement, has been made by Mrs. Dorrs Hollenbeck Farley, of West Plains, of her candidacy for Republican nomination for Congressman at large. Seventy friends and relatives gath ot Missouri. The instructors repre ered at the Geo-vc Branson home, sent three denominations and other i Ravmondville.

Easter Sunday and demominations will be represented in employ teachers for the ensuing year until the kind of apportionment for the student body. the schools has been definitely dcter- gave him a surprise birthday dinner. Mr. Branson was 57 years old. The day was spent in visiting and a general good time was enjoyed by all Rev.

Theo. Wolff, of the Methodist Episcopal church, will teach "Out mined. This will be done as soon as possible. line of New Testament." The operating costs for small rural present. Rev.

Frank Holloway, of Spring Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt continues on his way toward the Democratic nomination for President; his last success having been gained where the New York Governor carried virtually every county in the state of Georgia and will have the 28 votes of this southern state behind him at the Chicago convention. In the afternoon the J. F.

A. club schools with a small average daily field, will teach Myer's "What is Religious Education?" and will rep attendance are too high for the num with their enptnin, Mrs. Dchinree, THE FARMERS EXCHANGE HOUSTON, MISSOURI WE BUY Eggs. Chickens, Poultry, Produce, Cream WE PAY The Highest Price According to Market WE SELL Feed, Flour, Salt, Hay, Seeds, Oils WE ASK Low Prices according to the Smallest Profit. A Small Margin is all we ask of our patrons.

You benefit by giving us your patronage and we- benefit by your patronage. Yours with Appreciation FRANK T. GREGORY, Manager. enjoved an Enster hunt, in which ner or pupils taught, in some cases resent the Christian church. Rev.

J. D. Tussey, M. E. church, these schools have to vote the maxi Roy Branson and Valera Cooper ilium levy to maintain the school.

found the most eggs and received the South, St. Louis, will teach "Pro Even then the current taxes with oth prize. All departed at a late hour, wishing Mr. Branson many mbre Gov. Henrv S.

CanlfleM ha. rWen lmoac lunus scarcely provide tot tu 1 enough revenue to pay the teacher Tin will not ho fln- nn1 maintain the school. happy birthdays. OXE PRESENT, oooo BRIDGE CLUB. School boards and patrons in districts having low average attendance gram of Christian Education." All over 10 are eligible to credit in this school and we want a car load of pupils from each community.

FRED R. HARPER, Acting Dean. oooo FRIDAY BRIDGE CLUB. Mr. and Mrs.

Maurice Covert entertained in the home of Mrs. James Complimenting several out of town can materially reduce their taxes and guests, Miss Ima Lilly charmingly in most cases provide for better entertained the Tuesday Bridge club school facilities by transporting their pupils and paying tuition. Many of and guests the Walter est homo Saturday night. The Easter motif Republican nomination for United States Senator. Governor Caulfield has not stated specific reasons why he will not enter this race, and some are unkind enough to say that the Governor has seen the handwriting on the wall when interpreted means that the signs point to a Democratic year.

Former Congressman C. A. Newton and former Mayor Henry W. Kiel are prospects for the Republican nomination. 1 Covert last Friday evening, the guests was observed in the accessories of the game.

High score prize vont to Miss Vera Kirkman, second high to being members of the Friday Bridge club and a number of additional friends. Five games of bridge were played. At the close of the Hollywood Strain finrtt SX.White LeghornUlllGKo 6C And Up, According to Breeding Miss Lois Carty and consolation to those districts will be able to transport their students and pay tuition on a levy of 20c plus other public funds that the district will receive. The state will pay as much of the equalization quota as needed to assist the district in transporting their students and paying their tuition. If the board desires to maintain a school in the district and is denied evening's games high score honors Mrs.

Herbert Bauch. Luncheon was served to Mesdamcs Herbert Bauch, Wilford Iluckshorn; Misses Allene Welch, of Springfield, Katherine were presented Mm. C. W. Glad' TEXAS COUNTY MAN WEDS.

den and Mr. Jas. Holt. Mr. C.

L. Watson held the floating prize. At 51.00 per 100 Books your order. Hatching eggs 2c-up 20 DISCOUNT ON MAY CHICKS the serving hour the luncheon tables Earl Sigler, of Tyrone, and Eva jthe equalization quota, the tax levy 1 'I "1 Bauch, of Cabool, Bessie Parmcn-ter, Lillian Scott, Eleanor Roy, Lois Carty, Vera Kirkman, Vesta Hogan, Wave Howell, Fern Rhea. iit i.t-11 weuer, or wiiiow springs, were re- in most cases wi be mnch hi hcr were centered with vases of jonquils.

The Easter note was predominate in the table decorations and in the in ccntiy granted license at mavimnm marriage marriage SICKO'S POULTRY RANCH 25-tf HOUSTON, MO. PHONE 4413. TUESDAY STUDY CLUB. dividual favors. Mrs.

Jas. Covert and Mrs. Jas. Holt assisted the hostess with the serving. The Tuesday Study club held its The guest list included the follow Hartvillc, acccording to last week's Wright county papers.

oooo CEMETERY WORKING. There will be a working at Ozark cemetery April 6. Bring dinner and tools to work with." We are trying to get all graves possible ready for blue grass before it is too late. COMMITTEE. annual business meeting Tuesday afternoon, March 29, at the home of the President, Mrs.

J. A. Johnston. Six ing: Messrs. and Mesdames Herbert Bauch, R.

B. Lcavitt, C. L. Watson, Ben King, J. A.

Johnston, G. V. Elliott, J. A. Smallwood, James Holt; teen members and one guest, Mrs.

W. H. Neal, were present. A short pro Mrs. C.

W. Gladden; Miss Katie Ridge; Messrs. Forrest Dunivin and gram was rendered, as follows: Wm. Britzman. CRAVEN'S GROCERY Phone 111 FRESH GROCERIES AND FltUlTS Bacons 1 and Lunch Goods Delivery Service at AH Hours PLATO.

By Red Wing. Jim Oourley and Mrs. Essie Crab- Club "Auld Lang Syne," "Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground;" accompanist, Mrs. James Brown. Twenty-Seventh of March (Wm.

Cullen Bryant), Mrs. James Holt. "The Country Road" (Helen H. Hall), Mrs. Wm.

Herron. Pianologue, "Feeling Weary," Mrs. Maurice Covert; accompanist, Mrs. James Brown. tree went to Mt.

Vernon, Mon HOME WANTED FOR CHILDREN. Good home wanted for four children three boysj 11, 9 and 4 years old and one girl, 7 years bid, all Bright and intelligent. Waht them placed in home" where they can attend school, Sunday Schooled church. Privilege of adoption if desired. Will let all go together or separately.

HARRY KELLY, Sheriff. day to get their mother, Mrs. Dosia Gourley, who has been a patient in. the State Sanatorium there for ihe IllillllllU.MMl.lurtli not provide sufficient funds to maintain an eight months term, which is required in every school district under the new law. The school board has the right to close the school and transport the pupils to another school or schools when the attendance is small." Authority is given the board the following sections Section 20, p.

241, Revised School Law 1931; Section 9195, p. 15, Revised School Law 1931. A vote of the patrons in these "districts is not required. Closing the, scnooi does not disorganize the district. The school board providing school; facilities the same as if "School was "feeing maintained within the district.

When, students are sent to other schools the attendance must be counted back to the home district, as a basis for future apportionments. Any district receiving non-resident pupils frimi other districts cannot count their, attendance for the purpose of receiving the State apportionment. Only by tuition charges can the district be reimbursed for non-resident pupils. Plans for Transportation. (A) The board may close the school and contract with a person or persons to transport all pupils, grades 1 to 8 inclusive, to and from the school or schools, at a sum agreed on in advance per pupil per' month.

(B) The board may send pupils to another school as follows: (1) Send nil pupils to a town or village school. Any pupil ready for high school could he transported at the same fimn SOI Tf tlm tnro-fil ttplinnl la tint PEbPLES HATCHERY HOUSTON, iiissouwtI Located in Basement under Oiarfc Grocery Bear Entrance. Chiclts-f Day-Old NOTICE. I want it positively and distinctly understood that none of the stave or heading mills, in which I am interested, are in the market for bolts made from stolen timber. This applies to mills at Houston, Licking, Summers-viHe and near Evening Shade.

3113 T. W. BOSWELL. oeoo MARRIAGE LICENSES. Hatch Every Week Poem, "Little Paths," Mrs.

W. H. Neal. A business meeting was held with the following officers elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. J.

A. Smallwood. 1st Vice-President, Mrs. W. P.

Gibbs. 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. Robt. Wilkie. Secretary, Mrs.

James Holt. Treasurer, Mrs. Win. Barton. Club decided to ho'd a bake sale Saturday, April 9, for Crippled Children fund.

Misses Beulah Coals and June Cox assisted the hostess in serving a plate luncheon. They also furnished entertainment of music and sinking at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will bo Thursday afternoon, March 31, with two hostesses, Mrs. Edd Naglo and Mrs. David Impey, at the home of the former.

REPORTER. past 15 months. Mrs. Gourley conies home to hcr many friends looking well and her doctor thinks she will have a complete cure in a few more months of rest. Wc almost had a fire in town Monday night.

Charles Moffatt and Francis Harris Went to the school house half an hour earlier than the others in the cast of the high school play and found the floor and a largo place in the wall near the stove on fire. 'They got water from tho well tiear by and extinguished the blaze, which in a few more minutes would have had a good headway and might have gone out of control. Mr. and Mrs. C.

W. Minick have been on th" uick list for the past ten days or more. Mrs. Helen Caudle, daughter of Hcv. II.

D. Thomas, has been critically ill of pneumonia at her homo a few miles west of town. At this writing her condition seems to be slightly im- Custom Chicks, each 4c Eggs Hatched for 2c each Company Chicks: full blood from good flocks. Lights, $6.00 Hundred Heavy Chicks, $7.00 Phone 61 Columbia Tuttlo, Mgr. ft ff.

Fdwanl Fis'-e" Robert sville, Mo. Francos Ingram Rohertsville, Mo. Milium Shcltcn Houston 'I. 1' A Jennie V.ntc Thor.KU A. Heasley Sariah Bullock neccisible, the pupils may all ho sent to another rural school, or the board may divide the pupils by sending.