Article with handwritten date June 9, 1956. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Mrs. Demiter Krustev "Mrs. Ruth Bos, former assistant home agent for Monroe County, was married June 9 in Central Prebysterian Church in Des Moines to Demiter Krustev, also of Des Moines. Mrs. Krustev is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.T.W. Lusk, Madison. She was graduated from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, where she majored in home economics. She was home demonstration agent of Randolph County for three years after training here, and resigned this position about a year and one-half ago to become associate editor of Successful Farming. Krustev is employed as an artist on the staff of Successful Farming and also Better Homes and Gardens. He is a graduate of Iowa University, studied in Paris, France, and New York, and also holds a degree in art from Ohio University. The couple spent last week in Minnesota. They are now at home in an apartment in Des Moines, where their address is 4223 Ingersoll Street." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated announcement from unknown source. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. To Wed March 4 "Mr. and Mrs. W.B. LaForce announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Beulah, to Thos. E. Embree, son of Willie M. Embree of Madison. The prospective bridegroom, who is serving in the US Navy, is stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, aboard the Escort Destroyer USS McCoy Reynolds (DE-440). The couple will be wed March 4." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Announcement from unknown source with handwritten date of 1954. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. "Mrs. Emogene Hall and James F. (Ozzie) Osborn have announced Sept. 19 as the date of their wedding. The prospective bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Semones, northeast of Moberly, and the prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P Osborn, 52 Fisk avenue. The wedding will take place in the First Baptist church at 4 o'clock in the afternoon with the pastor, Dr. Joseph Grant, officiating." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of Oct 1959. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Pratt - Gandy Wedding "Miss Ruth Ann Pratt of Centrailia became the bride of Robert Lee Gandy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gandy of Madison in a double ring ceremony, Saturday night at the home of the Baptist minister, Rev. John Baur at Washington, Mo. Their attendants were brother and sister-in-law of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Gandy. For her wedding the bride chose a two-piece blue dress and her corsage was white roses. Mrs. Buddy Gandy wore a beige dress and her corsage was white carnations. The bride is employed by Chances in Centralia. The groom is employed at County Gas Company at Paris. The couple are residing at Centralia." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated announcement from unknown source. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Engaged to Wed "Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Subsberry announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy, to Truman Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer wood of Lentner. Miss Sudsberry is a senior at Madison high school. Mr. Wood is a graduate of Shelbina high school and served four years in the U.S. Air Force. No wedding date has been set." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of Aug 7, 1955. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Young-Holohan Wedding "Miss Beverly Young, daughter of Mrs. Paul VanBuren of Madison, and Jimmie Dee Holohan,, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gail Holohan, also of Madison, were married Sunday afternoon at the Madison Christian Church by the pastor, Rev. C.W. Cornn. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Nancy Dixon played "Bridal Chorus" and during the ceremony played "Oh Promise Me". She also played the traditional wedding marches. The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, Guy A. Young. Wore a gown of white lace over taffeta with fitted bodice and full skirt of ballerina length and shrug lace jacket. Her fingertip length veil was held in place by a white rose tiara. Her only jewelry was a pearl necklace, a gift of the bridegroom and she carried a white Bible. Her bridal bouquet was pink rosebuds, with pink ribbon streamers. She wore the traditional something old, something new, something borrowed, and a penny in her shoe. The matron of honor, Mrs. Weldon Bird, wore blue lace and net over satin, with lace jacket and matching head band. She carried a nosegay of white carnations. The groom's best man was Weldon Bird. Mrs. Holohan attended Moberly and Madison high schools and plans to complete her high school work as a senior in the Madison high School this year. Mr. Holohan was graduated last spring from the Madison High School, where he was a member of the basketball team for three years. He is employed by Bersted's in Moberly. The couple left for a wedding trip to South Missouri. After September 10 the couple will be at home in an apartment in the home of Mrs. Orville Chowning." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated article from unknown source. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Award Nolen Parental “At the Oak Grove Baptist Church near Woodlawn Sunday morning, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Harrison of that neighborhood were announced as the 1959 winners of the annual Kate Nolen Parental Award. The announcement was made by Rev. Golden Neeley, pastor of the church, and the silver platter award was made to them by Miss Bonnie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson, a relative of the late Mrs. Nolen. Others of the Nolen family who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nolen, Olliver W. Nolen, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson and Russell Johnson. In making the announcement Rev. Neeley read the qualifications on which the award is made to a Monroe County Couple each year. Nominations are made to Attorney Olliver Nolen, the donor of the award, selection by the mayors of Monroe City, Paris and Madison. Recipients are judged on the qualities and accomplishments of their children, on the theory that the virtues of the parents are reflected in their children. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison have been lifelong farmers. Mrs. Harrison is the former Miss Alva Delaney. The award was set up in 1947 by Attorney Nolen to honor the memory of his mother, the late Mrs. Kate Nolen, mother of a large family. To be considered, parents must have had not less than three children. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, according to their statement, have tried to create in their children a desire for higher learning, have persuaded each child to pursue his or her own chosen field of work and to strive to attain a respectable goal in life. They have tried to instill in each the love of God and a trust in their fellowman. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison are the parents of seven living children, five of whom were present Sunday. Two daughters live in California and could not be there. In addition, at the age of two weeks, they took into their home Mrs. Harrison’s nephew, Elton Morgan, who was raised as one of their sons. He is superintendent of the Oak Grove Sunday School. They also have 23 grandchildren. The names of the children and of Morgan, and other information about them are reproduced below: Martha Belle Harrison, 24 years old. A graduate of the University of Missouri with a B.S. degree in Home Economics. Is now Home Demonstration Agent in Harrison County at Bethany, Missouri. Her address is Bethany, Missouri. Flemma Olivia Unterbrink, 28 years old. Is a registered nurse and graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing at St. Louis. Is married and has 3 children – Annette 4 years old and Charles 2 years old and Barbara 1 year old. Her address is Mrs. Elmer Unterbrink, Route 1, Moro, Illinois. M. Poole Harrison, 31 years old. Owns and operates a farm in the Woodlawn vicinity. Married to the former Donna Eversman. They have 2 children – Ted 3 years old and Karen 2 years old. His address is Route 1, Holliday, Missouri. Elton. L. Morgan, 31 years old. Has been reared as a child of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison. Has been in the home since the age of two weeks and is a nephew of Mrs. Harrison and was treated and looked upon as a brother of the Harrison children the same as if one of the natural born children. In the Navy for 3 years during World War II. Owns and operates a farm northwest of Granville. Is married to the former Frances Wilt. Hey have 3 children – Roxie 4 years old, Tracy three years old and Caig Wilt 3 months old. His address is Route 1, Holliday, Missouri. Edith Grace Knipmeyer, 33 years old. A graduate of N.E. Missouri State teacher’s College at Kirksville with a B.S. degree in education. Also has a B.S. degree in Home Economics from the Unitvers ity Missouri and attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. Taught school in Missouri, Indiana and Washington, D.C. Is married and has one daughter 1 ½ years old. Her address is Mrs. Calvin Knipmeyer, Route 1, Higginsville, Missouri. Elizabeth Ann Green, 34 years old. Is a graduate of N.E. Missouri State Teacher’s College at Kirksville with a B.S. degree in education. Taught school in Missouri, Iowa and California. Is married and has 4 children – Anne 9 years old, James 8 years old, Sue 7 years old, and Lou 6 years old. Her address is Mrs. Cleo K. Green, Box 126, El Centro, California. Kathryn H. Slaton, 36 years old. Graduated from the N.E. Missouri State Teacher’s College at Kirksville with a B.S. degree in education. Taught school in Missouri, Iowa and California. Is married and has 3 children – John age 10, Esther age 8, James 7 years old. Her address is Mrs. Porter Slaton, Route 4, Madison, Missouri. Mary Virginia Slaton, 37 years old. Has a B.S. degree in education from N.E. Missouri Teacher’s College at Kirksville. Taught in Missouri and California. Was a Radio Operator for 4 years for Eastern Airlines. Is married and has 6 children – Francis 9 years old, Rebecca 7 years old, Robert 6 years old, Steven 4 years old and Margaret 3 years old and a daughter 2 years old. Her address is Mrs. Marion Slaton, Route 3, Box 97, Holtville, California.” Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of May 9, 1958. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Parental award to Mrs. Warren Rash and Mrs. Clyde Eubank "At Madison at the Christian Church, Sunday morning, Mrs. Della Rash, widow of the late Warren Rash, Granville, northwest of Paris, and Mrs. Mary G. Eubank, widow of the late Clyde Eubank, of Madison, received the annual Kate Nolen Parental Award. Presiding at the presentation was Rev. Milton Windham of Columbia. Representing the Nolen family were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nolen and Olliver W. Nolen, and members of the Russell Johnson family, all of Paris. The award was officially presented by Miss Bonnie Johnson, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Russell Johnson, and a great niece of the late Mrs. Nolen. The Kate Nolen parental Award is provided each year by Attorney Olliver W. Nolen of Paris in memory of his mother. It goes to the parents of five or more children of outstanding ability and accomplishments, on the theory that the qualities of the parents are reflected in the accomplishments, character and record of the children. Judging is done by the mayors of Madison, Paris and Monroe City from record submitted to them on each couple of person nominated. Any one may nominate a couple, or as in the case of this year's award, widows or widowers. Mrs. Eubank, widow of the late Clyde Eubank, taught school for five years, and was one of the editors of the Madison Times from 1937 to 1944. She has been a housewife most of her life. She is a member of the Madison Christian Church. Mrs. Eubank told trustees of the Nolen fund that she had given religious training to her family, seeing that they attended Sunday School and preaching services and took part in all church activities. In them she instilled a sense of moral values, honesty, responsibility and dependability in home and community. Habits of work were taught each child, as they shared in the work at the home and did odd jobs away from the home to earn their spending money and to teach tem proper values. Each child was given all the aid possible in getting their education, but much of the money required each one earned. Her husband, Clyde Eubank, died in 1937. For many years he was partner and co-editor of the Times. The children of Mrs. Eubank are: Colonel Perry Eubank, now located in Pennsylvania, to go to Hawaii August 12 for 3-year assignment as post commander. Has been in service 21years, saw overseas duty in France, Germany, Africa, Turkey and this is second assignment to Hawaii. Graduate of West Point, received masters degree at Pasadena University in California, attended officers training school at Ft. Leavenworth; Army War College, Carlysle, Pa. And last two years has been on its teaching staff. Married and has four children, wife the daughter of General Gardner. Dora Grey Eubank, now Mrs. L.H. Markland, St. Louis. Has taught in Valley Park School, Maplewood, past 9 years; formerly taught Madison and St. Louis schools, two sons, received her degree at University of Missouri. Sophia Nelle Eubank Featherston, Washington D.C., graduate University of Missouri, and William Wood College, taught Madison schools, one child,Jean, wife of Dr. Glenn Featherston. Mary Alice Eubank Gross, St. Louis, graduate Washington University, took training at Barnes hospital, married and has two adopted children, a son and a daughter. Ben Waller Eubank, Harford, Conn., Central College, Fayette, Amherst University, Carnegie Institute. Works for Hamilton Standards Branch of Pratt-Whitney, is a metallurgical engineer. 15 years service with this firm. Married, no children. Mrs. Rash had with her at the services Sunday all six of her children. They are: Mrs. Gussie Rash Ramsey, Cape Girardeau; Miss Faye Rash, Paris; Mrs. Ruth Rash White, Moberly; Miss Virginia Rash, Paris; Miss Margaret Rash, Moberly; Mrs. Jean Rash Ancell, also of Moberly. Mrs. Rash has reared her children in a Christian home and when they were young took them to Sunday School and Church. The importance of practicing the Golden Rule was instilled in them from childhood, she says and adds she kept them in school regularly and encouraged them to take advantage of their opportunities. Mrs. Rash has been a housewife and mother since her marriage on December 25th, 1901. She is a member of the Granville Christian Church." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of April 13, 1956. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Madison Parents Received Annual Kate Nolen Parental Award “Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stith of north of Madison received the annual Kate Nolen Parental Award for 1956 at a special ceremony held at the Holliday Christian Church Sunday morning. Rev. Houghten, the pastor made the presentation. Present for the ceremony were four of the six Stith children. Two could not be present. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nolen and Olliver W. Nolen of Paris, as well as many other friends of the Stith family. The award was established several years ago by Attorney O.W. Nolen of Paris in memory of his mother, the late Mrs. Kate Nolen. It goes each year to a Monroe County couple with five or more children. The character and record of the children are used to determine the winner, on the theory that the character of the parents is reflected in the children. Entries are made by anyone who desires to suggest someone. Decision is by the mayors of Monroe City, Paris and Madison. This year the judges were Mayor Kern, Monroe City; Mayor Reed of Paris, and Mayor Dick Sullins of Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Stith are each 75 years old. They were married on October 23, 1902, and moved to Monroe County in 1913. Since then they have farmed here. Both are members of the Holliday Christian Church. Mrs. Stith was formerly Miss Bertha Lee Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Stith in their statement to the judges, emphasized that they have always taught their children to be honest, sincere, dependable and industrious – and to love God and their fellowmen. Their children, and the information regarding each one, is: Ernest Paul Stith, 52, Seattle, Washington. Graduated from Madison High School, graduate of University of Missouri with certificate to teach in Missouri High Schools. Has been teacher, principal or superintendent in Missouri for 16 years, served as Investigator for the government 8 ½ years – spent 6 years at Sioux Indian Reservation, Rosebud, South Dakota. At present in Investigator for Washington State Un-American Activities Committee. Married, one child, Mrs. Betty Quackenbush; 3 grandchildren, Debra, Rebecca and Nancy. Mrs. Rock LaFave (Lillian), 49, Bradley, Illinois. Graduate of Madison High School, attend college 3 ½ years. Was a teacher for 25 years. At present is housewife. Married, 3 children, Judy Ann, Daisy Marie and William Rock; 2 grandchildren, Pamela, Howard William. Mrs. Charles B. Wilson (Pauline), 46, Shelbina, attended high school 3 years. With her husband owns and operates farm north of Paris. Is active in Extension Club work and deaconess in the Granville Christian Church. Married, 2 children, Evadine Wilson and Mrs. Willena Woods; 1 grandchild, Denny Woods. Mrs. Delbert N. Turner (Helen), 43, Paris, Mo. Graduate of Madison High School, 4-H Club leader, owns and operates farm south of Paris with her husband. Married, 5 children, Kathy Sue, Brenda Joyce, Paul William, Larry Delbert, and Glen Eugene. Mrs. John R. Roderick (Ruth), 36, 708 E. Harrison, Kirksville. Graduate of Madison High School and Kirksville State Teachers College, with B.S. in Education. Taught school for 2 ½ years in Monroe County, spent 3 years in St. Louis and 2 years in Kirksville as a secretary. At present is housewife and part-time office assistant to her husband, an Osteopathic physician and Surgeon; Sunday School teacher; PTA worker. Married, 2 children: Marjorie and Betty Lee. Paul Gordon Stith, 29, Madison. Graduate of Holliday High School. Spent 19 months in the U.S. Navy, Seaman 1st Class Radioman, aboard the U.S.S. New Jersey. Operates farm north of Madison. Married, 1 child, Danny Paul.” Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: donaldson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/259.2.1 Message Board Post: I haven't ever tried to research Thomas, but I have found that he seemed to be following in his father's footsteps for a while in Monroe County. He served on the second grand jury, but after his father was killed, I didn't see any mention of him in public records. His father's killer was on trial with the third grand jury and that's probably why he didn't serve. I wonder what effect that had on Thomas and the rest of his life? Good luck and let me know if you find anything interesting. SECOND GRAND JURY. John H. Curry, foreman ; Benjamin Bradley, Palul Herryford, Peyton N. Mahan, John Woods, Thomas Donaldson, Charles S. Clay, Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit. Ezra Fox, Anderson Willis, Robert Harris, John Kyle, Joseph Smith, Jacob Trumbo, Richard D. Powers, Elijah Burton, Jacob Whittenburg, William Bybee, Archibald Woods.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCreery, Estill, Burnett, Fitzpatrick, Upton, Thurman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/259.2 Message Board Post: Do you know anything about Thomas Jefferson Donaldson and his wife Mildred or their sons Robert and Elijah?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: kersey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YKB.2ACE/232.1 Message Board Post: hi my name is bonnie werkheiser and i have been tyring to find my cousins james b kersey and he has a sister named geneva (sissy) kersey they where origanally from the new jersey area if i have the right ones please email me at bonnieblnch@aol.com thank you bonnie werkheiser

Would some kind reader of this list be willing to look up two cemetery records for me? I'm looking for Claiborn M. Byars (ca. 1863-after 1920) and Susan Byars (ca. 1862-after 1920). They lived in Clay Township in 1910 and 1930. Thanks in advance for helping. Bob Saunders, Salem, Oregon

The "1884 History of Monroe and Shelby Counties" is not 100% accurate, by the editor's own admission. For instance, Chapter 17, the Ecclestical History of Monroe County <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~momonroe/history/chapter17.htm">http://www.rootsweb.com/~momonroe/history/chapter17.htm</A> lists the founders of the First Baptist Church in Paris. That list shows the surname SUNEY for three of the members. In May, 1952, Elder Key wrote an expanded history of this church and their split in 1840 to form Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He spelled the name LUNEY. Neither are apparently correct. According to property records, John and Benjamin LOONEY, members of the first church, are some of the first settlers of Jackson Township, as was an Absalom LOONEY. I don't find the name LOONEY (or the variants) in any of the 1884 History lists, and there were no LOONEY's in Monroe County in the 1850 Census. Maybe they only had daughters? I do remember seeing a query to the Monroe County board about LOONEY, and it's a name I recognize from my Kentucky research. My primary families are not....yet....directly connected to LOONEY, so I know nothing else about them. Nancy Stone in Paris

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TURNER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/274 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Clement Turner, father and son. I believe Clement Turner, the elder, died in Monroe Co. around 1840 leaving his son, Clement Turner, an orphan at 15 years of age. Clement Turner, the younger, bound himself to John Ragsdall until the age of 21. This Clement Turner appears in the 1860 Census with a wife named Catharine and three sons, Hiram (1852), Biard (1857), and Edwin (1859). Clement and Catharine disappear after this census. If anyone has information on this family, I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Found this clipping from a 1931 edition of a Monroe County newspaper. As Chicago Views Paris That the fame of Paris, Missouri, and the Monroe County Centennial celebration have penetrated to even the most obscure hamlets of America is evidenced by the fact that Monday's Chicago Tribue had more to say editorially about Paris than it did about Al Capone, prohibition or Hoover prosperity. Under the heading, "Paris, Missouri," the Tribune said: "Do you know Paris? Not that Paris where they say 'Oui, Oui,' when you propose a drink, nor Paris, Illinois, where they say 'O. Hell' if you don't; but Paris, Missouri, where they argue with St. Paul to 'Take a little wine for they stomach's sake,' and you'd think everybody was ailing. What, Chicago? You don't know the location of Paris, Missouri! It is in Monroe county, hard by Salt River, and it had a noble culture when Chicago was but a collection of huts sticking up out of the mud flats of Lake Michigan with trading Yankees bartering tinware for lodging in the cheap boarding houses that once decorated Michigan Boul. For Paris, Missouri, was plotted by gentlemen from Virginia and Kentucky, who brought beying hounds, swift horses and lovely women, and whose slaves loved them so much that they lived and died on their masters' farms in Monroe county, scorning the salvation overtures of New England spinster school teachers, who would bring them the culture of dour Connecticut. In Paris, Missouri, it is still believed that Lee, with twenty thousand more troops, would have kept Grant out of Richmond as long as Al Capone will stay out of prison; that Jo Shelby was a finer cavalryman than "Jeb" Stuart; that "Pap" Price was a greater raider than Stonewall Jackson, and that if Abraham Lincoln had lived the civil war profiteers in the North would have asked Jeff Davis to start another rebellion. But the town is going to fly the Stars and Stribes in August during the county's centennial celebration, and the seven remaining Confederate colones have agreed to salute if the brass band will play 'Dixie.'" Nancy Stone, President Monroe County Historical Society

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of February 27, 1958. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Ruth Lafferty Won Citizenship Award "Ruth Lafferty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Lafferty of Madison, was one of three girls selected for the 1958 Good Citizenship Award given by the Clarence chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ruth is a student in the Shelbina High School and is a member of the Honor Society. Miss Lafferty and the other two girls selected were chosen for the award on the basis of dependability, service leadership and patriotism. They will represent their schools in a state-wide written test to be conducted by the D.A.R. Miss Lafferty is the granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret Quinley of Madison." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of April 9, 1956. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Clara Jane Botkins Wed to Lynn Akers "Miss Clara Jane Botkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Botkins, southwest of Paris and Lynn (Sammy) Akers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Akers, southwest of Paris, were married by Rev. Lon Williams in a double ring ceremony Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Mr. Airy Baptist Church. "Because" and "The Lords Prayer" was sung by Karen Dickerson, accompanist was Patsy Campbell. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white lace over taffeta, accented by pleats. Her corsage was red roses. The bride carried out the old tradition of something old, something new and blue. Howard Miller served as best man and Frieda Holohan as maid of honor. Mrs. Holohan wore an aqua gown, her corsage was white carnations. The bride's mother was dressed in Navy blue with white carnations as her corsage. The grooms mother was dressed in Navy blue pink accessories. Her corsage was white carnations. A reception followed the ceremony given in the church basement for relatives and friends. Mrs. Sam Wade, grandmother of the groom, baked the wedding cake. The couple took a short wedding trip and now reside in an apartment in Holliday. Mrs. Botkins is a graduate of the 1956 class at Madison. The groom is a telegrapher and operator at Carrolton, Mo." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of January 9, 1959. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Mrs. Fred Forsythe Suffers Concussion "Paris - Mrs. Fred Forsythe, 60, Paris, sustained a concussion yesterday afternoon when she slipped on ice and fell, striking her head on a concrete walk. The accident occurred across the street from Mrs. Forsythe's home. She was discovered unconscious by neighbors about 5 p.m. Dr.. George Ragsdale was called and took Mrs. Forsythe by ambulance to Woodland Hospital in Moberly. Her condition was listed as fair this morning." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of Mary 27, 1961. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Engagement and Approaching Marriage "Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas of Holliday announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Janet Jolene to Donnie Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.Y Davis, Madison. Miss Thomas is a graduate of the 1961 class of Madison High School and is employed at Reed's Corner, Moberly. Davis is a graduate of the 1958 class of Madison and served two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He is employed at Bersted Manufacturing company at Moberly. The wedding will take place Saturday, May 27th." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562