MARTINSBURG UR MONITOR VOLUME TWENTY-ONE ONE HUNDRED CASES OF MUMPS IN FULTON Epidemic of Flu and Colds Has Also Hit the City and County Fulton and Callaway have been invaded by an epidemic of mumps, influenza, pneumonia and common colds, with more than 100 cases of mumps prevailing in Fulton alone, a local physician reported Thursday. "There is more sickness in Callaway county at present than at any time in the past five years," the physician said today. In Fulton, he said, it is a conservative estimate to say that there are 100 cases of mumps. And as for influenza and pneumonia, there are many cases of this type both in the city and county. The reason for this sudden outbreak of diseases, he said, is the sudden break in the weather.
With the temperature rising to and above freezing point, many germs which had been held in check during the freezing weather have developed and become active. In the schools, he said, many students are absent because of mumps and influenza. In one class, thirteen pupils were out today, while in another seventeen were absent because of illness. Then, of course, he added, practically everyone has or has had a Sun-Gazette. Plan Food Locker As Palmyra Project County Extension Agent F.
R. Camack has announced that the Board of Directors of the Marion County Farm Bureau has authorized him to proceed with plans for the installation of a frozen food locker plant in Palmyra, which will be set up as a -operative for those who use the service. Cammack is now signing up prospective users at a cost not to exceed $12 a year for one family. Mexico was getting signers for a project of this kind some time ago. A Daughter For Former Martinsburg Girl Announcements were received here this week telling of the birth of Joyce Waneta Freeman, at the Audrain Hospital, on February 5.
Mrs. Freeman is the former Miss Ruth Hagar of Martinsburg and has many friends here. The Monitor extends hearty congratulations. Cheap Meat Jim English sold a 690-pound stag hog on the St. Louis market last week.
The animal ed $17.66. Roughly, that is two and one-half cents a pound for pork. The temperature got back down to 15 above Friday. Sunday, Feb. 11 the mercury climbed to 52 and we had a real thaw.
Meadows still have lots of snow. Mrs. Mary Johnson was in Mexico, Tuesday, to make final settlements as administratrix of the estate of her late husband, John W. Johnson. She was accompapied there by Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. McCown and son John. Mrs. Johnson is slowly recovering from a severe bronchial attack, with which she has been suffering for many weeks.
Dr. R. T. Mundwiller is confined to his bed, at the home of his parents, in Hermann, Mo. suffering with a severe cold.
He was unable to take care of his practice here this week. Will Banks has traded for a new Chevrolet sedan. PUBLISHED AT MARTINSBURG, Mrs. Hesse In Critical Condition On 89th Birthday Mrs. Teresa Hesse, who on February 5th suffered a broken hip in a fall, is in a critical condition at the Audrain Hospital.
Her physicians say. recovery is impossible, at her advanced age. Wednesday, February 14th was her 89th birthday. Mrs. Wilbert Borgmeyer Seriously Ill at Hospital We are sorry to report Mrs.
Wilbert Borgmeyer seriously ill at the Audrain Hospital suffering with a flu infection, in the blood stream. She developed the infection since the birth of her infant daughter, on last Friday. She has been given several blood transfusions and everything possible is being done for her recovery. We hope there may be better news of her condition soon. The condition of Mrs.
Wilbert Borgmeyer was reported as somewhat improved, on Wednes day, which is good news to her many friends here. Mule's Kick Breaks Arm For Tony Deimeke Tony Deimeke had the misfortune to suffer a broken right arm, between elbow and shoulder, on Thursday when he was kicked by a mule. He was closing the gate to the lot in which the mule was and was just latching a chain when the mule dashed up and kicked at him, striking the large bone in his arm and causing the break. The arm was Xrayed and the bone set. We hope he may have a rapid recovery from his injury.
Donald Burwell Bit by Dog Donald Burwell, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Burwell, was bit on the leg by a dog Sunday and was immediately given treatment for the prevention of rabies.
The dog, belonging to Rev. A. J. Murray, had escaped the leash with which he was fastened and had strayed to the Burwell home. Donald, who thought the dog belonged to one of his playmates, opened the porch door to let him in and, it is said, the dog snapped at him and bit him on the leg.
The dog is being held under observation to ascertain whether or not it is rabid. -Wellsville Optic-News We are glad to know that Fin- ley Johnson is able to be out again, after being confined to his home for three weeks, on account of the severe injuries he received when he was kicked by a horse. He gets around on crutches, and with a chauffeur to drive his car back on the job buying mules. BUY QUALITY CHICKS Chicks vary in price because they vary in quality, and it is not economy to sacrifice quality chicks for a larger number because they are cheap in price, says Glen E. Mutti, County A- gent.
It is possible to produce chicks which sell for an unusually low price because the hatcheryman does not pay his flock owners but a little, if any, premium for hatching eggs; the hatcheryman does not have under way a constructive breeding program; and does not have under way a blood testing program in irder to protect his chick buying customers. Chicks which sell at a low price because of any or all of these conditions are too expensive for any farmer to buy. In placing orders for chicks, preference should be given to those firms which pay a good premium for hatching eggs and which have under way a constructive brooding and pullorum disease control program. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. 1940.
COMMUNITY CHURCH ON THE HONOR ROLL Sunday School 10 a. m. Our goal for this Sunday is 75, which is soon to be built up to 100. By Easter our attendance should be at its peak. Morning Service 11 A.
M. Our nation today needs spiritual sustenance; it needs the Christian optimism that only can come from strong minded people. Christ is our hope for peace. We work together in harmony for Him. Sermon: "Power of a Christian Thought." Young People's Service at 6:30 P.
M. After the bad weather conditions we must renew our efforts. Any organization is only as strong as its youth. Evening Service at 7:30 P. M.
Sermon Subject: "Lightning in the Black of Night." The good that a Church does is in proportion to the spirituality of its members. LOUTRE Mrs. Ira Simpson spent Sunday with Mrs. Carrie Scholl. Mrs.
George Jefferson was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mrs. Lizzie Brooks. Mrs. Elizabeth Hall and daugh ter Laverta, who have been sick. are improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Byrd of Auxvasse were Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Erwin.
Mrs. Byrd celebrated her birthday Feb. 4, Sunday. The January meeting of the Eastern Border Club was postponed on account of cold weather, bad roads, and sickness. Mr.
James Brandenburg died at his home in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Feb. 3. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Wellsville and burial was in High Point Cemetery last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs.
Elmore Dutton were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Pickerel. Master Larry Dean Armstrong and Albert Dutton spent Sunday at the Emmett Dutton home. Mrs.
Mollie Berger, Mrs. Lizzie Brooks and daughter Della spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Carrie Scholl. (Last Week) Our mail carrier, Mr. Luther Love, was unable to make his route recently because of snowdrifted roads.
At present the roads are bteer and he goes his route every day. Mrs. Ira Simpson visited her sister Mrs. Elton Ham and family last Sunday. Earl Jefferson and family visited in the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Jefferson last Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. T.
C. Ham, January 17, a son who has been named Johnnie Mize. Mrs. Ira Simpson was shopping in Montgomery City Thursday. Mr.
and Mrs. George Jefferson were in Montgomery City last Wednesday. Henry Milton Sailor spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hollett Sailor.
Mrs. E. E. Erwin visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. Gordon Nunnelly, at the Audrain Hospital Thursday.
Mrs. Nunnelly is recovering from her recent car accident. Miss Pearl Lynch and friend, Mr. Wilson, visited her sister, Mrs. Ray Tomek, Sunday.
Wm. Armstrong, Bryan Wlkerson, Earl Jegerson and Dennis Scholl attended a supper at the Christian Church in Fulton Friday night given in honor of the Business Men's Association. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tomek were Mexico visitors Monday.
Dr. Menefee was called Sunday night to see Mrs. Annie Bishop. We hope she will soon be recovered to good health. NUMBER 17.
WM. H. WELLS DIES FRIDAY Funeral for 56 Year Old Resident Sunday. After an illness of more than fourteen years duration. Wm.
H. Wells died at his home here Friday evening about 6:30 o'clock. The cause of his death was tuberculosis. He had been a patient at the Mt. Vernon Sanatarium several times during the period of his illness.
The funeral was conducted at the Martinsburg Community Church, at 2:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Admire, of Wellsville, was in charge of services. Mr. Wells had been a member of the Christian Church for many years.
The pall bearers were Edward Preussner, Louis Femmer, Monroe Sulgrove, Lee Coil, Roy Young and Harry Coil. Burial was in the Wellsville Cemetery. On March 20th, 1883 William Henry Wells was born at Hamburg, Iowa. In 1904 he came to this community with his parents, who located on a farm east of Auxvasse. August: 2, 1908 he was married to Miss Lucy Young of near Shamrock.
Seven children were born to them, all of whom with their mother, survive. They are: Mrs. Offie B. (Myrtle) Roe, Mexico; Mrs. Louis (Dora) Femmer, Troy; Mrs.
Edward (Bertha) Preussner, New Haven; Miss Pauline, Mexico; Fred of Martinsburg; Howard and Robert, Wentzville. He also leaves eight grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Cora Morgan, of Billings, Mon- tana. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs.
Wells lived at Hannibal and Quincy, coming to Martinsburf from the latter place in 1918. Since then they have resided here. Until totally disabled by illness Mr. Wells was an industrious ctizen, continung to farm after one arm had to be amputated because of his condition. He was a kindly man, who bore his sufferings patiently and who will be greatly missed by the family to whom he was most devoted.
The Monitor extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Those From a Distance Here For Wm. Wells' Funeral Those from out of town here for the funeral of Wm. Wells Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Femmer and children, Troy, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Preussner, New Haven, Mr. and Mrs. Offie B.
Roe and son, Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keith, Hannibal, Mrs. Harvey Young and son Roy of Frankford, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Coil, Mrs. Viola Keele and Andy Tribble, Mexico, Mrs. Edward Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Young and son Phillip Lee, and Charlie Coil, Wellsville.
CARD OF THANKS To our many friends and neighbors, who so kindly assisted us after the death of our dear husband and father, William H. Wells, also for the lovely flowers and kindly words of sympathy extended to us, we hereby extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Mrs. Lucy Wells and Children. Mrs.
John Sullivan, Mrs. T. O. Thompson and Mrs. Belle Black of Wellsville were visiting at the F.
G. Jacobi home Wednesday afternoon. Miss Virginia Collins came Saturday night for a several days visit at her home here. She is taking an enforced vacation while the furnace boiler is being replaced at the school where she teaches in St. Louis.
A Daughter For The Wilbert Borgmeyers The first of our good friends to come in this week and renew for her Monitor, was Mrs. Bertha J. Earnest. Mrs. Earnest, who is one of our splendid citizens, has just returned from a three weeks' visit, at High Hill, with her daughter, Mrs.
Emil Schafer, Mr. Schafer and their daughter Ruth. Mrs. John Zimmerman. another of our long time loyal subscribers joined the '41 ranks this week.
The Zimmermans are some of East Audrain County's most successful and prosperous farmers. After retiring they bought a home in Benton City, where Mrs. Zimmerman continues to reside. Oscar Krieger, another of our former boys, who have made good, sent in the wherewithal to have the date on his paper advanced, this week. For some years Oscar has been conducting a large Hatchery, which he calls the his own initials, at Kirkwood, Mo.
Oscar is the older son of the late Oscar Krieger, former prominent Martinsburg business man, and Mrs. Lucy Krieger, who spends part of her time at his home. Among our new readers this week we have Mr. and Mrs. Glen Dryden.
The Drydens are fine new citizens, who came here from Montgomery City the first of December. They are a hustling young couple and are making good at their Market. Ed Fennewald was another new reader for the week. The Fennewalds are some of the largest landholders in this area, which they with their son Edward Jr. successfully operate.
Ed is also a successful stockman, being the youngest son of Bernard Fennewald, one of the most successful feeders who ever operated in this county. FAIR BOARD VOTES TO JOIN RACING CIRCUIT Stables From Three States Will Compete at Speed Events at Mexico, August 13-16. The board of the Audrain Co. Fair Association voted Friday ti affiliate with the Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri Racing Circuit. The local fair was voted membership in the circuit by the directors of the five-state organization some time ago.
Affiliation with the circuit will bring leading racing stables from three states. Dates for the fair here are Aug. 13-16. Mexico stables will be eligible to appearing, on member tracks on a schedule which begins at Woodward, July 3, and ends at Pawnee City, the week of Oct. 2.
A season's fee of $50 is charged for membership. -Mexico Intelligencer. To Move Factory at Fulton The International Shoe Co. will begin moving machinery on Thursday from its plant in the downtown section of Fulton to the new municipally owned plant in the north section of the city. Evy Lee Fennewald and "Jerry" Hilkemeyer made still another trip to Memphis, Tenn.
over the week-end. The occasion was another load of mules for the Johnson Brothers. Norbert Fennewald is driving Finley Johnson, who is using crutches, while he is buying mules all over this part of Missouri. Martinsburg friends of Mrs. Annie Bishop will regret to learn that she is quite ill, following a severe heart attack.
She is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ham. L. Ahrens is driving a new Plymouth sedan. Mr.
and Mrs. Wilbert BorgMeyer announce the birth of a seven and one-half pound daugh ter, at the Audrain Hospital, Friday evening, February 9th. The sweet little Miss has been named Patricia Marie and is now doing fine at the Audrain Hospital. She is the fifth grandchild for Mrs. Teresa Borgmeyer.
The Monitor extends hasty congratulations to all. Mrs. Roy Moser Entertains At Luncheon Mrs. Roy Moser was hostess at a noon-day luncheon, Monday honoring Mrs. J.
Braden, of Memphis, Tennessee. who is here visiting her mother, Mrs. N. M. Friedman.
Other guests were Mrs. Friedman, Mrs. Hazel Ingram, Mrs. Pinckney French and Miss Anna Pihale. Mrs.
French is Luncheon Hostess Thursday Mrs. Pinckney French had as her luncheon guests, Thursday, Mrs. N. M. Friedman and her daughter, Mrs.
J. Braden, who has been her guest for several weeks and leaves soon for her new home in Tennessee. Celebrate Birthdays Sunday Mrs. Dick Waddington entertained at a dinner, at her home Sunday, honoring her daughter, Mrs. Rachel Robison, of Mexico, whose birthday was on Thursday and her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Clyde Waddington who celebrates her natal day on the 14th. Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Burnett and daughter of Mexico, Clyde Waddington, Ed Rhoades and Donnie Young. Miss Jane Jacobi, student nurse of St.
John's Hospital, St. Louis, was home Sunday for a half-day visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Jacobi Jr.
and family. She reports her hospital crowded to capacity with patients and all others in St. Louis simliarly situated. Anthony Fennewald of Spanish Lake was here the first of the week, visiting at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lawrence Fennewald and transacting business in regard to the settling of the estate of Mrs.
Mary Fennewald, of which he is administrator. Since leaving Martnsburg 11 years ago Tony has been engaged in truck gardenin St. Louis County which, because of nearby markets, is very profitable there, but means considerable hard work. His two sons, Robert and James are associated with him in the work. Mrs.
Georgia Stuckenschneider, of near Rush Hill, was here Sunday visiting with her sister, Miss Elizabeth Murray. Mrs. Wm. Wells is spending several days in Mexico with her daughter, Mrs. Offie B.
Roe and family. Clarence W. Mackey, principal of the Mexico High School, has been made chairman of the round-table discussion of the Central States Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting to be held in Des Moines, Iowa, February 17 and 18. Miss Frieda Ahrens has returned to her duties as staff nurse at the Audrain Hospital after a week spent at her home here recovering from a severe attack of "flu." She had been ill at the hospital for five days before coming home. Mr.
and Mrs. F. E. Meloy drove to Martinsville, Ill. Friday to spend the week-end visiting with.
