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MAY 19, 2012 - SATURDAY
THE DAY IS ALMOST HERE FOR SENIORS TO GRADUATE
Trey and Brooke Hale in costume
for May 27 Show in Museum
LEETON WWII BOOK ON EBAY
BOOK PRICE RAISED TO $119.93 IN U.K.
Was $116.16
Pleased at the way the book has been selling locally and that it keeps selling
out, Bob Wyatt was stunned when he checked ebay for Leeton memorabilia for the museum and found a copy of "A Small Town's Sacrifices:
Leeton in World War II" for sale for $116.16 in England. The price went up today in UK has been raised t $119.93. Please order from the
Leeton Museum at $25 a copy. Much cheaper. Send your order to Leeton Museum, 400 N. Main, Leeton, MO 64761.
SENIORS NEARING GRADUATION
Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m. in LHS Gym
Commencement
On Sunday at 2 p.m. the Leeton High School Class of 2012 will march down the aisle in the official ceremony to
end their public education careers. Speakers will include the Salutatorian and Valedictorian as well as a specially invited guest speaker
who will share some encouraging words for the graduates. Plan now to share in the celebration of the educational success of the Class of 2012
Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.
LOIS RITTER DIES
Former Head Cook at Leeton R-X
Funeral Wednesday at Hadley's
Lois Ritter, 83, formerly of Leeton, was born in Mansfield, Missouri, and married
Lester Ritter of Ava. The two had five children and made their home in Leeton for many years with their children graduating from
Leeton High School. Two of their children, Wanda Bradley and Robert Ritter, are still residents of Leeton, as are several grandchildren.
Lois had been living in a nursing home the past few years after Lester's death. Lester and she enjoyed farming their
property northeast of Leeton for most of their married lives. Lois died Sunday at the nursing home.
Visitation is Tuesday, May 15, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor. The family will be present
in the evening. Wednesday, May 16, the family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Hadley's with the funeral scheduled for 10:30.
ROTC AVAILABLE AT LHS
Partnership with Knob Noster
Interested Students Should Apply
An Air Force Jr. ROTC unit for Leeton students is available through a partnership
with Knob Noster High School's Air Force Jr. ROTC program. Students in 9th thru 12th Grade are eligible. Anyone interested should
contact Mr. Gantz at the high school. This program if followed and carried out enables students to progress in promotions in the
Air Force after graduation.
HOUSE BEING DEMOLISHED
Population Drops 50
Focus Should Be On Growth
Over the past ten years a number of older houses in Leeton have burned or were demolished
for one reason or another. This week another one is being torn down. It is located at the southwest corner of Summerfield and Nickerson.
The old house has served a number of families but in recent years the porch rotted off and the rest of the house deteriated to where
for safety purposes it is necessary to remove it. On that street from Main to Graham going west there have been 8 houses lost. One of
the lots was filled with the Habitat for Humanity project and looks very nice. The housing project on the southside is attractive
and well kept and provided another street.
When looking over the entire community there are several houses that have been upgraded with new wiring, siding,
paint and replacement of porches. It is depressing to see the number of empty lots in the community because of fire. Even the downtown was
recently hit with the loss of 3 buildings due to fire.
During this same time frame the census reveals that the community has lost 50 in population. If you total the number
of those who would be living in the houses now gone it pretty well tells the story. It is not a matter of the town being less attractive as
a place to live. It is still the same community with fine people, good churches, businesses to meet the needs, and a good strong school
system. Streets, water and other public facilities are in excellent condition with a fine city council. If you want a good place to be
buried the local cemetery is attractive and well kept.
There are several houses currently for sale. When people are being shown the houses greet them as the good
neighbors you can be rather than scour around and look like you would rather they went elsewhere. Perhaps it would do well for us to
welcome new neighbors and make friends with them and invite them to church and encourage participation in the Lion's Club. It will
benefit us all and help Leeton to grow rather than shrink.
FREE PLAY AT MUSEUM
"BEST BEWARE MY STING!"
Sunday, May 27, at 3 p.m.
Posing for a picture are Team members left to right Elyn Hirni, Troy Hirni, Paige Plemons, Johnathon McAninch, and
Tyler Patterson. Other members are Katie Buzard, Brooke Hale, Brian Lock, and Trey Hale not pictured
The All-State Show Me Drama & Music Team sponsored by the Mineral Creek Historical
Society and Leeton Museum each year will be in town to present "Best Beware My Sting." This is the musical version of Shakespeare's
"Taming of the Shrew" with music and comedy. Those in attendance will be laughing a lot as the team takes a test run on their performance
before leaving for Ireland. The show will be presented in Dublin, Ireland, June 2, as the team members represent the state of Missouri in
the annual Cultural Exchange. Team members are from all over the state and this year's group includes two from Leeton. They are Troy and
Ellen Hirni.
Troy and Elyn Hirni show off costumes
Paige Plemons and Tyler Patterson above in costume and below at Jodi's taking time to eat
The show is professionally done with full costumes. Admission is free. Support the museum's effort to bring peace to
the world through getting to know each other in this Cultural Exchange. The group has performed in Branson, Lebanon and Leeton, Missouri;
Leicester, Derby and London, England; Barcelona in Spain; Piza and Rome in Italy; on the Mediteranean Sea aboard a Norwegian Cruise Liner;
and this year will add several locations in Ireland. This is the 8th year for this project.
Team collapses after drilling of play on Saturday.
Johnathon McAninch gives "ok" sign for show or was that for Jodi's food?
LEETON FAIR EARLY THIS YEAR
May 30-June 2
Plan Now to Attend
The Leeton Fair will be earlier this year. This is because of the major effort put
forth to locate a good carnival for the young people to enjoy. The annual event has many surprises and will be quite enjoyable this year.
Mark your calendar to attend. More information to follow soon.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
The annual Lion's Club Pork Chop Dinner will be held at the Leeton Fair again
this year on May 31 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The menu includes those delicious pork chops we have come to appreciate each year. Also on the
plate will be baked beans, potato, hot bread, mixed fruit, and drink.
Tickets are in advance $10 for adults and age 6 to 12 $6 with under 6 free. At the gate tickets will be available
for adults $12, age 6-12 $8 and under 6 remains free. Advanced tickets are available at the Sunflower Bank and Bulldog Express in Leeton
and in Warrensburg at Parker's Supermarket. Any Lion's Club member should also have them available. Contact today.
Enjoy a great meal at the Queen Crowning and Gospel & 1950's Music Show at the Leeton Fairgrounds on Thursday night of the
Leeton Fair.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL SET
FOR NEXT YEAR
Elections were held to select the leaders for the Middle School for next year. Elected president
is Taylor Crooks; Vice President Madison Rehkop; Secretary Lilly Kirby; 8th Grade Representatives Trevor Elwell and Alison Evans;
7th Grade Representatives Dalton Gill and Jordan Mudd; 6th Grade Representatives Nate Jones and Kaitlyn Sciortino.
With this early organizing the new year will be a good one. Good luck on your projects for 2012-2013.
SOCIETY NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS to the Middle School Students of the Quarter who will be enjoying Pizza
on Tuesday. Those winning are: 6th grade - Lochlain Fleischman & Haley Owens; 7th grad - Alison Evans & TJ Lipe; and 8th grade - Curtis
Hensley & Wez Johnson.
CONGRATULATIONS winners of the Student of the Quarter in high school who are getting dinner at the Rib Crib
in Warrensburg with Principal Schumer. They are: 9th Grade - Hayes Ginther & Dylan Swabby; 10th Grade - Tyler Gantz & Jordan Page; 11th
Grade - Billy Pickard & Caitlin Prince; 12th Grade - Christina Hoppe & Megan Uptegrove.
CONGRATULATIONS to Courtney Robinson, graduate of Leeton High School, on receiving
the Theatre Ambassador Scholarship at the University of Central Missouri. Courtney is a senior majoring in technical theatre and will be
working with Tony and Academy awards winners this summer in Indiana as she continues to expand her knowledge and ability in costume design,
stage scenery and other aspects of the theatre.
SYMPATHY to the family of Brack Crooks who died March 26, 2012. He was the son
of Charles and Eula Crooks. He married Anna May Powers in 1950 and had three children, Jim of Sedalia, Susan of Clinton and Tom of
Grandview. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He is a cousin of many in the Leeton community.
SYMPATHY to the family of Hendrick "Junior" Schmidli who died May 1, 2012 at his home in Windsor. He married Frances Jacobs
who survives of the home. He was the father of Leeton High School graduates Mike Schmidli of Unionville, Peggy of Warsaw, Tammy Culpepper
of Lincoln, Lisa Poling of Leeton and Denise Crowder of Macon as well as a brother, Lowell Schmildi of Leeton, and sister Matilda Harclerode
of Chilhowee.
CONGRATULATIONS to Brad Driskill of the Shawnee Mound area who recently was appointed to the National Postsecondary
Agricultural Student Organization for a three year term on its board. He is an instructor in the Agriculture Department of State Fair
Community College. Brad is also a member of the Board of Education at Shawnee Mound R-III School.
NEW BOOK WITHDRAWN
FOR A MONTH
Museum Seeks More Photographs/Information
Several Provided Already--Thanks!!
* signifies someone has provided it already
Please Help!!
The newest release by the Mineral Creek Historical Society is "The Story of
the Founders of Leeton." The book was to sell for $15 a piece but is going to cost $25 as a huge number of pages have been added since
the first copy was prepared. Those who have ordered the book for $15 will still get it for that price as an appreciation for being an
early customer for it. Their interest in Leeton has been demonstrated and will be rewarded. Delivery should be in about a month.
Please be patient and please help. Below are things we would like to include in the book and you will need to help
if we are going to locate everything and include in the book. If you have any of these or know someone who might please contact us with
what information you have. Give the person a call that might have it and ask them to provide it. Send information with scanned photos to
leetonmuseum@yahoo.com or mail to Leeton Museum, 400 N. Main, Leeton, MO 64761 or call 660-238-6156.
Already the book is tremendous in the number of photographs of early Leeton and the people who built it. Biographies
on a variety of the city fathers are included. Especially interesting are the histories and photographs of the three founders. Anyone
can help in locating the information we are needing to complete the book. Here is a list of what we are looking for currently. I will eventually
remove items turned in but numbers will remain the same on each item.
If you have an obituary for the person please send it too. Some are not deceased so photographs should be provided soon.
1. Photograph of A. C. Todd (first mayor of Leeton)
2. Photograph of William H. Burford (killed Bill Stewart who had slaughtered many in the area)
3. Photograph of Noah Tesson, postmaster at Cornelia at time of Civil War
4. Early photograph of Ralph Wallace
5. Photograph of Henrietta Store
6: Photograph of W. T. Baker
7. Photograph of Dr. James Ward (of Cornelia)
8. Photograph of Rev. J. C. Bryson or Joe or Dave Bryson who lived where Thad Flemings live
9. Photograph of J. C. Lentz, George Lentz, Roscoe and Harvey Lentz
10.Photographs of early members of any of the early families in the Leeton area
11.Photographs of the John J. Lee family members
12.Photograph of the house of Judge Grinstead near Leeton
13.Photograph of Judge Grinstead's family
14.Photograph of John Braden
15.Photograph of Bud Draper
16.Photograph of the Moses Neher family
17.Photograph of Bernard Zick and son Barney, formerly of Pleasant Hill
18.Photograph of Dr. & Mrs. E. Y. Pare
19.Photograph of James M. Harris or Sam Harris
20.Photograph of James H. Christopher of Warrensburg
21.Photograph of J. Spencer Kelley of Windsor
22.Photograph of William Cox and wife and family
23.Photograph of J. O. Reynolds and W. F. Reynolds
24.Photograph of L. C. Abington
25.Photograph of G. L. Hall. We have Obadiah Hall. Are they related and who had the Hall Hardware Store?
26.Photograph of the boy named Leeton Taylor
27.Photograph of Guilford Morris
28.Photograph of Henly Stacy, Sr. and Jr. and John L. Stacy
29.Photograph of J. H. Boone
30.Photograph of T. J. DonCarlos, William DonCarlos and Frank DonCarlos
31.Photograph of F. G. Cooper
32.Photograph of *Dr. J. T. Anderson
33.Photograph of *S. R. Miller
34.Photograph of Joe Swearingen
35.Photograph of J. K. Marr and sons
36.Photograph of *Miss Jessie Simpson and other early piano teachers
37.Photograph of shows or programs from Opera House
38.Photograph Lloyd Graham
39.Photograph of Lee Schroff
40.Photograph of W. A. Mattox
41.Photograph of William Griffith who was in charge of the Hurley Lumber Co.
42.Photograph of J. C. Beedy
43.Photograph of A. Reed
44.Photograph of J. C. Callison
45.Photograph of D. M. Wenrick or David Wenrich
46.Photograph of L. Thieman
47.Photograph of H. J. Bergman
48.Photograph of M. E. Hocker
49.Photograph of C. B. Koons
50.Photograph of A. M. White
51.Photograph of A. M. Beeby
52.Photograph of E. E. John
53.Photograph of *Case Jerome, parents, brothers & sisters, family
54.Photograph of Mr. Woods who had livery stable
55.Photograph of Hollar and/or Burford who had Livery Stable
56.Photograph of Dr. J. R. Hampton of Shawnee Mound
57.Photograph of Jack K. Hart
58.Photograph of William Tracy
59.Photograph of Mr. Halterman who was a barber
60.Photograph of Walter Caywood
61.Photograph of J. H. Lampkin
62.Photograph of Dr. L. W. Fowler
63.Photograph of Dr. Le Roy Crane
64.Photograph of *E. M. Mohler, Ed Mohler, David Mohler, Lee Mohler
65.Photograph of Neil Brothers, *Miss Mamie or *Miss Allie Neil
66.Photograph of C. T. Myers
67.Photograph of *T.C. Chism
68.Photograph of Samuel G. McCluney
69.Photograph of *Emmett Barbee
70.Photograph of John James, Mattie James
71.Photograph of Charles W. Miller
72.Photograph of David L. and Anna Eliza (Nelson) Horn
73.Photograph of Sam I. Major
74.Photograph of the Jones family
75.Photograph of the Houx family
76.Photograph of the Roop family
77.Photograph of the Douglass family
78.Photograph of the Saxton family
79.Photograph of the Greer Family
80.Photograph of the Ezra Ikenberry family
81.Photograph of the John and Alva Miller family
82.Photograph of the Marsh Bronaugh family
83.Photograph of the Dan Burford family
84.Photograph of Carl Bliel
85.Photograph of or information on the Wise that was partners with Bronaugh
86.Photograph of Frank Kelsey, Frank Moss, John Porter Wright (editors of newspaper)
87.Photograph of James Bradley
88.Photograph of *Jay T. Kennedy
89.Photograph of *Rev. L. R. Kenney and family
90.Photograph of William A. Class and family, Charles Class
91.Photograph of Robert W. Burford
92.Photograph of Virginia Bradfield
93.Photograph of Clark Tyler
94.Photograph of Violet Coffey
95.Photograph of Leulla Showers
96.Photograph of L. W. Bruckhart
97.Photograph of Charles Courtney, Lulu Courtney, Ernest and Eva Courtney
98.Photograph of J. V. Lander
99.Photograph of Lelia McMillen and Mrs. Saylor McMillen
100. Photograph of Lula Miller
101. Photograph of N. F. Kreisel
102. Photograph of whoever was Daugherty and Bunger, carpenters?
103. Photograph of Zink of Zink Brothers Clothing
104. Photograph of Vaughn who had Vaughn's Millinery
105. Photograph of Smaltz & Draper or information on who they were
106. Photograph of C. C. Cordry
107. Photograph of *H. H. McMillen
108. Photograph of Harry and Maybelle Stone
109. Photograph of Creme Maid
110. Photograph of any gas or filling station that existed in Leeton
111. Photograph of any mechanics shop that existed in Leeton
112. Photograph of any business before 1920
113. Photograph of either or information on Wood & Sheburn of the Livery Stable
114. Photograph of Dr. J. F. Land
115. Photograph of S. S. Smith (blacksmith)
116. Photograph of Stone of the Stone Tire Chain Fastener company
117. Photograph of Leeton House and owner who was a Marr
118. Photograph of M. A. Nelson who had the real estate office in Leeton
119. Photograph of Bartholomew Garage and owner *Roy Bartholomew
120. Photograph of Leeton Cash Store and information on who owned/operated it
121. Photograph of the Halls of Hall Hardware. Is this Obadiah Hall?
122. Photograph of Barbees and the Barbee Poultry House
123. Photograph of *Robert B. Harwood (county clerk in 1874)
124. Photograph of Rev. Samuel King, Rev. Richard M. King or Rev. S. Finis King
125. Photograph of Providence Church and *Shiloh Church
126. Photograph of Cornelia Christian Church
127. Photograph of Dr. Ward's estate east of Cornelia
128. Photographs of early Cornelia houses
129. Photographs of Abner, John and Daniel Marr and families
130. Photograph of Benjamin F. Wall and family
131. Photograph of Thomas Irwin family
132. Photograph of Thomas J. Young family
133. Photograph of S. Stone and family
134. Photograph of William Strong family
135. Photograph of Joseph Stewart family
136. Photograph of B. F. Thomas family
137. Photograph of Alman Marr family
138. Photograph of Owen Cooper and family
139. Photograph of Mark Shumate and family
140. Photograph of Dr. and Mrs. Love of Cornelia
141. Photograph of Cecils and Taylors at Cornelia in the early years
142. Photograph of Dennis Heckler and family
143. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Day and family
144. Photograph of Michael Runner family
145. Photograph of Fountain Stacy and family
146. Photograph of Robert H. and Adelia Jane (Caldwell) Holmes and family
147. Photograph of James Morrow of Cornelia
148. Photograph of James K. Farr of Cornelia
149. Photograph of any of the Wherry family at Burnett Station or descendants
150. Photograph of anything that has to do with Leeton before 1920
151. Photograph of Dr. James T. Hill or information about him
152. Photograph of Major James Warnick
153. Photograph of Robert Thompson, James Thompson
154. Photograph of James Harris
155. Photograph of *Daniel Cooper, F. G. Cooper
156. Photograph of L. M. Brazier
157. Photograph of D. M. Helphrey
158. Photograph of William Hinton
159. Photograph of Humbered of Humbered Lunch Room
160. Photograph of Hank Weaner of Post Oak
161. Photograph of the Epperson Family
162. Photograph of W. H. Boatman
163. Photograph of Wallace Wall
164. Photograph of Mr. Holderman who had a barber shop
165. Photograph of Rev. William P. C. Caldwell
166. Photograph of Daniel Neher and family
167. Photograph of Fred Culp and family
168. Photograph of Michael Miller who was a deacon of the Brethren
169. Photograph of Samuel Fulker
170. Photograph of Major William Mason Wall
171. Photograph of Henry Avery
172. Photograph of Rev. James Fewel
173. Photograph of John Brummet and family
174. Photograph of Elder Cash of the Primitive Bapt. Church
175. Photograph of Valentine Bell
176. Photograph of John and Nancy Williams
177. Photograph of Benjamin Parker
178. Photograph of Mrs. Linnie Robinson
179. Photograph of N. B. Smaltz
180. Photograph of W. L. Berry
181. Photograph of A. C. Yeak
182. Photograph of A. D. Tanyer
183. Photograph of J. W. Bricken
184. Photograph of *W. D. Swigert
185. Photograph of S. B. Sturgis
186. Photograph of David Basserman or Bosserman
187. Photograph of William Bailey and family
188. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Myers
189. Photograph of Anna Stauffer
190. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. George Stone
191. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Ira McMillen
192. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stewart
193. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Jerome
194. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Arnett
195. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Douglass
196. Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hobson
197. Photograph of *J. H. Walters
198. Photograph of Mrs. Lillis Cox
199. Photograph of George White
200. Photograph of a Mr. Sikes, a brick mason living north of town
201. Photograph of Earl Paxton
202. Photograph of W. H. Walker and John Walker
203. Photograph of G. S. Moore and the Cash Store
204. Photograph of J. C. Hastin and the Cash Store
205. Photograph of Edwin Hausam of the Leeton Mercantile
206. Photograph of J. L. Wallace
207. Photograph of *Ben Burford and *Chris Burford
208. Photograph of Ed Coats
209. Photograph of C. E. Lindsey
210. Photograph of Vern Elwell
211. Photograph of older Joe Baker and Charles Baker and winning cattle at Amer.Royal
212. Photograph of W. J. Phelps
213. Photograph of Charles Kenney
214. Photograph of *Bessie Day
215. Photograph of Clarence Helphrey
216. Photograph of Mrs. Alonzo Reed
FAMILY FEUD IN LEETON
Eight Families Signed Up
Need 16 More
The Leeton Museum will be hosting a local Family Feud game this summer as a
fundraiser. During the month of June on Friday nights, 24 families will have the opportunity to compete. Three matches will be held
each Friday night with a loss eliminating the losing team from each match. The winners will advance to the quarter-finals to be held
the first two weeks of July. There will be only 6 different families playing each Friday night so it doesn't take a lot of time
for each family to participate. Team entry fee is only $10 to cover the entire competition and players get in to all nights free.
The competition will be held in the air conditioned museum with admission $2 per night for each person not on a team.
Musical and comedy entertainment will be included at the breaks between matches. A concession stand with a variety of foods will be
available. Plan now to attend.
The six winning teams from the quarter-finals will meet in matches the 3rd week of July in the semi-finals. Winners
that night will meet the following Friday, July 28, in the Finals. The Finals will be a double elimination format with the winner
being crowned champion. A trophy and prize will be awarded to the winning family.
If your family would like to be one of the families competing contact the museum by sending a post card or letter
to Leeton Museum, 400 N. Main, Leeton, MO 64761 or emailing leetonmuseum@yahoo.com. Each family needs to have five players and those on
the team must be related in some way.
All those attending will be able to tour the downstairs exhibits as well as see some of the new displays upstairs in the
sanctuary. There have been a lot of changes and this is a great time to check them out.
WARRENSBURG SUPPORTERS
OF THE LEETON MUSEUM
HAPPY DAYS DREAM CARS
"Riding Away With Memories"
812 E. Young, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
John Meyer - 660-422-7177 - Helen Meyer
TONY'S MARKET & ITALIAN DELI
Market Fresh - Homemade
710 S. Maguire, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
660-747-7748
COUNTRY CLUB CARE CENTER
Providing Care For Your Loved Ones
503 Regent Drive, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
660-429-4444
YE OLDE FLOWER SHOPPE
"Flowers Make Today Special"
106 E. Market, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
Helen Neal Simon - 660-747-8138 - Jeanne Neal Jackson
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NEW DISPLAY ITEMS DONATED
Thanks to All Who Give to the Museum
SNEAK PEEK THIS SATURDAY
This past week additional items were donated to the museum as the collection gets
bigger and bigger and more unique. Some of these new items are remarkable. Take a look and plan now to visit the museum soon:
BOOKS
1. "Four Great Americans" book by James Baldwin from 1897(from Pleasant Valley School)
2. "My Four Anchors" by Rev. Lyman Abbott (stamped in front as owned by Army YMCA at Camp Zachary Taylor and from World War I)
3. "Ghost Train" by Lyle Harper dated 1932
4. "Stories to Tell Children" by Sara Colle Bryant (no date given)
5. "Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates" by Mary Mapes Dodge (1932)
6. "Gullivers Travels" by Dean Swift (early edition with no date)
7. "The Children's Book" by Josephine Lawrence dated 1930
8. "Chickaree" of the Fuzzy Wuzzy series dated 1948
9. "Fuzzy Wuzzy Elephant" by Pat Sanchez dated 1944
RECORDS (78 Speed)
1. Columbia Records: "Tell Me a Story" sung by Jimmie Boyd and Frankie Laine (1930's)
Flip side is "The Little Boy and the Old Man"
2. Philharmonic Records: "L'Amour Toujours L'Amour" by Jan Peerce (1930's)
Flip side is "Until" by Jan Peerce (1930's)
3. London Records: "Cara Mia" by David Whitfield with Montavani (1930's)
Flip side is "How, When or Where" with David Whitfield and Montavani
4. Crown Records: "Que Happy Estoy?" by Monchito and his Orchestra (rumba from 1930's)
Flip side is "Suavecito" by Monchito and his Orchestra
5. Columbia Records: "The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else" by Frankie Carle, pianist
Flip side is "Sweet and Lovely" by Frankie Carle, pianist
6. London Records: "Adeste Fideles" by David Whitfield and Orchestra
Flip side is "Santo Natale by David Whitfield and Orchestra
7. Cosmo Records: "Loop-De-Loo" by Tony Pastor and Orchestra
Flip side is "Sioux City Sue" by Tony Pastor and Orchestra
8. Mercury Records: "Seven Lonely Days" by Georgia Gibbs
Flip side is "If You Take My Heart Away" by Georgia Gibbs
9. Decca Records: "When They Ring Those Golden Bells" by Jimmie Davis with the Anita Kerr Singers
Flip side is "By and By" by Jimmie Davis with the Anita Kerr Singers
10.Decca Records: "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" by Red Foley with the Jordanaires (unfortunately broken)
Flip side is "Steal Away" with Red Foley and the Jordanaires (broken)
11.Mercury Records: "The Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page and Orchestra
Flip side is "Boogie Woogie Santa Claus" by Patti Page and Orchestra
MAGAZINES
1. "Liberty" dated July 9, 1932 includes Dr. Seuss early article and one on Hitler taking over Germany
2. "The Saturday Evening Post" dated May 6, 1933
3. "McCall's" dated June, 1918
4. "House Beautiful" dated May, 1927
MEMORABILIA
1. "Official List of Officers, Stations, Agents, etc. of St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Co. May 1, 1926
2. Book of Matches advertising Frisco Line
3. Frisco Pass on Train in 1961 for wife of Western Union Telegraph Co. signed by Frisco Co. President
4. Four regular passes for Frisco Train
5. "Accident Prevention Award" from Western Union Telegraph Company to Ted House, 1965
6. Two "Anti-Horse Thief Association" pins from 1800's (More information on the AHTA below as a feature article)
7. Red Cross pin from World War II
8. Cover for "Programs on National Defense for Organizations" from World War II
9. Cardboard carton for Tucker's Ice Cream of Osceola dated 1947
10."The Wonder Book of Good Meals" given away by Wonder Bread at the Chicago World's Fair dated 1934
11."Official Program of the 38th Annual Meeting of Southwest Missouri Teachers' Association" Oct. 26, 1916
12.Advertising booklet on "Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh" dated 1900
13.Coat Pin from the Aquitania Ship built by Cunard Line (the company that built the Titanic in 1910)
14.Writing mechanical pen from the Aquitania
LARGER ITEMS
1. Unique Electric Popcorn Popper from 1930's
LAUGHING
You Deserve a Laugh
CHURCH SIGNS
Found in Mississippi in front of a church: Sitting and Wishing will never improve your fate.
The Lord provides the fish, but you have to dig the bait.
Cincinnati church: We cure all diseases including the Heartbreak of Psoriasis
Toluca Lake, California: Seven days without prayer makes one weak
Toleda, Ohio: Read the Bible for fun and prophet
San Diego, California: We only want one less sinner in the world. Come in and let us meet you.
Glendale, California: Let us take you to our leader
Las Vegas: Guaranteed jackpot inside
Watertown, NY: Satisfaction guaranteed or your sins returned
Fifth Avenue, NY: Life is fragile. Handle with Prayer
Mexican-American Church in Los Angeles: English and Spanish spoken here. We also speak kindness
Boston, MA: Please keep thine dog off the grass
CROWD WAS SINGING ALONG
AT HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT
The annual spring music concert was held by the high school and middle school Thursday
night in the school gymnasium with a full house. The show opened with the 6th Grade Choir performing "TV Time" which brought back a lot
of themes from the various popular shows over the years including "Threes Company," "Happy Days," "Green Acres," and "The Beverly Hillbillies."
The crowd could hardly keep from singing along as memories of these favorite shows came to mind. The 6th Grade was a bit shy when
they started but got into the swing of things ending with a touching "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together" from Carol Burnett.
The 6th Grade Band took center stage for the next section of the show playing some difficult music and doing
it well. They opened with "Suncatcher" by James Curnow and ended with "Joyous Episode" by David Gorham. They will be playing these two
pieces at Jr. High Contest this Saturday.
The 7th Grade Choir provided some good entertainment with their rendition of a collection of songs from the 1970's.
Again the crowd wanted to sing as the group sang popular songs including "Y.M.C.A." The singers threw themselves into the movements and
the singing as they progressed to the end giving the audience a reason to applaud loudly.
Next came the 7th Grade Band with a well performed rendition of "The Vanguard March" by Robert Foster and for a change
of pace to demonstrate their ability to play different styles they played "Overture on a Shaker Tune" by John Higgins. These are ready
for a fine performance at the Jr. High Contest Saturday.
The final choir to perform was the 14 member high school choir. They did a touching rendition of "You Raise Me Up" and
then circled the piano to sing "How Can I Keep From Singing?" by Greg Gilpin. After a presentation of flowers to Mrs. Jennifer Zielke who
will be leaving to teach at Holden next year the choir finished their performance with a rocking medley of songs from the 1980's. They
provided a great show choir presentation with dancing and acting out the songs to the delight of the audience.
The final group to perform for this concert was the 34 member high school band who returned from the World's of Fun
competition this past Saturday where they received II ratings from all three judges on music that was classified as III in difficulty. This
is impressive. The band did an excellent job on "Fanfare and Triumph" by James Swearingen, "March of Valor" by Shane Fuller and after
a long list of awards were presented to students who have excelled this year in the instrumental program the band closed with an
excellent "Fall River Overture."
Our congratulations on a good year for the music program at Leeton. It should be noted that the vocal department had
the assistance of a student teacher this final semester. Angela Schmitz added some new ideas and instruction in the vocal department which
complimented Mrs. Zielke.
The high school show choir number certainly demonstrated these students are ready and should apply for the annual
All-State Show Me Drama & Music Team which will be going to Moscow next year. A dozen Missouri students will be selected with two from
this area. Applications are available and should be filled out and turned in to the Leeton Museum before June 1.
ELEMENTARY CONCERT SUCCESSFUL
Zielke Says Good Bye
At the conclusion of the Elementary Concert Tuesday night the overflow crowd
was surprised to hear that after ten years Jennifer Zielke has resigned from Leeton and will be going to another school to teach music.
The crowd gave her a round of applause in thanks for her hours of dedicated service to the Leeton R-X music program.
The theme for the night was "We're Rockin' Into Spring" with the concert held in the high school gymnasium to provide
more room for the huge audience. The thirty-one pre-schoolers started the program with "Pete the Cat" and a cute rap "Wheels on the Bus"
written by Teresa Jennings. The 23 kindergarteners followed with "My Shadow" and "Rhythm and Rhyme" with excellent on pitch and rhythm
singing. The group even had two part harmony at times.
Taking the prize for best performance of the night was the talented 22 1st Graders. They did a great job
singing "Somebody Stole My Cow" and followed that with a line dance as they sang their final song. The 21 2nd Graders closed out the first
portion of the show with "It's a Swinging' Spring" and "Rhythm Express" that had four different parts being sung in groups at the same time.
That's rather advanced for such young singers.
After a short intermission the 5th Grade Beginning Band provided three numbers. Remembering the squawks, out
of tune and occasional bad notes in their performance at Christmas, which is normal for a beginning band, it was a pleasant surprise to
hear a very good performance of more advanced selections for this age group. They played "School Spirit March," "American Patrol," and
"O, Canada."
The Elementary Choir consisting of outstanding students from the entire elementary performed an upbeat danced
rendition of "At the Hop" and "Jambalaya" to show their ability in two contrasting types of music. The 19 3rd Graders took the stage next
and performed the 1950's hits "Splish Splash I Was Taking a Bath" and "You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog." Elvis would have enjoyed it.
Speaking of Elvis Presley, the 23 4th Graders took the stage and continued with Elvis songs rocking with
"Blue Suede Shoes" and "Jailhouse Rock." Completing the performance was the 24 5th Graders doing an excellent and spirited job on "Rock
Around the Clock" and "Rockin' Robin."
It was noticed that all the groups had more dance moves than usual and student teacher Angela Schmitz must have had
something to do with that as she was leading the various grades and dancing away with them despite the very hot temperatures in the
gymnasium. Our congratulations to vocal director Jennifer Zielke, band director Andy Weldon and student teacher Angela Scmitz for a fun
and very entertaining evening at Leeton R-X.
THANKS TO TRADE FAIR MALL
For Lowering Prices for the Museum
and Providing Some Memorabilia Items
Thanks goes to the Trade Fair Mall "Antiques and Collectibles" located 5 miles south
of Osceola on Highway 13 for supporting the Leeton Museum with some unusual items that were provided this weekend. Paul and Kathy Ticknor
are the owners for the mall that is open Wednesday thru Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The mall is much improved and provides a huge selection of everything that is collectible or antiques. The price
is reasonable so next time you are going to flea markets or garage sales might check the Trade Fair Mall on the east side of highway 13
south of Osceola. For more information call 417-616-8085.
WINDSOR SUPPORTERS
OF THE LEETON MUSEUM
WINDSOR FURNITURE COMPANY
"Complete Home Furnishings"
108-110-112 N. Main Street, Windsor, MO 65360
Mark Moser - 660-647-3113
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C & R BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE
Formerly Taylor Bookkeeping
112 S. Main, Windsor, MO 65360
660-647-3111
CHURCH NEWS
BAPTIST CHURCH:
The Baptist Church invited you to come to their services and share in studying about Christ. Services begin
at 10 a.m. with Sunday School and 11:00 for Worship.
METHODIST CHURCH:
The Methodist Church recently had some work done in their flower beds. The Elwell family dug the old bushes
out and replaced with new ones. The work has helped to make the building look nice at the entryway.
The Methodist Church has Sunday services at 10 for Sunday School and 11 a.m. for Worship every Sunday.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH:
Attendance: Sunday School 73 Worship 96. Opening prayer for the Sunday School was by Travis Fleming. The lesson
was on "God Is Capable" presented by Dr. Dan Lowry.
Scripture and prayer for church was by Leon Moore; Communion meditation Terry Scrivener; Offering prayer by
Charlie Fitzgerel; nursery workers were Tricia and Katrina Fleming. Greeters for the day were Steve & Carla Underwood.
Message for the day was "Stewardship Time" presented by Dan Lowry.
Calendar of Upcoming Events:
May 1-3 - Kiamichi Men's Clinic in Honobia, Oklahoma. For more information contact Buzz and Steve Clear.
May 5 - Women of Faith Book Club at 8:30 a.m.
May 6 - Central Christian College of the Bible here for Bible Study and Worship. Youth Group will be immediately following morning worship
with lunch and fellowship with the college students.
May 6 - Recognition of High School & College graduates.
May 13 - Mother's Day activities
May 18 - Leeton Baccalaureate Service at Christian Church, 7 p.m.
May 19 - Leeton Fair Queen contest in church building.
May 19 - Men's Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the church basement.
May 19 - Warrensburg High School Commencement
May 20 - Leeton High School Commencement at 2 p.m.
May 20 - Youth group meeting from 5 to 7 p.m.
May 27 - Memorial Day activities.
June 16 - Women's Breakfast at 9 a.m. in the Leeton Community Building.
CLINTON SUPPORTERS
OF THE LEETON MUSEUM
FURNITURE CITY, INC.
117 S. Wasington, Clinton, MO 64735
Shawn McIntyre - 660-885-7088 - Jerry McIntyre
BLOOMERS FLOWER SHOP
401 S. Main, Clinton, MO 64735
Dean & Pam Hargrave - 660-885-3188
HOBSON INTERIORS
300 S. Main, Clinton, MO 64735
Richard Wirsig - 660-885-3335
THE ANTI-HORSE THIEF ASSOCIATION
Became Active in 1853
The Leeton Museum had been given a pin with AHTA on it two years ago but no one
knew what it stood for. This weekend two pins from different time periods displaying AHTA were donated with the information provided below.
We found it interesting and certainly helpful in understanding what the first pin represented. Check this out.
(According to Judi Daly) in the age before automotibles, horse theft was a serious offense.
After all, a horse was a person's transportation, and in the case of a farm animal, a source of income. As the United States was in its
growth stages, horse thieves flourished in the frontier areas of the country. A thief could steal a horse and hurry him across state lines
or into the Indian territory where local authorities could not easily follow. It was easy, and it was lucrative.
Horse theft was a particular problem in Clark county, Missouri, located on the border of Missouri, Iowa and
Illinois. A horse could be stolen, crossed over the border by DesMoines River or the Mississippi River and out of the state by morning.
The horses were seldom recovered, since it typically cost more to go after them than they were actually worth.
Major David McKee of Clark County and a group of his friends formed The Anti-Horse Thief Association (AHTA) in 1853 to
combat the problem. There was one major unforeseen problem with their organization. With the advent of the American Civil War, most of
the members, including Major McKee, enlisted in the army. Thievery only got worse with the chaos of the war. Rogues became more reckless
and desperate---especially with stealing horses and cattle.
When Major McKee was discharged from service in 1863 due to a disability, the need for a way to curtail horse
theft was greater than ever. He once again started the group with great success. The AHTA grew and spread to many states and reached a peak
membership in 1916 of 50,000.
The AHTA was not a group of vigilantes, who would chase after horse thieves, catch them and hang them from the
nearest tree, but through the courts. The group believed in supporting and upholding the law, and the last thing they wanted to do was break
the law. Rather, they worked hand in hand with law enforcement, gathered evidence and testified in court to punish horse thieves and other
criminals.
This is probably why the organization grew so large. It was a way for law abiding citizens to bring order into their
lives by working with law enforcement rather than becoming helpless victims.
Although it was a secret organization, nearly any man could join. To become a member of the AHTA, it was only necessary
that you be a citizen in good standing, male and over eighteen years old. Women weren't completely kept out of the organization. In later
years, widows of members were allowed to continue their membership when their husbands died. In addition, some chapters had Lady Auxiliaries
that did good works and aided in social functions.
There were no salaried positions in AHTA. Everything was done on a voluntary basis with only expenses paid. This kept
membership relatively inexpensive.
Once you were a member, if you had a horse stolen (or other property) you would report it to the president of the
group. At that point, certain actions would be put in motion.
The telegraph, and later, the telephone were used to warn authorities and other chapters of the AHTA of the theft
with a description of horse, and if known, the thief. In this manner, the thief was quickly surrounded by people on the lookout for him.
The president would then assign ten or more members of the AHTA to hunt for the trail of the thief. Once the
trail was discovered, at least two of the members and the owner of the horse would then be assigned to pursue the thief for as long as there
was a trail to be followed---regardless of time or expense. It didn't matter if the horse was worth $25.00 and it cost $100.00 to retrieve
him. It was a matter of principal.
Once the thief was caught, he was turned over to the Vigilance Committee. It consisted of six men who would determine
if there was sufficient cause for prosecution. At that point, they would turn him over to the authorities and personally assist in prosecution.
If you were picked to pursue the thief and refused without a reasonable excuse, you had to pay a fine of $5. If
you did agree to join the chase, all of your expenses would be paid. If you weren't a member, and you needed help to recover the horse, the
AHTA would still help you, but you had to pay them for their services.
Any members who reported that a horse was stolen, and later found that he just wandered off would have to pay for the
expenses incurred in the search for the horse.
The AHTA also had a publication where they listed missing horses and property called the AHTA Weekly News. It
was devoted exclusively to items concerning the organization, horse thieves and other livestock and property theft. The publishers also
liked to list any particular steep sentences given to horse thieves to use as a scare tactic to prevent future thefts. At its peak it had
a circulation of 20,000.
One of the reasons the AHTA was so successful was because the members didn't have to worry about crossing state lines
when they were bringing back the thief. This was a problem for law enforcement officers because of the slowness in getting extradition
orders. Major McKee devised a clever way around this. This is how it worked. If the thief was chased into Iowa, part of the group would stay
behind in Missouri; close to the state line. When bringing the thief back, they would take him to the line and tell him to "get out of
Iowa and do it quick." The thief obligingly crossed the state line only to be apprehended by AHTA members on the other side waiting for
him.
The organization was very effective. It is stated that from 1899 to 1909 the Oklahoma AHTA recovered stolen
horses and livestock valued at $83,000. Four hundred suspected thieves were caught and 272 of them convicted. That was just in the state
of Oklahoma.
Decline in the membership started with the advent of World War I. Just like during the Civil War, many of its members
joined the armed services and left the AHTA to struggle without them. After the war, a depression in 1921 didn't help much, either. Most
members of the organization lived in rural areas. Although the 1920's may have been a booming time in the cities, rural areas never saw
such prosperity; causing membership to even decline further.
As automation took over, and horses were less used, stealing them became a misdemeanor offense. Eventually in
1926, the Anti-Horse Thief Association changed its name to the Anti-Thief Association in hopes of preserving the organization. Their
mission was to detect and suppress all crime. Instead of bolstering the group, many of the older members dropped their membership
altogether. Times were changing and the AHTA had trouble changing with them. The Great Depression made money very scarce in rural areas.
Every dollar counted. Undoubtedly, the dust storms from 1933 to 1939 in the Plains States, caused by extensive drought and inappropriate
farming methods resulted in extreme poverty and mass migration that followed hurt membership in the AHTA. People just had much bigger
things to worry about.
In time, the AHTA faded away, except in a few placed where it has evolved into social clubs. One of them is Nepeuskun,
Wisconsin, where they have an annual hearty meal of oyster stew. The AHTA is the oldest active organization in Arenzville, Illinois, where
the organization contributes to community projects. Another holdout is in the tiny town of Bentonville, Ohio. They also have an annual
banquet, which is held every April. Anyone can join their group by sending a dollar and a self-addressed stamped envelope for a lifetime
membership. All you will get, though, is a membership card and bragging rights. Bentonville also has a memorial for the AHTA in their town
that was erected in 1961 and a state historical marker.
Although the remaining AHTA organizations no longer work to retrieve stolen horses, that does not mean horse theft no
longer exists. There are no solid statistics available, but it is believed that between 40,000 to 44,000 horses are stolen each year. It is
relatively easy to take a horse, put it in a trailer, haul it to an auction and make a quick dollar. Sadly, many horses that go through
an auction end up at a slaughterhouse.
There is a modern day version of the AHTA. It is called Stolen Horse, International (SHI). Debi Metcalfe started it
in 1966 after her horse, Idaho, was stolen. Nearly a year after the theft, she recovered her horse and continues to help others find their
horses.
DIRECTIONS TO MORE ARTICLES
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or mail to Leeton Museum, 400 N. Main, Leeton, Missouri 64761
HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES(found on Bulletin/click on Society Activities)
CURRENT MUSEUM PROJECTS(click on Current Museum Projects on the index)
1. 2012 ALL-STATE SHOW ME TEAM"
2. Agenda for Ireland, May, 2012
JOKES (found in the Entertainment section below)
"LAUGHING"
CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Place arrow on Bulletin/Click on Calendar of Events)
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK (bottom of this page-changed every Sunday)
"LEARNING TO BE STILL"
RECIPE OF THE WEEK (Place arrow on Facilities/Click on Recipe File)
"SOUTHERN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE"
PAST LHS ALUMNUS OF THE MONTH(Located as the feature in the "Feature Articles" section of this site.)
1. BOBBY NEWBILL
2. ELIZABETH (BAILEY) HARTMAN
3. SERENA (BRICKEN) VONHOFTEN
TRAVEL COLUMN (Place arrow on Facilities/Click on Travel File)
Pictures of Branson Tornado
Pictures of "LEETON, AUSTRALIA"
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