From the April 6, 1922 Skidmore News (Skidmore, Missouri), page 1:
Another New Correspondent.
The News has another new correspondent this week — Mrs. Oliver C. Neil, who formerly wrote the Bethany Items for the Graham Tribune. We are mighty glad to have these items, and hope that Mrs. Neil will contribute regularly each week. The Bethany and Graham items will be found on page three.
We found them on page four of that issue, but who’s counting?
Bethany Items.
Irvin Baker was a Sunday dinner guest at John Neil’s.John Neil and family spent Sunday afternoon in Barnard.
Sunday School was well attended by its many faithful members last Sunday.
John Hanson shipped cattle to Chicago Saturday. They were on Monday’s market.
Marshall Earl Kiser returned last Thursday from a three months’ trip through California.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver L. Neil, Roy Alden Yeaman and Miss Olive Hanson motored to St. Joseph Sunday.
Jim Thresher Jr. and wife entertained a number of friends Saturday evening with progressive rook.
John Neil’s brother, Tom Neil of Friend, Nebraska, underwent an operation in Omaha last week. He seems to be improving slowly.
Mrs. Alfred Hayworth is visiting in Kansas City with her daughter, Mrs. Edison Dickensheet, and husband.
Roy Alden Yeaman of Kansas City is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Yeaman.
Miss Freda Hanson and Will Brumbaugh of St. Joseph spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Hanson.
Sam (Judge) Hayworth is confined to his bed with a severe case of the flu. His condition is much improved at this writing.
Jim Kiser arrived here this week to visit with relatives, having spent the winter in Illinois for his health. He is bothered with asthma and the different climates soon wear out and he is forced to travel.