Missouri News Nuggets Late State Events Condensed
Jefferson City reports fire equipment and patrol drills across six state institutions following a weeklong course at State Hospital St Joseph. Greene County votes August 5 on a 125000 jail bond to replace a four decade old structure. Missouri Ozarks campaign seeks National Park Forest Reserve with Hyde Hawes Patterson named honorary vice chairmen. Arson charge against Flavis Owens dismissed in Wardell bank fire aftermath. Soldiers Home at St James under review by United Spanish War Veterans. Hendricks elected department commander. Moberly Kiwanis wins charter. lime pulverizer to aid West Plains farmers at 74 cents/ton. Nevada to host next Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen convention. Sedalia Naval Academy entrant Dickey admitted as midshipman. Kansas City deputy killed in crash. Joplin threats target J S Meteron. Drinkable water warnings issued for typhoid risk. Mexico man pleads not guilty to bank embezzlement.
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Jefferson City
Springfield
Greene County
Greene County Court
St. Louis
F. W. A. Vesper
Missouri Ozarks
United States
Hawes
Patterson
Missouri
House of Representatives
National Parks and Forest Reserve Committee
Hayti
Flavis Owens
Bank of Wardell
St. James
HH. C. Hendricks
Moberly
Columbia Club
Kiwanis
Moberly Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
West Plains
Agricultural
Missouri Association of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Nevada
Joseph Dickey
Logan Dickey
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Kansas City
Howard Bennett
Higginsville
Lafayette County
Lake Tapawingo
Townsend Hader
Wahes Hader
David Zimmermann
James M. Becker
St. Luke's Methodist Church
Methodist
Aldrich
Oberammergau
Joplin
J. S. Meteron
Jasper County
Cubs Injury Run Haunts Club Through Early 1930s
The record traces Cubs misfortune with a string of injuries from 1924 to 1930. Players like Charley Hollacher, Hal Carlson, Gabby Hartnett, Charley Grimm, Rogers Hornsby, Guy Bush, Riggs Stephenson, Lester Bell, and Hal Carlson again faced illnesses, elbow and shoulder injuries, broken wrists, and even death affecting pennant drives and lineup stability.
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Cubs
Charley Hollacher
Hal Carlson
Phillies
Gabby Hartnett
Carlson
Charley Grimm
New York
Rogers Hornsby
Guy Bush
Riggs Stephenson
Lester Bell
Braves
Hornsby
Terse sports notes from varied leagues and figures
Summarizes multiple sports items including Washingtons three Sams in a streak, Krause and Bodie in California league, 58 nations for the 1932 Olympics, Illinois tennis captaincy, Cantrell turning pro with St. Louis, Minneapolis park plans, Portland club’s new owner Dick Rudolph, Ray O’Brien return to Denver, Lipton’s American Cup bid, Jimmy Welsh knee injury, Ill pitcher Carmen Ill to Minneapolis, Landis reinstates Nichols, and Duquesne kicker Donnelli wearing mismatched shoes.
Vision Goggles Aid Boston Police In Patrols
Boston traffic officer Fred Deady wears new rear vision goggles enabling a clear view ahead and awareness of activity behind him. The piece also notes Johnny Cooney’s reinstatement with the Boston Braves after a signing delay and sports items on Gregory Mulleavy, the Toledo Mud Hens option by the Chicago Americans, and other unrelated notes.
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Fred Deady
Boston
Police Department
Chicago Americans
Gregory Mulleavy
Toledo Mud Hens
Newcomb’s Cerda Donovan Tops Field Day Events
Miss Cerda Donovan of Newcomb College Tulane wins best girl athlete honor after dominating the annual field day. She placed first in the 50 yard dash and in the broad jump and hop skip and jump, earning the gold medal for overall excellence and multiple event wins at the university athletic meet.
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Cerda Donovan
Newcomb College
Tulane University
Donovan
Pedestrian Right of Way at All Street Crossings
The U S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rules pedestrians have right of way at crossings even if the light changes while they are in the street. Motorists must observe and wait until the crossing is clear.
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United States Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Bill the Bus Driver Warns Against Railroad Gambles
A columnist recounts a near train accident after a car crash on the rails. The piece urges rail crossing caution with the motto Stop Look Listen and emphasizes prevention over luck.
Police Radio Units Authorized in Three Cities
Three police departments in Youngstown and Cincinnati Ohio and Pasadena California are cleared to install short wave radio gear for crime detection. The system allows rapid two way communication between headquarters and patrol cars using frequencies beyond ordinary receivers.
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Youngstown
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pasadena
Calif
Churches Wage Radio War Over Broadcast Rights in Holland
Religious groups in Holland clash as churches compete for approval to broadcast. Authorities debate which factions may transmit and control the airwaves.
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Holland
Wittenberg's Bryan Swan Wins Naval Academy Best Athlete
All Round Athlete Bryan Fred Swan of Wittenberg Missouri named best athlete at the Naval Academy by the Naval Academy Athletic Association. The annual award was made by Capt. Henry D. Cooke, director of athletics. Swan excels in grid sports and also stars in boxing and lacrosse.
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Bryan Fred Swan
Wittenberg
Naval Academy
Naval Academy Athletic Association
Henry D. Cooke
Swan
Qualities of a Good Radio Set
Tone quality is the first factor buyers consider alongside tuning sharpness low hum and distortion volume reliability ease of tuning appearance and price. Good sets avoid screen-grid tubes and should use them in certain models for performance.
The Real Causes of Noisy Brakes
The article explains brake noise stems from looseness causing a high pitched screech and vibration. It notes engine speeds and oil use rise with higher speeds, and mentions a Hungarian interior ministry order obliging drivers to stop and assist after road accidents.
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Ministry of the Interior
Sphero Prismatic Light Deflector Eases Signal Sight for Drivers
The article explains a sphero prismatic light deflector that helps auto drivers view traffic signals clearly. Dotted lines illustrate how a prism on the windshield reflects stop or go signals, preventing the old excuse I didn't see the lights.
Making Jesus Known Through Biblical Lessons
Lesson outlines for June 29 and weeks in April to June emphasize Matthew as the central text, Jesus as Messiah and King, and the cross as the quarter’s focus. Each week links class level goals to disciple's faith, repentance, and mission through key events and teachings from Jesus life, death, and resurrection.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Peter
Christ
Mary of Bethany
Joyful Oil and Warm Garments Move the Poor
Quotation from Henry Drummond on the Oil of Joy and the need for sunny people and help for the elderly. It argues love is precious, aiding the hungry and those in need by providing the garment of praise rather than material blankets.
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Henry Drummond
Moral Pivot Centering Jesus Christ, Says E Stanley Jones
The Hindu professor of modern history from a South Indian college asserts a Global Moral Pivot with the life of Jesus Christ at the center. He argues that ethical life in both East and West increasingly orbits this figure.
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South India College
Jesus Christ
E. Stanley Jones
Force of Character Necessary
The quote notes that brilliant traits lose value without steady force of character. It emphasizes the enduring role of discipline and integrity in sustaining talent and achievement.
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Ross E. Laybourn
State Board of Health
Mexico
Earl Littrell
North Missouri Trust Company
Philly
Klein
Philadelphia Nationals
O’doul
Washington
Jones
Rice
West
Harry Krause
Ping Bodie
Los Angeles
John W. McElroy
River Forest
University of Illinois
Dennis Cantrell
Arkansas State Teachers’ College
St. Louis Cardinals
Minneapolis
Portland
Dick Rudolph
Ray O'Brien
Denver
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Jimmy Welsh
Boston Braves
Carmen Ill
American Association
Kenesaw M. Landis
Baseball
Chester Nichols
Nichols
Philadelphia
Johnny Cooney
Landis
Athens
Harry K. Young
Washington and Lee University
Notre Dame
New York Yankees
Ruth
Des Moines
Hack Wilson
Mr. Mussolini
Bill
Marcus A. Dow
Gamblin
Scotty
Police Radio
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
God
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