Kiwanis elects new officers and directors at luncheon
Ross L. Laybourn was chosen president with Foster McHenry as vice president and Paul Schaefer as treasurer. New directors include Frank Botz John H. Porter and Robert Young while continuing directors are Carl Schultz Louis Barker Chet Platt and Fred Bassman. Rev. A B Jackson spoke on valuing the present. Roy Monier installed as new eleemosynary board member. William Dunbinsky transferred from Fulton club to Kiwanis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Central Hotel
Ross L. Laybourn
Foster McHenry
Paul Schaefer
Frank Botz
John H. Porter
Robert Young
Carl Schultz
Louis Barker
Chet Platt
Fred Bassman
A. B. Jackson
First Presbyterian Church
Jackson
Rev. Jackson
E. W. Berlekamp
Evangelical Church
Roy Monier
Eleemosynary Board
William Dunbinsky
Miller and Jefferson Theaters
Fulton
Fulton Club
Kiwanis
Shakespeare Plays at College Today
The Shakespeare Players troupe from New York arrives in Capitol City to perform two Shakespearean plays at the local high school auditorium. Matinee at 2 30 features Julius Caesar with student admission 35 cents and adult 50 cents. Evening show at 8 presents Macbeth with student 50 cents and adult 75 cents. The troupe has toured Fulton and Columbia and other nearby cities and draws large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hendrickson
Claire Bruce
Shakespeare Players Troupe
New York
Capitol City
College Auditorium
Fulton
Columbia
Zimmer Named as Clerk of Court for Cape Girardeau
Governor Caulfield announced the appointment of Al W. Zimmer of Cape Girardeau as clerk of the Cape Girardeau Court of Common Pleas. Zimmer succeeds G. W. Dessel man, who died last week. Mayor Earl W. Jenkins left for St Louis on B I R T duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmer
al W. Zimmer
Cape Girardeau
Earl W. Jenkins
St. Louis
The
Missouri
Walter C. Cran to Appear Tonight at the Lutheran Hall
Walter C. Cran of Minneapolis will perform The Briar of Wittenberg by William Stearns Davis in three acts at the Lutheran school hall tonight at 8. The event is under Walther League auspices. Cran became blind thirteen years ago after an accident and has since pursued education and dramatic art, becoming a noted reader and performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Cran
Lutheran Hall
Walter C. Gran
Minneapolis
Lutheran School Hall
Walther League
Briar of Wittenberg
William Stearns Davis
Mr. Gran
North Dakota School For the Blind
Jamestown College
Ren R
J M Van Zandt to perform in Jefferson City Sunday
Pianist J Men zies van Zandt son of Marie van Zandt will headline a Sunday concert at the Miller Theater in Jefferson City. Under Charles Wagner management he will perform afternoon and evening with the A Minor Concerto by Greig and other selections, using a Baldwin piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
J. Menzies van Zandt
Marie van Zandt
Metropolitan
Miller Theater
Mr. van Zandt
Charles Wagner
John MacCormick
Eduard Greig
Vanzini
Patti
Ernest Hutchinson
Peabody Institute
Baltimore
Paderewski
United States
Canada
Europe
Eugene Stephens Visitor in City on Business Trip
C Eugene Stephens of Springfield Missouri former Missouri state treasurer arrived in the Capital City late yesterday on a business trip. He is now Southwest Missouri representative for the Investors Syndicate of Minneapolis and other securities firms. Friends and admirers wish him success in his new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Eugene Stephens
Springfield
Missouri
Stephens
Investors Syndicate
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Jefferson City
Weather outlook Missouri mostly fair with chances of rain
Missouri forecasts show mostly fair conditions today, with Saturday unsettled and possible rain in the north and central regions. A colder spell is expected in the northwest portion as a new system approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Mrs Lillian Hayden Dies in Denver After Illness
Mrs Lillian Hayden 56 a former Capital City resident died yesterday in Denver Colorado after a lingering illness She was born in Muller county moved to the Capital City after marriage later relocating to Denver in 1914 due to her husband’s tuberculosis Mr Hayden died seven years ago leaving four children all in Denver Funeral services and burial will be held in Denver
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Lillian Hayden
Denver
Colorado
Hayden
Muller County
Louis Hart Former Washington Governor Dies in Tacoma
Former Washington governor Louis Hart dies at 67 in Tacoma after a brief hospital stay for tooth removal. Born in Missouri, he practiced law in Snohomish County and Tacoma, served a decade as grand secretary of the Odd Fellows, and had many relatives in Cole Miller and Moniteau counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hart
Washington
Tacoma
Associated Press
Wash
Hart
Missouri
Snohomish County
J. A. Coleman
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Mr. Hart
Cole
Miller
Moniteau
Convict Dies of Tuberculosis in Missouri Prison
Gilbert L. Hall life term convict from Texas county dies in the Missouri State Penitentiary hospital from tuberculosis. He entered the prison in 1920 at age 37 after being convicted of killing a farmer and burying the victim. Hall previously served time in Kansas under the alias Sam L. Bitler and escaped in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert L. Hall
Missouri Penitentiary
Texas County
Hall
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lansing
Sam L. Bitler
Kansas
Longparkers Fined in City Court by Judge Leslie
Six men named Beagie Steppleman Newberry Huegel Jr and Shannon were fined in the city police court yesterday by Judge John G. Leslie. The article lists the defendants and the judge delivering the fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longparkers
John G. Leslie
N. R. Beagie
Paul Steppleman
Carl Newberry
Lawrence Huegel, Jr
C. A. Shannon
W Howell Injured In Car Wreck Near Capital City
Jefferson City resident William Howell 21 was severely injured when his Oakland sedan overturned on the St. Louis Highway about five miles east of the Capital City after he lost control when the steering wheel locked. He suffered a fractured collar bone and body bruises but was not in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howell
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Young Howell
Osage County
Howell
Oakland
Jefferson Street
Capitol Avenue
James Willis
Miller County
Jefferson
Mrs. Lutkewitte Improves After Mayo Foundation Operation
The wife of the city editor underwent a serious Mayo Foundation operation in Rochester Minnesota. Her condition was reported considerably improved yesterday and she has recovered enough to leave the hospital though weeks remain before she can return home. Friends are gratified by the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lutkewitte
Evening Contemporary
Mayo Foundation
Rochester
Minnesota
Calvin Speedy Visits St Louis for Business
Business visitor Calvin Speedy travels to St Louis for meetings with local firms and potential partnerships. He aims to explore investment opportunities and expand professional ties in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Speedy
St. Louis
Death of JOE LAIREMORE at family home in city
Joseph Lairemore aged 65 died suddenly of heart trouble yesterday at the family home 1200 BE Atchison Street. He moved to the city eight years ago from Osage County and worked for Missouri Power and Light Company since then. Survived by widow and seven children Jack Mat George Woodrow Goldie Sylvia Pearl, with funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lairemore
Atchison Street
Lairemore
Osage County
Linn
Missouri Power & Light Company
Mr. Lakemore
Jack
Iowa
Mat
George
Woodrow
Goldie Fletcher
Sylvia
Pearl Lakemore
Pen Warden In Auto Mishap
An auto collision occurred in the 100 block High Street involving a penitentiary official, Rudolph, who was driving east, and a vehicle operated by Mrs. C. E. Durham. Durham pulled from a curbing to park and failed to clear the white line. her car struck Rudolph’s moving machine, bending a fender on his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astern
High Street
C. E. Durham
Virginia Ravens to play at Gem Ballroom weekly dance
The Virginia Ravens of Hannibal Missouri will provide the music at the Gem Ballroom for the regular weekly subscription dance tonight. Admission is $1.50. Ben Porter, manager, announced arrangements for Andy Kirk and His 12 Clouds of Kansas City to perform next Wednesday night December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ravens
Hannibal
Gem Ballroom
Ben Porter
Andy Kirk
Clouds Ofgor
Kansas City
Lewis Damage Suit Continues in Court Today
The case of W M and Fannie Lewis of Boone County against the Wabash Railroad opened yesterday in the United States District Court and will be continued this morning, likely going to the jury before noon. The Lewises seek 7500 dollars for damages from a railroad fill that flooded their land. many witnesses are summoned, making the trial a Boone County interest.
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W M
Fannie Lewis
Boone County
Wabash Railroad
United States District Court
David W. Peters
Hamilton
Columbia
Austin Hainer
Dr H Stattler Finding Oil Success in Minn Oil Venture
Dr H C Stattler of Minneapolis, former local resident, reports strong progress in the oil business. He expects a deep well to be completed around Christmas, is selling shares, and plans to travel to Kentucky to locate oil for his company. Friends here celebrate his fortune and wish further success.
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H. C. Stattler
Minneapolis, Minn
Divorces Granted by Judge Westhues in Cole County
Judge Henry J. Westhues granted two divorces in Cole County Circuit Court yesterday. Gretta Mae Ritter of Shelby County was divorced from her husband. they married December 23, 1924 in Springfield Illinois and separated two days later. Anna Lindhorst of Ed Lindhorst was granted divorce. married March 17, 1927 and separated July 15, 1928 due to incompatibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Westhues
Cole County
Gretta Mae Ritter
Shelby CC. Ritter
Springfield
Ill
Anna Lindhorst
Ed. Lindhorst
Bank of Wakenda Closes Doors in Car roll County
The Bank of Wakenda with resources totaling 52679 was closed yesterday by its board of directors. The state finance department announced the action and J B Moss is directed to take charge of the department as state bank examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Wakenda
Carroll County
State Finance Department
J. B. Mossis
State Bank Examiner
Desperate Criminal Indicted in Kansas
Clarence Vaughn of Wichita was indicted by a federal grand jury on counterfeiting for polishing a penny and passing it for a dime. He allegedly offered the penny in exchange for lemonade at a Wichita carnival, with a possible penitentiary sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kas
Clarence Vaughn
Wichita
Vaughn
No Trace Found Of Local Robbers
Burglaries occurred in the city with cash and clothing stolen from Dr. Hugh Maxey at 630 Adams Street and a ransacked home of Rev. Paul Web at 690 East Miller Street. Two checks totaling 19 dollars were cashed at local businesses by C. D. Thomapson, linking to the incidents, while police chief suspects ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Maxey
Adams St
Maxey
Paul Web
E. Miller Street
Harry Parker
Sinclair Oil Company
E. Capitol Avenue
Monroe Street
Miller Clothing Company
C. D. Thomapson
Modern Pied Piper Comes to Town to Run the Rats Out
J L Nicholes of Baltimore arrived in Jefferson City with assistant O G Hamilton to demonstrate rat extermination using chemical and scientific devices. They received approval from Dr W A Clark of the health department and plan surveys of rats in the business and residential districts to promote permanent building sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
J. L. Nicholes
Baltimore
Nicholes
O. G. Hamilton
Hamilton
United States Department of Agriculture
W. A. Clark
Nicholas
Business Visitor John Alleben in the City
John Everett Alleben of Columbia is listed as a business visitor in the city. He is identified as a visiting professional from Columbia engaging in business activities during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Everett Alleben
Columbia
Mayor Jenk ins Reply on Hoover Request
Jefferson City faces a $1 million plus construction program next year per a reply from Mayor Earl W. Jenkins to Governor Caulfield. The plan includes street repairs, sewer work, canal projects, and park development with about $17 million available for immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Earl W.kins
R. S. Caulfield
Missouri
Kent Hoover
Falls
Henry S Caulfield
State of Missouri
Hoover
Ation
High Street
Prenger Heads Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity
Ralph Prenger of J i Cleaners was elected president of the Epsilon Delta Chapter. Other officers named were William White vice president Cecil Schulte secretary Joe Mayer treasurer Ben Porters sergeant at arms and Leroy Hackman budget correspondent. Plans were set for the annual Christmas dance in Christmas week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Prenger
J i Cleaners
Epsilon Delta Chapter
Ta Phi Sigma Fraternity
William White
Cecil Schulte
Joe Mayer
Ben Porter Sargeant
Leroy Hackman
Beta Christemas
Services Today for Mrs Anna LePage
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna LePage a native county resident who died Wednesday night will be held this afternoon at 2 30 from her sister Mrs Henry Blochberger’s home 1123 West Main Street and at 8 from the Evangelical Church Rev E W Ber will conduct the rites and burial will be in Woo Cemetery Pallbearers include DeWyl Clem Dirckx Witha Koecher Charles Mace Schott and Henry Asel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna LePage
Th County
Henry Blochberger
Main Street
Evangelical Church
E. W. Ber
Woo Cemetery
DeWyl
Clem © Dirckx
Witha Koecher
Charles Mace
Schott
Henry Asel
Miss Virginia Ferguson Visits Kansas City With Friends
Miss Virginia Ferguson of Kansas City is seen spending time with friends during a social gathering. The photo captures a cheerful moment as Ferguson enjoys the company and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ferguson
Sas City
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Julius Caesar
Macbeth
J. M. van Zandt
Miller Theatre
Baldwin
L. Hayden
Colo
Cole-Miller Line
T. B
State Prison
Long Menne
Leslie
W. Howell
St. Louis Highway
L. Lutkewitte
Joe Lairemore
Leslie Rudolph
Amsterdam
Holland
Phil A
Phil A. Dallmeyer
East High St
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Capital City
Lewis
Wabash
DR. H. Stattler
Westhues
Gretta Ritter
Paul Weber
J. L. Nichols
Jenkins
High Stree
R. Prenger
Beta Phi Sigma
Anna LE Page
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