21 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1946
Page
1
The Rev William J. Ryan 66 professor of philosophy and faculty director of the Alumni Association died in Saint Louis December 20. He was a noted educator and church figure. The article references his long career and service to the university community. A fragment mentions a 4 500 pound coal figure linked to automobile production context.
More than 2000 city children are anticipated to attend the 19th annual Christmas party hosted by the bank. The event aims to spread holiday cheer with activities and gifts for youths across the city.
At the Exchange Bank this afternoon Sarita will greet each boy and girl as a procession of youngsters up to 12 years old files through the doors. They will visit a gaily lit old fashioned Christmas tree and talk with Santa Claus. The event runs from 3 to 5 with police and Boy Scouts aiding bank officials in crowd control.
Washington reports that two pants suits and vests under double breasted jackets are back in production after a wartime ban was lifted by the office of temporary controls. The decision cites ample fabric savings and high output of men and boys' suits, with Graham bread named after Sylvester Graham for his advocacy of better bread.
The Jefferson City Fire Department completed 1500 repaired toys for the Alias Santa Claus project, aided by Elks Club volunteers. Chief Ford Robertson notes the joy of helping children, as welders from local firms donate tools and workers pace the last touches before Christmas Eve distributions.
Missouri Pacific rose to second in a smoke abatement contest among 16 railroads serving St Louis, narrowly missing first place by .006 of a unit per observation. Jefferson City’s smoke control praised. Missouri Pacific employees lauded for reducing local smoke.
County Clerk William H Tellman reports strong early sales of 1947 hunting and fishing licenses placed on sale Friday. By 2 30 pm that afternoon he had issued 36 licenses, despite higher prices. Buyers voiced displeasure at the cost, noting they do not see the need for the increase. Sales breakdown shows state licenses at 4 15, state fishing 21, state hunting 9, and county hunting and fishing 1.
Mrs. Bess Truman selected a Christmas tree for the summer White House at Independence. The tree tops the late shopping list as the Truman family prepares to decorate the southwest living room with Margaret and the president joining on Christmas Day for the holidays with relatives in Independence.
A British naval man found that orange and lemon juice are the most effective cures for scurvy, a dietary deficiency that plagued sailors at sea.
Seven property transfers filed recently cover four Jefferson City properties and two rural tracts. Transactions include Ashley street lots sold for 1500, half-interest transfers on Atchison street with a 5300 deed of trust, and sales on Sern and Elm, Vetter, and a 8 acre tract between Eugene and Henley. Other details include buyers such as Royal W. Miller Benjamin Christian Rathie TR Nichols and Theodore Emmerich and sellers Raymond V. Wetzel E. Thelbest Smith and John H. Strobel.
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