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Newspaper

Daily Capital News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

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Graduates to be Honored at St Peter's Church Tonight

Twenty two students of St Peter's Parochial High School will receive graduation certificates at 7 30 this evening in the St Peter's church auditorium. Forty eighth graders will take part in the day long program and Lions Club Merit Certificates of Excellence in Scholarship will be awarded to forty pupils.

St. Peter’s Parochial High School St. Peter’s Church Alice Bruns Bernadetts Bruns Zita Buersmeyer Alice Cowley Margaret Day Teresa Graessle Mildred Hale Margaret Hentges Johann Hentges Eleanor Huegel Helen Rodeman Helen Vogel Herbert Block Herbert Cremer Louis Dulle George Goedde James Keown Alfred Melie Otto Pohl John Pirner Francis Poepsel Oliver Schnieders Our Lady of Good Counsel F. R. Scholten Joseph Rephle F. B. Newham Ernest L. Schneider Jefferson City Lions Club

Investigation into Basil Richardson Death

An investigation is being conducted into the death of Basil Richardson, a former city resident killed in an automobile accident near Battle Creek Michigan. Services for Richardson were held in this city Monday. Relatives allege he had about $1000 in cash on him before the wreck, which has since disappeared.

Basil Richardson Battle Creek Michigan Richardson

Allison quits state race for lieutenant governor

E. W. Allison of Rolla withdrew from the Democratic race for lieutenant governor citing age qualification concerns. He would be 35 four days after the January term starts and said he did not want to create an embarrassing problem for the party. Remaining candidates include Harris of Columbia Wagner Rosenfeld Hammer and Birckey of Festus.

E. W. Allison Rolla Allison Frank G. Harris Columbia Clyde W. Wagner Samuel Rosenfeld Otto W. Hammer St. Louis E. W. Birckey Festus

Edwards heads Rebekahs in local lodge election

Mrs George H Edwards was elected Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge at the Odd Fellows Hall last evening. Mrs Frank Kimball was chosen vice noble grand. A social hour followed with a dramatic Shake spearian reading by Mrs Theodore Stalzer. Earlier, at a recent Odd Fellows meeting, George H Edwards was elected Noble Grand and Clarence Kimball vice Noble Grand. Installations are planned for early July.

George H. Edwards Rebekah Lodge Order Odd Fellows Hall Frank Kimball Theodore Stalzer Odd Fellows Lodge Clarence Kimball

Library Leader Jane Morey Elected League Secretary

Miss Jane Morey secretary of the Missouri Library Commission was elected secretary of the League of Library Commissioners at the annual West Baden Indiana meeting. The national association includes library commissioners nationwide and reflects her prominence in the field. She also attended the American Library Association meeting, spoke at the Public Library School in St. Louis, and addressed the Washington Public Library Board of Directors.

Jane Morey Missouri Library Commission League of Library Commissioners West Baden Indiana Miss Morrey Miss Morey American Library Association St. Louis Public Washington, Mo The Public Library

Mrs. B. W. Lansdown Visits Relatives in Chicago

Mrs. B. W. Lansdown is spending an extended visit with relatives in Chicago.

Mrs. B. W. Lansdown Chicago

Miss Anne Weir Visits Relatives Here

Miss Anne Weir of St Louis is visiting relatives in this city, staying at an unnamed local residence and planning a short stay.

Anne Weir St. Louis

Salvation Army Drive Raises $7794 for Local Building

Campaign officials report $7,794.76 donated for the Salvation Army building at the County Welfare office campaign HQ. Largest gift was $500 from Missouri Light and Power Co. Special gifts reached $3,400 with Division 4 totaling $1,150.25. campaign will continue until all workers finish assignments.

Salvation Army Court House M. G. Keller Missouri Light and Power Company Col al Linxwiler

Capital Bakery Changes Hands Again in City

C U Mitchell, noted Capital City businessman and Purity Bakery owner, buys Capital Bakery at 620 East High Street from Louis Schwab and Joe Wyrick. Ownership transfer set for Monday after stock and equipment inventory this weekend. Mitchell plans improvements. Schwab and Wyrick had purchased it from Mrs W H Jones months earlier.

C. U. Mitchell Capital City Purity Bakery Madison Street Capital Bakery East High Street Louis Schwab Joe Wyrick Schwab

Georgia Minstrels to Perform in Capital City Sunday

The Georgia Minstrels with forty voices plus band and orchestra arrive from Kansas City and will present three shows at Jefferson Theatre this Sunday. A matinee and two evening performances begin at 7:15 and 9:15, with all seats fifty cents and unreserved.

Georgia Minstrels Capital City Jefferson Theatre Barney Dubinsky Miller and Jefferson Picture Houses Pantages Theatre Kansas City

Roy Swillum Jr dies in Chicago at age 11

Roy Swillum Jr son of former Jefferson City residents died yesterday in Chicago after a brief illness. He was grandson of M Swillum and nephew of Lawrence Swillum of this city. The family and parents are well known locally and funeral services are expected in Chicago today.

Roy Swillum, Jr Roy Swillum Jefferson City Chicago Young Swillum M. Swillum Vista Place Lawrence Swillum Roy, Jr

Piggly Wiggly Adds New Equipment at Jefferson City

Roy Richards manager of the Jefferson City Piggly Wiggly Store reports the addition of substantial new equipment including a large counter and a spice cabinet. The changes are aimed at improving efficiency and service for customers.

Roy Richards Jefferson City

Young to California vacation trip abroad

Paul Young of the State Auditor's Department has departed for Los Angeles to join Mrs. Young and their daughter for a several weeks vacation.

Monsignor Selinger Expected Home After Illness

Monsignor J. J. Selinger D D beloved dean of St. Peter's Parish and Jefferson City citizen, has improved after two major operations at St. Mary's Hospital St. Louis and is expected to arrive home today or tomorrow. He plans to stay several weeks in the city before possibly making a brief European trip. Friends are glad for his recovery and return to the community.

Monsignor J. J. Selinger D. D St. Peter’s Parish Jefferson City St. Mary’s Hospital St. Louis Monsignor Selinger Selinger

Few File For Democratic Committee In Cole County

Filing deadline loomed at 8 pm in Cole County as nine candidates surfaced for Democratic county committee positions in Jefferson City wards and Clark and Jefferson Townships. Names include J W Kinney, Mrs Tom Riley, D C McClung, Mrs J R Elliott, William Roeger, Mrs June R Rose, Dr T Lee Glover, Mrs Arthur Smith, and Will Nixon with others not yet filed.

Cole County Democratic County Committee C. A. Dirckx Jefferson City J. W. Kinney Tom Riley D. C. McClung J. R. Elliott William Roeger June R. Rose Fifth Ward Clark Township T. Lee Glover Arthur Smith Jefferson Township Will Nixon

Women’s Club Luncheon Planned at Central Hotel

The Business and Professional Women’s Club assembles at the Central Hotel today for a noon luncheon followed by a brief business meeting. President Miss Ethel Langford urges all members to attend and offer support.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Central Hotel Ethel Langford

Missouri Weekend Forecast Clouds and Thunderstorms

Partly cloudy conditions Friday and Saturday with likely local thunderstorms. Warmer air moves into the east Friday while cooler temperatures arrive Saturday across the state.

Missouri

Youth Hurt In Accident Near Capital City

Paul Walton 18, a local youth, was severely injured when his Dodge touring car skidded off the St. Louis highway beyond Schuberts last night. He was pinned under the overturned vehicle, suffering a broken right arm and facial injuries but not expected to be life threatening. He was taken to the city for treatment after the crash.

Paul Walton St. Louis Schuberts Walton Dodge

Rosser Austin to Study in Europe After Missouri Commencement

Rosser Austin son of Mr and Mrs Ed Austin prominent Capital City residents graduated from the University of Missouri with an AM degree after earlier earning an AB two years ago. He has taught French at the university and plans a three month tour of France and Italy sailing June 12 from New York aboard the Leviathan then returning to Missouri to teach another year in the language department.

Rosser Austin Austin University of Missouri Young Austin France Italy New York City Cherbourg

Bonnots Mill Candidates Initiated by Knights of Columbus

Three Bonnots Mill men Clarence Meyer Rudolph Mertens and Alvis Samson were initiated into the Knights of Columbus. Grand Knight Fred Meyer and C H Krautman attended from Bonnots Mill as the Helias council degree team conducted the ceremony with many local members present.

Fred Meyer Bonnots Mill Council Knights of Columbus Bonnots Mill Clarence Meyer Rudolph Mertens Alvis Samson C. H. Krautman Bonnets Mill Council Helias Council

Christian Church Scout Troop Meeting Notice

Scout troop No 3 of the Christian Church met last evening with the Flying Eagle Patrol winning a brisk contest. The meeting closed with taps by bugler Clark Short. All troop members are urged to attend the next meeting on Thursday June 14 for a surprise.

The Christian Church Flying Eagle Patrol Clark Short

Lehr Visits City From Kansas City Trip

Alfred S. Lehr of St. Louis was in the city yesterday returning home after several days on business in Kansas City.

A. S. Lehr Alfred S. Lehr St. Louis Kansas City

Ross to the West

Clarke Ross leaves today for the Yel en National Park for a summer vacation and will tour the area with plans to visit scenic sites and hike trails during the trip.

Clarke Ross Yelen National Park

Mrs Clyde Moore Dies in Kansas City Home

Mrs Clyde Moore a longtime Jefferson City resident died Thursday at the Kansas City family home after a long illness. She was 69, born in Cooper county and later moved to Cole and Jefferson City before relocating to Kansas City eight years ago. Survived by one son John of City. Funeral services and burial set for Saturday in Kansas City.

Clyde Moore Kansas City Jefferson City Moore Cooper County Cole County John City

Spaunhorst Dominates Jefferson City Gun Club Shoot

Charles W. Spaunhorst proprietor of Capitol Motor Company hit 96 of 100 targets at the Jefferson City Gun Club weekly shoot. A feature shoot is planned for next Thursday with higher attendance expected as scores from yesterday included Joe Kuester 83 of 100 and Geo Fifer 48 of 50 among others.

Charles W. Spaunhorst Capitol Motor Company Jefferson City C. W. Spaunhorst Joe Kuester Geo. Fifer W. A. Dallmeyer W. W. Young Dr. Gove H. J. Lartonoix Ed Unwin

Missouri State Golf Association Elects Officers

The Missouri State Golf Association met at Riverview Country Club during the amateur state golf tournament and elected L. E. Cornelius president N. T. Cave vice president Bonner Miller secretary and treasurer. New directors include A. D. Anderson Orville Barnett H. E. Brann Roger E. Lord T. L. Price R. E. Watson W. J. Wilson Dr L. Bay singer L. E. Cornelius Edward W. Coch...

Associated Press ST. Louis Missouri State Golf Association Riverview Country Club L. E. Cornelius N. T. Cave Fulton Bonner Miller Triple A Club Cornelius and Cave Thomas L. Price Paul R. Talbot A. D. Anderson Orville Barnett Columbia H. E. Brann Kansas City Roger E. Lord T. L. Price Jefferson City R. E. Watson W. J. Wilson

Persuaded Woman to Sign $300 Note Case Involving Jefferson City Couple

Prosecuting Attorney in Missouri filed felony charges yesterday against Mr and Mrs O N Guard residents of Jefferson City now believed living in Indianapolis Indiana. They allegedly persuaded Capital City woman C L Petit to sign a 300 promissory note at a local bank and promised to repay from their parents in the east. Petit claims the couple left town after the note defaulted and owe her for board and room. Indianapolis police were told to cooperate as arrest warrants issued yesterday await return.

Nike John G. Leslie Jefferson City Apolis Indiana Sreegs Ae Madison Streets Capital City Indianapolis Sevier

Mrs. T. E. Dunham Visits Nan Idaho Relative

Mrs. T. E. Dunham of Nan Idaho arrives for a several day visit to her son Grisham a noted member of the city fire department.

T. E. Dunham Nan Idaho Grisham

Califonia Mo Country Club to Open on Tuesday

Prominent California jeweler C E Tieman, president of the Country Club, announced the club opening for next Tuesday June 12 with a golf tournament in the afternoon a barbecued meal at 6 PM and the annual horse show in the evening. Two bands will play as twenty horses entered with more expected and over a hundred members already paid in dues.

C. E. Tieman California Stover Tieman Cletus V. Zuber Jack Schneider Frank Har

Also Mentioned on This Page

ST. Peter’s G. H. Edwards Rebekahs Library League Baden Linxwiler L. D. Thompson City Bakery New Hands Purity Bake Shop GIA Minstrels Jefferson Theater Father Selinger Democratic Committee Lexington St. Joseph Boonville Hermann Osceolan Warsaw Tuscumbia St. Louis Highway Europe New York Christian Church Scout Ross Breaka Price Golf Association C. N. Geard C. L. Petit Califonia
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