City to Consider Broad Salary Increases for Officials
A special City Council session next Monday will study a new salary schedule for nearly all elective and appointive city employees. The plan, about 6000 annually in total, aims to raise pay for mayor, council members, and key officials, with expected city benefits despite a higher next year levy. Five newly elected councilmen, Arthur Scruggs, Robert Nolen, Ira Pare, Harry Ferguson, and Martin Loesch, will take oath Monday. only Scruggs and Nolen were re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Scruggs
Robert Nolen
Ira Pare
Harry Ferguson
Martin Loesch
Scruggs
Nolen
U S Contends Bootleggers Must File Income Tax Return
In a Supreme Court brief the government argues bootleggers must file income tax returns. The appeal arises from a South Carolina case against Manly S. Sullivan after the circuit court ruled self-incrimination shields nonfilers and that tax returns cannot be used to grant immunity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Manly S. Sullivan
Circuit Court of Appeals
Congress
Circuit Court Opens Monday in Cole County
The Cole County Circuit Court will be in session all next week with four civil cases docketed for trial on opening day. Centertown Bank vs Aetna Casualty Insurance Company bond suit is key as the bank seeks to recover on a former employee’s allegedly short accounts.
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Cole County
Centertown Bank
Aetna Casualty Insurance Company
Andrew Propst
John Daemmel
Scruggs Guhleman
Chas. Clark
E. P. Billat
Lee Jordan
Missouri Weather Outlook Unsettled This Weekend
Unsettled Sunday expected with showers and possible thunderstorms. A cooler Monday follows while eastern and northern sections see slightly warmer conditions on Sunday.
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Missouri
Monthly Report Details Vocational Night School in Junior College
The March report of the county public welfare superintendent notes the opening of a Vocational Night School in the Junior College Building, thanks to Mrs. E Simonsen and a welfare council committee. It also covers a factory program at East End Shoe with Salvation Army members, goals to form factory choirs and a dramatic club, and plans for broader industry visits to spark community music interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest Committee
E. Simonsen
Welfare Council
Simonsen
D. C. McClung
Clude
East End
Capt. Foubister
Salvation Army
Anne Hobbs
Green
Wm. Gundelfinger
Hobbs
Jefferson City
Stewart
State Board of Health
Cole County
Capt. and
Martha J Norfleet dies at 75 in Eugene home
Mrs. Martha J. Norfleet a Cole County pioneer died at 11 yesterday morning at the Eugene home of her son S C Norfleet after a two week illness from a complication of diseases She was buried in the Spring Garden cemetery Funeral services were set for 2 30 this afternoon conducted by Rev Gadd of Jefferson City and many local friends planned to attend
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Martha J. Norfleet
Cole County
Eugene
S. C. Norfleet
Spring Garden Church
Gadd
Jefferson City
Allen aids Jefferson City girl scouts on fire safety course
H. B. Allen chief rater of the state insurance department prepared a fire prevention and examination course for Jefferson City girl scouts. J. Burr Taylor of Kansas City spoke on fire prevention, brought to the city by Allen. Booklets on fire prevention are being distributed to the girls.
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H. B. Allen
State Insurance Department
Jefferson City
J. Burr Taylor
Kansas City
Taylor
Allen
Peters files divorce suit in Cole County Court
David W. Peters, a prominent city attorney, filed for divorce from Opal Peters in Cole County Circuit Court. The couple wed in Jefferson City on February 4, 1917 and separated February 28, 1927. The petition cites general indignities and incompatibility. trial likely at the June term.
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David W. Peters
Cole County
Opal Peters
Jefferson City
Insect Powder Mist Imitates Fire at Wright's Store
Last night around 9 o clock O W Wright a noted High street grocer emptied a large amount of insect powder in the front room and left. A passerby mistook the powder for smoke and summoned the fire department. Fire trucks arrived to find only powder烟合.
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O. W. Wright
High Street
Wright
Smith elected county superintendent by 897 vote plurality
Roger V. Smith won the county superintendent of schools election last Tuesday by a 897 vote plurality. Complete county totals show Smith 3289, Seive 2392, Keso 1269, and Carey 452, with Smith leading Seive by 897, Keso by 2022, and Carey by 2837.
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Roger V. Smith
Clem Dirckx
Smith
A. H. Seive
E. E. Keso
E. E. Carey
Seive
Keso
Carey
Economy program to be submitted again in Missouri
The Missouri Association for Economy in Public Expenditures plans a new push in 1929 after defeat in the recent legislature. Elmer Donnell, managing director, said counties will host a year and half of campaigning to gain passage. The plan would cut many state offices and place others under directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Missouri Association For Economy
Missouri
Associated Industries of Missouri
Elmer Donnell
Paul Bosch Home After Minor Operation At Hospital
Paul Bosch assistant cashier at the Exchange Bank has been removed from the hospital after a minor operation. His many friends will be glad to learn of his improved condition.
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Paul Bosch
The
Exchange Bank
Steinbeck Replies To Baker Dismissal Letter
A. H. Steinbeck of Union Missouri, on the state penal board and parole commissioner, says he was dismissed for telling the truth to a Senate prison committee. He criticizes prison management and notes disputes with Enloe and McGregor while praising the governor's past support. He states his honesty and states the letter goes to press.
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A. H. Steinbeck
Union
State Penal Board
Senate
C. F. Enloe
Wm. B. McGregor
John S. Burnett
Burnett
Steinbeck
Former Residents Die in Texas Car Crash
Mr and Mrs Carl Quimby former Jefferson City residents were killed in a vehicle collision near Mason Texas last Wednesday details not learned Their son Curtis formerly worked at Henry L Doherty and Company in this city Their passing grieves a wide circle of friends in this area
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Carl Quimby
Jefferson City
Mason
Texas
Quimby
Curtis
Henry L. Doherty and Company
Mrs Howard Bradbury Returns Home With Son
Mrs Howard Bradbury and her son Howard Constant have returned from San Antonio where they were for three months for the boy's health. He is reported to be greatly improved.
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Howard Bradbury
Howard Constant
San Antonio
Texas
Five Pastors to Occupy Lutheran Church Pulpit
Trinity Lutheran Church hosts Holy Week services with five pastors from district congregations delivering main addresses. Each evening at 7:30, April 11 to 15, speakers include Paul Koenig H A F Schaefer John H C Fritz G F A Klattenhoff and Prof E C Weis with special music by the church choir and local soloists.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
William Richter
Trinity Lutheran League
Paul Koenig
H. A. F. Schaefer
John H. C. Fritz
G. F. A. Klattenhoff
E. C. Weis
Monroe and
McCarty Streets
Woman complaints about Cherry Street home booze joint
A Cherry Street resident told Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier that an immoral house and booze joint near her home operates at all hours and that the sheriff has refused relief. She would not sign a complaint, and no action was taken by midnight.
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Cherry Street
Nike G. Sevier
Sevier
Virginia Underwood Crowned Queen at Marculus Event
Miss Virginia Underwood was crowned queen of Marcul lus at a junior college coronation ceremony held in the college auditorium last evening. Hundreds attended and praised the program and execution. A dance in the gym followed and drew strong interest and enjoyment.
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Virginia Underwood
Marcullus
Junior College
Popular County Couple to Marry Today
Two marriage licenses were issued by County Recorder Henry G. Le Page to Ed gar Scott of Henley and Mildred Scrivner of Eugene. They will wed in Eugene today. Monroe Enloe and Myrtle Halderman of Olean also received licenses and were married by Probate Judge Curtis L. Dunn.
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Henry G. le Page
Edgar Scott
Henley
Mildred Scrivner
Eugene
Monroe Enloe
Myrtle Halderman
Olean
Curtis L. Dunn
Westhues Fines W. P. Bliss for Liquor Charge
W P Bliss of Jefferson City was found guilty of possession of whiskey by a jury in Miller County Circuit Court at Tuscumbia and fined 200 dollars plus costs by Judge Henry J Westhues. The jury could not decide on punishment initially and Bliss was arrested near Bagnell weeks earlier with whiskey in his possession. The Dr W B Dallas hunting trip case was not tried and may be dismissed.
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Jefferson City
Miller County
W. P. Bliss
Tuscumbia
Henry J. Westhues
Bliss
Bagnell
W. B. Dallas
Bardwell to trial Monday in Sedalia murder case
Robert K. Bardwell will face a criminal court jury Monday in Sedalia on a charge of murdering Claude Wilkerson, a Sedalia attorney, on December 27, 1926. A special 84 member venue will be drawn. Judge Hoffman is unavailable due to his father's illness, with Judge Calvard presiding. Bardwell has been jailed in Cole County and was moved to Warrensburg pending trial.
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Associated Preas
Sedalia
Robert K. Bardwell
Claude Wilkerson
Regula
Dimmitt Hoffman
Louis Hoffman
C. A. Calvard
Clinton
Wilkerson
Bardwell
Cole County
Warrensburg
Child Health Body Plans May Day Event Features
The Child Health Committee of the Parent-Teacher Council will meet Monday at 4 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to plan May Day activities. The focus is on the Six Point Child with health criteria including vision hearing teeth throat weight and posture. The State Board of Health will provide buttons for children meeting standards. attendees will discuss a health parade exhibits and other features.
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Parent-Teacher Council
Chamber of Commerce
Chas. Dewey
Association
Dewey
State Board of Health
Bond Couple Wed in Tefferson City Marthasville Union
Joseph Bond of Tefferson City married Miss Lottie Lee Hickman of Marthasville Callaway County in an early evening ceremony conducted by Justice W P Smith. The license was issued in the office of County Recorder Henry Le Page. Both are well known locally with many friends sending best wishes. Hugh Stephens of the state highway commission was in St Louis on business yesterday.
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Joseph Bond
Tefferson City
Lottie Lee Hickman
Marthasville
Callaway County
W. P. Smith
Henry le Page
Hugh Stephens
State Highway Commission
St. Louis
Motorist Fined After Car Mishap
A collision at Dunklin and Chestnut streets involved a Buick driven by Dr. H. S. Curtis and a Ford roadster driven by Thornton Nicholson. Neither driver was seriously injured. Nicholson was fined $15 and costs after pleading ignorance of the boulevard stop, and he paid the amount and was released.
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H. S. Curtis
Thornton Nicholson
Dunklin
Chestnut Streets
Dr. Curtis
Chestnut
Nicholson
Curtis
Forrest Erhardt
Tucker
Missouri 1927 Property Valuation Sees Large Increase
Missouri 1927 total property valuation set at 4 154 940 550 up 54 367 261 from 1926. Real estate 3 498 057 528, personal property 656 838 022, farm lands 1 490 468 116, town lots 2 007 599 412. Assessors and the tax commission disagree on exact totals but overall rise noted.
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Missouri
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Equalization Board
Board of Equalization
Anderson Freed At Centertown
A Centertown jury found Ed Anderson not guilty of disturbing the peace against Ed Hickman. Both men admitted using abusive language, and the defense showed mutual fault. The men reconciled and left the courtroom as friends. Prosecutor Nike G. Sevier and defense attorney Ira H. Lohman appeared.
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F. G. Harmon
Centertown
Ed Anderson
Ed Hickman
Hickman
Anderson
Nike G. Sevier
Ira H. Lohman
Barneys Two Theatres Manager Returns From Trip
Barney Dubinsky, manager of the Jefferson and Miller theatres, returned yesterday from a business trip to St Louis and Fulton.
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Barney Dubinsky
Jefferson and Miller Theatres
St. Louis
Fulton
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Liffey
U. S
Core Welfare Bureau
M. Norfleet
Pioneer County
Spring Garden
Girl Scouts
Statehouse
Baker
House
Enloe
Mrs. Howard Bradbury
Lutheran Church
Walther League
Sheriff
Edgar H. Scott
Westhues
Dunklin Street
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