Youth Admits Wrecking Sedalia Home in Arson Plot
In Sedalia Missouri Conrad Stark 22 confessed to causing an explosion that wrecked the home of G F Copas. His brother Elmer Stark 19 was killed in the blast. Copas and his wife Velma Copas were arrested as they fled to California. Prosecutor E W Coney planned manslaughter and arson charges. Inquest into Elmer Stark's death set for tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
General Hospital
Conrad Stark
G. F. Copas
Sedalia
Elmer Starke
Stark
Copas
E. W. Coney
Pettis County
Elmer Stark
Velma Copas
California
Elmer
City Nurse Logs 203 May Calls and Births
The Community Nurse logged 203 calls in May including 96 bedside visits 48 tuberculosis 46 miscellaneous and 13 prenatal. Seven births and two deaths were recorded along with garment donations from several families and groups. The program operates under the Council of Clubs as part of the Community Chest agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Homer Talbot
Heinrichs
Peltason
Harris Renn suit dropped after out of court settlement
A suit on account brought by Tom Harris against Bennie Renn was dismissed in Cole County Circuit Court yesterday by attorney Nike Sevier after a satisfactory out of court settlement. The case had been set for trial at the term opening next week.
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Tom Harris
Bennie Renn
Cole County
Nike Sevier
King City visitor J T Wages stays with daughter
J T Wages of King City, recent State Highway Commission visitor, was a guest of his daughter Mrs. E B Stevenson during a city visit for business.
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J. T. Wages
King City
State Highway Commission
Linkenmeyer Entry Wins Annual Terrapin Derby
Sid Linkenmeyer's terrapin captured first prize in the Lions Club Terrapin Derby at Ruwari Park with a 16 minute 30 second run. Capital City Oil Company finished second in 16 minutes 383 seconds and Palace Barber Beauty Shop third in 16 minutes 37 seconds, with prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars.
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Sid Linkenmeyer
Capital City Oil Company
Palace Barber Beauty Shop
Lions Club
Gale County
Ruwari Park
Jimmy Owen
Pioneer builder Charles Lampson dies at 86 in Elston
Charles Lampson, pioneer and longtime Cole County resident, died Wednesday night at 11:30 at his Elston home after weeks of illness. Born near Elston, he spent his life in Missouri building county homes and farms and was renowned as a carpenter. Funeral at 2 pm in Elston with burial in the church cemetery. he is survived by his widow and two Chicago brothers.
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Charles Lampson
Cole County
Elston
Mr. Lampson
Lampson
Missouri
Chicago
Police on alert for a robbery
County and city police authorities were on the alert last evening after a tip indicated two local men planned to rob a business house and flee for the western wheat fields. Officers stationed across the city by the county sheriff and Chief Bruns prevented any reported robbery by early morning.
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Bruns
Delbert Swim to Wed Ollie Carico in June Nuptials
The marriage of Delbert Swim an employee of the Purity Bakery Co and Miss Ollie Carico of Ullman is to take place on Sunday June 19 according to an announcement. Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Swim
Purity Bakery Co
Ollie Carico
Ullman
Encampment of V F W Opens Today in Jefferson City
The Missouri order of the Veterans of Foreign Wars opens at 10 this morning with a Madison Hotel session attended by veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary. Mayor absence alters welcome. Memorial services follow, with tours, tea, and business meetings planned through Saturday.
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Missouri Order of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Madison Hotel
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Cecil W. Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Madison
State
Auxiliary
City of
Jefferson
Supt. Knox
Veterans
Whhich
Central Hotel
Cole County Text Book Board to Award Contracts
The Cole County Text Book Commission, after three days of reviewing many books from national publishers, will conclude and award contracts today. It plans to purchase over 14 000 volumes for county schools over the next five years as required by state law. Representatives of numerous book firms appeared before the commission.
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Cole County Text Book Commission
Thic Waale
Hero of Car Accident to Be Rewarded
Chester Norris, a Jackson county convict serving two years for assault, will receive sixty days off his sentence for bravery during the Osage River bridge accident. Ed A Favier, in charge of the prison truck, credited Norris for volunteering to disable the engine and secure the load, preventing greater damage.
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Chester Norris
Jackson County
Tuscumbia Swinging Bridge
Ulman
Osage River
Ed. A. Favier
Norris
Favier
Conrad Kraus Dies at 73 A Lifelong Cole County Farmer
Conrad Kraus longtime Russellville area farmer died at his home Wednesday at 3 15 pm after a stomach illness. A German born resident for many years he was 73. He is survived by his widow and four children Fred John Karl and Lona. Funeral at Lohman Lutheran Church Friday at 10 am with Rev Biederman. Burial in Lohman church cemetery.
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Conrad Kraus
Cole County
Russellville
Mr. Kraus
Germany
Kraus
Fred
John
Karl
Lona
Lohman
Biederman
Abandoned Ford Car Confiscated on Madison Street
A Ford touring car parked for days in the 100 block of Madison Street was confiscated by Officer Adam Schneider and towed to a local garage. The state license plate 529-036 is on the vehicle, and it is believed the car was stolen by joyriders and abandoned nearby.
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Madison Street
Adam Schneider
Clarence Tremaine and Jack Bowers Return from St Louis Races
Clarence Tremaine and Jack Bowers returned from St Louis where they attended races at the Fairmount track.
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Clarence Tremaine
Jack Bowers
St. Louis
White Front Tire and Battery Company opens in city
C B Mateer and Norris Steenberger buy the old Withaup Tire Hospital on East Capitol Avenue and rename it the White Front Tire and Battery Company. They plan renovations and a full line of battery service, with a Tangorine oil giveaway on opening weekend and a carnation for visiting ladies. Mateer serves advisory role. Steenberger will run the station.
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C. B. Mateer
Norris Steenberger
Withaup Tire
East Capitol Avenue
A. GC. Phillips
White Front Tire and Battery Company
Mateer
Steenberger
All Zinc Shingle Co acquires Jefferson City factory site
The All Zinc Shingle Manufacturing Co acquired the deed to property at Brooks Street and the Bagnell Branch of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Jefferson City will host a new Haydenite concrete brick factory. Col A Linxwiler led negotiations for the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee. E Englebrecht of Bey Mo serves as president and E F Schaffner of Owensville as general manager. Plans call for a conservative start with expansion as demand grows.
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All- Zinc Shingle Manufacturing Co
Brooks Street
Bagnell
Missour Pacific
Jefferson City
Col. A. Linxwiler
Chamber of Commerce
E. Englebrecht
Bey, Mo
E. F. Schaffner
Owensville
Sale of Articles Made by Blind Here Next Week
A week long sale of articles made by blind persons of Missouri will run next Monday at the Dallmeyer Store on High Street. The sale, under the Missouri Commission for the Blind, aims to provide work and income in the homes of blind residents, preventing dependence and boosting pride. Local women's clubs and civic groups will assist as salesladies.
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Missouri
Dallmeyer
High Street
Missouri Commission For the Blind
Blind Commission
State Commission
Peters duo returns from St Louis after legal business
D. W. and Scott Peters arrived home yesterday following a trip to St Louis for several days of legal work.
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D. W
Scott Peters
St. Louis
Dave
Lafayette Bacon dies prominent Jefferson City merchant
Funeral services for Lafayette Bacon respected Jefferson City merchant will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at the Methodist church. Rev E Royle will conduct the service and burial follows in California Missouri. The body lies in state from 10 this morning. Active pallbearers include F E Ross Earl Ruthven and Dr R McDonald among others. All city clothing stores will close today during services in salute to Mr Bacon.
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Lafayette Bacon
Jefferson City
Methodist
E. Royle
California
F. E. Ross
Earl Ruthven
R. McDonald
Henry
Asel
Charles Buchanan
Lee Jordan
Bailey Lansdown
O. W. Wright
W. T. Carrington
George Porth, Sr
W. A. Moore
W. C. Irwin
James A. Hill
Emil Schott
Gene Stephens
L. D. Thompson
Lindbergh to Reach St Louis in Grand Homecoming
St Louis plans a three day Lindbergh celebration after the hero of the air returns tomorrow in the Spirit of St Louis. He will dip over the city from twenty eight government planes and land at Lambert Field before a citywide salute led by Mayor Victor Miller and civic leaders. The homecoming includes a public holiday Saturday with an eight mile parade and a visit to Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh.
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Associated
ST. Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Washington
Lindbergh
New York
Spirit of
Victor Miller
Edwane Knidden
Eccomunitine
Chamber v. Commeree
Knight’s
St. County
Flyer
Evangeline Lindbergh
C. of C to Honor Jefferson City Leader Lafay ette Bacon
J L Beck chairman of the Merchants Bureau asks merchants to meet at 10 30 AM at the Chamber of Commerce to form a body and accompany the procession to the Methodist church to view the remains Lafay ette Bacon a veteran civic and commercial leader in Jefferson City promoted merchant cooperation and community building through years of service.
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Lafayette Bacon
Jefferson City
J. L. Beck
Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Church
Merchants Association
Commercial Club
Bacon
Kalaris Not Wanted in City Across State Lines
Mt. Pleasant Iowa notified that Pete Kalaris a former resident was located there and would be turned over if wanted. Police found he bought jewelry with a payable note that was not honored but no local charge existed. Authorities here were told the city was not seeking him.
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Joe Bruns
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Pete Kalaris
Kalaris
Dr. Jose Returns to Office Here
Dr. J. E. Jose, who had been ill at Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester Minnesota, has returned home unexpectedly and will be at his office today. His improved condition prompted a change in plans from next Monday.
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J. E. Jose
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
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Community Chest Committee of
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Sevier
Linkenmeyer
Karl Rundberg
Chas. Lampson
Delbert
V. F.W
Knox
Text Book Board
Commission
Tuscumbia Bridge
C. B. Mateer and
Haydenite Concrete
Bagnell Branch
Columbus
C. OF C
DR. Jose
Scott Martin
Thomas Webb
Webb
Martin
Electric Light Company
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