LaUF Named State Commander of Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars
Prominent attorney H. P. Lauf was elected state commander of the Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Madison Hotel, winning a near unanimous vote and succeeding Commander Moody. Other officers and auxiliary leaders were named, with the 1928 convention set for Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Lauf
Roy Lone Post
Jefferson City
Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars
Madison Hotel
Lauf
Moody
St. Louis
Veterans Organization
Kelly
Bevel
Brookfield
Mulvahill
Kansas City
Bud Fisher
J. A. Knoebel
Rooney
Snodgrass
William N. Phillips
Harry McCarty
Missouri Leies’ Auxiliary
William N. Philips
Meires
Gallagher
W. R. Martin
J. R. Billman
Campbell
Emma Gramman
Mary Davis
Bessie Gault
Maryville
Carrie Helm
Emma Evans
Nine Taylor
Joplin
Gertrude Jenkins
Vern Clement
Brooklyn
Werner Miller
Winners in Capital News Question Contest Selected by Judges
The Capital News and Jefferson Theatre announce contest winners judged from hundreds of responses. Paul Schrimpf wins $5 cash, An ne Russell Hoefer $3, Margaret Enloe $2, Mary Pendleton four theatre tickets, with six other two ticket prizes for The Fire Brigade. Prizes redeemable at Miller Theatre with Mr Dubinsky today or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Capital News
Barney Dubinsky
Jefferson Theatre
Paul Schrimpf
East McCarty Street
Anne Russell Hoefer
East Miller Street
McCarty Street
Lawrence Rackers
West
Elm Street
Clara Hord
LaFayette Street
W. C. Edmondson
Madison
Dora Shull
West High Street
Miller Theatre
Mr. Dubinsky
Speeding Arrest Report by Officer Erhardt
Local resident I. Chambers was arrested last night by Officer Erhardt for speeding. He is to be arraigned before Police Judge Leslie on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speeder
Erhardt I. Chambers
Erhardt
Leslie
Slicker couple to mark fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs A Slicker of Jefferson City celebrate fifty years of marriage with a birthday supper at their home 818 Madison Street The couple wed June 19 1887 in California Missouri officiated by Rev Kueper Their long life together has seen moves from California to Isbell St Aobert Bennets Mill and finally Jefferson City Captain Slicker nickname recalls his past service The notice notes the event continues on page 2
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A. Slicker
Jefferson City
Madison Street
California
Kueper
Tipton
Slicker
Isbell
St. Aobert
Bennets Mill
Bagnell
Captain Slicker
Road Board Appeals Mueller Dispute After Land Damage Award
Attorneys for the State Highway Commission filed an appeal in Cole County Circuit Court challenging a 400 dollar award to Bertha Mueller and others for land damage from a new highway across their farm between Schuberts and the Osage River bridge. The commission says the sum is excessive and a jury trial is expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Cole County
Special Court Commission
Bertha Mueller
Schuberts
Osage River
John Ott
Eugene Thompson
Otto Linsenhardt
Highway Commission
Cars Crash On Highway No 15 In Fulton
A Star touring car driven by Ray Carnes and a Chevrolet touring car driven by Dan Mayer, both of New Bloomfield, wrecked on Fulton highway after a late Friday dance return. Passengers suffered minor injuries. one horse was killed after the collision while a towed vehicle struck another horse. Damages were covered by State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance via M F B F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Carnes
New Bloomfield
Dan Mayer
Fulton Highway
Fulton
Mayer
Carnes
State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company
Carl Forth Visits St Louis in City Tour
Carl Forth travels to St Louis for a brief visit highlighting local landmarks and city hospitality. He plans meetings with community leaders and touring cultural sites during his stay.
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Carl Forth
St. Louis
Eugene Girl Who Ran Away Found In Kansas City
Pauline Shirley 17 daughter of Dr. George H. Shirey of Eugene Missouri ran away days ago leaving a note predicting her body in the river. She traveled to Jefferson City then Kansas City where detectives found her working in a fur shop. Dr Shirey notified and reunited with his daughter in Kansas City. Her mother is visiting in Kansas.
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Pauline Shirley
George H. Shirey
Eugene
Kansas City
Jefferson City
Shirley
Kansas
Local Knights Attend Fourth of July Basket Picnic
Capitol Lodge No. 110 Knights of Pythias plans to attend a Boonville Fourth of July basket picnic under the Tenth Pythian District. Over 100 members and families from Jefferson City area expected. Governor Baker to speak. Princes of Syracuse to perform. basketball game Jefferson City lodge versus Golden Gate lodge 91.
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Capitol Lodge No. 110
Knights of Pythias
Boonville
Tenth Pythian District Association
Baker
Princes of Syracuse
Slater, Mo
Jeferson City Lodge
Golden Gate Lodge
Max Truitt Quits State Office for Washington Post
Max Truitt resigns after two years as assistant clerk of the Missouri Supreme Court. He departed yesterday for Washington D C to join the United States Department of Justice. A Columbia native and University of Missouri law school graduate, he leaves many friends here regretting his move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Truitt
Missouri Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Justice
Mr. Truitt
E. T. Truitt
Columbia
Law School
University of Missouri
Adeline Ball Surrenders Herself to Finish Sentence
Adeline Ball, the first woman to escape Missouri State penitentiary, surrendered voluntarily after arriving by train from Kansas City and informing the deputy warden she wished to complete her two year term for grand larceny. She will be moved to farm No 1 quarters near the city. Edna Murray, a Kansas City outlaw, remained at large after recent escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Ball
Missouri State Penitentiary
Kansas City
Adeline
Edna Murray
Circuit Court Opens Monday in Cole County
The June term of the Cole County Circuit Court will open at 9 oclock Monday with Judge Henry J Westhues presiding. The opening day will hear motions and petitions and review criminal cases for future trial. On Tuesday two mechanic s liens by L L Ott against B J Spitka et al and M H Antweiler and a note suit by Ott against Antweiler are set for trial.
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Cole County Circuit Court
Henry J. Westhues
L. L. Ott
B. J
Youth slugged and robbed on Dunklin and Lafayette streets
Clay Rippeto, a well known young man of the Capital City, reported being held up by two unidentified men at Dunklin and Lafayette. He said one man struck him, another pinned his arms, and the pair took about $2 in cash and a gold watch. Officers Popp and Bock searched for the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Rippeto
Dunklin
Lafayette Street
Rippeto
Popp
Bock
Judgment on pleadings in Bank of Centertown v Aetna
Cole County Circuit Court hears a motion for judgment on the pleadings from Bank of Centertown. The bank seeks to collect on a bond of a former employee alleged to be short in accounts, with Irwin and Bushman representing the Bank and Aetna Casualty and Surety Company admitting all allegations. The motion asks the court to decide the case in the bank’s favor based solely on the pleadings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole County
Irwin and Bushman
Bank of Centertown
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company
Surety Company
Concrete Wall Rising on Chestnut Street at Lincoln University
A concrete wall is being erected between the sidewalk and the high terrace on Chestnut street behind Lincoln University. The wall aims to correct long standing issues caused by rains that damaged the terrace and made the sidewalk muddy and nearly impassable. The structure will run along most of the block.
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Chestnut Street
Lincoln University
Two Weddings in Capital City Yesterday
Yesterday in the Capital City two weddings were held and a third engagement announced. Earl Hampton and Ollie May Tharp obtained a license from County Recorder Henry G. Le Page and wed by Justice W. P. Smith with parental consent due to the bride’s minor status. W. B. Senor and Eulah Waters also secured licenses and were married by Rev. Wharton. Ben Oidtmann and Catherine Hartmann announced a forthcoming wedding at St. Peter's Church with plans for a Des Moines honeymoon before settling in the city. families from West Miller Street extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hampton
Ollie May Tharp
Henry G. le Page
W. P. Smith
W. B. Senor
McBaine
Eulah Waters
Hartsburg
Herman Hartmann
West Miller
Louis High Fined On Traffic Charge
Three persons pleaded guilty in city police court. William Scott, the drunk, fined 15 dollars and costs and released. Elzie Smith, the peace disturber, fined 5 dollars and costs and ten days in jail. Louis High, charged with careless and reckless driving, fined 2 dollars and costs and released after complaint by Mrs. W F Roesen following an East Capitol Avenue accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Leslie
William Scott
Elzie Smith
Louis High
W. F. Roesen
East Capitol Avenue
Missouri Weather Outlook Sunday to Monday
Partly cloudy conditions across Missouri on Sunday and Monday with a chance of localized thunderstorms. Temperatures rise, bringing warmer air later in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Emmons Seeks to Collect Judgment From Roberts
June Rose attorney for Carl Emmons filed in Cole County Circuit Court a petition to make J. T. Roberts a defendant in the verdict affirmed against R. B. Brown. Emmons won $29.50 against Brown in Judge Dunn's court nearly two years ago. the case was appealed and Roberts, as Brown's surety, faces collection action. The petition asks the court for power to collect the judgment from Roberts, with a decision expected from Judge Westhues next week.
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June Rose
Carl Emmons
Cole County
J. T. Roberts
R. B. Brown
Emmons
Brown
Dunn
Roberts
Westhues
Smart Divorce Hearing Ends After Two-Day Session
The W. E. Smart divorce suit in Cole County Circuit Court concluded with a verdict pending as Judge Henry J. West reviews numerous depositions. Mrs. Smart seeks 5000 lump alimony and 150 monthly for three children plus custody. Mr. Smart filed a cross action. Both sides allege general indignities and faithlessness in a sensational hearing.
Thief Steals Ground Gripper Shoes From Mrs Cox Home
A thief entered the residence of Mrs. L M Cox at 120 East McCarty Street and stole a pair of ground gripper shoes while she visited friends nearby. The theft occurred from a closet containing nearly a dozen pairs, suggesting the burglar targeted the sought after footwear.
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L. M. Cox
McCarty Street
J C Marksmen to Enter U S Tourney
Jefferson City will be represented at the national rifle matches at Camp Perry Ohio on September 1 by a team of ten Missouri marksmen. The local rifle and pistol club will record all shooting through August 6 to determine the best averages for state tryouts likely August 6 in Columbus.
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Jefferson City
Camp Perry
Ohio
Missouri
Colurmble
R Schneider Weds Gladys Bishop in Eldon
Russell Schneider son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schneider of 718 East Miller Street wed Miss Gladys Bishop daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Bishop of 408 Broadway at the Christian Church parsonage Eldon. Rev Piety officiated. The couple left for a brief honeymoon to St Louis and will reside in Jefferson City after returning.
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Russell Schneider
Henry Schneider
East Miller Street
Gladys Bishop
Walter Bishop
Broadway
Christian Church
Eldon
Piety
Alice Gilbert
Charles Ferguson
St. Louis
Schneider
Lindbergh Parade Draws Million in St Louis Welcome
Col Charles A Lindbergh rode through three miles of cheering crowds in St Louis after returning from Europe. An estimated 250000 visitors packed the downtown area as Lindbergh rode two hours and later attended a private luncheon and a major league ball game as thousands treated him with unprecedented ovation.
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Associated Prese
ST. Louis
Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
Lindbergh
Sportsmans Park
Flyer
Rogers Hornsby
Ennant
Cardinals
New ‘York
Brussels
London
Washington
New York
Jefferson City Good Road Boosters to Meet at Mokane
South Callaway Community Club of Mokane schedules a June 22 meeting to push a hard surfaced road along bottom land linking with highways 54 40 or 45. Jas O Erwin requests Jefferson City representation with Ray Dunlap from the State Highway Department and Mokane district officials invited.
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South Callaway County
South Callaway
Erwin
Jefferson
Ray Dunlap
State Highway Department
Mokane
Portland
Steedman
Tebbetts
Wainwright
Missouri
Jefferson City
South Kingdom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Head OF State
W. N. Phillips
Mrs. Lauf
Capital News
Margaret Enloe
Capital
Mrs. Slicker
MR. and
Mrs. A. Slicker
Road Board
Mueller
Knights
Supreme Court
U. S. Department
Irwin
Sweety Company
Centertown Bank
City
Earl Harrington
Smith
Circuit Court
Atlantic
W. E. Smart
Henry J. West. Hues
J. C
U. S
Rifle Club
R. Schneider
Col. Lindbergh
Young Hero
Sportsman Park
South Callaway Community Club
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