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Newspaper

Daily Captial News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

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Local Golf Stars Win In First Inter-City Match

Jefferson City won opening round of the Inter-City Golf Tournament at the Country Club with a 299 total. Columbia 292 Sedalia 281 Fulton 207 1 2. Medalist was K Yunker of Sedalia with 78. Next rounds set for July 7 at Fulton July 8 at Columbia and final at Sedalia later in July.

Jefferson City Columbia Sedalia Fulton K. Yunker Yunker Ted Oberman T. L. Price Guy M Oliver Bassman T. S. Barclay Brewer B. Glenn B. Kanstetter C. C Bowling O. M. Barnett T. Mc- Lee W. G. Manly S. T. Bratton C. W. Furtney N. T. Cave J. H. Atkinson C. M. Ethal H. C. McGregor D. M. Cuthbertson E. A. Wilson W. G. Alcorn C. E. Battner Scott Fox George Johnston Sedaliah E. Neff C. Wilson F. Hayes Dr. Cannady C. Yunker J. McGaath A. Hurley T. Cloney E. Kenagy

Former Sedalia bankers to be tried today in Cole County

The State of Missouri versus Paul Barnett and David W. Peters, former Sedalia bank officials charged with violations of state banking laws, is set for 9 o'clock this morning in the Cole County Circuit Court. The case was moved here from Pettis County on venue.

State of Missouri Barrett Brothers Sedalia Cole County Pettisty Paul Barnett David W. Peters James W. C. Irwin

Hoehler Injures Hand Lifting Glass

County Assessor Jack W. Hoehler injured his right index finger when a window sash glass cut to the bone while he tried to lift a pane yesterday. The incident left him with a crippled finger and awaiting treatment.

Hoehler Jack W. Hoehler

John C. Dyott Sighted in Capital City Visit

John C. Dyott of St. Louis was noted as a business visitor in the Capital City, with the report placing him among visiting commercial figures during the period.

John C. Dyott St. Louis

George A Leff Dies in St Louis Home at 53

George A Leff 53 a former local resident died yesterday afternoon at 5 30 at his St Louis home from heart trouble. He had worked as a prison guard here before moving back to St Louis with his family. He is survived by his wife and son John of St Louis and was father of Benjamin Leff a late local high school student fatally injured in an automobile accident last winter. The body will be brought here Thursday morning to Walther Wymore Funeral Parlors and Friday at 2 30 funeral services will be held at the Methodist church with burial in River View Cemetery officiated by Rev C E Royle. He was well known locally and leaves many friends.

George A. Leff St. Louis Mr. Leff Benjamin Leff John Walther-Wymore Methodist Church Riverview Cemetery C. E. Royle

Rotarians Visit Boy Scout Camp

Rotary Day at the Boy Scout Summer Camp on the Ma ries drew many club members who joined the Scouts for a special visit. The Scouts presented an inspection enjoyed by Rotarians and the club treated the boys to ice cream. Reports say the camp conditions are ideal and the Scouts are having a fine time.

Rotary The Maries Rotarians

Smith to Wed Southern Girl in St Louis

Ben Smith a Missouri Pacific signal department worker and Miss Elizabeth Carter of Canton Mississippi will wed in St Louis today. Smith leaves for the ceremony and the couple plan a brief honeymoon before returning to reside here. County Recorder Henry Le Page issued a marriage license to L W Hudson of Hartsburg and Miss Mary Finney of Holt Summit for a later ceremony at the bride’s home.

Ben Smith Signal Department Missouri Pacific Elizabeth Carter Canton Mississippi St. Louis Smith Henry le Page L. W. Hudson Hartsburg Mary Finney Holt Summit

Missouri River Forecast Looks Steady to Falling

Weather bulletin notes mostly fair warm Wednesday with possible Thursday. River stages show rises and small changes at St Joseph Kansas City Boonville Hermann Osceola Warsaw Tuscumbia with Osage and Missouri rivers forecast to fall or remain steady, Osage expected to fall, Missouri from Lexington to Osage mouth to fall after peak.

Missouri St. Joseph Kansas City Boonville Hermann Osceola Warsaw Tuscumbia Lexington Nouth

M. W. A. Ice Cream Social Planned for July 9

An M. W. A. ice cream social is slated for Saturday July 9 from 4 to 6 PM on the courthouse lawn. Tickets go on sale Thursday. The group also initiated three new members two from Wainwright in a ceremony honoring Woodmen born in June with eleven attendees noting June as their birth month.

Wainwright

Woman Fined On Check Charge

Barbara Passmore of St. Louis pleaded guilty in Justice John G. Leslie's court to issuing a worthless check. She was fined $5 and costs, paid the amount due, and released. The hotel claim involved a bad check given to the Central Hotel weeks earlier while she lodged there.

Barbara Passmore St. Louis John G. Leslie Central Hotel Mary Huegel

Italian Youth Befriended by County Welfare Officer

An Italian youth, about 25, ill and moneyless, was befriended by county welfare officer Mrs. Laura O. Green at the Pacific Hotel barber shop. He collapsed and was taken to St Marys Hospital, diagnosed with advanced tuberculosis. He lacks relatives, spoke little English, and may have served briefly in the army. Father Selinger and Green seek placement in a government TB hospital.

Laura O. Green St. Mary’s Hospital Kansas City Pacific Hotel Green Dallas Father Selinger St. Peter’s Church

Robertson Ties Knot With Nevada Pair In Kansas City

Leonard Robertson of Nevada son of Mr and Mrs W C Robertson formerly of this city married Miss Clara Jean Matney of Nevada in Kansas City last Saturday afternoon. Robertson once served in the state legislature and now runs a Nevada candy store. Matney is a familiar visitor here with many friends offering congratulations.

Leonard Robertson Nevada W. C. Robertson Kansas City Clara Jean Matney Robertson Matney

Mrs Edwards Named On Charities Board

R. R. Brewster of Kansas City a former U S senator candidate was named to the board of charities and corrections by Governor Sam A. Baker. Mrs Wm A Osgood whose term expired ceded her post to Brewster. Mrs Harry Edwards was reappointed for another term.

R. R. Brewster Kansas City United States Missouri Sam A. Baker Board of Charities and Corrections Wm. A. Osgood Harry Edwards Jefferson City

Vaughan Will Hled in Cole County Court

The late George Vaughan's last will filed in Cole County Probate Court names executor George Stampfli without bond. Bequests total about 28 300 with Mrs Anna Vaughan widow and many relatives receiving amounts and St Peters Church 200. Estate valued 50 000 to 60 000.

George Vaughan Cole County F. E. Luckett 8. W. Bedford George Stampfli Anna Vaughan Gail Stampfli Willie M. Carey Jesse Carey Herman Kolkmeyer A. Wallendorf Georgianna Hulett Jake Wallendorf Chris Wallendorf Henry Wallendorf William Kolkmeyer Joseph Kolkmeyg Mary Bolton Minnie Kolkmeyer St. Peter’s Church

Citation Motion to Be Filed Today in K C Federal Court

In Kansas City June 28 W L Vandeventer assistant U S district attorney said contempt citations against Sheriff L C Withaup Cole County and Sheriff Mason Lane and Deputy Harry Lane Johnson County for alleged liberties granted to federal liquor law violators will be filed tomorrow morning. Withaup admitted allowing liberties to federal prisoners at Cole County jail and is one of two Missouri sheriffs facing contempt actions in federal court.

Associated Reas Kansas City W. L Vandeventer United States District Attorney L. C. Withaup Cole County Mason Lane Harry Lane Johnson County Vandeventer I. K. Parshall United States Western District of Missouri S. C. Withaup Withaup Missouri

Bassman Buys Lot From Defunct Farmers Bank

Judge Henry J. Westhues in Cole County Circuit Court allowed Sam Bushman deputy in charge of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank assets to dispose of property. He ordered the sale of a lot in Racker's Sub-Division to W. A. Bassman for 1150 dollars.

Henry J. Westhues Cole County Sam Bushman State Finance Department Farmers and Mechanics Bank Westhues Racker W. A. Bassman

Hartman Wanted by Fulton Police

Fulton authorities issued a warrant for Charles Hartman to answer charges in Fulton. Police could not locate Hartman by late last night. he is identified as a son of J Hartman of this city.

Fulton Charles Hartman Hartman J. Hartman

Curtis Leaves on Eastern University Lecture Tour

Dr. H. S. Curtis of the state department of Education departed yesterday for an eastern speaking tour. He plans to visit University of Indiana Miami University in Ohio Duke University in Durham North Carolina and Columbia University in New York City delivering a series of six lectures.

H. S. Curtis State Department of Education University of Indiana Miami University Ohio Duke University Durham North Carolina Columbia University New York City

Sauerhauge Wins Suit On Note For 386 50

The judge ordered a judgment for 386 50 in favor of G F Sauerhauge against Mr and Mrs M E Hickok over an old note. Nike G Sevier, attorney for the plaintiff, filed the suit a few days earlier. A jury in Justice Leslie's court yesterday awarded 175 to Centertown Bank against J S Waite and others in another note case.

Henry J. Westhues Cole County G. F. Sauerhauge M. E. Hickok Nike G Sevier Leslie Centertown Bank J. S. Waite

Services Held Yesterday for Miss Hutchison

Miss Elizabeth Hutchison aged 79 died Monday at her Centertown home after months of illness. Born in Kentucky she moved to Missouri and to Cole County as a girl. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the Centertown Baptist Church with Rev R L Hood officiating. Burial followed in Centertown cemetery. Survived by one brother Frank and one sister Armenvia Hutchison both of Centertown. A respected Christian woman with many friends.

Elizabeth Hutchison Centertown Kentucky Missouri Cole County Baptist Church R. L. Hood

Dunnavant Will Filed Here Tuesday

The will of the late Mrs. James Dunnavant was filed in the Cote County Probate Court yesterday. It, dated March 17 1926, names James Dunnavant as executor without bond and leaves all property to him except $1 each to sons Joe George and Henry Dunnavant.

James Dunnavant Cote County Oscar J. Raithel J. R. Sims Joe George Henry Dunnavant

Daniel Edgell Weds Fannie Zumwalt in Jefferson City

Announcement of the marriage of Daniel H. Edgell and Miss Fannie F Zumwalt of Jefferson City. They were united by Justice R. B. Lamar in Fulton after a visit there last Saturday. They leave for a brief honeymoon and will reside in Jefferson City.

Daniel H. Edgell Fannie F Zumwalt Jefferson City Fulton R. 8. Lamar

Mrs Newham and Children Visit Kielmans in Kansas City

Mrs F B Newham and her children from Kansas City arrived yesterday to spend several days with Mr and Mrs A T Kielman.

F. B. Newham Kansas City A. T. Kielman

Schwaller Couple Return From St Louis Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Schwaller have returned from St Louis where they were guests of their son and daughter in law.

Frank Schwaller St. Louis

Army Plane Races Westward Over Pacific to Hawaii

Radio dispatches from the steamer President Pierce report an army Fokker plane 1,109 miles from San Francisco as it raced toward Hawaii. The President Pierce heard the aircraft asking for a radio bearing, while the Cleveland was about 600 miles away.

Pacific Hawaii Associated Press San Francisco Federal Telegraph Company President Pierce Pierce Gia Cleveland

Construction of New Sewer System Progresses Slowly

City Engineer Ross said the new sewer project is progressing slowly due to recent heavy rain. Work has been suspended and several weeks lost, with completion not expected before late this year.

Ross

Warm Weather Draws Crowds to City Pools and Beach

Hot days bring crowds to the State Park Swimming Pool and Moreau Park bathing beach as hundreds seek relief. Manager Frank Dallemeyer and Charles Convery oversee ongoing water changes and park services. A cold plunge offers quick relief from the heat.

State Park Moreau Park Frank Dallmeyer Charles Convery Park Pool

New Garage Opens on Commercial Ave by Nevins and Vanderfeltz

Hartly H. Nevins and Albert F. Vanderfeltz, former Arnhold Motor Sales mechanics, resign to launch N and V at 317 Commercial Avenue. They offer auto repair with years of experience and guarantee satisfaction and duco painting. Public invitation extended.

Hartly H. Nevins Albert F. Vanderfeltz Arnhold Motor Sales Company Commercial Avenue N. and V Nevins Vanderfelz

Mosby Addresses Put In Book Form

Missouri Commissioner of Pardons and Paroles Thomas Speed Mosby and Jefferson City attorney Jeferson City attorney are collected in a pamphlet titled The State and the Church and The Church and Liberty. The second edition of the sixteen page booklet is printed by the New Day Press and widely read in Missouri religious circles. Fritz Bockmarshal of Westphalia visited for business.

Thomas Speed Mosby Missouri Jeferson Mosby Catholic Union of Missouri Church and Liberty St. Peter’s Hall

Missouri auxiliary to National Women's Democratic Law Enforcement League to meet

The Columbia unit of a women's group opposing anti prohibitionist stance for the presidency will convene on July 9 to organize state and county branches.

Columbia Missouri National Women’s Democratic Law Enforcement League

Linn Man Lefe Vauehn Heads to Kansas City on Business

Lefe Vauehn of Linn traveled to Kansas City yesterday for business.

Lefe Vauehn Linn Kansas City

Federal Telegraph reports army Fokker over steamer near coast

The army Fokker plane that departed Oakland Airport at 7:09 this morning passed over the steamer Sonoma at 2:44 this afternoon, about 750 miles from the California coast, as reported by the Federal Telegraph Company.

San Francisco Federal Telegraph Company Army Fokker Oakland Sonoma Caliefornia

Army Plane Heads Toward Hawaii From California

Six ton Army plane begins its flight from Oakland to Hawaii with more than half of the 2400 mile journey completed. Lieutenants Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger sent radio bearings from the steamer President Cleveland, about 1160 miles off the California coast, as the craft progressed westward.

Associated Arena Municipal Oakland Calif Hawaii President Pierce Lester J.“ Maitland Albert Hegenberger President Cleveland California

Army Hawaii flight plane over Sonoma near San Francisco

A Hawaii flight plane passed over the steamer Sonoma about 750 miles from the mainland at 2:44 PM while weather was cloudy with light rain. Winds were 80 mph from the north-northeast and a low sea lane appeared on the horizon as reported by radio operator Cady aboard the Sonoma.

San Francisco Army Hawaii Sonoma Federal Telegraph Company Cady

Police Seek Couple Who Stole Shawls at Fulton

Fulton police hunt two men suspected of stealing several valuable Spanish shawls during yesterday's street carnival. Officers Popp and Bock are on the case after witnesses saw the theft and the pair vanished into the crowd. Arrests expected today.

Fulton Popp Bock

Diggs Fined For Traffic Violation By Judge Leslie

H. K. Diggs pleaded guilty to driving without a license in police court yesterday. He paid a $3 fine and was released from custody.

H. K. Diggs Leslie Diggs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbia, Fulton and B. Smith M. P Jospeh Schauwecker Albert of Westphalia Mary Schauwecker Apple Creek Pacific House St. Mary’s ‘Hospital Onard Robertson Clara Matney Mrs. Edwards Charities Board Vaughan George Stamafl K. C Bassman Circuit Coue Fulton Police DR. Curtis Dunnavant Daniel Edgell Fannie Zumwalt Fokker Garace Commercial Ave Albert Vanderfeltz Fritz Bockmarshal Bulletin
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