Jail Search Finds Weapons and Escape Attempt
Sheriff Bricker ordered a cell sweep at the county jail after officers found two sawed bars and improvised weapons in corridors. A prior attempt by Wilbert Arvin to escape from Joplin jail prompted the move and led to discovery of the planned exit. Also noting Farabia’s liquor suitcase arrest, with trial set for January 28 in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mestitese Norman Bricker
Wilbert Cecil Arvin
Jasper
Joplin
Arvin
Preadia Farabia
Farabia
Carthage Press
Is this an Invitation from a town crime note
A cryptic late night warning from Golden City Herald cautions residents that the absence of a night watch could invite robberies. The note claims five hours each night offer robbers freedom to work unchallenged, urging vigilance as lights go out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Night Watch
Golden City Herald
Jasper High School Debates and Sports Update
The Sophomores missed morning classes due to snow detentions while the second quarter started with new subjects. Inter scholastic declamatory preliminaries proceed January 28 as seniors train. Jasper basketball beat Sarcoxie 34 to 18 and plans a rematch. Declamatory coach Mrs. W. W. Drummond of Nevada joins Jasper. Manslaughter charge against Ray Wardrow in Joplin dropped on prosecutor’s recommendation for the death of an elderly woman struck by a motor car last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
George Wolfe
Jasper
Sarcoxie
W. W. Drummond
Nevada
Ray Wardrow
Joplin
Bound to Win and Busy Bee Classes Party at Ruth Turner Home
Sunday school groups Bound to Win and Busy Bee at M. E. Church South held a party at Ruth Turner’s home last Sunday. The event featured wholesome activities for members and highlighted church community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E.° Church
Ruth Turner
G W Hough Dies On Train Home In New Mexico
George W. Hough long time Carthage resident died on a Las Vegas New Mexico train while returning from San Diego with his wife daughter and physician. He suffered chronic stomach trouble and had surgery but no hope of recovery. Survived by wife five children including Mrs J D Carter and Mrs C C Carter of Carthage and G Everett Hough and C W Hough of Carthage. His death follows the loss of his son Russell Hough who was killed by a train near Carytown a year ago. Poultry profits rise as producers push health and market savvy. Mr and Mrs Bird ship eggs to New York City and plan baby chicks for spring demand.
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George W. Hough
Carthage
Jasper County
Las Vegas
N. Mex
San Diego
Cal
Mr. Hough
Whitelock
J. D. Carter
Carter
Hough
J. D
C. C. Carter
Robert Wolfe
Jasper
G. Everett Hough
C. W. Hough
Russel Hough
Carytown
Does Bird
New York City
Express
Renewals and New Subscribers List
The new subscribers are Mrs Annie Yount from Jasper route 6. Other renewals include AnnaSpsid Mre WW Hicks LJ Henderson W F Snyder Joe Edwards Walter Pennington Luther Hardaway US Lowenstein F F Follmer JE Cobb Eli Scott G W Phipps Mra MJ Melton Mrs John Wilson.
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AnnaSpsid
Hicks
LJ Henderson
F Snyder
Joe Edwards
Walter Pennington
Luther Hardaway
Lowenstein
F Follmer
JE Cobb
Eli Scott
G W Phipps
MJ Melton
John Wilson
Annie Yount
Jasper
Route 6
Own Your Home Gives Prospects On Building Costs
Homeowners need not fear annual moves as a fair value comparison shows current costs are reasonable. A large assortment of pictures plans and blueprints invites visits to review building costs with no obligation. Paint with Devoc paint.
Baby girl born to Deardorff couple in Ironton
Everett Deardorff and his wife announce the birth of a baby girl in Ironton. The delivery was reported late as the child is now three or four weeks old.
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Everett Deardorff
Ironton
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Munsingwear Union
Mie Roberts
R. L. Roberts
Cloyce Morgan
T. Glee Morgan
Helen Taylor
Springfield
Glee Morgan
Roberts
C. C. Wine
Charles W. Crow
Ugh Sterling
B. KF
Ain
A. W. Radford
Ralph Cline
Metzger Place
Cine’ Bel
Hendricks & Malone
Dr.Hendricks
Brice Sutton
Orin Hart Place
Mya
BANK
Jas Mieseurt Asper
G. W. Hough
California
Burgner
Bowman
Goodyear
Michelin
White Bros. & Hayzlett
Carter Garage
Main Street
Cleveland and J.j.case Tractors
DEAM
HF. Pitts
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