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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
1
History was made today in Central, Missouri, as Coca Cola and Dr Pepper raised prices by a penny. The wholesale price for a 24 bottle case now stands at 56 cents, up 16 cents, with retailers advised to charge 6 cents per bottle or 29 cents for a six bottle carton.
James Davis aged 85 of 1605 West Main died this morning at St Mary's hospital after a long illness. Born February 21 1883 in Bardstown Kentucky, he married Francis Matilda Lowery on December 15 1915. He previously ran a sewing machine company in Sedalia and later owned a railroad salvage store there. Survived by a son William Woodrow Davis of Jefferson and a brother Elmo Davis of Salem Missouri. preceded in death by another brother John W. Davis of St Louis. He was a member of the Christian Science church.
Virgil Nolte 56, of 214 Lincoln street, Jefferson City, a retired farmer and World War I veteran, died yesterday morning after a lengthy illness. Born in Linn, he moved to Jefferson City in 1944 and was a member of Linn Masonic Lodge No. 326 and the Baptist church. Survived by his wife and two sons, Lowell and Star Reute.
More than 50 labor union representatives from Missouri attended a meeting at the Hotel Governor where central bodies of the building and construction trades councils endorsed the Governor's council recommendations for changes in the unemployment compensation law. RT Wood, president of the State Federation of Labor, said the council was formed to study ways to improve the current system.
Son City and Cpl Harold Camp Rucker Ala a daughter Mrs John Taylor Kansas City three brothers Irvin Auxvage Mo Ferdinand Chemois Rudolph Cedar City three sisters Mrs Rose Cox Vandalia Mrs Pearl Clark and Mrs Anna Mantle both of Jefferson City and Mrs Gus sie Kullen Kansas City Funeral services will be held n Saturday at the Linn Methodist church with burial in the Linn cemetery.
Juanita Cassidy, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Cassidy of California, died yesterday at St Marys hospital in Jefferson City after a month of illness from kidney poisoning. Born October 26, 1936 in Eugene, she moved with her parents ten years ago and was a freshman at California High School. Survived by parents two brothers Lloyd and Maurice at home four sisters Mrs Vernon Harmon of here Miss Helen Cassidy at home Mrs George Evans of Sedalia and Mrs Harold Braun of Festus. Burial followed Saturday at the Christian church and city cemetery.
A daughter was born yesterday at St Marys hospital to Mr and Mrs Lor gan Wilson of Hough Park road. A son was born today at S hospital to Mr and Mrs Aloys Freeburg.
Three groups from St Peter school join for a Christmas concert at Selinger Centre with two performances Sunday at 3 PM and Monday at 8 PM. About 225 musicians participate, led by Allen J. Larson. The program includes a 40 member high school band, a 65 member grade school band, and a 125 piece flutophone group. Pat Healey will perform an instrumental solo My Regards. Organizers include John Groner Art Lueckenhoff and Mrs Crescentia Mosley.
Secretary of State Walter H. Toberman named two Supreme Court judges C A Leedy and Jn P Dalton to serve with him as the official state canvassing board next Tuesday. Gov Forrest Smith and Toberman will oversee the canvass of votes for the state auditor and other offices including United States senator congressmen judges legislature and a constitutional amendment on the ballot. ST. LOUIS December 8 AP Produce and poultry prices listed for various grades and weights with recent market terms.
Four area residents enlist in the armed forces this morning. Edward W. Robinson and Bobby Dale Lilly sign for four years in the Air Force. Francis Joseph Grothoff and Edward C. Gillespie join the Navy for four years, with Gillespie noted as a reenlistment. Lu Cecil B. Sears and Chief Carroll Brondus Shelton comment on the postings.
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