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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1929

Page

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Warden Describes Prison Reform Since Earlier Breaks

Warden Leslie Rudolph of the Missouri state penitentiary marks twenty years in charge and says conditions improved. He notes fewer disturbances, longer periods of holiday indulgence, and the whipping post long gone. He stresses fair hearing for convicts and prompt responses to letters from relatives. He declines to comment on recent prison breaks.

Ars United Pr Leslie Rudolph Missouri State Penitentiary Rudolph

Michelson resigns from Chicago faculty due to health

Professor Albert A. Michelson, famed for measuring light speed, resigns as head of the Physics Department at the University of Chicago for health reasons. He has been recuperating from surgery and a pneumonia attack and will leave the post at the end of the current university year.

Chicago Albert A. Michelson University of Chicago Science Michelson

Town Holiday Visitors and Travels Across Missouri

A local column lists residents and visitors planing holiday trips and gatherings. Families and students such as Miss Margaret Franklin Miss Virginia Underwood Miss Charlotte Lotter and Warren Sutton prepare to spend Christmas in Columbia Trenton Galatin and Marshall. Officials like Assistant Attorney General Walter Sloat and state workers plan holidays with relatives in towns including Braymer Fargo Alberquerque and Batesville.

Walter Sloat

Prize Winning Windows Draw Post-Tribune Contest Debate

The St Louis and Jefferson City committees disagreed on the first prize for Post-Tribune window displays. Missouri Power and Light won top honors for simplicity and sale value, Millsap won from the Jefferson City panel, Steppleman placed second, and Purple Shop third unanimously.

Post-Tribune St. Louis Jefferson City Post- Tribune Missouri Power and Light Company Millsap

Christmas Holiday Visits and Local Socials in town

Kansas City and William Jewel in Liberty with parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wymmore arrived home for the holidays. Several locals including Miss Edith McGinley and Miss Muriel McGregor returned to spend Christmas. the Park Parent Teachers Association held a meeting with many parents present. The Purple Masque Dramatics Club will present The Ghost Parade at the Junior College after holidays to pay off athletic debt.

Fred Clarenbach University of Missouri Clarenbach Laura McGaffey McPherson Kansas Warren Sutton Westminister College Putton Melvin Tudor Ames Iowa D. W. Tudor Peyton Vaughn New Bloomfield Rice Sedalia Kansas City Elliott Palmer Missouri University Cedar City B. B. Farmer Helen St. George William Woods Gallerge William F. Knox Willam Springfield William Jewel Liberty Frank Wymmore Mary Elizabeth Nolen Holden Arms Washington, D. C Muriel McGregor Labhanon High School W. B. McGregor West Main Street Purple Masque Dramatics Club

Simonsenian Highlights Junior High Activities and Yuletide Events

The Simonsenian notes Seventh Grade chorus at Dorothy Roberts Children’s Theatre fundraiser, a gym party with 76 students including relay races and a boxing match, a music reading, and a boys varsity basketball game. Dainty refreshments and a large Yuletide dance precede Christmas at Central Hotel, with faculty holiday plans and another Dec 28 dance also planned.

Dorothy Roberts Children's Theatre Samartha Mueller Irene Leviz Kiesling

Open Door or No Money for Law Commission

Washington reports Congress will not fund the Hoover era law enforcement commission without public disclosure. Senators Harris and Glass threaten support until the panel opens its doors and reveals its plans. Commission members favor thorough study of crime and social factors but resist sensational public hearings.

Washington Congress Hoover Harris Georgia Glass Virginia United Press commis_sion

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