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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1938

Page

6

Hope Abandoned For Safe Return Of Kidnapped Boy

In Princeton Florida a massive manhunt unfolds as authorities and volunteers search farms and groves for five year old Jimmy Cash, kidnapped Saturday for a $10,000 ransom. FBI inspector E J Connolly directs the search with local sheriffs, while a suspect is taken into custody in Miami. A man from Cutler is found dead by suicide, no link established to the case.

Princeton Fla Jimmy Cash James Bailey Cash G- Met M. ¥. Braxton Miami Braxton Federal Bureau of Investigation Cutler Veterans Organizations CCC E. J. Connolly FBI D. C. Coleman Connolly Areca

Former state prison guard Bailey Daughtrey dies at 53

Bailey Daughtrey, a former prison guard who worked in Jefferson City for five years after moving from Greenfield Missouri, died at his home on Jefferson Street after a lingering illness. He was born March 9, 1877 in South Greenfield and married Frances We Love Navy in 1907. He survived by a daughter Blanche Adamson and siblings G F Daughtrey Perry Daughtrey and Mrs D B Bowman. He was a Methodist.

Bailey Daughtrey Jefferson Street Jefferson City Greenfield Gov. Park Daughtrey South Greenfield Ozark College Frances We Love Navy Blanche Adamson G. F. Daughtrey Perry Daughtrey DB. L. Bowman Mt Vernon Methodist Church

Fair cool tonight then warmer Thursday for Jefferson City area

Clear tonight with fair Thursday and cooler tonight followed by slightly warmer Thursday in Jefferson City and vicinity. High near 75, low around 63, rainfall about .02 inches. Lake of the Ozarks level two tenths of a foot below full reservoir. Reports from Boonville St Thomas Hermann Union.

Jefferson City RWER Lake of Ozarks Boonville St Thomas Hermann Union Terrace Sioga

Investigators Say Beds Control Atlantic Coast

A Massachusetts commission after eight months of study says the Communist party aims to control transport and labor along the Atlantic coast to paralyze the country in war. The report cites evidence of Communist influence in mass union activities and notes tensions with the CIO and AFL leadership.

Boston Communist Party Massachusetts National Maritime Union Atlantic American Federation of Labor SIO CIO The New England

Release Snake in Show Causes Parked Panic

In Kansas City on June 1 three youths arranged to release a five foot black snake in a dark theater during a movie. A woman screamed when the reptile crawled across her lap, nearly causing a panic. Attendant killed the snake. defendants John Barlett 18 Lawrence Barlett 19 and Garrett Caldwell 19 were arraigned on disturbance of the peace. hearing set for Friday.

Kansas City John Barrlett Lawrence Garrett Caldwell

Social Security Meeting Spotlights Aged Pensions Issues

Ruth Blakesley chief of the Bureau of Standards in Washington spoke at the Missouri district supervisors social security meeting attended by 35. Discussion focused on persistent problems including old age pension schemes and the need for policy clarity. Attendees listed include Pauline Parr Savannah Earl Grimsby Trenton L P B Lynes Kirksville Elizabeth Diesing Liberty Agnes Taggart Brookfield Hubert Harris Hannibal Paul D. Jones Fulton Margaret Roberts Warrensburg Ralph J. Turner California William Williams Rolla Cora Mae Jewett Flat River Gay D Barton Nevada John W Ballew Springfield Arthur J Rohlfing Van Buren Grace Edith Hart Fredericktown J Don Cox Joplin H H Kerr Branson W S Harshburger Sikeston William Huttig Kansas City John K Rowland St Louis Reba Choate Phillips Osborne Lilly Nairne William Stone Neville Frances Hoffman Carolyn Bedford.

Ruth Blakesley Bureau of Standards Washington Missouri Pauline Parr Savanah Earl Grimsby Trenton L. Pb.s Lynes Kirksville Elizabeth Diesing Liberty Agnes Taggart Brookfield Hubert Harris Hannibal Paul D. Jones Fulton Margaret Roberts Warrensburg Ralph J. Turner California William Williams Rolla Cora Mae Jewett Flat River Gay D. Barton Nevada John W. Ballew Springfield Arthur J. Rohlfing van Buren Grace Edith Hart Fredericktown J. Don Cox Joplin H. H. Kerr Branson W. S. Harshburger Sikeston William Huttig Kansas City John K. Rowland St. Louis Reba Choate Phillips Osborne Lilly Nairne William Stone Neville Frances Hoffman Carolyn Bedford

Mahan 15 Expected to Surrender Today

Kansas City dispatch says Detective Chief T. J. Higgins expects W. H. Mahan the ousted labor organizer to surrender today. Mahan is wanted on kidnapping and related charges from a police vandalism probe. Federal warrants also accuse him of being a fugitive from justice.

Kansas City T. J. Higgins W. H Wally) Mahan Higgins Mahan Otto P. Higgins Bitchers Service Employees’ Union

Court urged to back gas tax amendment endorsement

Cliff G. Scruggs, chairman of Division S, urged the county court to endorse the constitutional amendment for a gasoline tax increase and earmarking funds. The court signaled support. Scruggs and other supporters planned talks in nearby counties after traveling to Columbia. A marriage license was issued to Jerome M. Schtum and Dorothy Lee Scherr of Jefferson City.

Cliff G. Scruggs Division S Scruggs Columbia Beéoné Maries Osage Jerome M. Schtum Dorothy Lee Scherr Jefferson City

Man Sought in Rolla Shooting Arrests Reported

Rolla Missouri June 1 AP Mike Dugmanico 65 long sought since Monday after his sister in law Mrs Mary Dugmanico 58 was blinded by a rifle bullet. He was arrested today by Sheriff Fred King and three state highway patrolmen. A sanity hearing will be held next Monday. If sane he faces a charge of attempted murder. The sister in law was improved and the bullet pierced the optic nerve. Dugmanico allegedly told relatives if she was his wife he would shoot her.

Rolla Mike Dugmanico Fred King Dugmanico Mary Dugmanico Sheriff King Mike

Judge Frank Files for Re nomination to Missouri Supreme Court

Judge William F. Frank of Kirksville filed to succeed himself on the Missouri Supreme Court in the Republican primary and faces potential general election opposition from State Senator Albert M. Clark aided by T J. Pendergast. Frank authored key insurance case opinions favoring policyholders and endorsing the state insurance department’s rate powers.

William F. Frank Kirksville Missouri Supreme Court Secretary of State Albert M. Clark T J. Pendergast Frank

Safety Institute Opened by Patrol

Technical Sergeant D. C. Snedaker today was placed in charges of a new state highway patrol safety institute designed to give state troopers a thorough technical knowledge of accident control and prevention. He recently completed a course at Northwestern University Traffic Safety Institute and earned a fellowship to the school. Col. B. Marvin Casteel said the institute would be opened at general headquarters and later conducted at each troop headquarters in the state.

D. C. Snedaker Snedaker Northwestern University Traffic Safety Institute B. Marvin Casteel Highway Patrol

State pension rolls edge higher in June wins for St Louis

Old age assistance rolls rose by 28 from May as WPA certifications climbed. St Louis City for the first time posted the highest average pension payments at 19.56 dollars for 18,530 pensioners, while the state average reached 16.49 dollars. Total pension checks issued stood at 72,422, with direct relief payments totaling 325,478 dollars.

George S. Haworth St. Louis Casy County St Louis Proctor Carter Aull Adair Audrain Boone Bus Ihanan Callaway St. Louis City St.Louis Jackson County Linn Macon Clay Ray Cole

Senator Hodges Files for Socialist Nomination

J G Hodges of Kansas City filed today to seek the Socialist party nomination for United States senator. He is unopposed. Hodges previously ran as the party’s nominee against Bennett Champ Clark in 1932 and sought the U S House seat from the fifth district in 1934 and 1936. Dotis B Preisler of St Louis filed for the Socialist nomination for state superintendent of schools, after being the party’s candidate four years ago. Army Funds WASHINGTON June 1 1 APB President Roosevelt asked congress to provide a 6000000 supplemental appropriation for critical items of anti aircraft equipment.

J. G. Hodges Kansas City United States Hodges Bennett Champ Clark Dotis B. Preisler St. Louis Army Washington Roosevelt Congress

U S Notes Press Japan Over Reentry of Americans in China

The United States expressed increasing concern over Japan's refusal to allow American citizens in China to return to and repossess properties seized during the Sino Japanese conflict. Ambassador Grew delivered the note to Foreign Minister Ugaki on orders from Secretary of State Bull.

Washington United States Japan China Joseph C. Grew Ugaki Bull

New Radio Network Boosts Missouri Highway Patrol Efficiency

The Missouri highway patrol reports a sharp efficiency gain from its six station radio network with the Kirkwood unit still not active. Macon opened March 2, Lees Summit and Springfield in April, Poplar Bluff in May, while Jefferson City uses the capitol dome station. Capt. J M Whorritt says coverage is now barely adequate day and night and enables quicker responses, broader broadcasts, and better interagency contact across state lines.

State Highway Patrol Kirkwood Macon Lees Summit Springfield Poplar Bluff Jefferson City Capitol J. M. Whorritt Radio di +vision

Stark May Seek PWA Grant in Washington

Gov. Lloyd C. Stark said he may travel to Washington to urge action on Missouri applications for PWA grants. The state requests funds to add to a state office building and to enlarge the cancer hospital at Columbia. Washington officials have not acted yet. About 10 other states have radio networks and the Missouri patrol. Centertown boy David Erhart, 22 months, died this morning at St. Mary's hospital.

Lloyd C. Stark Washington PWA Tor Columbia David Erhart Missouri Patrol Alex Erhart Centertown St. Mary’s Hospital

May Eliminate Shrubs in Drive for Traffic Safety

Traffic engineer Donald Berry urges study of 78 intersections to remove visual obstructions. Eight intersections including High Street Washington to Adams and Miller to Mulberry need extreme care to reduce crashes. Plan calls for slower signage and removal of terraces obstructing views, with photos to illustrate dangers.

Donald Berry High Street Washington Adams Jefferson Miller Elim Main Walnut Mulberry McCarty Monroe Dunkin Ohio Michigan Berry Miller and Mulberry The Post-Tribune

St Louisan Seeks Democratic Nomination in 12th District

Alexis W. Schwitalla of St Louis filed today for the Democratic nomination for U S representative in the 12th district. Democratic incumbent C Arthur Anderson sent his declaration papers yesterday, and A J Pickett also seeks the nomination. John A Buber of St Louis filed today for the Democratic nomination for state senator from the 4th district.

Alexis W. Schwitalla St. Louis Namnts C. Arthur Anderson A. J. Pickett John A. Buber

Albert Norton services set for tomorrow

Funeral services for Albert Norton a Republican public service commissioner who died yesterday morning will be held here at 10 a m tomorrow. The body will be sent to Bevier Missouri for burial at 2 30 p m Active pallbearers include J D James chairman John A Ferguson William M L Anderson John S Boyer members of the Public Service Commission James H Linton chief counsel and Robert E Holliway commission secretary.

Albert Val Nortons Bevier J. D. James John A. Ferguson William ML. Anderson John S. Boyer Public Service Commission James H. Linton Robert E. Holliway Commission

Sales tax gain reported for May following April rise

Officials in the sales tax department cited a May total of 1,771,494 compared with 1,674,533 in April. State Auditor Forrest Smith announced the figures attributing the uptick to improved business in April and stricter collection practices.

Audi Forrest Smith Toay Sales Tax Department

Roosevelt seeks no restrictions on relief funds

President Roosevelt urged Congress to impose no restrictions on the $3,247,000 relief bill. He said unemployment worsened and emergency works should start immediately, aiming to select viable projects. Senator Tydings warned of tax, inflation, or repudiation risks without changes, citing commerce data on past deficits and government spending.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Adams D-Cole Roossvelt Tydings U-Mp Senate Thomas D-Ulah Walsh D-Mass Pepper Fla

Center town woman dies in St Marys hospital

Mrs L A Schroeder of Center town died at 4 45 am at St Marys hospital after prolonged illness. She was 78, born Alvena Anna Quistori April 25 1862 in Dixon Iowa. widow of L A Schroeder, she lived in Center town since 1908. Survived by four children four sisters one brother four grandchildren one great grand child. Body to be moved to Moline Illinois for interment.

L. A. Schroeder Centertown St. Mary's Hospital Dinsdale Iowa Moline Ill

Missouri Boy State Camp Draws 200 Youths

Col. B Marvin Casteel of the state highway patrol announced more than 200 youths are expected to attend the first annual Missouri Boy State at Fulton next weekend. Boys will form political parties organize and elect their own government during a week long camp ending with a legislative session of representatives.

B. Marvin Casteel State Highway Patrol Fulton Lamong

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Florida Carpenter State Prison Board Atlantic Coast Massachusetts Commission Maritime Union U.S Social Security Washington Bureau of Standards M. Dugmanico Judge Frank Haworth Nippons Shanghai University Wherritt Getttng Illinois Arkansas Stark ST. Louisan Albert Norton Bevier, Mo Bill
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