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Newspaper

Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

6

Furore Over Wee sma' Parking Law In City Court

City police enforce the wee sma parking ordinance begun June 1 amid protests from travelers bakers and local workers. Mayor Asel says to turn tags to John Sommerer for possible fines remittance while police judge Leslie weighs a path to Circuit Court appeal.

John M. Sommerer Bakers Hugh Stephens Printing Company June R. Rose Leslie Edward Nolte Alfred McCawley H. J. Barivola Dudge Leslie

Occasional Showers Tonight and Wednesday Weather Note

Missouri forecast shows occasional showers tonight and Wednesday with cloudy skies. Some areas like St Joseph and Maryville expect rain. dirt roads remain fair. Optimistic temperatures but unsettled pattern persists, with no major changes expected. Flood stage notes and district readings included from Missouri weather network.

Missouri Tilmore Associated Press Automobile Clubc of Missouriy St. Joseph and Maryville Beiver We. m Kansas City Waverly Boonville Ss Warsaw Hermanth Sterday

Carrier Boys Attend Rice Dorman Carnival Tonight

Carrier boys from The Post Tr ibune and Capital News will be guests of the Rice Dorman Carnival at Monroe Street and Highway 44 this evening. The publicity chief promises a big evening for the carriers as they enjoy the carnival activities. The event is set on the baseball diamond in Monroe Street.

Post-Tribune Capital News Monroe Street Highway 44

Court Ienores Protest From City Council

The County Court overruled city council protests and authorized Henry Ross to erect a brick building on Commercial Avenue and Monroe Street. Judges claim it will generate 15 dollars a month to help county expenses. The council denounces shacks on main streets while notes proposed bridges costing 2971 dollars and 1612 dollars.

Henry Ross Commercial Avenue Monroe Street Inelzsant Brush Creek Cole-Miller County Clark This City Elston Station

Senators Limit Weekly Allowance In Brunk Impeachment Trial

Three state senators in the Larry Brunk impeachment trial refuse to exceed the $14 daily compensation set by law for legislators after assembly ends. Senators Haythes of Springfield, Donnelly of Lebanon, and Bales of Eminence, following an Attorney General ruling, backed a resolution granting expenses up to $100 weekly each, with most filing expense accounts.

Larry Brunk Jan S&s .Haythes Springfield Ouse Phil Donnelly Lebanon D. L. Bales Attoreny Stratton Sharter Senate

Warden Amrine of Kansas Penitentiary to Face Charges

Leavenworth Kansas June 2 AP Ed Armold chairman announced the board would consider charges of improper official conduct lodged against Warden M J Amrine of the state penitentiary. Charges include neglect of duty incompetency insubordination arbitrariness inefficiency and inattention to duties.

Leavenworth Kas Ed Armold Board of Administration M. J. Amrine State Penitentiary Armold

Probe Manner in Waltn TV Bills Passed

A two member Missouri House special committee investigated how two bills were routed through the chamber at the close of the session May 18. One bill would require a title certificate holder for autos for 50 cents, the other would tax Missouri insurance firms on personal property to align with foreign firms. The committee was to report at 3 p.m. with a brief session to follow. Speaker Nelson named the committee along with four other members.

Missouri House of Representatives House Harlan Gainesville Caulfield Nolte St. Louis Missouri House Journal Nelson J. J. Jeffer Kansas City A. E. Huston Putnam County R. E. Hodges Callaway County E. A. Duensing Lafayette County Herman Barken St. Louis County

16-Year-Old Girl Tries Check Writing Fraud

A 16-year-old girl attempted to pass checks with insufficient funds, first buying merchandise from Hisen steins and cash, then trying to purchase shoes at the American Shoe Store. The manager became suspicious and the police intervened. Prosecutor Sevier ordered her release after Hisenstein declined to prosecute.

Hisensteins Hisenstein Sevier

Fire destroys bakery and damages several Eldon buildings

A fire of undetermined origin swept through Eldon Mo last night causing more than fifteen thousand dollars in damage to three buildings occupied by local firms The Our Bakery in a Godfrey owned building was destroyed along with its new machinery valued at two thousand dollars The Inch s Barker Shop and McKinley Confectionery Store were damaged by flames from the bakery blaze and part of the loss is insured This marks the third major blaze in Miller county in recent months with nearby Bagnell also suffering serious fires.

Eldon Our Bakery Guy Godfrey Miller County Godfrey Inch Barker Shop McKinley Confectionery Bagnell Bagnell Dam

Lawyer Turner Sings to Jury to Free Mother in Disturbance Case

In Clayton, Missouri, lawyer John E. Turner used song from Kipling and a plea on motherhood to sway a circuit court jury. The jurors deliberated about 30 minutes before acquitting his client, a mother charged with disturbing the peace after a scuffle with another woman. The judge allowed the singing but found it immaterial to the charge. The client walked free.

ST. Louis John E. Turner Clayton Turner Kipling Timer

Spain Abolishes Nobility Titles in New Regime

Madrid June 2 AP Provisional government abolishes titles of nobility in a move toward liberty and democracy. Aristocrats are placed on nearly equal footing with French nobility and may use titles but must sign their names on legal documents. About 2,600 aristocrats are affected.

Madrid Spain

Twenty Eight Airplanes to Fly Over City Tomorrow Morning

Twenty eight planes of the Seventh Bombardment Group returning to Kelly Field Texas from air corps maneuvers are scheduled to fly over Jefferson City tomorrow morning. The planes will circle the Capitol in salute as they pass, with an arrival around ten o'clock. It will be one of the largest numbers of military planes to fly over the city.

Seventh Bombardment Group Kelly Field Tex Air Corps Jefferson City Cal Albert Linx Wiler Chamber of Commerce Dayton Capitol

Presbyterians to hold 1932 session at Montreat

The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States voted to hold its 1932 session in Montreat North Carolina starting June 2. The decision places the meeting in Montreat, elevating regional church activities and planning for the year ahead.

Montreat WN. C General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United States

Sullivan Matriarch Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Minnie Mae Sullivan of Jefferson City died at 108 Lafayette Street at 4 30 AM after a prolonged illness following the death of her husband Seth Sullivan a year earlier. She resided in Jefferson City about ten years and is survived by two sons and three daughters. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon by Rev Guthrie Birkhead at Wymore Gordon Parlors before burial in Guthrie Missouri.

Minnie Mae Sullivan Lafayette Street Wymore-Gordon Guthrie Birkhead Guthrie, Mo

Oklahoma Man Named Assistant Attorney General

President Hoover appointed Roy St Louis district attorney of Oklahoma as assistant attorney general. Herbert Hyde will succeed to the district attorneyship. St Louis will head admiralty and war risk insurance matters, roles vacant for months.

Washington Hoover Roy St. Louis Oklahoma Herbert Hyde St. Louis

Senators Face Washington Nine At Whiteway Park

Reed Bros. report that the Jefferson City Senators clash with Washington Mo at Whiteway Park tonight at 8. The game features two strong clubs in a key matchup.

Reed Bros Jefferson City Senators Washington, Mo Whiteway Park

George Peasner, longtime local baker and bailiff, dies at 72

George W. Peasner of 108 East Miller Street died shortly after 8 this morning from complications after a lengthy illness. A former baker and later federal court bailiff, he was 72, born March 24, 1859, son of Captain John Peasner. Survived by widow Katherine Wagner and three children, Alfred, Ada, Evelyn. two half sisters in St. Louis. Funeral Thursday at 3 from the family home with Rev. E W Berlekamp. burial Riverview cemetery. He was a member of the Evangelical Brotherhood and Knights of Pythias.

George W. Pevsner East Miller Street Mr. Peasner George W. Peasner John Peasner Peasner Omaha Neb High Stret Katherine Wagner Alfred Peasner Ada Evelyn Emma Weibel Lula Kortjohn St. Louis Wy‘more-Gordor Morrow E. W. Berlekamp Riverview Cemetery Evangelical Brotherhood The Knights of Pythias

Presbyterians keep old Lord's Prayer wording in debt debtors

In Pittsburgh on June 2 AP report says the Presbyterian Church in the U S approved maintaining the Lord's Prayer wording using forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors rather than trespasses. The move follows Greek scholars arguing debts is correct though some members find it confusing. The issue could affect discussions on church union with other denominations.

Pittsburgh Presbyterian Church U.S. A General Assembly of the Church William H. Parsons

Checking Up On Wife With Missing Change Case

I Lindsey of Weston Missouri reports to Cole County Circuit Clerk R R Naeya about Ella Williams. He claims Ella married John Williams last June 21 1930 after leaving with a friend in April this year taking all loose money. He says records show Ella Williams divorced John Williams on March 24 1931 in Cole County.

Lindsey Weston Madame Queen Cole County R. R. Naeya Ella Williams Deverse John Williams

Two Minor Wrecks Reported by Police

Gus F. Kline reported his car was struck by a Negro driver who fled. A fender was torn in the crash. Henry Schulte of 608 Harrison Street driving a Chrysler coupe on Highway 50 was hit by W. C. Harford of Sedalia. Both cars damaged but no injuries reported.

Gus F. Kline Henry Schulte Harrison Street Highway 50 W. C. Harford Sedalia

Two Hurt In Auto Collision On Highway 54

Two persons were injured this morning in an automobile crash on Highway 54 north of the city near Holt Sunualf. T. Hauser of Jefferson City and Mrs. Mary Hibdin of Fulton collided when Hauser allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. Hauser was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital with a sprained hip and minor injuries. his condition was satisfactory. Hibdin, age 49, was not seriously injured and was treated at a nearby hospital. Two babies and another adult in Hibdin’s car escaped injury.

Holt Sunualf T. Hauser Jefferson City Mary Widdin Fulton Hauser St. Mary's Hospital Hibdin Hauser Sald

Bakers Convention 10 Closes Late Wednesday

The twenty eighth annual Missouri Bakers Association convention proceeds in the Public Library auditorium with 400 to 500 bakers in attendance. Mayor Asel welcomed attendees, Joseph Machatschek spoke for St. Louis, and a joint lunch with Rotarians occurred at the Missouri Hotel. Tomorrow’s program includes reports, lectures on bread styles, milk uses, and an engineers' afternoon with Kansas City. elections close the session.

Missouri Bakers Association Galloway Henry G. Asel Joseph Machatschek St. Louis Missouri Hotel Eugene Stanley Waxide Paper Co G. A. McPiffee American Dry Milk Tast H. C. Teller Bakers Helper Kansas City Bakery Engineers J. L. Keller Kansas

Attachment Suit Filed in Circuit Court Here

Albert F. Grant filed an attachment suit in the Circuit Court here against Elmer Kaiser to recover goods owned by Kaiser, amounting to $359. Kaiser is a non resident of the state. Glen Boyles of Kansas City died in a hospital here after being wounded while resisting bandits near Pattosburg Mo.

Albert F. Grant Elmer Kaiser Grant Kaiser

Laddonia Youths Missing From Home

Three Laddonia boys aged 12 to 14 vanish during a planned adventure trip. Parents say they took shoes a revolver and cartridges. State-wide search launched after they failed to return. initial searches yielded no results.

Mexico Laddonia Lee W Bob Smith Havok Woodson

Parker Will Allocates Estate Among Parker Family

The will of the late Mrs Zoe Gordon Parker filed in Probate Court details major bequests to her daughter Rachel and stepson Alfred Parker and to other siblings. Trust provisions allocate 40 000 to Rachel with heirs at law if she dies, 628 Capitol Avenue mansion to Rachel Allee and Lester Parker, and multiple legacies to Grace Parker Willisins Dan Parker and others. Mississippi Valley Trust Company named executor. Hugh Stephens joint executor for some trusts. Made October 23 1925.

Zoe Gordon Parker Rachel Independence Parker Capitol Avenue Allee Allee Parker Lester Parker Rachel Parker Ving Dan Parker Mississippi Valley Trust Company Hugh Stephens

Two Black People Fatally Hurt Near Here in Tunnel Accident

Three Arkansas Negro itinerant people were hurt last night near here on the Missouri Pacific tunnel east of town. Two died, the bodies brought to this city, identification pending. The trio rode atop a passenger car as the train passed the tunnel. The two deceased are at Wymore-Gordon Parlors. the third victim improves and is expected to recover.

Missouri legislature to cost state 635000 after add-on

An appropriation bill proposes adding 60000 to the Missouri 56th General Assembly budget, raising total costs from 575000 to 635000. The extra funds cover impeachment trial and other expenses, ensuring full cash coverage for the session. Dr. T. W. Lyell, Democrat, Shelby County, introduced the measure.

Missouri 56Th General Assembly T. W. Lyell Shelby County

Kissless June Week at Naval Academy Announced

Annapolis Md June 2 AP a kissless June week was announced at the naval academy where 441 graduates will receive diplomas Thursday. Miss Eloise Hanford of Syracuse will present colors to Midshipman Norman Hall with no kiss exchanged as in prior years. Tonight for the first time there will be no kissing as couples pass through the ring during the ring dance. Orders took effect this year after being issued last year by Commander D B Beary and Captain C O Snyder who said the custom had crept in and should stop before it becomes tradition.

Annapolis Naval Academy Eloise Hanford Syracuse Norman Hall D. B. Beary CO. P. Snyder Midshipmen Snyder

Impeachment Case Goes On As Brink Demurrer Fails

Missouri Senate rejects the defense demurrer in the Brunk impeachment, allowing the case to continue. Writings by Judge Higbee and cashier Burkland are excluded as hearsay, and a letter from Easley to Adams about Brunk’s dealings is also struck from testimony. The court recessed briefly to prepare for further witness presentations.

Senate Demmrer Ry Brink Missouri State Senate John G. Madden Bronk Brink House Madden Brunk Bales Eminence Broggan St. Louis Clark Richmond Grouse St. Joseph Gordon Liberty Gunn Otterville Haymes Springfield Henry Sutler Luther Memphis McKittrick Salisburg Rollins Columbia Wammiack Bloomfield Whitecoton Paris Williams Troy Curfman Maryville Hildreth Macon Morgan Unionville Bates Bringes Sedalia Davis Kansas City Depelheur Harlin Gainesville Kelley Pineville Nolte Ralph St. Louis County Higbee W. A. Higbee E. J. Burkland Schuyler County Bank of Lanccaster M.T. Easley Bank of Aurora R. Adams Burkland William. H. Norwine Pierre Chouteau Easley Adams Jefferson City

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