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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

5

Brunk Impeachment Trial Details Bank Reopening Efforts

Witnesses recount Brunk's push to reopen the Bank of Aurora with S L Cantley opposing and $150000 to $350000 demands as examination proceeds. Edlin testifies he lent Brunk $10,000 secured by Brunk and his wife, to cover notes, with bonds used as security and later questioned as a possible gift in Pierre Chateau dealings.

Missouri Senate Larry Brunk Brunk Col T. H. Loy Aurora Aurora Chamber of Commerce Missouri National Guard J. Kenneth Boliin Chicago Bank of Aurora Col. Loy S. L. Cantley Bronk Loy Finance Department Bates St. Louis Cantley Brink Supreme Court Weral Badlin Prosident States Securities Co Missouri Norwine Jefferson City Stratton Sharter Edlin Kansas City Shartel Ifice

Linxwiler Named Trustee in Jefferson Airways Bankruptcy

Col. Linxwiler, a leading aviation figure in Jefferson City, was appointed trustee in bankruptcy for Jefferson Airways. Donald Lamm of Sedalia announced the action in the Western district. Linxwiler indicated the airfield would not be abolished and a citizens group would manage it when appropriate.

A. Linzwiler Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee Jefferson City Jefferson Airways Donald Lamm Sedalia Col. Linxwiler

Resolution on expunging duplications probe resolution withdrawn

After hours of debate in the House a motion to expunge records showing passage of a $7500 appropriation for a duplications study committee was withdrawn by Rep J J Joffee Democrat Kansas City. Several members claimed they lacked knowledge of the procedure and one urged a vote against the resolution. Rep Elmer Jones of Macon chaired the investigation committee.

House J. J. Joffee Kansas City O- Maxey Bates County Joffee Elmer ©. Jones Macon Democrat

Missouri confers degrees at eighty ninth commencement

Dr Walter Williams president of the University of Missouri in Columbia conferred degrees on 16 men and women at the eighty ninth annual commencement exercises. Honorary Doctor of Laws went to Wilber A Cochel editor of the Kansas City Star Dr William Benjamin Smith former faculty member and Manley O Bodson Harvard Law professor and speaker. Weather was perfect for the procession around Francis quadrangle and to Brewer Field House where the ceremony was held.

Columbia Walter Williams University of Missouri Wilber A. Cochel Kansas City Kansas City Star William Benjamin Smith Manley O. Bndson Cambridge Mass Harvard University

Youth Escapes From State Reformatory in Boonville

The fifth escape of the year at the state reformatory in Boonville for boys was recorded yesterday. Frank Bennett, 15, from Winona Shannon county Mo, petty larceny, made his getaway and was at large late today. He is five feet eight inches, 128 pounds, wearing the reformatory uniform of overalls and a striped shirt. Hair is short. A $10 reward stands for his apprehension.

State Reformatory Boonville Frank Bennett Winona Shannon County Bennett Reformatory

Illinois House fails to pass income tax bill

The Illinois House of Representatives rejected a State income tax bill by two votes. The roll call showed 75 for and 74 against. 77 votes were required for passage. The result preserves the status quo on state taxation.

Illinois Springfield Dune Sg House of Representatives

Three children die in barn fire near New Alexandria

Greensburg report says three children aged seven, five, and three died after playing in a hayloft with matches and a blaze engulfed the barn near New Alexandria. Firefighters found the youths inside the structure after the blaze began in the afternoon.

Greensburg New Alexandria

Wee Oman Law Brings 87 More In Police Court

In Jefferson City 57 more visitors and citizens faced police court as enforcement of the new parking law continued. A city attorney pressed fines with funds held in trust while a higher court challenge is prepared. Merchants and residents fear irreparable harm, while repeal efforts gain momentum with a test case planned.

Freeman Jefferson City

Bank Robbery at Highland Park Branch in Chattanooga

A bandit using a shotgun entered the Highland Park Branch of Hamilton National Bank in Chattanooga and handcuffed employees as they appeared. He forced the assistant manager to surrender $6,617.10 from the vault, leaving all but one Liberty Bond. The vault was described as completely footed with security measures.

Chattanogga Tenn Highland Park Hamilton National Bank

Funeral services for Mrs M M Sullivan set for Friday

The funeral of Mrs M M Sullivan will be held Friday at 2 30 pm from the Wymore Gordon parlors. After services, the body will be taken to Gallatin Missouri for further services at the Christian Church. Burial will follow at Gallatin.

M. M. Sullivan Wymore-Gor_don Gallist Christian Church Gallatin

Medics Endorse $15 Million Bond for City Hospitals

The St. Louis Medical Society passed a formal endorsement of a proposed $15,000,000 bond issue to relieve overcrowded conditions in city electro-synary institutions. The move was announced in St. Louis on June 3 by UP.

ST. Louis St. Louis Medical Society

Parker Heirlooms and Bequests Span Family Ties

The will of Rachel Ellen Parker filed in Probate Court details bequests to relatives and close friends Frances Min Spaugh Louisa Miller Stephens and others. She leaves a painting to Miss Louisa Miller Stephens a painting by her father to Mr and Mrs Stephens and a Steinway piano to sister Alice Parker. A $100 yward funds a Parker Memorial room at the Baptist Church to house Lester S Parker works.

Rachel Ellen Parker Miss Parker Frances ‘Min Spaugh Louisa Miler Stephens Alice Parker Parker the Baptist Church Lester 5. Parker

Walking Around the World in Reverse Tour Reaches St Louis

Prentice Wingo, former Abliene restaurant keeper, completed a reverse walk around the world as he passed through St. Louis. Wearing rear vision quartered glasses, he strode on selling photographs at intervals during the journey.

Louis Prennie

Peasner Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon

The funeral of George Peasner, who died yesterday, will be held tomorrow at 3 PM from the family home. Rev. Berle Kamp will officiate and burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers are Oscar Muck, August Wiegel, Charles Weiss, B A Pitroff, Andrew Schyfierger, and Hugo Hollerarth.

George Peasner Berle Kamp Riverview Cemetery Oscar Muck August Wiegel Charles Weiss B. A. Pitroff Andrew Schyerdlfeger Hugo Hollerarth

Pre School and Baby Clinic Held Across Cole County

The rural Cole County section hosts baby and pre school clinics this week led by Miss Hettie Joach. A clinic occurred at Wardsville this afternoon with dates for Brazila June 4 Osage City Lime 3 Russellville June 9 Lehman June 10 Eugene June 11 and Centertown June 12.

Cole County Hettie Joach Wardsville Brazila Osage City Russellville Lehman Eugene Centertown

Legislature Approves Extra Bill for Assembly Expenses

The House of Representatives passed a bill appropriating an additional $65,000 for the 56th General Assembly, bringing total expenses of the past session to $635,000. The measure moves to the Senate for consideration.

56Th General Assembly House of Representatives Senate

Boat Yard May Open At Osage Beach Project

Barbour Boat Company of St Louis and Valley Park is weighing a boat yard at Osage Beach as part of the Osage Beach Development Company's plans. If built, about 40 men would gain permanent employment. The project includes lake shore grading, a near completion dock, and a service station for motor boats. Owark Beach on Highway 54 in Camden County borders Bagnell Dam Lake, with many lot sales for club house sites and remaining shorefront plots limited.

Barbour Boat’ Company St. Louis Valley Park Osage Beach Osage Beach Development Company Osage Owark Beach High Way No. 54 Camden County Bagnell Dam

Condition of Hauser Improved After Crash on Highway 654

Hauser, hospitalized at St Mary's in this city with injuries from a head on collision on Highway 654 between this city and Fulton, was reported improved. Mrs Hibdon, 35, of Kansas City, is at a Fulton hospital with a broken hand. Her sister Eva Frame, 22, and her parents, Mr and Mrs A J Green of Eldon, are recovering from bruises.

Eldon C O Hauser

Wallendorf Will Filed In Probate Court Here

The will of Mrs Addie Wallendorf who died in Los Angeles California was filed in Probate Court today. She bequeaths special bequests and divides her estate equally among four children Christ Henry Jacob and Georgia Hullet Jr Kolkmeyer is named executor of the estate.

Addie Wallendorf Los Angeles Calif Chilren Christ Henry Jacob Georgia Hullet, Jr Kolkmeyer

Mrs Lehman Hurt in Fall at Family Home Wis

Mrs Lehman wife of Lie Col County treasurer is recovering from painful injuries after a fall at the family home. Her condition is not considered serious at present.

Wis ER. Lehman Cole County

Three Escape From Boone County Jail

Three young men Francis Branham Cleo Jacobs and Guy Noel escaped Boone County jail in Columbia Missouri last night by digging a hole in the wall. They were awaiting trial on bad check charges.

Columbia, Mo Francis Branham Cleo Jacobs Guy Noel Boone County

Sommerer Named First Vice President of Bakers

John M. Sommerer owner manager of the Jefferson City Baking Company and Rotary Club president was named first vice president of the Missouri Bakers Association at the end of its twenty eighth annual convention. Loesch of St. Louis was elected president. Walter A. Jesse Kansas City, second vice president. Frank Staedter and Frank G. Staedler to treasurer and secretary respectively. Executive board members include Vagelman, Klein, Loesthe, Jesse, Markwardt, Staedler, Sommerer, Trout, Galloway. St Louis tabbed as the 1992 convention city. the Master Bakers of the state wrapped up a three day meeting here today.

John M. Sommerer Jefferson City Baking Company Rotary Club Missouri Bakers’ Association Iil Loesch St. Louis GC. A. Galloway Kansas City Walter A. Jesse Kansas

Pool Opening Attracts Large Crowd In Jefferson City

A large crowd of children and adults gathered at the Jefferson City pool for opening this afternoon at 2. The water is reported fine and new features like the pavilion and water slides are popular. The Jefferson City Municipal Band will give a free concert at 7:10 pm under Dan Markham with about 36 players. Admission remains 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults before 4 pm, then 23 and 35 cents respectively. towels 10 cents, suits 25 cents to rent. Season tickets cost 6 dollars for the whole family.

Jefferson City Dan Markham Chamber of Commerce Committee Jefferson , City Raymond Holieforth Orville Loeffler Jos. Taylor W. A. Watkins Paget Thornton Richard Asel Henry Clarenbach Charles McCarty Alvin Tanner Oscar Graessle Alvin Rockelman A EB. Saak W. E. Jackson Henry Bremerkamp D. W. Markham

Majority Clergy Men Would Not Sanction or Take Part in War

New York June 3 npj More than half of the clergymen surveyed by The World Tomorrow said they would not sanction war or fight. Of 19 272 ministers who answered, 54 percent were pacifists. Editor Kirby Page noted the June issue quoted General MacArthur and Albert Einstein praising the clergy’s stance and suggesting an international pacifist clergy organization be formed.

New York Npj Kirby Page Douglas MacArthur Albert Einstein

Dixon resident dies at St. Mary's Hospital

Kenneth Anderson, 36, of Dixon, Missouri, died this morning at St. Mary's Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was brought to the hospital on Wednesday May 30 and grew worse until death. The Dawson-Tanker Undertakers will take the body to Dixon this afternoon. Funeral services and burial will be held there.

Kenneth Anderson Dixon St. Mary's Hospital Dawson-Tanker

Body of Kansas City Man Found Near Lamar

Charles Spencer of Kansas City was found dead in a ditch near his parked car on the outskirts of Lamar Missouri. Coroner Early Keeny said Spencer appeared to have taken his own life with a gun found nearby and no inquest would be held unless relatives requested one.

Lamar Charles Spencer Kansas City Early Keeny Barton County Spencer

Dubinsky Brothers and Publix Merge for New Jefferson City Theatre

Dubinsky Brothers and Paramount Publix merge theater interests in Missouri and Kansas, creating Publix Dubinsky Brothers Theaters. Jefferson City will gain a new theatre with site and building details to be announced after Barney Dubinsky’s return from Kansas City. Ed Dubinsky will be president and GM. Berney Irvin and William join management.

Dubinsky Ed Dubinsky Publix- Dubinsky Brothers Theaters Berney Irvin William Dubinsky Brothers Paramount-Publix Kansas Citys Springfield Joplin Kansas City Leavenworth Jefferson City Fulton Missouri Dubinsky Bros

Bombing Planes To Pass Over Jefferson City Tomorrow

Twenty seven bombing planes heading to California will fly over Jefferson City at 9 30 tomorrow morning per Chamber of Commerce word. Storm delays in Ohio disrupted the schedule but a half dozen planes from another group passed over the capital today, then disappeared northwest. The large squadron is due to arrive tomorrow.

California Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Ohio

Suit to turn over funds to Daugherty heirs

Oscar Williams, trustee, fled suit in circuit court to determine disposition of $361.33 due the estate of M. M. Daugherty after foreclosure under a deed of trust. The petition seeks distribution of realized funds among the Daugherty heirs. Also noted is a divorce filing by Mildred Christopher Medsalt against Evans Christopher with claims of desertion and squandered wealth.

Oscar Williams M. M. Daugherty Willams Daugherty Circuit Court Albert P. Grant Elmer Ialser Mildred Christopher Salt Evans Chrisstepher

Curtis Expected to Arrive Home in Topeka Thursday

In Topeka Kansas Vice-President Charles Curtis is due to arrive Thursday to inspect political conditions before deciding whether to seek nomination for vice president again or run for the Senate. Sister Mrs. Rome Colvin will greet him at the family home as he plans state travel and a single definite speech in Wabaunsee. Senator Henry J. Allen may also visit Topeka to address the Rotary Club and some believe he will withdraw if Curtis runs for the Senate again.

Topeka Kas Charles Curtis Topekka Senate Rome Colvin Henry J. Allen Rotary Chih Wichita Allen Curtis

Special services at Jewish Tabernacle this week

Special preaching services are set for the Jewish Tabernacle at 318 Monroe Street each evening this week. Rev. J. Charles May of Independence Missouri, representing the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, will speak. Tonight's subject is What Shall I Do With Jesus.

Jewish Tabernacle Monroe Street J. Charles May Independence Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Jesus

Weather favors crops despite cool corn growth

Columbia Missouri June 3 AP weather bureau report says temperatures were generally too cool for good corn growth but overall conditions are favorable for crops across Missouri. Wheat is in good condition with first signs of ripening. Oats are good and starting to head. Cotton needs more warmth. Pastures and fruits and vegetables are in good shape, though bluegrass suffers from last year's drought and early spring lack of rain.

Columbia Missouri U.S. Weather Bureau Gotton

Mutual Bill Fails Over veto in Missouri House

Sponsors failed to secure the required 100 votes to override Governor Caulfield's veto on an insurance measure. The vote ended 0 to 5 as Rep. H. O. Maxey moved reconsideration of the bill removing mutual benefit associations from state insurance department supervision.

Caulfield Misouri H. O. Maxey Bates County

Deans of Iowa College Die After Train Collision

On June 3, Dean Samuel W. Beyer of Iowa State College Industrial Science Division died after a car train crash near Elkader while en route to a funeral. Dean Anson Marston of the Engineering School was injured with minor injuries. Beyer was unconscious and died later.

Iowa Falls Samuel W. Beyer Industrial Science Division Iowa State College Anson Marston Elkader BD. D. Murphy State Board of Education Marston Beyer

Showers Probable Tonight Or Thursday Across Missouri and Illinois

Weather notes indicate showers or thunderstorms probable tonight or Thursday across Missouri and Illinois. Cooler conditions expected in western portions on Thursday with mixed rain timing in Illinois. Road reports show good to fair conditions. river stages and local travel notes included.

Missouri Illnois West Associated Press Automoble Club of Missouri Kansas City Waverly Beanville Bar Warsaw Hermann

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