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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1964
Page
1
Elmer Whitley aged 83, father of George M. Whitley, died early today in Quincy TI. Survived by his wife at home and another son Frank Whitley of Quincy Illinois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Dodd argues that Soviet gains in rocketry and military tech mask a wider industrial weakness. He cites shortages of repair parts in agriculture, poor corn yields from Khrushchev’s policy, and reliance on aging Soviet electronics. He warns increased East-West trade may be essential for Communist survival.
ST. LOUIS AP The Farmers Home Administration chief Howard Bertsch urged officials to boost aid to small farmers. He cited 16 million rural Americans in poverty and warned if the trend continues the next decade could be dire. FHA has lent $2 billion in three years and $613 million in the first ten months of fiscal 1964. Leaders from eight Midwest states attend a three day meeting.
Merrill Gene Lawrence, a state penitentiary inmate, was formally charged in Magistrate Court with two felony offenses. Prosecutor James T. Riley filed charges including stealing a car belonging to Earl E. Pope on June 13 and escaping from a penal institution on June 10.
Sen Stuart Symington, candidate for U.S. Senator, will be honored on his birthday, June 26, at a public party in Columbia Missouri. Sponsored by the Democratic Women's Club at the Daniel Boone Hotel, the event begins at 7 30 p.m. and will feature a major address by Symington, with his wife and son Stuart Jr. in attendance.
Rev. E. W. Berlekamp was designated Pastor Emeritus during Sunday services at Central United Church of Christ in Jefferson City on the 50th anniversary of his ordination. Friends filled the church and a reception followed. Dr. Allen Wehrli and Dr. L. W. Goebel offered tributes.
Sukarno left the Tokyo summit in protest then rejoined for a final session that ended without success. Antara said Indonesian guerrillas would press the struggle in Kalimantan as a response to neocolonial subversion. Subandrio called the talks collapse satisfactory as Indonesia pursued confrontation policy. President Macapagal continued to push for peace efforts.
A string of weekend crashes across Missouri left several dead and many injured. Eldon Mack and Farrell Dickerson, both 56, died in a three car collision on U S 65 near Mercer. companion Guy Ritz, about 57, had internal injuries. James Sawyer, 32, of Sikeston, died near Salcedo when his body lay in the road and was struck by a truck driven by Alfred Tearson, 45, of Bell City, Missouri. George Washington Johnson, 75, of Marionville, died in a collision on U S 60 at Marionville, and his wife Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 70, was critically injured. A 4 year old, Stacy Andrews, was killed on St Louis Street with his sister injured. Five people died in four Friday night crashes. Raymond Kauffman, 19, of Jefferson City, sustained minor injuries when a car and pickup collided on U S 50 near St Martins. passenger was Kauffman in the truck driven by Jerome Kauffman, 21. Fred Roedle, 61, of California, was ticketed for careless driving after rear ending the truck. Gary Verble, 18, of St Louis, had minor injuries when his car collided with James Hague Jr., 21, of Jefferson City on U S 63 in Cedar City. Hague was passing Verble when Verble turned left. Mrs Gertrude Hendricks, 19, of Argyle, and her 16 month old daughter Shari suffered minor injuries in a gravel-road crash in Osage County. Winifred Wilson, 36, Louise Parrish, 29, and Beatrice McCollester, 69, of Versailles, were injured on Missouri 52 in Morgan County Saturday night.
Ben F. Schwartze, 92, of Westphalia, died Saturday night at Charles E. Still Hospital after a long illness. Born July 4, 1871 in Koeltztown, he married Clara Plassmeyer in 1898 and is survived by five sons, a brother, four grandchildren, and his widow. He served six years as Osage County second district judge, and was a Three Rivers Electric Cooperative board member since 1939. A St. Joseph Catholic Church member, his rosary was set for 8 p.m. today and Tuesday at a Westphalia funeral home, with services and burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Services for Fred O. Davis of Eldon will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at an Eldon funeral home with burial in Greenmore Memorial Gardens. Davis, 71, died Saturday. He was born January 28, 1893, to Lloyd and Lavinia Davis. He married Frances Ellen McDaniel on February 26, 1916. she died in 1963. Surviving are two daughters, Pearling Upton of Raytown and Dorothy Gerken of St. Louis. three sons, Lloyd Davis of Raytown, Dan Davis of Independence, and Howard Davis of St. Louis. one sister, Georgia Wallis of Oroville, California. 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Iberia special report on Anville Humphrey death at home aged 67 born March 22 1883 near Iberia son of George and Hannah Humphrey married twice first to Laura Atwill died 1950 then Lydia Neal 1951 survives with a large family including son William E Humphrey five daughters and eight grandchildren services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Advent Christian Church near Iberia burial in Union Cemetery.
Albert Bert Gathright aged 48 a New Bloomfield resident died June 19 at Veterans Hospital in Memphis He was a bachelor born April 12 in Dixie Callaway County son of Ola and Mr Gathright Survivors include sister Mrs John Compton Mokane brother Rufus Gathright Jefferson City and his father Funeral services set for 10 am Tuesday at a New Bloomfield funeral home with Reverend Margie Casson officiating Burial will be in National Cemetery Jefferson City
Rosetta Heinrich 91 of St. Louis died at a California nursing home after a prolonged illness. Born February 11, 1873 in Honeycreek near Jefferson City, she moved from Stringtown to St. Louis about six decades ago and was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Survived by 11 nieces and nephews, with services at 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. Walter W. Niedner at a Jefferson City funeral home. burial in Riverview Cemetery.
VIENNA Special William G Castrop 79 of Freeburg died Monday in a Rolla nursing home. Born April 18 1885 to George and Mary Castrop of Westphalia he married Anna Margaret Faler in 1913 who died in 1945. Survived by daughter Mrs Francis Rudroff Rolla two brothers George Castrop Freeburg August Castrop Westphalia one sister Mrs Rose Forck Jefferson City and two grandchildren. Funeral 10 am Wednesday Holy Family Catholic Church Freeburg with burial in parish cemetery rosary 8 pm today and Tuesday at Vienna funeral home.
Storms and floods sweep northwest Missouri with crests expected on the Missouri River at Atchison and Leavenworth while Kansas City stays largely in banks. The Black Vermillion floods Frankfort with a forecast crest near 30 feet and hail damage hits Maryville. A tornado touched near Skidmore and the Little Platte rises into Smithville.
Southerners push to clear a large backlog formed during an 83 day civil rights bill debate. This week lawmakers plan actions on funding bills for the Interior Treasury and Post Office departments for the forthcoming fiscal year.
In Columbia Mo Morris returned to a water pit with Deputy Fenton to recover the body of Mendenhall after the Morris car drifted into the water. Sarah was pulled from the pit and given artificial respiration before being taken to Boone County Hospital in satisfactory condition. The body of her twin was found later. The Thrasher girl drowned in the Black River twelve miles south of Poplar Bluff.
In Monett voters will ballot on a 525 000 bond to build a Wells Aluminum Co plant. Poplar Bluff voters consider a 1 4 million bond for an Union Malleable Manufacturing Co plant. William A McDonnell, acting chairman, said these five projects raise total general revenue bonds to 18 670 000 approved in 18 months.
New York stocks closed higher with major components in steel and auto sectors advancing. Bethlehem Steel and Republic Steel led gains while IBM slipped about 1 percent as traders weighed industry demand and potential labor actions. Trading volume reached about 4.5 million shares with corporate and government bonds posting modest gains.
The report notes President Johnson returning to Washington pleased with Joe Lead while Democratic leaders, poll figures, and party factions show support, indecision, and potential vice presidential favorites among Humphrey and Kennedy amid civil rights bill passage.
State Highway Department crews began resurfacing Cole County Route B from the Green Berry Bridge to the Osage River ferry. Ray Lahmeyer District 5 engineer said the 10.6 mile job should take about one week. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes or proceed with extreme care during the work.
Hilary Bush, Democratic governor candidate, will headline a series of coffees in Mid-Missouri on Wednesday. Schedule includes Tebbetts at 9 a.m. in New Bloomfield, a 10:30 a.m. visit at Williamsburg, 12:30 p.m. in Auxvasse, 2:30 p.m. at Williamsburg residents, and 5:30 p.m. at Fulton at the Clapp home.
Two days of public hearings on metropolitan economic problems open Tuesday in St. Louis. Sen. Maurice Schechter chairs the interim committee and invites political and governmental leaders to meet Tuesday in Clayton Juvenile Courtroom and Wednesday at Parkway House in St. Louis to discuss regional economic issues.
Jefferson City notice promotes noon and Sunday buffets at the Missouri Motor Hotel. The Quickie Buffet runs daily at noon for 1.90, with Sunday display of over 40 dishes at 2.00 for adults, 1.25 for ages 6-12, and free for under 6. An evening buffet 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday offers all you can eat for 1.40 per person, with under 12 at 1.00.
Fulton Lewis III told students that the destiny of the country hinges on leadership as about ten Jefferson Citizens and twelve area students attended a forum. Sunrise Optimist Club was among eight sponsors supporting Cole County students.
William V. Ingels entered St Marys Hospital for acute appendicitis operation. Duane Edge and daughters Terri returned from Malvern Iowa weekend visit and attended a wedding in Omaha. Mrs Robert Kennedy, wife of the U S attorney general, arrived in Athens from Rome for a short visit and was met at the airport by U S embassy officials.
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