02 May 1933
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1933
Page
1
The Egyptian Ministry of Communications will spend about 100000 dollars in the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1933 for the purchase of motor vehicles.
American car sales abroad increased by 19 percent in the first quarter of 1933 compared with the same period in 1932. The rise signals improved export demand for U.S. automobiles amid ongoing economic adjustments.
Dr. C Ed Baltzly an Omaha pastor and critic of divorce faced his former wife in court as her suit against another divorcee for alienating his affections was heard. Mrs Haltzly was awarded 12 500 dollars in the 50 600 dollar love balm case against Miss Gertrude Gruening 39 of Omaha.
The article lists eight teachers facing non renaming including Nellie Parsons Nellie Wetzel Lenah Becker Paul E Smith Gladys Cook and Mrs Beatrice M Muir among others from West End Simonsen and Fairview schools. An executive session was convened excluding Superintendent Knox and secretary Charlotte Langerhans the move set a precedent as the superintendent was not consulted nor given a chance to defend the charges.
G C Craig 52 farmed near Ashland died of an acute heart attack while resting at home after feeling ill. Services will be in Ashland with burial there. Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Frankie Sappington and Mrs Worth Burnham and three sons O B J T and Junior, plus two sisters and two brothers and two grandchildren.
Jefferson City's junior college, opening for the 1933-34 term, will charge higher entrance fees. The board raised fees from 5 to 20 dollars per semester, 10 to 40 dollars for nine months, with non residents paying an extra 20 dollars. The move aims to boost revenue and secure continued operation amid opposition from elementary advocates. Concerns about impacts on access linger as officials cite cost parity with Missouri state universities and other teachers colleges. In addition, windstorm damage caused injuries and destruction to several homes, including the Ratlis residence and the Deaver family, with multiple residents treated for injuries.
West Plains Missouri area reports a deadly tornado outbreak along the Missouri Arkansas line killing two and injuring at least 30. A path 17 miles long left homes wrecked and roads blocked. witnesses helped victims as relief efforts began. Ed Cain died near Salem Arkansas and Mrs Ratliss, mother of a critically injured Virgil Ratliss, was among the dead.
The Rev Glen A Baldwin is named pastor of the First Methodist Church of Joplin succeeding Rev Stuart E Edmonson who moves to Country Club Methodist in Kansas City. Edmonson to begin duties there next Sunday. Baldwin to arrive May 14 as acting Superintendent of Freeman Hospital. France vehicle totals rise from 1931 to 1932 by 23 495 trucks and cars.
An old advertisement from G. A. Fischer Drug Co promotes Dr. Emil's Adla Tab lets for indigestion caused by smoking. It urges not to quit smoking but to use Adla Tablets for relief, highlighting a direct consumer claim.
The city council trimmed the annual payroll by 2800 dollars, lowering Street Commissioner W A Curtis salary by 200, to 2300, kept the city engineer at 2500, and abolished the assistant engineer post. They also discussed the milk ordinance and West End Sewer oil, with the Mill Ordinance read and sent to the board of health for review ahead of final passage next meeting.
Proponents predict a council measure defining West End Sewer District boundaries. It was referred to the street committee amid ongoing disputes. In a salary cut move, all Democrats backed a $100 annual increase over the initial figure. Republicans, including Tanner and Renner, opposed. The Indianapolis speedway dates to 1909.
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