Mystery In Slaying Of Family Of 5 in Kansas
In Hays Kansas Sheriff Werth reports no motive for the shooting deaths of George Schwerdt III and his wife Lilian and their three children ages 7, 5, and 2 found in their home. Schwerdt appeared to kill the family then himself with a .22 pistol. The family, faithful parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary, were described as happy. Schwerdt, an insurance claims adjuster, had been in Hays two years and faced a Topeka transfer. He was last seen Saturday night. police found the scene Monday morning with all in nightclothes and no sign of struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays, Kan
Hays
Clarence Werth
George J. Schwardé
Lil
Lian
Michael
Anne Marie
Tommy
Schwerdt
Werth
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
A.I.D. Insurance Co
Topeka
Hayden High School
Carr Kin To Gather At Huckleberry Hall
Descendants of Thomas Benton and Sal lie Carr plan their annual reunion at noon Sunday at Huckleberry Hall in Mark Twain State Park Florida. Attendees should bring a bet dinner their own table service and drinks. Friends of the family are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Thomas Benton
Sallie Carr
Huckleberry Hall
Mark Twain State Park
Personal News of Wellsville Continues Busy Weekend
The Wellsville column notes family visits and weekend guests from Jefferson City, Kansas City and Louisiana Missouri. Church events at the United Methodist and Presbyterian churches are listed, along with hospital updates and local town improvements. Citizens are urged to take responsibility for the town’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ens
Paul Whitehead
Bill Steele
Shelly
Jefferson City
Larry Kemp
Flint
Mich
Leo Kemp
Kemps
Phil
Ronnie
Kansas City
Presbyterian Quarrer
Welleville
United Methodist-Presbyterian Church
Roger Scott
A. E. Updyke
Clarence Smith
WSCS
Raymond Morse
George W. Copher
Louisiana
Orville Oden
Wellsville
Terri Peterson
O'Fallon
Mars
K. P. Scholl
Audrain Hospital
Mexico
Scholl
Glenn Morris
Stanley Gibson
Terry Gibson
Ralph Kaeser
Belleville
Republicans Oppose Two of Three August Ballot Amendments
Missouri GOP Chairman Elmer Smith urged against two proposed constitutional amendments in the August 4 primary. He argued extending state treasurers term limits threatens checks and balances and could create a political dynasty, while supporting a 70-year judge retirement and a disciplinary commission. The party opposes a toll road amendment by the Highway Commission as well.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Republican State Committee
Elmer ©. Smith
Smith
GOP
State Highway Commission
Personal News from Vandalia Iowa and Nearby Areas
Lists of afternoon callers and visitors from Vandalia and towns like Flora Illinois and Mexico Missouri. Includes baby shower in Centerville for Mrs. Michael White, Wayne Kimney and Brandenburger families visiting, and notes on expectant parents classes at East Central Missouri Mental Health Center led by Carolyn Wohlers with breathing exercises for pregnant women.
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Iesville
Iowa
Harry Lee Caldwell
Flora
Ill
Roy Caldwell
Frankford
Winnie Luckett
Rex
New London
Roger Jones
Mexico
Russell Roberts
Louisiana
Ray Caldwell
Lew Caldwell
Sharon
Karen Caldwell
Alta Caldwell
Calvin Bontz
Curryville
Wayne Kimey
Rantoul
A. R. Kimey
Larry Branden
Kimey
Wayne Kimney
Brandenburger
Harold Cash
National Foundation
Debra
Mil
Chael White
Maurine
John Shriefer
Ralph N
Annie Sanders
Nevelle H. Sanders
Lena M. Fecht
Noel
Janice Wood
Respit L
Beatrice Zuhone
Larry D
Carol Romine
Eele Copeland
Millard L
Petery Hayes
Tae Sparks
Laddonia
Ralph E
Dorothy Jung
Miler D
Sandra DeHav
Cecil E
Mary Prater
East Central Missouri Mental Health Center
Carolyn Wohlers
Audrain Hospital
Real estate transfers listed for multiple parcels and buyers
Property records note transfers from Bulson and others to various buyers including Floyd Chaney Ralph Martin Laurence Partnership and Kaiser Aluminum. Parcels include Lot 2 Mar Acrés Sabd to Far Mexico original town lots 1 2 5 6 and W% of Lot 6 in Vandalia and Blands additions.
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Bulson
Lyle F
Rebecca Jones
Floyd R
Ethel Chaney
William C
Aldis Wills
Ralph C
Charlotte Martin
Mexico
Caroline Axe
Long-Lawrence
Dorothy Reagan
Sylvester Reagan
Blands
Vandalia
R. Gene
Vera Hariquist
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Co
Gallaher-Kent
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Several Districts
Real estate transfers include Caldwell and McPikes additions in Clarence E. and Ada O Connors to Charles E. Farris Jr.. Nelson D. and Dorothy Brown to John W. and Barbara Sal Mexico. Dwight L. and Dorothy Goree to Larry D. and Merrilli Blands Park addition Vandalia. Lee R. Jr and Sharon Langley Lots 4 and 5 in Highland Place Vandalia. and others in Farber, Vandalia, and Van original town parcels with various lot and block designations. Names include iParkvhew, McCullough, Deickmann, Pritchett, Ford, Dickerman, Goree, Carlyle, Koen, Knight, Maggie South.
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iParkvhew
Wiwvlexico
Hubert L
Nola McCullough
John E
Laura Deickmann
Caldwell
Farber
Nelson D
Dorothy Brown
John W
Barbara Sal
Mexico
Daniel J
Virginia Dickerman
Dwight L
Dorothy Goree
Son
Larry D
Merrilli
Building Permits Issued For July Holiday Slowdown
Building permits issued show a holiday dip with 12 permits saved for repairs reroofing aluminum siding and garage construction. Notable entries include Bob Gilbert for a storage shed, Howard Fennewald for a garage, Centennial Baptist Church garage, Ivan Davis reroofing a house, Mexico Lumber for a dwelling reroof, and several others totaling minor residential work.
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Ag Mek Ioads
Taylor Sewell
Bob Gilbert
Missouri St
Howard Fennewald
Rock Springs Dr
Centennial Baptist Church
West St
Hev
Jerry Ostrum
Ivan Davis
N. Clark St
Mexico Lumber Company
Pollock Rd
Darwin Dunn
Robert Workes
W. Pearson St
John
Glen St
Obrecht
Carl Adams
Michigan St
Don Buie
Latney St
Ida Werke
Louis Davis
Pleasant St
N. Western St
L. M. Gamer
William Crump
Whitley St
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Abe Hapady
Toronto
Air Canada
Los Angeles
Toronto International
Don Lower
Woodlawn
Reed’s ‘Park
Kenneth R. Smith Ingram
Hiway
Maxico, Mo
Selglit
Farmers Geez Insurance Group
Webster
First Baptist Church
Webster Dr
Frank L. Park
Park
Carol
Kay
Richard Vance
Cryywnn
Cuay
EXICO
Toros
H.P Tractor
Harry
Russ Mower & Repair Shop
Missouri Power & Light Company
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