New Waterworks 10 To Be Tested Soon
The new waterworks plant is expected to be tested in the next few days with the filter plant projected to operate by early next week. Sand supply for the filter basin is awaited and dam work resumes only when conditions allow. The council authorized purchasing a team of horses for street work and a sewer in district No 41. Bids will open around the 16th or 17th. Scouts seek a six acre plot in Forest Park for a camp with ground to be prepared soon.
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O. K
Reed Street
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Connellman Vandegrift
F. Eb. “Lamson
Coun‘cil
Forest Park
Boy Scouts
Connellment
Butler
Avkarsas
Jj Pus
Councilman Miller proposes oiling and widening city streets
Last night Councilman Miller of the street and alley committee asked to buy horses and wagons to clean streets and to sell old machinery. He urged oiling and grading multiple streets with cost borne by property owners and minimal city expense, aiming to divert travel from brick to oil roads and improve dirt streets for months. Hutchinson noted Centralia’s method of paving and light tax bills, and the council signaled support with hopes funds would be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Counseilman Hutchinson
Centralia
Pistol Practice For North End Mall Clerks
Clerks under Mad Swobo da conducted pistol practice last week two blocks west of Road street paving. Fifteen clerks fired with scores up to 144 of 150. Clerk B. Henderson said the results were better than St. Louis clerks and any prior test. More trials planned once ammunition is obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End Mall
Mad. Swoboda
Road Street
B. Co. Henderson
St. Louis
Local Homes Under Construction and Returnees in Moberly
Building activities appear across Kryinklin Stroet with eight room house by Fred Ikenoyer and an apartment by Mr Muller. Asher Whitten reports substantial home improvements while K C Goodnight constructs a modern bungalow. Everett Tritt and wife return from California after last summer trip, joined by Mrs N B Tritech who has been seriously ill since going west.
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Fred Ikenoyer
Mr. Muler
Asher Whitten
K.C
Goodnight
Everett Tritt
California
Moberly
NB. ‘Tritech
Ireland unrest kills ninety and wounds two hundred in late Feb to Mar
London reports sixty nine wounded and ninety killed in Ireland from Feb 10 to Mar 26 amid factional violence. Churchill says the casualty list shows Protestant and Catholic losses among police and civilians, with border clashes in the Sperrin Mountains and ongoing Sinn Fein attacks on Ulster constables.
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London
Delfast
Pebminry
Winston Churentlt
Lie
House of ‘Commons
Churehtlt
Dublin
Ihe
Sperrin Mountains
Ulster
Bridge party shot ends in a fatality
A bridge party in Oklahoma ends with the death of a judge from a gunshot. Police report no arrests have been made as guests describe a chaotic scene and the coroner awaits further findings.
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Seine
Jean Pol
Oilahoma
Oklahoma ‘Aupreme Court Commission
Aly
Sudge
Therr
Aivair ‘Nii
Aihouse
Lions Favor Brick Over Concrete For Club Pond Project
At a Tuton Club luncheon members endorsed brick as the surface for a new pond at the country club, with the state board to consider Tuesday. The club also backed the Y M C A drive, discussed Decatur district convention plans, and listed officers and performers at the meeting.
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Tuton Club
Country Club
Decatur
Cheeley ‘Talbot
Austin Walden
Glyde Willer
Ws. Barrs
Hartley McCoy
Ble
T. CO. McCabe
Edward Keating
William Jenningss
Gond- Roads Movements
C.of C
City to visit Jefferson City on highway commission plan
The council debated street lighting funding and proposed cheaper lighting for Cumberland Presbyterian Church and East Side Baptist Church on Coates Street and near Angood Street. Alderman Turner warned only $19,060 remained in the contingency fund with monthly draws around $5,000. The group agreed to announce lighting plans and seek public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandegrift
Matton Draneht
Treasury
Turner
Mecomn
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Coates Strat
East Side
Swan McDonald
Automobile Tax Ordinance Approved by Council
The council passed a new half dollar auto tax ordinance after debate led by Hutchinson who objected to loading tax on autos. The measure ensures state receipts are accurate for city collection and sets rates for buses taxis and trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Jenaws
Nicolly Hoanses
Campaign meeting to plan city clean-up and parade
A Chamber of Commerce gathering Friday will lay plans for a community cleanup and a large Scout parade in Mile High. Price Packwood chairs the campaign committee with local groups including the Parent-Teacher Association and American Legion expected to attend. officials seek broad public support.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wityler
Milehigh
Price Packwood
Communitas Ands
Asso Iavion
City Coffiders
Coun
American Legion
Cross
Olseniana
al Aibyswide
Chicago Man Chosen as Second Assistant Postmaster General
Washington dispatch reports Paul Henderson of Chicago chosen as second assistant postmaster general. His nomination expected to go to the Senate shortly. The report notes Henderson’s selection follows the death of TH A Shaughnessy in the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster.
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Chicago
P. M
Washington, D.C
Paul Henderson
Ehosen
TH. A. Shaughnessy
Knickerbocker
Jefferson City Men Discuss North South Highway Plan
Representatives of the Capital Highways Association meet in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms to seek local cooperation on a north south highway from Springfield through Jefferson City Columbia Moberlyn and Kinks ville to the Town line. The meeting will also reveal plans for the hard surfaced road from the west city limits and a decision on concrete or brick material will come at the April 11 Jefferson City highway commission meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Highways Association
Chamber of Commercce Rooms
Springfield
Jefferson City
Columbia
Moberlyn
Kinksville
High Way Commission
Crick
All Aboard musical comedy rehearsals begin at AU
The John B. Rogers Producing Co announces rehearsals for the musical comedy All Aboard under the auspices of the American Legion Post. Aot 160 cast members will perform. auditions complete and remaining roles to be filled soon. Tickets on sale at Clyde Miller’s pool hall Reedy Gronn jewelry Sibbitt & Son box offices with prices 150 100 75 and 50 cents. Performs April 19 and 20 in Moberly venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Rogers Produsing Co
American ‘Legion
Yuestey
Andes
Moberly
Clyde Miller
Reedy & Gronnn
Sibbitt & Son
Bermuda
Moberly Hosts VFW Delegates Meeting for 1923 Plan
Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post convene at Modern Woodmen hall to select Moberly as the 1923 state encampment city in St Louis next week. Tomorrow night plans for Americanization Day are set, inviting all veterans and post members to attend.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
St. Louis
Bank Messenger Robbed on Crowded Street Car
Five men held up a Water Tower Bank messenger on a crowded street car in St. Louis today and escaped with 5600 dollars in cash. The incident occurred on April 4 as the group robbed the messenger during transit. Police hunted the suspects and reviewed transit footage for clues.
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St. Louis
Bank Alta
Water Tower ‘Bank
The Weather Showers Tonight Likely Tomorrow
The forecast calls for showers tonight and tomorrow with little change in temperature.
War plant delay report cited weather and dam concerns
The official said five days of sun in ten stalled completion of the war plant project. Rain hindered progress and a dam damage report raised questions about safety. If sunshine returns and drying occurs, finishing launches could occur soon. lake levels near full threaten the dam, with Forest Park Lake within twenty inches of overflow.
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Muah Dour Hla
Lions Club Plans Saturday Debate at M. H. S
Members and their wives, the Lion-nelles, will attend a debate at M. H. S. Saturday. The event features Thad Moberly and the Oklahoma team in a lively exchange about local issues and school policy.
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Lion Club
The
Lion-nelles
Operators to Confer Over Wage Scale in Coal Strike
April reports from Indianapolis and Washington say four to five coal operators signaled willingness to negotiate a new wage scale with miners. A 3.50 daily wage under the expiring agreement is cited against a 2 6 17 figure. the House labor committee moves to limit operators in central competitive fields and to arrange meetings for April 10.
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Kansasity
Wea
Washington
House Labor -Committee
Nenstral
Moberly Debates Oklahoma Team in Saturday High School Event
A high school debate at Moberly auditorium Saturday evening will feature Moberly's team led by Raymond Kroggel and Bailey Martin against an Oklahoma group. Officials anticipate strong crowd. judges include Ralph Scheoter and Proty Rohm. Austin Walden oversees proceedings.
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Hese
Nes Moberly
Moberly
Raymond -Kroggel
Bailey
Martin
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Thaches
Eam
Noe
Menans
Ion Elib
Lion- Nelles
Cyr M. Hulen
Tea Kadley
Ceheers
Austin Walden
Atorney
Sevelty
Chistian
Suit Filed Over Insurance Policy Terms and Arrearages
A city resident sues Continental Insurance through his attorney for $86.95 plus interest from February 9 1929 and $150 in fees claiming he paid premiums on a life or accident policy but was denied partial or full payment. The plaintiffs also sue Scheer & Rossum and B C Warren for $369.50 on a separate merchandise purchase claim with no payments made.
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Alex
Continental
Fone
Cine Ag
Weite
Tor
Scheer & Rossum
B. C. Warren
Derailed Freight Trains Cause Eastbound Detours
An eastbound freight derailed between Pendleton and Morberry last night between 10 and 11. Seven cars ditched, wheelied, and traffic was unlocked, detouring all trains. The incident involved Conductor I. Castle and Engineer Kornegoor controlling the derailed train arriving late in Morberry.
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O'élock
Pendleton
Morberiy
I. Castle
Kornegoor
Gibbons Christen Motor Co. executive heads to California
Chas Ty Christen of the Gibbons Christen Motor Co. left yesterday for Long Beach California to tend to his seriously ill mother. Local want ads report results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Ty
Christen
The
Gibbons_ Christen. Motor- Co
Long, Beach
California
Record Vote Predicted In Kansas City Mayoral Trial
A lengthy dispatch from Kansas City describes expectations of a large turnout and a close race between Democratic and Republican forces. The report notes strong enthusiasm on both sides and hints at possible impacts on state races, including Senator Reed’s of August primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Victo
Cromwell
I Msuch
Owen, Ayould
James A. Reed
Hyde-Froster
College Glee Club To Give A Program Here
College glee club set to present a program at Fulton with a varied mix of songs and an accompanying orchestra. Local performers include Bullard, Rixey, and Shannien with a possible Kentucky influence.
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College Glee Club
Ile
Glee
Weenie Lege
Bune
World Furniture Maker Dies as Company Faces Upheaval
Morning report notes the death of a leading furniture maker from Byansville Industries in April. The event coincides with turmoil at the company, affecting operations and market confidence.
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Winston Churchill
House of Corminmons
Army Ulyer
Tena
Jean P. Way
Oklahg Prem
COURT
LIONS
Jeferson
Beliere
Hyvening
Mikes
M. H.S
Indianapolis
Tex
Ano
United Mine Workers
Lowell
Kansas ‘City
Star
Kansas
Matt
Foster
Jackson County
Oscar “Smith
Fulton
Ope
Nebraska
Byansville Inds
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