Slan der suit verdict awarded to plaintiff in Palmyra
Charles Rodefer versus William Brooking ends in a 3000 dollar verdict for the plaintiff after a change of venue from Lewis to Marion county. Trial in Palmyra drew a large turnout as both sides pressed the case of untruthful slander against the other.
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Palmyra
Charles Rodefer
William Brooking
Lewis County
Marion County
Monticello
Lewistown
Mays
Heather & Henwood
Ben F. Glahn
Counse
Walter Hilbert
Frank Haney
Canton
Jesse Brightwell
Charles Stewart
Edina
O. C. Clay
Emmett Dowell
LaBelle
Harry Rouse
Big Red Cross Parade in Palmyra Saturday
Palmyra Missouri on May 17 plans a large Red Cross parade with a one hour business halt from 2 to 3 PM for participation. Local shops urged to decorate in national and Red Cross colors as residents anticipate a major community event.
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Palmyra
Palmyra Parade to Honor Red Cross Units
A detailed outline for Palmyra's parade lists every Red Cross unit in the western county area in uniform along with county and township defense councils fraternal orders students from local schools and other groups. The procession begins at 2 pm from the high school campus headed by the Palmyra drum corps with a large crowd expected.
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Marion County
Palmyra
High School Scholarship List Highlights Top Students
The High School notes publish the monthly scholarship list for students with 85 or higher averages across all studies. Sophomores Jessie Crocker Anna Lydia Hall James Van Doorn Dorothy Dunlap Ethel Fletcher Marguerite Gabriel Adena Goetz Lena Lahr Florence Ringler Idna Timmerman Florence Toole. Juniors Dorothy Blickhan Florence Hughes Marvel Schucknecht Robert Bunting Alma Drescher Marie Forsthove Herbert Greeman Mabel Hagerbaumer Mildred Hansbrough Carl Hodges Louise Jenter Virginia Kohl John Lawless Duane Martin Charlotte McCarl Oneita Royer Cecil Templeman Teresa Vogel. Seniors Edna Collins Lettie Gay Inez Gillenwater Isabelle Grant Ralph Heidbreder Francis Higgins Edith Hilgenbrink Edgar Kiem Ruth Kiem Roxie Stuart Tillie Egan.
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Jessie Crocker
Annalydia Hall
James van Doorn
Dorothy Dunlap
Ethel Fletcher
Marguerite Gabriel
Adena Goetz
Lena Lahr
Florence Ringler
Idna Timmerman
Florence Toole
Dorothy Blickhan
Francis Higgins
Edith Hilgenbrink
Edgar Kiem
Ruth Kiem
Roxie Stuart
Tillie Egan
Webster School PTA Elects Officers and Delights Guests
Mrs. M Finlay Carrott was elected president of the Webster school PTA with Mrs. H L Condron as vice president and Mrs. Charles Gay as secretary. Mrs. A Schott was treasurer. The nominating committee includes Mrs. F T Brenner and Miss Brinton. A baby welfare week is set for June 2 at Cheerful home settlement. J F Wellmeyer spoke on patriotism as parents toured classrooms during annual visiting day.
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M. Finlay Carrott
Webster School
Parent-Teacher Association
H. Ld. Condron
Charles Gay
A. Schott
F. T. Brenner
Miss Brinton
John Inghram
J. F. Wellemeyer
Anti Saloon League Says Deny Wet and Dry Vote
City observers dispute rumors that the Anti-Saloon League would push a November submission to abolish Quin cy dram shops. They note the law ties such a city wide question to a municipal election, not until next April with the city officer vote.
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Anti-Saloon League
Dram
Quincy
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Waldhaus
Funeral services for Mrs. J. F. Waldhaus will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence on Jefferson Street. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
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J. F. Waldhaus
Jefferson Street
Woodland Cemetery
Southern Baptists pledge aid in wartime church work
At the 63rd Southern Baptist convention in Hot Springs on May 17 delegates pledged funds and workers to expand army cantonment work next year. The session featured a patriotic rally, a 23 soldier march, and a call to support a Negro Baptist seminary with a $50,000 contribution and location selection help.
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Hot Springs
Southern Baptist Convention
Camp Pike
America
Wilson
South
Pickpocketing Case In Quincy Farmers Mourn
A mixed briefing item reports a colored woman allegedly pickpocketed a farmer near Fourth and Broadway. The farmer could not provide a clear description. Separate notes mention a Maccabees whist drive for Quincy soldiers raising $10, with membership tests on June 6, a police resignation, interim patrols, a delay in appointing a new sergeant, and a Saturday Commercial baseball league schedule on Chaddock school grounds.
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Fourth and Broadway
Moose Hall
Quincy Soldiers
Lodge
Ward Best
Best Plumbing Company
France
Commercial Baseball
Chaddock School
Otis Shop Employes
Morris Shoe Company
Gem City Business College
Hanhess, Newspaper Employes
Y.M.C
Pike county seed corn drive fuels large business
Pike county seed corn administrator H C Mc Carrel reports a twenty five thousand dollar seed corn business over the past two months and is distributing checks to farmers who supplied seed. About 3 500 bushels were furnished to the state council of defense. The article also notes local meetings, visits, and community events across Pittsfield including patriotic talks, travels, and preparations for upcoming registrations.
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Pittsfield
H. C. McCarrel
Pike County
State Council of Defense
Lee Capps
War Savings Committee
H. P. Hooper
Bentley Caughlan
Chambersburg
Fred Johnson
Rollo Piper
Griggsville
Arthur Savoie
Naples
Helen Abbott
J. S. Vannatta
David
Beardstown
Lena Price
Paul
Kansas City
Stella Gillis Allen
Edith Hesley
Harry McKnight
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Henry
F. McKnight
Jesse Wade Seniff
Odin, Ill
Bush
Anna Rees
Jennie
Chicago
Harriett
Pittsfield Township
John N. Clark
S. L. Morgan
Lewis Morgan
Winemac
Ind
Fred Hobbs
Bluffs P T meeting ends year with goals and plans
The Bluffs Illinois annual parent teacher gathering featured a high school orchestra, a talk on gardening by Mrs. H A McKeene, and officer elections for next year. Proceeds from refreshments funded the Junior Red Cross while other community notices and a harsh hail storm were reported.
French Praise Work Of U S Artillerymen In France
Associated Press reports on American artillerymen praised for effective fire in France as Montdidier and surrounding areas experienced multiple fires. The May 16 dispatch notes disciplined operations and coordination with French defenses amid ongoing fighting in the region.
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U.S
Associated Press
France
Montdidier
German lines battered by American artillery last night
German positions faced continuous bombardment from American heavy artillery as air services on both sides remained active. Infantry movements were not reported, while German searchlights lit the夜 skies nightly. French officers praised American artillery for accuracy as two German planes were downed yesterday by French aviators in this sector.
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Iar
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Southern Baptists
Clair
Charles Clair
Police Department
Melton
Louis Melton
Warren Cassell
Otis Murphy
William Lincoln
Murphy
Altera
American Cloak and Suit Co
Hampshire St
Ricker National Bank
Ill
Pike
F. H. Korty
Richard Sandman
Arthur
Jacksonville
P. Teadick
Henry Knoeppel
Camp Taylor
Albert
Clell Miley
Springfield
Dick Northup
Emma
Walter Northup
George Rockwood
Ben Rockwood
Red Cross
Woman's Council of National Defense
George May
Jasper Sawyers
Bluffs
Graham
Meredosia
Edna Doyle
Ned Cross Committee
Jane Woodson
Clarence Castle
Mr. Patent
Orange
Texas
Bennett
Lee Morris
Raymond
Ray Woods
Ruby Rowe
Exeter
Hick Sandman, Jr
Estelle Leib
Lewis
Opera House
Lutheran Church
Zoe Firzpatrick
Helen Oakes
Aleta Shaw
Raymond Six
Lil- Man Sommiers
Helen Fusen
Ethel McMurray
Roy Merriman
Coin Mueller
Clyde van Tyning
Helen Fuson
Anna Lane
Ruth Tomlinson
Anna Gries
Helen Morris
Helen
John Porter
Hd Marah
Baby
Nobby
Panamas
Bangkoks
Mackinaws
Humphrey Hot Water Service
Humphrey
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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