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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

5

Windsor Mornings Bridegroom Ensign Burgess Weds in Puerto Rico

Miss Helen Elizabeth Maher of Berkley California and Ensign Andrew Lynn Burgess of Windsor Missouri wed August 14 at St. Augustine's in San Juan Puerto Rico. The groom serves on the George E. Badger and the ceremony drew only ship officers and their wives. A dinner followed at Condado hotel hosted by the bridegroom's mother Mrs C H Burgess. The article notes accompanying social events and visits by local residents and family members, with additional marriage notices and local society activities through Windsor.

George E. Badger Condado Hotel Akers Johnson Boyle Ensign Burgess C. H. Burgess Puerto Rico Virgin Islands New York City Niagara Falls Chicago Forrest DeLozier Clinton Dale DeLozier Eileen Fewell Ellis Huston Everett Marti John Roberts Mesdames Ray Jordan Merritt Mayfield Paul Craig Boonville Amrs. C. A. Carter Lena Hastain B. C. Murdock Kansas City Bill Chick Leonard Taggart Minnesota National Guard Forrest Richardson Mary Lee Ellemwood Kas Bill Elliott Marcia Lea Rowena Phillips Jesse Phillips Emmett Ruffin E. C. Ruffin Windsor Wilch High Point Baptist Church Jean Neef Houstonia Myron Gray J. C. Nininger The Christian Church In Albany Glenn Williams Jule Long Elbert Lutten A. E. Williams Stella LaVelle F. B. Walkup John J Betty Walkup Matton Ill Emma McClure Hii James B. Walkup St. Louis Vivian Mathias St. Charles Lucille G. Stevenson Evalena Walkup Wilber Frank Wal- Bert As City R. C. Clark D. V. Ferguson Grace Lacey Sedalia Bert and Lee Walkup Arthur Walkup Orange Calif Methodist Church E. ¥. Dillon Laurel Oak Cemetery R. W. Jennings Brunswick Blanche Mayfield Emmett Bagby Bothwell Hospital Henry Taylor Nok W. Taylor Fresno Roy Hall

16 Year Old Boy Seriously Hurt In Crash

Louis Oswald a 16 year old son of Ruth Oswald from South Park avenue suffered a severe scalp laceration and brain concussion in a bicycle truck collision on West Sixteenth street Tuesday afternoon. He is in a serious condition at Bothwell hospital with unconscious intervals and possible skull fracture undetermined. The Chev rolet truck driven by R H Mc Campbell stopped at the scene and the other boy, Junior Crouch, avoided the truck. Oswald was thrown into the street and taken to the hospital by McLaughlin ambulance.

Louis Oswald Ruth Oswald South Park Avenue Bothwell Hospital West Sixteenth Street Prospect Quincy Avenues Louis Junior Crouch Sixteenth Street R. H. McCampbell South Grand Avenue McCampbell Crouch Oswald McLaughlin

Notable Travelers Visit Around Town and Beyond

A flood of visitors and travelers is noted across the region. Agnes Eads returns from a Florida to Canada motor trip. Hugh Murry and a Louisburg friend join the Browns for a weekend visit. Ernest Delapp travels to Denver while Frances Newsom heads to Sneed Texas.

Agnes Eads Florida United States Canada Hugh Murry Louisberg Kas Eugene Brown Ernest Delapp Denver Colo Texas New Mexico Frances Newsom Sneed Anna Dorsey Warrensburg F. A. Faulwell Leslie Stuart Centralia McClure-Lockney Murl R. Green Marian Green Windsor Missouri Richard Schonder Gaater Oklahoma Payton Williams Baby Kansas City William J. Staples James A. Staples Mary Ed Longan Nell Longan Raymond Wicker Colorado Nampa Idaho Mr. Wicker Cyrus Charles New Sharron Iowa Norvella Charles S. D. Higgins Springfield Higgins R. S. Tyler R. Clay Dunksburg Price Tyler Near Concordia Frank Martin John Killion Ft. Leavenworth Russell Wicker Ocle Wicker Yellowstone Park M. W. Benning Benning Ben McClure Bob Wallace Newport News Alvin Barton and Sons Columbia Lester Dickerson California Louie Dickerson Alfred Phipps Mr. Phipps Smith

Weaning Time for Foals Emphasizes Care and Feeding

Weaning is the most trying period for foals says T A Ewing of the University of Missouri. After weaning provide dry sanitary shelter, watch for lice, and avoid overfeeding dry feed. Good grass with modest grain helps growth. roughages like clover hay and alfalfa, with timothy or corn fodder, support cost-efficient development.

T. A. Ewing University of Missouri College of Agriculture

Blue Springs church accepts resignation of Rev William Crabtree

The Blue Springs Christian church board accepted the resignation of Rev William Crabtree former pastor of LaMonte Christian church who disappeared last Tuesday and later sent a letter from Pittsville Illinois The board extended a temporary call to Rev Lloyd Roach of Lake Tapawingo who preached Sunday The chairman noted Crabtree left a brief note asking for forgiveness and said Crabtree built a better record with church membership rising by thirty four and departments improving.

Blue Springs Christian Church William Crabtree LaMonte T. S. Broaddus Broaddus Crabtree

Farmer Kived In Car Collision Near Oswego

Parson, Kas. Aug 97 Jake Clevenger 66 a farmer near Faulkner was killed in a motor car collision near Oswego. Three others were injured when Clevenger’s car and a second driven by George Stillwell 20 crashed at a road intersection. Bertha Stillwell 15 and Ernest 8 were injured. Clevenger survived by widow and a daughter.

Parsons Kas Jake Clevenger Faulkner Oswego Clevenger George Stillwell Bertha Stillwelp Erne Stillwelp

Rain and Wind Spare Sedalia After Midnight Storm

Rainfall reach 1.27 inches since Monday midnight. Morning 65 degrees, afternoon 87. A stiff wind caused minor limb damage and a blackout on Broadway to Fifth Street area due to a transformer burn near Broadway and Lafayette. Street lights darkened briefly from Lafayette to Barrett.

Sedalia Broadway d Lafayette Avenue Oadway Fifth Street Ifayette Barrett Avenue

Roosevelt Signs Bill to Mobilize National Guard and Reserves

President Roosevelt signed legislation authorizing calling 396,000 guards and army reserve members for 12 months of active duty. The first contingent, about 55,000, could mobilize September 15 with units likely from the thirtieth forty first forty fourth and forty fifth.

National Guard Washington Roosevelt White House Congress Philippine Islands United States

Salient Facts On Alien Registration

Washington announces registration starts today from August 27 to December 26 for all non citizens including Filipinos. Registration sites include main and second post offices and county seat offices with hours typically until 9 pm local time. Over 14 must answer fifteen questions, younger ones nine. fingerprinting applies to all over 14. Fines up to 1000 dollars and six months jail for failure or false statements. Large modern aquariums provide seven kinds of water for various fish.

Washington

Divorce Action Filed In Equit District

A divorce action was filed in the district court. The proceeding seeks lawful dissolution of marriage and division of assets as applicable under law. No further details were provided in the fragment.

Ecuit

Hogan suit for divorce filed by Eunice Hogan

Eunice Hogan filed a divorce petition yesterday against Robert Bob Hogan alleging separation since September 15 1935 and general indignities. Attorney L J Harned represents the plaintiff.

Eunice Hogan Robert Bob” Hogan

Missouri Farmers Urge Defense and Economic Equality

The Missouri Farmers Association adopted resolutions opposing conscription except as a last resort and urging labor to avoid unionizing farm cooperatives until farm buying power improves. They called for an impregnable U S defense and fairer farm prices, mentoning the AAA and road tax amendments. William Hirth was re elected president and F W Heinkel vice president. new directors and officers were elected for the women’s group and junior farm association.

Missouri Farmers’ Association United States Missouri State Fair Coliseum AAA Republican Federal Farm Board Missouri William Hirth Columbia F. W. Heinkel Robertsville Franklin County A. W. McNally Kahoka J. P. Wheeler Greenfield C. O. Henry Tipton Charles Morrison West Plains W. S. Miller L. M. Sewell Walnut Grove Women’s Progressive Farm Association Harold Sherman Boonville Morain Crennan Kirksville Hugh Scott Higginsville W. J. Ritterbusch Jasper Henry Drier Billings Grace Unterneather Brunswick Osgood

Licensed To Wed In Sedalia For Robert Dams Opal McCoy

A marriage license was issued in Sedalia on Monday to Robert H. Dams and Opal McCoy. The couple received permission to wed from local authorities in the city clerk office.

Robert H.dams Sedalia Opal McCoy

Woman Dies in Auto Crash Near St Marys

CAPE GIRARDEAU Aug 7 The overturning of an automobile on highway 25 near St Marys yesterday killed Mrs. Alvin Kneibert 59 of Jackson and critically injured Mrs. Richard Lewis also of Jackson. Two others escaped with injuries. Mrs Kneibert was wife of a Jackson merchant.

Cape Girardeau St. Marys Alvin J. Kneibert Richard Lewis Jackson Kneibert Jackson Merchant

Saddled Horse Kills 10 Year Old Girl on Arkansas Farm

West Plains Missouri report says a saddle horse on a farm near Ott Arkansas killed 10-year-old Fanny Fay Durham after she was riding it yesterday. The incident occurred on her father's farm near Ott, about 30 miles south of West Plains.

West Plains Fanny Fay Durham Ott Ark

Mechanics Lien Filed Against Witte Over Home Materials

Sturges Lumber Co. filed a mechanic's lien suit in circuit court against W. M. Witte and Alice Irene Witte for 148 dollars for materials used in improvements on a residence at 1627 South Barrett Avenue. Montgomery and Henry C. Salveter represent the plaintiff.

Sturges Lumber Co W. M. Witte Alice Irene Witte South Barrett Avenue Montgomery Henry C. Salveter

No information on bombs killing girls in Ireland

Berlin reports no confirmation from military sources on an Irish government statement that German aerial bombardment yesterday killed three girls in southern Ireland. The German press agency provided no details beyond the claim.

Berlin Ireland

England Suffers Earthquake After 55 Years Of Quiet

A recent earthquake rattled England marking a rare seismic event in decades. Officials report damage in several towns and residents describe strong shaking as emergency crews assess affected areas.

Planting Time Favored By Recent Rains

Weather and soil conditions from steady rains favor fall vegetable planting in Missouri. J W C Anderson of the University of Missouri notes many crops can mature before frost, including radishes turnips spinach lettuce kale and cabbage from plants, with faster growth due to warmer ground. Storage crops like carrots beets cabbage and turnips also show strong potential for winter eating.

J. W. C. Anderson University of Missouri College of Agriculture Missouri

District Politic Groups Formed

Democratic sixth district leaders were chosen at Clinton meeting led by Frank Stufflebaum as permanent chairman. Sam Harlan named treasurer with state committee members Sam Wear Temple Forrest Mrs. Ralph Johnson and Mrs. Floyd Perry. GOP sixth district picks Howard Potter as chairman and other officers including Ray Shubert and Mrs. Leta Wagey. Democrats endorsed the state ticket and Truman and Wood. Wear named state Democratic committee chairman.

Frank Stufflebaum Bolivar Herald Clinton Sam Harlan Sedalia Sam Wear Springfield Temple Forrest Belton Ralph Johnson Osceola Floyd Perry Mary Schuman Vernon County Belle Ross Warrensburg Carl Schrader Republican State Committee Howard Potter Ray Shubert Harrisonville Leta Wagey Adrian Vesta Braham Nevada J. L. Snyder Holden R. C. Edwards George Huey U. S Harry Ss. Truman Reuben T. Wood Missouri

Guernsey Bull Sold to Sedalia Residents

The American Guernsey Cattle club reports the sale of a registered Guernsey bull by Missouri Improvement Company to Mrs Emma Embrey and her daughter of Sedalia Missouri. The bull is Sunnymede Chancellors Charmer 289196.

Bismarck American Guernsey Cattle Club Peterborough N. H Missouri Improvement Company Emma Embrey Sedalia Sunnymede Chancellor

Chicago Live Stock Market Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Hogs slow and off up to 10 cents with top 7.55 for 190 to 240 pounds and 7.10 to 7.45 for 240 to 270 pounds. Cattle and calves show weak demand with top 13.25 for 1 305 pound steers and varied ranges for yearlings, heifers, cows, and bulls. Sheep offerings steady to lower with natives at 2.50 to 3.50 for light ewes.

Chicago U. S. Department of Agriculture

Livestock Prices Edge Down at St Louis Market

Hogs receipts 12 500 with salable 11 500 mostly 15 to 25 cents lower. Sows 10 to 15 cents lower. Prices listed for hogs from 140 to 260 pounds with top 7 40. Cattle receipts 3 600 with calves 2 800. Light steers 11 12 dollars, heifers 7 50 to 9 50, beef cows 5 25 to 6 50. Sheep receipts 3 600 with natives mostly trucked in and lambs 2 to 50 cents lower at 9 00 for good to choice outsides.

St. Louis U. S. Department of Agriculture Oklahoma Kansas &Rass

Kansas City Livestock Market Prices Report

Hogs 3,500 head slow with declines to 7.10 top. cattle 2,500 with steers and yearlings 11.00 to 11.75. grassers 7.00 to 10.25. vealers 9.00 to 10.50. cows 7.00 to 7.25. Sheep 3,500 slow, natives above 8.75, Utahs above 9.25.

Local price report lists small shifts in taxes and rates

Graded, extra firsts, local 18 percent, firets, local 17 percent, cars 17 percent, other prices unchanged. The note summarizes minor adjustments while preserving most prices. It cites specific percentages and items without broader market context.

Poultry Prices and Other Produce From St Louis Market

St Louis unsure August 29 Poultry prices listed Hens heavy 13 c per lb Leghorns 9 c Fryers 16 c Broilers 16 c Colored 15 c White Rocks 16 c Colored 15 c Leghorns lighter 15 c Other produce unchanged

St. Louis

Kansas City Produce Price Updates

Produce and poultry prices adjusted with eggs at 1% current receipts 15 percent, hens to 15c, drellers 13c to 15c, springs 13c to 15c, bees 5tee to 7c, ducks 6c to 10c, turkeys 11c to 14c. Other produce and poultry unchanged.

Kansas City

Lincoln, Mo. Man Waives Hearing in Chicken Theft Case

Theodore Krieseler of Lincoln Missouri appeared before Judge C W Bente on a charge of stealing stew chickens at night. He waived his preliminary hearing and was bound over to the criminal court. He remains jailed in default of bond.

Theodore Krieseler Lincoln, Mo C. W. Bente Krieeseler Criminal Court

Woman Killed Eight Injured In Wreck Near Lamar

A head-on collision on highway 11 north of Lamar left one woman dead and eight people injured, three critically. The deceased was Mrs. Davie Stoddard, about 65, a patient at Nevada state hospital.

Lamar Highway 11 Davie Stoddard Nevada

Executor's Notice for Estate of Effie D Patterson

Letters Testamentary on Effie D Patterson deceased were granted August 16 1840 by Pettis County Missouri Probate Court. Creditors must exhibit claims for allowance within six months or be barred. one year from publication to avoid further rights. Executors named John W Patterson Earl Patterson. Clerk Juanita M Young attested August 16 1940.

Effie D. Patterson Pettis County Missouri John W. Patterson Earl Patterson Juanita M. Young Probate

Testamentary on estate of Lillian E Jared granted

Notice records the granting of testamentary on the estate of Lillian E Jared to the executor Charles L Hanley on August 9 1940 by the Probate Court. All persons with claims must present them for allowance within one year from publication or be barred. The notice is attested by Judge J B Smith with seal on August 9 1949.

Administrator's Notice of Estate of William D. Riley

No 8478 administrators notice in Pettis County Missouri grants letters august 3 1940 to J J Riley as administrator for six months to file claims or be barred within one year from publication dated August 2 1946 attested by J E Smith.

Foreclosure Sale Notice on Pettis County Property

Trust deed dated September 15 1925 secures indebtedness of John Connor Olive Connor and Mayme Connor. Trustee B C Howard will sell September 7 1940 at Pettis County Circuit Court front door Sedalia Missouri for cash to the highest bidder to satisfy the debt and costs.

John Connor Olive Connor Mayme Connor Recorder of Deeds Pettis County Missouri Sedalia B. C. Howard

Kansas City Cash Grain Prices Report

Wheat prices moved modestly with 54 cars traded and bids ranging across several classes. Corn held steady with 21 cars, while Milo, Kafir, Rye and Barley displayed nominal quotes. close prices for wheat futures quoted for September December and May.

Chicago Kansas City

St. Louis Grain Market Roundup

St Louis grain market report shows cash trading with wheat 16 cars steady for No 3 red and corn 21 cars unchanged with no quotations for oats 9 cars unchanged and no quotations.

St. Louis

Poultry market report from Chicago stalls and price shifts

Chicago August 29 poultry shows mixed demand with alive birds and 40 trucks reported. Hens over five pounds at 16 cents, Leghorn hens 12 cents, springs four pounds up, colored at 15 1/2 cents, Plymouth Rock 17 cents, White Rock 16 1/4 cents. under four pounds White Rock 16 cents. other prices unchanged.

Chicago Poultry Alive Plymouth Rock White Rock

Chicago produce market report clippings

Chicago market notes show butter receipts at 969 918 steady and unchanged while eggs receipts total 2699 remaining firm. The brief item labels the day as February 29 with AP attribution and notes overall markets steady in Chicago.

Chicago Gus

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A. J. Pickett D. Soper S. W. Richard Walter J. Head Mary Head Armet Leonard Young Crouch Carolyn Marshall Alice Denton Knob Noster W. C. Westbrook E. H. Oaks T. O. Haggard Eads Adrain Ruth Harris Packard Shirley Catherine Gray John Harris F. W. Hueben Dorothy Montgomery Ira Rail Buddy Tagtmeyer Golden City Anna Tagtmeyer Mrs. Bennie Martin Farmer Kived L. J. Harned Plaintifg Hirth Wed England State Committee Demos Guernsey Mer Utah Lillian E. Jared Charles L. Hanley J. BE. Smith William D. Riley Prosbate Court Mieesouri J. J. Riley J. E. Smith Probate Court B. C. Howard Treatee
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