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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1938

Page

4

Father shoots daughter then attempts suicide in Sweet Springs

Clay Berryman 52 shot his four year old daughter Patsy in the right temple at the home of his wife’s parents in Sweet Springs then fired two shots into his head. Patsy died two hours later. Berryman confessed and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. He is hospitalized in serious condition. He cited anger at his wife Bernice Berryman as motive and said he wanted to kill himself after killing his daughter. Authorities say no eyewitnesses.

Patsy Bernice Berryman Clay Berryman L. E. Swope Sweet Springs B. C. Bradshaw Saline County Berryman Patsy Berryman Marshall East Second Street Bradshaw Democrat-Capital News Will Gowens Swope G. Fred Martin Bertry Hall Hall

Windsor Hosts Thanksgiving Guests and Club Events

Windsor residents held large Thanksgiving gatherings with family friends from Sedalia, Kirkwood and Stover. Local clubs met for bridge and a Rebekah supper while the Lions Club planned a beauty show and dance to raise funds for the Red Cross. several residents returned from travel and attended events in town.

London Employs Nearly One Thousand Agricultural Laborers

A London report notes close to 1000 agricultural laborers are employed in the city. The figures reflect farming needs and seasonal demand affecting labor employment patterns.

London

Former Sedalian Accident Victim Dies in Missouri Collision

Rex Upshaw 28 of Jefferson City died in a head on crash near Union Missouri on Saturday night. Four people were killed including Les ter Davis 53 and his wife Mary Davis 23 and Ross T. Jones 26. Mrs Upshaw remains hospitalized with leg and jaw injuries. Coroner’s jury rules accidental death.

Rex Upshaw Jefferson City Washington Union Lester Davis St. Louis Mary Davis Ross T. Jones Glendale Upshaw Davises Upshaws Davis Jones

Writer salesman heads quarters at Hurlbut Printing Co

A writer salesman maintained his head quarters at the Hurlbut Printing Company in this city for several months as part of his work routine and distribution setup.

Hurlbut Printing Company

Social Roundup in Lincoln Area Hosts and Guests

Mrs Ivy Mothersbaugh and guests from Palo, Sonia, Windsor, Sedalia join neighbors for Sunday visits and dinners. W P F A quilting session. weddings, travels, and family stops dot the weekend as locals host relatives from Warsaw Fulton Pittsburg and Rolla.

Ivy Mothersbaugh Ben Warren Palo Ralph Berry Fred Aynstead Sonia Clara Morgan Harvey T. Berry S. O. Brill Otterville T. E. Wherley Fannie Mothersbaugh Floyd Woolery Windsor

Will of M. J. Donahue Filed in Probate Court

The will of Michael J. Donahue was filed in probate court on Wednesday. He leaves $500 to James R. O Farrell and $300 to David Donahue, $500 to Elizabeth Brooks, $250 to St Patrick's Catholic Church to reduce debt, $100 to Sacred Heart Church for expenses and building fund, and the remainder to his wife Margaret Donahue. The will is dated August 24, 1937, with Mike Donahue of Spring Fork named administrator without bond. probate judge named widow administratrix.

Michael J. Donahue James R. O'Farrell David Donahue Elizabeth Brooks St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Sacred Heart Church Margaret Donahue Mike Donahue Spring Fork Donahue J. E. Smith

Marriage License for Charles G. Stangl and Stella May Harris

Charles G. Stangl of Franklin and Stella May Harris of Prairie Home have been issued a marriage license.

Charles G. Stangl Franklin and Stella May Harris Prairie Home

Death of John A McDill in Ilgenfritz Building

John A McDill 65 was found dead in his third floor room in the Ilgenfritz building where he had worked as a night watchman. Coroner Dr Gordon Stauffacher attributed the death to a probable heart attack. no inquest was planned.

John A. McDill Ilgenfritz McDill Duke” Davis Henry Bax Bax Charles Gentry Davis Gordon Stauffacher MecDill WPA McLaughlin's Stauffacher David Gibbs Monmouth Ill Bert Ed McDill Wichita Falls Texas Batavia Iowa MccDill Ottumwa Thomas McDill Sedalia Missouri Pacific Railroad M-K-T Parsons, Kas

Clifton City Thanksgiving News Roundup in Moe

Clifton City reports a busy Thanksgiving season with visits from J J Coe and relatives in Warrensburg and Kansas City. Fire damages a shed and part of a home while the community hosts a homemakers supper and many family dinners across Clifton City and nearby towns.

Christmas Week Social Calendar in Sweet Springs

Residents and visitors gather across the area with names including McDaniel Parson Lynch Long Stallings Stuerke Reavis and O'Sell. Families travel to Warrensburg Higginsville Kansas City and St Louis as weddings funerals and bridge gatherings punctuate the holiday period.

Thanksgiving Meeting Links Georgetown P T A and Community Club

The Georgetown P T A and Community club held a joint Thanksgiving meeting at the school house on Wednesday night November 23. Ralph W. Dow presided over the Community club business and Leonard Anderson resigned as treasurer with Ed Miller appointed. Plans were made to buy new stage curtains and to publish a year book. The program featured tap dances, pantomime of Turkeys, readings, songs, and a play directed by Mrs Emery Meyers. A free will offering supported future plays, and the evening ended with pumpkin pie and coffee.

Kirkwood Bob Moss Eldon Sutherland Clarence Moss Eldon Rebekah I. O. O. F. Hall Rusk Goodwin Walter D. W. Rusk Tom Neil John Barber Punk Irma Lee Rusk Goodwin Walters Max Robinson Alpha Miller Ed Shanks Cecil Warrensburg William Turner Sally Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Will Chipman Dewisli James Carter W. D Hughes Ralph E. Baney Holy Land Palestine Germany Christian Church Lions Club of Windsor Mr. Windsor Kansas City Mesdames T. C. Moffett Ray Jordan M. E. Bradley A. TI. Bradley Sedalia Lions Club Charles Fiske Red Cross Fund Georgetown P. T. A Community Club Singing America Ralph W. Dow Leonard Anderson Ed Miller Patsy Sullivan Anna Marie Thompson Lizzie Emery Meyers Me Tommy Elva Huddleston Sunshine Lady Samantha Perkins Huddleston Nellie Lawrence Meir Joe Anderson A. Runge

Alaskan Miners Burn Small Fish By Engine Fire

A report notes small fish killed as a can impeller or engine fire caused by mining activity in Alaska. Local authorities investigate the incident and assess environmental impact.

Divorce filing for Maude M Amende against Lewis Amende

Maude M Amende filed suit for divorce in the circuit clerks office on a Wednesday afternoon citing neglect and desertion. Attorney Jack L Lee represents the plaintiff.

Maude M. Amende Circuit Clerks Office Lewis Amende Jack Lee

Child Burned to Death in Home Fire

LaVerne Scott a twenty month old child died when a gasoline kitchen stove ignited a fire at 106 East Hogan Street Thursday afternoon. The mother and grandmother were injured preventing rescue. the house and furnishings suffered severe damage with an estimated loss of about 1500 dollars.

Mary Jeanette Higdon Ethel Griffin Smithton Opal Lee Wallace L. L. Wallace Warrensburg Teachers College Ira Grose Kansas City George Grose Grose Albert Cramer Cramer J. J. Potter Sirel Todd Lucille Todd B. H. Potter Less Miller Mary Cramer Add Johnson John Shy Shy Lou Hill Houstonia LaVerne Scott William M. Scott East Hogan Street Addie Wright

Life to Babe After Mother's Death in Kansas Dash

In Kansas City a baby born minutes after his mother died during a rough Kaw River crossing survived after a Caesarian delivery. Dr L R Lee and assistants rushed the mother to a hospital floor for speed, resuscitated the newborn with cardio stimulants and oxygen, and the four hour old infant, born two months premature, was reported doing fine with a good chance to live.

Kansas City Kaw River Baby Hale David Hale Turner, Kas Hale L. R. Lee

Christmas Savings to Be Distributed by Sedalia Banks

About 1,700 residents will receive Christmas savings checks totaling $50,000 next Monday. The Third National Bank will issue $34,000 to 1,000 to 1,100 people, Union Savings $16,000 to around 400, and Sedalia Bank and Trust $9,000 to 300. Checks ready Monday. callers may pick up.

Sedalia Third National Bank Union Savings Sedalia Bank and Trust Company

Vogelbaughs to Spend Winter at Brownington Farm

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Vogelbaugh of Green Ridge will travel Saturday to Brownington Henry County to stay the winter with Mrs. Vogelbaugh’s brother E. P. Wirth on his farm. Sister Mrs. Louesa Adkins leaves for California. Mrs. Vogelbaugh’s absence will be covered by Mrs. J. B. Myers as Green Ridge correspondent for the Democrat and Capital.

Brownington E. C. Vogelbaugh Green Ridge Henry County Vogelbaugh The Democrat and Capital J. B. Myers

Turkey Dinner at Jail Served by Sheriff’s Wife

Nineteen prisoners in the county jail enjoyed a turkey dinner on Thursday supervised by Mrs. W. L. Marlin. The meal included turkey with all the trimmings and dessert of devil's food cake fruit salad pumpkin pie and whipped cream.

W. L. Marlin

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