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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
4
Ulysses Grant Teeter aged 86 of 301 East Fifth Street died at 1 45 PM Thursday at Bothwell Hospital after a stay since October 22. The body was sent to Mc Laughlin funeral chapel for arrangements.
Sheriff Swan Olson of Livingston Montana reported the death of 59 year old Harry Baty. Sheriff John F Taylor of Pettis County located and notified two relatives by name, Mrs. Charles W Jenkins and Mrs. Mamie Vickery, identifying their addresses.
Funeral services for Wallace R. Farris 51 were conducted Tuesday at Dresden Methodist Church at 2 pm. He died December 23 at St Joseph and is survived by his wife Lillian Scott, three brothers, six nieces, and other relatives. Burial followed in Dresden cemetery with Rev H A Campbell and Rev Carl Opp officiating.
Funeral services for 82 year old Mrs Margarette Kurtz who died at her daughter's home will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Sweet Springs Lutheran church. Burial follows in Fairview with Carter-Moseley Funeral Home in charge.
Miss Lorraine Rickey, 23, in Detroit reports a would be mugger grabbed her throat outside her home. She fought back and the assailant fled after taking a beating. Rickey attributes her success to judo training from her brother Edward, a former war era airborne division instructor.
Dr Leona Baumgartner of the Children's Bureau charges the federal government neglects child health research while spending vast sums on bombs and atomic energy. She notes only a few thousand dollars yearly for child health research versus more than half a billion on other areas.
Cairo reports the Egyptian foreign office press department says all news about his majesty's engagement is premature and that any information published on the matter has no foundation.
A baby girl died and her two year old brother was reported in fair condition after a car interior fire in Springfield. Carolyn Stoker aged one died shortly after midnight from extensive burns while her brother Danny suffered burns. Parents Mr and Mrs J H Stoker were with them when the fire started at a filling station after the father left to a cafe. The cause is unknown though matches were found on the car floor.
Wib Justi, youth director for the National Grange, urged that security should follow opportunity not promises at a two day Grange conference opening in Kansas City. He warned against a belief that money guarantees service. The meeting gathered Grange officials from 19 states including Kansas Missouri Iowa Oklahoma Arkansas Minnesota Ohio Illinois Nebraska and Indiana.
The Santa Fe Super Chief struck a gasoline truck in Azusa California killing the truck driver Askel W. Olson 44 of Ingenoo and injuring two trainmen. The crash occurred as Olson delivered 7000 gallons of fuel near a depot crossing. The train was traveling about 35 mph toward Los Angeles and the fire damaged the train along its length but did not harm passengers.
A $500000 damage suit in federal court at Hannibal charges Moberly civic and business leaders with failing to honor promises to lure ABC Packaging Machine Corp from Quincy Illinois in 1947. Plaintiffs say moving costs and housing funds were promised but not delivered.
House Ways and Means Chairman Doughton joined Rep. Forand in pressing a stronger tax enforcement push. They estimate closing loopholes and hiring agents could add about 5 billion dollars annually to the treasury while a Federal Reserve report notes families spend about equal shares on federal income taxes and major purchases.
Dr Hermann J N Sander 40 a Manchester physician is charged with first degree murder in the mercy slaying of Abbie Borreto 50 who died after he injected air into her veins as an act of mercy The hospital record states the air injection and authorities say the doctor admitted the act and that family members asked for relief from suffering The case arose in Hillsboro County New Hampshire with bail denied pending grand Jury action
Federal prisoner Raymond Jordan, 35, being moved from Tulsa to Traverse City, escaped near Brazil Indiana at a filling station on Highway 40. He jumped into a parked car, crashed into a house and a tree, and was recaptured in a garden after gunfire from guards and police.
Washington reports a decline in farm commodity speculation from wartime peaks. Dollar value of speculation was 33.45 billion in the year ending last June, down from 49.45 billion the prior year, yet well above the 10 year average of 17.76 billion. The report cites lower unit prices and urges stronger government control over speculation.
A city bus struck a car and then crashed into a sandwich shop and taproom in downtown Oklahoma City late tonight, sending at least seven people to hospitals. Officers Neal and Schmidt described bodies on the street and others felled to the bus floor. injury details were not immediately available.
The Central Business College basketball team beat Versailles Independents 62 to 55 on Thursday night. Norman Thompson led Sedalia with 16 points while R Garrison scored 27 for Versailles and J Garrison added 13. G Thompson added 15 for Sedalia. The game stayed close through the quarters.
Underrated Missouri defeated Colorado 62 to 51 to earn a spot in tomorrow's finals against Oklahoma in the Big Seven tournament in Kansas City. Oklahoma beat Kansas State 55-50 in the semifinal. about 9,300 spectators attended the night session.
In Emporia Kansas the Culver-Stockton College team edged Ottawa University 59 to 56 in a four team holiday tournament sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The game featured 13 ties and 12 lead changes with 1 500 fans watching. Ottawa’s Bill Tiegreen scored 21 and Culver’s Bill Cain 20.
Central College triumphed 75-60 over Oakland City College of Indiana in Fayette Missouri. The Panthers led from the start eight minutes into the first half, finishing with a 23 to 17 halftime edge.
Central Missouri overtook Hanover to win 60 53 in the second round at Terre Haute. Hanover led most of the way until star guard Andy Taff fouled out with nine minutes remaining after scoring 20 points. Hanover held a 31 27 half time edge. Jim Hoverder led Central Missouri with 17 points.
Missouri defeated Colorado 62 to 51 in the Big 7 tournament semifinal in Kansas City. Oklahoma outscored Kansas State 55 to 50 in the other semi final.
New York City reservoir levels rose again as rainfall runoff added 1.194 billion gallons to storage in 24 hours. Despite appeals to save water, consumption increased by about 50 million gallons as use rose.
Ray W. Wilson, longtime assistant city manager in Kansas City, has accepted the Phoenix Arizona city manager position at a salary of 12500 dollars per year. The move establishes Wilson as chief administrative officer of Phoenix following his appointment announced today.
In Bonham Texas on December 29 Policeman Ralph Shipley responding to a biting dog fell and broke his leg while dodging the animal. The dog bit him on the ankle.
In Kansas City a grocer was killed by a single 10 inch butcher knife thrust. Frank Boyce, 31, a store butcher, was taken to police headquarters with his face covered in blood. Sam Modica of the county prosecutor's office said Boyce admitted the stabbing following a domestic quarrel.
Mrs. Evelyn Gebhardt, 25, said a Black man approached from behind on a Southwide railroad overpass as she walked to her printing plant job. She knocked him away and kept the knife as a memento, authorities noted.
In St Joseph Missouri on December 29 the deputy city assessors were instructed to inspect rooftops before entering homes to seize personal property for the assessment list. City Assessor Jewell Cook said to ensure any television set with an aerial is added to the tax books.
The late Frank C. Rand, chairman of International Shoe Co., left an estate valued at about 4.3 million dollars. An inventory lists 86,285 shares of International stock valued nominally at 1 dollar a share but worth about 3.86 million at current prices plus other stock and 144,181 dollars in cash. Rand died December 2 at age 75 and will bequeathed 225,000 dollars to educational and medical institutions with most of the estate going to 12 grandchildren and one son without children.
Senator Connally, head of the Foreign Relations Committee, urged a nonpartisan foreign policy and signaled major cuts in Marshall Plan funding for 1950-51, aiming up to 1 billion dollars in reductions. He called for substantial trims in the military budget and urged continued consultation on recognizing China. He also urged Spain’s full diplomatic recognition and NATO inclusion if obligations are met, with Europe arms aid potentially reduced from current levels.
Roy Edgar Thornhill 25 of Maplewood Missouri died in a midnight crash on U S 66 east of Luther. His car missed a bridge, plunged into a creek and nosed into the water. Identification was by papers in his pockets. This marked the 514th highway death in the state this year.
Loretta Young and her three children were forced to flee their Beverly Hills home after a brush fire raged for over two hours. About 300 firefighters contained the blaze which threatened several large residences and came within 30 feet of two homes before it was controlled. Young and the children stayed with a friend, while her husband Tom Lewis helped battle the flames.
Senator Schoeppel of Kansas says he will use the next session to repeal wartime excise taxes and avoid new taxes elsewhere. He urges absorption of reductions through government spending cuts and suggests the farm program may need improvements. He prefers a single appropriations bill over separate department bills.
Nick the guide dog acted as judge in a California courtroom deciding in favor of his blind owner Frank W. Herring. Judge Charles D. Wallace modified probation to restore the dog’s custody and ordered continued companionship until further order of the court.
The Chinese Nationalist government notified the United States that approaches to the Yangtze river and Shanghai have been mined to enforce the blockade of Communist China. The State Department warned American shipping to avoid the area and said only mine sweeping could allow passage. The notice referenced Isbrandtsen Line vessels fired on and urged ships to respect the danger area and preserve licenses.
Manila reports three heavy earthquakes on Luzon causing widespread building damage and landslides across northern and eastern provinces. One death and 20 injuries were logged by the Philippines Red Cross, with isolation in several towns and widespread phone line and road disruption.
The nation marked six major holidays in 1949 with much festivity but a violent toll of 2717 deaths from various causes. The National Safety Council estimates 330 Americans may die in traffic accidents over the New Year weekend of 1950. Fatalities included 1705 traffic, 391 drownings, 66 in fires, and 555 from other accidents.
Ivy Anderson 45 year old prominent Negro blues singer and Duke Ellington collaborator died after a three week asthma illness. Born in Gilroy California she was discovered in 1922 in San Francisco and joined Ellington in 1929 singing 13 years at Harlem's Cotton Club. Her stormy records include Stormy Weather and I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good.
The body of John Anderson, 35, of Houston, Texas, was found on Devil Step mountain seven days after his private plane crashed near Bristol Tennessee. He had crawled within a mile of a country road after breaking a leg, dying from shock and exposure amid freezing rain.
The Young Democrats of California urge James Roosevelt to resign as Democratic national committeeman because his entry into the governor race may split the party. Southern and northern chairmen William J. Tiernan and Henry James say he should step aside for a unifying successor. Roosevelt spokesman says no comment since the group is no longer endorsed by the party.
Nurses in Lausanne report Rita Hayworth's newborn daughter Yasmin resembles her father Aly Khan. Staff note Yasmin's black hair and Aly calls her very pretty with fine features though tiny. The baby born yesterday is progressing well.
Dismissed notes include Mrs. Everett Oswald of 1707 South Park Avenue Roger J Milner hotel Miss Wanda Lee Lyle of Knob Noster Iris Cannon 1221 South Stewart Avenue Charles H Buikley 2079 West Fifth Street E D Ashcraft Pleasant Green Master Frederick Hesse Cole Camp Admitted for surgery Ben Helmers Cole Camp Admitted for tonsillectomy Rocky Martin Fairfield Admitted for medical treatment Fred Rainbow Lincoln
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Carl Green at Woodland hospital on Thursday morning weighing eight pounds six ounces. A daughter arrived for D. L. Parrish at Bothwell hospital on Wednesday afternoon weighing six pounds seven ounces. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs J C Gemes at Bothwell hospital on Thursday morning weighing six pounds.
James Williams of Windsor was admitted for medical treatment and later dismissed. Mrs. R. C. McVey, residing at 1111 West Seventh Street, was dismissed.
Son born to Mr and Mrs William A Harbaugh Jr at Memorial hospital in Houston on December 28. Father is son of Mr and Mrs W A Harbaugh of 1411 South Osage Avenue.
Midwestern lawmakers appeal to the Agriculture Department over egg prices that dip as low as 20 cents a dozen and hog prices near 13 cents a pound. Senators Butler and Andersen lead protests with dozens of telegrams and letters, while Brannan plans a next year egg support aimed at 37 cents a dozen.
Four seminarians of St Michael's Catholic mission were drowned when a rowboat capsized on Hemlock Lake after a sudden wind. Missing are John Griffin of New Jersey George Leo Burns of Auburn New York and Lawrence Malloy of Toronto Ontario as deputies from five counties conduct drag operations. Two others survived but Paul Whittaker aged 19 from Massachusetts died after almost four hours of revival attempts.
The annual meeting of the Sedalia Democrat Company stockholders will be held at 108-10 West Fourth Street Sedalia Missouri on Monday January 9 1950 at 10 am. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted as may properly come before the meeting. George H Trader President Sedalia Democrat Company.
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