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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1952
Page
4
B W Spurlock of Versailles dies in Detroit Michigan and his body will arrive Friday for funeral arrangements. Mrs Cecilia J Westerfield of Otterville dies at 75 after a stroke with services set for Friday at Hays Painter funeral home Otterville with burial at IOOF cemetery Otterville.
Funeral services for Samuel O. Galbraith 85 who died Tuesday evening will be held at Ewing funeral home at 9 30 a m Friday Rev R W Leazer and Rev Thomas W Croxton will officiate Pallbearers include Roy Ruddell Guy White Floyd Stockton A O Teter Floyd Thompson and Martin Wischmeier Interment will follow at Marshall cemetery Platte City The body is at the Ewing funeral home.
Mrs. John Jones Ward died, remembered in Hannibal and Wenatchee. Mrs. Allender Jones stays with Mrs. Courtney in Sedalia while visiting relatives. Funeral Thursday for Hugh R. Fairfax at Gillespie with pallbearers named. burial in Florence.
Mrs. Lizzie McMillian Cowan wife of Luther Cowan died at 3 35 p m Wednesday at her home 1004 North Osage after a brief illness She was born in Canton Mississippi and lived in Sedalia 25 years Survived by one sister Mrs Tikly Robinson Jackson Mississippi three brothers Earl Dawson Oklahoma City Bozie Dawson Cleveland Ohio and Louise Dawson New Orleans Funeral home Ferguson to arrange funeral services
Funeral services for Mrs Carrie Jane Whitney will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Jones Holy Temple church with the pastor Elder B Jones officiating. Pallbearers will be J R Brown J H Cage William Gatewood Elijah Quantrell Lawrence Webster and Forrest Moorehead. Burial will be in Mt Pleasant cemetery. The body is at the Alexander funeral home where it will remain until the hour of the funeral.
Senator Jenner of Indiana announced he will seek re election rather than pursuing a bid for governor. He said his greatest usefulness would be as a senator given the crisis hanging over the nation.
A local newspaper runs a political style want ad urging readers to dispose of items by selling through a Democratic party affiliated notice. The item lists encourage community participation and civic engagement.
Listings from Bothwell and Woodland hospitals show multiple dismissals and births. Notable items include Jeanette Hoard and Clara Williams undergoing tonsillectomies, several births at Woodland and Bothwell with newborns named and weights, and multiple dismissals at various addresses.
Ruben Twenter and Patricia White faced fines after two trash haulers were cited for dumping within city limits. Everett Jackson and T E were fined $10 and $15 respectively for trash violations. Elmer Bremer pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and paid a $75 fine. Four overtime parking violators had cash bonds forfeited. Earl Hays was set for court on careless driving with a $25 bond posted.
The building front door at 108 East Fifth was found open at 10 30 p m Wednesday. it was secured and a note left for the building manager. Gracie Thomas of 641 East Fifth reported loaning her 1941 Chevrolet coupe to Curtis Keightly and asked police help to recover the car.
Elzie Smith of Jefferson City was fined $100 and costs by Magistrate W. W. Blain after pleading guilty to careless and imprudent driving. Charges of driving while intoxicated were nolle prosequi by Prosecuting Attorney Michael Bogutski, with new charges filed against Smith.
Kenneth Barnett Thursday withdrew his not guilty plea on a car theft charge and pled guilty. The court accepted the plea and, per the prosecutor Mike Bogutski, sentenced Barnett to five years in the state penitentiary. His defense attorney was George W. Anson.
Army engineers opened bids for rehabilitating Sedalia Air Force Base railroad facilities near Knob Noster Missouri. Longwell Scott Inc of St. Louis bid 82027 versus government estimate 79434.03. Five other bids submitted. Work includes lining and resurfacing 2.8 miles of track installing about 4000 ties and removing and reconstructing a 76 foot pile trestle. Completion by March 1.
A Pittsburgh resident told Senator Martin he wants to renounce U S citizenship and move to a jurisdiction with no income taxes. He said he has a wife and two children, wrote the request after filing his latest tax return, and asked how to proceed. The senator’s aides withheld the name but described the letter as earnest.
Lever Brothers Co. announced immediate price cuts from 21 percent to 5 4 percent across wholesale prices of its bar and packaged soap and shortening.
J A Lamy Manufacturing of Sedalia produced over 1.6 million men and boys Levis in 1951. The plant used more than 16 million rivets 5 million buttons 400000 zippers and 2800000 yards of thread. Payroll for productive workers was about 750000 with 350 to 375 employees.
The column analyzes Truman and Churchill views on war avoidance and the danger of a new world war. It notes tensions with the Kremlin, guesses about Soviet reactions, and how Allied strength influences peace prospects while maintaining the guns and butter defense program amid domestic limits.
President Truman requests Senate ratification of the Japan peace treaty and U S entry for Greece and Turkey into Nato. He also seeks approval of the U S Japan security treaty and two mutual defense pacts with the Philippines and with Australia and New Zealand. Debate expected on the Japan treaty though opposition remains limited.
AARHUS Denmark January 10 Carlsen tribute includes Carlsen Beer export to Britain and a waltz The Lonely Sailor to honor Captain Kurt Carlsen Ceres Breweries ships Carlsen beer to Britain for presentation in Copenhagen band leader Winstrup Oleson to debut the Lonely Sailor at the Wivex restaurant tonight.
Lawrence K. Roos, Eisenhower club chair, says Rep Claude Bakewell of St Louis pledged support for Eisenhower. Bakewell reportedly wrote that Eisenhower’s election would unite Republicans and improve party solidarity, unlike Rep Thomas B. Curtis who has not stated his view.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill ends his New York visit early due to bad flying weather. He will travel by train to Ottawa tonight after being advised by host Bernard Baruch that air travel is unsafe. Churchill arrived yesterday seeking rest while dictating memos and instructions to his four secretaries.
In Houston on January 10 a man named Wesley W. Norris aged 25 reports a prank turned theft as a piggy bank he spent a year testing was stolen with roughly $300 inside. Norris had asked how many dollar bills fill the bank before it vanished.
Miss Evelyn Bultemeier daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Bultemeier spent her vacation in Phoenix Arizona with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J T Beavers and Debby. She enjoyed sightseeing and mountain climbing.
Roy Dunn of Gates Oklahoma defeated Frank Altman of Seattle in two straight falls to claim heavyweight glory. Mara Duba of Rio de Janeiro beat Art Chil ders of Chicago in two straight falls amid rough action. Johnny Dobbs of Omaha and George Lipold of St. Joseph fought to a 30 minute draw in the opener.
Secretary Acheson and Foreign Secretary Eden concluded a six day Anglo American survey in Washington. They reported good progress but no hard decisions on Southeast Asia the Communist threat and Japan's industrial revival. John Foster Dulles joined the final meeting signaling focus on Japan's Pacific role.
John S Scott seaman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs John S Scott Windsor route 4 recently reported for duty aboard the submarine rescue vessel USS Chanticleer Scott entered the Navy in July 1951 and received recruit training at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego Before entering the Navy he graduated Windsor high school and attended college at Warrensburg
In Baltimore the 3,200 transit workers began a 4 am strike, halting street cars trackless trolleys and buses. They demand a 24 cent raise to raise base pay to 1.87 dollars per hour, causing rush hour gridlock across the city.
Milkman Richard Bopp aged 23 was robbed of two pints of milk while delivering near the police head quarters building in Chicago yesterday.
Captain William B. Burford, son of Mr and Mrs Phil R Burford of 1006 South Grand, has been promoted to major. He is stationed at Kessler Air Base Biloxi Mississippi.
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 3,328 accidents 212 killed and 2,536 injured across Pettis and seven adjoining counties from 1948 to 1951. Sedalia city accounted for 1,220 accidents five deaths and 321 injuries. Reports credit Troop A captain O L Viets and Troop F captain C E Petts for compiling county data.
In Kansas City Kansas on January 10 charges of assault with intent to kill were dismissed against Lee Bunner, a telephone company employee, and George W. Robinson, a private detective. The case followed discovery of microphones in the office of J Earl Thomas, who had resigned as police judge, and disclosures by Attorney General Harold Fatzer tying the judge to organized crime after tapes of private law office conversations were released.
In Pettis County Missouri the sheriff will sell January 12 at the Sedalia courthouse by public vendue the north half of the southwest quarter and 12 acres from the north of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter Section 28 Township 44 North Range 20 West plus the west half of the southeast quarter with 72.2 acres more or less all in Pettis County Missouri. Cash in hand. John F Taylor Sheriff of Pettis County Missouri. Dates listed 12 14 12 21 12 28 1 4 1 11.
Letters Testamentary were granted to Florence T Middleton on December 14 1951 by Pettis County Probate Court Missouri. All claims must be shown within six months or be barred. if not exhibited within one year from publication they are forever barred. Attested December 14 1951 Judge A M Harlan. Attorney Fred F Wesner. 22-21 12-28 1-4 1-11.
The Administrator CTA of the Estate of Asa H Heaton deceased will make final settlement of accounts at the next term of the Probate Court of Pettis County Missouri. The term begins February 11 1952 at Sedalia. Guy W Peabody Administrator CTA and attorney D S Lamin sign the notice.
Administrator CTA of the Estate of Jacob Silverman will make final settlement of accounts at the Probate Court of Pettis County Missouri in Sedalia on February 11 1952. Abe Silverman attorney Wm F Brown represents the estate.
Administrator of the Estate of Paul A. Schondelmaier in Pettis County Missouri will appear at the Probate Court session in Sedalia on February 11, 1952. JOHN T. HARRIS is the Administrator with Henry C Salveter as attorney.
George B. Long as Executor will present the final settlement of the Willie B. Jones estate at the next Pettis County Probate Court term in Sedalia Missouri on February 11 1952.
Number 10315 signed Administrator CTA of the Estate of Issa Ball deceased will make Final Settlement of his accounts with said Estate as such Administrator CTA at the next term of the Probate Court of Pettis County Missouri to begin and holden at Sedalia in said County on the 11th day of February AD 1952 D Ss LAMM Attorney D S Lamm
Notice of final settlement signed Executrix Mary M. Esser will present final accounts of the estate of Henry J. Esser deceased at the next term. The executrix is identified as Mary M. Esser in this final settlement filing.
Number 10289 final settlement for Clara Rose Rush deceased. Estate to be administered in Sedalia, Pettis County Missouri with administrator to begin proceedings on February 11, 1952. Attorney F M Nicholas, George Miller represents estate.
Letters of Administration granted to Lavenia Carter on January 4 1952 by the Pettis County Missouri Probate Court. Administratrix may receive six months to file allowances and one year to present claims or be barred. Attorney: Lawrence Barnett.
Circuit Court for Pettis County Missouri issues an order of publication involving plaintiffs Irven Menaugh and Francis Menaugh. The action seeks unspecified relief and directs publication in the public record to notify interested parties of the court proceeding.
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company office 108-10 West Fourth Street Sedalia Missouri on Monday January 14 1952 at 10 a m for election of directors and any other business. George H Trader president. 12-28 1-4 1-11.
Charlies W. Billingsley and Margaret T. Billingsley defaulted on a deed of trust dated September 10 1949 securing a note. Trustee Lawrence Barnett will sell Lot 5 Block 2 Smith and Cottons Eighth Addition Sedalia at the Pettis County Courthouse west door on January 26 1952 between 9 AM and 5 PM for cash to satisfy the note and trust expenses.
In Pettis County Missouri probate court case number 10441 administrator Charles F Maggard petitions for sale of parts of the real estate of Joe Ainsworth to satisfy the widow’s one year maintenance allowance. Notice to interested parties given with a four week newspaper publication prior to a January 22 1952 deadline.
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