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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
4
A large crowd watched Sedalia stage its first flag day service in Liberty Park amid light rain. The Patriot program featured National Guards, D A R, Boys and Girl Scouts, local clergy, and veterans, with a bugle call, a flag lowering, and speeches stressing national unity and the flag’s sacrifice.
The park board accepted a new flag to fly from the park pole on sunny days, with Mr. Ritchie promising it will always be seen. The old flag given by the D A R had worn but remained cherished. The Boys Band closed with The Star Spangled Banner under the direction of Mrs. Frank S Leach. The event was hosted by the Osage Chapter DAR with Miss Harriett P Guild as regent.
The Commercial Credit Company establishes a full operating office in the Sedalia National Bank building under branch manager C. E. Messerly Jr. The firm, with 457 branches and assets over 58 million dollars, specializes in financing auto dealers and open accounts. Staff includes George Croissant, C. N. Peters, Frances Hayworth, and Blanche Jackson.
County Extension Agent F E Rogers Harrisonville has entered Cass county in the County Agricultural Exhibit Contest at the 30th annual Missouri State Fair August 16 23. Eight counties are entered. Rogers leads an intensive two month hunt for exhibit material. Last year Cass county placed third with 44 points and 259.27 dollars in cash premiums.
A message received Saturday from Congressman John W. Palmer states W B Uncle Billy Higgins has been granted a special pension for Civil War service. Higgins recently celebrated his ninety third birthday anniversary.
W A Cochel editor of the Kansas City Weekly Star and manager of Sun Bar farms will speak at the Pettis County Shorthorn Breeders Association picnic at N H Gentrys country home June 24. The event features stock judging by boys, discussions of agricultural problems, and a basket lunch with light refreshments available.
A letter received by city hall from Miss Brucie Funkhouser seeks details about a relative born in Warren County Virginia, maiden Annie Smith who married a man named Lincoln. The writer believes her grandfather’s uncle Dr. Quatt Smith settled near Sedalia, Missouri and died years ago leaving Annie Smith.
Miss May Miller of East Broadway sustained a sprained right arm when her Chevrolet collided with a Dodge sedan driven by Clark Jackson of Marshall Mo in front of the Cities Service station on East Broadway. Police report says Miller was eastbound. the Dodge turned onto the highway from the station. Both cars suffered front-end and wheel damage.
Alonzo Moon residing west of Sedalia on Highway 50 reported to police Saturday night that between 7 30 and 8 o clock his Chevrolet coach was stolen from its parking place near Third street and Massachusetts avenue.
The National City Bank bulletin reports May activity still unsatisfactory but improving with seasonal gains. It cautions against excessive optimism or pessimism and notes debt, stock levels, and corporate earnings trends as the economy slowly recovers while bond market congestion persists.
Eleven members of Sedalia Y M C A junior division toured the Ford Motor Company plant in Kansas City, meeting Dan A. Brown and a special guide. They viewed chassis, bodies, and assembly, then electrical operations, returning home after a three hour visit. The trip, part of a series to educate boys on manufacturing and vocation choices, plans to visit St Louis factories later. Accompanying were Earl G. Sanem and Harry A. Duncan. participants included Walter Harmon and others.
An old advertisement by mail order for the Texas Wonder tonic claims it treats kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism and gravel. A small bottle is often cures, with sworn testimonials. Dr E W Hall lists 3679 Olive Street St Louis MO and says druggists carry the product. Adv.
The 30th annual Missouri State Fair features a Household Science display with canned and dried fruits pastries relishes and more Also highlights Home Economics arts quilts rugs embroidery and antiques A cash premium of 2155 dollars is offered Entries close August 1 and must be at the fairgrounds by 6 pm August 15. overseers and judges are named for the department
Sedalia business Rosenthals is noted for outbidding rivals and supplying baseball uniforms to Sedalia teams and nearby towns. They are exclusive agents for Reach Wright Ditson and Goldsmith Athletic Goods, selling a full range of baseball equipment at wholesale prices. Reach baseballs are used by the Missouri State League class A-1.
Wed by Judge Leslie George Ray McAllister, Marshall, and Ida Mae Mark, Marshall, were married by Judge W. H. Leslie, justice of the peace, in his office at 6:15 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
George Baldwin and C A Thomas visiting on the J H McCurdy farm on route two Hughesville gathered a sample of a field of oats grown by McCurdy. Measured four stalks averaged four and a half feet with evidence of further growth. This reflects the generally splendid crop condition in Pettis county according to the Democrat.
One hundred fifty residents of Green Ridge gathered in Sedalia to hear the preliminary against Howard Bell, a local high school graduate. Judge W H Leslie presided in the courthouse assembly room and, after hearing the evidence, dismissed the statutory charge.
The Triangle Motor Company that sells Hupmobile cars relocates from the Fourth Street and Lamine Avenue corner to 228 South Osage Avenue. The building has been redecorated inside and out with cars on display, making it a proud city business house.
Dr C H Weaver and his son Charles netted a five and one quarter pound bass on a fly rod at Lake Tebo Thursday night. The fish is entered in the Pettis county fish contest where the winner receives 25 dollars. It is the season's largest bass in Pettis county.
Charles Townley, a Black man, faced three circuit court trials. One acquittal, one hung jury, and a two year penitentiary sentence on the third day. Prosecutor Walter Bohling countered with a luck penny. the tale contrasts luck and justice in a tense courtroom week.
The United Lutheran League of Cole Camp served refreshments last Thursday evening to members of the Sedalia Boys' Band. The event accompanied a concert tied to a Good Will tour organized by the Sedalia Chamber of Commerce.
Froderick H. Martin of Libertyville Illinois wed Louise Letts of Sedalia. Russell Dooley of Carrollton married Mary Davis Gray of Waverly.
In the notice readers are urged to use Democrat Want Ads for quick, reliable help and industrious assistance. The ad emphasizes efficiency and practical results for job seekers and employers alike.
Sheriff T O Herrick took three prisoners to the penitentiary in Jefferson City. Dorothy Cathalay received four years for forgery B W Cannon two and a half years for forgery and Charles Townley two years for burglary.
Judge William Clark in New Jersey federal court issued a permanent injunction restraining Beach Miniature Golf Co Inc from operating bootleg Tom Thumb courses. The ruling protects Miniature Golf Courses of America Inc and its patents, marking the first federal case of its kind and signaling enforcement against unauthorized setups nationwide. The Sedalia Tom Thumb course and similar nationwide installations stand to benefit as spurious operators face legal action.
Richard Ledgerwood of 3651 Humphreys street St Louis nephew of Mrs Julius Kolbohn Sedalia who just earned a master’s degree at Washington University has been named full time instructor at the University of Maine. The decision follows a recommendation from Washington University’s psychology department and he will depart for Orono before September 1. Ledgerwood earned a scholarship as top ranking graduate and is a son of J R Ledgerwood.
The Sedalia Lodge of Elks held Flag Day exercises at the Elks Home with a chorus from the Helen G Steele Music Club performing. Attorney Frederick Wesner gave an address on the flag, tracing its meaning and the nation’s progress over the past century. The event noted the Elks’ first Flag Day service in 1299 and national adoption in 1915.
C. S. Woolery of the city drove on Highway 50 near LaMonte Saturday morning when a young wolf darted into the road. One front wheel struck the animal and the rear wheel finished it. The head was brought to the county clerk by Woolery who collected the bounty.
Miss Juanita Dennis and Mr. William Schroeder of Waverly Mo were married Friday evening at the home of Rev. A W Kokendoffer pastor of the First Christian church officiating. Russell Dooley of Waverly witnessed the ceremony and the couple will reside in Waverly.
A playful exchange unfolds as a fortune teller claims knowledge of a client’s fiancé. The client, excited, learns the name Leslie Smith, prompting disbelief and a punchline about lines not being involved. The humor hinges on mistaken assumption and a twist about palm lines.
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