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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1950

Page

4

Philadelphia Stars Defeat Cubs 17-3

The Philadelphia Stars defeated Sedalia Cubs 17 to 3 under Liberty Parks lights. Sedalia had 4 hits to Philadelphia's 17 as Clarkson hit two homers for the visitors. Dumspon pitched for the All Stars with Black on the Sedalia mound, and the game ended in the top of the eighth due to rain.

Philadelphia Stars Cubs Sedalia Cubs Liberty Parks Sedalia All Stars Charles Thompson Cliff Barr R. E. Elwell Clarkson Sedalians Dumspon Glenn Black Ralph Shipley Dupson

Sedana Junior Chamber Concerts New Members at Meeting

The Sedana Junior Chamber of Commerce met in Pettis county court house Assembly room with about 35 to 40 members. President Robert Wall led introductions under Bert Hathway. Committees were formed for permanent membership, charter dinner reservations, and the August state board convention. Dinner and charter presentation planned for May 22 at Bothwell hotel.

Sedana Junior Chamber of Commerce Pettis County Court House Robert Wall Bert Hathway Bothwell Hotel Michael Bogutski Robert Younger Herman A. Meyes Kenneth Schilb State Board Jim Durley Jim Musgrove Frank Evans Don Anderson

KDRO Strike Talks Fail Over Wage Demands and Duties

The KDRO radio engineers strike stalemate continues as union seeks higher pay and overtime for six holidays, plus removal of announcing duties from engineers. KDRO counters with non union staff and cites below average Midwest wages. The union argues wage scales and job duties threaten operation standards.

KDRO Sedalia Ilb.e.w. Electricians Middle West Mid-West

Two Wrecks Near Sedalia Reported No Serious Injuries

State highway patrol documented two separate X injuries free crashes near Sedalia on Thursday. A 1947 Chevrolet two ton truck driven by Guy K. Wilson of Des Moines lost control and plunged into a ditch near Cedar Creek Bridge, causing extensive damage. Wilson sustained a crushed left hand but received outpatient care. In the afternoon, a 1942 Ford coupe driven by Raymond Homan and a 1948 Dodge truck driven by Kenneth Anderson collided on old highway 65, with no injuries reported and both vehicles towed to Sedalia.

Sedalia State Highway Patrol Guy K. Wilson Des Moines Cedar Creek Bridge Wilson Bothwell Hospital Iowa Raymond Homan West Ninth Street Kenneth Anderson

Last Chance Offer To Tax Dodgers

Rep Forand proposes an amnesty to settle federal income tax debts before prosecutions begin. He estimates evasion at about 5 billion annually and suggests paying owed taxes plus a 50 percent penalty and interest to avoid criminal action. The plan would apply only before investigations start.

Washington Rep. Forand D-Ri Justice Department Forand House Ways and Means Committee

Injured Student Receives Diploma in Carthage

Miss Alma Lou Williams, 17, seriously hurt in a plane mishap, received her high school diploma at the hospital with officials from Golden City present. She and six classmates had flown on an outing when she stepped into a spinning propeller. surgeons operated for four and a half hours and her condition remained serious.

Carthage Mo Alma Lou Williams Lester Fisher Golden City William Bagby Golden City High School Miss Williams Doyle Hoensheel

Wives Of Mayor Probably Discuss Husbands Affairs

In St. Joseph Missouri on May 18 two mayoral wives share a hospital room Mrs Stanley I Dale wife of St Joseph mayor and Mrs James B Pettijohn wife of King City mayor Both husbands were elected April 4 on rival party tickets A son born to the Dales on May 8 and a daughter to the Pettijohns on May 17

ST. Joseph, Mo Missouri Methodist Hospital Stanley I. Dale St. Joseph’s James B. Pettijohn King City Pettijohn Dales Pettijohns

Obituary for David Milburn 15 of Overland Missouri

Mrs. A. M. Parks of 316 South Hancock avenue learns her great grandson David Milburn aged 15, son of Mr and Mrs Dick Milburn of Overland Missouri, died Wednesday. His aunt Mrs Alta Book of 316 South Hancock avenue will attend the funeral in Overland this afternoon.

A. M. Parks South Hancock Avenue David Milburn Dick Milburn Overland, Mo Alta Book Overland

Fatal Horse Accident Claims Harvey Yount

Harvey Yount aged 43 from War saw Route 3 died Thursday afternoon from injuries after being thrown from a horse earlier that morning. He left home about 7 30 to reach a four mile work site, was found injured by his wife about a half mile from home, and died about 1 30 pm at Bothwell Hospital after being admitted in critical condition.

Harvey Yount Warsaw Mr. Yount Bothwell Hospital

Funeral services for Charles Quigley Sr Montara Calif

Funeral services for Charles Quigley Sr who died at his home in Montara California will be held at 10 o clock this morning at Gillespie funeral home with Rev Ralph E Hurd of Epworth Methodist church officiating Mrs Lovercamp and Mrs M O Stevens will sing In the Garden and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere Miss Lillian Fox will be the accompanist Friends of the family will serve as pallbearers

Charles Quigley, Sr Montara Calif Gillespie Funeral Home Ralph E. Hurd Epworth Methodist Church Lovercamp M. O. Stevens Isle Lillian Fox

Armed Klux guards attack reporters in Hialeah meeting

Four Miami newsmen were assaulted by armed guards during an alleged Ku Klux Klan reorganization in Hialeah. Photographer Paul Nielson knocked down two attackers. one fled into a drainage canal. Police found no law violation after investigation.

Miami, Fla Hialeah Miami Daily News Paul Nielson Miami Shores Haines Colbert Don Petit Jay Morton Hialeah Home News Nielson Petit The Daily News

License Granted for Coffee Cup 3.2 Beer Sale

The county court granted a license to sell 3.2 beer at the Coffee Cup located at 616 South Ohio Avenue to James H. Jonson. The license expires November 16, 1950.

South Ohio Avenue James H. Jonson

Woman Reports Loss Of Billfold In Downtown Store

Anne Belle Galloway of 1001 East Seventeenth Street reported losing her billfold Thursday afternoon in a downtown store. The wallet contained three dollars in one dollar bills, some change, and keys to a truck she had been driving.

Anne Belle Galloway East Seventeenth Street

Test Of Squirrel Attack Boys Proves Negative

Two boys were bitten by a squirrel on East Fourteenth street. David Thomas, 9, received medical treatment after a hand bite. The squirrel’s head was sent to Jefferson City for testing and results returned negative.

East Fourteenth Street David Thomas Lorraine Thomas Jefferson City

Theft Reported In Local Neighborhood Watch

Juanita Bramble of 501 East Third Street told police that a seventeen jewel gold Swiss made watch was stolen from her home early Thursday. She described it as a double gold case watch and suspects a neighbor may be responsible.

Juanita Bramble East Third Street

Theft of band instruments at Aurora high school

Theft of band instruments valued at 1755 from Aurora high school was reported Wednesday. The State Highway Patrol said 16 clarinets two flutes a piccolo an oboe two saxophones and five trumpets were taken. The loss represented about one third of the band's instruments, most owned by students.

Aurora Aurora High School State Highway Patrol

Earl Hunter Receives Payment for Wolf Scalps

Earl Hunter of route 2 Green Ridge paid $24.00 in the county clerk's office for four young wolf scalps. Earlier that afternoon W. M. Rickie, also of route 2 Green Ridge, paid $10.00 for one old wolf scalp.

Earl Hunter Green Ridge W. M. Rickie

Cole Camp Community News Highlights Local Visits

A roundup of social visits and travels across Cole Camp. Residents include Mrs Sophia Bay and friends driving to Kansas City. many family gatherings with the Meyers Dobsons Edingsons and Shumakers. Lena Balke heads to Bolivar for summer schooling. and numerous relatives drop by from Sedalia, Clinton, Lee's Summit, Los Angeles, and Kansas City.

Community Notes Span Week in Barnett Area

Barnett area residents share visits and travels with relatives in Iberia Moose and Versailles. Birth announcements include a great grandson Rodney Kent born May 13 at St Joseph’s Hospital Boonville. Lake of the Ozarks outing, Mother's Day gatherings, dinners, and club meetings highlight a busy week with many local families and guests from multiple towns.

Woodland Hospital Dismisses Staff and Doctor Set to Return

Dismissals at Woodland Hospital involve Norton Batchelder of route 2 Hughesville and Mrs Nora Hammond of 918 East Fifth street. Dr H O Wilbur of 1001 West Third street will resume duties at his office Monday.

Norton Batchelder Hughesville Nora Hammond East Fifth Street H O. Wilbur West Third Street

Stover area families host visits and sad news

Stover and nearby families hosted relatives and friends over Mother's Day weekend with extended visits to Detroit Kansas City and California. Dave Gehrs a former resident died in Kansas City. surviving wife Edna and daughters Irene and Lucille.

Meyer Williamson New Town Iowa C. J. Gerlt Harry Nolting Delmon Merriott E. H .Bauer Jock Delph Fritz Kraxberger F. William Koehler Lake of the Ozarks Arthur Ludeman Concordia Gert Tietjen H. L. Small H. K. Welpman Carrol Welpman Missouri Dave Gehrs Stover Kansas City Edna Irene Lucille Waneta Kueck Frieda Brunjes Alwida Boutcher Lyle Rath Henry Rath Haigler Nebr F. J. Kraxberger Ted F. Mein Nora Kahrs Marjorie Eldon H. Pledge Sedalia Herm C. Boatcher Katie Boatcher George Baver Luenda of Versilles Homer Waisner Verneal Boatcher Henry Boatcher Alwilda

Baruch Warns Washington Fails to Plan Mobilization

Bernard M. Baruch declares Washington the capital of indecision and warns the United States risks losing future wars without a mobilization plan. He criticizes standby draft ideas and urges wartime funding for labor and industry, urging a global strategy for peace.

New York Bernard M. Baruch Washington United States

Birth announced for Eckhoff child at Bothwell Hospital

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Eckhoff of Cole Camp at 5 35 p m Wednesday evening in Bothwell hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds thirteen ounces.

Elmer Eckhoff Cole Camp Bothwell Hospital

Miller Baby Born at Bothwell Hospital

Mrs. and Mrs. Stanley H. Miller welcomed a daughter at 3 50 p.m. Wednesday at Bothwell Hospital. The newborn weighed seven pounds eleven ounces and was born at 1108 South Ohio Avenue.

Stanley H. Miller South Ohio Avenue Bothwell Hospital

Florence Kola club gathers for lunch and readings

The Kola club of Florence met with Mrs. Kate Wagenknecht on Wednesday the 10th for a contributive luncheon. Twenty one members answered roll with mothers' names. The president read a poem by Edgar Guest. Members voted two dollars to Cancer Fund and bought new song books. A program with reading and musical solos was announced. Several visitors attended and prizes were awarded in games. Next meeting set for June 14.

Kola Club Florence Kate Wagenknecht Lee Wray Edgar Guest Cancer Fund Harry Mertgen Louis Mertgen Mertgens Balzer Tipton St. Louis Eden Seminary Sam Mankin Charlies Worthley Norman Worthley Earl Carver, Jr Clarence Brown Cornie Hibdon Julia Otto Deshhke Jefferson City Leo Boattcher Joyce Ann Sedalia Clarence Bremer Loren Bremer Fred Pfunder Herschel Bremer

Bromwich resigns as GOP treasurer for primary support

ST. LOUIS May 18 An official announces that Elroy W. Bromwich has offered his resignation as treasurer of the Republican state committee to allow him to work for candidates of his choice in the forthcoming primary election.

ST. Louis Elroy W. Bromwich Republican State Committee

Transient Prepared For Eventual Arrest

A transient arrested today carried a printed card titled what to do when arrested outlining civil rights. He requested the card be returned upon release and it was.

ST. Joseph, Mo

Missouri and Arkansas Set Lake Fishing Rules

The Missouri State Conservation Commission and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission met at West Plains to establish fishing regulations for Norfolk and Bull Shoal lakes on the border of the two states.

West Plains Missouri State Conservation Commission Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission Norfolk and Bull Shoal Lakes

Community Notes From Otterville and Nearby Areas

Dalia were callers in the Bremer home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Himan and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Homan near Otterville. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carver Jr and family are spending a few weeks vacation here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kurtz and Wesley and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kurtz and Twilla Marie came from Stockton Kansas to attend Joe Worthley funeral Friday afternoon. Ed Kizer of Osceola visited Saturday and enjoyed a fox hunt north of Florence Saturday night. Delores Mahnken and Mary Case spent Sunday with Beverly Mertgen. Mr. and Mrs. W F Rager, Mrs. Harold Eldenburg and Robert spent Mother's Day in Moberly with Don Barner and wife.

Henry T. Junge Sophia Bay Dora Owens Bettie Carpenter Kansas City Harold T. Meyer John Dobson Meyer Junge Lena Balke Bolivar Herman Gardner Chemlir Herbert Schumaker Boonville Henry Schumaker Schumaker Zelma Ehlers Sedalia Nelson Ehlers Ehlers J. F. Dorflinger John Wiebrock O. H. Fajen Eldeen Bockelman Lawrence Bockelman Betty Sue Webster la Monte Kenneth E. James James John Buckley Ernest Hopper Charles Koeller Florence Koeller Willie Robinson Ozark Chapel Bill Hibdon Robert Call Leeton A. N. Bush Calvert Bush Scott Carter Mary Ragland Los Angeles Calif Robert Ragland Clinton B. Ragland Calvin Ragland Lee's Summit J. W. Ragland Jerry John Erma Schnakenberg Bothwell Hospital Gus Bruntes Boonville Hospital A. A. Wahlbrink St. Louis Wahlbrink Rena Spurgeon Cornelius Fajen Ervin Meyer A. T. Meyer Edwina Viets H. P. Meyer Theo P. Tobaben Pete Tobaben Mary Wymore Anna Hutchison Anna Stohr Mary Semon Mary Seimner Adeline Monsees Olga Tobaben Charles Ficke Gail Ward Miller Dan Carr Theresa Postel Cornelius Postel Cole Camp Wm. Goetz Loyce Elaine E. J. Kersick E. J. Schwald Howard Kimm Fred Green Methodist Church Dorsey Schad Moose Tex Andrew Schad Billy Cox Roy Cox Cox Booker, Tex Leonia Goodman Billy Chapman Versailles Rodney Kent Slater Lake of the Ozarks C. P. Tompkins Jefferson City John Barbour Tompkin Ellis-Fischel Hospital Columbia Will Bailey Lebanon Ray Biffle Reece Dillard Pueblo Cole Leon Routon Jimmy Routon Jeanne Routon Murray Biffle Florence Routon Joe Routon Rue Reynolds J. A. Sunstan Herbert Routon Centralia Estel Perkins Syracuse C. E. Uptergrove Earl Rains Eldon Joe Branstetter Assembly of Gods C. L. Hatler C. H .Hatler Erma Thompson Altonna Iowa Harold Gerlach Lynn Harold Topeka Kas J. H Asa Yows Latham Sanitarium Californi Kenneth Gardner G. G. Gardner Herbert Taylor T. E. Taylor Evelyn Sue Arlene Darlene Gertie Kelsay Russel Bennett W. L. Crosbie Canton Ohio Lucy Bond Dwight James H. L. Berkstresser Jerry Howard Currence Wayne Prairie Grove Busy Bee Club Shirley Grover Griffin Orpha Tompkins Stella Ratcliff Clara Taylor Gwendolyn Berkstresser Edna Ratcliff Daisy Downing Marlin Runyon Russel Ferrin Vince Routen Clifford Gunn Binford White Springs Harry Bowen P. E. Uptergrove Dalia Bremer Earl Himan Sam Homan Otterville Earl Carver, Jr Herbert Kurtz Wesley Eugene Kurtz Twilla Marie Stockton Joe Worthley Ed Kizer Osceola Florence Delores Mahnken Mary Case Spen Beverly Mertgen W. F. Rager Harold Eldenburg Robert Moberly Don Barner Son

Crowded Al Kelly and Miller Bros Circus Draws Huge Night

Hundreds of Secalians packed the Al Kelly and Miller Bros Circus beyond its 3 000 seat capacity. Police noted no crimes. traffic snarled as attendees parked far away and walked back to the grounds.

al Kelly Miller Bros

Cash Register Stolen in California Mo Theft

Thieves broke into Renfrew Ladies Ready to Wear on Oak Street in California Missouri Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. They left the shop mostly intact except for the cash register, a McCaskey X-5 valued at 165 dollars containing about 15 dollars. Owner H T Renfrow found the front door glass broken at 6:30 am and California police called. Police found no fingerprints or clues, deeming it a clean robbery.

Renfrew Oak Street California McCaskey H. T. Renfrow

Rosemary Burrowes Heads to St Joseph Clinic

Miss Rosemary Burrowes who was dismissed from Bothwell hospital Tuesday left Wednesday morning with her brother Arthur V. Burrowes editor of the St. Joseph News-Press and Mrs Burrowes for St Joseph to go through a clinic there. Her sister Mrs Ted Wills of Smithville Texas has also been with her here.

Rosemary Burrowes West Fourth Street Bothwell Hospital Arthur V. Burrowes St. Joseph

Bonds Forfeited In Police Court

Cash bonds were ordered forfeited in Judge Trotter's police court Wednesday morning. James Clevenger of 1502 South Warren Avenue forfeited a $10 bond for speeding at Main Street and Vermont Avenue. Ted Mummett of Sedalia forfeited a $5 bond for running a red light at Main Street and Ohio Avenue. Five overtime parking bonds of $1 each were forfeited.

Hospital admissions and dismissals listed for individuals

The record lists admissions for surgery including Mrs An na L Harlin 817 West Fifth Street George E Kugler Cross Timbers Mrs J C Harrelson Clifton City Mrs Harold Makinson Smithton. Dismissals include Marjorie Kelly Knob Noster Louisa Ann Stahl route 1 Otterville John R White Green Ridge Garnett Van Natta route 3 Sedalia Betty Jo Van Natta route 3 Sedalia Miss Sue Cooper Knob Noster Miss Rudina Priestly 1020 West Seventh Street Mrs James Lee Donohoe 313 West Seventh Street Mrs Wallace Van Eaton and son 1809 East Ninth Street Mrs Leon Smasal and daughter Sprinkfork Tonsillectomy Cully Scott La Monte Accident Clo Angel Greer Clay and Washington Avenue.

Anna L. Harlin West Fifth Street George E. Kugler Cross Timbers J. C. Harrelson Clifton City Harold Makinson Smithton Marjorie Kelly Knob Noster Louisa Ann Stahl Otterville John R. White Green Ridge Garnett van Natta Sedalia Betty Jo van Natta Sue Cooper Knob Noster Rudina Priestly West Seventh Street James Lee Donohoe Wallace van Eaton East Ninth Street Leon Smasal Cully Scott la Monte Clo Angel Greer Clay Washington Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ditect S.ohio St Charles Quigley Klux Barnett Carol Miller Iberia Mrs Elmer Karr Woodland Hospital Lumas Gehrs Donald New Mexico Baruch Columbia University U. S GOP St. Joseph Clinic Alice K. Herndon A. M Harlan Probate Court Henry C Salveter
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