New Way to Create Entertaining Thrills at State Fair
Helen Howe an Indian girl appearing with Jimmy Lynch's Death Dodgers at the 1948 Missouri State Fair performs a new stunt by being placed in a coffin and blown up with dynamite, then pressing the plunger herself. She formerly worked as a Miami beauty operator and hopes to buy land soon. Captain F F Frake originated the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Howe
Jimmy Lynch
Miss Howe
Miami
Florida
F. F. Frake
Big Tennessee
Accidents Fatal to One Last Month In Missouri Southeast
The June report of the Missouri State Highway Patrol covers 16 Southeast Missouri counties. One personal injury accident proved fatal in Pemiscot county. Total injuries across 34 accidents reached 72. New Madrid led in injuries with 14. Butler 12. Stoddard nine. Pemiscot and Cape Girardeau seven each. Mississippi and Scott six each. Bollinger, Dunklin, Madison, Ripley, Wayne two each. Perry one. Carter, Iron, Reynolds zero. Accident counts with injuries tallied Butler six, Stoddard five, Pemiscot/New Madrid/Scott four each, Cape Girardeau three, Dunklin two. Bollinger, Madison, Mississippi, Perry, Ripley, Wayne one each. Also included are notes about a Tennessee hillside stump clearing accident and a stunt show at the 1948 Missouri State Fair with events closing entries and schedules for August.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missouri
Pemiscot
New Madrid
Butler County
Stoddard
Cape Girardeau
Mississippi
Scott
Bollinger
Dunklin
Madison
Ripley
Wayne
Perry
Carter, Iron and Reynolds
Butler
War trophy weapons must be registered under 1934 act
Jefferson City report reminds owners that fully automatic firearms including machine guns and pistols with war trophies must be registered with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The notice lists weapon types, penalties, and tax conditions, urging owners to contact federal offices in Kansas City or St. Louis for guidance and forms.
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Jefferson City
The
Conservation Commission
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington, D. C
Ikansas City
12Th and
Market Streets
St. Louis
Roads to Be Oiled In District Counties
Oil crews will begin operations next week on Route E in New Madrid County from Y U S Route in Morehouse to the Canalou road and on Route AA in Stoddard County from Bloomfield north to Route 25. A prime oil will be applied after light blading, then gravel, with a second heavier asphalt oil and stone chips later. Expect roadwork machinery and delays. motorists urged to avoid these sections and cooperate with the Highway Department.
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New Madrid
Y U. S
Morehouse
Canalou Road
Stoddard
Bloomfield
State Highway Department
Doctor Leaves Palmer Town Over Racial Hiring Pressure
Dr Oscar H Clements the sole physician in Palmer Tennessee a coal mining town of about 3000 people has moved away because white bricklayers would not work on his new residence and Negro workers were frightened off the site. The Herald Classified Advertisement notes its use for quick results.
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Oscar H. Clements
Palmer, Tenn
Drive Carefully and Safely Sign Encouraged
A cautious note reading Drive Carefully and Safely appears as a reminder to motorists. The message emphasizes safe driving behavior and alertness on the road amid ongoing traffic concerns.
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Greyhound
St, Louis
Detroit
Biempnis
Tenn
Birmingham
Ala
Los Angeles
Calif
Union Bus’ Station
Mo. Pac. Bldg
Sikeston, Mo
Phone 33
Sedalia
Highway Department
Chevrolet
Fisher
Fisher Unisteel
Chevrolet Ig
Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet Company
Center St
Niewsrarril
Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet Co
Center Street
Awis Club
Delmar
FOX Furniture Company
Morehouse, Missouri
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