Levee pit drowning and local obituaries amid Missouri news
Charleston tragedy claims a father and son, Willie 10, after a makeshift boat swamps in a levee pit. Obits note Foss Vaughn 38, Miss Taughn teacher, Marshall Lawrence 67, Della Pollard infant, and other local losses. Crashes, divorces, and rodeo notes round out the brief regional rundown with names, places, and dates from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Joe Alten
Willie
Anniston
Foss
Mattie May Vaughn
Hame
D M Marpgraves
Joc Reed
Miss Taughn
Willie Dalton
Conne Lee
Magee Claught
Orban Farmer Escapes Injury After Storm Death
Frank Heusserer, 72, of near Oran, nearly died when a horse he rode was electrocuted after stepping on a downed power line during a storm on the Chaffee Oran road. The horse died instantly, trapping the farmer’s leg but causing no serious injuries. Earlier, Heusserer and his wife lost about 31606 to gypsies who deceived them to improve his eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennett
Della Pollard
Frank Floyd
Frank Heusserer
Oran
Charleston man freed in killing charge acquitted by Cairo jury
Joan Morehead of Charleston was charged with causing the death of James DeJarnatt of Cairo WW during a tavern fight last January 21. The circuit court jury deliberated 15 minutes before acquitting her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Morehead
Charleston
James DeJarnatt
Cairo
Morehead
DeJarnatt
CCC officials meet at New Madrid camp dinner
Southeast Missouri CCC drainage camp officials from old and new administrations gather at New Madrid for a July 20 dinner in honor of District Engineer John G. Sutton. Clark Jacoby and Soil Conservation Service leaders attend as do several camp superintendents and landowning district officials. A farewell demonstration marks Sutton’s move to Washington, D C. The same week a scheduled assets filing notes grocery magnate Kroger left an estate of 322.75159 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Missouri
New Madrid
John G. Sutton
U. S Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
Clark E. Jacoby
U. S Soil Conservation Service
J. R. Maher
Edwin Freyburger
Elmer Clark
US Soil Conservation Service
Sutton
Washington, D C
Missour
Kroger
Fis
Massachusetts
Social Security numbers rise with June issues
The Social Security Board announced 435,004 new security account numbers issued in June, bringing the total to 44,727,520. The rise, about one third higher than May, is linked to new job entrants and coverage expansions, with June applications higher in most states. Missouri reported 8,876 new accounts and 236,525 total. Illinois 40,060 new and 3,097,520 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Board
New York
North Dakota
South Dakota
Arkansas
Nevada
Hawaii
Missouri
Accident injures three in New Madrid drainage camp trip
On Friday, June 14, Raymond Page of Lilbourne and Albert Williams along with Cletius Williams of Charleston were en route to East Prairie to watch a softball game when the vehicle collided with an oncoming truck east of LaForce. Page and Albert Williams received minor injuries, while Cletius Williams suffered a broken left limb with multiple fractures. They were treated at a Cairo hospital and returned to the camp hospital the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid
CCC
Raymond Page
Lilbourne
Albert Williams
Cletius Williams
Charleston
East Praire
LaForce
a_ hospital
Cairo
Page
A Williams
C. Wiliams
New Madrid CCC Leaders Take Varied Leaves
Wesley Smith first sergeant at the New Madrid camp spends a leave with his wife in St. Louis after driving Mrs Johnston and five children to Fort Leavenworth to join Captain Johnston for his leave. Captain Robert G Johnston Infantry Reserve commanding officer takes a two week leave in Clarinda Iowa and Tarkio Mo. Captain Johnston’s longest leave in over four years of duty. Captain Leslie J Braub new sub district commander made his first trip to the camp July 12. inspector impressed by educational aspects. Edward Harper of Bloomfield transferred to Jefferson Barracks station hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Smith
New Madrid
St. Louis
Smith
Robert G. Johnston
Fort Leavenworth
Johnston
New Madrd
Clarinda
Iowa
Tarkio
Leslie J. Btaub
Edward Harper
Bloomfield
Jefferson Barracks
Illmo Girl Hurt In Crash Sunday
Three persons were injured in a two-car collision on Highway 61 near New Hamburg road at 3 15 Sunday afternoon. Laurine Clark of Illmo suffered severe cuts and bruises. Henson of Overton Texas and Hanks of Fornfelt were injured. Duncan unhurt. Henson jailed on bond pending investigation. Clark taken to Cape Girardeau hospital. injuries not serious. Major damage to both cars.
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New Hamburg Road
H. F. Wickham
Cape Girardeau
Laurine Clark
Tmo
H. B. Hanks
Fornfelt
J. L. Henson
Overton
Texas
George Duncan
Henson
Clark
Cape Girardeau Hospital
Playgrounds of the Ozarks booklet boosts inquiries in Missouri
The Ozark Playgrounds Association launched an advertising drive attracting many inquiries, with a fifty page guide titled Playgrounds of the Ozarks widely distributed. Calcium chloride dust palliate applied on Route 114 Sullivan to Meramec State Park reduces traffic hazards and enhances the drive to the popular recreation area. Highway crews focus on mowing shoulders and slopes as rapid weed and grass growth from frequent rains slows grading progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark Playgrounds Association
Joplin Globe
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Semo News
Olmo
Brookgort
Marshall A Lawrence
Pein Olmo
R&r & Wolverton
Naylor
Boecarme
Wolverton Xu
Mro
Wokercon
Bauer
Mayer
Thayer
Grai
Posteiaster
Popar
Hayti Sonn
Hayti
4Tharsas
Missouri Ginners
Flot Springs
Orban Farmer
Jackson
Philip Heyde
Memorial Park
William A. Heyde
George L. Heyde
J G Kies
Wm J Kies
Cane Girardeau
United States
F P Swartz
Guy B. Fasken
Delta CCC
Felbx M Robbins
New Madnd County
Earl R Schultz
Little River
Union Pacific
Coorado
boGe
Ceicraco
Wabash Travel Bureau
Railway Exchange
St Louis
Union Pacific Travel Bureau
N. Sixth St
St Lows
ioTourn
City
Wabash
FPR
Forbes
Firestone
C.& M. Oil CO
Sikeston, Mo
Home Oil CO
Sikes
SMM
Yn Ting
San Froewuco
C. & M. Oil CO
Likeston
Rooks
Margaret Speaks
Orc Ender
Alfred Wallenstein
Morday Cecames
Nurtamuade N.B.C. Red
Highway
Sikeston
COXIE
Hlye
Illmo
Huighway
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