The Palmyra Spectator from Palmyra, Missouri • Page 1

Stnto Ili-torical Society COMJMMA MISSOURI THE PALMYRA SPECTATOR ESTABLISHED AUGUST 3. 1839 AND MARION COUNTY STANDARD A NEWSPAPER FOR THE HOME NUMBER 25 VOLUME 106 PALMYRA, MARION COUNTY, MISSOURI, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1945 Brig. Gen. William P. Jackson OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN SERVICE FRANK P.

BRIGGS SUCCEEDS TRUMAN AS SENATOR Frank P. Briggs, of Macon, has been appointed United States Senator for Missouri by Gov. Phil M. Donnelly to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sen. Harry S.

Truman, who will become Vice-President on Saturday. Sen. Briggs is well known over the state, having served in the Missouri Senate for a number of years and having been Speaker Pro-Tern of that body for four terms. He has been a close personal friend of Gov. Donnelly and during the primary and election last year served as his campaign manaeer.

RECLASSIFYING MEN UNDER 30 All Marion county registrants under 30 years of age and non-fathers, who had previously held occupational deferments, with the exception of one doctor, those now in the merchant marine and men referred because of agricultural reasons have been reclasified and placed in class 1A, announcement has been made by the Marion County Selective Service Board. On Monday of this week, all 2-C men from 18 to 26 years of age, inclusive, in the county, were sent to Jefferson Barracks for physical tests under instructions from national draft headquarters. These are men with ANNUAL PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES W. T. Cosby, community chairman of the 12th annual party celebrating the birthday of President Franklin D.

Roosevelt, stated yesteday that the list of committees on arrangements have been completed, and that tickets are now on sale at Akerson's Clothing store. Palmyra Pharmacy and the Gamble store. Following are the committees for the Annual President's Biith-day Card Party to be held on Tuesday evening, January 30th at 8 o'clock at the Crystal Palace: Bridge Rell Holstine, chairman, Jerry Weller, Mrs. J. P.

Heitman, Mrs. Roy Pollard, Mrs. Charles Million. Rook Carl B. Morton, chairman, Mrs.

Gus Greening, Mrs. Carl Morton. Pinochle J. H. Wesley, chairman, Mrs.

Russell Fogle, Mrs. Eddie Devlin, Mrs. Mose Burkhardt. FLINCH Mrs. Pike Moore, chairman.

Please make reseverations with any of the committee members listed above as soon as possible so we may know how many to arrange for. Mrs. Cosby requests that reservations be made with any of the above committee as soon as possible, so they may know how GEN. WILLIAM P. JACKSON DIES SUDDENLY Gen.

William P. Jackson, born and reared in Palmyra, died suddenly Saturday night at his home in San Francisco, according to a telegram received here the first of the week. Funeral services were held yesterday. No further details have been received, but it is presumed that he had not been ill as a letter had been received here by a friend about a week before his death. Gen.

Jackson was born in this city, Jan. 9, 1868, and was a son of the late W. J. Jackson and wife, early and prominent residents of Palmyra. He was reared and received his early education here and in September, 1887, entered the U.

S. Military Academy at West Point, N. Y. He graduated a year after Gen-er Pershing and served with him at many stations and campaigns. He served with distinction during the Spanish-American War and Philippine campaign and during the First World war saw active service in France and held a number of responsible posts.

At the close of the hostilities he was assigned as the American officer to escort King Albert of Belgium back to Brussels. Gen. Jackson received his promotions entirely on his own merit as he would never permit his friends to use their influence 1 -fT- 1 ELEVEN MEN ARE INDUCTED Eleven young men from Marion county were sent to Jefferson Barracks last week for induction in -the nation's armed forces. The contingent of men included: Donald Hougaton, Palmyra. Richard Earl Zinn, Hannibal.

William Edward Burch, Hannibal. Charles Johnson Story, Hannibal. Kenneth Eugene Bohon, (acting corporal), Hannibal. James Hershel Welch, Hanni bal. Henry Virgil Thomas Moss, Hannibal.

Francis Gene Bloomer, Palmyra. Malcolm Richard Menees, Hannibal. Robert Eugene Hudelson, Hannibal. William David Ewing, Hannibal. A send off was held at the Mark Twain hotel at one o'clock sponsored by the Emmette J.

Shields Post No. 55, American Legion. Talks were made by Commander George T. Bond and Dr. J.

D. Randolph, post chap lain. Mrs. W. Francka and Mrs G.

E. Schwan represented the Marion county Chapter American Red Cross and Mrs. William Mattoon represented the Victory Mothers. GASOLINE DEPOSIT CERTIFICATES The Marion County War Price and Rationing Board announces that gasoline deposit certificates shall be invalid for transfers of gasoline to dealers on and after January 26, 1945. On or before Jan.

31, '45, a dealer who has in his possession any casoline deposit certificates shall surrender them to his Board in exchange for one or more ration checks. Distributors must deposit all despoit certificates acquired from dealers prior to January 26, in their ration bnak accounts on or before January 31, 1945. ASK FOR BIDS FOR MAIL MESSENGER The Post Office Department has issued a call for bids for Mail Messenger to transport the mail to and from the Post Office in this city and the Burlington depot. Necessary blanks for making bids can be secured from the Post Office and must be presented to the Postmaster by January 24th. RED CROSS NOTES The Red Cross sewing rooms in the basement of the court house will be open each Thursday and Friday at 1:30 until futher notice.

Y. W. C. TO MEET The Young Women's Council of the Christian church will meet Friday evening, January 19 at the home of Mrs. Fred Jacobs with Mrs.

William Jacobs and Mrs. Chester Hayden as the hostesses. Don't forget your cookies. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Donelson, of north of Palmyra, have received the following letters from their son, Staff Sgt. Lloyd Donelson, who is a prisoner of war of the German government: "Kriegsgefangenen Post, August 31, 1944. Dear folks: A few lines to let you know that Fm in the best of health and hope that everyone there is also. "Received your letter of February 7, telling about Mrs. Ber- ger.

Thank her for me. Leon wasn't fortunate enough to come this far with me. In fact, only four of us are here, the rest are no more. Kraft isn't here either. probably a different camp.

'How is Marcia? She is really cute. When you write Dud, Os car, Larry, and the rest of the fellows tell them hello for me. And they are doing such a swell job to keep it up. Hope to see you in the near future. So until then I'll close for this time.

Adios, love, Lloyd." The Leon mentioned is another of the bomber crew. Lester is Lester Kraft, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kraft of Emerson, Mo. The letter was passed by German and American censors.

August 3, 1944 i Dear Folks: I believe the last time that I wrote was in June, June 6th, I believe. One reason I don't think that you would get it very quick and then I have no news. I've received all my parcels up to date and most of my mail, besides a Red Cross food parcel per week. I'm in the best of health and hope that every one there are also. I haven't written to many from here, but then I don't write home very often.

Is Morris married yet and how is Marcia? Bet sue will be having dates by the time I get to see her. Well guess I'll close for now so until later I'll close. Adois, Love, Lloyd. (His brother Morris about whom he is asking if he is married yet is now in the Army and is located at Camp Robinson, Ark.) Fireman 2-c Robert Wildman of Shoemaker, is spending a 15-day leave with his wife and son in Hannibal and relatives in Palmyra. Pvt.

Robert W. Burditt, who was inducted in the U. S. army at Jefferson Barracks a few weeks has been sent to Fort Sill, for his basic training. He is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Burditt north of Monroe City. Flight Officer William Boehl will leave Jan 19, for Hobbs jField, after spending a twenty- five day leave with his parents here. Junior Snow, seaman second class of the U. S.

navy, stationed at Great Lakes, is spending a nine-day leave with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. J.

Snow, in Palmyra. Mrs. Clarke Manfull received a letter from her husband stating that he had arrived in Australia on his rest leave from New Guinea. He was in Mackay, a city of about 8000 or 9000 population, located on the east coast of Australia. Cpl.

Manfull stated that he secured his lodging and meals at the Red Cross for very reasonable rates, and that they served very good meals. The trip from New Guinea to Australia was made by plane. Cpl. Manfull had received one Christmas package before leaving New Guinea, on Dec. 21, and since several packages were on the way, he will have most of.

his Xmas after returning to camp. SPECTATOR HAS SERIOUS BREAKDOWN The Spectator is late in reaching: the Post Office this week due to a serious breakdown this morning bolt worked loose on oar newspaper press, falling into the sears and breaking them The extent of the damage has not yet been ascertained, but it is probable that the repairs will be both expensive and difficult to obtain. This is the second piece of tough luck we have had recently as our steam furnance cracked the day after Christinas and had to be replaced. He has received much support for the appointment from all over the state and his selection is a popular one. The new Senator is a newspaper man by profession, being the editor and owner of the Macon Chronicle-Herald.

BALLOTS FOR SPECIAL ELECTION The ballots for the special election to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27, when Missourians will vote on a proposed new, constitution drawn up by the recent constitutional convention, will be small and simple. Aside from the caption and date, there will be two sentences. One will be "For the Proposed Constitution," and the other, "Against the Proposed Constitution." Each sentence will have at the left a square. Those in favor of the new constitution may vote for it by simply making an mark in the square at left of the sentence "For the Proposed Constitution," and those wanting to vote against it may do so by making an mark in the square at the left of the sentence "Against the Proposed Constitution." No other mark need by made on the ballot.

Official war ballots for Mis-pourians in the nation's armed service are now ready and application for them may be made at the county clerk's office in Palmyra. MARCH OF DFMES "DLTS" ADVANCE POLIO FIGHT More than 50,000.000 Americans last year joined one of the world's largest franternal organizations, The National Foundation for Infantile Paralvsis, by contributing their dimes "and dollars to the March of Dimes in Celebration of the Birthday. The power of their combined "dues" rnnts-iKntoH voluntarily each year, is now giving miantile paralysis victims all over the country the best care that medical science offers. Last year our country, at war experienced its second worst epidemic of infantile paralvsis New York, North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania. Ohio and Michigan were among the many states which were hard hit.

In these stricken areas, representatives of the Foundation worked unceasinIv vviin siate and local health authorities to provide emergency aid, professional workers, supplies and equipment. In this direct way were "benefits" returned to the members, the American people, who maintain the National Foundation through their contributions to the Annual Fund-Raising Appeals, points out Basil O'Connor oresident of the National Foundation. This year the March of Dimes occurs January 14-31. Give generously! WASTE PAPER CONTEST OX The Boy Scouts of Troon 161 Palmyra are having a contest in waste paper collecting this week with the boys ranking highest getting nice prizes. Five prizes will be given in adition to one to the Patrol leader whose pa- Vr gets the most combined Much interest is in the contest and several boys are high ranking for the first prize of a jungle knife.

If you have a favorite Boy Scout then call him and give him your paper. Enough has been collected to fill another truck and the boys will load out this Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. ANNUAL MEETING OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The annual election of directors of the Chamber of Commerce will take place at a meeting to be held at the City Hall Monday night, Jan. 22nd, at 8 o'clock. agricultural defermnents.

There are approximately 60 in Marion county in this classification. This action followed orders from state headquarters for a quota from Marion county of 65 to be sent to Jefferson Barracks for pre-induction examinations on January 25, and pursuant to drastic changes in deferment regulations. The board indicated that even with this action there would not be sufficient men for the quota and some fathers in less essential occupations would have to be included. NEW CHURCH IS DEDICATED The new Assembly of God church in Palmyra was dedicated Monday with the dedicatory sermon preached by the Rev. Glenn Renick, pastor of the Assembly of God church in Hannibal.

Held in conjunction with the dedication was the monthly fellowship meeting of the Hannibal section of Assembly of God churches, which was an all day affair. The church was well filled with people at 2:30 o'clock when the dedicatory service was held. The Rev. David R. Allen, pastor of the local church, presided over the service and the Rpv L.

Beasley, of Bucklin, a former pastor of the Palmyra church, was in charge of the song service. Visiting pastors were: Rev. Cecil Hardy, of Newark, Rev. Oscar Hamilton, of Ewing, Rev. and Mrs.

L. H. Buck, co-pastors at Shelbina. Mrs. Tracy Gross, of Shel-byville, and the guest speaker, Rev.

Glenn Renick, of Hannibal. Mrs. Renick sang solos at both the afternoon and evening services. The Assembly of God church does not have infant baptism, but there is a service designated "dedication of children to God." In a child dedication service, three children, Patricia Ruth Allen, daughter of the local pastor and wife. and Mrs.

David R. Carol Jean lirown. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brown, the father in the army in California, and En.

genia Louise Johnson, daughter or L-orporal and Mrs. Stanley Johnson, were received by the church and dedicated by the Rev. Glenn Renick. Cpl. Johnson is with the U.

S. army overseas. Included in the dedication service were two flags, one a hue American flag and the other er a Christian flag. Both flags were presented to the church by Mrs. Mattie Peterson, who lives in an apartment at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. E. T. Frederick, on South Main street in Palmyra. The American flag was presented to Mrs.

Petersan by the government of the United States after it had d-aped the casket of her late husband, who was a veteran of the Spanish-American war. Mrs. Peterson by the government of and gave it to the church. During the afternoon service, approximately $400 was raised toward paying for the new church building. The congregation expects to finish paying for the building within a year.

At 6:30 o'clock a young people's service was held, in charge of Rev. Allen. Rev. Beasley was song leader. Another evening service was held at 7:30 o'clock when the sermon was preached by the Rev.

Oscar Hamilton, pastor of the Ewing Assembly of God church. Rev. Allen led the song service and presided. A special number was an accordion solo by Miss Dorothy Ann Kiefaber. The Assembly of God congregation was onganized in Palmyra on May 28, 1932.

Its first church building was the log tabernacle, built under the pastorship of the Rev. Fred Free-land. This building was torn down late last summer to make a 0 CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. W.

W. Jackson, a well known and highly respected couple of Palmyra, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in their home here yesterday. Open house was held from 2 to 4 p. m. for friends ot the couple and at 6:30 o'clock a wedding anniversary dinner was served for the children and their families in honorof the occasion.

During the day Mr. and Mrs. Jackson received scores of mes--iafies of congratulations. Mrs. Jackson is the former Miss Catherine Weller, a member of a well known Marion county family.

She was married to Mr. Jackson, also a member of an old Marion county family, on Jan. 16, 1895, in the home of the bride's parents. A short time later they moved to Barton county, where they lived for three years and then returned to Marion county. They lived for a long number of years on a farm west of Palmyra, about half way between this city and Philadelphia and on the main road between the two points.

It was also on this farm that they reared their family. Two years ago they moved to Palmyra where they now reside in the western part of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson arc parents of eight children, seven of whom are living and who attended the dinner celebration last evening.

They are, Paul Jackson, who lives with his parents: Beyrle Jackson, of Rock Island. Mrs. Leona Burkhardt, of Palmyra; Mrs. Aileen Simmons and Mrs. Maurine Kempf, both of Quincy, 111., and Walter and Harold Jackson of Palmyra.

Another son. Lloyd, died several years ago. CHARLES M. HAY DIES IN WASHINGTON Charles M. Hay, well known Missouri lawyer and Democrat, died of a heart attack at his home in Washington, D.

yesterday evening at 6:30 p. m. Mr. Hay. who was legal advisor and assistant to Paul V.

McNutt head of the War Manpower Commission, had been in failing health for sometime, but ha continued with his duties. Mr. Hay was born in Brunot, Mo, rvov. 1U, 1879, and was a gradu ate of Central College and Washington University. He had prac ticed law in St.

Louis for manv years and was recognized as one of the leaders in his profession. tie was active in Democratic politics and was a talented speaker. He had also served in many important capacities, through appointments by his party. Mr. Hay was well known in Palmyra, having visited here on many occasions.

He married Miss Rosella Lanius, daughter of the late Prof. J. A. Lanius and wife, well known Palmyra educator. Funeral services will probably be held in St.

Louis, Saturday. Mr. Hay is survived by his wife, a son, Pfc. James L. Hay, two daughters, Mrs.

William J. Thoele and Mrs. Charles C. Park, and six brothers. many to arrange for.

The dance will be held on Wednesday evening, January 31st, at Crystal Palace, beginning at 9 o'clock. Music will be furnished by Roy Havens Music Makers, both round and square dancing. The proceeds from both the party and the dance will be used as in previous years, to help fight infantile paralysis, being divided between the national fund and for local use. 3. PRECINCTS FOR SPECIAL ELECTION It is announced that Marion county will have its usual thirty-five precincts for the special election on Tuesday, Feb.

27," when Missouri will vote on the proposed new constitution. This will be the same number as Was used in the last primary and general elections. Each precinct will have two judges and two clerks, half democrats and half republicans. Hannibal will have the usual fifteen precincts, Palmyra will have two and other polling places will be located at Mt. Zion, Withers Mill, West Ely, Monroe City, Cooper school house, Warren, Ely, Foster's store, Philadelphia, Center house, Pafford's store, Emerson, Nelsonville, Hester, Salem school house, Sudduth school house, Smileyville and Taylor.

SOLDIER BALLOTS FOR SPECIAL ELECTION Announcement is made from the office of the Marion County Clerk that application blanks nnd ballots for service men and women who want to vote in the proposed new constitution election to be held in Missouri on Tuesday, Feb. 27, are ready. The ballots may be procured either upon application of the service man or woman themselves or by next of kin. The same procedure in procuring the official war ballots in this election will be used as was used in the primary and general elections. Any voting resident of Marion county now in the service, no matter where they may be, are eligible to vote in this election.

The application for the ballot must be made to the county clerk's effice in Palmyra. For those who are a long distance from the mainland, it is urged that application be made as soon as possible. POST TO MEET The Boots-Dickson Post 1.74 will meet Friday evening, Jan. 19th, at the court house at 8 o'clock. Desire a full attendance as plans will be made to send A boy to Bays' State.

way for the new chuch building which is 30 by 50 feet, constructed of tile brick on a concrete foundation. It has a basement which is partitioned off into Sunday school rooms. Nick Reiff is superintendent of the Sunday school. The building 13 also equipped with a modern heating plant. At the conclusion of the evening service.

Rev. Renick announced that the next fellowship meeting would be held at Win-field, the date to be named later. f-n Hie arlvnnrpmrnt. He was re- garded in the highest esteem by his associates in the army, was a gentleman in every respect and a man of pleasing personality and the highest integrity. While he had never made Palmyra his home since entering West Point-he always gave it as his permanent address until his retirement from active duty, when he located in California.

In 1935 the C. C. C. camp located in this city was named in his honor by consent of Army Headquarters at Ft. Leavenworth and he attended the dedi cation on September 11th, of that year.

During the ceremonies Gov. Guy B. Park presented him with the Missouri Meritorious Service Medal, which has been given to several distinguished officers from this state, including Gen. Pershing. Gen.

Jackson had many warm friends in Palmyra, who deeply regreat to learn of his death. He is survived by his wife and. one daughter. A complete record of his service with the U. S.

Army is as follows: Cadet at U. S. Military Academy. West Point, N. 1st September, 1887 to 12th June, 1891.

On graduation, assigned to the 24th Infantry and served with it in grades of Second and First Lieutenant until promoted Captain November, 1900. Stations: Fort Bowie and Huachua. Arizona, Fort Bayard, N. Fort Douglas, Utah, Fort D. A.

Russell, and the Philippine Islands. Joined 3rd U. S. Infantry as Captain in May 1901 and served in it until detailed in the Inspector General's Department August, 1913. Promoted to grade of Major, April 23, 1912.

Stations: Philippine Islands, Fort Thomas, Fort Seward, Alaska. Fort Lawton, Philippine Islands and Madison Barracks, N. Y. Detailed on duty in the Inspector General's Department August, 1913, served in Office of The Inspector General, Washington, D. until expiration of tour, January 1917.

Assigned to 20th U. S. Infantry and served in it until October, 1917. Border duty at El Paso, and Fort Douglas, Utah. Made Lieutenant Colonel, May 15, 1917, and Colonel (Temporary) August 5, 1917.

Selected to organize and train the 368th Infantry, 92nd Division (colored). Joined Camp Meade November, 1917, accompanied Regiment to France, June 1918. Promoted Brigadier General, National Army, July, 1918, and assigned to 74th Infantry Bri gade, 37th Division. Commanded Brigade until its return to the United States in March, 1919. when detached for other duty.

Reverted to regular rank of Lieutenant Colonel August 15, 1919, and became ColoneL January 13, 1920. Assigned to 53rd Infantry, Camp Grant. Joined November, 1920, and served with it until detailed on General Staff duty in August, 1921. Promoted Brigadier General Regular Army, May 15, 1926. (Continued on page 5).