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THE INDEX, Hermitage, Mo. November 10, 1988 P.3A Weaubleau to poll law enforcement options Plans for some changes in the city law enforcement system were discussed at a meeting of the Weaubleau City Council Monday night. Walter Loeffler, mayor pro tem, presided after the resignation of Mayor Sonny Chapman last week. Loeffler said that two of the city aldermen were out of town, so no official business could be transacted because of lack of a quorum. A special meeting will be held tonight, November 10, to act on Chapman's resignation, and another meeting will be held November 18 to appoint someone to serve as Mayor and to review results of a planned poll on law enforcement in the city November 18.

A poll of Weaubleau city residents will be conducted at the Weaubleau City Hall Friday, November 18, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to determine the type of law entorcement agency no charge except for mileage. The preferred by city voters. The four advantage will be the use of an options on the poll include a city experienced judge who will be police department with a municipal impartial in all decisions.

The court, a city marshal, a night prosecuting attorney for Hickory watchman or no law enforcement County would be retained as agency. prosecuting attorney. The advantage Loeffler said that a majority of will be the use of licensed personnel. people at the meeting favored taking The cost will be the normal the poll. An informational hand-out attorney's fees.

The court clerk was circulated at the meeting position, would be filled by the city Monday to summarize the four another person, dependoptions for the city. These options, as ing on work load. explained on the hand-out, include: Police Department: To maintain Municipal Court: To hear cases and law and order within the boundaries set down justice on citations issued of the city. Personnel of the police for traffic, misdemeanors, and 1 minor department would be authorized and felony violations. Officers of the required to enforce all ordinances court would consist of the presiding passed by the city council.

However judge, city attorney, and court clerk. the investigation of traffic accidents The presiding judge would be the involving injury or major damage associate circuit judge from remains the jurisdiction of the State Hermitage, provided by the county at Top winners in a Weaubleau-Collins PTO Coleman (3), Tonya Ratliff (4), Eric Breshears Halloween costume contest were Julie Burns (k), (5), and Michelle Bellew (6). Raymond Hargiss (1), Shawn Moore (2), Tracey winners in the costume contest Burns (2), Amanda Conduff (3), Craig Peterman Second place Luke Cooper (k), Tim Ratliff (1), Travis (4), Bud Bellew (5), and Jaci Miller (6). were winners in the Halloween contest Barger (2), Matt Third place (k), Jarrett Lear (1), Heather Jamie Sterns (5), and were Chris Flagg Area revivals announced Hopewell Baptist Church will have A revival will be held at the World Mission Conference meetings Wiseman Church near Edwards on November 17-20 at 7:00 p.m. and AA highway beginning November during the Sunday morning worship 13.

Roy Wilson will be the evangelist service. A different missionary in the 7 p.m. services. speaker will speak each time. For Your AUCTION SALE Farm Household Antiques Contact Weaubleau, Mo.

(417) 428-3408 Gene Hammond, Auctioneer Thomas Medical Clinic K. GEORGE THOMAS, M.D., M.R.C.P. TWO LOCATIONS Lumber) (across from Hermitage Please Plaza Call 745-6494 HERMITAGE- Appointments Saturday 8:30 to 12:00 Noon Office Hours: Monday-Friday N. Arthur Call 754-2282 To Schedule Monday-Friday emergency) Call 754-8161 Appointments Saturday by a Appointment Only Office (in case of ACCEPTING MEDICAID Hours PHYSICIAN ALSO MEDICARE After PARTICIPATING Highway Patrol. The investigation of major felonies will remain the responsibility of the County Sheriff's Department.

Personnel would consist of the chief of police plus additional police officers as required. All personnel would be required to meet certain qualifications of health and training as specified by the State of Missouri and the city aldermen. All personnel will be appointed by a majority vote of the city council acting as the board of police commissioners. They may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the same board. Financial support comes from the fines levied by the municipal court, and when necessary, city funds.

The Missouri Council of Local Government and Community Action gives support on wages and uniform costs. City Marshal: The city marshal State's top MSTA leader shall act as chief of police, with the watchman's law enforcement duty is same responsibilities, duties and that of patrolling the business limitations as the chief of police. The portion of the city, and checking city marshal's office is filled by the properties for security and safety. He vote of the people (elected position). is also responsible for observing for The city council and the State of other criminal activities and Missouri have no say as to the reporting them to the sheriff's office.

qualifications (health and training) of When specifically authorized by any person running for the office. ordinance, the night watchman may That is up to the decision of the write citations covering misdemeanvoters. The removal of the official for ors observed. All citations will be cause can only be done by forwarded to the county associate impeachment or election. State court for disposition.

The position of regulations require that the elected night watchman is filled by officer take the basic law appointment by a majority of the city enforcement training (120 hrs.) council, with qualifications being at within one year of his election. the discretion of the city council. He Financial support comes primarily can be removed from the position for from city funds, especially if there is cause by a majority vote of the no municipal court set up. With no council. The services of the night court, all court actions and fines will watchman are paid for from city be county controlled.

funds. Night Watchman: The night Weaubleau High School teacher Edith Whitby has been selected as the outstanding leader of Community Teachers State Teachers Association for 1988. MSTA presented a special plaque to her at the state MSTA meeting in Kansas City November 3. The award was for leadership at the local level, for her encouragement to students, for special concern for students, for her certification in twelve areas of education, and for her active participation in the local CTA. Miss Whitby is in her 19th year as an instructor at Weaubleau and has taught a total of 44 years.

She also taught at Hermitage. Edith Whitby Abduction investigated (Continued from Page 1-A) The vandals also used black paint and silver paint to paint obscenities and satanic messages. Vandalism was also reported at the Sumner cemetery north of Wheatland on highway. In addition, 21 state highway signs were damaged or broken in the Preston area. Bob Allen of rural Humansville reported that a fish finder and a fire extinguisher were stolen from his boat parked at the Lighthouse Harbor November 1.

The value of the stolen items was listed at $410. The Harold Kufeldt home southwest of Weaubleau was entered by thieves last week. Items stolen included a window air conditioner, a chest type freezer, a refrigerator, a wood stove, a queen-size bed, a kitchen table and chairs, and a chest of drawers. The thieves broke a window to gain entrance to the house. KILGORE CONSTRUCTION Ons Dock Repair Free Estimates 18 Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Tom Kilgore Weaubleau, Mo.

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Murphy Francis H. Murphy, son of the late Martin and Hilda (Harding) Murphy was born September 29, 1916, in Boston, Mass. On Thursday, November 3, 1988, Mr. Murphy had finished taping a television segment for "Unsolved Mysteries" in Springdale, Arkansas, when he unexpectedly passed away at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 4 days of age. The show will air in mid-February.

At an early age he was placed in the Leake and Watts Boarding School in Yonkers, New York. He traveled west to Wichita, Kansas, in September 1928, on one of the last "orphan trains." The remainder of his teen years were spent in the wheat fields of Kansas, during which time he learned that his mother had died in 1929. Mr. Murphy graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1946 with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural science and accumulated additional science credentials in later years. Soon after graduation, he was called to serve his country as a member of the C.I.D.

in the United States Army during the final year of W.W. II. On December 26, 1946, Francis was united in marriage to Christine Hay of Gilliam, Mo. This union gave him the family he never had as a child. He was the father of two sons and three daughters--a family that was more precious to him as a result of the circumstances of his youth.

Immediately after his discharge from the Army, he was a dairy farmer for a few years, but due to his love of young people and his health, he opted to pursue a career in teaching. This career led him to such places as Brookfield, Kirksville, Silex and Eagleville in Missouri, Charter Oak and Kanawha in lowa and Vandalia, Missouri. Thirteen years ago he moved to Preston, and taught in Hickory County R-1 until his retirement. Mr. Murphy was a longtime member of the Christian Church and enjoyed several years as teacher of the adult Sunday school class.

He attended the Cross Timbers Christian Church until ill health prevented his participation. He was active in community affairs, with special interest in school events, fire department and local C.B. and camping club. His interest in young people brought him out of retirement to teach a chemistry class at Skyline School in Preston. Prior to his recent illness, he also enjoyed traveling to area elementary schools to give science demonstrations.

Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his father (Martin Murphy) and his mother (Hilda Harding Murphy). Mr. Murphy will be cherished in memories of those who survive him, his wife, Christine Murphy, of the home; three daughters Georgia (Mrs. Mikael Bennett), New Hartford, Iowa, Patricia (Mrs.

Robert Egesdal), Eagle Grove, Iowa, and Mary Funk, St. Joseph, Missouri; two sons William Murphy, St. Joseph, Missouri and John Murphy, of the home; six grandchildren and numerous caring and loving friends. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 7, 1988, in the Cantlon Chapel at Urbana with the Rev.

William Longman officiating. Mrs. Wanda Holland sang, "Little Church in the and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye." accompanied by Mrs. Teresa Mabary, pianist. Escorts were Pete Barclay, Carl Button, Wayne Philbert, Dale Mabary, Franklin Stackhouse, and Ronnie Anderson.

Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Slater Cemetery with military rites by Fort Leonard Wood detachment. Interment was in the Slater Cemetery under the direction of the Cantlon Funeral Home of Urbana. 32c.