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a SOCIETY STATE HISTORICAL 5c Copy Baseball Every Support Week Your Leagues THE JEFFERSON REPUBLIC TWO SECTIONS Vol. 73, No. 28 ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MATTER AT UNDER ACT OF CONGRESS MARCH STATE 4-H CLUB WEEK REPRESENTING JEFFERSON COUNTY at the 16th annual State 4-H Club Week in Columbia were nine members and two leaders: First row, left to right, JEAN LEWIS, MAUREEN ROSSIER, VELVA JONES, and JOAN BLECHLE; second Club members heard the conference theme, "Learn, Live, Serve throuh 4-H," developed by several speakers during the four-day program. Workshop sessions on courtesy, Salvation Army Fund Drive Starts June 26 Robert Dietrich Is Chairman, and Karl Luthe, Treasurer Annual appeal for funds to carry on the state-wide work of The Salvation Army and its service in our community is announced by Robert Dietrich, chairman of the local service unit. Dietrich will serve as chairman of the solicitations, and is now organizing committees to contact the friends of The Salvation Army.

Carl Luthe, is treasurer of the unit and serve as treasurer of the campaign. Solicitations conducted by local workers will start June 26 and continue through June 30. Organizations or individuals may send contribution to Chairman Dietrich, 120 Boyd or leave them at Dietrich Funeral Home. Welfare services provided through The Salvation Army Service Unit are administered solely by the local committee. These services are not designed to duplicate or replace existing services of other agencies or organizations nor to assume the responsibilities of public agencies, but serve to meet needs that otherwise would be left unmet.

These needs include food, shelter and clothing for families waiting assistance from other agencies, aid to the distressed transient, medical, surgical, optical and dental aid to local families; books, school lunches, milk and other supplies for children attending school; plus emergency services during times of disaster such as fire, flood and tornado. The Salvation Army is one of the few organizations that provide home and services for the unwed mother. Last year over one hundred and seventy-five such cases handled by The Salvation were, Booth Memorial Hosfor unwed mothers in St. Louis. These girls came primarily from Missouri and southern Illinois.

Through the Harbor Light centers, such as in St. Louis, the alcoholic is given medical and rehabilitation care to restore his health and self-respect. These men come from every part of the state. Contributions the Army help restore them to good citizenship. Likewise, The Salvation Army meets a need to the prisoner and his family.

Service men, in and out of camp, are frequently aided. Other services provided through contributions include fresh air camp opportunities for underprivileged and handicapped children, including the blind; the missing persons bureau; emergency lodging for women and children; emergency disaster services with mobile canteens dispatched anywhere within the area; and many other similar services. The Salvation Army serves as a ready friend with a helping hand whenever a need becomes known, under its motto: "Others." Another motto of The Salvation Army is "With Heart to God and Hand to Man." With this in mind, the Army asks its friends remember its outreach to suffering humanity is dependent upon voluntary support. A hand extended to the Army with the needed funds will enable it to offer its hand to those less fortunate, observed the unit's leaders. POST OFFICE.

DE SOTO, MO, DE 3, 1878. ROOP PTG. CO. row, VIRGINIA SHELTMAN, MARY MARTIN, JOYCE GANSNER, DONNA PIGG, and MIKE FREESE; third row, MISS FRIEDA MILLER, county home agent, and MRS. CLAUDE PIGG, community leader, Hawthorn Club.

health, marketing, and music and song leading were conducted. The 4-H'ers toured the University of Missouri campus where the meeting was held. They also had time for mixers and parties to meet club members from other parts of the state. The 4-H event is sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension Service, with cooperation from a coffee company and electric cooperatives. School Band Announces First Summer Concert Starting at 7 p.m.

Tuesday evening, De Soto High School Band will present its first summer concert of the season in Spross Memorial Park. concert will be given a Tuesday, Another, on June 27, also in the park. Selections for the first program are: "Festive Spirit," Olivadoti; "Salute to Vienna," Strauss; "The Glow Worm," Lincke; of. Robert Brady Funeral Today Head of Well-Known Local Family Was Retired Shopman Funeral services for Robert Brady, 71, conducted by the Fred Shrum at 2 p.m. today, June 15, in a chapel of Mothershead Funeral Home.

Burial was in City Cemetery. Mr. Brady, who resided at Cedar and Elm in De Soto, died June 12 at Missouri Pacific Hospital, St. Louis, where he had been a patient 16 days. He had suffered a stroke.

He was born at Monticello, the son of the late Luther and Elizabeth Larmon, Brady. A retired employee Missouri Pacific shops, he spent most of his life in De Soto. He was a member of First Methodist Church. Survivors include: His wife, Hazel Jarvis Brady; four sons, Vernon, Howard, and Glen, all of De Soto, and Robert, Phoenix, two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Selma) Bakewell, De Soto, and Mrs.

William (Hazel) Rowland, Hannibal; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He also leaves five sisters, Mrs. Fred Wall, De Soto, Fletcher Beck, Litchfield, Mrs. Elizabeth Morris, St. Louis, Mrs.

Dorothy Spradling, Richmond, and Mrs. Genevieve Volkert, Houston, and two brothers, Harold and Hugh Brady of St. Louis. Blackwell Goes To Illinois on Bridge Proposal Appeared at Hearing In Effort To Speed Enabling Legislation SOTO, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, State Senator Earl R. Blackwell, Hillsboro, was in Springfield, Tuesday to appear before a Senate committee in behalf of legislation he has proposed for a new Mississippi River bridge.

On leaving for Illinois, Blackwell expressed opinion that "the Illinois outlook for passage was not bright, but he still had hope." In Missouri, Blackwell's plan for a bridge to be built by a MissouriIllinois Commission at a point proached through east central Jetferson County, has been approved in Senate. This week it was on the House calendar for third reading and final passage. A companion bill calls for a highway department survey for a route and plans required if the proposed bridge were to be built. Similar bills connected with the bridge were introduced rather late in the Illinois legislature's session Blackwell said, and have not been supported as diligently as have been his efforts on behalf of the Missouri Measures. Identical legislation must be passed by both states in order become effective in either, it was noted by the Democratic senator.

About two weeks ago a meeting was held at Columbia, attended by community leaders from the Illinois area affected by the posed bridge. Blackwell addressed the He reported "their enthusiasm for the bridge was most A large delegation from the nois side was expected to attend, the Springfield committee hearing, in the hope of speeding passage of the bills in the Illinois legislature. First Methodist Vacation School Opens Monday Vacation Bible School at the First Methodist Church, Second and Boyd, will be June 19 to 30. Classes will be held from 9 to 11:30 daily. Mrs.

Wilma McCutcheon is the principal. There will be classes for Nursery through Intermediate ages. The theme of the school is "Love One Another." Transportation can be arranged by calling GI 6-6146. All children are invited to attend. program will be held 1 Friday evening, June 30, at close of the school.

Aristocrat Club Reports 117 Cars Safety Checked Safety check of 117 cars and trucks was made May 20 at Main and Pratt, by members of the Aristocrat Car Club. A spokesman for the club said 62 cars were in satisfactory condition, 31 rejected and 21 rechecked. Three trucks were rejected. Sponsors were Finnical Tire, Vaughn- Police and Firestone, and officials Bray city cooperated in the program. Dr.

and Mrs. Wieman Close Careers In Dentistry and School Teaching Dr. and Mrs. Walter W. Wieman, of De Soto, have closed in recent weeks their respective professional careers in dentistry and education.

In addition to their distinguished service in these fields, both have been active here in church, fraternal, civic, and social organizations. Dr. Wieman, who began his local practice in 1919, made his re- JUNE 15, 1961 tirement from dentistry effective June 1. Mrs. Wieman retired from teaching in May at the close of the at Hillsboro High School, where she had been a member of the facully, for Wiemans 19 years.

were married Nov. 26, 1919, at her home in Ferguson. They built in 1923 the beautiful residence at 702 West Pratt which they have occupied since. THEY PLAN to continue residence at De Soto, devoting their time to a variety of personal interests and to traveling. Among their plans is a return trip to Europe, where they enjoyed an extensive tour with their children and families in 1957.

Dr. Wieman, whose parents were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wieman, is a native of Franklin County, born on a farm near Washington. The family moved to St.

Louis when he was 15, and he completed high school at Soldan. His degree in dentistry was received from Washington University, and he practiced a few months at Pacific, before entering Army service in World War I. LOCATING at De Soto in January, 1919, on his release from military service, Dr. Wieman has had his office associated with that of a physician, Dr. Charles E.

Fallet, through almost his entire career. Fallet returned to De Soto from Army service in July, 1919. They were first located in second floor offices of the old Knorpp Building, in the 200 block of South Main, and then for many years were in second floor offices above Barnhart Hardware. About eight years ago they moved to first floor quarters at 108 North Main, in the same block. In professional organizations, Dr.

Wieman has served as president of the Washington University Dental Alumni Association, and as vicepresident of the Jefferson County Dental Society. He holds membership in district, state, and national dental associations. Among his outstanding civic contributions has been years of devoted service to the Chamber of Commerce, of which he is a past president, and was treasurer for 25 years, leaving, that post June 1. Throughout time he has been an active supporter of the Soils Crops annual farm conference at De Soto. De Soto Rotary Club about two years ago honored both Dr.

Wieman and Dr. Fallet on their fortieth anniversary year of practice. Chamber of Commerce directors this week signed a resolution of appreciation to Dr. Wieman. ACTIVE in St.

Andrew's Methodist Church, Dr. Wieman has been chairman of the Board of Stewards, and served with, numerous committees, including building committee for the new church on Rock Road. In the Masonic fraternity, Dr. Wieman holds membership in De Soto Lodge No. 119, the Copestone Chapter, R.A.M., and the Knights Templar.

He is a charter member and first commander of the O'Farrell-Richardson-Pelley post, American Legion Unit 127, De Soto. His hobbies include hunting and fishing, golf, bridge, and caring for his residence property. He looks forward to continued enjoyment of these pursuits. Mrs. Wieman, daughter of the late Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Kramer, was born at Ferguson, St. Louis County. She holds Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Missouri and has done graduate work Harlech," Yoder; "Panis Angelicus." Franck; "Flower Drum Song" selections, Rodgers and Hammerstein; "Humoresque," Dvorak; "One Night of Love," Kahn and Schertzinger; Drums," Lecuona; "Ballin' the Jack," Smith; "Paper Doll," Black; "The Swan," from "Carnival of the Saint Saens; Burke and Van Heusen; Medley of famous march trios, arranged by Ostling; and "Battle Hymn of the Republic" arranged by Neilson. Because of the large size of the band, with, addition of incoming freshmen, the musicians will arrange their chairs on the grass in the center of the park, announced Byron Munson, school music director.

Dr. Zoellner Elected Amvet State Officer Dr. Richard R. Zoellner of De Soto takes office today as department adjutant of Missouri Amvets. He was elected by unanimous vote June 4, at Post No.

5 in Jetferson Barracks, during a state executive committee meeting. Attending from De Soto Post 48 were Commander Woodrow Keeney and Jesse Frye, and members of the Auxiliary, Mrs. Woodrow Keeney, Mrs. Jesse Frye, and Mary Alice Smith. State Amvet Convention, at the June A 16.

18 are dates of the Statler-Hilton Hotel in St. Louis. Delegates from Post 48 are: Commander Keene Adjutant Zoellner, Finance Officer Clinton Speidel, Honor Guard Jack Goodwin, Judge Advocate Asa Meyer, and Carl Johnson. Alternate at the convention will be Jesse Frye. The organization is composed of American veterans of World War II and Korea.

Three De Soto Delegates to Girls State Aiding the American Legion iliary in sponsoring their participation are two contributing izations, the Knights of Columbus and De Soto Rotary Club. Randa Schneider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schneider, 1203 North Third, a member of the National Honor Society and an student in government and history. Last month she received a Certificate of Excellence through the national grammar examination for having grade of highest in the junior class.

She is a member of the Glee Club and Mixed Chorus. Since she was three years Randa has been a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her parents operate De Soto Paint Wallpaper Store. Grace Seyfarth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William Seyfarth, 316 West Kelly, is a the National Honor Society and achieves the High Honor Roll. She is a Senior Girl Scout, an assistant Brownie Leader, and an officer of the Catholic Youth Council. Her father operates Implement where she is employed in the office. Sara Strever, daughter of Mr. RATES: $3.00 YEAR IN JEFFERSON AND WITH THE DE SOTO PRESS, $4.00 ON MRS.

MYRTLE K. WIEMAN in drama at Columbia University, New York City. She taught in the Clayton schools, St. Louis County, and at the elementary school in Victoria before joining the Hillsboro faculty in 1942, as an instructor in English and social studies. During her career at Hillsboro, Mrs.

one of the most respected remembered became, teachers in the county. AS SPONSOR of the senior class for several terms, and as sponsor of cipated the in student numerous council, school she parti- func- tions. Among her principal interests has been dramatics, and her work in directing various stage productions, including the annual senior play was outstanding. In recognition of her devoted service to the young people of the Hillsboro district, Mrs. Wieman was honored at a tea given by the students and teachers.

The senior class presented her a silver tray, while another class gave her a silver and crystal salad bowl, complete with silver serving set. A number of other gifts and tokens of appreciation were presented by groups and individuals of the school and community. One of these was a framed certificate of appreciation, signed by all the in the Hillsboro system. It was presented by Karl Buhr, president of the Hillsboro Teachers Association, during the school's Commencement exercises. ADJOINING COUNTIES LOCAL.

$5.00 ELSEWHERE. all here present; We, the siged, do hereby commend, honor, congratulate and extend best es to one Myrtle K. Wieman for thirty-five years of service to youth and education in this community and others. Further, we do extend to her our gratitude for her personal interest and assistance to new faculty members in the past. "We ask God to look upon her with kindness and to make her retirement enjoyable and tory." Mrs.

Wieman, like her husband, is an active member of St. Andrew's Methodist Church. She is a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Order of the Eastern Star, and the American Legion Auxiliary. For several years she was a leader in Girl Scout programs.

FAVORITE interests, besides her home, include writing, scrapbooks of articles and items of interest to her, and travel. At the recognition accorded her at retirement from the Hillsboro faculty, Mrs. Wieman said that she was looking forward "living leisurely and enjoying friends." The Wiemans have two children, Dr. Harry Kramer Wieman, al medicine and specialist, Joplin, and Betty Jane, the wife of a physician, Dr. W.

E. Koppenbrink, of Higginsville, Mo. The Harry Wiemans have three children, Kathleen, Deborah, and Mark, and the Koppenbrinks have one son, Walter Edwin III. DR. W.

W. WIEMAN THE CERTIFICATE read: "To Tickets Still Available For Sales Clinic Tonight Officials of the De Soto Chamber of Commerce announced early today that 25 stores and businesses have registered employees to attend the Sales and Customer Relations Clinic being held tonight at the Knights of Columbus Hall, starting promptly at 7:30 p.m. Attendance of 100 or more is anticipated. It is expected that employees from many other firms will be in attendance when the clinic starts. Some have been unable to make advance reservations.

Tickets will be available at the door. The clinic, known as a "Sizzle Session," will be conducted by Lloyd L. Tribble of the Elmer Wheeler (Don't Sell the Steak Sell the Sizzle) Sales Training Institute. Wheeler is well known nationally as the man who put a profitabe new perspective into sales and customer relations training. Tribble pointed out that the clinic is constructive for anyone who deals with the public, either in person or by telephone, regardless of the type of business in which they are engaged.

Firms which had registered em- the duties of their public offices; their limitations and powers. Two girls will be selected to attend the Girls Nation, in Washington, D.C. RANDA SCHNEIDER RANDA SCHNEIDER Section One, Pages 1 to 6 New Route Bridge Plans Are Complete Big River Project May Be in October Contract Letting Start on construction of a new Route bridge across Big River in the Frumet vicinity may take place during the State Highway Department's 1961-62 fiscal year, The Republic learned today from District Engineer Roy M. Rucker. whose office is in Kirkwood.

Plans for the bridge have been completed, he said, and it is expected the project will be included in the October contract letting this year. Work toward acquisition of right of way at a new location in the vicinity of the present bridge is now proceeding, the engineer stated. THE COUNTY COURT, in Mon- day's session, indicated willingness to authorize purchase by Jefferson County of the property required for the route the new bridge will require. When completed, this project long sought by Jefferson County and De Soto residents, will remove the bottleneck to modern traffic caused by the old bridge. Sharp angle of the eastern approach alongside the bluff makes it impossible for large trucks or buses to cross the old bridge, which also has a comparatively low load limit.

Western approach to the bridge, crossing the river bottom for some distance, has often been closed during periods of high water, and is a hazard to drivers unfamiliar with the stretch. THE PROSPECT for a new bridge and improved road conditions near the river are equally of interest to residents of Washington County, Richwoods and west on Route toward Sullivan. Residents west of the river are also hopeful that the future volume of traffic on Route will result in upgrading the road's stamake it eligible for rebuilding, De as a Soto direct and connection Sullivan, be- or on the interstate route familiarly known as US 66. West of Richwoods, Route has been improved for several miles, but the section further west, which passes in the vicinity of Indian Creek lead mine and Pea Ridge iron mine, has had little work. Residents along Route are hopeful the new bridge at Frumet will be accompanied by work at Fletcher to replace the often hazardous low -water crossing of Calico Creek.

non's ployees as of last night are: Gan- Bi-Rite Market, Hopson ber, American Bank, Missouri Natural Gas, Helbig Equip, Union Electric, Duffner Ice Cream, South End Bakery, Long Supply, Gerald's Men's Wear, Politte Finnical Tire, Bray Motor, Safeway Cleaners, Arnote Realty, Reynolds rolet, Robinson wood Hardware, Citizens Bank, Golman's Dept. Store, Festus, Crystal Village Rexall Store, Twin City Packing, Sears Catalog Stores at De Soto and Festus, and Roop Printing Co. (Press and Republic). Warren Black Accepts State School Post Herculaneum-Horine Superintendent Moving To Cape Girardeau Warren M. Black, superintendent of schools, Reorganized District R-5 (Herculaneum-Horine) the past three years, submitted his resignation to the Board of Education last Thursday.

Black advised he had been offered a position as state supervisor of public schools for a tencounty area in southeast Missouri. The office for this distirct is at Cape Girardeau. Because of the excellent relationship he has had with the Board of Education, fellow employees, and students and citizens of the district he has been serving, Black said he was reluctant to leave but felt the district position offered an opportunity for greater service to public education and for professional advancement. Mr. and Mrs.

Black have two sons, Dick, a senior in high school, and Stephen, a seventh grader. Before coming to Herculaneum in 1958, he taught in Reynolds, Iron, and Washington counties, and at De Soto. He served as superintendent at Irondale and at Hillsboro. Black also spent years in military service and for a time was a special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assignments in Washington, D. and Houston, Texas.

Dr. E. J. Senn, board president, announced the board accepted the LOCATION selected for the new bridge has not been officially announced by the department, but it is believed here that it will be constructed at a point proposed as long ago as 1932. Two former mayors of De Soto, S.

C. Cross and Ed McCreary, were associated with the highway department at that time. They were active in charting a new bridge location and approaches. They recall the proposed approach from the De Soto side start. ed at a low water crossing of a creek, proceeding straight to a bridge location near the point where the present road makes a alongside the bluff sharp, river.

On the west side the 1932 proposed route took a straight path from near the present Brinley property to the bridge location. Right of way problems in 1932 resulted in abandonment of the project. Following World War II, use of Route caused increased, the proposal about 15 years ago. RECONSIDERATION did not appear to take place until more re- Three De Soto girls will be delegates to Girls State, held this year at Sephens College, Columbia, June 18-24. SARA STREVER SARA STREVER and Mrs.

M. M. Strever, Vineland Road, is president of the DHS Student Council. She is a member of the Glee GRACE SEYFARTH GRACE SEYFARTH Club, Mixed Chorus, and DHS Band, and is flag, bearer for the marching band. Her father operates the commuter bus system between De Soto and McDonnell Aircraft plant.

Girls State, sponsored statewide by the American Legion Auxiliary, is an institute of government, with training in the functional aspects of citizenship. Its purpose is to teach youth of today constructive attitudes toward the American form of government. Girls State attempts to show that the democracy within our republic has not outgrown its usefulness, that all it needs is an intelligent citizenry and clean, honest and impartial administration, responsive to the will of the people. Five hundred and ten girls will attend Missouri Girls State this year. Delegates are assigned in cities, of approximately 33 girls.

Three cities make up a county, and five counties make up a state. These units function as political subdivisions for the week, under the basic laws of Missouri. Caucus, convention, and direct primary nominate candidates for the offices. Each unit and level elects its own officials, who learn cently. During the attendance by some 80 De Sotoans at the 1958 state industrial conference Jefferson City, a delegation visited the office of Chief Engineer Rex Whitton, now federal highway administrator.

Spokesman asked for a new survey of the need for a modern bridge at Frumet. Support for the survey was given by a former state senator, Leo Rozier, of Perryville, and by the county's representative, J. Ben Garrett. Senator Earl R. Blackwell has also been active in supporting the area's appeal for a new Big River bridge.

Following a new study, the highway department about two years ago announced tentative plans for constructing the bridge, indicating 1962 as a possible year for starting construction. MRS. ELLA BROOKS SERVICES FRIDAY Mrs. Ella Myrick Brooks, St. Louis, died there June 14.

She was born in De Soto March 17, 1888, the daughter of the late George and Mary Walker. Funeral services will be Friday from Mothershead Funeral Home. Further details were not available at press time. resignation with regret. The Blacks will remain in Herculaneum several weeks until a new superintendent is appointed and takes over his duties..