Clinton National Bank (Clinton, MO)

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Episode Information

Episode UID
780601573
Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
78060 national
Charter Number
7806
Start Date
January 24, 1931
Location
Clinton, Missouri (38.371, -93.768)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
cab051d08207cfb1

Response Measures

None

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
53.9%
Date receivership started
1931-02-10
Date receivership terminated
1938-08-31
OCC cause of failure
Economic conditions
Share of assets assessed as good
26.2%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
41.4%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
32.4%

Events (6)
1. June 24, 1905 Chartered
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historical_nic
2. January 24, 1931 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The Clinton National Bank went into the hands of Ira Walb as receiver following its closing on January 24, 1931.
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newspapers
3. January 24, 1931 Suspension
Cause Details
Articles state the bank closed and a receiver was appointed but do not specify a triggering cause.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Clinton National Bank went into the hands of Ira Walb as receiver following its closing on January 24, 1931.
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newspapers
4. February 10, 1931 Receivership
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historical_nic
5. April 23, 1931 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Meeting of more than a hundred Clinton businessmen to organize a new bank to replace the Clinton National Bank and take over its sound assets.
Source
newspapers
6. January 7, 1932 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
First dividend of 20 per cent will be paid to the depositors of the Clinton National Bank. Receiver J. W. Hanna announced.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (11)
1. April 23, 1931 Henry County Democrat Clinton, MO
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BANK PLANS Discuss OrganizaCitizens. tion of New Institution A crowd of more than a hundred Clinton business men met at the Elks Lodge room Tuesday night and heard plans discussed for the organization of bank to replace the Clinton National Bank. For three weeks a movement has been going on to organize a bank that would take over the sound assets of the defunct Clinton National Bank and release nearly half a million dollars in deposits which have been out of circulaton. It was planned to organize the proposed bank as a new institution, a sort of a community enterprise, with many stockholders. Those having deposits in the Clinton National Bank were to be given credit on half their deposit in that institution on stock on the new bank if they wished. The movement has been developing quietly, but gaining impetus daily and has reached such a stage that it can be given publicity. It is planned for the new institution to have capital stock of $50,000, and a surplus of $25,000, and approxmately two-thirds of this amount has already been subscribed. A note of confidence and optimism was apparent at the meeting Tuesday night. Most of the business men present were familiar with the plan and all seemed heartily in favor of it. They seemed to consider it as a community benefit and sound business proposition. If the plan goes through as planned, great credit should be given to two men, F. A. Guenther and Emory Hurt, who have devoted practically all their time for the past three weeks to the project. They have done this voluntarily with no hope or expectation of any recompense, working solely for the good of the community. Emory Hurt called the meeting to order and called on Mr. Guenther who discussed business conditions in Clinton. He said that the depression had not reached Clinton until the bank closed; since that time business had really been hurt. The new bank plan had been evolved to remedy things for the business men Clinton as well as for the depositors in the Clinton National Bank. Emory Hurt explained the plan in detail. The plan is to open a bank will be in effect a new instiwith a capital stock of $50,000 and a surplus of $25,000, a total of $75,000. It IS thought better to have this stock held by many men in smaller amounts than by few men in bigger blocks, SO that the community might have a share the enterprise. It is planned to sell 500 shares at $150 apiece, $100 of each share to be capital stock and be surplus. It hoped that the most of the depositors of the Clinton National Bank, especially the larger depositors, would willingly take out stock the new bank paying for it by applying part-up to half-of their deposits Bank. in the Clinton National He spoke the closed Clinton National Bank, and thanked the reBank would pay by receiver. institution, he said would confidence sound foundation with of the of the Clinton National people. Bank Any be taken over the would first have by to inspected by the bank then by the directors of plan been laid before the Bank Examiner at St. few days ago, and he progood project. The banks were taken inand have helped and advice. Barnett, of the Company, praised Clinton Barnett as and told how necessary to put the pointing out that no selfish motives, but regarded as a community Faris, spoke briefly. He suffering from a severe

2. April 23, 1931 Henry County Democrat Clinton, MO
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A Bank Receiver Ira Walb Gives Figures The Clinton National Bank went into the hands of Ira Walb as receiver following its closing on January 24, 1931. Mr. Walb has been on the job since to good effect, and as required by law, has made public the following statement of the conditions of the receivership after sixty days, the statement being as of March 31, 1931: Assets Total of all assets coming into the hands of the receiver $625,183.47 Remaining Assets Uncollected Bills receivable $406,995.90 Assets other than bills receivable 108,161.11 Bills receivable $468,008.75 Cash on hand, Jan. p4, 1931 10,578.62 Assets other than bills receivable 146,583.03 Additional assets acquired 13.07 Total assets uncollected $515,157.01 Liabilities Total unproven claims $374,081.67 Total secured liabilities outstanding unpaid 32,496.37 Total bills unpaid 50,000.00 $456,578.04 Cash on hand. March 31, 1931 $40,758.69

3. April 23, 1931 Henry County Democrat Clinton, MO
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but was present to show his interest. He said the proposed bank would be a good thing for the community, especially since it would release the deposits of the closed Clinton National Bank. He stated that he had taken a small amount of stock himself. Emory Hurt, who acted as chairman, further explained the new bank, stating that it would be enif shares of stock had already been subscribed. James A. Parks gave credit for the organization to Mr. Guenther and Mr. Hurt who have done an enormous amount of work for the good of the community. He said he had every reason be believe the new bank would be successful. He paid a tribute to the officers of the old bank, but understood that none of these had been suggested for officers in the new bank. He told of a depositors meeting held on Monday, well attended in spite of the bad weather. He thanked the receiver, Mr. Walb for assistance and favors. At the close of the meeting number of those present took stock, headed by the American Legion, which had its funds in the Clinton National Bank, and which took two shares of stock. Anyone who wishes to ask any questions or take stock, should see Mr. Guenther, or see Emory Hurt in the rear of the Clinton National Bank.

4. April 23, 1931 Henry County Democrat Clinton, MO
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D. C. April 20, 1931 NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who may have claims against "The Clinton National Bank" of Clinton, Missouri, that the same must be presented to Ira B. Walb, Receiver, with the legal proof thereof within three months from this date or they may be disallowed. J. W. POLE Comptroller of the Currency 22dw3m

5. December 31, 1931 The Clinton Eye Clinton, MO
Article from The Clinton Eye, December 31, 1931

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ARRIVED TWENTY PER CENT BEING PAID TON BANK The defunct Clinton National Bank started paying dividend which will round about $72,000 All will check for cent of their count, they will call It announced in the the that the been made out sent the for time returned ports giving depositors for them. There Wednesday their checks. LEWIS STATION Mrs. Carroll Miss Clayta Doss of Kansas City spent the holidays their and Mrs. Wade Doss and Mrs. Schulz made special get Lewis take her Louis to spend the her there Miss Thelma Phillips, who been visiting two weeks with sister, Mrs. Briggs and family Leesville, returned home one last week Her sister and home spend the holidays with parents, Mr. and family Mrs. John Plunkett and Ethel Mae arrived home Thursday from spend the parents other Mrs. Chick and Kansas to spend the her Mr. and Holt family Mr. and Jimmie Allen his brother family from Kansas City, spent day with Allen, Woody about and prised their mother fine roasted fine already Those Tom Friday Mr. and Mrs. Dalton family and family Dock Jones Mrs. Sunday custom dinner time, their might Those John baby Mr and Mrs. Virgil family Lewis Newman shipped they pounds months Kenneth Chapman Marvin motored Osceola Christmas fishing They did for they their lowed home plenty time for arrived the tired and hungry three having missed their ner. City, holiday and

6. January 7, 1932 The Hardin News Hardin, MO
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Post Office to Be Dedicated every town and city in the Ozark region will be represented here for the dedication of Aurora's new $65,000 post office. To Pay Dividend first dividend of 20 per cent will be paid to the depositors of the Clinton National Bank. Receiver J. W. Hanna announced. The bank was closed last January 24. Violets and Roses in Bloom gardens are blooming in Clinton. Miss Mayme Edmonston gathered sweet violets and Mrs. Valvin Luallin roses from their open gardens. Fruit Growers to Meet for handling the 1932 crops will be discussed at meeting of the Ozarks Fruit Growers' Association here January 6. Made Member of Farm Board Jefferson W. A. Vesper, St. Louis, was reappointed member of the State Board of Agriculture from the Tenth Congressional District for four-year term. To Honor Ferguson West Plains.-A banquet in honor of Charles Ferguson of Willow Springs, recently named to the State Highway Commission, will be given here, it was announced by officials of the Chamber of Commerce. Delegations from nearby towns will attend. Indorsed for Postmaster Mountain View.-Jack Landrum, cashier of the Bank of Mountain View, was indorsed by the Howell County Central Republican Committee for postmaster here. A civil service examination had been held and the committee selected its candidate from the three men with the highest grades. Others are: Raymond Springer, assistant cashier of the People's Bank, and W. O. Duncan, principal of the high school. The committee indorsed A. T. Hollenbeck, present postmaster of West Plains, to be reappointed there. Sampsel Bank Closes Jefferson State Finance Department was notified of the closing of the Farmers' Bank at Sampsel, in Livingston County. The bank's last statement showed loans totaling capital stock $10,000. bills payable $16,326 and deposits $16,810. No reason for the closing was given. E. T. Messenbaugh, state bank examiner, will take charge for the Finance Department. W. J. Wilson was president and Bryan Tout cashier. Aurora Dedication Manlove will speak at the dedication of Aurora's new postoffice. St. & K. Proposes Issue Jefferson St. Paul and Kansas City Short Line Railroad Company filed application with the State Public Service Commission for authority to Issue of its first mortgage bonds. The Chicago and Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company is to assume liability as guarantor of the payment of the principal and interest on the bonds. Rolla Petition Presented delegation of forty persons, headed by J. W. Armstrong of Richland, State Representative from Pulaski County asked President Walter Williams of the University of Missourl that steps be taken to continue the 1932 summer session at the Missourl School of Mines at Rolla. Next summer's session at the Rolla school, division of the university, was suspended recently by the university Board of Curators as part of its retrenchment program. Lake Dragged for Body Lake of the Ozarks near here was dragged In an effort to find the body of an unidentified man which John Brown, trapper, discovered Saturday and tried to tow to shore. Fishing cord attached to an arm broke loose and the body shnk. Brown said there were three bullet wounds in the head and the throat was cut. Sheriff John Allen expressed belief had been slain and the body dumped into the lake. Brown said the man was about 25 years old and 6 feet tall. Former Arson Ring 'Torch' Slain Kansas Micelli, 49. a former convict, was found fatally wounded in vacant lot near his home, which he had left a few moments before to go to work as laborer in the employ of the city. Mfcelli died without making statement as detectives questioned him in an attempt to learn the identity of his assailant. Micelli was convicted of arson in 1929. At the time of his trial he was described by prosecuting attorneys as the "torch" of an arson ring operating here. Police expressed belief he was slain by enemies made at the time of the investigation of the ring's activities. Bandit Gets Ely's Book hold-up man bid for purse, but went set with one of Ely books on contract bridge. Miss Ida Forester, and Miss Frances Gearbart, librarian, were walking to the home of friend to play bridge. When the hold-up man accosted them, Miss Forester held her purse under her arm and handed the man the book on bridge, while her companion screamed. robber fled. The book was found near the hold-up

7. January 7, 1932 The Cowgill Chief Cowgill, MO
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Post Office to Be Dedicated Aurora.-Virtually every town and city in the Ozark region will be represented here for the dedication of A rora's new $65,000 post office. To Pay Dividend Clinton.-The first dividend of 20 per cent will be paid to the depositors of the Clinton National Bank. Receiver W. Hanna announced. The bank was closed last January 24. Violets and Roses in Bloom Clinton.-Flower gardens are blooming in Clinton. Miss Mayme Edmonston gathered sweet violets and Mrs. Valvin Luallin roses from their open gardens. Fruit Growers to Meet Monett.-Plans for handling the 1932 crops will be discussed at a meeting of the Ozarks Fruit Growers' Association here January 6. Made Member of Farm Board Jefferson City.-F. W. A. Vesper, St. Louis, was reappointed a member of the State Board of Agriculture from the Tenth Congressional District for a four-year term. To Honor Ferguson West Plains.-A banquet in honor of Charles Ferguson of Willow Springs, recently named to the State Highway Commission, will be given here, it was announced by officials of the Chamber of Commerce. Delegations from nearby towns will attend. Indorsed for Postmaster Mountain View.-Jack Landrum, cashier of the Bank of Mountain View, was indorsed by the Howell County Central Republican Committee for postmaster here. A civil service examination had been held and the committee selected its candidate from the three men with the highest grades. Others are: Raymond Springer, assistant cashier of the People's Bank, and W. O. Duncan, principal of the high school. The committee indorsed A. T. Hollenbeck, present postmaster of West Plains, to be reappointed there. Sampsel Bank Closes Jefferson City.-The State Finance Department was notified of the closing Bank Sampsel, in Livingston County. The bank's last statement showed loans totaling $39,495, resources $46,292 capital stock $10,000, bills payable $16,326 and deposits $16,810. No reason for the closing was given. E. T. Messenbaugh, a state bank examiner, will take charge for the Finance Department. W. J. Wilson was president and Bryan Tout cashier. Rolla Petition Presented Columbia.-A delegation of forty persons, headed by J. W. Armstrong of Richland, State Representative from Pulaski County asked President WalWilliams of the University of Missouri that steps be taken to continue the 1932 summer session at the Missouri School of Mines at Rolla. Next summer's session at the Rolla school, a division of the university, was suspended recently by the university Board of Curators as a part of its retrench ment program. Lake Dragged for Body Lake of the Ozarks near here was dragged in an effort to find the body of an unidentified man which John Brown, trapper, discovered Saturday and tried to tow to shore. Fishing cord attached to an arm broke loose and the body sank. Brown said there were three bullet wounds in the head and the throat was cut. Sheriff John Allen expressed belief the had been slain and the body dumped into the lake. Brown said the man was about 25 years old and 6 feet tall. Former Arso Ring 'Torch' Slain Kansas City -Tony Micelli, 49. a former convict, was found fatally wounded in a vacant lot near his home, which he had left a few moments before to go to work as a laborer in the employ of the city. Micelli died without making a statement as detectives questioned him in an attempt to learn the identity of his assailant. Micelli was convicted of arson in 1929. At the time of his trial he was described by prosecuting attorneys as the "torch" of an arson ring operating here. Police expressed belief he was slain by enemies made at the time of the*investigation of the ring's activities. Bandit Gets Ely's Book Springfield.-A hold-up man bld for A purse, but went set with one of Ely Culbertson's books on contract bridge. Miss Ida Forester, school-teacher, and Miss Frances Gearhart, librarian, were walking to the home of a friend to play bridge. When the hold-up man accosted them, Miss Forester held her purse under her arm and handed the man the book on bridge, while her companion screamed. The robber fled. The book was found near the hold-up scene.

8. January 7, 1932 The Current Local Van Buren, MO
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Office to Be Dedicated every town and city the Ozark region will be represented here for the dedication of rora's new $65,000 post office. To Pay Dividend first dividend of per cent will be paid to the depositors of the Clinton National Bank. Receiver W. Hanna announced. The bank closed last January 24. Violets and Roses in Bloom gardens are blooming in Clinton. Miss Edmonston gathered sweet violets and Mrs. Valvin Luallin roses from their open gardens. Fruit Growers to Meet for handling the 1932 crops will be discussed at meeting of the Ozarks Fruit Growers' Association here January Made Member of Farm Board Jefferson Vesper, St. Louis, reappointed member of the State Board of Agriculture from the Tenth Congressional District for four-year term. To Honor Ferguson West banquet in honor of Charles Ferguson of Willow Springs, recently named to the State Highway Commission, will be given here, was announced by officials of the Chamber Commerce. Delegations from nearby towns will attend. Indorsed for Postmaster Mountain Landrum, cashier of the Bank of Mountain View, indorsed by Howell County Central Republican Committee for postmaster here. civil service examination had been held and the committee selected candidate from the three men with highest grades. Others Raymond Springer, assistant cashier of the People's Bank, and W. Duncan, principal the high school. The committee indorsed Hollenbeck, present postmaster of West Plains, to be reappointed there. Sampsel Bank Closes Jefferson State Finance Department notified of the closing of the Farmers' Bank Sampsel, in Livingston County. The bank's last statement showed loans totaling $39,495, resources $46,292: capital stock $10,000, bills payable $16,326 and deposits $16,810. No reason for the closing was given. Messenbaugh, state bank examiner, will take charge for the Finance Department. Wilson was president and Bryan Tout cashier. Rolla Petition Presented delegation of forty sons, headed by Armstrong of Richland, State Representative from Pulaski County asked President Walter Williams of the University of Missouri that steps be taken continue the 1932 summer session at the Missouri School of Mines Rolla. Next summer's session at the Rolla school, division of the university, was suspended recently by the Board Curators as part of its retrenchment program. Lake Dragged for Body Lake of the Ozarks near here was dragged in an effort to find the body of an unidentified which John Brown, trapper, discovered Saturday and tried to tow to shore. Fishing cord attached broke loose and the body sank. Brown said there were three bullet wounds the head and the throat was cut. Sheriff John expressed the had been slain and the body dumped into the lake. Brown said the man was about 25 years old and feet tall. Former Arson Ring 'Torch' Slain Kansas Micelli, 49, former convict, was found fatally wounded vacant lot near his home, which he had left few moments before to work laborer the employ of the city. Micelli died without making statement detectives questioned in an attempt to learn the Identity his assailant. Micelli convicted of arson in 1929. the time of his trial he described by prosecuting attorneys the "torch" of an arson ring operating here. Police expressed belief he slain by enemies made at the time of the investigation of the ring's activities. Bandit Gets Ely's Book hold-up man bid for purse, but went set with one of Ely Culbertson's books contract bridge. Miss Ida Forester, and Miss Gearhart, librarian, were walking to home of friend to play bridge. When the hold-up man accosted them, Miss Forester held her purse under arm and handed the man the book bridge, while her screamed. The robber fled. The book was found near the scene. Aurora Dedication Manlove will speak at the dedication of Aurora's new Proposes Issue Jefferson Paul and Kansas City Short Line Railroad Comfiled application with State pany Public Service Commission for authorfirst mortbonds. The Chicago and Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company to assume liability as the principal and the payment terest on the bonds.

9. January 7, 1932 Seymour Citizen Seymour, MO
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Post Office to Be Dedicated Aurora.-Virtually every town and city in the Ozark region will be represented here for the dedication of Aurora's new $65,000 post office. To Pay Dividend Clinton.-The first dividend of 20 per cent will be paid to the depositors of the Clinton National Bank. Receiver J. W. Hanna announced. The bank was closed last January 24. Violets and Roses in Bloom Clinton.-Flower gardens are blooming in Clinton. Miss Mayme Edmonston gathered sweet violets and Mrs. Valvin Luallin roses from their open gardens. Fruit Growers to Meet Monett.-Plans for handling the 1932 crops will be discussed at a meeting of the Ozarks Fruit Growers' Association here January 6. Made Member of Farm Board Jefferson City.-F. W. A. Vesper, St. Louis, was reappointed a member of the State Board of Agriculture from the Tenth Congressional District for a four-year term. To Honor Ferguson West Plains.-A banquet in honor of Charles Ferguson of Willow Springs, recently named to the State Highway Commission. will be given here. it was announced by officials of the Chamber of Commerce. Delegations from nearby towns will attend. Indorsed for Postmaster Mountain View.-Jack Landrum, cashier of the Bank of Mountain View, was indorsed by the Howell County Central Republican Committee for postmaster here. A civil service examination had been held and the committee selected its candidate from the three men with the highest grades. Others are: Raymond Springer. assistant eashier of the People's Bank. and W. O. Duncan, principal of the high school. The committee indorsed A. T. Hollenbeck, present postmaster of West Plains, to be reappointed there. Sampsel Bank Closes Jefferson The State Finance Department was notified of the closing of the Farmers' Bank at Sampsel. in Livingston County. The bank's last statement showed loans totaling $39,495 resources $46,292 capital stock $10,000. bills payable $16,326 and deposits $16,810. No reason for the closing was given. E. T. Messenbaugh, a state bank examiner. will take charge for the Finance Department. W. J. Wilson was president and Bryan Tout cashier. Rolla Petition Presented Columbia.-A delegation of forty persons. headed by J. W. Armstrong of Richland. State Representative from Pulaski County asked President Walter Williams of the University of Missouri that steps be taken to continue the 1932 summer session at the Missouri School of Mines at Rolla. Next summer's session at the Rolla school, a division of the university. was suspended recently by the university Board of Curators as a part of its retrench ment program. Lake Dragged for Body Warsaw.-The Lake of the Ozarks hear here was dragged in an effort to find the body of an unidentified man which John Brown. trapper, discovered Saturday and tried to tow to shore. Fishing cord attached to an arm broke loose and the body sank. Brown said there were three bullet wounds in the head and the throat was cut. Sheriff John Allen expressed belief man had been slain and the body dumped into the lake. Brown said the man was about 25 years old and 6 feet tall. Former Arson Ring 'Torch' Slain Kansas Micelli, 49. a former convict. was found fatally wounded in a vacant lot near his home, which he had left a few moments before to go to work as laborer in the employ of the city. Micelli died without making statement as detectives questioned him in an attempt to learn the identity of his assailant. Micelli was convicted of arson in 1929. At the time of his trial he was described by prosecuting attorneys as the "torch" of an arson ring operating here. Police expressed belief he was slain by enemies made at the time of the investigation of the ring's activities. Bandit Gets Ely's Book Springfield.-A hold-up man bid for a purse, but went set with one of Ely Culbertson's books on contract bridge. Miss Ida Forester, school-teacher, and Miss Frances Gearhart, librarian, were walking to the home of a friend to play bridge. When the hold-up man accosted them. Miss Forester held her purse under her arm and handed the man the book on bridge, while her companion screamed. The robber fled. The book was found near the hold-up scene. Aurora Dedication Aurora.-Congressman J. J. Manlove will speak at the dedication of Aurora's new postoffice. St. P. & K. C. Proposes Issue Jefferson City. The St. Paul and Kansas City Short Line Railroad Company filed application with the State Public Service Commission for authority to issue $11,357,000 of its first mortgage bonds. The Choigo and Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company is to assume liability as guarantor of the payment of the principal and in terest on the bonds.

10. January 7, 1932 Gasconade County Republican Owensville, MO
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Post Office to Be Dedicated Aurora. Virtually every town and city in the Ozark region will be repre sented here for the dedication of Au rora's new $65,000 post office. To Pay Dividend Clinton The first dividend of 20 per cent will be paid to the depositors of the Clinton National Bank Receiver J. W. Hanna announced The bank was closed last January 24. Violets and Roses in Bloom Clinton Flower gardens are bloom gathered sweet violets and Mrs Valvin Lunitin roses from their open gardens, Fruit Growers to Meet Monett Plans for handling the 1932 crops will be discussed at a meeting of the Ozarks Fruit Growers' Association here January 6. Made Member of Farm Board Jefferson City W A. Vesper, St. was reappointed member of year term. To Honor Ferguson West Plains banquet in honor of Charles Ferguson of W How Springs, recently named to the State Highway Commission, will be given here. it was announced by officials of the Chamber of Delegations from nearby towns will attend. Indorsed for Postmaster Mountain Jack Landrum, enshier of the Bank of Mountain View, was Indorsed by the Howell County master here. A civil service tion and the candidate from the three the souri summer's a division of the pended recently by the Board ment program. Lake Dragged for Body Warsaw The Lake of the Ozarks near here was in an effort to find the body of an unidentified man which John Brown trapper discovered Saturday and tried to tow to shore Fishing cord attached to an arm broke loose and the body sank Brown said there were three bullet wounds in the head and the throat was cut. Sheriff John belief the had been stain and the body dumped Into the lake Brown said the man was about 25 years old and 6 feet tall. Former Arson Ring 'Torch' Slain Kansas Tony Micelli, 49. a former convict, was found fatally wounded in vacant lot near his home, which he had left A few moments before to go to work as laborer In the employ of the city Micelli died with out making a as detectives questioned him in an attempt to learn the identity of his assallant. Micelli was convicted of arson in 1929. At the time of his trial he was described by prosecuting attorneys BS the "torch" of an arson ring operating here. Po lice expressed belief he was stain by enemies made at the time of the Investigation of the ring's activities. Bandit Gets Ely's Book Springfield. hold-up man bid for a purse, but went set with one of Ely Culbertson's books on contract bridge Miss Ida Forester. school-teacher, and Miss Frances Gearhart librarian, were walking to the home of a friend to play bridge When the hold-up man accosted them, Miss Forester held her purse under her arm and handed the man the book on bridge while her companion screamed. The robber fled. The book was found near the hold-up Aurora Dedication Aurora Congressman J. Manlove will speak at the dedication of Aurora's new postoffice. St. P. & K. C. Proposes Issue Jefferson City. The St. Paul and Kansas City Short Line Railroad Company filed application with the State Public Service Commission for authority to Issue $11,357,000 of its first mortgage bonds. The Chicago and Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company is to assume liability as guarantor of the payment of the principal and interest on the bonds. MISSOURI news Ole br'er rabbit, the most com mon of all Missouri game and who seldon breaks into print is today doing more than his share in alding in welfare work over the state His principal contribution is his careass to charity and benefit din ners Rabbit drivers in several coun ties have already been made this fall In many instances the rabbits killed by civie groups as the result of organized hunts to provide food for the needy He also is found helpful in church groups and clubs interested in raising funds as the rabbit is the only game which may be killed and sold at restaur- ants and church dinners where meal tickets are sold Jack Salmon fishing throughout the Ozarks has been good all fall finest fishing has been on the Osage River near Osceola. In addition to the good jack anglers have been salmon taking bass as well Fishing par be daily on the Lake ties may seen of the Current River Gas conade, Niangua River and Lake Taneycoma also are attracting many fishermen at this time of year Minors an subject to game and fish laws of Missouri. Arthur Will chief of wardens warns in advising parents to see that their the the to answer Have you ever been of and Have you ever been arrested?' Since so many persons have turned to hunting and fishing recreation strin a enforcement of game and fish gent for those who fish to provide enjoyment hat hunt and fish County hunting and fishing li censes cost only one dollar and en title the holder to hunt and fish in his home county and all adjoining counties A $2 50 license pays for state wide hunting and fishing license The least fine and costs for violation for the game and fish laws is approximately $10.00 enough to buy county licenses for

11. January 8, 1932 The Leader Craig, MO
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Post Office Be Dedicated town and every will be the Ozark region A.uthe dedication here for sented new $65,000 post Pay Dividend dividend of the depositors will paid Bank. Receiver Clinton National Hanna announced. The bank closed last January Violets and Roses in Bloom are bloomgardens Clinton. Miss Mayme Mrs. Valvin violets and gathered sweet Luallin roses from their open gardens. Fruit Growers to Meet handling the crops will be discussed meeting Ozarks Fruit Growers' Association here January Made Member of Farm Board Jefferson Vesper, Louis, reappointed member State Board of Agriculture from Tenth Congressional District for term. To Honor Ferguson West banquet in honor Charles Ferguson of Springs, recently named the State Highway Commission, will be given here, was announced by officials of the Chamber from near Commerce. Delegations will attend. towns Indorsed for Postmaster Landrum, Mountain cashier the Bank Mountain View, indorsed by the Howell County Central Republican Committee for postmaster here. service examinahad been held and the committee selected its candidate from the three the highest grades. Others Raymond Springer, assistant cashthe People's Bank, and principal of the high school. The committee indorsed Hollenbeck, present postmaster of West Plains, to be reappointed there. Sampsel Bank Closes Jefferson State Finance Department notified of the closing the Farmers' Bank at Sampsel, in Livingston County. The bank's last statement showed loans totaling resources $46,292 capital stock $10,000, bills payable $16,326 and deposits $16,810. No reason for the closMessenbaugh, was given. state bank examiner, will take charge for the Finance Department. was president and Tout Rolla Petition Presented delegation of forty persons, headed by Armstrong of Richland, State from Pulaski County asked President Walter Williams of the University of Missouri that steps be taken to continue 1932 summer session the Misthe souri School of Mines at Rolla. Next at the Rolla school, division of the university. was suspended recently by the university Board Curators as part of its retrench ment program. Lake Dragged for Body Lake of the Ozarks here was dragged In an effort find the body an unidentified man which John Brown, trapper, discovered Saturday and tried to tow to shore, Fishing cord attached an arm broke loose and the body sank. Brown said there three bullet wounds the head and the throat was Sheriff expressed had been slain and the body dumped into the lake. Brown said the man about 25 years old and feet tall. Former Arson Ring 'Torch' Slain Kansas Micelli, former convict, was found fatally wounded vacant lot near home, which he had left few moments fore to to work laborer the employ the city. Micelli died withmaking statement as questioned him an attempt to learn the identity of Micelli convicted of arson In 1920. At the time of his trial he described prosecuting as the arson ring here. lice expressed belief slain by enemies made the time of the tigation of the ring's activities. Bandit Gets Ely's Book hold-up man bld for purse, went set with one Ely Culbertson's books on contract bridge. Miss Ida Forester. and Frances Gearhart, librarian. were walking the home friend play When the man accosted them, Miss Forester held her purse under arm and handed man the book bridge, while her companion The robber fled. The book was found near the hold-up scene. Aurora Dedication Manlove speak the dedication of rora's new postoffice. Proposes Issue Jefferson Paul and Kansas City Short Line Railroad pany filed application with the State Public Service Commission for authorIssue its first mortgage bonds. The Chicago and Rock Island and Pacific Itallway Company assume liability as the payment of the principal and terest on the bonds.