LA PLATA HOME PRESS, La Plata, Missouri.
March 2, 1922.
MARION JETHRO BEALL
---The last and final rites over the body of Marion J. Beall was performed last Monday afternoon when Reynolds-Martin Post No. 282 of the American Legion, laid to rest the first volunteer in Macon County in the great World War. On April 9, 1917, Marion J., Elzea and Damon, all cousins, left La Plata for St. Louis where they volunteered their services in the United States Army. After an examination, all were accepted and sent to various training camps. At the close of the war all were honorably discharged. Marion J. re-enlisted in the service and later was sent to Italy with a crew to dismantle the giant dirigible Roma and bring it back to the United States. He has been with the same crew until the horrible accident of February 21, which took a death toll of 36.
---The body was brought to La Plata under military escort Sunday morning and taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Beall. Monday afternoon it was taken to the Christian Church where funeral services were held, the sermon being presented by Rev. A.W. Condit of Kirksville, assisted by the Rev. E.E. DeLong of La Plata, after the services at the church, the casket was placed upon the caisson and borne to the La Plata cemetery, escorted by members of the American Legion in uniform where taps were sounded for their fallen comrade.
---In recognition of the services of "Jethro," mayor A.P. Smith of La Plata issued a proclamation closing the business houses from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. during the services. The casket and chancel were bedecked with floral tributes, the gifts of dear friends and relatives.
---Marion was born in La Plata on February 19, 1898 and died at Hampton, Virginia, February 21, 1922, being twenty-four years and two days of age.
---On April 9, 1917, he enlisted in the coast artillery, being the first boy in Macon County to enlist after was was declared. He was later sent to Washington, D. C. where he acted as White House guard during the war. He was then transferred to the motorcycle Corps where he served the remainder of his term. On May 22, 1919, he received his honorable discharge and on May 23, 1919, he re-enlisted for a period of three years in the Aviation Corp at Langely Field, Hampton, Virginia. At this time he was given a 30 day furlough which he spent with homefolks.
---In February, 1921 he accompanied eight men to Rome, Italy to test the airstrip the United States had purchased from Italy and in July returned to Langely Field with the Roma. He made every flight with the Roma that was made. On February 21, 1922, the fatal flight which cost him his life was made.
---Jethro's mother and one brother preceded him several years ago. He leaves to mourn their loss, a father, A.O. Beall, step-mother, four brothers, Roy, Ace and Ralph, all of La Plata, and Roscoe of Los Angeles, who is serving a two year enlistment in the Navy and stationed on the battleship Mississippi; also a half-sister, Guila Glea, a sweetheart, Florence D. Sheridan of Washington, D. C., to whom he was betrothed, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
March 2, 1922.
MARION JETHRO BEALL
---The last and final rites over the body of Marion J. Beall was performed last Monday afternoon when Reynolds-Martin Post No. 282 of the American Legion, laid to rest the first volunteer in Macon County in the great World War. On April 9, 1917, Marion J., Elzea and Damon, all cousins, left La Plata for St. Louis where they volunteered their services in the United States Army. After an examination, all were accepted and sent to various training camps. At the close of the war all were honorably discharged. Marion J. re-enlisted in the service and later was sent to Italy with a crew to dismantle the giant dirigible Roma and bring it back to the United States. He has been with the same crew until the horrible accident of February 21, which took a death toll of 36.
---The body was brought to La Plata under military escort Sunday morning and taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Beall. Monday afternoon it was taken to the Christian Church where funeral services were held, the sermon being presented by Rev. A.W. Condit of Kirksville, assisted by the Rev. E.E. DeLong of La Plata, after the services at the church, the casket was placed upon the caisson and borne to the La Plata cemetery, escorted by members of the American Legion in uniform where taps were sounded for their fallen comrade.
---In recognition of the services of "Jethro," mayor A.P. Smith of La Plata issued a proclamation closing the business houses from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. during the services. The casket and chancel were bedecked with floral tributes, the gifts of dear friends and relatives.
---Marion was born in La Plata on February 19, 1898 and died at Hampton, Virginia, February 21, 1922, being twenty-four years and two days of age.
---On April 9, 1917, he enlisted in the coast artillery, being the first boy in Macon County to enlist after was was declared. He was later sent to Washington, D. C. where he acted as White House guard during the war. He was then transferred to the motorcycle Corps where he served the remainder of his term. On May 22, 1919, he received his honorable discharge and on May 23, 1919, he re-enlisted for a period of three years in the Aviation Corp at Langely Field, Hampton, Virginia. At this time he was given a 30 day furlough which he spent with homefolks.
---In February, 1921 he accompanied eight men to Rome, Italy to test the airstrip the United States had purchased from Italy and in July returned to Langely Field with the Roma. He made every flight with the Roma that was made. On February 21, 1922, the fatal flight which cost him his life was made.
---Jethro's mother and one brother preceded him several years ago. He leaves to mourn their loss, a father, A.O. Beall, step-mother, four brothers, Roy, Ace and Ralph, all of La Plata, and Roscoe of Los Angeles, who is serving a two year enlistment in the Navy and stationed on the battleship Mississippi; also a half-sister, Guila Glea, a sweetheart, Florence D. Sheridan of Washington, D. C., to whom he was betrothed, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
LA PLATA HOME PRESS, La Plata, Missouri.
March 2, 1922.
MARION JETHRO BEALL
---The last and final rites over the body of Marion J. Beall was performed last Monday afternoon when Reynolds-Martin Post No. 282 of the American Legion, laid to rest the first volunteer in Macon County in the great World War. On April 9, 1917, Marion J., Elzea and Damon, all cousins, left La Plata for St. Louis where they volunteered their services in the United States Army. After an examination, all were accepted and sent to various training camps. At the close of the war all were honorably discharged. Marion J. re-enlisted in the service and later was sent to Italy with a crew to dismantle the giant dirigible Roma and bring it back to the United States. He has been with the same crew until the horrible accident of February 21, which took a death toll of 36.
---The body was brought to La Plata under military escort Sunday morning and taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Beall. Monday afternoon it was taken to the Christian Church where funeral services were held, the sermon being presented by Rev. A.W. Condit of Kirksville, assisted by the Rev. E.E. DeLong of La Plata, after the services at the church, the casket was placed upon the caisson and borne to the La Plata cemetery, escorted by members of the American Legion in uniform where taps were sounded for their fallen comrade.
---In recognition of the services of "Jethro," mayor A.P. Smith of La Plata issued a proclamation closing the business houses from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. during the services. The casket and chancel were bedecked with floral tributes, the gifts of dear friends and relatives.
---Marion was born in La Plata on February 19, 1898 and died at Hampton, Virginia, February 21, 1922, being twenty-four years and two days of age.
---On April 9, 1917, he enlisted in the coast artillery, being the first boy in Macon County to enlist after was was declared. He was later sent to Washington, D. C. where he acted as White House guard during the war. He was then transferred to the motorcycle Corps where he served the remainder of his term. On May 22, 1919, he received his honorable discharge and on May 23, 1919, he re-enlisted for a period of three years in the Aviation Corp at Langely Field, Hampton, Virginia. At this time he was given a 30 day furlough which he spent with homefolks.
---In February, 1921 he accompanied eight men to Rome, Italy to test the airstrip the United States had purchased from Italy and in July returned to Langely Field with the Roma. He made every flight with the Roma that was made. On February 21, 1922, the fatal flight which cost him his life was made.
---Jethro's mother and one brother preceded him several years ago. He leaves to mourn their loss, a father, A.O. Beall, step-mother, four brothers, Roy, Ace and Ralph, all of La Plata, and Roscoe of Los Angeles, who is serving a two year enlistment in the Navy and stationed on the battleship Mississippi; also a half-sister, Guila Glea, a sweetheart, Florence D. Sheridan of Washington, D. C., to whom he was betrothed, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
March 2, 1922.
MARION JETHRO BEALL
---The last and final rites over the body of Marion J. Beall was performed last Monday afternoon when Reynolds-Martin Post No. 282 of the American Legion, laid to rest the first volunteer in Macon County in the great World War. On April 9, 1917, Marion J., Elzea and Damon, all cousins, left La Plata for St. Louis where they volunteered their services in the United States Army. After an examination, all were accepted and sent to various training camps. At the close of the war all were honorably discharged. Marion J. re-enlisted in the service and later was sent to Italy with a crew to dismantle the giant dirigible Roma and bring it back to the United States. He has been with the same crew until the horrible accident of February 21, which took a death toll of 36.
---The body was brought to La Plata under military escort Sunday morning and taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Beall. Monday afternoon it was taken to the Christian Church where funeral services were held, the sermon being presented by Rev. A.W. Condit of Kirksville, assisted by the Rev. E.E. DeLong of La Plata, after the services at the church, the casket was placed upon the caisson and borne to the La Plata cemetery, escorted by members of the American Legion in uniform where taps were sounded for their fallen comrade.
---In recognition of the services of "Jethro," mayor A.P. Smith of La Plata issued a proclamation closing the business houses from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. during the services. The casket and chancel were bedecked with floral tributes, the gifts of dear friends and relatives.
---Marion was born in La Plata on February 19, 1898 and died at Hampton, Virginia, February 21, 1922, being twenty-four years and two days of age.
---On April 9, 1917, he enlisted in the coast artillery, being the first boy in Macon County to enlist after was was declared. He was later sent to Washington, D. C. where he acted as White House guard during the war. He was then transferred to the motorcycle Corps where he served the remainder of his term. On May 22, 1919, he received his honorable discharge and on May 23, 1919, he re-enlisted for a period of three years in the Aviation Corp at Langely Field, Hampton, Virginia. At this time he was given a 30 day furlough which he spent with homefolks.
---In February, 1921 he accompanied eight men to Rome, Italy to test the airstrip the United States had purchased from Italy and in July returned to Langely Field with the Roma. He made every flight with the Roma that was made. On February 21, 1922, the fatal flight which cost him his life was made.
---Jethro's mother and one brother preceded him several years ago. He leaves to mourn their loss, a father, A.O. Beall, step-mother, four brothers, Roy, Ace and Ralph, all of La Plata, and Roscoe of Los Angeles, who is serving a two year enlistment in the Navy and stationed on the battleship Mississippi; also a half-sister, Guila Glea, a sweetheart, Florence D. Sheridan of Washington, D. C., to whom he was betrothed, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
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Son of Ace O. and Annie L. Beall.
Enlisted Feb. 12, 1917 and lost his life in the Roma Disaster
