Charity drives surpass goals in nationwide Chest fund
The Association of Community Chests and Councils reports 110 cities finished drives with goals of 37.8 million and actual gifts of 48.1 million. Burns notes wealthy donors must increase and sustain contributions, with many cities exceeding prior totals and Minneapolis hardest hit, raising 1.531 million against a 1.431 million goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
J. Herbert Case
Association of
Community Chests and Councils
Nefines
Case
Federal Bank of New York
New York
Rochester
N. C
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Atlanta
Baltimore
Columbus
Arkansas
Little Hock
Association of Community Chests and Councils
Chicago
Boston
Jar¢é
Minneapolis
Progressive School Music Recital At Madison Hotel
The Society Music Lecture at the Madison Hotel drew a large parent and friend attendance. Miss Bernita Boles led pupils of the Progressive School of Music through numbered pieces each paired with a brief personal lecture, showcasing polished training and favorable reception. Named performers include Margaret Balkenhol, Melon Coopeland, Mary Anne Dallas, Betty Stuckey, Billie Barber, Ida Mae Lohman, Eleanor Scott, Mary Helen Scott, Ruth Atkinson, Louis Heisinger, Autumn Scott, Dorothy Doehla, Betty Joe Smith, Martha Frances Mather, Ruth Overman, Alley Mae Robbing, Forestine Polson, Melby Lee Cope, Dorothy Maurer, Mary Virginia Polson. A final live piano number by Miss Boles and Miss Polson capped the pleasant program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive School of Music
Bernita Boles
Madison Hotel
Margaret Balkenhol
Melon Coopeland
Mary Anne Dallas
Betty Stuckey
Mary Helen Scott
Ruth Atkinson
Louis Heisinger
Jean Scott
Dorothy Doehla
Betty Joe Smith
Martha Frances Mather
Arbria
Ruth Overman
Alley Mae Robbing
Forestine Smith
Melby
Lee Copeland
Dorothy Maurer
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Leading Figures In Murder Trial Of U S Army Officer
A Kansas newspaper item outlines social events tied to a murder trial of a U S Army officer. The Dane Randolph Jefferson Chapter D A R held a Christmas program at Mrs. Ottot s home with Miss Faye Oliver singing two solos and Mrs Guthrie Birkhead telling a Christmas story. New member Mrs E G Elliott was welcomed. guests included Mrs Howard Boone and Mrs Henry S Caulfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane Randolph Jefferson
Robert W. Ottot
Faye Oliver
Paul Schmidt
Rachel Parker
Gutherie Birkhead
E.G. Elliott
East Mecarty Street
Howard
Flapper Fanny Schedules Club Plans and Tea Guests
Flapper Fanny KEGLUS Pat. hosts Triple G's meeting at sister Mrs L Ryan's East Dunklin street to plan holiday club activities. Miss Eleanor Shallcross entertains guests at tea including Miss Hetty Joack and Miss Dora Snyder. Matrons Study Club to meet with Mrs E W Berlekamp. Mrs Bartholomaeus recovering after major operation in Kansas City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triple G
L. Ryan
East Dunklin Street
Eleanor Shallcross
Burch-Platt Apartments
Hetty Joack
Matestet McDonald
Dora Snyder
Jane Morey
Faye Oliver
Verna Willis
E. W. Berlekamp
George Bartholomaeus
Holliway Apartments
Lutheran Trinity Hospital
Kansas City
Barthalomeaus
City
Miss Hilda Asel and party at St Louis hotels
Miss Hilda Asel is spending several days in St Louis as a guest at the Mayfair Hotel. Mrs Hugo Mannig and family will motor to St Louis for a two day stay, guests at the Statler Hotel. Miss Dorothy Monier visited with her parents after a University weekend. Mrs James Hill has returned from St Louis with her entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Asel
St. Louis
Mayfair Hotel
Hugo Mannig
Mrs
Paul Radke
E. J. Manning
William Dunn
Clarence Rose
James Curgan
Statler Hotel
Dorothy Monier
University
Roy Monier
Marion Allen
Canadian
Texas
James Hill
Anne
Capone On Way Back To Florida Mansion
The Chicago Herald and Examiner said Alphonse Capone, top public enemy in Chicago, was believed to be at his Palm Island Florida retreat or en route there. It noted Capone would attend his sister Mafalda’s wedding to John Marnote in Florida in a few days and continue dodging Chicago police on a vagrancy charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Alphonse Capone
Palm Island
Florida
Capone
Mafalda
John Marnote
Chicago Tribune
Anther
Poughkeepsie
Brooklyn
Johnny Torrio
The
Tribune
Scotty Sloan Dies After Heroic Street Crossing Rescue
Chicago on December 8 AP reports Scotty Sloan 65 a hospital with a fractured skull after shoving his blind friend away from an oncoming street car to save him. Sloan sacrificed himself as the pair attempted to cross, keeping the friend safe while he was struck. A stray bee tale ends with a note on honey bees dying after stings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Scotty" Sloan
Scotty
Sloen
Charity Drives Boom as Relief Funds Expected to Exceed 80 Million
New York reports show 360 Community Chest campaigns many closed with 130 final tallies filed. nationwide donor generosity surges as economies dim and people forgo luxuries to aid welfare and relief efforts. executives predict over 80 million dollars for 1931 to alleviate human suffering, a ten percent uptick over 1930 funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harrison
New York
Association of
Allen T. Burns
Association
Burns
Distinctive Velvet Evening Plaque with Baguette Crystals
A fashionable black velvet piece features a semi circular motif of baguette crystals. The design serves as a novel fastening adding a smart, elegant touch to formal wear.
Clinic Ad Promises Cure For Rectal Diseases
An advertising notice from Dr. O. A. Johnson Clinic at 1324 Main Street Kansas City Missouri promotes improved office treatments for rectal and colonic diseases. It offers a free 68 page book and lists cured patients nearby, with names and addresses upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Johnson
Main Street
Kansas City
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Woodman Fall
Dallmeyer Building
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Stanley Howard
Elmarine Avenue
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E. ©. S. Wagner
Moreau Drive
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B. T. Tanner
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American’ Association of University Women
R. L. Laybourn
Moreland Avenue
Fly-By-Nite Radio Service
Bosh
Jefferson St
U.S. Army
D. A. R. Chapter Meeting
Bendit
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Post
Auxiliary
Missouri Hotel
D. W.F. Peters
Henry 5. Gaulfield
Penal Department
Caulfield
D. C. Simmons
D.C. Simmons
Wrmore Apartments
Henry S. Caulfield
Richardson
William Wilson
King City
Joe B. Thompson
Larry
U.S
Jarmy
Charles A. Shepard
Shepard
Denver
Versas City
Curtis McCoskey
Theodore McCoskey
Los Angeles
Major Shepard
Flapper
Fanny
Keglus Pat
U. 8
Marian E. Smothers
Dergaard
Grundy County
William R. Rodenhamer
United States
Johnson County
Missouri
Ghigago Bum
Wmwket
iXgatow
Rand
Deseo
Wan
Ren
Ruth Rust
Dallmeyer Bldg
Dubinsky Bros
Belje
Marion
Bennettxon
Late Sound
Hot ‘Ke Handle
Travise Fazenda
Illinois
Peoples Cash Coal Co
West Main City
Robert Montgomery
Robert Ames
Anita Page
Walker Zasu Pitts
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