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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1931

Page

2

Rockne funeral rites set for Notre Dame campus church

Kate Rockne to be buried tomorrow afternoon in Sacred Heart Church on Notre Dame campus. Thousands expected, with King Haakon’s representatives and Norwegian dignitaries attending. Services to be simple and brief with 1400 guests admitted. pallbearers will be Rockne’s former players.

jSouth Bend Ind Kate’ Rockne Split Highland Hagkon Norway Ni Dame Church of Sacred Heart Bazaar Syera Knute Rockne Father Mulcaire Solern Geret Rockne Thie Haakon Chicago Bra Notreame Notre Dame

Representative to Speak at Rotary Luncheon Monday

Harry Dodge and Jonal Y. M. C. A will discuss Machines Mergers and Morals at the Rotary Club luncheon at Wiedemann's. State Council member Arminmeyer notes the premier civic clubs invited, reservations via Mr Stemeyer at 26.

Harry Dodge Jonal Y. M. C Acne Rotary Club Pba Wiedemann’'s Arminmeyer Iene State Couneil Cooperative Club ssMremier 'S Istnterested Atuncheon Thade Stemeyer Dodge National Moiiz Civic Club Wiedemann's

Kansas City police arrest mill worker in shotgun wooing

AP dispatch reports Frank Marko, a Kansas City mill worker, was arrested and charged after a shotgun incident aimed at his wooing Ada Morgan. The messy OCR note mentions a wounding act tied to a telephone call and references rabies and April timing, but the readable facts show the arrest and charge over a shotgun in a romantic pursuit.

Kansas City Apr Kansas City Delare Frank Markomill Ada Morgan

Scouts Advance At April Court Of Honor

Three scouts were admitted to first class and three earned four merit badges at the April Court of Honor held Thursday evening at the old City Hall with George Bradshaw presiding. Awardees include Jack Howard, Ralph Starling, and Eugene Wright from Troop 53. Buddy Hunter and Donald Thuman of Troop 53 and Elmer Barnes of Troop 55 earned merit badges in various subjects. A district Scout rally is planned for April 16 at the senior high gym, with troops from Lawrence Baldwin Lecompton and Edora expected. A new scoring plan will assign grades A to within a short time, B to the next tier, etc., replacing traditional placements.

Old City Hall George Bradshaw John J.randle R. Key Earle Behrend Jack Howard Ralph Starling Eugene Wright Elmer Barnes Donald, Thuman Lawrence Baldwin Lecompton Exdora

Easter Sunrise Service at Trinity Lutheran Church

The augmented choir at Trinity Lutheran Church will present an Easter Sunrise musical program at 6 oclock Saturday morning. The service stems from a twenty year old tradition and features soloists Miss Mildred Renter Professor W. B. Downing and Bad Bratton with a large choir and instrumentalists. A car welcome is extended to all. the event is expected to draw near full attendance in rainy weather.

Trinity Lutheran Church Sven Evers Mildred Renter W. B. Downing Bad Bratton Simpson Tara “Stehwein Frank Anneberg Karl Bratton Lyman Henderson Clerk

Evolution topic to be discussed at revival services

Rev Elmer McKay will speak on evolution at the revival services in the Free Methodist church. The event is part of a two day series at the Wichita church starting Monday evening.

Elmer Mckay Will Tose Tomi Elmer Wohes

Negri Heads For Hollywood To Begin Talkies

Pola Negri travels from Paris to Hollywood to launch a film career as talkies loom. Her ex husband Prince Serge Mdivani plans remarriage by Sunday, arranging with an attorney for a marriage license in another state for himself and Mary McCormic. McCormic recently arrived from Chicago and has stayed with Mae Murray as a guest. The Mdivanis are brothers, and McCormic has not decided on ending her operatic career. They keep wedding details secret, aiming to wed by Sunday and honeymoon in Japan.

Hollywood Cal Pola Negri Aris Talkies. A Serge Mdivani Paris Miss Negri Mdivani Japan

Trinity Lutheran Church Aims to Cut Debt by Easter

Trinity Lutheran plans to reduce debt to about 80000 by Easter. An Easter offering of slightly over 1000 dollars is expected, with a 2000 dollar payment on the loan principal due from the loaning company. The church will also rely on pledges and past contributions to cover the balance. Members will collect Lent offerings in small wooden barrels at the 10 45 service.

Trinity Lutheran Church Dr Gowny Lawrence Kana Jess

Charlie Chan at the Dickson Theater Featured

Warner Oland stars as Charlie Chan in a murder mystery screening. The plot follows a Scotland Yard style case with tourists, deepening clues and a surprising climax. Marjorie White and John Garrick support in a brisk, clever film judged by the local press.

Warner Scotland Yard Guy Marjorie White Churchill John Garrick

Meeting in Wichita Chamber Discusses Morning Session

A secretary attending a Wichita chamber gathering this morning plans to participate in every Kan nl meeting. The event centers on chamber business and organizational oversight.

Disarick Wichita Sof Chamber

State urges statewide cleanup week across towns and cities

The fire marshal A. Graham urged cooperation from mayors fire chiefs and ministers to organize a statewide cleanup week to remove fire hazards from homes and streets. He highlighted dangers such as stoves matches kerosene and left brush as targets for removal to reduce fire risk.

Chambers’ of Commerce Civic Societies Achuols Ars Girl Scouts Ev Leryone Werness

Four Robbers Hold Mundelein Bank Cashier Family Goes Free

Four men held Mundelein State Bank cashier at his home overnight then bound his wife and children and forced him to open the vault. They waited for the vault to open at 7 30 am and escaped with 10400 dollars, leaving the family guarded until the robbers fled in Mott’s car. The victims named Mott Grace Paul Neal and William in Mundelein Illinois.

Mundelein Ill Neal William Mott Dopo

Deaths and Funerals: Revy Taylor Word

Limiting details show Revy Taylor Word, 34, died yesterday at a Marion Indiana soldiers home. Survived by widow and son, with services planned at Stull church and burial in Stall cemetery. An uncle John Tye of 1220 Pennsylvania Street announced funeral arrangements.

Revy Taylor Lawrence Marion Ind John Tye Pennsylvania Street Stull Stall Zane

Condor Egg Hatching Hopes Rise at National Zoo

Officials monitor a pale green egg laid by the zoo's only female North American condor in captivity. Dr. William M Mann notes no captive hatchings have occurred before. The egg sits in an incubator preparing for a potential rare birth amid a history of nearby condor sightings and preservation efforts.

Washington William M- Mann National Zoological Park Rome California Aimbine Hunter

Play Cast Is Chosen For The Queen's Husband Senior Play

The Queen's Husband a three act comedy by Robert Emmett Sherwood will be staged at Liberty Memorial High School on April 24. Eighteen cast members include Charles Rogers Herman Cohen Ige Moore Margaret McNown Doris Dixon Margaret Bailey Dorothy Williams Bob Edgar Hugh Randall Lloyd Metzler Harold Wampler Hill Bolton Max Murphy Robin Hood Donald Hols Ruth Stockwell Juno gene High. Managers include John Stephenson Ruth Stoland Robert Armstrong Ruth Maxine Dvorak Elma Carey Thelma Humphrey head usher Margaret McNown prompter.

Liberty Memorial High School Het Bertha Wilson Robert Emmett Sherwood Charles Rogers Herman Cohen Ige Moore Margaret McNown Marshall Doris Dixon Margaret Bailey Dorothy Williams Bob Edgar Hugh Randall Lloyd Metzler Harold Wampler Hill Bolton Max Murphy Robin Hood Donald Hols Ruth Stockwell Juno Gene High John “Stephenson Ruth Stolland Robert Armastrong Atage Ruth Maxine Dvorak Elma Carey Thelma Humphrey

Crowd Hears Candidates at South Lawrence Meeting

About 200 people attended the South Lawrence Improvement Association meeting where candidates for the upcoming election spoke on issues. Nearly all candidates were present and answered questions afterward. H. A. Jetmore of the eleventh district will discuss taxation at next Thursday’s meeting.

Easter Visitors Welcome at White House Grounds

Washington April 3 AP a lucky group of Easter visitors received a personal welcome from Mr and Mrs Hoover on the White House south grounds marking the first public reception there in years. The Hoovers waved and said welcome to Washington as crowds of about two hundred entered. The south grounds gates will open to visitors from 12 30 each day during the Easter vacation period.

Washington

US tops world in arts sales despite Soviet and German ties

Washington April 3 AP The United States led the world in the value of its arts to Russia and Germany ranked second and third. Russians claimed $31,087,050 in sales that day but an item was barred for using convict labor coal matches and similar products.

Washington United States Russia Germany

Beauty to Enter Convention

Partial OCR reads Beauty contest entry plans for a convention, mentioning Kasey and Lori with unclear context. No full facts or dates available. items read as fragmented notes from AP dispatches.

Highway Board To Meet In Salina Route Plan Outline

A highway association in Salina announces a board meeting to discuss organizing a transcontinental Meridian highway linking Winfield to Monterey via coastal roads. Officers say a goodwill tour is planned with sponsorship from the Black Hills to Monterey, Mexico, aimed for late summer completion.

Salina Kan Une International Merideniyay Association Mar United States Teverets Fonterey Mexico City Black Hills Monterey Mexico

Observance in England pauses business on holiday

London observers report a bank holiday weekend with shops closing and delayed reopenings into next Tuesday. The disruption follows a public observance, with only essential suppliers remaining open for limited hours. A separate item notes a prisoner’s escape and sheriff shooting in Georgia, plus a Perennial riot grass being grown in Oregon for livestock feed.

Burnett family notes illness and recent visit

Mrs. Barnett Burnett and daughter Florabel hosted a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Fran Coffin at Pane. The Burnetts, including Vins Tate and Spee, were guests after a period of illness. Athena club hosted a reading on Free Verses with Mrs. Bosig and others contributing. Kansas City branch of the National League of American Poetry discussed.

Burnet Vins 'Tate Burnett Biss Goth Sara Barnett Blaer Florabel Ithe Spee Fran Coffin Kansas Athena Club Bosig Pal Fe

Unclear text fragment hints at river bridge work start

Fragmentary report mentions a river crossing near Kaw River Bridge and workmen starting today. Names, dates, and specifics are unreadable in the OCR excerpt.

Lawrence county notes on local families and visits

Kansas City visitors Kraft and Waltkuhle visited the area while Miss Burgert and Miss Brass stayed in Lawrence for weather. Several residents attended gatherings at the Houk and Brats homes. Sick lists eased with Harvey Houk and Edwin Hildenbrand improving and Edith Hawk aiding her ill father.

Sims Kansas City Chris. Kraft Buatte Lawrence Harry Anderson Joan George Anderson Edith Hawk Reitz Chicago Tuesaday End Nephir Der Jake Bilin Roy Deskin Clyde Taldey Edwin Hildenbrand Ayrene Kampschroeder Jim Brass Clifford Chris Brats Charlie Martin Americus Russell Houk Grace Walter Hazel Ral Houk Memorial Hisfome

Pleasant Grove Community Notes From Local Visitations

Pleasant Grove updates cover gatherings at the Bil Porter home and Willow Springs meeting postponed to April 10. Otto Smith and family host supper with local visitors including Mrs Heron and relatives. Jim Dillon and Porter family transport cattle to Kansas City. Residents visit Lawrence for stock, school contests, and family news.

Otto Smith Salas Oeman Opephine Granddaues J Lawrence Jake Dillon Kansas City Willow’ ‘Springs Sandy Williams Lynden Kansas Mike Flynn Billy Porter Ruchard Otto, Smith Nia Jack Dillon Patsy Joi Daniels John Porter Newt Dsuntay Bill Porter Misa Mable Beamanik Oscar’ Crate

Villa Eden attendance list and notes on staffing

Those with perfect attendance last month include Billy Tas Melvin Davidson Robert Crabb William Tornaden HA Crabb Susie Zimmerli Edward Crabb and Selma Tornaden. Miss Helen Harmon spent Sunday afternoon with sister Fern Bree. The teacher and Saints are planning.

Billy, Tas Melvin _ Davidson Robert Crabb William Tornaden HA. Crabb Susie Zimmerli Edward Crabb Selma Tornaden Helen Harmon Iss Fern Bree Plann

Easter Sunday Family Notice Missing Details

Fragmentary obituary style note references Mr and Mrs Chas Davidson and a family call. Text is garbled with incomplete names and contact lines, offering no clear event, date, or location to confirm a specific action or outcome.

Mra Hoya Chas. Davidson I & Son

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