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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1934

Page

5

Electric Eye May Guard Alcatraz With New Devices

Alcatraz to house 200 of America's most dangerous inmates starting July 1. Bates describes wooden gateways with ray sensors and loudspeakers to alert wardens when weapons pass through. Invisible rays at water edge could further deter escapes. Guards will be specially trained in criminology psychology wrestling boxing and ju jutsu.

Los Angeles Alcatraz Island Penitentiary San Francisco America Sanford Bates Washington Bates Feiers

Brummitt to London in temporary Methodist exchange

Rev. D. B. Brummitt editor of the central and northwestern editions of the Christian Advocate will depart about May 1 for London for a temporary exchange of editorships with Rev. Benjamin Gregory editor of the Methodist Times and Leader. Grummitt plans to visit old friends after finishing his work. he will not bring Mrs. Brummitt. Gregory is expected to arrive around May 10.

Kansas City D. B. Brummitt Central Northwestern The Christian Advocate Methodist Episcopal Church London Benjamin_ Gregory Methodist Times Leader Grummitt Brummitt

Easter gatherings and local notices from Glenn area

Glenn and Vicinity reports Easter visits among Grauel Walter Glenn and Flerschell families in Tecumseh Topeka and nearby. A Willing Workers eye roast on Glenn school grounds drew many locals. Junior Svoboda recovers after a rifle accident and returns to school. Easter services at Glenn Chapel featured readings and vocal solos by Dorothy Sanford and Mrs Frank McClellan.

Joe Grauel Marcella Tecumseh Glenn School Billie McCall Lawrence R. M. Gray H.F. Fulton Arlette Fulton eNettie Glenn Billie Glenn J.J. Svoboda Preston Runyan Ray Charles S Scott Starr Glenn Emelie Reynolds Topeka Bert Reynolds H. F. Fulton Arlette Marthew Fulton Barbara Dale Eyth L. E. Eyth Leona Doris Dean Tospeka Kansas, City Willis Moran Marion Moran Paul Moran Joan Ivan Eileen Ruby Maxine Glenn Glenn Johanna Lavin

Pleasant Relief From Constipation Olive Tablets Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe, daily solution to constipation and a path to renewed energy and beauty. It appeals to both men and women, calling them to take the vegetable tablet nightly before bed and noting prices of 15 30 and 60 cents.

Edwards Dr. Edwards

Easter Dinner Seating Reflects Local Families

At Easter Sunday dinner, eight households are listed with place settings for Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Scott and Alice Lee Scott of Topeka along with Mrs. Judith Moore, Philip Wier, Norma Jane, McClanahan, Virginia, Billie, Elizabeth Ann and Carel, Lee Morris, and Mr. and Mrs. Morris.

Boyd Scott Alice Lee Scott Topeka Judith Moore Philip Wier Norma Jane McClanahan Virginia Billie Elizabeth Ann Carel Lee Morris

Willing Workers Club Meeting Postponed Due to Rain

Rain and muddy roads force postponement of the Willing Workers' Club meeting planned at Mrs. Florence Svoboda's home on Wednesday. Sunday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Glenn and Oneta at the Dreyer home in Be Springs. Easter observances and gatherings noted with multiple local families attending events in Topeka and Lecompton.

Willing Workers’ Club Florence Svoboda Cyrus Glenn Oneta John Dreyer Bie Springs Henry Damm J. H. Dean Jake Brubaker Oli Bert Reynolds George Miller Bert Gregory Lawrence United Brethren Church Lecompton

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