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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1931

Page

2

World War I cartoonist Bairnsfather to speak at Kansas auditorium

Toonist and World War I figure Bairnsfather will lecture at the University of Kansas auditorium at 8:20 pm. The talk titled Old Bill and Me will feature slides of his work and a live drawing of a large picture for the community lecture course. His career spans work in Judge, Life, The Mentor, and The American Magazine, with exposure to multiple continents and a motion picture adaptation.

Munity Bairnsfather Ole Bill

Whipped by Nine in Pinellas Asbrough Counties Gang

Several men arrested in Pinellas and Asbrough counties after a gang abducted a man in Tarpon Springs area. He was beaten with a strap by eight men, told to leave town within ten days, and walked home to Elfers. Investigation continues into earlier flogging incidents years ago.

Pinellas Asbrough Jackson’s Ernando Elfers Petersburg Mar

Eight Year-Old Earnest Boyce Receives State Award

James Earnest Boyce, eight, son of Prof and Mrs Earnest Boyce, traveled to Topeka this afternoon to receive a state certificate. He earned his fifth nine point button though only in the third grade. He is a Cordley school pupil and had earned a button before starting school and had one in his kindergarten year.

James Earnest Boyce Earnest Boyce Topeka al Tho Mallpox E de James Cordley School

Commercial Caravan to Showcase Ford Cars in Hamilton Display

A commercial caravan featuring Ford commercial cars will tour Hamilton on Wednesday to illustrate the range of Ford factory vehicles. The event will display three wheel setups and gear ranges to demonstrate body types and color options for business uses, with Ford factory representation onsite.

Ford Hamilton Motor Company Direct

At the Pate e Million Frenchmen on Broadway

The color film adaptation based on the stage hit unfolds in Parisian misadventures as Olson and Johnson navigate funny situations on Broadway backed by Claudia Dell Broderick William Claxton and John Halliday.

Olson Johnson Paris Timor Ree

Nautilus polar expedition test in Atlantic waters

The U S Navy s Nautilus conducted underwater tests off Boone Island and the Isle of Shoals for nearly three hours with the rescue ship Falcon in contact via an underwater sound device. Depths reached 313 feet to record drops as pumps operated and sea pressure applied in torpedo rooms. Lieutenant Commander Doyle led the craft with Commander Cochran e overseeing new construction at Portsmouth Navy Yard. The Nautilus is to be based at San Diego as part of Submarine Division 20.

U. S. Navy Sir Hubert Wilkins Boone Island Isle of Shoals Falcon Meane Thomas J. Doyle E. L.cochrane Portsmouth Navy. Yard San’ Diego Submarine Division Edie

New Head Elected At Merchants Bureau Annual Meet

T. H. Fritts was elected chair man of the Merchants Bureau for the coming year at the annual meeting. Drake was chosen as vice chair man to succeed L. M. Metzler. Executive committee members elected include P. M. Bushong Carl Drake J. H. Fritts Al Green Don Hoag C. W. Pollow Co. P. Radcliffe J. S. St. Clair and A. E. Whestemeier. Retiring members listed include R Re T. Davis Harry Eudaly Balak Harman N. C. Lindatrom L. M. Metzler George Low man Don Lovett and J. H. Parker. A report on the community auction sale was presented by Mr. Fritts.

H. Fritts L Ost Drake Vicechines L. M. Metzler P. M. Bushong Carl Drake J. H. Fritts al Green Don Hoag C.W. Pollow Co. P. Radclife J. S

Metal plane test ends in pilot's death in Kansas City

Elbertus Thomas, 29, transport pilot, was killed when the newly tested all metal biplane went out of control after a passenger run. He had been flying since 1924 for United States Airways and lived in Denver. his parents were in Franklin, Nebraska. The aircraft, built to Army Air Corps specs, had just completed its first flight on Sunday and Thomas did not pull the parachute ripcord.

Kansas City Elbertus Thomas Thomas Army Air Corps Franklin, Neb United States Airways Denver

Deaths and funerals for Rev Daniel Miller and Estella J Martin

Funeral services for the Rev Daniel Miller who died at his home on Barker Avenue will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM from United Brethren church with Rev C L Heatherington officiating. Flowers requested not to be sent. Also funeral services for Estella J Martin 74 who died yesterday at her home 1126 New Hampshire Street will be held Thursday at 2 40 PM from Schubert funeral home and Oak Hill cemetery. Miss Martin is survived by one brother Wilson Martin living west of Lawrence.

Estella J. Martin New Hampshire Street Schubert Funeral Home Oak Hill Cemetery Miss Martin Wilson Martin Lawrence

Will Debate Tonight Between Porto Rico and Kansas

Debaters from the University of Porto Rico will attack U S foreign policy tonight in Fraser Theater at 8. The Kansas team includes Raymond Kell and Newman Jeffrey of Topeka and Burton Kingsbury of Burlington. The question asks whether the house should condemn U S dominion in the Western Hemisphere. There is no admission charge. Prof. E C Buell Jer, KU coach, announced the event.

University of Porto Rico United States Kansas Fraser Theater Raymond Kell Newman Jeffrey Topeka Burton Kingsbury Burlington E. C. Buell Jer K. U

Brewster to Speak at First Congregational Dinner

Ray Q. Brewster of the University of Kansas and Baptist Bible school head will deliver the speak at the April dinner Wednesday night at the First Congregational Church. A layman’s view on church orders and construction plans will be shared. Reservations can be made through Mrs. Chas Kaush, Ohio.

Ray Q. Brewster University of Kansas The Baptist Bible School Saangaker Pram & Builders Brewater S: C Chasi Kaus Ohio

Annual Congregational Dinner and Church Officers Election Remarks

Arrangements for a spring church meeting include a statistics dinner led by professors and the dean, with officers to be elected for the elders and deacons. Reports from church bodies, retiring trustees, and quarterly communion are noted, with terms expiring and eligibility rules stated. The event occurs Wednesday at 7 o'clock, following a series of spring meetings.

Congregational A Tyremen Board of Elders C.M. Blair Terrae Ex- Bedas Dinsmore Alter C. J. Eustace C. & Hagerman Bedae Alter C. C. Winaler J. H. Holke John Bunn Cali F. G Whipple R. T. Emph FL A Russell Messrspple Smalley

Riots in Cawnpore Reported After False Muslim Desecration Claim

Gandhi board of inquiry reports about 500 persons slain in Cawnpore during canal riots sparked by a false claim of desecration. The document cites Briton gains Jones calling the violence a disgrace to British rule and notes the attacks followed mob uproar in the city with widespread destruction of property.

Gandhi Board’ of Inquiry Cawmpore New Delhi India Apa Gandhi Cawnpore Heva Aio Calcutta Gain Jones Round Table London Con

Dickinson and Varsity Show Notable Acting Amid Mixed Films

Feature pictures at the Dickinson and Varsity theaters offer strong performances. Norma Shearer and Robert Montgomery shine in Strangers May Kiss, with sharp dialogue. Claudette Colbert and Frederick March excel in Honor Among Lovers, while Blood and Thunder plays at the Varsity with Sound News covering spring football at Notre Dame.

Dickinson and Varsity Dickinson Norma Shearer Robert Montgomery The Claudette Colbert Frederick~ March Saim Sommerville Ease Gie Yma al ¢ Dickinson Knute Notre Dame

Wolves Force Operator Up Signal Tower Near Leavenworth

Leavenworth Telegraph reports an operator forced to climb a railroad signal tower Monday night by a pack of wolves. Pryor, returning from a country trip, was car trouble’d and walking near Salt Creek between Kickapoo and Fort Leavenworth when the wolves emerged from timber. He reascended the tower about twenty minutes later.

Pryor Salt Creek Kickapoo Ft. Leavenworth

Junior High PTA Meeting Scheduled With School Staff

Principal M F Hyge opens the junior high PTA meeting at 3 20 on Thursday with teachers from the junior and senior high schools planned to speak including Prince Paks of the senior high school.

Erincipal M.F Juni Preparat Sand Prince Paks

Fraternity member reveals postgrad work at Dodge rath

A fragmentary report indicates George Noyes, tied to Theta fraternity and a Dodge-related path, is engaged with Gravier Starr Produce after graduation. The text references a luncheon and city locations but is largely garbled.

Wien Reyes of Hetchisson En Grovers Dodge Pat Opie Pier George Noyes Eden Os Theta V van Gradua Apain le Dodge Rath Gravier-Starr

Personal notes of Easter travels and visits by local families

Mr and Mrs T W Martin and family plus friends spent Easter Sunday with Mrs S E a Me and Mrs Fonk Kaul family and Mrs Minnie Holton returning from Excelsior Springs Mo. Mr Gayle Welle Met r and Mrs A F eClanahan and family came home from Easter holidays in Bartlesville and Talle quzh Okla. Mrs W B Dalton and Mrs A D Grey spent the day in Kansas City. Mrs Chris Armstrong returned from a weekend with relatives in Kansas City. Easter services at Convention were attended by Mrs G L Baker before she left for Salina. Mr and Mrs F S Hester returned to Tennessee Street after winter in Texas. Mrs H F Kidy and daughters Vida Belle and Teniee of the city were weekend guests Norma Krey joined the family from Christian college Columbia and will return to Shel tomorrow. Mr Warne Allphin returned from Springfield after visiting relatives.

T. W. Martin Lois Linwood W. H. Harr Bartlesville Tallequzh Okla W. B. Dalton A. D. Grey Kansas City Herbert Hunter Karlkloos Chris Armstrong G. L. Baker Salina J. R Hester Tennessee Street Texa H. F. Kidy Vida Belle Teniee Norma Krey Christian College Columbia Aes Rees Mee Grandeon Stauffer Topeke Yester Warne Allphin Springfiel Hs

Spy Hunter Captain Tim Healy Set for War Spies Talks

Capt Tim Healy known as Anzac and wartime intelligence officer brings dramatic accounts from his service in the intelligence department. The twice weekly series Hunting War Spies starts April 9 with talks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at station WREN.

Tim Healy Intelligence Department Wren Healy

Invited to White House for Arm Injury Boy

Washington April 7 AP At the egg roll on the White House lawn Samuel Jackson 9 fell and broke his left arm He lay in hospital smiling Mrs Herbert Hoover invited him to the White House again as he had recovered He said he had been invited because he broke his arm President Hoover sent flowers

White House Washington Samuel Jackson Herbert Hoover Bersi Hoover

Warm Kansas Day Sets Heat Record in Independence

In Independence, Topeka and Apel reports note a warm day with temperatures near 80 degrees, the warmest recorded since October 1990. The AP dispatch describes a sunny day across the region with unusually high temperatures for early April.

Topeka Apel T Independence

Wife of Wilson farmer dies in Saline crash

Mrs. Nicholas Weber of Wilson Kansas died after a car driven by her husband collided with a vehicle east of New Cambria. Weber died in hospital an hour after the wreck. Weber and another passenger were not injured. The report notes ministerial details and a later petroleum committee figure.

Kansas City Livestock April Market Report Fragment

Incomplete note from Kansas City April report shows hogs prices and market terms, plus treasury and government price lines from New York, including Liberty price near 161.36 and Treasury 4s 107.24. Fragment mentions light and fat hogs and general price signals.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas Sovernment New ‘York Ing Liberty Age Treasury

Fragmentary Remarks on Party Rules and Prohibition Debates

Fragmented text shows southern leaders debating national committee home rule plans and prohibition as a factor in eighteenth amendment questions. Mentions Governor of Virginia and Senator Fiorello La Guardia style tensions and Raskob influence on convention policy and recommended proposals.

National Committee Whitch Virginia Raskob Cmmit Toonen

Jury Finds Lynel Canaday Killed Marguerite Reamy

Dodge City Kansas April 7 AP a coroner jury found Lynel Canaday eighteen shot Marguerite Reamy seventeen his sweetheart whose body lay in a car near town the youth wounded in the head lay dying the jury suggested the girl may have aided in a pact with Canaday not believing he meant to kill her.

Dodge City Kan Lynel Canaday Marguerite Reamy

Burke in Court April 2 Waiver Likely for Slaying Case

In St Joseph Michigan on April 7 1929 Fred Burke the noted gunman waived preliminary examination on the charge of slaying Patrolman Charles Skelly. The waiver means he will await arraignment in circuit court as set by Judge White. Absent the hearing the case moves toward arraignment in circuit court.

St. Joseph Mich Fred Burke Berrien County Charles Skelly Ike Circuit Court

Déwaing J G Orcutt and Wil of i

A fragmented OCR snippet mentions individuals J G Orcutt and Wil in a garbled phrase with no clear event or context. The readable bits offer no concrete action, date, place, or affiliation to anchor a news item.

Radio Program Summary in April Broadcast Lineup

A dense schedule lists multiple RO SDTC programs and guests for Tuesday April 7, featuring John Laiufin and Elmer An10, pianist acts Gea Vanan and The Keds Man, musical ensembles led by Paul Whitemen and Verne, and variety acts like Amos n Andy, Clara Lu Em, and Harry Men’s Orchestra. A Weather Forecast for Wednesday April 8 appears alongside radio listings for live stock markets and other program notes.

John Laiufin Elmer Andy Kate Smith Harry Men Verne Duck Squale Hotel

Visual Instruction and Celestial Travelog at Alumni News

Alumni News outlines Visual Instruction topics by Misa Faye Aden and a Bureau of Visual Instruction review. Section highlights include a Greek Legends poem by Helen and a moon eclipse discussion. Performances feature Ruth Orcutt, Meribah Moore, and soprano selections with piano by Ruth Orcutt and Hhapso.

Newa Misa Faye ‘Aden Per Associa Worth C. Dent Rhody Erinel On Moore Miss Ruth

Fragmentary OCR Names Plead for Context in Bureau Notice

Fragmented OCR text reads like a partial departmental notice with names such as Joante Legend and Cornel linked to a race division. The legible bits show department references and possible officials but lack complete details on action, place, or timing.

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