Gallows Ready For Kidnap Chief In Missouri Case
Kansas City reports that Walter McGee shed hopes of a swift death for the Miss Mary McElroy kidnapping as county court spends $400 to build a scaffold in the new courthouse. The first U S kidnap death sentence is set for May 10, tied to the case. McGee hopes for a commutation. Miss McElroy, 26, was held 29 hours after a May 27, 1933 abduction, with her captors demanding $30,000 ransom.
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Kansas City
Walter McGee
Jackson County
Mary McElroy
United States
State Supreme Court
H. McElroy
Miss McElroy
McGee
George
McGee Brothers
Clarence Click
Clarence Stevens
City adopts new dog ordinance with license cuts
The city commission enacted a winter adopted dog ordinance now in force, halving license fees to two dollars for males and two fifty for females. Dogs over four months must be licensed. rabies vaccination is compulsory with a certificate due within sixty days of licensing. Dogs picked up are held by Dr. E. G. L. Harbour for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
E. G. L. Harbour
Wet snow across Kansas claims ground cover in multiple cities
A light winter storm blanketed Leavenworth and Kansas City with snow, while Lawrence reported a wet morning. David Bonebrake a MacAllaster fourth grader earned praise from Union Pacific official W S Basinger for a story in the McAllaster School News about streamliners and railroad safety. A 1928 Ford roadster driven by Oliver Hobbs was stolen Saturday night and found abandoned at Eighth and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kansas City
David Bonebrake
MacAllaster
W. S
Basinger
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad
David
Union Pacific
Oliver Hobbs
Route 2
Eighth
Vermont
Kentucky
Man Hit By Truck At Intersection In Topeka
H Ziesenis of 1022 Alabama street was struck by a truck driven by Paul Kitter of Topeka at 9 55 p m Saturday night at Eighth and Massachusetts. He was taken to Memorial hospital with minor injuries. Kitter was not held. Adeline Kinzie 71 on federal relief since 1932 reported burglars took 300 in silver coins but left 402 in bills last night in Kansas City.
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H. Ziesenis
Alabama Street
Eighth
Massachusetts Street
Paul Kitter
Topeka
Ziesenis
Memorial Hospital
Kintler
Kansas City
Adeline Kinzie
Knowledge Quiz From a Vintage Page Titled Test Your Knowledge Questions
A reader quiz lists questions on various topics including a Chinese minister to the U S Idaho meaning Irish national language Siam kingship King Arthur sword Twenty Grand ownership by a race horse Henry Wheeler Shaw pseudonym Copper River location joint authors of 100 000 Guinea Pigs Saint Vitus dance medical term and asks about rental classifieds and winter clothing cleaning notes from Lawrence Steam dry Ady
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U.S
Idaho
Ireland
Siam
Henry Wheeler Shaw
Copper River
Bones Finds a Friend at Kansas University Library
Mrs. W. Penchard of Lawrence paid Bones license and rabies vaccination, freeing the K U Bulldog from the city pound and returning him to the Watson library. A new shopping service for prospective Greek members is planned by K U offices, offering guidance on cost and joining requirements. Dick Wells, Phi Psi basketball captain, is regaining weight and fitness. A fashion show titled Pageant of Modes and Manners will be held at Fraser theater tomorrow at 4 30 p m with a large local cast included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Watson
University
W. Penchard
Lawrence
Henry Werner
Dick Wells
Phi Psi
K. U. Home Economics Club
Fraser Theater
Margaret Bendner
Harriet Shelden
Mary Frances Bartlett
Martha Jean Singleton
Mary Frances Butler
da Jean Polson
Helen Whitcomb
Ruth Leared
Madge Myers
Fire destroys Old Mill dance hall near Topeka
A blaze early today damaged the Old Mill dance hall and amusement resort near Topeka causing an estimated loss of $18,000. Owner George Badders puts the building loss at $15,000. The cause remains undetermined. The wall was operated by Charles Steinberg.
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Topeka
George Badders
Supreme Court
Charles Steinberg
Lawrence student sues K U Memorial Union for 5 30
Lawrence first year law student Joseph Sutton sues the K U Memorial Union and the University of Kansas for 5 30 in Justice O J Lane s court. He challenges 10 cent fines on mid week varsity dances and claims activity tickets state admission should be free. Sutton seeks 5 for refusal of free admission and 30 cents or he says was paid under pra-?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sutton
Lawrence
K. U. Memorial Union
University of Kansas
O. J. Lane
K. U
Sutton
Union Building Case Set For April 15 Trial
The first year law student Joseph Sutton sues the Memorial Union operators for 5 dollars and 30 cents claiming breach of contract over 10 cent mid week varsity admissions while activity books say dances are free. Summons served on Dean Henry Werner and William Cochrane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sutton
Kansas University
Memorial Union
C. J. Lane
Sutton
Dean Henry Werner
William Cochrane
Death of Mrs Catherine Payne at 87 in Clinton
Mrs Catherine Payne 87 died at her home 626 Elm Street Sunday. Survived by son B A Payne of Lawrence. Funeral 2:30 PM at Presbyterian Church Clinton with burial in Clinton cemetery. Her husband Walter L Payne earlier served as Douglas County treasurer and Kansas state treasurer and was a Clinton native and Republican leader.
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Catherine Payne
Walter L. Payne
Elm Street
Douglas County
Republican Central Committee
She's a Violet: Mildred Merkley Becomes Youngest Woman Boat Pilot
Mildred Merkley, 22, a pioneering woman skipper in coastal waters, earned a master's boating license in Miami after racing success in Manhattan. Born in Lebanon Kentucky, she trained across the United States and recently worked as a secretary while her mother’s time and P T A meet tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Mildred Merkley
New York City
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Junior High P T A to hear Prof Bert Nash at meeting
The junior high school P T A will meet tomorrow night at six in the old high school study hall at Ninth and Keachy streets. Dr Bert Nash of the University of Kansas school of education faculty will be principal speaker. Entertainment includes songs by the junior high mixed chorus directed by Miss Mabel Barnhart a play Young Doctor Divine and two readings by Betty Lou Green. Election of officers for 1935 36 will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
Ninth and Keachy
Bert Nash
University of Kansas School of Education
Mabel Barnhart
Dramatic Club
Doctor Divine
Betty Lou Green
Robber Loses Standoff in Independence Garage Raid
A would be robber fled after serfer seized his pistol during a garage raid at LaFontaine. Serfer wrestled the weapon, fired at the fleeing man, who escaped in a car found later in Fredonia. In Huntsville Texas Raymond Hamilton, recaptured death house fugitive, was sentenced to electrocution May 10 for killing Major Crowson. A marriage license was issued to Harrison McCovey and Esther Jackson of Kansas City.
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Independence
Kan
Owen Serfer
LaFontaine
Serfer
Fredonia
Hamilton
Huntsville
Tex
Raymond Hamilton
Major Crowson
Harrison McCovey
Baldwin
Esther Jackson
Kansas City
Mr. Montgomery
Lawrence mayor ends two year term after busy reform period
Under W. E. Spalding two year administration Lawrence spent on a progressive program. The cash basis law influenced finance, with total bonded debt dropping from 1,250,045.17 to 1,166,583.70 as streets parks and the airport were improved and a new bus system replaced streetcars.
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W. E. Spalding
Lawrence
Spalding
E. E. Alexander
J. L. Constant
Commission
Massachusetts
Eleventh Street
Vermont
K. U
East Park Street
Power Company
East Lawrence
Oak Hill Cemetery
Manley Memorial Fock
Central Park
Robinson Park
Sixth Street
Will Speak at K. U. on Japan Views
Dr. Harry B. Benninghoff professor of political science at Waseda University Japan will speak at the University of Kansas Neon Luncheon Forum in the Memorial Union tomorrow. His topic is Political and Cultural Views on Japan. He has lived in Japan since 1907 and helped found the American Japan Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Benninghoff
Waseda University
Japan
University of Kansas
Neon
Memorial Union Building
Benninghoff
American-Japan Society
Brahms Quartet to Sing Here Tomorrow at 11 A M
New York City Brahms quartet to perform vocal chamber program at the senior high school auditorium tomorrow at 11 o'clock under National Music auspices. Nadine Cox, soprano, a former Lawrence girl and Kansas University fine arts graduate, part of the event with modest admission for pupils and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brahms Quartet
New York City
Nadine Cox
Lawrence
University of Kansas Fine Arts School
St. Joseph
University of Kansas
Brahma
Miss Cox
Frances Newson
Lydia Summers
Elinor Markey
Ontraltos
Water system upgrades on Mt Oread improve service
An important water improvement project finished with KERC aid ensures adequate supply during droughts. Tank and tower on Mt Oread and new mains blocks. A jetty and bank revetment will keep intake depth stable in low water periods. City ordinances revised and to be published soon.
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Mt. Oread
KERC
Drouth Dimes
Deaths and Funerals in Kanwaka and Eudora
Charles F Scheer of Kanwaka dies in a Colorado hospital and funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 from the Evangelical church in Stull. Arlena Maddox, 84, dies at a nephew’s home near Eudora. funeral Tuesday at 2 from the home with Rev. G N Jackson. burial in Eudora cemetery. Surviving include sister-in-law Mrs Maria Crump and four nephews Roscoe Crump and others, plus a niece Mrs Josie Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Scheer
Charles F., Scheer
Kanwaka
Colorado
Evangelical
Stull
Denver
Arlena Maddox
Lee Crump
Eudora
G. N. Jackson
Chatte
Eudora Cemetery
Maria Crump
Charles Tump
Roscoe Crump
Lawrence
Max Crump
Kansas City, Mo
Josie Williams
Big Springs News Thrift and Community Happenings
Mr and Mrs J O Webber have returned to Big Springs and opened their general store. Glenn Wright and family moved to Lecompton. Mrs D K Henry visits Topeka. United Brethren young folks to perform at Stull with music. Mrs Martin Ice and family celebrate wedding anniversary with A Heyl Berryton. Warren Hartman wins Douglas county spelling, heads to state. Mrs Harold Horton hosts post card shower while convalescing. Address Box 503 Cherokee Oklahoma.
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J. 0. Webber
Big Springs
Glenn Wright
Lecompton
D. K. Henry
Robert Oldham
Topeka
Big
Martin Ice
Alfred
Joe Graut
A. Boursaw
Seward Roberts
Elaine
A. Heyl
Berryton
Warren Hartman
Douglas County
Harold Horton
Bix Springs
Horton
Cherokee
Okla
Local notes from Villa Eden and neighbors
Miss Futh Pettengill of Jarbalo spent the weekend at home. Miss Iva Shaw missed school due to measles. Merlin Brock joined Mackey neighbors for a practice evening. Paul Torneden suffered a run of bad luck Tuesday. A morning garage fire destroyed a car and tools while a feed grinder was saved. Arch Nevike attended a card party at the Smith home in Linwood. Mr and Mrs Elmer Schultz and family from McLouth visited the William Torneden home. John Gregg, long ill, died Thursday. funeral at Reno church Saturday with burial in Reno Cemetery. The Friday community meeting drew a good crowd. Mrs Mabel Torneden led the program and refreshments. May meeting committee: Mrs Agnes Quinlan.
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Futh Pettengill
Jarbalo
Iva Shaw
Merlin Brock
Mackey
Paul Torneden
Arch Nevike
Smith Home
Linwood
Elmer Schultz
McLouth
William Torneden
John Gregg
Reno
Mabel Tormeden
Agnes Quinlan
Greenwood Valley Community News Highlights and Visits
Stanley French and parents spent the weekend in Greenwood Valley. Harley Dark returned from Savannah Ma to his home. Local families visited Topeka and Lecompton for events. 4-H club judging school participants named. W.C.A. meeting in Lecompton attended by several women. P T A plans a meeting on Friday April 12. Lecompton High School Guild glee club to sing. David Noe celebrated a birthday with relatives in attendance.
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Stanley French
Kansas City
John French
Harley Dark
Savannah
George Simmons
Lois
Edna
Topeka
Elsie Kellogg
Helen Bromm
L. Dark
Gerald Holloway
Lecompton
Ruth
Wilna
H. Z. Brown
A. G. Noe
Greenwood Valley P.T. A
Guild Glee Club
Lecompton High School
David’ Noe
Elmer Usted
Lawrence
Merle Scheer
Big Springs 4 H Club Meets at Schoolhouse
The Big Springs 4 H club held its regular meeting Friday at the schoolhouse with an address by county farm agent Deal Six who presented a gold seal charter for superior work. Other items included harmonica solos by Lawrence Cree, a school lunch tas ty sandwich demonstration by Edna Mae Horton and Elsie Kellogg, and Rev Arthur Ward on rural childhood advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
4-H
Deal Six
Lawrence Cree
Edna Mae Horton
Elsie Kellogg
Arthur Ward
Lecompton Rural High School
the Bandit
Roberta
Leonard Swecker
Edda Mae Horton
Ruth Bertschinger
Jack Henry
Clifford Hartman
Billy Henry
Ben Kellogg
Elsie
Johnnie Kellogg
Fitis
Kansas State College
Douglas County Fair Association
R. F. Buck
W. P. Henry
Pete Bahnmaier
John Damm
J. FE. Matney
J. E B. Wigging
Michael Geeb
Cecil Casey
Local Notices and Socials From Clinton Belvoir Area
Effingham relatives visit and church moves as Rev Ward to Clinton Presby. Funeral for Mrs Duby of Manhattan. she was 97 with survivors Grace Fred George and sister Ira Steele. Farm Bureau meeting at Jensen home includes can-making lessons, parliamentary talks, a buying sheets ballet and a noon covered dish lunch. Bruce Harrell recovering from mumps. Losh visit to Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Effingham
Cletus Lehman
Mackey
M. J. Murphy
Fred Baldwin
Herman Buchheim
Harry
Hattie Shaw
Stull
Harry Murphy
Leslie
Dean
Ruth
Ann
Ward
Jamil
Nortonville
Presbyterian Manse
Clinton Peaceery
Fred Duby
Manhattan
Presbyterian Church
Chester Bald
Farm Bureau
Jensen
Harry Unger
Halderman
Baldwin
Demeritt
O'Connor
Demerritt
Childs
Mrs. McKinsie
Eva Kuhna
Bruce Harrell
Arthur Losh
Topeka
Repairing Flashings With Plastic Roofing Cement
Tinned metal flashings with holes from rust may be repaired if not severely rusted by applying a coating of plastic roofing cement with a putty knife or trowel.
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State of Missouri
Agnes Husband
Waldemar Gelich
Dodge City
Mra. E. W. Penchard
Union
Payne
Robber
Ding
Will
Joseph Fishee
Lowsana
Huey P. Long
New Orleans
Associated Press
Gram
Brahms
Deems Uylor Wanes
Hiverne
Old Kentusky
Heav
Sean
Burleigh
Villa Eden
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Fisher
M. Crouch
Milwaukee
Himealf
Katherine Marsh
Richland Springs
Texas
Washington
OD. A
Greenwood Valley
Clinton-Belvoir
Air Force
James H. Doolittle
House Military Committee
Army Air Establishment
Sooner
Biff) Jones
Laulalana State University
Huey Long
University of Oklahoma
Schulz
Surance Was
Really
McGrew, Peck
Dickinson Bldg
Conrad McCrew
Arthur
Peck
T. G. Fitch
Hosford & Arnold
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