Curry Ousted as Tammany Leader After Blunders Row
New York April 21 AP John F Curry lost control of Tammany Hall when the executive committee voted 141-3 to 101-6 to remove him. A steering committee will pick his successor. Curry had opposed Roosevelt and Lehman, stood by Walker, and failed to help O’Brien’s re election, ending five years of leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John F. Curry
Tammany Hall
Executive Committee
William P. Kenneally
Curry
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
al Smith
Jim_ Farley
Herbert H. Lehman
Lehman
Jimmy Walker
Walker
Jimmy
John P. O’brien
Winnam Executive Committee
Carry
Legion Auxiliary In Session Here Tuesday
The second district convention of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet in Lawrence at the Dorsey-Liberty Post rooms in the old city hall at Eighth and Vermont streets. District director Mrs Eva Dunaway will conduct the meeting at 10 oclock. Mrs Agnes Evans, president of the Dorsey-Liberty unit, will greet attendees. Alternate district director Mrs Galen Ware will respond. Department president Vera Soelter and state Legion Commander Frank T Sullivan will address. Other officers will attend. all Auxiliary members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lawrence
Dorsey-Liberty
Old City Hall
Eighth
Vermont
Eva Dunaway
Osawatomie
Agnes. Evans
Galen Ware
Bis
Vera Soelter
Auxiliary
State Legion
Crops Escape Damage From Overnight Freeze Bleak Weather Breaks
Topeka reports a second frosty night with light to moderate freezes across northwestern and central Kansas. Low temperatures ranged from 26 degrees at Hays to 30 at Emporia and Horton while Wichita and Dodge City stayed above 32. Warm breezes then lifted temperatures toward normal for April, foretelling a pleasant Sunday outdoor forecast per meteorologist S. D. Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Hays
Tibune
Horton
Missouri Line
Manhattan
Emporia
Wichita
Dodge City
S. D. Flora
God Speaks to Us in Worship at First Christian Church
Rev. Seth W. Slaughter preaches the third sermon in the present series titled God Speaks to Us in Worship. Music by C. E. Sawhill suits the service, with offertory by Charles Noble Opal Richardson and Ruth Hazzard performing Barcarolle. Anthem Hark Hark My Soul sung by Miss Blanche Sams and Miss Dixie Finley sings alto. Mrs. Myron Settle to lead junior high church school Sunday morning and meet senior high Sunday night at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Seth W. Slaughter
C. E. Sawhill
Charles Noble
Opal Richardson
Ruth Hazzard
Pache
Shelley
Blanche Sams
Dixie Finley
Myron Settle
Third Suspect Named In Missouri Kidnapping Case
Higginsville Missouri April 21 AP Arthur Vought 23 sought as third man in highway patrolman kidnapping case. Chester R Oliver captured in Higginsville. Virgil Marks and James E Clark detained after a long chase. Victim patrolman released unharmed. Kreuzenstein family home scene described. Vought captured after attempting to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginsville
Arthur Vought
Chester R. Oliver
Victor Kreuzenstein
G. B. Kreuzen Hein
Billingseile
Hi. H. Holt
Herbert Mock
Vought
Billingsville
Holt
May
Kreuzenstein
Kansas City
Boonville
Virgil Marks
Springfield
James E. Clark
Joplin
Missouri
Oliver
Syracuse
Marks and Clark
Queen opens twelfth annual Kansas Relays ceremony
The 1934 Relays began at 1 45 pm with flag raising south of Memorial Stadium band playing the national anthem and the crowd standing Chancellor Lindley and Dr Allen welcomed Betty Lou McFarland KU co ed from Topeka the queen of the Relays The queen and two escorts were enthroned beside the trophies and she received a bouquet of flowers before the afternoon awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Relays
Memorial Stadium
K. A
E. H. Lindley
F. C
Allen
Betty Lou McFarland
University of Kansas
Topeka
McFarland
Deaths and Funerals: Mrs Stauffer and Clyde Freese
Mrs John Stauffer 67 died at home 1313 Vermont St. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday at Randall Kan. Burial in Randall. Survives husband John and seven daughters and five sons. Clyde Freese 32 died after major operation at Schenecta dy N Y. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Methodist Church. Survives wife, parents Will and Mrs Freese, one sister, and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stauffer
Vermont Street
Randall, Kan
Randall
Clyde Freese
Schenectady
N. Y
First Methodist Church
Robert A.hunt
Will Freese
Sibley
Carl Pfleger
Lawrence
Ralph Freese
San Francisco
Cal
Lawrence Freese
Omaha, Neb
Frederick Freese
Elwyr Freese
Waterworks School At KU And Local News From Lawrence
The State Water Works association's annual school will be held at the University of Kansas next week. In Lawrence, crowds gathered for the Kansas Relays as an afternoon inspection noted eight states and twenty one Kansas counties represented. Street resurfacing drew praise for city officials. Berlin reports eighty miners killed and four hundred trapped in a Yugoslav mine explosion. North Central Association elected B L Stradley as president. Ralph Hatfield and Kermit Laughlin received civil service postings in St Joseph. Summer session begins June 4 with inquiries about summer classes and a call for specialized business training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Waterworks Association
University of Kansas
Business College
Ralph Hatfield
St. Joseph
Brown's Grove
John Akers
Kermit Laughlin
Kansan Named to Head Distilled Spirits Tax Unit
Arthur J. Mellott former Wyandotte county attorney will head the new federal liquor tax collection system in Washington. He will supervise 4 000 to 5 000 workers and oversee more than 500 million dollars in annual taxes. The appointment shifts the alcohol responsibilities from the justice and treasury departments, effective May 10, with Mellott also handling prohibition enforcement in territories. Mellott has a long Kansas legal career including county attorney and school superintendent roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Arthur J. Mellott
Wyandotte
Sam
Mellott
Guy T. Helvering
Internal Revere
Bureau of Distilled Spirits Unit
Washington
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Helvering
Justice Department
Industrial Alcohol ,Unit
The
Treasury
Roosevelt
Mellett
Wyandott
Kansas City School of Law
Kansas State Highway Commission
U. S
Fred Robertson
Dudley Doolittle
National Democratic
Kansas
Federal Farm Loan Bank
Wichita
Harry H. Woodring
Physicians Leave Ideas For Laymen to Ponder
Chicago April 21 AP Physicians leave ideas for laymen to ponder after American College of Physicians sessions. Notable views include G Fleming on primary care handling 80 percent of illness, L H Newburgh on bed rest harm, C L Andrews on individual normal blood pressure, N Devis III on blood vessel disease deaths, E Bortz on fat burning drugs risks, J A Toomey on travel in risk areas, and S R Roberts on granulopenia and pus poison therapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American College of Physicians
Grant Fleming
Montreal
Canada
L. H. Newburgh
Ann Arbor
Mich
Clarence L._Andrews
Atlantic City
N. J
Nathan Devis III
Edward Bortz
Philadelphia
John A. Toomey
Cleveland
Stewart’ R. Roberts
Atlanta, Ga
Moving Toward Ft Riley Mechanized Cavalry Reaches Scott Field
The First Cavalry of the US Army with 197 vehicles from motorcycles to turreted cars and mounted kitchens, totaling 600 men under Lt Col Adna R. Chaffee, arrived at Scott Field Il en route to Fort Riley Kan for spring maneuvers. They will stay until 6 am tomorrow then move to Boonville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Field
First Cavalry
United States Army
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort Knox
Cavalry On
Adna R. Chaffee
Ft. Riley
Boonville, Mo
Washburn to face Gonzaga in November clash
Washburn College officials announced a football schedule update with a home game against Gonzaga University of Spokane, Wash., set for November 9. The nine game schedule also includes a September 29 road game at West Point against the Army. In Atchison, a Northeast Kansas League music festival drew 400 plus musicians from seven area high schools for a festival night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Atchison, Kan
Law Limits Cotton Sales Passed by Roosevelt
Washington April 21 AP report that President Roosevelt signed the Bankhead bill into law, restricting cotton sales to 10,000,000 bales. The measure aims to control production and stabilize markets amid ongoing farm relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Woman's City Club Treasurer Faces Large Shortage
Kansas City April 21 AP A shortage of at least 41000 in the accounts of Miss Martha Biggerstaff trusted treasurer of the Woman's City Club was disclosed by officers. The 50 year old businesswoman was hospitalized after club members learned of the shortage. Her resignation was obtained by club president Charles M. Buzh. Miss Biggerstaff admitted to Gerald Parker that speculation began in 1922 and losses exceeded the loan outside deals. She handled investments for friends including Hattie McKim ward of the late H D Lee. Bankers and club women investigating say she had been speculating in wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Martha Biggerstaff
Woman's City Club
Charles M. Buzh
Roosevelt Plea for Railroad Wage Cut Rejected
Washington April 21 workers from 21 standard railroad unions rejected President Roosevelt's plea to continue the existing 10 percent wage cut. They propose restoring half the cut on July 1 and demand renewed negotiations with Joseph B. Eastman, federal transportation coordinator. If talks fail Roosevelt may order a fact finding investigation before July. Employers favor preserving the 10 percent cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Standard Railroad
Joseph B. Eastman
Eastman
G Thor
American Farmers Receive Large Acreage Payment Totals
Washington April 21 AP Chester C Davis farm administrator said American farmers in acreage reduction programs through April 1 had received 179,702,697 dollars. Payments went to 1,082,532 farmers signing wheat cotton and tobacco contracts. Distributions: 112,472,670 to cotton growers 65,632,728 to wheat farmers and 1,597,288 to tobacco producers. Surplus removal cost 52,346,622 and administrative expenses 11,696,150. State totals include Colorado 1,432,503 Kansas 16,601,740 Missouri 2,908,120 Nebraska 3,961,438 Oklahoma 16,343,428.
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Washington
Chester C. Davis
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Report Greater Cash Income for Farmers in March
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reported March cash income for farmers at 417 million dollars, up from 275 million a year earlier. March receipts mainly came from farm product sales, with 9 million from rental and benefit payments via the farm administration for acreage reduction. The first quarter 1934 cash income totaled 1.312 billion, including 97 million in benefit payments, vs 873 million in 1933. Stronger dairy and poultry markets aided the rise, while cattle sales offset hog income declines. April farm product income is projected between 375 and 425 million, with April seen as the year's low point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Farm Administration
Alarming Attacks Spark Chicago Delinquency Drive
Two new attacks on young girls in a north side Chicago neighborhood alarm school officials and prompt psychiatric action after the death of a 14 year old lured to an abandoned ice house by a 13 year old suspect. The incidents intensify efforts to curb juvenile crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North Side
Viola Betty Penderson
Peggy Jane Hanson
Corette Zeitlow
George Rogalski
Socials and events from Quivira and local groups
The Quivira club hosts a 2 pm luncheon Tuesday at the Colonial tea room. Phi Delta Theta hosts a spring formal Friday at the Memorial Union. The Education al Council presented a book set to H. C. Riggs, marking his resignation from the high school, with remarks by Miss Irma Spangler. Girl Scout Troop No. 3 celebrates its fourth anniversary at First Christian Church with dinner, talks, games, shows, and a gypsy fortune-telling finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delta Theta
Memorial Union Building
Educational Council of
Lawrence
H. C. Iges
Irma Spangler
Riggs
Hazel Riggs
Personal notes from Lawrence social scene highlight Locals and visitors
Edward O Bryon, son of Dr. C F O Bryon of Florence, attended the high school track meet yesterday and the Relays today. Cr J Kelly of Chicago visits Lawrence for Kansas Relays and stays with Mr and Mrs John Paul Turner. Miss Gertrude Downey and Miss Ida Good spend weekends in Kansas City to see Eva La Gallienne. William LaCoss travels to Topeka on business. Mrs Carl Seufert and Carl Albert Jr. of Topeka visit the Gulley home. Miss Eugenia Gilleck goes to Kansas City for weekend and Eva La Gallienne viewing. Mrs J Eriksen and Mrs Carl Schubert return from Wichita to visit Kerulf Eriksen and infant son. Rev and Mrs E E Stauffer and Mr and Mrs Horsley noted. Miss Betty Jane Martin of Kansas City, KU graduate, attends Phi Gamma Delta spring party at Mrs L N Lewis home. Mrs May Dickenson of Fongnoxie visits with Mrs W E Spalding. Mr and Mrs Joe Claire of Kansas City guests Thursday of John Paul Turner.Mrs Dennis Lyndon and Miss Valerie Lyndon of Leavenworth spend weekend with Mrs James Robinson, joined by Mrs E C Post guest of niece Miss Myrtle McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O’bryon
C. F. O'Bryon
Florence
Cr. J. Kelly
Chicago
Lawrence
John Paul Turner
Gertrude Downey
Ida Good
Kansas City
Eva la Gallienne
Shubert
William LaCoss
Topeka
Carl Seufert
Aon
Carl Albert, Jr
Samuel Gulley
Eugenia Gilleck
Eva la. Gallienne
J. Eriksen
Carl Schubert
Wichita
Kerulf Eriksen
E. E. Stauffer
Horsley
Betty Jane Martin
University of Kansas
Phi Gamma Delta
L. N. Lewis
May. Dickenson
Fongnoxie
W. E. Spalding
Joe Claire
Dennis Lyndon
Valerie Lyndon
Leavenworth
James Robinson
E. C. Post
Myrtle McConnell
CHILD IS RECOVERING AFTER SCLERODERMA TREATMENT
Ruth Save a nine year old in Atlanta recovered from scleroderma after Grady Hospital doctors treated her with thyroid extract injections and targeted massages. Within two months she regained use of her hands and returned to school full of energy. Also noted were Billy Hentricks of Wilkes Barre whose advanced disease has limited recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ruth
Grady Hospital
Billy Hentricks
Wilkes ‘Barre
Billy
Lecompton Clergy Couple Attend Linwood Dinner
Rev. Fred Johnson and Mrs. Johnson of Linwood were guests at dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shirck. Johnson preaches alternate Sundays at Linwood and Lecompton Methodist churches. Marion Lasswell conducted business in Topeka Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Johnson
Johnson
Linwood
J. E. Shirck
Lecompton Methodist
Marion Lasswell
Topeka
Community Notes From Overbrook and Osage City
Mrs Noah Shuler hosted the Friendship club with rock games and prizes. Osage County Music Festival showcased local students and praised director Burton. Numerous social visits, family gatherings, and local events fill a panorama of Overbrook and surrounding area life.
Belleview Grange meeting and local visits fill weekend
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Crane and son Ivan of Pleasant Grove and C. E. Crane family. Wichita visitors Claud and Blanche Cooley stayed with Mrs. Howard McKinney. Grange open meeting featured music readings and a humorous sketch by James and Orville Crane. State Rep C. C. Gerstenberger spoke on 1910 to 1923 farm conditions and federal land loans. Several social outings and banquet attendance noted, with various local families visiting Lawrence and Schurle farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Crane
Ivan
Pleasant Grove
C._E. Crane
Claud
Blanche Cooley
Wichita
Howard McKinney
C. S. Fuller
Eudora
Pearl Houser
The
Grange
Darkey
James
Orville Crane
C. C. Gerstenberzer
Clifford Olander
Charles Durr
Captain's Creek
Carl Pfleger
Clifton
Roslan Skinner
C. C. Gersterberger
Paul Luckan
Kansas League of Women Voters
Hotel Eldridge
du Rite
St. Paul's Church
Waldo Durr
Schurle Farm
Earl Ott
Merle Eugene Seiward
Albert, Miller
Lawrence
Homer Knapp
Leavenworth
Vern Williams
Thelma Williams
Gladys Shirck
Midland social notes reflect busy community week
Ruth Dunlap of Eudora visited Mary Louise Spray while Br. and Mrs. Russell Shaw hosted. Local clubs met with eighteen members at Jayhawk 4-H and twelve at Rural Social. Families and friends from McLouth Osawatomic Fairfax Tonelly and Lawrence gathered for dinners, picnics, and meetings. Electric lights were installed in Midland School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dunlap
Eudora
Mary Louise Spray
C. E. Spray
Jennie of
McLouth
Russell Shaw
Walter Love
Guy’ Shultz
Elgar Smith
Elmer Ousahi
Jayhawk
Gus Brune
J. N. Schowengerdt
Osawat Comic
Edwin Schowengerdn
Howard Longanecker
Guy Hunsinger
Longanecker
Weibel
Toms
Halluneay
Harold
Wulfkuhle Af Tonelly
Edwin Schowengerdt
Annette
James Houk
Jeanette
Pred Heck
Fred Ousdahl
Leo Ousdahl
Midland School
Alford
Will Gantz
Chas. Hunsinger
Lawrence
Ted Alford
Mutual Benefit Club
Frank Hookstra
Williamstown
Jeanette Houk
Helen
Esther Heck
Midand
White School Holds Last Day Supper and Program
The White school held its last day supper and program on Wednesday evening. Miss White serves as the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss White
Vinland News Recap and Track Meet Results
Esther Eckman spent Saturday in Kansas City while Mr. Van Meter works at Bartlesville. Vinland hosted the second annual quadrangular track meet with Baldwin Gardner Edgerton and Vinland. Vinland took second behind Baldwin. top scores included Kenneth Messenhimer 1274 points and wins in the hundred yard dash two hundred yard dash and relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Eckman
Kansas City
van Meter
Bartlesville
Oklo
Boisvert
Stuart
Osawatomie
Archie Baugher
Arthur McPheeters
Delbert
Olathe
W. AR. Me-Pheteers
Mary Sturdy
Wellsville
Edna Davault
iLadies’ Aid Society
Sadie Stevens
Ella Mis~cimen
Husted
Grace Stevens
Jennie Eckman
Ferne Stone
Ellsmere Davault
Kenneth Messenhimer
Vinland
Messenhimer
Howard
Watkins
Southards
Leroy Olmstead
Raymond York
Six
Illinois
Baldwin
Helen Hubbard
Florence Hzmond
Lucille Robertson
Leola Robertson
Lois Meyer
Esther Fay Miskimen
Frances York
Hazel Hoskinson
Geneva
Flora Mac James
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Tammany
Toronto
Pittsboro
Civilian Conservation Corps
Camp Stephenson
Misa
Betty Low
Berlin
Senitze
Serajevo
Yugoslavia
North Central Group
B. L. Stradley
University of Ohio At Columbus
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Kansan
Big Force
Mechanized Cavalry
Washburn
Gonzaga
Ichabods
Army
Langer Fargo
N. D
William Langer
United States District
Andrew Miller
Congress
Sociely
Quivira Club
Colonial Tea Room
Kansas State College Extension Service Today
el Paso
Paso
California
Lecompton
Enterprise and Vicinity
Noah Shuler
Friendship Club
Rock
Arthur Hase
John Bulmer
Maxine Coffman
Lloyd Coffman
A. M. Rundle
Charles Forth
W. Asimon
Rudolph Hase
Louise Reilly
John Dodder
Charles Butterfield
Jennie Powell
Mart Hartman
George Sullivan
Olin Powell
Mary Frances Coffman
Myrle Reilly
Eleanor Reilly
Agnes Forth
Sylvia Shuler
Cargy Farmers Union
Cargy
Saven
Ervin Dodder
Elmer Dodds
Earl Ingle
A. M. Rundie
Aleene Fishburn
Ida Walker
Earl
Wayne Ingie
Marion Fishburn
Kate Smith
Songbird of the South
Teddy Flory
Dorothy Mae Simmons
Osage
Osage City
Overbrook
Maxine Brenthinger
Alden Allbauch
Charles Coffman
Harold Allen
Alden Allbaugh
Josephine Jones
Burton
Johnny Miller
Palmer
Amerie
Roy Dodder
Henry Desque
Desque
John Desque
Maxine
Charles Desque
Dorothy
Irene
Mra
H. M. Desaque
Clifford
Eileen
Ed Desque
Viola
Mae
Betty
Lena
Myrie
Eleanor
Roscoe C Rowse
Gay Desque
J. G._Miller
Floy Dodds
Glenn Schwartz
Stella Craig
C. Miller
Clyde Kiery
Wanda Lee
Teddy
Evan, Carlson
Mary Ross
Clifford Hardtaffer
Pratt
Ed Hardtaffer
Gladys
Frances
Godlip Oehrle
W. A. Simon and
Lloyd
Overbrook High School
Fire Association
Mary, Ross
Clyde Flory
Clarence Adolph
Harry Norman
D. C. Miller
Joe Baldwin
Memorial Hospital
Mattie Skinner
Dick Nuttall
Louise Pfleger
Rev. Thomas
James Badger
L. J. Shirck
Jessie Anderson
Eldon Ulrich
Lillian Ulrich
Laurence
Clifford Lasik
Omer Baker
Jess Barnes
Otis Gilmer
Bert Jackson
Z. G. Houser
Holmes Park
Roy Cramer
Clyde Blaylock
Will Rogers
Fred. Whaley
Belleview
Midland
Vinland and Vicinity
Kansas Municipal
Estes, Payne & Company
Peoples State Bank
Lawrence Steam Laundry
Lawrence Building & Loan Association
Member
Federal Home Loan Bank
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