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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1935

Page

2

Hitler to Follow With Other Notes

Berlin reports indicate Hitler will quickly press a sharp protest over the League of Nations criticism and rework the Geneva resolution. Paris says France rejects direct talks with Hitler and warns against German efforts to split the three power front at Stresa Geneva.

Berlin Geneva Hitler League Council Germany Council Paris France Georges Scapini Edouard Herriot Basel Maxim Litvinoff

Seek a New Armory in National Guard Armory Plan

Congressman Guyer and National Guard officers urged a joint Military Affairs subcommittee on April 17 to allocate 875 million for new armories. They sought a presidential allocation from recovery funds, while Guyer warned a mandatory request could face presidential opposition. Local interest grows as Lawrence could gain a new National Guard facility.

U. S. Guyer National Guard Association Congress Guyer Lawrence National Guard

Twilight Alley at India School Play and Auction

Arrangements are under way for an 8 o'clock Thursday evening event at India School No 55 featuring a play Twilight Alley directed by teacher Emma Semple. Mrs E E White and D Grant assist with plans while the district donates a stage and curtain.

India School Elmo White George W. Har Melvin Moehler Dee Swadey India

The Woman in Red at the Patee Theatre

Barbara Stanwyck and Gene Raymond star in The Woman in Red about horse shows and a murder trial. The cast includes Genevieve Tobin John Eldredge and Phillip Reed. The plot shifts from California to New York to a yacht where a murder trial unfolds with missing woman at the center.

Barbara Stanwyck Gene Raymond Genevieve Tobin John Eldredge Phillip Reed Miss Stanwyck Raymond Miss Tobin California New York

Reno Divorce Rush Expands as Socialites Seek Nevada Breaks

Reno Nevada April 22 1935 led by Princess Barbara Hutton Mdivani and many socialites the spring divorce wave is under way with 712 suits filed in three and a half months compared with 637 last year. People from 48 states and 10 foreign territories are represented including 15 from New York City. The Woolworth heiress Barbara Mdivani heads the list with a $40 million fortune and a suit against Alexis Mdivani expected around May 11. Lois Clarke de Ruyter Spreckles also seeks a Nevada divorce from Adolph Spreckles after previously divorcing Jack de Ruyter. All states are represented except five and thirteen foreigners have filed since January 1.

Reno Nevada LPI Barbara Hutton Mdvani United States Washoe County Court House New York City Woolworth Barbara Mdivani Alexis Mdivani Lois Clarke de Ruyter Spreckles Adolph Spreckles San Francisco Jack de Ruyter New York Social Registerite Carson City Arkansas Idaho Kentucky North Dakota Tennessee

Burns Up Golf Course In 54-Hole Golf Test

Chick Pontius fired three 18 hole cards all under par at the Country Club course. Par is 74, he carded 69 68 and 69. He eagled the 6th hole, two under par for the hole, and finished 16 under par for the 54 holes.

Chick” Pontius Pontius

Y. F. W. Band to Practice Evening Session

The Veterans of Foreign Wars band will meet at 7 45 this evening in Eriksen hall 936 Massachusetts street All musicians above high school age are asked to bring their instruments and report to director Walter Rigdon Cornet players are especially desired.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Eriksen Hall Massachusetts Street Walter Rigdon

Dickenson 1935 Scandals at Dickinson theater review

1935 edition of George White's Scandals plays at the Dickinson through Wednesday. Alice Faye Jimmy Dunn lead a fast moving musical with strong dancing and songs. Ned Sparks Cliff Edwards Benny Rubin provide comic support. cast also includes Lyda Roberts Arline Judge Eleanor Powell Emma Dunn. Short features Oswald cartoon and Fox News reel.

George White Dickinson Theater Alice Faye Jimmy Dunn Ned Sparks Cliff Edwards Benny Rubin Sparks Edwards Faye Dunn Juliet Madame du Barry

KU Students to Begin Final Stretch After Easter Break

University of Kansas resumes classes after Easter vacation with finals set for June 6 and exams starting May 29. Bones the bulldog naps in library doorways while maintenance crews install a new sidewalk near Robinson Gym, converting former streetcar tracks into a flower garden amid abundant dandelions on campus.

University of Kansas K. U Robinson Gymnasium

Kaw Tire Co Sponsors Free Moving Picture at Varsity Theater

The Kaw Tire Company and Goodrich Silvertown Tire dealers sponsor a free show at the Varsity theater on Wednesday April 24 featuring The Highway Patrol a Harry Langdon comedy and a news reel. The program runs from 1 PM to midnight with a prize contest and tickets available at 916 Massachusetts street.

Kaw Tire Company Goodrich Silvertown Tire Dealers Varsity Highway Patrol Harry Langdon Pennsylvania M. W. Goff Raw Tire Company Massachusetts Street

Progress at Mass street bus depot gains rapid ground

Work on the new Santa Fe Trails bus station at 1022 and 1024 Massachusetts street progresses with walls up and flooring underway. Owner C. E. Friend says occupancy is expected early May and a May 9 opening program is planned.

Massachusetts Street Santa Fe Trails System West Ninth Street C. E. Friend

Business College Notes Highlights Alumni Moves

Miss Inez Simmons left Lawrence Business College for a government post in Wichita Kansas and expects to resume after Easter. Emma Hensley reports satisfaction in Washington D C civil service work. A new shorthand class starts Tuesday while specialized training aids L B C students in securing business and civil service jobs. Visitors welcome as spring cleanings in orchards and packing sheds may help combat a noted orchard blight.

Business College Inez Simmons Wichita Kan Emma Hensley Washington D.C L.B.C Lawrence Business College Adv

Annual Egg Rolling Drew Throng to White House

Crowds of children and parents packed the White House lawn for Easter egg rolling with Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Police cleared a path as she greeted youngsters, then joined the bandstand for a live rabbit giveaway and the national song America. The First Lady wore a red spring dress and later hosted indoor activities for Roosevelt grandchildren and friends, while the President planned an outdoor outing.

Washington White House Franklin D. Roosevelt Inlaw Paul Roosevelt Detroit Amy Diana Maynus Chaney New York Roosevelt America Mrs. Roosevelt Sissie Buzzie Dall Thomaston

Copy of Old Land Patent Grant Filed With Register

A photostatic copy of an aged land patent grant was filed in Marion township near Lawrence proving the abstract for 160 acres. The land belongs to Albert Rundle of Overbrook, originally granted to William Streit in 1860, a former Virginia militia sergeant in the War of 1812, with James Buchanan signing the grant. Harold Beck notes old patents are often filed to prove title for current property owners.

Register of Deeds Marion Township Lawrence Albert Rundle Overbrook Washington, D. C William Streit Streit Virginia James Buchanan Harold Beck

Unusual Cookery School at Patee Theater

The Cold Cookery Carnival runs tomorrow and Wednesday at the Patee theater with Grace Campbell presenting new meal ideas. J A Broadhurst acts as master of ceremonies and introduces surprises. The program starts at 2 PM and includes a full length Beverly Bayne talking picture and attendance prizes.

Patee Theater Weaver Store Grace Campbell J. A. Broadhurst Beverly Bayne

Smiths’ Divorce Suit Filed for Abandonment in District Court

Virginia Smith filed for divorce from Alvin Smith in district court citing gross neglect of duty and abandonment. The couple married in 1928.

Virginia Smith Alvin Smith Smiths

Marriage License Issued to Crowell and Lynch in Law rence

William E. Crowell of Blue Mound and Clara M. Lynch of Lawrence were issued a marriage license and expected to wed, with Rev. G A officiating.

William E. Crowell Blue Mound Clara M. Lynch Lawrence G, A

Fight over cash bonus compromise in Senate hearings

Washington April 22 veterans voices clashed as the Senate Finance Committee heard proposals on when and how to pay the World War I bonus. Representative Patman urged full cash payment in new money, while James E. Van Zandt defended Patman against opposition as others urged Harrison compromise terms. Bailey pressed that Roosevelt would veto Patman Vinson and support Harrison.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Harrison Patman D. Tex House James E. van Zandt Veterans of Foreign Wars Texas Bailey D-N.c Roosevelt Vinson van Zandt

Deaths and Funerals Virgil Farley and Lee A Braden

Virgil Frank Farley age 35 died early today at a local hospital. Funeral service Wednesday at 2 PM from Rumsey parlors with Rev C A Puls. burial Oak Hill cemetery. Surviving wife Grace and three sons Sam Frank and Dan Farley, plus three brothers J T Roscoe Don Farley. Mrs Lee A Braden 82 died yesterday at 1025 Kentucky street. Funeral at Funk chapel tomorrow 8 PM. Caney services Wednesday at 2 PM, burial Caney. Surviving sister Alda Hays of Uhrichsville Ohio.

Virgil Frank Farley New Hampshire Street Rumsey C. A. Puls Oak Hill Cemetery Grace Farley Sam Farley Frank Farley Dan Farley J. T. Farley and Roscoe Farley Lawrence Don Farley Corpus Christi, Tex Lee A. Braden Kentucky Street Funk Chapel Theodore Astman Caney Alda Hays Uhrichsville Ohio

Miss Anna Martin Dies in Topeka at 73

Miss Anna Martin age 73 died in Topeka this morning. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 30 PM with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Surviving are two brothers J D Martin of Kanwaka and Charles Martin of Emporia.

Anna Martin Topeka Oak Hill Cemetery J. D. Martin Kanwaka Charles Martin Emporia

Rotary Notes Brings Farmers To Rotary Meeting In Leavenworth

I J Meade explains inviting farmers representatives to Rotary due to farms visit being impractical. Leavenworth intercity session set for Wednesday. ladies invited. Hovey Hanna presents Santa Fe special train for Kansans at 74.50 round trip plus 32.20 for Pullman. US meals about three dollars daily with ten percent post crossing into Mexico.

Rotary Club Leavenworth Leavenworth-Atchison Hovey Hanna Mexico Santa Fe United States

Lawrence High Musicians Compete In All Kansas Contest

Ten Lawrence musicians performed in solo events at Emporia in the all Kansas music contest. Tomorrow features solos and groups with further group events Thursday and Friday. Read list of performers and pieces, including Ruth Haggard and Mary Helen Harrison, plus tomorrow’s schedules and participating ensembles.

Lawrence Emporia Ruth Haggard Schumann Mary Helen Harrison Goltermann Samlou Smart Schwencke Jeanne Moyer Volkmann Theodore Gress Pandert Arthur Harris Rollinson Betty Bridges L’amitie Gottwald Budd Russell Joseph de Luca Helen Rice Buddy Moll Clark Ralph Allen

Kennamer Ends Secret Grand Jury Testimony in Tulsa

Phil Kennamer finished his secret testimony before a Tulsa grand jury probing deaths of Sidney F. Born Jr. and John F. Gorrell Jr. He then prepared to return to McAlester penitentiary, where he serves 25 years for manslaughter in Gorrell's death. He had previously suggested Born may have been slain rather than self-inflicted.

Tulsa Okla Phil Kennamer Sidney F. Born, Jr John F. Gorrell Franklin E. Kennamer McAlester Penitentiary Gorrell Watts Young Born

Byrd seeks study for farm tenant bill in senate

Senator Byrd of Virginia moved to send the Bankhead farm tenant bill to the banking committee for further study calling it the most loosely drawn measure of its kind. An amendment to strip government guaranteed bonds authority was pending as Robinson defended the bill as a tenancy relief effort amid widespread tenant farming findings.

Washington Byrd D.-Va Senate Banking Committee Bailey D.C Townsend California Robinson D.-Ark

Theater Wins A Suit Involving Granada Theater Case

Judge Hugh Means sustained a demurrer in the case brought by Lee Mason, a Black man from Topeka, seeking an injunction to force Granada theater to admit Black patrons. The court ruled the petition lacked proper allegations and, even if sufficient, no remedy at law via injunction existed. Mason plans to appeal to the state supreme court as the February term closes.

Hugh Means Lee Mason Granada Theater Company Means Elisha Scott Topeka Mason State Supreme Court

Registry Book Aims to Curb Fronting in Wyandotte County

Kansas City Kansas April 22 Arthur J Stanley Jr Wyandotte county prosecutor started a registration book to slow fronting for accused criminals He expects every fronter to sign with his name date and the person he intercedes for He notes surprise at names of people asking charges dropped and blames not politicians but critics of officials for the difficulty.

Kansas City, Kan Arthur J. Stanley, Jr Wyandotte County Stanley

Mine Workers President Surrenders in Shooting

Ray Edmundson, state president of the United Mine Workers of America, surrendered in Taylorville to answer a murder charge from a miners street fray that killed Edris Mabie and wounded seven. The clash between UMWA and rival Progressive Miners Union of America followed a meeting in Springfield. Edmundson was wounded and treated at St Vincent's hospital before sheriff Ed Marvel prepared his transfer to Springfield.

Taylorville Pi— Ray Edmundson United Mine Workers of America Edmundson Illinois St. Vincent’s Hospital Ed Marvel Springfield Progressive Miners Union of America Edris Mabie Ilinois

Dust After Easter Calms Dust Whips Across Wheat Belt

Dust, driven by shifting winds, narrowed visibility to a block in Stockton and to two blocks in Hays and Dodge City. The dust spread over western and central Nebraska with notable infiltration at York Grand Island Conad North Platte Big Springs and Sidney. The area had cleared through Easter though southern and western sections remained clear this morning with Oklahoma Colorado Texas and New Mexico free of silt.

Stockton Kan Hays Dodge City Nebraska York Grand Island Conad North Platte Big Springs Sidney Oklahoma Colorado Texas New Mexico

Loans Going Out Fast in Emergency Crop Aid

Washington reports emergency crop loans are issued at 15,000 daily by farm credit offices. About 70,000 farmers already received loans, with disbursements reaching 90,000 daily this week. Additional 3,000 to 5,000 emergency feed loans are made daily in the Great Plains drought areas. Total loans from last year’s drought relief amount to about 65 dollars. All offices now complete loans within 48 hours, Norman Monaghan says.

Washington Farm Credit Administration Norman Monaghan Emergency Great Plains Drouth Monaghan

Links Barker With Crime

St Paul April 22 fingerprint expert Aaron Kohn of the Bureau of Investigation linked Arthur Barker to the Bremer kidnapping in Barker and nine others trial. He identified a print on a gasoline can near Portage Wisconsin February 7 1934 as Barker's right index finger.

St. Paul Arthur Doc) Barker Coleader Alvin Karpis Barker-Karpis Edward G. Bremer Barker Aaron Kohn Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Washington Portage Wis Bremer

Good Roads Meeting Gathers 300 Kansas Boosters

More than three hundred highway boosters from across Kansas attended an organizational session of the Kansas National Highway Plan Association in McPherson. Hugh S. Stephens of Jefferson City, Missouri, was the principal speaker outlining rational planning and its purpose as the group set to adopt a constitution and by laws and appoint committees before closing.

McPherson Kan Kansas National Highway Plan Association Hugh S. Stephens Jefferson City Missouri Citizens Road Association

Two Fined in Police Court

Two persons paid fines in police court this morning. Mrs. C. E. Williams was fined ten dollars for being intoxicated and Aaron Brooks was fined thirty five dollars for assaulting Robert Lewis during an altercation.

C. E. Williams Aaron Brooks Robert Lewis

Attacked fragment yields arrest of Walter Peterson

Walter Peterson, a Black man, was arrested Sunday night at 514 Lincoln Street by city officers who reported intoxication and a small liquor possession. He is held in the county jail with no charges listed. The text also asks about attic contents and turning items into cash.

Walter Peterson Lincoln Street Peterson

That's Proof Enough Lady Engaging a New Chauffeur

A prospective chauffeur seeks cautious employment with a demanding employer. He promises zero risk and asks for a month's salary in advance as the judge considers the unusual demand and terms.

New Way to Hold False Teeth in Place

A powder named Fasteeth promises to keep dentures secure without bitterness or taste disturbance. It claims no gummy feel and even freshens breath. Available in three sizes at Round Corner Drug Co or local druggists.

Round Corner Drug Co

Six Hurt In Auto Crash Near Halstead Kansas

Six persons were severely injured in a motor car collision on highway No 50 about a mile and a half north of Halstead at 11 this morning. Max Behymer of Emporia was driving a car and was brought to a hospital here for body and head injuries. Betty Eales of Hutchinson rode with Behymer. Also injured were Mr and Mrs Mike Dillon Frank Schlietzbaum and Martin Schlietzbaum of Conway Springs. Behymer was the only one believed to have serious injuries. others received treatment for cuts and bruises.

Halstead Kan UPI Here Max Behymer Mporia Betty Eales Hutchinson Behymer Mike Dillon Frank Schlietz

Townsend Will Not Speak At Des Moines Platform

Washington reports Dr. F E Townsend, pension advocate, declined an invitation to speak on the same platform with Senator Long at Des Moines next Saturday. Milo Reno, head of the farm holiday movement, urged a political union of Townsend Long and Father Coughlin to end wage slavery.

Washington F. E. Townsend Senator Long Des Moines Milo Reno Louisiana Townsend

Sunday Dinner Guests At Ed Flory Home

Mr and Mrs Clyde Flory hosted Sunday dinner at the Ed Flory home with Wan da Lee and Teddy in attendance. The Friendship club met Friday for an April 12 roll call where attendees described their wedding dresses and upcoming weddings.

Clyde Flory Wanda Lee Teddy Ed Flory Mart Hartman Friendship Club W. A. Simon Charles Forth John Bulmer

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