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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1932
Page
2
Washington April 29 AP insurgents take control of the house in a first dispute by defeating a proposal to withdraw federal funds from vocational education. The rejected section would have gradually cut federal support to vocational education by over 7 million dollars annually, ending in ten years. LaGuardia urged farm and city interests to unite against economy hysteria.
A three night run ends with a final performance of The Rear Car by Lawrence's veteran actors at the Orpheum. Crowds packed the hall, signaling strong financial success for the Elks fundraiser. The cast included Miss Anne Mitchell, Miss Una Orr, and others, with J Albert Kerr and James O'Bryan responsible for the stage design.
Lawrence residents report a motor truck exhaust mimicking a plane as a low wing monoplane streaks southeast toward Kansas City. Two otter monoplanes, black and grey, were seen nearby this week while a bagpipe lesson hints at musical misfires and improv.
A 12 year old Eskimo boy harnessed to a sled with two dogs pulled his ailing mother through 160 miles of ice and snow to safety at Wager Inlet post. Constable J W McCormack notes the feat in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police annual report. Stockholm plans city planning contest to modernize old districts with traffic issues.
The Reusch Motor Co will formally open its new Studebaker headquarters at 737 N. H tomorrow with a display of Studebaker and Rockne cars. A.B. Hayes will assist, joined by Ned Snape, Oscar Miles, and Clifford Reusch. The showroom has been redecorated for the unveiling.
A University of Kansas committee met to decide if the next year's Community Lecture Course should continue. Raymond Nichols chaired the session, noting budget constraints and potential fee reductions from speakers bureaus. Possible speakers include Ruth Bryan Owen, Frank Kent, Julian Huxley, Sir Norman Angell, Richard Halliburton, William Beebe, and Albert Wiggam.
Anson Beach, 75, died yesterday at his son's home in Emporia. Funeral services and burial will be in Emporia. Survived by one daughter and three sons. Mrs. Duanna Dunn, 81, an early Douglas County settler, died Thursday night south of Baldwin. Services Sunday at 2 PM, burial in Vinland cemetery. Dunn children listed. Mrs. Dunn related to Alison Andrews. Eliza Breckenridge, 75, died April 26. Services at 2:30 PM Saturday at Ninth Street Baptist Church, Rev. B L Wightman in charge. burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Baldwin City April 29 plans move forward for visit of Donald W. Stewart state commander of the American Legion as guest of honor May 18 of Lloyd Beaton Post A special program is planned and wives of Legion veterans and other war bodies will be invited The Baldwin post is cited for steady membership and active status in the second district Stewart comes to honor the post on official visit The Auxiliary is busy keeping the Legion hall in top shape and much credit goes to Dr H W Guest and Dr F H Reil for leadership
John Keohane and David L'Shul lier have been invited to participate in the Heart of America Golf tournament to be held in Kansas City in May. The Baldwin players have posted strong local records by recently defeating two seasoned Kansas City players in an exhibition event.
The annual Music Week festival begins Sunday at 11 a.m. with church programs and sermons, featuring 27 events including Giannini’s concert Monday at 8:20 p.m. in University auditorium, Abbas lecture recital Thursday at Fraser theater, Pagliacci sound film showings Tuesday, and campus concerts by Haskell Institute band and Ruth Spindler. The lineup highlights Giannini, Ruth Spindler, and diverse ensembles amid a busy week of school and civic group participation.
John G. Stutz, secretary of the League of Kansas Municipalities, is officially announced as one of five delegates to the fifth international congress of local authorities in London. The state department in Washington disclosed the appointment today May 23, with 45 fellows named including Sedley H. Phinney Paul V. Betters Louis Brownlow Arthur Buck Luther Gulick J Catron Jones Herman Knusely Samuel May Guy Moffett Harold Smith Morton Wadlerstein and others.
William H. Murray governor of Oklahoma returned to his home state after speaking in Amarillo on April 28. He forecast Roosevelt would not secure the Democratic nomination without being named by the third ballot at the national convention. He warned no New Yorker could win and rejected an Owen D Young platform. He said he would not support a ticket limited to postmaster changes.
In Valkenburg vicinity the peaceful Dutch town hosts 100 Jesuits exiled from Spain living in a dormitory at St Ienatius College. Rabbit Club to Meet The Kaw Valley plans a Chamber of Commerce gathering this evening at 8. All who want to help raise funds are invited to attend.
Mrs. Juanita Marshall, 29, of Kansas City Kansas bonds her ten month old son James Joseph Marshall for appearance on a charge of writing worthless checks. Bond set at 500 dollars. Both mother and infant in Wyandotte county jail. officials weigh her proposal.
Williamsburg officials report a peaceful yet tense response to a student strike sparked by a freshman raid on the dining hall. Four freshmen were expelled after attempts to seize a student waiter and toss him into an artificial pond. Administrators promise to investigate further and maintain firm action. Dean Hodges and Dean Hoke discussed the situation with President Chandler as students were advised to leave the city.
Philadelphia April 29 Further returns today reduced Roosevelt’s lead over Alfred Smith in New York’s presidential primary. Official counts show Roosevelt ahead by 17 955 votes with 66 77 of districts reporting. Smith 40 816. Count expected to finish in most counties within two weeks.
Ted Wear, KU graduate active in dramatics, selected as president of the Topeka Little Theater for the coming year, succeeding Miss Mary Dudley. Wear has continued theater work since moving to Topeka. Salina change of venue denied in murder case. Fred Bigler to stand trial Monday on first degree murder charges. bond reduced from 50,000 to 25,000.
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt testified in New York court as a defense witness in the Broderick case, confirming he knew of and supported merger efforts involving the Bank of United States. The trial featured heated exchanges with Special Prosecutor Steuer over questions to the governor.
Washington April 29 AP Governor Harry H Woodring of Kansas reiterated he is not pursuing the Democratic vice presidential nomination He plans to file for the nomination on May 18 He supports Roosevelt for the presidential nomination and believes Massachusetts and Pennsylvania primaries will favor Roosevelt The Democrats will decide in favor of Roosevelt and the contest will show whether Roosevelt or Raskob wins.
Washington April 29 AP The Senate Finance committee voted a ten percent tax on pari mute l race track tickets to raise revenue amid excise-rate cuts. Proposed by Chairman Smoot the tax would be paid by the person buying the betting ticket and is estimated to yield about 23 million dollars annually.
Wa baunsee county's new courthouse costing 165000 was dedicated in Alma on April 29. The final levy of one mill will be made this year and the old 60 year old courthouse, built for 4957, has been replaced. Judge Otis J. Hungate of Topeka delivered the dedicatory address.
A .K. Yates, part owner and manager of a local variety store, was arrested on a warrant charging second and third degree arson in connection with a fire at the store Saturday night. Fire marshal Guy Swallow said the blaze started in four places and kerosene was used to light it. In Salina, officers continued a nationwide search for Mack Kennedy of Denver and Charles Curtis of Hugo, who fled St. John’s military school after taps Tuesday, with authorities alarmed by their apparent flight and blanket theft from the dormitory.
The Yarnold and Deer Creek schools held final days of term events including programs, dinners, and a ball game. Married men won the Yarnold basketball match. teachers and students performed songs and recitations. Local families visited and noted events surrounding the end of the term.
Crowder district held a Friday closing on April 22 with a picnic dinner at the Beermann walnut grove. Students received grades prizes and souvenirs. Sammie Grimes and Sammie won spelling and reading certificates. Guests from Lake View Lawrence and Kanwaka joined the event.
Aetna Life introduces a selective retirement annuity offering annual payments in units of 50 dollars. Retirement can begin anytime between ages 50 and 70, with option to stop payments and start the annuity, avoiding choosing a precise date. The plan includes cash, loan, and death values and invites inquiries by phone with no obligation.
Kanwuka and Mr. and Mrs Henry Collins of Lawrence hosted Sunday guests I Collins and sons Eugene and Jack. Sweezer and Ralph Miller families shared dinners in Lawrence. Sunday visitors included Ralph Miller daughter LaJean Gentry Miss Smith and Leamard. Ladies Aid met at Lutheran church in Lawrence. Emmetts of Kanwaka called on Crowders. Kath leen Mayhew and others visited Sweezer. Mayhews moving to Lawrence for part of summer. Eugene Collins and Dora Grimes took exams in Lawrence April 16 and 23. Club meetings and social visits noted among local families.
Mrs Cole of Lawrence visits Mr and Mrs Roberta McFarland. Paul Gabriel was an overnight guest of Herbert Altenbernd on Wednesday night.
The C F P A lodge plans a meeting at the Barker schoolhouse Friday night. Local residents include Mr and Mrs George Haddle visiting Os good Armstrong in Barker.
CLEARFIELD and surrounding residents were seen in Lawrence Monday. Vinland high school pupil lists included Arvelda Chaney Mary Fern Roche Ruth Breithaupt Beatrice Arden Johnson Mable Edler from Roscoe. Local families hosted, visited, or dined, including the Meeders Deckwas and Chaneys. Dorothy Gabriel taught a successful year and many health updates were noted.
Chaotic market update lists wheat futures with scattered prices for September and July contracts, plus government bonds and Treasury yields. Notes reference Cash Grain, No 2 yellow, No 3 white and rye prices with nominal values and mixed quotations amid unclear OCR formatting.
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