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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1938

Page

2

Suspect Wounded While Resisting Arrest in Hot Springs

Earl Young 28 of Lebanon Pa died from gunshot wounds after resisting arrest in a Hot Springs hotel. Police Captains Rogers and Watkins shot him after he fired on them as they attempted to take him into custody. Young was sought in multiple states for the kidnap slayings and bank robbery. a witness identified him from a photo.

Hot Springs Ark South Dakota Kansas Earl Young Lebanon Ben Rogers Jerry Watkins Rogers Memphis Olice Young Wattins Watkins Miss Sandberg Atchinson Kane Miss Schnaidt St. Charles Gregory

Plowing Demonstration For 101 Massey Harris Tractor

Richardson Bros announce a plowing demonstration of the 101 Massey Harris tractor at the W. M. Drennon farm on Tuesday August 9 at 1 p m. The site is one half mile east of Lawrence on highway 10. The six cylinder tractor uses a Chrysler industrial motor with a five quart crankcase oil and oil change intervals about every 100 hours. Road speed reaches 20 miles per hour.

Richarson Bros Massey-Harris W. M. Drennon Farm Lawrence Highway 10 Chrysler Corporation

Cantor Calls U S Taxes A Bargain For Freedom

Eddie Cantor, back from Europe, says American taxes are a bargain for what the taxpayer receives, freedom. He arrived in Chicago en route to Hollywood and praised his Europe trip while raising funds for refugee children of Germany and Austria.

Chicago Eddie Cantor America London Cantor Hollywood Europe England Germany Austria

Test Your Knowledge Trivia From Classified Page

Questions ask about Muscle River Belgium geography us Secretary of the Interior who dethroned Sul sane water around North Pole Battle of Five Forks citizen by birth status optical illusion from atmospheric refraction federal Children's Bureau Hernando Cortex poetic wording corrupted by OCR likely historical quiz item

Belgium John L. Sulsane North Pole Five Forks China Wat Federal Department U.S. Children’s Bureau Hernando

Dr Alexander Dentist Listing

Local dental notice lists Dr Alexander as a dentist contact. Phone numbers 506 and 5 appear as contact details in the aged notice.

Dr. Alexander Hig Exander

Stolen Typewriter Reported at Democratic Headquarters

Lawrence police logged a report that a typewriter was stolen from the local Democratic headquarters on August 3. The item was noted amid other city notices including a KU football pre season workout and a bicycle missing then found with the father bringing it home. Temperature rose from 95 to 98 degrees by mid afternoon.

Police J University of Kansas American Service Company Mike Andrews Max Replogle Milton Sullivant Memorial Stadium Kansas City Kan Lawrence

Jackie Coogan’s Honeymoon Funds Revealed in Testimony

Jackie Coogan testified in a deposition that his mother allotted $60 for his honeymoon with Betty Grable. He said she also provided $50 rent after marriage and supported his education at Loyola of Los Angeles Villanova and Santa Clara universities amid an accounting suit against his mother and stepfather Arthur Bernstein. The mood was affectionate yet distant in court.

Los Angeles Jackie Coogan Betty Grable Arthur Bernstein Jackie Loyola of Los Angeles Villanova Santa Clara University

Bombers Land in Bogota for Colombia Visit

United States army flying fortress bombers arriving at Bogota airport from Miami on a goodwill mission. Flight commander Vincent Meloy leads 14 officers and 12 men. they will attend Colombia's presidential inauguration for Edouardo Santos.

Bogota Colombia United States Army “Flying Fortress Miami Fla Miamia Vincent Meloy United States Edouardo Santos

Court of Awards Honors Lawrence Boy Scouts

A court of awards held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms last night, presided by A. E. Woestemeyer with Prof. Earl Hay assisting. Troop 51 David Hay earned camping civics life saving and eagle. Troop 53 Robert Skaggs received first aid to animals and first class. Troop 55 Robert Marshall Dale Anderson Homer Dunham earned the listed honors in printing star life pioneering and masonry.

Lawrence Boy Scouts Chamber of Commerce A. E. Woestemeyer Earl Hay David Hay Robert Skaggs Robert Marshall Printing and Star Dale Anderson Homer Dunham

Wind erosion seen as growing menace in Dust Bowl region

The agriculture department warned wind erosion could dominate the southwestern plains unless farmers change beliefs and adopt conservation, tree planting, and permanent grasses. It notes a damaging psychology, temporary moisture boosts, and that 97 percent of the southern Great Plains shows erosion, with 53 percent seriously damaged.

Washington Agriculture Department Plains Kansas Oklahoma Colorado Texas Great Plains

Boxing bouts judged by KU coach Lindsey at Leavenworth camp

KU football coach K. U. Lindsey served as one of two judges at boxing bouts held yesterday at the C. M. T. camp in Leavenworth where he is on active duty training. He will remain on duty for two weeks.

Lindsey Ad Lindsey K. U Leavenworth

Drunkenness Conviction Fines Raymond Bagby

Raymond Bagby of rural route 2 was arraigned before Police Judge Donald S. Hults this morning. He pleaded guilty to being drunk and was fined five dollars. He was committed to jail if he fails to pay the fine.

Raymond Bagby Donald S. Hults

Agri Notes From Indiana Farms And Flood Scenes

A Willard Bolte item describes Ahigrim of Porter County Indiana with two corn cribs on linked, movable rigs for feeding big chickens. It includes a flood rescue of five orphan pigs from the Ohio River and a contour furrow illustration showing rainwater retention. The piece cites grain storage, temperate weather, and farming practices such as cross-slope plowing versus contour methods.

Porter County Indiana

Cardinals triumph as Warneke stops Phillies 3 0

In the National League action the St Louis Cardinals shut out Philadelphia 3 to 0 behind Lon Warneke's six hits. Mulcahy allowed six, while Hugh Mulcahy was touched for all three runs in the first three innings. Derringer earned his 14th win for Cincinnati over the Dodgers 4 to 1. Seeds keyed New York's 6 to 3 win over Pittsburgh with a seventh inning RBI. Brooklyn fell to Cincinnati 4 to 11 in a separate game.

American Association St. Paul Kansas City Warneke Owen Mulcahy Sivess W. Davis Brooklyn Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Dolph Camilli Cincinnati Derringer Lombardi Presswell Shea New York Bob Seeds Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Ames Bucs Ittsburgh Killinger Todd Berres Melton W. Brown Mancuso Chicago Ponte New ‘York Cleveland Hadley Glenn Peller and Hemsley Boston Detroit Grove Ostermueller Desautels Auker York Philadelphia St. Louis F. Johnson and Heath Washington

Roosevelt in Panama greets shore officials and tours the city

President Roosevelt exchanged casual attire for a light double-breasted suit as he landed at Balboa after arriving aboard the Houston. He was welcomed ashore by Juan Demostenes Arosemena and Col. Clarence S. Ridley. Rain had ceased and the scene warmed to sunlight before a motor tour.

Balboa, Co Roosevelt Panama Juan Demostenes Arosemena Canal Zone Clarence S. Ridley Houston

Mass exodus as Paris workers take two week paid holiday

About 26 500 Paris workers and families began a two week paid vacation as major factories from auto to metal around Paris closed for the period. Citroen and Renault alone granted more than 60 000 workers leave. In Cincinnati brothers George and William Hikler, longtime apart since 1880, meet for first time in 58 years in Cleves Ohio.

Paris United States Citroen Renault Cincinnati George William Hikler Wichita Kan William Cleves, OQ

Marriage Licenses Issued at Court House

Scott Henry and Gertrude I Meeks of Wichita wed at the court house yesterday. Chester L Brown and Nellie F Cooper of Princeton were issued licenses in the same period in Richmond.

Court House Scott Henry Gertrude I. Meeks Wichita Chester L. Brown Richmond Nellie F. Cooper Princeton

Hopewell and Independence Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Joe Sturdy of Lawrence C C Cox and Mrs Harriet Blackwood of Fredonia Kan visited Mr and Mrs Frank White last Sunday Cox formerly lived here and sold his farm to Frank eighty eight years ago Raymond and Herbert Williams visited their mother Mrs Carrie Williams and Mr and Mrs Ralph Ice in Stull last Sunday Mrs Will Vaughn and Beula Roche called on Mrs A M Reser last Wednesday afternoon.

Joe Sturdy Lawrence C. C. Cox Harriet Blackwood Fredonia Kan Frank White Mr. Cox Frankite Raymond Herbert Williams Stull Carrie Williams Ralph Ice Will Vaughn Beula Roche A. M. Reser

Winter visits by Topeka and Lake View families

Last week Mr and Mrs J Spingler of Topeka visited Monday with Mr and Mrs H I Banks and family and Mrs Spingler's sister Mrs Frank Miller and Mr Miller. In the afternoon they visited another sister Mrs Nan Patty of Lake View. Mary Evans of Barker helps Mrs M L Griffin cook for threshers and hay men. Mr and Mrs Ed Buerman and family of Kanwaka visited Mr and Mrs J C Buerman Sunday.

W. L. Richards Winfield Ethan Sims Bobby Pleasant John Baugh Helen Banks Lecompton Wednesay Frank Miller Keith Baugh Lawrence George Miller R. I. Russell Lecompton Irene Banks Herman Banks Ralph Miller Jaunita Chiles Topeka George Chiles Willis Colman Clare J. and Waneta George Richards Stella Kelly Harold Chiles Cyrus Glenn Mary Miller Mabel McNees Washington Creek C.E. Richards Iola Arlene Sims Walter Grammer Clinton Charles Winter Wingfield Fred Gregory Kanwaka George Dews Will Wymer Howard Gregory L. H. Petefish Carolyn Big Springs David Noe John Hogg Topeka Sunny C. E. Richards W. R. Hall Kansas City Pleasanton Albert Oberle Oberle Edna Perry Wakarusa Canada Mr. Oberle Carbondale Rose Wymer J. Spingler Spingler Miller J. C. Buerman

Russell Brothers Circus to Exhibit in Lawrence August 9

Russell Bros. circus and wild animal menagerie will exhibit in Lawrence on Tuesday August 9 marking the tenth anniversary of the show. The act features Albert Hodgins Jr Flying Stars Roberts Troupe and more with a streamlined modern program and numerous trained animals and performers.

Russell Brothers Circus Wild Animal Menagerie City Russell Bros Lawrence Russell Circus Albert Hodgins, Jr Roberts Morris Don LaVola Orions Russell Bros. High School

Valley Chapel community notes and social events activity

The column records varied local events in Valley Chapel and nearby towns. Election board activity at Wa karusa and Clinton townships reports a Clinton turnout of 193. Numerous visits, dinners, and social gatherings involve families including the McBurneys Gray Banks Bowen Bond Curtis Dunn Flory Marshall and others, plus threshing, church society events, and a postponed ice cream supper due to rain.

Fred Gray Harry Bowen Ralph Marshall Detroit Mich Kraft Stull Lone Star Chester Weibel Roy Curtis Robbins John Dunn Ellis Bond United Brothern Missionary Society Lawrence New Church C. P. McNees Hannibal Topeka F. J. Bucheim Lou Flory Lester Flory W. J. Curtis Paul Kate Raegan Mrs. Marshall Marvin Edwin Gentry Nancy Dee Ann Little Bobby Barbara Joseph Reagan Bobby Wilson Wayne Puckett Conrad Curtis Harold Tucker Lamb M. R. Smith Kansas City Tom Smith Gottlieb Nieder John

Community notes from Tonganoxie residents and visitors

Local residents and guests are described visiting relatives in nearby towns. Bennie Joe Leavitt travels with grandmother to Ponca City while others visit Lawrence Oskaloosa Independence and Kansas City. A fall injures Mrs Freeman and porch improvements are noted at the Davises home.

Pleasant Grove residents share visits and moves

Paul Flory returned from Iowa and visited his parents Irve and family. He and Carl Russell drove to Smithville Missouri on Thursday. Everett Eberhart and sons Noah and Delbert spent Thursday with Irve Flory’s family. Tom Hout from Clinton moved with the McNish family to the Clinton area Friday. Rose Messer visited Nana May Hartley in Lawrence for several days.

Paul Flory Iowa Irve Flory Carl Russell Smithville Everett Eberhart Noah Delbert Tom Hout Clinton Sherman McNish Rose Messer Nana May Hartley Lawrence

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