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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1935

Page

2

Senate Tax Bill Stirs House Protest Over Low Incomes

Washington Aug 12 A storm of protest erupts in the house over the senate tax bill which would tax incomes as low as 800 dollars a year. Lawmakers criticize nonconformity with the President message and warn a possible deadlock that could delay passage until next session. House members denounce taxing relief receivers and insist on a fair bid that does not raise taxes on the poorest.

Washington House Senate Doughton House Committee Senate Finance Committee Ways and Means Fuller D-Ark Congress Thompson D-Ii Duncan D-Mo Sanders D-Tex

Kansan Chancellor E H Lindley May Attend NYA Meeting

Chancellor E H Lindley of the University of Kansas may attend the National Youth Administration advisory committee meeting in Washington. Lindley is one of 84 committee members and is vacationing at Glacier National Park. A request to attend was received last Friday, but his attendance is not yet confirmed. It is expected a later announcement will detail the CSEP setup at KU and other college relief efforts nationwide.

E. H. Lindley University of Kansas National Youth Administration Advisory Washington, D. C Dr. Lindley Glacier National Park Raymond Nichols CSEP K. U United States

Many Applications Pour Into CSEP Office Ahead of Deadline

The Iverson University CSEP office, led by Miss Mary Olsen, reports nearly 1600 applications received as of today, over 400 more than last year. August 15 is set as the final date for blanks to be mailed. Federal figures on jobs and funding remain to be announced, while workers check applications in anticipation of the official release.

CSEP Mary Olsen IV. U

New Commander Bolles Makes First Official Visit at Fort Leavenworth

Maj. Gen. Frank C. Bolles, new Seventh Corps Area commander, made his first official visit to Fort Leavenworth after succeeding the late Maj. Gen. Stuart Heintzelman. He planned to depart for Nevada to inspect the National Guard camp and resume duties in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Leavenworth Seventh Corps Kan Frank C. Bolles Fort Leavenworth Stuart Heintzelman Bolles Nevada National Guard

Test Your Knowledge Quiz Questions From Classified Page

Seven trivia items are listed and the reader is directed to the classified page for answers. Questions cover figures from literature exploration stamps and history. It asks for Mitchell Luzon painter explorer World's Fair Chicago Tonti Bevil Grenville Ford's Theater Lincoln Alaska status

Donald Grant Mitchell Luzon Mothers of America Chicago Henri de Tonti Sir Bevil Grenville Ford Washington Lincoln Alaska

Cool air eases Kansas heat wave temporarily

A front from the northwest brings the coolest day in weeks to Kansas with 50 degree drops in Dresden and Goodland. Meteorologist S D Flora warns no permanent relief until the drought ends, as highs hover upper eighties while readings 100 to 112 last day marked the state as hot spot.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Dresden Phillipsburg Goodland Valentine Neb Plara Flora

Dark Haired Girls Supplant Blondes Across Nation

Chicago August 12 UPI A beauty expert says gentlemen no longer prefer blondes. Dark tresses gain favor as fashion shifts away from peroxide, with Persian and Indian colors for fall. The back to brunet trend, she notes, ends a twenty year blonde era and remains camera ready for real blondes.

Chicago UPI Ruth Maurer American Cosmeticians Association

Farm Bureau Women Camp at Tonganoxie State Lake

Nine Douglas county women attend a four day Women’s Farm Bureau camp opening yesterday at Tonganoxie state lake. Attendees include Mrs. Earl Coleman Mrs. W. D. Wear Mrs. Rosa Stone Mrs. Lennel Sturday Mrs. Ernest Milburn Mrs. Harry Unger Mrs. Guy Bigsby Mrs. Yj. Baldwin and Mrs. Jay Seetin. Other counties represented are Johnson, Jefferson, Shawnee, and Leavenworth.

Douglas County Women’s Farm Bureau Tonganoxie State Lake Jose Earl Coleman W. D. Wear Rosa Stone Lennel Sturday Ernest Milburn Harry Unger Guy Bigsby Yj. Baldwin Jay Seetin Johnson Weeendaties Jefferson Shawnee Leavenworth

The Irish In Us at the Granada Stars Cagney and O Brien

James Cagney and Pat O Brien headline The Irish In Us at the Granada with Frank Mc Hugh Allen Jenkins. Olivia de Havilland stars as the girl who provokes the brotherly brawls. Mary Gordon as their mother referees the comic scraps amid laughs and applause.

James Cagney Pat O’brien Frank McHugh Allen Jenkins O’hara Granada Cagney O'Brien Olivia de Havilland McHugh Mary Gordon Jenkins

Exams Start Thursday At KU Law School On Mt Oread

Examinations for the University of Kansas school of law will begin Thursday afternoon and run through Friday with no tests Saturday marking the end of classes on Mt Oread until the fall semester begins September 19. Nearby report notes a cow incident injuring farmer Walter Moorehead of Jarbalo.

Lasses Mt. Oread University of Kansas School of Law School of Law

Middlewest Gets Relief From Heat Across The Plains

The Associated Press reports cooler air and scattered showers easing the severe heat that blasted Oklahoma Texas and surrounding states. Temperatures fell from 90s to upper 80s in some zones with 80 in Chicago and forecasts of further cooling. Dust storms lingered in Amarillo and Garden City while snow cooled Colorado peaks with 34 degrees. The heat toll neared 200 with four more deaths, and Sacramento hit a record 109 as parks and beaches drew crowds near Chicago under a land breeze.

Oklahoma Texas Kansas Missouri Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago Flora Amarillo Tex Garden City Kan Pikes Pesk Colorado California Los Angeles Alva Okla Enid Fort Smith Ark Sacramento Calif

Joan Blondell seeks divorce from film cameraman husband

Los Angeles August 12 Joan Blondell actress and mother of a son born last November filed suit for divorce from George S Barnes film cameraman alleging cruelty and incompatibility She says he ignored guests buried himself in a book when visitors came and would not answer questions after drinking and driving his car despite her requests Former Army player dies.

Los Angeles Joan Blondel George S. Barnes Miss Blondel Hollywood Barnes Lookout Mountain

Death of Lieut Joseph Lockwood MacWilliam West Point Quarterback

Perth Amboy New Jersey August 12 1934 Word comes of the death of Lieut Joseph Lockwood MacWilliam former Army quarterback in 1931 32 and 33 He died after emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix His father Charles M MacWilliam Middlesex County probation officer received the telegram MacWilliam was stationed at Fort Warren Wyoming at the time of his death.

Perth Amboy N. J Joseph Lockwood MacWilliam Charles M. MacWilliam Middlesex County Id MacWilliam Fort Warren Cheyenne Wyo

Kansas Coroner Guthrie Dies From Food Poisoning

R C Guthrie age 55 longtime Marysville Kansas coroner and Kansas board of embalming member died from peritonitis after a food poisoning attack. He moved to Marysville in 1907 from Irving and was active in civic and Masonic circles and longtime president of Marysville Country Club.

Marysville Kan R. C. Guthrie Kansas Board of Embalming Guthrie Irving Marysville Country Club

Bomannon Federal Shelterbelt Attorney Dies in Lincoln

J Sydnor Bomannon aged 49 principal attorney for the federal shelterbelt project died at his Lincoln home after a lingering illness. He had come here December 23 from Washington D C where he served as an attorney in the solicitor's office of the department of agriculture.

Lincoln, Neb J. Sydnor Bomannon Bomannon Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture

Patee Show Sells Hard Times Stunt Drama Cheers of the Crowd

A high pressure New York publicity man promotes a stunt to save a Broadway show, in Cheers of the Crowd at the Patee. Russell Hopton stars as Lee Adams with Irene Ware as the newspaper sister aiding the plan. Complications rise and keep the cast in constant excitement through to the end. Journal-World classifieds note quick results.

New York the Patee Russell Hopton Lee Adams Irene Ware Adams

Milk cases in court challenge AAA marketing agreements

Milk producers in Kansas City Kansas plan to challenge marketing agreements under the AAA after another suit against Allvine Dairy Co. by Max M. Morehouse, administrator for the Greater Kansas City milk area. Morehouse seeks payments into the milk marketing adjustment account. Allvine claims benefits to producers do not justify levied assessments.

Kansas City Kan AAA Max M. Morehouse Kanga City Morehouse Allvine, Dairy Co Fred C. Allyine

Rabies Found in Dog That Bit Linwood Children

Dr. T. J. Leasure reports the dog that bit two Linwood children of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shirk had rabies. The children received Pasteur treatment after the bite a week ago. The Buck Creek farmer Frack Black and Lecompton’s T. M. Bahnmaier also reported bites from their own rabid farm dogs.

T. J. Leasure Walter Shirk Linwood Shirk Lawrence Leasure Frack Black Buck Creek T. M. Bahnmaier Lecompton

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Riffle and Mrs Wood

Burial of Mrs Albert S Riffle in Springhill Kan cemetery Wednesday follows her death Saturday night at Omaha. Mrs Anna Eliza Wood dies at home five miles north of Lawrence. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 pm from Rumsey funeral home with Rev Charles Thomas leading. Burial Maple Grove cemetery. Wood leaves four sons two daughters 14 grandchildren Walter Martin Chateau James Lexington Harry Lawrence area.

Albert S. Riffle Omaha Springhill Kan Anna Eliza Wood Lawrence Rumsey Funeral Charles Thomas Maple Grove Cemetery

Huge sea turtle displayed after being dragged by Gloucester boat

Boston reported an 800 pound leatherback sea turtle was brought ashore after entangling the Gloucester seiner Santa Maria and dragging it about 100 feet. Captain Peter Mercurio said the turtle, eight feet long, was killed by rifle shots near the Boston piers while fishermen landed mackerel.

Boston Santa Maria Bostonish Peter Mercurio Mercurio

Burns and Allen seek to adopt a baby boy

Gracie Allen and George Burns announce they are seeking to adopt a baby boy to match their year-old daughter Sandra Gracie Allen Burns. Allen said they looked in Chicago but found no matching infant as they arrived to train with the child.

Burns and Allen New York Gracie Allen George Burns Sandra Gracie Allen Burns Chicago Gracie George

Traffic Accidents in Oklahoma Claimed Several Lives

Seven people died in Oklahoma over the weekend due to crashes and a freight train collision. Six deaths were from vehicle accidents. one occurred in a freight train incident, with many injured. New residents urged to register with the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce to receive a welcome gift book. A. B. Weaver returned from trips to New York and New London, Conn.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ Bureau Lawrence Chamber of Commerce A. B. Weaver New York Weaver New London Conn

Will F D R Name Changes He Wants In Constitution

Lawmakers debate Roosevelt’s push for constitutional changes as Hoover policies face scrutiny. Senator Robinson frames the aim as overcoming the drastic effects of Hooverism while Roosevelt presses for public clarity on proposed constitutional alterations before adjournment. Representative Woodruff calls the suggestion timely and demands disclosure of the presidential program and its impact on foundational principles.

Frank D. Lowden Illinois Herbert Hoover Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Ogden Mills Rep Fish Rn.y Dickinson Rtown Wadaworth R.N.Y Robinson Hoover Roosevelt Congress Woodruff R.mich

Hoover arrives in New York for meeting with New York Life officials

Herbert Hoover, arriving by train from the west for a meeting with New York Life Insurance Company officials, maintained a smiling silence on political questions. He offered no new criticism beyond remarks issued in Chicago yesterday, and was accompanied by Lawrence Richey, his Washington representative.

New York Herbert Hoover West New York Life Insurance Company Chicago Lawrence Richey Washington

Cattle breeder travels with Jersey calf to Wisconsin sale

Don Bright of Greenville Texas passes through Lawrence with a two months old Jersey calf in a crate bound for Black River Falls Wisconsin. The calf sold for 150 dollars. Mary Olsen at the CSEP office receives a flood of mail from the KU post office and Kansas City Kansas. William T Johnson, Haskell Institute instructor, graduates from Central State Teachers College Mt. Pleasant Michigan with an A B degree honors.

Don Bright Greenville Texas Lawrence Black River Falls Wis William T. Johnson Haskell Institute Central State Teachers College Mt. Pleasant Mich

Olathe Road Probe Demands U S Highway 50 Review

Olathe Kan August 12 petition by 80 local business men and Johnson County officials asks Attorney General Clarence V Beck to investigate the construction of U S Highway 50 between Olathe and Kansas City. The brick road laid in 1925 is called deplorable and the concrete base allegedly underbuilt. The petition seeks protective action for taxpayers and potential prosecution if criminality is shown.

Olathe Kan PC. W. Gorsuch Tolay Clarence V. Beck Kansas City Johnson County Beck

Driver Faces Jail After Death Crash in Kansas City

L J Narr, 38, charged with gross negligence in the death of Edward Kline Jr., 26, was fined 1000 and sentenced to a year at the municipal farm by Police Judge Tol land after a coroner's jury found negligence. Narr remains free on 5000 bond on a state manslaughter complaint.

Kansas City Gr—L. J. Narr Edward Kline dJr Thomas V. Tolland Narr Kline

Will Divide an Estate Between Barbara Hutton Mdivani

Copenhagen Aug 12 Pi The late Prince Alexis Mdivani's former wife Countess Barbara Hutton Mdivani Haughwitz Reventlow will meet her four brothers and sisters in law to arrange the division of Alexis estate valued at about 2 000 000 The heiress to Woolworth millions is to receive one fifth of the total estate The prince was killed August 1 in a Spain auto crash The count said other details of the division of real estate would be arranged by her in conference with Alexis two brothers and two sisters Okishoma Brothers Drowned Lawton Oklahoma Aug 12 Two brothers John Wolf 17 and Bennie Wolf 22 of near Elgin were drowned in Cache creek twenty miles northeast of here late yesterday The bodies were recovered by Lawton fire department

Copenhagen Prince Alexis Mdiveni Barbara Hutton Mdivani Haughwitz - Reventlow Alexis Count Court Haughits- Reventlow Woolworth Spain Lawton Okla John Wolf Bennie Wolf Elgin Cache Creek Here

Acreas Obtains Divorce in Los Angeles on Aug 12

Gwynne Farrell, identified as a blonde screen actress, obtained a divorce today from Nathan Myles, an advertising salesman, charging cruelty in Los Angeles.

Acreas Los Angeles Gwynne Farrell Nathan Myles

Rescue by Chance Saves Boston Man From Sea

Walter Robillard, 32, of Boston,was rescued after jumping from the Notre Dame. He swam in rough seas for hours before being hauled into a dory by the Ripple’s crew and later airlifted to Boston. He was examined at Chelsea marine hospital and transferred to a Boston psychiatric hospital.

Boston Walter Robillard Ripple The Notre Dame Associated Press Robillard Coast Guard Samuel Sorenson Sorenson George’s Banks Altho Provinceton Cape Cod Chelsea Marine Hospital John T. Hazel

Haile Selassie warns of possible world war in Ethiopia

Emperor Haile Selassie told palace authorities Ethiopia fears a new world war and seeks peace through League of Nations impartiality. He said Ethiopia never aimed to harm Italy and noted peace talks among France, Italy and Britain began without Ethiopian invitation after a crown council session. Leaders sent felicitations to President Roosevelt for his peace stance.

Addis Ababa Haile Selassie Ethiopia League of Nations Italy Crown Council Roosevelt Paria France Great Britain

Hopson Arrested by Federal Agents in New Jersey

H C Hopson executive of the Associated Gas and Electric Company was found by federal agents in New Jersey and taken to Washington to testify in a congressional lobbying inquiry. A three week search ended with his custody as the House committee led by Rep John J O Connor of New York prepares for his testimony on the companys fight against admin utility control legislation.

New York The New York Post Washington H. C. Hopson Associated Gas & Electric Company New Jersey Hopson House John J. O'Connor Senate

Lone Star to Field New Football Team This Season

Recreation director Jay Plumley at Lone Star plans football practice at BCE camps once equipment arrives. Several camp members have pro or college background. Plumley aims to form two teams. No schedule yet but likely CCC opponents and possible games with KU freshmen if arrangements permit.

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Troops Move From Camp Whitside For 15 Day Training

Ready to move troops at Camp Whitside in Tunction City Kansas 179 men received instructions for departure tomorrow. About 200 trucks will transport roughly 2000 men from the 137th Infantry and 114th Cavalry for fifteen days training. Yesterday the 160th Field Artillery and 140th Field Artillery Kansas National Guard left the camp.

Tunction City Kan Camp Whitside 137Th Infantry 114Th Cavalry 160Th Field Artillery 140Th Field Artillery Kansas National Guard

Two Aggie Linemen Are Typhoid Fever Victims

Manhattan Kan Aug 12 Two regular guards on the Kansas state champion football team Big Six champions of 1934 are ill with typhoid fever Coach Wes Fry received a letter noting Dan Partner has typhoid at his home in Kearney Neb for about ten days Last week Fry learned Dan Beeler was ill at his home in Mankato Fry doubts either Beeler or Partner will be in good condition for the upcoming football season.

Manhattan Kan Kansas Wes Fry Dan Partner Kearney Neb Fry Dan Beeler Mankato Beeler Partner

Youth Escapes Moundridge Jail After Vigilante Capture

A 17 year old youth identified as E. S. Cowley of Atchison Kansas escaped from the Moundridge jail less than 12 hours after officers arrested him during a vigilante hunt for the driver of a stolen car. He fled by forcing the cell door and is believed aided by accomplices who fled in a Chevrolet truck stolen from an oil company.

Cowley Moundridge Jock

Memorial and visits in Ives Chapel area

Mrs. E P Hall led a memorial service for Mrs Ault with Rev Holcombe and a large gathering including Rev E P Hall, H S Cook, J D Smith, John Dean, Philip Fleshman, W W Whitted, Wise, George Frye family, Virginia Frye, Mary Meyer, Oliver Price, Maurice Frye, Emma Emery, Bernice Carnahan, Catherine Van Keuren, and families. Visitors to Eliza Highland and Martin Callan in Vinland, and various neighbors attended gatherings and dinners. Several residents traveled to Bucklin Kansas for Fred Hargett's funeral, while Emma Emery hosted guests at her home and others visited the Miller home. Contacts included Harold Flanders departing for Wellsville, Stewart Baldridge of Wellsville, and Belph Jardon of Oxnard along with Irene McConnail. Symn Taylor hosted the Past Noble Grands club, and W E Simpson and daughter Betty Lou joined Ernest Butell and family in visiting.

E. P. Hall Ault Holcombe H. S. Cook J. D. Smith John Dean Philip Fleshman W. W. Whitted Wise George Frye Virginia Frye Mary Meyer Oliver Price Fred Hargett Jess Emery Oskaloosa Emma, Emery Philip Miller Vivian Maxine Emery Miller Home Harold Flanders Wellsville Bunnell Farm Stewart Baldridge

Lecompton social items and local notices

Mr and Mrs Fred Smith entertained at a six o'clock dinner Sunday in Lecompton. Guests included William Schauer Wheeler Kan Harry Smith Ilene Smith Miss M Smith Miss Martha Smith and other Smiths. Edward McClana han visited Margaret Young in Topeka. Faye Carr, daughter of Harry Carr, is recovering from a broken arm. Mary Smith will teach at Barber School south west of Lawrence. Maurine Broner of Lawrence visited Lecompton friends. Lorene Hildenbrand returned from a visit west of Lecompton.

Fred ©. Smith William Schauer Wheeler Kan Harry Smith Ilene Smith M Smith Martha Smith Fred Karnes Topeka Barbara Worley Joe Smith Billy Joe Smith Frank Smith Fred W. Smith Fred C. Smith Edward McClanahan Margaret Young Faye Carr Harry Carr Mary Smith Lawrence Maurine Broner Lecompton Lorene Hildenbrand A. F. McClanshaw

Valley Notices From Local Neighbors

Valley ChapelN F Thome hauled fat cattle to Kansas City Monday. Mrs Sick of Kansas City visited Mrs Ty Thome. Scoop McKinney took his mother to town and forgot to return until next day. Elizabeth Dunn returned from Kansas City to attend teachers institute after summer office work in Kansas City. Venita Saturday with Homer Flory children at Lone Star. Hugo Schellhorn and Robert Beveridge of South Carolina visited Kanwaka Literary Club at Mrs George Miller s home with Mary Bond. Mr and Mrs Ellis Bond hosted a family dinner with twenty guests including Marvin Bond Willie Puckett and Roy Puckett families.

N. F. Thome Kansas City Ty Thome McKinney Misa Elizabeth Dunn Teachers Institute Kanaan Venita Homer Flory Lone Star Hugo Schellhorn Robert Beveridge South Carolina Kanwaka Literary Club George Miller Misa Mary Ellis Bond Marvin Bond Willie Puckett Valley Grove Roy Puckett

Local rural life notes and family visits across Centropolis area

The report covers road conditions on Lone Star highway near Leb utxbod with a milk truck extraction by Charlie Sanders tractor. It notes weekend visits to John Banks corner, funeral attendance for Rev. Kyle Murrey, and numerous social calls among families including the Becks, Bowens, Banks, Cummings, and Beveridge. A lightning strike disabled a local telephone briefly, and a card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during Gladys Jackson’s illness and death.

Lone Star Highway Leb Utxbod Charlie Sanders Sanders Farm John Banks Hi Bowen Bobby Neal Fred Gray Ang Margaret Gray Florence Centropolis Lee Gray Kyle Murrey Valley Apes Church Murrey Wichita Kansas City Minnie Halbert Schellhorn Beveridge Henry Beck Lawrence Manley Hood Wheeling Maurice Reagan

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