Society call for 13 oclock notices in Journal-World
Society news notes openings for society items to be phoned or brought to the Journal-World office for publication. The Double Dozen club meets Friday at Mrs Oscar Orrs home 1315 West Fourth street with roll call riddles. Kansas Electric Powers employees and families held a Brown's Grove picnic with 300 400 attendees and a safety department sponsor. Luncheon served by wiring department. Reunion of the Perkins family drew 260 kin from Lawrence Richmond North Carolina Goldsboro.
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Journal-World Office
Society
Oscar Orr
West Fourth Street
Lawrence
Bonner Springs
Kansas Electric Powers Company
General Offices
Brown's Grove
Safety Department
the Grove
H. B. Reinken
M. C. Henderson
L. H. Rose
Sidney E. Perkins
Roy Perkins
David Perkins
Lake View
Velma
North Carolina
Perkins
George Perkins
Goldsboro
S. E._ Perkins
W. Hackett
John Perkins
Richmond
N. C
J. H. Lassiter
Greensboro
W.B. Ross
Graham Kerr
Charlotte
Missionary Society
Plymouth den
A.M. Wilcox
L Double Dozen Club
Social calendar and pioneer reunion in Franklin County
The 1858 Honey Creek to Baldwin City migration is recalled as three brothers John Henry and August Fiehler settled near Baldwin City, their families prospered in Franklin County. A reunion drew eighty one relatives, from Mary Fiehler at 81 to three month old Alvin Banham, the homestead remains in the family.
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Honey Creek
Wis
John
Henry
August
Franklin County
Kan
Fred
Baldwin City
Mary B. Fiehler
Henry Fiehler
Alvin Banham
John Fiehler
Personal notices of families visiting and traveling
A long list of personal items from Radford to Lawrence detailing visits and travels. Mrs Herbert Rankin and daughters Mary and Barbara visit relatives, then plan trips to Iola Bartlesville and Oklahoma. Numerous locals, professors, and their families return from trips to Colorado, Minnesota, Rochester, Mayo, and Bemidji.
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Herbert Rankin
Mary
Barbara
Radford
Iola
B. M. Gregory
Bartlesville
Okla
Allan Shaw
F. R. Kruse
Coffeyville
C. A. Sims
Carl Harding
Mr. Harding
S. E. Perkins
Illinois
A. L. Carl
Topeka
Ralph Casey
Otis Casey
Oklahoma City
Irma Casey
University
W. R. Harley
University Department of Journalism
W. A. Guenther
Bemidji
Minn
H. S. Foster
Colorado Springs
Colo
J. J. Street
Excelsior Springs
Mayo Brothers’ Hospital
Rochester
Carroll County
Street
Bogard
J. D. Seiler
M. T. Sadler
Minnesota
W. J. Baumgartner
Puget Sound
Ranier, Glacier
Yellowstone National Parks
Clara Wright
Wilda Wright
St. Joseph
Kay Wright
Lawrence
J. H. Keating
Covina
Cal
Detroit
Mich
Kansas City
Drought Serious in East Says Traveling Minister
The Rev. Mr. Husband of Tonganoxie returns from a 4200 mile tour to report severe drouth in eastern states. He cites Virginia vegetation nearly gone and stock forage scarce. In Ohio some sheep were offered for sale at 25 cents each as farmers seek corn works to provide employment. Also noted are free auto rides offered by an Austin bantam automobile in Ottawa for certain purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
Brooks
Ates
Byinatcents
Vermont
Husband
Conte
Virginia
Ted
Ionanie
Ohio
Ottawa
Sengeras and Ralph Curby Car Testimony
Sengeras and Ralph Curby discussed a car trip totaling 387 smiles with the vehicle averaging 40 percent miles per gallon of gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Curby
Ventura Praised For Brave Rescue
A transpacific liner Ventura rescued 317 aboard the British steamer Tahiti as it sank in the south seas. Captain Meyer and crew were hailed by Pago Pago residents after a 700 mile dash to reach the doomed ship, with two women fainting during the operation and all aboard saved without injury.
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Pago
Australia
South Seas
San Francisco
Tahiti
Pago Pago
A. H. Toten
Shaw endorses self‑execution for condemned murderers
London AP George Bernard Shaw praised Dean Inge of St Pauls for proposing that condemned murderers be allowed to kill themselves. Shaw suggested providing poisons and a fixed hang day, arguing it would save trouble and expense if the inmate chose death by his own action.
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London
George Bernard Shaw
Dean Inge
St. Paul's
Dean
Shaw
Kansas City
Kan
George W. Hancock
Alice Lorine Hecke
Bethel
Hancock
Miss Hecke
C. E. Cook
Mrs. Hecke
Property Damage In Storm Across Enid Northwest Oklahoma
A wind and electrical storm with nearly an inch of rain damaged property across Enid and Grant and Garfield counties in northwestern Oklahoma. Buildings were demolished at Pond Creek, plate glass shattered in Enid, and numerous farm structures were harmed by the severe weather. The storm also dropped about 0.81 inches of rain in Enid. The report notes the earth-dog, once thought extinct in Hungary, reappeared.
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Enid
Oklahoma
Pond Creek
Here
Grant
Garfield
Pleasant Weather to Continue in Kansas
Topeka August weather forecast from the U S Weather Bureau predicts continued pleasant conditions for most of Kansas with moderate temperatures today and Thursday. The southwest will see highs 95 to 100 degrees while central areas report showers, and past twenty four hour rainfall varied from 0.32 to 2.62 inches in several towns.
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Topeka
Kansas
United States Weather Bureau
S. D. Flora
Dodge City
Flora
Salina
Solomon
Minneapolis
Lindsboro
McPherson
Hutchinson
Oketo
Macksville
Hays
Phillipsburg
Wichita
Anthony
Winfield
Hanover
Horton
Coldwater
Elkhart
Corn Surviving Drouth Shows Great Improvement
Topeka reports a weekly crop bulletin showing significant corn recovery in the northern third of Kansas after drought. Frequent showers and cooler weather aided growth, with grain sorghums and pastures also improving. southern areas saw only late corn benefiting from rainfall and much corn already cut for silage. Soil conditions favorable for plowing except in south central and southwestern counties.
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Topeka
United States Weather Bureau
Kansas
Births Recorded at City Clerk Office and Memorial Hospital
The city clerk's office lists several births including Bonnie Joyce to Clifford and wife, Rosella to Harvey and wife, Geradine Louise to Emmet and wife, Richard Louis to Fred and wife, Mary Audell to Bruce and wife, Wilder Robert to Wilder and wife, Jack Huling s to Roland and wife, Francis Caul to Roy and wife, Phyllis Mae to Walter and wife, and Frank Elvin to Frank and wife at Memorial hospital. A separate item notes traffic bonds forfeited: D E Oliver Iola for stop sign violation with $5 bond and Ralph Clevenger for speeding with $10 bond.
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O. H. Stockwell
City
Bonnie Joyce
Clifford Adkinson
Rosella
Harvey House
Geradine Louise
Emmet Curtis Adams
St Memorial Hospital
Richard Louis
Fred Ziesenis
Mary Audell
Bruce Clepper
Memorial
D. E. Oliver
Iola
Ralph Clevenger
European royal split may lead to new marriage
Queen Helen stands firm in her divorce while rumors tie her ex to a possible new bride from a European royal house. He may remarry as the divorce becomes final, withQueen Helen and the grand Voivode Michael and their son departing Sinaia for Mania near Constanza. Official word delayed Carols coronation until spring.
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Helen
Sinaia
Michael
Mania
Constanza
Carol
King Carol Spurns Olive Branch in Divorce Case
Bucharest August 20 AP court circles report that King Carol has rejected an olive branch and will not press the annulment of his divorce. The move signals a continuing dispute within royal circles and leaves unresolved questions about titular marriage status and succession implications.
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Carol
Bucharest
Convention to a Close Elect Officers Today
American Legion Auxiliary in Chanute Kansas planned to elect officers and pick the 1931 convention city as the meeting concluded on August 20. The session highlighted leadership selections and place decisions for future events.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Chanute
Kan
Kansas auxiliary members rally at governor race meeting
Memorial services were led by Mrs. Lilie Scott of Fort Scott after convention day in Topeka. Speakers included Harry Uomery of Topeka, Ralph T. O’Neil of Topeka, and Hugo T. Wedell of Chanute. Frank Haucke and Harry Woodring spoke for governor. Oklahoma delegates presented a prize for a joint membership contest. Kansas totaled 10 859 members and Oklahoma 8 859. Mrs. Nellie Cook of Independence reviewed her administration at the banquet.
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Lilie Scott
Fort Scott
Harry Uomery
Topeka
American Legion
Ralph T. O'Neil
Hugo T. Wedell
Chanute
Kansas
Frank Haucke
Harry Woodring
Oklahoma
Kansas Auxiliary
Nellie Cook
Independence
Nomination upheld. Pinchot remains in PA governor race
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld Gifford Pinchot's gubernatorial nomination, denying Frances Shunk Brown's plea to discard about 60,000 Luzerne county ballots over alleged perforation damage. The ruling preserves Pinchot’s position as the Republican candidate.
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Philadelphia
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
State Supreme Court
Frances Shunk Brown
Pincot
Luzerne County
Lawrence Business College Solves Problem for Thousands
An advertisement proclaims that the Lawrence Business College has solved a common problem for thousands of young people and invites others to enroll. The message emphasizes accessibility and benefit, urging readers to consider the college as a path to opportunity.
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Pearing
The
Lawrence Business College
Adv
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James Holyfield
J. M. Mott
Jack Houk
Roy McLean
L. 5. Schupert
E. C. Hallgren
J. B. Gufler
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Cecil Jensen
Fred Prosser
Pacific Coast
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Nev
Oscar Rocklund
Henry Jensen
Yosemite National Park
Bakersfield
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Los Angeles Harbor
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Santa Ana
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Monterey
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Salt Lake City
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Virginia City
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Motion Picture
Culver City
Hollywood
Holloway Hall
A. H. Fiehler
Fiehler
Forest Park
Fred Fiehler, Jr
Johns Banham
Ughter
Germany
Biss Inns Braker
Variety Bridge Club
Je Uien Hunter
Drouth Serious
East
Tonganoxie
Tour
Het Robert Quillen
Jim
Publishers Syndicate
Ventura
Brave Rescue
Northwest
Hungary
Hills Bros
Aras OF
CAN
Ward
Sparton
the College
Jeweler
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Larndon Beauty
Phous
Vita
Naivette
Frederick
Vanity Beauty Shop
Jose Nickel
Myron. Miller
Pinchot
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Whitcomb’'S
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Tenn. Sts
Furs Extraordinary
C. Byrd Fur CO
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Jenny Lind
Metzler
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