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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1932

Page

2

Exciting finish shapes junior Twilight league standings

The Lawrence Junior Twilight league edges toward final outcomes as the Eagles prepare to host Rotary tomorrow at South Park to decide the second session champion. Rotary beat Elks 8 to 7 to earn the right to face the Eagles, with possible Little World Series if Rotary wins.

Law’rence South Park Eagles Rotary Elks Jeague Odd Fellows WHS Seax Chambin Jack Eagles Hall C. C. Carl

Baldwin Delays Return from Haskell Institute

Word from Dr. Robert D. Baldwin, superintendent of Haskell Institute, states he will not return to Lawrence until tomorrow evening or Thursday morning. He had anticipated an earlier departure.

Robert D. Baldwin Haskell Institute Lawrence Baldwin

Meteorologist to double duty during sun eclipse flight

Kansas City AP says meteorologist A J Hamrick will fly at 10,060 feet during tomorrow's partial sun eclipse to collect weather data for the Weather Bureau and a weed pollen count for the University of Kansas Medical School. Pollen has not been detected above 5,000 feet in prior studies.

Kansas City A.j IM. Hamrick Weather Bureau Medical School University of Kansas

They Like His Chickens Thieves Strike Mills Again

Thieves stole nine chickens from J. S. Mills at 454 Lincoln street during a second visit. Eighteen fowls were taken the prior Saturday night. Six recovered birds were found in a corn field near the Bruckmiller stockyards and returned to Mrs. Mills after police verified ownership.

3. &. Mills J. S. Mills Lincoln Street Mills Place Bruckmiller Maile Street

KU journalism awards to continue from Schott endowment

The University of Kansas journalism department gains a continuing Henry Schott Memorial Prize endowment from Mrs Frances Lathrop Schott who died in St Paul from pneumonia fever. The prize of 100 dollars goes to the department’s top student as faculty select. Mrs Schott, daughter of Gardiner Lathrop of Chicago, widow of Henry Schott who died in 1926, leaves portraits and medallion to hang in the building.

University of Kansas Frances Lathrop Schott St. Paul Enzy Schott Kansas City Henry Schott L. N. Flint Schott Theoidore Spicer-Simpson Ralph Beardsley

Personal notes from Leavenworth trip and visits

Mr and Mrs Dale Griffin of Leavenworth returned from a 3800 mile trip to Washington D C Maryland and other eastern points. Macklin attended summer school at the University of Ik s and left for Irisit with his parents in Greeley. Margaret Boys spent the day in Topeka with friends. A F Harris and daughters Fern and Ellen of Pocatello James spent the weekend. Mr and Abs Guy promi and family of Kansas City spent the day with her. Charles Stafford II and daughter Carol Jean of Kansas City returned home after a visit with Mr and Mrs C C Shimmons.

Dale Griffin Leavenworth Washington, D. C Maryland Grif J. H. Griffin Macklin University of Ik S Greeley Beter Fass Margaret Boys Topeka Fern Ellen Pocatello Jases Smith Ass. G . Lexman Abs Guy Promi Kansas City Charles Stafford Carol Jean C.C. ‘Shimmons

Blondie of the Follies at Dickinson shows

At the Dickinson Ithooh the story drags at Stimes. Blondie of the Follies is aod entertainment Marion Davies does not appear in many productions but when she does they seem to suit her type There is much comedy and just enough pathos Robert Montgomery supplies much of the comedy in his inimitable characterization of Marion Davies sizther by James Gleason Billie a Dove is excellent as the Follies ister who goes up stage The best shot is an impersonation of Greta Garbo and John Bar-Stymore by Miss Davies and Jimmy Durante respectively The picture will be shown for the Last times tonight at the Dickinson theater.

Blondie Aod Entertainment Marion Davies Robert Montgomery Sizther James Gleason Billie A Dove

Habitual soaks to serve full time at Leavenworth

Leavenworth judge T Homer Avis announced that habitual offenders will serve full jail sentences with no parole. Eight persons were brought before him yesterday for sentencing. Oil production remained steady nationally with major fields averaging about 2.1 million barrels daily, down 1 232 from the prior period, per the Oil and Gas Journal.

Leavenworth T. Homeravis Davis Tulsa Okla United States Reope Oil and Gas Journal

Lawrence Teaches At West Virginia Summer Session

A brief note states that Lawrence has served on the faculty of the University of West Virginia during the current summer session, continuing his academic involvement this season.

Lawrence University of West Virginia

Old Settler Fremont Gilges Dies at 76 in Baldwin

Fremont Gilges, 76, longtime Baldwin area resident since 1856, died at his daughter's home. Survived by three daughters and two sons, plus a brother and a sister. Funeral set at Stuart Barnett Funeral Home Baldwin with burial in Sutton Cemetery.

Fremont Gilges Baldwin J. D Brockway Mr. Gilges Kansas Swan Farm Stuart Barnett Sutton Cemetery Brockway Florence Horrel Vinland Lenora, Dowers Dudley Gilges Worden Fremont Gilges, Jr Tensed Idaho Thomas Gilges Burlington Osage City

Republican and Democratic leaders attend Kansas party councils

Jim Anderson and Dave McCreath of the Douglas county Republican central committee traveled to Topeka to attend the state Republican council. Democratic figures Frank W. McDonald and Fritz Meyn also went to Topeka to attend the Democratic party council.

Jim Anderson Douglas County Republican Central Committee Dave McCreath Topeka Frank W. McDonald Democratic Central Committee Young Democrat Clubs of Kansas Fritz Meyn Democratic Party Council

Miller Leads Salesmen to Colorado Springs Convention

H. B. Miller, Prudential Life Insurance local representative, departs September 22 for a four day convention at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs. He is honored as top seller in the Topeka district for the past year, leading in two of three company groups.

H. B. Miller Prudential Life Insurance Company Colorado Springs Antlers Hotel Miller Topeka Cine Age Te

Vacation Return Of County Attorney Stevens

County Attorney R B Stevens and Mrs Stevens have returned from a week in the Ozark mountains and southern Missouri. The auto trip featured good fishing and swimming with cool nights. During Stevens absence his law partner John Brand acted as county attorney. Glen Elder Kan Aug 30 AP Dr H Lockridge cashier was released today near Hunter Kan by the three men who kidnapped him after robbing the Glen Elder State bank of about 3000 He notified officers he was unharmed. Shawnee Okla Aug 30 AP A prowler escaped in a patrol car after slipping into a stopped patrol car during a police search for a prowler. No trace of the car or man was found. Relief applications All persons who intend to fill out blanks for relief are urged to do so at once by O Owen who has charge of the work One hundred persons have filled out blanks so far.

R. B. Stevens Glen Elder Kan H. Lockridge Hunter Glen Elder State Bank Shawnee, Okla O. . Owen Charce

Believe Corn Borer Will Spread to New Districts

Washington August 30 AP The corn borer spread despite a federal quarantine is likely to reach virgin corn crops this season with estimates up to 506 miles Officials say the pest may invade areas never touched before and some infestations may not be detected for years Secretary Hyde ended the wide border quarantine last month after Congress cut the plant quarantine budget from 795000 to 295008

Washington Agriculture Department S. A. Rohwer Plant Quarantine and Control Administration Hyde Congress

Will Open Sinclair Plant In Kansas City Kans

Wyandotte county commissioners voted to exclude the Sinclair oil plant from Kansas City Kansas, paving the way for its reopening at about 1 million dollars. Walter E. Brown, attorney for Sinclair, announced plans to rebuild and resume operations in the Argentine district, where 261 workers were employed when the site closed last November. Edward Bohnsack is hurt.

Kansas City Kan Sinclair Oil Company Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners Walter E. Brown Board of Commissioners of Edward Bohnsack

Eudora Man Fractures Ankle in Truck Accident

Edward Bohnsack of Eudora sustained a fracture of the right ankle after jumping from a Ford truck when its steering wheel came off while he rode with Ed Milburn. Milburn stayed with the truck as it left the highway and stopped in a cornfield near Fadora High School. Bohnsack received initial treatment in Eudora and was transported to Lawrence by ambulance early this afternoon.

Edward Bohnsack Eudora Memorial Hospital Bohnsack Ed Milburn Milburn Fadora High School Lawrence

Topeka Physician and Wife Injured Near Stull Crash

Dr A D Law of Topeka and his wife were severely injured in an automobile accident near Stull yesterday morning. They were taken to Topeka for treatment. The Nash coupe struck a cement culvert and Mrs Law was thrown through the windshield with severe cuts. Dr Law was less hurt. The crash occurred while en route to the Bidinger farm northeast of Stull where he had been treating Mrs Bidinger. Eyewitnesses said Dr Law waved to Mr Bidinger and then lost control of the car.

Topeka A. D. Law Stull Law Bidinger Doctor Lian

Beginning Church Suppers At Snyder Memorial United Brethren

The first monthly church night supper at Snyder Memorial United Brethren Church will be held Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. Families should bring one covered dish and enough sandwiches for their own family. The quarterly conference follows the supper with Dr. B. E. McAferty presiding and including elections for representatives to the annual Topeka conference on September 28.

Snyder Memorial United Brethren cHurch BE. B. McAferty

Archie Level to Face Liquor Charges in September Hearing

Preliminary hearing for Archie Latin Ton Level on liquor possession and transportation charges was continued today until September 1 before Justice Charles Sprinz er. Level is held on an $5000 bond pending the hearing.

Charles Sprinzer Level

Two held on chicken theft charges in Ottawa area

Hubert Moore, 91, Lisle, Mo., and Jess Ward, 20, Franklin County, held in Franklin county jail at Ottawa on chicken theft charges. Arrested in Lawrence after attempting to sell 29 chickens to Seymour Packing Co. Police say chickens were stolen from farmer Fred Osborn south of Ottawa. Osborn noticed Friday night thefts Saturday. Ward reportedly signed a written confession.

Hubert Moore Lisle Jess Ward Franklin County Ottawa Lawrence Seymour Packing Company Vermont Street L. C. Geiger Fred Osborn Osborn Moore Ward Douglas County Geiger

Farm index climbs as prices rise on Aug 25

Washington reports the farm index rose two points from July 15 to August 25, reaching 59 percent of prewar prices. Gains in cotton, corn, potatoes, eggs, milk, wheat, rye, cottonseed, butter, and wool offset declines in oats, barley, flax seed, and hay. Hog prices slid about 4 percent due to higher slaughter and softer demand amid overall price advances. Wheat price increase linked to spring wheat condition and tighter global supplies.

Washington Department of Agriculture Department

Sour Note Sways Valley of Love Song Star and Wife

In New York Aug 30 a sour note emerged in the Rudy Vallee marriage. Attorney Hyman Bushel said Vallee and his wife Fay Webb Vallee, once Fay Webb, plan to depart New York later this week. He reported no divorce, and destinations rumored as Rena lack confirmation. Vallee rose from soda clerk to bandleader famed for ballad Love Song numbers.

New York Hyman Bushel Orchestra Vallee Fay Webb Santa Monica Calif Rena Busher la Maine Village

Demand for stock drives opening of home loan banks

Washington reports Fort of the home loan bank board said there is substantial demand for capital stock in the 12 district banks to be opened about October 15. The board will select eleven directors per bank, while eight more states agreed to moratorium fare closures of mortgages held by receivers of closed state banks. Connecticut Arkansas Massachusetts North Carolina Catin Vermont South Carolina New Jersey noted. Delaware said there were no closed state banks.

Washington Franklin W. Fort Home Loan Bank Board Today Fort Connecticut Arkansas Massachusetts North Carolina Tin Vermont South Carolina New Jersey The Banking Commission Af Delaware

Senator Davis pleads not guilty in lottery indictments

United States Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania pleaded not guilty to two indictments charging distribution and sale of lottery tickets and conspiracy. Bail was set at 1009, with Theodore G. Miller also pleading not guilty. The indictments tie the fraternal Loyal Order of Manse to the alleged activities.

New York United States James J. Daviz Pennsylvania Theodore G. Miller Nulity Loyal Order of Manse Davis Federal Grant Jury Pnian Telegraph Miller

Mayor Walker Ill With Nervous Exhaustion In New York

George S. Collins, mayor James J. Walker's secretary, said the mayor is in bed with nervous exhaustion and has been ordered by his physician to take a complete rest. The health update came as Walker faced ongoing political pressure and a demanding schedule in New York.

Walker New York Cworge S. Collins James J. Walker

Legislature Halts Pay Cut Fight in Special Session

Austin August 30 The Texas legislature in a special session convened by Governor Sterling did not move to reduce pay of its members from 10 to 35 or 7.50 per day. The body remains stalled as lawmakers consider tax relief measures amid ongoing discussions on pay.

Austin Texas R. 8. Sterling

Germanys Security and the Disarmament Impasse

General Kurt von Schleicher, defense minister, reviews the disarmament conference in Heimat dienst and says no tangible progress has been made. He argues Germany faces humiliating treatment, asserts a Reichswehr reorganization depends on others’ willingness to disarm, and calls for a quick solution to protect Germanys honor and global safety.

Berlin Kurt von Schleicher Germany Heimatdienst Reichswehr Hoover

Local Society and Campus News From Ottawa Area

Mrs Alfred Graves and Misses Mar anl Woelen Rumble and Ellen Anderson hosted an Ottawa supper in Forest Park with Miss Joy Williams. Marion Leigh visited from Ottawa, returning with sister Jeuthlen Leigh who will spend several days there. Knack and other KU students have come back for the school opening after a Kansas City trip. Vide B. Hayward of Ottawa, a KU Arts graduate, will study at Indiana University School of Medicine. J W Hoff drove to Grankie with his father for a two week visit. New vegetable bin and rack installed at A and T Grocery in St Massachusetts. spraying keeps produce moist.

Alfred Graves Maranl Woelen Rumble Ellen Anderson Joy Williams Ottawa Aic Forest Park Marion Leigh C. V. Leigh Jeuthlen Leigh O¢ Knack University of Kansas Kansas City Vide B.hayward Indiana University School of Medicine and Hospital J. W. Hoff Kentucky Street Grankie J. W. Grifitts

Prospect guests honored in local Sunday visits

Mr and Mrs Dan Selzer and Dorian spent Sunday with Mrs Jennie Fuchs in Eudora. Mr and Mrs Martin Rohe Jr and family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs George Rohe. Mrs Henry Rohe Mrs Glenn Smith and Arthur and Billy were dinner guests at the Renken Weeks home. Lillian Ellis of Lawrence visited Mary and Edith Roche Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Dan Selzer Dorian Jennie Fuchs Eudora Martin Rohe, Jr George Rohe Henry Rohe Glenn Smith Arthur Billy Renken Weeks Lillian Ellis Lawrence Mary Edith Roche

Nurses Training Graduate Returns Home in Kansas City

HESPER Miss Tula' Votaw has finished nurses training at Research Hospital Kansas City and is now home with her parents Mr and Mrs Trvin Votaw. Mr and Mrs Charles Terrell entertained Mrs Ida Trefz and daughter Mabel Pern and son Tilly of Kansas City at dinner Friday. Mr and Mrs Herman Oeschmeger and daughter Thelma of Bonner Springs were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Raymond Stanley. Verlan Couch making his home with Mr and Mrs Roger PHN Neighbors extend sympathy to the family of the late Louis Seiwald. Seiwald born July 27 1865 on the farm where he died. He married October 14 1890 to Miss Mary Blechl. Survived by wife and eight children Clara and Arthur at home with their mother.

Hesper Miss Tula’ Votaw Kansas City Trvin Votaw Charles Terrell Ida Trefz Mabel Pern Tilly Herman Oeschmeger Thelma Bonner Springs Raymond Stanley Roger Phn Louis Seiwald Mr. Seiwald Mary Blechel Clara Arthur

Fragments From a Local Community Gatherings

A long list of mostly Kansas residents attending or hosting events is recorded. Names include Mrs Mary Welborn and family in Fort Logan, Wamego visitors to W. W. Gerstenberger, and numerous relatives from St Louis St Marys Clinton Mo Virginia Virgil and Kaw Valley. Social visits span Lawrence Wisconsin Illinois and Illinois with many Hoffmans and Gerstenbergers noted.

Winter guests from Salina visit local families

Mrs. Butler and Miss Thorpe of Salina spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Sims and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Banks, joining their families for a social visit and extended hospitality.

Mrs. Butler Miss Thorpe Salina Ethan Sims Herman Banks J Family

Banks Family Visits Spread Across Kansas Area

Banks kin travel in Kansasity and Elm Missouri visiting relatives at Memorial hospital and with grandparents. Aunt Katia Benson accompanies the Bank family while Miss Leila Banks and Mrs Herman Banks are noted relatives. Albert Kermet spends time in Silver Lake visiting kin. Jeanne Miller from Lawrence stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Miller and aunt Mrs Herman Banks.

West Fairview and Vicinity Social Notes

West Fairview and vicinity reports small gatherings and visits. John Renander returns from Colorado Springs to visit family. Mrs. P. Smith and daughters from La Junta joined E. Woodward and the McKinzie couple. Local clubs met at Never Fail Farm Bureau with Mrs Henry Lutz hosting an allay meeting and plans for a state booth. Kennedy, Cromwell, and other residents were guests. Nancy Cummings attended Great Lake View events.

John Renander Miles Atheridge Colorado Springs P. Smith la Junta Colo E. (. Woodward Ive McKinzie Bis Snir Petefish Emma Kennedy Roy Bowen Henry Lutz Mary Ziegler Tene Fay Gerish Cary Lutz Orinda A Cromwell Topeka Nancy Cummings Great Lake View Kennedy John Doan

Kennedy Family Visit Mentioned In Simple Local Note

Mr and Mrs W D Kennedy and children called Sunday evening on Mr and Mrs S W Kennedy in a brief local social item. Market news reports local grain prices with corn and wheat figures and poultry prices for Leghorns and other hens. content is terse and indicative of a community bulletin.

W. D. Kennedy S. W. Kennedy Market News

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