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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1929

Page

2

Brophy Found Alive After Antarctic Expedition Scare

Dee, 2-CAP- Ric 'ard' Gale Brophy, Byrd Antarctic Expedition business manager, was reported found alive in Omaha after a 1930s mystery. He had vanished last spring from New York, leaving a death by own action note. Police later disputed the suicide claim and he underwent a Bellevue mental test before spending weeks in Canada, then returning to New York.

Omaha Neb. Dee Ric Gale Brophy Byrd Antarctic Expedition New Zealand New York Onisha Bee-News Wasi Byrd Brophy C. Manning Pir New Island Jade Mitchel Te 5 Eleanor Boll Gettig D.ass Dunedi Dunedin United States Bellevue Minarder Byrd Canada Erward

Rising Temperatures Forecast in Kansas

Weather outlook for Kansas calls for a cool night with temperatures dropping to near 6 to 10 degrees in western areas and 10 to 15 degrees in eastern sections before a warming trend begins tomorrow. Topeka recorded the coldest night of the season at 9.7 degrees, with Goodland and Lander showing very low readings as well, while clear skies prevail across the state and surrounding regions.

Topeka Kansas Aurea S. D Goodland Lander Wqest Daskotas Minnesota Colorado St. Low Pittsburgh Michi Mercury St Blora

Oberst murder trial delays as jury panel reused

In El Dorado county, Oberst’s defense argues the court may itself assemble a jury, despite objections, delaying the murder trial. The judge declares it inherent for the court to provide a jury and orders the same veniremen summoned again as jury selection stalls. A separate AP report notes a bureau meeting planned for Ded.

el Dorado Kar Sedudge A.rs Buter County

J J Scott to Speak at Dinner Gathering Tonight

J J Scott will be speaker at tonight's merchant and chamber of commerce dinner meeting at 6:30 in chamber dining rooms secretary C L Scott will report ideas on serving retailers from the recentcommercial organization secretaries convention An unusual senior recital in Kansas University school of fine arts by Lucyle E Thomas on Tuesday December 10 described as historic and first of its kind in the department Grain prices show wheat down oats down rye down and barley up at visible grain exchanges Atchison Crown Store appoints Dean Lloyd as manager of the Atchison Crown store Government bond quotes listed for New York on December 21 including Liberty bonds Treasury issues and other securities

Lucyle E.thomas Universe of Kansas School of Find Arts Cavill School of Fine Arts

Wall Street Speculation and British Unemployment

London reports view Old Dr. Wall Street as a cure for British unemployment through American money shifts. Observers say the Wall Street margin speculator drew gold from England to finance revival, but with money returning, capital may or may not boost employment. Analysts warn most new ventures need proper funding to impact jobs, noting 250 issues raised about 270 million in 1928 now trade far below issue prices.

London Wall I Street America Great Britain England Wall Street

Obituaries and notices from Lawrence area papers

Obituaries and funeral notices list Frank A. Higley aged 56 died at home near Lawrence with services at Nortonville. Also Mary C. Tullos aged 82 died at 115 Park Street with services at Rumsey funeral home. Faunt Hawkins aged 53 funeral set for Tonganoxie Friends church. Mary M. Wood aged 72 dies at 1546 New Hampshire Street with services at First Methodist Church. Also local notes on annual celebration of The Voice of Firestone, Mendelssohn Club concert plans, Troubadour magazine cover design by Margaret Hill, Kansas, and Eugene Christy tenor appointment at Central Presbyterian Church in Kansas City Missouri.

Frank A. Higley Lawrence Nortonville C. A. Richard Masonic Lodge Duane Foy Marvin Preston F. M. Conboy Topeka Preston Pullin Anna Higley Theodore Hicley C. P. Hicley Atchison Emma Winsor Mattie Nelson Las Vegas N. M Mary C. Tullos Park Street Rumsey Funeral Home J. F. Watts Memorial Park Cemetery Jack’ Thiles Boudah Tullos Faunt Hawkins Goodland Friends Church Tonganoxie Yubbell Hill Mary M. Wood New Hampshire Street First Methodist Church Harry Gordon Oak Hill Cemetery Ross Haughn Vinland S. H. Schrader W. H. F. LaHarne Charles G Rivista Calif

Thieves Take Phones From Two Sorority Houses

Thieves struck the Chi Omega house at 1945 Indiana Street and the Pi Beta Phi house at 1246 Mississippi Street, taking pay telephones and over 100 dollars from Chi Omega. Entry was gained via a third floor window and fire escape, with drawers scattered and valuables left untouched aside from the phones. Police were notified Sunday when members returned from vacation.

Chi Omega Indiana Street Pi Beta Phi Mississippi Street Chi Omega House

Wodke Visit Complements Lawrence Thanksgiving Returnees

Mr and Mrs Charles Wodke of Reno Nev plan to visit Mrs Wodkes parents Mr and Mrs G R Shultz in Lawrence tomorrow morning Dr and Mrs J F Watts have returned from Thanksgiving with their son Franklin Watts of Wichita Their motor trip included their daughter Miss Florence Watts of Kansas City and Miss Marian Mel Nabb KU student Miss Margaret Graeber has returned to Topeka to resume teaching in the junior high school

Charles Wodke Reno Nev Lawrence Margaret Graeber Topeka

Geltch Speaks at Rotary Music Program

Professor Waldemar Geltch addressed Rotary members on music’s three elements rhythm melody harmony and the need to preserve real music. He praised school programs for fostering taste in the arts, noting broader appreciation follows. The program featured club songs led by Ralph Ymmalley Rotary Quartette performances and vocal numbers with accompanying musicians including Prof Howard Taylor and Mrs Geltch.

Waldemar Geltch Rotary Haryone Gelich Ralph Ymmalley Rotary Quartette Irene Peabody Howard Taylor Geltch Donmyer Pattie Johmson Ralph Smalley

Will Talk On Orchard Resources At Chamber Luncheon

L A Hawkins, a renowned fruit grower and horticultural extension worker, to speak at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow noon on undeveloped orchard resources. He will emphasize commercial apple growing in Douglas, Jefferson, and Leavenworth counties and recent lectures at an agricultural short course in Eudora.

L. A. Hawkins Chamber of Commerce Hawkins Douglas Jefferson Leavenworth Lawrence Eudora International Harvester Company C. L. Scott

Rudy Vallee Core Image as Hard Working Idol of Flappers

New York AP reports Rudy Vallee leads a grueling schedule from morning business to nightly performances. He appears in radio theater night clubs and films, while his public image as the flappers idol is contested by fan mail showing wives and mothers predominate in his correspondence.

Rudy Vallee Flapper New York Furthe Rudy Taysie Ol

Taken To Reformatory For Forgery Case

G B Maynard alias R M West, a confessed forger, was sent to the state reformatory in Hutchinson after a recent sentence from Judge Hugh Means. He attempted to pass a check at Royal Shoe Co on Nov 3 using 521 New Hampshire street and the name Sailors in handwriting identical to the payee R M West. He gave multiple names before admitting his true identity and home in Junction City. Also notes upcoming sale at The Dainty Robbins Shoppe offering 10 to 20 percent discounts on all stock on Dec 5.

G. B. Maynard R. M. West Hutchinson George Reed State Reformatory Hugh Means Maynard Royal Shoe Store J. F. Johns New Hampshire Street Fred Vogler Lawrence National Bank R. W. West Topeka Junction City

Popular Concert Master Plays Kreisler Pieces in Stein Program

A renowned concert master presents a Kreiser Rubinstein style recital featuring Kreisler works Liebesleid and Schoda Rosmarin performed by Fredric Fradkin and Guist during the Mobildl series, highlighting a blend of violin gems and piano collaboration.

Kreiser-Rubinstein Fredric, Fradkin Guist Kreisler Liebesleid

Today’s Crossword Puzzle and Wordplay Corner

Puzzle page presents a mixed set of clues and word games with references to famous names, places, and coded phrases. Readers navigate through cryptic style hints and thematic entries while testing knowledge across literature and science.

Virtuoso Fradkin Led Night of Violin and Radio Hobby Interest

On December 4 viewers will hear Fradkin, a violinist with over thirty years on stage, noted as the only American to win unanimous praise at the Nation ale Conservatoire Paris at seventeen. He has served as concert master for the Boston Symphony, Russian Symphony, and Capitol Grand Orchestra in New York. The piece also discusses radio hobbyists who repair and build receivers despite factory sets, noting youthful entrants and a banker and engineer pursuing home projects in basements and personal labs.

Fradkin Nationale Conservatoire Paris Boston Symphony Russian Symphony Capitol Grand Orchestra Capitol Theatre New York City New York

Results in Radio Sermons: Woman Bequeaths $25,000

A Long Beach widow, Virginia J. Kent, after hearing a broadcast sermon by Rev. L. A. Reed, left $25,000 to the Church of the Nazarene in Chicago upon her death. The note says such broadcasts yield tangible church support. Alabama notes rural electric lines span over 1000 miles serving more than 6,000 homes.

Air Long Beach Cal L. A. Reed Virginia J. Kent Church of the Nazarene Montgomery Ala Alabama

Monday Program Keeps Celestial Travelogue Spirit Alive

A.M. Harding presents an eclectic evening from 5:00 to 7:60 pm featuring The Lotus Flower and Schumann Dedication with Miss Adah Clarke and contralto Miss Emily Ball. The program includes piano solos by Spindler, selections The Love Is Mine and The Lane to Valley, and other items from the Celestial Travelogue series.

A.M. Harding Schumann Schwann Adah Clarke Franz Born Frans Emily Ball Schwan Miss Adah Valley

Lost Rhapsody at Hills Dorothy Lea Ball Contralto

The Hills bulletin reports Dorothy Lea, a contralto, performing as Emily in a lost rhapsody. D' Hinrdelot and Camapus are listed in the cast or related notes, with details unclear but indicating a campus music event.

Dorothy Lea D' Hinrdelot Emily’ Ball Camapus

Evening Radio Schedule From Local Listings

A fragmented list shows WREN Monday and Tuesday program items, including m-News segments, music, weather, and various acts such as Slumber Music Amos and N Andy. Program times range from early morning to late night, with multiple station names and imagined program titles.

Wren KFRA Roxy Ingram Shavers m—Edison Rad's Empire Builders Amos Andy Slimber Salicon Pure Oland Edwin Franko Goldman Libby mi—Johnson Johnson Atu Pet Williams

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