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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1931
Page
2
In Washington December 4 AP reports fast shifting moves toward an early prohibition vote. House Republicans back a rule letting one third force a vote. Democrats likely to back a similar or more liberal provision. Senate leaders open to a prohibition vote. Republicans hope for a roll call, while many seek to avoid commitment.
In Lawrence a Dickinson plant lost forty gallons of ice cream due to a faulty valve. Snow shower hit after 9 pm with light flakes melting quickly. Reports note itinerant wolf hunters in rural areas and lodging for a night traveler near a Topeka route. Theatre notes praise Bert Lahr in Flying High and Charlotte Greenwood’s stage presence with musical numbers and witty dialogue.
The University of Nebraska announced the 1931 season set a new state attendance record with 146 450 fans across nine games including peak crowds for Kansas at Lincoln and Northwestern at Evanston. Despite high turnout overall, lower priced seats underperformed and profits may dip slightly compared to 1930.
Funeral services for Thomas Johnson aged 85 who died at his home on North Seventh Street will be held at 2 pm tomorrow at Miles Funeral Home. The Rev. W A Scott will conduct the service and burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Allyn K. Foster will address a mass meeting of Plymouth Congregational church students next Sunday at 6 30 pm and also speak on radio Sunday morning during Trinity Lutheran Church hour from 9 to 9 30. His topic is The Drift Toward Religious Revival. Foster travels for the Northern Baptist Convention and has authored several books including The Coming Revival.
Mrs Maude Stout widow sues A T Gallemore for 325000 alleging he caused a highway crash by removing his hands from the wheel while attempting to embrace her The accident occurred last September on a highway between Arkansas City and Winfield Ark City Kan December 4.
Ambassador Charles G. Dawes dismissed New York reports that Republicans planned to nominate him for president in 1932 as absolute nonsense. He refused to discuss the matter further while in Paris as an unofficial U.S. observer to the League of Nations session on Manchurian peace.
Paris dispatch notes international observers fear Manchuria may wreck the 1932 disarmament plan. The Manchurian crisis strengthens calls for security guarantees before cuts. Officials expect the February Geneva conference to proceed, despite risks, and Tokyo's stance on arms reductions seen as dampening U.S. defense hopes.
A young woman calling herself Mrs. Mary Penfield attempted to rob a Sacramento service station, fired during a gun battle with the owner, was wounded, and lay near death in a hospital. She claimed Washington as her home and said eviction for unpaid rent drove her to crime. Includes unrelated items on Minnesota toboggan plans and a San Diego winter vacation inquiry.
In Kansas City Kan last night the 1St Justin conclave No 47 of the Red Cross of Constantine installed four distinguished Masons, including Otto Souders and Floyd Palmer, with Lawrence attendees Harry Sparks and Frank March. Other leaders from Kansas attended as did about twenty five members and ladies. County clubs at KU were announced with chairmen named for nearby counties to foster the university spirit statewide.
Washington AP reports December 4 that Ralph Harr a new Republican representative from Seattle proposed repealing the Jones and 10 prohibition law. He argues the repeal ends the law and dissociates Washington from fanatical legislation. The measure targets the controversial prohibition statute.
Carl Horlacher of Vernon Ohio was relieved from a 16 day hiccough attack after a treatment by Dr Charles MacGavran of Columbus who pressed his finger against the phrenic nerve near Horlacher s left shoulder. Doctors were unsure if the cure would be complete but said the respite would allow strength to return.
Peoria Illinois December 4 A bank robbery at Bartenville State Bank was thwarted when assistant cashier Edna Kuhn released a tear gas cloud as three robbers entered. Blinded, the trio fled the scene.
W. W. Watson 83 died at his Salina home. He was president of Watson Wholesale Grocery of Salina and Duncan Shingle & Lumber of Kansas City. He served as director of U S Airways and was a longtime banker tied to Salina’s business history.
Mrs. Rachel Flory announces plans to sell health bonds by Boy Scouts. Scouts from high schools and the university will offer bonds tomorrow to a selected mailing list group to solicit larger donations for those unable to give this year.
Lawrence High presents the musical comedy Oh Doctor tonight at 8 15 PM. Students from the boys and girls glee clubs and the orchestra, directed by Byron C Doimyer and Miss Margaret Kennedy, rehearsed hard for five dance numbers and the curtain is ready to rise.
Mahatma Gandhi, in a farewell interview before returning to India after the second round table conference, warned that the new Bengal government ordinances are a cause of war unless they remain on paper and are not enforced. The Bengal laws allow death or life exile for subversive acts against the crown. The House of Commons backed the government's India policy 389 to 43, and the plan aims for a federation of autonomous Indian provinces and states.
Mu Phi Epsilon Sorority presents a Sunday afternoon vesper program at 4 o'clock in the University Auditorium. The event features piano duets, violin and viola pieces, solo and choral works with two violins, also violin harp cello and organ numbers. Participants include Ruth Spindler Evelyn Swarthout Dorothy Pierce Kathleen McMorran Dorothy Moore Helen Stockwell Ednah Hopkins Christine Fink Caroline House Enterprise Knox Helen Beard Faire Voran Lucille shone Irene Peabody Rachel Bushong Genevieve Neves and other leading Fine Arts School talent. The public is invited.
Sheriff Roy Murray of Leavenworth county arrested Mrs. Bvylin Hatton William Hatton and Ralph Hatton last night as they were about to rob W A Barnard’s hen house one mile north of Wallula on highway 73 E The Ford they fled in held evidence of poultry theft and six gunny sacks They allegedly admitted planning to take Barnard’s chickens and had earlier robbed Ben Fulcher’s hen house taking sixty five chickens
Rural high school and grade school teachers of Leavenworth county will assemble at Tonganoxie on December 12 and a second gathering will be held February 6, 1982, at Leavenworth. Prof E B Buechter of the University of Kansas will deliver the address at the Tonganoxie meeting. A discussion of rural school problems will be held. There are 36 rural high school teachers and 89 rural grade school teachers expected to attend. G A R Meeting Post 12 of the G F A R will meet in Post Hall Saturday at 2:30 p m election day turnout sought. Christmas Sale of the Faculty Women's Club at 1300 Louisiana Street December 5 at 1 pm with articles from Itly Greece Sweden Hungary Syria Virginia.
Members of Kappa Phi and patronesses join Mrs. E. F. Pries for a Saturday luncheon. Dolls will be placed in Christmas boxes sent by the Women's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist church. Mrs. Seth Slaughter hosted the Nossinger Circle with a dinner and monthly meeting at the First Christian church. Amie Piper sang two numbers to the delight of attendees.
Dr. and Mrs. Lyle Powell and Mrs. D Powell of Worland Wyoming plan to attend the K A Washburn game in Topeka. Raymond Nichols, secretary to Chancellor Lindley, is reported improving after a major operation earlier in the week at Memorial hospital. Harold Longenecker and other Lawrence residents including Dr George Esterly Frank Z Banks and C E Friend will also go to Topeka for the charity football game.
The exhibition of Negro artists recently announced is now on view in the south gallery of Thayer museum. Organized under the University department of painting and The Harmon Foundation of New York, the show travels through the New York Art Center and runs through December. This marks the fourth annual Harmon Foundation collection and third traveling exhibition. The Harmon Foundation, founded by William E. Harmon in 1922, funds uplift through philanthropy and self-help, a family foundation to engage his children in social responsibility.
The Lawrence public will hear John McCormack on December 10 in a program highlighted by popular songs such as Smilin Kitty O Day and Kathleen Mavourneen. Edwin Schneider accompanies with three piano solos, recalling their Leipzig ties. McCormack’s honors include Legion of Honor and papal knighthoods, and reports from Minneapolis and Salt Lake City indicate large crowds. Reservations advised by the fine arts school.
Washington dispatch reports a four day regional conference of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union opening with remarks by President Ella A. Hoole and Ida B. Wise Smith. They plan to counsel President Hoover on 1932 prohibition policy, presenting a youth roll call of over 1,000,000 abstainers and a program featuring Woodcock, Senator Sheppard, and notable women leaders.
Ten young men and women were named as entrants in the fifth national radio audition sponsored by the Atwater Kent foundation. The list covers six regional districts with competitors from New Jersey, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Florida, Tennessee, Kansas, California, Arizona, and others.
Congregational ladies association to meet Thursday December 3 at the church with Miss Bertha Halsted and Mrs. John Christensen as hostesses. Red Cross workers raised a hundred dollars locally with funds staying to aid the poor. Leo Kremer returns from St. Marys hospital after major surgery. Alton Grems transferred from St. Marys to Missouri for care.
Santa Monica California December 4 AP Cornelius Van Ness Leavitt brother in law of President Hoover was acquitted of liquor possession charges after a brief police court hearing Police Judge C A Spencer ruled the sack contained liquor but Leavitt did not know its contents He testified he took possession of the bag from store owner C R Dailey who handed it to him as a policeman arrived and Leavitt automatically grasped it without intent to possess liquor unlawfully.
The Board of Directors declares the regular quarterly dividend on the Preferred Stock for the quarter ending December 1931 payable January 2 1942 to stockholders of record at close of business December 15 1931 November 30 1931. Lloyd Purcell C W Amidon Treasurer President.
South Kansas visitors Mrs. Grems parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Miss Evelyn Gress of Emporia joined relatives during Thanksgiving. Local families hosted guests from Lawrence Americus and Emporia. Parental Study club planned at Mrs. Ed Hoskins home with program including Christmas Thoughts and Parent Faces a New World. Eastern Star held a special meeting. a football banquet is set at the high school auditorium hosted by football mothers. Coach Allen Beatty built a new Wood team amid many newcomers. Ed Diekman of Lawrence, KU student, spent the weekend with his parents.
John Morgan made a business trip to Denver last week while Miss Marguerite visited from Osawatomie and stayed with Miss Ila Martin in Lawrence. First M E church services were described as capertully interesting. A temperance play The Harvest was staged by George Hammond W T Dodd and others from Topeka and Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Fred Heck and family were Thanksgiving guests of Alfred Heck and family.
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