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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1929

Page

2

Winds Roar Across British Isles Amid Severe Storms

Winds of Thurritan swept the British Isles causing death and destruction on land and sea. Night steamship services and air travel were halted, hotels crowded with passengers. The Cunard steamer Albanna aided a distressed vessel, while the Britannic Averit ashore near Pembroke reported danger averted. Roosevelts’s Plymouth arrival followed 100 mph winds, with ships reporting varying distress and inland floods submerging rural areas.

London Dees Thurritan Wether Bureau Cunard New York Bishop’s ‘Rock Linney Head Saint -Gowans Pembroke Milford Haven Homeric A.strenpious Lwad Line Roosevelt Newark Plymouth Gebrre Stopfer Stroyer Walpole Ahrisa Bordeaux Gal‘dames West Roads Craw Essex Heath Ushant Brest Leonardo Davici

Religious Drama Seen by a Late Audience at The Rock

A large standing room only crowd at the Methodist church viewed The Rock a story tracing Linton Peter's development. The performers were praised for their polished acting and Harriet Dell Baar who directed the play returned to Chicago today after organizing the Weslay foundation players in the community. The Players are students who will stage religious plays locally and elsewhere.

Linton Peter Gi Jajrge Thase Harriett Dell Baar Chicago Weslay ' Foundation

Canned Goods Winners Named in National Contest

The announcement from Chicalry lists Douglas County women who entered the National Canning Contest. Names include Miss Ethel Cowles Mrs Frank Horrell of Vinland Mrs Rot Flory 41E Nieder of Ona Stary Mrs B Collins Mrs Ralph Tee of Ompton Mrs Oliver Price A A Vaughn Miss Esther Cubiel Mrs John Kanzie Anna Miljurne of Eudora Mrs Frank Bereiter and many others.

Chicalry Douglas. Cquity Ethel Cowles Frank Horrell Vinland Rot Flory Nieder Ona Stary B. Collins Ralph Tee Ompton Oliver Price A. A. Vaughn Lucille Robertson Bryan Roberts R. Teed Maurice Mra. A F Stanton Mith A. Sommer V. I. Thome Harry Vs. Thos van Nice Ware T. R. Warren Charles A. Wise Lawrence

Seek Mankato Salesman in Police Notice

Lawrence police were told by sisters in Mankato Kansas Saturday night that Oscar Colley a Mankato salesman for a weatherstrip factory is wanted at home for illness in the family. Clyde Taylor arrested Saturday night on charge of drinking gave a $10 bond for appearance in police court Wednesday morning. Theft of a tire from Renpris Ford at Tenth and Vermont reported. One sleeper at City Jail given lodging there last night.

Mankato Lawrence Kan Oscar Colley Weatherstrip Clyde Taylor Henderson Tenth Vermont

Kansas Parent Teachers Association aims and history

Mrs E R Corey writes on the Kansas branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. The Kansas association formed in 1914 to unite home and school, promoting child welfare through seven aims from health to ethical character, with local units across Douglas County and Lawrence supporting clinics clothing for the needy study circles and library improvements.

Mra Kanas Parent -Teacher Association The National Congress Theodore Birney Phoee Hearst Washington, D. C Spirosl Parent-Teachers’ Association Banhas Duglas Cqunty D.T. A Reading Unie Kansas Parent- Teacher Association Lawrence Douglas County

Miss Lucyle Thomas Has Double Recital At KU Auditorium

Miss Lucyle Thomas, KU senior in the fine arts school, presents a violin and piano double recital at the University auditorium at 8 oclock tomorrow evening. The program includes Beethoven violin sonata and concerto movements, plus works by Auer and Grieg, with orchestral parts on second piano by Professor. The school graduates about twenty four fine arts seniors this year across voice violin piano and organ.

Lucyle ‘Thomas University of Kansas School of Fine Arts University Mel Miss Thomas K. U. Fine Arts School of Fine Arts Fine Arts School Tventy Violin Tisno Ergan Mias Thomas

Constitution Drawn Up by University of Kansas Parents

A constitution was written for the Parent’s Association at a Saturday afternoon meeting of temporary officers. The KU Dad’s Day dinner in October started the group to strengthen ties between the University of Kansas and citizens whose children attend or have attended its schools. The board will include a president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and four other members to be chosen at the next meeting.

Univ Kansas 8 Tdeawh K. U

Deaths and Funerals Obscure Kansas City Area Figures

Mrs J E Goble aged 0 years dies at local hospital funeral 1:50 p m Rumsey chapel burial Park cemetery survived by husband and two children Charles and Mil, two brothers Albert Rogers of Stafford Kan and Ross Anderson of San Diego Cal Henry Mall aged 64 dies at 201 Lincoln street funeral 3:30 p m Rumsey chapel Rev J F Watts in charge burial Oak Hill cemetery survived by two sons Charles Mull and John Mull A C Benson aged years formerly of who died Saturday in Kansas City Mo funeral 2:90 m Tuesday Friends church with Rev Williams Kansas City officiating burial Oak Hill Cemetery survived by wife and four children Mrs Mary Homan Denver Anna Benson Kansas City Marleigh Benson Kansas City Kan and Dr K A Benson Winfield Benson came to Lawrence 1886 long custodian at Lawrence High School later with the University

J. E.gable J. E. Goble Sed Maine Cstreet Rumsey Funeral Home Park Cemetery Charles Mildied Albertrsons Stafford Kan Ross Anderson San Diego Cal Henry Mall Lincoln Street J. F. Watts Oak Hill Cemetery Charles Mull John Mull Topeka Henry Nes A. C. Benson Kansas City Friends Church Illiams Oak Hill Mary Homan Denver Anna Benson Marleigh Benson

Scout Leaders to Meet in Lawrence for Kaw Area Council

A joint meeting of the Kaw area Scout leaders and its chairman K B Dawson will take place in Lawrence on Friday December 13. The Kaw area council annual meeting is set for January 23 with about 100 men interested in scouting expected to attend. Counties in the Kaw area include Wyandotte Leavenworth Douglas Johnson Miami Franklin and Osage.

Kaw Lawrence K. B. Dawson Kansas City Wyandotte Leavenworth Douglas Johnson Miami Franklin Osage

Frigate Constitution Restoration Nears Water Readiness

Washington reports the famous Frigate Constitution is nearing afloat completion at Boston Navy Yard with public subscriptions to finish the restoration. Total funds raised reach 547,158 dollars with 477,873 spent so far and sufficient money to continue through year end. Once hull is floated, masts will be installed.

Constitution Washington Doston navy _ yard Navy

Court charges dismissed in Elk Falls elopement case

The charge of swearing falsely against Marion R B Van Nest 28 who married a 15 year old was dismissed in probate court here last Friday The couple after elopement and marriage in which the bride’s page was given as 18 went to Wichita where police took them into custody at the request of the bride’s parents Sheriff Grow and the parents accompanied the newlyweds back to Elk Falls to make their home

Howard Kan Marion van Nest Elk Falls Wichita Henry C. Carpenter W. P. Grow

County Club Meetings Set Across State Counties

County clubs from each state county will assemble at the University of Kansas campus at 10 o clock Wednesday to plan county club work for Christmas vacation. No state meeting this year. groups meet at various campus locations. Douglas county will meet on the main floor of University Auditorium with Harry Haugh of Lawrence as chairman. Chairmen of eleven county districts will convene before the group meetings.

University of Kansas Univers Douglas County University Harry Haugh Lawrence

Milwaukee Teens Sentenced for Roadhouse Robberies

Clarence Wright 17 of Leavenworth Kansas and Wal Bergman 46 of Milwaukee were convicted for a spree of six armed robberies at road houses and filling stations. Wright received six terms from five to 80 years on each charge while Bergman drew three to 20 years in the reform school. Two men were wounded during the robberies.

Milwaukee Wis Clarence Wright Leavenworth Kan Wright Wal Bergman Bergman

Wheat Crops Thriving Across Kansas in Cold snap

State board of agriculture reports Kansas wheat crop in good condition with little frost damage. Favorable weather boosts feeding, with many cattle returned to wheat fields. Congress seeks oppose Powell for recorder of deeds in DC. Kansas delegation asks President Weaver to back opponent. Also notes a shoe store holdup in St Joseph with $500 stolen.

Topeka State Board of Agriculture Today Kansas Kansan Washington Weaver Martin R. Powell Wathena Kan District of Columbia Powell

Lutheran Aid Society gathers after- noon in church parlors for December calendar

The Lutheran Aid Society holds a meeting in church parlors Thursday afternoon to review the December calendar. Reports from the church bazaar and other business will be discussed. Mrs. F Metsker hosts the Sunshine club Wednesday for the annual all day Christmas meeting with a covered dish luncheon and a gift exchange.

Lutheran Aid Society Pill I Cdhutreh F. Metsker Sunshine Club

First Presbyterian Church Meeting Notes and Events

The First Presbyterian Church held a Wednesday session with trustees and deacons reviewing church matters. Details mention sessions led by Joli Led and notes on Westminster university relations, plus plans to entertain Presbyterian students from Haskell and a charity event featuring men’s guitar club after a community dinner.

First Presbyterian Church SUN Leen di Jar TU Ton Joli Huma Haskell Mrt

Organ Recital Draws Large Audience at University

A ves per organ recital by Laurel Hverette Anderson, university organist, drew a large audience at the University The program reflected Christmas spirit and featured violinist Waldemar Gelich. The School of Fine Arts will present a Christmas tableaux next Sunday afternoon in the auditorium.

Laurel Hverette Anderson University of Ernens Waldemar Gelich School of Fine Arts

Hotel suit filed against Holl and House owners in Kansas City

A $30,000 lawsuit was filed today against the owners of the Holland House apartment hotel in Kansas City by Als. Rose Vandevilla, widow of Vincent Fondevilla who died in a fire last month. The case seeks damages related to the tragedy.

Kansas City Holland House Als Rose Vandevilla Vincent Fondevilla Rostelry Vaudeville New

Crossword Puzzle From Yesterday's Paper

A scrambled crosswords set with clues and partial answers covering across and down entries. includes entries like Bangs of a Sadder q and European country references with thematic hints and partial solutions. puzzle presents names, abbreviations, and wordplay typical of a daily newspaper.

District Court Opens for Final Week of Actions

Judge Hugh Means presides as the district court resumes. The Werkenthin vs Republican Publishing Co. wage dispute on overtime proceeds to advisement after a morning hearing. Separate cases involve Kz Plumbing Inc and Bee Co versus J H Tullos et al, with a plaintiff victory rendered. Sherman Houghland versus Viola Skinner involves a real estate suit with afternoon testimony.

Hugh Means Erreur Ber A.M. “Werkenthings Republican Publishing Company Means Werkenthin E Company Kz Plumbing, Inc and Bee Company 34 Corporation J. H. Tullos Sherman Houghland Viola Skinner

Mystery Man Claims to Be Connie in Mountain View

In Mountain View Arts Nec nine a young man says he is Connie Franklin the fiancé of a girl said to have been slain. He performed Lonesome Pine at the request of the girl's father who asked for Turkey in the Straw on a harp. The girl’s father would not confirm the identity and a decision is awaited as five men await murder charges for torturing and burning Franklin to death. Defense attorneys profess to welcome the development.

Mountain View Arts Connie Franklin Lonesome Pine Connie Franklin Frigh Welcor Ly

City Lawyers Close Police Fund Suit Before Supreme Court

Kansas City attorneys for the city administration closed their case before a supreme court commissioner in a fight over a police department fund. The city has allocated about 1.19 million dollars for police payrolls this year while a separate figure seeks 1.429 million. Police commissioners, appointed by Governor’Esp Cavittield, are Republican. The dispute has repeatedly delayed payrolls for the department.

Supreme Court Kansas City API Kan City Tiegnocratic City Administraion Cavlfield

Steamer Drifts On Rocks Off Channel Coast

The Spanish steamer Mar Rajo of 2202 tons is reported drifting on the Bish Lodey near Hastings five miles south of the Channel coast after engine failure. Lifeboat launched to aid and a relief ship Frieda from Deal was sinking, prompting immediate assistance in rough seas.

London Rea Bi Ks Lodey Trastings Channel Deal Frieda

French Debt to Be Considered by House Ways and Means

Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee will take up the French wartime debt to the United States, excluding Russia where a funding plan is absent. The Soviet government has refused to recognize the Russian debt contracted before the czarist overthrow, making the French obligation the last of those negotiated by the American debt commission awaiting action.

Washington United States Russia House Ways and Means American Debt Commission

Glorifying the American Girl Opens at Dickinson Theatre

The Paramount production Glorifying the American Girl by Florenz Ziegfeld opens at Dickinson Theatre today for a four day run. The talking picture features Technicolor settings and impressive stage design as part of the early talkie era showcase.

Unus Dickinson Theatre Paramount Florenz Ziegfeld

Marriage Licenses and Local Notices

Marriage licenses issued include Cameron G. James and Alberta R. Avery of Topeka married by Rev Backus of Lawrence and Garmon H. Daron of Lincoln Nebraska with Ruth E. Hoover of Overbrook married by Rev Hoover. Frank Collins of Topeka married by Methodist minister Weller. Weller visits relatives in Arkansas City. Louis Weller, reelected captain of the 1930 Haskell football team, noted for 1929 success and his home. Reports theft at Oska loosa copper wire stolen, cut up and placed in a steel barrel. Nebraska to play Texas team in an intersectional game on October 4 in Lincoln. A&M College of Texas booked for Oct 4 with Nebraska. Gas fills a school room in Mentor, Salina area. pupils overcome but expected to recover. No police court cases on the docket.

Cameron G. James Alberta R. Avery Topeka Backus Lawrence Garmon H. Daron Lincoln Nebr Ruth E. Hoover Overbrook Frank Collins Berenies W. B Weller Arkansas City Louis Weller Haskell Sucessful Oskaloosa Jefferson County Oska Loosa Nebraska Texas Dallas Tex A & M. College of Texas

Pleasant Valley Last Week Items in Pleasant Valley

Pleasant Valley notes visitors and callers from Hastings Enid Dan and Neil Tilian at Lucille and Gertie Roberts. Many neighbors seen over the weekend including Rothwell Blough and Bingham families. P T A met. hot lunches planned. Week's new items list Thanksgiving visits, clerk shifts, and school programs at Clinton and Pleasant View schools.

Riga’ Iflida Hastings Neb Edilian Enid Dan Neil Tilian Lucille Gertie Roberts Howard Sylvester Rothwell Neil Han Arnold Lynch Coffeyville A. P. Lynch Fred Granbereer Kansas City Kans Elsie Walter Howard Mornin Phil” Blough Fan_ nie Bingham Lawrence Walter Howard, Jr Harold Howard Orville Carey Fannie Bingham Ross Oren Bingham Miss Patterson John Blough Henry. Hutchinson Ay Hichardson Orville Runwayfternoon APB H Cranuen Ilinn Walter Adiward Berti Carey O. Robertson Mr. Gilman Otto Luck Cleve Gotfrey T. Rothwell Leigh Bingham Anna Peters Franklin John W. Blough Ed Howard Cleve Godfrey

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