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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1929

Page

2

Orrville child presumed dead ends long search

Ohio residents grimly faced the end of a four year old Melvin Horst’s disappearance as a special prosecutor and a northern Ohio informant reported the child was killed and buried a mile from his home after a suspected hit and run. The driver confided to a business man and a youth who alerted authorities. Melvin’s parents mourned as the town exhausted its search and waited for confirmation from Mr Mougey.

Ohio Orrville Yanisherd Oyrville Wealter J. Mougey Re' Mougey Elvin Mougey Melvin Moughey Nir Raymond É

Weather forecast predicts above normal temperatures then cooling

Dec 14 report from Topeka notes mostly above normal temperatures this week may give way to colder conditions by week’s end. forecaster D Flora warned of a shift to colder weather with possible light precipitation, lows dipping to the upper 20s in north central Kansas and lower 30s in the south.

Foneka Kansas Topeka Flora Mercury Iing Dodge City Wichita Concordia Meteorologis Flora

Fifteenth 4 H Club Formed in Douglas County

A reinization meeting for a 4 H club was held last Tuesday in the Glenn community. Officers elected included Jean as president John Chil as president Juanita Chile as secretary treasurer Robert Carson as song and electric leader Rose Mary Glenn as club reporter. Dr Starr was chosen to head the girls and sewing will be a project. next meeting set for January.

Glenn T. RH. Warren Douglas County Jean John Chil Juanita Chile Sec Robert Carson Rose Mary Glenn Starron Januar

Theft reports and odd incidents in town

Miss Jane Poindexter reported a black suitcase with clothing and a gold ring stolen from a car parked in front of Beke's Hall. A theft from an automobile near Tolpeka was reported to J. Mr Sanderson. Kaw Valley Creamery entry attempted with no loss. An evergreen tree was toppled from Whitcomb greenhouse late last night.

Jane Poindexter Mis Bss Street Beke’s Hale Sanderson Tolpeka Kaw Valley Creamery Whitcomb

Divorces Filed for Three Couples in District Court

Three divorce suits were filed with the district court clerk D. F. Smith in the past week. Yom Valencia seeks divorce from Eva Valencia for abandonment. they married in 1918. Frank Watts sues Bertha Watts for abandonment, married in 1923. Jennie Clawson Kennedy sues Eugene Kennedy for abandonment and seeks custody of a minor and restoration of her maiden name, they married in 1925.

District Court D. F. Smith Yom Valencia Eva Valencia Frank Watts Bertha Watts Jennie Clawson Kennedy Eugene Kennedy al Welt Jennie Clawson

Portuguese China set to wipe out vice in Macao plan

Lisbon announces drastic reforms to Macao to curb opium and gambling, aiming to stamp out vice in the colony. Governor Barbosa orders strict controls on opium cultivation and shipments, higher taxes, industry revival, and gradual closure of gambling houses to deter vice and restore morality.

Lisbon Macao China Canton Seven Seas Maeexo Tge Brazil Artur Tamagnini Barbosa

Deaths and Funerals of Lenore Goudie in Kansas City

Mrs L R Goudie Airs Lenore Goudie daughter of Ann and Mrs W A Yates of Lawrence died yesterday in Kansas City at 5920 High Drive. She was 40, wife of L R Goudie treasurer of the Carnie-Goudin Manufacturing Co Pennsylvania. She is survived by a daughter Lenore Goudie and a son Jack Eugene Goudie, a sister Mrs Dorothy Yates of Memphis, and brothers Robert Yates of Los Angeles and Donald Yates of Chicago.

L. R. Goudie Lenore Goudie Ann W. A. Yats Larence Yesterda Kansas City Hich Drive L. R. Goud Carnie-Goudin Manufacturing Company Pheumnynia Lenuregitia Goudie Jack Eugene Goudie Hemne Dorothy Amey Memphis T Brothers Robert Yates Los Angeles Donald Yates Chicago

Rain Drenches the West as Storm Broadens Reach

A Pacific northwest storm drenched a wide area from Seattle to Spokane with heavy rain and 70 mph winds. The Grays Harbor region saw the heaviest rain with 2 inches, while lowlands flooded and the Olympic highway east of Aberdeen was submerged. Shipping at the Columbia River mouth halted due to the gale.

Seattle Wash Washingtonland Pacific Northwest Spokane Grays Harbor Washington Olympic Highway Abeerdeen Columbia River

Corn Judging Set For January Ninth At Green Bros

The third annual corn judging contest sponsored by A A Greuns and W R Green of Green Bros will be held at their store on January 9. Otis Glow, Jefferson County county agent, will judge. Open to high school boys. graduates excluded. Entries due January 7. two classes yellow and white corn. Prizes for top ten ears in each class, plus pocket knives for several places.

A. A. Greuns W. R. Green Green Bros al Green Otis Glow County Jefferson County Mr. Green

World Peace Week Observed by Baker University Students

Baker University declares World Peace Week with campus activities and separate services. President Wallace Fleming notes student interest as a demonstration of rejection of frivolity and focus on serious national issues.

Overnight News Highlights From 1920s Tysoeistat Press

A chaotic montage reports Senate votes and policy moves in Washington including tariff and income tax debates, plus Hoover seeking authority for a Pan American conference on agriculture and industry. It notes Mexican legal tensions, labor unrest in coal mining, resignations, and a range of miscellaneous national and international items with dates and places.

Tysoeistat Washington Senate Washington Hoovar Lagoa Yex Nalls United States Calles Laredo Hoover Congress Benton Corbishley National Miners’ Union Cello Saylorsville Shington Alabama W. Albood Wooster

Arrest Three Youths Confess Cigarette Warehouse Theft

Wichita dispatch reports three youths, Orville Dexter 21 and Lewis Homan 19 among them, confessed to stealing 27 packing cases of cigars valued at 1800 from a wholesale grocery warehouse seven miles south of Wichita. Deputies link them to a wider ring that robbed tobacco warehouses in southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma.

Wichita Kan Sheriff's Deputies Niles Orville Dexter Lewis _ Homan Kansas Oklahonia

First Tularemia Case Reported in Topeka Area

The first case of rabbit fever tularemia was reported in Topeka yesterday, likely Shawnee County’s first case this year. One case from Wichita and one from El Dorado followed last week. Dr Earl G Brown of Topeka, secretary of the state board of health, said rubber gloves are advised when cleaning animals and well cooked meat is safe to eat.

Belleville Airport Dedicated For Regular Air Travel In Kansas

Belleville Kansas dedicated municipal airport today with remarks from city and Chamber of Commerce officials. The field spans nearly 100 acres, includes a hangar, control depot, and a windward layout to facilitate arrivals from any direction. Brower Air Service operates daily passenger service between Onehae and Wichita.

Belleville Kan Dee Chamber of Commerce Ones Brower Air Service Corporation Onehae Wichita

Unusual Activity Reported on Krakatto Island

Batavia Java December 14 The island volcano Kravin shows alarming activity with 400 eruptions in the last 24 hours reaching over 100 feet. over 1 000 loud detonations noted. Three immense water fountains appeared and earth tremors plus gas bubbling near the observation post.

Batavia Java Kravin

Hoover seeks U S role in Hague conference on law

President Hoover recommended to Congress participation of the American government in a conference on international law at The Hague starting March 12. He asked an appropriation of 30000 dollars for American delegates. The talks will cover nationality and territorial waters. William Hughes of Fort Dodge Iowa, oldest war veteran in the state, celebrated his 100th birthday.

Washington St Hague Congress Hoover Fort Dodge Iowa William Hughes

Large Gusher Brought in at McPherson Pool

McPherson Kansas December 14 AP reports a huge gusher struck at Shell Petroleum No 1 Miller in McPherson County 10 miles east of town. The well flowed 2000 barrels in the first three hours, averaging 450 to 500 barrels in six hours, with scouts estimating potential output near 32000 barrels. Crude gravity around 88. The gusher is an east offset to Ritz N 2 and a north offset to Munn. A slush pond forms awaiting pipeline connection.

McPherson Kan Kansas Ritz McPherson County Here Shell Petroleum Company A. Stiller Sheik Ritz N

Social meeting of Douglas County Milk Producers Assoc

A social meeting of the Douglas County Milk Producers Association will be held Wednesday night December 18 in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms. Members and wives are to assemble for a get-together with guest speaker H J Shultz of Shipman Illinois who will explain the uses of the organization in the dairy business. Other speakers will be present. Women will bring sandwiches while refreshments are provided by the organization.

Douglas’ County Milk Producers’ Association Chamber of Commerce Youms H. J. Shultz Shipman, IU

Dismissal of Blackmail Case Against Graves

Salina December 14 AP Dismissal of the case against Nuvene Graves former Kansas Wesleyan athlete charged with blackmailing two Salina physicians was announced by County Attorney Morris Johnson. Graves was arrested in December 1928 after officers found him at the doctors’ claimed payment site. Trials produced hung juries. dismissal due to insufficient evidence.

Salina Kan Nuvene Graves Kansas

Miners Return to Work Amid Taylorville Walkout Fallout

In Taylorville Illinois the coal fields report a partial resumption as two shafts Peabody mine No. 2 at Pana and mine No. 2 at Pana reopen after the National Miners union walkout last Monday. Nearly 100 leaders remain under bonds or jailed, marking a setback for strikers amid ongoing labor tension. A dog attack on a resident’s son near 316 Johnson Avenue is reported, and notices of thanks express gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes after a death.

Tayorville Taylorville Peabody Tovey Pana Coal Company Pana National Miners Union

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Government Will Provide Calles Protection Amid Transit

Developments over the fate of former Mexican president Plutarco Calles in Laredo today await further comment from John A. Walls, district attorney, who says he would arrest Calles if he enters his jurisdiction. The state department promised armed protection and an official immunity certificate, with Richard Boxtte of the American consulate notifying Liberty border officials after walls’ warning.

Phullarco Elias Calles Laredo John A. Walls Callies Mexico Tex Valls State Department Valles Blanco Aurelia Martines Rio Grande Calles Richard Boxte Natve Laredo Secretary of State Calley

Mrs. W. H. Pendleton Dead After Brief Illness

Mrs. William Henley Pendleton died at 1441 o clock today at her daughter’s home. Services will be Monday at 2 from Trinity Episcopal church. burial in Oak Hill. Survived by four daughters in New York, two sons in Lawrence and Sacramento, and other relatives. The Rev. F. L. B. Shaner officiates.

William Henley Pendleton Daugh Tohnson Trinity Episcopal Church Shaner Fads Laura Pendleton Helen Pendleon W .Bowman New York Johnson Will Pendleton Lawrence Theodore Pendleton Sacramento Calif Aire New York City Doudleton Theodore Paebler YH. Smuithmeyer Char Bronk Louis Blaul Burlington James W. Means San Mateo

Resolution approves commission to study Maitian situation

Washington reports the House Foreign Affairs Committee today approved the resolution to authorize President Hoover to appoint a commission to inquire into the Maitian situation. The measure, introduced after Hoover’s message requesting authority, was adopted unanimously with aims to guide future U.S. policy. Secretary Catton urged approval before the committee.

Washington Dies Tari House Foreign Affairs Hoover Porter St House For Nation United States Catton Repalian

Ambassador Presentation Delays Until Early Next Week

Edge reports a cordial talk between Ambassador Kdree and Foreign Minister Briond after presenting a toy letter of credence. They referenced past collaboration at the naval conference in Washington and the Koelloge-Briane pact signatures in Paris. The exact date of the ambassador presentation to the president is not yet set but expected early next week.

Paris Kdree Briond Washington Ustim

Christmas Vespers and Recital at Aeronide Diner

Sunday program for Dee eas with performances including Harriett Lull on piano, Lucie Che Fiero, and Charles Sager. Evening events run 4:00 to 5:30 with preludes, appassionata and large Alegre pieces, concluding with Christmas Vespers at 5:30.

Nela Charles Tong Harriett Lull Lucie Che Fiero Ane Lefronyl

Saturday Night Progr am at St Regis and Local Concerts

A fragmented program list for the Hib p.m. events at St Regis Hotel and surrounding venues includes Jack Riles a Concert Eugenie Shup Ronwe bo, Antos Nn Aly, Slumber Must, Baloon Werther, Sunday programs with hymns Pancake, and a Christisity Reienor Bary, plus mentions of Orsay and Mien ma Liminary. The notice references various performers and time slots, with sparse readable details across multiple acts and locales.

St. Regis Orchiessrue Jack Riles Eugenie Aly Baloon Werther H. Mm

Roxy and His Gang Live on Stage at Empire Theater

A fragmentary ad lists acts including Ken Rad’s Cabin Empire, Ameos and Andy, and a local band. It promotes dental relief for pyorrhea with Leto’s Pyorrhea Remedy, claimed to heal gums and save teeth. Agent Round Carer Drug Co. advertises the product.

Efru Roxy me—Tagem Shavers Progranh Moe Ken - Rad Empire Andy Tick P. Silivan Weathor Mn Leto Deug Co

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