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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1930
Page
2
The Kansas state senate debate centers on road funding with figures cited for available sums and projected costs. Senators discuss federal aid, state upkeep, and potential taxes including gasoline, with emphasis on examining repeals and funding plans while delaying final decisions.
Dr Allen, KU coach, predicts Kansas will win the Big Six basketball title this season. He says Kansas State Nebraska Iowa State Missouri and Ohio will challenge but KU holds the edge with a 6 foot 7 inch center and strong front line as contention tightens.
Mr Barnes, who started as an employee and usher at the Dickinson theater, has joined management of the Dickinson theater interests. The group operates several motion picture houses in Independence and Paola Kansas, with Mr Barnes taking a lead position.
A crowded scene marked by a Turkey Hunt event drew visitors to the city. Advertisers and local vendors including grocery stores, hardware shops, and service providers listed appear to have participated or been noted in the event sweep, with many names and addresses from various streets and companies appearing in the surrounding notices.
A jumble of personal names and street addresses appears in a damaged OCR fragment. The list includes James Hayden Polga, Bertha Jelts, Nell Hudson, Doris Smith, Doris, Mra. G. Smith, W. A. Yates, Agnes Edmonds, and various street numbers such as 820 21 Round Corner Drug and 713 e Luxe. The snippet suggests a neighborhood directory page with numerous residents and businesses but lacks cohesive context or a single event.
The Kansas Players stage Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock at Fraser Theater tonight at 8 15. Ren Tag The opening night features doors opening promptly. latecomers admitted after the curtain rises. REPORT ON LEAGUE MADE.
The article notes expenses for the Social Service League equal to its membership receipts for the year. Mrs Young and others defend the spending as necessary since the move from the old quarters, hoping relief if suitable quarters could be found.
Bangor Maine youths prepare for a series of games and a feature contest as plans unfold for a basketball tilt against Kansas State University. The athletic office works on redevi lition amid fan interest and local schedules.
The Kanass Chapter of Alpha Omega hosts a charter event with national officers and faculty. Lee Chicago Dr. Wil-Root appears as grand secretary, with H. B Wahl dean and Dr. C. EB. Ferris among instructors. Major J Single ton Be 3 ae acts as toastmaster while Dr. Sherwood conducts initiations and L. L. Woodfin serves as treasurer.
Police say a holdup occurred Saturday night at Santa Fe yards. Officer Charles Calhoun arrested a suspect after a car occupant Jose Hernandez identified a man who fled with a watch, ring, and checks totaling about $110. Chief Cummings reported the search for the accomplice continues.
Snow blanketed Kansas in a Christmas mood with up to six inches in the northeast and portions of the state reporting one half to six inches. Meteorologist Flora of the US Weather Bureau in Winfield noted six inches in some areas while Wichita and city regions reported four inches. The snowfall began in the northwest and moved southeast overnight, shaping a wintry scene across Topeka and beyond.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a phone contact and an invitation in a context related to the UAE. It references a time tomorrow and an eight day period, but lacks clear names, places, or organization details to confirm specifics.
Five men with pistols were arrested by uninvited detectives outside a wedding scene. The groom was the brother of Frank Diamond, tied to a cage crime commission and called a pub enemy. The report notes scarce details and hints at a sensational, unclear event.
Fragmentary OCR pieces describe a lively indoor golf event at Lone Star with social performances and colorful decor. The memory hints at club activities, music, and community audience enjoyment.
A community charity event yesterday filled the indoor golf course at the University of Kentucky with families and attendees. The first spin gathered many participants as the course hosted eighteen holes to support the season, with volunteers and organizers noting strong patronage and renewed approval for the venue.
A Buick coupe owned by William Pelzel and driven by Bert Sutton Jr. was overturned Sunday at about 10:38 near Louisiana Street in Coltieron. No injuries are listed in the report and the incident is described as one of two automobile accidents reported Sunday on the city streets.
Fragmentary report mentions University of Miami, University of Baker, and Liberty Prison? leaving tonight at 7 10 for Denver to face Eastern Air stars. Government bonds follow AP note.
Fifty two University of Kansas freshmen were selected by Coach S C Hinshaw to receive either the freshman football numeral or numeral sweater awards. Eligibility requires at least twelve hours of work this semester. Также list includes Topeka, Concordia, Olathe and Arkansas City names among recipients.
Local column lists residents Mrs Cora Shail Mrs Rathaier and Mrs Sara Roag among those noted in community society items for Glenn and surrounding area.
The Spirit of Christmas interpretive gathering honored Peace with a pie a hartup theme and favors of yellow candle holders. A public sale at FE Moore’s Lecompton farm drew many bidders, with Howard Brass as auctioneer and Lecompton State Bank involved. Officers for the United Brethren Ladies Aid were elected, and a quilting project was showcased as part of home demonstrations. The next meeting will be at Mrs Kreider’s home.
An unclear report describes a Lawrence event with Mrs. Rose, Miss Dora Grimes, and several locals attending. The narrative mentions a rug display and a weekend visit by Miss Helen Wil and Miss Collins, with references to Mrs. Selwald and Mr. Crowder among others.
The High Prairie Ladies Aid met with Moon Ads Williams Wednesday and Tahir and Be Tobert G Gentry. Several residents spent Sunday at Elmer Landis Lorene and Virginia Williams. Numerous locals visited C. G. Swarts and John Stoeben at Worden Wednesday. Edwin Gray of Kansas City was in town last week with relatives. Clyde Puckett and family were Lawrence shoppers Saturday.
Crowder Vena Bolin of Lawrence attended a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J S Emmett at their Kan home. Guests included Mr and Mrs H F Selwalden and Ernest Saiter from near Midland, with Phylis Sasi Serbeekes and family from Barber, and Mrs J I Mercer of Lawrence.
An old advertisement touts Dr Gowdy's Stomach Prescription as restoring health for stomach and bowels. A Lawrence physician is quoted praising its effectiveness across many cases. The copy emphasizes inexpensive use and potential health vigor benefits.
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