Preacher J A Cooper to Speak at Lawrence First Baptist
J A Cooper will address the December 20 Sunday service at Lawrence First Baptist Church. A World War captain and Croix de Guerre recipient, he emphasizes Christian principles as solutions to human problems and urges local churches to act as foundations for civilization through world service and missionary effort. He cites Christian love as a universal guiding law.
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J. A. Cooper
Lawrence First Baptist Church
Mr. Cooper
U. S
University of Missouri
University of Chicago
Sioux College
Cooper
China
India
Air
Jesus Christ
Alt. Cooper Beleves
Church
America
Baptist Missionary
Christmas Song Festival Draws Large Lawrence Audience
A Lawrence high school audience filled the auditorium for a Christmas song festival by pupils from all Lawrence schools. The program featured clear, sweet voices from grade students and heavier numbers by older students, directed by Mabel Barnhart. Meanwhile the Salvation Army seeks donations for 40 to 50 Christmas dinners, asking the public to contribute food or funds and contact 633 or visit 729 Vermont Street to help.
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Lawrence High School
Lawrence
Adamm
Mabel Barnhart
Salvation Army
A. Hamilton
Vermont Street
Hamilton
Settle Disagreement Ends City Hall Action
The city garbage dispute was settled today at city hall. H Bruckmuiller, contractor, will continue regular morning collections in the downtown district. Earlier, business district leaders sought evening pickups, but extra pay was required to implement the change. Also, two mob law suits were filed in Bronson against allege pranks on Halloween. Ed Shively seeks 1080 for home damage and nervous shock. Mrs. Rebecca Hixon seeks 1000 for permanent injuries from a mob attack.
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H. Bruckmuiller
Will
Fort Scott
Run
Bronson
Kan
Kansas
Hallloween
Ed Shively
Rebecca Hixon
Draws Jail Sentence For Edna Irwin On Liquor Charges
Edna Irwin was found guilty by Justice J H Mitchell of possessing a still manufacturing liquor and liquor possession. She received sixty days in jail and a $300 fine plus costs. She will serve at the women’s farm in Lansing. Federal and county officers aided a November raid on a Belvoir area farm finding a still and half barrel of mash. Mrs Fannie McGruder testified she warned her daughter after returning from Denver. The farm belongs to Mrs McGruder. Henry Werner, state chemist, said the mash sample tested over four percent alcohol.
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J. H. Mitchell
Mitchell
Miss Irwin
Lansing
Belvoir
Miss Invin
Fannie McGruder
Denver
Fire destroys store near Baldwin on Highway 50
A store owned by A H Kraft at Worden west of Baldwin was destroyed by fire. building valued at 2000 and contents at 3500, mostly groceries, with partial insurance. Firefighters arrived after roof collapsed. nearby home and second store saved. Max Koch dies at Research Hospital in Kansas City after illness. his brother Frank Kraft, and Paul Koch, survive. Funeral details set for Elizabeth A Williams and services for Miss Williams at Rumsey Parlors.
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A. Ri. Kraft
Baldwin
Highway 50
A. H. Kraft
Lawrence
EB. J. Holland
Max Koch
J + Research hospital
Kansas City
Amare
Frank Koch
Kraft
Kentucky Street
Koch
Theokla Koch
Francis Koch
Clarence Koch
Mother of Sorrow
Elizabeth A. Williams
Elm Street
Rumsey
Miss Williams
Newport
John Williams
Zanesville
Ohio
Edward Williams
Fragmentary report on village fire and nearby structures
Firefighters and Hosses officials described the blaze that likely spared more buildings beyond two stores. The warden noted the affected area included a church and several houses, with potential further damage prevented.
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Hosses
Lawrenc e Christmas notes and holiday curiosities
A collage of brief items from Lawrence includes children scooping up spilled red hots candy, a new neat collar device claim, stores staying open for gifts, home decorations in the season, ROTC parade music via a Victrola, Mrs. Stover's Candy Co reports eleven thousand pounds sold this year, and lighthearted musings on Christmas shopping and social scenes.
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Lawrence
Statesman
States
Senate Bill No. 1 Would Launch Hoover Plan Corp
Washington December 17 The Senate bill carrying Hoover reconstruction plan opens serious congressional consideration. Walcott introduces a 500 million government subscribed capital stock plan modeled on the War Finance Corporation. Loans would go to banks building and loan associations trust companies and insurers with up to three years and possibly five years, secured as required.
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Senate
Hoover
Reconstruction Corporation
Congress
Banking Committee
Norbeck
South Dakotta
Walcott
Connecticut
War Finance Corporation
America
Flooding Swollen Streams Halt Traffic Across Mississippi Area
Swollen streams were reported in northern Mississippi and Alabama as the Mississippi River rose after torrential rainfall. In north Mississippi the rising waters blocked highways and flooded farms, emergency crews advised caution as conditions continued to worsen.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Alabama
Prisoner Escapes From Leavenworth Penitentiary
Wilbur Weathers a 25 year old black inmate escaped from the Kansas penitentiary at 4 a m today during a detail to the power house. He dashed from the line of march to the mine top and cleared the north wall as darkness concealed his movements. Weathers, received from Wyandotte County on April 6 1929 to serve a sentence of ten to twenty one years for burglary.
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Kan
Wilbur Weathers
Kansas Penitentiary
Weathers
Wyjandotte” County
Storm Misses State Forecast Turns Mild Across Kansas
Topeka reports mild sunlit weather as a severe storm narrowly bypasses Kansas. Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle see rain and snow while Kansas remains clear with 40 to 45 degree western highs and 45 to 80 degree eastern highs expected Friday.
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Texas
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Flora Srid
Boy Scout Banquet Tonight At First Methodist
About 250 persons expected to attend the annual Boy Scout father and son banquet in the First Methodist church. Forrest Randall and Edgar Leigh will speak on What Scouting Means to Me. Elmer Barnes to receive Eagle badge. Tenderfoot Investiture by troop 52. Banquet served by church ladies. Santa Monica film actress Pola Negri shows slight improvement after abdominal operation. crisis in 3-4 days.
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Lawrence
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Cal
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Leo J. Madsen
Ottawa City Plans Ten Percent Electricity Refund
City commissioners announced a ten percent refund for Ottawa electricity users, totaling $15,000. The refund will be applied to future bills, and covers the current year's charges.
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Ottawa
Kan
Waiting on Congress Young Plan Report After Moratorium
Basel Switzerland December 17 AP Members of the Young plan committee examining Germany's capacity to pay reparations hold up recommendations on the time and place for an international conference until after the American congress acts on the Hoover moratorium. It is expected the conference to approve or reject the plan report will be held mid January probably in Geneva or Brussels. Statisticians subcommittee reports Reich foreign trade balance should be more than enough to pay the 150000000 unconditional annuities essential to France. The subcommittee's report was not public but turned in to the main body for final findings.
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Young Plan Committee
Germany
Washington
Geneva
Brussels
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Reich
France
Baker Asked to Speak at Washington Day Dinner
The Daily Capital reports Newton Baker former secretary of war has been invited to be principal speaker at the February 22 Washington Day Dinner in Topeka Kansas. Gov Harry Woodring welcomes Baker as a leading Democrat and notes Baker’s possible impact on Kansas support for Roosevelt. No acceptance has been received.
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Daily Capital
Newton Baker
Washington Day Club
Harry H. Woodring
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Hmoira
Kansas
Roosevelt
Baker
Gene Sullivan
Washington Day Dinner Club
Woodring
Woodrow Wilson
Oklahoma Voters Face Last Minute Fireball Bills Vote
Oklahoma voters head to the polls tomorrow to decide Governor Murray's Fireballs bills amid ongoing legal challenges. The state supreme court delayed ruling on the legality of the election until after voting ends, while state auditor Carter faces potential costs with election expenses in dispute. Murray campaigns across the state as Gordon Bierer of the Citizens League condemns the ruling as dooming the program to defeat on election day.
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Oklahoma
Murray
State Supreme Court
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Carter
Gordon Bierer
Citizens' League
Capone in jail visit ban confirmed by U S authorities
Federal officials announced that all visits to Scarface Al Capone in Cook county jail were barred pending verification after reports claimed he directed vice and liquor syndicates from within. A subsequent investigation found the charges unsubstantiated. George L. Kreeck, former Lawrence mayor and ex US minister to Paraguay, arrived with Mrs. Kreeck for a lecture tour and to visit hosts. The Midland Grange will hold a Christmas program for members and families at Burnett schoolhouse Friday evening.
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Brinkley Says Fireworks Won't Start Until Next Year
Dr John R Brinkley the goat gland specialist from Milford Kansas who ran a write in bid for governor last year testified in a Dallas Texas court deposition that he still has political ambitions. Texas seeks to revoke his 1919 reciprocity medical license alleging unprofessional conduct and the case moves toward Del Rio where Brinkley has ties. He described residence shifts and radio activity from Del Rio to Villa Acuna while maintaining Kansas citizenship and voting rights.
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Texas
John R. Brinkley
Milford
Kan
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Brinkley
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Delan
Kansas
Villa Acuna
Mexico
Jack Lewis
Funds for the Home at Sunset Home collection appeal
The Baptista of Lawrence urges support for Sunset Home in Concordia Kansas with a special Sunday collection called White Gifts. Proceeds from the morning loose change, Sunday School, and 5 PM Christmas Play go to the fund to care for nearly sixty aged residents. Sunset Home, founded by Swedish Baptists of Kansas, provides care and a hopeful home for seniors.
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Sunset Home
Concordia
Kansas
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Lawrence
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Lawrence Church
Women's City Club hosts charity party in Elks Club
Lawrence women receive invitation to a Saturday afternoon gathering from 2 to 3 at the Elks club featuring auction and contract bridge plus entertainment. Admittance is a clothing or non perishable food item for the Social Service League. Miss Agnes Husband hosted W C A cabinet tea with decorations and a Christmas tree.
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Lawrence
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H. E. Don Carlos
Social Service League
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University of Kansas
P. F. Walker
Ethel Hornbuckle
Josephine Maxwell
Wanda Edmonds
Oleta Markham
Esther Conger
Helen Heaston
Bernice Claire Snyder
Alice Gallup
Catherine Vallette
Livestock Prices and Personal Notices Highlight Kansas City Market
Kansas City livestock quotes show cows and steers steady to higher with good and choice grades, hogs mixed, and calves firm amid uneven week. Personal notes report Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Radcliffe visiting Mr. Evans after surgery, Q. C. Barber heading to Los Angeles for the winter, and Mrs. Esterly traveling for a cousin’s death. Arbor Girls seek used clothing and toys for Christmas.
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Topeka
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Cal
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Orsirie
Kansas
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Ill
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Contests Planned for High School Essay on Disarmament
University of Kansas International Club, led by president Donald Roney of Marquette, plans a high school essay contest on disarmament. Essays titled To What Extent Would Disarmament Bring World Peace? carry prizes of 100, 25, and 15 dollars, with several smaller awards. Entries capped at 2000 words. materials to be sent after holidays.
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Donald Roney
Marquette
Topeka
Carnegie Peace Foundation
William Allen White
Charles M. Sheldon
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Picture Has Been Passed by State Censorship Board
Ward received today by Clarence Topping manager Dickinson theater that Frank enstein has been passed by the Kansas Censorship Board. The photoplay will be shown Thursday Friday and Saturday December 24 25 and 26. The board held it up weeks ago asking cuts producers refused claiming it would ruin continuity of the story. The board reviewed production again and reconsidered.
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Clarence Topping
Dickinson Theater
Kansas
State Board
Topping
Market News: Wheat Prices Fall Amid Poor Demand
Persistent selling and weak buying push wheat lower with a sharp drop in futures. Canadian exports flocked through yesterday while US receipts shrink to 293000 bushels. Russia’s grain campaign cited as disappointing, though domestic snowfalls aid winter wheat belts. Corn, oats, and hog markets soften. government bonds show mixed signals in New York trading.
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Afo
United States
Russia
Farina
Chicago Market Report and Copper Trade Review
The Chicago Potato Market shows dull trading with 2e lbs and new Hogs price listings at 3.00 and 3.35 per cwt. Wall Street notes a mild decline in many blue chips with U.S. Steel and American Telephone among those slipping, copper shares rising on price support, and Copper Exporters discussing possible reorganization. A Blue Rock Shoot and Raffle is announced with turkeys, geese, and ducks up for grabs near Tonganoxie on Monday the 21st in the afternoon and evening.
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Blue Rock
Tonganoxie
How Modern Women Lose Pounds of Fat Swiftly Safely
An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts melt fat in three weeks with a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast. It promises energy, clear skin, and bright eyes, urging a shift away from pastry and fatty foods, with a refundable five cent bottle at Round Corner Drug Store.
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