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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1929
Page
3
A scrambled crossword page with numerous clues and stray words. The readable items include hints on birds sinks, metals, numbers and place names while several entries remain garbled.
Federal agents report Detroit and Buffalo rum gangs in a deadly conflict over Ontario liquor output. A Detroit smuggler was found slain. three others vanished. The fight has disrupted cross river traffic and raised dangers for guards along the Niagara frontier. Jeremiah Sullivan, blamed by smugglers, may be a central figure, as authorities comb for links to recent Bridgewater Ont clashes.
Dickinson theatre and partner managers announce a New Year's Kid Party for ages six to sixteen from Lawrence and nearby areas. A delegation from Haskell will attend. Tickets may be secured at the boys department on the second floor of Mier's until December 31. Shows start at 9 730 and 9 45 o'clock.
In Tokyo and Nanking, diplomatic relations between Nationalist China and Japan worsened as Nanking refused Torikichi Obata as Japanese minister. Obata, ex ambassador to Turkey, faced objections for having been charge d affaires in Beijing during the 1915 21 demands crisis. Tokyo views his renomination as a crucial test in ties, while Nanking asks for reconsideration. In other news, M M Terry, 53, of Kansas City Kansas, died after a hit and run incident from December 1. Missouri Pacific Railroad reports record November income of 2004 683 dollars.
The article lists numerous local residents and guests visiting family and friends around Fall Leaf. It mentions Edmund Koerner returning from Kansas City, a school program by the Eudora high school Glee Clubs on December 18, and many attendees from the area including Margié Mayhugh, Marjorie, Dorothy Mayhugh, Frankie Mayhugh, Loure Koerner, Wilma Longzere, and others. It notes travel to Lawrence and Kansas City for shopping, visits to relatives, and a Christmas program at the Fall Leaf schoolhouse with a Santa distribution and a prior operation in Kansas City.
The Maylagh home hosted a Sunday gathering including Mrs. Tom Davenport, Miss Fern Brock visiting her sister Mrs. Roy Canary, and other neighbors from Fall Leaf and Lawrence. Local residents attended church services, shopped in Lawrence, and helped with wood and coal deliveries.
Maurice Henderson of Lawrence visited his mother on Thursday. The Cedar Junction school Christmas program Friday drew a large audience with gifts and treats for each child. thefts last week hit local homes with loss of hens, a rooster, and corn. A shooting match occurred at the Jack Clark farm Sunday and many residents attended the Masonic installation in DeSoto Friday night.
Announcement has been made of the marriage between Opal Stewart and Maurice Henderson of Lawrence. The couple wed Thursday December 19 in Liberty, Missouri. Henderson, son of Mrs. J. Q. Huff, grew up locally and worked for the Kansas Electric Power Co. in Lawrence. They will reside at 107 East Nineteenth Street after January first.
Sunday gatherings marked a flurry of visits among Abels Strobel Kurtz and Neis families in Melloviiw and nearby towns. Lawrence visitors included Miss Frances Strobel and several relatives while Miss Rohe and Evening Star pupils received a holiday treat before a one week school break.
Beginning Monday December 30 Alberta Vaughn and Ed Die Quinn star in No Neighbors with the Quintin family in a merry comedy drama. Daily Pathe features and novelty comedy follow. Tuesday presents an absorbing life drama New Year’s Eve with Pathe Everyday News features and fashion curiosities. Wednesday shows Hoot Gibson in a new comedy and Court in the Cat with Pathe Everyday News Ventures including Television Jokes. Thursday features Wilma Banky and Donald Coleman in The Two Lovers, plus Pathe Everyday News Features by request. Friday stars Fannie Brice in Aly Man with Campus Moon and The Sour Owl tale of Lawrence life. Pathe Daily News Features. Saturday offers Bale Barter and Fred Church in a live western The Ghknown itider with Heltér-Skelter comedy and Pathe Review.
Neighborhood notices list numerous Topeka and nearby families visiting relatives in Topeka, Lawrence, and Manhattan. Names include Armstrong, Riley, Geelan, Dunenn, Gibbons, Husted, Roose, and Dark. A local play performance titled Itviting at the Oz fashioned In drew attendees and concluded with candy treats.
Mn and Mrs. 1. cumers guests of Mrs. davey Lesueur on Thursday September a Mr. and Mrs. Lesueur visited, Christmas spent at their De-Snto home. Chas. Baker delivered bale straw to Hickman Hills Tuesday. Oma Dent shouted in Lawrence Tuesday afternoon. Jerry Kiser family moved from Bill Calp to Li White farm Ali. Mrs. Hrrey attended Linwood funeral Tuesday afternoon. Ona Dent hosted guests last night. Family reunion at the B.C. location noted.
Greenwood Valley notes show Will Geelang and Mrs Geelan visiting Mr and Mrs Chas Geelan in Stowell Texas. They plan to spend the winter with Mr and Mrs Ben Kevey at the Main Lines, with a brief stopover and social visits noted in local listings.
A ledger of holiday visits and dinners shows Couch families led by Harvey and Gleny Couch of DeSoto sharing Christmas with relatives in Nebraska Missouri and Kansas. Attendees include Mr and Mrs John Tenn er Mrs Robert Turner and Mrs I A Dent among others whileVivien O Herun from Law Tener stayed several days with Theodor Bird and family.
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