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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
2
Soldiers and civilians bunkered in dugouts as Nippon forces press toward Chinchow. Rail operations falter while dispatching falters and telegraph remains, with fear of bombardment and looting spreading. Chinese observers fear advance toward Tientsin and Peiping as foreign observers monitor university buildings housing observers.
Official circles announce the Chinese government dispatched protests to the League of Nations and to Tokyo over Chinchow. The League note cites Jain action in Chin chow as aggravating Manchurian tensions and Tokyo is warned that Japan will be held responsible for all consequences of Chin chow activities.
Washington AP reports wet forces press for a partisan agreement to bring two prohibition votes this session. Majority Leader Raines warns one vote only. Cochran and Crisp argue rules allow a vote on one beer bill or a constitutional amendment repeal of the eighteenth. Cochran backs separate votes and joint intro by Beck and Linthicum. referendum likely to win broad support as judiciary committee meets January 7 for hearings.
An AP report describes a Chicago raid on a Broadway night club run by Henry Allen and involving hostess Miss Guinan. Prohibition agents seized chairs tables draperies and two pianos as they arrested acting administrator Harry Weiler and three attendants. Miss Guinan claimed she works there and did not own the venue while facing a U S Commissioner hearing.
Topeka Kan December 31 AP Sol Schlegel former Washburn college football standout now pursuing wrestling on the Pacific coast must return to Topeka to face a five dollar check forgery charge Gov Harry H Woodring issued a requisition for extradition of Schlegel who is in Fresno County custody He allegedly forged his father J P Schlegel Otis Kan on the check The mid winter term at the BasI Sess College will begin Monday January 4.
A Mississippi storm path killed three people in Simpson and Covington counties as a tornado cut through the region. In Glendora and Magee floodwaters forced evacuations and damaged homes and businesses while levee breaches sent water surging through low areas.
Denver December 31 AP An appeal from an interlocutory injunction against seizure of slot machines in Kansas was filed in the US circuit court of appeals by State's Attorney General Roland Boynton. The injunction granted by Federal Judge John G Pollock affects the Twin Cities Confectionary Co Leavenworth. Ellis argues machines return full value in candy for coins and brass tokens are for amusement only. The attorney general seeks to argue the merits before the circuit court on behalf of peace officers and county attorneys statewide.
Sheriff Jack Dunkles reports two minor accidents. W H MacLaren of 1447 Massachusetts street collided with a parked truck on highway 73 W north of Lawrence. Charles Brown of Lawrence drove the truck, no tail light, no injuries. B C L Johnson of 1020 Vermont street collided with a Nash coupe near Big Springs. Nash driver unnamed, both cars damaged, no injuries.
Obituaries report the death of Rev W E Brehm former Trinity Lutheran pastor in Bisbee Arizona with burial there. Also funeral notices for Thomas EB Smith age 13 in Jacksonville Florida and Barbara Haas of Nevada Missouri with eleven children. Mrs T N Crowder and two others listed among Lawrence Kansas residents.
Washington December 31 AP William Cameron Forbes American ambassador to Japan has notified the state department he desires to retire from the diplomatic service He will remain at his post until the acute phase of the Manchurian crisis is over but wishes to leave within two months and return to private life Also notices on G A R post officers and hospital operation schedule separate from the Forbes item.
In Easton Pennsylvania authorities search for two mail bombers after three packages detonated injuring several postal workers and detectives. Clerks Edward Werkheiser and John House died. explosives expert Charles Weaver and detective George Ryan were badly hurt, with others questioned as investigations continue.
Old Man Winter yields to late warm spell as moths hover around an outdoor Christmas tree. Albert Lappin of Logan calls Arch Oliver in a chance reunion in a downtown drug store. Oliver recalls WWI service in France and the 1921 Legion gathering in Kansas City. Bishop Waldorf will broadcast a New Year message on WDAF tonight.
AP reports ancient Egyptians used wool, the earliest textile use known to humanity. Marriage license issued to George Gentry of La Crosse and Alice Ridley of Burli n Rams, married by Probate Judge I H Menger. Colonial New Year's Day dinner offered chicken and goose from noon to 2 pm, price 76 cents.
Society note describes Miss Christine Wenrich entertaining guests at the Dickinson Thursday with afternoon refreshments at Winona avenue. Attendees include Mrs H M Light Miss Grade Light of New York City Miss Cora Dolbee Miss Myrtle Dolbee of Tallahassee Miss A A Weber of Junction City ADR F C Wenrich and Miss Wervnel.
Ralph Baum of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis spent holidays in Leavenworth and was a guest of Mrs. Clara Emerton and Miss Ruth Emersont. Dudley Haskell Burney leaves Friday for Palo Alto, California. Mrs. Ada Montgomery and her daughter Miss Catherine Montgomery of Chicago visit Mrs. H. A. Dodderidge. Miss Montgomery writes for the Chicago Tribune and is publicity director of the Illinois Women’s Athletic Club. Laurence Woodruff, after holidays in Lawrence, departs by motor for Ithaca, New York. his wife plans to stay several weeks.
Snow blanketed Nebraska on December 31 as heavy wet fall and strong winds piled drifts to house tops. Grand Island and Central faced the worst snow since December 1924 while western areas dug out from blocked highways as the storm ended this morning.
A senate subcommittee approved a house bill loosening payment terms on farm mortgages despite land bank opposition. They also voted to amend the bill to provide 125 million dollars in additional capital for banks, up from 100 million proposed by the house.
Lincoln Neb Dec 31 AP Gov C W Bryan signed a proclamation barring after February 15 the sale of all colored gasoline except tetraethyl lead free varieties. The governor warned most colored blends were priced higher by falsely claiming similar qualities while they were simply colored.
The Union Pacific asked the public service commission for authority to close nine Kansas stations Bavaria Mingo Niles Walker Grantville Lenape Muncie Verdi and Edwardsville and to install resident agents or caretakers. Western Union Telegraph and Railway Express joined in the applications.
Washington dispatch notes Republican leaders cautious about a third party challenge in 1932. Hoover faces possible opposition in primaries while Northwest independents rally behind a progressive candidate. Sen Norris, Sen Borah, Gov Pinchot and Seazter Johnson are named as potential backers.
President Hoover held a brief hands shaking session in Washington as about 45 000 visitors prepared to pass him tomorrow at the annual New Year’s Day reception. The first visitor was Federal Judge Richard J Hopkins of Kansas who once sentenced Legs Diamond on a prohibition charge in New York.
Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray outlined a plan to win the national Democratic convention. He did not announce a presidential bid or seek the vice presidency, urging supporters to nominate by caucuses and press toward convention victory. He argued the contest is between reform advocates and Hoover supporters, and predicted new tax and education measures within 14 months. He urged support at the February state convention and noted past reform proposals had faced voter resistance.
The Ober store will close all day Saturday for the funeral of Mrs Grace Ober at 3 PM in Glendale California. She died Tuesday evening at her sister’s home in Los Angeles after arriving there with her husband H B Ober for her health. Services will be at the Little Church of the Flowers and burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery Glendale. Mrs Ober had been in poor health for months and friends hoped the West trip would help. The Obers left Sunday night for Los Angeles.
Bert Chronister cashier of the Rosedale State Bank was robbed of 5600 by two bandits who forced his automobile to the curb returning from City National Bank. They escaped in a sedan after smashing windows and threatening him with revolvers. Weather news reports blizzard conditions and travel disruption across Kansas and surrounding states.
Louis Levine east side gambler was shot five times in the head and killed in the Pups Inc clubroom a social organization in New York Police found no weapon but a loaded revolver of the same type lay in Levine s right hand pocket as authorities noted the room held about fifty card players who fled when police arrived
Judge Albert L. Reeves at Jefferson City today appointed Fred L. Dickey as receiver for the W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company. The move follows a friendly filing by Shea and McCord on an open account for 3200 dollars. Dickey, brother of the late Walter S. Dickey, has served as general manager since his brother's death.
John Abel of Johns Hopkins University was elected president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Syracuse, N Y, was chosen for the summer meeting June 20 to 25 and Atlantic City for the winter gathering December 20 to January 1. Mrs Mary Lawrence, matron at the cid rest room, suffered an illness on duty and was taken home. Alfred Lawrence, her son, was made comfortable. Owen Kennedy, 61, veteran boxing manager promoter and referee, died in Manchester New Hampshire today after guiding George Gardner early in his career.
Members of Troop No 7 of Girl Scouts led by Mrs G N Jackson hiked to the Strode farm for a wienie roast while 28 attendees at the December 23 Christmas Party hosted by Mrs Lucy Renfrew received gifts. Refreshments included corn balls made by the scouts and chaperones were Mrs Jackson and Mrs Strade.
Your Oak Ridge correspondent wishes all patrons a Happy New Year and expresses thanks for help in making Oakridge items possible. Christmas gatherings include Elmer Wise's daughter Martha Ann coming home, and many neighbors attending Trinity Lutheran church services.
Christmas guests filled many Lawrence households as families visited, dined, and shared celebrations. The record notes numerous marriages, dinners, picnics, and church events, with names like Ford Shirar Miller Hartman Houk Heck and Wulfkuhle, along with Oakridge Farm Bureau, Midland hall gatherings, and Evangelical church activities shaping a season of communal ties.
A full house heard a program at the Evangelical church on Christmas Eve. The sequence included choir singing, prayers, a recitation by Irmal Wulfkuhle, and appearances by Schriber of Holton, with Welcoming remarks and another recitation.
Miss Evelyn Champion daughter of Mr and Mrs FH Champion of Valley Grove and Donald K Bower son of Mr and Mrs Earl Bower of McLouth were married November 26 by Rev George W Caughran at the Christian church in Winchester. They were attended by Agnes Black and John Bower. Both brides and groom are well known. Bower attended MeLherson College and the University of Kansas. Friends extend congratulations for a long prosperous married life. Lawrence Ward and friends visited the Ward family Sunday evening. Charles Stewart hauled stock to Kansas City. Also an advertisement touts Williams Formula with a money back guarantee as a tonic for multiple ailments, sold by Fritts-Stowits Drug Store.
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