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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1932
Page
2
The Lawrence Journal-World series notes Lawrence’s trade leaders backing a 1932 campaign. It recalls Revolutionary and Civil War era unity, urging modern citizens to unite, endure economic crisis, and solve local and state problems through cooperation and resolve.
Bullets hit the Shanghai Texaco Oil Company site when a Japanese destroyer passed the shore on the Whangpo river. No one injured. American officials protested to the consul and Japanese authorities. The Parrott docked at the Texaco wharf shortly after. An official noted Chinese ashore fired fire crackers, possibly mistaken for gunfire. Tanks reportedly escaped damage.
In Washington on February 1, Vice President Curtis was ordered home by his physician to treat a cold. He came to the office but yielded to the doctor's orders and transferred senate duties to Senator Moses of New Hampshire, the president pro tempore.
The article reports on discussions with Secretary Stimson about a Japanese Chinese peace effort and a neutral zone plan in Shanghai. It notes Ambassa dor Debuchi’s statements, awaiting Johnson’s report from Nanking, and highlights large American investments and missionary properties in China prior to possible actions.
Private funeral services for Mamie F Olmstead 82 died at home 822 Alabama street with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by five sons Fred A R Olmstead Will Olmstead Charles Olmstead Orley Olmstead and four daughters Henry Martin Jack Dunkley Will White H R Fuller all of Lawrence and two brothers Robert Lewright Enid Okla Harley Lewright Litchfield Ill. Other notices include Martha C Thornton 82 died at son D P Thornton 1244 Prospect avenue with services at Rumsey funeral home and Ok Hill cemetery. Marie Ober Ragsdale Corona California wife of Commander W H Ramsdale of naval aviation forces died last night in San Diego. Word of Death from Fall River Mass, mother of Mrs John Watts of former pastor at First Baptist Church. F I Strail 63 died after heart attack downtown. survived by wife Agnes and four sisters Florence Stockwell Orthia Kraus Maude Strail Bertha Strail all of Kansas City Mo. Funerals at Funk chapel with burial at Oak Hill. Odd Fellows to conduct grave service. Strail operated a carpenter shop in Lawrence for 26 years.
J B Mul ten of LeRoy appealed to Governor Woodring to stop a telephone company from cutting the fifty year old maple trees under which he planned a tourist camp. The governor sent the letter to the Public Service Commission with orders to spare the trees.
Dr. R. H. Wheeler, head of the psychology department at the University of Kansas, predicts a new social enlightenment surpassing past awakenings. He outlines topics to be published weekly in the Journal-World and discussed on KFKU radio at 6 PM, including vision, trained mind, social mindedness, individualism, and rel ativity.
Buddy the famous Hollywood dog will join Journal-World carrier Pat Maloney Jr tomorrow afternoon to deliver papers in the business district on Route Number 1. Accompanying them are John Rich and Buddy, a five year old 110 pound cross between a German police dog and a timber wolf, with Carnegie and Red Cross medals and a claimed human brain.
Police report a break in at the Bankers Life Insurance Company office in the House building at 729 Massachusetts Street. A thief entered through the door, pried the steel filing cabinet, and stole $20 from the cash drawer. Manager R. V. Barnes discovered the theft when arriving for work this morning.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Patricia Burris to John A. Pelzel in Davenport Iowa with attendants and education details. It also lists a Topeka recital by Mrs. Alice Moncrieff, club gatherings in Topeka, and upcoming meetings of Lawrence and local social groups with hostesses and locations.
The Varsity shows This Reckless Age today and Tuesday with stars Buddy Rogers Peggy Shannon and Charles Raggles. Wednesday and Thursday feature Frankenstein. Stepping Sisters with Louise Dresser Mina Gombell Jobyna Howland and William Collier Sr screens Friday and Saturday. Fire damages Brunswick billiard parlour. small blaze caused by a cigarette near a window. slight damage. Poultry theft reported near Lone Star. twenty four hens and one rooster taken Saturday night. Card of thanks to Journal-World readers for kindness after J L Prentice death.
Attorney General Roland Boynton addressed the Rotary Club in a Lawrence audience, highlighting his office's work with county attorneys on prohibitory and anti gambling enforcement, and urging thorough Blue Sky law scrutiny before stock permits. He recalled KU days and praised local attorneys and friends.
Lawrence residents enjoyed a sunny skating afternoon at Potter lake and nearby ponds despite zero weather. A University of Kansas faculty member wished registration could pause for sport while coeds endured a mouse scare at the Administration building. News notes include charity bread donations, a mistaken fire call, and light campus humor about military invocations and musings.
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