Navy officer accused of trying to take outside aviation deal
Washington February six AP report says Commander Ralph D Weyerbacher aviation procurement officer faced a board of inquiry over allegedly offering his services as a technical advisor to an airplane company for a $1500 monthly fee plus expenses and $100 per day worked. A congressional panel demanded action and questioned a secret meeting where he reportedly offered consulting services amid bidding views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Swanson
Ralph D. Weyerbacher
Aaron Aircraft
Navy
McSwain
D.-S.c
Houselitary Affairs Committee
Alt
Military Committee Room
Als
Edward ‘J. Warner
President
Hearing Date Set in Moody Mortgage Theft Case
An amended complaint filed yesterday accuses Hubert Moody of removing mortgaged property, petty theft, and writing a $150 worthless check. Moody, extradited from North Carolina, appeared before Justice Frank Dodds for a preliminary hearing set for February 7. Bond of $10,000 was not posted and he was remanded. Authorities had tracked Moody since last fall after a $150 check and a Plymouth coupe theft. The car was found dismantled in North Carolina. Moody was arrested in Asheville after another worthless payment for a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Moody
North Carolina
Lawrence
Fred. Vog
Moodys
Frank Dodds
Mundy
H. D. Hill Motor Company
Gyith
Lody
Asheville
Jimmie Allen fans get Skelly Oil game via coupon
Allen fans are invited to clip a Journal-World coupon to obtain a free copy of Jimmie Allen's war Battles. Skelly Oil will supply the game at stations, or by mailing the coupon to Jimmie Allen, Skelly Oil Co Kansas City Mo, for those in areas without Skelly stations. Rev. Thomas H. Popplewell remains in unchanged condition after a week of illness. He is a 78 year old retired Christian church minister long resident in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Skelly
Jimmy
Allen
Skelly Oil Company
Kansas City
Thomas H. Popplewell
Elm Street
Test Your Knowledge from the Classified Page
A fragmented reader quiz asks seven questions covering biblical figures apostles and prophets, geography and history. It includes who betrayed Jesus, Patmos location, mutineers on Pitcairn Island, the first ironclad in the U.S. Navy, the founder of modern chemistry, a Smithsonian branch museum, military conscription, Zionist leader, and Mr Dooley’s pen name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Agri
Isle of
Patmos
Smithsonian Institution
Pacific
U.S. Navy
Ira
Z.land
Mr. Dooley
Civil Trials Set in District Court On Monday
The district court docket includes two Ramage civil suits and a $10 000 action. Renzo Dare of Riley sues A White and Russell White of Lawrence for 148 06 dollars after an accident with a stock tank fell from a truck. Ed McCoy of Lawrence sues Cudahy Packing Co and agent R J Thompson after his son Von McCoy was killed in an August 5 automobile collision near Louisburg. Also on the docket is a money suit by Matilda Maddox against James and Burt Hammers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renzo Dare
Riley
A. White
Russell White
Lawrence
Dare
Ed McCoy
Cudahy Packing Company
R. J. Thompson
Comany
McCoy
von McCoy
Louisburg
Thompson
Young McCoy
Matilda Maddux
James Hammers
Burt Hammers
Woestemeyer Elected Scout Area Commissioner
A. E. Westemeyer was elected commissioner for the Kaw Area at the Kansas City Boy Scout conference. He will inspect 125 troops and serves as district commissioner. He also chairs the area committee for the national Boy Scout Jamboree next summer in Washington with about 50,000 Scouts. Douglas county will send eight or nine boys. Kansas officials include Yea QT. Bright as Kan free president, with Douglas County on the area executive board represented by Charles Louk George Lowman W. Bruner and W. A. Dill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Westemeyer
Kansas City
Alga Dougag
Worstemeyer
Washington
Douglas County
Yea QT. Bright
Schoile
Leavernworth
M. E. Pearson
Charles Louk
George Lowman
W. Bruner
W. A. Dill
Lawrence Deputy Sheriff Quells Car Lockout Incident
Deputy Sheriff Anderson responded to a morning lockout when a Plymouth coupe driver found both doors sealed with the ignition key left inside the car. The only key capable of unlocking came from the same ring, prompting police to assist in reopening the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dude Anderson
Anderson
Lawrence group attends Kansas City Philharmonic concert
A large Lawrence turnout traveled to Kansas City to hear Nathan Milstein perform with the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. Milstein previously entertained on the University Concert course in Lawrence, prompting strong student and faculty enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Nathan Milstein
Milstein
C. A. Prever
Karl Kuersteiner
Harriet Kuersteiner
Waldemar Gelich
Agnes Husband
Irene Peabody
Ruth Crcutt
Fred Moreau
Dean
D. M. Swarthout
Lloyd Houston
Wanda Harpster
Corinne’ Dick
Joseph Dey
Frances Stanley
Louis Coghill
Elspeth Hill
George Trovillo
Mildred Cook
Margaret Love
Saneearenei
Ann Ane
Worden Congregation to Close Anniversary Dedication Service
The Worden Evangelical church marks its second anniversary of dedication with all day Sunday services. Bishop C. H. Stauffacher of Napierville will speak at morning afternoon and evening. The church's modern building was completed two years ago with donated labor. Pastor Rev. Jacob Nelson leads the congregation. Services begin Sunday School at 10, preaching at 11, 2 pm, and 7:30 pm. A subpoena served today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New “Evangelical Church
Worden
C. H. Stauffacher
Napierville
Jacob Nelson
Randall Morton subpoenaed as state witness in Kennamer murder
Randall Morton a University of Kansas student from Tulsa Oklahoma was subpoenaed today as a state witness in the murder trial of Phil Kennamer charged with killing John F. Gorrell Jr. at Tulsa Thanksgiving night. Undersheriff George Price served the subpoena. The state says Kennamer son of a federal judge killed Gorrell son of a Tulsa dentist. Prosecution expects Morton to testify he took a knife from Kennamer hours before the slaying during an argument with Gorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Morton
University of Kansas
Tulsa
Oki
Phil Kennamer
John F. Gorrell, Jr
Morton
George Price
Kennamer
Gor‘rell
Gortell
Federal witness Quakenbush cited in Oklahoma City extortion case
A federal subpoena orders Quakenbush to appear as handwriting expert in an extortion letters case to be tried in Oklahoma City. He will travel to Okishowe City with ties to government handwriting cases. confessions often follow exposure to evidence. Army Industrial College study noted for Maj Hopkins among officers in 1935-36 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quakenbush
Oklahoma City
Okishowe City
Army Industrial College
Washington
Hubert V. Hopkins
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Army -Industrial College
War Department
Journal- World
Kansas University opens second semester with busy campus
Students return to class as instructors dive into lessons. At KU new enrollment procedures prompt fee reminders while delays in room numbering spark light complaints. Highlights include sports and campus events with Ed Patt covering a Kansas-Washburn game and Bill Norton settling into Emery apartments after a Wichita wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit Bovka
JV Ciln
Astrand
University of Kanyay
Bob Patt
Bota
Aporta
Kansan
Kansas-Washburn
Pepek
Patt
Topeka
Bill
Norton
Delta Taul Delta
Lowrie Jane Smart
Northwestern Pi Phi
Emery Apartments
Friends
Wichita
Bill Cochrane
Union Building
Mrs Geneva H Monteith Granted Custody of Six Year Old Girl
Mrs Geneva H Monteith awarded custody of her six year old daughter Janice in a Kansas City divorce from attorney husband Monteith. Alimony set at 75 dollars monthly with a substantial property settlement. The couple, formerly Geneva Hunter of Lawrence, married October 25, 1922, and will house in Kansas City. Evidence cited desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva H. Montieth
Kansas City
Ben Terre
Circuit Court
Monteith
Geneva Hunter
Lawrence
Janice
Monteiths
McFarland Elected Coffeyville Superintendent
Kenneth W. McFarland was elected superintendent of Coffeyville, Kansas schools, succeeding Albert I. Decker who served since 1919. A separate item notes a congressional request for 82.5 million to combat chinch bugs in the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
Kenneth W. McFarland
the. Anthony
Albert I. Decker
Lindbergh Case Manifests Fingerprint Debate on Ladder
The defense pressed New Jersey police about missing fingerprints from the ransom ladder and nursery in the Lindbergh kidnapping. Lt Paul Stoutrom testified that of 68 marks found on the ladder only eight were identifiable and none matched Bruno Hauptmann. Prosecution argued fingerprints could be absent if Hauptmann wore gloves or did not leave prints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauptmann
Stsu
New Jorney
Raby Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Paul Stoutrom
New Jersey
Tute Police
Sam Strepene
Bronx
Fisch
Reservations for Dinner Honoring Drum Corps in Lawrence
A community dinner for the Drum and Bugle Corps in Lawrence invites citizens to reserve seats at Hotel Eldridge Tuesday night. Tickets cost 75 cents each, with proceeds supporting the corps as entertainment follows a brief program. Reservations can be made by phone or from committee members including S. B. Schwahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Guotelock
Eldridge
Telephonini
S. B. Schwahn
C. C. Cart
Charles Radecliffe
J. R. Telmex
J. 4. Parker
H. X. Dolen
Schwahn
Selowahn
Schwalin
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
Sehwahn
Deaths and Funerals W H Shields Altus Okla
Word arrives of the death of W H Shields at his Altus home in January at an advanced age. Born in Kanwaka and longtime railroad locomotive engineer for 60 years he died three hours after being struck by an automobile. Mineral services held February 27. Survived by wife Conn and four sons Hobart Independence Mo Robert Wichita Falls Tex Clarence Altus and Bruce Altus and four daughters Mrs J F Pemberton Holey dale Gules Mrs A W Truess Milwaukee Wis Mrs W W Boyd Need Okla and Mrs Laural Chambers Osawatomie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HW. Shields
Altus
Oklo
W. Ht. Shields
Kanwaka
Mr. Shields
Madlway
Conn Shields
Hobart Shields
Independence
Robert Shields
Wichita Falls
Tex
Clarence Shields
Bruce Shields
J. Fr. Pemberton
Holeydale
A. W. Truess
Milwaukee
Wis
W. W. Boyd
Need
Okla
Laural Chambers
Osawatomie
University of Kansas
Georgia Legislature Invites Huey Long to Address Joint Session
One day after Huey Long spoke to a branch of the legislature, the Georgia General Assembly unanimously invited the President to address a joint session. Senators H Dixon Smith and William Hart prepared the resolution and telegraphed an apology for the invitation, praising Long as the greatest demagogue of all time. The Senate and House acted in quick succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Long
Georgia General Assembly
Nouse Volt
H. Dixon Smith
William Hart
House
Senate
Family Troubles in Lorder Cities Star
A fragment from the Lorder Cities Star quotes a speaker venting about his wife repeatedly bringing up her first husband and then her next, illustrating domestic friction and public salience of personal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aling
Lorder Cities Star
Social calendar highlights from the November club events
The column lists a string of social engagements and dinners among alumnae and club members. Names like Wegner, Omens, Mayberry, Boldt, Guenther, and Luther Guntafson appear amid references to dates, contracts, and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid van Alpha
Chi Omens
New Julhoania
Tnperiol Club
Mva
GW Ami
Weeluh WU
Wainow
Uridee Group
Mayberry Mra
Boldt Miners
Urlaverten
Pd Afra
SUN. Fe C. Club
Mra. Whlinm Frowe
Dinner bridge planned by Prof and Mrs Thurnau at Manor
Prof and Mrs H C Thurnau entertain with a dinner bridge for a small group of friends Friday evening at the Manor. Sen and Mrs C B Friend were guests at a dinner last night hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas M Lillard of Topeka. Mrs Friend also attended a luncheon yesterday at the executive Tranton for the wives of state senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Thurnau
C. B. Friend
Thomas M. Lillard
Topeka
Friend
Alfred M. Lundon
Miss Julia Anne Billingsley Hosting at Pi Beta Phi House
Mrs. B W Billingsley of Witchita is visiting her daughter Miss Julia Anne Billingsley at the Pi Beta Phi house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Billingsley
Wichta
Julia Anne Billingsley
Pi Heta Phi
Expert Advice for Girls at Eldridge Coffee Shop
An Eldridge hotel coffee shop lecture by J. J. H. O'Meara, Hotel Management expert, urged waitresses to treat table service as a profession. He warned against inappropriate behavior, stressed professional standards, and shared practical tips on manners and customer interaction for Lawrence diners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virger
Eldridge
J. J H. O'Meuwra
O'Meara
Hotel Management
Lawrence
W. G.hutson, Jr
Captured on Sandbar After Hamburg Bank Raid
Two men from St Joseph Missouri Theodore Payne and Wayne Jennings were captured on a sandbar in the Missouri River near Watson Missouri after allegedly robbing the Hamburg LouisianaState Bank of about 1600 dollars. Constable Bill Beatty reported the money found on the suspects and they were jailed in Rockport Missouri. The men reportedly hoped to wade the river to reach cover in the wooded hills along the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Lown State Bank
Hamburg
Missouri River
Here
Theodore Payne
Wayne Jennings
St Joseph
Bill Beatty
Rovkport
Missouri
North Lawrence visitors and local health notes
North Lawrence residents Mr and Mrs Clem Evilsizer of Ohio visited relatives at McSouth last week then traveled to Lawrence to see Grand Mrs C O Mitchell. Evilsizer formerly Miss Lillian Edwards and both were former Lawrence residents. William Cosgrove has worked near Manhattan for weeks. Tow Supplewell is ill at home back street with several children called from distant places. Dorothy Lynn Volmer returned to school after weeks away with an injection on her hands. Mrs Mina Knight confined to bed most of the time for months. Mr and Dr Herman Pogemeyer noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem ‘Evilsizer
Ohio
Mc South
Lawrence
C. O. Mitchell
Evilsizer
Lillian Edwards
Evilaizoe
Palace
William Cosgrove
Manhattan
Supplewell
Dorothy
Lynn Volmer
Mina Knight
Mrv
Herman Pogemeyer
Norman Birachan
Ft. Svolt
Apent
An . Sunda
WY. Carr
Kirt Willams
W. J. Hague
Gerald_ Miller
CCC
Troy
John Miller
Epsworth League
The
Methodist Church
Loren Rapier
Walter Wilson
Springhill
Kan
Springhill Epworth League
Christian Ee
Clement. Zillner
Virginia Lee
John Sommers
Joe Zillner
George Jennings
J. O. Scott
Kelvin Hoover
Philharmonic Orchestra
Convention Hall
Kansas City
Mahlon
Cox
Berthold Durr
Suiper
Melvin Pilla
Feiends
Nineteen Hundred Ad
Ruth Ruthrauff
Mra
Sheldon
Washington
Evergreen State
Beverly Weaterhouse
Gloria Harria
Olinder
Minnia Edelbrock
Viola
Estella Shirck
May Adams
Carrie
Forsythe
Fayetta Jenicke
Wilma Olunder
Margaret Westerhouse
Hazel Harris
Minnie’ Jones
Mildred Diedrich
Frieda Reifachneider
Edith Steiner
Thelma Nickels
Jessie Crimes
Leora Rapier
Henrietta Harris
Adams
Osear Lothhols
Sot
Bobby
Clarence Daugherty
Gene
J. DS Adams
Leslie
Emma Lotz
Memorial Hospital
Misa Mildred Grob
Christina Selzer
Misa Evelyn Sommers
Leavenworth
Edwin Schubert
Curt. Schubert
Harriet
Carlene
Dorthy
Paul Schubert
Ison
Donald
Buddy
Frank Banks
Laverne Schubert
Herbert Young
Arleta Grimes
Lone Star
Elmer Wyrick, Jr
Belton
Howard Wilson
Leo, Reilley
Shatsas City
Léstia
Gusto
Nellie Catlin
Hauling Mistele
Tharaslay
Edward Miatele
Hulda Gaines
Ann Matilda Mistele
Kansas
Citl
William Miatele
Potaline
Edward Mistele
Eudora
Gustav Kaiser
Germany
Trinity Evangelical Church
Mt. Moriah
Mis
Leavenworth Residents Visit and Community Plans Noted
Local residents from Leavenworth visit at multiple homes including Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Dlaney and Mr. and Mrs. John Usher on a Sunday and Sunday afternoon drive to Pomona. The Centenary M.B. church league plans a party next week. Various club meetings, hospitality plans, and travel to Topeka and Kansas City are recorded among community activities and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mothg Thompson
Leavenworth
R.C. Dlaney
Af. Dicker
Gon
Wayne
Pomona
John. Usher
League of the Centenary
M. Bechurch la
Mary Alice McGinnis
Aidh
Mia
T. Dicker
Ramsey
Brotherhood of the Methongt Church
HK. Lury
Dedrum
Sirs. Husted
May
Terry Grall
Mary Hodge
Parkie Brooks
Topeki
Dorothy Hulee
William Hotey
Hatey
Baby
O'Nall
Fatella
Esther Simonds
Kansas City
C. Mitchel
Helen White
Social Notes Highlight Eudora Visit List and Local Events
Eudora social page lists guests from Topeka Baldwin and Kilmore visiting friends and relatives across town. Several plans noted include a George Washington dinner February 13, a Kansas City trip for Doran Hensley, and club gatherings with pot luck and bridge.
Community Notes From Lawrence Area Social Roundup
Busy Sunday and weekend visiting across Lawrence and nearby towns. Families, friends, and CCC camp updates mingle with church events, birthday celebrations, and meals as residents share gatherings from Tonganonie to Kansas City and Spring Hill.
Local Social Notes Reflect Community Events and Visitations
Mr. Miatele operated a blacksmith shop before moving to Kanana City in 192. Guests visited various families including the Haas, Papenhauens, and Lefmans for meals and socials. The Ninerva Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting with plans for a benefit bridge, prizes awarded to Mrs. Leslie Kiadred and Oscar Werterhouse, with refreshments afterward. Miss Elfretda Papenhausen, a Kansas University student, spent vacation with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budora
Miatele
Kanana City
Ed Diedrich
Kansas
Edward Haas
Fred Papenhauen
Phillip Lefman
Captain Creek
Ninerva Rebekah
Leslie Kiadred
Ozcar Werterhouse
Fred Moll
Kansas City
Fred Papenhausen
Market News Echoes Crop and Stock Shifts Across Regions
Grain futures reflect wind risk and weaker demand as wheat prices soften while corn trades steady. Kansas City and Oklahoma markets show livestock firmness with cattle and hogs mixed, and Wall Street steadies ahead of gold decision. Government bonds drift as traders parse policy signals and economic prospects.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fee
Airplane Company
Bulletin
Skelly Oi! Company
Magic
TH. Copplewell
North Lawrence
Woestemeyer
Scout
Violinist
Kansas. City
Iria
W. H
K. U
Klova
Studente
Clarence Chrisman
Karl Klooz
K. A
Dill
Tiny Moore
Moore
Nebraska
Lincoln
Fred Jeans
Jeans
Charles Peterson
Jass
Union Recreation Room
Union Ballroom
Geneva H. Monteith
Bire
Fred L. Beard
Park Street
Ask
Middle West
Drums Corps
Frealng Ix
American Legion Organization
Georgia
Huey Long
Social
Calandar
Wegner
W “c S Fevents,’ Purtet
Eldridge Coffee Shop
J. Ben'Meara
Iowa Bank
Sneegas Plumbing Co
J. R. Holmes Investment CO. Real Estate Insurance
Harold Daugherty
Jerome Brown
William Bothsack
Tademus
Margaret Bern
Baldwin
Raymond Stroud
George Born
C. R. Readen
Hillis
Kilmore
Ray Orden
Ogden Sim
Fannie Braden
Hesper
Gene Daugherty
Geerge Jennings
Fred Zillner
Hilda Zillner
John Semmers
Doran Hensley
Kansas Citys
Walter Cole
Willard Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Harr
George Dunkley
Roy Ogden
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
George Washington
Alfred Hisele
Gua Gabriel
Mroe
Alvin Gabriel Ven Heapar
James McCrebria
Witty Elk
Bert
Seiwald
Mloxd Pieree
Ralph Davis
Clarence Dhiugherty
Lelie Ruttdyed
Termaan Bohnsack
Eugene McCabrin
Pred Walker
Howard
Kohler
Nimrod
Dow
Nohler
L. C. Com
Vivian
Troas
Tonganonie
Guy Grimes
Vernon Garrett
Shirley
Virginia
Shirley Long
Alien Marie
Charles Holme
Fred Howard
Xan, Donald
Calvin Walker
Chicago
Navrend Marly
Epine
Broilers
Springer
Leghnrne
Black Brokers
Springs
New York
Liberty Sige
Tiberty ‘Firat
Liberty Fourth
Treasury
Ws Treasury
A Treasury
Wall Street
Stockrali
Fintan
Midwrek Business
Atect
Chainatore Systemas
Iftuo Urider
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
American Tatephons
Union Pacific
Myer
Polit
Commoditrex
Yalla
Gaverimenta Realatad
Portation Praia la Heline
Roonevelt
Ats
Hla Sprenp Confermance
Nevarthelona
Wemora
Paris
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