Hoover Faces Many Problems Afoot On Return To Washington
President elect Hoover travels to Washington February 19 to map a busy agenda before inauguration. He plans day and night conferences with cabinet nominees and advisers at his street home to smooth administration machinery and set policy for the new Congress and independent agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington
Si Marchath
Amoothly
Havana
Congress
Walstead
Recital by Marven d MacLaren Opens Fine Arts Series
Miss Marvend MacLaren of Lawrence gave the first senior recital in the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts. The program featured lyrical songs from Italian, German, French and English schools with Lee S. Greene accompanying. The audience, drawn by her training, honored her with floral tributes and warm congratulations.
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School of Fine Arts
Marvend MacLaren
Lawrence
Alice
Mac¢Laren
Jath
Lawrence High School
Wice Ami
Miss MacLaren
Lee S. Greene
The
Fine Arts School
SORORITY TO SHOW FILM WITHIN THE GATES
A university Y W and Phi Chi Theta group will screen the film Within the Gates, depicting American women workers. The showing, with a running talk by Professor Domenico Gaeliardo, occurs in the Admin Building auditorium at 10 30 a m and 4 30 p m, with no admission charge. The program traces textile industry work from cotton fields to store counters, inviting townspeople to attend.
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United States Department of Labor
University Y. W. A
Phi Chi Theta
Administratio
Domenico Gaeliardo
University Department of Economics
FEE WOMAN IN ABDUCTION REPORTED INDICTS ABDUCTOR
A bent gray haired woman linked to the abduction of four year old Doris Virginia Smith Murphy, last seen at a city playground last week. Police say the child was seen with an elderly woman and another child Friday, adding a new mystery element. Also noted: Daniel S. Everett and Marguerite Miner of Topeka obtained a license to wed with notations from the probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isco
API
Doris
Virginia Smith- Murphy
Daniel S. Everett
Marguerite Miner
Topeka
L. H Merker
Court House
Fires at Two Residences Do Minor Damage
Two fires sparked by chimney embers were extinguished by Lawrence fire crews. One struck the residence of J F Axline on Kentucky Street causing considerable damage, while a later blaze at W T Stout also on Kentucky Street caused little damage. No injuries reported.
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Lawrence Fire Department
J. F.axline
Kentucky Street
W. T. Stout
Lawrence High honors seventeen football players at assembly
Seventeen Lawrence high school football players were awarded letters at the regular weekly assembly in the school auditorium. Superintendent W W Curfman presented the silver trophy for the 1928 North East Kansas league championship. Recipients included Captain Elmer Schaake and Captain-elect Marshall Elmer Souck, along with Gilbert Shawnee Char Schreck Charles Logue W Cox Edward Riling William Lohman Harlan Birch Richard Anderson Marcel Alexander Billy Poland Arthur Endacott Kimball Poland Kurt Riesen and Don Tetters. Coach Melvin Griffin and John R Barnes praised the season. letters for Ls were contingent on scholastic standing through the season. A string trio performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
W. W. Curfman
Elmer Schaake
Marshall Elmer’ Souck
Gilbert Shawnee
Char Schreck
Charles Logue
W Cox
Edward Riling
Helen Harman
Ruth Rowland
Gene!i
Jennings to Cleveland Pastor of the Master church
Rev Frank Jennings former pastor of the First Baptist in Minneapolis will become pastor of the Baptist Church of the Master in Cleveland Ohio on April 1 He led the University Baptist Church in Minneapolis where he helped create a substantial church program Jennings held multiple leadership roles in local and regional Baptist associations. In another matter a foreclosure suit against Clair M Patee owner of the Patee theatre was heard in Douglas County district court The case stems from remodeling work and disputes over payment A jury was convened and proceedings continued today Albert Williams longtime associate of Smith Williams Motor Co Baldwin and Eudora will switch to manager of Charlton Insurance Companys accident department and live at 1829 Connecticut Street.
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Frank Jennings
First Baptist
Univer. Baptist Church
Minneapol Minn
Baptist Church of the Master
Cleveland
Ohio
Jennings
University B Church
I T
Minneapolis
University
Baptichurch
Mineapolis Ministers Federation
Southeast Council of the Church Federation
J. T. Constant
Clair M. Patee
Patee Theatre
Emng
District Court
Douglas County
Lawrence
Patee
Albert Williams
Smith- Williams Motor Company
Baldwin
Eudora
Charlton Insurance Company
Myr
Willams
Connecticut Street
Lawrence youth Bond given 30 days in jail on petty larceny
Twenty two year old Bond, brought from Claremore Oklahoma after extradition delays, pleaded guilty to stealing terrain supplies valued at 16 dollars from Callaway Motor Company in January. He received 30 days in county jail and a fine plus about 125 dollars in costs. The hearing before Judge R B Stevens took place in Frazee’s office due to a trial in progress. Accused represented by E M Anderson Claremore attorney.
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Lawrence
Claremore
Okla
Dolar
R.B. Stevens
Callaway Motor Company
Acre
Frazee
E. M. Anderson
Bond
Stevens
Douglas County
Oklahoma
George Reed
ORGANIZE SCOUT AREA FOR TOPEKA DISTRICT MEETS
The Jay Scout Area of the Boy Scouts of America organized in Topeka with delegates from Concordia Salina Junction City and nearby districts. Phomae W Williamson of Topeka elected president for a new area covering 39 counties west to the Colorado line and north to Nebraska. Brown Memorial Camp at Abilene designated as official Scout camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Boy Scouts of America
Concordia
Salina
Junean City
Roneka
Phomae W. Williamson
Colorado Line
Nebraska
Brown’ Memorial
Abilene
Northwestern endowment to fund liberal arts college
Robert W. Campbell announces Northwestern University will use its $8,000 gift endowment to create the most outstanding undergraduate school in the west. The endowment, from the Milton H. Wilson estate, funds the college of liberal arts and was disclosed as the will was filed in probate court.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
West
Robert W. Campbell
College of Liberal Arts
Milton H- Wilson
Evanston
Deaths and Funerals for Amelia Kreiser Josephine Nevéraan Julia Johnson
Funeral notices from Lawrence and Kansas City list Amelia Kreiser of 10382 Sandusky Avenue Kansas City Kansas died Friday morning. Services were held at Washington Avenue Methodist Church conducted by Rev I Hargett. Josephine Nevéraan died this morning at 1627 Hampshire Street with arrangements to be announced. Julia Johnson of 729 Maple Street age 100 died today noon. she was long time resident and 55-year member of St James AME church.
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Amelia Kreiser
Lawrence
Sandusky Avenue
Kansas City
Kan
Washington Avnue Methodist Church
Hargett
R. K. Slathaar
Josephine New
Josephine
Nevéraan
Hampshire Street
Julia Johnson
Maple Street
St. James, A. M. E. Church
Railroad seeks control of eight lines in plan
A petition filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission shows the Baltimore and Ohio railroad seeks approval to acquire control of eight railroads including the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh and the Detroit Toledo and Irontown. The Buffalo and Susquehanna, the Wabash, the Ann Arbor, the Lehigh and Hudson, and the Western Maryland Reading and Central of New Jersey properties would come under B and O. The last three are already affiliated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Apo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Detroit, Toledo
Irontown
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Wabash
Ann Arbor
Lehigh and Hudson
Maryland
Reading
Central
New Jersey
Aged pet dog sought by neighbors after stray return
Mr and Mrs George Kuhne of 801 Witneis street seek information on a 16 year old short haired calie dog that disappeared from their home yesterday. The elderly pet could not descend steps but was aided outside and walked before attempting the stairs alone. Call 17309 if you have any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kulne
Witneis Street
Callie
Kuhne
Ater
Kuhme
Fred Soxman
Graham Resolution Urges Probe of Judge Winslow
The Graham resolution calling for a house special committee investigation of charges against Federal Judge Francis A. Winslow of the southern district of New York was passed today by the House. The measure goes to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Washington
Fed
House
Francis A. Winslow
New York
Senate
Radio Bill Passes House to Senate Action
Passes the Radio bill in the House on February 18. The measure would extend powers to the Radio Commission for a year and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Rates Have Inning In Kansas Rail Rate Debate
In Topeka on February 19 AP reports a legislative railroad hearing on re enacted old rate statute proposals. Kansas railroads and shippers argued over granting the public service commission power to issue certificates of unreasonableness and to authorize refunds for what would be deemed reasonable rates, with provisions extending back six years to the statute’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Capitol
Kansas Railroads
Legislativl Railroad Committees
Kansas “Renate
Istatute
Ataute
Serv Commission
B. L. Glover
Kansas City
Phoups
Kansas Slippers
Nfair
S Attorneys
Union
Pai Sante Qail
Payne Ui.Hainer
Parison
Senate Committee of Railroads
Senate
Legislative Notes on Lill Bill Debated on Calendar
A committee consensus deemed the Lill bill unconstitutional and it was set for later debate. The Cowden bill for selecting delegates to party conventions and a presidential preference was reported favorably by the house elections committee. The committee also acted favorably on a bill excluding near-prop buyers from municipal pendings. The house Ways and Means Committee reported adversely on the Clarke bill creating a state probation officer. A school code bill was introduced in the senate by Senator Renie on education and referred to the means committee. The senate elections committee recommended passage of the Ratner presidential primary bill. Three irrigation bills passed the house, and the state charter board granted a charter to the M. E. T. Petroleum Company of Wichita.
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House Coniist
Cowden
I ‘Eee
Prince Ls Celions I
House Elections Committee
House
Ways and Means
Clarke Bi
Office of State Probation Officer
Ren. Clarke
Senate
Rene Ie
W. 4
Krehbiel
Livnan
Means
Wichita
Toneka
State
M. E. T. Petroleum Company
Sta
Linwood T
A. Hi Agsenibi
Tuesday and Wednesday Radio Programs Include Features
Local listings show a Tuesday program featuring Fundamentals, Stromberg Carlson and Michelin segments led by Virginia Arnold and Pi mmihi Little Maids. Wednesday includes Shavise Musscam and Dr Royal S. C. with a focus on air time and early modern topics across KGW KOMU KOA KGW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shavise Musscai m
Virginia Arnold
Pimmihi
Little Maids
Royal S. C
CAPTAINS CREEK Community Notices and Visits
Local residents and families from Captain Creek and nearby towns share visits, schooling notes, illnesses, and social events. Neighbors include Slopfenin Woodard Broer Parker Holderman White Ambler Koch and Richardson families with outings to Lawrence De Soto and Belleview. A hospital operation and theft at a De Soto show are also mentioned.
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Bert Miller
Earl Ott
Belleview
Fairview
Phillip McGillis
Ralph Terrell
Tom Bird
Roy Kurtzani
Fred Koch Jr
Elroy Parker
Ruby
Reba
Walter Parker
Eudora
Leslie Smith
Don Musser
Farm Bureau
Ernest M Burn
Gus Gabriel
Academy
Cunningham Warved
Prairie Center Centrals
de Soto
Ie Wayne
Jas Milo Votaw
Wesday
Irvin Votew
Ruth Woodard
Horacé Woodard
Everett Plummer
Edith Marie
Maggie Plummer
Tasc
Mahon
Plummer
Fred Kocher
Roy Kurtz
Local notes from Reno and area echo winter routines
Readable items record family visits to Reno and nearby towns, farm chores and farm life. Mentions Mrs. Mekone of Topeka hosting. deaths, hospital transfers, and illness in Lawrence. school events, Valentine box, and Busy Bee Club activities. Includes local weather chores, road scenes, and community gatherings with named residents and places like Jarbalo, Tongano, Pony Creek, and Lawrence.
Glenn Pratt Visit and Valentine’s Day at Glenn School
Mr and Mrs C A Pratt of Topeka visited Clarence Welvie home Thursday afternoon. Mrs George Chiles and son George Vernon stayed with her mother Mrs Glenn while Mr Chiles and Mr Glenn attended the A M Chiles sale northeast of Perry. Valentine day was celebrated by Glenn school pupils and teacher Mrs Rose ay, with games and tassels exchanged after the noon recess in relay style. The school was divided into two groups for the games.
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Vera Holderman
Henry Cariness
Milo. Richardson
Chester
Red Ray
Alpha Richardson
M. F. Richardson
Thompson White
Lucille Gordon
Mildred
Oscar
Grace Thompson
C. P. Pare
Harold Osborne
de Soto High School
Floyd Brocr
Kathleen of
Weaver
Sam Neis
George
Ambler
Alonzo
Ambler Hame
Sam Mold
City
Thur Beimule
Irs
Sam
Kraus
Endora
Alonzo Ambler
Daugh Lesper
Mildred Fouise
Gather Klonfonstein
Lawrence Satur
Junior Keith
Moore
Will
Esther Hale
J.A. Reynolds
Harry Ambler
L. Harris
Finisce Roberts
Lawrence
Jean Mekone
Topeka
Dorothy May Bleakley
RE. U
Mr. i
Jean McKone
Kansas
Earl Hulee
J. E. Dwyer
Kansas City
Harry
Alfred Skeets
Tonzanoxie
Roberts
Busy Bee Club
A. J . Hess
St. Josenhof City
Fila
Nettie
M Spurlock
Beach
D. Neitzke
James
Norwood
Penn
Fred Kahn
Q. Wo
Aliss Anna Ta
Soreen
Mares
Leach Child
Rosh
Jacob
Ernest
Ismois
Wil
al Melenbruch
Nexis
McWatts
Belie Shivens
Greenwood Valley
Learents
Mr. and A. Pratt
Curuy
Glenn
Denver
George Chiles
Taiity
C. A. Pratt
Toeipeka
Clarence Welvi
George Vernon
Suffering Day and Night After Illness at Rouse Street
A reader describes prolonged pain and frail health after an illness, detailing heartache, breathing difficulty, and physical weakness. The letter mentions a doctor or remedy, the impact on daily life, and a witness account from home at 19 Ewing Ave. in Round Cover Drive area.
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B.c
Ewing Ave
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E. L. Doheny, Jr. Upper
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Kansas Mails and Shippers
Smyth
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Jayati
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Luther Slopfen
Horace
Woodard
Fibyd Broer
Kathleen
Yay Bennett
Fir
Neis
Sam Holderman
Vera
Edwin Parker
Harold Weller
Whattan
Aly
Len Weller
Jonzo Ambler
Daurzh Mildred Louise
Wan Selhwald
Fart
Lawr Nce
Alfred Seiwald
Antorial Hospital
Fred Koch
Rock Barn
Hudora
Oren Duglap
Hesper Wood
Oscar Thompson
Anna Paxton
Btilo Richardson
White
Henry c View
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Thei
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Med
Stentwy
Vera Motoreil
Martin
Fara
Vo Aw
Sam Neist
Farl Steed
Stratton
Jgudera
Wahsop
Anna Yaxton
Taiph Harbison
de Soto Neas
Walter Osperrie
Bob Hennesses
Tom Scott Butcher
F. Richardson
Don Mus
Herbert v
Reno
Vineyard Park Hospital
Trevor
C. L. ‘Dehoff
Fred Harman
Corners
Robert Graham i
Anna Taylor
T. S. Roberts
Friends Church
Tongano
Jarbalo
Geo
Willis
Fred Reynhardt
Aid Society
M White
H. Heines
Dorothy Sebastian
Lillian Ducey
Abe Taece
Ton
Rumsey Bros. Funeral Home
Ind. St
Merchants National Bank
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