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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1937

Page

1

Roosevelt weighs court reorganization as lever on amendments

Washington reports say President Roosevelt discusses using a court bill tied to a constitutional amendment deadline. He has not chosen a specific amendment and may delay action, while Senate leaders doubt passage of current amendments. A national conference on constitutional amendment is planned for March 18 with leaders from labor, education, government, and law.

Washington Roosevelt Supreme Court Mosal Senate Spantar Nortis Ind.-Neb LaGuardia New York Charles Beard William Green American Federation of Labor M. W Thatcher Farmers’ National Grain Corporation John L. Lewis United Mine Workers CIO Frank Murphy Michigan Elmer Benson Minnesota McCarran

Wasting Trees Damages in Key West Case

Franklin H Gates and Troy P Harman were sentenced to six months hard labor for destruction of trees. They must replace and water the trees daily until they mature. Judge William V Albury ordered the work.

Key West Franklin H. Gates Troy P. Harman William V. Albury

Tan Jas to Help You Feel Awake Again

Pain and fatigue notes swirl as the ad touts Tan Jas tablets to relieve headaches backaches indigestion and nervous strain. It claims 65 million bottles sold and urges readers to buy at local grog stores, warning to request the product by name.

Reise

Lively miscellany in a Longmont relief tale and court quips

A Longmont relief letter shows a wife recounting waiting for aid before her husband found a job. In Chicago a woman's court joke backfires as a judge and defendant clash over Latin terms. A probate filing notes Mike Ryan’s traffic duty earnings and substantial estate.

Longmont Colo Boulder County Welfare Department Chicago Mike Ryan Financial District Ryan

Grandfather of Movie Star Robert Taylor Moves In

Beatrice Nebraska February 25 Jacob A Brugh 82 grand father of actor Robert Taylor no longer receives a pension and now lives with his son Roy on a farm northwest of Beatrice. County official T Saunders says Brugh is no longer in need of pension money and his name will be removed from the rolls. Earlier Hollywood had been approached for help with care while Brugh rented part of his home.

Beatrice Neb Jacob A. Brugh Robert Taylor Holmesville Roy Brugh Here T &, Saunders Brugh Saunders Hollywood Taylor

Gang threat to opera raises US claque committee hearing

New York tenor Anthony Pesci testified before the House immigration committee about a rumor of a roughly 20 man operatic claque that allegedly extorts tribute from opera singers in the United States. He described his refusal to pay and the pressure faced by performers.

Washington PI Anthony Pesci New York House Immigration Committee

Provent From Career After Threats and Tribute Debt

A figure named Gigli fled the country after being chased from his career due to an inability to pay a demanded tribute. The threats he faced were described as nearly daily, compromising his livelihood and forcing him to seek safety abroad.

Peschi Gigli

Knake Neis wedding at Eudora home links kin

Social items report the Pearl Knake and Clarence Neis wedding at William Knake’s Eudora home with attending Kaegi Neis and Wichman families. News notes include Mrs. Grant Edelbrock visiting from Kansas City, a hospitalized child Rose Marie Koch slowly improving, various Sunday dinners, a birth of John Robert James, birthday party at Kaw Valley, and several local visits and calls as neighbors recover from injuries and illnesses.

George Kaegi Pete Neis Small Johnnie Wichman Miss Pearl Knake Clarence Neis Miss Knake William Knake Eudora Grant Edelbrock Kansas City Robert Reusch Edelbrock Pete Edelbrock Mary Cook Topeka Little Rose Marie Fred Koch Koch Otto Abel Martin Abel June Louise Martha Kaw Valley Fred Moll Lawrence Heltholz Alice Walters South Eudora Arthur Bernitz Alice Bernitz Walter Wilson George Schubert Dan Strobel Gay Clearfield Emma Strobel Andy John James John Robert James Lula Lawler Robert Lawler Minnie Abel Martha Abel Misa Minnie Abel Anna Nussance Arleta Wilson Eudora High School Lars. Nussance Ralph Wichman Lawrence Herman Wichman Johnny Wichman William Koehler Emma Iowa City Iowa Carl Bernitz Jake Stro‘bel Arthur’ Bernitz Paul

Eudora Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Hadl's parents Mr and Mrs Allen Smootes visit. Mrs Charles Jeffries and Grace of Eudora call on Mrs Arthur Eisele. Raymond Bowen and Fred Park go to Kansas City and stay with Mr and Mrs Park. Alberta Thayer and Everett Young dine with Walter and family. Hamburger gathering at Glen Wilson home. Massey family and baby visit Grandma Edelbrock. Knake wedding chairvarri at bride's father William Knake’s home. Grover King and Joe Nussance of Olathe dine with Paul Hade.

Hadl Allen Smootes Charles Jeffries Miss Grace Eudora Arthur Eisele Raymond Bowen Fred Park Kansas City Park Alberta Thayer Everett Young Topeka Walter Wilson Mrs. Paul Glen Wilson Lester Massey Baby Grandma Edelbrock Floyd Broers Vernon Strobel Evabell Kindred Ruby Neis Johnnie Wichman Clarence Neis William Knake Grover King Joe Nussance Olathe Paul Hade

Fairview Church and Community News Highlights

Fairview events show Lawrence residents hosting and visiting at home gatherings. Mrs. Charles Whedon entertained the L D club with 13 in attendance, while Jenny Leary visited her sister. A Sunday birthday dinner honored Will Mulhall. Choir rehearsals occurred at the Eugene Leary home. Various Leary family activities and town visits are noted along with social gatherings, sales, and neighborly visits.

Charles Whedon L. D. Club Lutheran Church Lawrence Jennie Leary Mrs. Whedon Junior Hand Perry Mulhall Will Mulhall Eugene Leary Rose Day Ellen Bowman Sibley Norman Ernest Leary Wilbur Pine Floyd Nisely Richard Stroble Guy Howard Fred Will and Son Fred, Jr Vinland Vinton Peters Ernest Ralston Evalyn Joe Saile Eudora Will Means Walter King Trinity Lutheran Church E. B Pine White District Day Mabel Peters

Local Social Notes From Lawrence Wisconsin and Vicinity

Mrs Alma Reetz and Mrs Hughey hosted a party with refreshments. Robert Schellack drove to Iowa with hedge posts. Lewis Kirkman visited by Mrs Tom Davenport. Reetz and daughter Gretta visited Mrs James Hicks in Lawrence while sale attended. Harvey Schellack stayed with relatives in Europe. Otte Witt and partner toured to Kansas City for a Rainbow convention. Fourteen returning from a Lawrence dance were snowbound with hosts Lloyd and L. Douglas. Roy Canary and Vincent Schoenhofer were two from here. Albert Steinbring and Florence Vitt attended Mrs Bearman funeral in Lawrence. Heineke family visited Steinbring. Katheryn Reetz stayed in Lawrence with the Fischers. Wayne Witt stayed at his sister’s in Heaper. Allen Cochran carried mail for Herman Bohnsack near Eudora. Allen Cochran and parents shared Sunday dinner in Eudora. Otto Vitt family and Frank Vitt attended a Lawrence show. Roads are bad and mail routes disrupted. Schellack Vitt and Charline visited Lawrence. Vitt attended sale near Lawrence.

Alma Reetz Hughey Robert Schellack Iowa Tom Davenport Lewis Kirkman Fred Reetz Gretta James Hicks Lawrence Reetz Harvey Schellack Eulope Otte Witt Kansas City Lloyd Douglas Roy Canary Vincent Schoenhofer Albert Steinbring Florence Vitt Bearman George Heineke Katheryn Reetz Harold Fischer Wayne Witt Howard Caviness Heaper Allen Cochran Herman Bohnsack Eudora Bohnsack Otto Vitt Arlene Frank Vitt Charles Vitt Charline

Parrott to Move to Guenther Farm in Welcome

Mr. Parrott will move to the Guenther farm in Welcome after vacating the Rockhold property. The owner plans to arrive at the farm soon to take possession.

Guenther Farm Mr. Parrott Rockhold

Fall Leaf Otto Vitt Returns From Denver Visit

Otto Vitt spent two weeks with his sister Frances Vogl in Denver and returned home last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schmidt were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Harris in Eudora. Darlin Kindred and Robbie Pritchard attended the Eudora Washington basketball game Friday evening. Gretta Reetz and daughter Lorene joined Mrs. Alma Reetz and Mrs. Seele at the Happy Hour club hosted by Mrs. John Hughey Thursday.

Otto Vitt Frances Vogl Denver Colo Harry Schmidt Douglas Harris Eudora Darlin Kindred Robbie Pritchard Washington Fred Reetz Gretta William Reetz Lorene Alma Reetz Seele Happy Hour Club John Hughey

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