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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1932
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World notes Congress faces three months to finish work before party conventions, while reports from across the nation describe industrial plants reopening. It discusses Hoover, Garner, and Democratic strategies, then recalls Webster’s centennial prophecy on national unity.
A double wedding was held at the M E Church in Overbrook Kansas on February 24 at 8 PM uniting A L Fisher of Baldwin and Anna P Older of Overbrook with E D Flory of Bond and Rebecca Hizer of Overbrook Rev E L Geyer officiated A wedding supper and church festival by the Ladies Aid Society followed. At M C A Hall an evening program at the Y M C A featured Miss Jennie Weller and multiple musical acts with tickets available at Field's and R D Mason's. High School items noted Emma Martin teaching near Eudora and strong Rhetorical performances by students including readings, debates, and various music and recitations.
Twenty five years ago on a February Monday the Y MLC A boys completed final arrangements for a summer athletic field. The ground on Missouri street at Henry Street will span the entire block on the west side. The boys agreed to pay a nominal fee to use the space.
A quirky local note reports Uncle Ben ceases Church attendance after a dispute over where a new church should be built. He owns property for sale on his preferred side of town, sparking questions about community plans and neighborhood unity.
Private last night at 8 30 oclock the marriage took place at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Lenig performing. After the ceremony the couple reside at 716 Mississippi street and are at home to friends. Dunmire is a prominent young business man with many social connections in Lawrence.
Hope Ross hurries aboard with Judy for a seaside honeymoon while unresolved love fuels a reckless mood. Dickey Dale, hoped to be the future husband, remains on the ship as Hope seeks reassurance and signals from past affections amid a festive scene with the captain and guests.
In a vivid Journal World fragment set aboard a liner, Hope Ross endures social snubs and rising tensions with Dickey and Judy Hunt as Scotland Yard pursues a master counterfeiter. Hope’s seasick distress, a swift exit with a kind stranger, a confrontation with Dickey, and urgent radio pleas reveal shifting loyalties and escalating drama aboard. Hope drafts urgent messages to Rusty and Mama Ross while Millie and Sassy the cat anchor a tense scene.
Ten years ago royal crowds gathered in London as Princess Mary wed Viscount Lascelles in Westminster with royal pomp. Reports describe the ceremony, attendees, and ample pageantry marking the event.
A study review notes foods and foreign substances swallowed accidentally can injure the lower rectum and anal region. Apple cores, corn, and fruit stones may create hard masses. bone splinters and fish bones have been removed from injured areas. Children’s feeds should be free from rough particles and bones. Tomorrow Michael Faraday.
Mary Graham Bonner portrays Surprises the Maker of Magic guiding Peggy, John, and a dog Wag-Wan Was to the back of the world where the Years, Months, and Days dwell. They observe leap year, noting 1932 and 1928, and celebrate with jumping contests and playful scenes among tall Years and small Days.
Leap year note from Kansas brief mentions Strawder J. McNeill planning a five person party for others born on Feb 29 in Hiawatha. Other items report Republican delegates chosen in district one for Chicago convention with Dave W. Mulvane and Lacy Simpson among attendees. Perry J. Dunn obituary noted in Patla. Kingman death of Jess Braly found in car near cemetery.
A string of brief, varied dispatches report on a baby show in Fort Oglethorpe where all babies scored 9.6 percent and crib biting and thumb sucking were noted as vices. Other items cover salary cuts at St Bar church, Detroit patrollers at speakeasies, and dancing partners in Shanghai cabarets amid wartime turmoil.
Phantom owned by Miss Betty Rand of Houston has flown Paris to London in past years and made numerous air trips. Now the vessel is being prepared to sail from New York to Havana for races, marking an ambitious shift from air travel to sea competition.
Announcement from Arkansas City notes preparations for opening Cheyenne and Arapahoe lands to settlement and marks ongoing organization of Republican leagues across Kansas.
A Midland community page details weekend visits and travels among residents. Mr and Mrs Chas Spray and Mary Lou attended a party hosted by Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Edmonds. Edgerton weekend trips include Mr and Mrs Adams. The Toms family visit Independence. Local quilting events, dinners, and Sunday gatherings are noted. A funeral for Paul Laptad drew many from the area, with sympathy extended to his family. Several households hosted dinners and card evenings, with club meetings and birthday celebrations among neighbors.
Linwood Mississippi Venus Knoll of Wichita spent weekend at home of Mrs C G Burnett and Mrs Lea Burnett with relatives and friends. Mrs John Smelser, once critically ill, shows slight improvement. Several locals and visitors traveled to Topeka and Kansas City for gatherings and events. Clyde Siscoe slipped on ice and broke four ribs while chores. Dr. Wright attends. Attendees visited an automobile show in Kansas City and plans for an operetta Once in a Blue Moon set for Wednesday.
The high school auditorium hosts day and night events run by the glee club. Mr. Jester, a teacher, has been elected as a delegate to the Republican state convention which will convene March 9 at Topeka.
The February community meeting led by president Mrs. Ruth Flory opened with music by Mrs. Henry Boehle. A refreshment committee served coffee and pie. Attendees included Mrs. Virgil Schwartz and others, with programs by students and local residents. Several locals were noted for moving, visits, or illness amid ongoing Farmers Union activities.
Thursday evening saw fourteen in attendance with refreshments of tandy and apples. County health nurse visit to Roscoe school provided student examinations. Local families including Clark, Deay, Orteff, Grossman, Wade, Meeder, Smith, Edelbrock, Brecheisen, Breithaupt attended various calls and a T. O. Dwyer sale. The farm rents to Richerson for next year. Dever plans to move to Edgeron.
Mrs H R Husted Paul and Grace attended a Vinland Ladies Aid program in Vinland Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Lawrence visited Gale home Tuesday. Elwood Root visited school Tuesday. Tate Leach was absent Monday. Miss Alice Mendell of Ottawa spent Saturday night in Vinland with Misses Frances and Cl Geiss. Mr and Mrs C B New left for Butler Missouri Friday to visit relatives. Miss Mable Beaman accompanied them home Saturday. Mrs Hl G Seele and Alvin Pleasant Grove callers Friday. Adean Price spent Sunday night with her sister Le Verna and grandparents, Mr and Mrs M J Marden. Mr and Mrs Philip Geiss and children Arthur Leland Tone and Trene of Centropolis were Sunday dinner guests of Chas Geiss. Mrs Kate Oswald was on the sick list last week but is all right. Mr and Mrs Chester Robinson of Lawrence were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J H Gale. The Journal-World Market Basket solves the thrift problem.
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