Warm December noted across Kansas with ample rainfall
The December just passed was the state's second warmest month on record with no measurable snow. Temperatures rose above 70 in many areas, average monthly temperature 39.6 degrees, 6.8 degrees above normal. Rainfall varied, Independence and Toronto reporting 2.18 inches each, improving moisture though wheat fields still need rain, especially in northern and western Kansas.
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Topeka
Kansas
Independence
Toronto
Kismet
Burr Oak
United States Weather Bureau
S. D. Flora
Drive Against New York Speakeasies Opens
New York begins a broad campaign to close illegal speakeasies as the Alcoholic Beverage Control board and police prepare a crackdown. Officials expect 10 000 to 30 000 illicit venues and will act once all license applications are resolved. The effort is backed by licensed liquor interests.
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New York
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Bowery
Emporia
A. B.C. Board
Edward P. Mulrooney
John F. O’ryan
O'Ryans
State Board
Unusually Warm January Temperatures Expected in Kansas
Topeka January 6 AP unusually warm January temperatures were forecast for Kansas with readings expected mostly above normal and little precipitation. Local rains or snows were deemed unlikely, though an end of the week unsettled period could bring modest moisture. Meteorologist S. D. Flora said a week of pleasant weather is in prospect with temperatures mostly in the mid 20s to low 30s.
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Topeka
APJ
Kansas
Altho
S. D. Flora
Hollywood By Richard Doan Highlights 1930s Film Stars
A Kansan notes Hollywood by Richard Doan with mentions of Dolores Del Rio Anna Sten Fredric March Joan Crawford Franchot Tone Loretta Young Spencer Tracy Sylvia Sidney Helen Hayes Marie Dressler and Ethel Merman. Also reports a Havana bridge explosion killing a police lieutenant and notes film industry gossip, upcoming productions and cross mentions across studios and actors.
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Hollywood
Calif
Tolsstoy
Dolores
Del
Rio
Anna Sten
Jreal
Fredric March
Sten
Nana
Mills
Bros. Wilk
Marion Davies
Joan Crawford
Franchot Tone
Andy Spencer Tracy
Loretta Young
Sylvia
Sidney
Clarence
Kelland
Victor “Varconi
Eleanor Boardman
Madrid
Spain
Helen Hayes
Johns Drewt
Marie
Dressler
Christopher
Gladys Hasty Carroll
Minneapolis
Ethel Merman
Bing Crosby
Max Baerts
Indiffer’tence
Mary “Carlisle
Eddie “Hillman
Nixon
Jane Austen
NEXT WEEK AT THE THEATRES VARSITY AND DICKINSON
A busy slate at the Varsity features Design for Living with Fredric March Gary Cooper Miriam Hopkins and Edward Everett Horton in a Lubitsch classic Sunday through Wednesday Then I Am Suzanne continues Thursday to Saturday with Lilian Harvey and Gene Raymond Also Son of a Sailor stars Joe E Brown at the Varsity and Dinner at Eight headlines at Dickinson with Marie Dressler John Barrymore and Jean Harlow in a star packed program I Was a Spy and Kurt and Marge appear at Dickinson with Ted Healy and Eddie Foy in supporting roles
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Fredric March
Gary Cooper
Miriam Hopkins
Edward Everett Horton
Design For Living
Lilian Harvey
Gene Raymond
I Am
Suzanne
Brown
John and
Lionel Barrymore
Marie Dressler
Wallace Beery
Jean Harlow
Varsity Theater
Noel Coward
Edward
Everett Horton
Ernest Lubitsch
John Barrymore
Dinner at Eight on Screen with Star-Studded Cast
The article previews a film adaptation of the Edna Ferber George Kaufman stage play featuring Wallace Beery Jean Harlow Lionel Barrymore and Lee Tracy among others. It notes a dinner setting where diverse subplots converge into a grand climax and mentions a four day engagement at the union theater. It also highlights the Piccoli European Marionettes and Tony Sarg comparison with a note on prior university shows.
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Wallace Beery
Jean Harlow
Lionel Barrymore
Lee-Tracy
Edmund Lowe
Billie Burke
Edna Ferber
George Kaufman
Pntee
Myrt and Marge on screen debut in Dickinson offer
Myrt Vail and Donna Damerel star in a film built around their radio sketch. They are supported by Ted Healy and his Stooges and Eddie Foy Jr. The Dickinson offering runs Tuesday through Thursday. Also noted is I Am Suzanne starring Lilian Harvey slated for last three days of next week at Manager Higdon’s theater with hopes it will finally show.
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Myrt
Marge
Myrtle Vail
Donna Damerel
Morge
Damerel
Donna’ Damerel
Ted Healy
Stooges
Eddie Foy, Jr
Eddie Foy
Dickinson
Suzanne
Lilian Harvey
Will Rovers
Higdon
Tejfind
Desien
Captured at the German POW camp on film
The film Captured centers on Captain Allison Leslie Howard and Lt Dicky Douglas Fairbanks Jr as POWs in a German camp. A love triangle with Allison’s wife spurs Dicky to escape, facing a firing squad before escape by air. More than 100 prisoners flee to the air base and overpower guards before returning to their lines.
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Captain Allison
Leslie Howard
London
Front
Dicky
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Allison
Mr. Fairbanks
Howard
Paul Lukas
Margaret Lindsay
Gertrude M Hoad Led Life of Lecompton Pioneer Artist
Gertrude Millicent Evans Hoad born Richmond 1853 died Lecompton 1933 active in United Brethren church. Longtime Lecompton resident, county treasurer for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, mother of William C Hoad and Bruce Evans Hoad. She contributed poetry prose and songs for children and crafted a Van Dyke blue quilt. Funeral in United Brethren church January 1 1934. Burial Maple Hill Cemetery.
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Gertrude M. Head
Gertrude Millicent Evans
James David Brace Evans
Fannie Christian Evans
Richmond
Lecompton
Francis Dearing
Episcopal Church
United Brethren Church
Woman's Christians. Temperance Union
Art? Historical Society
William Christian Hoad
Ann Arbor
Mich
Bruce Evans Hoad
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Asua Dulce Bridge
Ambrosio Marino
Louis ‘Martinez
U.S. Bureau of Biological Survey
Lawrence
Patee Theater
Joe E. Brown
Varsity
Patee
Callahan
Madzleimne Carrot
I Am A Spy
Dickinson Theatre
Johnny Mack Brown
Thelma Todd
Frank McHugh
Auty
Allied
Secret Service
Madeleine Carroll
Conrad Veidt
Herbert Marshall
Tohi
Lionel Barrym
Jean Harl
Marie Dreessler
Lee Tracy
Piccoli
Europe
Tony Sarg
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U. S
Broadway
Fredric Margh
Paramount
Seting
Gus Edwards
Nick Luces
Ee. Ews
Buck Jones
Fox Film Presents
Madeleine Herbert
Mar
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Victor Saville
Moran and Mack
the Palms Cafe
Mass
Will Rogers
Mr. Skitch
Doug. Fairbanks JR
Edgar KenneDy
Kit Caraon
Joe “E
Ofa Sveee
Rad
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Navy
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