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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1934

Page

3

List of Southwest's Wanted Men to Four

Oklahoma City January AP reports four of the region’s top criminals remain at large as the lawbooks press a relentless roundup. Wilbur Underhill, killed after 13 bullet wounds, was a co leader in the Kansas prison break. Elmer Inman, Oklahoma’s No 1 desperado, wounded and captured after a spree that included bank raids and a failed house raid near Shawnee. Grace Cunningham arrested with Inman, while the other escapee identity remains unknown. Four names linger: Pretty Boy Floyd, Richard Galatas, Clyde Barrow, and Ted Davis, plus the last of 11 escapees from the Kansas prison. Guards halted two escape attempts at McAlester with Leon Lemon wounded and Chick Bowers unharmed. Old clothes ads end.

Oklahoma City Jan Wilbur Underhill Elmer Inman Southwest Kansas State Penitentiary Kansas Oklahoma State McAles Jare Shawnee Okla Inman Oklahomaa Matt Kimes Bowlers Ohio Kansas ‘State Penitentiary Lavona Codding First National Bank of Harrah Wewoks Jootin Grace Cunningham Coalgate Charles Pretty Boy) Floyd Oklahoma McAlester Leon Lemon Chick Bowers Axcare

Kansan Sees Hollywood As Year Opens Amid Floods And Stars

A Kansan recounts Hollywood New Year festivities with Vic McLaglen, George Raft, Leila Hyams, and many others gathering in Caliente Palm Springs and Death Valley aboard party nights. Notables like Gary Cooper Ronald Colman and Lanny Ross attend events as Hoover observes the Rose Bowl.

Hollywood Cal Vic McLaglen Montroseway George Raft Leila Hyams Caliente Gary Cooper Bride Ronald Colman Lanny Ross Hoover Rose Bowl Brway Mark Hellinger Mark New York City Tom

At the Varsity crowds flocked to Noel Coward film

At the Varsity yesterday the showing of Design for Living drew large crowds. The ultra modern Noel Coward story features a trio of well known stars and proved popular with moviegoers.

Design For Living Noel Coward

Two Men Vying for Love in a Sophisticated Comedy

Miriam Hopkins leads in a film about a girl loved by two men, Gary Cooper and Fredric March. Edward Everett Horton plays a busy businessman Max Plunkett. Horton and Hopkins share top moments as Cooper and March bond as friends while chasing the same affection.

Miriam’ Hopkins Gary Cooper Fredric March Edward Everett Horton Max Plunkett March Cooper Fallen Miriam ‘Hopkins Horton

Golden Text Sermon Topic in Christ Science Churches

The Lesson Sermon for Sunday January 7 centers on God as the eternal and unchanging Creator. Scriptural citations include Isaiah 40 verse 28 and James 1 17 2 highlighting every good gift from the Father of lights. The Correlative from Science and Health states Spirit blesses man and shows healings, comfort, and reform as effects of God.

Churches of Christ Scientist Isaiah Awsig James Mary Baker Eddy God

Birch Harwood Injured in Saturday Night Collision

Birch Harwood aged 54 or 62 at 1046 Rhode Island Street was struck at Ninth and Massachusetts by a car driven by Dale Maxwell of 200 West Twelfth Street. He was taken to Memorial hospital and reported resting easily with injuries to his right knee and head but not seriously hurt. Police Chief W J Cummings said witnesses said Harwood did not see the Maxwell car and walked into its path. Maxwell was not held.

Birch Harwood Rhode Island ‘Street Ninth and Massachusetts Street Dale Maxwell West Twelfth Street Harwood Memorial Hospital Tathent Leo Maxwell W. J. Cummings

Lecompton Funeral for Harriet Smith Held at Local Church

Funeral services for Harriet Smith were conducted at the Methodist church in Lecompton on Sunday afternoon. Harriet Elizabeth Leist, born July 1, 1854 in Circleville Ohio, died December 29, 1933 in Lecompton Kansas at 79. Her marriage to Christian Frederick Smith occurred February 4, 1875 in Circleville. Her husband died earlier, and she had lived in Lecompton since.

Harriet Smith Methodists Church Lecompton Harriet Elizabeth Leist Circleville Ohio Kansas Christian Frederick Smith

Deaths and births from Lecompton and Topeka families in 1913

Obituary notice records Mrs Edith Leslie Leslie and Harold Leslie returning to State Teachers College Emporia after holidays. Also notes the death of a long time Kansas mother, funeral at Lecompton Methodist church, burial at Maple Hill, and the birth of Galen Francis to Mr and Mrs Raymond Sanford. Details name multiple children and spouses.

Kansas United Brethren Church Methodist Léecompton FL W. Bertschinger G. C. al Galen Francis

Lecompton Area Residents Gather for New Year Dinner

Mr and Mrs EK McMinn south of Lecompton and Alr Sanford son of Mr and Mrs H N Sanford west of Te compton attended New Year’s Day dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W B Glenn. George Verschell and sons Velver and Riley of Topeka were guests, along with Mr and Mrs Cyrus Glenn and daughter Oneta. C W Schon who suffered a stroke Sunday evening shows signs of improvement. Edward McClanahan and Mrs A G De Kat of Rock Creek visited Saturday evening.

EK. McMinn Lecompton Sanford H. N. Sanford Tecompton Sanford i Rt. H. S. George C. W.schon Edward McClanahan A. G. de- Kat Bock Creek Jefferson County EB. Shirek

Christmas Day News and Local Social Notices

Community announcements cover Christmas gatherings birth news and visiting plans. Families honored include the Bahnmaier Traxler McCall Shirek and Maust families with relatives in Kansas and Lecompton. Local events mention wolf hunts, plays at Willow Springs and Union teens, and a fatal motorcycle crash near Emerson.

Pleasant Grove Family Vacations and Relocations

Pleasant Grove residents Mary Ann and Betty Lou Peter son spent vacation days with grandparents C. N. Peterson and sons. Bill Porter and Billy returned from Emerson after attending his sister's funeral and visiting G. A. Porter and sons. Carl Daniels came back from Nebraska yearlong work. Felix Tucker family moved to John Hyre farm. Porter family moved to Tucker’s vacated place. I. S. Flory family dined with Jack Dilton. Mrs. Oscar Crane and Ivan were visitors.

Clarence Crane Eudora Cene Branson Overbrook Oliver Beaman John-Daniels Sandy Williams Wayne Lawrence Bill Porter Billy Carl Danielsrom Emerson Virgil Ward Landis Flory Dudley Carl Peterson Roscoe Ralph. Peterson Roscoe Daniels Virgil Shoemaker John Ehrlick John Daniels Marie Kenneth Irene Bill Porter Noah Eberhart Wright Horton Evelyn Rossville Ed ‘Deny Lloyd Hege C.P. A. Lodge Pleasant Grove Arizona Cowboys Willow Springs Willow ‘Springs School House Union C. A. Porter Neb James Patterson Norma Jean Beaman Brongon Near Overbrook Marie Daniels Mary Ann Betty Lou Peterson C. N.‘Peterson New Friday Felix Tucker Love Mover John Hyre Tucker Jack Dilton Oscar-Crane Ivan

Stop Gas Pains German Remedy Adlerika Ad

An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves gas, nervousness and sleep loss by cleansing poisons from both upper and lower bowels. One dose supposedly provides quick relief. Rickerd Stowits Drug Co. is listed as the seller.

Adlerika

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