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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1936

Page

2

Blizzard Grim Toll Hits North as Cold Waves Spread

A record cold wave paralyzed the nation with widespread damage and nearly 100 deaths. Snowbound regions dig out while fires cause heavy losses in Ohio and New York area. Subzero temps linger in the Midwest as freezing rain and blizzard conditions ease in the Northeast.

Chicago Atlantic Ocean New England New York New Jersey Minnesota Wisconsin Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania Ata Upper Pittsburgh International Falls St. Paul Duluth Minn Fargo N. D Aberdeen S. D Rapid City Omaha Milwaukee Cleveland Newark N. J St. Louis WPA Toledo Anderson Ind Walnut Grove Illnoiis Indiana Michigan Maryland West Virginia North South Dakota Iowa Kansas Tennesee

Bowes Amateur Show Advance Ticket Sale Begins

Advance ticket sale for Major Bowes radio amateurs stage presentation at Granada Theatre next Wednesday is now on at Carls clothing store. No seats reserved. tickets aimed at patron convenience. Granada management reports strong interest and capacity crowds expected. 1 cent matinee and two night shows planned.

Bowes Radio Amateurs Granada Carls’ Clothing Store Bowes Carl’s

Lawrence High Band Trip Discussed At Board Meeting

The Lawrence high school band trip to the national band contest in Cleveland next May will be discussed at a dinner meeting tonight at Liberty Memorial High School cafeteria. Attendees include Lawrence Chamber representatives George Hedrick and W. K. Bruner, band officials Neal M. Wheery C. E. Birch John E. Jacobs H. L. Sutherland, and the newly elected band parents committee Owen Carl L. C. Allen Raymond Laessig.

Lawrence High School Cleveland Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Liberty Memorial High School Chamber of Commerce George Hedrick W. K. Bruner Neal M. Wheery C. E. Birch John E. Jacobs H. L. Sutherland Board of Education Owen Carl L. C. Allen Raymond Laessig Butcher

Test Your Knowledge questions on a classified page

Seven questions from a classified page cover Newton Latin treatise Cape Breton Pensacola bay kaleidoscope prize taxation Nero Dexter Lucia di Lammermoor opera primary election autoclave.

Isaac Newton Cape Breton Island Pensacola Fla Henry Martyn Dexter Nero Rome

Ethel Barrymore Colt to star in Accent on Youth at KU Fraser Theater

Ethel Barrymore Colt and her company will perform Accent on Youth at the University of Kansas Fraser Theater on February 8. Colt, daughter of the famed Ethel Barrymore, leads a touring cast including Alice Cheyney. The one night engagement features top prices of one dollar with advance reservations starting February 6.

Ethel Barrymore K. A. Fraser Theater Allen Crafton University of Kansas Department of Speech and Dramatics Colt Fraser Theater Miss Colt New York Plymouth Theater Alice Cheyney Green, All

Mourners File Past King George V’s Coffin in Westminster

London crowds form a long queue to file past the black catafalque bearing the late King George V in Westminster Hall. King Edward VIII and the royal family attend four days of public homage before the burial at Windsor next Tuesday.

Associated Press London George V Palace Westminster Edward VIII Windsor Bix Ben Westminster Hall Parliament Monarc Catafalque Edward Mary Sandringham George

Dangerous at the Granada with Bette Davis

Bette Davis stars as Joyce Heath in Dangerous at the Granada opening for a three day run. Franchot Tone plays Don Bellows who falls for her while engaged to a society girl. their romance and a jinxed production ruin Bellows and threaten Heath. The film features strong tunes and Alison Skinner with laughs from Jess Henderson.

Bette Davis Granada Joyce Heath S'm Don Bellows Franchot Tone Bellows Margaret Lindsay Joyce Alison Skinworth

British King Edward VII Democracy and Popularity

The 41 year old King Edward is described as democratic and sportsmanlike, with strong links to the empire. His tours to colonies, the United States, and South American republics boosted English confidence while he confronted domestic industrial issues and expressed concern over harsh conditions. His early schooling and wartime experiences shaped a restless, action loving prince. Tomorrow a feature titled A One Man Sales Force.

Associated Press Edward British Empire Great Britain United States South American Victoria Edward VII Queen Victoria

Gift boosts shoe fund total to 80.51 in Lawrence

Lawrence items note a $5 gift from Mrs. George Kirchhoff sr raises the children's shoe fund to 80.51. Other notes record home remodeling at 338 Elm street, cold snaps prompting improvised storage, and a corrected fund credit to the quilting club of the Presbyterian church. Memorial hospital reports improvement for two injured youths after a coast-into-car accident. A local cow loss, a Winter ice cream anecdote, and a delayed neutrality bill in Washington are also mentioned along with church services and a marriage license at the courthouse.

George Kirchhoff Children’s Shoe Fund Presbyterian Church Quiltine Club The

Deaths and Funerals in Kansas Notices

Obituaries and funeral notices for John H Bell Ethel Banks and Frederick Marion Brown list service times locations and burial details. Also included are items on veto of the cash bounty bill US district attorney actions in Alabama charges against two men and tax refunds to Kansas millers with a note on Charles Sower’s pneumonia.

Alabama Topeka PD. C. Hill United States District Attorney Kansas Hiawatha Cordova

Kansas Electric Power Salesmen Hold Meeting

The annual sales meeting of the Kansas Electric Power company was held at the Eldridge hotel with district managers, sales managers, salesmen, and the home lighting force in attendance. W F Jordan directed the session assisted by H R Seacat. G A Mills, company president, appeared on the program. About 70 people from Emporia, Leavenworth, Parsons, Council Grove, Eureka, Madison, and Lawrence attended. Hot Point representatives displayed motion pictures. The 1936 sales program was outlined.

Kansas Electric Power Company Eldridge Hotel W- F. Jordan New Business H. R. Seacat G. A. Mills Emporia Leavenworth Parsons Council Grove Eureka Madison Lawrence Hot Point Electrical Appliance Company

Millions in the Air at Dickinson Paramount

The Dickinson Paramount screens Millions in the Air a musical picture built on amateur radio hour ideas. Stars John Howard Wendy Barrie Willie Howard Benny Baker and George Barbier lead a lively romance with a dozen act inserts including comedy and a news reel.

Paramount John Howard Wendy Barrie Willie Howard Benny Baker Eleanore Whitner George Barbier Wille Howard Nave Chasen Howard Chasen Eleanor Whitney Grantland Rice

Miss Mildred Allen Joins KU Symphony Concert

In Williamstown Miss Mildred Allen daughter of Mrs Grace Allen appeared in the Kansas University Symphony Orchestra’s 33rd annual mid winter concert directed by Karl Euergreiner at the auditorium on January 2. Mr and Mrs Paul Leger and daughter Donna Jean are in the Rio Grande Valley Texas where Leger inspects government citrus fruits for the government. this is his sixth such assignment. The work will begin earlier than usual this year. The Arch Catlin farm of 254.

Mildred Allen Grace Allen Kansas University Symphony Orchestra Karl Euergreiner Paul Leger Donna Jean Rio Grand Valley Texas Leger Mr. Leger Arch Catlin

Williamstown Area Notes and Local News Roundup

Bayne Wilson buys land near Williamstown while Howard Good acquires a 95 acre farm west of town. Amelia Haynes dies at home north of Perry aged, survivors include two sons and three daughters. Mrs. Haynes had lived on farm 67 years. Charles Steinmetz escapes burns from burning hedge brush. Mr. and Mrs. John Blevins celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mrs. Blanche Smith visits from Winslow Ark. Several residents relocate, including to Bert Irvine farm. School events include January teachers meeting and county boards meeting. Williamstown depot reports strong CCC camp business. Perry high school basketball splits four games. girls team undefeated. Various locals visit Lawrence and Oska loosa. School activities note debate topics and growing pupil testing for glasses. Snow play reported. fifth month of school nears close.

Kaw River Williamstown Bayne Wilson Seattle Ben Wilson Howard Good Fred Michael Amelia Haynes Arthur Haynes Perry John Blevins Buck Creek Blevins Blanche Smith Winslow Ark Don Roebertz Elliot Daren Elliot Mr. Gulley Bert Irvine Walbridge Place Clarence Frandle Topeka Williamson Myrtle Shuler Ross Smith Will Herrick Margaret Joe Eck Walter Wilbur Oska Loosa Jefferson County Oskaloosa Anna Noble Levi Noble Ozankie Noble Thompsonville Perry Cemetery Melvin Blaylock A. B. Campbell CCC Hickor Point Perry High Robert Geiseman Lawrence Mary Rose Giseman Kathryn Geiseman Miss Oaks

Structures Built 5,000 Years Ago by Baltic Shore

The report notes structures dating back five millennia were erected along the Baltic Sea shore when the sea level stood about 165 feet higher than present. The finding highlights early coastal development and ancient engineering along the former shoreline.

Baltic Sea

Perth Farmers War at Emus

The wheat growers union in Perth West Australia appeals to the government for military aid as emus damage vast crops in the province. Several former machine gunners among local farmers volunteer to operate the weapons.

Perth Emus West Austriia Wheat Growers Union

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