Dean of Aviators Eddie Stinson Dies in Hospital
Eddie Stinson, long prominent as Ameri casas dean of aviators, died in Illinois General hospital after injuries from a Stinson-Detroit er plane crash at Jackson Park Golf Course. Companions Clark Field v Kalamazoo John Tompkins East Chicago and Frederick Gillies Chicago were injured. Stinson, 88, logged over 14,000 flying hours and 1.5 million miles, never used a parachute, and helped build trans Atlantic and around the world machines while opposing many long distance flights.
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Chicago
America
Eddie Stinson
Thellinois General Hospital
Jackson Park
Lake Michigan
Wayne, Mich
Detroit Stinson Corporation
Soarch
Stinson
Clark Fieldv
Kalamazoo
Mich
John Tompkins
East Chicago
Ind
Frederick Gillies
Kinloch Field
St. Louis
Katherine
Marjorie
Jack
Ruth Elder
George Aldemann
William Brock
Eddie Chloe
Escaped Missouri convict linked to Fort Scott arrest
Fort Scott police describe one man as an escaped Missouri convict and another as paroled from Kansas as they arrest a pair following a reported crime. Details are sparse in the snippet from January 25 AP dispatch.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Missouri
Kansas
Prisoners in custody after disturbance and escape report
Clarence Beerbower, said to have escaped March 12 1931 from the Missouri penitentiary, was arrested along with W L Whittaker after a disturbance in a feed store. Whittaker, paroled from Lansing, awaits instructions from state officials.
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Clarence Beerbower
Missouri Penitentiary
Newton County
Bend
W. L. Whittaker
Whittaker
Lansing
Element 87 discovery confirmed by university report
Atlanta January 26 AP confirms element 87 existence following 1930 claims by Dr Fred Allison of Auburn Alabama. Dr L McGhee of Emory University Ga reports to the Journal of the American Chemical Society that element 87 is the last of the 92 elements to be found. Dr Allison heads the department of psychics at Alabama Polytechnic.
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Emory Department of Biochemistry
Auburn
Dr. Allison
Allison
Panish
McGhee
Atlanta
Fred Allison
Ala
L. McGhee
Emory University
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Department of
Alabama Poly
Two Bridge Casualties At Higih Win Cause Slump
Pana Illinois January 26 AP report. George Casey scored a grand slam in no trump bridge during a tournament and leaped from his chair in elation causing a shoulder dislocation.
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Pana
Ill
George Casey
Second Midwest surgery case and shoe firm moves detailed
The report notes the need for a surgeon after a fall and records Elmer L. Broat leaving Klein's Kansas City to head a new department in Oklahoma City for Johnson Stephens Shinkle shoe firm. It also covers 400 Reading Iron workers returning as eight furnaces reopen at Oley street plant and full capacity at the second plant, with the finishing mill to operate in February.
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Oklahoma City
Elmer ‘L. Broat
Johnson, Stephens& Shinkle Shoe
Klein's
Kansas City
Broat
Fischer’s Shoe
Reading
Oley Street
Iron Company
Number One
Number Two
Moslems join India boycott of Round Table bodies
A coalition of prominent Moslem leaders from multiple political groups in India agreed to boycott the Round Table Conference committees named by Prime Minister MacDonald. The action reflects discontent with the British plan and calls for a united Muslim stance ahead of talks in Lucknow.
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India
Lucknow
MacDonald
Lecompton Visit and Funeral Pallbearers Highlight Local Hereos
Mr and Mrs Floyd Rogers of Topeka spent Thursday evening with Mrs Rogers parents Mr and Mrs Will Gravel on their way to Lecompton Rev L A Stone pastor of Lecompton United Brethren attended the funeral of Rev G M Huggeman in Topeka Saturday afternoon Stone was among six ministers serving as pallbearers Rev Huffman longtime United Brethren pastor here was recalled for his service and friendship A Boy Scout meeting led by Curtis Sehon saw James Clarke earn a merit badge for passing the life saving test Attendance and interest were noted as good
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Floyd Rogers
Topeka
United Brethren Church
Imany
Curtis Sehon
James Clarke
Williamstown Farmers Husk Corn Despite Wet Weather
In Williamstown unusually wet weather slowed corn husking in the area. Many farmers used last week’s cold snap to husk corn while the ground was frozen. The gospel team from Lawrence’s First Baptist church conducted the monthly services at Williamstown Baptist Church last Sunday evening as scheduled.
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First’ Baptist Church
Lawrence Ataht
Williamstown Baptist Church
Reconstruction Plans Discussed by Local Residents
Mrs N F Thome Sr Willis Dunn Mrs Fred McKinney Alvin Jr Mrs John Banks Robert Wilson Roger Williams Mr and Mrs Neal Banks Winston McNees visit Topeka for friends funeral attendees and gatherings across the community. Mrs Robert Wilson visited Topeka Monday through Saturday and Mrs C McNees returned from Arkansas after a funeral. Several social engagements noted including Victoria club and Ladies Aid postponement due to weather.
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N. F. Thome
Willis Dunn
Fred McKinney
Alvin, Jr
John Banks
Robert Wilson
Roger Williams
Neal Banks
Winston McNees
Topeka
Arkansas
Harry Bowen
Cunningham
Apple Pie
Marlix McNees
QO. P. McNees
A. J. Parnell
Uiarry Bowen
Lenahan family visits and local club notes
Miss Eugenia Lenahan of Leavenworth visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lenahan on Sunday. She trains as a nurse at St Johns hospital in her last year. The Rebekah club met Friday afternoon with Mrs Ernest Coxen as hostess. Ted Davis has improved after illness at his daughter’s home. Irene Lenahan of Topeka visited relatives. The Parental Study club will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs W J Stephenson as hostess. The program features a reading from the Parents Magazine followed by a group discussion. Walter and Fay Zoellner attended the hard watch and implement dealers convention in Kansas City.
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Eugenia Lenahan
Leavenworth
Frank Lenahan
Lenahan
St. John's Hospital
Rebakah Club
Ernest Coxen
Ted Davis
Bris
Daiv Rawlings
Tiss
Irene
Toneka
Margaret Clse
Lenghan
Studg Elus
W. J.stephenson
Reaume
Tpavents
Walter
Fayed Zoellner
Hard Watch
Kansas City
Oliver Myers
Alter
Zoall
I Walt
Neiburger
Alicia
P Ert
Lucy. Naughton
Anna -Braw
Wrankfort
Kansas
Ralph Gain
Bessie
Bradley
Co Town
Floyd Hatlift
Maggie Hull
Me Garrison
Watt Fort
Kan
Walter Zoellner
George Peters
Met Peters
Oskaloosa-Tongs
Oskie
Tonga
Geraldine Cox
Almedia Barber
Nessie Willet
Forn
Edith
Mary Gress
Bud Gress
Etta K. Angell
J. B. Winslow
Dale
Rawlings, &Riston
O. M. Williamson
Jack Thaantal
Ted Cross
W. C. Allan
Walt Neibarger
Leonard Deaton
C. H. Cain
F. A
Henry
Wm. Heyne
Ruth Tphenicie
L. E Hazen
Linwort
Linwood
Noxie
Bonner
Toga
Joe Bonder
Dr. Rice
Lawrence
Local Notices and Social Roundup from Leavenworth
Mrs. Chester Freeman of Fifth street is in frail health aided by graduate nurse Miss Maxine Angell. Dr L Cox visited Kansas City for an examination at Bethany hospital. Mr and Mrs Walt Neibarger attended the Kansas Press Association meeting in Wichita. Clarence Love reappointed superintendent. Mrs Andy Schneider hosted a birthday party for daughter Geraldine. Grace Schilling to host Owl Bridge club. Various family news, hospital appointments, and local social events fill the column with community notes, visitors, and club notices.
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Chester Freeman
Fifth Street
Rs. Freeman
Maxine Angell
Kansas City
Cox
Bethany Hospital
Walt Neibarger
Kansas Press Association
Wichita
Kan
Jones
Leavenworth
Clarence Love
Love
Andy Schneider
Geraldine
Kate Brown
Helen Figgins
Linwood
Merle Ridgway
Taviis
Willard
Wayne
Grace Schilling
Owl Bridge Club
Nay
Christin Church
Des Moines
Iowa
Red Cross
Marjory Mye
Lawrence
Nevin
Ralph Cain
McNaughton
Walter Zve
Leonard Hazen
Britiee Party, Saturday, At the Home of Mrs. Zoellner
Valley Chapel Mourns Mrs. W. H. Banning
Miss Margaret Curtis and Miss Alice Johnson visited Wednesday. The neighborhood learned of Mrs. W. H. Banning’s death on January 11. Attendees at the funeral from the area included Mr. and Mrs. M. Thome, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowen, and Miss Inez.
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Margaret Curtis
Alice Johnson
W. H. Banning
M. Thome
Harry Bowen
Inez
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Victoria Club
Ruth Puckett
Elis Bond
Charles Ssellard
Frederick
Carbondale
Fred] Gray
Lila Stevenson
Joe Hoover
Lone Star
Carter Glass
Eugene Meyer
Charles G Dawes
Dawes
Meyer
Tonganonie
Valley Chapel
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Patou
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Bruyere
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Walter Winchell
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