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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
2
A long satirical yarn in university life recalls a model shirt with odd features and a wrong fit, sparking chatter about campus fashion, customs, and a Kansas chapter fundraiser. Professors Howey and Foster are named, alongside Gamma Phi and Kappa pledges, with a radio ad snippet and a student prank involving a Willys Knight car and a playful sorority fundraiser.
Heard in Lawrence reports that during a Bel Voir wolf-hunt held Wednesday no wolves were bagged after three that bolted by Gene Glahn and were mistaken for police dogs. Over 209 men participated. Leavenworth Times notes Wanamaker Mile broadcast cancellation and convicts’ conflicting statements to the state board of administration about a planned break. Benjamin Young admits prior knowledge of the plan.
The Russian violinist Nathan Milstein performed in Topeka on a Wednesday night to a small party of Lawrence music lovers. After the concert Milstein and Emmanuel Bay returned to Lawrence and planned a trip to Minneapolis. A planning board meeting with Chancellor Lindley was announced following an invitation from Governor Alf M. Mink.
Orville O Murray 40 of Baldwin died last night at a local hospital. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at Rimsey parlors with Rev Mr Chubb in charge. Burial Memorial Park cemetery. Survived by wife five children parents two brothers and five sisters. Edward A Mitchell 64 died Wednesday at his home 842 New York Street. Services Saturday 2 PM at the Masonic Temple with Rev Carter Harrison. burial Oak Hill cemetery. Masons and Spanish American War veterans to take part. Pallbearers Frank Jones Q J Lane Claude Dicker Orry Owens Frank Dodds. Mitchell survived by wife a son John W Mitchell and stepson Garth Payne. Lena Reetz Lena Reetz 73 died today at her home 542 Tennessee Street. Short funeral at home 2 PM Sunday then St Pauls Evangelical church Linwood with Rev H Reifschnieder in charge. Burial adorn cemetery. Survived by four daughters Mrs E M Grant Ne MeGo Mrs N H Canary of Wood and Mrs C E Hill and Mrs Harold Simon of Lawrence. three sons William Fred Godfrey Reetz all of Linwood. three brothers August Torneden Adolph Torneden of Linwood and H S Torneden of Lawrence. 12 grandchildren.
Indiana State Police Captain Matt Leach leads a Tucson, Arizona to Michigan City Indiana detachment to return John Dillinger and three henchmen to Michigan City prison. Leach praised Tucson police for handling the arrest, framing the action as stamping out the Dillinger gang.
F A Armstrong admitted for medical care at 1121 Vermont street. Mrs Albert Reisemann is slightly improved from illness. Mary Ann Peterson of Route six is seriously ill. In Washington on January 26 AP Roosevelt urged the Democratic patronage committee of the House to remain a permanent organization and cooperate on distributing federal offices.
Mrs. Howard Blaylock was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. J E Hidgeston at her home last Saturday afternoon. Attending were Mrs. George Kouns Mrs. Frank Rhodes Mrs. Glenn Couch Mrs. Earl Steed Mrs. Cora Corlis Mrs W D Osborne Mrs W S Mize Mrs Elroy Parker Mrs Harry Hiddleston and Misses Rubdy and Reba.
Belleview Grange No 1453 held an oyster supper with many in attendance. State Lecturer Ottaway installed officers for the new year. Silver Star Certificates were awarded for twenty five years of service to several members. Clarence Crane noted for long service as township road overseer and secretary. The Abels family from Eve ning Star and neighbors attended events and visits.
A Worden area roundup lists visits among neighbors from Ottawa Lawrence and Richland. Families hosted dinners and shared church and school events while planning a four act play “Home Ties” with coach Nelle Leaf. Local entertainment includes the German film Der Brave Suender. Next community meeting featured the play Country Kid.
Edward Heim of Kansas City Kansas died Saturday January 13 at age 67 years 6 months and 2 days. Born July 11 1886 in Freeport Illinois he moved to Worden at 18 and later resided in Kansas City Kan as a contractor. Survived by daughter Marie Mansfield of Los Angeles mother Christine Heim sisters Nellie Wintermantle Margaret and Sophia Heim brothers John and Fred Heim six nephews five nieces and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday January 15 at Worden Evangelical church conducted by Rev J Nelson with three hymns sung by quartets.
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