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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1929

Page

3

Hoover May Meet Opponent in Race

President-elect Hoover said he would be glad to meet former Governor Alfred E. Smith who is vacationing near Coral Gables. Smith declined to comment, noting he is on vacation in Florida. An intermediary effort to arrange a meeting was rejected as a publicity stunt. Hoover welcomed no patronage role and sought to build a southern militant organization. His office denied statements about a navy second to none and involvement with the cruiser bill, stressing no interference with pending legislation.

Miami Beach Fla Hoover Alfred E. Smith Coral Gables Belle‘ Iste Thoover Smith New York Mr. Hoover Florida Mr. Smith Hamilton Wright Miami Fodover Belle Isle Horace A. Mann South Mann Mr. Mann Britten House Naval Committee Congress

More Cold On Way For Kansas From Weather Office

Topeka January 28 AP more winter weather was forecast for Kansas with snow probable tonight and temperatures dropping 5 to 10 degrees and remaining down tomorrow. Snow was probable in extreme southern portion. Last night the mercury was 7 below in Topeka 10 below in Goodland and Concordia and 18 above in Wichita and Dodge City.

Topeka Kansas D. Florz Tomorrosway Flora Mercury Goodland Concordia Wichita Dodge City

Seek teacher and pupil in Georgia kidnapping case

Mrs M M Welle a 35 year old school teacher and Edwin Chapman a five year old pupil are missing after a formal kidnapping warrant was sworn by W C Chapman father of the boy The search in Ellaville Ga focused on Ohio industrial cities and Detroit per Sheriff E G Rigsby The couple left behind a husband and 11 year old son taking the family car and recent pay while Mrs Welle had borrowed 300 on the farm

M. M. Welle Edwin Chapman W. C. Chapman Ellaville Ohio Detroit Chapman

Perry Girl Fights on Desperately for Life

Margaret Brown a 7 year old Perry Kansas girl fought for life aided by blood transfusions from her parents and oxygen. She has endured ten days on life support as Topeka firemen monitor her condition. A physician called her wonderful and said she would undergo a third operation for a transfusion this afternoon.

Perry Kan Margaret Brown Topeks Walter Brown

General Hans von Plessen Dies at 88 in Potsdam

General Hans von Plessen, once commander at imperial headquarters and adjutant to Kaiser Wilhelm, died in Potsdam at age 88 after a brief illness. The veteran officer had served the empire in high command roles and was widely noted in military circles.

von Plessen Potsdam Gemany Hans von Plessen Imperial Kaiser Wilhelm

Dog saves man then dies in burning home

A Mongrel dog in Leavenworth Kansas saved its master Dalton Hunger from a fire by tugging at the bed covers to wake him. Hunger followed the dog from the house, but the animal returned into the flames and perished as the home burned yesterday.

Leavenworth Kan Dalton Hunget

Turkish Women Bandits Terrorize With Raids

Balkissar Turkey Jan 28 AP expelled Turkish women blaze a trail in brigandage long ruled by men A band led by Umhahan Hanen and her daughter in law Ifaket nightly raid hamlets and penetrate a wall to seize rugs and silver from Sarikuey’s wealthiest citizen before fleeing to the hills.

Balkissar Turkey Anatolian Umhahan Hanen Ifaket Sarikuey

Ban on Mahaurana Cultivation in Topeka Opens Drug Fight

Topeka officials moved to curb narcotic trade after complaints that Mexicans were growing and distributing mahaurana a Mexican weed used to make habit forming cigars. The new ordinance bans cultivation sale use or handling of mahaurana joco weed and Indian hemp with a medical prescription exception for licensed dealers. The drug is said to produce artificial bliss and can lead to addiction with continued use.

Topeka

Jury Deadlock in Ruby LaBarr Murder Trial

Ellsworth Kan Jan 28 The LaBarr murder trial ended in a hung jury with a 7 to 5 split for conviction. Mrs LaBarr may face a new trial at the April term. Co-defendant William Bascue is already serving a life sentence for the murder of Charles Pansy Allen.

Ellsworth Kan Ruby LaBarr Charles Pansy) Allen Truck Gardner William Bascue

Oswego firefighters halt $90000 department store blaze

Nine Oswego volunteers with two hose lines fought a two story Carpenter department store fire. Top floor burned before crews dampened flames. Lower floor stock suffered water damage. Loss estimated at $30000. Also reported death of Salina financier Alex Berg at 78 with family survivors including two sons and a daughter.

Parsons, Kan Carpenter Department Oswego

Card of Thanks for Mollie Frye’s illness and death

Neighbors, friends, and Mr. Marah Tabernacle of Lawrence are thanked for sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs. Mollie Frye and for the floral offerings. Frances Chipley Lou Nelson Ada King Pearl Tucker.

Marah Tabernacle of Lawrence Mollie Frye Frances Chipley Lou Nelson Ada King Pearl Tucker

Vinland Cemetery fund drive well underway in Vinland

The Vinland Cemetery Association board met at W. H. Hoskinson s home to collect gifts for the endowment fund. Funds will be invested with a trust company and only revenue used for upkeep and beautification of Vinland Cemetery. Over a thousand dollars donated so far, with appeals for more.

Vinland School News and Upcoming Activities

Vinland students report a loss to Rascher 37 to 18 last Friday. Agriculture class tests milk this week. Boys and girls basketball teams plan to travel to Richmond next Friday. Chapel uses a picture projector. the faculty is trialing it for a month. John O'Brien finished high school last semester. A 4-H banquet was held in Lawrence at Eldridge dining room last Saturday evening. A January 24 meeting at the high school will discuss financing acts for schools. Mr and Mrs Arthur Craig visited Oakley Kansas. Mr and Mrs Charles Sipes sold and plan to move south of Baldwin. Mr and Mrs Dick Moore of Kansas City visited Etsel Moore and family. The Rockhold baby shows improvement in Baldwin. Mrs Clarence Schick and son remain in Lawrence with Avier Schick for medical care. Miss Anes Stevens of Crowder was home Sunday. Juanita Margaret and Lewis Weinrich stayed with grandparents.

Lawrence Eldridge Arthur Craig Oakley, Kan Charles Sipes Sipes Baldwin Dick Moore Kansas City Etsel Moore John Rockhold Clarence Schick Avier Schick Anes Stevens Crowder Juanita Margaret Lewis Weinrich

Local Family Visits and Weather Affected Meeting

Parents mentioned last week during Helen's illness. Ed McClintock and Laurence called on Herman Smith Sunday. Claude Devault family dined at Lem Sturdy's. Arthur Rochhold and son dined with Ed Rockhold. Farm Bureau postponed monthly meeting due to cold. Mrs Horrell and Mrs Hubbard to teach home management next meeting. Mrs Rockhold injured hands in icy weather. Elismere Davault visited hometown folks. Callers Sunday afternoon included Mrs Gilbert Morten Miss Elizabeth J Pheeters and Mrs Lem Sturdy Woodrow Andrews household.

Helen Sillness Ed McClintock Laurence Herman Smith Claude Devault Lem Sturdy’s Arthur Rochhold Ed. Rockhold Farm Bureau Frank Horrell Hubbard Alva "Rockhold Elismere Davault A. Andrews Gilbert. Morten Elizabeth Jf.Pheeters Lem Sturdy Woodrow

Mrs Ella M Sharp Dies at 76 in City

Funeral services for Mrs Ella M Sharp aged 76 of 846 New York Street will be held from the Episcopal church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock Rev F B Shaner will conduct the service at the church she died at her home Sunday morning at 7 o clock

Ella M. Sharp New York Street Episcopal Church F., B. Shaner

Burial Details Noted for Oak Hill Cemetery

Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery, with service arrangements pending. The sparse text implies a local notice of funeral rites, naming Oak Hill as the final resting place and hinting at family or officiant details not included in the fragment.

Oak Hill Cemetery

Almena Banks Merge in Norton County Consolidation

The First National Bank of Almena and the Almena State Bank merge to operate under the National Bank name, the second Norton County consolidation in a week. The combined bank holds assets over $500,000 with R. W. Dole of the state highway commission as a director.

Norton Kan Jan First National Bank of Almena Almena State Bank National Bank Norton County Oronoque State Bank First State Bank of Almena Bank R. W. Dole State Highway Commissions

Unavoidable accident verdict in Ada Anderson death

Coroner's jury in Winfield Kansas ruled Ada Anderson deputy register of deeds for Cowley county died in a January 23 crash as an unavoidable accident. The car driven by Oscar Cochran struck a parked truck on the highway. Cochran was slightly injured and Ernest Cochran remains under bond.

Winfield Kan Ada Anderson Register of Deeds Cowley County Tee Oscar Cochran Ernest Cochran

High Assembly Is Wednesday

The regular weekly Lawrence high school assembly will be held on Wednesday. Students are reminded to attend in their designated areas and bring any required materials.

Lawrence High School

School assembly program under Byron C Donmyer

Wednesday morning program for the assembly will be in charge of the school orchestra under the direction of Byron C Donmyer.

Byron C. Donmyer

Second and Worse Flu Wave Feared by Health Officials

Health authorities warn that a current drop in new flu cases may precede a second and more severe wave. They urge protection against colds, as weakened lungs heighten bronchitis or pneumonia risk. Caution against over-dosing while noting Vicks Vaporub as a safe, external remedy for early cold signs at night.

Vicks

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