Denver theater owner held in Denver shooting case
A. B. Dickson a prominent Denver theater owner is jailed over the killing of 19 year old Herbert H. Powell found with Dickson’s wife at the Dickson home. Police say Powell and Dickson fought over Dickson’s revolver in the kitchen. Powell died from gunshot wounds. Dickson claims self defense and says he returned to break up the affair between Powell and his wife. Mrs Dickson is held as a material witness.
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Denver
Colo
A. B
Dick) Dickson
Colorado
Herbert H. Powell
Dickson
Powell
Carruthersville
Oung Howell
Missouri
West
Consolidated Theaters, Inc
Utah
South Kota
Willl
Leeds saves actress in boat explosion at Oyster Bay
Adele Astaire, sister and dance partner of Fred Astaire, was badly burned when William B. Leeds's speed boat Fan Tail burned to the waterline at a Cove Neck pier. Leeds, a son of the late tin plate magnate, was also severely burned. the two were aboard for a trial ride when a backfire ignited gasoline leaks and sparked a blaze.
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Oyster Bay
William B. Leeds
I Sone
Adele Astaire
Ee Leeds
Astaire
Frad Astaire
Leeds
Long Island
Cove Neck
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Sorrow
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors who lightened our sorrow with expressions of sympathy during the loss of our dear wife and mother TI N Shirar. From Mr and Mrs Ray Shirar, Mr and Mrs Clyde Shirar, and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Skiles and family.
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TI. N. Shirar
Ray Shirar
Clyde Shirar
Frank Skiles
Topeka Weather And River Alerts In Ottawa County
July forecast for Kansas from the weather office notes clear skies and generally fair conditions with a chance of scattered showers and little temperature change. Solomon River near Niles in Ottawa County rose close to the bank due to Saturday night rains, but no overflow danger downstream to Wamego for two or three days. no rain in the last 24 hours and temperatures around seasonal highs of 85 to 90 degrees.
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Topeka
Kansas
Niles
Ottawa” ‘County
North Central
Solomons
Kansas Supreme Court recess sets July to October term end
The Kansas Supreme Court entered its summer recess with seven justices preparing for campaigns and vacations. Cases docketed remained level with last year at 644, 478 opinions filed, and 269 dismissals. A total of 217 cases remained unassigned as of June 30, with 326 pending. The court will reconvene October 1, and at least one justice will handle urgent motions during the break.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Richard J. Hopkins
Garden City
W. W. Harvey
Ashland
William Easton Hutchison
Henry F. Mason
W. A. Johnston
New England
Johnston
R. A. Burch
Dawson
Graham County
John Marshall
Toeka
D. A. Valentine
Real Estate Transfers and a Police Action in Lawrence
Real estate transfers include Alva E Badger transferring lot 4 in Steele's subdivision block 6 Earl's addition Lawrence to Joseph A Long and wife and D E Jolly and wife to Leon N Flint and wife including east 20 feet of certain lots in block 3 South Lawrence and Samuel D Wiley and Jack Grems with others to John W Miller for lot 20 home place in Lawrence. Also reporting that Topeka boys were removed from a west bound freight by city officers and sent toward home.
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Alva E. Badger
Lawrence
Joseph A. Long
Steele
Earl
D. E. Jolly
Leon N. Flint
Jack Grems
Douglas County
John W. Miller
Law‘rence
Topeka
Large audience enjoys sacred concert in Lawrence
A near season high crowd attended a Sunday evening concert in Lawrence with University and summer session students. Rev Burris Jenkins of Linwood Boulevard Christian Church Kansas City delivered a short sermon after the musical program. Lee Greene played an organ postlude and the University Fine Arts faculty helped with performances including Eugene Christy, C. J. Fiddick, Waldemar Gelich, and John Wahlsted. The University string quartet also contributed. A separate note says planners will meet in the Chamber of Commerce building to finalize plans for the Santa Fe Lime train stop in Lawrence on January 26.
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Lawrence
Burris Jenkins
Linwood' Boulevard Christian Church
Kamsas” City
Lee Greene
Fine . Arts
Ana Maria
Mr. Greene
Eugene Christy
C. J. Fiddick
Faure
Waldemar
Gelich
John’ Wahlsted
University of Kansas
Univversity
Waldemar -Geltch
Conrad McGrew
Eldon_ Ardzei
D. M. Swarthout
Santa Fe
Chamber of Commerce
Oak Grove Social News Highlights Weekend Visits
Oak Grove families and neighbors shared visits and meals across the community. Mrs. Edd Bowman and daughters spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Chas ecker Lester Clark and Miss Alma Ludy of Wichita stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clark several days last week. Mrs. Leo Parnell and her sons visited the Link Parnell home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clark and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rose and family joined Mrs. E. L. Mosie and family for Sunday dinner. Chas Grady of Lecompton and Harry Thompson of Perry worked on Oak Grove schoolhouse repairs. Florence and Doris Bowman visited Hazel and Betty Rose. Dorothy Rose stayed with Maxine Thompson Tuesday night. Betty Bradford of Perry visited Elma Geophert Monday. Lucy Clark of Topeka spent Friday night with her parents and visited Lester and Lucy. Mrs. Albert Rose, Bobby and Betty were at Mrs. Edd Beaurman Wednesday afternoon and then all went to Lawrence. Oak Grove Ard enjoyed a pleasant gathering at Mrs. Lois Hunter’s in Perry Friday afternoon amid the regular aid.
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Edd Bowman
Chasecker
Lester. Clark
Miss Alma
Ludy
Wichita
Joe Clark
Leo Parnell
Link Parnell
Albert Rose
E. L. Mosie
Chas
Grady
Lecompton
Harry Thompson
Perry
Oak Grove
Florence
Doris Bowman
Hazel
Betty Rose
Dorothy Rose
Maxine Thompson
Betty Bradford
Elma Geophert
Lucy Clark
Topeka
Lester
Lucy
Bobby
Betty
Edd Beaurman
Lawrence
Lois
Hunter
Aid
Inez Geophert
Decker
Tand
Olin
Button
James~Button
Ston Rose
Keith Ramsey
Floyd Ramsey
Dorothy
Faye Allen
Oskaloosh
Arrow
Roy
Dunn
Neita Fave
Midland
J. J. Bracken
Alfred Bracken
Alfred
Fred Fowler
Jesse Bryant
Stretchen
Esco
Ray Roabey
Harold Abel
Carl Tabbart
Clarefice
Herman Poggemyer
Gusta Rogiemyer
Mable Dixon
Mollit Thompson
Leavenworth
Roy Abel
Dorothy Jeane
Doha | Able
Everett Williamson
Autié J. Williamson
Grantville
E. L. Mosier
Irene
Anarrow
Frank ‘Bracken
Ralph Dick
Corthulia Mosier
Josephine Abél
Myra Patterson
Gladys
Chas. Cummings
Richland
Mary of
Elmer Cothell
John Bracken
Oskaloosa
Mae Clarepent
B. A. Thompson
Toneka
Local families gather for weekend visits and chores
Inez Geophert and Decker canvassed the area Monday while Mrs and Mrs Button and families spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ogden’s daughter Mrs Chas Decker. Numerous neighborhood guests from Perry Topeka Leavenworth Oskaloosa and Grantville joined meals and social calls.
Villa Eden Hosts Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting
Mrs E J Crabb entertained the Baptist Ladies Aid at her home Thursday afternoon with twenty five attendees and light refreshments. Kansas City visitors Mr and Mrs Sproull and their son stayed weekend with Mr and Mrs H A Hallenbeck and family. Margaret Milleret of Kansas City visit sister Mrs Claude Hallenbeck. Grace Crabb visited Lawrence Thursday afternoon. Fern Brock called on sister Mrs Roy Canary Tuesday. Mrs W Gabel and daughters were in Eudora Friday. Robi Blaker threshed for F.
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E. J. Crabb
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Sproull and Son
Kansas City
H. A. Hallenbeck
Margaret Milleret
Claude Hallenbeck
Grace Crabb
Lawrence
Fern Brock
Roy Canary
W. Gabel
Eudora
Robi, Blaker
Duiesday
sMrey Roy
Isses
Lena
Torneden
Lizzie Torneder
Fred Torneden
M .G. Seste
Fred Zeillers
Dé Soto
David Casteel
Mas
Alfred Jones
Tonganoxie
D. Casee
Irs
Florence Quinlan
H.espes
William
Orweden
Louie Milceret
William Torneden
Misses Blanchel
Dorothy
Hattie Strong
Frank Péten
Me Torneden
Pettengill
Fern Brack
Addra
Shas, Hill and Bandly
Atd
Lloyd
Treva Canary
Noah Canary
Family Sunny
Roy’ Canary
Oliver, Hill
Cand
Wi. E. Brocke
Jere Crabb
Oliver Hill
Treva
W. E. Brock
Fern
Lizzie Torneden
Bonner Springs
Jere- Crabb
H.A. Hallenbeck
Tom Lindsey
Topeka
Walter Lindsey
Weston
Community Notices of Social Visits and Father Day Gatherings
A dense list of neighbors and relatives in scattered Kansas towns share weekend visits and calls. Fern Brock and Lena Torneden family members, Mrs Alfred Kahh, Alma Torneden, and several Torneden households are frequent visitors in Lawrence and Eudora area. Multiple trips to Kansas City and Topeka show ongoing kinship ties. Fourth of July celebrations at Bonner Springs draw many locals.
Dioxol ox gall tablets advertised as liver aid
An old drug advertisement promotes Dioxol tablets containing ox gall to stimulate liver function. It claims improved digestion, cleansing of blood poisons, and quick health results. The copy urges readers to request a free sample from a local druggist and to order a full pack after a trial.
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Round Corner; Drug Co
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