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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1929
Page
2
AP reports a Kansas weekly crop and weather update. Wheat harvest nearly finished in the eastern half. corn ranges from one to three feet high across regions. moisture needed in northwest. oats barley harvest near completion. pastures good. first load of commercial potatoes began in Kaw valley.
Washington July 10 AP The post of ambassador to Turkey, key for American auto export markets amid Italian competition, is expected to be offered to John Nichols, a veteran automobile manufacturer. Rumors of Willys motor concerns shifting to Paris fade as White House signals a Turkish posting for the mogul and hints at Grew’s Latin American move. Resignations widen Italy and France ambassadorship openings with Garrett and Irwin Laughlin as leading Italian and French picks.
San Francisco July 10 AP reports the Kuomintang American section urged trying Mrs Ying Kao wife of the Chinese vice consul under Chinese law and possibly death if guilty over a consignment. They petitioned Chinese minister C C Wu to have her returned to China. Neither Kao nor her husband has been arrested as US authorities review investigators' notes.
Governor Glyde M Reed Mrs Reed and their sons Howard and de M junior will fly to Wichita for a two day visit. The governor’s party is expected to leave Topeka on Thursday morning in a Wichita plane. A social function is planned for tomorrow and Friday with the Reeds returning to Topeka Friday night. Marriage licenses were issued by Menger probate judge Payne and Ella Payne of Springs and Jacob S ay and Florence D Maybe related events noted.
A transportation record notes a total of 593254 pounds for air mail in 1999, with May figures listed as 689 and references to Seton and other terms. The snippet is partially garbled but records show a transport weight metric and monthly data.
Topeka July 10 AP Vice President Charles Curtis will be guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Roy L Bone former state bank commissioner and president of the Curtis for President club More than 100 prominent Kansans invited with speakers including Curtis Senators Capper and Allen Governor Reed and editor William Allen White Guests from out of town include Senator Allen from Wichita Ben Paulen Fredonia former governor and others connected to finance and banking circles in Kansas City St Louis and Emporia
Deaths and funerals list J H Griffin aged 63 died at 400 Illinois street with funeral arrangements to be announced later Joshua Lowery aged 56 of 424 Elm Street died Monday in Kansas City with services at 2 pm Thursday at North Lawrence Baptist Church Rev G N Jackson to officiate Burial at Mante Grove Cemetery He is survived by his family
Oklahoma City July 10 Alma Lee Couch a University of Oklahoma co ed was arrested on charges of stealing jewels from her employer John B Frederickson in Norman. The theft reportedly occurred April 41 when a robber knocked her unconscious and forced her into a closet. Bail was set and local leaders offered aid. The jewels were found at a public check stand managed by W W Davidson.
Report states Stuart was the driver of a car that collided with a Ford roadster on the University of Kansas campus. Injuries were reported. Hom Sam Moore, owner of the Buick company, is expected to recover shortly and return home.
An explosion at Mine Pit killed four people, with officials reporting the incident occurred yesterday. County authorities said the state was notified and arrangements were made for transport of the victims.
In Los Angeles a planned preliminary strike by members of the Actors Equity Association could begin tomorrow. Equity officials are pushing a policy requiring talking motion picture workers to be paid up members, with tomorrow set as the deadline for appearing as data with pen members. Producers expect little embarrassment if the walkout occurs, noting it stems from a demand for Equity shop standards in talking pictures.
Rollins Jackson a 16 year old bicyclist bravely pursued a group of men last night in a calle chase. He reportedly outdistanced rivals and battled a suspect who said he was Amigo Ramos of San Antonio. Ramos was detained until aid arrived and jailed on a theft charge involving 1550 in securities. Motive exports drop.
Washington dispatch notes May U S exports fell by about 21 million dollars from April and were eight percent below May 1928. The Commerce Department cites a consumer postponement of purchases awaiting new models and the approach of winter as factors. The report suggests a trend toward delaying purchases pending next year’s releases.
Ottawa city commission plans to settle garbage disposal by adopting a Lawrence type ordinance. Mayor George B. Ross endorses the Lawrence method and Ottawa is expected to issue a similar measure soon, with tax levy likely to fund the plan. Real estate item notes Bernice Swope and her husband of Douglas County, Kan., as heirs to a lot.
A compact listing of the Wednesday schedule featuring the McGrew Trio and Serenade, with weather forecasts and upcoming acts. Includes partial times and acts like the Ghost Hour, Atwater Kent Orchestra, and Goldkette, plus around the world with Kongines and other segments.
Mr and Mrs H Woodard hosted Sunday dinners with Ruth Paul and others. Visitors included Ed Burnell Kurtz family Eva Dene at Mullen and Van West. A Hesper Missionary Society meeting named officers for the coming year with 14 present. Helen Pfleger underwent appendicitis operation in Kansas City. Various locals visited family homes and shared Sunday dinners and calls.
Prairie Center social notes recount a Sunday visit by John Hill of Kansas City to his/parents the Hills and gatherings with the Kohler, Burnell, and Kurtz families. Local dinners, church activities, and health program attendance are listed along with a C E meeting, 4 H club, and farm bureau events.
The Baldwin region saw a string of social calls Friday and weekend visits as Mrs How ard Couch and her daughter hosted guests. Notable names include Carl Grob Mrs P V Greevan Oliver Harris Jerry Harris and Kurtz family members. Reverend Holler was ill Sunday and could not lead services at Little Blue church.
Local families from Clearfield and nearby towns share weekend visits and family news. Adah Felker, Mrs. F Felker, and others from Lamar to Mound City and Denver exchange calls, while new birth announces a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Homer Clark. The Fourth of July garden, bridge repairs near John Sturm’s, and a school trip to Pittsburg color the holiday, with gatherings at Meeder, Breithaupt, Brecheisen, and Selzer households and a large churchyard picnic at John Strim’s grave drawn by harvest season.
The article lists numerous local residents and family visits around Eudora and Wellsville, Kansas. It mentions obituaries and funeral plans, harvest activity with several named workers, birthdays, dinners, and social visits among Breithaupt, Meeder, Schehrer, Selzer, and related families in Baldwin, Gardner, and Lawrence. It notes Gideon Breithaupt's sudden illness and pneumonia, plus swimming and local outings.
Mrs Emma Stan Wix and Mrs Martha Weil with granddaughter from Toneka visited Mr and Mrs Henry Breithaupt, while Brecheisen family members expected home from Pittsburg for a four day visit. Bartle Breithaupt and Louis Huill attended a Salom baseball game. Local market reports show grain prices for white and yellow corn soft wheat and oats, plus hogs and poultry price ranges with quality distinctions.
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