Fugitive Neal Myers thought to flee toward coast
Norman Oklahoma July 13 AP authorities seek Neal Myers missing University of Oklahoma pharmacy student in connection with beauty queen Marian Mills death. reports say he may board a ship at a Texas port cross the Mexican border. Houston Galveston police check freight docks amid fleeing leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
Neal Myers
University of Oklahoma Pharmacy
Marian Mills
Texas
Galveston
Tex
Young Myers
Houston
San Antonio
Mexico
P.B. Myers
el Reno
Antil
Paul Unodégraff
Hugh G. Jeter
University Medical School
Hazel Brown
Fraternity House
Brown
Updegraff
Roosevelt to Fish in Haunts of Buccaneers
President Roosevelt travels aboard the U. S. S. New Orleans toward Hawaii with a fishing plan off Cocos Island, 500 miles from Panama. The trip targets big Pacific game fish as he vows to defy superstition by attempting Friday the 18th. Roosevelt and his sons are aboard during the Pacific crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. S. New Orleans
Roosevelt
Pacific
Hawaii
Cocos Isand
Panama
Cocos
Houston
Panama Bay
Mr. Roosevelt
Franklin, Jr
John
Kiss and Make Up at the Dickinson
Cary Grant Genevieve Tobin and Helen Mack lead a two day comedy and music feature at the Dickinson. Grant plays Dr Lamont a famed Paris beauty surgeon who creates a wife for Tobin then deals with consequences as Mack’s Annie steals scenes amid songs and a light musical backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Grant
Genevieve Tobin
Helen Mack
Wampus
Dickinson
Grant
Dr. Lamont
Paris
Miss Tobin
Annie
Miss Mack
Edward Everett Horton
Kansan Sees Hollywood Wonders in Budweiser Alley
Richard Doan reports in Hollywood Cal where Santa Monica Boulevard hosts 114 beer gardens within a two mile stretch outside Los Angeles city limits. Locals call it Budweiser Alley and the area features loud pianos and orchestras, quirky signs, and buzz around The Wet Whistle on Wilshire. The piece notes scraps of film production news including Leon Errol’s 12 cold baths during Sophie Lang scenes and Shirley Temple spotting. Hobart Bosworth’s long career and Edgie Cantor’s five cent cigar fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cal
Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly
L. A
Wilshire Blvd
Sophie Lang
Leon Errol
Enuf
Mother
Shirley Temple
Miss Marker
Hobart Bosworth
Edgie Cantor
Obituary of Jacob Lloyd Koofer in Kansas
Jacob Lloyd Koofer born November 19 1850 in Blair County Pennsylvania died July 10 1934. He came to Kansas in 1868 and settled in Johnson county near Eudora. Survived by his wife who had died earlier. Services were held Thursday at 10 from Rumsey funeral home with Rev C A Puls officiating. Interment at Eudora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob. Lloyd Koofer
Jacob Lloyd Koofer
Jacob I
Sarah Koofer
Blair County
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Johnson County
Eudora
Rumsey Funeral
C. A. Puls
Diphtheria toxoid chosen for Kansas immunization program
Topeka release states the state health board will distribute diphtheria toxoid rather than toxin antitoxin for immunization. The plan aims to vaccinate about 45,000 children this fall, ages six months to 10 years, citing faster immunity and higher immunization rates with toxoid and no horse serum exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
State Board of Health
Earle G. Brown
Brown
Reels Show Baseball Battle of the Century With W C Fields
Frank Dancer Dickinson theater manager secures two reels of unusual interest for Sunday Monday Tuesday showings with the feature film The Old Fashioned Way starring W C Fields. One reel covers the baseball Battle of the Century exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dancer
Dickinson
W. C. Fields
All Star Game Tilt Won by American League Stars
A Tuesday game in New York pitted picked American and National League stars with the American League squad prevailing. Nearby, preparations near Rapid City South Dakota aim to break the stratosphere balloon ascent record and gather scientific data, backed by the National Geographic Society and the Army Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rapid City
5. D
National Geographic Society
Army Air Corps
Robber Steals Drawer From Raber Residence
A thief pried open a window at the FE. B. Raber home at 812 Indiana Street last night and took a desk drawer containing about $1 in change. Mrs. Raber asks that the desk drawer be reported if found, to the police or her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. B. Raber
Indiana Street
Lone Star Shower Honors Mrs Nolan Robinson Bride
A Lone Star grove shower Thursday afternoon honored Mrs Nolan Robinson, a recent Lone Star bride, presenting many nice and useful gifts. John Banks learned Monday morning of Edward Maichels death in Kansas City, former local resident and half brother to A Banks and Joe Banks. A G Banks was also summoned to Maichels bedside as the family receives sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star
Nolan Robinson
John Banks
Edward Maichels
Kansas City
Maichels
A. Banks
Lawrence
Joe Banks
Overbrook
A. G. Banks
Burtons and visitors share time in De Soto
Mrs. R A Burton and her son Wayne of Russell visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. Lester Warsop and Mr. Warsop, in De Soto. Mrs. Mildred French Keyes of Denver stayed a few days with Miss Irma Hambleton. Orva Douglas of Moreland visited Mrs. Mae Douglas on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Burton
Wayne
Russell
Lester Warsop
Warsop
Mildred French Keyes
Denver
Irma Hambleton
Orva Douglas
Moreland
Mae
Douglas
Surprise Birthday Party At Mrs Hilsden Home
A Monday night surprise birth day party was held at Mrs Hilsdens home by her Sunday school class of about 25. Ice cream and cake followed by dancing and games marked the evening. Earlier, Mr Woods was hoisted into the haymow when his glove caught in a hay fork, leaving him frightened with a sore hand.
Missionary Society Meeting Scheduled Thursday
The Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Charles Kampschroeder Thursday afternoon July 12 with Mrs. Kennison assisting. Mr. and Mrs. Carter Anderson and daughter Barbara Jean visited Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Christian stayed with Fred Baldwin’s at rain mishap. The Herschells entertained guests at their Lone Star area home with ice cream, and Lois Harrell Herschell was formerly Miss Lois Harrell. Glenn Hollingsworth of Lawrence underwent an appendectomy Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Missionary Society
Charles Kampschroeder
Kennison
Carter Anderson
Barbara Jean
Lawrence
Fred Christian
Fred Baldwin
Elwin Herachell
Charles Herschell
Lone Star
Fairfax Belmont Improve Streets With Brick Crushing Drive
Belmont and Fairfax addition streets being improved by crushing hauling and spreading brick. Main labor from property owners and local Douglas county crusher. Effort led by Fairfax Improvement Association president G N Jackson. Local residents and visitors noted in multiple town gatherings and family visits across Topeka Wellsville and Kansas City. Independence day events include gatherings at Gage Park and Military Home Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Fairfax Addition
Douglas County
Fairfaximent Improvement Association
G. N. Jackson
Walter Jones
F. K. Smith
Smith
Kansas City
Clara Mienert
Peterson
Quincy
Irl
Frank Adams
Mienerts
Geo. Hoskinson
Vinland
LaVernee
Miss Atlanta and Kansas City Visit Influence Summer Work
She's Miss Atlanta with summer college work in a city, while Mrs. Ed Gilbreath and Mrs. G. W. Jackson with Misses Viola and Elsie Jackson spent Saturday in Kansas City on business. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bailey drove to Valley Falls Sunday to visit Mrs. Bailey's mother, Mrs. Frank Sellers, then returned with relatives in Lawrence. Elsie, Viola Jackson and brother G. W. visited State Lake Sunday afternoon with Abs. LaVern Ice and LaVerna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gilbreath
G. W. Jackson
Viola
Elsie Jackson
Kansas City
Ralph Bailey
Valley Falls
Social Visiting and Family Gatherings Across Towns
Mrs. Jack Grems and Irene visited relatives in Tonganoxie on Friday. Margaret Adams joined Mr and Mrs Eugene Stansuty to Ottawa to see Mr and Mrs Bernard Mann. The Morris families planned a week in Mountain Home Arkansas with Morris's mother. Locals attended sports at Pleasant Grove and Fourth of July events in Leavenworth and Ottawa, with several hosting and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Grems
Irene
Tonganoxie
Ralph O'Neill
Kansas City
Chas. Barker
Barkers
Leavenworth
J. C. O'Neill
Roy Peasely
St. Joseph
Ross Moon
Dewey Rains
Ottawa
Lloyd Reusch
Vinland
Marion Strong
Clarence Bartz
Independence
Lena Whitaker
Don Frase
Laura Avenue
Albert Young
Anderson Morris
Earl Young
Clinton
Mildred Avey
Jesse Athey
Lecompton
Dr Gowdy’s Prescription for Acid Stomach Advised
Traveling tips promote Dr Gowdy’s Prescription for Acid Stomach as a remedy that allows eating banquets with little distress. A guarantee of satisfaction or money back backs sales through Round Corner and other druggists.
Community News Highlights July Fourth Visits and New Residents
A roundup of local summer visits and gatherings across Topeka and nearby towns. Families from McLouth, Kansas City, Illinois, New Hampshire, and California joined relatives in celebrating and sharing meals. New residents include LaVera Dale and family, and John Elston moving in with Grandma Boltinghouse. A new bridge at Fisher's Corner on Fifteenth Street recently opened after resurfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hall
Alton Hall
McLouth
Hall
Harry Davenport
Geo MacKenzie
Kansas City
W. E. Koehring
William M. Seeley
California
Gage Park
Topeka
LaVera Dale
Illinois Street
John Elston
New Hampshire Street
Grandma Boltinghouse
Laura Avenue
Walter Beers
Beer
J. A. Winchell
Pleasant Grove
Ed Strong
Vinland
Ed Deay
Lloyd Hegeman
Roy Hegeman
M. Strong
Clarence Bartz
Laura Bell Evans
Wellsville
L. Harmon
H. R. Gordon
Eudora
Harold Burke
Marie Pringle
Goldie Dodson
Alice Harmon
Rose Main
Messrs. Herbert
Merton
Robi
Harmon
M. M. Chastain
Fannie Cavender
Black Jack
Robt. Whitcomb
Sam Dixon
Missouri
Fisher's Corner
Fifteenth Street
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Richard Doan
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Werner von Blomberg
Joseph Goebbels
Berlin
von Blomberg
Reichswehr
Dickinson Theater
Jozephine Neal
E. B. Raber
Valley Chapel
DE Soto
Reno
Clinton-Belvoir
Fairfax
F. G. Chambers
Geraldine
Chambers
Marvin Higley
Beverly Marie
J. W. Hughes
Billie Rosier
Columbia District
Earl Strong
Bismarck
C. C. Nelson
Kenneth Hatcher
Margaret Quinstead
Lloyd Siroky
Eula Siroky
Siroky
Cecil Denning
Oskaloosa
Fred Brown
Ed Gilbert
Ray Dooley
Sargent School of Physical Education
Boston University
Atlanta
Miss
Olive Orr
Georgia
Associated Press
Rosael
Rickerd-Stowits
DR. Gowdy’s
Round Corner Drug CO
Goodrich
Raw Tie Co
Goff
Mer
Frank Higley
Ava Higley
Junior Conroy
Garnett
Boris-Karloff
Bela Lugosi
Black Cat
Iso
Janet Gaynor
Carolina
Buck Jones
Baby LeRoy
Otto Kruger
Karen Morley
Nils Asther
Judithswood
William Frawley
Panic
Cartoon
Randolph Scott
the Thin Man
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