Convicts Give Up After Resistance in Tennessee Prison
Three long term prisoners surrendered to authorities after seven hours in the east wing of the state penitentiary in Nashville Tennessee. The trio Carl Pentecost Lonnie Taylor and J Raines overpowered two guards to seize pistols and held guard W C Smith captive through the night. Deputy Warden Ed Connors hesitated to fire to avoid wounding Smith. The men tossed weapons out of a cell and surrendered after a trusty delivered a note requesting that authorities come for their guns. Taylor limped as he walked, suspected wounded in earlier clashes.
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Nashville
Tenn
State Penitentiary
Carl Pentecost
Lonnie Taylor
J. Raines
Taylor
W. C. Smith
Thruout
Ed Connors
Smith
Oliver Spurlock
Connors
A Kansan Sees Hollywood by Richard Doan
Holiwood California reports that the British are mounting a major bid for America’s film industry and for overseas markets while government funds are involved. The piece notes a former Kansas University student’s perspective on Hollywood and Britain’s influence.
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Hollywood
Richard Doan
K. U
Holiwood
Cal
America
England
Hollywood Celebrities and Their Local Living Quirks
A look at stars living in swank Hollywood apartments and nearby homes. Omar Kiam named as a male dressmaker tenant at Garden of Allah. Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone neighbors with 27 dogs. Sally Rand and other celebs drift in and out of local listings. Actors face high salaries and fan attention while lingering names vanish from directories.
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Garden of Allah
Omar Kiam
Sally’ Rand
Altho
Joan Crawford
Franchot Tone
Joan
Charlotte Greenwood
London
Greta Nissen
Ina Claire
Louis Becker
Pancho Villa
Hollywood
Irv
Cobb
George Herriman
Holiwood
Carter Harrison to Study in Palestine this summer
Rev. Carter Harrison will sail from New York on June 29 to Palestine where he will establish Jerusalem headquarters to study places linked to the life of Christ and ancient history. He will briefly visit northern Africa, then view the Oberammergau Passion Play before returning to Lawrence in September. Service resumes the second Sunday after his return.
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Carter Harrison
New York City
Palestine
Jerusalem
Christ
Africa
Europe
Oberammergrau
Germany
Lawrence
Trinity Episcopal Church
Missionary Miss Schwab to Speak at Trinity Lutheran
Miss Lillian Schwab, longtime supervisor of the United Lutheran mission in Narasapurpet, India, will speak at Trinity Lutheran Church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. The program includes a vocal solo by Mrs. Crystal Price. Schwab's field now runs four schools with about 100 daily attendees. She is on furlough and resides in St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Lillian Schwab
United Lutheran Church
Narasarava
India
Trinity Lutheran Church
Crystal Price
Miss Schwab
Kansas Synod
Susan R. Kestler
St. Joseph, Mo
Pee
Alan
Jacobs Seeks Residence Ahead of Move to Lawrence Junior High
John E. Jacobs, principal of Lawrence junior high school, was in the city today seeking a residence in preparation for moving here.
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John E. Jacobs
Lawrence Junior High School
Osawatomie School to Get New Principal This Summer
Mr. Jacobs will become principal of the combined Osawatomie junior and senior high school. He plans KU summer session study and succeeds M. F. Higde as head of the junior high school.
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Jacobs
Osawatomie
University of Kansas
M. F. Higde
Final recital on June 8 at University
A final recital is announced for June 8 featuring selected seniors from the university. Performers include standout seniors from the music program, with a focus on showcasing final-year solo and ensemble work before graduation. The event will be held on campus with public attendance encouraged.
Final recital opens KU School of Fine Arts Commencement Week
The final recital of the KU School of Fine Arts occurs Friday June 8 at 8 PM in the University auditorium. Selected seniors will perform piano voice violin and cello numbers representing studios of Professors Preyer Underwood Taylor Swarthout Moncrieff Downing and Agnes Hus. The public is invited.
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K. U. School of Fine Arts
University
Carl Preyer
Roy Underwood
Howard Taylor
D. M. Swarthout
Alice Moncrieff
W. B. Downing
Agnes Husand
Worden Church Members Honor Rev Nelson With Evening Program
Worden church members and friends gathered Tuesday evening May 22 in the church basement to welcome Rev J Nelson back for another year. A varied program featured piano solos duets trios and a playlet with several members speaking in loyalty to the Nelsons. A generous groceries gift was given to the family and a lunch was served before a social close to the evening.
Children’s Day Exercises at St John’s Evangelical Church
Miss Dorothea Schwartz visited relatives, with several local social activities noted. The text lists visits, motor trips to Lawrence, housework help, and a garage project for Mrs Anna Stobener, plus mention that Kenneth Heim attends school in Kansas City.
Summer Scenes At Baldwin Church and Home
The text describes a family gathering in Baldwin with Miss Frances Breithaupt doing housework, and visits by Mr and Mrs Julius Ziesch and family, Mrs Conrad Gastrock senior, and the Gastrocks with Fred Fleer’s family. The Young People’s League of Warden Evangelical church held its monthly meeting chaired by president Wilmer Nelson. Attendees included Wilmer and Elermor Nelson, Evelyn Ruth and Dorothy May Nuffer, Ivan and Donald Rappard, Donald and Frances Breithaupt, Opal and Harold Elm, Ethel Puvogle, Lester Schwalm, Gilbert Gilges, and Brown family members. An annual school meeting occurred at Central schoolhouse on Friday afternoon May 25.
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Frances Breithaupt
Baldwin
Julius Ziesch
Conrad Gastrock
Fred
Fleer
Bob Brown
Young People’s League of the
Warden Evangelical Church
Wilmer Nelson
Wilmer
Elermor Nelson
Evelyn Ruth
Dorothy May Nuffer
Ivan
Donald Rappard
Donald
Opal
Harold Elm
Ethel Puvogle
Lester Schwalm
Gilbert Gilges
Miss Irma Burgert Hired to Teach Central School
A good sized crowd attended as Miss Irma Burgert of Stull was hired to teach at Central School for the coming term.
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Irma Burgert
Stull
Central School
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J. W. Wilson
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Lupe Velez
Jack Pearl
Mickey Mouse
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Hell
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Victor M’laglen
Boris Karloff
Wallace Ford
Reginald Denny
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Ann Dvorak
Pat O'Brien
Lyle Talbot
Patee
Billie Ellis
Marin Ball
Eugene Doane
Margaret House
Florence Christenson
Patricia Creel
Helen House
Jerald Correa
Donna Thompson
Joyce Jackson
Mildred Sanders
Donna Jackson
Helen Saunders
Rose Ann Spiker
Lois Sumners
Shirley Jameson
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