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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1934

Page

5

Local society notes highlight dinners and gatherings

Social events fill the week as Mrs. F H Smithmeyer hosts at the country club for Mrs. A W Brewer of Montgomery. Mrs H C Vugtel hosts the Thursday contract club with prizes won by Mrs Warwick Benedict and Mrs Scott. Various family reunions, club meetings, and notices of guests from out of town are listed along with church society activities and political candidate events at the court house.

F. H. Smithmeyer Country Club A. W. Brewer Montgomery Ala Brewer A. Gifford W. E. Spalding T. G. Fitch H. C. Vugtel Winfield Scott Warwick Benedict Scott C. W. Sparr Montgomery, Ala

Social calendar of clubs and gatherings listed

Friday events include L C bridge club and a picnic at Mrs Robert McFarland home. Saturday features Mrs M T Coolidge Variety Club luncheon at Colonial, social at St Johns Altar Society and Kanwaka Literary Club program with Indian theme plus many members and guests. Several members travel or entertain, with notes on transfers and upcoming meetings and excursions.

Sunflower 4-H Club Richards 4-H Harald Heron Pauline Richards Dwight Henry Lucille Rothwell Jimmy Penny George Colburn Delbert C. Richardson Gene Childs Robert Harold Bigsby Ruth Oatman Frances E. Perkins LaVeda Hills Marshall Gerritt Paul Perkins L. C. Bridge Club Lloyd H. W. Craig Robert McFarland M. T. “Coolidge

Personal notices of travels and visits across several states

Mr and Mrs Fred W Tenney and three children of Ridgewood New Jersey arrived to visit Mr Tenneys mother Mrs W E Tenney Mr Tenney will stay in Lawrence next week returning to New York by train while the others will drive to Santa Fe New Mexico for several weeks Mrs Fannie V Athey 625 Indiana Street left today for Topeka to make her home She will reside at 1035 Buchanan Street Miss Hazel Dawson left this morning for three weeks visit with relatives near Topeka Mrs S A McKone and Miss Ruth McKone have gone to Los Angeles California for a months visit Mrs Lottie R Fletcher attending summer school here has gone to her home in Kansas City for the weekend Raymond Stauffer a student in the summer session is visiting friends in Kansas City over the weekend Mrs R F Sala of Fitzsimmons

H. A. Campbell Kansas City Iss Irma Jeane Campbell B. L. Gether R. H. Farr F. G. Cunningham Los Angeles Martha Jayne Colorado Ralph Wolfson Chicago Charles Esterly D. E. Esterly Topeks Ohio Will Hayden Ben Barteldes Bob Rowlands Billy Mackie Junior Dickinson Fred W. Tenney Ridgewood N. J Hazel Dawson Topeka S. A. McKone Ruth McKone Cal Lottie R. Fletcher Raymond Stauffer R. F. Sala Fitzsimmons

Editors Gather for Kansas State Editorial Association Meet

Abilene Kansas June 29 AP newspaper men from across the state convene for the 42nd annual Kansas State Editorial association meeting. Ernest K Lindley Col Robert R McCormick and Gov Alf M Landon headline speakers with White Beck Hall and Sheeran among others scheduled for talks. The two day program includes officer elections and a Saturday luncheon on Freedom of the Press.

Abilene Kan Kansas State Editorial Association Ernest K. Lindley New York Herald-Tribune Robert R. McCormick Chicago Tribune Alf M. Landon E. B. Chapman Topeka State Journal Association M. Rose Dighton Herald Lindley Kansas Washington C. M. Harger Abilene Reflector Jack Harris Hutchinson News Earl Sweet Minneapolis Messenger J. Bryan Cain Belle Plaine News William Allen White Emporia Gazette Mabel Beck Holton Recorder Frank Hall Hill City Times Frances Sheeran Chapman Advertiser Col. McCormick Freedom of the Press

A Very Honorable Guy by Damon Runyon

In a whimsical New York tale, Damon Runyon sketches the Tenderloin crowd with gold diggers, gamblers, and petty gangsters. Joe E Brown plays 23 Feet Samuels, a dimwitted petty gambler whose creed is that he is a very honorable guy, respected by his associates on the avenue.

Damon Runyon Tenderloin New York City Joe E.brown Feet Samuels Feet al

Dr Gowdy’s Prescription for Acid Stomach Ad

Hundreds of satisfied users recommend Dr Gowdy s Prescription for acid stomach to friends. Try it on our money back if not satisfactory plan. Est and be happy by using Dr Gowdy s. Recommended and guaranteed by Round Corner and many other leading druggists.

Dr. Gowdy Round Corner

Amusing Armored Car Caprice in Fifth Avenue Drama

A desperate man sells his body to a Fifth Avenue doctor for 1000 dollars to wipe a 500 debt and win back his lover. Miraculous luck leads to a wild armored car finale with a brisk upbeat tempo. Cast includes Alice White Robert Barrat Alan Dinehart Hobart Cavanaugh and Trene Franklin.

Fifth Avenue Dory Mr. Brown Alice White Hortense Robert Barrat Doctor Snitzer Alan Dinehart Brain Hobart Cavanaugh Benny Trene Franklin Toodles Patee Mississippi Doctor Rockwell

Kansans Approve New Deal by Slim Majority

Kansans vote yes 13 984 to 13 393 against Roosevelt policies in a Literary Digest poll. Across the nation the tally reaches 920 357 for and 588 504 against. clergy and educators show divided support while Vermont stands alone in opposition.

Literary Digest Kansas Vermont Kansas Cver

Lawson to Speak at Union Service in Southpark

Dr Paul B Lawson associate dean at the University of Kansas will speak at the Sunday evening union church service at 730 in Southpark Open air services have drawn large crowds this summer Last Sunday the Vinland Presbyterian players presented The Gate Beautiful a Biblical play

Paul B. Lawson University of Kansas Southpark Vinland Presbyterian Players

Dramatic Astor Wedding Winds Through Newport Drama

John Jacob Astor III dispels doubt over the Empress Eugenie diamond remaining with the Astor family. At a press preview at Chetwoode he described wedding plans, gifts, and guests while detailing a 200 guest reception and traditional music for the approaching ceremony.

Bridal party garb details teased for noon reveal

Mrs Living ston French plans to disclose bridal party attire at noon tomorrow. The event unfolds at Chetwode with features including an Italian style sunken garden and grand rooms. Astor’s father John Jacob Astor died on the Titanic. his mother Madeleine Force Astor and Enzo Fiermonte are named in the story with ongoing engagement token dispute involving an 82 carat diamond from Misa Gillespie.

Livingston French Ellen Wedding Witts Chetwode Versailles Astor John Jacob Astor Madeleine Force Astor Dick Fiermonte Enzo Fiermonte Misa Gillespie Gillespies

Suspension Sought for Washington County Commissioner

Topeka June 29 AP Suspense of Adolf Riggert Washington county commissioner from office pending ouster proceedings was asked by Attorney General Roland Boynton in a supreme court motion. Hearing set for July 5. Riggert fled after an investigation and is charged with misconduct in office for allegedly selling the county position and naming a successor.

Topeka Adolf Riggert Washington County Roland Boynton Supreme Court Riggert Boynton 9 County Position Edeseber

New York School Building Progress Report

Work on the New York school building advances with most concrete flooring laid. Board members aim to seal against water seepage, hollow tiling under concrete, a sand base prepared before tiling, and brick layers expected to start walls soon on the one story structure.

New York

President Roosevelts committee on economic security formed

President Franklin D Roosevelt created a committee on economic security to draft the social legislation he pushed for the upcoming Congress session. The group includes Morgenthau Parsins Wallace Attorney General Cummings and Hopkins with an advisory council of 15 to 20 national leaders from labor welfare industry commerce and government. England Has Flying Prodigy Ottley 14 seizes flight lessons after two weeks of practice in Croydon novice pilot records rapid progress.

Washington Roosevelt Committee On Economic Security Vanced Morgenthau Parsins Wallace Cummings Harry L. Hopkins England Croydon Lo i Victor Ottley Nas

At the Zoo Menagerie Keeper Ma am warns crowd

A Chelsea Record item reports a keeper admonishing visitors to keep children away from the bear cage. The keeper recalls a past incident where a boy nearly choked on a knife found in his pocket after the bear attacked him.

Chelsea Record

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