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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1934
Page
5
Social events and greetings fill a busy Kansas society page with bridge luncheons lawn suppers and club entertainments. Birth announcements for George E and Bruce Arlen Callender appear alongside church quartet plans Presbyterian singing and July morning services.
Saturday events include Mrs M T Coolidge at the Variety Club luncheon and Colonial. Monday notes cover Mrs H C Rumsey at a country club bridge lunch and Mrs E A Wood at a bridge club. A broad list lists dozens of pairings for golf matches and social gatherings with multiple named individuals and locations such as Bartlesville Oklahoma and First Christian Church.
Miss Isabel Gilmore attends Miss Janette Jones and Dr. L M Leonard wedding in Kansas City. Dr Edward Klein returns from Chicago to begin internship at General Hospital in Kansas City. J W Murray and family go to Abilene for Kansas Editorial association session. Several residents plan summer travels and visits, with moves to Kao City, Las Jolla, Calexico, Estes Park, and San Francisco noted among Leavenworth and Douglas counties families.
Mrs W V Hill and Mrs V M Auchard returned from Clay Center after attending the funeral of Victor Auchard the youngest brother of Dr Auchard who died in a work accident at Boulder dam in Arizona Prof and Mrs Roy Underwood and Prof Frederick Moreau will visit tomorrow at the Powell cottage on Lake Lotawanna
Newport Rhode Island June 30 AP A brief marriage tied Ellen Tuck French New York society girl to John Jacob Astor heir to wealth whose Titanic fate a parent endured. The ceremony in Trinity church drew many prominent figures including Dr Ernest Hanfstaengl aide to Adolf Hitler and Madeline Force Astor Fiermonte mother of the bridegroom.
A committee to arrange the annual C. P. A. county picnic for August 1 was appointed and will meet July 11 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Members include Lone Star Gotlieb Neider Barker Paul Winter Pleasant Grove Carl Peterson Belvoir Roy Deskins Excelsior Fred Barker and Grant Harvey A. Jetmore. Three die in auto crash.
Three people died and another was seriously injured when a large sedan collided head on with a Greyhound bus about twelve miles west of Boonville Missouri on Highway No 40. Victims include Gladys Smashey William Warner and Howard Hertung of Kansas City Kansas Ray Smashey was injured. The bus driver L A Stutts of Kansas City reported no passengers aboard.
Probate Judge L. H. Menger hoped for a June rush as 44 marriage licenses were issued by noon, aiming to surpass last June's 53. Morning licenses went to George A. Shafer and Sara A. Robb of Topeka, plus Harold McHenry of McLouth and Ethel M. Dunn of Oskaloosa, who planned marriages by local ministers.
Kaw Valley potato digging is slow with only a few cars loaded today. Harvest is expected to peak during the week of July 9. Readers are urged to place Journal-World classified ads for vacant property to reach prospective renters.
Smoke from burning wheat stubble to deter insect infestations caused panicked calls and highway sightings near Lawrence. Investigators traced the plume to Roy Goff’s farm, finding no house in danger.
Public Works Administration announced total allotments of 24.8 million dollars for 288 projects across 34 states. In Kansas the package covers Herington power grant of 5500, Independence water works loan and grant of 61000, Sherman county school building loan and grant of 175000, Republic county school addition loan and grant of 25000, Topeka fire station loan and grant of 36500, and Bazine water works loan and grant of 25000.
Governor Alf M. Landon announced the reappointment of three State Board of Regents members for four year terms ending June 30, 1938. Reappointed are M. Harger of Abilene as chairman, Drew McLaughlin of Paola, and Fred M. Harris of Ottawa.
The author contrasts patriotism with manners and love, arguing that true patriotism is selfless and patient. He recalls replacing patriotism with love in reflection, noting that genuine love of country should avoid showcasing and parade. The piece questions whether parades define patriotism or merely mask it.
Gov Alf M Landon asked E W Sheetz to review Kansas drought conditions for maximum relief. After talks with Kansas State College’s Dean Amberger and state livestock chief Mercer, the plan considered targeted aid including possible livestock purchases for affected families. The effort builds on emergency feed and livestock shipments with no current primary drought counties, only 55 secondary ones.
County officers investigate the death of John Buck of 104 Washington Street Oklahoma City found on the Union Pacific right of way east of Topeka. Shawnee County Sheriff Dean Rogers says Buck apparently was beaten and thrown from a moving freight train. death from a skull-base fracture with heavy head injuries.
A. L. Wootton of 1246 Pennsylvania street pleaded guilty in a Justice Court to illegal possession of a raccoon. He paid a $5 fine plus court costs. The complaint was signed by deputy state game warden Henry Logue of Topeka. Raccoons may only be taken between December 1 and February 1. the animal will be liberated on a state game preserve.
U S player Frank H Shields defeated Christian Boussus of France in a fourth round match 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-9 5-6 to put four American men into the Wimbledon quarterfinals and two American women into the quarterfinals of the All England championships.
Fairfax Belmont readers share weekend visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs W E Koehring hosted relatives including Mrs William Seeley and children Billy and Paul at Merriam. Mrs Frank Adams of Kansas City visits her parents T C Bailey this week. Herbert’s family from Wellsville visited with Prof and Mrs Frank Jones. Dewey Rains entertained with a birthday dinner for Ed Barber. guests included Paul Widner and children Caroline and Billy, Francis Abel, S C Doane, and Donna Clair Barry. Geraldine Chambers had a return visit flagged in this column.
A prescription marketed by Dr Gowdy promises quick relief from acid stomach with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. The ad cites simple instructions and endorsements from Round Comer and several leading druggists.
Miss Darlene Patrick of Manhattan traveled with Mr and Mrs Chas Gilbreath and others to Fablaquah Oklahoma where Evelyn Gilbreath stayed a month with Miss Helen Trent. The return trip included Roaring River Park Bennett Springs State Park and Bagwell Dam. Newcomers Mr and Mrs F J Curtis and four children arrive from Lone Star.
Mr and Mrs EB B Raber and daughter Helen visited the August Kampschroder home with Mrs Creamer. Gladys Kraft spent Sunday with Grace Walter. Baby Lois Irene born June 22 at Memorial hospital to Albert Hildenbrand and wife. Ruth Clerice visited sister Mrs W O Bidinger and family. WMS met at Mrs Fred Hartman home. Mrs Husscher elected vice president. Twelve members and three visitors attended. Katherine Brass returned from three week Western Kansas trip. Viola Kraft visited Miriam Kraft. Dexter of Richland visited Ralph Rake. August Kampschroeder and Helen visited O A Bidinger. Metzler family from Topeka and Jim Studebaker from Bee Springs joined Earl Bakeome’s family. H Gilder and daughter Grace Mae and husband among attendees.
Mr and Mrs Vernante and Alvin and John Unger of Lawrence and Mr and Mrs Gus Hilden of Lecompton called on Mrs Kraft and family during a Sunday visit at the Bindinger residence.
Mr and Mrs Walter Pooch and daughter visited the Selzer and Chaney home Sunday afternoon. Several relatives and friends visited Mrs Reuben Weeks who has been ill. Martin Rohe Jr and family called Sunday evening, Henry Rohe called Monday evening, Minnie Ness visited her sister Tuesday, Ronnie Deay helped cook Tuesday. Roy Vandeventer visited Lorenz Speicher and Harry Werts Sunday.
Six automobile loads of city and county officers surrounded a house in Tulsa Oklahoma last night and conducted a futile search for outlaw Charles Pretty Boy Floyd. Six men were seen at the house earlier but had left before the raid.
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