Topeka Pair Pleads Guilty in Liquor Case
In Lecompton county court Saturday afternoon J T Possum Scott 26 of near Lecompton was arrested with two quarts of alleged liquor. He pleaded guilty to possession and was sentenced to 10 days in jail and a $200 fine. Betty Long 19 of Topeka pleaded guilty to grand theft of tires valued at $125 and received a criminal sentence. Arnold Torry 20 of Topeka confessed to larceny related charges and received a prison term. Authorities reported the liquor on Scott caused a strong odor during arraignment.
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J. T. “Possum” Scott
Lecompton
Scott
Hurd
Betty Long
Topeka
Crand
Arnold Torry
Newton
Miss Long
Burar
Garnett
Anderson County
Gertrude Standing
Lawrence
Gibbs opens sixth Gibbs store in Manhattan Kansas
The Gibbs cloth time chain opens its sixth store on Saturday in Manhattan at 300 Poyntz, occupying a remodeled former United Power and Light building. Frank C. Gibbs of Topeka leads the expansion begun in 1910 with Topeka and Salina locations, with C. R. Haskins named manager for the Manhattan outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C
Gibbs
Topeka
Manhattan
United Power and Light Corporation
Poyntz
Gibbs Company
Capital
Salina
Samers
C. W. Ollom
C. R. Haskins
Jean Gros puppets to grace university auditorium program
The Lawrence university auditorium hosts a Jean Gros french marionette display with 60 puppets. At 3:34 p m children will be shown Uncle Wigley in Wonderland followed by The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn at 8 20 p m. Tickets are selling well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Gros
University
Uncle Wigley
Uncle Wirgrey In Wonderland
Lawrence
Mark Twain
M. Swarth
School of Fine Arts
Seeres
Deaths and Funerals Notice Leading Local Names
Miss Annie I Wight died at home on 1012 Pennsylvania Street. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday at 2 PM, with Alfred D Grey in charge, burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Nancy McFarland aged 90 dies at daughter in law Will McFarland’s home 700 Mississippi Street, funeral arrangements to be announced. Laura B Emery died at home 736 Missouri with arrangements to be announced. John Emmett aged 87 died yesterday at daughter’s home 22 miles southwest of Lawrence. Funeral services Tuesday 10:30 AM at Funk Chapel with Rev Edward Histop officiating, burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie I. Wight
Annie 1
Wight
Pennsylvania Street
Alfred D. Grey
Oak Hill Cemetery
Nancy McFarland
Will McFarland
Mississippi Street
Laura’ B. Emery
Laura B. Emery
Missouri Street
John Emmett
Lawrence
Funk Chapel
Edward Histop
iBurcal
Estes Conference Plans Tabled by Rocky Mountain Group
Twenty representatives of the Rocky Mountain regional YMCA and YWCA met Saturday and Sunday to organize plans for the Estes-Fark conferences this summer. A continuation committee was formed including Harold Galvin Francis Perry Ted Shultz and Marie Russ. The group will meet again to finalize details and confirm summer program outlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
W. C. Aj
Estes-Fark
Harold Galvin
Francis Perry
Ted Shultz
Marie Russ
Y. M.l
University
Mt. Qread
Paul Porter
Constance Nuckles
German Twins Erika and Klaus Munn Speak in Berlin Program
Erika Munn spoke in English on German American relations and read poems from both old and young writers, while Klaus spoke in German on the attitudes of the younger generation toward parents and other nations. The siblings, children of noted author Thomas Munn, left this morning for Colorado as part of a round the world trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erika
Klaus Munn
Thomas Munn
Centrs
Germany
America
Klaus
Colorado
Tme
Garland speaks at convocation and high school assembly
Hamlin Garland spoke at the university convocation this morning and again at a senior high school assembly this afternoon on The Progress of Western Settlement. The Building and Loan Associations will be closed all day Wednesday for employees to attend the State League meeting in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin Garland
Garland
Voss
State League of B. & L. Agssns
Topeka
South to vote against any pro tamperers of the eighteenth amendment
Dr Eugene L Grayford of the Methodist Episcopal Social Service Commission spoke at the Southeastern states Prohibition convention in St Petersburg Florida declaring the South will vote against any leader group or party seeking to temper the eighteenth amendment and pledging independence from outside pressure. He warned northern allies and political machines, noting theSouth’s long Democratic backing, may shift if parties pressure Prohibition. The address urged unity among religious and civic voices to defend prohibition.
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St. Petersburg
Fla. Mar
South
Eugene L. Grayford
Social Service Commission
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Lescue
Tammany
New York
Amd
Slayer attempts death by own action in Indiana Harbor
George Chisholm, who confessed slaying his two young sons, attempted suicide after being moved from East Chicago jail to Indiana Harbor to avert mob violence. A belt buckle was used to try to pierce his throat as Police Captain Edward Knight watched. He pleaded to be allowed to die and wept as a crowd gathered near the jail following his second confession about drowning the boys, aged eight and six, tied to conflicts with Helen Lawrence.
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Indiana Harbor
Ind
George Chisholm
Chicago
Chisholm
Edward Knnght
East Chicago
Bodiey
Indiana Harbor Ship Canal
George
Edgar
Helen Lawrence
Unsettled Warmer Weather Expected For Kansas
Topeka May 5 AP unsettled and warmer weather with a chance of moisture was forecast for Kansas tonight and Tuesday by the weather bureau. Temperatures may dip to about 25 in the north and east and to 39 in the west. A south wind is expected to move the mercury to seasonal averages or higher. No new moisture reported in the last 24 hours. Skies were clear except in southwestern Kansas and were expected to cloud up by nightfall. Low readings last night included 18 at Concordia 20 at Wichita and Goodland 22 at Dodge City.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Lo 39
Tomovron
Kansas City
Concordia
Wichita
Goodland
Dodge C
Complete Cast of Comedy Announced
Rehearsals for the musical comedy You Tell em Sam started this afternoon and run until the Liberty Memorial high school presentation on April 26 and 27. University Women’s Student Government Association presents the annual play with Kathryn Langmade and Corlett Cotton in leading roles. Libretto and voice cast include Weayde Grinstead James Patterson George Callahan Charles Terry Robert Harris Ruth Foster Anna Bondy Marion Dillenbeck Mark Harrington Benton Henfersin Luther Leavengood. Pony chorus lists Maurine Downing Ronia Funk Jedsig Sullivan Maxine Wilson Winogen Lacy Rebecca Thompson Marjoris Freman Irene Patchen Bernice McClure Helen Lhyton Geral dine Shelleya. Tail chorus includes Pauline Wolfe Edith Maher Mona McKelvey Billy Conrad Janet Strowgern Snyder Ailden Davis Margaret Mize Eleanor Canyon Marion Ringer Patricia Hatfield Virginia Allen and George Callahan will direct chorus rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Liberty Memorial High School
Women's Student Government Association
Kathryn Langmade
Corlett Cotton
Weayde Grinstead
James Patterson
George Callahan
Charles Terry
Robert Harris
Ruth Foster
Anna Bondy
Marion Dillenbeck
Mark Harrington
Benton Henfersin
Luther Leavengood
Maurine Downing
Ronia Funk
Jédsig Sullivan
Maxine Wilson
Winogen Lacy
Rebecca Thompson
Marjoris Freman
Irene Patchen
Bernice McClure
Helen Lhyton
Geraldine Shelleya
Pauline Wolfe
Edith Maher
Mona McKelvey
Billy Conrad
Janet Strowgern Snyder
Ailden Davis
Margaret Mize
Eleanor Canyon
Marion Ringer
Patricia Hatfield
Virginia Allen
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Florals
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. L. O. Wells and sons Mr. and Mrs. F. Wells and Lois and other relatives.
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L. O. Wells
Wells
Lois
Guaraneed
Capper bill debated on extending stock yards act
Hearings closed before the Senate agriculture committee on the Capper bill to extend stock yards regulation to private yards. Senator Capper and Chairman McNary will draft amendments. F G Ketner of the National Livestock Producers Association argued the bill would hurt cooperative marketing and stressed reform should come via air rather than national legislation.
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Washington
Capper
Senate Agriculture Committee
Kansas
McNary
Oregon
F. G. Ketner
National Livestock Producers’ Association
Ketner
Kansas City
Ohio
Indiana
Senator Capper
Kelner
Need for Tolerance talk at Rotary by Col. Guy Green
Col. Guy Green spoke at the Rotary Club about tolerance and the teachings of Pericles and the Apostle Paul. He urged thinking before judging and related tolerance to parents and family, noting how a father may resemble his son in appearance after years. He also highlighted Green’s role with the Presbyterian Board of Education and Linwood Paglevart, Kansas City. Green later won the I. G. A. cup at Topeka shooting event, breaking 46 of 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Guy Green
Bee Presbyterian Church
Pericles
Paul
Gri
Presbyterian Board of Education
Kansas City
Linwood Paglevart
Presbyterian Church
R. Green
Izaak Walton
Topeka
Mr. Green
Personal notices from St Louis visitor reports and family events
T M Davis of St Louis left for Kansas City on business after two weeks with his sister Mrs William H Butler. Miss Ida Drake and Miss Patsey Bennett shopped in Kansas City visiting Drake's sister. Miss Catherine Hood became assistant secretary at the Unitarian church and to Rev W M Backus. Ministerial Fiance meets at Chamber of Commerce at noon. Col Guy Green of Anabas City will speak on What a Layman Sees and Thinks. Mr and Mrs M A Finnan and family from Denver have visited Mr and Mrs H Downey in Kentucky Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Davis
St. Louis
William H. Butler
Kansas City
B. H. Gragg
J. B. Randolph
Columbus
Miss
Guy Soxman
Edwin J
Kansa City
Soxman
C. Soxman
Verley Skiles
Harold Rappard
Worden
Lawrence
W. A. Smith
San
F. O. Richardson
H. K. McCechran
C.M. Dynes
Jones
E. W. Murphy
M. Capen
Bigde Island Street
Ida Drake
Patsey Bennett
Miss Drake
Ed Drennon
Margaret
D. Ghallard
Excelsior Springs
E. _ Murphy
Public Theater
Knoxville
Mrs
M.A Finnan
Denver
Colo
Mrs. H. Downey
Kentucky Street
Dempsey Declares He Is Through With Fight Game
San Diego Calif March 5 AP Jack Dempsey former heavyweight champion reiterated his statement at the Tijuana race track yesterday and today said he is through with the fight game. He reiterated his position and indicated he would withdraw from any future entries.
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San Diego
Cal
Tijuana
Jack Dempsey
Question of Hoover's Entry in Wisconsin Is Undecided
Madison Wis Mar 5 AP Whether Herbert Hoover's name will be withdrawn from the state presidential preference primary remained undecided today. An informal opinion urged respecting the secretary of commerce wishes, then a formal opinion was ordered. Hoover papers had been filed by Milwaukee Engineers Hoover for President club without cabinet knowledge. Hoover requested withdrawal by the secretary of state.
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Madison
Wis
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of State
Hoover
Milwaukee Engineers
Elimination of Kansas City as shipping point urged
Chicago reports a plan proposed at a grain rate hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission to remove Kansas City as a transit point for southern Kansas wheat bound for Gulf exports. G G Moffitt of Wichita urged rearranging rates to Texas ports, dropping the Kansas City transit privilege. May stay out of Indiana Hoover undecided on Republican primary entry after talks with Indiana supporters. Some still see a remote chance he may reconsider before the filing deadline Thursday.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Kansas
Gulf of Mexico
Interstate Commerce Commission
G. G. Moffitt
Wichita
Commission
Texas
Indiana
Washington
Mar
Hoover
Oskaloosa Notes Speak of Illness and Local News
Oskaloosa residents report Billy Kirkham’s stroke near Tonganoxie and Dr McCreight’s care. Osawkie and Lawrence connections include Mrs. Ralph Snyder’s Manhattan visit, Eastern Star degrees for James Morrow and Ray Tellar, and town rentals tightening housing. Regulars: Miss Frances McIntellan program, church society updates, and travel to Topeka for a class photo.
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Rah Phinney
Manhattan
Ralph Snyder
Billy Kirkham
Tonganoxie
MccCreight
Ross Taylor
Kansas City
Anna Ross
Ross
Pedowal Reserve Bank of Kansas
John Cook
Lander
Wyo
John Racker
Tee Oskaloosa Chapter
The
Eastern Star
James Morrow
Ray Tellar
B. Slade
Oscar May
Atchison
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Amos Leech
Frances Mcllellan
Tom Sharkey
India
Korea
Simon
Addie Mains
Pennington
Geo. Byers
Sharkey
Joe Slapp
Annie
Kirkham
Jennie Graham
Warren Bonard
Lou Robertson
Dunavant
C.B. MelieHene
Learie
Godding
Lawrence
Hazel Ahrens
Topeka
Ruth Sacher
Holton
Ruth Loomis
W.C. Worswick
J. E. Worswick
Chicago
Potterf Farm
Adams
Will Payne
Ruth
iKangas
Tuesaday
Perry Thayer
Sam Johnston
Golden Home
Golden
R. G. Henry
Seepwater
Henry
Percy Egner
Misa Mavie Kramer
Ozawkie
Albert Hamilton
A. G. Smith
Hamiltton
Local social notes and club meeting highlights
Mrs J W Cleeland of Hoyt visits with her daughter in law Mrs Lloyd Morris in Lawrence. Mrs Alic e Showmaker hosts fourteen Topela guests at a dinner led by Dr J H O Connell. The Askaloosa Study club meets at Mrs Glover home with talks on Arts ists materials and window models by Jessie Wilcox Smith. A luncheon follows. guests include Mrs J W Cleeland and Mrs W Gain of Perry. Atty H N Casebier travels to Lincoln on legal matters.
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K. A
J. W. Cleeland
Hoyt
Gaudhser
Lloyd Morris
W.E. Cain
Perry
Otis Glover
Sadie Pottort
Douglas
Xan
Will Pottort
Alicé Showmaker
Topela
J H. O'Connell
J. Wi. Roberts
Margaret
Lawrence
Leslie Wagnoner
Duke Grown
Roy Johnston
Everett Nichols
Small
Charles Dockworn
E. B. Stade
Alma Meyer
Dave Dirger
Sand
32En
Gobel
Jessie Wilcox Smith
Glover
Meyer
Nichols
Brown
Hart
Gain
Billy
Atty
H. N. Casebier
Lincoln
Neb
Winter Notes On Local Math and Family Movements
Winter school ends its sixth month as February 24 sees pupils Bobby Brass and Richard Carter free of absence. Four students miss class after Haas and Houdton families relocate, two children in the district. Many local visits and calls occur among neighbors and relatives in Kanwaka Lawrence Knowledge Hill and Lecompton. Sabetha bank robbery suspect Ben Winfrey confessed after a chase, implicated in Baileyville bank theft. vehicle linked to Marysville thefts.
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Bobby Brass
Richard Carter
Haas
Houdton
Bill Wymer
George Dews
Kanwaka
Newt Hanlin
Henry Fraker
Mr. Fraker
Geo. Fraker
Lawrence
Ivy
Jimmie Fraker
Ben Shields
Conroy
Higgley
Knowledge Hill
Topeka
Willis Coleman
George, Strain
George Richards
George Carter
Shipman Garter
George Seetin
Low Richards
Newt Hamlin
Effie Banks
Leila Banks
Iph Miller
la Jeene
Mr. Miller
Hermin Banks
Harley
Armstrong
Carter
Rachel Carter
Shipman Carter
Mr. Carter
Arthur Richards
Ransde
Sabetha
Kans
Mar
Ben Winfrey
Sabethee Restaurant
Fairview
Baileyville
Winfrey
Marysville
Sabellia
Bond Forfeiture Recorded for Lewis Johnson
Lewis Johnson of 2011 Alabama street forfeited a $200 bond in Police court this morning for failure to appear on a charge. Johnson was arrested Saturday night in connection with the case.
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Lewis Johnson
Alabama Street
Ohnson
Society Notes From Lawrence Events In March
Mrs. George Bullene hosted bridge with Mrs. Vernon Smith high for women and Fred Jaedicke for men. Out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zoellner of Tonganoxie attended. Fred M. Brown announces birth of son Teddy Leon on February 28 at Memorial Hospital. Omicron Nu pledged Evelyn Burton Harriet Cowtes Mary Elizabeth Smith with initiation at national conclave in Lawrence April 11 20 26. Bert Jones surprise luncheon party hosted by friends at 619 Alabama street. Security Benefit Association to hold open meeting at Odd Fellows hall with refreshments. Erika Mann Klaus Mann of Munich and Miss Alberta Corbin dined with S. M. Law and Phi Mu Alpha. dinner featured fraternity songs and a musicale. Ralph Wallace entertained at Broad View Inn with Miss Mann and Mr Mann. guests visited Marcellus Law in Cambridge and plan to travel to California then China for a lecture circuit.
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and Mirs
George Bullene
Bridge
Vernon Smith
Fred Jaedicke
Fred Zoellner
Tonganoxie
Omicron Nu
Evelyn Burton
Harriet Cowtes
Lawrence
Mfiss
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Edzerton
Erika Mann
Klaus Mann
Munich
Germany
Thomas Mann
S. M. Law
Phi Mu Alpha
Alberta Corbin
Ralph Wallace
WEAF World Broadcast Schedule Notes Romance Program
In the Byer ready Hour WEAF features romance program as Craig Campbell, tenor, performs without a dance orchestra. Congress leaders Jon S and Bins Garrett discuss on WEAF, with a vote service on the house floor and noted artiste WOR recitals.
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Zvesparig Hest
Weaf
Creig Campbell
Jon S
Tisan
Bins Garrett
House
Weaf Eboin
Baebizon Recutal
Tuesday Radio Schedule Notes for Biscuit Tea Cake and Blues
The fragment lists a Tuesday program grid with Biscuit and tea cake items, Studio program, Blue network Rhythms Rip, Blue network Compingict, and Armand Griz. Times range from early morning to late evening with various Blue network mentions and a Stromberg Carlson device reference.
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WSO P
Stromberg-Carlson Blue Petwork
Rip
Blue Network
Armand Grlz
Blue J Network
Kansas City Visit and Local Court Row
Mrs C N Adams and Mrs William Keller traveled to Kansas City for a day trip while Mrs August Dahlene visited her sister Helene in Kansas City for a couple of days. Kathryn Hemphily returned home to Linwood after a weekend with aunt WESC Hemphill. Vernetta Fairbairn visiting her mother C S Fairbairn went to Manhattan for several days. John C Evans of Rhode Island was born from Alton visit with son John C Evans Jr and family. Leroy Williams, 17, of Lawrence, pled guilty to stealing a major mercy from Robert Edmonds ear and was sentenced to 30 days in jail plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Adams
William Keller
Kansas City
August Dahlene
Helenike
Kathryn Hemphily
Linwood
Wesc. W. Hemphill
Vernetta. Fairbairn
C. S. Fairbairn
Manhattan
John C. Evans
Rhode Island
Lawrence
Alton
John C. Evans, Jr
Leroy Williams
Robert Edmonds Ear
W. Clark
Holt Sets Scoring Mark of 222 Points
The Valley scoring race centers on Victor Holt of Oklahoma who already has 222 points and aims to extend his lead in the final three games. Wright of Oklahoma A&M sits at 193 with three games left, while Yunker of Missouri and Thomson of Kansas are chasing with 193 and 197 respectively in limited remaining contests.
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Holt
Kansas City
Victor Holt
Oklaoma Center
A Wright
Oklahoma Aggies
Coral
Yunk~er
Missouri
Thomson
Kansas
Hott
Oklahoma
Wright
Okla
Yunker
Lande
Iowa State
Churchill
Ora
Meyers
Drake
Fan
Ageles
Meyer
Washington
Colins
Two Explosions Wreck Kansas City Residence and Store
Two blasts one a bomb and one gas driven wrecked a residence and the Delmain building at Ninth and Main in Kansas City just after midnight. No injuries reported. Damage estimated at 26000. Contractor Philip Minkin claimed threats from non union foes. Local Crown Drug sets record with 2319 sales during anniversary day. Lawrence millinery school attendees report success. Spring concert scheduled April 13 at Lawrence High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mar
Philip Minkin
Virginia Avenue
Delmain
Ninth and
Main Streets
Minikin
Crown Drug
Crown Drug Store
R.E. Sears
Dr Caldwell's 47 Years of Constipation Wisdom
Dr Caldwell promotes his Syrup Pepsin as a natural gentle laxative. He cautions against drastic purges and urges daily bowel movements. The ad claims it aids constipation and related ailments, offering free samples from Morrisons in Monticello.
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Caldwell
Dras
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