Japanese Reinforcements Rush West Shanghai Front
Japanese military authorities report heavy reinforcements and vast supplies arriving at the western Shanghai front. Four transports discharged 2000 troops through rain and mud toward Kiangwan, with more soldiers and provisions following. Bluejackets moved toward the front unseen in fog, while Chinese forces bolster behind their lines as peace talks fade and uncertainty grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Woosung
Kiangwan
Chapei- Weosung
Tax League to Meet for Taxation and Education Talk
Ed Harvey secretary of the Taxpayers League announced a meeting at the courthouse at 2 o'clock Saturday. Resolutions include employing married women as teachers in rural schools and extending the second half tax payment deadline to August 1. A third proposal requests only one family member be employed in county offices. Proposals for discussion are welcome. meetings likely monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Harvey
Taxpayers League
League
Court House
Shim
Harvey
Seek Murder Clues In Baxter Double Killing Near Kipp
Salina Kan March 9 AP officers sought more clues to support a theory that John Baxter a 5 year old bachelor farmer and an unidentified man were the victims of a double murder just before Baxter’s house burned near Kipp early Monday A second post mortem found the unidentified man shot through the heart and one lung with a 12 gauge shotgun shell matching a weapon owned by Baxter The skull mark on Baxter suggested a possible shooting with a 22 caliber rifle No robbery motive found Baxter’s gold watch once missing was located reducing robbery likelihood Baxter had no known enemies and did not stock large sums at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kan
la- Aine
John Baxter
Kipp
T. Blades
Baxter
University of Kansas Fine Arts Recital Program Tomorrow
Nine will present a University of Kansas fine arts student recital at 3 30 o clock tomorrow afternoon in the university auditorium. Organ piano and vocal numbers will be performed with Nina students taking part. The program includes Bach Mar ian Prelude and Fugue in a minor and Schubert Hark Hark the Lark among others with pieces by Debussy Handel Gillette and more. The recital is open to the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of ‘Kansas
University
Bach - Marian
Paulette
Bist de Wibert
Hark
Lark
Schubert
Alberta Hawkins
Grean
Fletcher Fy
Eurabelle Houston
Allemands Minstrels
Debussy
Jessie Pickell
NolicAita
Eat
Nicholas Gerren
Orean
Dubois
Isbell
Moses - Cordovee Alben
Wilma- Stoner
P Scipio
Handel Am
Milton
Gillette
Ieir
Rogers Z .Mildred
Reuter
Kansas Freshmen Seek Placement on Relays Committee
Kansas freshmen students seek appointment to the Relays Committee at the University. The effort aims to organize student involvement in track and field events and enhance relay team activities across campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universy
Kansas
Seekin
Lawrence and Meuser elected to Olathe Chamber board
Jetmore Jr and Kenneth G Meuser former student council leader win seats on the Olathe Chamber of Commerce board. Readership notes a toboggan built from advertising sign used for coasting during a cold spell and mentions political chatter about utilities commissioner candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Jetmore, Jr
Rep. A. Jetmore
Kenneth G. Meuser
Men’s
University
Olathe Chamber of Commerce
Deaths and Funerals in Kansas City and nearby areas
Charles G Sullivan 68 died in Kansas City Missouri. Funeral today. burial Oak Hill with Masons at 1130 tomorrow. Miss Clara XK Albert dies at 731 Alabama street. Funeral 230 Thursday from St Pauls Evangelical 835 Illinois Street. Interment Oak Hill. Henry J McKinzie 78 died yesterday. Funeral Friday 130 from Rumsey with Rev. Lou Griffith. burial Rock Creek. Jesse Carr colored died yesterday at 433 Manle Street. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at Ninth Street Baptist. burial Maple Grove. James F Hayden colored 56 died last night at 1340 New Hampshire Street. Survived by wife Lillie. two daughters Elva Lewis and Edith Hayden. one son John Hayden. brother William Hayden. niece Mrs Rebecca Williams. Funeral 230 Friday at St Lukes AME with Rev Browne. burial Oaks Hill. TY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Sullivan
Charles .G. Sullivan
Kansas City
Oak Hill
Clara K. Albert
Clara‘ Xk.albert
Alabama Street
St. Paul's Evangelical
Ilinois Street
Theodore Houck
Oak Hill Cemetery
Henry J. McKinzie Henry
J. McKinzie
Rumsey Par Lots
Lou Griffith
Lone Star
Rock Creek Cemetery
Jesse Carr
Manle’ Street
Ninth Street ‘Baptist Church
B. J
James. F. Hayden
James F. Hayden
New Hampshire Street
Topeka
Lawrence
Lillie’ Hayden
Elva Lewis
Edith Hayden
John Hayden
William Hayden
Kansas
Cuy, Mo
Rebecca Williams
St. Lukes A. M
A. .L. Browne
Banal
Oaks Hill
Ceme
IS ON LEBANON PROGRAM PROF CHARLES SKILTON TO VISIT
Prof Charles Skilton head of the University of Kansas organ department will review his oratorio The Guardian Angel in Lebanon Kansas Friday for the Lebanon Music Study club. Neva Hendrickson and Virginia Derge graduates of KU fine arts will provide supplemental music. Skilton will dine informally with the Skilton Junior Music club hosted by Bernice White Scott the next day and Mrs Scott will drive him to Lawrence Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles §.Skilton
University of Kansas
Lebanon
Kan
Guardian Angel
Lebanon Music
Neva Hendrickson
Mirginia Derge
K. U. Fine Arts School
Skilton
Fire Destroys FourStory Building in Kansas City
Fire swept a four story building at 1014 McGee Street in Kansas City last night, causing about 100000 dollars in damage. The Bordman Furniture Company and Shackelford Paint and Wall Paper Company occupied the structure, with the blaze starting in the basement and reaching upper floors where paint and varnish were stored as firefighters arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
McGee St
Bordman Furniture Company
Shackelford’ Paint
Wall Paper Company
Soviet Troop Reinforcements Reported Near Siberian Border
Japanese consul at Khabarovsk said Soviet garrison there roughly doubled in the last month. Tokyo reports no alarm despite repeated claims of reinforcement to western Siberia. War office puts total Russian forces along the Asiatic frontier at about 50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Khabarovsk
Siberia
War Office
As- Suri
John F Dore Wins Seattle Mayoral Election in Historic Landslide
John F. Dore, a 50 year old criminal lawyer, swept Seattle to become mayor elect by a historic margin over incumbent Robert H. Harlin. The AP report notes the victory by 72,448 to 41,212 votes in yesterday's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dore
Seattle
Mar
Robert H. Harlin
Social Service League reports February activity and need
February reports from the Social Service League show substantial relief to the needy. Thirty eight families were fully provided for with goods. Sewing and cleaning services aided women. seven men and eight women found employment. Milk, bread and cheese were donated for distribution. Donations came from citizens and organizations. calls for coats and shoes rise with cold weather. The salvage store at 837 Vermont Street invites public visits to learn more about the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service League
Eldridge
Lawrence Sanitary Milk Company
Fritzel’s
Wagstaff’s
Drake and Holmes Bakery
Community Service League
O. W. Owen
League
Vermont Street
Lindbergh Baby Kidnap Case News Notes
Hopewell reports show the Lindbergh household under strain as 2500 phone calls flood the home since the baby was stolen, with 400 routed via a private line and 20 from foreign countries. The terrier reportedly heard nothing, and Mrs Lindbergh bears up under pressure while officials monitor threats and hoaxes. President Hoover called, Lindbergh not awakened immediately. Lindbergh Sr. grandmother receives letters from fortune tellers as occult claims flood the mailbox and phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hopewell
N. J
Lindbergh
Lindherth
Col. Lindbergh
Detroit
Charles A. Lindbergh
Visit by L E Claypoole Adds To Lawrence Ties
San Francisco journalist L E Claypoole and his parents visited Lawrence, with his KU journalism ties noted. He helped coin Kansas City nickname The Heart of America and has worked for major papers including the Kansas City Star and Indianapolis Daily Times. The article also notes KU journalism invites high school papers to April 1 deadline for annual high school newspaper contest and announces W R Mitchell seeks Republican nomination for sixth district Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Claypoole
San Francisco
Cal
Lawrence
John Claypoole
Locust Street
Claypoole
University of Kansas
Kansas City Star
Kansas City
Rost
Indianapolis Daily Times
Chicago Examiner
San Antonio Express
el Paso Herald
Associated Press
Orient
Manila
P. I
Shanghai
China
Press Service
Heart of America
Star
Union
Constance Claypoole
Leslie Fier Claypoole, Jr
New York City
Department of Journalism
Kansas Pied Schools
Mankato
Kan
W. KR. Mitchell
Charles J. Sparks
Social entertainments and club gatherings listed
Prof. and Mrs Guy Smith host a buffet for twelve on Wednesday. Mrs Ivan Rowe entertained twelve children with candy Easter egg baskets and birthday decor for Sally. Trinity Guild to hold all day meeting with lunch. George Kirchhoff Jr. hosts dinner bridge. Coterie club dines and bridges. prizes awarded to Esther Athey, Emmia Wagner, and Lillian Addis. guests include Mrs Walter McClain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy . Smith
George Kirchhoff, Jr
Bridge Club
Esther Athey
Emmia Wagner
Miss Lillian
Addis
Walter McClain
Miss Addis
Oil prices edge up as markets see March rally
Tulsa amid March 9 reports suggests crude prices may end year-long 50 to 85 cent range. Optimists cite refinery price drops versus a year ago, reduced east Texas threat, and disciplined production. Industry eyes tariff on imports and cautious output to boost long term recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
East Texas
East
Texas
Rome
Wee E. B. Reeser
Hold City Primaries Nominate Kansas Municipal Leaders
Kansas cities held primaries with candidates named for mayor and street utilities posts. Emporia voters rejected Sabbath shows 1 984 to 1 605. Manhattan chose Hurst Majors and McCord for streets and public utilities. Iola backed Harmon Hobart and incumbent Hecox for mayor. Junction City nominated Scott and Luke for finance commissioner. Wellingon mayor White failed renomination in a five candidate field won by Day and Haslet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Mar
Emporia
C. A. Bishop
Frank Lostutter
Manhattan
Hurst
Majors
Fermer
Ial McCord
Clothier
Iola
Harmon Hobart
A. HF. Hecox
Hobart
Hecox
W. S. Scott
Roy Luke
Junction City
HE. L. Knostman
Charles .Stevens
Ae Chanute
D. Darlington
Guys. Jeffers
W.H. White
Wellington
Fred Day
C. L. Haslct
Thayer
Dairyman Receives Partial State Highway Damage Payment
A check for 767.88 was received from the state highway commission via the state treasurer by District Clerk John Callahan. The sum is part of a 3000 award to W A Thayer a dairyman east of Lawrence for damages when a new state highway number 10 condemned his land. The Thayer property was divided from his home and buildings. a jury awarded 3000 on February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
State Treasurer's Office
John Callahan
W. A. Thayer
Lawrence
Thayer
Douglas
Kanwaka Community Notes Span Wide Sunday Visits
Kanwaka residents share visits across Topeka and neighboring towns. New pupils Mary and Anna Nora Shields join Kanwaka School. Local events include a Pleasant Hour box supper, a Kanwaka hall dance, and a Farm Bureau program meeting with Ward and Brown speaking. Families and guests from Bigsby, Crowder, Emmett, Hird, and Ehrmert appear in multiple gatherings through February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hall
Helfen Streigle
Easton
Esther Wulfkuhle
Guy Bigsby
Dickey
Bobby Guy
Toneka
Julia Kiene
Grace, Wolcott
George Bigsby
Barbara
Virginia
Dorothy
Doty. Rae
Kanwaka School
Mary
Anna Nora Shields
Seetin Farm
J. M. Crowder
Emmett
Crowder
Lawrence
A. E. Ulrich
Guy Bieshy
Brackett
H. F Leonhart
Topeka
Kanwaka Hall
Osrood Armstrong
Leonard Garrett
Otto Ramseyer
Bobby
Kansas City
L.H. Petefish
Lenora Elkin
A. E. Ulriché
Grace Wolcott
Dutja Kline
Washington
Governor’s Mansion
Kanwaka
A. R. Colman
George Straan
Grover Rothwell
Cal ‘Ward
Brown
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus
J. B. Mercer
J.S. Emmett
Paul Richardson
Jane Esther
Homer Hird
Mercer and
Claydene
Dunigan
L.H. Emmett
Emmetts
L. B. Bigsby
F. A. Richardson
Marcus Oliver
Mary Elizabeth
Kansas
Guy
M. J. Pierson
Hartmer Hird
Er Irnest Bigsby
Eliza‘beth Ann
R. O. Dickey
Earl Hope
Riverside
Andrew “Bahnmaier
Esither Wulfkuhle
Charles Topping
J. Re Topping
Twin Mound
Ernest Richards
Washington club marks 200th birth anniversary program
In the absence of the president and vice president Miss da May Richards presided. Washington rules of conduct observed in roll call. Mrs. Guy Bigsby oversaw the bi centennial program with songs and readings honoring George Washington, including Mount Vernon Bells and a tribute to the 200th anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Albert Hamlin and Mrs. Virgil Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da May Richards
Washington
Guy Bigsby
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Otto Johanning
Ida May Richards
Albert Hamlin
Ambrose Bigsby
Edi Buerman
M. J. Pierson
Theodore Wiezins
Olin Button
Charles Topping
Cecil Button
N. F. Carter
E. M. Bahnmaier
C. E. Stanwix
Bigsby
Hoover
Pershing
America
Virgil Smith
Grover Rothwell
Virgil, Smith
Alan Sims
Jack Meyers
W. S. Colins
Crowder
J. S. Emmett
Er J. Pierson
Lloyd Duffee
A. E. Ulrich
Guy. Bigsby
H .G. van Neste
Sarah
West Fairview Social Notes Across Town
West Fairview and vicinity report gatherings at homes and halls. Mrs. Art Cole entertained guests from Lone Star Richland Topeka and local families while others visited friends in Scranton Lawrence and Kansas City. The Merry Stitchers and Buff Gamp R N A held meetings with refreshments and social hours as illness news and travels were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Cole
Metsker
Lone Star
Clark Cole
Richland
Laura Forest
Topeka
Merry Stitchers
Lane
Swadley
Buffy Gamp R
Ward Beam
Lawrence
H. W. Lurber
Harold and
Fern
Wakarusa
Ivo Mc‘Kinzie
Brace “Warner
Val Woodward
Gladys Warner
William, Hilbert
Thelma Wilch
Kansas City
Dolpho Beam
Jack Beam
George Bushong
Mr. Bushong
Rebeka
Richland Hall
Florence Anderson
Emma Kennedy
Fred Kennedy
Roy Kennedy
Wallace Kenedy
Watson
Edith Hilbert
Earl Claude
Homer
Lloyd
Stall
Bethel News Recaps Meetings and Socials in Centropolis
Harold McGrath travels to Kansas City with lambs for Johnnie Brecheisen and Will Smith. Bethel Ladies Aid meets at the church with new president Jeanie Brecheisen leading the Easter committee. New members Marvin Forth and Dorsey Fishburn join. A lunch follows with many community members in attendance. Lilah Featherstone and college friends visit after Emporia Baker game. Letha Bond assists at Grandma Smith home. Dan Gupid busy with current work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McGrath
Centropolis
Kansas City
Johnnie Brecheisen
Will Smith
Claude Williams
Bethel
Williams
Tom. Weatherstone
Bethel Ladies Aid Society
Charles Crawford
Charles Summons
Marvin Forth
Dorsey
Fishburn
Donnie
Lilah
Featherstone
Emporia
Lou Featherstone
Lloyd
Earl Weimer
Baker University
Baker
Letha Bond
Grandma Smith
Dan Gupid
Bethel Couple Wed At Overbrook Home
Miss Pearl Enslow and Fred Lutz wed Wednesday afternoon at two at Rev. Pritchett's Overbrook home. Attendants were Elmer Lutz and his wife. The couple plan a March 7 homecoming one mile east of Worden. Mrs Lutz is a Worden High School graduate and Lutz is a Worden farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star
Clarence Albright
Ladies Aid Society
Ervie Haas
Herman Krause
Overbrook
George Finch
Frause
Finch
Ben Hoffman
Blsyd Heffner
Local social notes and funeral attendance in Lecompton area
Community members attended the funeral of John Daylin Lecompton last Thursday. A PTA supper at the schoolhouse featured piano solos and duets by local performers, with refreshments served. Numerous residents visited relatives, attended dances, club meetings, and weekend gatherings across Lecompton and nearby Topeka and Kansas City areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Richards
Topeka
John Daylin Lecompton
Barr Gorrill
David Perkins
J. B. Wiggins
Elizabeth Wighns
Helen Grace Gentry
Frances Perkins
Reading
Jake Hill
Sims
Keith Baugh
Helen
Virginia
Gorrill
Paul Winter
Perkins
Mr.t
Osgood Armstrong l
Willis. Coleman
George Richards
John Taylor
Lecompton
Joe Harrison
Virgil- Bradley
Lawrence
Robert and
Marshall Gorrill
James Eldridge
Kansas City
R. Bryan
Herrick
Helen Hershberger
George Rothwell
Grover
Villa Eden Social News From Eudora and Nearby
Miss Martha Giertz of Eudora spent the weekend with Mrs. Will Reetz and families of the area. Grange members met at the Will Reetz home Saturday evening. Funeral services were held for Raymond Dissinger in Lawrence. Several local families, including Torneden and Davidson households, hosted and visited relatives throughout the weekend. Nora Torneden and Helen Harmon were among those noted for weekend visits and small gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Giertz
Eudora
Will
Lawrence
Bert
Wilson
W. E. Brock
Merlin
Neudeck
Wan Ue
Tone
J.T. Hughey
Paul Torneden
Nora
William Torneden
Athe Chas
Davidson
Miss Ruth Pettengill Teaches Mackey School Week
Miss Ruth Pettengill taught at the Mackey school in her aunt's place at the start of the week. Miss Donovan was sick Thursday and Friday with exams held at the school. A club meeting is planned at the school house Tuesday evening. Arch Meinke and family moved in with her mother Mrs. L White. Mr and Mrs J French moved back to Fall Leaf bottom. Mrs E J Crabb and son Jesse moved back to the home place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth, Pettengill
Mackey
Donovan
Arch Meinke
L. White
Johnson
Eudora
James Tudhops
Omar
Browning
Kansas City
Frank Slagel
Elm Grove
John Tudhope
Linwood
Slagel
Tudhope
Bert Zimmesli
Kate Bowen
John Parry
Walter Henstroth
Will Anderson
Tonganoxie
High School For
Farm Bureau
Hall
Leavenworth
Thos
Frederick
Max
Max. Frederick
Basebor
Pepperetts
Howard Housman
Lawrence
J. E. Tudhope
Fred Meinke
Edward Joseph
Harriet Meinke
Will Lamb
Lewis Harbaugh
Topeka
Sarah Parry
Harbaugh
L. Buckner
John Smelser
Linwood Social Roundup Brightens Week in Farm Community
Linwood residents hosted visitors from Kansas City and St. Joseph with Saturday calls and farm moves. A quilt feast in Tonganoxie drew mothers and Farm Bureau women, while neighbors mourned I L White of Lawton. The Federated church, a local play, and church staffing notes filled the town’s social docket.
Papes Diapepsin Praised by Denver Woman for Indigestion Relief
Mrs Eastman of 1200 California St Denver says after trying many remedies she found relief with Pape s Diapepsin. She reports better digestion no distress after meals and reduced nervousness. The candy like tablets are described as harmless and effective against heartburn nausea belching and related indigestion symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
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Ray Carl
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New York
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Barker
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Grant Johnson
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Richard Leon - Ambrose Bigsby
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