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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1931

Page

2

Comedy Farce "Her Husband's Wife" Trials at Kansas Players

The Kansas Players at Fraser Theater prepare the comedy farce Her Husband's Wife with a new stage design by Adrian Dornbush. Performances run March 17 to 19 and tickets go on sale tomorrow in Green Hall basement. Charlies Calder and Frances Wilson headline reading roles with George Callahan in the husband role. Reservations open tomorrow by dialing KU 64.

Kansas ‘Players Fraser Theater Green Hall Adrian Dornbush The Kansas Players Allen Crafton Leavenworth Crafton Robert Calderstood Frances. Wilson George Callahan K. U

Trail of clues in slayings reach San Diego case

Investigators seek tracks and fingerprints in the Virginia Brooks murder case after her dismembered body was found near Camp Kearny Mesa. School books and newspaper clippings were recovered from a burlap sack with the body, while tire imprints and the sack’s freshness suggest the crime occurred recently north of San Diego. Autopsy hints at skull fractures, with no immediate manner of death determined.

San Diego Gal Virginia Brooks Camp Kearny Mesa Geor Moses Marion Parker Los Angeles William Edward Hickman Parker Oakland Cal Arizona New Mexico Texas Panhandle Mesa S. E. Toomey

Cold air to sweep Kansas with freezing lows

The weather bureau warned of a cold spell moving from Canada into Kansas tonight, bringing temperatures down to 20s in extreme northern counties and around 30 in the south as north winds push temperatures lower. No precipitation was recorded in the past day, with Congorda reporting 26 and Dodge City peaking at 58.

Topeka Weather Bureau Canada Kansas S. D. Flora Congorda Dodge City

Automakers to get freight rate cuts under new schedules

Motor car manufacturers will face freight rate reductions estimated from 1 to 50 percent as new schedules take effect April 20. The cut is aimed at helping auto industry compete with trucks and inland waterways, especially on the Great Lakes, amid broader moves by farmers to win back business lost to other transport modes.

New York Great Lakes

Butler Sees Dry Issue Loom Ahead of G O P

Pasadena report quotes Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, saying prohibition will be a major issue in the 1932 presidential race. He states he will push the repeal of the eighteenth amendment and return basic power to the states, with many others supporting him.

Nicholas Murray Butler Pasadena Cal Mar. Nl Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Republican Party Ates

Wool Loan Offered by Midwest Wool Marketing Association

The Midwest Wool Marketing Association of Kansas City announced through J A Terrell county agent that members may borrow 75 cents per head on sheep to be shorn this spring. Loans apply to members only, with repayment terms and collateral details provided to growers.

Midwest Wool Marketing Association Kansas City J. A. Terrell Terrell

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Wilhelmi Hayter

Funeral services for Mrs Wilhelmi Hayter who died Monday in Kansas City will be held at 2:30 PM Thursday from Funk chapel. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Will aid Poultry Work Raw Valley Association Votes to Assist 4-H Club Boys. Douglas county 4-H poultry club members will receive aid this year from Kaw Valley Poultry Association. Members voted to aid the boys, with hatcheries selling baby chicks and payment options. Each buyer must enter two birds in the association's fall show. Consideration given to moving the meeting from the first Thursday to the first Tuesday. final action later.

Wilhelmi Hayter Kansas City Funk Chanel Oak Iill Douglas County Kaw Valley Poultry Association Nelson le Suer Chamber of Commerce

Plan for Consolidation of Two State Negro Institutions

In Topeka on March 11 the senate approved a bill granting 122000 to Western University in Kansas City and discussed consolidating it with Kansas Normal College in Topeka. Senators reported conditional support, with Carlson saying Western University officials pledged to pursue consolidation in the coming biennium.

Topeka Western University Kansas City Kansas Rocational College Senate House Carlson

Herriott Granted Europe Study Fellowship for Spanish Literature

Mr and Mrs Herriott announce that their son, Herriott Perrine, has been certified by the university council to study in Europe. He will travel to London on December 1 for a year of early Spanish literature research. Perrine, son of Walter B. Perrine of Garden City, holds R and M A from Kansas and earned his Ph D at Wisconsin.

Eos Per Herriew Spain University Wistongin Zien Council Europe Walter B. Perrine Garden City University of Kansas University’o of Wisconsin

Arrests in Topeka and Collision on Connecticut Corner

B K Steffens Topela was arrested last night on a stop sign violation and forfeited a $2 bond after failing to appear. A collision at Thirteen and Connecticut streets involved Claude Shook and Smith, with both cars damaged and no injuries reported. Also noted: Alabama tax farmers killed 341,000 in 1930 compared to prior years.

B. K. Steffens Topela Thefens Topeka Cara Claude ‘Shook Smith Coli Vcorner Thirteen Connecticut Alabans Nao

End of career of Joseph P Cotton

Baltimore March 11 End ing career that was unique in diplomacy law and finance. Joseph Cotton died here after two major operations in six weeks. He was an under secretary of state praised by officials and financiers alike for handling state affairs while Secretary Stimson attended the London naval conference. Cotton left private law practice for a $10 000 a year post and kept his office door open to all callers. He smoked a corn cob pipe calling it his single vice and enjoyed playing clubs with him to improve their shots.

Baltimore Mer Joseph Ee Gotton Stimson Department New York Hoover Cotton Gate

WILL OBSERVE WEEK Chicago marks first aid week movement anniversary

Chicago observes National First Aid Home Remedy Week from March 15 to 21 celebrating ten years of the movement to prevent needless suffering through preparedness. The slogan Fill That Medicine Chest Now spurs action as sponsor networks pledge nationwide education and readiness for emergencies.

Chicago America National Association of Druggists National Wholesale/ Druggists” Association National Association of Retail Drug Clerks Sam C. Henry W. E. Weiss Sterling Products, Inc

High in egg contest pen earns top honors for Mrs Faulkner

A Leavenworth based pen of ten White Rock pullets owned by Mrs W K Faulkner topped the Kaw Valley Poultry Association egg laying contest for the first nine months of Roggie year with 689 eggs. John Leger Perry finished second with a Singlé.Comb Rhode Island Reds pen. Mrs R K Nicholson and Q B Culbertson of Lawrence led third and fourth respectively with White Wyandottes and Jersey White Giants. Nicholson entries dominated the standings with multiple high pullets since November 1.

W. K. Faulkner Leavenworth Kaw Valley Poultry Association John Leger Perry Rhode Island Reds Wyandottes Jersey White Giants R. K

Transfer liquor cases move to district court

Liquor charges against Glenn, Watling, and J. Wardwell, recently arrested in a police raid, were moved from justice court to district court today by County Attorney Harry Frazee. John Callahan set bonds for two and they were admitted to trial upon bonding. Bonds for Hee Watkins and Wardwell signed by Chris Hunsinger and Marie Barch respectively. Wardwell faces possession and sale charges while Watkins faces possession and transportation charges.

Glenn Watling J. v. Wardwell Justice Court District Court Harry Frazee John Callahan Hee Watkins Chris Hunsinger Wardwell Marie ‘Barch W. Well Watkins

Bank Robbery Ends with Slaying Near Harrah

Oklahoma City reports say two men robbed the First National Bank of Harrah, twenty miles east, with one killed in a forenoon auto escape. A slain robber carried about 8000 in cash while the survivor fled with roughly 250 in silver. Walter Fallwell, a Harrah filling station attendant, fired on the robbers as they left the bank. Fallwell, once a town constable, watched the event from across the street and confirmed the robbers were young and nervous. The bank had previously been robbed in 1917 of about 5000.

Oklahoma City Mar First National Bank of Harrah Here Walter Fallwell

Community events fill Elks club gathering night

The K U Demes host spouses at the Elks Club on Thursday at 7:30 with a play, bridge and dancing. Reservations to Mrs. Nelson Dutt. A surprise birthday party for Harold Wampler featured games and music with refreshments by Alice Trivett and Katherine Wampler and organizers Lois and Dorothy Caffyn.

K. U. Demes The Elks Club Nelson Dutt S. E. Wampler Harold Wempler Alice Trivett Katherine Wampler Wampler Lois Dorothy Caffyn Mildred Browne Wilma Dockerty Katherine Dockerty Wilma Broat Rut Se

K U Lecture Tonight by Walter Hindus at KU Auditorium

Walter Hindus, author and speaker, lectures at 8 15 pm in the University of Kansas auditorium on A World That s Never Was describing recent events in Russia. Hindus born in Russia, educated in the U S, holds Colgate and Harvard degrees and will show Russian humanity from peasant to intellectual. Students in city schools admitted at a special price. Raymond Nichols heads the lecture course.

Maurice University of Kansas Hindus Lawrence Kansas City Women’s Club Russia Colgate Harvard Eugene P. Sission Raymond Nichols Tiana Eof Lay

Worden News Roundup of Visits and Meetings

Mrs. Albert Hornberger and Floyd Heffner visited their mother in Memorial hospital Lawrence on Sunday. Frank Marshall motored to Baldwin Saturday with Mildred Marshall and Helena Johanning returning home with him. Mr. and Mrs. Christ Haas of Denver and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Haas visited Elise Haas at the John Stoebener home last Wednesday. Mrs. Walter Jehle and Edwin spent Wednesday with Mrs. Carl Plambeck. The Heim family motored to Kansas City to visit Kenneth at school. Walter Harbour and others shopped in Lawrence Wednesday. A group left for Carter Oklahoma to attend the funeral of Henry Zesby. Burt Hatfield and Henry Schwartz visited from Lawrence. Jack Parnell sale near Lake View drew many from the vicinity last Thursday. Orville Elm was Baldwin visitor Thursday. John Lyons with Harvey and Alfred visited the Breithaupts. Miss Erna Schwartz and Alta Heffner, working in Lawrence, spent the weekend at home. Worden Women’s Missionary Society met February 19 with Andrea Elm. devotionals and business followed. February theme to join Prayer League and pray daily for a missionary. Visiting committee reported 92 sick visits and the group voted $15 toward Kentucky sufferers fund. Lesson study led by Mrs. Henry Pol.

Flory Ernest Pohl Theo, Glasier Walter Pohl Charles Elm Glenn Flora Andrew Elm Lou Flora George Shuler Will Rappard Mable Charles Rappard Carl Plambeck Elisabeth Antonette E. Haas Norman Stoebener C. G. Schwartz Osbag Hattie Will Pippert Dave Heffner Memorial Hospital Lawrence Pete Vogler Walter Harbour Homer Gibson Marion Stewart’s Lucas Fleer Marie A. Martin Oklahoma Rev. Martin Fleers Henry Arlie Heffner Donald ‘Breithaupt Ottawa Baldwin Ous Central Mra William Neibrugge Karl John Stoebener A. Mastin Larten and Warren Henry Schwartz David Heffner Elsie Pippert Stella Daskines Orville Elm Lois Ray Vaughn Harry Strong Lake View John Pippert Union Schoolhouse Mammy Edward Johanning Pearl Enslow Frank Lutz Walter Jehle Louise Schwartz Walter JC. G. Schwartz Alberta Miller Overbrook Mae Pippert Jose Heffner Fern Guy Deskines Fremont Hornberger Red Breithaupt Edwin Schreiber Haas Ang Ores Sennace Noah Isa Irene Lynchig Norma ‘Stoebener Albert Hornberger Floyd Heffner Frank Marshall Mildred Marshall Helena Johanning Christ Haas Denver Col J. W. Haas Eva Elise Haas Edwin Fred Heim Florence Raymond Kansas City Kenneth Henry Fleer Ben Gibson Oscar Heinon Henry Pippett Gladys Rap Carter Okla Henry Zesby Kentucky Pol

Market News Chicago Wheat Prices Edge Higher on Deals

Wheat futures closed firmer with bids to Antwerp and Marseille reported as about 160009 bushels moved. Kansas City and Minneapolis saw a 14 and 1 cent basis rise for farm board allies amid mixed commodity moves and bearish Argentine supplies. Continuous declines in some grains contrasted with gains in hogs and oats as exports from Australia and Argentina lagged last year.

Chicago Mar United States Antwerp Belgium Marseilles France Farm Board Kansas City Minneapolis Washington Sfoy trans-Atlantic Liverpool Australia Argentina

Market mixed as weekly stats confuse traders

New York Central stock rose early but closed down after dividend news. U.S. Steel and American Telephone fell, Byera and other industrials weaker. Weekly steel reviews conflicted on demand. Freight car loadings rose due to holidays, while Pennsylvania reports best week of the year. Long term outlook brighter with overseas gains and Radio Corp earnings up.

Wall Street New York New York Central Vanderbilt Union Paxvifle Atchison Byera U. S. Steel American Telephone I “Tron Age Pennsylvania Railroad Siares London Radio Corporation

Sugar stock rebounds despite troubles and high yields

Sugar shares recover to around 35.57 a share as market troubles ease. The dividend yield returns to about 214 percent after recent declines, signaling renewed investor interest amid volatile conditions.

Poit Up Appetite Pills Promised Cures

An odd advert claims candy tablets stimulate appetite and bowel movement, promising weight gain and better digestion. It touts Cascare candy tablets as safe for adults and children to take as desired, with sales at all stores.

Arcarets

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