City Club aids spring cleanup efforts in Lawrence
A Women s City Club communication requesting cooperation in a spring cleanup and beautification campaign was received by the city commission. The club plans to sponsor a campaign for Lawrence and the city will provide aid. The commission also discussed requiring occupancy permits for new businesses, proposed a Merchants Bureau meeting, and reappointed Millard Wiley and C. B. Russell to the city planning commission. Officials reported February inspections, 4 building permits, 31.75 in fees, vaccination of 578 students, airport revenue of 11.50, and a dispute with Harrison Construction over destroyed white-way cable at Eleventh and Massachusetts streets with about 20 feet damaged. The matter was to be handled by the city attorney and a payment for two broken globes was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s City Club
Lawrence
W.E. Spalding
Merchants Bureau
Millard Wiley
C. B. Russell
City Planning Commission
E. R. Keith
C. W W. Sweeney
Harrison Construction Company
Sr Eleventh
Massachusetts
Sweeney
Han
Attornney
Saalz
City Maintains Dog Licensing Amid Revenue Plan
The city commission announced it will proceed with dog licenses this year collecting ordinance specified taxes to fund administration. Mayor Spalding said collection begins March 1 and stray dogs will be picked up for disposal. fines apply for at large dogs without rabies tags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Spalding
Chamber of Commerce
Senia
Glee Club Tour By University of Kansas Singers
The University of Kansas Men's Glee Club directed by Howard C. Taylor left for a five day spring concert tour. They will perform in 15 towns over the week with three programs daily, stopping in Topeka Horton Jawatha Horton Sa betha Seneca Washington Hanover Belleville Concordia Salina Enterprise and Olamego Junction City St Marys before returning to Lawrence after Friday’s show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Howard C. Taylor
Topeka
Horton
Jawatha
Sabetha
Seneca
Washington
Hanover
Bellesville
Concordia
Sa‘lira
Enterprise
Olamego
Junction City
St. Mary's
Lawrence
IN FEDERAL CUSTODY Robert Sheets Held in Topeka Jail
Robert Sheets faces liquor charges and allegations of supplying liquor to two female students at Has kell Institute. Arrested Saturday by federal agents, he remains in Topeka jail with trial postponed. County Attorney R B Stevens confirms federal custody and Dodds court delay. Building entry at Central School on Ninth and Kentucky reported. no items missing. A Chevrolet sedan owned by Robert Berger was stolen Saturday near Jaedicke hardware and found abandoned near De Soto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sheets
Frank Dodds
Haskell
Topeka
R. B. Stevens
Sheets
Dodds
Robert Berger
Barker Avenue
Jaedicke
DeSoto
Kansas Weather Map Shows February Moisture by County
An outline map illustrates precipitation across Kansas counties for February. The map lists total inches of rain melted snow and sleet for each area, highlighting regional moisture distribution during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Teachers Favor New School Support Plan In Kansas
The Kansas State Teachers Association board backs consolidation and redistricting of rural districts to boost efficiency, plus new revenue sources beyond property taxes. They seek uniform tuition payments and state certification for all teachers, with abolition of many tiny districts.
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Topeka
The
Kansas State Teachers’ Association
Kansas
Frank L. Pinet
Association
Association Board of Directors
Wild geese awaken Lawrence residents as city lights glow
Late Saturday night flocks of wild geese circled Lawrence lights waking residents in the northwest. The KU timing clock loaned to Kansas City Management for the national AAU court tournament. Two local implement dealers sold ten tractors to potato growers this spring, Cutter and Green Brothers each sold five. The Nu-Deal at 84014 Massachusetts Street run by Velma Dillon won a name contest with Frank Pardee and Wes Smith as top entrants. About 125 names were suggested. a $2.50 meal ticket was the prize. City schools reported all lines out of order due to a cable car accident on the Massachusetts Street paving project. The Kaw Valley Farm Bureau Club will meet Wednesday at Mr Corel's home with bread baking lesson by Mrs. George Dunkley at 10 o'clock. bring a covered dish. Roll call will answer with song titles with a negro theme. See Every day buyers and sellers read the classified page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutter Hardware Store
Green Brothers Hardware Store
Massachusetts Street
Velma Dillon
Frank ‘Pardee
Arkansas Street
Wes Smith
Tom Stuart Burger Shop
Massachusetts
Farm Bureau Club
Kaw Valley Farm Bureau Club
Corel
George Dunkley
Governor Proclaims National Business Women’s Week in Kansas
Governor Alf M. Landon issues a proclamation endorsing National Business Women's Week observed March 11 to 17, praising women's contributions to commerce professions and civic life, and urging their continued role amid economic crisis. Signed February 20, 1934 with the Great Seal affixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Kansas
Alf. M. Landon
Doug Fairbanks Jr and Mary Pickford Near Reconciliation
Hollywood’s famed pair move toward reunion after near reconciliation. They have spoken by transatlantic phone, plan to return to the United States in two to three months after completing a European film contract. Ashley divorce proceedings caused a short delay, but relations remain strong and both intend to continue making movies.
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Associated Press
London
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Mary Pickford
Fairbanks
Miss Pickford
Ashley
Doug
Mary
Silks Share Estate Under New York Probate Rules
Benjamin Silk died intestate, leaving about 4335 dollars in personal property. His widow Grace Silk applies for letters of administration, granted by Surrogate James A Delehanty. Surviving are Grace Silk, Emanuel Isaac Silk a University of Kansas medical student, and Lester Roy Silk. All three share equally due to lack of a will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Silk
Emanuel Isaac Silk
Kentucky Street
Lawrence
Kan
Grace Silk
West 8Th Street
James A. Delehanty
Mr. Silk
Lester Roy Silk
GARET ILLINGTON DIES LEADING ACTRESS OF PAST
Margaret Tilington known as a top dramatic actress of the United States twenty five years ago died yesterday in Miami Beach Florida at age 52. She was married to Major Edward J Bowes managing director of the Capitol theater New York. Born in Bloomington Illinois she made her New York debut in 1900 in The Pride of Jennico. Her later stage runs included If Were King Kindling Mrs Leffingwells Boots The Thief and A Good Bad Woman ending her career in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Margaret Ilington
Miami Beach
Fla
Edward J. Bowes
Capitol Theater
Miss Tilington
Bloomington
Pride of Jennico,” Supporting James K. Hackett
E. H. Sothern
Kansan Rep Guyer backs veteran bonus vote
Representative Guyer of Kansas says he will vote for a veteran bonus as an apology to those harmed by the economy act regulations. He notes past opposition and argues the measure helps veterans now denied benefits, urging the President to allow the bill to become law. He cites veteran hardship and a need to balance the budget in other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guyer
Kans
Senate
Independent Offices
K E P Wins Accident Prevention Contest
Kansas Electric Power Company wins Division 2 in the annual Accident Prevention contest by the Bureau of Safety of Chicago for a perfect no lost time employee record in the year. Oklahoma Power and Water Company also posted a perfect year, but Kansas EPA leads by employee count. January reports show no serious or fatal accidents for any competing firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Electric Power Corony
Eastern
Oklahoma
Standard Life Association Board Holds Quarterly Meeting
The quarterly meeting of the Standard Life Association board of directors was held today with officers and directors present from multiple cities including George R. Allen, Lawrence, president, John C. Tol son, Baltimore, Md., vice-president, S. S. Baty, Lawrence, secretary, T. J. Sweeney, sr. treasurer, W. C Hartray, Chicago, Ill., F. M. Pearl, Hiawatha, Lon A. Smith, Austin, Tex., Martin Miller, Fort Scott, and John Hasselberger, Mount Vernon, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Life Association
George R. Allen
Lawrence
John C. Tolson
Baltimore
S. S. Baty
T. J. Sweeney
W. C Hartray
Chicago, Ill
F. M. Pearl
Hiawatha
Lon A. Smith
Austin
Tex
Martin Miller
Fort Scott
John Hasselberger
Mount Vernon
Buzick Named Manager of Lawrence High Junior Prom
Philip Buzick selected to manage the Lawrence high school junior prom to be held April 14 in the high school building. Carolee Drake named assistant manager and Miss Martha E. Ray Hill head sponsor of the junior class. Chairmen and committee members to be chosen at this afternoon’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Buzick
Lawrence High School
Carolee Drake
Martha E. Rayhill
Lawrence Ministerial Alliance to Meet Tomorrow
The Lawrence Ministerial Alliance will convene at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Baptist church to map the coming year’s program and handle other important business. The meeting marks the first since new officers were elected and all pastors are invited. Also noted is a separate report from Washington about a one year extension of the temporary bank deposit insurance law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ministerial. Alliance
First Baptist Church
Washington
Senate
Haskell Boxers Lose to Wisconsin in Lawrence
Haskell Indian boxing team coached by Gus Welch and chief clerk B E Bruce arrived in Lawrence after a Madison trip. Wisconsin defeated Haskell 6 of 9 bouts 115 to 125 and 140 pound bouts, with 165 and 135 pound decisions also favoring Wisconsin. Notable results include Ralph Russell and Nick Deanovitch earning decisions for Wisconsin, with several Haskell boxers battling to close margins. The crowd reached about 2,200 as the Badgers edged the Indians in a tight meet.
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Haskell
Gus Welch
B. E. Bruce
Lawrence
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Badger
Ralph Russell
Wisconsin
Henry Smith
Russell
Bobby Fadner
Lester Oliver
Haskel
Gerald Endres
Bob Wilson
George Stupar
Wilbur Button
Hasell
Fred. Catfish
Nick Didier
Nick Deanovitch
Carl Fred
Louis Alexander
Haskeel
aArt Endres
Henry Holleyman
Haswall
Fausto Rubini
Roy Henneman
Ed Hale
Deaths and funerals in Lawrence area
William Grant father of Mina Knight dies at daughter 225 Elm street services 10:30 Monday Rumsey Funeral Home burial Oak Hill. Granddaughter Iva McHenry of Lawrence survives. Mrs George H Johnson dies at 2100 Massachusetts Street at 62 services 4 Wednesday First Methodist with Rev Robert Hunt burial Memorial Park. Mrs Madeline Weillep Ward dies at son Gaylord Weillep’s home St Johns burial Tuesday at St Johns. She was mother of Mrs Byron Donmyer of Oswego formerly of Lawrence. Mrs J M Jamerson 79 dies yesterday near Vinland services 2:30 Wednesday Vinland Methodist burial Vinland. survived by daughter Ralph McNeese sons Yen Roy Ralph Edward two sisters one brother 11 grandchildren. Miss Frances E Milner 81 dies at 235 Elm Street funeral Tuesday 2 PM Centenary M F church burial Oak Hill survived by sister Mrs Florence Biggs Lawrence and brother George Milner Emmett. Mrs John Katherman former Lawrence resident dies in Monticello Kansas funeral Tuesday March 13 Monticello church burial Monticello she leaves husband three sons Raymond Claud Ludwy 12 grandchildren two great grandchildren.
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William Grant
Mina Knight
Elm Street
Rumsey
Clarence ‘Thomas
Oakill Cemetery
Mr. Crant
Iva McHenry
Lawrence
George H. Johnson
Massachusetts Street
First Methodist Church
Robert A. Hunt
Memorial Park Cemetery
Johnson
Joseph L. Smoot
Muskogee
Oklo
Madeline Weillep
Ward
Gaylord Weillep
St. Johns
Weillep
Byron CG. Donmyer
Oswego
J. M. Jamerson
Vinland
H. A. Babbitt
Kansas City
Ralph McNeese
Lone Star
Yen and
Roy
Ralph
Ottawa
Edward
Frances E. Milner
M. F
F. O. Hesse
Oak Hill Cemetery
Florence A. Biggs
George D. Milner
Emmett
John Katherman
Monticello
Kan
Raymond
Claud
Ludwy
Abilene
Topeka
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Ri Mcadwen
RA McCormac Puhern
Edward R. Snook
Birminham
W. Stanton
Centralia
Qa. L. Harder
Circleville
Re Senwaienberg
Corning
Robert B. Pruitt
Ef- Ungham
Ef- Ungham-Lancaster, J. J. Wilson; Emnett
Paul Davis
Eskridge
C. F. Jenekins
Everest
A. L. Tainter
Grantvile
Z. B. Ermey
Larveyville
Wolfe
steLouth
B. Benson
Meriden
E. L
Marcia
Morrill
J. Wilson
Mount Zion
al W
Highland Park
A. H H. Tebbin
Kansas Avenue
P. H. Shappelear
Moulvaney
Oakland
Ae O. Gilpin
Seward Avenue
O. Hesse
Trinity
Bei
Ils
Troy
M. Finch
Valley Ball
L’ Sample
Wathena
G. C. Meyer Wetmore
J. H. Biton Whiting
Co. Hester
Wills
F. A. Whittlese
Winchester
Richard Fisher
Zion
H. Sutton
Wiley A. Keve
Baldwin First
James A. Chubb
Baldwin
High Prairie
Robert Edgar
Ives Chanel
D. Carlarens
Basehor- Fairmont
Cecil Orr
Bonner Springs
Lenexa-Aonticello
Harold Souten
Linwood
Federated
Louisburg
George Ryder
Mound City
Roy Laferite
Walsley Chapel
C. W. Bailey
Olathe
E. W. Spencer
Osawatomile
E. C. Anderson
Ottawa- First
L. F. Waring
Ottawa ‘Trinity
Harmon Allen
Pacin
E. M. Daniels
Parker
Floyd C. Moys
Pomonz
Robert Alexander
Pleasanton
B. F. Gaither
Prescott
Princeton
Vinlind-Fairview
J. R. Hi Wins
Wellsville
O. J. RicCullouch
Willamsburg
J. Ralph Sipes
R.G Anderson
Religions Education
M. Balch
Baker University
Homer K. Ebright
Wallace B. Fleming
Prescient Baker University
Benjamin Gessner
W.A. Gilbert
Bettany “Hospital
W. D._ Briton
William_ C. Hannon
Methodist Book Concern
Frank G. Lankard
Brothers College
Robert C. Ltntner
F. Madden
New Mexico Mission
Bo.well
Edwin F. Price
Jpinster
Wesley Foundation
R. A. Rogers
Manhattan
Bascom Robbins
Bethany
C. B. Zook
Methodist Home For the
Elmer Nicholas
Ashland College
Michigan
Catherine Ferguson
Edith Gorb
Salt Lake
Gift to fund organ for Trinity Episcopal Church
Professor Dunlap donated $1,000 toward the purchase of a new organ for Trinity Episcopal Church in memory of his wife. The gift underscores ongoing fundraising for the church’s organ project and honors the donor’s spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Trinity Episcopal Church
Professor Dunlap
Topeka district lists ministerial appointments in Kansas
Abilene to Topeka district announces numerous ministerial appointments across cities including Topeka East Topeka Highland Park and Western Kansas towns. Special appointments include Baker University faculty and church leaders with George Bowen transferring to Kansas City and Phil Bowen moving to Kansas City Missouri cleaners.
Brinkley Plans to Move Radio Station to Yacht
The Wichita Beacon reports Dr John Brinkley, operator of XER, intends to move his broadcasting operations to a yacht named Shadow K now in Be Miami Fla drydock. The 150 foot vessel with an 85 foot beam, steel hull and two 500 horsepower diesel engines would take Brinkley’s equipment to high seas to circumvent a Mexican air ban.
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Wichita
Mar
John Y Brinkley
XER
Brinkley
High Seas
Mexico
Prison Break Attempt at San Quentin Ends in Firefight
Four inmates at San Quentin tried a bold escape using a homemade gun but were halted by guards after a hail of shots. The effort was led by Ethan A. McNab with aides William Bagley Lewis H. Downs and George Fredericks. John Hubert Arbuckle, 20, of San Bernardino, was accidentally killed when McNab’s gun discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin
Calif
Hil Pern
Ethan A. McNab
William Bagley
Lewis H. Downs
George Fredericks
McNab
John Hubert Arbuckle
San Bernardino
Pioneer J Reisner Visits From Atchison
J Reisner who came to Kansas and settled in Atchison in 1857 is here visiting his daughter Mrs Warren Casey in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reisner
Kansas
Atchison
Warren Casey
Local Glenn Area Social News Reports and Visits
Mr and Mrs Cyrus Glenn and family plus Irene Brown visits and Sunday activity. Hi Point 4 H club meets at Glenn school with Dorothy Sanford presiding. Plans discussed for April county model meeting. Charles Brown returns from St Francis hospital. Families of McClanahan Fulton and Dummer farm moves noted. Tecumseh and Topeka connections referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Glenn
Oneta
George J. Bahnmaier
Elizabeth
H. Z. Brown
Oneta Glenn
Irene Brown
Will Brown
L. E. Eyth
Leola
Martha Fulton
Eyth
H. Z. Fulton
Lanny
John Matney
Charles Brown
Wichita
St. Francis Hospital
Mr. Brown
Frank McClanahan
Hedeer McClanahan
Floyd Atkinson
Scrompton
H. F. Fulton
Arlette
Henry Dummer
W. H. Robison
Henry Damm
Stull
Dummer
Steve Hennessy
Will Grant
Tecumseh
W. H. Glenn
Northwest
District to People's Association met at Will Brown home
The District to People's Association gathered Tuesday evening with a prayer led by Mrs F ampschroeder. They planned for the Youth's Conference set for March 17 in Baldwin and a local question discussion at the Methodist church in Rasomkon. Additional social notes recap gatherings and moves of local families and residents through Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District To People's Associaion
Will Brown
Fampschroeder
Baldwin
Methodist
Rasomkon
Lecompton Social Notes and Church Revival Events
Lecompton residents share visits as Topeka relatives arrive for weekends. A revival meeting at United Brethren Church led by Rev David Wood is slated for Monday night March 12 as part of local church activities. Local students are listed for February attendance and perfect spelling in primary grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
McClanahan
David Wood
Ida Scafe
Frank Wright
Wright
Wichita
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Glee Club
iUniversity of Kansas
Singera Hewa
Ninth Aid
Kentucky Streets
Efan Tray
Grenley
Wid
Ise
Ingman
Kiowa
K. U
Los Angeles
Ernie Triplett
Babe Stapp
Indianapolis
Stapp
Associated Preas
U.S
Emanuel Silk
KY. A
University
School of Medicine
Awaa
Blin Garet Illington
Standard Life Association Directors In Seasion
Wisc Omnis U
Rotary
A. J. Anderson
Dr. Anderson
F.C. Allen
Dr. Allen
Paul Harrington
Ernie Vanek
Harold Greeg
CG. E. Sawhill
Tokyo
Tulungshan
Manchukuo
Asakichi Tizuka
Minoru Suzuki
Iizuka
Amur
L. Vancura
Methodist Conference
Phil Bowen
New York Cleaners
Fred Smith
Glenn and Vicinity
Schubert Funeral Home
New Hampshire
Ali Rence
Kansa
Thrifty Times
McGrew-Peck Inc. Co
Dickinson Bldg
Conrad McGrew
Arthur
Peck
Journal-World
G. M. Bahnmaier
Beverly
Maier
Maryhart
Cal
Ray
Charles Scott
Bahnmater
W. O. Nelson
Nelson
Fred Karna
Overbrook
Boyd Scott
H. O. Morris
T Ven
H. F
J.J. Svoboda
Norma Jean
Betty Jo
Charles
Starr Glenn
Billy Bahnmaier
Clinton
Harvey Koehler
Lecompton
Miss Pokarek
Geraldine
Holloway
Homer Leslie
Kenneth McGail
Alice Mae Walter
Alice Burns
Alin Burns
Edith Carr
Betty Crady
Richard Deneweiler
Billy Leslie
Thomas Garcia
Melvant Morris
June Steinmetz
Fred Sulzen
Tees
Melvin Orriss
Dorothy Checksfield
June
Steinmetz
G. C. Albin
J. E. Shrrek
Floyd Rogera
Rogers
Wiisrauel
Iain
T. G. Fitch
Hastard” & Arnsid
Falta
Ag Coes
Schulz
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