Wright and seven others captured in sunrise raid
Glenn Roy Wright, 34, wanted for Tulsa and Ottawa county killings and bank robbery, captured with seven companions in a sunrise raid on a Osage hills farm near Mannford. Officers moved eight to McAlester prison after a long investigation. others included Cotner, Briscoe, Downey, Brackett, and a woman, with Wright linked to multiple bank robberies and killings across Oklahoma and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Kansas
Mannford
Okla
Glenn Roy Wright
Tulsa
Ottawa
Osage Hills
Federal Department, of Justice
Sas Highway Patrol
Wright
J. W. McAfee
Coffeyville
Edna
Kan
Harry Campbell
J. Earle Smith
Sapulpa
Creek County
McAlester
J. C. Cucklin
Charles Cotner
Vian
al Powell
Chelsea
Eddie Clantio
Cookson Hills
Cotner
Grace Cutler
Ford Bradshaw
Fort Smith
Ark
Alonzo Briscoe
Ed Brodie
Frank Downey
Clarence- Eng-Bradshaw
le Roy
Kans
Ira Brackett
J. C. Johnson
Winnie Morris
England
Smith
Burlington
Briscoe
McAtee
Campbell
J. W. McAtee
Miami
Willian
Witten
Chickasha
Picher
Payne County
Joplin
R. & S. Motor Company
Cutler
Arkansas
Gene Johnson
Hutchinson
Glenn
Roy Wright
Colman Named Treasurer for Kanwaka Township
Ralph Colman of Kanwaka, a prominent Douglas County farmer, was appointed treasurer of Kanwaka township by the county commissioners to fill the unexpired term of Jake Bidinger. Colman will assume duties after qualification and bonding, with George T. Richards and Rudolph Houk serving as the other township board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Colman
Kanwaka
Douglas County
Kanwaka Township
Board of County Commissioners
Jake. Bidinger
Colman
George T. Richards
Rudolph Houk
Yarnold Stull Needlecraft Club Meets at Bowen Home
The Stull Needlecraft club led by president Mrs. Elmer Nichols met Wednesday afternoon February 28 at Mrs. Roy Bowen’s home with members answering roll call and guests Kennedy Gene Anderson Hobby Bowen. Contests in fish fruit green threading featured winners and ties. Grace Walter returned home after visiting Lenexa. Mrs. O A Bidinger visited Roy Deskin OM last week. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Will Anderson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stull Needlecraft Club
Roy Bowen
Elmer Einols
A. Bidinger
George Anderson
Mette Stull
Kennedy
Gene Anderson
Hobby Bowen
Elmer Nichols
Anderson
D. A. Bidinger
Dee Kennedy
Alberta Stull
Will Anderson
Grace
Walter
Albert Walter
Lenexa
O. A. Bidinger
Roy Deskin OM
Community notices from Lawrence and local farms
The column reports church and social activity at the Rome Conference with Mr and Mrs Chris Kraft and others in Lawrence. It notes residents and visitors, moving to Yarnold and Derby farms, a sprained wrist, family dinners, a funeral in Kansas, and various community events including a Farmers Union meeting, theater, and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Mirs
Chris Kraft
Pleasant Valley Socials and Nearby Guests
Pleasant Valley residents and Miss Lura Howard of Fairview celebrated birthdays with dinner at the A P Lynch home. Guests included H B Axe of Clinton, J S Tobler and family of Lawrence, and local families. Glenn Colburn now teaches at West Fairview. John Maloney visits Lawrence with daughter Mrs Neil Thayer. Various local families hosted guests from Ottawa Emporia and Lawrence over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howards
Lura Howard
Fairview
A. P. Lynch
H. B. Axe
Clinton
J. S. Tobler
Lawrence
A. L. Holcom
Glenn Colburn
West
Woman Impersonator Linked to Dillinger Case Named
Police identify a woman who posed as John Dillinger's wife to visit him in jail at Crown Point Indiana before his escape. Evelyn Frechette Sparks, former wife of Welton Parks a Leavenworth convict, is sought as the mystery of Dillinger's whereabouts deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dillinger
Crown Paint
Ind
Olice
Evelyn Frechette Sparks
Welton Parks
Leavenworth
Midwest
Dillinger
Presa
James Gaskin
Chicago
Desperado
Associated Press
Fire Rips Through De Soto Home Leaving Charred Ruins
Early Monday the two story Anderson residence burned rapidly, starting in the front hall and spreading to the roof and basement. Neighbors aided. infant Richard Fredericks was rescued by his mother. Loss partly insured. wind spread embers to nearby buildings. Meanwhile Mrs. Edna Deweese died in Lawrence after a long illness, with funeral in De Soto Christian church, attended by Rebekah lodge and family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Anderson
Oscar Anderson
Ralph Harbison
C. B. Wiard
Mirs
Elmer Jewett
Anderson
John and
Melvina Pool
de Soto
Edna Deweese
Lawrence
E. J. Deweese
de Soto Christian
Rebekah Lodge
Max. Deweese
Charles Douglas
K. F. Longnickle
Kansas City
Gilbreath
Herbert Linden
Ames
Wm. Burch
O. H. Logran
Sansas City
Weekend Visitors and Club Notes Highlight Local News
Weekend visitors include Mrs Ruth Miller and daughter Marjorie from Kansas City at the Mickel home. Several locals hosted guests from Kansas City and Eudora. The Athenaeum club met at Mrs Ida Giebner’s with talks on Indian Arts at Haskell and on mother-in-law life. The senior class staged Much Ado About Betty, and DeSoto grade team played in the Eudora tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Miller
Marjorie
Kansas City
C. G. Mickel
Taylor Martin
Iua Martin
Virginia Martin
Virginia
Anna Mae Fanning
Mildred Clarke
Margaret Christner
Dale Thomas
Lawrence
F. F. Soule
Fred Thomas
Grace Spohrer
Clarence Hodge
Hodge
Nettie Henson
Emma Williams
Soule
Henson
Rose Orrick
Eudgra
C._G. Chambers
Er. H. McVey
Oscar Kineau
Athenaeum Club
Ida Giebner
Bertha Bell Whitelaw
Allie Taylor
Ina Martin
Haskell Institute
Mae Search
Nell Reed
Nellie Gray
Carrie Baker
Daisy Morgan
Nora Seaton
G. Chambers
Harry Dicken
Harry Miller
Blanchard Mickel
Orville Welch
Yvery
Betty
DeSoto Ecrade
Orville Hemphill
Eudora
Linwood
Local News Notes and Contests at Kaw Valley Event
Elimination contests for Kaw Valley declamation and oratorical competition were held at the high school on Friday night with Mildred Coons first in declamation Laura Lee Andrew second Pearl Tuck third and Ray Steva first in oration Julia Ellen Wilson second. Visitors Mrs Corliss and Mrs Osborne hosted family and friends as neighbors moved to nearby farm. A Lawrence high school debate and Shawnee athletic club basketball games highlighted Thursday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora
Lyman Corliss
Cora Corliss
Walter Osborne
Francis Gabel
J. B Sill
Kaw Valley
Mildred Coons
Laura Lee Andrew
Pearl Tuck
Ray Steva
Julia Ellen Wilson
Charles Dicken
Bridge
L. F. Taylor
Oscar Kobler
Harry Miller
C. G. Micke
Hazel Mickel
Frances Harris
Lawrence High School
Earl
Martin
Lawrence
Leonard Hoffman
C. G. Bowling
Fred Stuchberg
Bowling
M. EF. Aid Society
Kruschen Salts Diet Tip Promises Fat Loss Boost
Global appeal targets women seeking slimmer figures with Kruschen Salts. A daily morning dose of half a teaspoon in hot water before breakfast is advertised to banish fat and enhance health and attractiveness, with a four week supply and money back guarantee offered through drugstores.
Women Club Plans Monthly Meeting and Social Luncheon
The new Women’s club will hold an all day meeting on the last Wednesday of every month and encourage attendance. Mrs Edith Sigman and Mrs Fung Zellers hosted a luncheon for members and guests at Sigman’s home. Guests included Mrs Ora Mae Kraus, Mrs Faye Harbison, and Mrs Jacie Welch. A gift exchange provided amusement and Lottie Rowling performed in costume singing “The Old Spinning Wheel.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Rowling
Twin Mound Ladies Aid meeting and local visits
Mrs Dora Moss hosted the Twin Mound Ladies Aid at her home on Wednesday March 7. 16 members and 3 guests attended and spent the afternoon piecing a comfort top before refreshments. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Ross Sinclair and Mr and Mrs Ted Clark and family. Dorothy Lukes stayed overnight with Miss Celesta Thurber. Patton, a student in Topeka, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Patton for the weekend. Mrs Ester Thurber is with Mrs Agnes Benander at Fairview Halstead where Mrs Benander is undergoing an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Crall
Lawrence
Mike Hadl
George Griffith
Leavenworth
Ernest’ Griffith
Farmers Union
Pleasant Valley
Hans
Elkinton
Ralph
Jean Elkinton
Valley Falls
E. H. Illian
W. H. Sinks
Albert Lynch
Howard
Norma
Community Club
Fairview
Viola Had
John Benander
West Fairview
Winifred Benamder
Adda Benander
Neil Thayer
Mildred Maloney
John Maloney
C. E. Howard
Lara Acward
Howard Lynch
Carl Mitchell
W. E. Peters
Jack Maloney
Crissie Richardson
Fairview Church
Dora Moss
Twin Mound
Celesta Thurber
Richard” ‘Patton
Topeka
Dan'Patton
Dee Kennedy
Sanday Aer
S. J. Lukes
Sey. Ban
Adolph Johanning
Worden
Cuannins
Ester Thurber
Agnes Benander
Halstead
Benander
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yarnold-Stull
Rome
Hungary
Julius Goemboes
Mussolini
Italy
Dollfuss
Austria
Danubian
Central
Lotabs
Gamal
Elace
Ward
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