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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1934

Page

2

Wreck Found of Plane Lost Twenty Months Ago

Mendoza Argentina March 22 AP One of the great aviation mysteries was solved as searchers located the Pan American Grace Airways liner San Jose wreck High in the Andes The nine occupants including two U S citizens were found bodies preserved under snow Two headless remains noted The plane lay four miles south of Puente de Inca after disappearance during a July flight from Santiago to Buenos Aires The crew and passengers are named with lifelike details and the recovery follows a massive multiweek search by air and ground teams across Chilean Argentine winter winds The discovery prompted an expedition to the site near Mount Aconcagua the loftiest peak in the Americas and near the Chilean border

Mendoza Argentina Pan-American-Grace- Airways San Jose Andes United States Argentine Mountains Puente de Inca Santiago Chile Buenos Aires Ais E. Gamus Tra Ger J.-C. Sebate C. S. Pezet E. B. Raffo Pinkus Rotersld A.woods Las Cuevas Robinson Disc American Mount Aconcagua Americas

Biblical Play The Rock Presented By St Pauls Eu dora

The St Pauls Evangelical Church of Eudora presents the biblical play The Rock by Mary P Hamlin at the high school auditorium next Sunday evening March 8 at 730 PM. Admission is free. The American Drama prize winner traces Simeon from elder to Peter the rock. Cast includes Herbert Gerstenberger Louise Schlezel George Gerstenberger Lena Altenbernd Homer Gerstenberger Ilmer Altenbern.

St. Paul's Evangelical Church of Eudora Mary P. Hamlin Simheon Jesus Peter Simeon Herbert Gerstenberger Louise Schlezel Beal Rica Jerusalém George Gerstenberger Debo- Lena Altenbernd Mary of Sel Aclet Gerstenberger Titus Homer Gerstenbersenberger Pandira Landon Iand Agur Ilmer Altenberna

Kennel Murder Case opens Patee two day run with Powell

The district attorney and detective sergeant conclude the man died by suicide but Philo Vance suspects ethnic crime. William Powell stars as Van Dine's famed detective in a taut performance that grips audiences while the killer is identified with little effort. Co stars include Farene Paulette Marc Astor Ralph Morgan Helen Vinson Jack LaRue and Paul Cavanaugh. Short features include Handle Bars and a news reel with a memorial radio program.

Philo. Vance William Powell Powell S. S. van Dine Farene Paulette Marc Astér Ralph Morgan Helen Vinson Jack LaRue Paul Cavanaugh Cal

Broadcast Saturday Morning Will Honor John A S Simpson

At 11 30 o clock Saturday morning the Farmers Union will broadcast a memorial program in memory of John A Simpson late professor of the national organization. The broadcast will be during the same period formerly occupied by Mr Simpson.

The Farmers Union John A. Simpson National ‘Organization Simpson

Pioneer Colman 79 Dies. Longtime Douglas County Farmer

Funeral services were held for W. A. Colman at Rumsey parlors with pallbearers listed. Born March 13, 1855, on the E. A. Colman homestead west of Lawrence, he was likely the county's first boy born there and spent his life in the area retiring eight years ago. He died Monday at 1641 New York Street, survived by his second wife, three sons Merle L Colman Lee Copan Willis Colman and two daughters Mrs W F Elkins and Mrs A A Blaes. one sister Mrs J A Jopling and other relatives.

Rumsey W. A. Colman Douglas County Oak Hill George Garter M. J. Cierson Carl Hird Charles Bahnmaier George Dews A. Enlow Mr. Colman E. A. Colman Lawrence New York Street Sirs Kk. A. Colman Sut. Colman Concord Mass Colman J. A. Jop Ping Merle L. Colman Lee Copan Willis Colman W. F. Elkins A. A. Blaes Kevanston Wyo

New York Writers Praise Cunningham Mile Record

Eastern sports writers clip praise for Glenn Cunningham after his indoor mile mark of 4 08.4 at New York Knights of Columbus meet. Reports describe him supreme and tireless, with a roaring audience of 13 000 fans, noting the record as one of the greatest thrills in sport.

Glenn Cunningham New York Francis Teter Clyde ’Peter Lawrence Knights of Columbus Cunningham Frenes Eter Glenn Teter United States Bil Bargiss

Snow to Northward Brief Return of Winter Conditions

A cold snap grips the northwest with sub zero readings extending from Nebraska to Canada. Kansas could see light snow in the northeast as the cold moves south, with temperatures expected to dip to well below freezing tonight. federal meteorologist D Flora predicts northern Kansas to reach 45 to 50 degrees tomorrow with only modest warming in the south.

Topeka Kansas Nebraska Canada Flora United States Sault Ste. Marie Mich

Modern offices rise in Fairfax Building remodeling

Remodeling of the south half of the Fairfax Hotel building, owned by W.G. Hutson and I. J. Meade, progresses rapidly and two modern office rooms should be ready in about two weeks. Estes Payne & Co., a Topeka bond house, will occupy the north office, while The Lawrence Loan and Finance Co., managed by Rice Phelps, will take the south office. William Allen White, Emerson editor, will speak in Ottawa on his travels in Russia Tuesday night.

Fairfax ‘Hotel W.G. Hutson 1 I. J. Meade Estes Payne & Co Topeka Lawrence Loan and Finance Co Rice Phelps

Alpha Delta Pi Flood Causes Hall Refinishing Costs

The Alpha Delta Pi house faces costs to refinish the front hall after a girl’s bathwater overflowed the tub and ran into the hallway. The incident occurred while she was distracted by a phone call. The sisterhood views the accident as unintentional and linked to a humorous note in campus life.

MT. Dread Alpha Delta Pi

House Rejects Higher Vet Grants Amid Senate Clash

Washington reports the House refused to join the Senate in approving higher veteran grants. President Roosevelt threatened a veto if approved. The House backed 10 percent restoration of cut federal pay by July 1, opposing the Senate's 15 percent. Next moves depend on Senate action with possible cross‑committee talks. Speaker Rainey voted no.

Washington House Senate Administration Roosevelt Rainey

Death of Holton merchant John N McGrew at 72

Funeral services were held for John N. McGrew seventy two year old Holton merchant who died in Wichita. He had represented New York coffee houses in Kansas for years and was known across the state. Survived by three sons Conrad, Merritt, and Nash. a daughter in law Kenner Myers wed Sylvia McKissack. Arrangements to be announced.

John McGrew John N. McGrew Holton Wichita Holon McGrew New York Kansas Conrad McGrew Lawrence Merritt NecGrew Wellington Nash McGrew Manhattan Kenner Myers Sylvia McKissack Pennsylvania Street

Indictment Against Kansas City Candidate Dismissed

A grand jury indictment against Freeman Alford, Democratic council candidate in Kansas City, was dismissed in Buchanan County criminal court on request of the assistant attorney general. Prosecuting attorney Frank Kirtley announced the action.

St. Joseph, Mo Freeman Alford Kansas City Buchanan, County Frank Kirtley W. O. Sawyers

Is Church Speaker Evangelist Griffin Talks on NRA Beast

Evangelist A. GC. Griffin spoke at the Adventist church on Is the NRA the Mark of the Beast. He argued 666 misapplied to Kaiser Mussolini and the NRA and praised religious freedom against state dictates. He announced a follow up on Why Are There So Many Churches with questions about church unity and salvation.

Adventist Church Tenth and New York Evangelist A. GC. Griffin NRA Griffin Mussolini Evangelist Griffin

Probable Graduates of Liberty Memorial High School Announced

Neal M. Wherry, principal, lists 152 probable graduates for Liberty Memorial High School with diplomas due May 25. Completers may be added as incompletes clear, with a long list of female and male names, plus January graduates Edwin Cummings, Harley Davenport, Arden Fortney, James Hail, Marvin Terry, and Paul Stowell.

Liberty Memorial High School Neal M. Wherry Frances Allen Lucille Baskerville Bernice Benson Lucille Benson Elsa Woerkircher Frances Boerkircher Helen Brandt Alvena Breckeisen Arlton Dickinson Edgar Duver Lee Dyer Willard Parker Claude Penfold Donald Phelps Loren Pine James Preyer Basil Price Herbert Price Doyle_Reed David Scott Fred Scott Carroll Smith Gilbert Smith Lorin Snow Frederick Snyder Robert Stoland Keith Swinehart Fred Turner Glenn Turner Ralpph Varnum Arnold Weitman Matthew Weidman James Williams Fred Wilson Edwin Cummings Harley Davenport Arden Fortney James Hail Marvin Terry Paul Stowell

Socialists call for change in present social order

Methodist minister Roy Burt, a Socialist party member, urged at a Memorial Union luncheon that the present social order is economically unsound and anti social. He warned that subsistent farming and minimum wage codes reveal the failure of relief programs and announced a public talk on socialism and the new era at 8 pm in the courthouse courtroom.

Roy Burt Socialist Party Memorial Union Burt Court House America

Socialist Party Leader Urges Plain Talk on Change

Roy Burt, University of Illinois graduate and Illinois Socialist Party secretary, spoke on campus and in Lawrence last fall. He outlined that fundamental social change requires sacrifice, straight thinking, and a mass movement, and noted the party’s newly organized Local is hosting his visit.

Roy Burt Socialist Party Illinois Lawrence

Cornelia Skinner to Appear at University

Cornelia Otis Skinner daughter of Otis Skinner will present original characterizations in the K U auditorium on April 12 as a bonus feature on the University lecture course. Raymond Nichols manager says the engagement celebrates a transcontinental tour with free admission for activity ticket holders and regular seats at 40 cents and 25 cents for general admission. In a separate item a fatal highway crash near Dodge City leaves Miss Mery Gilger dead from a broken neck and George Schultz seriously injured. the driver reportedly failed to negotiate a turn.

Cornelia Otis Skinner K. U Raymond Nichols Otis Skinner New York Henry the Eighth Dodge City Mery Gilger Cimarron Ken George Schultz Sneerville Rville Schu

Harmony Visitors Share Weekend at Various Homes

Harmony notes weekend calls as Argel Cochran and family visit Coffmans near Tonganoxie. Sophie Swartz stays weeks with W C Miskimen. Robert Laughlin and Ottawa relatives visit Clark Laughlin and family. Rev Carl Schmidt arrives from Arrow Rock for a stay with Emil Schmidt family. Beatrice Walker visits Lawrence relatives. Arthur Roehle family visits W Boehle family Blue Mound. Henry Thoren spends Monday with sister Christine Kisele Budora.

Argel Cochran Clifford Coffman Tonganoxie Sophie Swartz Worden W. C. Miskimen Robert Laughlin Ottawa Clark Laughlin Carl Schmidt Arrow Rock Emil Schmidt Beatrice Walker Lawrence Arthur Roehle W. G. Boehle Blue Mound Henry Thoren Christine Kisele Budora

Woodstock Pastor Dies and Local News From Perry and McLouth

The community mourns Solo mon McGrew age 81 at his Perry home with surviving wife and eight children. Funeral held at Perry Methodist. large crowds at Woodstock and Wellman. Rev. Benson named minister for Wellman Chapel and McLouth. church news includes transfers and revival updates.

Solomon McGrew Perry McGrew Edith McGrew Portland Ore Rebecca Webster Redland Calif Florence McGrew Topeka Finley Esban Earl Isom John Valley Falls Bryan Peterville Carl Dean California Will Edwards Harrisonville John Good Charles McGrew Methodist Episcopal Church Woodstock Wellman F. B. Benson I . D.A. Wellman Abilene Wellman ,Chapel McLouth Methodist Church McLouth Severance Altamont T. A. Nichols Horton Earl. C. Harbour Oskaloosa C. J. Knox Centenary Methodist Church Lawrence Manuwal Harry Wellman Frank Champion Bell Rogers Williams Rogers

Community notices and social events from Jefferson County

Mrs H T Bales hosted the All Sew club at her home with a large crowd. Prayer meeting at Mr and Mrs Robert Davison's was led by Lee Boydston. W C T U rally and institute in Oskaloosa featured Dr John R Golden and a play by McLouth W C T U with a noon basket dinner. Funeral services for William Grant held in North Lawrence. Final spelling contest set for Oskaloosa on April 7. County teachers met at Nortonville for the year’s last session. Continuous community visits and class party plans noted for local families.

H. T. Bales John ‘Black Clifford James Ellis Standwood Robert Davison Lee Boydston Jesse Graham Oskaloosa Louie Kroumer John R. Golden Topeka McLouth W.C.T.U Mina Knight William Grant North Lawrence Rumsey Charles Thomas Ralph Stewart W. C. Stewart Russel Stewart Marion W. H. Ruge Toneka Anna Bryckston Jefferson County Sarcoxie W. O. Flory Russell Shaw T.moore Nortonville County Association F. 5. Champion Charles Petrie Jr Valley Grove Earl Zook Young Peoples Woodstock Thomas Boyd Jeannette

Friendship Club Gathering and Community Updates

Mrs. Louise Reilly hosted the Friendship club on Thursday afternoon March 15 with rock games led by Mrs. Noah Shuler and others noted for high and low scores. A 1932 Chevrolet truck was purchased for the Fire Association with $225 donated by local farmers handling its first run to a grainery fire. Various local residents, school staff, and performers from Topeka participated in the Overbrook Theater benefit program. Rev G S Pritchett spoke at a recent Methodist conference in Abilene.

Louise Reilly Friendship Club Noah Shuler Tom Tutcher Aleene Fishburn Dainty St. Patrick John Dodder Lloyd Coffman Chas. Forth A. M.rundle Harry Norman Donn Nesbitt Lawrence Anderson Raible American Legion Overbrook Overbrook Theater Fire Association Topeka McKay Sisters Roy Uarshburger Terrel Lonesome Cowboy Toneka Ingle Evelyn Roible J. C. Miller Junior Murphy Edwin Fishburn Sylvia Shuler Elmer Thurber Richland The Methodist Church Abilene G. S. Pritchett

Rural Overbrook notes and social visits listed

Remarks from Overbrook recount a sixth year pastor, Sunday dinner guests at Desque and Wright homes, and several local families such as the Desques, Florys, Sinclairs, Balds, and Fishburns. Examinations loom for rural schools while funeral attendance and weekend visits are recorded.

McLOUTH Journal remembers David Wyman with piano gift

A dedication service at the Baptist church honored David Wyman former Lawrence Journal World correspondent who died January 30. His aunt Mrs Lila Rankin donated a piano in his memory as two glee club numbers and a Brammel address followed by a sermon by Rev H A Manewall marked the event. Local visits and weekend gatherings filled the community news with many names and places including Ft Scott Chanute Topeka Bartlesville Reading Lawrence Omaha McLouth and Kansas City.

David Wyman Lawrence Journal World Lila Rankin Baptist Church Girls’ High School Brammel H. A. Manewall Don Miller Ft. Scott G. M. Casebier John Dick Mary Blair Chanute Kansas City Harry Ragan Edgar Hesse Bartlesville Okla R. C. Hesse John Saylor Topeka Jim Bell Allen Casebier Otto Dreher Lawrence William Edmonds Robert White Tawre Orville Carey McLouth Methodist Church Lula Edmonds Dean White McLouth George Richards Omaha Marianna Taylor Lansing

Excelsior Socials Include Visits and Weddings

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pil and family plus Miss Hattie Erickson visited near Wellsville. Minnie Lee and Russell Leach wed in Lawrence and plan to live with Mr. and Mrs. Glasier. Dinners and visits followed at homes of Puckett Haas Gastrock Desque Gibson Zeisch. Dana Hobson bought Homer Clary farm and moved in. The play Aunt Jerusha on the War Path was staged at the center.

Henry Pil Orval Ralph Zanice Hattie Erickson Murdock Wellsville Minnie Lee Russell Leach Lawrence Theodore Glasier Clyde Puckett Murvyin High Prairie Homer Desque Julius Zeisch Dana Hobson Homer Clary Jerusha Cen

Willow Springs play set at township hall Friday night

Community events cover a play Aunt Jerusha on the War Path at Willow Springs township hall Friday night with a small admission. Neighborhood notes list Mrs. Glen Flora Mrs. Ike Thomas and others as attendees and participants while a separate funeral service at St Pauls Evangelical Eu dora drew relatives and neighbors.

Tropolis Glen Flora Ike. Thomas Charley Elm Migs Vista Dyer Wayne Warner Ernest Pohl Alvin Johanning Walter. Dyer Anna Johanning Carl Schwarz Augusta Hock W. C. Miskimen St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Eudora George Unger Herman Pohl Lawrence Marvin L. W. Haas John Lewis Roy Shuler Eula Belle Marjorie Mae William Desay Vinland Church

Twin Mound Community News and Social Updates

Mrs Dora Sullivan will host an all day Twin Mound Ladies Aid Society meeting at her home on Wednesday March 21. Activities include quilting and a basket dinner at noon. Miss Loretta Shaw attended a teachers and mothers dinner at Twin Mound High School. Visitors include Maggie Heyl and daughter Sara Mae of Rock Creek and Mr and Mrs Pearl Thurber and Joan. Vivian Thurber returned from an absence and stayed with Agnes Benander of Fairview who had surgery in Halstead. Ray Moore of Rock Creek helps Dan Patton this week.

Dora Sullivan Twin Mound Ladies Aid Society Maggie Heyl Sara Mae Rock Creek Will Hey Guy B. Weimer Kansas City Loretta Shaw F.l Raible Qverbrook Pearl Thurber Joan Clara Petefish Liberty Memorial High Lawrence Vivian Thurber Agnes Benander Fairview Halstead Fli Wilson Lawren Ray Moore Rock Creek Dan Patton

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