Weekend Violent Death Toll Tops Thirteen Across Kansas City Area
A weekend spate of violent deaths across Kansas and Missouri left thirteen dead or fatally injured. Hartley Shepherd aged 64 was shot in his Kansas City home, his son George admitting the killing. A Topeka crash killed Joe Seaman and Laverne Norris, both 34 and 25, in an eight year old plane. William QO. Koterba, 84, was found dead in a St. Louis cemetery with poison nearby. Willie Peterson, 25, of Salina, was found hanged in a hotel room, believed to be suicide. Dorothy Cole, 1, fatally burned in Carthage by kerosene-explosion fire. A dust storm-related death in Park and severe burns to Mrs Gertrude Walker and father, plus a St Louis soccer death of David Foster, 8, after collapsing at a game.
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Kansas City
Pii
Kansas
Missouri
Hartley Shepherd
Ira Johnson
George
Joe Seaman
Laverne Norris
Topeka
Kan
Nortis
William QO. Koterba
St. Louis
Willie Peterson
Lindsborg
Salina
Guy Ryan
Peterson
Dorothy Cole
Raymond Cole
Carthage
Jay Kennedy
Park
Hays
Warren Dunfield
Gertrude Walker
Lebo
David W. Foster
Unusual Kansas City area crash and multiple fatal accidents
A Polo Missouri collision killed Charles Galloway and his sister Lula Galloway when two vehicles met head on near Polo. Galloway died crushed by his truck steering wheel while Lula was pinned under the overturned car. Other fatalities included Earl Maples struck north of Bronson Kansas and Clay Marsh hit in North Kansas City. Weather forecasts by B D Flora warned of 65 to 75 degree highs tomorrow and a cool night with no frost, while late cold snaps threaten fruit buds.
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Charles Galloway
Polo
Lula Galloway
Kingston
Galloway
Earl Maples
Ralph Townsley
Bronson
Kan
Clay Marsh
North
Kansas City
Edgar Lederer
Marsh
Flora
Kansas
No Rain Prospects for Kansas Dust Storms Forecast
In Topeka on March 25 prospect for rain across western and northern Kansas faded as southern showers moved eastward. Minimal rainfall in southwestern Kansas failed to quell loose soil and severe dust storms were forecast for today and tomorrow. Dust was heavy early then abated by mid-morning in Topeka as winds died, with floating real estate reported reaching Pittsburg and southeastern Kansas. Moderate temperatures were due.
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Topeka
Kansas
Pittsburg
Form a Soft Ball League at Eudora
A softball association in Eudora completed and plans an eight team league starting about May 1. William Stadler is president with Harold Paugherty secretary Bert Sewald treasurer and Guy Grimes field marshal. Four town teams and four from surrounding territory planned. Players 15 plus eligible. Lights to be installed on the athletic field. New equipment expected next week. Season tickets sold by Clement Zillner Harold Daugherty Joe Blechel Joe Zillner Jr Ed Schubert.
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Eudora
William Stadler
Harold Paugherty
Bert Sewald
Guy Grimes
Clement Zillner
Harold Daugherty
Joe Blechel
Joe Zillner, Jr
Ed Schubert
Lawrence High Prom Manager Confirmed for April 27
Lawrence senior high school junior class prom will be directed by Aaron Cohen with Jake Young as president and Luella Foreman as head sponsor. Assistant manager Helen Naramore chairs the decorating committee, aided by Marshall Gorrill and Bryce Walton. Bob Hunt and Jean Perry co chair the entertainment committee, with Isabel West, Helen Hay, Ann Reynolds, and Alice Kinney in key roles.
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Aaron Cohen
Lawrence
Jake Young
Luella Foreman
Helen Naramore
Marshall Gorrill
Bryce Walton
Bob Hunt
Jean Perry
Isabel West
Helen Hay
Ann Reynolds
Alice Kinney
The Good Fairy at the Dickinson with Sullavan and Marshall
Margaret Sullavan stars as a charming usherette in The Good Fairy at the Dickinson theater. The story follows a poor girl who dreams big and through a series of events attains wealth and love. The film blends charm with a message about hopeful aims and happiness.
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Dickinson Theater
Margaret Sullavan
Herbert Marshall
Frank Morgan
Miss Sullavan
Stars Shine in Film With Sullavan Marshall and Morgan
Miss Sullavan and Mr. Marshall headline the feature while Frank Morgan delivers a near show stealing turn. The news reel and shorts are noted as especially strong.
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Will
Miss Sullavan
Mr. Marshall
Frank Morgan
Mills of the Gods at the Varsity with Robson Jory Wray
May Robson leads Mills of the Gods as a pioneer family battles its mills and a pampered second generation. Victor Jory plays the handsome mill worker who loves Fay Wray. The plot follows the expected routine with the grandmother retiring and things going awry.
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May Robson
Victor Jory
Fay Wray
Mills of the Gods
Miss Wray
Funeral services for Mrs Will McNish at Clinton Presbyterian
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Clinton Presbyterian Church for Mrs Will McNish with Rev Thomas of Lawrence officiating using the text For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Mr and Mrs Whe don sang The Old Rugged Cross and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.
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Will McNish
Clinton Presbyterian Church
Rev
Thomas of Lawrence
Clinton Church Revered Family Passes In Clinton Burial for Mrs McNish
Mrs. McNish aged 71 died after years of declining health. Born in Canton Ohio she moved to Kansas as a child and joined Clinton Methodist Church. Her funeral was followed by burial in Clinton Cemetery as family and friends mourn. Several local residents visited relatives and church activities continued with youth service planned March 24 at the Presbyterian church.
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McNish
Canton
Kansas
Clinton Methodist Church
Clinton Cemetery
Fred Torneden
Caroline
Linwood
Presbyterian Church
Don Patton
Calkins
Burlingame
Household
Carter Anderson
Barbara Jean
Kansas City
Anderson
Lucien
Cletus Lehman
Junior
M. J. Murphy
Horace Humphrey
Fred Baldwin
Kate Jones
Clinton
Dear Six
Ebon Anderson
Lecompton
Homer Buck
Lawrence
Hines
Harry
Topeka
St. Francis Hospital
Murphy
Add Sheer
Mound
Effie Kampschroeder
Charles Kampschroeder
Tommy
Douglas County
Roy Arrell
Henry and Otis Hines
Louis
Harold Herschell
Harve Barton
Fred Lolb
Local community events and church notes in small town
Busy farmers sow oats and plant gardens while residents relocate homes in Clinton and Lawrence. Ruby Hollingsworth visits family in Lawrence. Miss Ann Margaret Smith returns from Topeka. Presbyterian church holds oyster supper and meetings. Rev Ward preaches on Pear and Old Paths. 85 attend. Irene Gibler and Dorothy Woodward sing.
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Harvey Houk
Will Tucker
Arthur Jensen
Ruby Hollingsworth
Lawrence
Carter Anderson
Walter Kampschroeder
Ann Margaret Smith
Topeka
Ebon Anderson
Carl Woodward
Clinton
Rondebush
McKay
Woodward
Fred Nelson
Opal
Walter Nelson
Leslie Demeritt
Nelson
Pear
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Chamber of ‘Commerce
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Hugh Walpole
Hamaenita
Finanscer
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Dante Gitty
Ghalisle Dune Ellington
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Napoleon
George Aruss
Dick Powell
Patee
Gigolette
Ralph Bellamy
Adrienne Ames
Robt. Armstrong
Chas
Chase
Ginger Rogers
Joel McCrea
Bert Lahr
Howard Smith
Eldon Stoops
M. T. Galbraith
Howard Hird
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Dickinson
AEG Robinson
Jean Ptt
Columbia
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