Great Britain seeks reduced battleship size at Geneva talks
Tokyo reports naval ministry note on British disarmament proposals to slug off displacement and gun size. Britain would profit from shifts as Nelson and Rodney enter service, with new limits on battleship weight and guns, and longer life for existing capital ships. Changes aim for economy and wider disarmament progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Naval Ministry
Great Britain
Geneva
Britain
Nelson
Rodney
Lord Cushendun
Menches
Deaths and Funerals Details from Lawrence Area
Multiple obituaries outline funeral plans for Lizzie Thomas 75 of Junction City with services at Ninth Street Baptist Church and burial at Walk Hill. Also noted are services for John Ghaviss Russell 40 at Memorial Park Cemetery and by American Legion. Victoria Cartright, formerly of Washington Creek, died in Pasadena and will be brought to Lawrence for funeral services and interment. Surviving relatives listed for Russell include multiple sisters and a father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Thomas
Junction City
Ninth Street Baptist Church
G. N. Jackson
Walk Hill Cemetery
John Charles Russell
John Ghaviss
Russell
Wile
Rumse
Anial
PF. M
Fark
American Legions
W. J.russell
Hisson Russell
Guy
Winchell Urs
RT. Pblittle
R. Greene
Lawrence
Milton Rose
Kansas City
Victoria” Cartright
Ais. Pictoria
PARNELL A J Parnell Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner
A. J. Parnell of Wakarusa township announces his candidacy for the county commissioner from the Second District representing Wakarusa Palmyra and Eudora. He has long farmed and raised stock and says the role could serve the county though it would bring him financial gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Parnell
Wakarusa
Palmyra
Eudora
Rnell
Jack
Court House
Parnell
Douglas County
Lake View
Secretary Davis Reports Unemployment Seen Serious Yet Not Widely Severe
Secretary Davis told the Senate today that unemployment is serious though not as extensive as some estimates. He cited about 1,050 people out of work in the United States and noted a shrinkage in employed earnings across transportation clerical and domestic sectors. A house fire on Logan Street caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Af Bor
Wagner
Newae
Dee
United States
Washington
Mar
Logan Aple
Loyal Legion Banquet in Topeka Features Prospect of Membership Change
In Topeka Saturday Kansas commandery of the Loyal Legion and Dames held a joint banquet at the Hotel Jayhawk with Col Robert M Thompson of Washington, D C as guest of honor. He announced proposed constitutional changes to permit descendants of existing members to join, expanding eligibility beyond Civil War officers and their direct descendants. General James Watson and General Metcalf spoke briefly during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilders
Metcalf
R. C. Rankin
Laura Rankin
Hugh Means
M. W. Rogers
Medea “Bullens
Topeka
Kansas
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Thompson
J. Miller Kenyon
Washington, D. C
J. H. Powell
Kitchener
General Metcalf
Oil tests and completion work at Oxford Kansas oil field
In Winfield Kansas on March 26, operators report one test shot this morning and another planned for the afternoon to boost production in the Scrogging lease at the Oxford field. Scrogging No 3 yielded 170 quarts nitroglycerine and topped the Stalnaker sand at 1996 feet with first oil at 2106 feet. Scroggins No 2B, the largest well in the field, produced 2 0687 barrels in a natural flow. Preparations underway to shoot Scroggins No 1B this afternoon. All Scroggins wells lie in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 14 32 2 east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield, Kan
Indications
Oxford, Kan
Oxford
Spring in a retreat at Chicago links and plains
Temperatures near seventy drew golfers to Chicago courses while a damp Arctic air mass retreated from the central west. Drenching rains in Nebraska cheered farmers as their parched plains begin to respond after a prolonged dry spell. The scene also shows motorists filling streets as spring weather returns, amid mention of Indian tribes adopting a policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nebraska
Michagar
Indian institute honors D A R president in Wichita
Mrs. Alfred Brosseau of Washington D C, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was adopted as an Indian daughter by the American Indian Institute in Wichita during the three day state conference. Grandson of Chief Whirl Wind, C Starr, named Two Hawks, presided at the ceremony with fourteen tribes represented including Cheyenne Arapaho Sioux and more. Other brief items mention C Brindley returning from Hiawatha, and Margaret Eggert traveling to Dallas to visit daughter Mabel Wageoner.
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Wichita
Kan
Alfred Brosseau
Washington, D.C
Daughters of the American Revolution
Winona
Broseean
C. Starr
Hawks
Whirl Wind
Brosseau
Students and Lawrence people attend Robins lecture
Many University students and Lawrence residents are expected to attend the 8 PM lecture at the University auditorium. Raymond Robins of Chicago, a noted social reformer and world figure, speaks on believe in the people and law observance, sharing his adventurer career and public service work with the Citizens Committee of One Thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Robins
University
Robins
Citizens Committee of One Thousand
Lawrence
Chicago
Committee of One Thousand
Raymond’ Robins
Florida
West Virginia
Colorado
San Francisco
Alaska
Col. Robins
American Red Cross
Russia
Carlton M. Sherwood
Proficient Woodchopper Maine Girl in Her Teens Keeps Pace With Men
Madeline Beaudoin a teen from York works daily in Beach Ridge woodlots with men. She chops pine with a crosscut saw, completes two cords a day, earning $1.50 per cord. She stands five feet seven inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds, joining Anna and others in wooding routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
York
Mei
Wnatives
Madeline Beaudoin
Beach Ridge
Madeline
Madgiine
Borea Anna
Quebec Legislation Seeks Voter Identification Card
A Quebec bill aims to curb impersonation at polls by mandating a voter identification card. The card would show the voter's photo signature full name occupation address age nationality allegiance and date of naturalization if applicable, and bear the city coat of arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Residents Visiting Knowledge Hill Home Sunday
Knowledge Hill hosts Sunday guests from Lawrence including Dr and Mrs Welch and son Bobby Mr and Mrs H M Chaney and children Edward and Mike Mr and Mrs Roy Perkins Mr and Mrs Carl Antrin Lulu May Lois Wells and Murphy family. Also Miss Ibel Cox and Lloyd Kent of Lawrence spent Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. Rowland
Earl Janeway
Edwin
Myr
Johnny
Earnest Truitt
Earl’ Stowe
Midland
Frank Rowland
Willie Lee
Julia Skeets
J.P. Thiry
Knowledge Hill _ friends
Farl Stowe
Phillip Aldridge
Community Club
Stowe
Journal
W.C. Simsons
Fred Stanton
Lawrence
Lois, Wells
Frances
Ralph Robertson
Robertson
Arthur Mesenhimer
Welch
Bobby
H. M. Cha’ Ney
Edward
Mike
Roy Perkins
Cand
Carl Antrin
Lulu’ May
Neis
Lois ‘Wells
Sunda Rer
Murphy
Ibel Cox
Lloyd Kent
Clinton Social Notes and Obituary Clipped
Local Clinton residents are listed visiting, hosting, and calling on friends and relatives including Harrells Cubes: Roy Harrell family Earl Hobbs John Harrell and more with Lawrence and Apple Pie connections. Obituary details Edith Ann Baldwin formerly Tobler born 1869 died 1928 at 683 Connecticut Clinton.
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Roy Harrell
Earl Hobbs
John “Harrell
Lawrence
Dave Harrell
Apple
Will Kampschroder
Will Tucker
Oscar Britton
Ruby Custer
Tom Hout
Arthur Losh
Martina
George Losh
Lick Skillet
John Kring
Russell Harrell
Ro Harrell
Andrew Jensen
Russell
John’ Hout
Ray Harrell
Arthur Jensen
Lloyd. Hout
Staite Woodward
Belvoir
Edith Ann Baldwin
Andrew Baldwin
Clinton
Kan
Connecticut Street
Presbyterian Church
John J. Tobler
Lola Ice
Mae
Skinner
Toblers
Marie Kampschroder
Aofe Stall
Clara
Beach ‘Lawrence
Frank Bidinger
Local callers recall Henry Dickard and family visit
Fragmentary lines mention Henry Dickard and his wife and daughter Myrtle visiting with callers on a Wednesday. Other names appear as hanging fragments, but details are unclear and cannot be fully reconstructed.
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Henry Dickard
Ree
Lawr Ut
Myrtle
Minervian Club Social With March Birthdays Observed
The Minervian club met Wednesday afternoon with nineteen members. Prizes were won by Mrs. Burt Goyrill, Mrs. J.M. Miller, Mrs. Fred Lotz, Mrs. E.A. Springer, Mrs. George Robertson, and Mrs. J.B. Wiggins. A surprise March birthday box was given for members born in March. Luncheon followed. Numerous members and guests attended nearby events and visits scattered across Topeka and Lawrence, with several social gatherings noted.
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Minervian
Minnie
Kahle
Burt Goyrill
JM Miller
Fred Lotz
E.A. Springer
George Robertson
Re.d. M Harrison
L.-A. Bearman
Senour Gentry
Lotz
C. B. Wiggins
St. Pat
Jane Watt
Will Kahle
Mary Springer
S. M. Gentry
C.A. Richards
Edythe
C. P. LaHue
Topeka
Lawrence
Q. C. F. Hall
A. Ly
James Wiggins
Flower Club
Anna Mitchell
R.W. Gorrill
Seigel Rose
Leo
Clifford
Stillwater Okta
Ben Rowing
J.M. Harrison
J. E. Eldridge
Kansas City
L. R. Bryan
Arnold Ransdell
St. Patrick’s
Elks Club
Ambrose
Child- Ae
Guy Bigsby
Helen
Harshberger
Mike
Josephine Eldridge
Ur, Bryan
Paul
Winter
Reading Club
J. R. Holmes
Peat Winter
Tonetal
Mike Shelly
Frank Wolfkahle
T ‘ AR. Ransdett
Pleasant Valley Farmers Union meeting at Sigel school
The Douglas County Farmers Union held its quarterly meeting at the Sigel school house. Various residents attended including Howard Whitiker, Louie Holcom, Delbert Richardson, and John Malone. Local social calls noted with several families visiting and illness updates. upcoming school musical program planned by Prof C. S. Skilten at Exidora high school and sponsored by Mrs Lola Learnard.
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Douglas County Farmers Union
Sigel School
Howard Whitiker
H. B. Axe
Ad Bowen
Model
A.B. Cummings
Brackett
Ed Mian
N.H. Thayer
Lawrence
Mildred
Maroney
John Fryon
Pearl
C. O*neal
Pete
Mes
H.B. Axe
Dorothy
Feables
Fabler
A. E. Hol¢om
Ed Hian
Chas
Sc. S. Skilten
University of Kansas
Exidora
Lola’ Learnard
Jack Maloney
Bert Carey
Orville
Camp Fire Girls mark sixteenth birthday fund drive
The Camp Fire Girls plan a March 30 31 display of garments and layettes for the American Red Cross disaster relief. Local groups showcase handmade baby clothing at Metzler’s window before turning items over to the Red Cross. Meetings and sewing efforts continue as groups prepare for displays and a council fire lesson.
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Redross
American Red ‘Cross
H. Truman Newberry
Needleworks Guild
A. H. Reeve
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Metzler
Red Cross
National Red’ Cross
Program Bantam Biscuit and Cooking School
Fragmentary OCR item lists a program and acts such as piano by Lilo Serres Moreau and a haritone performance. Mentions 7:00 schedule and network references with odd numbers. Overall unreadable but relates to a local program event with musical and cooking elements.
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Biscuit
Pi Evin
Rowe
Lilo
Serres Moreau
Haritone
Fe Stromberg
Cael
Mel Ody
Pine Network
Visit by Prof Goldwin Goldsmith and students to Kansas City
Prof Goldwin Goldsmith accompanies twenty six senior architecture students from the university's school of engineering and architecture on a trip to Kansas City today. They tour the Western Terra Cotta plant in Kansas City Kansas and the Hutting Mill Works at Independence, visiting sites tied to building construction expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldwin Goldsmith
Goldwin’ Goldsmith
Kansas City
Kans
Independence, Wer
Piles Now Cured Without Surgery by Expert Review
A 68 page book by Dr C A Johnson, eminent Rectal Specialist, explains an ambulant method that has cured over 15 000 piles sufferers without surgery. It also asserts relief from related symptoms and lists contact details in Kansas City Missouri for free distribution of the book.
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Dr. C
Johnson
Main St
Kansas City
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Toibe
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