Prison plot arrest ties Thornbrugh family to cache plan
Ottawa Kansas March 30 Frank Thornbrugh and wife Hattie were arrested over a prison escape plot. Cecil Thornbrugh, serving life for a jailer slaying in 1933, allegedly directed them to cache weapons and explosives near the prison to aid a break attempt. Major Smith said the plan included a bank robbery if escape succeeded.
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Ottawa
Kan
CPI
Frank Thornbrugh
Kansas
District Court
Hugh Means
Wint Smith
Kansas State Highway Patrol
Thornbrugh
Hattie
Cecil Thornbrugh
Major Smith
Cecil
LeLoup
Harry Vovers
Homer Kent
Hank Thornrugh
Maryville
Esther
Topeka
Cecill Thornbrugh
Kansas State Penitentiary
Shaw-nree
B. J. Davidson
Davidson
le Loup
Director Plans Home Products Week in Lawrence
William A. Riley educational director for the Kansas Cooperative League visited Lawrence to finalize preparations for Home Products Week, April 1 to 6. He praised local cooperation from the Chamber of Commerce merchants and citizens and urged display of Lawrence and Kansas products during the event.
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William A. Riley
Kansas Cooperative League
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Cities
Biby
Test Your Knowledge Quiz Questions
This set asks who Kepler was where Humber River lies who Eric the Red was where Berea College is who composed the Blue Danube Waltz which Egyptian king built the second largest pyramid at Giza what the word yeto means which is the longest river in Nevada what color is burnt umber and what type of fruit Berra iret is
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Johann Kepler
Humber
Eric the Red
Berea College
Ghizeh
Pyramids
Nevada
Inquiries on Historical Figures and Terms
A compact guide answering: What is a mural decoration and its purpose, details about Thomas Henry Huxley, definitions of Jim Crow laws, the Berillon system, Hugo Münsterberg, chilblains, Eritrea’s location, Christian Huygens, the Soviet trading organization in the U S, and Sir Henry Bessemer's fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Henry Hux
Scientists Headaches and Campus Pranks at Kansas Science Meet
Reports from the Kansas Academy of Science meeting at Kansas University describe scientists blaming press publicity for headaches, a fake fist fight staged in the Watson Library for a trial buildup, and various campus anecdotes. Jane Lewis and Myra Wildish, Phi Beta Kappa, figure among social scenes, while students share humorous misdirections and weather tips from Officer Snyder.
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University of Kansas
Kansas Academy of Science
Kansas
Watson Library
Law
Law School Court
Nugget Nell at the Granada the Prologue and more to come
A raw drama titled Nugget Nell drew hissed tension and applause at the Granada last night. The piece featured a clear hero and villain, with a university cast, directed by Al Kerr and professor Allen Crafton. Between scenes, Jane Lewis and Barbara Goll plus Jo Dunkel performed acts, while a German band of high school musicians provided music. The feature film Gentlemen Are Born stars Jean Muir and others, highlighting four college graduates’ trials. Directors meet Sunday.
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Granada
al Kerr
Allen Crafton
George Callahan
C. C. Carl
Jane Lewis
Barbara Goll
Jo Dunkel
Jean Muir
Margaret Lindsay
Ann Dvorak
Franchot Tone
Ross Alexander
Nick Foran
Alumni Association Board Holds March Meeting
The University of Kansas Alumni Association board will hold its regular March session tomorrow afternoon in the alumni office. Directors will dine at 1:15 PM at the Hotel Eldridge and proceed to the alumni office for the business meeting.
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Alumni Association Board
University of Kansas Alumni Association
Eldridge
Tree Ring Climate Study Illuminates Southwest History
Dr. A E Douglass of the University of Arizona discussed how annual growth rings in desert-edge trees across northern Arizona New Mexico southern Colorado and Utah capture a 1900 year climate record. His work helps date ruins and cliff dwellings by tree-ring dating and notes a severe 11 year drought 1278 1299 that influenced abandonment of towns. The talk tied weather cycles to future environmental impacts and referenced logging as a possible factor in desert expansion.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
A .E. Douglass
University of Arizona
Southwest
University
Douglass
Drouth
Dinsmore Alter
Kansas Academy of Science
Will Give Concert by University of Kansas Orchestra
The University of Kansas symphony orchestra conducted by Prof Karl O Euersteiner presents its annual spring concert tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock in the University auditorium. Miss Ruth Orcutt pianist will assist. The program includes Mendelssohn War March of the Priests Anitra and other works. The concert is open to the public without charge.
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University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra
Karl O. Euersteiner
University Auditorium
Ruth Orcutt
Deaths and Funerals Alfred Anderson 84
Alfred Anderson 84 died at home on Lake Street. Funeral 2:30 Monday from his home with Rev. W. A. Scott officiating. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery. Survived by three sons Frank, Alfred Jr., Lester. three daughters Ozella Henderson, Gladys Pullum, Edna Lewis. 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Alfred Anderson
Lake Street
W. A. Scott
Maple Grove Cemetery
Anderson
Lawrence
Frank Anderson
Alfred Anderson, Jr
Lester Anderson
Kansas City
Ozella Henderson
Kan
Gladys Pullum
Edna Lewis
Hutchinson
May Jurors Chosen for Douglas County Court Term
For the first time in years a woman will serve on the Douglas County district court jury during the term. Mrs. Willis Dunn of Clinton Township was chosen and approved for jury service this morning by Justices Dodds and Lane and Sheriff Vogler who selected the panel. Jurymen named include W I Brown Lecompton Russell Woodward Fred Baldwin Mrs Willis Dunn and many others from Lawrence Lecompton Wakarusa Palmyra Eudora Marion Kanwaka and Willow Springs.
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Douglas County District Court
Willis Dunn
Clinton Township
F. B. Dodds
O. J. Lane
Fred Vogler
Dunn
Lawrence
J. Mann
F. G. Fitzpatrick
Frank Burnett
James Bell
Lloyd Ware
J. S. Miller
Joe Guffer
Emil Borer
H. F. DeWolf
William Frowe
L. W. Green
B. T. Cox
C.F. Mathews
H. R. Fuller
Jess Brooks
Courtney Crim
W. I. Brown
Lecompton
Russell Woodward
Fred M. Baldwin
Clinton
Fred McNish
Eugene Leary
Walter Bradford
Wakarusa
C. A. He
Elm trees near First National Bank receive spring care
In Lawrence the three large elm trees south of the First National Bank are being spruced with feeding and watering. Dirt around them is excavated and troughs filled with fertilizer and water to protect the trees amid paved areas and walks. The March Linotype News notes improved type-casting machine progress in the Journal-World shop due to Robert Pugh’s new equipment, written by Earl Farris. A Lawrence man, formerly president of his fraternity’s building corporation, receives a forwardable mail notice as an alumni directory is compiled to locate long-ago brothers.
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First National Bank
Linotype: News
Brooklyn
Journal-World
Robert Pugh
Earl Farris
Lawrence
Fraternity House Building Corporation
School of Business Roll Is Announced by Stockton
Dean F T Stockton announced the University of Kansas School of Business honor roll listing eight seniors and nine juniors. Seniors include Lloyd Metzler Alice Hosford Roger R Craig Oscar F Belin Clay Center Walter C Everley Kansas City Mo Czarina Wise man Ottawa John Lampkin To peka Ingeborg Swanson Mc Pherson Juniors include Henry D Price Mary Helen Gray Jerome J Kesgel man Tom Hancock Lawrence Kansas City Mo Lowell M Hil Flint Mich Bert Rush Independence Kan Ray L Britton To peka Donald Weidman Eldorado Clifford Goering Arlington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas School of Business
F. T. Stockton
Lloyd Metzler
Alice Hosford
Roger R. Craig
Lawrence
Oscar F. Belin
Clay Center
Walter C. Everley
Kansas City
Czarina Wiseman
Ottawa
John Lampkin
Topeka
Ingeborg Swanson
McPherson
Henry D. Price
Mary Helen Gray
Jerome J. Kesgelman
Tom Hancock
Lowell M. Hil
Flint
Mich
Piano Recital by Mildred Seaman Monday Evening
Mildred Seaman, pupil of Dean D. M. Swarthout and candidate for a Master of Music, will give a piano recital at 8 PM Monday in the Administration auditorium. She earned a 1927 Bachelor of Music under Swarthout, studied with Nittf Garrison, spent three years in Paris with Isidor Philipp, taught piano at State Teachers College Kayser, and has pursued further study with Swarthout for an advanced degree.
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Mildred Seaman
D. M. Swarthout
Miss Seaman
Dean Swarthout
Nittf Garrison
Paris
Isidor Philipp
State Teachers College
Kayser
West Virginia
Swarthout
Range Line Elmer Wintermantle Trip to Lawrence
Elmer Wintermantle trucked hogs to Lawrence on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Harry Fisher hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs Vern Clark near Michigan Valley. Eldred Fisher visited her sister Mrs Wayne McMasters. Eunice Hammond of Vinland spent the weekend with Marceline Gibson. Floyd Finch helped John Hanes with his work Saturday. Case John Hanes is ill with an aid. Dr and Mrs Charley Jones Howard and Leonard Clark dined with Lydia and Clark Allen Sunday. Floyd Finch and Doy D Crawford were afternoon visitors. Nellie Cox of Overbrook spent Monday evening with George Kinch.
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Elmer
Wintermantle
Lawrence
Harry Fisher
Vern Clark
Michigan Valley
Eldred Fisher
Wayne McMasters
Eunice Hammond
Vinland
Marceline Gibson
Floyd Finch
John Hanes
Charley Jones
Howard
Leonard Clark
Lydia
Clark Allen
Doy D. Crawford
Nellie Cox
Overbrook
George Kinch
Aon
Local Socials Highlight Hattie Shockey and Guests
Mrs Hattie Shockey and son Lloyd and Mrs Elston visited Mrs Nettie Shockey and Mrs Charlie Griffith Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Fred Hargith and Mr and Mrs Clyde Stewart were entertained at Mr Sym Taylor’s Tuesday evening. A large number of friends arrived late and the Hargitts were honored with candy bars and cigars. Mrs L E Speer and Mrs Roy Clary visited Mrs Speer’s sister Mrs Lucinda Craddick Tuesday afternoon. Mrs John Dean and daughter Miss Jessie Dean attended the Friendly club meeting at Mrs Osgood Harder’s home in Homewood on Wednesday. Mrs Roy Clary and Mrs Ed Randall attended the Rebekah school of instruction in Ottawa on Wednesday, Clary representing Baldwin.
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Hattie Shockey
Lloyd
Elston
Nettie Shockey
Charlie Griffith
Fred Hargith
Clyde Stewart
Sym Taylor
Hargitt
L. E. Speer
Roy Clary
Speer
Lucinda Craddick
John Dean
Jessie Dean
Friendly Club
Osgood Harder
Homewood
Ed Randall
Rebekah School of Instruction
Ottawa
Clary
Baldwin
Lincoln
Neb
Mike Scanlon
Ernest Butell
J. N. Rutherford
Howard
Rutherford
Phillip Miller
Belle Burkell
Frank Mohler
Pegry
Buddy
Betty Jordon
R. G. McConnell
Margaret Sutor
Jean Fisher
George Butell
Bobby
Wincel Dean
Ernest, Jr
Charles and
Claude Johnson
Kansas City
Mary Lou Lobingier
Margaret Davison
One McConnell
Lawrepte
RB. G. McConnell
Philip Miller
Donald
John Christe
Earl Boke
Marie
Carl Loree
Cecil Vining
Frank Craven
Gene
Wayne
Doris
Charles Wineveer
Frank Leohingior
Dewey McClay
Freone
Richard
Maxine
Geneva
McClay
G. C. Brumfield
Bonnie Custer
Horace Twichell
W. R. Sutor
Earl Jardon
Roy Jardon
Topeka
James Osher Sunay
Many Local Guests Attend Baldwin Social Roundup
A long list of Baldwin residents and visitors shared meals and calls through the week. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Lobinger, Mrs. Hen Davison, Mrs. Sym Taylor, Mrs. Arthur Hatter, Mrs. Philip Miller, and many others visiting from Ottawa Lawrence and Topeka at homes and hospitals. Marketed as a community news digest, the item notes dinners, afternoon calls, and a golden wedding anniversary celebrated at Homewood. A new baby born to Cecil and Vining is recorded as Cecil Eugene.
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K. U
George Snyder
Snyder
Nell” Meller
Jane
A.o.pi
Myra Wildish
Jesse D. Rising
Kansas City, Mo
Mr. Rising
Miss Wildish
Allen Grafton
Bob Calderwood
Big City
Betty Brown
K. A
Miss Brown
Kk. U. Symphony Orchestra
Tor
Alendelssohn
Athalia
Insidental
Frenes Horn
Millard Sainz
Gries Port Gynt Sulte
Ase Anitra
Piers
Liano
Orthertra
Rimeky-Kkearsakotf
G. W. Jones
Princess Barbara
Reno
Nev
Barbara Hutton Mdivani
Prince Alexis Mdivani
Eudora
Baldsvin
Pi Lstacealoy
Mrs. Nees Olsen
Miss Mary Olsen
Lawrence Business College
Lawrence Busiiness College
Douglas County
School of Business
Stockton
Margaret Flanders
Dorothy Simpson
Marcyle Bunnell
Emporia
Sunay
Raymond Barkley
Ronald
Cook
Rose Barkley
Marlin Cook
Gayle
Carol Joanne
Anna Morgan
Melvin Cook
Druccillia
Maurice Cook
Gene Ald Erdene
Lenex
George Summer
W. W. Whitted
J. M. Carnahan
Bernice Carnahan
Bob McDaniel
A. A. King
Sibley
John Wilson
Floyd Rutherford
I. N. Rutherford
C. B. Merry
Emma Emery
Oliver Price
Merry
Misa Emery
Paul Merry
Price
L. K. Carnahan
E. S. Greer
Butler
Cecil Eugene
Mary Meyer
Charles Wineinger
Charlie Jardon
L. L. Hadley
Clenn Howard
J. Ms Rutherford
Jason Herder
mwreDee Business College
Douglas
Sheean
Hackett
Francis
van Loon
Werfel
the Garden Guide
Farmer
Boston Cooking School
Harry E
Eudaly
The
Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence, Kansas
U.S
United States
U.S. Bonds
Time Loans
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Account
TOTAL
Geo. W. Kuhne
Cashier
Peoples State Bank
State of Kansas
Cash and Sight Exchange
Legal Reserve
State OF
County
S. A. Wood
Myrtle McConnell
Topeka, Kansas
la Bene.t
Sweeney, JR
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