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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

2

Baldwin Pupils Receive Health Buttons at Rural May Day

In Douglas County Health Button day, sixty three pupils from Baldwin ranked top honors led by Baldwin. Eudora followed with ten and Model Shing with seven. Recipients include Baldwin Ronald Black Betty Jean er Eugene Coxe and many others, listed by schools such as Eudora Alvin Johnson Model Roy Goff Lake View and Lone Star.

Douglas County Lawrence May Bay South Park Mary McAuliffe Baldwin Eudora Model ‘Shing Onald Black Betty Jeaner Eugene Coxe Allace Hazel Wilson Freddie Trefz Lourie Rapier Juanita Everely Lucile Alkhes Roy Goff Mary Richardson George Richardson Junior Richardson Bernice Goff Bertha’ Gott Lois Goff Lecoington Esther Michael Donald Michael Warren’ Springer Billie Springer Robert Norwood India Doris Mulder Elya Elliott Warren Hodges Frank Jones Lake View Edwin

Junior High Exhibit Friday Draws Large Attendance

Invitations issued for the annual junior high school exhibit set for Friday from 7:30 to 9:30. A musical program opens 7:30 to 8 with student council president Edgar Duver presiding, followed by exhibit inspections of class work and displays across multiple rooms.

Akeld Edgar Duver

Haitian Minister Note Seen As End To Marine Clash

Secretary Stimson said the note from Haiti’s Minister Belle garde ends the dispute sparked by Major General Smedley D. Butler remarks about him. The Haitian minister claimed Fort Riviere, credited to Butler, was non-existent, but he said he did not reflect on the general and only questioned the fort’s existence.

Washington Stimson Bellegarde Haiti State Department Smedley D. Butler Marine Corps Washington World Fort Riviere Butler Department Theister

Ottawa U Coach Named at Colorado State Teachers College

John B. Davis director of athletics at Ottawa University named basketball coach for one year at Colorado State Teachers College in Greeley. He will coach half time while pursuing graduate work in the science department. George W. Frasier announces the sabbatical of George E. Cooper. Davis starts duties next fall.

Greeley Colo John B Sap Davis

The 101 Ranch Wild West Show Arrives in Lawrence

The 101 Ranch wild west show comes to Lawrence Friday morning with a big parade at 11 and performances at Woodland Park at 2 and 8. Trains from Emporia arrive 4 to 5 am and unload at the Santa freight yard. About 1,100 people perform with elephants, horses, buffalo, and other animals. The parade includes cowboys Indians and Cossacks. Tickets are on sale at Round Cover drug store.

Lawrence Woodland Park Emporia Santa Freight Arade

Rescue Child From Well in Geneva Firemen Save Infant

In Geneva Nebraska on May 7 a crowd watched as Carroll Brower ten months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Brower, was saved from an abandoned well. Firemen dug a shaft two feet from the well, climbed down two more feet, then tunneled to the victim. The girl, whose leg was bruised, survived with no major injuries. The father had driven a truck over the site, causing a cavern that dropped the child into the pit. Neighbors brought hot coffee and food as the rescue continued.

Geneva Neb Carroll Brower Thomas Brower Eighbor Garne

Trans Atlantic flight plans for Ruth Nichols outlined

On May 7 Captain H Bailey said Ruth Nichols will depart New York for St John then Le Bourget with refueling stops for a trans Atlantic flight. The craft, capable of 280 mph, may complete the journey in about 14 hours. Nearby, Clarence Chamberlain’s factory reportedly preps Laura Ingalls for a Harbor Grace start this month.

York Ruth Nichols Clarence Chamberlain Laura Ingalls Ingalls Harbor Grace

IS NOT DISCOURAGED Carl Gray Sees Brighter Future for Railroads

Carl R. Gray, president of the Union Pacific, told the Chicago Traffic club last night that railroads are not obsolete and remain essential to U S transportation. He dismissed pessimism about business and urged faith in a railroad recovery for the broader economy.

Chicago Carl R. Gray Union Pacific System Chicago Traffic Club

Water Carnival Friday in Robinson Gym

A water carnival staged by training school students will be held in Robinson gymnasium Friday at 7 30 p m. Twenty five girls, members of the school's swimming class, will perform form swimming diving races and stunts with an Indian theme. Student teachers Miss Leo Davis Miss Frances White and Miss Florence Davidson direct the event.

Robinson Gymnasium Misa Leo Davis Frances White Florence’ Davidson

Students return to class after Aberdeen strike end

Northern Normal and Industrial school ends campus walkout as disciplinary committee led by President David Andson grants reinstatement to Alfred Bieber and Bernice O Grady. The state board of regents will investigate charges of misconduct. credits and diplomas unaffected. A separate Wichita incident reports Luella Ravin killed instantly after being struck by a truck. driver Jessie Rishnicad charged with reckless driving.

Aberdeen Northern Normal and Industrial School David Allen Andson Alfred Bieber Bernice O’grady WS. Dolan Milbank State Board of Regents Pelia Ether Soatntitete Wichita Luella Ravin Jessie Rishnicad

Graduation Day for Baldwin High Announces 1950 Seniors

Baldwin City announces the senior class of Baldwin High with a large roll of graduates. Class day exercises are set for May 19 and 20. Chancellor E. H. Lindley will deliver the commencement address, and Rev. W. Keve will give the graduation sermon at Baldwin.

Baldwin City John Wellborn Baldhin Katherine Merle Fix Salu Jama A Atherton Gla Ladys - Black Yd Dorothy ‘Haglund Tillie Hey D Hobson Rosema Holman Ivan Dorothy ‘Jillson Daisy Johnson Kailen Mildred Lane

Baker University graduation set for June 1 with O'Neil speaker

Baldwin City May 7 Ralph T. ONeil national commander of the American Legion to deliver Baker University commencement address June 1 on The American Citizen. Final exercises May 30 with W C Markham class of 1891 giving the address. Markham is executive secretary of the American Association of State Highway Officials in Washington. May 31 the baccalaureate sermon by President W B Fleming. Eighty four to receive degrees. Baldwin area graduates listed.

Baker Journal-World Baldwin City Ralph T. O’neil American Legion Baker University W. C. Markham Markham American Association of State National Press Club Washington W. B. Fleming New Methodist Church Baldwin Dovelas County Merrill Liston Frances Helen Murray Charles Spahr Nellie Woodyard Genevieve Hartley Kuraner Richard J. Garrett Ralph Harold Markham Ruth McFareen Charlotte Harding

Clarify Criminal Law Plea From Wickersham at Institute

Washington AP Chairman Wickersham urged the American Law Institute to undertake an intensive study to clarify criminal law. He said the time is opportune as the Law Enforcement Commission ends June 30, noting widespread lack of respect for law and rising juvenile offenses. He warned against complacency amid ongoing criminal acts and rackets.

Washington Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission Today F American Law Institute Institute Law Enforcement Commission

KU Medical Honor Fraternity Elects Six Students Eight Alumni

Six University of Kansas medical students and two alumni have been elected to Alpha Omega Alpha the honorary medical fraternity. The KU School of Medicine recently installed the chapter and plans limit membership to twelve percent of the graduating class. New members include seniors I D Etzenhaus Harold E Keer Harold L Gairey Leo H Pollock and juniors Harold V Zuber Charles C Underwood. Alumni members are Dr Ferdinand C Helwig and Dr Lawrence P Engel both of Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City Kan University of _Kansas school of medicine Alpha Omega Alpha Kansas ‘School of Medicine II. D. Etzenhaus Lawrence Harold E. Keer Harold L. Gai- Rey Leo H. Pollock Kansas Cian Harold V. Zuber Kansas_ City Charles C. Underwood Emporia Ferdinand C. Helwig P- Engel Ray

Costly Armory Fire Destroys Field Artillery Building

Buffalo N Y May 1 AP fire swept the 106th field artillery armory destroying the building and spread to a nearby church. Captain Speidel the environmental supply officer estimated armory and contents at over 7 million while fire officials put property loss at about 50 000. By 8 30 am ruins smouldered and suburban fire units were recalled. More than a dozen firefighters were overcome by smoke with all but two discharged from local hospitals.

Buffalo N. Y 106Th Field ‘Artillery

Society Notes Highlight Grainger Visit in Lawrence

Mr and Mrs Percy Grainger of White Plains New York visiting Lawrence have been toasted at several informal gatherings after a concert at the University. Lectures and dinners followed including a luncheon at Colonial Tea Room hosted by Prof and Mrs Waldemar Gelich. The Graingers depart today for Denton Texas to continue their concert tour.

Percy Grainger White Plains N. Y D. M. Swarthout Lawrence Grainger University Swarthout Waldemar Gelich Colonial Tea Room Ruth Orcutt Prof Karl Kuersteiner Mrs. Grainger Kuersteiner Graingers Denton Texas

Confession Ties Foster Fire Killing Wife and Children

Sheriff W W Wyatt announced James V Foster gave a full confession to setting his home ablaze in Greeley to kill his wife and three children. He admitted Planned murder for a month using gasoline after considering acid. Darline Foster died in the fire. Mildred Geraldine and Mrs Foster survived briefly, with Mildred naming her father before dying. Agents from two districts questioned him after arrest.

Greeley Colo W. W. Wyatt James V. Foster Wyatt Foster Margaret Jim Mildred Darline Geraldine Mrs. Foster Sanraey Ate Farm Mutual Insurance Comtre Pany Hotel Wood G. Tt. Soellner Fr. Scott Ralph Snyder Manhattan Farm Bureau J. C. Russell R. C. Obrecht Topeka Soellner

Matter Not Definitely Settled Says Dr Bergmann

Washington May 7 AP Dr Carl Bergmann former German secretary of state for finance told the international chamber of commerce that the reparations problem is not yet definitely settled Since the Young plan negotiations were completed world economic conditions have changed and sentiment on the issue is more critical He urged continued analysis and international chamber of commerce support for a final economic solution Also noted is a historic low rediscount rate at the New York federal reserve bank and a list of honorary colonel and sponsor nominees for a local event.

Washington Carl Bergmann Finance International Chamber of Commerce Bergmann International Congress

Land tax plan okayed by Commons in penny levy

London May 7 AP The house of commons approved Chancellor Snowden’s land tax resolution seeking a penny per pound levy on land values starting 1933 by 289 to 230 Lib Liberal support led by former PM Lloyd George. The measure moves to report stage for amendments before completion and first reading of the bill. Conservatives may push an amendment excluding land value from improvements.

London House of Commons Philip Snowden David Lloyd George

Sunnyside Services Set For May 10 At Sunnyside School

Special services will be held Sunday, May 10, at Sunnyside school. Sunday school is at 2 o clock and at 8 o clock the Rev. Robert White will lead prayer. Everyone is welcome.

Sunnyside Sunnyside School Robert White

South Lawrence Improvement meet to discuss city annexation

The South Lawrence Improvement Association will discuss bringing outlying property into the city at a 9 o'clock meeting in Holloway Hall at Nineteenth and Massachusetts. A committee report on feasibility and methods will precede further discussion. Frances Hagler sues for divorce from L. Hagler in district court, citing gross neglect after their 1927 marriage.

South Lawrence Frances Hagler L. Hagler Haglers

Legion Post Meeting in Dorsey Liberty Post Rooms

Regular business meeting of the Dorsey Liberty Post of the American Legion will be held at 7 45 tonight in the post rooms. All members are urged to be present as there will be a treat after the meeting.

CLOSE FUND FOR officer Melvin Howe set to close Saturday

A trust fund raised for the family of Law rence police officer Melvin Howe who was killed in the line of duty will close Saturday night. The total contributions reached 1876.76 with final reports to city officials and the Journal World. Trustees W E Spalding A Jetmore and J R Holmen oversee the distribution to the widow and 13 year old son. Donations are collected at the Journal World office and three Sank ks and the Journal World. Donations today included 25 from the BPOE and 5 from M T Rice.

Melvin Howe Jetmore J. R. Holmen Spalding Journal-World B.P.O.E M. TE. Rice

New Chesterfield Cigarette Packs Embrace Kansas Colors

A new Chesterfield package bearing Kansas University colors and a K U monogram is being distributed in Lawrence by Dick Veatch of Liggett Myers. Over 300 packs were given away at the university this morning. Similar Kansas Aggie color branded packs are being distributed in Manhattan.

University of Kansas K. U Lawrence Dick Veatch Liggett-Myers Tobacco Company Asher Lane Topeka Kansas Manhattan Kansas Aggie

Allen to Speak at Kansas High School Gatherings

Dr. F C Allen, director of athletics at the University of Kansas, will address an athletic assembly at William Chrisman high school Independence Mo. He will speak on Lifes Great Challenge at three Kansas commencements. He is set for Oketo Tuesday Morrill Wednesday and Silver Lake Thursday.

F. C. Allen University of Kansas William Chrisman Independence

Tennis Matches Set Friday At 3:30 P M

Kansas and Kansas Aggie tennis teams will play Friday at 3 30 p m at KU athletic office announcing conflict with the Kansas Oklahoma baseball game Both events start at 3 30 p m Aggies cannot change date. Also KU and Haskell baseball meet next Tuesday at 3 p m at Haskell postponed April 16 due to wet grounds. Morris Christman 45 dies by suicide at Topeka home after a long illness.

Kansas Kansas Aggie K. U Kansas-Oklahoma Aggies K. A.haskell University of Kansas and Haskell K. U.athletic Office

Social Round Of Topeka Visitors At Local Home

Midland Lloyd Moore and Josephine Livingston of Topeka joined Mr. and Mrs. A R Gilbert and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shaw for Sunday at Mrs. Della Weibel’s. The day included visits with many neighbors and relatives, dinner gatherings, and driving trips to nearby towns, with numerous Shultz and Weibel families hosting and visiting throughout the weekend.

Lloyd Moore Josephine Livingston Topeka Russell Shaw Della Weibel T. Moore Aoaee Waltes Roscoe Whitman Eudora Florence Emery Thildren Bonner Springs Sutter Edwin Schowengerdt Fred Heck James Houk Jeanette Tonganoxie Am Iala John Canary E. D. Shaw Helen Gontz Greenwood Valley John Weibel Kansas City Elmer Weibel Will Mueller Jenning Adrian Emil Heck Walter’ Love and Gons Charles Spray Ernest ‘Suiter Earl Curd Everette Lane Nottingham Rowen Nottingham Georgiana Eberhard Virginia Maude Shultz Waldo Shultz Oskaloosa Elmer. Weibel Emma Sherwood Gladys Weibel Ozankie Fred Weibel Holloway Lawrence George Wilbur Clara Stehwein

Help Your Stomach To Get Well

A California socialite recovering from neuritis and heart trouble improved after taking Dr Gowdy's Stomach Prescription. The note praises treating the stomach and bowels to relieve many illnesses. It promises a 10 cent daily cost, refund if not satisfied, and is recommended by numerous druggists.

California Dr. Gowdy Round Corner Drug Store

Wit Gant's Sister at Linwood Law Conference

A Sunday evening gathering at the home of Alice Laptad featured a program and games. Emil Heck entertained, Katherine Heck celebrated her birthday, and prizes were awarded to Alice Laptad, Katherine Heck, and Alda Repeat. numerous guests attended including Wise, Walters, Namara, Shook, Heck, Worley, Knight, and Houk.

Wi ‘Gants Newton Priengs Ures Oeast Alice Laptad Emil Heck Katherine Jose Kather Heck Alda Jen Kathérine Wise Virginia Frances Walters Lowie Juanica Namara Naime “Salona Elmeda Margaret Lewis Fern Schaake Heand Ay Heck Betty Mae Shull Phyllis Weibel Annette Schowengerdt Christine Worley Alice Jered Barbara Knight Jeanetta Houk

Local Social Notes From Lake View and Wall Grove

Mrs Lottig Ward and son Lawrence of Wall Grove visit Mack Grant. Mrs Grant ill and Mrs Eugene Artman staying with Dr Anderson. Mr Grant ill at his home Sunday. Mrs Dick Grant near Number Six very sick. Farmers planting season underway and Martha Lou Perkins works at the clubhome. Next 4 H meeting set for Saturday at Erna Brown’s in Lawrence. Government bonds report: Liberty 102.3, Liberty First 104.1, Liberty Fourth 164.6, Treasury 112.16, 108.7.

Lake View Lottig Ward Lawrence Wall Grove Mack Grant Grant Eugene Artman Dr. Anderson Wc Grant Rabie Fridaay King Roy Tod Dick Grant Martha Lou Perkins Erna Brown

Stomach Gas Nearly Stops Man’s Heart After Meals

W Adams says bloating after meals caused heart irregularities until Adlerika, a German remedy, cleared gas and poisons from his system. The ad claims Adlerika washes out both upper and lower bowel, contains no harmful drugs, and promises relief in about two hours. Round Corner Drug Store advertises this product with mail-order terms.

W. Adams Adlerika Fres Eampla Sond Adlerika CO Dent St. Paul A. Nin

Free treatment offer for epilepsy attack relief

Reports of an amazing treatment that epilepsy patients say checks their attacks come from R. Lapso of Milwaukee who now offers free treatment to all sufferers. Write for the treatment at once including age and address.

R. Lapso BE. Wright Milwaukee Wisc

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