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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
5
In Bogota Colombia AP reports that sound films anger Spanish speaking audiences who prefer dialogue in their language. Booing and lighting matches dim the screen while riots threaten if a film proves very poor. One theater paused the show to play the Colombian national anthem as a calming measure.
A detailed listing of radio programing for Thursday and Friday May 7 with ensembles and performers including Tastyeast Jesters Thil Cook the Quaker Man and the Dixie Spiritual Singers along with Otarto Garvens Clara Lu Em and many bands. The schedule notes times stations and participating orchestras such as Maxwell House Ensemble Arm strong Quakers and Husk O Hare with multiple dance bands and musical acts across Hotel La Salle Paramount and Palais d Or.
Thursday schedule includes a Truth in Advertising talk by A J Graves at 11:60 a m and an educational feature at 11:15 a m Friday offers What Makes a Good Escher by Prof H J Chandler at 11:00 a m followed by Education in Spain by Prof Jose M Osma at 11:15 a m.
Miss Helen Kammpschroeder of Stull visits theampschroeders as Tommy improves with regular foot dressing. Presbyterian church youths host a social in the basement. Ervin Hulce and Alice Hulce of Lawrence visit the C. U. Baldwin home. Cal Norman has been ill. Wy Sigel Farm Bureau meets with Mrs Fred Baldwin. members hear home management talks and mattress materials. Miss Christie Hepler discusses lake near Topeka with improvements. May meeting with Mrs Demerritt. Misses Bessie and Esther Murphy visit from Lawrence. Clinton cemetery workers restore monuments. Sympathy extended to John Barton and Mrs Elmer Sawyer. Edith Kampschroeder and Gladys Noe from Topeka visit the Schroeder home. Edith also attending Sunday dinner with Chester Baldwin.
A six year old girl identified as Vivien Lelschner suffered a fractured skull and deep body wounds after being attacked in a corridor at Whittier School in Cincinnati Panetil. Police report unclear details but investigation follows as hospital care continues.
Berniece Wiggins has been sick this week. Mr and Mrs James Mitchell visited Miss Anna and Mr William Mitchell Sunday afternoon. Mrs Barr Gorill spent Wednesday with Mrs Chas Winslet in Lawrence. Mr Hattie Armstrong visited the Baker home Thursday afternoon. Arthur Emery made a business trip to Lawrence Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Barr Gorrill called on Mrs James Taylor of Riverside last Tuesday. Mrs Paul Winter spent Monday night with her daughter Helen Harshberger. Mrs Alvis Allison called Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charles Winter visited with Mr and Mrs Paul Winter Thursday. Barr Gorrill visited Mrs Dollie Hill in Villa Eden Tuesday afternoon. Grant Johnson helped Arthur Richards spray trees Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Arnold Ransdall and Miss Helen Harshberger bowled at the Elks clubs rooms Wednesday evening. Model Club program at Riverside Schoolhouse Monday night with Ambrose Bigsby family, Arthur Richards, Arnold Ransdall, James Wiggins, and Shipman Carter present Tuesday evening. Virginia Myers returned to daughter Mrs Barr Gorrill’s home after staying with Carl Myers in Lawrence for Dr Simmons treatments. Helen Bigsby spent Thursday with Virginia and Marshall Gorrill.
Mrs. William Orr and Mrs. C W Sehon visited friends in Council Grove on Wednesday. Aunt Sarah Baughman, recovering from a hip fracture, is cared for by Miss Pearl Spencer and Mrs. F H Nace and will be 32 next Friday April 8. Rural Health Day attracted many students and parents to Lawrence. Plans for a Mothers Day program at the W C T U meeting, May 6, are announced.
OsKaloosa reports a Legion Auxiliary event featuring 75 quilts displayed across walls and center ropes. The exhibit includes basket and Log Cabin patterns, old silk and velvet scraps, and a coverlet over a century old, with quilts tied to family heritage and neighborhood history.
The article describes various quilt patterns including Sunshine and Shadow, Grandmother Bouquet, Four Patch, Road to Oklahoma, and Grandmothers Flower Garden displayed by Mrs. Ben Fletcher Mrs. J A Decker Mrs. Will Brey Mrs Frances Ellen McNish and Mrs Walter Ford. Attendance was light due to rain. hostess committee included Mrs Emma Larner Mary Greyson Neece Case Bess Clark and Emma Wendel. The Rev Wilbur Mason led a service at M E L church and a business meeting discussed appointing a pastor for Vinland and Fairview with Rev Husted named to serve until September.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Chanay and baby visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mitchell, Sunday. Mrs. Henry Roche and Edith Jo visited Mrs. Mary Gunther Sunday afternoon. Miss Bertha and Theresa Speicher spent Sunday with Miss Evelyn Werts. Arthur Hird returned home after a farm visit west of Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. George Rohe called on Mrs. G. G. Blakeman Friday. Miss Bell Rohe and pupils enjoyed a Wiener roast in E. Smith's barn Tuesday afternoon. Miss Rohe taught Rosette school.
Friday afternoon, John Southard and William Pumroy were shopping in Vinland. Mr and Mrs Clarence Griffis and daughters Miss Johanna and Ermine were seen shopping in Lawrence.
The Brackett school house hosted the Pleasant Hour club meeting on Wednesday afternoon with twenty eight members present. Guests included Mrs Myra Kellum Miss Dorothy Arnott and Miss Sonia Rudiger. The program focused on textiles.
Included papers on wool and cotton by Mrs J W McClure and Mrs Ernest Kasold. Mrs N F McClelland ran the recreation period and supervised outdoor activities. Mrs C S Sneegus won the spike game prize. A wiener roast followed. Next meeting in two weeks at Mrs W P Martins home with Mrs E E Kieffer assisting.
Mr and Mrs W D Kennedy are highlighted alongside candy children and Mrs Nancy Cummings in a Western Fairview vicinity notice noting local social or community recognition.
Jailed Tuesday afternoon to see Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kennedy senior and family at Watson. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kennedy of Watson. Mrs. Esther Miller visited her mother Mrs. John Benander Tuesday afternoon. The Richland Farm Bureau met Thursday with Mrs. Russell Bowen as hostess. An all day meeting was held. A luncheon was served at noon. Mrs. Mary Ziegler of Topeka attended and gave a landscaping lesson. Mrs. Ziegler shared insights and Mrs. Henry Lutz gave a nutrition lesson. John Doane visited Thursday with Frances Kennedy.
Mrs Maggie McMullne visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Dave Wray and Mr and Mrs Charles Southard and their son from Pleasant Grove.
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