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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1931
Page
4
A Committee Problem and News The Ailing Universe
A committee probes the Cannon fund controversy with a female witness facing contempt, as debates over equal rights and political influence unfold. Also notes on unemployment insurance, Sir James Jeans outlook, and a fatal oil well fire at Gladewater Texas delaying profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oisnap Cannon
Senate Campaign Fund
Cannon Fund
Senate Committee
Defending Oklahoma U. President vows to stay amid attacks
President W J Bizzell of the University of Oklahoma says he will remain in office to counteract the state administration attacks. A senatorial committee found Governor Murray's charges of bad conditions unfounded, but public vindication trails the initial claims. The university leader notes lingering effects as the inquiry's findings circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma U
W. J. Bizzell
University of Oklahoma
Murray
Bizzell
Retire age policy questioned for Haskell Institute head
The Leavenworth Times argues against automatic retirement at 65 for H. B. Peaks, head of Haskell Institute. It urges department leeway to retain a capable leader transforming the school into a junior college and Indian finishing school, noting Peak's strength and years of service. It cites higher retiring ages for judges and officials as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conss
H. B. Peakrs
Haskell Institute
Interior Department
H. B. Peaks
Peaks
Haskell
United States
Justice Holmes
Leavenworth Times
Old Home Town Notes On People And Travels
In Durango Colo Mr Canavan and M L Lowell started with Jas E B Watson yesterday. Winnie McMillan left for Fort Madison Ia to become warden of the state penitentiary. B W Woodward and wife sail from New York for Europe, visiting England France Scotland Ireland Italy and Belgium. George M Howe of Jerry & Co plans to move from Rochelle Ill to Lawrence and housekeep when family arrives. I C Sorosis and K A Theta societies held a gathering at Miss Collier on Rhode Island street. Mrs Phillip Albach’s fifty second birthday was celebrated with friends. A B Bolin leaves for Florence Kan for a month and F L Webster with his mother departed for St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Canavan
M. L. Lowell
Jas. E B. Watson
Durango
Colo
Winnie McMillan
Fort Madison
State Penitentiary
B. W
Woodward
Wife
New York
Europe
England
France
Scotland
Ireland
Italy
Belgium
George M. Howe
Lawrence Befor
Howe
J. 9Erry & Co
Rochelle
Phillip Albach
A. B. Bolin
Florence
Kan
F. L. Webster
J. M. Webster
St. Louis
Napoleon bicycle theft and Missouri auto races update
Twenty five years ago on a Friday, Dr Varnum reports a Napoleon bicycle stolen from his barn last Saturday. Tight Day Pierson and J A Henley traveled to Kansas City by car for auto races. Mr and Mrs Frank Wood arrived from Wichita where they spent the winter with their son. Music Club reception at the Barteldes home opened last evening for members and their husbands, marking the annual gathering.
Ten Years Ago May 8 Events in Lawrence Club Scene
A May 8 item recalls the eleventh annual Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in session with several Lawrence participants and guests from Te feka. Also noted are a Belvoir district school bond vote for 10000 dollars, R. A. DeWatteville’s move to Topeka, and various social happenings including a theater rehearsals and a 12th birthday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Banksers
Benedict
Straffon
Mitchell
Misses Cooke
Kate Riggs
Many Riggs
Butler
Miss Stout
California
Blanche Lyons
Kansas’ Federation of Women’s Clubs
University
E. W. Hochavill
Lawrence
Lonise Wiedemann
Augusta Flintom
Constance Carruth
F. Blackmar
Helen Phipps
C. W. Straffon
H. O. Garvey
Nora Luke and Nicholas Thayer Death Shock at Albany
Nora Luke reveals her husband Nicholas Thayer died by his own hand aboard their seamer. Jonathon Thayer arrives in Albany and rebukes her. Nora worsens under family scrutiny as she stays with Aunt Emily and cousins then visits Damon, Nicholas’ step sister, before a tentative invitation to stay. Jon and Damon conflict over Nora’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Luke
Nicholas Thayer
Jonathon
Albany
Nicholas
Julian
Italy
Nora
Jon
Emily
Frances
Hallie
Damon
Thayer
Nora's Confession and Jon's Betrayal at the Van Vorst Home
Nora shares her winding life with Jon as he reveals his troubled brother Nicholas and their past. Jon seeks forgiveness for his family ties while Nora fears Damon’s reaction. The two grow close yet face moral tensions as rumors and betrayal threaten their plans and Nora finds strength in her aunt Em's sturdy legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Damon
Nora
Jen
Mr. van Vorst
Julian Lake
Jessie Douglas Fox
Arthritis Through Ages A Medical Insight
A medical view notes arthritis is a long studied yet poorly understood disease of uncertain origin affecting joints. It traces the condition from ancient Egyptians Greeks and Romans to modern times and cites its social and economic impact and recent organized study efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Ralph Pemberton
Europe
Kansas History This Date 2 in 1884 Forestry Congress
F P Baker of Kansas appears before the forestry congress meeting in Washington with a paper on the value of the United States timber lands. The record notes his appearance and the topic discussed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Baker
Kansas
Forestry Congress
Washington
United
Motorcycle version jolts Shakespeare on stage
In Stockholm a Swedish company's modern dress version of The Taming of the Shrew features Petruccio arriving on a fire-spitting motorcycle with Catherine in a mud splattered bridal dress on the back seat. The staging aims to inject zip into the classic play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Petruccio
Catherine
The Little Black Clock Adventurous Ride and Visit
The Little Black Clock recounts an express cart ride to a boy's home where his family greets him warmly. Peggy and John guess at the Clock’s adventures but he reveals a simple journey and an invitation for tomorrow titled The Freight Train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graham Bonner
Peggy
John
Farm Bureau Notes on Douglas County Weeds
Douglas county notes discuss weed problems including bindweed Johnson grass and poison ivy. They praise summer fallow with continuous cultivation and sodium chlorate as effective control methods and note hedge bindweed is common but less dangerous than field bindweed in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Kansas
Overcoming Lack of Ease as a Club Value
Passage notes that guarding against ease and embracing effort is a central value in club work. It emphasizes discipline, persistence, and the role of proactive measures to develop resilience and achievement within group activities.
Book swear coined in publishers contest in New York
A new English word book swear wins a 50 book prize in a Publishers' Research Institute contest in New York. The term means a person who habitually borrows books from friends and even libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Book Publishers’ Research Institute
Chicago
William H. Craigie
University of Chicago
London
Orland Thomas Kinsey
Berlin
Hollywood
Cal
George von Elm
Washington
Ethiopia
Jack
Wimbledon Hill
Miss Vergie Hoffman Returns Home from Grandma Smith House
Bethel reports Miss Vergie Hoffman who had stayed at Grandma Smith's home for weeks returned to her own house last week. Grandma Smith is much improved and able to be up part of the time. The mail carrier, Mr. Weiler, had
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergie Hoffman
Grandma Smith
Mr. Weiler
Community Notes From Osage County and Overbrook
A long reader batch details visits and travels of local residents including Glen Vance, Earl Forth, Johnnie Brecheisen, Durene Brecheisen, Velma Vance, and families from Ottawa and Overbrook. It mentions repairs after a car issue, a visit from Des Moines, and engagement with farmers unions, church events, and Bethel activities. The Osage county track meet at Overbrook yields Ernest Albright a gold medal in shot put and bronze in discus. Local students Ralph Hoffman and others plan travel for the Burlingame music contest and Falls City visits occur. Community meetings at Globe schoolhouse include refreshment and entertainment committees. Bethel church hosts services and Mother’s Day planning. Rev. Bolton’s illness and convalescence in Kansas City is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fariact & Salta Oyspe Be Co
Zoveparock
Earl Forth
Badsky
Nick
Peermonia
Charles Simmons Daughers
Dorothy
Ite
Ralph Hoffman
Overbrook
Overbrook Glen
Burlingame
Osage
Farmer's Union
Globe
Lou Feathers
Union
Johnnie Brecheisen
Fred Winters
Raymond Oehrle
Mae Vance
Lou Featherstone
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R.A
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Ellen D. Strahm
K.U
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Carl Ahlers
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State Agricultural College
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George Hedrick
W. R. Essick
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Galdston Pvealing
Athritis
Shakespeare
Sundow
Ries
Farm Bureau Notes
Apri
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Frederick Finnup
Leavenworth
Wulfekuhler State Bank
Leavenworth Bankery
Atchison
E. E. Wert
Earlene Boyle
Winifred Boyle
Bethel
Harold Fisher
Lone Star
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Bethel Church
Alice Crawford
Mac Vance
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