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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
3
Topeka reports temperatures rising rapidly after last week's rains. Federal meteorologist D. Flora predicts widespread 90s across the state with tonight's lows 60s to mid-60s. Despite recent rain, dry western areas show limited crop relief while rivers rise but no floods expected.
A mammoth bullfrog prepares for the sixth annual jumping contest in Angels Camp, with strong entries expected and strict arena assignments and one minute takeoff limits. The event is inspired by The Jumping Frog of Calaveras, with ties to Mark Twain and the legend of Daniel Webster.
Professor Edwin R. Elbel of the Kansas University physical education faculty spoke at the Ottawa Rotary Club luncheon. He is a former Ottawa University athletics director and discussed youth movements, noting activities and thoughts of youths worldwide.
Gren Layton, nephew of former vice president Charles Curtis, resigns as registrar of the federal land bank in Wichita after a telephone confirmation from Washington. Layton says the administration has been fair since the last election and granted him to remain this long. He joined the bank from Topeka in 1922.
Three witnesses called by the state positively identified Frank Nick Peterson as one of the bandits who terrorized Weir Kansas last August 2 and robbed the Citizens Bank safe after locking several residents in the city jail. Trial of Peterson began in district court in Columbus on May 16.
Fairfax Belmont residents share visits with relatives and friends across Topeka Ottawa Vinland Eudora and Lawrence. Little mumps and whooping cough cases rise as families note hospital stays and illness while outings include Topeka visits and weekend stays with relatives.
Sunday visits from Mrs Arch ie Baugher and son to Mont Ida. Mr and Mrs Jake Ruesch and daughters traveled to Pittsburg to visit Elmer Smith. Their car, parked near the Smith home, was damaged by a passing vehicle. Miss Maureen Ruesch rode the train back to Vinland while the rest returned later. W E Hoskinson lost a horse Monday. Archie Baugher had dental work last week and was ill on Sunday. Kermit Laughlin, employed in St Joseph Mo, visited home for weekend. Ralph Robinson and Woodrow Sturdy drove to Ottawa Sunday. Robinson’s father, struck by a car while walking, is recovering nicely.
Vinland Rural High School will graduate Viola Hird Ruth MacClintock Edith Gimbliet Maureen Reusch Hazel Hoskinson Leo Hagerman LeRoy Olmstead and Clarence Hubbard on Friday May 18 in the high school auditorium. Alumni reunion follows Saturday May 19 at 8 p m. Track meet May 7 with juniors and sophomores beating seniors and freshmen 54 to 41. high point man Kenneth Mesenhimer with 1613 points. Eligible graduates invited to commencement at 8 p m.
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