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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1929

Page

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Graf Zeppelin to return to Friedrichshafen after repairs

AP dispatch reports Graf Zeppelin, delayed by repairs, will resume its homeward voyage from Friedrichshafen Germany. Hugo Eckener announced the dirigible would not sail to Peru but head back to the German airfield as repairs were expected to be finished today for an early Thursday departure.

Edrichshafen Germany Hugo Eckener Mimarider Dirigible Eaoel iCuers Briedichsilafen

Potato Acreage in Kaw Valley Estimated at 12,160

A Kansas report estimates Kaw Valley potato acreage at 12,160 acres this year, about ten percent less than last year due to conditions in parts of the valley. The crop's growing condition is about 78 percent of normal, compared with 75 percent a year ago.

Kaw

Pirates and Mays Lead Close National League Games

fimble OCR fragment reports National League action with players Benton Mays and Prec noted at bat in a crowded box. Philadelphia and Boston show up in second-division cites while references to O Farrell Seibold Levaylor and others hint at multiple games and lineups during May in a turbulent box score.

Reagl Pitt Burghy Larry ‘Benton Benton Mays O'Farrell Dudley Ff Whitney Philadelphia Boston Delaney Eaitie Philadelpia Seibold Levaylor

Senate Roll Call On Irvine Ly Lenrost Confirmation

Washington May 22 The rules committee voted to withdraw the privilege of the senate floor from a representative and issued a subpoena for Paul Mallon, head of a press association, to appear before it The vote was reported unanimous with all members present. The panel seeks to trace the source of information and would action against any senator involved.

Washington Apple The Senate Rules Uni Press Irvine Ly Lenrost the. Court, of Customs Patent Appeals Rules Committee Paul Mallon Thorrespon Moses

Milk Producers Plan Separating Station to Cut Prices

Lawrence producers of whole milk push price cut to 55 cents per pound of butterfat by installing a 1,500 pound capacity separator at 484 Massachusetts Street. Douglas County Milk Producers Association backs the move to 60 cents now and 55 cents later, with a Kansas firm to buy cream at 50 cents. Distributors defend keeping retail prices steady as stock concerns persist, while a committee led by A Pritzel promises continued regular milk supply for Lawrence consumers despite producer distributor tensions.

Lawrence Douglas County Milk Producers Association G. Banks Massachusetts Banks Thue “Pritzel Fritzel: Dairy Company Mik

Special morning show at Bowersock Theatre with Warner Brothers link

A Saturday morning children's program titled Singing Fool will be at Bowersock Theatre under a Warner Brothers arrangement. Tickets are ten cents with a coupon in tomorrow's Journal-World, while the standard child price is fifteen cents. A candy bar surprise will be offered to attendees. A Warner Brothers representative discussed further arrangements for the Saturday marching crew celebration.

Bowersock Theatre Warner Broth Orso Journal- World Warner Brothers

Lawrence to host three day May Sales Carnival

The Lawrence merchants plan an extensive three day Sales Carnival starting tomorrow Friday and Saturday. Eighty firms cooperate offering a special item as an inducement to shoppers from Lawrence and nearby communities. The event highlights on the front page of the Journal-World and features a wide range of stores from Frisco Market to Crown Drug Co and many others in the trade area.

Lawrence Journal-World Niles University of Kansas Kell Institute Merchants Bureau Towrence

State Pistol Crown Won by Samuel McKone

Samuel McKone of Lawrence won the state pistol crown in the Kansas State Rifle Association meet at Fort Riley with a high score, while Emil Zumbrunn of Junction City claimed the rifle title and other honors went to Major State Samuel McKone, Earl Cole, and R Rearwin. Officers for next year were reelected, including Frank Ainten as president and Emil Zumbrunn as vice president.

Junction - City Kan Emil Zumbrunn Junction -City Kansas State, Rifle Association Zumbrunn Fort Riley Samuel "McKone Lawrence Earl ‘Cole Sparks Sor A R. Rearwin Salina Frank Ainten Manhattan Junction City Jij C. Lehane Seer Henry Frattery Jr Leavenworth

Final Exams End as Lawrence High Seniors Plan Class Day

Lawrence High School seniors wrap final exams and prepare events for class day. Breakfast at 8:30, assembly to follow, then senior picnic at 4 pm at Brown's Grove. committees led by Heinz Heaston and Eleanor Huff organize the breakfast and assembly duties.

Lawrence High School Lawrence High Gfeteria Torium Brown’s ;Trove Henry Maeruder Cats Martin ‘Jost Marjorie] Keifer Martha Byrn Hichmy- Lewis Lois Cook Eleanor-Huff Assembly Henrty Magruger Arlene Wade

River breach at Kaw river dam spurs Lawrence repair work

The Missouri Valley Bridge Company mobilizes to repair the Kaw river dam break near Leavenworth after weeks of erosion. Builders assess the widening opening between the stone dam and old timber dam as river flow accelerates. Engineers expect crews and materials to arrive in Lawrence to begin securing and repairing the structure.

Missouri Valley Leavenworth Haseen Jackman Kaw Bowersock Missouri Valley Bridge Company Lawrence

Parole Won for Speeding Essay by KU Students

In Topeka on May 22 AP reports Stanley Packard a University of Kansas journalism student from Fort Smith Ark and L N Gibson a KU classmate from Potwin Kan were arrested for speeding. They faced Judge Lashbrook who offered parole if they wrote a merit essay on the evils of speeding. The two borrowed a typewriter and in about thirty minutes produced a 300 word piece that won Packard’s freedom after a lecture from the judge and literary critic.

Topeka Stanley Packard University of Kansas Ft Smith Ark Andil N. Gibson Potwin Kan University of Kan- Sas Lawrence Gibson

German leaders greet American ambassador Schurman birthday

Berlin May 12 22 AP German President von Hindenburg and prominent officials congratulated Jacob Gould Schurman on his seventy fifth birthday. Chancellor Mueller and Foreign Minister Stresemann sent greetings and Stresemann sent a basket of flowers. Newspapers comment on his career and popularity in Germany.

Berlin von . Hindenberg Jacob “Gould Schurman

War Mothers Attend Douglas County Soldier Memorial Dedication

War mothers from Douglas county and vicinity are urged to arrive early for the dedication of the Douglas county Soldier Memorial marker on U S highway 40 north of Mud Creek bridge. Legion officials plan to preserve seats for War mothers and provide seating for G A R and Daughters of the American Revolution members. Ernest Ryan of To the state grant will address. A Victor Highway association representative may appear.

Douglas County Vicl Douglas-Leavenworth Mud Creek U.S. Highway No. 40 Am Vlcar Legion Bey Clief Corps A. B. Elliot Liberty Post American Uleion Elliott Women’s City‘club American Legion Ernest Ryan Tothe

University instructors deliver commencement talks statewide

Several University faculty members were absent from Lawrence today delivering commencement addresses in Kansas high schools. Dean Raymond Kwegler spoke at Osawatomie. Dr Forrest C Allen, director of athletics, spoke at Arnold High School. Chancellor E H Lindley, returning from Emporia after giving the Emporia Teachers' College address, was scheduled to speak at Ottawa High School.

Lawrence Kansas Raymond Kwegler School of Education

Unrecovered body of river victim remains missing

The body of Lloyd Hixson, 24, still unrecovered after a drowning on the Kaw river Sunday night. A boat carrying Hixson and Richard Higgins, 18, overturned in swift current below the dam. Higgins was rescued and revived. Efforts by several boats extended toward Eudora, but no body was found by this afternoon. Hixson was the son of Mr and Mrs Daniel L Hixson of 708 Ash Street.

Lloyd Hixon Éld Kaw Hixson Richard Higgins Higgins Arts Eudora Land Daniel L. Hixson Ash Street

Omaha girl wins national spelling championship at 13

Virginia Hogan of Omaha Nebraska is named the United States spelling champion at age thirteen. She outlasted rivals with words like diaphanous onerous aggrandizement and apotheosis to claim the 10000 prize in the fifth annual national spelling bee held in Washington D C.

Virginia Hogan Omaha Washington Nebraska United States The Omaha World-Herald

Bible School to Start on Monday in Lawrence

The Summer Vacation Bible School’s sixth session opens Monday May 27 in Woodlawn McAllaster Cordley Pinckney and Junior High buildings. Sessions run mornings 8:30 or 9:00 with Bible study plus life of Christ and Old Testament hero lessons. Donations of sugar sacks cloth heads and bandages welcomed for hospital and Africa boxes.

Lawrence Woodlawn McAllaster Cordley Pinckney Cordley and Lawrence Memorial Africa Pata P.T. A Rynerson Louiana Helen Dean Geo. McNai

Tulsa couple admit robbery of West Side State Bank

Tulsa on May 22 AP dispatch says Captain Elmer Mercer reported L L White Myers and wife Rosella Dyer confessed their role in the March 6 West Side State Bank of Parsons raid. Bank officials identified them and police found valuables totaling 1303 dollars.

Tulsa Okla Elmer Mercer L. L. ‘White” Myers Rosella Dyer West Side State Bank of Parsons Boarch

Lindy and Morrows Leave Maine Home in Amphibian Plane

On May 22 at North Haven Maine Colonel Charles A Lindbergh his fiance Anne Morrow and the Morrow family left the island home aboard an amphibian cabin plane. They traveled from the Mor row field landing off shore and were joined by four women returning by rowboat. Roy Redding Began Life Sentence at Leavenworth after arriving at Lansing prison to serve term.

North Haven Maine Charles A.’ Lindbergh Anne Morrow Morrow Lindbergh Roy Redding Leavenworth Kans Leroy ‘Davis Dade City Kang Kansas State Prison Lansing

Memorial Day Proclamation by Lawrence Mayor Rankin

Memorial Day proclamation declares May 30, 1929 a holiday in Lawrence Kansas urging citizens to join patriotic organizations in decorating graves and holding services for honored dead. Dated May 26, 1929. R G Rankin mayor.

Roberto, Rankin Lawrence Kansas R.G. Rankin

Lawrence fund reaches 121 dollars for playground drive

The Lance Recreation Board announced a noon total of 121.80 dollars raised to fund a summer playground program in North Lawrence. Four centers near Pinckney, Cordley, and Woodlawn schools will provide at least three activities weekly, with two hours per session. Additional centers may be added if funds permit.

Lance Recreation Board George L. Kirchhoff Pinckney School South Par Cordley School Woodlawn North Lawrence Eeebers Recreation, Board Recreation Board Lawrence Recreation Board Lb. Ewing Irving Hill Innes, Hackman & Co Innes, Hackman & Co. Me Oe C. Kb. | Friend, | Cumber Vd. Uf; Belt Music Co Charlton Insiranea Agens DeLuxe Gait Quincy Ventura Ralph Ward Wiley

Senate bar on press members sparks crossfire on floor

Washington May 22 Republican senators LaFollette Wisconsin and Johnson California denounced the Senate rules committee action to bar press representatives from the floor for publication of a roll call. LaFollette challenged the committee’s authority and threatened to move expulsion of any press member from other associations appearing on the floor.

Washington Senate Rules Committee United Prorom Senate LaFollette Wisconsin Johnson California Rules Committee Vany Other Press Association

Poppy Sale Confusion Delays Official Legion Poppies

In Lawrence the Liberty and Dorsey posts delayed the official poppy sale until May 25 due to a misunderstanding by a Dorsey auxiliary member. Mrs. H T Randle said no further selling by members will occur until Saturday. Proceeds aid disabled ex service men. poppies are sold by the auxiliary only on or after May 25.

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Workman Freed After TwoHour Ditch Cave-In Rescue

A Sanitary sewer ditch collapse on Barker Avenue trapped Leslie Price for about two hours. City water department crews, firefighters and police lifted soil and freed him after a six foot burial. Price, 45, was conscious and evacuated to Memorial Hospital with no serious injuries. He is unmarried and lives on Kentucky Street.

Leslie Price Jemalover Water Department Barker Avenue Price Art Memorial Hospital Sunderine B. A. Keith Sufier George Price Montoreque Kentucky Street Sileep J. L. Constant P. Hough D. M Fairbar Dl li Liam Reinisch Fairbanks Tra Tre Regent

Man Held in Texas May Be Kansas City Robber

Texas arrest may link Victor Maddie, 24, held in Houston, to a long past Kansas City bank robbery at Twelfth Street Bank. Chief Boyle and detectives are questioning bank employees to confirm identity amid ongoing inquiries.

Texas Kansas City Victor Maddie Houston Tex V Bank Edward Boyle Maddie Twelfth Street Bank Gonte Maddi

Graduate courses offered summer at Kanstate college

Pittsburg Kan May 2 1APj Graduate courses will be offered this summer at the Summer of the Kanstate Toa lewe for the first. by colle stated the new will be limited 0 "education and psychology and will lead to the des gree of Master of Science in estul cation. Hydroplane Passenger Algiers Algeria May Four persons were drowned today when a commer taking off Marseilles crashed and sank. Thilot Hamed Rigela anve afloat and was from the 'break in The Tour were Captain Franc Armani his wife the Wireless operator Canal and the mechanic Dupant aeegee Wing Bunion Derby Lap Pecos Tex May 22 AL timing the pace he had set Fay hig last week Sam Rihan the B flier from New raced through a heavy r today to win the 58rd lap of the bunion covering 29 miles from Monata Texas to Peeds in 4:39 50 Patent Engineering-Maffet- Adv me Buy a Chevroies and enjoy the difference every day Adv

Pittsburg Kan Algiers Algeria Marseilles Thilot Hamed Rigela Franc Armani Canal Dupant Aeegee Pecos Tex Fay ‘Hig Sam Rihan New Monata Texas

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