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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1931

Page

2

World Wheat Prospects Decline For 1931 32 Season

World wheat acreage outside Russia and China is in prospect for 1931-32, down about 2 percent to 181 865 000 acres from last year. US and Canada spring wheat areas show less favorable conditions due to cool weather and rain shortages, while Europe faces poorer crop prospects and delayed sowings. Prices have strengthened in April and May due to lower stocks and looser import restrictions.

Washington Russia China Department of Agriculture United States Canada Pirate Europe

May Day Program Closes Lincoln School Event

Lincoln school closed Thursday night with a May Day program witnessed by a large audience. Songs recitations and dances featured the program with bannersgarten band chorus May Is Here, and participants including Eugene Moore Hugh Joha rmen Thaddeus Burris Walter je Thomas Mitchell Clarence Payne Foster Newman Rose Payne Lavera Webster Marcella McCloud Lola cwman Dan Walker Leon Kidd Billie Nelson Alirn Patterson William Payne Earl Nelson Muriel Johnson Arlie Strada Eva Shepard Emily Lou Carson and more. Directed and composed by Miss Le onetta Washington with assistance from Miss Dorothy Belt. Orthophonie Victrola provided courtesy of Hell's Music C

Lincoln School Bannersgarten May School Eugene Moore Hugh Joharmen Thaddeus Burris Walter Je Thomas Mitchell Ot Clarence Payne Foster Newman Ildsidge McKlissack Ture Joyes Scott Rose Ne Ethel Perry Emily Amond Wright Samuel Mumford Delbert Williams Robert Scott Wilbert Whiteside Edward Brown Edward Henderson Charles Moore

Final Senior Recital by Audrey Banker and Helen Carlos

Audrey Banker and Helen Carlos, piano pupils of Prof. Carl A Preyer, present a Monday evening recital in the Administration auditorium. The program includes works by Bach, Albéniz, Liszt, and Verdi with orchestral parts on second piano by Preyer, featuring Miss Banker and Miss Carlos in three groups each.

Audrey Banker Helen Carlos Selock Bunker Winter Albeniz Hendriks Scherzo Ayant Jas Squerade Ae Rae MO Liszt Minor Hiller Mises Bunker Professor Preyer Kari O Kueravetnee Achran Kari Kuerateiner Evelyn_ Swarthout BO Busoni Evelyn. Byarthent Brahme Conklin Karl Kuststeiner Evelyn Swarthout

Freedom of Worship Decreed in Spain

Madrid May 23 AP a government decree guarantees equal freedom of worship to all creeds and ends forced declarations or attendance to state functions. A commission drafts a document to terminate the Vatican concordat and pursue total church state separation. Riots against Catholic property followed, spurring debate on Spain aligning with other nations on toleration. Official plan hinges on Rome treaty dissolution and assembly approval.

Madrid Commission On Vatican League of Nations Ireland Poland Bavaria Alcala Zamora Frederico Tedeachini- White

Funeral for Mrs John Johnson Held at Clearfield

Funeral services for Mrs. John Johnson aged 37 who died Friday at her home four miles northeast of Baldwin will be held Monday at 2 o clock from the Clearfield church. The Rev Rodawalt will officiate and burial will be in Clearfield cemetery. She is survived by her husband, her parents Mr and Mrs Pete Kelding of Lindsborg, two brothers George of Indsborg and Emanuel of McPherson, three sisters Mrs Anna Housman Sparks Nev Mrs Minnie Stead Deer Lodge Mont Mrs Bertha Nelson Faylen Kan, one daughter Mrs May Guenther and 3 grandsons Robert Guenther jr.

John Johnson Baldwin Clearfield Rodawalt Clearfield Cemetery Pete Kelding Lindsborg George Indsborg Emanuel McPherson Anna Housman Sparks Nev Minnie Stead Deer Lodge Mont Bertha Nelson Faylen Kan May Guenther Robert Guenther, Jr Joe Maher Baby Argentine F. M. Beamon Fred Hackler Erle Hunter Karl Overbaugh Kana City Cecil Estill Margret Lee Ystill Eula Turner Will Turner Estill Eudora Ruth Kluss Mitchell L. L. Corliss Dorothy Dowding Oma Margret Craddy Corliss Christian Church DeSoto Olathe Adams Kansas City Pete Randall DeSoto High School W.A. Elliot Ottawa Paul Porter Edna Porter Oma L. Dent Roy Randall Harold Heary Katheryn Fanning Albert Fanning Dorothy Watson Ines Osborn Euene Brune Wesley Reynolds Tracy Plummer George Kluss Cedar Junction George Kluse Jennie Bradshaw Bulah - Woolte Iti Uff Leland Coz Hiawatha

Mob disperses after threatening missouri jail riot

Richmond Missouri May 23 AP urged by Mrs May Winsinger a mob of about 100 men dispersed at the Ray county jail without violence after threatening to punish a 24 year old man confined on an assault charge. Sheriff Willard said the assembly began about 9 am yesterday and broke up by 1 am today. he noted no clear leader and anticipated no further trouble.

Richmond May Winsinger Ray County R. C. Willard

Hoover Rejects Call for Special Session in Economy Stand

President Hoover, at a press conference, opposes a special congressional session to address unemployment and the economy. The move is seen as closing the door on a session before the December regular date, despite calls from Senator La Follette and other independents. The People's Lobby criticizes independents for political maneuvering over human misery.

Washington Congress Hoover Senate Senator la Follette Wisconsin People’s Lobby la Follette LaFollette

League Meet Adjourns In Geneva After German Victory

The League of Nations council adjourned in Geneva on May 23 after Germany scored a tactical win over the Polish minority question. Poland protested as the report approving Polish reparations for anti German disorders was not adopted, and the council agreed to revisit the issue in September. Key decisions included referring the Austro German customs union to the world court, an advisory opinion on its legality, and naming Arthur Henderson as chairman of the next general disarmament conference set for February 2.

Geneva Switzerland Council of the League of Nations Germany Poland Arthur Henderson League World Court

Beetham ruled out as Buckeyes face Western chase

Ohio State plans to defend the Western Conference track title but Rupert Beetham Jr. is barred from the meet by the Big Ten athletics committee. The middle distance standout would have contested the half mile and mile events, where he has been a top performer this season. His absence costs the Buckeyes key points in those races. In a separate item, Night Club Queen Kate Meyrick of London is jailed for seven months for illegal liquor sales and gaming at her 46 Club.

Dyche Evanston Ill Ohio State Rupert Beetham Big Ten Beetham South Dakota Wesleyan Buckeyes London England Kate Meyrick

Services for General Robert H. Dunlap Held in Paris

In Paris on May 23 AP reports military services for Brigadier General Robert H. Dunlap of the U S Marine Corps who died near Tours during a rescue attempt for a peasant woman engulfed by a landslide. General John J. Pershing was among the chief mourners and called him a hero.

Pershing Robert H. Dunlap Paris United States Marine Corps Tours John J. Pershing

Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sale In Lawrence Draws Crowd

American Legion Auxiliary members and volunteers sold red paper poppies on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence. Children assisted as funds benefit disabled soldiers in hospitals and dependents. final tallies to be announced next week. Poppies support war veterans now, with Red Cross shifting effort post July due to prior drought relief funds.

Lawrence American Legion Auxiliary Flanders Fields Massachusetts Galen Ware Aucxiliary RR. Rutherford Ed Brass Auxiliary Red Cross Massachusetts Street Harry Gregg

Marrying in Topeka as Little and Copley unite in church

The wedding of Donald C. Little of Topeka to Miss Elizabeth Copley was celebrated in a church with Bishop James Wise officiating. After a Canada trip the couple will reside in Copper Court Topeka where Little serves as United States district attorney. Copley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Copley of Wichita and a graduate of Monticello Seminary and the University of Kansas. Little, son of the late Congressman E. C. Little, studied at KU and George Washington University and is a Phi Psi. he has attended Washburn and Harvard.

Donald C. Little Toppaien Elizabeth Copley Hota City James Wise Canada Copper Court Topeke United States B. F. Copley Wichita Monticello Seminary Th University of Kansas Little E. C. Little Topeka University of Kansas Phi Kappa Psi George Washington University

Garden party and campus gatherings close school year

Wesley Foundation cabinet wrapped the year with a breakfast at Browns Eve and a garden party by Delta Tau Delta with Japanese lanterns and flowers. Alumnae of Kappa Phi plan a seniors breakfast at Brown's Grove, while Methodist Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs. Stout's with a musicale and singing. About thirty-five guests attend. next meeting is a June 17 picnic at Browns Grove.

Wesley Foundation Brown Andon Robert Hunt Edwin . Price Delta Tau Delta Kappa Phi Brown's Grove Methodist Church Grieg Walter Keeler Ben Bonebrake Guy Omér C. C.lesuer Charles Arnold

Many Middies to Wed at Annapolis After Graduation

Fifty or more naval academy midshipmen plan to marry soon after their June graduation. About twenty have signaled intent to wed in academy or Annapolis churches. Six ceremonies are set in the chapel at half hour intervals after the June 4 exercises, with six more weddings planned for the next day.

Annapolis Naval Academy Academy

Garfield death in Mentor Ohio shocks region

John N. Garfield aged 39, grandson of President Garfield, died at his Mentor home from a bullet wound found by Sheriff James Maloney. Authorities deem the death mysterious though unclear if self-inflicted or accidental. Garfield was the son of James R. Garfield, former secretary of the interior.

Cleveland John N. Garfield James A. Garfield Mentor Ohio James Maloney Lake Lounty

Signs Dynamited In Kansas City Amid Threats

Two electric signs installed by a Davenport Iowa firm were blown up in Kansas City within ten minutes. Pat Stack, district manager, said he had been threatened by a rival sign salesman, a sheet metal worker, and anonymous letters. Police consider possible union racketeering links and Stack noted the signs were made by a union worker.

Kansas City Davenport Iowa Pat Stack Stack wabDor

Floral Show Display Prep At 810 Massachusetts Street

Potted ferns and urns of growing plants are arranged in the display windows at 810 Massachusetts Street for the upcoming floral show to be held Sunday. Exhibition opens at 2 PM with entries due by Saturday evening or Sunday morning. University officials and Creighton athletic directors confer on Valley conference leadership roles.

Massachusetts Street

Personal notes on Mackree family and relatives

Mr and Mrs J B Mackree returned home earlier this week after a trip through the central part of the state They visited Salina Ray mond to see son Wendell and Wichita to visit daughter Mrs James G Norton Misses Kate and Anna Jewett are spending the weekend with their father at De Soto Mrs Charles Wilson of Caney left for Kansas City after a short visit with Mrs J B Mack

J. B. Mackree Salina Raymond Wendell Wichita James G. Norton Kate Anna Jewett de Soto Charles Wilson Caney Kansas City J. B. Mack

Guilty Plea in Mail Opening Case in Lincoln

Lincoln Nebraska May 23 Stanley Swanson 28 a former postal clerk pleaded guilty to opening a letter from Vice President Curtis to Senator George W Norris The Federal Judge T C Munger fined him 150 dollars and warned him about his future conduct Swanson said curiosity prompted the act

Lincoln, Neb Stanley Swanson Curtis George W. Norris Swanson T. C. Munger

Fall Leaf News Notes and Local Visits

Sunday visits linked families across the area with John Vitt and parents at home, Leonard Mayhugh and kin gathering with the Hedrick Mayhugh group, and Mary Mathews returning from Topeka to spend time with kin before heading back to Kansas. Bertha Gaton also returned home Saturday while B M Guffey and Herbert Glenn joined a spring concert at Eudora. Herbert Glenn then started work with a construction company Tuesday.

John’ Vitt Frank Vitt Leonard Mayhugh Oscar Mayhugh Hedrick Mayhugh Mary Mathews Topeka Eudora Herbert Glenn Dorothy Mayhugh Mildred Daniels Law Lonefellow Marion Beck A. Steinbring Norms Jean Steinbring

Local notes from Perry and area events and visits

Sunday gatherings and visits pattern the Perry region with relatives seen at the Steel and Turner home and at the Roy Deskin and John Stull households. Lightning damaged Add Scheer farm barn. Roy Bowen shaken but unharmed. Church events and community updates include Children’s Day at Evangelical Church and various family visits from Elmont, Arkansas, and California.

Frank Raab Donald Elmont O. Asch Geo.Houk Roy Deskin Goldie Raab Platz Eudora W. M. Si Charlie Houk Charlie Jon’ Stull Goldin “Raab Bernita Bidinger Minnie Menahen Arkansas Otto Busch Annie Wiles Perry Add Scheer Roy Bowen Lillie Deister Albert Deister Ts. Bowen Evangelical Church Platt Bibby Baldwin Walter Kennedy Mary Stull Ray Orange Cal John Stull Henry Stull Henry Deister Delbert Dave Murphy Topeka Wm. Murphy Donald Raab Russell Elmiont

Clinton Belvoir Neighborhood News Highlights

Marriage news shares Naomi Anderson and Emmet Smith Jr wedding at Altoona Kansas on May 17 with honors at home supper. Clinton 4-H elects officers Ethel Howser president Lois Harrell vice president Rose Baldwin secretary treasurer. baking team to Manhattan round-up. Community club meets at school with fifteen members present. Various visits to Topeka Lecompton Lawrence and Manhattan noted along with Mother's Day service and missionary circle reports.

Blanch Harrell Leslie Demerritt Hall Kansas City Naomi Anderson J. T. Anderson Emmet Smith Jrr Lawrence Nickel Nemic Alma Howser Jacqueline Steele Ethel Howser Manhattan Lois Harrell Vanita Nemic Virginia Marjorie Hadi Raye Anderson Louise Rose Baldwin Nadine Johnson Augusta Hadi Charles Nemic Clinton 4-H Robert Kampschroeder Irene Nemic Roslall Ebon Anderson Lecompton Bessie Murphy Arthur Losh Topeka Fred Baldwin Esther Murphy Lawrence Anent M. J. Murphy Merritt Woodward Thelma Betty Columbia Chester Baldwin Roy Dye Edith Harry Hood Jimmy Fletcher Edwin Elam Edith Ann Harley Dean Jake Brubaker Lois May Oliver Dean Hardley Sil Hood Rei Effie Kampechroeder Walter Laverne Thelma Fern Ernest Nelson Presbyterian Church Sunda Fifry Eileen Johnson Ann Margaret Smith J. E. Daniels Frank Mason Ousma C. A. Baldwin Fred Tornaden Linwood Clinton Carl Woodward Losh Africa Anderson Clay Center Mies Rosier Miss Rosier Claxton

Corliss area social notes and community events

Corliss and nearby town residents gather for family visits and celebrations. The column lists guests from Kansas City and Butler, funerals in Merriam and DeSoto, a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Estill, and local civic events including commencements at DeSoto with 19 graduates from the Corliss area. It notes farm activity, school closings, and visits from relatives and neighbors.

Desoto Woman's Family Tied to Kansas City Visit

A fragment notes a Desoto resident and her son with his mother Mrs Orval Cox of Kansas City visiting, mentioning Mena Kurts. The readable lines hint at a family trip or return home but lack full context or dates.

Panied Mra Orval Cox Kansas City Mena Kurts Doris A Desoto

Fragmented I saw a listing of orchestras and radio programs

The page lists multiple acts and orchestras such as The Kremlin Art Quintet Alice Moncrieff and Karl, Phil Soitalny's Sewater Beach Orchestra, Charlie Agnew's Morrison Hotel Orchestra, a Trinity Lutheran service, Rochester Concert Orchestra, and various radio program lineups. It includes schedule fragments for May 23 to May 25, plus weather forecasts, farm and home hours, and a range of musical performances and featured artists.

Kremlin Alice Moncrieff Clen Karlister Man Arbor Lights Domina Chevrolet Chronicles Clara Amos Andy Los Conquistadores Phil Soitalny Sewater Beach Charlie ‘Agnew Morrison Hotel Kee Guyon Paradise Clas Trinity Lutheran Service Rochester Concert Orchestra Troika Bells Christian Science Service Deems Taylor Musical Series Daniel A. Poling Williams Henry Theis K. C National Farm and Home Hour Lawrence Lasmess John Laughlin Charles Scheuerman Brown Palace Hotel Denver Winthrop McGrew Fite “ Moten Morman Tabernacle Choir Expresa i Maying

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