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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1934

Page

3

Night at the Theatres Promotes Starry Week

The page lists upcoming screenings across multiple venues with stars like Janet Gaynor, Irene Dunne, Dick Powell, and Spencer Tracy. Highlights include Change of Heart with Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone, Sadie McKee, and Stings with Richard Dix and Irene Dunne. The note references theatre lineups, cast details, and musical accompaniments.

Patee Theater Owl Joan Crawford Franchot Tone Sadie Mckee Dick Steele Troy F Joy Irene Dunne Richard Dix Crown and Freed Miss Crawford Adrian Vina Delmar Liberty Magazine Gene Raymond Esther Ralston Edward Arnold Dick Mills Gloria Stein Uncle Sam Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell James Dunn Ginger Rogers Beryl Mercer Gustave von Seyffertitz Shirley Temple Kathleen Norris Manhattan

Scouts Camporee Brings Douglas Osage County Troops Together

Scouts from Douglas and Osage counties gathered at Brown's Grove for the first annual Bay Scout camporee. Gen. Wilder S. Metcalf delivered a talk on the Boy Scout oath emphasizing duty to God country and neighbor. Troops set up neat tent lines, competed in athletic events and Scoutcraft, with awards to be given and a camp cleanup planned after final events.

Brown's Grove Douglas-Osage County Bay American Legion

Kansan notices Hollywood life and ranch dreams

Richard Doan surveys Hollywood excitement as Kansans chase ranch purchases in California. Notables like Paul Muni and Edward Horton join buyers in San Fernando Valley while stars such as Dick Powell and Colleen Moore eye homes. Rumors touch Rex Ingram and international censorship, with locals peeking at kidnapping sites for 10 cents.

Hollywood Cal Kansas San Fernando Valley Paul Muni Horton Warren Williamsg Muni London Gus Arnheim Cocoanut Grove Dickie Moore Ben Bernice Rex Ingram Four Horsemen Max Col. Lawrence House of Rothschild Germany France

Plans for Round-Up 4-H Groups Attend Manhattan Gathering

Raymond Miskimen of Belleview 4-H will attend the Round-Up at Manhattan June 4. Miss Geneva James, Belleview project leader, will chaperone the girls from Douglas County. Belleview club met with Mary and Frances Eichelmeyer. Clothing girls plan monthly sewing lessons on the first and third Wednesdays. boys hold meetings on the first and third Thursdays. Thirty four members attended outdoor games.

Raymond Miskimen Belleview

Bond election planned for Eudora water works project

Eu dora city officials met in a special session at city hall to review C A Shockley Kansas City engineer's survey. An ordinance calls a bond election of 45000 for the water works. total project cost with interest runs about 56000, higher than the 3 year old estimate. Sewer plans discussed but separate from the water works bond.

J. D. Adams Eudora C. A. Shockley Kansas City

Eudora Schools Hold Annual Meeting Vote to Reduce Budget

Walter Gerstenberger was reelected to a third term as director at the Eudora Rural High School meeting held Thursday afternoon. Patrons voted to cut the district budget by 2000 dollars. All teachers signed contracts except Frances Thompson who did not return. Scon Wagner will replace Thompson as domestic science teacher. Oscar Lothholz elected director at the district No 28 meeting Friday afternoon.

Walter Gerstenberger Eudora Rural High School Gerstenberger Frances Thompson Scon Wagner University of Kansas

Japan Abandons Parity Claims Ahead of 1935 Naval Talks

Tokyo indicates willingness to give up naval parity with the United States and Britain, seeking a higher ratio and equal theoretical standing. Officials hint observers and editors expect discussion of limitations at the 1933 naval conference while aiming for pre conference talks in Washington and London. The Asahi Jiji Hochi papers push for new, fair agreements and dispute misinterpretation of Japan’s aims.

Associated Press Tokyo Japan United States Great Britain Britain London Washington Asahi Jiji Hochi Tsuneyoshi Sakano Navy Office Jaran

Paraguayans Retreat as Bolivians Pursue in Chaco

From La Paz May 25 AP reports three Paraguayan divisions withdrew through Gran Chaco jungles while Bolivian forces closed in. Army dispatches claim 6,000 Paraguayans killed and twice as many wounded after a surprise Bolivian counterattack. Paraguay's defense minister says the assault was halted with heavier Bolivian losses.

la Paz Bolivia Gran Chaco Canada Paraguay

Police Aid Housewife In Key Delivery Incident

Topeka police rushed to help Mrs. John Thompson after her husband was taken to jail for drunkenness. She asked for the keys to her house and the officer promised delivery. Kenneth Hedrick and other officers retrieved the keys from Thompson and brought them to her residence.

Topeka John Thompson Kenneth Hedrick Thompson

Japan’s naval parity urged amid costly defense burdens

An Asahi editorial argues for parity with Britain and America while noting Japanese agreements force maintenance of unnecessary warships, a burden. It asserts sovereign rights in defense decisions and warns that unless the United States and Britain adjust conditions, the next naval conference could fail.

Great Britain America The Asahi Japan United States

Community Notices From Columbia Area Gatherings

Edward Sanders traveled to Dickinson county on business. Sawyer residents John Wray family visited A. J. Flory and relatives. Webb Postma home hosted Tuesday evening gatherings with multiple families. Markleys bought a new super-sex refrigerator. The annual school meeting is set for Friday May 25 with a director election on the docket. Donald Wray Florence Postma Evelyn Wray and Olive Flora listed among attendees.

Edward Sanders Dickinson County John Wray Evelyn Donald Arthena Sawyer Charlie Brohammer Olive Flora Abe Flory Wesley Oscer Shuck Byron Will Postma Florence and Laurie Lloyd Shuck Eva and Warren Wesley Flora Cecil Dover Charles Shuck Darrell Donald Wray Florence Postma Evelyn Wray

University program listings feature lectures and performances

KFKU broadcasts include a Saturday 3 43 p m sports review with Prof RR Elwel and a Monday 2 20 p m book review by Kenneth Rockwell done with the University Extension Book Club. An ar ranged musical program by Prof Roy Underwood presents pianist Miss Clarice Sloan. Proviness of Poetry by Miss Helen Rhoda Hoopes assistant professor of English.

Kenneth Rockwell University Extension Book Club Roy Underwood Clarice Sloan Helen Rhoda Hoopes Enclish

Community Socials and Visits Reported in Lawrence

Residents share outings and visits across Lawrence and nearby towns. Lloyd Beeghley and Mrs. Loyd weave a picnic in Lawrence while Jolly Stitchers meet midweek. Families visit Marion Childs, Edward Sanders, and Frank Deay homes. Wingerts host at Basehor. multiple gatherings document social ties.

Lloyd Beeghley Cecil Dwyer Lawrence Wadnesday Solon Markindy Chester Wible Jolly Stitchers Club John Brohammer Ben Pearl Harold Marion Childs Lloyd Shuck Eva Warren Charles Shuck Darrell Frank Flore Same Charlie Brohammer Solon Markley Edward Sanders William Wingert Mabel Basehor N. Peterson Hallie Peterson N. D. Messer Ralph Rose Frank Deay

Pleasant Valley Dinner Guests from Colorado Springs

Newton Schall of Colorado Springs, Mrs Alice Tian and Miss Olive Ilian were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs E H Ilian and family Saturday. Leonard Page of Norton visiting cousin Orville Carey, joined by Mr and Mrs Jake Ochlert and children Esther and Richard, and Mr and Mrs Ward Landis and children.

Newton Schall Colorado Springs Colo Alice Tian Olive Ilian E. H. Ilian Leonard Page Norton Is Orville Carey Jake Ochlert Esther Richard Ward Landis Chil-D

Local Socials and School News Near DeSoto

Dren Donna and Donald visited Sunday at the Swartz home near DeSoto. Ruth Blough returned home from Strong City after teaching there this term. Mrs Jack Keller of Ottawa and Miss Mildred Maloney of Lawrence visited the Maloney home Monday evening. Baccalaureate services held at Liberty Memorial high school auditorium Sunday. S T Griffin and son Buddy of Fairview visited the Ilan home Friday evening. Ed Tryon family and Mrs Ulrich of North Lawrence visited the O Neals Sunday afternoon. W E Peters attended a benefit card party in Lawrence at St John’s church Tuesday evening. Phil Blough among the 1984 Liberty Memorial high school graduates. commencement Friday evening in the high school auditorium. Cecil Smiths announce the birth of a son Sunday at Memorial hospital. Jack Maloney and Bert Carey visited Lawrence Tuesday evening at McKay hone. John Maloney and Crissie Richardson and Opal also called there. Mrs Vernon Garratt and Jack Maloney met with the school board Monday evening to audit district books. Mrs Jack Maloney spent Tuesday in Lawrence with Mrs Neil Thayer.

Dren Donna Donald Swartz DeSoto Ruth Blough Strong City Jack Keller Ottawa Mildred Maloney Lawrence Maloney Liberty Memorial High School S. T. Griffin Buddy Fairview Cecil Smith Memorial Hospital Jack Maloney McKay Hone Bert Carey E. H. Milian John Maloney Crissie Richardson Opal Vernon Garratt Neil ‘Thayer

McKinney visit and local rounds in Belleview

Belleview observers note Mr and Mrs Howard McKinney visiting Charles Baker's home Wednesday to meet newborn Howard Curtis Baker born Saturday morning. J W Deay of Baldwin City spent Tuesday with cousin Mrs Gertie Steffen. Miss Geneva and Miss Flora Mac James joined Vinland high school pupils who travelled to Ottawa for the annual all school picnic. A woodcock banded in Fairhope Alabama in December 1932 was captured near Sydney Nova Scotia in October 1933.

Howard McKinney Charles Baker Howard Curtis Baker Baker J.W. Deay Baldwin City Gertie Steffen Geneva Flora Mac James Vinland High School Ottawa Fairhope Ala Sydney Nova Scotia

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