Move to Nullify Insurance Deal in Missouri
Missouri Attorney General asks the supreme court to ban 142 fire insurance companies from business until they repay about 8 million dollars and surrender increased premiums tied to the 1935 O Malley Pendergast compromise. He seeks roughly 13 million dollars for policyholders and accuses officials of fraud.
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Jefferson City
Roy McKittrick
Supreme Court
Missouri
O’malley
R. Emmet O’malley
Pendergast
Kansas City
Charles L. Henson
Ray B. Lucas
Henson
Ben C. Hyde
O'Malley
Hyde
Question in Kansas fire insurance rate settlement how to reopen
Kansas City Kan May 29 A Democratic State Senator Joseph McDonald Wyandotte says a policyholders suit may test whether court orders were complied with in the 1930 fire insurance rate settlement. The case ties to T J Penderglass and R E O Malley and concerns a $6 000 000 impounded premium pool split 50 50 between policy holders and companies.
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Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
Joseph McDonald
Wyandotte
McDonald
Charles Street
Chicago
T. J. Pendergast
R. E. O'Malley
Class for Young Typists at Lawrence Business College
Lawrence Business College offers a kindergarten typewriting class this summer for 7th and 8th graders. The session begins June 5 and runs 12 weeks with morning classes from 7:30 to 12.
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Lawrence Business College
Lions Club Election and Dutch Lunch at Wiedemann’s
The Lions Club to elect officers and hold a Dutch lunch at Wiedemann's grill room next Wednesday. They will appoint delegates to the state meeting in Topeka next Sunday through Tuesday. A film on automobile manufacture by Winter Chevrolet will follow the luncheon and business session.
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Lions Club
Wiedemann’s
Topeka
Winter Chevrolet Company
Early valley school founders honored with pioneer gathering
A large crowd marked the anniversary of the Valley School's founding with speakers, exhibits, and a basket lunch. Elders like Mrs. Rose Hitchcock and others shared memories of miners, signers, and the Branson rescue. The event featured relics from the era including tools, a sod plow, a Sharps rifle, and a Colts revolver.
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Abraham Lincoln Holcomb
Rose
Rose Holloway Hitchcock
Colorado
Hitchcock
Branson Rescue Party
S. R. Holloway
Ent School Board
W. G C. Simons
Douglas County Historical Society
Huddleston
Pleasant Valley
al. Graeber
R. M. Price
Ednah Hopking
Shirley Garrett
Valley School
V. Garrett
A. L. Holcomb
Holcomb
E. M. Owen
Elmer Brown
H. H. Ulrich
Pleasant Grove
High Prairie
L. H.petefish
Lewis Howell
QO. J. Lane
Douglas County
H. B. Peairs
Carrie Reece
W. L. Reece
Olin Halderman
The
Pleasant Valley Alumni Association
John S. Akers
A. R. Kennedy
Cranium Crackers Who's News This Week
A quiz of missing persons linked to recent headlines. Questions seek the commander of the ship that ferried British royalty to North America with a last name starting M and a figure who planned a Nazi case after Austria imprisonment once tied to George Arliss.
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England
North America
Austria
George Arliss
Harlan County
St. Louis
Detroit Tigers
Buck Newsom
Amelia Earhart
Walking Jayhawker gifted to Dr Lindley at convocation
A carved wooden walking Jayhawker bird with an inscription was presented to Chancellor E H Lindley by Schiller Shore, Potter Lake game warden. The note under the wing included a playful PS about training hours and rates.
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E. H. Lindley
Schiller Shore
Potter Lake
Lindley
Dr. Lindley
Lawrence Semi-Pros Lose 9-1 to Kansas City Five
The Lawrence Semi-Pros managed by Farmer Ross lost to a Kansas City Fifth Street Athletic Club squad 9 to 1 yesterday at Holc grove. Lefty Martinac pitched for the visitors while Lawrence’s lone run came in the third inning on a Coffin fly to left. Ross plans to replace hitters from the University and promises a stronger attack for next Sunday's game against Oswego.
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Lawrence
Farmer Ross
Holcom Grove
Kansas City
Fifth Street Athletic Club
Martinac
Bray
W. Houk
H. Houk
Coffin
Ross
Oswego
Kan
Notable speakers set for KU fall lecture series
Raymond Nichols announced two speakers for the Kansas University community lecture course next fall. R. Knickerbocker, renowned foreign correspondent and 1930 Pulitzer winner, will speak October 5. William Beebe, author and explorer, will appear October 2. Nichols said two more speakers will be engaged.
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Raymond Nichols
R. Knickerbocker
William Beebe
Underco
Nichols
Marriage License Issued to Reynolds and Parker
A marriage license has been issued to Charles B. Reynolds of Panora Iowa and Grace E. Parker of Lawrence.
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Charles B. Reynolds
Panora, Ia
Grace E. Parker
Lawrence
Dr Lindley Discusses Years at K U in Student Program
Mullen introduces Lindley as Chancellor and praises his contributions to student self government and school growth. Velma Wilson notes an enlarged photograph of Lindley will be hung in the Union Pine room. University band performs selections during the program.
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Mullen
Lindley C. H. Mullen
Marion
Dr. Lindley
Velma Wilson
Meade
Women’s Self-Governing Association
Union Building
University
Death notices for Mrs. Freda Rudolph in Lawrence
Mrs. Freda H. Rudolph died suddenly at 922 Kentucky Street on May 27 at age 75. Born in Laaland Denmark on December 1 1863 she spent years in Europe and New York City before moving to Baltimore and then Lawrence. Survived by four daughters two brothers four grandchildren. Private services at home followed by Trinity Lutheran church funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Charles A. Puls officiating. Burial Memorial Park cemetery.
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Freda Hansen Rudolph
Freda H. Rudolph
Kentucky Street
Trinity Lutheran Church
Charles A. Puls
Memorial Park Cemetery
Death of Mrs Anna Roberts in Kansas City Observed
Mrs Anna Roberts about 68 of Kansas City Missouri died this morning in a Kansas City Kansas hospital. She is sister of C S Barker 819 Vermont Lawrence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Anna Roberts
Lawrence
Kansas City
John Watts Dies At 59 In Brady Apartments
John Bryant Watts, 59, died at his Brady apartments early Sunday. Funeral from Rumsey funeral home Tuesday at 2 pm with Dr. R. A. Hunt officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by wife Marguerite, daughter Dorothea, four sisters Mildred, Maude, Mrs. H L Austin of Wakeeney Kan and Mrs. D R Hettelsater of Chicago, and brother Harry Watts of San Antonio.
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John Bryant Watts
Brady Apartments
Rumsey
R. A. Hunt
Oak Hill Cemetery
D. R. Hettelsater
Chicago, Ill
Harry Watts
San Antonio
Tex
Lawrence City Notes Personal Visits and Travels
Miss Wilma Latimer spends two weeks with sister Mrs. Lloyd Myers in Pomona. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hosford visit Manhattan for granddaughter Nancy Jo Munger of Belleville. Mrs. F. H. Redmond and Mrs. William Johnson of Carthage visit Lawrence over Memorial Day. Mrs. A. Gifford travels to Kansas City to see daughter Mrs. J. C. Searles. C. M. Bowline and sons Robert and Richard of Hope, Kansas, spend the day in Lawrence. Fred C. Easter and wife from Los Angeles, natives of Lawrence, visit. they were married at the bride’s parents’ home, later remodeled by Christian Scientists near South Park.
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Wilma Latimer
Lloyd Myers
Pomona
Frank Hosford
Manhattan
Nancy Jo Munger
Belleville
Lawrence
F. H. Redmond
William Johnson
Carthage
A. Gifford
Kansas City
J. C. Searles
C. M. Bowline
Robert
Richard
Hope
Kan
Fred C. Easter
Los Angeles
George R. Gould
Christian Scientists
Southpark
Notable Catalpa Tree Shocks Lawrence Residents
A 40 foot catalpa at 343 Michigan Street blooms heavily and draws attention. The city hall interior redecoration impresses visitors though the new paint scent lingers on clothing. Five film stars ride Santa Fe California Limited to Springfield for Young Mr Lincoln premiere. Lawrence airport hosts a demonstration of European flight and KU aviation student instruction with Aeronca planes and differing engines.
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G. A. Trent
Michigan Street
Lawrence
Santa Fe
California Limited
Alice Brady
Caesar Romero
Binnie Barnes
Arlene Whalen
Eddie Collins
Twentieth-Century Fox
Springfield
Mr. Lincoln
Miss Mercer's Recital Pleases Large Audience
Edmonda Mercer mezzo soprano from Joseph Wilkins studio presented in recital at Frank Stronghall auditorium. A 13 song program spanned English German French and modern works. she showed power drama and poised stage presence with notable progress from four years of study.
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Edmonda Mercer
Joseph Wilkins
Frank Stronghall
Miss Mercer
School of Fine Arts
Purcell
Bishop
Handel
Brahms
Schubert
Grieg
Love Thee
Faure
List
Recital Ends With Mercer Violin and Song Highlights
A student recital closes with Mercer's performances of Habanera from Bizet and Knowst Thou the Land from Thomas. She also tackles Ah Thou Be Loved One by Levitzki, Chi Noise by Kathryn Lockhart Manning, When I Am Gone Beloved by Clara Edwards, and Cuckoo by Liza Lehmann, drawing warm praise from friends.
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Bizet
Carmen
Thomas
Miss Mercer
Levitzki
Mrs Pippert Injured In Auto Crash At Seventh and New Hampshire
Mrs C W Pippert 70 of 712 Rhode Island Sects suffered a concussion and contusions when struck by a car at Seventh and New Hampshire Saturday night. She was taken to Memorial Hospital and home this afternoon in satisfactory condition. Forest Evans of Lawrence pleaded guilty to reckless driving and failing to stop. Judge Rankin said sentence would be passed later.
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C. W. Pippert
Rhode Island
Secbts
Seventh
New Hampshire
Pippett
Memorial Hospital
Forest Evans
Lawrence
Justice of the Peace
Charles C. Rankin
Rankin
Festival in South Park Draws Bigger Than Expected
South Park lawn festival tonight looks to attract more attendees with Rev. William A. Bixler as guest artist. Programs begin at o'clock with home made ice cream candy and pie sold for a nominal charge. Proceeds go to the Church of God building fund.
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South Park
South Park Lawn
William A. Bixler
Church of God
Roger Crowns of St. Joseph Found Guilty in Court
Roger Crowns of St. Joseph, Missouri, was found guilty in the court of Robert B. Oyler today on a speeding charge. The ruling comes after a brief hearing with the defendant facing standard penalties for the offense.
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Roger Crowns
St. Joseph, Mo
Robert B. Oyler
Speeding Charge Leads to $5 Fine on Highway 59
Saturday evening Crowns was fined five dollars and ordered to pay five dollars costs after a speeding arrest on Highway 59. L L Richardson of the state highway patrol stopped a transport owned by Central States Oil Company. He was cited for driving 48 miles an hour, the report states.
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Crowns
L. L. Richardson
State Highway Patrol
Central States Oil Company
Marshall duo Clarence Willis Jr and Laverne Weaver wed at courthouse
Probate Judge Frank Gray presided over the marriage of Clarence Willis Jr and Laverne Weaver, both of Marshall, at the court house on Saturday. He also conducted a second ceremony at 1 a.m. Sunday for Frederick Lauver and Nadine Bundren of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Willis, Jr
Laverne Weaver
Marshall, Mo
Court House
Frank Gray
Bowman fined for operating car without current tags
Edward Bowman pleaded guilty before Justice Charles Rankin to operating a car without proper current license tags. He was fined $1 and $5 costs after arrest by state highway patrolman L L Richardson Saturday.
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Edward Bowman
Justice of the Peace
Charles Rankin
L L. Richardson
State Highway Patrol
Births at Hospital Add Two Newborn Boys
A boy was born this morning at Lawrence Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson of 511 Lake Street. Last night a boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown of 1128 Rhode Island Street.
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Roy Anderson
Lake Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Frank Brown
Rhode Island Street
Stolen 1934 Ford Found in Ottawa Police Report
A 1934 Ford coupe owned by W. B. Davis of 1137 Vermont Street was stolen on the night of May 20 and recovered in Ottawa last night, police reported today.
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Ottawa
W. B. Davis
Vermont Street
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Sweden
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Emigrant Aid Society
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Morgan Jones
Mary Shepherd
John 8
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Edward Bumgardner
Rose Hitchcock
Albert R. Kennedy Mollie Halderman
Kenneth Kramer
Elmer Kramer
J.C, Maloney
Clarence Wingert
Hester Halcom
Jessie Halecom
A. Halcom Louie Halecom
H. J. Peterson
Donnie Peterson
Ena Kennedy Huddleston
W. D. Lyons
Ida G. Lyons
RK. Clodfelter
D. Davis Gordon FE. Lyons
Gordon B. Lyons
Loren Lyons
Aise Warren
Albert Holcam
Frank Clark
J. M. Palmer
J. C. Maloney
Robert L. Lyons
H. B. Peaks Donald Andrew M. L. Holcam
Harriet Jr. Kennedy
Lillian Elis
Woodrow Sturdy
Mary Sturdy
Lena G. Jones
Mary Reynolds Garvin
H. Shoecky
J. S. Tobler
Marion J. Halderman
Rachel Howe
Will Howe
Virginia Louw Allison Opal V. Richardson
Otto Luckan
Morgan Allison Scottie Ralston
Daisy N. Ralston
T. E. Holloway
T. K. Holloway
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C. E. Ralston
E. F. Huddleston
Charles A. Whedon
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Evalyn Ralston Leon Andrew
Dorothy Holcom Fritzel
John Fritzel, Jr
Robert Earl Thiry
Eldon Hulce
Fred C. Hulce
Gus Hadl
Lester Wadl
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Dean Hadl
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Walter Johns
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Sybil Evers
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Eudaly
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Hill Jazz
Charles Bray
Harry James
Martinac and
Turkovich
Thome
Houk and Johannine
Knickerbocker
City Hall
Thomas H. Smith
Europe
Lawrence Municipal
Don Ashcraft
Aeronca
Ashcraft
Franklin
Smith
Will
Schulz
Mrs. Pippert
East Lawrence Line
Mass
Rapid Transit Company
FHA Loans
McGrew-Peck Inv. CO
Massachusetts
M. Loan Solicitors
Gibraltar
Funk’s Mortuary
Twivekues
Charlton Insurance Agency
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