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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1931

Page

2

Farm Tour Attracts Douglas County Farmers In Turbulent Weather

A spring farm tour drew about seventy five Douglas County farmers and Lawrence businessmen to Brown's Grove for four addresses on soil conservation and the new Douglas County Agricultural Council. Speakers urged terracing and soil improvement through lime, phosphate fertilizer, legumes, and organic matter, noting that a soil survey and field stations are planned.

Douglas County Lawrence Brown’s Grove Cal Ward Kansas Farmer's Union Douglas County Agricultural Council Count Barter’s Association Allison Andrews Baldwin R. I. Throckmorton Kansas’ Agricultural College Danhattan Phrockmorton Aiealto Throckmorton Sap ‘x B. C. Kel- Jorge Lecompton E. Willoughby Kelloge al- Ifa Mr. Willoughby John Damm Hn Glass Agricultural College Kansas Glass Agricultural Council Willis, Dunn C. Markley

Vatican notes to Spanish govt on worship and education

AP report from Madrid dated May 29 notes the Vatican sent a formal communication to the Spanish government. The note concerns the recent decree on liberty of worship, obligatory Catholicism in schools, and an inventory of church properties. Papal Nuncio Tedeschini said the note was couch-toned, moderate and courteous.

Madrid Thda Tedeschini

Musical benefit for Nash Walker's mother at Orpheum

A Kan sas City Kansas M C A organized benefit show titled Foiled a musical comedy from The Hurry Up Bride will be staged at the Orpheum theater on June 3. The purpose is to aid Mrs. Alice Myers mother of George Nash Walker formerly with Bert Williams and Walker. Ruth Bradley from New York will headline a special act. Local manager Addie Miller handles tickets with sales at 628 Massachusetts Street Round Corner Drug and Carter's Cafe 819 Vermont Street.

Orpheum Theater Kansas City Kan Alice Myers New York Street George “Nash” Walker Bert Williams Walker Ruth Bradley New York Addie Miller Massachusetts Street Round Corner Carter's Cafe Vermont Street

Liked Lots of Guns In Trial Testimony At Crowley Hearing

Francis Crowley testified at his murder trial that he began his criminal career as a walking arsenal. He recalled arming himself with two guns at the time of the Hirsch shooting, one of which escaped a detective during a search. Dr. Richard Hoffman called Crowley a moral imbecile, claiming he could not have premeditated the crime. The defense rested with Hoffman's testimony as the case was expected to go to the jury late today.

Minneola N. Y Francis Crowley Frederick Hirsch Richard Hoffman Crowley Hoffman Toy

Ardrey Recital Promises Varied Violin Program

Eldon A Ardrey violinist will give a graduate recital Sunday at 4 pm in the University auditorium. Ruth Ellis Ard accompanies. The program includes works by Tchaikoven, Chopin, Debussy, and string quartet selections with Waldemar Gelich and others among the performers.

Eldon A. Ardrey Ardrey Waldemar Gelich Ruth Ellis Ardwill Levitzky-Jacobsen Debussy-Hartmann Anne Lec Aey Aller Eldon Ardrey Luther Leavengood Karl Euersteiner M. Swarthout

Brown Succeeds Magee As Kansas City District Director

E P Brown of Arbor Nebraska was appointed class C director for the tenth federal reserve district to replace Wayland Magee who moved to farm director on the federal reserve board in Washington. Brown shifted from law to farming for health, and will represent agriculture in the region. He studied at the University of Nebraska and practiced law twenty years before taking up outdoor work on his Lincoln area farm.

Kansas City Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Today E. P.brown Arbor Neb Wayland Magee Federal Reserve Board Washington Brown Federal Reserve District University of Nebraska Lincoln

FILE SUIT TO AID OSAGES

The government filed in federal court seeking to sustain legislation extending restrictions to 1958 and to bar further suits by claimants claiming title to restricted Osage lands. John Goldesberry, district attorney, filed the equity action, naming 58 defendants and noting between 3500 and 4000 other claimants to oil gas and mineral rights now held by the government for the strikes.

Tulsa Okla John Goldesberry

Journal World Pacific Northwest tour by train

Journal-World sponsors a two week all expense tour from Kansas City to the Pacific Northwest including Yellowstone, Canadian Rockies, Glacier country and Vancouver. It runs August 8 to August 21 with Rail Pullman meals hotels and side trips. Highlights include Denver Colorado Springs Glen Eyrie Manitou Pikes Peak Crow Agency Billings Yellowstone Spokane Puget Sound Portland Columbia River Highway Vancouver Lake Louise Banff Winnipeg and more.

Journal-World Pacific Northwest Yellowstone National Park Canadian Rockies North America Journal- World Denver Colo Denver Mountain District Albany Colorado Springs Colorado’ Springs Glen Eyrie Garden of the Reds Wyoming Crow Agency Guster Billings Mont Chamber of Commerce Yellowstone Park Missoula Spokane Seattle Puet Sound Canada Oregon Portland Columbia River Highway Longview Tacoma Mount Ranier Vancouver Stanley Park Chinatown Arding Memorial Lost‘ Lagoon Old Nine O'clock Gun Shakescare Garden Brocton Point Lighthouse Smwash Rock Old English Bay Lake Louise Banff Regina Winnipeg Minneapolis St. Paul

Indian Chief Long Jim Dies Near Wenatchee

Chief Long Jim, last warrior of a renowned Indian family, died Friday on ancestral lands near Wenatchee Washington. His daughter Princess Jessie Jim, a Haskell senior, was en route home and not present at his death. The chief wished education for his daughter and to die on tribal lands, a life portrayed in Northwest history.

Haskell Institute Wenatchee Wash Long Jim Jessie Jim Haskell Pat Chi Long Jim Widenessome Astor Columbia

Valley Forge and Gettysburg Honoring War Dead

The Associated Press reports national and abroad commemorations honoring fallen soldiers and sailors. Hoover urged resilience at Valley Forge while Vice President Curtis urged constitutional reverence in Washington. ceremonies marked by ambassadors, mayors, and doughboy tributes reflected a mood of renewal amid economic and business outlook discussions.

Hhoto Valley Forge Washington Hoover America Valley Forge Penn Gettysburg Curtis United States Army Air Armada Arlington Cemetery Edge Suresnes Cemetery Paris France Belleau- Wood Cemetery R. E. Thompson el Paso Texas Cherbourg Alabama British Isles Belgium Athens

Lawrence Business College Hosts Summer Session Start

A report notes Hayne Dermid of 1332 Louisiana Street was cited for careless driving after an arrest near Fourteenth and Massachusetts streets and is set to appear in police court Monday. The item also mentions a pleasant and profitable summer session at Lawrence Business College as the Summer School begins next week.

Hayne Dermid Louisiana ‘Street Massachusetts Soan Lawrence Business College The Ady

Lockers Introduced at National Guard Armory

The National Guard Armory at Eighth and New Hampshire streets unveils individual lockers for Companies H and M. Uniforms and gear checked out will be stored there, saving drill-night trips home. Captain Jack Gage, regular army instructor, built the lockers.

National Guard Eighth New Hampshire Jack Gage

Girl Struck by Car Near Fourteenth and Massachusetts

A three year old girl, Helen Kennison, suffered bruises when hit by a passing car at the corner of Fourteenth and Massachusetts streets yesterday afternoon. The car occupants, en route from Missouri to Ottawa for Memorial Day, said they would report to police on their return. license number was logged.

Helen Kennison Fourteenth Street Cornor Fourteenth Massachusetts Missouri Ottawa

Man Slain Police Officer Killer Framed for Electric Chair

Francis Crowley, 19, convicted of murdering Nassau County patrolman Frederick Hirsch, awaits a mandatory electric chair sentence. A guard beat him when the verdict was read as police, fearing escape, fought to subdue the jailed killer after he lunged toward an officer. Crowley was moved to Nassau jail then to Sing Sing after sentence. execution to await Court of Appeals review.

Mineola N.Y Francis Crowley Long Island Edwards Crowley Nassau County Sing Sing Court of Appeals Manhattan Frederick Hirsch North Merrick

Large Shopping Crowd Buys Along Massachusetts Street

Large crowds shopped along Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, with hundreds of cars and crowded sidewalks. Stores stayed open until 9 PM for Memorial Day closing, while groceries and meat markets operated until noon amid light rain impacting turnout.

Lawrence Massachusetts Street

Robbery Report Of $153 Held Up In City Street

J C Keller told police last night he was robbed of 153 dollars on North Seventh Street by two men who then fled in a Ford sedan. A third man allegedly intervened but police have no further information on Keller’s address or identity.

J. C. Keller J.C. Keller North Seventh’street Keller

Miss Frances Wilson Dinner at Broad View Inn

Miss Frances Wilson will entertain with a 1 o’clock dinner tomorrow at Broad View Inn. Guests include Mr and Mrs C F Nelson Miss Agnes Husband Miss Irene Beahady Miss Margaret Lynn and William Pilcher. Wallace W C T U meets Tuesday at 2 PM with Mrs A B Conner 447 Elm Street. Mrs Susie Denman will lead the flower service. Members are asked to note the change in hour.

Frances’ Wilson Broad View Inn C.F. Nelson Agnes Husband Irene Beahady Margaret Lynn William Pilcher Wallace W. C. T. U A. B. Conner Elm Street Susie Denman

Corwins to Visit Daughter in Taft and Emporia News

Mr and Mrs F H Corwin of Peru will arrive tomorrow to visit their daughter Mrs J F Mee and Mr yer on Dinois Street. Mrs F Penne spent yesterday in Taft en route to Emporia to visit for several days. Teh TEX AND GANG.

Peru J. F. Mee

Texas Guinan barred from entering Paris by French government

May 30 Havre AP reports the French government refused entry to Texas Guinan and her 30 Broadway blondes for business or pleasure. The director of the surete general says the decision is final. Guinan seeks permission to go to Paris to plead with Premier Laval and the interior minister.

Paris Texas Guinan France Surete, Generale Havre Premier Laval Minister of the Interior

Hockaday in Crase Plane Forced Down Near Blanchester

Two Wichita men on a flight for Nationair were forced to land near Blanchester Ohio due to fuel shortage and injuries while being treated at Bethesda hospital. The pilot reported lost heading while en route from McKeen Port to Columbus and continuing losses in navigation. Naval radio traffic figures cited around 60 million words handled last year.

Hockaday Crase Ohio Cincinnati Blanchester Bethesda Air 2 Ang McKeenport Fala Nationair Pantie Aesotation Columbus Air Line Hock Naval Radio System

Man Mistaken for Agent Attacked in Restaurant

Clarence Kenton, hospitalized with multiple stab wounds and knife injuries, said he was mistaken for a federal prohibition agent and assaulted by two men in a northeast Kansas City restaurant. Arrested for assault and battery are Frank Carlton of Salem Arkansas and John Steinhouse of Kansas City.

Kansas City Clarence Kenton Frank Carlton Salem Ark John Steinhouse Kenton

Passenger transfer aids coast guard ship near Santa Barbara

A cruiser arrived today about fifty miles northwest of Santa Barbara to unload more than 450 passengers from lifeboats. Radio advice from the Los Angeles Steamship Company confirmed the operation and the transfer to the vessel.

Harvard Arguelito Santa Barbara Los Angeles Steamship. Company

Community notes and weekend events in small town

Mrs Frank Hook Pearl and Alfred spent Sunday at the Jake Bidinger home. Toneka visitors include Mr and Mrs Chris Kraft and Chudzelt. Big Springs Sunday school convention drew many locals. Big Springs orchestra plans music for Stall celebration on July 4. Donald and Raal returned to Elmont after a week with Russell Deskin. Belvoir Royal Neighbors to meet at Clyde Talley home in June. Kraft spent Sunday with Clifford Brass. Geo Anderson Sr family honored her birthday with a large gathering and dinner. High school students may earn summer business credits at the Business College adv.

Frank Hook Pearl Alfred Jake Bidinger Chris Kraft Chudzelt Toneka Big Springs Stall Donald Raal Elmont Russell Deskin Belvoir Clyde Talley Duan- Kraft Clifford Brass Geo. Anderson Geo. Anderson, Sr

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