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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1933
Page
2
A fragmentary University of Kansas State page item describes Halloween mischief in the town, with pranks on Theta and Phi Psi houses, lanterns borrowed from the city, and a political roundup dinner. The piece notes the Mary Rose cast concerns and a sports update as students report various lighthearted antics and local scenes.
In a Lawrence area matter a complaint signed by Fred Shim Shimmons C C Shimmons and Gerald Campbell claims a duck blind north of massing is involved. Wesley Brune testified he bought the farm containing the blind and that the land lies away from the river bank. He says the bar is not flooded even when the river rises and a decision is expected Friday.
A community stage production drew varied response last night as critics noted uneven acting from Ian Calderwood and Amy Gibson while Robert Haig’s Simon Blake showed restraint. Audience members praised the cast’s unity and the prelude music by S. Shilton. Performances run this afternoon with tickets available from 1 to 4 PM.
A relief worker notes many kind gifts received for case members during recent weeks. Jane Jamison thanks the American Be company for donated space at the federal Boot park to aid distribution. the DC Penney company sent 25 sweaters in sizes for those served.
A weather bulletin from Topeka reports an unsettled pattern with NW winds and possible showers likely to interrupt the Indian summer. High pressure in Canada is expected to retreat, bringing cooler conditions and a fall-like drop in temperatures across the state and region.
A White Leghorn hen named Emily White won the laying championship at the Chicago fair. The bird was noted for appearance despite modest looks and took top honors in the Chicago event on November 1.
Police report several Halloween pranks including ash cars and garbage cans left on porches and odd vandalism around morning hours. Mrs Anna Martindale of Louisiana reported an heirloom bell stolen and hidden. Chief Cumming urged residents to notify authorities.
Mrs John Kahne Mrs J J Ril ae and Miss Mimi gael motored peka yesterday and spent the day with Father Henry Fitzgerald. Dorothy Jennings of St Louis Mo Gamma Phi Beta province president arrives Friday to visit until Sunday at the local cap hy house. Mrs McKinnis and two children left last night for Emerado North Dakota visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs Kanal and Mrs Anetia and Miss lla Norton of Deleyan Wis were in Lawrence yesterday. Anetia Shanahan has been visiting her aunt Mrs Blanche Norton ey in Greeley Colo.
Funeral services for Sarah Jane Mason will be held Thursday at 2:30 A.M. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Lyle Jenkins, injured yesterday in a sewer excavation cave-in on the river bank near the bridge, is reported not seriously hurt. He suffered bruises, a broken rib, and shock, and was buried under hundreds of pounds of dirt for about six minutes before rescue. He remains in hospital expected to recover.
A local report describes a fruit resembling a cross between an apple and a pear. Henry Chapman of the Stark Brothers nursery in Louisiana Mo sent a specimen to the Stark firm. Stickney replied that the trait is a sand pear and of no value, noting there is no apple blood in the sand.
The Stull Evangelical church invites all to a Sunday School rally featuring speakers M. F. Stone of Olton and Chem of Lawrence. A cordial day of fellowship is extended to everyone to attend at Stull.
Picked high spots in the farm economy drive the plot in Golden Harvest at Dickinson. Chester Morris plays a brother who leaves farming to seek wealth in wheat while Richard Arlen stays to champion the farmers. A farm strike tests loyalties as market collapse looms.
Readers are invited to see local young men perform for teachers as part of a community event. The notice emphasizes youth participation and school involvement, with organizers seeking support from residents and volunteers.
Karl Krasgry announces a lecture by the newly formed Kansas City Symphony Orchestra at the University tomorrow. J Kleegroer, former organ and theory student in 1915 16, rose to prominence as an orchestral conductor. He led the Seattle Symphony for years before returning to America. Kansas City officials Kuersteiner Kinney and others will host a rehearsal and luncheon with city musicians attending.
A crash on Route 3 near Seventh Street involved Miss Martin driving north on Route 3 and John Black in a roadster. Black’s car struck Miss Martin’s car and Miss Rath-Hoover’s Ford coupe, causing extensive front-end damage and several minor injuries.
Mayor J S Hartley of Olathe Kansas was wounded by a bullet from a pursuing officer as four men fled in a motorcar during a Halloween patrol stop. The mayor on the running board sustained a flesh wound to the side. officers reported the car carried weapons.
Bramwell, trainer for the St. Nis Browns, spends the week in Lawrence visiting friends and observing training methods. He attends the Craft Show and meets with exhibitors, including the 1600 Bates and Students of the Design Department, discussing work and practical applications.
In Pateons Kansas on Nov 1 AP reports Melvin Walasie 60 a farmer near Altamont suffered a broken neck and paralyzed back after a fall at a Halloween party at the Floneer school near town He was taken to a Kansas City hospital in serious condition. A separate AP item notes a refinery blast at two Fond du Lac cheese plants with one factory evacuated and workers injured. Also Young G O F G O P meet to plan Kansas convention in Manhattan with Fred Seaton announced as keynote. A terminal plant accident at New E terminal Plynt caused a shock and killed three men with several injured.
Fragmented AP summary reports unemployment relief funding and district actions in the District of Columbia. Mentions figures around 72,000 and 24, with terse notes on relief operations and regional employment programs amid shifting policies.
An AP report notes Congress may create more Supreme Court judgeships to align with NRA codes, exempting railroad and private employees from shorter hours and higher wages while urging government retreat. In Oklahoma City, Russell Petroleum’s No 1 Reno well was shut after seven hours threatening the wholesale district.
The second month of school closed Friday October 27 at Kanwaka. Twenty three pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the month. These were Glenn Johanning and Jimmie.
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