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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1933
Page
2
The piece recalls Kansas students making the yearly fall trip to Lincoln despite a 1916 tradition, detailing social life at Nebraska and Kansas, changes in Greek houses and postgame parties, and student life at KU with references to dorm rules, court term for freshmen, and a proposed post season game idea.
A review appears in KFKU coverage of a 300 page work by H Lindley from the University. Chancellor Kenneth Lindley discusses the project and its impact as a new revolutionary narrative.
A convicted robber, Kenner Myers, 20, labeled a Negro bandit, was sentenced in district court to 10 to 20 years. He is to be returned to Douglas county in February to stand trial on a first degree murder charge related to the April slaying of H. W. Jones, a retired Negro minister in North Lawrence.
Dr. J Henry Anderson born April 18 1858 in Oakwood HL died November 5 1933 in San Diego California. He studied osteopathy after schooling in Lawrence and Kirksville later practicing in Middletown Conn returning to Lawrence in 1916 then moving to San Diego in 1925. He married Anna Underwood in 1891 and was survived by her. his father once worked at Steinberg Brothers Clothing.
The Eastern Kansas Osteopathic Association held its annual meeting in Baldwin on Saturday paying tribute to the late founder Still. Speakers included Dr. George Conley of Kansas City and Dr. Wallace Fleming of Baxter Springs, with representation from Kirksville and Wichita and state board members present.
The Broadway Through a Keyhole picture stars Constance Cum mings and Paul Kelly with Tex Guinan and Abe Lyman in minor roles. It has an improbable story and weak leads, while Jolson and Winchell do not share scenes as expected. a new Plymouth police car replaces the Willys after heavy use.
Veteran railroad official H D Brown 51 of Aurora died in an accident or sudden incident at night. The report notes his role as an Aurora division superintendent for Burlington and affected local rail operations. Further details unavailable in the fragment.
Chicago's Century of Progress exposition closed after 22 million visitors since May, with streets emptied and exhibits locked for the first time. The fair, a $37 million event, ended amid ceremonies as President Dawes closed the gates and a last visitor earned a medal and season ticket for next year.
A Topeka goat dairy operator, Harry Burger, extols Lawrence as the best town in the country. He recounts his son Hadrian, a junior high student, choosing a one day visit in Lawrence as his reward for achieving perfect school marks.
Local voices describe a duck hunting mishap with bracing water and embarrassment. A dental scene nearby shows a man pulling teeth as a casual remark about seeds in a pumpkin. A 1933 duck band from Glenwood Game Farm was mailed to the government. The Armistice Day halftime crowd shifts to drum and dance as Jim Thorpe’s exhibition stuns. A wind and dust storm blinds Lawrence and the University of Kansas campus.
Marriage licenses issued to C. P. Danforth and Anna R. Gay both of Topeka, married by Probate Judge L. Menger. Clarence Hausman and Dorothy Gabriel, both of Eudora, expected to wed Kansas City area. Donald Holcomb of Coldwater and Mildred Kirkby of Minneapolis, Kan., to be married by the Rev. Theodore Aszman of Lawrence.
Sergeant John C Grosser, chemist at Fort Riley, died of heart disease at the post hospital Sunday. He had testified in the trial of Maj. Charles A Shepard, army surgeon, in the case over his wife Susana’s slaying. Northwestern University practice field this fall saw Riley brothers play football for three teams, Jack with the Boston Redskins, Bill with the Wildcat varsity, and Hal with the frosh.
Missouri coach Carideo rejected reports of signing with Lehigh University. He said no contract discussions occurred and the rumor aimed to cause trouble. Missouri has won only one game this season, opening against Central College of Fayette, Pa. The Lehigh denial follows.
Andrew Rattray, renowned big game hunter and husband of Hon Averill Furness, daughter of Viscount Furness, died in a Nairobi hospital at 51 after an operation. He previously brought two zebras to England for Lord Furness, who in 1926 married Mrs Thelma Morgan Converse. The couple wed late in 1931 during a Tanganyika hunting expedition with Furness, Averill as witness.
Benita Hume stars in The Worst Woman in Paris at the Dickinson. The plot follows a Paris playboy romance that ends amid Kansas rescues and a military academy chancellor who falls under her influence. She leaves for the U.S. and later returns to her old life in Paris.
The Patee theater presents The Sweetheart of Sima Chi and Walt Disney’s Three Little Pigs with Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf and a Charlie Chase comedy news reel shown through Tuesday. The feature is a college rowing story with Buster Crabtree taking over as stroke man. Mary Carlisle, Charles Starrett, Florence Lake, and Ted Rito Orchestra also appear. California All American football players join the cast.
A severe storm swept the city with gale like winds reaching fifty mph. Some trees and signs were blown down while a telephone pole fell on Tennessee Street. Debris filled sidewalks as temperatures dropped to around 40 degrees at night. The wind swirled through Massachusetts Street in Lawrence with a yellow hail observed in spots.
Kansas Electric Power Company crews use a front mounted winch on a truck to pull out wooden trolley poles. Concrete imbedded poles are broken or pulled. service line poles remain for street lights. Poles date to 1909 with Haskell street car line construction. Others will be sawed, sold, or reused as farm fence pieces.
A former Lawrence resident lauds the city's merchants for courtesy and a welcoming atmosphere. He notes visitors feel greeted on the highways and in stores, with clerks finishing conversations before assisting new customers. He highlights Lawrence’s warmer service culture at shops and filling stations.
Local page features a photo of Lawrence children at Mrs F P O Brien's living room used to illustrate the Adventures of al Peppermint Boy puppet show. Written by Ernestine Sanger of Kansas City and produced in Lawrence about three years ago for the American Association of University Women. Children named include Dick Stutz Allan Stutz Stephen Els worth Bobby Thiele Jean Hamilton Elizabeth Crafton James Ruth OBrien Gertrude OBrien. The image was reproduced in the AAU bulletin.
Six persons were injured in motor car accidents Sunday in Chanute. Mrs Jacob Newquist suffered a fractured skull and other head injuries when her car collided with a vehicle driven by Dean Davis, who received a severe hand cut. Betty Myers in the Davis car had a nose injury. Jesse Corder had both legs broken below the knees after being struck by a car driven by Glenn Frank. Charles H Sellers of Wichita received cuts to face and neck, and Roy Bair had a leg injury when their car struck a…
Jack Rank will perform five roles in a three act drama The Vienna Express based on 1931 continental rail disasters. The show starts at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon in the Senior High School auditorium and is part of the activity ticket program for students.
Lawrence Public Library observes National Book Week starting today with a display of children's books. The librarian invites all interested to see the display and sale of old clothes for cash through classified advertising.
The Social Service League operates a salvage store in the old city hall building. Old garments are cleaned, altered, and sold or given to the needy, with no one turned away for inability to pay. Requisitions come from county officials and rural nurses to aid worthy cases, and proceeds cover overhead.
Guy Keeler secretary of the KA extension division was introduced as chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements for Homecoming. The event will feature the Kansas football game. A meeting of Keeler's committee is set for tomorrow at 4 30 PM at the alumni association office.
The huge balloon and gondola prepared for Lieutenant Commander T G Settle’s stratosphere ascent from the World’s Fair grounds were crated for shipment to Akron after the failure of one attempt and poor weather delayed the project. If not started by December 15 the craft may pass to Auguste Piccard of Belgium, who would attempt the flight. Settle previously tried in August but a faulty valve cord caused a brief landing.
Several prominent Kansas Republicans will attend a dinner meeting of the Douglas County Republican central committee Friday November 24 at the Eldridge Hotel. Expected attendees include Governor Alf M Landon John Hamilton John Carlson and Mrs.
Ed Little announces a faculty recital at the administration auditorium tonight at o oclock featuring Ruth Orcutt as accompanist and members of the K U School of Fine Arts. The program includes works by Scarlatti Beethoven Rondo Bach Kreisler and Grieg among others with selections by Messrs Kugel and Kuersteiner and songs by Porpora and Grainger.
Chicago and Kansas City grain and livestock quotes show wheat firming on weekend monetary signals and a no-change stance from U.S. policy officials. Cattle and hog markets shift with mixed demand, with hogs rising modestly and cattle steady to weaker on lighter supplies and varied demand across weight classes.
Kansas City market notes show dairy and produce prices, cattle and sheep receipts, and various commodity quotes. Alfalfa, corn and wheat values, live stock receipts for today, and producer prices across Kansas City and Chicago markers are included with noted AP briefs.
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