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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1929

Page

2

Byrd Safe After Air Trip to Pole

Reports from Byrd's expedition indicate Commander Richard E. Byrd safely returned to Little America after a successful south pole flight surveying adjacent territory. Messages from press partners and Hoover administration praise his courage and the use of modern travel methods to overcome polar challenges.

Byrd Pole York New Yo Times St. Louis Post Dispatch Richard E. Byrd Little America South Pole Hoover Byr North Pole Arctic

Byrd Antarctic Flight Sparks Global Praise

Commander Richard E Byrd’s successful flight over the South Pole draws amazed reactions from officials and citizens. President Hoover sends congratulations, while questions arise about land claims by the United States and Britain. London notes interest, and the State Department declines to discuss ownership. Byrd radios Dr. Geographical Society in Washington.

Initoh Gron Richard E. Reid Che South ‘Pole Byrd Hoover Lattoe America Great Britain Antarctic London United States State Department

Grosvenor Thanks Society for Support of Pole Expedition

Gilbert Grosvenor president of the National Geographic Society expresses gratitude for aid and encouragement to the South Pole expedition and the society's role in backing exploration and scientific discovery.

Gilbert Grosvenor National Geographics Society Society South Pole

Missionary Row: Funeral for Dr. William G Manley

Funeral services for Dr. William G Manley longtime Missouri athletics supporter and Greek department head will be held in Columbia with burial at Warrensburg. The veteran faculty member died suddenly on Thanksgiving evening and is survived by his family and colleagues including former Missouri and Kansas athletics leaders who will attend the services.

William G. Manley University of Missouri Missouri Valley Big Six Columbia Warrensburg Doctor Manley Phi Beta Kappa Harvard Docor Manley Alien Merle Hamilton Warrensburg Normal

Selections Announced for Central and Kansas Conferences

Topeka State Journal reports Kansas conference picks compiled by sports editor Carlos B Hobbs from coach votes. Central Conference includes Washburn Shaw Pittsburg Teachers Emporia Teachers Wichita U, while Kansas Conference lists Kansas Wesleyan Baker St Mary's Ottawa Bethany and others with multiple selections.

Dornbusch Washburn Gallazhey Wichita Quarnett Emporia F. B. Kansas Sargent Kansas Wesleyan Reinhart Kleeman Baker T. G Stringer St. Mary's Baxter Cunningham Wolgast Ottawa

Deaths and Funerals: Chalmers Taylor and Others

Thomas Chalmers Taylor of Almont Michigan died at his home this morning. Funeral and burial will be in Almont. He was a 1907 University of Kansas law graduate and spent years practicing in Almont Oakley and Jola. Nellie Hannah Tucker age 48, housemother of Alpha Kappa Psi, died at her home in Lincoln. Funeral services will be held in Gawker City Monday afternoon. She is survived by a daughter and several sons. Susan F Porteous Moore died at 1644 New Hampshire Street. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at the home. She leaves a son James P Moore.

Thomas Chalmers Taylor J. S. Taylor Almont Mich Taylor University of Nellie Hannah Tucker Alpha Kappa Psi Commerce Fraternity Massachusetts Stree Gawker City S. H, Tf, Abercrombie Daviend Kan Lewis and Paul Lawrence Bente H. OG. McCiere Flint Susan F. Porteous Moore Susan F. Porteous Moore New Hampshire Street

Youths to Face Charges Over Stolen Car Transport

Department of Justice agents from Kansas City returned two youths to face charges of transporting a stolen automobile across state lines after their arrest last week by City Officer Pred Voeler. The suspects were jailed since, having driven a stolen car here and taking another before abandoning the first. Also cited: W. A. Brock on speeding and driving a street car. a Ford coach theft reported in Independence and a Chevrolet coach theft in Emporia. A misdelivered package turned up at police HQ and a boiler smoke incident at Hasford Investment Co. on Massachusetts Street.

Department - Justice Kansas City Jack Feldman Herman Wilman Pred Voeler W. A. Brock Eighth and Massachusetts Street John Ingalls Independence Kans Lawrence B. Osborne Emporia Hhat Massachusetts

Winfield Youth Boyd Waite Earns American Farmer Rank

Boyd Waite, a Winfield High School vocational agriculture student, has been awarded the American Farmer rank by the Future Farmers of America. The national honor, conferred at the annual meeting in Kansas City, recognizes his eleven farm projects totaling 2306.05 dollars on a diversified Waite farm near Winfield, including purebred Herefords, wheat, corn, and potatoes.

Boyd Waite Future Farmers of Kansas Winfield High School Ture Farmers of America Baltimore Hotel Kansas City United States Future Farmers Youns Waite Younite Winfield Waite Kansa Eithis Kan Wme Waita

Rotary hosts KU varsity squads banquet

The Rotary club will host a banquet for the University of Kansas football and cross country squads Monday night at Hotel Eldridge. John Bunn chairs the committee, the grill room opens at 6:30. Coach Bunn plans the program while Chancellor Lindley awards varsity letters to the football and cross country men.

University of Kansas Eldridge John Bunn K. UC Bunn B E. H. Lindley

Sweeney Host Annually At Homecoming Game

T J Sweeney Jr follows a yearly custom inviting guests to a Kansas University homecoming football game. He gathers prominent businessmen and state officials, including members of the Fraternal Aid Union board, who travel from New York and Chicago to Lawrence for the event. An advertisement at 620 Mass addresses rental and sale services.

T. J. Sweeney, Jr K. U Fraternal Aid Union Lawrence New York Chicago

First Good Snow Adds To Pre-Christmas Air for Lawrence Citizens

The first snow of the year covered Lawrence creating a festive mood but making driving slippery until salted. Utilities commissioner J L Constant supervised sanding on West Seventh Street to aid motorists. Bird lovers urged winter feeders as quail season closed and hunters welcomed snow for rabbit prospects. PLAN FOR LEGION PARTY

Lawrence J. L. Constant West Seventh Street Vermont Massachusetts Legion

Liberty Post Plans Thursday Evening Legion Party

A Liberty Post American Legion function is set for next Thursday evening at the post hall in the old city hall building. The program is arranged by Fred Tellsworth Phil Bowen and Prof E Buehler with five cards sent to members and wives invited. Shimmons leads refreshments and Bell heads decorations.

Liberty Post American Legion Post Hall Old City Hall Fred Tellsworth Phil Bowen Prof E. ©. Buehler Liberty Post Legionnaires Fred Shimmons Clyde Bell

KU Conference Discusses Snow Hall Completion

Chancellor Lindley and state architect Cuthbert with state business manager Rhodes met to review Snow Hall, KU’s new science building, with aim to have it ready for occupancy at the start of the second semester. Radiators were being installed as work continued.

Snow Hall University of Kansas RE. H. Lindley Charles D. Cuthbert H. R Rhodes Tea Pet Ee En

Thanksgiving Visitors Reported at Local Home

Mrs. G. Q. Lescher and family from Muskogee Oklahoma, along with Mrs. O. J. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Gilmore, and their arrival on Thanksgiving Day to spend several days with Mrs. W. J. Gilmore and family.

G. Q. Lescher Muskogee Okla O. J. Lane Willian L. Gilmore W. J. Gilmore

Marriage Licenses Issued by Judge Menger Names Explored

Probate Judge L H Menger issued marriage licenses to W H Rice of Lawrence and Eleanor McDonald of Topeka. M A Scott of Lawrence and Elmira Meckissick of Lawrence. Raymond W Delts of Topeka and Mary M Welty of Topeka. Ernest Goldsmith of Topeka and Marguerite Diehl of Topeka. Thomas D Montgomery of Kansas City Mo and Laura Wilson of Kansas City Mo. Sparrows Die Mystery Town reports unknown illness felled birds amid heavy snow. In Rockford Illinois a verdict of 20000 dollars for libel was awarded to John A Logan Warren former Durand Methodist pastor deposed by the Rock River conference for alleged improper domestic relations.

L. H. Menger WH. A. Rice Lawrence Eleanor McDonald Rockford, Ir John A. Logan Warren Methodist Durand Rock River Conference

Seventy Attend Kitchen Tour by Farm Bureau Women

Seventy members of the Farm Bureau women attended a kitchen tour yesterday visiting six kitchens. Sponsored by Miss Amy Kelly of Manhattan and Miss Elizabeth Randle, home demonstration agent for Douglas county, the event highlighted the good points of each kitchen.

Farm Bureau Amy Kelly Manhattan Elizabeth Randle Douglas County

November Sees Coldest Year in Kansas in Memory

Topeka reports record cold for November with a southerly transition bringing brief relief followed by renewed wintry weather. Snow flurries blanket eastern regions while northern areas see subfreezing lows and southern zones hover near freezing as a chilly week unfolds.

Topeka Kansas Ewestern Re Duis Ave i Wichita Goncordia Meteorolucist S. 1 Flora Mercury

Weather casts snow and cold across vast region

A ghostly forecast speaks of heavy snow and plummeting temperatures from the Rockies to New England with six inches in parts of Missouri and Illinois. Forecasters link the chill to a Canadian high pressure belt, while skeptics question planetary influences on weather.

Rocky Mountains New England Missouri Andllinois Canada

Weather Outlook For Week In Upper Mississippi And Plains

Forecast for the week in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains calls for generally fair weather with a chill returning at the end. A separate police report notes Guy Winchell of 736 Connecticut street reporting yesterday the theft of a sheep lined coat from his yard clothesline.

Mississippi Missouri Great Plains Guy Winchell Connecticut Street

Freezing Wave Paralyzes East and South Despite Relief

The nation endures a severe cold snap with New York City at 20 degrees above zero and widespread subfreezing temps from New York to Pennsylvania. In Chicago eleven deaths are linked to the cold, with destitution surging and shipping halted as ice forms. Local notices and Thanksgiving gatherings fill pages as communities cope with the deep chill and scarce warmth.

New New York State New Jersey Pennsylvania Atlanta Southland Kentucky Virginia Louisville Atlantic Carolinas Bristol Chicago Kitter Middle West Great Lake Region Ohio Wisconsin Indiame Seo Harbor United Charities of Chicago

Round Corner Drug Store Praised in Trade Magazine

A feature in the November issue of Midwestern Druggist highlights Round Corner Drug’s Seventy Fourth Anniversary sale. Walter H. Varnum, president, recalls starting as a boy in the store, growing with it, and eventually buying the historic shop, now famed as a leading, progressive drug store.

Round Corner Midwestern Druggist Centany Walter H. Varnum Round Corner Drug Com

Freezing Weather Grips Texas With Record Chill

Freezing temperatures prevailed across Texas last night with a minimum of 42 degrees reported as far south as Hrustey. Dallas reported notably cold conditions as the state endures an unexpected cold spell.

Texas Dallas Tex Hrustey

Hopewell School News and Local Socials

Miss Ross of Spring Hill returned to Hopewell Monday after a week illness. Mrs. Willam filled her place. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller spent recent Sunday with family. Lawrence shoppers included Mr. and Mrs. Ainnzo Ambler and daughter Mildred. A Prairie Center Fiien church shower honored Mrs. Roy Stark of Lawrence, a recent bride, with gifts including a quilt from Mrs. Harry Hiddleston. Hostesses were Mrs. Blaylock and Miss Merle Blaylock. Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gainness and Howard with multiple guests from Topeka, Eudora, and nearby areas. Other visits noted with Mr. and Mrs. J WH Maness, Jennie, Ada Manness, and the Fronch and Brady families near DeSoto.

Earl White Mrs. White White Edgar White Albert Miller Howard Miller William Seiwald Burl Ott Belleview Harry Ambler George Bert Hare ‘Bour Clara Mae Donna Jean Welcome Lyman Corliss Topeka Cora Corliss Walter Osborne Roland Osear Ant Grace Thompson Hesper Academy Roger Stanley Mernice Ant Leis Jean Edmond Ant Miss Russ Alonzo Ambler Mildred Louise Ross Spring Hill Hopewell Willam Ainnzo Ambler Mildred Lawrence Prairie Center Fiien Church John Blaylock Merle

Religious Services And Sermons Across North Lawrence

Local churches announce Bible studies sermons and services. North Lawrence Christian aims to inspire with a 105 year ministry milestone, plus Morals worship and youth programs. St Luke A M E and Unitarian and Plymouth Congregational share morning and evening services and sermon topics.

North Lawrence

WREN Saturday Program Overview and Local Notes

A garbled list of names, programs, and events from a Saturday WREN schedule. Mentions Lee HR, Me his Hrntel, Chicago open, youth conference, weather notes, and various speakers and activities. Contains multiple organization names and place cues, including Kansas City and Chicago, with scattered program titles and dates.

Sroyer Lee Brseauba Thalyeraliy Udon Hey of Qvaler Misa Caio Mack MeGri Ett Walt Vasily Nas Corel Chicago Chine Open Yieerhaner Susie Depa Deesy Meewit Panenko Christhoy Scienue Chuarch Kansas City Ato Chop Dantet A. Pella Jano Sautionat Retigiolia Finerson Fesdlet e-Whittallangio McGrew Orela Murate

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