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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1931

Page

2

Move on Far East Situation Planned

The government expects to act in the Manchurian crisis once pledges to the League of Nations by Japan and China are fulfilled. U S officials hint at possible action under Kellogg Briand pact as the Sino Japanese dispute intensifies.

Ngton Ian League of Nations Japan China United States Nine Power Red Press Ted Taonan Chiang Kai Shek Chient Chinchow A Can Washington Yangtse Nanking Shanghai Esion Chow Chiang Hsueh Liang Manchuria South Manchur Chi Man

Lawrence Country Club Elects New Board Members

The annual meeting elected N. C. W. Ami Salter G. Thiele to the board, succeeding C. E. Friend Q. W. Jeney and L. S. Purcell. Other directors include Theodore S. Astman R. M. Fitzpatrick Gene Glahn W. B. Griesa J. O. Jones and J. J. Kistler. The board will meet to elect officers and committees for the year.

Lawrence Nevin C. W. Ami- Salter G. Thiele C. E. Friend Q. W. Jeney L. S. Purcell R. M. Fitzpatrick Gene Glahn W. 8. Griesa J. J. Kistler

Belleview 4-H Club Elects Officers at Home Meeting

Belleview 4-H club members elected officers at a meeting held last night at the home of Mrs. hn Vinland. Newly chosen officers include Freda Cowles as president Raymond Horrell as vice president Ann Bischelmeyer as secretary treasurer Ernest Cowles as parliamentary drill and witistie Hepler as home demonstration agent.

Belleview Club Belleview 4-H Club Vinland Ers Freda Cowles Raymond Horrell Ann Bischelmeyer Secr Ernest Cowles Istie Hepler

Communists Round Up in Spanish Countryside

Dispatches from Villanueva report hundreds of civil guards conducting a wide round up to capture about 1,500 armed agrarian communists destroying crops and livestock. Country folk concentrate in Villanueva as airplane scouts note the main group in the mountains. no resistance yet. Cordoban townspeople called for vehicles to assist in the roundup.

Cordoba Spain Villanueva

Oil Flow Returns to Oklahoma Fields Under Martial Rule

Oklahoma City oil fields resume activity as 2,000 workers return to the Oklahoma City field at 7 am to reopen valves and flow about 225,000 barrels daily. In Seminole 600 workers return, 150 full time. Chandler and Tatums resume on old schedules. Gov Murray and officials prorate production under military rule as allowed by a 546,009 barrel daily state cap under a tri state agreement with Kansas and Texas. Murray warns he can shut wells again if prices fall.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Seminole Chandler Tatums W. H. Murray Paul Walker State Corporation Commission

Man Cause Breakage At Lax Man Sandwich Inn

James Brown 68, of no fixed address, admitted breaking the glass at the Lax Man Sandwich Inn, 1403 Massachusetts Street, after being questioned by police. He said he had not eaten for several days. Police arrested Brown in an alley near the store and he was held briefly before transfer to county authorities.

Hunter James Brown Laxman Sandwich Inn Massachusetts Street Headquarte Brown

Patee Theater to Open With The Public Defender

The Patee theater will present The Public Defender with Richard Dix next week. Screenings Monday to Wednesday include a news reel comedy and a cartoon. school children may attend. Thursday and Friday are Family Nights with two shows for one price, featuring Children of Dreams and The Lawless Woman. Saturday features In Line of Duty with Noah Beery and Sue Carol, plus a cartoon, comedy, and The Galloping Ghost installment. A 10 am charity show will be held.

Public Defender Richard Dix Patee Theater Prise Oscar Hammerstein II Sigmund Romberg Hammerstein Romberg Noah Beery Sue Carol

Guard Caught Smuggling Dope Into Kansas Penitentiary

Topeka reported by Vice Chairman Ed Arnold of the state board of administration that guard John Coleman a Black Kansas City man was discharged and turned over to federal authorities after a search found about one ounce of narcotics in his clothing. Authorities say the guard had been smuggling dope into the Lansing penitentiary for at least three months and selling it to prisoners.

Topeka Kansas Penitentiary Lansing Ed Arnold State Board of Administration Arnold John Coleman Kansas City Kan Armold Coleman

Week Ends With a Move for Stronger Securities

Washington reports an economically powerful week ending with Hoover restoration steps and an added measure to strengthen railroad bonds. An expanded inquiry seeks ways to boost investment value of rail bonds as savings banks face liquidity concerns and possible removal from eligible lists. Hoover hopes the emergency 500 million credit corporation boosts credit and purchasing power.

Washington Hoover Betharing Mutual Savings West

Open House Night At Chi Omega With 14 Piece Orchestra

Alpha Chi Omega held open house Friday from 8 to 11 dancing to music by a fourteen piece Kansas City orchestra. Chaperons included Mrs. Hugh Patton and Miss Elizabeth Dunkel. Out of town guests and attendees from several fraternities were listed along with hostesses and other societies. A separate note mentions Tota Nu and Phi Beta Pi events and confirms additional out of town guests. Fragments also reference a town orchestra and Delta Zeta participation. The piece ends with a weather tease CHILLY WEATHER COMING.

Alpha Chi Omega Kansas City Hugh Patton Elizabeth Dunkel Camilla Lindsay Horton Mary Irwin Elizabeth Everhardy Leavenworth Louise Sanders Burlington Dorothy Bleakley Tonganoxie Chi Omega Edith F. Martin Delta Zeta Ada Reese Jawis C C. Goddard F. H. Guild Frances Miriam Dexter Phyllis Dentzer Jeira Horner Abilene Viv A Rice Liberty Marian Brinton Elizabeth Conrad Henrietta Conrad Ruth Bryant Millie Stiefel Kansas City, Mo

Local Showers May Accompany Temperature Change

Topeka reports cooler weather on the way from the northwest with probable showers as fall returns after a day of near mid summer heat. Kansas saw highs up to 88 in Goodland and 75 to 85 elsewhere, with nights commonly 62 to 75. Fontana bank merges with Miami County National Bank, Paola. Earl Hardy, 3, died in a dog house fire at Hugoton, his 4-year-old brother injured, and Michael Kammerer, 70, dies after being hit by a truck in Kansas City, the 79th traffic fatality this year.

Topeka Kansas D. Flora Goodland Recema Piora Fontana Kan Miami County National Bank Paola Fontana Bank Child Fataly Hugoton Earl Hardy Donald Dains Danie

Fraternity suits heard over university property taxes

The Kansas Supreme Court appointed C. E. Vance Jr of Garden City to hear testimony in suits filed by fraternities at University of Kansas Kansas State College and Baker University challenging Douglas and Riley counties power to tax their houses and other property.

Topeka Supreme Court C. E. Vance, Jr Garden City University of Kansas Kansas State College Baker University Douglas Riley

Bronchoscope Relieves Two Small Children

Kansas City October 10 AP Physicians reported the condition of two babies following bronchoscopic operations yesterday. Beatrice Terkins four of Dodge City Kansas swallowed a watermelon seed and Curtis Poort two of Warrensburg Missouri swallowed a kernel of corn.

Kansas City Beatrice Terkins Dodge City Kan Curtis Poort Warrensburg

Cards Are Champs in a Close Series Deciding Game

The Athletic led early as Pat Collins and Jimmie Foxx drove runs, while manager wariness surrounded a tense baseball clash. Cardinals Grimes and High delivered key hits, with High homering to spark a late surge as the Cardinals topped the Athletics to clinch the series.

Athletics and Cardinals clash with late-inning action

In a turbulent seven inning stretch the Athletics and Cardinals traded weak hits with no runs, while Foxx struck out and Gelbert delivered a key two-base hit. The ninth inning saw Simmons walk and Williams reach on an error, but scoring remained limited as pitching dominated. A later note reports a journalism conference in Lawrence with local hospitality and KU game attendance.

Athintice Simmon Wilson Fes Atiller Gelbert Simmons We Miller Williams Attes Ti Hallahan Hop Martin Hopper

Hindenburg and Hitler Hold Key Conference in Berlin

In Berlin on Oct 10 AP reports President Hindenburg and Adolf Hitler met for about an hour amid rising Nazi pressure to unseat Chancellor Bruening. The meeting drew a crowd outside the palace as Hitler, an Austrian by birth and veteran of the German army, presented his plans to the aged president.

Berlin von Hindenburg Germany Adolf Hitler Tyet Hitler Alfred Hugenberg Bruening Reichstag Wilhelmstrasse Bavaria

Boyles Jury Hangs On Liquor Trial

Harry Boyles of 770 Hickory Street faced a liquor sale charge. The Justice court jury, four to two for conviction, was hung at 5 o clock and discharged by Justice J. H. Mitchell. Albert Miller of 416 Illinois Street and Edwin Clark of Saginaw Mich testified Boyles sold them a half gallon. Miller pleaded guilty to transportation and possession, serving sixty days and a $200 fine. Clark pleaded not guilty. Stevens said Boyles will likely not be retried.

Harry Boyles Hickory Street Justice Court J. H. Mitchell Albert Miller Illinois Street Edwin Clark Saginaw Mich Miller Clark R. B. Stevens Stevens

Sunflower club plans November event and Halloween party

At J. S. Taylor's Sunflower club discussed an achievement day planned for November and a Hallowe'en party to be held next Friday night in the K. G. Clark barn. Adelia Miller gave a reading and Wallace Taylor serves as club president. Mushrooms prove deadly in Toledo five dead after consuming poisonous varieties. coroner warns of risky field and wood mushrooms.

K. G. Clark Sunflower Club J. S. Taylor Adelia Miller Wallace Taylor Toledo Ohio F. G. Kreit

Market News From Kansas City Livestock Market

Kansas City livestock market shows steady to lower trends across cattle hogs and sheep with varying weekly totals. Feeder cattle and veal demand softens while slaughter prices wobble. grains and bonds mixed as rural markets digest fluctuating futures and local yard pricing.

Kansas City Macapmi—Iusn Ad—Uoes

Lawrence Notes and Local Incidents Report

Lawrence items recount a KU alumna recalling a former beaus who became a bishop, police quieting disturbances on New Jersey and Connecticut streets, prowler report on Massachusetts Street with no contact found, a note on Fire Prevention Week with no calls, Tom Bishop and St Johns Military School guests observing events, ongoing house painting by residents, and a Mencken quote with a poem fragment about tourists and labor.

Deaths and Funerals Ledger Quietly Reflect Local Losses

William S Lowe of 1530 Tennessee Street dies after a two day illness in a local hospital. Survived by widow Margaret H Lowe and two daughters, plus two grandchildren and a sister. Funeral Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home. Mrs W C Miller, 74, dies after cerebral hemorrhage in Lawrence. Survived by husband W C Miller and five daughters and one son. Funeral Monday at Rumsey. burial Oak Hill. Harriet Radcliffe dies after weeks of illness. Trinity Episcopal services note her 55 years of church attendance and quiet faith. Jen nie M Coffman, 72, dies at home. funeral tomorrow at Schubert Funeral Home Jewell City Kansas. burial in Jewell City. Survived by husband and three sons.

William S. Lowe Wiliam Lowe Tennessee Street Georgetown St. Louis Ohio Massachusetts Margaret H. Lowe Harry M. Goodchild Haverhill Mass Edna M. Lowe Chicago, IL Harry M. Goodchild, Jr Shirley Lee Southard Franklin W. C. Miller Ralph W. Dicker el Monte Roseartha! Berry Los Angeles Cal H. L. Dunkle Huntington W. Va A. S. Peck Lawrence W. L. Miller Rumsey Funeral Home Alfred D. Grey Oak Hill Cemetery Trinity Episcopal Church Harriet Radcliffe Miss Radcliffe F. B. Shaner Shaner Trinity Choir Will Pendleton William Dalton A. Dixon Wilder S. Metcalf Charles Finch Robert Wagstaff Jenni Coffman Jennie M. Coffman Haskell Ave Schubert Funeral Home J. F. Watts Jewell City Kan Willie Kincaid Elliott, Ta Walter Kincaid Hardy, Neb Roy Kincaid Calif

Three Die In Hotel Fire At Chatham In San Francisco

A hotel fire at the Chatham in downtown San Francisco killed three people and injured four others who jumped from the building to escape. Fireman John Miller reported two tires stolen from his car parked near the station during the incident.

San Francisco Chatham District John Miller

Local Social News and College Notes Summary

Burlington and Williamsburg families listed among social visitors and illness. Delta Delta Delta pledges Wilma Wightman of Kansas City. Tea hosted by Marguerite Treille with several guests. Baldwins attend Sunday School convention in Wellsville. L. B. C. notes include Walton Higher Accounting courses growing in popularity and new arrivals like Juanita Thomas from Dexter. Weatherby's Holton trip noted. Stenographer Bernice Griffis and Nellie Gettler among returning students. Authorities note strong schooling as key to future prosperity and employment.

Veka G. Nesbitt Roland Nesbitt Burlington Charles Zessler Williamsburg and Mirs Fred Jones Vera Susan Sarah Lebo Glenn Dewall Lyle Sutherland Len Steele George Turrell Harry Trabert Wiley A. Keve Abilene Lambda Chapter Delta Delta Delta Wilma Wightman Kansas City Marguerite Treille Helen Wilson Grace Irwin Clara Krefting Harriet Osborne Elisa Pereth Bertha Whitton Baldwin Wellsville Lila Buck Holton Business College Walton Leta Jacob Ottawa Juanita Thomas Dexter Iowa Weatherby Bernice Griffis Nellie Get

Garden party notes and memorial in Baldwin

Baldwin Report covers a PEO garden party at Mrs FE hk Ebright’s home chaired by Mrs Alvin F. Baker with poetry and song by members including Mrs Gilbert M Gander and Mrs A J Hurt fo Clathe. It also details funeral services for George Franklin Leonard with military honors, Baker University graduate, longtime teacher, and WWII veteran.

Gilbert M. Gander Perry FE Hk Ebright Alvin F. Baker Larden Edward Cragoe sSanner Wordsworth Aagle Chubb Martha Cowgill Moore Dickens Hammond Burlington Baldwin Cordelia Clements Helen Good Olathe Frank Wolf George Franklin Leonard Saway GC. W. Bailey Baker Quartette Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Leonard Delta Shelter Lloyd Beaton American Legion Baldwin Lodge George Leonard Baker University Lawrence 137Th Infantry St. Mihiel Meuse Argonne Baker Leonard Jtaught Willis Kan Wil ‘Liamasbore Willis School of Embalming A Veterans’ Hospital Kansas City Tulsa Oklo Elva Mary Jones Wiliamsburg Sarah Marguerite Smith Leonard Leland Harold Tampa Fla Eugene Lewiston Mont Paxton Mize Glenn Dewall Lyle Sutherland Jen Steele George Turrell Harry Trabert Williams Neen Frank Kerns Ida Booth Lyda Dibble Toneka James Susan Lindsey Independence Charles Avert Ottahens E. Davis

Marriage Licenses In Detroit And Topeka Areas

Marriage licenses issued to Andrew Barcus of Detroit Michigan and Anne Burandt of Bonner Springs who planned marriage at Bonner Springs, and Earl Mallory and Mary Jackson of Topeka who planned marriage there. The item also mentions a police incident in Cranston Rhode Island and a local insurance ad with Elks bowling scores and an agency contact.

Andrew Barcus Detroit Mich Anne Burandt Bonner Springs Earl Mallory Mary Jackson Topeka

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