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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1932

Page

2

State Committee to Meet Monday for Governor Nominee

Democratic state committee members meet in St. Louis Monday to choose a governor candidate to succeed Francis Wilson, with formal action delayed until after his funeral in Platte City Saturday. Rumors favor Russell Dearmont or Frank Harris, while James A. Reed is proposed by Sedalia’s H L Terry though Reed may decline after his wife’s death. Funeral arrangements set for Saturday with the body in state in Platte City then burial there.

St. Louis Democratic State Committee Francis Wilson Kansas City Wilson United States James A. Reed H.L. Terry Sedalia Reed Columbia State Committee

Lawrence Wins First Ballot In I C O F Grand Lodge Vote

Lawrence secured the 1933 meeting of the Grand Lodge of the I C O F on the first ballot. The convention at Manhattan Herington drew about 3,700 attendees. Dorsey drum and bugle corps and Liberty Fos of the American Legion were praised for their role in securing the event for Lawrence.

Lawrence Grand Lodge J. R. Good Manhattan Herington Drum and Bugle Corps Dorsey Liberty Fos American Legion

Plan to drive to Ames for Kansas Iowa State game

Local football fans plan a Saturday drive to Ames Indiana for the Kansas Iowa State football clash. Ames athletic director T. N. Metcalfe has been asked by Dr. F. C Allen to reserve seats for the Lawrence crowd. Officials note the trip is about 300 miles by car with good roads and a seven hour drive via Kansas City through Highways 69 to Excelsior Springs, Cameron, Leon, and Des Moines.

Ames T. N. Metcalfe F. C Allen Lawrence University Kansas City Excelsior Springs Cameron Leon Des Moines

Face Liquor Charges Against Blos som House Operators

Joe Bailey operator of the Blossom House cafe at 700 Connecticut Street and Estella Carson a cafe waitress were arraigned before Justice J H Mitchell on charges of transportation and possession of intoxicating liquor. Hearing set for October 17 at 2 PM. Each defendant released on 100 dollar bond signed by Mrs Minnie Lucas.

Joe Bailey Blossom House Connecticut Street Estella Carson J. H. Mitchell Minnie Lucas

Meeting notices and lectures at university and city venues

Professor J W Haney of Nebraska will address an ASME meeting at 10 30 tomorrow morning in room 206 Marvin hall All KU mechanical and industrial engineering students will be excused from 10 30 classes to attend V Se Teachers Council to meet Jens P Jensen will speak on tax limitation amendment at Wiedemann s 835 Massachusetts street at 6 15 tonight Dr E H Taylor KU zoology professor speaks on Mexico through the Eyes of a Naturalist at Digma honorary biology society union building cafeteria Enroll in night classes at the Business College if day school is unavailable

J. W. Haney University of Nebraska American Society of Mechanical Engineers Marvin Hall K. U. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Lawrence Mexico E. H. Taylor University of Kansas Digma Honorary Biology Society Union Building Business College

Autographed football to prize at Mickey Mouse Club event

A regulation football autographed by Knute Rockne and Jayhawk players will be the first prize at the Mickey Mouse club meeting at the Pater theater Saturday morning. Grade schools enter three contestants per grade in spelling arithmetic and social science. the best overall record wins the football. Third grade spelling bee, fourth grade arithmetic, and fifth grade social science contests determine the winner. Superintendent C E Birch will select judges. The football is on display at Carl's clothing.

Knute Rockne Notre Dame Jayhawk Mickey Mouse Club Pater Theater Susan Friend Olie C. E. Birch Ichoose Carl's Clothing Company

Fall From Great Pyramid Kills American Explorer

Rand Herron, American climber and member of the German American Himalayan expedition, slipped from the Great Pyramid in Cairo and died. He had just returned to Europe via Suez after landing that morning, attempting a climb considered routine by some tourists with local dragomen, though sandstone blocks can crumble. Herron died instantly on the desert steps after the fall.

Cairo Egypt Rand Herron Herron Nangi Parbat Europe Suez

Jayhawk 4-H Club Elects Officers for Next Year

Jayhawk 4-H Club elected its officers at a gathering at the F. L. Hartman home. Elected were Wilma Hartman president, Katherine Heck vice president, Arthur Leonard secretary treasurer, Mildred Daniels reporter, Alice Laptad leader, Max Laptad boys leader, Wilma Hartman girls leader, Ruby Hartman community leader. The program included a piano solo by Ruby Leonard and two reels by W R Essick, Lawrence High School vocational agriculture instructor. New members: Katherine Heck, Chester Pine, Alice Daniels, Mildred Daniels, Alveda Shook, Louise McNamara, Waneta McNamarra.

Jayhawk F. L. Hartman Wilma Hartman Katherine Heck Arthur Leonard Mildred Daniels Alice Laptad Max Laptad Ruby Hartman Ruby Leonard W.R. Essick Lawrence High School Chester -Pine Alice Daniels Alveta Shook Louise McNamara Waneta McNamarra

Manchukuo Official Mortally Wounded in Dinner Attack

Li Yi-Hsun, staff officer of the Manchukuo privy council, was hacked with an ax at dinner in Changchbin. General Chen Shihh-Yuan, new Heilung kiang governor and privy council member, accuses Li of forcing his resignation and faces government upheaval as Li is believed to die tonight. Chen recently left Heilungkiang governorship under unexplained circumstances.

Changcbin Manchuria Li Yi-Hsun Privy Council Chen Shihh-Yuan Mao Chan- Shan Heilungkiang Chen Henry Pu-Yi

Dudley sought after Oklahoma constable murder claim

In Stilwell Oklahoma on October 13 police hunted Republican constable candidate Ed Dudley for the murder of Muskogee prohibition agent Howard B Ouster formerly of Kansas City. Ouster died after a downtown street confrontation during an attempted questioning. Elmer Philpotts was wounded in the knee.

Stilwell Oklo Here Ed Dudley Howard B. Ouster Kansas City Ousler Elmer Philpotts Dudley Philpotts

Crowd lynching shocks Harbin bandit in Manchuria

An enraged crowd in Harbin on October 13 hanged a Chinese bandit accused of killing Mrs. Woodruts to prevent further harm to her three children. His head was severed and displayed on a pole as an example. In Winfield Kansas Wayne Henderson and Gen Gleckler were chosen to represent Southwestern College in Rhodes scholarship exams at the University of Kansas on December 10. The Kaw Valley Rabbit Association will meet at 7:30 PM Friday in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. attendance invited. Advertising note on better clothes from Schuls The Tailor.

Harbin Manchuria C. T. Woodruts Puc Winfield Kan Wayne Henderson Oxford Gen Gleckler Wichita Southwestern College University of Kansas Lane Rabbit Association Kaw Valley Rabbit Association Chamber of Commerce Schuls

Kanwaka clubs schedule meetings for Friday and next Tuesday

The Kanwaka tax study club meets Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs E G Haverstock. Adah Past Matrons entertain with Halloween party Monday at Mrs F L Courtney 2103 Barker Avenue after a 730 PM business meeting. McAllaster P T A meets Friday at 730 PM with Supt C B Birch discussing the tax amendment. Kanwaka Farm Bureau women hold October meeting next Tuesday at Mrs A R Reed with reports by all members. Mrs Ralph Colman leads the work.

Kanwaka Tax Study Club E. G.haverstock Adah F. L. Courtney Barker Avenue Courtney J. A. Keeler W. B. Wilcox FM. Holliday Jack Bolen Kanwaka Farm Bureau A. R. Reed Ralph Colman

Personal note visitors from Terre Haute and West coast trip

Mrs S M Cowgill of Terre Haute Ind visits Mrs F H Kennedy and Mrs R C Manley accompanied from St Louis by her niece Mrs Floyd Fink formerly Miss Frances Kennedy Mr and Mrs E E Trueblood and son Lowell return from a five weeks motor trip to the Pacific coast visiting San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and the Imperial valley tempo 100 degrees in the shade in Brawley cool for that climate they left there just before the disastrous flood and earthquake shocks struck the valley

S. M. Cowgill Terre Haute Ind F. H. Kennedy R. c. Manley Imperial Valley Brawley Alo

Kansas Producers Form State Cooperative League Plan

Fifteen Kansas industrial and trade groups met in Topeka to plan a statewide cooperative movement under the Kansas Cooperative League. The effort follows federal guidance to unite industrial mercantile agricultural and professional interests to conserve resources and boost local business. William A. Riley will promote the league and its slogan Support Kansas resources and Kansas resources will support you. Jenny Wren Milling Co. is among the firms represented.

Kansas Industrial and Trade Topeka Kansas Cooperative League William A. Biley Association of Kansas Orne Kansas ‘Cooperative League Kansas Resources League Riley Kansas Jenny Wren Milling Company

Deaths and Lawsuit Hit Lawton Mayor Over Whisky Case

In Lawton Oklahoma a complaint charges Mayor Jackson Broshears and Police Chief C L Dinkins with transporting whisky from the city vault to the mayor’s home. The case stems from a county inquiry into missing evidence and a whisky cache found in the police vault. Also notes the death of Mrs Mary E Speicher aged 61 and funeral details for James Miller.

Lawton Okla Walahy Jackson Broshears C. L. Dinkins C. S. McCurson Dwight Malcolm Eudora Lorenz Speicher Anna Hudl Clara Armstrong Lecompton Helen Jardon Baldwin Bertha Speicher Teresa Speicher Charles Speicher William Soelcher Lawrence Julius Speicher Topeka Stephen Frank Speicher

Tentative stump tour planned by Alfred E Smith

A tentative schedule shows former Gov. Alfred E. Smith to make six speeches for Democratic tickets in New England New Jersey and New York state. The first speech is set for Tammany Hall with the broader program described as tentative in official statements.

New York Alfred E. Smith New England New Jersey New York State Smith Tammany Hall

Verdict Is Life in Prison for Colorado Murder

Joseph A. Hayes, 22, was found guilty by a district court jury of slaying his school girl sweetheart Alta Lee Armstrong, 17, of Rockyford, Colo., and sentenced to life imprisonment. The May 14 killing followed her move to Denver for nurses training. Hayes shot himself in the jaw after the act. The case hinged on the claim that the murder followed a marriage refusal.

Denver Joseph A. Hayes Alta Lee Armstrong Rockyford Colo Colorado Miss Armstrong Hayes

Texas Guinan reveals fiancé Mortimer Davis Jr as husband to be

Texas Guinan, the New York night club entertainer, disclosed in Rochester that Mortimer Davis Jr. of Montreal theater management will marry her on Christmas Day. Davis, son of the late Sir Mortimer Davis, was previously married to Roszika Dolly. they wed in March 1927 and divorced in February 1932.

Rochester N. Y Texas Guinan New York Vaudsville Mortimer Davis Montreal Miss Guinan Mortimer Davis, Jr Roszika Dolly Dolly Mr. Davis Sir Mortimer Davis

BAKER HEADS LIBRARIANS AT KLA REGIONAL MEET

Des Moines October 18 Charles M Baker of University of Kansas elected president of Kansas Library Association at regional American Library Association convention Edith M Norton Coffeyville elected vice president Rose Craig Winfield treasurer and Helen Bartlett Partons secretary Also notes a report of gasoline theft from a car on Walnut Street and a Gambles ad promoting hunter supplies and shotgun shells at discounted prices.

Des Moines Iowa Charles M. Baker University of Kansas Kansas Library Association American Library Association Edith M. Norton Coffeyville Rose Craig Winfield Helen Bartlett Partons

Indian princess added to Kansas campaign roster

Topeka Oct 13 AP Princess Isianina Indian operatic prima donna was sent into Kansas by the Republicans to campaign. She traveled by air from Chicago and was to speak in Effingham and Seneca today. She planned appearances in Topeka Friday Junction City Saturday with Ben Paulen and Alfred Landon on the platform.

Topeka Isianina Kansas Chicago Effingham Junction City Herington Ben 5 Paulen Alfred M. Landon

Employment plan aims to hire 16 thousand via Reconstruction loans

Washington report notes Harvey C Couch, a director, says 16 007 men will gain direct employment through loans totaling 124 563 620 for self liquidating projects. He cites indirect job gains from material orders and mentions steel and lumber needs while urging municipal agencies to use the act more.

Washington Reconstruction Corporation Harvey C. Couch Couch

Tariffs may shift U S exports says Klein in study

Dr Julius Klein assistant secretary of commerce warned that assessing U S export impact from Canadian tariff changes is premature. He cited how American ingenuity shifts production to unpenalized fabrics tires and textile components, potentially offsetting disadvantages and keeping balance sheets strong amid tariff changes.

Washington Julius Klein United States Klein Great Britain

Mills Ends 3000 Mile Campaign In Chicago Speech

Secretary of the Treasury Ogden Mills arrived in Chicago after a coast to coast tour to rally support for the Republican ticket. He will address 38,000 at the Chicago Coliseum, with a nationally televised speech promising a strong defense of tariffs and attacks on President Hoover's critics. Mills cited federal expenditures totaling five billion dollars, claiming most funds support productive employment rather than wasteful pork.

Chicago Secretary of the Treasury Ogden Mills Republican National Committee Chicago Coliseum Mills Hoover Minneapolis

Relief allotments for Kansas counties listed

Manhattan October 18 AP relief funds distributed by Ralph Snyder chairman of the fourth district relief committee. Ten counties receive allocations including Dickinson 3985, Riley 4043, Marion 8154, Cloud 2803, Geary 2181, Washington 2569, Republic 2533, Chase 1436, Clay 2187, Morris 197%.

Manhattan Kansas Ralph Snyder Fourth District Relief Committee Reconstruction Finance Corporation Chase Clay Cloud Dickinson Geary Marion Morris Republic Riley Washington

Object to chaperones at Watkins hospital rule

University of Kansas students debate issues in Memorial Union. A resolution protests a hospital rule requiring chaperones for visits between opposite sex students. The discussion reflects campus concerns during a regular Student Council meeting.

I. U Memorial Union Watkins Memorial Hospital University of Kansas On

Government bond quotes and Treasury notes update

Government bonds in New York on Oct 13 show Liberty 7s at 102.20, Liberty first 44s 102.20, Liberty fourth 435 at 163.20, Treasury 4s at 107.20, Treasury 4s 104.12, Treasury 38 6H at 100.26, and Treasury 3s 51-55 at 95. The Journal-World wants ads for its help wanted column offering services for you or your wife.

Government Bonds New York Government Liberty Liberty First Liberty Fourth Treasury Tresaury

Pickets Slug Soldier at Hewittville Mine Incident

Miner pickets attacked a guardsman from the 106th Cavalry at Peabody mine No. 58 Hewittville, disarming him before Captain Meacham halted the assault. The wounded guardsman E. D. Hancock from Springfield was treated at St. Vincent's hospital for a scalp wound amid ongoing labor tensions. The incident followed an earlier shooting of a miner, The McGuire, as attacks intensified around local Democratic and Republican headquarters in Taylorville which were used as reception rooms.

Taylorville Iil 106Th Cavalry Peabody Hewitville Carl Meacham McGuire St. Vincent's Hospital E. D. Hancock Springfield Guard

Wife Wins Fight With Kidney Acids

Woman reports relief from kidney discomfort after using Cystex prescribed formula. Advert claims sleep improves and energy returns within 24 to 48 hours with a money back guarantee. Product touted as affordable at five cents in drugstores.

Baltimore Sun writer Frank R. Kent to lecture on the coming election

Frank R. Kent of the Baltimore Sun will arrive tomorrow morning to deliver a lecture on The Coming Election at 8:20 p m in the University auditorium. Kent, a veteran since 1899 in political reporting, is expected to forecast the November results and share insights from the eastern and midwestern political climates.

Frank.r. Kent Baltimore Sun University Auditorium A Kent Kent Baltimore East Midwest

Seventh Grade Assembly at Junior High School

The first seventh grade assembly was held yesterday afternoon in the study hall. Jeanne Moyer presided. Program included marionette vaudeville by David Whitney and Glenn Cooper, piano solo by Mary Evelyn Standing, reading by Ann Murray, marionette demonstration by Jerry Sisson, piano by Edward Stout, impersonations by Alan Ewing, tap dance by Margaret Jayne Wadhams and Wanda Mercer, a story Travel on Early Railroads by John Krum, cornet solo by Billie Hunzicker.

Jeanne Moyer David Whitney Glenn Cooper Mary Evelyn Standing Ann Murray Jerry Sisson Edward Stout Alan Ewing Margaret Jayne Wadhams Wanda Mercer John Krum Billie Hunzicker

Two Lawrence men return from hitchhiking tour

Harry Hevener and Emory Scott, longtime Lawrence theater figures, returned Tuesday after traveling about 3500 miles through the southeastern states. They left nine weeks ago with Wayne Larabee who stayed in Atlanta. The trio planned future meetings at post offices or libraries before splitting to hitch rides. Hewener said they started with about $50 and had $8 left on their home arrival.

Harry Hevener Emory Scott Lawrence Theaters Lawrence Wayne Larabee Atlanta Hewener

TEACHERS PLAN BROADCASTS FOR AMENDMENT ELECTION

The Kansas State Teachers Association plans radio talks on the tax limitation amendment ahead of the November election. Fifteen speakers will participate, coordinated by E. Birch, superintendent of schools, with broadcasts on five stations. Aimed to inform voters, the effort notes strong teacher support for the series.

The Kansas: State Teachers Association E. Birch Birch Tall Wen Saga Association

Lindley Speaks At Jackson County Road Celebration

Chancellor E. H. Lindley addressed a Sat-a-Bar crowd on A Message From Kansas at the Jackson County road celebration near Kansas City. The event marked completion of a four year project to build a road system in Jackson County, work began four years ago with a team of workers and local farms involved.

E. H. Lindley Kansas Jackson County Sata-Bar Farms Kansas City

New ROTC uniforms arrive at Kansas campus

New ROTC uniforms to replace those lost in last August fire arrived at the University of Kansas and are being issued to unit members. The uniforms are the same style and color as last year. Waldemar Geltch, KU violin professor and former president of the Kansas State Music Association, attended an Emporia meeting of the association's executive committee yesterday.

University of Kansas Waldemar Geltch Emporia Kansas State Music Association Professor Geltch

Reelection of United Lutheran Church leader in New York

Philadelphia report notes Rev Dr Frederick H sane of New York elected to an eighth term as president of the United Lutheran Church of America. Clarence Miller of Philadelphia reelected treasurer after long service. C E Birch urges tax limitation amendment at Junior High PTA meeting. 3:30 pm social period follows. Bandits kidnap priest in Mexico, holding Father J Jesus Cornejo for 25000 pesos ransom in Penjamo near Guadalajara.

Philadelphia Frederick H. Sane New York City United Lutheran Church of America Clarence Miller Philadelhia Heard C. E. Birch C. E. Birch Cie Mexico City Guadalajara Penjamo J. Jesus Cornejo

Decline in Food Prices Reported in New York

Bradstreet weekly shows wholesale food prices falling for the week ended October 11 with the food index dropping to 1.73, moving against seasonal trends and near its July low. In Oklahoma two men robbed Exchange State Bank at Skintook, abducted cashier D. W. Lucas, and released him unharmed two miles north on the Pawhuska highway, taking about $3,000.

New York Bradstreet’s Weekly Bank

HAWK HALLOW FUNERAL ATTENDANCE AND VISITS

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Stone attended the funeral of Mrs Robert Gress Tuesday. Dennis Shruski of Tonganoxie visited friends Friday. Clarence Hummelguard attended a teachers meeting at Leavenworth Saturday. Mrs Charles Parham returned to Baxter Springs after an extended visit with relatives. The annual homecoming will be held at the Congregational church Sunday. The W C T U will meet Tuesday October 11 with Mrs Robert Freeman. Miss Bertha Leighty of Kansas City visits Ottawa area. Mrs Sarah McGuire visited her son Ernest McGuire. Mrs Fred Smith left for Salina after the death of her brother in law James McConkey.

Lawrence Stoneking Robert Gress Fred Smith Ray Anna Wickey H Bonner Springs Dennis Shruski Tonganoxie Clarence Hummelguard Leavenworth Charles Parham Baxter Springs Kan Lucy Baker David Thistlethwaite Herbert Baker Mary Baker Friends Yearly Meeting Lawrence Friends Church Congregational Church Robert Freeman Bertha Leighty Kansas City E. Leighty Anea Mildred Thistlethwaite Ottawa University Sarah McGuire Ernest McGuire McGuire Salina James McConkey

Residents arrival and social notices across Wallas Idaho

Mr and Mrs Clifford Figgins and children from Wallas Idaho arrived Thursday evening at the home of his father C R Figgins and family for a winter stay in Kansas. Mrs Anna Martin and son Elmer of Kansas City Missouri visited the Martin home. Mrs Mary Baker returned to Friendswood Texas after an extended visit with the Baker and Thistlethwaite families. The Edminster 4 H club met Friday night at John and Mrs Papenhausen with Iva Holliday leading and planning a fair exhibit. A benefit bridge party is set for Monday afternoon at Mrs Waller eibarer’s home and Mrs Lawrence Stoneking attended a Royal Neighbors meeting in Linwood on Tuesday afternoon.

Clifford Figgins Wallas Idaho C. R. Figgins Kansas William O Brien Ladies Catholic Club Anna ‘Martin Elmer Kansas City Visi John Martin Mary Baker Friendswood Tex Baker and Thistlethwaite Edminster 4-H John Papenhausen Misa Iva Holliday Wallereibarer Lawrence Stoneking Royal Neighbors Linwood

Sensible remedy promises quick relief from rheumatic pain

An old advertisement touts Allenia as a safe speedy cure for rheumatic pain claiming to remove uric acid from joints muscles and blood. It promises relief in 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee if results fail, urging readers to buy an 85 cent bottle from Round Corner Drug Co or any druggist.

Allenia Santiago Allenry Round Corner Drug Co

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