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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1932

Page

2

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Washington reports the Federal Home Loan Bank system opened its twelve regional banks. It aims to unlock over 1.5 billion in potential home financing credit and ease pressure on mortgage lenders. Members can borrow up to 12 times stock, with banks capitalized at 14 million and a treasury option up to 125 million if needed. One regional bank is Tepele Kan with 7.5 million capitalization.

Washington Federal Home Loan Board Savings Vana Insurance Companies Federal Home Loan Bank Act Treasury Tepele Kan

Fugitive 34 Years Surrenders for Federal Penitentiary

W Kirby Robinson, 65, a California fugitive who evaded a four year sentence for an Arkansas office robbery by leaping from a train, has papers for commitment to the federal penitentiary. He surrendered at Leavenworth and will remain jailed while officials await action from the attorney general.

Kansas City Vetterli Samius Mrewster United California di Zerbst Federal Penitentiary Zerbst Robinson Robinson Then Placed Himself In‘custody of the Chief of Police Leavenworth

Prominent Speakers at Forum Luncheon Club

National and international figures will discuss international relations industry economics ethics and religion at the Forum Luncheon Club at the University of Kansas this winter Kirby Page of New York will lead a two day conference on international relations Dr Laidler renowned economist will direct industry and economics discussions Dr Bruce Curry of Union Theological Seminary will head ethics and religion talks Delegations from western Missouri colleges and eastern Kansas are expected to attend with students and faculty members.

University of Kansan Kirby Page New York Laidler Bruce Curry Union Theological Seminary Western Missouri Kansas

Quincy Wins First Prize at Mickey Mouse Club Event

Quincy school won an autographed football as first prize at the Mickey Mouse club meeting at Patee theater. Knute Rockne signed the trophy football, awarded for top showing in spelling arithmetic and social science contests directed by Miss Susan Friend. Other schools following Quincy were McAlaster Pinckney Woodlawn and New York County.

Quincy Mickey Mouse Club Patee Theater Knute Rockne Dame Idea Kansas Susan Friend McAlaster Pinckney Woodlawn New York

Roosevelt drafts speeches for southern and midwest trip

In Hyde Park Roosevelt works over forthcoming tour speeches. He plans to state his bonus position and may decide timing and method during weekend prep. Former senator Joseph Robinson and economist Raymond Moley join as advisers in his presidential campaign.

Hyde Park Roosevelt South Middle West Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Senate Raymond Moley Columbia University

Hoover to address huge Cleveland rally tonight

President Hoover arrives in Cleveland for a major reelection speech at 8 30 p m EST in Public Hall. Organizers report 28 600 attendees with 55 000 reservations requested as Ohio with its 26 electoral votes looms large in the campaign. The event marks a pivotal push in a state seen as critical to Hoover in November.

Cleveland Hoover Celeveland Pu ‘Ne I. John D. Marshall Committee On Ohio United States Walter F. Brown

Golf finals set at Lawrence Coun try Club flight A to decide title

Finals and semi finals results listed for Lawrence County Club golf tournament with Flight A champion contenders Chester Jones and Keith Bolin, Flight B contender E B Stouffer, Flight C players J H Fritts and Ed Penchard Jr, plus consolation and final pairing plans for today and tomorrow.

Lawrence Country Club Chester Jones R. W. Poillon Keith Bolin Fred Jaedicke E. B. Stouffer V. Ee D. Jole Patterson Ipmight J. H. Fritts F. H. Guild E. W. Penchard Sr T. G. Fitch

Schoolboy hangs self amid home and school punishment

Topeka reports Nathan Hale Blanchard a 15 year old junior high student hanged himself from a maple tree after being punished both at school and at home. He told his mother a teacher slapped him for telling her to shut up before departing the house. The mother found his body later that evening.

Topeka Nathan Hale Blanchard

Deny Receivership for Long Bell Lumber Firm

In federal court Judge Merrill E Otis denied an application for receivership of Long Bell Lumber company and subsidiaries. Bondholders were ordered to amend and appeal by November 7. The suit charged mismanagement including transfer of 27 million dollars in assets to the Long Bell Lumber Sales Corporation to preserve credit.

Kansas City Long Bell Lumber Company Merrill E. Otis United States Circuit Court of Appeals Long-Bell ‘Lumber Sales Corporation Long-Bell Company

Death of Rev. G W Skinner at La Harpe Kan

Word has been received of the death Friday night at La Harpe Kansas of the Rev. G W Skinner father of J T Skinner of Lawrence. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Methodist church at La Harpe. FILES CROSS PETITION.

G. W. Skinner la Harpe Kan J. T. Skinner Lawrence Deep River Kansas City Ninth Street Baptist Church A. A. Hill Kenneth Harris

Ford Makes Answer to Suit Asking Damages

George Ford files answer to damages suit by Dr. R I Canuteson over a August 16 collision on U S 40 near Mud Creek bridge. Canuteson was awarded 159385 in September. Ford seeks 48.74 for car repairs, claims Canuteson lacked lights and warning signals. Case to be heard in November district court.

George Ford Ilinola Street J. H Mitchell R. I. Canuteson Canuteson U. S. 40 Mud Creek Bridge Ord Studebaker Auit J. H. Mitchell Ford Rev. Rr

Elephant in parade heads for Landon bid in Kansas

An elephant weighing 909000 pounds, emblematic of the Republican party, will lead a torch light parade in Partons on Monday night for Landon, candidate for governor. J Cleon Creel, Betette county Republican chairman, announced the plan. The elephant was obtained from a circus wintering at Softevitte.

Partons Kan Landon Govane J. Cleon Creel Labette County Softeyvitte

Huey Long Plans Westward Campaign With Sound Truck

Senator Huey Long said he would bring his sound truck to campaign for Governor Roosevelt in the west. He will meet the truck in Bismarck North Dakota on Thursday to begin the tour with a Lincoln Nebraska rally planned for Saturday and a possible stop in Kansas the following week.

Washington Huey Long West Roosevelt Louisiana Bismarck North Dakota Lincoln Nebraska Long Kansas

Best Showing for Bankers Life Agency in September

Ere local Bankers Life Insurance agency of Des Moines led sixty agencies for September with a 256 percent over quota. Manager W. A. Fraser reported the Lincoln Nebraska veteran joined the agency here last spring and the unit ranked thirteenth in new business written.

Bankers Life Insurance Company Des Moines W. A. Fraser Lincoln Nebraska

Glad to Greet Emissaries Insull Seeks Quick US Exit

Samuel Insull, under indictment in Chicago after the collapse of his utilities holding company, said in Athens he would be glad to meet any US legal emissaries. He predicted an enjoyable reception and urged quick settlement of his affairs, asking American authorities to acknowledge his passport rights to allow him to leave Greece.

Athens Samuel Insull Chicago United States Greece

Simpson Praises Landon at Emporia Campaign Rally

Lacey Simpson, GOP governor nominee rival, praised Alfred M. Landon in a campaign address in Emporia, endorsing the Republican ticket. Frank Haucke also spoke, as Simpson criticized the Democratic administration for alleged skewed economics and funds being used to cover current expenses rather than cutting operations.

Emporia Kan Lacey Simpson Alfred M. Landon Simpson Maries Frank Haucke

Pleasant Weekend Forecast From Topeka

Pleasant autumn weather was forecast for Kansas over the weekend by the U S weather bureau. Mild temperatures expected for the next 36 hours with 75 to 80 degrees tomorrow and 45 to 50 tonight. Clouds early in eastern Kansas but clear in the west with possible scattered showers along the Missouri line.

Topeka Kansas United States Weather Bureau D. Flora Missouri

McLOUTH Welcomes New Baptist Pastor on Oct 16

Local church announces Rev H Vogan will serve as full time pastor beginning Sunday October 16. Community notes report visitors from Chanute and Topeka, a third week of Methodist revival, and attendees at a barbecue in Meriden. School enrollment and Lyceum ticket sales noted among upper and lower grades.

H. Vogan Ella Bradford Piro Calif Kittie Pennington G. M Casebier Texas Mary Blair Chanute R. W. Reynolds John Dick Kansas

Carl Yarnold Stull Carl Donald song born in 1982 Kansas

In Amias County Kansas Carl Donald Yarnold Stull was born Sept. 1982 at home. He suffered from incest throughout his short life. His mother died when he was about months old. Survived by father Geo, mother, three brothers Lloyd, eerie me and one sister. Burial details not included.

Carl Donald Song Amias County Kan Pas Geo Cito Lloyd Eerie

Funeral Services and Community Notes in Clinton Area

Funeral services were held Saturday at Clinton Presbyterian church with Rev. Hall in charge. a duet by Rev. and Mrs. Hall and solos by Mrs. Hall marked the service before Carl Talley’s funeral. Rev. C H Reep aids revival at Evangelical church. Katherine Brass closes Yarnold school month with nineteen pupils. several students earn perfect spelling. Community groups report at W M S rally, Royal Neighbors meeting pauses Halloween plans, and local visits span Leavenworth, state institutions, and area families.

Clinton Presbyterian Church Hall Clinton Cemetery C. H. Reep Miller Evangelical Church Katherine Brass Yarnold Bernita Bidinger Clifford Houk Cleo Talley Wilma Wulfhule Earl Belles Ruth Wulfkuhle Eula Bidinger Lorjene Hibner Louisees Ralph Houk Stull Holton Wulfkuhle Chris Kraft Geo. McCarty State Penitentiary Lansing Women’s Industrial School Orphans Home St. Mary’s College Soldiers Home Leavensworth Federal Prison Belvoir Roy Harrel Clinton W. L. Ewing Joe Anderson E. E. Sawyer Ebon Anderson O. A. Bidinger M. J. Murphy C. A. Baldwin F. H. Kampschroeder Charles Houk

Vinland High to Stage Cyclone Sally Comedy

The Vinland Junior class will present a three act comedy titled Cyclone Sally on Friday night at 8 in the high school auditorium. The cast includes Edith Gimbler Jack Webster Fred Will Reginald Mannera Clarence Hubbard Willie Clump LeRoy Olmstead Jim Jerkins Leo Hagerman Jenny Thatcher Margaret Craig Effie Warden Viola Hird.

Vinland High School Cyclone Sally Edith Gimbler Jack Webster Fred Will Reginald Mannera Clarence Hubbard Willie Clump LeRoy Olmstead Jim Jerkins Leo Hagerman Jenny Thatcher Margaret Craig Effie Warden Viola Hird George Kelley Lawrence Helen Gill Sam Deel Baldwin Edna Davault Doris Flaine Wellsville Lem Sturdy Woodrow B. A. Stevena Kansas City Trinity Lutheran Hospital B. A. Stevens Children Martha Kelles Eunice Hammond Jennie Stevens Woodrow Sturdy Baker University Yove

Bethel Notes Illustrious Weekend Visit and Ladies Aid Meeting

Bethel reports Miss Elizabeth Hoffman visiting Kansas University over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Hoffman. The Bethel Ladies Aid Society met at the church on Wednesday afternoon for their regular meeting with roll call Favorite Quotations. Plans were discussed for a November program and a December baptismal event to be an all day affair. The president appointed Mrs Charlie Crawford Mrs Mary in Forth and Mrs Dorsey Fish burn to dinner committee and Mrs Raymond Oehrle Mrs Clarence Albright and Mrs Charlie Rappard to the entertainment committee. Four hostesses Mrs Cleveland Park Mrs lie Crawford and Miss Cora Smith served refreshments to Mrs Charles Jones Mrs Joan opine Fisher Mrs Will Smith Mr Johnnie Bracheisen Mrs Earl Forth Mrs Jim Jones and Mrs Ben.

Elisbeth Hoffman Kansas University John Hoffman Bethel Ladies Aid Society Charlie Crawford Mariy Forth Dorsey Fish Raymond Oehrle Clarence Albright Charlie Rappard Cleveland Park Lie Crawford Cora Smith Charles Jones Joan Opine Fisher Will Smith Johnnie Bracheisen Earl Forth Jim Jones Ben

Overbrook Community Notes Include Sep 1940s Events

Mrs Charlie Simmons and other Overbrook residents attend club events at the high school while Durene Brecheisen joins ae clubs as a guest. A collision near Homer Wright corner injures John Vance and Raymond Oehrle, with the Sellers couple uninjured. Brubaker school beats Cob district 12 to 4 in baseball. Osage City defeats Overbrook 18 to 7 in football. Local gatherings feature Nancy Clark visiting family, dinners hosted by Earl Forth, and a funeral for Carl Talley of Clinton. Clarence Albright and Ernest visit Kansas City as C M Albright remains gravely ill.

Charlie Simmons Mae Vance Charlie Rappard Raymond Oehrie Godlip Oehrie Rob Brown Lou Featherstone Claude Williams Virgil Schwartz Fred Latz Durene Brecheisen Overbrook High School Ruth Marie Kessler John Vance Raymond Oehrle Overbrook Louis Sellers Topeka Homer Wright John Raymond Brubaker Nellie Cox Cob District Osage City Nancy Clark Clarence Coursen Clarence Albright Ernest Kansas City C. M. Albright St. Mary’s Hospital Albright Clarence. Albright

Fairview Woman's Missionary Society Meets in Church Basement

The Fairview group gathered Wednesday afternoon for the regular monthly meeting with twenty four members and visitors present. Reports highlighted a year of activity and a symposium on Lady Fourth Daughter of China. Refreshments were served during social time. several members were acknowledged for long attendance.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Jesus Elsie Brown Homer Brownlee NH. Husted Little Ol H. W. Marshall Ethel Cowles China G. W. Cooper H. R. Husted Paul Grace Louise Independence Paul Koehler Edna J. E. Mercer Lawrence Mae Edmondson Oliver Turley Springfield Colorado C W. Wells Elios Ayer Albunquercue N. M Scott Holloway Paters Floyd Nisley

Fall Leaf community notes and gatherings in Fall Leaf

Fall Leaf reports returning residents from Skintook Oklahoma visiting relatives. Bartlesville and Hesper residents socializing with local families. J L L club entertaining at Fred Eder home. Rosa Schellack back from visit with Gus Bohnsak in Eudora. Democratic Rally draws crowd. Will Lamb and hunting dogs travel to Lone Star for fox hunt. Schoenhofer family moves into new home and marks 28th wedding anniversary. A Topeka relative injured after falling from an office building in Kansas City. Dr. Cox examines Fall Leaf schoolchildren’s teeth.

Fred Reed Skintook Okla Johnnie Schellack Bartlesville Harve Schellack Elks Howard Caviness Baby Hesper John Vitt Fred Pfleger Chas. Vitt J. L. L. Club Fred Eder Chas, Witt Rosa Schellick Gus Bohnsack Eudora Fall Will Lamb Lone Star Frank Schoenhofer Mr. Johnson Topeka Kansas City Dr. Cox Tonganoxie Fall Leaf

Missionary Meeting Attendees Listed in Eudora

Fred and Wm Reetz and Treva Canary attended an all day missionary meeting in Eudora Sunday. Mrs A Steinbring spent Friday and Saturday with her mother in Lawrence. Segiel Meyers spent Sunday with his sister and family. Mr and Mrs Herman Oelshlager near Bonner Springs.

Fred Wm. Reetz Treva Canary Eudora A. Steinbring Lawrence Segiel Meyers Herman Oelshlager Bonner Springs

Glenn and Vicinity News Highlights and Events

The October meeting of the Hi-Point 4-H club will be held at Glenn schoolhouse Friday night. Funeral services for Frank St. Clair were held at Lecompton United Brethren church. Mrs. Will Brown hosted a surprise party for daughter Helen on her thirteenth birthday with games and refreshments. Visitors include Belle and Lizzie Shirley of Topeka, and Norma Stavens' family from Ottawa. J. F. Baker of Lawrence visited the community.

Belle Lizzie Shirley Topeka W. H. Glenn Glenn R. C. Stavens Neilson Maxine Ottawa Frank St. Clair Lecompton J. F. Baker Lawrence

Smiths Move Rev Wood Goods to Lecompton

Mr and Mrs Ted Smith drove to Meriden in their truck Tuesday to transport the household goods of Rev David Wood to Lecompton. Mrs W H Robison and son Elmer, and Trene Brown attended the Berryton fair Friday and the Berryton Lecompton high school football game.

Ted Smith Meriden David Wood Lecompton W. H. Robison Elmer Trene Brown Berryton

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