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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1931
Page
2
New York reports thousands of last year’s college men are back in classrooms as fall enrollment at 144 colleges rises to 394 481 students from 994 075 a year earlier. Some schools gained, others lost. business conditions influenced who could afford college and who stayed away.
Caleb Smich of Oberlin will speak at the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Hotel El Paridge tomorrow noon on the Lawrence section of the State Teachers Convention. Smich is superintendent of schools at Oberlin and serves on boards of the Kansas State Teachers Association and the Kansas State High School Athletic Association. He leads the Kansas Educators Club as its first president.
Residents report moonlit picnics and motorists saw many wienie roasts and stea fires in surrounding countryside. Police found a light burning in the office of Dr H X Dolen in the Bowersock building but nothing was disturbed. F S Sehagie, assistant superintendent of Kansas schools, noted birds appear scarce with some blue jays still seen in town as cooler weather continues.
Spokane AP report details the reopening of the Hotel de Gink renamed The East Trent Billet under city oversight to house about 1000 unemployed men. Clerks register guests who will work four hours daily performing tasks such as wood sawing park beautification and repairs while receiving food lodging and basic services.
From across the globe tributes pour into the Edison home in West Orange honoring Thomas Alva Edison. Notables including Hoover Einstein Marconi Millikan Ford Firestone Stratton Harbord Fabry and Compton praise his life guiding science and industry, and acknowledge his lasting legacy.
A joint telegram from 19 American republics including Paraguay called for negotiations to settle the Chaco boundary dispute. The message, proposed by Colombia Cuba United States and Uruguay, followed Stimson's announcement that 14 nonparticipating governments joined the neutral effort.
Leavenworth Oct 19 AP The suit of Fred Butcher Kansas City Mo against Kansas Power and Light for 100000 damages for alleged personal injuries went to trial in federal court here today Butcher a sales manager alleged the defendant bus collided with his car in Atchison causing permanent injury He said he earned 1500 a month at injury and is now incapacitated Washburn practice session California Southern Branch football squad halted here after Northwestern defeat in Evanston last Saturday They stayed about an hour and a half Moore Bowl Topeka Oct 19 AP.
Oklahoma City October 19 AP The allowable flow of oil wells in the Oklahoma City field will rise from 5 to 6 percent of the potential for the last 12 days of October. Cicero J Murray Governor Murray's cousin heads the military portion and says the increase will be permitted. A hearing by the state corporation commission is set for October 26 to fix allowables for prorated fields statewide.
Roy C. Gafford, ex Minneapolis First National Bank president, faced three indictments for violating national banking laws. The court postponed sentencing to Friday or Saturday, to be held in Leavenworth or Topeka, as he requested more time to arrange private matters.
The fifty sixth annual meeting will convene October 20 in the Memorial Building with a 10 am directors session and 2 pm public session. President Charles M. Harger will give the annual address and oversee revisions to the charter and bylaws. The new Kansas Historical Quarterly debuts at the meeting, replacing the older Kansas Historical Collections, with editors Mechem and Malin announcing several feature articles and manuscript uses from the Society vaults.
Senator Arthur Capper outlines wheat and corn belt farmer troubles in a First Methodist church address titled Where Town and Century Meet. He calls for fair wealth distribution, curbing stock market gambling, regulating mergers, reducing financing costs, cutting government waste, and voting bonds with cost awareness while supporting world peace.
A series of talks by prominent women will be broadcast to promote better understanding between housewives and retailers. Miss Inez Wilson leads the program at WREN 12:45 PM next Thursday October 22 with national hook up on KMBC Kansas City. The six weekly talks run 9:15 PM Fridays on local and national lines. Also noted is a Supreme Court denial of review for Charles Havener in a mail fraud case and a report of stolen surgical instruments from a Kansas City doctor.
The Plymouth Congregational church marks its seventy seventh anniversary with a dinner at the parish house on Wednesday at 6 30 p m The October group will run the event and guests will sit at tables by birth month Hosts are listed by month and include several local families Reservations close Wednesday morning. The Woman's City club meets October at Hotel Eldridge with Chancellor Lindley as speaker A piano program by Prof Downing and a card party planned by local women. Kaw Valley Rabbit Association plans a Hallowe en party October 30 at the Gunters home.
In Columbus visitors including Mr and Mrs Park Helmick and Miss Mary Katherine Helmick joined Miss Florence Snow and Miss Enina Snow for the Kansas Aggie game. Also Mr and Mrs William Macferran of Topeka attended the game at George Docking's and with Kansas Aggie supporters. Washington report notes AFL survey says business recovery under way with debt repayment rising replacement demand up and efficiency improving while some factors still hinder full effect.
Washington reports Chairman Fess expects a meeting of the Republican national committee on December 14 to arrange for next year’s party convention with the executive committee meeting the day before. Fess may push a party leadership reorganization and retire as soon as possible per Hoover advisers urging a permanent committee.
KFKU broadcasts list a Monday 6:00 to 6:15 p m musical program led by Miss Ruth Orcutt and a Tuesday 9:00 to 11:30 a m series opener by Miss Myra Hull on Pioneer Writers of the Middle West. At 6:15 p m there is Interpretations of International Affairs, tale 4, Prot. H. 4, Chubb.
London reports show fisticuffs and threats marking the final week of Britain’s campaign. Sir Oswald Mosley arrived with a bodyguard amid clashes in Birmingham, while J H Thomas faced jeering crowds in Liverpool and Lord Beaverbrook struggled to be heard at a rally in Glasgow. Police escorted candidates to safety as heckling and assaults disrupted events across multiple districts.
Rep Bailey W Hardy urged oil men at the Texas Independent Petroleum Association semi annual convention to boycott oil firms importing foreign crude unless Congress imposes a tariff while domestic oil prices stay low. Texas independents signaled unity over East Texas field provocation and called for a united front to demand a tariff.
The quilt makers of Lawrence may display their handiwork and compete for prizes in a two week contest by Weaver's starting tomorrow. Entries are free and must be submitted this week, closing Saturday night. Quilts will be shown at the store October 24 to 31 with winners chosen by popular vote. prizes include first place $20 in gold, second a Kenwood blanket, and third a 7 piece linen set.
Topeka Oct. 19 AP The new crop in the south central Kansas wheat belt was rated fair to good in the weekly crop report while much of the western third awaits planting or replanting. Wireworm damage and dry soil forced reseeding in the west with conditions ranging from 12 to 85 percent of normal.
A night class is full but sewing group enrollment remains open at Law rence High School tonight at 7 30. Ralph Graber says five or six places remain. The home decorations class is full. the typewriting class will be held tomorrow night due to Rotary entertainment for teachers.
J G Fresh 46 confessed to driving the second car in a Wichita crash that killed Ruth Shannon 22. Chief W O Lyle said charges probably would follow since Fresh fled the scene and was arrested early today.
High Prairie scored 17 and Pleasant Valley 1 in a Friday baseball game at High Prairie. Mr and Mrs Fred Howser of Union stayed Saturday night with C E Beckner. Lila Markley visited school on Friday and Clara Johanning was a super guest Friday of Mrs Anna Johan ning.
Local families including Carl and Hattie Schwartz of Excelsior and Vivian Markley with Warren Landis share visits. Hoba Day at High Prairie School yields prize hops. Dan Johanning and family attend Sunshine Bible class. Weather-related absences affect school. Prairie school plans noted. various meals and calls among residents listed.
The Kanwaka school closed the first month on Friday October 2 enrolling 30. Noted absentees and tardies are listed alongside several students who were present. Visitors include Mrs Carl Hird Virgil Sate Miss Katherine Kues ter and Mrs Stoteter of Lawrence. Health nurse Miss McAuliffe examined the children. Activities featured lessons from Miss Barnhart and a Kanwaka literary club meeting. Community members visited relatives in Kansas City Lawrence Platte City and Topeka with continued social events and club meetings throughout the week.
Mr and Mrs Emmett plan to attend the K U Millikin game Saturday afternoon. Mrs M C Elliott and her daughter Miss Dorothy Elliott were in Topeka Saturday. Mr and Mrs J M Crowder visited Thursday afternoon with their daughter Mrs J S Emmett and Mr Emmett. Mrs Emmett's sister Mrs J E also mentioned.
Chicago livestock prices and trading results show mixed to higher cattle and calf values with steam trades steady to firmer on strong demand. Vealers and feeders remained varied while sheep and lambs faced lighter demand and prices. Wall Street: steel shares trimmed gains as markets closed lower on mixed signals ahead of a global industry conference.
Reflecting the lack of an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling over the weekend on the freight rate plea, shares in copper and steel issues firmed while some gains were recorded in Santa Fe New York Central and Union Pacific. Morning losses in American Telephone and U S Steel later partly reversed as investors awaited Premier Laval’s France talks with President Hoover and possible steps toward global financial stability.
Radio KFAB in Lincoln Nebraska features Cousin Paul Bernard Ruby and Little Georgie Porgie daily. Paul sings old songs with Ruby on Gibson guitars while Georgie Porgie delivers kid friendly tunes. Additional violin by John Holder joins weekday broadcasts from 7:30 to 3:00 am and 4:30 to 5:18 pm.
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