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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1929

Page

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Grounding reports amid Lake Superior storm

Detroit dispatches detail a fierce lake storm with ships grounded and crews rescued. The Ford Motor Company barge Lake Frugality was reported grounded near Point du Sable, all crew safe. A second vessel, William B. Pike, grounded near Gravel Island with 32 crew reportedly in danger. Snow and freezing temperatures accompanied high waves, but no deaths were reported.

Detroit Lake Frugality Ford ‘Motor Company Lake Superior Point du Sable Grand Marais Saint Ste Marie Migh Ford Motor Company Superior William Bh Pikey Duluth Detdut

Two Sailors Lost Overboard In Atlantic Gale

The Navy Department reports two men missing after a gale in the Atlantic. Lieutenant Edwein van Brant from the light cruiser Marblehead and boatswain's mate John Michael Welch from the battleship Florida are unaccounted for and unlocated, with no recovery information available.

Washington Navy Department Atlantic Edwein van Brant Marblehead John Michael’ Welch Florida Department

Opera Diva Edith Mason Weds Dr. Bernstein in Secret Ceremony

Chicago reports that Edith Mason, famed opera diva, remarried Dr. Maurice A. Bernstein after a long summer divorce from Gior Polacco. The marriage occurred October 11 but was revealed only last night, nine weeks later.

Chicago Edith Maison Gior Polacco Maurice ‘A. Bern‘stein

Eour H Leaders to Meet at War ren Home

A conference of 4-H leaders will be held at the home of T R Warren 1651 Illinois street Monday night October 28. Junior leaders are urged to attend the meeting and the Farm Bureau office announced the details this morning.

T. R. Warren Tllinois . Street Farm Bureau

Kansas Forecast Promises Fair Weather Tonight and Thursday

Readable weather note shows fair conditions tonight with a killing frost possible near freezing temperatures. Warmer on Thursday in western portions, cooler in the south, with cloudy mornings except in Salina Wichita Manhattan and Arkansas City. Roads generally good and county roads in Douglas County also good. Temperature readings show yesterday's max and today's min not fully clear.

Kansas Eouth Salina Wichita Manhattan Arkansas City Douglas

Preyer and Elliott Honored by Supreme Council Masons

Prof Carl A Preyer of the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts and Rev Charles Arthur Richard of Lawrence are elected to the thirty third degree and knight commander ranks by the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons Southern Jurisdiction. Also honored are Sherman Grant Elliott of Mayetta and Senator Arthur Capper among others, with numerous Kansas electees listed for the knight commander distinction.

Lawrence Acacia Lodge No. 9 Charles Arthur Richard Court of Honor Scottish Rite Council Sherman ‘Grant Elliott Mayetta University of Kansas Memorial Corporation Arthur Capper Amos Fries John J. Pershing Kansas Richard Mark Adenauer Wichita Lorenzo Don Brewster Baxter Springs Fred Charles Burns Kansas ‘City Topeka Vernon Mayo Cheshro J. Garnett Frederick Randall Fitzpatrick Salina Siitee “Thing Fort Scott Victor Hodgin John A. McA Mulvane Arthur Frederick McGarthy James. Nelson Willis Howard Purdy Eugene Santschi, Jr Salt Lake City William Frederick Shea Arkansas ‘City Cady Bert Smith Fort Scott Otto Reynold Sauders

Montgomery Ward to open temporary Lawrence store

Montgomery Ward and Company planned a temporary Lawrence store at 706 Massachusetts Street about December 1 if the lease approved by Chicago legal. The Yates Outlet Store building would house it for about six months while a new building at 1827-29 Massachusetts Street was prepared.

Montgomery’ Ward and Company Lawrence Chicago Massachusetts Street Yates Ralph Ward C.L. Britt Territorial Real Estate Montgomery Ward George Ecke Britt John H.’Tucker

Western Kansas Wheat Growth Outpaces Others

Western two thirds of Kansas report wheat virtually all sown and growing well. In eastern regions wheat condition fair to good with little activity. Corn mostly dry and being cribbed or fed, hard freeze delaying widespread cribbing. Sorghums at safe frost stage in west, but 25 to 50 percent not yet mature in southeast. Fall pastures good except south central and southeast. Apple picking nearly finished. sugar beet harvest underway in southwest. cotton picking half done in Montgomery County.

Topelka Kansas Federal Weather Bureau Weather Bureau Montgomery County

Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs Meets in Girard

More than 200 delegates attended the third district convention in Girard Kansas of the Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs. Speakers included Mrs Phoebe K Warner of Claude Texas on Rural Cooperation Mrs Howard Hill of Fredonia Kansas and Miss Emma Viets chairing the state board of motion picture review who spoke on Needed Legislation in Moving Pictures.

Girard Kan Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs Phoebe K. Warner Claude Texas Howard Hill Fredénia

Dodge City chosen for Kansas association meeting next April

Dodge City in Kansas was picked today as the site for the Kansas association of credit bureaus spring meeting next April. Cushing Oklahoma was selected for the Oklahoma state secretaries association April gathering.

Dodge City Wichita Kan APJ Kansas Association of Credit Bureaus Cushing Omja Oklahoma State Secretaries Association

Plane reported down in Lake Michigan near Green Island

Searching parties organized in Menominee Mich after an unidentified plane was seen diving into Lake Michigan near Green Island shortly after noon. Four local residents reported seeing a plane spouting smoke before it disappeared into the lake.

Lake Michigan Mich Green Island

Kansas Deans of Women To Meet Here Next Week

The fifteenth annual Kansas Association of Deans of Women and Advisors of Girls conference will be held at the University of Kansas Monday through Wednesday. Miss Thyrsa W. Amos, dean of women at the University of Pittsburgh and president of the National Association, will speak on Some Inquiries in the Art of Living during a convocation at 10 o clock Tuesday in the University auditorium. She is also listed to speak Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.

The Kansas Association University of Kansas Amos

Prince Umberto Arrives in Brussels for Marie Jose Request

Umberto, twenty five year old crown prince of Piedmont Italy, arrives in Brussels to seek the hand of Princess Marie Jose in marriage. King Albert and his sons meet him in plain clothes. Formal sanction and engagement announcement expected tomorrow. Italians greet him on the platform. The prince and his party travel incognito.

Brussels Umberto Prince Piedmont Italy Albert Marie’ Jose

WINS BET GOES TO JAIL IN STREET DRIVING BET

Clarence H. Burton won a hat in a bet with Wesley New of Leavenworth that he could drive his car several blocks on a street and over a viaduct. A tire blew out and after repairs were attempted a pursuing patrolman arrested him. Burton was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 10 days at the municipal farm by Judge Carlin. New said he would pay the bet after Burton’s release.

Kansas City Clarence H. Burton Wesley New Leavenworth Ater Burton JuaRe Carlin P. Smith New Bur‘ton

75th anniversary celebration notes and college letter

A letter from Miss Mary P. Clarkes of Beaver College at Jenkintown Penn. to the Journal Ward congratulates the planners and organizers of the 75th anniversary event. Clarkes has ordered multiple copies of the Journal-World dealing with the celebration.

Defense Rested in Pantages Trial at Oct 28 Session

The defense in the Alexander Pantages trial, the theater magnate, rested its case at 10 24 a m today after completing its examination of him. The proceedings took place in Los Angeles with AP reporting from the court.

Los Angeles Alexander Pantages Pantages Pefense Ea

British Probe into Palestine Disorders Arrives Soon

The British government's commission of inquiry into recent Semitic Muslim disorders in Palestine is due to arrive here Thursday and hold its first public meeting the same day according to AP.

Jerusalem Oet Commission of Palestine

Fall Bribery Case Goes To Jury In Elk Hills Lease

The Fall bribery trial over the Elk Hills naval reserve lease nears verdict as arguments wind down. Prosecutor Roberts contends Albert B Fall took $100 000 from Doheny to influence official actions while defense pushes acquittal. The jury remains under tight guard and remains housed at the courthouse.

Washington Owen J. Roberts Albert B. Fall Roberts Hitzaturday Callahan

Night Parking Ban on Rural School Property

Douglas county rural school boards report after dark parking on school grounds leads to depredations and break ins. Sheriff Rutherford warns parking there will be arrest for trespassing as grounds with no parking signs will be monitored.

Douglas County R. ‘Rutherford

TAX STATEMENTS TO BE PREPARED FOR 1929 COUNTY TAXES

The county treasurer's office will begin preparing the 1929 tax statements under J F Metsker. Statements won’t be mailed until November 1 when the tax paying period starts. Delinquent real estate taxes accrue 15 percent interest and may be paid any time. Delinquents remain but not as many as in other counties. Tax rolls for banks and the county are ready for banks.

J. F. Metsker

Hartwell Millinery Reports Bad Check to Police

The Hartwell Millinery store reported a bad check cashed at closing by someone naming Paul Allen. The check for 10.5 dollars was drawn on Peoyle's State Bank and signed by OW H Allen with endorsement to Paul Allen. Virginia May Flower Shop reported a similar bad check received and endorsed to Paul Allen, signed by W Allen.

Hartwell Millinery Paul Allen OW. H. Allen Peoyle’s Virginia May W.allen

Weather Notes Forecast Cold Spell Through Thanksgiving

The morning temperature stood at 53 degrees and is expected to drop several degrees by dawn. Predictions lagged, especially for Jack Frost, but any cold wave or storm could intensify if unsettled. The writer urges watching the moon’s path and notes the football season ahead hinges on atmospheric disturbances before Thanksgiving.

Jack Frostj K.U John C. Evans

Lindley to Speak at Toledo Friday Meeting

Chancellor Lindley of the University of Kansas will depart tomorrow evening for Toledo Ohio to address the Northwestern Ohio Teachers association on Friday. His topic will be Why Stop Learning with a focus on education. Barbecue sandwiches and Miller's Night Hawk are noted in surrounding context.

Lindley Ohio FE. H. Lindley University of Kansas Toledo Northwestern Ohio Teacher’s Association Cancellor Lindley

National League Declares Truancy Issue Eases

Kansas City Oct 23 AP With 25 000 000 pupils in US schools the truancy problem was declared easier at a meeting of the national league of compulsory education Dr Frank M Phillips US Office of Education cited figures showing about 25 000 000 pupils with 4 000 000 in high school High school enrollment rose to 55 percent of youths of high school age up from 11 percent in 1900 Expansion of curriculum and belief that education yields both material and social rewards attributed to the improvement

Kansas ‘City United States National League of Compulsory Education Frank M. Phillips Division of Statistics United States Office of Education Phillips

Kansas and Notre Dame football series eyed for 1930 31

Kansas athletic board authorizes Dr Forrest C Allen to schedule home and home games with Notre Dame for 1930 and 1931 amid negotiations with Knute Rockne. If arranged, the slate would boost Kansas first team schedule with two major home contests, alongside Haskell and Nebraska. Board also discusses budget and election of Dr Outland to Alumni vacancy and moves next meeting after season end.

University of Kansas Notre Dame Forrest C. Allen University Athletic Board Dr. Allen Knute Rockne Rockne Kansas University Haskell Indians University of Nebraska Ramblers Lawrence Lincoln Neb Nebraska The Athletic Board University of Kansas Athletic Association John Outland Kansas City, Mo Outland

Lutheran Church To Hold Fourth Midweek Service

The fourth popular midweek service will be held Thursday at 7:45 in Trinity Lutheran Church parish house. Rev. C. A. Puls reports strong attendance growth and expects about 100 attendees. Mrs. Lyle Powell will solo two numbers, and a community sing follows the chimes. Puls will give a Bible talk on Mark chapter three. the hour welcomes all Lawrence residents.

Trinity Lutheran Church C. A. Puls Lyle Powell Lawrence Jesus Rathbun

Hunters Fined for Prairie Chickens in Locvenworth County

Kansas City hunters pleaded guilty to shooting prairie chickens in Locvenworth county. Each paid a $46.70 fine after arrest by state deputy game warden Joseph Concan Ada. The chicken season opened yesterday in Kansas.

Kansas City Locvenworth Joseph Concanada Mwarden Kansas

Conditions for airport use set for flying schools

Four conditions must be met by flying schools using the municipal airport. Schools must be Commerce Department approved, pay fair rent, recruit local students, and partner with aeronautics programs at the University. The Curtiss school already meets these terms and is located in Lawrence. Trustees prefer approved schools aligned with university training. A written application is required.

J. T. Skinner Department of Commerce United States Curtiss School Lawrence Skewer Skinner Dawdon

Manhattan Pageant Revives the Old West themes

Manhattan Kansas marks transportation day in jubilee week as costumed Indians, ox carts, the Pony Express, and a historical Union Pacific passenger train from 1866 are showcased. The pageant traces the evolution of western Kansas transport with an outdoor phantasmagoria depicting Manhattan’s settlement tonight and tomorrow night.

Manhattan Kan Carl Gray Union Pacific Railroad Kansas Transportation

New Well Flows Steadily Near McPherson Kan

Oil men gauge a five million dollar strike at the Slick Pryor and Lockhard Gratton well two miles northeast of Voshe pool in McPherson county. Drilled to 3108 feet, it now flows 15 barrels per hour and yields 3 to 4 million cubic feet of gas with oil of 36.7 gravity, no water. The pool may mark a north south extending formation several miles long and the largest Kan sas producer since Eb Dorada.

McPherson Kan McPherson County Voshelpool Voshes Kansas

Whiskey seizure linked to eastern smuggling ring

Harpswell Maine Oct 23 AP a truck with Massachusetts plates loaded with rye whiskey valued at 25000 was seized and four men in a following car captured on a lonely shore road by Brunsac police who had barricaded the highway the seizure was linked to a month earlier when 35000 in contraband liquor was found in a cottage on Gun Point Island revealing a wider smuggling ring across eastern states

Harpswell Massachusetts Brunsac Gun Point Island

Ottawa talk on Credits and Installment Buying

Professor J G Blocker of the university economics department will speak on Credits and Installment Buying at a Franklin County Credit Men's Association meeting in Ottawa Friday evening.

Ottawa J. G., Blocker Department of Economics The University Franklin County Credit Men’s Association

Goose Bagged by Local Hunter Near Slough

Fred Jaedicke shot a five pound Canada goose late yesterday afternoon at his slough north of the city marking the second wild goose reported bagged this season by local hunters.

Fred Jaedicke

Kansas Grocers Open Meet in Newton

The third annual convention of the Kansas Retail Grocers Association opened a two day session in Newton Kansas on October 7 28 3 AP notes the event as it begins.

Kansas Grocers Newton Kansas Kansas Retail Grocers’ Association

Olathe to Name Airport for Buddy Rogers

Olathe Kansas announces naming its new airport for Charles Buddy Rogers film star and town idol. The 80 acre field lies three miles northeast of Olathe on a farm Rogers half owned for $500 down payment earned while a trombone player on a chautauqua circuit. Rogers and his father Bert bought the farm five years ago. Announcement by attorney Frank D Heddrick outlines farm sale and airport plans.

Olathe Kan Charles Buddy” Rogers Rogers Bert Rogers University of Kansas Frank D. Heddrick Thea

Memorial marker fund drive for World War dead in Douglas County

A benefit bridge will be given Wednesday night October 28 by the Douglas County Memorial Association to raise funds to pay off the $300 balance on a highway marker placed on highway 40 north of Mud Creek bridge. Tickets are available from committee members Mrs. Nf. A. Jetmore Mrs. W. Thamilton G W Brown Mrs. R. B. Protch Mrs. George Buhene Mrs. Exon Edwards Mrs. ane Corty and Mrs. A. L. Kirch er. The marker honors Douglas county World War dead and is part of a national memorial program.

Douglas County Memorial Association Leavenworth Douglas County Flag U. Hall Nf. A. Jetmore W. Thamilton Sn G."w. Brown R. B. Protch George Buhene Exon Edwards Ane Corty A. L. _Kircher Mud -Creek Bridkr

Strikers Dump Milk Load In Street At Plant Door

Striking milk producers abandoned a captured 140 gallon truck at the door of a Kansas City pasteurizing plant near Pleasant Hill Missouri and dumped the milk into the street. Dozens witnessed the act as a car followed the truck. No violence occurred. County prosecutor James R Page warned charges of highway robbery against participants. Officials say milk supply is rising and imports from distant plants have increased. Health department denies unsanitary milk.

Kansas City Pleasant Hill Sairme Missouri Kansas City Health Department

Cal Sizer Injury in Street Collision

Cal Sizer, county farm superintendent, was slightly injured when his car, traveling south on New Hampshire, was struck by a car driven by L A Keeler of Centropolis at Twenty First and New Hampshire streets. Keeler’s car lost a wheel. Sizer’s windshield and bumper were damaged. Final notice: 100 copies of the Journal World Toth anniversary special edition remain for sale at 100 cents each, with mail orders available via souvenir wrapper.

Car Sizer L. A. Keeler Centropolis Twenty-First New Hampshire Sizer New Hampshire Street Keeler Br Sizer Journal- World Adv

Wire Chief J F Blair Takes Post in Lawrence Office

J F Blair arrived in Lawrence yesterday to assume duties as wire chief at the Southwest Bell Telephone Company total office. Blair has twenty one years of service with the company, beginning his career in Atchison and serving as wire chief for eight years at Fort Scott.

J. F. Blair Fort Scott Southwest Bell Telehone Company Lawrence Yester Blair Telephone Company Atchison

Presbyterians to Dedicate Church Week Plan Outlined

Dedicatory plans for the First Presbyterian Church were finalized with a Dedication Week schedule. The West Side church will cooperate, Kansas ministers to participate, and Dr Bleck of Okmulgee will deliver the dedicatory sermon. Events include a Monday men's banquet, Thursday open house tours, Wednesday installation of Rev Theodore Aszman, and Friday organ recital leading to Sunday dedication services.

First Presbyterian West Side Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church of Kansas Vr. I. A. Bierh Lawreng Byren First Presbyterian Church of Okmulgee Okla Meonday J. R. Holmes Sieverson Sessi A RC Riankin Connrelion Ya. H. Lindley Y Watts Pathe Tenn Fitzgerald A. D. Grey Cthy Keyes B Lucas Theodore Aszman B. IH. Graze Lawrence William ‘S. Dando Church of Temporia John-Ar McAfee Eo- Westminster Presbyterian Church of Topeka M. William Lampe School of Religion University of Iowa Ifrank G. Richards Kansas Council of Religious Education George Reynolds Denver Colo Bleck Waldeman Geltch

Carbon Remover Demonstration Ends With Fine

Charles Clifford a Oakland salesman demonstrated a car treatment on Sheriff R R Rutherford. Clifford drove at high speed toward the Douglas county line where Rutherford arrested him for reckless driving. Clifford paid a fine of 12.59 dollars plus costs in justice court.

Charles Clifford Oakland Calif R.R. Rutherford Rutherford Lansing Willie Vernsen Douglas Counts Gufford Douglas County R. IR. Stevens Clifford

Ambulance Adds Patient A On Route To Hospital

An ambulance en route to a hospital yesterday afternoon stopped to take on a second injured man. Bartlett B. Dav or Lawrence fainted and nearly fell headfirst. The vehicle struck a car injuring driver R. F. West, who suffered facial cuts. Day regained consciousness and his condition is not serious despite blood loss.

Topeka Bartlett B Dav Lawrence R. F. West West Day

Junior High P T A Meets First Meeting of Year

The Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday October 24 at 3 30 in the study hall of the old high school building. A short program will precede a reception for new teachers with music by the junior high orchestra and remarks on what P T A can do for students.

Winter Coats C and P At np yeone 71

Jayhawk Cleaners. A fragment notes coats and prices but details are unclear.

Winter Coats C Yeone Jayhawk Cleaners

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