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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1934

Page

2

Outlaw Jarthar Pretty Boy and Dillinger linked manhunt tale

A garbled account recalls a western chase linking the outlaw Jarthar Pretty Boy to Dillinger in a multi-state pursuit. It describes a dramatic encounter near a farm, a hunger driven suspect seeking shelter, and a tense standoff as officers close in. The piece mentions Purvis and Floyd, and notes an eventual police hearing setup.

Ishilt Purvis Department ‘of Justice Dillinger Conkle Floyd Justice Destiny Raite

Conference Draws 200 Delegates From Kansas and Missouri

About 200 to 300 delegates from colleges in Kansas and western Missouri attended a two day economic conference at the University of Kansas. Goodwin Waller of Columbia University spoke thrice on Saturday and closed the event Sunday in Thomering with his final address. Dr. Watson urged wealth redistribution to raise a family annual income to at least 4000 dollars to lift 90 percent of people to the current standard of living enjoyed by less than 10 percent.

Watson Columbia Wat John Ise University of Kansas Sam Liska Torney Gar Melon f‘Kansas

Death of Mrs Mary Cowans 65 at 1745 Ohio Street

Mrs Mary Emily Cowans age 65 died at home on 1745 Ohio street. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 30 PM from A M E church with burial at Lin Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by husband William Cowans two daughters Mrs er and Mrs Luella Lavendar two sons Peter Willis gene Lawrence two brothers Embrey Bradshaw and Jobo Bradshaw and three sisters Mrs Mattie Lyman Mrs Kate Hacka and Mrs Lizzie Bates.

Mary Emily Cowan Emily Coun Ohio Street Gneras Lin Oak Hill Cemetery Knights William Cowans Luella Lavendar Peter Willis Gene -Lawrence Twork Harris Benhiai Lawrence Mattie Lyman Kate Hacka Lizzie Bates Wilmore Dtwo Embrey Bradshaw Jobo Wilmore, Ky

Fire damages Ford as teens flee in Lawrence incident

At a pinochle party in Lawrence, a Ford in the 1000 block of Massachusetts Street caught fire at 12:15. Occupants, described as high school boys, had already extinguished the blaze by the time fire crews arrived and continued on their way.

Massachusetts

Lecture at Trinity Lutheran Church by Dr Keyser

Dr. L S Keyser of Serinatd will speak at Trinity Lutheran Church tonight at 7 46 on The True Foundation of the Human. The illustrated lecture will discuss the incarnation and virgin birth with a focus on the Son of God becoming human flesh and a following discussion.

Trinity L. S. Keyser

Gardner Returns to Lead Bales at Fritzel Creamery

Beatrice Creamery employee Taylor Gardner has taken charge of sales alongside Art Iztel at the Fritzel Creamery. Gardner, with long ties to Lawrence and local farming, returns after years away, welcomed by customers and associates.

Taylor Gardner Beatrice ‘Creamery Atone Artitzel Fritzel Reamery Mr. Gardner Milix

Salvation Army Appreciation Expression From Time Cooperation

A garbled notice expresses appreciation to Salvation Army for support and cooperation. The fragment mentions 385 N street and a profession, but readable text is limited and details are unclear.

KU Campus Benches Draw Student Protests And Skating News

A lone crusader argues benches are inadequate at the University of Kansas with three stone seats. He demands wooden covers or risk of smoking in university buildings. A sorority faces upperclassmen skating on the front lawn, tearing turf and harming dignity. A professor’s quiz schedule sparks student discontent, while Ada Montgomery notes a nightlife focus among KU students. Rumors of court action over paddle safety and K club violence surface as campus traditions face critique. Sigma Chi song controversy and public performances abroad are also reported.

K. U Crussader Mens State of Kansas

Ice on Beer at Meeting in Topeka Convention

In Topeka on October 23, the League of Kansas Municipalities held a convention with beer on the program. City attorney Fred Ice of Newton was the feature speaker before a round table of city attorneys. His topic was The Regulation and Licensing of Beer.

Topeka League of Kansas Fred ‘Ice Newton Rex ‘Wation

Kansan City visitors and weekend gatherings in town

Mrs Clara Parking of Nettleton Kansas spent the weekend with friends here. Mrs Re Manley and Mrs Perk a hosted events while Mr Vogtel left for Sunesetse near Minneapolis. Dorothea Simons returned after three weeks with relatives in Chicago. The American Royal in Kansas City drew several locals including Mr and Mrs Jackman and Mrs Benedict. Miss Marjorie Davis taught in Kansas City and weekended at Broad View with Miss Emily Ferris.

Clara Parking Nettleton Kansas Ivesterday Manley Perka Beta’ Srstarniver Harles Vogtel Sunesetse Near Minneapolis Mrs. E Comtel Dorothea Simons Rel Cod Ohio G. H. Constant Rossville Abe RR. Jackman Find Jackman Kansan City F. Bensidict Kansas City Lol Dick Spencer Kansas ‘City E. B. Bayles Marjorie Davis

County W C T U Institute Plans Friday Session

County W C T U groups plan a Friday institute at Evangelical church Tenth and Connecticut. The program includes devotional led by Miss Ievianne Fovertwon and talks on state temperance, keeping the law, and reform efforts with speakers Dr J Re, Floyd Hants, and county officials.

Dersler Douging County Institute Evangelical Church Tenth Connecticut Iweanie Fovertwon Ilom At 9S Nies Elwell Mit B. Joramain Mra Wilbur Pino Lyncheaen Temperance Ogra Ara K. Jacanaini Mer J. Re Golden Floyd Hants Jackson Alhts Wis

Pageant Tonight At Plymouth Congregational Church

Large cast from the Plymouth Congregational church to perform an eight o'clock pageant as part of the eighty th anniversary program. Miss Louise Wiedemann directs with no admission charge. Author Miss Kate Riges from the senior high school faculty. About 200 performers plus the choir under Alice Monerlek and Charles Wilson.

Plymouth Congrégational Church Louise’ Wiedemann Kate Riges Alice Mon Erlekt Charles Wilson

Democratic broadcasts planned for Kansas governor race

Plan radio broadcasts announced by Clyde L. Short chairman of the Democratic state central committee. Mayor Omar B. Ketchum will speak on WREN Lawrence October 25 from 9:30 to 10 p.m. He will broadcast from Clay Center via KFBI Abilene November 1 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. The November 2 schedule runs on KFBY Abilene from 12:45 to 1:46 p.m.

Clyde L. Short Democratic State Central Tee Emoceratic Party Kansas Omar B. Ketchum Topeka WREN Lawrence Clay Center Reynote KFBI Abilene

Bonfire fuel drive urged by Brinkman for K U game

Community merchants asked to donate fuel and packing material for a bonfire at Sout Park ahead of the Kansas Oklahoma game. Students plan a nightshirt parade Friday night and a fuel gathering Saturday afternoon near Memorial Stadium to boost excitement for the Memorial game.

Brinkman Soman Tuueehants Bureau Save Sout Park Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

Eudora area community dinner and visits listed

A dense OCR of social notices recounts Sunday dinners and visits among local families in Eudora and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Laughlin and families. Merle Genie, Wichman, Ott, Deckwa, and others. Attendees frequent Ladins Aid and church events with multiple house guests and Sunday gatherings.

Sunday Prohibition Program Featured with Music and Family News

The article lists numerous local attendees and events from a Sunday gathering, including Irene and Neil presenting, Rodeheaver singing, and a long sequence of family visits, birthdays, and Sunday school meetings. Names include Milburn, Miller, Marsh, Finley, Mills, Dunton, Gabriel, KeenAn, and many Topeka and Kansas City relatives.

Mere Jerry ‘Sommer Anton Lawren Nilburn Milburn William Miller Billy Pire Len Ray” Miller Howard Kohier Ars Theodore’ Pileees Alice Fred Fener Sea Rand Nira Homer’ Marsh Kansan City Mr. Marsh Mina Martha Hen ¥ Greetx Billy Fin Ron Wisconsin Emily Kanene Tom Soeraber Oren Dunton Dunlap Grob Paul Cari Alvin Gabriel Chhildren L. Beremlsptenstein Bobby Fevand Rave ‘Stanley Robert ‘Dale Ramev Alphis Keenan Donald Ang ‘Fits Rogar Stanley Edmund Horace Rafa Blanche Notuw Lola Eee Lula

Local Social and Meeting Notes from Linwood Area

Linwood column notes visits and social events including Mrs Irene Cleveland staying with Mrs Parry in Rossville while visiting, Mr and Mrs Donald Sincoe moving to Kansas City Kansas, Eastern Star meeting attendance by several local ladies, Sunday dinner guests of the Tudhope and Elder families, plans for the Pangses County convention at the High School Auditorium, and a hunting trip report from the southern part of the state.

iLenvanweorest Washington Wire Quinlan Snd Claude “Cook Feraily Irene Cleveland Rossville Parry Lawrence Constant John Hughey M Hope James Tudhope Géorgeé Tudhope Aon Jimmie Robert Elder Eleanor Robson Thi Jamies Tudhope Brown Mae Évanin Curtiss Carl Mei Ouee Lale Jack Cutting

Midland Rural Club Meeting and Social Notes

Members of the Midland Rural Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Ware for a dinner with her daughter in Oklahoma City. Mrs. A W Save led a discussion on cloth and textiles. Paul Lapted was a guest. the club will next meet with Mrs. Henry Eibest and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spray. Mr. and Mrs. Mac A B Carter of Lawton and Elmer Ousdahl attended Sunday evening.

Xon Eldon Laughlin Tonganoxis Chao Merle Genie Mir Mi Wichmah Yola Duncan Albert ‘Spaeth Anna Leo Kansas Albert Wiehmain Breithau Martin Walter Joe Vitt Freank Kansas City Roy“ Thompson Kan City Kan Elmer Campbell William Ott Herman Wichman Mia Earl ‘Ott Merle Gene Henry Deckwa Mra Gordon da Gracie Steele Bes Frank Steele Owen Willinea Ott Laati Roy Thompson Martin ‘Abela Near Paul's Eud A. Dickey Wendell Topeka Don’ Westheffer A. Pierce Mary Parker Eupgent Tag Vine Ard Alfred Torneden Linwood Carl Kurtz LM. Hol Belleview Ralph Davie Grand Lodge Louie- Fadl Fred’ ‘Pointer Little Society Hanadagie Midland W. W Ware Thurada Seo Oklahoma City A. W Paul Lapted Henry Eibest

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