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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1932
Page
3
Hall Johnson Negro choir will open the University of Kansas auditorium series on Wednesday November 2 with a program of Negro spirituals songs and ballads. The choir draws on Georgia roots and Johnson’s New York training, and tickets are $1.00 $1.50 and $2.00 at local outlets.
The U S S Baltimore at Valparaiso harbor saw about 160 sailors ashore assaulted on October 16 1891. Two sailors were killed and 18 wounded in the attack triggering a government demand for apology and reparations. Chile paid $75000 to the injured and families, averting war.
M L Blair a 52 year old man charged with forgery will face a preliminary hearing Friday at 2 pm before Justice J H Mitchell at Blair arraignment. Bond fixed at 500 and Blair remains in county jail. his wife Verna Blair 39 held for investigation. Ed Riling represented Blair. charge involves cashing a forged 17 50 check at Noone store 809 Massachusetts Street Saturday afternoon. Details on Blair's description and fingerprints sent to the Department of Justice.
Ten members of the Dorsey Liberty Post American Legion met at Wiedemann's last night to form a chorus directed by Topeka's T A Larremore. A second session is set for next Tuesday with all interested Legionnaires urged to attend. The group aims to develop a strong chorus and Larremore previously directed a Syracuse chorus praised across the state.
Vinland Grange No 163 held initiation for Mrs Eckman and son Olof with guests from Ottawa present. Delicacies, a talk by state lecturer Mr Ottawa on US Granges adding 20,000 members and 300 new Granges, and a well received reading followed. Local notices mention Topeka trip, Prospect Farmers Union supper, autumn woods, illness, Young People Society, and a Rally Day program at the Methodist church with school songs, prayers, poems, and Bible activities.
Emporia students spent the weekend with home folks as Woodrow Sturdy Russell Rand del and Glen Kalb drove to Paola for the Baldwin Paola game where Glen sustained a broken arm. Margaret Sturdy attended the Junior Play at the High School on Friday. The Coleman Dell club met at Mrs. Cook's home with nine members attending and readings for a birthday. Officers will be elected at the November meeting hosted by Mrs. Tom Hill of Baldwin. Prospect school hosted a program and plated supper with entertainment by radio talent drawing a large crowd. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson announced the birth of a daughter at Memorial hospital on Thursday October 20. Mrs. Hagerman, injured in an automobile accident, is using crutches. The Ladies Aid Society met at the parsonage with twelve members and four guests. quilt blocks were pieced and a comforter tied, followed by refreshments. Miss Helen Holecom of Stony Point had tonsils removed at Baldwin. A Republican rally at Vinland Rural High School featured speakers including L. E. Hoover, C. G. Gerstenberger, C. O. Bowman, Earl Black and Judge Men.
Mrs Lola Dyer and relatives hosted others in Bald win and Eliza Hyland area Monday. Miss Gussie Ellerton plans a move to Los Angeles after five months in Lawrence. Achievement Day for Farm Bureau units set for October 25 at the Presbyterian church basement Ninth and Vermont. Loretta McElmurry from Kansas State College will attend. Units preparing include Oak Fidge Siegel Kanwaka Baldwin Lecompton and Farm Bureau Women's Chorus. Valley Chapel will serve dinner. Exhibits by Big Springs Brackett Riverside Pleasant Valley Vinland and Hesper include upholstering rugs clothing dress forms caning and other 4-H projects.
The Baker University program outlines events for the week including a musical program by Miss Merlbachh Moore and a Thursday German lesson. Dad's and Mother's Day observed Saturday features a 10 am pep chapel, museum tours, and a football game against Ottawa University. Attendance urged for parents. hospital fruit box from Ladies Aid.
Miss Saylor of Wellaville returns to Vinland after visiting home folks. Halloween party at Welcome Welcome Community will be held at the school house Friday night Oct 28 at eight o'clock. A short program led by President and teacher Miss Margaret Whiteel. District ladies to bring doughnuts or cookies. Everyone is welcome.
Thousands of rheumatic sufferers report relief within minutes using Bayer Aspirin. Doctors advise taking two tablets with a full glass of water, then resting a few minutes. The quick dissolving property of Genuine Bayer Aspirin is said to produce nearly instant relief.
In Kansas City Mrs. Alice Creviston perished after her clothing ignited while kerosene was poured on dying embers to rescue four year old Fred. The boy also died from the fire at their home. The incident underscores a tragic kitchen fire in a family home.
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