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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1933
Page
2
A fragment from a college campus scene recounts student reaction to a 6 to 0 loss by the Wolves to the Aggies, noting a minority pushback amid noisy demonstrations and campus theater and social life on a Monday morning.
Entry details show 11 entrants signed for the Douglas County huskee contest at Owen Mitchell farm northwest of Lawrence. The event starts at 1 o clock tomorrow with men competing, followed by women’s opportunity to demonstrate ability. Email or call county farm bureau office 2502 for entry.
Local taxicab operators and their attorney John Riling appeared before the city commission to discuss a possible new cab company. The meeting focused on sensing and related licensing matters as United Calmeres representatives attended. The commission, with Baldwin Mitchell acting as city attorney, indicated the October session would address the issue in district court today.
Mrs 1 Nae Oe AP winger of 281 prize for her first novel written in her fifties was presented at a luncheon today. The gathering included Monroe publisher of Fo of Petey heia e, Mrs Potter Palme a Jus C Dawes and Mrs James Web er Linn of Chicago.
Continued from page one a legislative council debate covers a plan to revise automobile safety requirements and rear reflectors, funding for a state school dormitory project, designation of forestry and game commissions, demand for federal aid and $150 thousand appropriations, and measures under the National Recovery Act to modernize codes and machinery. The council also considers enabling cities to issue bonds for matching federal public works funds and mandating municipal printing of official notices.
Mrs W C Allen longtime civic and educational figure in the state dies at home after several months illness. Survived by husband George W Allen services at ten, burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Mrs Allen helped with Federation of Women’s Clubs and other duties this year. Also note: Mrs Sarah Mason died at home Sunday. daughter Miss Gertrude Mason named as survivor. funeral plans not yet set.
A short report notes Miss Mary E Jems being formed at the Ghat Pand event. Details are fragmentary but indicate a local social gathering or ceremony with emphasis on Miss Jems as a central figure. No further names or places are clearly readable.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Christ Church Scientiat sermons May Garden text about deliverance and mercy. Also brief items: North Lawrence First Baptist Church sickness critical, Mira Lota Stredy after minor operation, Miss Tr Ross in hospital in Kenya, and various names and rehearsal references.
A local tribute event honors six acclaimed movie stars for their recent performances. The audience will view clips and discuss the stars' impact as storms build excitement over the program's mountain setting.
Fragmentary notice from Memorial Hospital lists Mrs Arthur A Peck at 512 and references West FE, with unclear room or ward details. Further readable elements are needed to determine full name, date, and medical action.
A Thursday evening chamber music recital at the First Methodist Episcopal church featured Miss Ednah Hopkins Chris Simpson and Ray Gafney as violinist pianist and tenor. Three violin sonatas and a major scatta piece showcased technical mastery and lush tone while evoking Wagner. The program pleased local music lovers seeking a departure from routine concerts and drew many prominent city musicians to the stage. The audience praised the ensemble and hoped for more events of this nature.
Official attendance for the Kansas State game was 17,149 as announced this morning by the Chancellor. He stated that neither he nor any party members noticed any drinking at the game. Dam Representative Hedrick to Be Fire.
Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions in the Great Plains with approaching low pressure. Forecasts indicate periods of rain tonight and a cool, damp pattern across Manat Ta and nearby regions. Expect showers and a gradual drop in temperatures into tomorrow.
Des Moines dispatch reports an AP item in which Reno urges state governors to support a grain embargo. The short notice notes a national focus on agricultural policy and the political push during the holiday season.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a convention with a delegation including Student Council members from Oklahoma Nebraska Iowa Mis Kansas. The text mentions Friday night entertainment in Leavenworth and a football game. A separate line notes arrests of a trio at Fudora.
Police conducted raids in Dora targeting county and city officials amid a widening probe. The action followed unnamed tips and involved multiple agencies, with officials from Omar Peterson’s circle reportedly under scrutiny.
A garbled excerpt notes a 1934 convention of an organization to be held January 19 and 20 at Wichita. It mentions advertisers and sides in Matrane pail silanes and refers to former Sees ae.
Gov Alf M Landon appeared at the Kansas State football game Saturday with an injured leg after a fall from a horse. Doctors say the injury is painful but not serious, though the governor limped onto the field and used a cane for support.
Guy A Morse 68 longtime Topeka printer at Hall Lithographing and Hall Stationery died after an illness of over a year. Funeral services set for tomorrow morning. Morse worked 48 years at the printing concern and is survived by his widow. Joe Blanton sets course record at Chillicothe Country Club with six birdies and an eagle for 66.
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