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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1934
Page
2
A chaotic account details a water bottle prank at a Delta Tau house causing a ruckus among the Kansas campus set. The note weaves in sorority tales, fraternity links, names like Gamma Phi Beta and Kappa, and mentions of Wichita, Topeka, and Lawrence figures amid the social scene and university chatter.
Obscure lines mix music terms with scattered names and phrases. The fragment mentions a prelude and a body of water, then lists assorted names and a stray reference to a hall. Overall the text reads as fragmented notes with no cohesive event or clear subject.
The Kansas Players presented Eva the Fifth in Centralia Kansas with Elizabeth Crafton as Eva and Virgil Bergman praised for stage presence. Bill Inge and Pet’s return were noted, along with craft from Jessica Crafton and Bernetta Brooks. The troupe earned laughs and applause despite plot quirks.
Mrs Julia Lankford aged fifty died last night at her home 1446 New Jersey Street. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 PM at a Baptist church in Bonner Springs. Burial will be in Bonner Springs Cemetery. Surviving relatives include five daughters and two sons.
A sizeable audience gathered last evening to hear Rev. Don Anselm Hughes of Nashdam Abbey England present a lecture on The Music of Henry VI and His Circle. He discussed early English sacred vocal numbers and music before Henry VI, introduced by Dan Swarthout, then departed for Milwaukee for further lectures.
Hollywood reports the death of Lou Tellegen a former stage and screen idol found dying in a bathroom at Mrs. John T. Cudahy's home. Police say wounds were personal in origin as Tellegen, 62, had fallen on hard times, wandering studios for bit parts and seeking a return to fame. Tellegen, born Louis Bernard Van Dammeler in Holland, had later married multiple women including Geraldine Farrar and Nina Romano.
Dr Albert Edward Wigram scientist lecturer and author will speak at the University of Kansas auditorium tomorrow night at 8 20 in the community lecture series. He writes popular science and social topics and will discuss What Civilization Is Doing to Us with reserved seats 40 cents and general admission 25 cents.
Kubik ensemble led by Evalyn Kubik dramatic soprano and family members ofrecer a one hour program of vocal numbers with instrumental background. Howard Kubik piano Gail Kubik violin and Henry Kubik cello perform Schubert trio two movements from art for violin by Gail Kubik and piano solos. Recital replaces usual Thursday afternoon student event and is open to fine arts students and others.
A local man agreed to drive a friend to Wichita and back at two cents per mile, with about $150 in motor repair costs. The note also mentions Dick Hunters racing against time and government shooting regulations this year, and a Sunrise meeting schedule.
A 1940s style state tax discussion notes Woodring remarks on tax changes. The report cites a 1936-1932 era pattern showing income tax revenue around 1 050 000 of a total levy 4 973 400, marking an increase of about 7139 over the 1932 levy, and discusses the administration’s stance on direct taxes and revenue use.
Washington Oct. 40 AP Om ar B Ketchum mayor of Topeka left Washington by plane to resume his campaign for the Democratic ticket after meetings with party leaders including a White House visit He said he believed in the principles of the new deal and expected to be reelected Kansas to send five Democratic representatives to the house He also met with Berry Hopkins federal official and urged continued government purchases of distressed cattle He planned to resume his campaign tomorrow after visiting all but two or three of Kansas 105 counties
Five members of the University of Kansas School of Engineering will appear on the program of the annual meeting of the deathas Nebraski section of the Society for Promotion of Engineering Education to be held at Kansas State College. George C. Shaad and Dean George ll will speak on The Outlook in Engineering Education. Professor Ockerblad will discuss mathematical symbols and formulae. A dinner for the guests at the Manhattan Country Club will follow, with wives of engineers honored by the Kansas State hosts. More than 200 engineering professors and their wives from the University of Nebraska, Kansas, and Kansas State College are expected for the convention with golf matches scheduled Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Columbia Missouri October nineteen ninety AP Frederick A Middlebush acting president says Louise Luckey a twenty year old co ed will be given opportunity to prove her charge that a university professor attended a clan moral meeting intoxicated to stand up An investigation will be conducted and results disclosed Louise Luckeys remarks were made at a Southern Baptist student conference in Memphis Tenn Also Karl Mattern professor in the painting department at K receives word three of his watercolors have been accepted by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and will be exhibited in Philadelphia The works Snow and Smoke The Bridge and March Mud were shown at the Poole-Thayer art museum later events include earnings figures for Parodia and others and a note on Mrs Alice Moncrieff addressing teachers in Floydada Texas
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names such as Leavengood Irving Bartley Harold Brown Bane O Hare and Tis Woodrii plus Klingberr Schubert and May Adame. No clear event, date, or outcome is available to form a complete news item.
The United Steel Corp unit in New York ordered a $7 cumulative, preferred stock dividend payment. The rate, paid quarterly on the senior shares since January 1983, had been reduced from its prior quarterly payments.
The Twin Mound Ladies' Aid met October 24 at Maggie Wilson's home with eighteen members and five children present. Ruth Weimer and Coily Harber led the roll call. They planned serving lunch at the general election at Baran Center on November 6. Refreshments were served by hostess Myrtle Stanifer. Mr. and Mrs. George Sullivan and daughter Georgetta attended an American Royal stock show in Kenny City. Ebiltg Heyl hosted a barn dance at Fred Christian's home Saturday evening. Nellie Elias of Richland visited with her mother Ross Sinclair. Church services Sunday included a message and a special Adele by the children. Participants listed: Dora Schermer, Gwendolynland Betty Clarky Daye, Jean and Betty Jean Montfoort, Dorothy Rukes, Celesta Thurber, Seton Mann. Next services will be held November 4.
A church and club held their anniversary with a Wednesday dinner at Mrs. Roscoe Whitman home for twelve. A large centerpiece formed by a bowl of marigolds complemented the program. Attendees included Walter Love, Della Weibel, Mary Louise, Charles Spray, and Mary Louise.
Linwood residents hosted a wedding style gathering for a local couple with guests including Miss Lena Freeman Miss May Bruner and many Harbaugh family members from Topeka and Lawrence. The Leavenworth County Grange convention drew 100 delegates from Linwood Basehor Jarbola Lansing and Tonganoxie with an exemplification and program of music readings and refreshments. Congressman Lambertson visited with Mrs Lambertson and local officials attended a birthday surprise for Mr Haney at a community gathering.
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