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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1933
Page
3
World price of gold fell today despite Roosevelt’s plan to buy in foreign markets, while the domestic RFC price rose to 32.12 per ounce. London’s reaction looms as officials prepare for first foreign purchases. the dollar gains against the pound and franc, with the world quote at 31.05 and domestic at 32.12.
A Kansan reflects on Hollywood life from a Kansan viewpoint. He jokes about beer gardens in hotel ballrooms and notes Buddy Rogers and band in Chicago. He mentions gossip about Garbo and Mamoulian, Corinne Griffith thriving on stage, and the Spencer Tracy separation with a possible reconciliation.
Frances Dee and Franchot Tone are reportedly engaged and will wed. The item is part of a broader page containing crossword hints and sports quips, including casual remarks about past USC victories and local scenes, with a cluttered tone and unfinished phrases.
Fall Leaf reports a gas pump break in at the local store Saturday night with losses of pas and a separate blaze at Robertson's place. Cause of the Fall Leaf fire is undetermined. Community members and relatives across nearby towns join in social visits and local events, including a bridge luncheon and family gatherings. Chicago trip plans are noted for Mrs Reetz and Martha Ess.
Miss Lucile Lawrence daughter of Mr and Mrs Freeman Lawrence and Vernie Welch son of Mr and Mrs Wm Welch were married in Kansas City Saturday They were joined by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lane of near Olathe and later toured Jefferson City Mo and Bagnell Dam Mrs Welch a De Soto High School graduate has worked in Kansas City Mr Welch also a De Soto High School graduate has farm and trucking ties The couple’s reception guests included the Blaylocks and Miss Lucile Blaylock Also mentioned were visits by Mr and Mrs C C Atkinson and son Frank to Mrs Laura Atkinson of Tonganoxie
Worden Edward and Johanning visited at Mr and Mrs Carl Plambecks home Monday evening. The Southwest district Sunday school convention for Douglas county will meet Sunday November at Worden Evangelical church with morning and afternoon programs and a noon basket dinner. Carl Plambeck helped Andrew Elm with farm work Monday and Tuesday. A community Halloween meeting drew a good crowd at Union schoolhouse Friday October 20. The Rev E F Boehringer of Abilene Kansas and Mrs Kraft and daughter Miriam of Stull were guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Nuffer on Saturday. Miss Lydia Johanning of High
A late night blaze at Mr Thomas's residence destroyed a garage and much of its contents. Firefighters saved the house but items like papering and painting tools were lost. Cause is listed as unknown. Walter Stoebener aided Ben Silies with Seck works on saulter of Topeka, as dawn broke.
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