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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1934

Page

2

Paddling Rivalries At KU Homecoming Week

Fraternities clash over hazing as Beta Theta Pi frees freshmen from paddling while Phi Beta Pi challenges Laws and Medics in a football incline at Homecoming. KU events include Dr Beck quotation, Wiggam lecture, and a community course speech by Albert Wiggan. Reserved seats cost 40 cents, general 25 cents.

Albert Edward Wiggan K._U Reguien Glenn ‘Frank University of Wisconsin America Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes

Poor Lights At 20: Motorists Explain Heading Issue

A morning gathering of motorists, including W. F. Smith Perry Sim Bailey Lindley and E. Cork, discussed lighting problems and traffic concerns at the 20 mile marker. Officials or observers named Bailey and Fitzpatrick attended.

Ste Her Heting Perry Sim‘Ne ‘Traylor

Questionably garbled trivia clues in a classified section

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered trivia prompts about the Oscoggin River states the Prince of Wales and inheritance taxes. The legible pieces suggest a quiz or test memory item with imperfect wording and multiple incomplete items. The reading is unclear and not determinable as a coherent article.

Ottawa citizens debate civic stadium memorial idea

In Lawrence the talk turns to a memorial stadium proposed for Ottawa. Prof. C A Peacock voices caution that the project belongs in future planning and discussion. An 8 year old girl thrilled at her first cinema visit to Mrs Wiges of the Cabbage Patch at Dickinson theater with her Sunday school teacher, delighting nearby viewers. Mrs Frank S Jones elected first vice president of the Kansas Associated Garden Clubs at the university session, replacing Prof Frank E Jones per a erroneous report.

Ottawa Civic Stadium C. A Peacock Frank 5. Jones Kansas Associated Garden Clubs University Frank E. Jones

Deaths and Funerals: Mrs Thecle Eder 79 of Eudora

Mrs Thecle Eder a resident of Eudora for 62 years died at home of her daughter Mrs Katie Weixeldorfer in Eudora. Born in Bavaria Germany December 36 1954 she came to America at 14. She married Sam Eder in 1874 who died in 1924. Surviving are daughters Mrs Weixeldorfer of Eudora and Mrs Clara Had of Gardner and brother Louie of Eudora. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Thecle Eder Thecla Eder Eudora Katie Weixeldorfer Eder Bavaria Germany America Sam Eder Weixeldorfer Clara Had Gardner Louie

FHA Office Aids Remodel Plans At Chamber Of Commerce

The FHA office in the Chamber of Commerce building offers information and advice to all planning to remodel or modernize property. Staff are ready to help applicants visiting for FHA loan discussions, and even those not seeking loans can be helped. Jack St. Clair, in charge, notes some signers of information blanks have not applied for loans and cites misunderstandings among those contacted by FHA canvassers.

FHA Chamber of Commerce Joans Jack St. Clair

Woman Hurt In Well Accident Near Eudora

Mrs. JH Michael 62 of near Eudora was taken to Menigan hospital for observation after falling 15 feet into a well at the Michael farm on October 15. She suffered a broken bone in her right ankle and cuts and abrasions. Her husband assisted with a ladder and rope to pull her from the well, which contained about a foot of water.

JH. Michael Eudora Menignal Hospital Michael Farm Michael

Merchants Learn Rules On Sidewalk Merchandise

Police court heard a clarification of Vermont and New Hampshire streets ordinances. City attorney George Melvin warned merchants that no merchandise may be placed on sidewalks and items displayed must stay on private property or in parking areas. Fines are five dollars per day for violations. Also noted was a traffic collision on West Ninth Street in which Leah Cars and O Maley Kansas City, Mo. were involved. both cars damaged but no injuries reported.

Vermont New Hampshire George Melvin Leah

Teachers to Hold Annual Meetings in Kansas

Lawrence teachers will meet at a Kansas session discussing health education rounds, including work on intermediate grades. Miss Margaret Emfield and Miss Henry plan topics on arithmetic and essential spelling. Miss Maude Ellsworth will talk on kindergarten handwork. College and club leaders from K U and KC U will chair and present on Spanish teaching, German sections, music rounds, and dancing fundamentals at Topeka high school gym and Grace Cathedral Guild hall.

Waldemar Gelich K.us Music Round Table D. M. Swarthout Thhe ‘Kcu Elizabeth Dunkel

Cattle Truck Overturns Near Eudora Injures Farmer

A cattle truck overturned on highway 19 east of Eudora while carrying steers to the Kansas City market. Farmer Pete Neis suffered a severe scalp laceration and was treated at home. Dr. Frank Hegenbuch of Lawrence escaped with minor injuries. A second truck was used to haul the cattle to market.

Pete Neix Eudora Highway 19 Mr. Neis Frank Hegenbuch Lawrence Kansas City Neis Harenbruch Hagenbuch

Christian Endeavor Convention To Be Held Here

The Northeast Central district Christian Endeavor convention will be held in Lawrence on November 2 and 4. Organizers seek out of town delegates and ask residents offering lodging for delegates to contact Rev. A. J. Miller. Vere Abbey, Frank G. Richard, Pop Nance and Hylton Harman headline the leadership with sessions at the First Christian Church.

Christian Endeavor Sheld Lawrence A. J. Miller Vere Abbey Frank G. Richard Pop” Nance Hylton Harman Christan

Gift from Philippines connects student friendships across oceans

Lawrence resident receives a 6 by 9 foot fiber mat showing American and Philippine flags from Federico Piedad, a 1924 U U graduate now division superintendent of schools in Bonc Marinduque. The gift highlights lasting ties between foreign students and local townspeople formed during university years.

United States Lawrence T. J. Sweeney Federico Piedad Bonc Marinduque Peoples State

Bids Open on Road Work in Kansas Counties

The Kansas State Highway Department announced bids for road projects in four counties to be received at Kingman on November 9, topeka on November 17, and Ellsworth on November 20. The package includes the first project financed under a $5,000,000 loan and grant from the PWA for highway work. Counties involved are Kingman Doniphan Ellsworth and Morris.

Topeka Kansas Kingman Troy Ellsworth Highway ’Department PWA Doniahan Elsworth Morris Counes

Evangelists Visit Lawrence By Underwood Family

Mr and Mrs Ben Underwood and their evangelist son visited Lawrence today staying with Mr and Mrs W N Underwood at 1209 West Sixth Street. They plan to leave tomorrow morning for Logansport Indiana to attend a Methodist event. Ben Underwood graduated from Lawrence High School in spring 1926.

Ben. Underwood Lawrence

Reception committee announced for Republican event

A reception at the G.O.P. headquarters hosts Vice President hopeful Mrs. T.T. Solander of Osawatomie as speaker at 8 oclock. Governor Landon and other state candidates have been invited. Committee members include Mrs. Cranes, Mrs. Black, and numerous Baldwin, Lone Star, Clinton, University of Kansas, Tecompton, Eudora, Lawrence residents.

Committee For the Republican G. O Lata Wena Repulican T. Solander Osawatomie Kansas ALC M. Landon E. J. Cranes Earl Black Baldwin Lottia Anderson Homer Flory Lone Star Charles 4 Baneine Clinton Peggy Anne Landon Doroth Ana Mra Ruth Bahnmaier Ant Rose Wymer Tecomptoni Hughes George Gerstenberper Eudora Corlett Cotton Adrian. Lindsey John. Brand J.B. Henry David McCreath Lawrence

Paintings Exhibit by F Eugene McFarland at Spooner-Thayer Museum

Oil paintings by F Eugene McFarland from a summer tour of Holland Belgium and France will be shown at Spooner Thayer Museum from November 1 to 15. McFarland, son of Rev F McFarland, is a KU alumnus and former Lawrence High grad who studied landscape painting in New York. He and his wife Lydia Catlin McFarland traveled 1200 miles by bicycle this summer and describe France’s hills as slow and demanding. The exhibit includes 46 pictures, some showing war country scenes familiar to Kansas and Missouri troops. McFarland now teaches at the St Joseph Art Academy.

Eugene McFarland Holland Belgium France Spooner-Thayer Museum Uiversity McFarland F. McFarland First Christian Church Lawrence Department of University of Kansas School of Fine Arts New York Lydia Catlin’ McFarland Kansas Missouri Art Academy St. Joseph

Indian Assembly Program at Haskell High School

At Lawrence high school this morning Haskell Indians staged an assembly directed by Mia Margaret Peadrson Speelman. A boys quartet sang Deep Blue Sea and Strong Hearts with members Moccasin Irvin Peavy Beaver. A sax quartet and dancers from Bes sie Matlock George Smith Joe Monegar performed.

Haskell Indians Haskell Lawrence High School Mia Margaret Peadrson-Speelman Leonard Lion)Moccasin Lawrence Irvin Edward Peavy Fred Beaver Ignatio Truillio Jefferson Owl Lawrence Jack Fitts Smiles Chuckles Bes‘sie Matlock George Smith Ioe Ousley Jimmie White Cloud Stannard Wilez Joe Monegar

Boy Grows Teeth Early in Dorado Kansas

AP reports Billy Edward Keplary born October 16 in Dorado Kansas showed teething signs at five days old. Dentist extracted the first tooth. doctor predicts further swellings and a full denture-like set by age two months as part of the infant’s development.

Dorado Kan Billy Edward Mes Eva Keplary Billy

Frazee’s eye injury improves for recovering boy

John Frazee ten suffering eye injury when a fork slipped while lacing a football. Doctors report his condition improved with potential full recovery. Frazee is son of Mr and Mrs Harry Frazee. In a separate note, David Feisner waived extradition in a London Ontario kidnapping case involving John S Labatt brewer from last August.

John Frazee John Frazee Mes Harry Frazee Ceed London David Feisner John S.labatt Pen Jaendon Brewer

Fire destroys three buildings in Maple City Kansas

An overnight fire in Maple City Kansas destroyed three buildings near Arkansas City. Estimated loss ranged from eight thousand to ten thousand dollars. Fire officials reported no injuries and are investigating the blaze’s cause.

Maple City Kan Arkansas City Kans Here

Local Social Notes From Linwood Hall Dance

Several residents attended the Linwood Hall dance on Saturday evening. Mr. Shaw was summoned to his father’s bedside Thursday night. Mrs Lloyd Douglas and family joined as Sunday dinner guests of A Tweed, a local lawyer. Mr and Mrs Roy McCleary hosted Sunday callers at Martin Coyne’s home. Millgill sailed on, and Mrs TeDollie Hin was noted week day afternoon. Mrs Anna Sheffield and Mr and Mrs Bniffer of Inde- contributed to the weekend round of visits.

Gu Uite Shaw Lloyd Douglas S A. Tweed Cof ‘Lawrer Linwood Roy McCleary Martin Coyne Millgill TeDollie Anna Sheffield Bniffer Inde

Halloween party brings Kinwaka folks together in Kansas

Pendence Kansas hosted a Halloween party at Kanwaka hall with Mr and Mrs Charles Davis and families joining. Charles Davidson returned home from the hospital midweek after a spell away. Fern Wilson and Lawrence visitors spent Friday with W E Brock and family. Several attended tax meeting and stock sales with locals visiting Kansas City and Chicago relatives.

Pendence Kansas Ruby Frannick Merlin Brock Kanwaka Hall Charles Davis Anna +Torneden Davidson The Selma - Torneden Fern’ Wilson Lawrence W.e.brock Lena Torneden Arnold Torneden Kansas City Fern ® Wilson ER. Brock Fae 'Torneden Casteel Alford Jones Madge Tornede Lena Torneden Aca Quinlan Amos Chicago W.E. Brock Merlin William “Tortteden William Wilson Fred Flarman Mateus Speerschneider T. BL Davenport Sawyer William ‘Torneden Arch Meinke Melvin Linwood Mr.Keyster Mr. Travis Fred ‘Harnion

Vinland and vicinity community notes and updates

Miss Ethel Cowles is canvassing at her home near Sibley after a Memorial hospital operation. Vinland residents report illness and recovery including Charles Hubbard Edwin Roe Winifred and Agnes Stevens. Social events: Sunday school party at Mrs Jennings and visits with relatives in Independence. Farm Bureau and Ladies Aid meet. local families travel to Wellsville Independence and Baldwin. Rev Maclean recovering and to preach Oct 26 with Vinland Fairview charge assignment changes noted.

Ethel. Cowles Sibley Memorial Hospital Vinland Vicnity Uys Winifred Agnes Stevens Charles Hubbard Edwin Roe Honmie Vinland Mel Archie Baugher Sheldon Mount Ida Jennington Clas James. O'Brien Andrews Ralph Robinson Jennings Glaude Dayault Doris Wellsville Farmers Union Charlie Hubbard Deal Independence Lem Sturdy Ross Stone A. K. Stevens Balelard Baldwin Stevens Viola Anderson Webb Fenton Seth’ Fenton R. Husted St. Francis Northwest Conference Herman Janzen

Maul Altenbernd Anniversary Celebration in Kaw Valley

Mr and Mrs George Maul of Kunaug City Missouri and Mr and Mrs Martin Abelnildnagh SMe Albert from Lawrence organized a surprise at Carl Altenbernd s home for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday after a Saturday date. Guests included Emil Hoelzel Kate Hoelzel the Hoetzels Atkins Schaake Conrad Alvender and family Am Angela Wickman Mentes Lawrence Hechenberger family Gerstenberger Amelia Gerstenberger and many others from Eudora Sand Mize and Kansas City. A 6 o clock reception followed with several gifts and well wishes from attendees.

George Maul Kunaug City Martin Abelanildnagh Albert’ Widhmim Tawrence Carl Alten Emi Ples Emil Hoélzel Kate Hoelzel Akerss Shes ‘Hoetzel Phyllis June Harry Youns Ani Sales Charles Wilson Kansas City Bio Ats Bu Schaake Conrad Alventernd Amelia_ Gerstenberger

Local Social Notes From Eudora Descriptions

Mrs. Lelia Mae and family attend church activities with relatives and friends in Eudora. A string of visits follows including Mrs. Dan Weatherfer, Mrs. Fred Laughlin, and Mrs. Ralph Davis, with gatherings at homes of the Altenbernd, Hadl, and Wichman families. Christian Science study in Lawrence noted.

Ter Lelia Mae Are ‘Hadl Mar William Carl 'Altenbernd Church -in-Eudora Thiarada Eugene McCabrin Fred Laughlin Dan Weatherfer Ralph Davi Nydia Hughes Mary Allen Misa Josephine Gill Methodist Church Dona’ Mae Wichalan Carl Altenbernd Marguerite’ Hadl Louie Hadls Albert Wichman Alartin Abel Lawrence

Local Visits and Social News From Vinland and Vicinity

Mr and Mrs Galle and son Peter Block of Montdridge Kansas visited natives and attended Lydia’s Candlesticks play. W E Hoskinson and Ross Stime were in Kansas City on business. Guests at the Gimbler home played pinochle include Crady Van Meter Hagerman and others. Roscoe McPheeters of Olathe visited Vinland friends. Miss Porteous Latimer of Washington stayed with Rosa Stone. Mrs George Sturdy and daughter Margaret visited Lawrence. Ruth Ellen ill improving, Mrs Stevens bedbound, Miss Viola Anderson helping with housework.

Galle P Eter Block Motndridge Kan Nla City Hoyal Hoskinson Ross Stime Kansas City Noah ‘Gimbler Dale Crady Teddy John van Meter Viola Earl Mautine Alberta Belay Alles Hagerman Lovta Eay Bernice Ie Dere Roscoe McPheeters Olathe Vinland Algo v Chauncy Gormane Javere Wellsville Dirs Roy, Johnson aWrence George’ Sturdy Margaret Charles Craig Lawrence Everett-Crai Ruth Ellen Atevens Viola -Anderson Stevens

Community club hosts event with Grace Stanwix guest list

The Mackey Community club held a meeting at the home of Mrs Evan Stanwix of Lawrence. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Taylor Gardner and son Edward of Topeka and Mr and Mrs J S Paxton of Prairie Center. A Halloween party for nurses from Lawrence Memorial Hospital was attended by Mrs Ed Whitten and Walter of Lone Star. Frances Metcalf taught at Model School gave a box supper and program. Grace Stanwix will wed soon. Miss Lorene Fairbairn hosts Monday for Grace Stanwix.

Plaen Mupper ii the Mackey Cis Mra Evan Stanwix Raymond Gardner Ruth Olmstead Lawrence Memorial Hospital Ed Whitten Walter Lone’ Star Johnse Muesta Weir Paul Rina George Stanwix Arold Alten Migs Frances Metcalf Clifford Redach Lawrence Ruby. Fairbairn City Nore Misa Vernutta Fairbairn Gibson Independence Fussis Mra I. S. Farrim Miss Lorene Lorene Fairbairn Grace Stanwix Jerry’ Schoenlein

Four friends form club to finish quilt project

Four friends and Nick gathered at Bereitér-ho day and finished a quilt started by a club recently. The group completed the project, preserving a cooperative effort and memory of the earlier initiative.

Nyick Bereitér-holday

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Bowel Cleanup

An old style ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle cleanse for sluggish bowels to refresh the system and restore youth. The copy claims 200 years of use and positions the product as a calomel substitute with olive color ingredients, priced 15¢ and 30¢.

Bette

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