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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1931

Page

2

Borah Proposes Five Year Naval Holiday Plan

Boise Sept 12 AP Senator William E Borah chairman of the senate foreign affairs committee proposed a five year naval holiday covering United States Great Britain Japan France and Italy to reduce armament burdens He urged lifting the burden by halting construction and suggested matching cuts in armaments to ease distress over unemployment and government deficits

Boise Idaho Naval William E. Borah Senate Committee On the Foreign Affairs Borah United States Great Britain Japan France Italy England

Trinity Lutheran Anniversary Week To Feature Loyal Members

Trinity Lutheran church marks anniversary week starting Sunday at 11 with an all church worship, culminating in a congregational supper on Wednesday. A special service honors members tied to the church for 25 years and more, led by long-time charter member Mary Rockland and a group of veterans named the loyal sons and daughters.

Trinity Lutheran Church Frank Endacott John E. Selig Josie Wilson Blayne Lohman Flora Hughes S. T. Cries Anna S. Hutt Belle Schell A. T. Olson John E. Seltz Axel Olson Charles ‘Shirar Frank ‘ Endacott Mayme Piper Vic Olson John Fritzel Henry Albach K. Hunsinger Mabel ‘Miller Margaret Glahn Frank ‘Lescher Jossie Brooks Mayme Seiler A. W. Lamb Clara Mesenhimer Hattie Tibball Charles Ziesenis J. F. Eberhart Lillian Swanson Ed Hutt Arthur Olson

Picket Speakeasies Use Picket Lines in D C

In Washington on September 12, uniformed police patrol entrances to reputed speakeasies to enforce prohibition. Picketing targets places where dry agents cannot gain admittance. Some entrants are asked for names and addresses, but many give only a first name, with officers noting aliases like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Washington Y Thaddeus Beane Beane Howard T. Jones Federal Prohibition Bureau George Washington Herbert Hoover Charles Curtis Abraham Lincoln

Russell opens ladies ready to wear and shoe store on Massachusetts

W. S. Russell expanded his business by opening a new ladies ready to wear and shoe store at 943 Massachusetts Street. The remodeled interior features a green and white color scheme. He notes stock includes dresses hats lingerie hosiery shoes and other ladies wear while additional stock is on hand.

W. S. Russell Massachusetts Street Russell

Veterans Attend 33rd Spanish War Encampment

Frank B. Dodds returned from New Orleans where he attended the 33rd annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans September 6 to 10. Delegates totals reached 1,687 veterans and 1,270 auxiliaries with about 25,000 visitors. Kansas sent 32 officers and delegates and 24 auxiliary delegates, plus about 100 visitors.

Frank B. Dodds New Orleans United Spanish War Veterans Calvin J. Winter Louisiana Professor Winter Department of Kansas Dodds Joseph A. Wahl Veterans’ Organization Auxiliary Kansas Department Veterans of Foreign Wars George Lund New York Franklin Roosevelt Utilities Commission William Otgen Oklahoma Mississ Mr. Dodds

Not All In Distress

Washington reports federal relief efforts assume winter distress will be far less than total unemployed. Officials see a serious but manageable problem, not public alarm. They estimate last winter 6 million unemployed but 2 to 5 million in distress, with 1.5 million normally out of work and 1 million seasonally jobless. Breadwinner data suggests many families retain some income despite job loss.

Washington Census Bureau

Legion Chorus Formed By Syracuse Legion Post

The Syracuse New York Legion post organized a male chorus led by Prof. Thomas A. Larremore. It sang at the New York department convention in Syracuse and earned favorable remarks. If funds allow it may attend the national Legion convention in October. the group was incorporated after the state event.

Syracuse American Legion of N. Y Thomas A. Larremore The University New York Department Friends of the Larremores New York Department of the Legion

Cole’s opens with roses and crowds at launch

Cole’s new ready to wear store welcomed 1800 to 2000 visitors Friday evening as 1500 roses were given to women present. Manager P H Gallagher said business surpassed expectations all day. Also noted was a campus student car collision on Massachusetts street causing notable vehicle damage. A student seeks farm work in exchange for room and board with references.

Cole P. H Gallagher Cole’s Anness Burgner-Bowman-Mathews Lumber Co Massachusetts Street Pees

Unearths Indian Bones Near Missouri River Battle Ground

Kansas City mining engineer Eric F. Pohl reports finding a potential old Indian battleground in northwestern Missouri. He unearthed sixteen skeletons in a sitting position along with bone heads earrings bracelets and thousands of flint arrowheads knives and tomahawk head drills and scrapers during two days of digging after finding a flint arrowhead while fishing on Labor Day. He is noted as the 1912 Olympic middleweight wrestling champion.

Kansas City Eric F. Pohl Missouri River Missouri Pohl

Church Strife Leads to Assault Trials in Jonesboro

In Jonesboro Arkansas two First Baptist Church members Dr Hugh Lile and George Coxe Jr pleaded not to simple assault in a courtroom swarming with machine guns and guards. The clash stemmed from Rev Joe Jeffers bid to oust pastor D H Heard with factional fights that included a church assault and later attacks on city officials during a prayer meeting on the city hall lawn.

Jonesboro Ark First Baptist Church Hugh Lile George Coxe, Jr Young Coxe George Coxe Joe Jeffers D. H. Heard Lile Coxe Guy Ray Chambers Jefffers Chambers H. J. Bosler Craig Jeffers City Hall Bosler Guy Freeling Harvey Parnell Garrett Arkansas National Guard Litte Rock

Viv a Vaughn announces Hill Kieffer wedding in Os kal oosa

Mrs Viva M Vaughn announces the marriage of her daughter Lot ta Hill to Henry A Kieffer of Jewel City at Os kal oosa yesterday. The groom, KU pharmacy class of 1931, will live in Lawrence. Also: Wallace WCTU meeting at 2 30 Tuesday at Mrs Thomas Popplewell’s home with county convention reports. Sigel Farm Bureau meets Tuesday at Mrs Ed Ste e le’s Lovelock. clothing leader Mrs Fred Kampschroeder to complete first unit of clothing work.

Viva M. Vaughn Lotta Hill Henry A. Kieffer Jewell City Oskaloosa Pharmacy University of Kansas Wallace W. C. T. U Thomas Popplewell Elm Street William Biggs Popplewell Across Sigel Farm Bureau Club Lovelock Ed Steele Fred Kampschroeder

Amputation in Mine Saves Life of Worker

In a coal mine near Charleston Virginia, Aukstock Cotter a 30 year old miner survived after a life saving amputation performed by Dr W B Davis. Trapped when the roof collapsed Cotter was freed after hours of effort with a 15 foot tunnel dug to reach his arm. A minister read Bible passages while food was lowered to him during the rescue and he is recovering in hospital.

Charleston W. Va Aukstock Cotter Cotter W. B. Davis Davis

Four Hays Grid Stars Out Because of Burns

Four Fort Hays State football players suffer chemical burns after a locker room mishap. Woodruff of Minneapolis and Harbaugh the most severely burned, likely sidelined for the season. Teammates Lane and McQueen from Baxine and Quinter also hurt. hospital care for at least six weeks.

Burns Baxine Delbert McQueen Quinter Jack Riley Woodruff Harbaugh

Pleasant weekend outlook for Kansas from weather bureau

The United States Weather Bureau forecast a pleasant weekend for Kansas with sun and warm conditions. Maximum temperatures were expected between 90 and 95 degrees today and Sunday, after a spell near the century mark in the afternoons. Slight cooling moved in yesterday but no decisive drop occurred, with cool air remaining northwest of the state. Highs yesterday ranged near 70 in the east and lower in the western third, with similar expectations for today and Sunday.

Topeka Kansas United States Weather Bureau D. Flora

Deaths and Funerals Dr John Rudolph and Mrs Sarah Longanecker

Dr John C Rudolph died at his home on Kentucky street. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran church at 2:30 PM with burial in Memorial Park cemetery. Mrs Sarah Longanecker aged 87 died Saturday at her home on Rhode Island street. Service is Monday at 2 PM at United Brethren church with burial in Memorial Park cemetery. She is survived by son A C Longanecker of Lawrence.

John C. Rudolph Kentucky Street Trinity Lutheran Church C. A. Puls Memorial Park Cemetery Sarah Longanecker Rhode Island Street United Brethren Church C. L. Heatherington Memorial Park A. C. Longanecker Lawrence

Rabbit Show Sunday Draws Growers to South Park

Kaw Valley Rabbit Association members host a Sunday show in South Park from 2 to 4 pm as a preliminary for a larger fall event. Open to all rabbit raisers and the public, with entries closing at 1 pm and judged by O. M. Daniels. Certificates awarded for first to third in all breeds.

Kaw Valley Rabbit Associa [Tion South Park Louis Giesey Giesey O. M. Daniels

Lindleys to Hiawatha for weekend with Ellis family

Mr and Mrs C E Lindley plan to travel to Hiawatha this evening to spend the weekend with Lieut and Mrs Otto Ellis and family. Prof and Mrs George M Beal have returned home after a five week vacation at Lake Pokegama in northern Minnesota.

C. E. Lindley Hiawatha Otto Ellis George M. Beal Lake Pokegama Minnesota

The Com mon Law at Patee and Buck Jones at the Races

Constance Bennett stars in The Common Law at the Patee for five days next week starting Monday. Supporting players include Joel McRae Lew Cody and Hedda Hopper. Also on bill are Chic Sale comedy travel talk and a news digest. Saturday features Buck Jones in The Fighting Sheriff with The Galloping Ghost serial and a Mickey Mouse Cartoon. Travelers report heat and use wet towels to cope with the intense conditions in part of the state.

Constance Bennett Patee Robert W. Chambers Joel McRae Lew Cody Hedda Hopper Buck Jones Sherif Red Grange Micky Mouse Lawrence

England's Free Trade Policy Seen Ending Likely Tariff Shift

London reports suggest the emergency government may abandon free trade for a protective tariff to tackle financial troubles. Politicians and papers hint a move could come within three months with MacDonald and Dominions Secretary Thomas seen as leaning toward change and Snowden possibly softening his stance.

London Tony Daily Mail MacDonald Dominions Thomas Snowden

Killed in Auto Races Gleason Dies in Crash

Jimmy Gleason of Philadelphia was killed and his mechanic Earl Younger injured when their racing car overturned at eighty miles per hour during a trial spin near the grandstand at the New York state fair in Syracuse. Younger, from Indianapolis, was hurled over the wall and three spectators from Jamesville and Syracuse were struck. Younger listed in critical condition at a Syracuse hospital. spectator injuries not yet determined.

Syracuse N. Y Jimmy Gleason Philadelphia Earl Younger Younger Indianapolis Gleason Charles Lasker Thomas

Snipers Put To Flight In Morgantown Hills Clash

In Morgantown West Virginia early today mine guards battled a group of snipers attacking near the Conellsville Byproduct Company plant. After about fifteen minutes of firing the attackers dispersed and casualties were not confirmed. Guard Monroe Hamilton 35 was wounded as state police and county officers rushed to guard the plant where nonunion miners work.

Morgantown W. Va Here Monroe Hamilton Connellsville

Italian Ace Bellini Dies in Schneider Cup Flight

Desenzano Italy Sept 12 AP reports Flight Lieutenant Stenisto Bellini of the Italian Schneider cup team was killed Thursday night in a racing plane crash. Official speed not released but reports say about 395 mph. air ministry denied a speed record attempt. Bellini is the second Italian cup team flyer to die, after Captain Giovanni Monti who perished August 2 at about 200 mph.

Desenzano Italy Stenisto Bellini Air Ministry Bellini Giovanni Monti

Mix New Botany Head Appointment at Kansas University

Chancellor Lindley announced Prof. A J Mix will head the University of Kansas botany department, succeeding ill health retired Prof. William C Stevens who will stay on teaching. Mix, a Hamilton and Cornell alumnus, joined KU in 1916 from the New York Agricultural Experiment Station. Dr Moore, after two weeks at St Luke’s hospital, was returned home this afternoon, accompanied by Prof Howard C Taylor.

A. J. Mix University of Kansas William C. Stevens E. H. Lindley Stevens Kansas K. U Mix Hamilton Cornell New York Agricultural Experiment Station

Named as Young Slayer Berry Picker Points to Jones

Police said witness E H Curtis identified Allen Roy Jones, 19, as one of two assailants who killed road patrolman Frank Rohrbach on August 5 near a country road. Jones, arrested yesterday, denied the slaying despite Curtis’s positive identification as the search for a weapon linked to the scene continues.

Berry Allen Jones Kansas City Kan E. H. Curtis Frank Rohrbach Allen Roy Jones Jones Curtis Berus

Bureau Meets Monday Seeks Merchants Welcome Banners

The Merchants' Bureau plans its regular September meeting at 6 30 PM Monday at the Hotel Wood chaired by J H Fritts. Topics include welcome banners for merchant flag poles and use for conventions games and events plus a report on a merchandising and style event by the fall events committee led by C C Carl with members Don Hoag Jack St Clair J E Johns Don Lovett. DIVORCE AFTER 4 MONTHS.

Merchants’ Bureau Hotel Wood J. H. Fritts The Bureau Fritts C. C. Carl Don Hoag Jack St. Clair J. E. Johns Don Lovett

Four More Students Named on Dean's Honor Roll

Dean J. C. Brandt at the University of Kansas adds four names to the Dean's Honor Roll of Outstanding students in the College of Liberal Arts. Aug list updates include Ernest Walker and others, with prior mention of rising grades and grade points amid broader college notes from Topeka and Reno.

J. C. Brandt College of Liberal Arts University of Kansas Ry Reno Nev Neosho Rapids Ernest Walker Peka Herbert Weatherby Law

Market roundup notes from Youngstown area and beyond

The report highlights mixed moves across major stocks with American, Consolidated Gas, Pacific, Coca Cola, Eastman, Radio and General Motors fluctuating. IBM edged higher after a rally, copper stocks hit a new high, oil fields faced stricter production limits, and gasoline markets weakened while cotton and stocks turned lower.

American Can Consolidated Gas To- Pacific Coca Cola Eastman General Electri Geed Radio General Motors International Youngstown Steel Zine Texas Railroad Commission Cat Texas Chicago Brazil Canadian National Rail Montreal Bun

Noted actress Nina Wilcox Putnam wed Arthur J. Ogle in Yuma

Nina Wilcox Putnam, noted writer, and Arthur James Ogle were married by Justice of the Peace Earl Freeman in Yuma Arizona. Ogle operates real estate with homes in New York City and Palm Beach. They met at Palm Beach seven years ago. both had prior marriages.

Yuma Ariz Nina Wilcox Putnam Arthur James Ogie Earl Freeman Ogle New York City Palm Beach Fla

Theta Sorority Plans New House on Tennessee Street

The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at the University contemplates building a new home on their 1400 block Tennessee street property. Alumni members met with architect Frederick H. Michaelis to open bids submitted Friday noon. timing for construction has not been announced.

Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority The University Tennessee Street Frederick H. Michaelis Kansas City

Pershing Celebrates Birthday at Home in Lincoln

General John J. Pershing returned to his Lincoln residence to mark his first birthday anniversary. He was joined by his sister Miss May Pershing and his son Warren, with a few close friends. The visit had no official ceremony and few locals recognized him. Nearby, a separate AP item notes ongoing searches for missing trans-Pacific fliers Don Moyle and C. A. Allen, with reports of a plane motor heard near Lituya Bay.

Lincoln, Neb John J. Pershing Miss May Pershing Warren Eek Alaska Don Moyle C. A. Allen trans-Pacific Lituya Bay

Crossword Puzzle Word Maze From an Old Page

A jumble of crossword clues appears from a historical page with scattered numbers and partial phrases. The readable items reference across and down entries, with names like Ibsen and Roman official and notes on medicines and fruits, but overall the fragmentary text lacks a coherent article narrative.

Market News Kansas City Livestock and Grain

Kansas City reports hogs mostly steady with direct receipts and mixed demand. Calves and yearlings steady. natives and western steers down slightly. Sheep market softer on slaughter lambs. hay and grain prices listed. U.S. government bonds and Wall Street week wrap show weak finishes with declines in several blue chips.

Kansas City

Board Declares 7 Percent Preferred Dividend for 1931

The board declares the regular quarterly dividend on the 7 percent preferred stock at 1.75 per share payable October 1, 1931 to holders of record at the close of business September 15, 1931. Cash payment to holders not requesting reinvestment. Nathan L.tones, president.

Board of Directors Nathan L. Jones Nathan L. Jones Nathan L. Tones

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.S. Russell VETS Winter Legion Chorus Larremore Cole's Eric Pohl Old Battle Ground Journal-World W. C. Stevens Nina Wilcox Putnam Arthur J. Ogle Theta Sorority Architect Pershing Ibsen Lyrawallan Food Tegal California Wastrel Fuld Tanger Hay Market Hay Timothy Government Bonds Liberty Liberty First Fourth Treasury Wall Street Westinghouse Electric S. Steel Weatfern Electric American Telephone Haldz A. T. and Allied Chemical and Delaware and Hudson Reading Atlantic Coast Line Onhy M Farm Western Power Light & Telephone CO Diversified Utility Investments, Inc Tae Eee Investment CO Call 870 Memorial Hospital Douglas County Medical Society Schubert Funeral Home
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