Labor Situation in Kansas Shows Little Change Since January
Topeka April 6 The labor outlook in Kansas remains nearly unchanged since January with 478 men applying for work at state free employment bureaus versus 263 in the help wanted column. Most unemployed are unskilled while skilled job surplus is small. Wichita reports the most jobs obtained with 107. Kansas City Kansas 30. Topeka 22. Parsons 11. Emporia 9. Female demand is slight with 76 applications for domestic work and 64 openings, nearly all filled by domestics.
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Topeka
Kan
Court of Free Relations
India
Fgix
Wichita
Apts
Kansas City
Hutrison
Parsons
Emporia
Winners to be announced in Kansas American Legion drive
Topeka Kansas April 6 An announcement of the winning posts in the state membership campaign of the American Legion will be made within a few days according to a statement from adjutant Frank E Samuel Headquarters says March 3d bids have been issued but remittances are still arriving and books remain open for a few extra days Competition has been keen among the 320 posts and several are neck and neck for the lead First prize is a stand of silk golos The recommendations committee will determine the winners with Tower of Salina as chair and other members listed from Atchison Hutchinson Ottawa Manhattan Cimarron and more A Grove's cold remedy ad follows.
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Topeka
Kan
American Legion
Frank E. Samuel
Arch
Legion
March Tower of
Salina
J. R. Foodhouse
Atchison
Don Shaf* Hutchinson
Roy Cannon
Simperine
A B. Buck
Anes H. T
Baldwin News Highlights Local Social and Church Events
Balwin residents and visitors engage in spring shopping trips to Ottawa and Lawrence. Notable gatherings include Delta Delta Delta Alliance and Quayle family visits, plus missionary program by Student Volunteer Band and local musicians attending events in Baldwin and nearby towns. Dr. Landsbury visits prior to national musicians convention, while auxiliary groups plan April meetings and hospital sewing quotas.
Stokes Case Rivalry and Baldwin Community Notes
The column reports Stokes Case Rivalry and changes in the Woman's Auxiliary meetings to Monday afternoons. It notes guests at a seven o'clock dinner, hospital stays, Delta Delta Delta convention plans in Manhattan, Baker University events, a parade by Burke's Aggregation in Baldwin, and several campus and community happenings across Baldwin and nearby towns with multiple named individuals and institutions.
Lawrence Visit Highlights Local Social Notes
Day dinner guests at the Alpha Chi Omega house. Miss Korn Sipes spent Monday visiting fiends and doing some shopping in Lawrence. Misses Avis Sipes and Wilma Ktincher were Ottawa shoppers on Monday.
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Alpha Chi Omega House
Korn Sipes
Lawrence
Avis Sipes
Wilma Ktincher
Ottawa
Squirrel print circles KU election campaign
The University of Kansas election was disrupted by a mealy circular attacking the Porter Winsor ticket. Printers say the sheet used the same type as a prior scandal broadside. Prospective canvassing begins around 4 AM and runs through the night as candidates and supporters prepare for tomorrow’s vote.
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University of Kansas
Squirrel
Porter- Winsor
Fairmount College Receives 350000 Bequest
Wichita Kansas April 6 word from Chicago to President W H Rolling confirms Fairmount college has been bequeathed 350000 by the will of William H Swett a retired Chicago real estate dealer. The gift stems from Mrs Swett and Flora C Clough a Fairmount English professor. Plans outline a 45000 directory for women and a 600 trust fund to award prizes for excellent scholarship.
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Wichita
Kan
Chicago
W. H Rolling
Fairmount College
William H. Swett
Fairmount
Salina Parks Delayed By Lead Pipe Ordinance
Salina Kansas April 6 the lead pipe ordinance halts water mains work delaying new Riverside park flower beds until lead pipes arrive. Water lines cannot be laid and parks remain without water as spring progresses into summer.
Perry News Briefs Highlight Local Changes and Theft
Miss Carrie Bouton of Topeka spent Sunday in Perry. Dr C J Bliss bought the Wm Kelley property in the east part of town. The Kelley family will move to Lawrence. Gayle Kunkle moved back near Grantville. Fred Lakin bought the property vacated by Kunkle. Mrs Demoss and daughter Cecile spent Easter in Perry visiting friends. The freeze ruined many backyard gardens. Wm Quinkus Apperson car stolen Friday evening, found next day in North Topeka in dilapidated condition. Prof and Mrs Bowers entertained Miss Goddard and Mr and Mrs W C Glenn and family at dinner. Mrs John Traut has been sick. Miss Helen Traut and Prof Bowers will entertain high school seniors at the Traut home next week. Miss Mable Worswick spent Friday in Topeka, Mrs I S McCall visiting Oklahoma with her daughter. Mrs J Duvall of Beloit spent Easter with her parents.
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Carrie Bouton
Topeka
Perry
C. J. Bliss
Kelley
Lawrence
Gayle Kunkle
Grantville
Fred Lakin
North Topeka
Bowers
Mable Worswick
I. S. McCall
Oklahoma
J. Duvall
Beloit
Kan
Local Notes and City News From Topeka District
Mr and Mrs L L Wolfe and family. Neil Geopfert visited Topeka Wednesday. Mrs S Kirby recovering from a week’s illness. Mr Webb of Williamstown buys cottage and will move here. Ira Dick farm produce buyer buys a new Ford truck. Mrs W A Oliver returned from pleasant California visit. Jack Stines sold his restaurant. new owner Jack Johnson formerly pool hall owner. Anom Cain at home from K U duties this week. E J McCormick ill. Women’s Auxiliary meets Legion rooms Wednesday April 6. American Legion smoker Thursday evening. A son born to Mr and Mrs Cliff Monday. A sad incident at Francis Montague farm. farm hand, a stranger here, hanged himself in barn. High school annual play in Lee’s hall April 5. Miss Gladys Scweigert spent Saturday in Lawrence with home folks. Miss Anonia Cain of K U spent weekend with parents. Geo and John Kirby of Lawrence spent weekend here. You will find the best paint materials for all surfaces at the paint and wallpaper store L L Phillips & Co. New Davis or Bruce sewing machines $50. H Reding away on vacation expected return by April 25. When better automobiles are built Buick will build them. Window Glass all sizes at Matthews.
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Alfréd E. Leach
Donald
Ottawa
Thelton
Finley
Sybil Sharp
Lucille Dorcas
Anna Wiede
Addié Bell
Clyde Stewart
Beulah Stewart
John Bell
Lawrence
Bell
William Alfred. Quayle
Baldwin
Samuel A. Deel
Samuel
Miriam
Billy Deel
Homer K. Ebright
Deel
Charles A. Stephens
Kansas City
St. Luke’s Hospital
Benton Auxiliary
Elizabeth Bentley
Mary Johnston
Manila
James Waring
Princeton
Mr .Waring
L. W. Waring
King’s Heralds
Katharine Keohane
Elizabeth Leach
Alfred Edgar Leach
Miss McClung
Methodist Sunday School
Douglas Coole
John Stough
Alex Haas
Mona Coole
Arthur Are
Andrs
Thomas Coole
China
Arthur Coole
Leonard Oecheli
Lyman and
Munson
John Landsbury
Baker University
Landsbury
The
State University
Eugene
Oregon
St. Joseph
Mis’ Sound
National Convention of Musicians
Alpha Tau Omega
Alligail Quayle Burch
Delta Delta Delta Alliance
North Baldwin
Charles S. Parmenter
Hattie Osborne
Emil . Lis‘ton
William Colfax Markham
Bishop
William A.quayle
William C. Markham
Oscar Allison
Frank E. Wolfe
William M. Clark
Woodman Hall
John B. Ross
St. Luke's Hospital
Alleana Luce
Ruth Lundgren
Missouri
Gertrude Bonecutter
Mamie Selim
Baker
Burke
Main Street
Tom
Eliza
Lafe Eva
U.W
N. A. Purcell
Rittersweet Farm
Vinland
Helen Gill
Kansas University
Young Woman's Christian Association of K
Ilee
William Hobbs
Juanita
Topeka
Ruth Mann
Ashley Mann
Mary E. Swayze
Portland
Frank 3. Swayze
Hermiston
E. J. Swayze
Jerome J. Bentley
Dean Elizabeth
Bentley
Bell Club
Lillian Scott
Annabelle Newton
Allena Luce
N.A. Purcell
L. L. Wolfe
Neil Geopfert
S. Kirby
Mr. Webb
Williamstown
Ira Dick
W. A. Oliver
California
Jack Stines
Jack Johnson
Women's Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
American Legion
Cliff
Francis Montague
Lee’s Hall
Gladys Scweigert
Anonia Cain
K. U
Geo
John Kirby
Perry
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