State Needs Room for New Agencies in Topeka
Gov. Walter A. Hexman seeks manpower and space for new state functions social security sales tax and unemployment compensation. The 50 year old capitol is crowded with WPA NYA KERC and other agencies plus the Masonic temple and old high school building housing departments. Estimates show 400 to 750 new employees needed. payroll about 6500 regulars and 800 to 1000 part timers. Amounts to relocate the corporation commission to free quarters for the tax department and plan for a social security board with five members.
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Topeka
Walter A. Hexman
Statehouse
Kansas
WPA
KERC
NYA
KHRG
State Highway Commission
Masonic Temple
Capitol
W.G. Fink
State Tax Commission
Social Security Department
Department of Labor and Industry
Corporation Commission
Tax
Carl Newcomer
Haxman
Social Security Board
Violin Restitution Shocks Rural Dance Memory
Forty seven years after Ed Neill set aside his violin at a rural dance a smash occurred during a momentary absence. Neill recently received a violin in the mail from an anonymous sender who admitted breaking the original instrument and said his conscience bothered him.
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Findley
Ed Neill
Smasher
Volin
San Carlo Opera Draws Packed Houses Across Cities
The San Carlo opera company wowed large city crowds with five Chicago sell-outs and 5,000 turned away, plus record audiences in Seattle and Portland and sold-out shows in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Dallas, and Detroit. Fortune Gallo leads a cast including Leola Turner, Charlotte Bruno, Rolf Gerard, and Stefan Kozakevich, with a top-notch orchestra and chorus. Geisha and waitress volunteers in Tokyo pledge to aid national defense with war material funds.
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San Carlo Opera Company
Chicago
San Francisco
Germany
Seattle
Portland
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Dallas
Detroit
Grand Opera
Fortune Gallo
Lawrence
Southwest
Leola Turner
Crossword Puzzle Clue Set From Scattered Entries
A scrambled cross word puzzle item lists across clues and down clues with partial legible phrases. Numerous cryptic fragments mention hats rivers gazelles peasants onions and tools, indicating a damaged page filled with assorted crossword fodder and stray words without coherent clues.
Senior Recital Links Foster Pianist Hawley Violinist
Virginia Foster and Ralph Hawley presented a joint senior recital last evening continuing the KU fine arts senior series. Foster impressed with technique and tone in works by Godowsky Moszkowski Medtner Rachmaninoff and Saint-Saens. Hawley showcased Mendelssohn concerto and lighter pieces with strong progress. Audience praised performances as flowers and bouquets graced the stage. next on the series features Charles McManis, pianist, in the University Auditorium.
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Ralph Hawley
K. U
Fine Arts School
Miss Foster
Love
Christian College
Pritt
Howard C. Taylor
Godowsky
Mendelszohn
Mosskowski
Medtner
Saint-Saen
Taylor
Auer
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Hartmann
Mr. Hawley
Waldemar Gelich
Charles McManis
Laurel Everette Anderson
University
Flood plan unfavorable for Marias des Cygnes control
An army engineers report labeled the flood control scheme on the Marias des Cygnes river as too costly for the benefits. George S. Knapp, chief engineer of the state water resources division, cited three reservoirs above mean and one at Garnett as example projects that may be replaced by a different plan satisfactory to engineers.
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Kan
Army Engineers
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George S. Knapp
State Division of Water Resources
Uenemo
Garnett
Knapp
Greeks Ban Corsages for Coeds at Pan-Hellenic Rule
The E U Pan-Hellenic council will forbid fraternities from sending corsages at next year’s parties with an estimated cost of about 150 dollars per man per season. Violations will be handled by the fraternity. the council adds that favors and party nature are not restricted.
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Pan-Hel
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National Peace Foundation
Fowler Grove
Contests Planned At Union Building Under American Student Union
Registration opened yesterday at the Y M C A office and will close Saturday for events at the Union building under the American Student Union. Play starts Monday with Banker hoping for at least 20 contestants.
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American Student Union
Peace Session to mark WWI entry anniversary at Lawrence
A public peace meeting for the national program airs at 8 30 PM at the Lawrence Women's Club. Speakers include Admiral Richard Byrd Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and Harry Emerson Fosdick. Local numbers by Marston McCluggage and the Junior High boys glee club. Organized by Mrs B F Payne for the Federation of Women's Clubs.
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Richard E. Byrd
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Lawrence Women’s Club
United States
Marston McCluggage
Kaw Valley Friendship Club meets with many Lawrence residents
Kaw Valley Friendship Club gathered Tuesday with hostess Mrs Katherine Hahn and members from Belmont Law rence and nearby areas. Ida Saunders presides and Eugene Corel serves as secretary. Guests included Mrs Charles Cox. The group plans to meet again April 13 with Mrs R K Nicholson.
Easter Social Mix in Lawrence Area Notes
Lawrence hosted a busy Easter weekend with visits and dinners across families. Attendees included Miss G Kate Armstrong and Mrs Strahn in Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kennedy, Mrs Frank Kennedy, and Mr and Mrs Floyd Fink, plus several local residents at quilting sessions and club events. A post Easter show outing gathered Mrs Oscar Powell, Mrs Frank Walters, Myrtle Walters, and Ed Martin with guests, while Dean Kiefer sang solo at the Junior High Boys Glee Club Easter performance.
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Chicago
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North Lawrence
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Virginia
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Edward Martin
Loraine
Bert Mitchell
Local families host gatherings around Lawrence area
Oliver Schutz Dale Ira Rogers and many families visited and hosted guests during midweek. Dr. and Mrs. Frank McFarland of Lawrence joined Mr. and Mrs. Robert McFarland for supper. William Lemon and daughter Caroline of Franklin spent Thursday at Theodore Flory’s. Ida Saunders hosted Easter Sunday dinner with Fred Pointer and Roger of Eudora and Ralph Davis with Eldon from north of Lawrence. Gilmore sisters wintered in Inglewood.
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Homeward Bound Trip From Inglewood
Wood California travelers depart Inglewood Thursday morning for a two week trip visiting relatives and friends in Washington Idaho and Montana. They expect to return home in two weeks.
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Washington
Idaho
Montana
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