Water supply worries Emporia amid drought and repairs
The article notes Emporia’s wells are failing, a Cottonwood river pipeline project was halted by a recent shower, and rain has intermittently saved the water supply. It also reports on Germany’s Nazi censorship plans and U S Secretary Ickes assuring reporters that press freedom remains intact in the United States despite overseas dictatorial models.
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Emporia
Cottonwood River
Ickes
New York City
United States
Kansas Voter Behavior and Federal Aid Debate
A vintage editorial examines fiscal policy and political players as the nation fears a cash heavy bonus bill and potential veto. It notes Kansans preferred cash funding, praises moderation in highway spending, and cites a Pontiac Press judgment on steady voters. Texas relief figures are mentioned, linking welfare to economic downturns without predicting outcomes.
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Kan Bas
Kansas
Pontiac, Mich
Separate builds for KU auditorium and union plan
University of Kansas architects decide against joining the new auditorium with the student union building opting for separate structures. Groundbreaking program for the union to be arranged by Alumni Association president N T Veatch. Music Week proclaimed by Mayor Holliday with Messiah performance at Robinson gym by Lawrence Choral Union. Sigma Xi elects 12 graduates and two undergraduates from KU. History geology class tours Bonner Springs cement plant and quarry. Local residents and students update on appendectomy recovery and operetta rehearsals at the high school.
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University of Kansas
University
N. T. Veatch
University Alumni Association
Gymnasium
Lawrence
Holliday
Robinson Gymnasium
Lawrence Choral Union
Sigma Xi
Kansas University
Kansas Iota
Clarence O. Bare
Leona Baumgartner
Charles A. Messick
Lloyd G. Henbest
Olive Gimple
Lillian C. Donaldson
Fred R. Isaacs
Barke Woodward
Jean Linsdale
Homer P. Smith
Wesley Roberds
R. C. Moore
Bonner Springs
Wilma Mayer
McConnell Hospital
Clifford
Denver
Colo
Jack Casey
Maurice Pratt
Willis Briscoe
Kenneth Forney
Charles Nelson
Louis Coghill
Marcene McLaren
Harold Standing
New Ford Runabout for Dr Morse
Twenty five years ago, on Friday April 26, Dr Morse became the proud owner of a new Ford runabout. Lawrence residents note the car’s arrival and its place in local life.
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Morse
Lawrence Peo
Dr. Otse
C. V. Ellis
Evans Metcalf
Prudential
J. G. McElhinny
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
A humorous vignette by Claude Callan from 1935 features a dialogue about a family nickname pattern. The speaker, Ma, explains she calls their son Junior unless his wealthy Uncle is present, then she uses Danny to please Uncle Dan. The piece reflects comic attitudes toward family dynamics and status.
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Junior
Danny
Dan
Publishers Syndicate
Recitals Highlight Fine Arts Dept at Fraser Hall
Eleven spring recitals unfold in Fraser Hall as the university Fine Arts program presents Kate Hart organ recital this evening and Miss Helen Jones vocal recital tomorrow. Students include Miss Janes in operatic roles aided by Prof. Wirt Morse and Miss Harriet Greissinger. A morning birth and a farm shed fire add local notes to a day of activity.
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Poor Farm
Heaston
University
Fraser Hall
Kate Hart
Edward Penchard
Kansas City
Penchard
Lawrence
Helen Jones
Fine Arts School
Janes
Lawrence Home Talent Opera Triumphs In April Show
Forty years ago in Lawrence Edith Hayes leads a home talent comic opera Robin Hood with grown local actors in key roles. W Eaton as Robin Hood and Maid Marion Edith Hayes receive praise while Kate Nicholson Eva Brown and Sears shine in supporting parts. Bach's orchestra backs the performance with Geneve Lichtenwalter at the piano.
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Harry Crum
Ed Lander
Holton
Edith Hayes
Lawrence
Mr. W. Eaton
Robin Hood
Marion
Kate Nicholson
Eva Brown
Mr. Sears
Nate McCague
E. E. Hopkins
A. A. Ewart
D. Kenyon
Abbie Wilcox
Fred McKinnon
Horace Smith
Bach
Geneve Lichtenwalter
Flashes of Life News From West Chester and Beyond
Brief items from across the nation report a President's wife inspiring music at Westtown Friends School, a boy recovering from a broken thigh, a family well saga, a sparrow caused fire, a hitchhiker’s Drake Relays trek, GM earnings rise, wheat allotment plan support, and a note on daily habit of scanning the classifieds.
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Associated Press
West Chester
Friends Meeting House
Westtown Friends School
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Leslies Question Drives James toward self doubt
In a New Concord plot twist, James Stimson’s marriage to Jane Northrup strains his standing as a local leader. Leslie Harris, now a Kansas City department head, is blamed for eroding James’s self respect as Jane’s influence and Miss Julia’s intervention highlight the couple’s fragile balance and the town’s scarce sympathy.
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New Concord
James Stimson
Jane Northrup
James
Jane
Altho James
Leslie Harris
Leslie
Julia Pratt
Stimson Twins
Kansas City
Women’s Wear
Jane Stimson
Julia
Miss Julia
Jimmy
James Stimpson
Ellison
Niggerville
Xoteet
H. Farnham
Porcupine’s Escape Becomes Forest Tale
Wary Graham Bonner presents a vignette where an escaping porcupine speaks of sociability, independence, and danger as Mrs. Quacko Duck and others react. The creature lies low, hopes to avoid pursuers, and contemplates entering the deep woods while characters tease a budding tale.
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Graham Bonner
Mrs. Quacko Duck
Willy Nilly
Rip
Top Notch
Fairview farewell party and school closes in spring
Miss Mildred Paasch hosted about 25 at a farewell for Miss Gladys Graham. Fairview School ended term on Friday April 19 with a basket lunch and afternoon program. A quilt with mothers names was presented to Miss Graham. A large outlying crowd attended and alumni from Topeka and Portland spoke of 1886 school days. The Weeks celebrated Reuben Weeks ninety first birthday with a dinner.
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Mildred Paasch
Gladys Graham
George Figgs
Topeka
Fairview School
Miss Graham
Ralph Townsend
Portland
Oregon
Charles
Ed Howard
Ernest Leary
Charles Wells
Ernest Ralston
Fairview
Peters Home
Walter Howard Sr
Maxine
Paul
Ruth
Doris
Dale Anderson
Walter Howard Jr
Joan
Lawrence
Floyd Nisely
Lloyd
Reuben Weeks
Martin Rohe
Henry Rohe
Prospect
Arthur Weeks
Charles Whedon
Weeks
Grandpa Weeks
George Mertz
Ed Perkins
Charles Henderson
George Hunsinger
Billy Hansen
North Lawrence
Howard Lynch
Pleasant Valley
Eugene Leary
Radio Programs Friday Evening in Kansas City Area
Radio listings for Friday April 26 show a dense schedule across KMBC WREN WDAF and KMBC with hour by hour programs from 3:30 pm to midnight including The O Neills, Jack Armstrong, Beatrice Lillie, Amos and Andy, Mayfair Orchestra, Last Hour, and Weather Forecast. Saturday and Sunday listings follow with variably named acts, orchestras, and public affairs programs across local stations. The schedule highlights multiple named performers such as Irene Rich, Grace Hayes, Phil Baker, Walter Spobr, Beatrice Lillie, Red Davis, and Eddie Cantor, plus various orchestras and programs like The Master Builder and Hollywood Hotel.
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Happy Hallow
Wren—Kelloge
WDAF
Buddy
Ginger
Wren
Sam
Sonny
KNBC
Jack Armstrong
the O'Neill's
Winthrop Williams
Jimmy Allen
Kansas City Dines
Red Davis
Pickens Sisters
OS Wren
Paradise
Wdaf—Uni
Irene Rich
Mary Eastman
Morton Downey
Edwin C. Hill
Court of Human Relations
Kellogg College
Wren Beatrice Lillie
Phil Baker
Armour Prog
Hollywood Hotel
Commerce Trust
Silvertown
The
Walter Spobr
the Tattler
Wren Amos
Andy
Hoofinghams
Jax Dolin
Grenadiers
Chez Paree
Luigi Romanelli
Orch
WRE
Franklin Hotel
WD2
Oriental Gardens
Ifbc
Chas. Dornberger
Manny LaPort
MBC
Martha Mears
Marin Sisters
Milton Charles
Moment Musicale
KMO
Kansas City
Grace McTiernan
Grace Hayes
Phil Cook
Roxy
His Gang
Natl Fed. of
St. Louis
R.C.A. Victor
al Jolson
EMBC
Raho Himber
Win
A. Borah
Nat'l Democratic Jeffersonian
K. C. Rhythm Symphony
Spartan Trillians
New York Philharmonic Symphony Society
Temple of Song
Wrigley
WPAF
Graceland College Chapel
Hoover Sentinels
Wren—Roses
G. Chas. Gray
Jesse Hawkins Orch
Julia Sanderson
Frank Tumit
Rob Becker
Ray Perkin
Wdaf Brass Choir
College of Emporia
Ed McConnell
Pleasant Hill
KMRBC
Detroit
Oreh
Walter Winchell
Herlock Holmes
Wayne King
Robt
M. LaFollette
Wendell Hall
Roosevelt
Wren—Press
Stan Meyers
LDS
Casing
Freddie Bergin
Paul Pendarvis
Oriental Gardens Orch
Ren
Citas E Coughlin
Louis Panico
Creb
Funeral for Mrs. Ella Doolittle Draws Community
Nearly every family in the Douglas County area attended the funeral at Rumsey Funeral Home for Mrs. Ella Doolittle of Kansas City Kansas. Rev Elliot led the service with songs No Night There and Abide With Me. Doolittle lived in the county since childhood and lived 30 years on the old homestead now owned by A J Tanner. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Harold and Maxine Howard of Lawrence were guests of Mrs Peters. Easter services at the church featured Rev McLain’s sermon, choir music, a reading by Mrs Horrell, and responsive prayers.
Gossipers Couldn't Fool Mrs. Pierce She Lost 50 Pounds
Mrs L W Pierce of Tiffin Ohio claims Kruschen Salts helped her shed 50 pounds in six months from 236 to 154. An ad-like testimonial notes the product also acts as a health corrector, with a money back guarantee if a jar fails to remove 12 pounds. distributed via Round Corner Drug Co. and other drug stores.
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Mrs. Pierce
Tiffin
Ohio
Kruschen
Round Corner Drug Co
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