Farley under pressure over independent races for reelection
Washington observers discuss Democratic Chairman James A. Farley aiding independent campaigns for Pope of Idaho and Maverick of Texas after their primary losses. Pope and Maverick sought White House backing. Maverick faces Texas secretary of state hurdles and possible write in action if blocked.
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Washington
James A. Farley
James Pope
Idaho
Rep
Maury
Maverick
Texas
Pope
Roosevelt
Farley
Hyde Park
Friends
Paul Kilday
Edward Clark
Clark
D. Worth Clark
White House
Miss Ransom Eliminated in Western Golf Matches
Chicago August 23 The blaze of glory around Miss Barbara Ransom Stockton Calif faded as she lost in the first round of the women’s western golf championship to Mrs Daniel Chandler Dallas Texas 3 and 1 Miss Marion Miley Lexington Ky defending champion beat Virginia Ingram Chicago district champion 4 and 3 Beatrice Barrett Minneapolis Open champion fell to Mrs Charles Newbold Wichita Kan 19th hole Patty Berg Minneapolis America’s top woman golfer in 1938 advanced by defeating Dorothy Traung San Francisco 1 up Berg shot a 76 three under par matching the course record Traung posted 79 even par
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Chicago
Barbara Ransom
Stockton
Calif
Danield Chandler
Dallas
Tex
Lone Star State
Marion Miley
Lexington
Virginia Ingram
Miss Ransom
Beatrice Barrett
Minneapolis
Charles Newbold
Wichita
Kan
Patty Berg
America
Dorothy Traung
San Francisco
Sports meeting short. plan KU fall athletics
The sports committee of the Chamber of Commerce met briefly this morning and will reconvene tomorrow evening at the Chamber offices to finalize KU fall athletic plans with emphasis on football. Ad Lindsey and Ralph Conger discussed with committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
K. U
Ad Lindsey
Ralph Conger
Death by Own Action Declared in Leavenworth Veteran
Leavenworth Kan Aug 23 King Hunting 48 Army veteran and descendant of two prominent Leavenworth families died by hanging in his home. Coroner Dr Leon Matassarin ruled the death as death by own action, noting Hunting suffered two severe World War I injuries.
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Leavenworth
Kan
King Hunting
Leon Matassarin
Leavenworth County
Hunting
Marriage License Issued in Topeka for Disney and Byron
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the probate judge’s office to Howard J. Disney and Daequelyan J. Byron, both residents of Topeka.
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Howard J. Disney
Daequelyan J. Byron
Topeka
Test Your Knowledge Quiz Quick Facts
The page asks seven science and history questions about geography military history math and currency. It asks about the Hebrides first US Navy admiral Panama Canal Zone Isle of Man circle area formula Argentina president old Russian paper value and foot pounds as a unit.
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Hebrides
United States Navy
Atta
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Isle of Man
Argentina
Activity of Reds in Colleges Told
The Dies committee winding up public hearings voted to ask President Roosevelt for federal help due to limited funds. It received $25,000 for its inquiry and chairman Dies said staff cuts were made but funds were conserved with most money still unspent.
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Roosevelt
Dies
Youth from 57 nations pledge to avoid war at youth congress
In Poughkeepsie delegates from 57 nations closed the world youth congress by signing a pact condemning war and urging authorities to curb aggression. The gathering, marking Kellogg Briand Pact's tenth anniversary, notes hope war can be avoided if international law is upheld. Organizer Joseph Cadden leads the American delegation.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Second World Youth Congress
William Duggan
Joseph Cadden
Duggan
Vassar College
Cox Receives Aid Thanks for Starretts Book
Fred H. Cox Western Union manager receives autographed copy of Paul Starrett autobiography Changing the Skyline. Starrett inscribes appreciation for Coxs assistance in researching the Starrett family history in Lawrence, including Rev W A Starretts church and the North Lawrence home view, with letters from Starrett and Newcomb Carlton.
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Fred H. Cox
Western Union
Paul Starrett
F. H. Cox
Paul Starret
Cox
Mr. Starrett
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Board
Starrett
Lawrence
North
Infant Wanda Miller Dies at Three Months
Wanda Marie Miller aged three months died Monday evening at her parents Vernon and Mrs. Miller 1112 Pennsylvania Street Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 10 at Oak Hill cemetery Rev C J Knox officiating She is survived by her parents and two brothers James Halbert and Richard at home
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Wanda Marie Miller
Vernon Miller
Pennsylvania Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Rev
C. J. Knox
James Halbert
Richard
Rapid Transit Proposes 20 Minute Bus Service Revisions
The Rapid Transit company revised bus proposals for East Lawrence to keep 20 minute service during peak morning and afternoon blocks and extend 20 minute service to two new routes. After last night’s committee meeting the plan moves to a full report for the city council ahead of the August 29 session.
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The
Rapid Transit Company
East Lawrence
Wiedemanns Is Sold To George's Lunch Owner Parker
Announcement reports John H. Parker, owner of George's Lunch, purchasing Wiedemann's from R. H. and R. B. Wagstaff. Parker will run the eatery as before, focusing on luncheons and dinners. He plans redecorating backs room and ceiling painting before September 1 without halting business.
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Wiedemann’s
John H. ‘Parker
George's Lunch
R. H. Wagstaff
R. B. Wagstaff
Parker
Conductor Killed While Switching at McCracken
O W Tromer Missouri Pacific conductor was run over and killed during a switching move at McCracken near Hoisington Kansas yesterday. He is survived by his wife and son.
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Hoisington
Kan
O. W. Tromer
Missouri Pacific
McCracken
Hog population rebound shows steady gains after drought
Chicago reports the national hog population continues to recover from the 1934 drought with farm herds up about 13 percent from the century low. Favorable feed prices, strong markets, and good weather boost breeding and fattening as corn costs fall to about 50 cents a bushel.
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Chicago
Hiestand Sets World Record At Grand American Trapshoot
Vandalia Ohio August 23 Joe Hiestand 32 of Hillsboro Ohio set a new world long run trapshoot record of 716 at the Grand American surpassing Fred Tomlin of Glassboro by two targets. Hiestand continues a string of 566 targets and still trails by 50 toward the North American championship while Mark Hootzman won the champion of champions title after a 225 target shoot-off. Mrs Lela Hall the three time North American day target champ remains the top female favorite for the 200 target event.
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Vandalia
Joe Hiestand
Hillsboro
Fred Tomlin
Glassboro
Hiestand
Yorklyn
Del
Mark Hootzman
Hicksville
Walter Beaver
Conshohocken
Hootman
Lela Hall
Strasbourg
North America
Hall
Roosevelt Says Wagner Act Changes May Be Discussed This Fall
President Roosevelt indicated that labor, employer, and national labor relations board representatives could be consulted in the fall on possible clarifications to the Wagner act. He noted no specific changes were decided and emphasized gathering views from many parties before proposing congressional clarifications.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Labor
Employers
National Labor Relations Board
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Congress
Mob figure Weilberg testifies on Schultz profits and payoffs
Weinberg recounts Schultz syndicate raking in about 19.6 million annually while demanding 60 percent of profits. He recalls Schultz ordering a policy bank shut to await Jimmy Hines, and notes fear of retaliation after turning state's evidence.
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Weinberg
Schultz
Jimmy Hines
Ed and
Ebner Maloney
Hot Springs
Ark
Bo” Weinberg
Dewey
Dutch Schultz
Shereby
Sinc “Egnealine
Bronx
Vincent
Mad Dog
Coll
Baseball scores and standings from American and National Leagues
Baseball results from Aug 23 include Boston Bees beating Pittsburgh 6 0 in a first game and 6 1 in the second, Detroit 13 Philadelphia 5, Boston Red Sox 13 Cleveland 3, Yankees 3 White Sox 1, and Chicago 11 New York 3. Teams, pitchers, and key hitters named across American and National League games.
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American Association
Toledo
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Johnny Lanning
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Bees
Bees
Bob Klinger
Bill Swift
Boston
Lanning
Lopez
Klinger
Swift
Todd
Chicago
Gumbert
Danning
French
Russell
Root
Hollingsworth
W. Davis
Moore
Lombardi
Philadelphia
Charley Gehringer
Pete Fox
Detroit
Athletics
Rudy York
Hank Greenberg
Greenberg
Bridges
York
Tebbetts, Nelson
D. Smith
Hayes
Gill
Thomas and
Red Sox
Cleveland
Sox
Fritz Ostermueller
Mike Higgins
C.ecae
Sauters
Ceeeneseseneeenes
Gatehouse
Hemsley
Bagby
McKain
Dickman
Peacock
Chicago White Sox
Wes Farrell
Ivy Paul Andrews
Yankees
Hwe
Bump Hadley
Bill Dickey
Lou Gehrig
Yanks
John Rigney
Eco Joumnl
Paul
Ois
Rensa
Ferrell
Andrews
Ann
Pytlak
Lawrence Newsnotes Highlight Local Achievements and Events
Miss Margaret Lowman earned a master's degree from Columbia University this summer and visits the Lowman family in Lawrence. A Democratic party touting caller pressured a picnic committee to cancel Jonathan Davis’s speech, but the speech proceeded with a large crowd. Scat Terriergood Baines mailed a fictitious letter to the Chamber of Commerce praising local retailers. A radio program on September 7 on the Columbia network will feature the Scat Terriergood Baines sponsors. The Douglas County Sportsmen's Club plans a fish fry at Holcom's Grove tomorrow at 6 45 PM, with car riders meeting at the courthouse.
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Margaret Lowman
George Lowman
The
Round Corner Drug Company
Columbia University
Lowman
Indiana
Eudora
Jonathan Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Scattergood Baines
Einoenelle
Columbia
WIBW
Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club
Holcom’s Grove
Court House
Court attendees urged to bring transport to six-thirty
The notice requests members without transportation to meet at the courthouse by 6:30. A fire burned dry grass on a lot at 2219 Tennessee Street owned by Frank Vaughan at about 10:20 this morning. firefighters extinguished it with no damage reported. Temperatures ranged from 96 to 100 degrees, with a 98-degree reading at 4 PM.
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Court House
Tennessee Street
Frank Vaughan
Market News Chicago Close Aug 23
AP reports mixed commodity moves with wheat at Sept 6 83 percent, Dec 6 70, March 6 7, May 6 84. Corn at Sept 5 21, Dec 49 14, March 50, May 51. Oats Sept 2 33, Dec 2 45 4, May 2 55. Beans Oct 7 8, Dec 7 8, May 7 8 1/4. Rye Sept 4 18, Dec 4 2, May 4 51 1/4. Lard Sept 7.87, Oct 8.07, Dec 8.07, Jan 8.07. Bellies Sept 9.20.
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Chicago
Community Notes From Lecompton and Nearby Areas
Arlene Simms of Lecompton visited Eleanor Jean Stanwix. Jolly Quilters to host August 31. George Carter spent last Sunday with his son and family. Carter farms west of Lawrence for Emery. Wong Wi of Lawrence started a music class at Yarnold school house two weeks ago. Guitar students include Harold, Dolly Ice, Helen Deskin, Bernita Bidinger, Berdene Unger, Thelma Bahnmaier, Orville Lee Buchicum, Darlene Donaldson, Ula Unger, Evelyn Houk, Darrell Houk, Loren Wulfkuhle. Ukulele students include Laura Marie Donaldson, Carrol Unger, Eleanor Jean Stanwix. Kanwaka 4-H girls baked all day Thursday at Toppings. Miss Petefish absent in Coffeyville. Mrs. O Conner teaching cooking. Next cooking and sewing meeting at Mrs. O Conner’s on August 25. Marvin and Howard Hird hosted 4-H Friday evening as members practiced for a play for the Douglas County Fair on September 1 at Big Springs. 4-H will meet at Shaws in September. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams vacationing in Minnesota. Bobby and Margery Williams staying with aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williams in Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stanwix, Eleanor Jean Stanwix, Ruth Craig attended Stanwix reunion and Ruth Ellen Craig of Lawrence visited Brown’s grave. Mr. and Mrs. William Grist of Eldorado attended the C P A picnic at Eudora and stayed with Marrian Christy and family.
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Arlene Simms
Lecompton
Eleanor Jean Stanwix
George Donaldson
Jolly Quilters
George Carter
Carter
Emery West
Lawrence
Wong Wi
Yarnold School House
Harold
Dolly Ice
Helen Deskin
Bernita Bidinger
Berdene
O’conner
Marvin
Howard Hird
Douglas County Fair
Big Springs
Shaws
Septemer
Raymond Williams
Minnesota
Bobby
Margery Williams
Carl Williams
C. E. Stanwix
Ruth Craig
Stanwix
Brown
Ruth Ellen Craig
William Grist
ElDorado
C.P.A
Eudora
Marrian Christy
Community Notes From Pomona Area Remembrances and Gatherings
Sunday gatherings at several homes accompanied by dinners and alums. An August 14 birth brought a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Breithaupt. Local visits included Dorothy Dean and Richard Haas with other relatives. ELCE meeting planned at George Finch home, and several families attended a LeLoup picnic. The Centroplis Christian aid met, quilting and opuplicate crafts shared, and future meetings announced. Mrs. Ida Lesher died after hospitalization. funeral held at Lamb's funeral home.
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Little Irvin Ward
Pomona
Homer Gibson
Irving Haas
Dorothy Dean
Richard
Lucy Krouse
Alex Burger
Cecil Krouse
Helen
Willard
George Finch
Donald Breithaupt
David Bryan
Baby
Baldwin
Emry Crawford
George Shuler
Holmer Gibson
Marcelene
Alvin Stahel
Irvin
Elmer Wintermanties
Claud Buckner
Ottaa
Lou Flora
ELCE
Albert Hornberger
Ruth Darlene
Dave Heffner
Oklahoma
Marvin Wrightsman
Miltonville
LeLoup
Tuesay
Christian Aid of Centroplis
Clara Vanhorn
Bowers
Allen
Ella Woods
Owens
Martha Ellen Crawford
Jane Marsh
Wright
Andy Cole
California
Wayne Warner
Lydia Allen
Sant Owens
Mae Vance
Velma
Charles Jones
Cleveland Clark
John
Alfred Clark
Alfred Clarkent
Quenemo
Ida Lesher
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Lamb’s Funeral Home
Local notes mention burial in Pennsylvania and home in Centroplis
The body was sent to Pennsylvania for burial. She had lived in Centroplis for several years. A large crowd attended ELCE Friday night at the George Finch home. They plan to attend the County League at Brown's Grove Friday night. Dorothy May Neuffer returned Friday from Emporia where she spent most of the summer in school and she and her husband named their little son Glen Donald.
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Pennsylvania
Centroplis
ELCE
George Finch
County League
Brown's Grove
Dorothy May Neuffer
Emporia
Donald Breithaupt
Glen Donald
Valley Grove Notes Highlight Local Events And Engagements
Darlene Smith and Lawrence Smith attend a Jefferson county Christian Endeavor picnic with the executive committee at the state lake. Harland Brown to wed Mary Louise Snyder of Topeka. both employed at the State House. Public figures like E C Bussing and C C Cogswell attend the Jefferson Grange picnic.
Valley Grove Christian Endeavor Elects Officers
Junior Puckett will lead the Valley Grove Christian Endeavor Sunday evening with the topic My Attitude Toward God Officers for the coming year named Walter Love Barbara Zook Vernon Flory Darlene Smith and Laura Zook The social committee to be appointed later Attendees joined a state lake executive committee meeting Sunday eve ning Plans for the next rally set for Nortonville September 27 with the Seven Day Baptist society A subsequent Christian Endeavor meeting discussed As Others See Me.
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Junior Puckett
Valley Grove Christian Endeavor
God
Walter Love
Barbara Zook
Vernon Flory
Darlene Smith
Lookout
Laura Zook
State Lake
Nortonville
Seven Day Baptist Society
Christian Endeavor
Midland People Share Vacations and Local Events
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ousdahl and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ousdahl and daughter Gloria returned Friday from a Colorado trip including Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Miss Laptad and Helen Collins plus Bobbie Laptad attended the tri county 4 H club camp at the state lake near Tonganoxie August 14 to 17. Dick Coffman consulted an eye specialist in Kansas City and awaits removal of the remaining cataract. Fred Alford and son Don and Harold Brune left for Noel Missouri for a short visit. Mrs. Alford and Areta will join them after visiting Mrs. Florence Watson. Mr. and Mrs. J M Holladay and children attended the Eudora CPA picnic where Mrs. Holladay won first prize in the ladies nail driving contest. Ruth Brune spent several days in the Holladay home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Smith
Lawrence Smith
Vernon Flory
Walter Love
State Lake
Jefferson County Christian Endeavor
Harold Skeet
Gary
George Brown
Harland
Oskaloosa
Mary Louise Snyder
Topeka
Brown
Miss Snyder
State House
Margaret Mary Jones
Phyllis Weibel
Gardiner Cafa
Ruby Mae Puckett
Jefferson County Grange
E. C. Bussing
State Grange
Worthy State Grange
C. C. Cogswell
Old Settlers
Senator McGill
Fred M. Harris
WREN
American Telephone Company
Clifford Kincaid
Chicago
Elizabeth Perry
Green Mountain Falls
Colo
Perry
Colorado Springs
Denver
Mt. Evans
Wallace
Garfield Shirley
Russel D. Shaw
Here
Earl E. Ferguson
Valley Falls
Jefferson County
Archie Landon
Baltimore
Lois Sanders
Alma’ Sanders
Barstow
Calif
Russell Shaw
Farm Bureau
Markwell
Otto Barton
Memorial Hospital
Guy Shultz
Morgan
Florence
Della Weibel
Moore
E.W.W. Club
Frank Brune
C. M. Stewart
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Oliver Garner
Arthur Ousdahl
Allan Coffman
Maris
Laura McDaniels
Ford
California
Elmer Ousdahl
Leo Ousdahl
Gloria
Pueblo
Grand Canyon
Laptad
Helen Collins
Bobbie Laptad
Tonganoxie
Miami
Johnson
Douglas
Dick Coffman
Kansas City
Coffman
Fred Alford
Don
Harold Brune
Noel
Coffman Family Notices from Lawrence Area
Miss Patsy Coffman daughter of Charles Cote of Lawrence visits her uncle and aunt Fred Coffman. Mrs Charles Coffman is in a Kansas City hospital for treatment. Mr and Mrs Henry Eibest spent an afternoon with Dick Coffman and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Brune
Lawrence
Patsy Coffman
Charles Cote
Fred Coffman
Charles Coffman
Kansas City
Henry Eibest
Dick Coffman
Gratitude for Sympathy and Floral Tributes
Acknowledgment from Mrs. Edward C. Schaake Irene Schaake and families for kindness at the death of Charles F. Bahnmaier. Neighbors and friends are thanked for sympathy and flowers extended by the McCall Tobler Dittrich Wulfkuhl and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Schaake
Irene Schaake
Arthur Beers
Arthur
Charles F. Bahnmaier
G. A. McCall
Earl R. Tobler
Clayde Corp
Sam Dark
Ernest Wulfkuhl
C. Anthony Dittrich
Evert Mitchell
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la Guardia
Youth Congress
Wagstaffs
John H. Parker
Alexander
Buenos Aires
Latin America
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Rah Bae
Tuttle's
Business College
Valley Grove
Automobile Liability
Manley
INS. Agcy
M. C. Manley
Gene Glahn
Midland
Santa FE
Trailways
Los Angeles
Santa FE Tralways Bus Depot
Mass
Pee Teee Utee
C. W. Schubert
Schubert
Schubert Funeral Home
Keeler’s Book Store
Dickinson
Alexanders
Od Automobile Insurance
Dad” Butcher
Rumsey Funeral Home
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