World famous John McCormack to perform at university auditorium
The University plans a December concert featuring John McCormack, renowned tenor, in the main auditorium. Demand is high and tickets are limited, with promises of the artist's top songs and ballads. The event is framed as a rare chance for Lawrence to host a peak classical performance this season.
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University
John McCormack
University Auditorium
Lawrence
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Warm Weather Forecast for Kansas Ahead
The U S Weather Bureau promised warmer weather for Kansas within 36 hours. A south wind swept the state with highs near 60 in the eastern two thirds and around 40 in the west where snow remains. Forecaster Flora predicted near 50 statewide tomorrow with clear to increasing clouds tonight. Minimums were expected around 20 to 24. Last night lows ranged from 16 at Goodend to 20 at other towns. yesterday’s high reached 46 at Hita with no precipitation.
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Des
Kansas
United States
S$ Flore
Flora
Goodend
Hita
Big Springs Fair Association to Elect Directors at Meeting
The annual Douglas County Fair Association meeting will be held at the Big Springs school house Tuesday evening December. Three members of the board of directors will be elected. Names include Mrs Ben Kelloge Sophia Damm Elizabeth Bahar and Ester Bahameier.
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Douglas County Fair Association
Big Springs
Hotel of Directors
Ben Kelloge
Sophia Damm
Elizabeth Bahar
Ester Bahameier
Port Hale Hero Seeks Earth Mother Spot
TRACE ARN ScoTTER for hero from a port hale takes a look around. He states he is searching for the spot where fair old Mother Earth should be. He adds it won’t be long until we meet and he hopes Earth will not be late. Sunday events note the Oswald home in Topeka. Local 4-H banquet and holidays are summarized with names and prizes.
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Thanksgiving Day Turkeys Shared in Lawrence Families
Valley Chapel reports Mr and Mrs W J Curtis and Margaret with Mr and Mrs Roy Curtis and baby joining aunt Mrs Mary Varnum for a turkey dinner in Lawrence on Thanksgiving Day. Mr and Mrs Willis Dunn spent Sunday evening in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Clifford Christen and Florene of Lawrence were also noted in the trimmed text.
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W. J. Curtis
Margaret
Roy Curtis
Baby
Mary Varnum
Lawrence
Willis Dunn
Clifford Christenson
Florene
Elton Dark
Robert Gray
United Brethren Church
Lane University
Thanksgiving Tales From Lawrence Area Families
Local families and friends share Thanksgiving visits and meals across Lawrence and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Inez Bowen staying with her Kansas City relatives, Maurice Knott recovering from tonsil surgery, Mrs. Sadie Matney regaining mobility, and multiple dinners hosted by Curtis, Bond, Puckett, Nieder, and Schellhorn households in the holiday period.
Lawrence Thanksgiving News Highlights and Local Travel
Lawrence area residents share Thanksgiving plans and visits with relatives in Kansas City Chicago Skainook and Lawrence. Names include Moore Blaker Davidson Quinlan Torneden Seele Douglas Springer and families along with local student travelers and a note on Villa Eden Community Club presenting a play titled Crossed Wires at the school.
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H. Moore
Okla
A. A. Quinlan
Ruth
Kansas City
Will Collins
Charles Davidson
Anna Torneden
G. Seele
Robert
Six Corners
Fred Smith
Robert Smith
Oskaloosa High Plays The Ghost Of Lollypop Bay
The Oskaloosa high school operetta The Ghost of Lollypop Bay directed by Ruth Sacher drew a crowded house Friday night. The two act show featured a lively orchestra and songs by Lois Gay and a tap dance. Dr J Al McFadden preached at Sunday services and a large chorus of twenty two girls and ten boys appeared. School religion classes began in city grades with Mrs R G Henry as principal and several teachers named for each grade. Community members attended events, gatherings, and a plate supper at Emerson Droke's schoolhouse, while local residents visited relatives in Kansas City and court sessions drew many townsfolk, including Lawyer’s wives from Topeka.
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W. J. Oswald
Lopeka
Irs
Husted
Lawrence
A. G. Noe
Bie Springs
Hotel
Ildridge
Grace Kellog
Eisie Kellogg
Juanita Webber
Alma Jienry
Jack Henry
Ruth Bertschinger
Ina Bertschinger
Cloyd Dreyer
Leatha Glenn
Hazel Glenn
Mary Glenn
Cliffard Hartman
Billy Henry
Dwight Henry
Ruby- Mae Webber
J. Tienry
Herman Wulfkuhle
Edna Lancaster
George Wulfkuhle
Clyde Wulfkuhle
Ross Wulfkuhle
Willy Henry, Jr
Robert A. Steele
Grace Kelloer
Jerne Wemer
Elsie Kellore
Grace Kellogg
Tony
Si Kellogg
Grace Kelloge
Ferne Warner
Ben Kellore
Amelia
Kansas State College
Tanhattan
Betty Jonson
Kansas Suite
Emporia
Oryval Baldwin
University of Dwight, Henry
Max
Athryn Bahnmaier
Oreadgh School
Raymond Duncan
Verne Wymer
Memorial High School
Grace Kellager
Virgil Horton
Lecompton High School
Nan Johnson
Topeka High School
al Matney
Raymond
Leo Leonard
Lawrence Matney
Pew
Elmer Matney
Richand
Ruth Sacher
Lois Gay
J. al McFadden
Topeka
Slade
Lawrence Gahel
Johnson
S. Case
Emerson Droke
Chester Small
Kansas City
Fay Brown
Harvey Hawk
Osgar Raines
Ed Rooney
Crane
Lecompton and Auburn end in scoreless tie in rain
Lecompton school notes report Lecompton and Auburn fought to a zero zero tie last Friday as rain disrupted play and cooled plans. Miss White visited Lawrence over the weekend while the junior high began posters for their upcoming play.
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Lecompton
Auburn
Miss White
Lawrence
G. A
Mildred Goodrich
Velma Laughlin
G. BR
Lyceum
Treasure Island
Ernest Brown
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Inez Bowen
Harry Bowen
Sadie _Matney
John Banks
Mollie Arthur
North Lawrence
Robert Wilson
Maurice Knott
Gottlieb Nieder
Lone Star
Margaret Curtis
Ellis Bond
Roy Puckett
Thome, Sr
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Walter. Raymond, Iee
Walter Nieder
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Willie Puckett
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Marie Schellhorn
Robert Beverage
Hugo Schellhorn
P. McNess
Elza Bond
Clifford
Associated Press
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Park Avenue
New York
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the Journal-World
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
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Hove
Morton Downey
Tony Wons
Camel Orchestra
Jacques Renard
Columbia Broadcasting System
Prince Albert
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Alice Toy
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