Pioneer Resident Samuel Davis of Hesper Dies at 90
Samuel Hunt Davis a pioneer of Douglas county and Hesper, died at his home after two weeks of illness from pneumonia. Born March 20, 1848 in Randolph County North Carolina, he moved to Hesper in 1862. He helped found Hesper Academy and Friends church and university in Wichita. He is survived by his wife Emma Stubbs and eight children, fifteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. with services conducted by Reverend William and Mrs. Garrison.
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Samuel Hunt Davis
Douglas County
Hesper
Mr. Davis
Randolph County
High Point
N. C
Bartlett
Adelia Davis
Gilford
Davis
Hesper Academy
Hesper Friends Church
Friends University
Wichita
Martha Stanley
Edmund Stanley
James M. Davis
Garfield College
Friends Church
Kansas
Roxana Davis
Margaret Davis Wells
Della Davis Roundtree
Samuel Davis
Lawrence
Vicinity
Schubert Funeral Home
William
Garrison
Dunlap
Crude Production Down in Weekly Oil Report
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a national crude oil output drop of 52,475 barrels daily for the week ending December 2. The domestic average fell to 3,215,519 barrels per day. Oklahoma declined to 417,550 while East Texas rose to 371,135 and Texas to 1,272,702. California fell to 641,760 and Louisiana rose to 260,925. Illinois and other Eastern states gained, with the Rocky Mountain region up to 68,960.
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Tulsa
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma
East
Texas
California
Louisiana
Karlsas
Illinois
Rocky Mountain
Southwestern Philosophical Conference at Southern Methodist University
The third annual Southwestern Philosophical Conference will meet at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on December 28 29 and 30. Miss Anna McCracken of the University of Kansas philosophy department will chair a December 30 session on philosophy teaching. The anaconda is a 30 foot aquatic nonvenomous snake feeding on small animals.
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Southwestern Philosophical Conference
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Tex
Anna McCracken
University of Kansas
Test Your Knowledge Seven Questions From Classifieds
A reader asks seven trivia questions from the classified page including George Washington parents water diamond meaning first water, Estonia north border, baseball diamond bases distance, Arkansas state flower, round of ammunition, Napoleon burial city, Roman emperors bodyguard, and second most populous state in the U S.
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George Washington
Paris
Republic of Estonia
Arkansas
Napoleon Bonaparte
United States
Intramural Basketball Opens at K U Palestra
Kansas University's intramural basketball season begins with sixty four teams in five divisions. Robinson gymnasium will host two months of play as squads like Galloping Ghosts and Hellhounds compete. An Intelligence Queen pageant is planned for Owl Screech with coeds answering questions to win.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Galloping Ghosts
Galloping Dominoes
Hellhounds
Bar-X-Boys
Comets
Rattlesnakes
Buccaneers
Capper invites Kansas farmers to discuss farm bill in Topeka
Sen. Arthur Capper invites Kansas farmers to a December 20 conference in Topeka to share ideas on the national farm program. He stresses the need for a working farm bill and says he will actively participate on the Senate agriculture committee. The event is described as a free-for-all open to all interested parties.
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Topeka
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Senate Agriculture Committee
Capper
Farmers of
Kansas hunter accident leaves man with severed leg
Surgeons amputated the right leg of Clarence Wall after a shotgun discharge by a hunting companion near Wellsville Kansas. Doctors described his condition as very critical as nerves and arteries were severed.
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Kansas City
Kan
Clarence Wall
Wellsville
Home Garden Club Meet Discusses Winter Berries Shrubs
The Home Garden club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Lucile Perry. Miss Blanche Robinson discusses Winter Berries and Colorful Winter Shrubs. Victoria Cloud will speak on Winter Birds.
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Home Garden Club
Lucile Perry
Blanche Robinson
Victoria Cloud
Unions Clash Over Supreme Court Labor Ruling
Washington reports dispute within labor groups over a Supreme Court decision on the National Labor Relations Board and a Consolidated Edison contract with the AFL. The majority reversed the board on contract invalidation but kept jurisdiction over interstate commerce firms. Leaders from AFL and CIC reacted differently, arguing broader implications for union contracts and labor relations.
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Washington
Pi—Organized Labor
Supreme Court
National Labor Board
A.F.L
C.I.C
Labor Board
Consolidate
D’ Edison
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
New York
Charles Fahy
William Green
American Federation of Labor
National Labor Relations Act
I.C
Reed and Black
Huces
Butler
McReynolds
Consolidated Edison
Wright Taken to Lansing after murder conviction
Jim Wright, 76, Baldwin, who was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life, was escorted to the state penitentiary yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Fred Vogler. Earnest Fenstemaker, who pled guilty to two first degree murder charges and received life on both counts, remains at the county jail awaiting transfer to the penitentiary.
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Jim Wright
Baldwin
Fred Vogler
Earnest Fenstemaker
Vogler
Hay Fever to Open at Fraser Theater Tonight
The K U Dramatic club presents Noel Coward's Hay Fever a three act comedy opening at 8 15 tonight in Fraser theater It will run four nights through Friday with reservations via phone at K U 174 foregrounding its expected highlight status for the season.
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K. U. Dramatic Club
Ed Hall Resigns as St. Louis Track Coach
Ed Hall resigns as track coach at St. Louis University announced by Athletic Director Cecil Muellerleille. Jack Sterrett named as successor to lead the track team. Hall, a former Kansas athlete and Glenn Cunningham teammate, joined St. Louis three years ago and leaves due to private business commitments.
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Ed Hall
St. Louis
St. Louis University
Cecil Muellerleille
Jack Sterrett
Billikens
Hall
Kansas University
Glenn Cunningham
Ford says tax cuts would spur business as much as any incentive
Edsel Ford told the senate profit sharing committee that a reduction in federal taxation would be as effective as any government measure to stimulate business. He spoke on December 6, arguing tax relief could boost investment and economic growth.
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Washington
Edsel Ford
Senate
Armory Fire Destroys Building as Equipment Lost
Firefighters battled a major blaze at an armory in Lawrence with four hose lines and multiple units, including high pressure lines from Eighth and New Hampshire and Eighth and Massachusetts. Exploding cartridges amid the flames drew a crowd as Jesse Jackson reported nearby explosions.
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Tvo
Eighth
New Hampshire
Number Two
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
United Brethern Church
Vermont Street
Fraternal Aid Union
Jesse Jackson
Indiana Street
Board studies to improve schools continue
The board of education discussed curriculum study through nine standing committees led by Wherry. Since formation, 23 committees have operated, with some dissolved after completing work. Reports and any policy recommendations await superintendent Birch approval and board review.
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Wherry
Birch
Board of Educator
Board of Education
D Lile Named County Chairman for Birthday Ball
D Lile is named county chairman for the annual birthday ball to raise funds for infantile paralysis victims. The event is set for January with Keith Morgan confirming the appointment. Lile will pick city and township chairmen including a Law rence local chair.
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QO. D. Lile
Keith Morgan
Lile
Lawrence
Italians to March on Tunisia, Says Fascist Leader
In Rome on December 6, a Fascist party leader declared that Italians would go to Tunisia, France’s North African protectorate, amid anti French demonstration by students in the streets of Rome.
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Tunisia
Rome
France
North African
Worry Takes Toll on Downtown KU Coaches
The article defends downtown coaches amid KU athletic board changes. A downtown coach reports weight loss from worry, seven pounds, with another losing ten pounds in 1937. Observers urge restraint to avoid further weakening the staff.
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K. U. Athletic Board
K. U
Kansas Financials Show Lower Balances Across Funds
Topeka December 6 The state general fund unencumbered cash on November 30 stood at 930 406 compared with 1 880 381 57 a year earlier Receipts this year totaled 2 260 380 60 while warrants issued reached 3 148 044 55 The building and permanent improvement fund held 133 096 54 against 579 975 88 in 1937 The fee funds including highway funds logged 8 163 253 90 with receipts 18 793 353 83 and warrants 16 081 946 31 The unemployment trust fund amounted to 10 088 953 98 with payments pending until January Bonded debt remained 16 500. Wichita December 6 A coroner labeled the death of Mildred Morton as human torch death by its own action She disrobed in her garage poured gasoline and set herself afire Ill health was cited as the cause Jim Martin of Richland was fined 5 and 15 costs for illegal purchase of furs after trading outside his licensed place of business.
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Topeka
Jibo Hewitt
Deaths and Funerals Pearl Hayes 45
Mrs Pearl Hayes died this morning at 13806 New Jersey Street. She is survived by her husband Jake Hayes three sons Jake James Rutherford all at home one daughter Frances Hayes of Chicago Ill four sisters Laura McWilliams Lillie Williams of Lawrence Frances Booth of Kansas City Kan and Sadie McWilliams of Denver Colo Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Pearl Hayes
New Jersey Street
Jake Hayes
James Hayes
Rutherford Hayes
Frances Hayes
Chicago
Llt
Laura McWilliams
Lillie McWilliams
Lawrence
Frances Booth
Kansas City
Kan
Sadie McWilliams
Denver
Colo
Death Notice for Benjamin Franklin Wilson at Memorial Hospital
Benjamin Franklin Wilson age 81 of 733 Walnut street died yesterday at Memorial hospital. Funeral services will be at Rumsey funeral home Thursday at 2 PM. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Fred Shirk of Lawrence and Mrs. James Van Gosen of Kansas City Kan, eight grandchildren and one great grandson.
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Benjamin Franklin Wilson
Walnut Street
Memorial Hospital
Rumsey Funeral Home
Oak Hill Cemetery
Obituary summary for Piper and Alford families
Mrs. Mariam H Piper aged 86 died at her daughter Carries home on 1238 Rhode Island street Funeral services are set for Thursday at 3 30 pm at Rumsey funeral home with Dr W L Post officiating Burial will be in Vinland cemetery She survived by two daughters and six sons Mrs Susan D Alford pioneer Lawrence resident died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs Sylvia Belden in St Joseph Michigan Funeral services will be held here tomorrow at 2 pm from the Fankchaped with Rev Joseph F King officiating Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery
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Mariam H. Piper
Nelson
George Piper
Sterling
Colo
Fred Piper
Hume
Charles Piper
Aztec
N. M
Bert Piper
Newton
Susan D. Alford
Lawrence
Sylvia Belden
St. Joseph, Mich
Joseph ‘F. King
Oak Hill Cemetery
Let There Be Light Christmas Program at Westminster Hall
Charles Yeomans directed the Westminster Hall Christmas program Let There Be Light on Sunday evening. Participants included Don Myers Margaret June Gray Lawson Roberts and William Bandy with Wilesta Nichols leading devotionals and Ethelyne Burns singing Jesu Bambino.
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Westminster Hall
Charles Yeomans
Don Myers
Margaret June Gray
Lawson Roberts
William Bandy
Wilesta Nichols
Ethelyne Burns
Lawrences Sports and Legion Notes From Daily Ledger
An unidentified observer weighs football bets involving Gwinh Henry Ad Lindsey and an outsider with odds from even money to one to eight. Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club added 300 pounds of fish from Lake View to aid removal before winter die-off. American Legion Commander Ray Pierson will visit Lawrence tomorrow. D J Richardson says his arrival time is uncertain with calls to 92 during the day or 24813 tonight for updates. Pierson, from Burlington, is due around 10 a m.
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Ad Lindsey
Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club
Lake View
Lake Sunday
Jackman ‘Lakes
Lake. View
Ray Pierson
American Legion
Lawrence
D. J. Richardson
Pierson
Burlington
Noted Correspondent Dies in Washington At 45
Paul Y. Anderson, noted Washington correspondent for St. Louis newspapers, died today from an overdose of sleeping tablets as stated by an associate. In a separate incident, Benjamin F. Wilson, 81, of North Lawrence, shot himself at his home and died at Memorial hospital at 5:30 p.m. He resided at 733 Walnut Street.
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Washington
Paul Y. Anderson
St. Louis
Benjamin F. Wilson
North Lawrence
Memorial Hospital
Walnut Street
Nelson Wins Uncontested Divorce From Bette Davis
Harm on Q Nelson obtained an uncontested divorce from actress Bette Davis in superior court. He testified their homelife lacked communication and she prioritized work over marriage. The couple, married in 1932, separated about a month earlier.
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Lossles
Harmion Q. Nelson
Bette Davis
Nelson
Nelsons
Seek German Interpretation on Nazi Restrictions Impact
Berlin December 6 United States consular officials requested official German interpretation of how the latest anti Jewish restrictions may affect American Jews who hold property in Germany.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
Thanksgiving Socials and Birth Milestone in Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove residents Dr. Lynn his wife and son Will and daughter Elsie visited the N. D. Messer home on Thanksgiving. The Daniels and Scott families shared meals with neighbors near Overbrookton. Frank Landis received hospital care for an mouth infection. N. D. Messer and family hosted a turkey dinner with Clarence Beaman Russell Kinnison and Ralph Platz as guests. Russell and his wife announced the birth of a son Stanley Wade at Lawrence Memorial hospital on Saturday November 26.
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Lynn
Will
Elsie
Lazzeri Granted Immediate Release by Cubs
Tony Lazzeri the so called mystery man of the Chicago Cubs wired owner P K Wrigley for his release today and it was granted immediately.
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Tony Lazzeri
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
P. K. Wrigley
Fisher Body Plant Reopens After Wage Strike
Fisher Body plant No. 1 in Flint Michigan resumes production today after being shut down since last Friday due to a wage dispute strike. Factory officials said the restart followed settlement talks and union negotiations.
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Fisher Body
Flint
Mich
Fisher Body Company
Elston Divorce Suit Filed by Florence Elston
Florence E. Elston files for divorce from William H. Elston. The couple wed in Lawrence on October 11, 1913.
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Florence E. Elston
William H. Elston
Lawrence
Card of thanks for sympathy after death
We express appreciation to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness shown at the death of our husband and father. Mrs. A. A. Burns and family.
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A. A. Burns
Georgia Leads Nation in Peanut Production Share
Georgia accounts for 36 percent of the United States peanut output, reflecting its dominant role in the crop. The state's farmers contribute a substantial portion of the national supply, highlighting regional agricultural impact and market influence.
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