Editorial on modern art and culture ethics in America
A Tulsa Tribune editorial by J Jenkin Lioyé Jones argues Americans must demand substance from art and museums not novelty. praises 19th century realism and selected modernists while criticizing abstract trendiness, nonobjectivity, and critics who elevate style over craft. The piece weighs how museums influence public taste and cautions against trivializing culture through facile abstractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa Tribune
J Jenkin Lioyé Jones
Tribuné
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Journal-World
Jones
Los Angeles
Jenny Lind
America
Chicago Art Institute
Illinois
Grant Wood
John Stewart Curry
Ilindis
Marilyn Monroe
Baldwin Hosts and Attends Various Local Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. George McFerren returned from Galesburg visiting their daughter Mrs. Harold Cuttrell. Judge G. A. Roberts of Olathe attended survivors at the First Methodist Church. Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gessner and daughter Emmalie entertained guests for dinner including Dr. J. W. Scarborough and family Virgil Wood and Harriet Osborne hosted a Sunday evening supper honoring Mrs. Clair Kerns of St Joseph. Other attendees listed included Mrs. Frank Kerns Mrs. John Heattm Mrs. E. V. Wood Mrs. Edward Cragoe Miss Grace Invin Miss Vera Lawallen Ruth Lathrom and Wanda a KU student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McFerren
Galesburg
Harold Cuttrell
G. A. Roberts
Olathe
Benjamin Gessner
Emmalie Gessner
J. W. Scarborough
John
Kathy
Virgil Wood
Harriet Osborne
Clair Kerns
St. Joseph
Frank Kerns
John Heattm
E. V. Wood
Edward Cragoe
Grace Invin
Vera Lawallen
Ruth Lathrom
Alpha Chi Omega House
Wanda
Kansas University
Meeting for Gardeners Scheduled for Dec 17
A gardening meeting for commercial and home gardeners is set for Monday December 18 at 10 am at the 4 H Fairgrounds Building No 1. Morning session features CR Roberts horticulturist Kansas State College on vegetable varieties site selection irrigation and fertilizers. Afternoon covers rose culture planting pruning watering and mulching. All gardeners invited.
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Fairgrounds
Roberts
Kansas State College
French Strafe Rebels Near Tunisian Border
French fighter planes strafed rebel positions near the Tunisian border killing 43 rebels while infantrymen moved in to wipe out 106 more. French authorities called it the largest action in months with no French losses reported.
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Algiers
Johnsons Leave Vinland for Kansas City Visit
Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson and their two children departed Vinland this week for their home in Kansas City. Johnson has served as pastor of the Church of Christ. At a Lawrence teachers meeting present were Mrs Loma Stulkin Mrs Fred Gottstein David Baldwin Mr and Mrs Clarence Blackman Mr and Mrs Eddie Ruth Sherman of Russell spent several days last week with his parents. Mr and Mr Woodrow Sturdy and family hosted guests.
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Parkville
Stanley House
Daniel Heffner
Lawrence
Baldwin
Otto Spitzli
Eugene
Robert McIntyre
Turkey
McIintyre
William M. Balch
J. E. Mertz
Katy McIntyre
Bob McIntyre
Kansas University
McIntyre
Jenne Robinson
Kansas City
Clyde Robinson
W. A. Young
Fred Bennett
Melvern
Florence Bennett
Vera Lawellen
Baker English Department
Saturay
Minneapolis
Earl Johnson
Johnson
Church of Christ
Loma Stulkin
Fred Gottstein
David Baldwin
Clarence Blackman
Eddie
Ruth) Sheriman
Russell
Woodrow Sturdy
Birthday Celebration For Mrs Westgate In Manhattan
A gathering in Manhattan honored Mrs Westgate for her birthday anniversary with family members Rudi Sloop of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Danny Westgate, Jimmy Westgate, and Suse Westgate in attendance.
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Rudi Sloop
Topeka
Danny Westgate
Jimmy
Suse
Manhattan
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Impressionists
Gaughins
Matisse S
Renoirs
Surratts
van Goghs
Gainsborough
Reynolds
Constable
van Dyck
Brenghels
Turner and Inness
Wich
Georgia O'Keefe
Picasso
Dall
Frank Lloyd Wright
Sistine Chapel
New York
Museum of Modern Art
Fortune
Life
Theas
College Deweler
Sedan
Tre
Reyne Walker
Kageds
Rass
Ami
Wonders States
Vinland
Ralack
Cook's
Ceent
Frypan
Ty OW
House of Santa Claus
Ler Holl
Idayts
Capitol Federal
Lith
Vermont
Capitol Federal Savings
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