Peoria and Other Cities Picked for 4 Farm Labs
Secretary Wallace announced Peoria Illinois New Orleans Louisiana area Philadelphia region and San Francisco Bay area as sites for four 1 million dollar regional agricultural research laboratories. The labs will study new uses for surplus commodities with each location covering designated regions and crops.
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Washington
Wallace
Peoria
Ill
New Orleans
Philadelphia
San Francisco Bay Area
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Michigan
H. G. Knight
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
Horace T. Herrick
Pravda Calls for Stricter Discipline Among Soviet Workers
The Communist party daily Pravda urged tougher discipline among Soviet workers and younger executives. It accused promoted workers of liberalism, warned that idle absences hurt production, and cited 10 661 lost days in one Moscow ball bearing factory in Q2 1938 and 19 580 in Q3, urging expulsion of lax leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Communist Party
Pravda
Farm Planning Meeting in Ottawa Brings 15 Counties
Ottawa will host a regional farm planning meeting on Thursday and Friday with about 100 county agents and planning committee members. C. R. Jaccard and Vance Rucker from Kansas State College will lead the sessions to develop proper farming methods and crop recommendations. Counties represented include Woodson Osage Miami Linn Coffey Bourbon Anderson Allen Neosho Wilson Montgomery Lahette Crawford Cherokee and Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
C. R. Jaccard
Vance Rucker
Kansas State College
Woodson
Osage
Miami
Linn
Coffey
Bourbon
Anderson
Allen
Neosho
Wilson
Montgomery
Lahette
Crawford
Cherokee
Franklin
Berlin Heads Utilities
Directors of United Utilities Company meet in Abilene Kansas elect Harry S. Berlin of Columbus Ohio as president and general manager. The company forms from reorganization of United Telephone and Electric with assets to be transferred to the new entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene, Kan
United Utilities Company
Harry S. Berlin
Columbus
United Telephone and Electric Company
Cassody Youth Fatally Wounded in Home Rifle Accident
David Calvin Hess, 13, of Cassody near El Dorado Kansas, was fatally wounded by a .22 rifle while playing with his younger brother Reece at their home. He died en route to El Dorado hospital. Parents and brothers survive.
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Cassody
el Dorado
Kan
David Calvin Hess
Here
Reece
el Dorado Hospital
Community News and Social Calendar from Lecompton Area
Winter resident Newt Hamlin returns home from Memorial hospital after an injured hand. Kanwaka club members meet at Ross Stanwix home. Lecompton visitors include Joe Stauffer and Topeka guests. Christmas gift exchange planned at Winter community club. Various visits local households and school events noted.
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Newt Hamlin
Memorial Hospital
Howard Gregory
George Miller
Willis Colman
Kanwaka Literary Club
Ross Stanwix
North Lasaurence
Joe Stauffer
Lecompton
Clear J. Colman
W. R. Colman
W. J. Spingler
Topeka
Frank Miller
Mary Miller
Fred Gregory
Kanwaka
Kansas City
Francis Gregory
Arlene
Bobby Sims
Lawrence
Herman Banks
Keith Baugh
Ethan Sims
Banks
Billie Schroyer
Ross Cole
Schroyer
O. H. Correa
Edwin Nelson
Z. H. van Nest
Cole
Vaneta
Clare J. Colman
Eldridge Hotel
Helen Banks
Local Social Notes From Crowder and Washington Creek
Friday events include Mrs Beaty Collins and companions in Crowder. A luncheon at Mrs Mabel McNees home Washington Creek honored Mrs Ed Shaw. Harley Armstrong and Herman Banks joined the C P A oyster supper at Vinland. Billie Schroyer and wife visited Topeka with his sister Lenora Schroyer.
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Beaty Collins
Crowder
George Miller
Mary Miller
L. H. Petefish
Mabel McNees
Washington Creek
McNees
Ed Shaw
Harley Armstrong
Herman Banks
Vinland
Billie Schroyer
Topeka
Schroyer
Lenora Schroyer
Community news round up in Oskaloosa activities
Reverend Clair Hester and his mother attended a Methodist dinner in Whiting. WPA project exhibit and lecture drew students and residents to the high school and Critchfield building. Local museum under Elmer Stevenson opened with nine months of work. Private theft reported with tires and radio missing from Odell Shaver’s garage. McLouth basketball team defeated the home squad. next game December 16 at Ozankie. Oil leasing revived with agents Lee Gibson and Walt Ratliff. Colonial Club Christmas program featured carol readings and luncheon. Mrs. T. V. Wilson dies after a stroke. funeral held at Methodist church. Community groups hosted, with numerous hostesses and programs through December.
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Clair Hester
C. W. Hester
Whiting
Hester
Ralph Hawk
Lawrence
Fay Brown
H. C. Stitcher
State Museum Project
Critchfield
Elmer Stevenson
Odell Shaver
McLouth
Ozankie
Lee Gibson
Walt Ratliff
John Roberts
Colonial Club
George Sands
Arlin Wilkinson
Lee Horst
Hal Gay
Roberts
Hazel Jenkins
Christ
Coleen Leger
Verrill Weinberg
Santa
F. H. Roberts
George Huddleston
Etta Bourne
Albert Gramse
Wyatt Gragg
Alpha Huddleston
Arthur Perry
Lee Johnson
Kittie Daniels Zehring
Myrtle Creek
Ore
Nona Clark
Jack Clark
T. V. Wilson
Methodist Church
Pleasant View
Don Allen
Louellen Hoskinson
Vera Clarke
Claire Rogers
E. P. Davis
Hart
Cora Ford
Gerald
Kansas City
Earl Montgomery
A. G. Smith
Celia Phinney
Elizabeth Slade
Ida Worswick
Lena Roberts
Edna Leech
Tina Payne
Margaret Johnson
Jo Hamilton
Lila Means
Jennie Davis
Ruth Fish
Ailee Henry
Ida McCreight
Ruth Long
Maude Hawk
Ella Rice
Ella Patrick
Mary Davis
Fern Ham
Kate Morrow
Lena Nothdorf
D. M. Stevens
Philip
Euclid Church
Topeka
Legion Hall
Larner-Segrave Post
Oscar Raines
Rotary Club
Local social notes and events in the Topeka area
Community members and visitors attend church anniversaries and holiday events. Dances, choirs, and Rotary dinners anchor a weekend of public gatherings. Local families and guests travel to nearby towns for funerals and family visits while organizations plan programs and speakers for December events.
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Peoria, Ill
William Ritchie
Omaha
Ralph Dockstader
Beloit
C. A. Scupine
Abilene
A. E. Buenning
E. E. Anderson
M. C. Beamer
O. D. Small
Berlin
Reorganized
Hull
Peru
Cordell Hull
Lima
Senora Concha
Carlos Concha
America
Logan-Moore Lbr. Co
Knabe
Mason & Hamlin
Met
Ropolitan
Chicago
Opera Companies
Baldwin
RCA Radio
RCA
Benny Goodman
Oskaloosa
H. L. Johnson
Lula Coleman
Louise Gephart
Belle Davis
Nona Crosby
John Haines
Caddie Patrick
Abé Gilbert
J. K. Long
Frankfort
Jesse Council
Lew Thompson
Thompson
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Nora Warnock
Daisy Housh
Ollie Gillaly
Los Angeles
Toneka
Alice Showmaker
Elizabeth Babb
Oroville
Blanche Gibson
Etta Brown
Bernice Wilkinson
Jean Clark
Carl Hess
Marcella McKay
Mary Leitch
Hazel Ahrens
Mac Forbes
Carl Stebbens
Arthur Capper
John Butler
Harveyville
Fred Metzger
Presbyterian Church
Ymmas
Count Massy
St. Louis
Salina
Denver
Greyhound Lines
Massachusetts
Greyhound
Sneegas Plumbing Co
N. H
Farm Bureau
William Jardine
Vic
Aid
Round Corner Drug CO
Massa. St., Lawrence
Virginia Min Gift Shop
Eldridge
Pee Building Sa Alk
Wt. St
J. W. Shaw
Will
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