Reorganization Talk Highlights State Governance Change
Dr Erick H Guild director of the research division of the Kansas Legislative Council addressed the League of Women Voters at their luncheon. He traced state government growth from Jefferson’s era to modern coordination efforts and warned against hasty reorganization. He cited Illinois 1917 code as lesson and noted Kansas consolidation of two tax agencies under one roof as a step toward unified financial administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick H.guild
Esearch
Kansas Legislative ‘Council
League of Women: Voters
Illinois
Guild
Dr. Guild
Kansas
New Hoods for Bottles Protect Milk Supply in Lawrence
Lawrence reports a new hooding system at Jayhawk Creamery protecting milk bottles. Richard Wagstaff says the Midwest’s first installation, with Omaha and St Louis dairies set to adopt soon. The hooded bottles are sterilized before sealing, then pass to washing and are not touched again until sealing. Visitors welcome. operation begins daily at about 9:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bessie
Lawrence
Jayhawk
Richard Wagstaff
Mid-West
Omaha
St. Louis
Wagstaff
Jayhawk Creamery
Kitts Released as Rice Institute Football Coach
Rice Institute in Houston announces Jimmy Kitts has been released as head football coach. J T McGants, chairman of the Rice committee on outdoor sports, said McGants had little say in the decision. Rumors tied Jock Sutherland and Ray Morrison to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Jimmy Kitts
Rice Institute
J. T+McGants
Rice
Oo McCants
Jock Sutherland
Pittsburgh
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Entertainment Stars Reveal Real Names On Page
Readers match stage names to birth identities listing Jean Harlow David Manners Ethel Barrymore Mary Take Jackie Gleason Benny Goodman Gladys Smith Robert Taylor Ethel Zimmerman Harlean Carpenter with guidance from Anna LaHiff in a light puzzle feature on the classified page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Harlow
iRauff Acklon
David
Manners
Anna la Hiff
Ethel Siewarad Y Aritheton
Brough
Mary Take
Jack Kubelsky
Tack
Benny Ne Fe
Gladys ‘Smith
Robert Taylor
Ethel Zimmerman
Nancy
Catro
Harlean Carpentier
Rare pheasants and waterfowl added to Kasold's El Navajo farm
E H Kasold at El Navajo camp west of town received two pairs of rare Brown Eared Manchurians and Cheers for his game farm. He now lists twelve pheasant species and additional geese ducks and quail, with a protected lake and visitor access blocked April 1 to July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Kasold
el Navajo
Kasold
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
Co-Operative Club Funds Scout Troop Under Salvation Army
The Co-Operative club voted to finance a Boy Scout troop directed by the Salvation Army. Albert Norton becomes scoutmaster with Calvin Greene as assistant. Eleven scouts from KU, meeting at Salvation Army HQ, will form a club supported troop with a future fund and committee. A vocal program by Rev Harold G Barr and Mrs Barr accompanied by Lois Worrell capped the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Club
Salvation Army
Albert Norton
Calvin Greene
K.U
Harold G. Barr
Barr
Lois Worrell
KU Students Keep Health Checks Throughout College
University of Kansas students receive ongoing health monitoring from entry to graduation. Freshmen start with a complete physical exam and seniors finishing the first semester are invited for a final free check-up including tuberculin tests X rays chest optional Wassermann and vaccines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
K. U
R. I. Canuteson
Student Health Service
Wassermann
New Moons Found for Jupiter and Solar Motion Noted
Pasadena reports Dr. Walter S. Adams of Mount Wilson unveils two new Jupiter moons bringing its total to eleven. He also notes the sun and planets travel through space at about 180 miles per second and that the Moon’s surface is porous and dust like, not solid rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Walter S. Adams
Carnegie Institution
Mount Wilson Observatory
Jupiter
Earth
Wichita Withdraws From Central Intercollegiate Conference
Wichita Kansas December 15 1940 University of Wichita withdraws from the central intercollegiate conference. Board of regents action announced by President W M Jardine. Withdrawal takes effect June 1 1940. Reason not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
University of Wichita
W. M. Jardine
Jardine
Board of Regents
The
Municipal University
Special Stunts Planned by KU Football Team Guests of Rotarians
Kansas University football team will entertain the Lawrence Rotary Club Monday noon at the Hotel Eldridge. Hovey Hanna, program chairman, says prizes will be awarded for contestants in the stunt program and the honorary captain for the past year will be chosen at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Lawrence Rotary Club
Hotel Eldridge
Hovey Hanna
German Ship May Be Used as Bait in Caribbean
Vera Cruz Mexico December 15 speculates that the 32581 ton liner Columbus Germanys third largest merchant ship may lure British warships into a battle trap. Foreign sources say she sailed from Vera Cruz ostensibly for Oslo and may be convoyed by German submarines waiting offshore.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Germany
Oslo
Norway
Columbus
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Donations of Chickens Sought for Salvation Army Baskets
Salvation Army Captain Olin Brigman asks farmers to donate chickens to be dressed at poultry houses free of charge. He ordered 80 chickens for Christmas baskets and aims to fill 125 baskets, with two sizes based on family size. Yesterday’s Christmas Kettles showed slight gains as donors sent $3 checks to cover basket costs. Additionally two benefit shows, at Dickinson and Patee, start at 10:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. respectively, with the film Public Cowboy starring Gene Autry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Olin Brigman
Dickinson
Patee
Gene Autry
Christmas street lights spark Lawrence debate
Lawrence residents joke about budgeting for alarm clocks to light streets early as darkness lingers at 6 30 pm. The Journal World notes festive decorations, university figures speak at high school banquets, and WPA construction of concrete steps replaces wooden structures in Marvin Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ask
University
Marvin Grove
C. G. Bayles
Births at Memorial Hospital Reported
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Hemphill announce the birth of a daughter this morning. Mr. and Mrs Raymond Williams of 1316 Vermont Street are the parents of a daughter born this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hemphill
Route Five
Raymond Williams
Vermont. Street
County Attorney on Jury for K. U. Play
Douglas county attorney Milton P. Beach sat on the jury and was elected foreman during a third show of Night of January 16th at Fraser theater. The jury returned a guilty verdict on the second of three showings after acquitting on opening night. Law students Floyd Kelly Ima Mae Goehring and others also served on the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton P. Beach
Douglas County
Fraser Theater
Floyd Kelly
Ima Mae Goehring
Lawrence
Trinity Lutheran Church to Act on Pastor Resignation
The Trinity Lutheran Church congregation will meet after Sunday worship to decide on resigning Rev. C A Puls who leaves January 1 to accept a call at Madison Wisconsin. The council may be authorized to fill the vacancy and pulpit supply will continue weekly by a committee led by Prof J B Jensen and John Selig with new committees to be named January 2. Obed Thompson to convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. A. Puls
Luther Memorial Church
Madison
Wisconsin
J. B. Jensen
John Selig
Obed Thompson
Funeral services for Michael Zebb at Big Springs church
Michael Zebb 36 of Big Springs died Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. from United Brethren church in Big Springs with interment in Stull cemetery. Survived by wife, son Elmer Duane of the home, parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zebb, and sister Mrs. B. F. Damm of Stull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Zebb
Big Springs
United Brethren Church
Stull Cemetery. Co
Zebb
Elmer Duane Zebb
Charles Zebb
B.F. Damm
Stull
George W Matherly dies. services held in Parker
George W. Matherly died Wednesday evening at his son W R Matherly's home at 518 Tennessee Street. Funeral services were conducted in Parker Kansas this afternoon at 2 o clock. He is survived by his son and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Matherly
W. R. Matherly
Tennessee Street
Parker
Kan
Mr. Matherly
Funeral for Fred C Lotz in Eudora Sunday
Funeral services for Fred C Lotz 61 of Kansas City Missouri who died December 12 at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM in Eudora. Rev H Reifschneider will officiate with burial in Eudora. Flowers are to be omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Lotz
Kansas City
University of Kansas
Eudora
H. Reifschneider
Death of Luther Douglas Reed in Belvoir area
Luther Douglas Reed, 78, died at his home in the Belvoir neighborhood near Lawrence. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Sunday at Plessant Hill church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Gertrude Reed, two daughters Mrs. J. Matney and Mrs. Henry Koehler, son Woodrow Reed, and eight grandchildren.
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Luther Douglas
Reed Luther Douglas Reed
Belvoir
Lawrence
Plessant Hill Church
Pleasant Hill
Gertrude’ Reed
J. Matney
Richland
Henry Koehler
Refuel Graf Spee May Try Getaway
Continued account of the Graf Spee incident notes eight men treated after the battle. Two were later moved ashore with the warship, including the Achilles and Ajax at her side. Pasteur hospital reported amputations for multiple injuries and ongoing severe burns among the wounded.
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Pasteur Hospital
Achilles
Ajax
Personal travel plans and holiday visits around Topeka
Mrs N C Johnson leaves for Chicago to spend Christmas with daughter Mrs Edward Dahlene and husband. Mr and Mrs J T Constant motor trip east to visit daughter Mrs Ross Pratt in Washington DC and daughter Mrs Sherman Delaney in Englewood New Jersey for about two weeks. Mrs Glenn Moody attended an accordion band concert in Topeka with her daughters Bernice and Maxine. Mr and Mrs C L Harding of Canoga Park California arrive to spend holidays with Mrs S E Perkins and relatives. Mrs H J Penney departs for Bridgeport Connecticut to visit until late January at daughter Mrs Ford Stevens. Miss N Ella Adams of Colorado Springs now stays at 1107 New York Street after a stop at 941 Connecticut Street.
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N. C. Johnson
Chicago
Ill
Edward Dahlene
Dahlene
J T. Constant
East
Ross ‘Pratt
Washington, D. C
Sherman Delaney
Englewood
N. J
Glenn Moody
Jenkins Music Auditorium
Topeka
Moody
Bernice
Maxine
C. L. Harding
Canoga Park
Cal
Harding
S. E. Perkins
H. J. Penney
Bridgeport
Conn
Ford Stevens
N. Ella Adams
Colorado Springs
Colo
Connecticut Street
New York Street
Local residents recall social visits and events in Baldwin
The Enterprise notes multiple visits by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller and others to Topeka and Baldwin. It records gatherings for birthdays, sermons, and plays, plus Red Cross canvassing and school programs. Notable names include Ernest Prim, Paula Woodworth, Miss Loretta Shaw, and Miss Lois Moss among many neighbors.
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J. C. Miller
Henry Raibie
Hogston
Cal
Elva Craik
Topeka
Ernest Prim
Mary Rose
Baldwin
Harvey Booth
S. W McGeeney
Terre Haute
Ind
Joe Baldwin
Bill Baldwin
Betty Lou Weil
Florine Israel
Yola
Bob Herron
Charles Tawl
Sam van Huss
Wellsville
Emmett Tawl
Buddy
William Tawl
Billy
Ernest Tutcher
Benny
Joan
Margert
Nell
Belle
Agnes
Joe, Jr
Bill
Joe Banks
Banks
Henry Raible
Hughston
Lloyd Simon
C. P. Miller
Emma Schelbar
Manhattan
Paula Woodworth
Baldwin School
Red Cross
Loretta Shaw
Loaer
CP Miller
Lizzie Hack
Stone Church
Worden
Dorothy Miller
Risdon Godlove
Minneapolis
Kan
Lovella Shaw
Kersfield
Winston McNees
Lone Stair
Baldwin District 41
Community Club
Frazier Butler
Ruth Bertsinger
Elmer Christian
George Christian
Albert Transmier
Dave Wright
Oscar Simon
Emil Schalbar
Ghnuts
Julius Schelhar
Charles Schamie
Union Club
Sue
George Fawl
Charles Schamle
Julius Schelbar
Farmers’ Union
Arthur Hase
Lawrence
Noah Shuler
Marlee Fishburn
Lois Moss
Carl Reuter
Los Angeles
Miss Cfoss
Robert Moss
W. H. White
Oliver Shields
W. Williams
Ann Williams
Dale
George Raible
Edith Mae
Raible
Overbrook Notes on Social Events and Local News
Overbrook residents hear turkey dinner and a Baldwin picture show. Visits span Junction City Topeka Garden City and Carbondale. Community events include club meetings, funerals, a Missouri Pacific overpass project, and a band concert funding new uniforms.
Wall Street Quiet Recovery Brings Mixed Stock Movements
In New York only slight advances and declines occurred as investors paused amid earlier gains. Aircraft makers led the rise with Douglas, United Aircraft, Glenn Martin, and Eastern Airlines among forward issues while Sears Roebuck, Montgomery Ward and Western Union lagged. Bond trading was uneven and cotton contracts rose in late transactions.
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Wall Street
New York
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
Glenn Martin
Eastern Airlines
American Aireways
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Westinghouse
American Smelting
General Electric
Sears
Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Western Union
Cerro de Pasco
American Telephone
Sunday School Officers Elected at Stuanbenee Church
The Stuanbenee church elected Sunday morning officers led by superintendent Raymond Hoffsommer and assistant August Walter with secretary Rolland Kraft treasurer Carl Kampschroeder and Mrs Daisy Bowen among those noted. The Senior League also chose leaders Sunday at Stull Evangelical with Warren Hartman president and Wesley Wulfkuhle vice president.
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Stuanbenee
Raymond Hoffsommer
August Walter
Rolland Kraft
Carl Kampschroeder
Daisy Bowen
Lawrence
League
Stull Evangelical Church
Warren Hartman
Wesley Wulfkuhle
Viola Kraft
Helen Deskin
Topeka
Albert Deister
Christine Trainor
Lecompton
Evelyn Houk
Edwin Hildenbrand
Margie
Charlie Roller
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Frederick Guild
Leagu
E. H Kasold
John Robinson
Union Pacific
Boulder Dam
Robinson
Bouldérake
Joe College
Betty Coed
Journal-World
G. A. Alkire
Arizona
I. J. Meade
Lawrence National Bank
Meade
Elks Club
Johnson Smothers
University Ofansas
Bill Hargiss
Syracuse
Gwinn Henry
Mike Getto
Eureka
Harrgiss
Colby
Vic Hart
Frankort
Lawrence Club
Douglas County Sportsmen’s Group
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ottawa
George Blevins
Memorial Hospital
Deane Malott
Ted Fio Rito
Fio Rito
Union Ballroom
Regina Travers
Frank Flynn
Harvard
Malott and Martin
Deane W. Malott
Boyce S. Martin
Graduate School of Business Industries
Malott
University of Arkansas
Ben Barteldes
Jack Miller
Louis Untermeyer
Mera
D. W
Alpha Phi Omega
Enterprise and Vicinity
Overbrook
Cosmos Club
Carl Coffman
Junction City
Irving Platt
Sophia Vandegrift
Hayden
Fresno
Calif
W. E. Topping
Seth Lemons
Greenwood County
M. B. Ray
James Sullivan
H.L. Smith
Thimble Club
Hefner
E. E. Tyner
Elmer Drew
Garden City
Lloyd Sharn
New York City
Allen Sharp
Carbondale
Cannis
Curry
Quenmo
G. M. Hart
Mark Garlinghouse
Topene
Robert Crockett
Ward Beam
Bonnie Bushong
Frank Karnes
Priscilla Club
Missouri Pacific
John Murphy
Little
California
Murphey
Oldham
O. A. Barnes
George Burns
Russel Baker
E. KE. Tynir
Orville Baker
Roy Baker
Solon Craig
Ernest Albright
J. W. Valentine
New Orleans
Earl Miller
Herbert Valentine
Watson
J. W.valentine
G. E. Maichel
Marie Degins
Fields
Ross Coffman
H. L. Smith
Bessie Burris
Racknor
Ladies of the Missionary Society
Drum and Bugle Corp
Frank Albaugh
Albaugh
New York ” Stock Exchange
al Chem & Dye
Kennecott
Nat Dairy
Titsateeees
North Am Co
Penney
JC x. Olin
Atom Phillips
Sears, Roebuck
Wrenewenae Standard Brands
Ny Standard Oil Ind
US Steel
West, el
Yarnold-Stull
First Mortgage
S. C. Hinshaw
Eldridge Hotel
Pel A
J. F. Baker
Distak
Fred
Bremer
Delbert
CG Richardson
COAL
Krum Koal Kompany
Harry Turner -Coal Co
University Coal Co
John’s Coal Co
Logan-Moore Co
Orley M. Smith Coal Co
Harry Turner Coal Co
Quality Coal and Service
N. H. St
Douglas County Building & Loan Association
Massachusetts St
John C. Emick
cApen Arsent Loeson ES
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