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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

2

Republican selects Dr Glenn Frank to head policy panel

In St Louis the Republican national executive committee named Dr Glenn Frank former Wisconsin president to lead a new policy forming committee. John D M Hamilton, in Chicago, outlined a 135 to 140 member steering group including prominent politicians, industrialists, educators, and leaders from across the nation. Invitations went to Hoover and Dawes as honorary chairs.

St. Louis Republican National Executive Committee Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin John D. M. Hamilton Chicago Frankins de Hamilton National Committee Col Theodore Roosevelt New York Cecil B. de Mille Edward M. Duffield New Jersey Prudential Life Insurance Company Frank E. Gannett Ogden M. Reid New_York Herald-Tribune John H. Trumbull Connecticut James G. Harbord Radio Corporation of America Frank O. Lowden Illinois Sewell Avery Montgomery Ward & Co Stanley A. Easton Coeur D'Alene Idaho St. Joseph Helen C. Zwick Boar University’. of Missouri William G. Reed Seattle W. M. Chadbourne Francis E. Rivers Orville Bullington Beloit State Board of’ Regents W. A. Long Fowler Stockman Republican State Committee Jesse Harper Sitka Notre Dame University Herbert Hoover Alf M. Landdon G.O.P Frank Knox Landon Charles G. Dawes Hamilton Topeka Glenn Tank Republican National Pittsburg Kan Frank Kansas F.W. Brinkerhoff Kansas Day Club Brinkerhoff

Test Your Knowledge On Whose Radio Debut Bob Burns Appeared

Question prompts readers to check classified page for seven knowledge items and answers. It asks who Bob Burns debuted on radio, requests the capital of Maryland, defines a post mortem examination, and includes garbled references to language and a representative named John J.

Bob Burns Maryland John J

Induction of Acacia Lodge No 9 Officers at Masonic Temple

Forrest L. Noll was installed as master of Acacia lodge No 9 KE Birch presided as installing official Edward Hope served as grand marshal. Other officers installed included Benjamin P. Baker Richard B. Stevens Frank C. Whipple and John H. Parker with Alfred H. Sluss Marion A. Barlow Arthur W. Dougan Verne M. Smith and William H. Eastman as appointive officers. Harold S. Preston presented the master's square and Charles E. Louk presented the past master's jewel to retiring master Harold S. Preston.

Masonic Temple Forrest L. Noll Acacia Lodge No. 9 KE. Birch Cicer Edward Hope Benjamin P. Baker Richard B. Stevens Frank C. Whipple John H. Parker Alfred H. Sluss Marion A. Barlow Arthur W. Dougan Verne.m. Smith William H. Eastman Tyler Harold S. Preston Charles E. Louk

Christmas Spirit Fills KU Campus News

KU students wrap exams and holiday plans as professors extend kind wishes. Fraternity parties and carols mark the season alongside alumni gatherings, a campus minstrel show, and charity efforts for ill journalism student Joe Coch rane.

R O T C Barbecue Program Features Music Boxing

University ROTC barbecue at the armory drew KU faculty, businessmen, and National Guard officers. Sergt William Kollender directed cuisine while Captain Catlin’s Lone Star CCC provided musical entertainment. CCC boxers Stanton, Taylor, Robinson, West, Fisher, Augustus, Benton, Love fought as boxers with Jim Rupert refereeing.

University Armory Eighth Nee Hempathre Streets K. U National Guard William Kollender Captain Catlin Lone Star CCC Company Manuel Thompson H. M. Tolson Caskell Ira Issues Pete Chosa Max Keshick Frank Push CCC Stanton Taylor Robinson West Fisher Augustus Benton Love Jim Rupert Haskell

Christmas Fantasy drama set at Baptist church

The Baptist church drama group will present A Christmas Fantasy a four scene drama with tableaux at 7 30 Sunday evening in the church sanctuary Eighth and Kentucky The play written by Mrs R S Brooks and others is directed by Mrs Brooks and features a large cast from the high school department Proceeds support Sunset Home Concordia Kansas White Gift service includes scenes such as The Children of Israel in Babylon and The Shepherds on the Hillside with a full music and instrumental program led by Mr Thomas

the Baptist Church Drama Group Eighth Kentucky R. S. Brooks Lowell Bailey Bob Brooks Madonna Edith Olmstead Angel Marian Bliesner Howard Koelh Gene Haynes Mr. Thomas

Lawrence Kiwanis elects Brinkman to board

At a Lawrence Kiwanis meeting Henry Brinkman was chosen to fill the unexpired term of Harold Allen who has become a vice president of the club. The Merchants Bureau plans to drop the free parcel wrapping station this year to test public reaction amid high operation costs and many calls showing support for the service. John Andrews of the Lawrence Choral Union named the executive committee including Mrs. E Dooley Mrs. George Lohman Mrs. Russell Wiley Corlett Cotton J. R. Holmes Van Bruner Rev. Howard Koelb and Prof. Ray Brewster.

University Union Waldemar Gelich Allen Crafton Harold Barr First Christian Church Paul B. Lawson John Ise Howard C. Taylor Lawrence Kiwanis Club Henry Brinkman Harold Allen Merchants Bureau John Andrews The Lawrence Choral Union E. Dooley George Lohman Russell Wiley Corlett Cotton J. R. Holmes van Bruner Howard Koelb Ray Brewster H. W. Hargiss Harvest Moon George M. Beal H. G. Barr Dixie Land Harold Jenkins Dixie ‘Strutters Ball Mr. Ise

Bear meat from 550 pound bear sold at Hunter Brothers

Bill Green's big black bear, obtained from Pratt by the state fish and game department, was butchered last Wednesday and sold at Hunter Brothers' grocery store. Ray McClure did the butchering and the meat is curing in the store cooler. The bear weighed 550 pounds and the meat will sell at the same price as beef.

Bill Green State Fish and Game Department Pratt Hunter Brother Ray McClure

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area

Earl W. Roper of 909 West Sixth Street dies at Lawrence Memorial Hospital aged 43. Survived by wife Lucille and eight children. Funeral plans not set. Mrs. T. W. Convoy of Stillwell reported dead. services in Stillwell Saturday at 9 AM. The Convoys, long-time Lawrence residents, had a golden wedding anniversary on October 11. Surviving Mrs Convoy includes husband five daughters and one son.

Earl W. Roper West Sixth Street T. W. Conroy Ward T. W. Convoy Stillwell Kan Convoy Lawrence University of Kansas

Judge Grants Claim of Fern Kennedy Against Estate

Judge Hugh Means in district court today awarded Fern Kennedy a total judgment of 386 for services to Walter King during his illness. The award follows an appeal by Lee King, administrator of the estate, from a probate court decision that had given Fern Kennedy 350. The higher court added 36 to the probate amount.

Fern . Kennedy Hugh Means Walter H. King Lee King Menger Fern Kennedy Walter King

Simpson to Offer Organ Recital on Station KFKU

Guy Criss Simpson, organ and piano instructor at K U, will present an organ recital on station KFKU tomorrow at 6 p m. The program includes the First Movement from Gothic Symphony and continues with selections drawn from his repertoire.

Guy Criss Simpson K. U KFKU

Plan C P A Wolf Hunt Plans Set for New Year Day

Douglas County C P A announces officers to direct the annual wolf hunt. A planning meeting for all interested is set at Scott Casey's home on Fitzpatrick farm, north of Kanwaka, Sunday, December 19 at 10 oclock. The drive will cover about 35 square miles on the Fitzpatrick farm.

Douglas County Scott Casey Fitzpatrick Farm Kanwaka

Baer vs Hogan Lightweight Fight Broadcast at MSG Tonight

WREN will air the 10 round heavyweight bout between Buddy Baer and Eddie Hogan from Madison Square Garden tonight at 9. Clem McCarthy will provide the blow by blow play by play with George Hicks announcing between rounds.

Wren Buddy Baer Maxie Eddie Hogan Boston Madison Square Garden Clem McCarthy Ace Fights George’ Hicks

Seal sale announced at gas office in Massachusetts street

Mrs. Rachel Flory announced today that T B seals will be available at the gas office 733 Massachusetts street for anyone wishing to purchase them. Envelopes containing checks in payment for seals mailed to the homes may also be left at the gas office. Mrs. Flory is in charge of the sale.

T. B Massachusetts Street Rachel Flory Flory

Miss Larson to Speak at Methodist Men’s Forum

Miss Mary E. Larson assistant professor of zoology will address the Methodist Men’s Forum class Sunday morning at 9 45 in Funk’s chapel. Dean Brooks senior in the college at K U will play a trombone solo. Class members urged to be present.

Larson Mary E. Larson Methodist Men’s’ Forum Funk's Chapel Dean Brooks K. U

Concordia Moorhead Tops Pittsburg State Teachers in Hard Fought Win

Concordia Moorhead propelled by Vernon Law's 11 point burst built a 19 to 10 halftime lead to defeat Pittsburg State Teachers. Max Maletz led Pittsburg with 11 points as the final score showed Concordia ahead in Pittsburg last night.

Concordia Pittsburg Kan Concordia College of Moorhead Minn Pittsburg State Vernon Law Concordia Max Maletz Pittsburgh

Fight For Your Lady opens at Granada with Boles Lupino

John Boles stars as an American concert singer who leaves London after a breakup and meets Ida Lupino, with Jack Oakie providing laughs. The farcical plot centers on a jealous fiancé and a duel in a light comedy setting. Supporting roles include Margot Grahame Erik Rhodes and Billy Gilbert. Shorts program precedes feature. Pershing visit noted.

Granada John Boles Jack Oakie Ida Lupino Margot Grahame Erik Rhodes Billy Gilbert London Miss Grahame Miss Lupino Rhodes Europe Boles

Four KU Students Undergo Operations at Watkins Memorial

Four University of Kansas students had surgical operations today at Watkins Memorial hospital. They are Edgar Leigh and Kenneth Moses from Lawrence, Jane Davison of McLouth, and John Waugh of Mankato.

University of Kansas Watkins Memorial Hospital Edgar Leigh Kenneth Moses Lawrence Jane Davison McLouth John Waugh Mankato

Engagement Announced in Lawrence Matrimonial Plans

Miss Suel La Vergne Whitzel of Lawrence becomes engaged to Keith Starr son of Mr and Mrs Morris B Starr of Eudora. The announcement came at a dinner hosted by Miss Mary L Giesemann at Evans Hearth. The event featured a U shaped table for twenty five with white and silver decor and tiny silver tree favors symbolizing courtship.

Suel la Vergne Whitzel Lawrence Keith Starr Morris B. Starr Eudora Mary. L. Giesemann Evans Hearth Sigma Kappa Gilbert

Daughters Host Christmas Meeting at Lawrence Club

The Lawrence Woman's Club held a Christmas program for 27 nursery school children at 688 New Hampshire Street. Mrs. Corey read the Christmas story as children sang carols under Mrs. Blanche Yeaton’s direction. Each child received fruit candy and a toy. a Christmas tree decorated the room.

Lawrence Woman’s Club Christmaas New Hampshire Street Erna Corey Lloyd Purcell

Personal notices of Christmas travel and visits across states

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bruckmiller depart tomorrow for Phoenix to spend Christmas with daughters Leta and Stella. Mrs. John Pyle and Mrs. Harry Silvers of Excelsior Springs arrive early next week to stay with Mr. and Mrs. George Bullene. Mrs. Dorothy Smith of West Hartford arrives for an extended visit with Mrs. H P Jones and Dr. Jones. Mrs. R A Schwegler, Sr. returns from Rochester after a successful operation. Mrs. F W Gaunt and Mrs. Nell McClain return from Louisiana and Oklahoma City visits. McClain heads home to Kansas City. C M Robertson spends the day in Kansas City.

Carl Bruckmiller Phoenix Ariz Leta Stella John Pyle Harry Silvers Excelsior Springs Mineral Wells Tex George Bullene Dorothy Smith West Hartford Jones R. A. Schwegler, Sr Rochester Minn Nell McClain

Local Travel Notices From Quick OCR Fragments

Joseph and Mrs J Gr Dameron spend holidays in Kansas City. J Landon remains in Tonganoxie while Miss Dorothy Cummings travels to Lansing Michigan.

Joseph J. Gr Dameron Kansas City V.' J. Landon Tonganoxie Dorothy Cummings Lansing Mich

Descendant of Sitting Bull Urges Privacy

Evelyn Walsh also known as Waste, a senior at Willamette University in Salem, Ore, says she resents publicity as granddaughter of Sitting Bull. She doubts rumors of tepee living, discusses archery, and notes marriage proposals after a fellow student wrote a story about her. Her home is Fort Peck reservation.

Salem Ore Evelyn Walsh Fort Peck Reservation Sitting Bull

Ambassadors of China and Japan Attend Roosevelt Reception

President Roosevelt greeted about 1 000 guests including the Japanese ambassador Hiroji Saito and the Chinese envoy at the annual diplomatic reception last night in Washington. The ambassadors were among a large group of dignitaries that met the president and other officials in a formal evening event.

University Women’s Club Memorial Union Building Washington Roosevelt Hiroji Saito Japan

Sixty Six Vote Fraud Case Appears Before Judge

In Kansas City on December 17, two six defendants indicted on plea of entitles face proceedings. Juste Otis ordered vigguance of Cervantes for five others who failed to appear.

Kansas City Kansas Juste Otis Cervantes

Body of convict found at Topeka unloading site

The body of Floyd Ramey, a convict at the state penitentiary in Lansing, was found in a coal car during unloading at a state hospital in Topeka. He had been missing since Wednesday.

Topeka Floyd Ramey Nn State Penitentiary Lansing

Bausch & Lomb Declares Special Employees Dividend

Rochester based Bausch and Lomb Optical announces more than 100000 dollars will be distributed this week to nearly 4000 employees at its Rochester plants as a special employees dividend.

Rochester, N. Y Bausch & Lomb Optical Company

Married by Probate Judge Weds Lawrence Man and Kansas City Woman

Edward A. Samuelson of Lawrence and Ann Costello of Kansas City Missouri were married in a probate court ceremony conducted this morning by Probate Judge L H Menger.

Edward ‘A. ‘Samuelson Lawrence Ann Costello Kansas ‘City LH. Menger

Globe Teachers Group Meeting At Myrle Rielly Home

The Globe teachers group met at Myrle Rielly’s home in Enter prise district on Tuesday evening. Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments were served.

Globe ‘Teachers’ Group Globe Teachers’ Group Myrle’Rielly Enterprise

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