Union push in auto industry tests a major firm
AP reports John L. Lewis and Homer Martin press for union recognition at General Motors amid hopes no strike is needed for 200,000 workers. Glass workers’ federation with 13,000 on strike seeks federal relief and labor stance from Mellon family. Auto sector sees wage raise at National Automotive Fibres, while sit down clashes persist at Kelsey Hayes and ACOA plants.
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Associated Press
John L. Lewis
Yor Industrial Organization
General Motors Corporation
Lewis
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers
Washington
Federation of
Pittsburgh
Toledo
Charleston
W. Va
Shreveport
Ottawa
Perkins
Mellon
National Automotive Fibres Company
Detroit
Libby-Owens-Ford Company
Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Company
Aluminum Company of America
Flint, Mich
Morality Play The First White Christmas at First Presbyterian
Sunday at 7 50 PM the church school presents the morality play The First White Christmas by Walter Ben Hare. A carefully selected cast with choirs and a chorus, under Mrs Deal Six, rehearsed for weeks with attention to costumes and stage settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ben Hare
Church School
First Presbyterian Church
Deal Six
Haskell to stage Nativity pageant on Christmas Eve
Haskell students and staff will present The Nativity a medieval mystery play at 8 p m Christmas Eve in the school auditorium The public is invited Mrs Margaret Pearson Speelman directs the production and the auditorium will be transformed into a medieval cathedral with a midnight service opening the story
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Margaret Pearson Speelman
Test Your Knowledge Quiz on Classified Page Answers
A compact reader quiz asks seven questions from palindrome to Kentucky Derby winner of 1900, Plymouth Rock location, and U.S. presidents. The page hints to turn to classified section for answers and includes an advertisement by Dr. Alexander and an auto insurance offer.
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Cuba
United States
Jacques Marquette
Plymouth Rock
Noah
Wallace Beery
Alexander, Denvist
Delta Tau Delta Christmas Party Highlights Gifts and Pranks
Delta Tau Delta brothers hosted a festive Christmas dinner with gifts for Al Wellhausen and Mrs. Landes. Fred Pralle presented a pearl pin to Al, who is a perennial pledge. The group donated all toys to the Salvation Army. Snowball skirmishes, party pins, and campus fashion observations followed, with notes on students and upcoming Greek party plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pralle
al Wellhausen
C. H. Landes
Lodge
Asell
Santa Claus
Salvation Army
DLD
Fred
Red
K. U
Musical Program at First Presbyterian Christmas Service
Evelyn Swarthout will play Bach and lead a vocal quartet with Meribah Moore Helen Beard Robert Ledore and Ted Val Sloan performing choral verses with piano and organ. Meribah Moore sings Star of Hope with Robert Ledore on violin, and Mrs C W Straffon provides organ pieces. Service at 11 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Evelyn Swarthout
New York City
Jesu
Meribah Moore
Helen Beard
Robert Ledore
Ted Val Sloan
Nomination for President of Lawrence Senior Scout Society
James Mott and Robert Weir were nominated for the presidency by the executive committee at First Baptist church meeting. Elections set for January 7 with the loser becoming secretary. Additional nominations included Lindenberger, Montgomery for VP. Haynes, Gustafson for treasurer. Bayles, Correa for sergeant at arms.
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James Mott
J. M. Mott
Robert Weir
D. H. Weir
Awrence Senior Scout Society
First Baptist Church
Kenneth Lindenberger
Ed Montgomery
Marion Haynes
Robert Gustafson
Spencer Bayles
Jerry Correa
Robert Timmerman
James N. Sussex
James W. Putnam
H. Brewster Jowers
Reed Whetstone
Spencer Boyles
James Royer
James Yott
Eldred Jones
J. A. Lavery
Robert Wiede
A. E. Woestemeyer
Woestemeyer
Kansas Students to Visit Legislators Over Vacation
The traditions committee of the K U men's student council will send a group of University of Kansas students to state lawmakers in their districts during Christmas break to discuss university needs. A 12 man sub committee led by Eddie Rice of Salina selected one to five students from each county to make the visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traditions Committee
K. U. Men’s Student Council
University of Kansas
Eddie Rice
Salina
John Malone
Don Voorhees
Leavenworth
Charles Lyons
Hutchinson
Martin Withers
Clay Center
Paul Moritz
Marysville
Phil Raup
Timken
Bob Thorpe
Wichita
C. H. Mullen
Marion
Raymond Tripp
Herington
Clyde Reed
Parsons
Harry O'Riley
Syracuse
Salvation Army seeks donors for Christmas baskets
The Salvation Army plans December 24 basket distribution for poor families. Donors are asked to place fruit, vegetables, or chickens in a basket and deliver to Salvation Army headquarters by December 23. A 2:30 pm Christmas service at the Salvation Army hall precedes distribution, with Mayor Alfred Lawrence assisting. First Christian Church resumes services after furnace repair and hosts White Gift Sunday with gifts for local charity and a silver offering for orphans and elderly homes. Seth W. Slaughter to tell a Christmas story. Mrs. Verner Smith and Allen sing.
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Salvation Army
Alfred Lawrence
First Christian Church
Seth W. Slaughter
Verner Smith
Ale Allen
Riverside Farm Bureau Members Hold Turkey Dinner and Meeting
Members gathered at Miss Mary Springer’s home for a turkey dinner for twenty four followed by a business meeting. Officers elected included President Mrs Elmer Husted and Secretary Mrs M G Robertson. A Christmas tree, program, and gifts were part of the evening activities. The Midland school program was postponed to Monday. The Co Operette club hosted its Christmas party at Mrs Glenn Moody’s home with forty three members present and gifts exchanged. Mr and Mrs Paul Oman of Washington DC announce the birth of a daughter on December 16. Mrs Oman known in Lawrence as Miss Marguerite Johns. Both are KU alumni.
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Riverside Farm Bureau
Mary Springer
Elmer Husted
Norman Nichols
M. G. Robertson
L. A. Bearman
Qwen Mitchell
Steadman
Sam Sweezer
E. A. Springer
Clarks Springer
Co-Operette Club
Glenn Moody
A. N. Yancey
George Pickens
Ed Hyland
al Green
Co-Operative Club
Paul Oman
Washington, D. C
Oman
Lawrence
Marguerite Johns
University of Kansas
Personal notices of holiday visits and arrivals
Local society notes list Mrs Harold R Hilkey arriving in Oak Park Illinois to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs Julia E Moore, and Mr Hilkey planning to come for Christmas. Mrs W C Fuller of Hutchinson visits her mother Mrs Sherman Brock. Miss Janet Coulson arrives from Staunton Virginia to teach music at Stuart Hall. Mrs J R Coulson and Miss Coulson travel to Kansas City for about a week. Mr and Mrs Neal Wherry depart for Florida with Rev J I Wherry visiting. Mrs Winfield Scott David Scott and Donald Phelps go to Kansas City to meet Camilla Scott returning from Bristol Virginia where she attends Sullins College. Mrs Dale L Benson and daughter Ann of Corpus Christi Texas visit her parents Mr and Mrs W P Olmsted. Mr Benson will arrive for Christmas. Mrs Nelle M Hopkins of the Phi Kappa Psi house leaves for Iola to spend holidays with her sister Mrs Carl G Hies and Mr Hesen. Special music at Plymouth Church features the Boys Glee Club of the Junior High singing Christmas carols under Oliver Hobbs. Jack Payne will sing Luther's Cradle Hymn. Plymouth choir led by Mrs Alice Moncrieff performs While by My Sheep. Minister's sermon centers on Truths the Old Tales Tell.
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Harold R. Hilkey
Oak Park
Ill
Julia E. Moore
Hilkey
W C. Fuller
Hutchinson
Sherman Brock
New Jersey Street
Janet Coulson
Staunton
Stuart Hall
J. R. Coulson
Coulson
Kansas City
Plymouth
Plymouth Congregational Church
Oliver Hobbs
Jack Payne
Alice Moncrieff
Winona Bakery Opens at 835 Vermont Street
Mr and Mrs G Plant announce the opening of Winona Bakery at 835 Vermont Street offering bread pastries and homemade candies with capability for special orders Allen to Westmoreland Dr F C Allen KU athletic director will speak at a Father-Son banquet tonight at Westmoreland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Bakery
Al Yancy Elected President of Lawrence Co-Operative Club
At a meeting in the Grill room of the Eldridge hotel Al Yancy was elected president of the Lawrence Co-Operative Club. Officers include Homer Allison as first vice president, Merle McKinney as second, Ed Elam as third, Forrest Jackson secretary, Walter Schaal treasurer, George Pickens sergeant at arms, with Noble Lindstrom Art Olson Jun ius Underwood and Rhody Skinner as directors. The junior high glee club directed by Oliver Hobbs sang Christmas songs and Jack Payne performed. Gifts were exchanged around a Christmas tree and Alvin Beers acted as Santa. The club will hold its annual party for county home inmates on Sunday, December 20.
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Eldridge
al Yancy
Lawrence Co-Operative Club
Homer Allison
Merle McKinney
Ed Elam
Forrest Jackson
Walter Schaal
George Pickens
Noble Lindstrom
Art Olson
Junius Underwood
Rhody Skinner
Illuminated star on Trinity Lutheran church tower
Lawrence residents notice a 19 by 8 feet illuminated star atop Trinity Lutheran church at Thirteenth and New Hampshire streets. Five 50 watt bulbs light the weatherproof frame from 6 to 10 each night through Christmas and after New Year. Transportation for Christmas carolers to be provided by Rapid Transit and Haskell Institute with vehicles and police escort supplied. Boy Scouts participate with a float. Also, Samuel Walker W R C No 113 meeting rescheduled to tomorrow at the court house with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Trinity Lutheran Church
Thirteenth
New Hampshire
Massachusetts Street
Samuel Walker
Court House
Lawyers Studying More Pamphlet Reveals Bar Education Shifts
Judge Hugh Means receives a pamphlet illustrated with maps showing the rising educational standards for attorneys seeking bar admission. Kansas led in 1921 with two years of college, and by 1940 would require a college degree. Across 32 states today, or prospectively, candidates need two years of college or equivalent, with 39 states in 1936 imposing higher legal training for admission. The changes encompass most U.S. lawyers, signaling a major shift in educational requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Means
United States
Kansas
Ea Pape
Church Groups to Meet at First Christian Sunday Night
City church groups plan a 7 pm meeting at the First Christian church with a reading of The Black Madonna by Jane Howe, a Christmas carol slide show by Major Swan, a trombone solo by Dean Brooks, and refreshments led by Congregational volunteers.
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First Christian Church
Jane Howe
Major Swan
Dean Brooks
Son Roberts
Congregational Church
Youth Charged With Theft Over Leather Jacket
Homer Gay, a Gardner youth, is charged in district court with stealing a leather jacket valued at five dollars from John Callahan, a district court clerk. Police arrested Gay early last Wednesday morning as he left the Jackson building with the coat in his possession. Kaw Valley School Program will stage a Christmas operetta Tuesday night December 22, directed by Miss Schellack and Mrs. Thurman. Lake View Sunday School to present a Christmas program Tuesday evening at the Lake View schoolhouse, inviting parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Gay
Gardner
John Callahan
Gay
Jackson Building
Callahan
Kaw Valley
Kaw Valley School
Lake View
City Schools Closed Today for Christmas
City schools are closed for Christmas with Christmas vacation in the city. Classes resume Monday, January 4, and only major activities during the break are Liberty Memorial high school's Christmas program Sunday afternoon, December 20, and a basketball game between Lawrence and Chanute Tuesday evening, December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Memorial High School
Lawrence
Chanute
Deaths and Funerals In Two Missouri Cities
W W Nickle 69 died at daughter Frances Love’s home in Eudora after weeks of illness. Survived by widow Minerva Nickle of Springfield and seven daughters and two sons. Funeral arrangements pending. William Scott 59 died at home on 1304 Pennsylvania St. Funeral Sunday at St. James A M E Church with Rev B R Ross. Burial Maple Grove cemetery. Survived by two daughters Elsie Worren and Chris Jeltz, two sisters, three brothers, all in Missouri and Kansas communities.
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W. W. Nickle
Frances Love
Eudora
Minerva Nickle
Springfield
Flannie McFall
Pearl Cordell
Margaret Kessner
Hope, Ark
Clara Nickle
Irene Nickle
Susie Fruits
Everett
Clarence Nickle
William Scott
Wening
Pennsylvania Street
St. James A. M. E
B. R. Ross
Rurnl
Maple Grove
Elsie Worren
Kansas City
Chris Jeltz
Lawrence
Bertha Moore
Zuella Laspy
Joe Scott
Carl Scott
Jess Scott
Junior High Girls Glee Club To Be Heard Tonight
The junior high girls' glee club directed by Oliver Hobbs and accompanied by Wilma Stoner will present a Christmas music program tonight on KFKU. Selections include While Shepherds Watched, Christmas Story From the Bible, Christmas Carol, the Russian children carol arranged by Treharne, and Silent Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior High Girls’ Glee Club
KFKU
Oliver Hobbs
Wilma Stoner
Paul Bliss
Edith Olmstead
Treharne
Market News Chicago Close Dec 18 Prices Mixed Across Commodities
Chicago market update shows soybeans and grains with varied closes on Dec 18 while hogs rise for packers and cattle and sheep hold steady. Wheat and corn futures display modest changes with multiple months quoted.
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Chicago
Barle
Ags Max Séis Nn
Marenly
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Thelma
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Ar Shafer
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House of David
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Wood
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Reid Hemphill
Timothy
Anna
John Andrews
Tsrac
Mark Miesselman
Mary Louise Baker
Thomas
Freddie Six
Ruth
Claire Wiesselman
Deborah
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Rachel
Helen Louise St. Clair
Priscilla
Anne Murray
Melchair
Gaspar
Baltasar
Fred_ Breamer
David Watermulder
E. J. Coy
Angels Quartet
Mildred Dunn
Alice Marie Meyn
Barbara Edmonds
Errett Dooley
Butcher
Ady
Delta Tau
Dani Cupid
Beta Theta Pi
Phi Kappa Psi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Chi
Union Building
The
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Tenth Generation Club
Ed Elbel
Bill Townsley
Bill
Hazlett Steiger
Steiger
Dana Durand
Junction City
Dana
Fenton
Fen
Bill Downs
United Press Association
New Society
Miami Beach
Young Collins
Hays
Kan
Eddie Colling
Boston Red Sox
Paul Collins
Collins
Charles E.wilcox
Norton
R. H. Mize
Midland School
Ann Williams
H. W. Craig
Conklin
Keeler
AL Yancy Heads Club
co-Operative Group
Rapid Transit Company
Haskell Institute
Russell Kelley
Bernard Frazier
Arvid Jacobson
Christian Church Sui
Margaret Palmer Fisk
Joseph F. King
Norman Plummer
L. H. Frink
C. M. Clarke
S. S. Elliott
J. G. Simmons
Eldridge Hotel
Ea A
Pauleere
Pride and Pocketbook
Westinghouse
Ben
Kassie
Granada
Ries
Hicks
Agency
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Carl
Manhattan
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