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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1937
Page
3
Next week Dickinson Theatre presents 52nd Street with Jan Hunter Leo Carrillo Pat Patterson ZaSu Pitts and Kenny Baker from Sunday to Friday and You're a Sweetheart starring Alice Faye and George Murphy from Saturday.
Granada Theatre hosts four days of shows with Pat O'Brien Wayne Morris George Brent and Frank McHugh in Submarine D 1 on Sunday through Wednesday. Thursday to Saturday feature Judy Garland Mickey Rooney Sophie Tucker and C Aubrey Smith in Thoroughbreds Don't Cry. Varsity Theatre presents Carnival Queen and Judge Priest with Will Rogers Rochelle Hudson on Sunday to Tuesday, plus Can This Be Dixie and It Happened in Hollywood midweek. Friday and Saturday highlight Shirley Temple Alice Faye Jack Haley in Poor Little Rich Girl and Tom Keene Betty Compson in It Country and the Man.
Barton McLane and Ann Sheridan star in Wine Women and Horses in first run along with Cecilia Parker and Carlyle Moore Jr in High School Girl returning. Charles Starrett appears in Old Wyoming Trail first run, and Alan Lane with Heather Angel in The Duke Comes Back first run.
Eight Baker University students will accompany a faculty delegation to the national Methodist conference in St. Louis December 28 to 31. Names listed include Ruth Wagner Joan Potter Wanda Mae Vinson Gene Brackney Karl Masoner Hoover Rupert Paul Matthaei and Joe Manning. The university grants a sixteen day Christmas vacation from December 17 to January 3.
The First Baptist Church at Eighth and Kentucky hosts a Christmas Sunday evening program at 7 30 focused on worship and a hope for peace. The drama A Christmas Fantasy by Mrs R S Brooks features the church high school drama group directed by Brooks with Christian education sponsors aiding the production and community observance.
The University of Mexico traces its origin to 1553 when the Roman Catholic Church established its first college. The institution later evolved into a prominent center of learning under ecclesiastical support.
At a Monday board meeting the Social Service League approved funding for shoes for needy city and county schoolchildren and outlined remodeling of its new building at 905 907 Rhode Island. A committee plans renovations with labor from unemployed locals and bids for plumbing. The group seeks donations to bolster the shoe fund and membership dues to cover emergencies. The league gathers January for its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Chamber of Commerce rooms.
The nominating committee will submit 18 names to the general meeting for 12 board positions. Dues may be sent to the president Mrs Ed F Abels secretary Mrs Paul Luckan or treasurer Olin Langston as the organization invites a large civic turnout at its annual meeting to learn its welfare work in Lawrence.
Chicago reports a chess like baseball trade battle among the Cubs Giants and Dodgers as Wrigley terms a deal for Van Lingle Mungo while Brooklyn weighs offers and players. Wrigley refuses to part with Frank Demaree and outlines a potential package including Bill Herman Cavarretta Hartnett and cash. The Giants claim a final offer of 75000 plus Schuchmacher Mancuso and Lieber.
Social Service store still short of underwear and bedding with a need for six comforts to cover families. Rachel Flory and Ethel P. Lynn report many calls for children's clothing they cannot supply. Contributions can be taken to the Social Service League headquarters in the old city hall or phoned in at 909 for pickup.
A sailor teams with a tiny squirrel to outwit a white fox keeper of Helga the doll. He hides the plan by listening to a sea shell and proposing an ice-boat race, hoping to flee while the fox searches his fur for the clever squirrel. Helga observes with wary optimism.
A narrative fragment depicts a fox and a squirrel debating companionship aboard a vessel. The fox proposes a plan to take the talking doll as ballast while the sailor contemplates transporting the small creature. The squirrel hints at hiding in a holly bush near the mooring as part of the scheme.
California's Golden Bears began intensive Rose Bowl preparations after a month layoff. Coach Leonard Allison says fundamentals will lead to new plays while warning of no letdown against Alabama. All American back Sam Chapman aids practice despite a hand laceration.
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