Kansas Winter Wheat Acreage Sets New Record in 1937
The United States and Kansas agriculture departments report 17,446,000 acres sown in Kansas for winter wheat in 1937, up 342,000 acres or 2 percent from 1936. Kansas accounts for more than 30 percent of the nation’s 57,492,000 acre total. final 1937 production is 158,040,000 bushels from 13,170,000 harvested acres at 12 bushels per acre.
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Topeka
United States and
Kansas ‘Departments ‘of ‘Agriculture
Kansas
dAn
Agriculture Departments
Kansas Coaches to Attend National Football Meeting in New Orleans
University of Kansas head coach Ad Lindsey and line coach Mike Getto will travel with their wives to New Orleans for the National Football Coaches Association gathering December 29 to 31. They will attend the Santa Clara Sugar Bowl game on New Year's Day and meet Gwinn Henry, athletics director, visiting in Brownsville, Texas, at the meeting.
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Ad Lindsey
University of Kansas
Mike Getto
New ‘Orleans
National Football Coaches Association
Aito
Brownsville
Texas
Lind-sey and
Getto
Bethel College Beats Emporia State 52 28
Bethel College of Emporia overwhelmed the College of Newton last night on the basketball court winning 52 to 28. Reserves entered after the halftime lead 27 to 9 and continued heavy scoring. Hoff Bethel and Rock Emporia each scored eight points.
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Bethel
Dean Moreau Heads to New York Then Chicago Meeting
Frederick J. Moreau dean of the University of Kansas school of law travels by train to New York for a few days before returning to Chicago for the annual meeting of the Association of American Law Schools from December 29 to 31.
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Dean Moreau
New York
Frederick J. Moreau
University of Kansas School of Law
New. Yorkity
Chicago
The
Association of American Law Schools
Suit for Divorce Seeks Name Restoration in Penitentiary Case
Marcella Snavely filed for divorce in district court from her husband who is serving time in the state penitentiary. She asks for restoration of her maiden name Knight.
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Marcella ‘Snavely
Old -Snavely
Marcee ‘Knight
Penicata
Test Your Knowledge Classified Page Answers
The text directs readers to the classified page for answers. It appears to be a puzzle or prompt asking readers to answer seven best questions. No names or dates are provided.
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Gan
Mystery of Spirit Communications and Crumbling Phrases
Fragmentary crossword style items mention spiritualists receiving spirit communications a question about gold value and the sixth wife of Henry VIII. The text also hints at a river associated with a state and a term somniloquist with human hair.
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Golder
Henry Eng
United States
Annual Dinner of New Englanders Adds Members and Guests
The annual dinner lists numerous attendees including Miss May R and Mrs. Florence A Wilson among guests. Descendants of the Mayflower and new members of the Sons and Daughters of New England are named, with multiple couples and individuals listed by name and relation.
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New
May
En Huble
Callahan
D. H. Spencer
Alson MacQuivey
Mary Alfred
Elizabeth R. Cook
A. E. Sinddtenton
Lillian J. Constant
Byron F. Cooke
A. B. Stranger
the Sons and Daughters of
New England
Tax receipts total for first half due by December 20
Lawrence officials report a pending total for first half tax payments received by December 20 with penalties to be assessed later. On the deadline day December 20 county treasurer A M Gardner notes $18 480 04 in tax receipts were collected. A separate district court filing by County Attorney Charles Springer seeks to confiscate a 1936 Chevrolet coupe linked to a liquor case.
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A. M. Gardner
Fred Vogler
Bernie
Woods
Roy
Johnson
Topeka
Charles Springer
Justice Court
Don Hults
Dillon Returns with Southern Plants Displayed
P. P. Dillon returned from a visit in the southern states bringing holly a bundle of tobacco and cotton stalks from western Tennessee. The items are on display in the window of the Journal-World for day shows.
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P. P. Dillon
Western
Tennessee
Journal-World
Novel Christmas card sent from Japan to Lawrence
A unique Christmas greeting arrived in Lawrence this morning. Walter Varnum received a card from Bernard N Hangon a pharmacist in Otsu Japan registered with the Kansas board of pharmacy. The card features the Holy Family with Japanese features and attire in a distinctly Japanese setting.
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Lawrence
Walter Varnum
Bernard N. Hangon
Otsu
Japan
Kansas Board of Pharmacy
Joseph
Mary
Jesus
California subscriber Pays Extra Postage for Renewal
A California reader sent 21 cents to speed a renewal subscription to The Journal World. The collector noted the sender did not want to miss any issue and paid the added postage to hurry the renewal.
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the Journal-World
California
Reneee On
Death of Ted Healy Casts Shadow Over Birthday Celebration
Autopsy ordered to determine if Ted Healy died from injuries after a fist fight outside the Trocadero club during a birthday celebration for his newborn son. Police and coroner described a struggle, alcohol influence, and facial injuries, with Healy's wife Betty Hickman and manager Jack Marcus detailing his final hours and movements.
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Los Angeles
Ted. Healy
Altho Healy
M‘g M
Westwood
the Trocadero
Frank Nance
Healy
Wyantt Lamont
Joseph Filkas
George Baker
Culver City
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Sydney L. Weinberg
Weinbyre
Dr. Weinberg
Jack Marcus
Marcus
Hymie Marx
Brown , Derby
Marcia Healy
Weinberg
Betty Hickman
University of California At Los Angeles
Earl Carroll
Trinity Episcopal Boys' Choir to Sing on WREN
The Trinity Episcopal Church boys choir directed by Oliver Hobbs will broadcast a program on station WREN tomorrow at 5 45 PM. Choir members include Payne Drebing Mason Keifer Bullene Fuller Thompson Smoots Dresser Ellsworth with solos and carols like O Come All Ye Faithful The Holly and the Ivy We Three Kings and Silent Night.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Oliver Hobbs
WREN
Lpeee Payne
Earl Drebing
John Mason
Deane Keifer
George Bullene
Charles Fuller
Richard Thompson
Roy Smoots
Calvin Dresser
Bob Ellsworth
Adolph Adee Deane Keifer
We Three Kings
Dfn Gruber
Christmas Eve Music From Trinity Choirs
The boys and adult choirs of Trinity Episcopal Church will perform at the Christmas Eve communion service at Trinity Lutheran Church at 11 p.m. December 24. Directed by Oliver Hobbs, the ensembles include instrumental music overseen by Hobbs at Liberty Memorial High School and junior high voice instruction. The mixed choirs will perform carols including We Three Kings and Silent Night.
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Trinity ‘Episcopal Church
Trinity Lutheran ‘Church
Oliver ‘Hobbs
Liberty Memorial
Csoseph
Holl Vane
Police Guests Dinner With Mayor At Elks Club
Lawrence police officers will join Mayor Alfred Lawrence for a dinner at the Elks club this evening. Other city officials involved with law enforcement are also expected to attend.
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Lawrence
Alfred Lawrence
Elks Club
Sutye
Classified rental ad tips for quick matching
A fragmented notice urges readers to use the classified space to find new houses or apartments efficiently. It emphasizes saving time and effort through reading the listings.
Capture of Teruel Reported as Government Takes City
Government forces claim to have captured Teruel after a battle with insurgents. Reports say much of the old city remains under rebel control while government troops pursue dawn occupation. Casualty figures and refugee movements are noted, with Madrid hailing the victory as a major Civil War milestone.
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Hendae
Teruel
Francisco Franco
Rock
Salamanca
Aragon
Iran
Los Morrones
Lister
Albarracin
Teruel-Zaragoza
Madrid
Farmer Hurt When Horse Falls On Him Near McLouth
T. J. Harwood, a farmer near McLouth, suffered injuries to his right ankle when a horse he was riding fell on him. He was brought to town for treatment and X rays were taken to assess the damage.
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T. J. Harwood
McLouth
Classified ad page teems with buyers and sellers
Thousands of readers browse the Journal- World classified page daily. Interested sellers and buyers are urged to call 22 for an Ad-Taker to place an advertisement.
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Journal- World
Salvation Army to distribute Christmas baskets in Lawrence
The Lawrence Salvation Army plans at least 100 food baskets for Christmas for about 500 people. Adjutant M E Burkhardt says 150 cans from local theaters and kettle gifts fund the effort. Capt C Mullin assists as they coordinate lists to avoid duplications.
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Dickinson and
Patee
Lawrence Salvation Army
Adj
M. E.burkhardt
Adjutant Burkhardt
Lawrence
Salvation Army
Santa
Claus
Tyro
Vermont
C. Mullin
Roosevelt Family Attends Christmas Church Service
President and Mrs. Roosevelt and family will attend a Christmas morning service at the Church of the Covenant. The worship program is under the auspices of the Washington Federation of Churches, representing 140 Protestant churches across 20 denominations.
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Washington
Rosenvelt
Cand
Church of the Covenant
Ptme Pro Rogram
Washington’. Federation” of Churches
Dorothy Dicker Improves After Appendectomy
The 12 year old Dorothy Dicker daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron Dicker Route five who had been critically ill after an operation Saturday afternoon was reported to be slightly improved this afternoon.
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Dorothy Dicker
Myron Dicker
Route Five
Secret arrests target communist agitation in Tokyo purge
Tokyo police disclosed the seizure of 870 suspected agitators in a dawn raid across the nation. They described a plan for a general revolution based on communism, with MPs and former professors among those detained. Local parties were dissolved and radical literature confiscated.
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Tokyo
Labor-Farmer, Party
Proletarian Party
All Japan Council of Labor -Farmer Unions
Home Ministry
Communist Party
United States
Japan
Neapon
Kanju
Kato
Shizue Ishimoto
Hirabayashi
Peeress’ School
Rural Electrification Mortgage Filed Here
A mortgage for a $200,000 note and up to $1,000,000 in future notes from the Kaw Valley Electric Cooperative to the United States under the Rural Electrification act of 1936 was filed. It covers current and future property in Douglas, Jackson, Jefferson, Lyon, Osage, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, and Wabaunsee counties with a 2.88 percent rate and no registration fee due to federal status.
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Kaw Valley Electric Cooperative Company, Inc
United States of America
Register of Deeds Office
Rural Electrification
Douglas
Jackson
Jefferson
Lyon Osage
Pottawatomie
Shawnee
Wabaunsee
Nazi Solstice Christmas Observances in Germany
Berlin reports solstice exercises conducted in hundreds of cities by brown shirt storm troops as a substitute for Christmas. Nazi songs replaced carols and ceremonies pledged loyalty to Chancellor Hitler. Christmas trees atop storm headquarters bore swastikas.
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Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Senator Dale Opposes Special Session Call
State Senator Kirke W. Dale of Cowley County said he wrote Gov. Walter A. Huxman that a special legislative session is unnecessary now and that the social security law should have a further trial before changes are made.
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Dale
Kansas City
Kan
Kirke W. Dale
Cowley County
Walter A. ‘Huxman
John Morrell Packing Co Reports Fiscal Loss
Ottumwa Iowa December 22 193? John Morrell and Company packers report a net loss of 67054268 for the year ended October 30 despite net sales exceeding 89 million dollars T Henry Foster president announced today.
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Packing Company
Ottumwa
Dée
John Morrell, and Company
Packers
Henry Foster
Deaths of War Refugees in Shanghai Report
Chinese benevolent burial associations report 41 045 war refugees died in Shanghai over four months. The death rate is about 20 per hour.
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Shanghai
Telegraph firms seek rate hike approval
The major telegraph companies asked the communications commission today for authority to raise rates by 15 percent. The request comes as utilities face rising costs and service demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Communications Commission
Hitler attends Ludendorff funeral in Munich
Chancellor Adolf Hitler attends the state funeral in Munich for World War General Erich Ludendorff. The ceremony marks a formal tribute to Ludendorff as a key World War II era figure.
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Ludendorff
Munich
Adolf Hitler Fimenlt
Erich Ludendorff
Prisoners Build Vast Soviet Construction Drive
Moscow reports the government ordered the Nkvd to launch a large scale program including power dams, highways, railways and industrial plants. Political prisoners formed much of the labor on the 1800 mile Far Eastern rail line, with ten thousand freed after completion for good work.
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Moscow
Rabochaya Moskva
Nkvd
Japan Issues Interim Report On Panay Sinking
Tokyo reports in an interim review that Japanese surface boats were machine-gunning Chinese targets when Panay was attacked and notes possible stray bullets could have reached the U S ship. The foreign office emphasizes the incident occurred amid ongoing actions by Japanese vessels.
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Japan
Tokyo
Foreign Office
United States
Healy Investigation Closed After Autopsy Finds Natural Cause
Police drop further inquiry into a mysterious fist fight involving Ted Healy after an autopsy determines the film comedian died of natural causes. The ruling ends official investigation into the incident.
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Healy
Los Angeles
Ted Healy
Gold Rescue Awarded to Madrid Valencia Government
Gold and silver bars jewels and art objects rescued from Bilbao before its fall were awarded today to the Madrid Valencia government embassy. The decision confirms control over the custody of millions in precious assets by the Spanish government in exile.
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Paris
Bilbao
Madrid- Valencia
Sunday Guests Highlight Local Family Gatherings
Eudora Armker and Mrs Papenhausen of Topek and several Lawrence households shared Sunday visits. Mr and Mrs Lafe James hosted relatives from Lawrence while Albert Von Gunten welcomed Harold Von Gunten and Charissa for a dinner. The Schehrer family hosted a Christmas dinner and gift exchange.
Local Families Attend Gatherings and Visits in Kansas City
Mr and Mrs George Schehrer of Roscoe and Mrs Dana Kidd spent Monday in Kansas City shopping. Glenn Wilson and Buddy visited their parents Mrs and Mrs Walter Wilson in Weaver on Wednesday evening. Fred Walker and Elva Wiley of Lawrence spent Sunday in Kansas City with relatives. Don Claar and family of De Soto visited A R Morriss and family Saturday evening.
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George Schehrer
Roscoe
Dana Kidd
Kansas City
Glen Wilson
Buddy
Walter Wilson
Weaver
Fred Walker
Elva Wiley
Lawrence
Don Claar
DeSoto
A. R. Morriss
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