Quiet Hill Top on KU Campus as Holidays Begin
KU's Hill Top remains active during a five day vacation with nine students hospitalized after finals. Workers, office helpers, and a 12 member cast rehearse Dan Totheroh's Distant Drums while pigeons invade Fraser Hall towers. The KU Filipino Club bid farewell to Marcelino Surla, Master of Science graduate, before his departure to the Philippines.
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Newton
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Arkansas City
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Ferne Copenhaven
Abbyville
Ruth Benson
Abilene
William Rhodes
Kansas City
Dan Totheroh
Kansas
Snow Hall
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Wiedemann
Marcelino Surla
Sur Ja
Union
Surla
Chicago
Philippines
Public Speaking Class Plans Bond Talk Event
An adult education class in public speaking schedules talks on the New York school bond proposal for Monday night. The 40 members will present to mythical audiences such as a university crowd and school group. Instructor C Lindberg guides two rotating groups meeting in Senior High School room 102. Governor Alf Landon is slated to address Baker University February 6.
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New York
C. Lindberg
Deaths and Funerals Highlight Kansas Notices
Obituaries report George Meeder aged 77 of Clearfield dies at home with service set at Evangelical church. Burial in Clearfield cemetery. Surviving family includes wife Hannah and ten children plus siblings. Also listed are Rev Burton H Gragg 78 with service at First Presbyterian and burial Oak Hill. William Thompson and Robert Gene Hogg obituaries noted with services in Kansas City and Lecompton area respectively.
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Eudora
Evangelical
Clearfield
George Trabant
Mr. Meeder
Waverly
Iowa
Kansas
Hannah Brecheisen
Charles
Winner
Philip
Garden City
Homer Clark
Hallie Garrett
Kansas City
Kan
Albert
Welda
Archie
Florin
J. B. Kipp
Chicago
Mary Alexander
David
Sarah Rodénwald
Minnie Hausman
Udsra
Burton H. Gragg
Arkansas Street
First Presbyterian Church
Theodore Astman
Oak Hill Cemetery
Robert Gene Hogg
John Hore
Lecompton
Lecormton
Roosevelts Reception Sparkles With Glamour And Dignity
Washington Feb 2 AP high officials and guests dined and danced at the Roosevelts reception for government department heads. The event mixed glamour with formalities as officials from NRA and veterans administration mingled with cabinet members. Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth appeared in blue velvet with gold standard accessories.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Frank T. Hines
Veterans‘ Administration
Dinner at Eight on Screen Impresses Oxford Birthday Note
The Patee celluloid version of Dinner at Eight returns for a two day farewell. Starring Lionel Barrymore Jean Harlow Wallace Beery Billie Burke Marie Dressler Louise Closser Hale Madge Evans, the film combines comedy tragedy and melodrama as guests at a dinner mingle. Also mention of Mrs Anna and Mrs Dyer marking long lives in Oxford.
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Berber
George Safee
Lionel
John Barrymore
Jean Harlow
Wallace Beerr
Billie Burke
Marie Dressler
Louise Closser Hale
Madge Evans
Eicht
la Harlow
Wallace Beery
Groundhog Day Prognostication Questioned by Weather Officials
The groundhog, or woodchuck, sparked nerves nationwide as February 2 brought reports of shadow seeing. State meteorologist S. D. Flora and federal forecaster Andrew Hamrick note thirty-year records show little link between the animal’s shadow and subsequent weather, predicting warmer conditions instead.
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England
Africa
United States
S.D. Flora
Andrew Hamrick
City
A Fortune From Pennies Solitary Englishwoman Left Will
Emily Smith, a recluse from Paddington, left a will revealing an estate of more than $250,000. The fortune traces to pennies once paid at the Hampton Court Maze, created by her Crimea veteran father, who ran the maze attracting visitors from London and abroad.
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Emily Smith
Paddington
Thames River
Crimea
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Palace
Charles 1
Is Mrs Nances Nephew Gaining Wide Attention
Howard A. Smith of Capac Michigan a farmer who invited 280 Detroit residents to farm his 400 acre property gained recognition as a nephew of Mrs R. C. Nance of 729 Illinois Street He was laughed at last April when inviting city folk to work the land and now after profits from a $15,000 crop he receives $7,500 while owing a $2,500 seed bill
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Capac
Mick
Detroit
Mra. R
Smith
Two Alarms Firemen Put Out Blazes on Two Streets
Lawrence firemen answered two alarms today. A bungalow at 2015 New Hampshire street owned by F. W. Fink caught fire from chimney sparks at 10:30 AM. damage to roof was not heavy and insured. A Nash sedan on the 700 block of Missouri street driven by Mrs. R. B. Stevens back-fired and ignited briefly at 7:33 AM, but the car sustained no damage. Mayor W. E. Spalding issued a dog ordinance enforcement warning due to dogs at large endangering children, urging strict police enforcement of ordinance 2209 which bans female dogs running loose and allows police to kill violators. Police Chief J. Cummings commented.
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F. W. Fink
New Hampshire Street
Paul Ingels
Missouri Street
R. B. Stevens
W. E. Spalding
Spalding
Police Department
Caick
Police
J. Cummings
Sai
School Executives Meet With Governor McNutt Attending
Chancellor E H Lindley attends the annual meeting of the Council of Administrators of the state teachers association in Wichita. Governor Paul McNutt of Indiana is featured as the keynote speaker. Lawrence native Frank Sullivan, state commander of the American Legion, will also address the conference.
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Wichita
Council of Administrators
The
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Paul McNutt
Indiana
Frank Sullivan
Lawrence
American Legion
John Pearson Pleads Guilty in Justice Court
John Pearson of 946 Minors Street appeared before Justice F Dodds and pleaded guilty to improper conduct and disturbance of the peace. Justice Dodds sentenced Pearson to six months in jail on each count and fined the defendant.
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Filling Station Near Number 6 School Sold
The filling station and store just south of Number 6 schoolhouse on the east side of the road has been purchased by George Stauffer. The new operator previously worked with Lavery's grocery and earlier served as fountain manager for Crown Drug store.
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Lavery
School project details corrected by C E Birch on grants
Superintendent C E Birch explains the public works aid rules for the school building project. He notes local labor priority and convicts ban, wage standards, and that construction must use the New York school grounds as site. The grant and loan require this fixed location.
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Topeka bond scandal trial reveals irregularities in warrants
Impeachment trial testimony details Bank of Topeka and state officials questioning Ronald Finney and associates about destroyed warrants and refunding bonds. Bank vice president M A Ross and broker Byron Gourley described an alleged cover up and destruction certificates tied to Lyon county deposits and Finney’s influence. Reports say bank president Carl McKeen may be summoned if defense motions fail.
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Will J. French
Kansas
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Byron Gourley
Topeka
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Lyon County
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Altho
Carl McKeen
Anit Cates
Board Submits Prison Plan to Governor Landon
Topeka Feb 2 AP Members of the board of administration submitted to Gov Alf M Landon a plan for examination of prospective prison employees at the state penitentiary in Lansing The move followed a recent prison break in which seven convicts escaped All but two were recaptured The inquiry report criticized prison methods recommended dismissal of several employees and charged the warden Lacey Simpson with criticism Simpson said he was in Topeka to discuss finances of the penitentiary
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Alf M. Landon
State Penitentiary
St Lansing
Lacey Simpson
Expect Government to Spend Over 11 Billion
Washington February 2 AP The government closed seven months of the fiscal year with cash outlay 3 603 449 624 and a deficit of 1 922 598 173 This leaves 7 454 829 000 for spending through June 6 to meet President Roosevelt budget aims that total government outlays will exceed 11 000 000 000 Treasury says it will continue to meet cash needs by borrowing and will not use gold profit for routine expenses
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Roosevelt
Treasury
Editor Ediger returns from Madrid as free lance correspondent
Lawrence journalist Ediger who covered University news for the Journal-World spent a year in Madrid as a free lance correspondent after earlier stints in Mexico City. From Kansas City he phoned the paper and headed home to Clinton, noting farm work and stamp licking as steady exercise.
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Clinton
May Not Renew Licenses For Liquor Ads
Washington and New York reports say the radio commission will not ban liquor advertising but will make renewal of licenses difficult for stations that permit it. The federal agency indicated stations showing liquor ads may face renewal hurdles amid plans to broadcast gin promotion.
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The
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Altho
New York
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Dava
Hogs Take Spotlight in Livehogs Market Rise
Kansas City Feb 2 AP hogs lead market gains with most contracts up about 25 to 5 cents. The day marks the strongest one day advance since last March as hog futures react to tame receipts and government relief purchases. Fire destroys Bethany Missouri businesses across several offices and stores, with blaze reported at multiple sites.
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Chicago
Minister Says He Is Not Longs Bodyguard
Washington AP report notes Senator Huey Lone presented letters claiming a bodyguard statement denied by the minister. Confused text mentions a Washington paper and references to political factions, with unclear specifics about Long or party membership.
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Huey Lone
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Ore
Senate Orders Arrest of Former Aviation Head
Senate adopts a resolution ordering William P. MacCracken former assistant secretary of commerce in aeronautics to be arrested and directs the sergeant at arms to seize all files in his law office relating to mail service allegations. The action follows ongoing investigations into aviation affairs.
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Mrs Nesmith Dies Mother of KU football stars
Belleville Kansas February reports state Mrs Leslie Nesmith mother of Orlando and Kansas University football and wrestling stars died after a lengthy illness. Survived by husband and seven other children. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Local Notes From De Soto and Area
Miss Corinne Powelson of Ola visits Rhodes in Lawrence while Raymond Hedrick of Lets meets elsewhere. Funeral in Kansas City for Mrs. Margaret Cramer, mother of J. Cramer who owns a cabin here. Local YWCA meeting postponed to Wednesday afternoon at the bite school. Harold Sheldon, Vernie Wel, and Orville Welch visit in Olathe. Mervon Saborne returns to Hallett from Oklahoma staying with Aunt Mrs. P. R. Harbison. Richard Your visits. Church elects officers. Mrs. Genevieve Taylor declines renomination, Mrs. Tiliasery elected president and treasurer. Tork Nat e basketball teams play Romer Springs Eight. Kansas score changes noted. Miss June Brow accompanies home after visit.
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Richard Your
Génevieve Taylor
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June Brow
Tomorrow's Opera: Met broadcasts Siegfried cast announced
Tomorrow afternoon the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts Dr. War, featuring American tenor and a Warnerian lineup. Frida Leiter returns from Germany to sing Brünnhilde with Gertrude Kate Ner as Sieglinde, Karin Branzell as Fricka, Ludwig Hofmann as Wotan, and Emanuel List as Hunding. The 12 PM start from WREN station.
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Family visitors and illness sweep local area
A report notes relatives visiting in Grandview including Mise-Ethel Allen. Rufus Adkins of Shawnee visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Broveak. After school reopened, sophomore Lloyd Brown fell ill with scarlet fever, prompting examinations of nearby pupils. Mrs Ett Martin and children, along with Mrs Dessie Hayes of Lawrence, were guests of Mats Martins' parents and others visited Sunday.
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Shawnee
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Tf Lloyd Brown
Ett Martin
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Lawrence
Mats Martin
M. G. Biott
You are invited to call at the business college
An incomplete notice invites readers to contact a business college for information about a secretarial course. The fragment mentions enrollment details likely but lacks full specifics, with garbled text hindering complete facts. The item reads like a small classified prompt urging inquiries.
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Business
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