Nations prepare for war footing in southeast Europe
Budapest reports southeastern European neutrals brace for possible spring crisis with conscript armies at war footing by mid March. Romania Yugoslavia Hungary Turkey Bulgaria and Greece mobilization like 1939 defense measures underway. Romania expands forces builds 900 mile frontier line while requisitioning scrap iron for munitions factories. Greece Yugoslavia and Turkey may mobilize independently of entente decisions. General Weygand observes Turkish ports and coordinates near East action with British French plans.
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Budapest
Europe
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Greece
Carol
Romania
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
France
Maxime Weygand
Near East
Weygand
Mediterranean
Cairo
Ankara
Strip-Down Strike Threatens Models in Boston Beauty Show
Boston February 8 models threaten a strip-down strike at the February 19 battle of beauty. Ruth Allen leads a 12 member team and accuses rivals of arranging gowns while models are told to supply their own. Proceeds go to Polish relief as models push for professional status and affordable tickets are set for supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ruth Allen
Frazier's Marble Falcon Featured in Kansas City Exhibit
Bernard Frazier of the University of Kansas displays a sculpture titled Wounded Falcon in marble at a Midwest art show at the Kansas City Art Institute. One of eight works selected, the piece uses Nerobi marble from Carthage Missouri supplied by Carthage Marble Corp. Frazier has studied there for two years funded by a Carnegie grant for sculpture.
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Kansas City Art Institute
Bernard Frazier
University of Kansas
Frazier
Carthage
Carthage Marble Corporation
Carnegie
Student Wins First Prize in KU Design Contest
Howard Babcock of Wichita a KU design freshman won the first prize in a package design contest run by Jordan Air and Suction Pump, Kansas City. Honorable mention went to George Leather Charles McDonald Nadine Bass and Betty Joyce Miller from the design department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Babcock
Wichita
Department of Design
University of Kansas
Jordan Air and Suction Pump Company
Kansas City
Jordan “Artists
George Leather
Charles McDonald
Nadine Bass
Betty Joyce Miller
Lenten Student Services Sponsor Daily Meetings at Myers Hall
During Lent the university sponsors daily morning services from 8 to 8 20 o'clock in Myers Hall. Groups from various churches lead for three days each with the Christian church organizing this week. Attendance was strong yesterday and today. townspeople and students are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Myers Hall
Christian Church
New Stamp War Breaks Out Over Two Issues
Washington reports a stamp controversy over two issues Emerson and Twain with involvement from Postmaster General Farley and several congressmen. Emerson stamps were shipped to post offices before Boston sale, sparking accusations of bootlegging. Twain stamps designate Hannibal as first day city, provoking political and regional clashes.
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Washington
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Mark Twain
Farley
Emerson
Boston
Salt Lake City
Harrisburg
Rockville
Summerville
Post Office
Twain
Hannibal
Miller
R.-Conn
Connecticut
Shannon
D.mo
Missouri
Markwain
Oread News Notes Highlight Freshman Enrollments and Activities
Trene Sandelius begins second semester as a freshman at Oread after study in New York City. Miss Fee attends English teachers meeting in Topeka. Staffers and practice teachers named across mathematics biology chemistry and English. Dr Jantzen and others attend Kansas Educators Club dinners and meetings. Dread Thespians elect officers led by James Cooper and Rose Sharer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene Sandelius
New York City
Oread
Patricia Green
Frieda Cowles
Oread Training School
Kathryn Zeno
Charles Amoyx
Clarence Brumback
Leroi Beck, Jr
Everett Schrader
James H. Shuler
the Dread Thespians
James Cooper
Bette Jo Benningfield
Rose Margaret Sharer
January business dips but still above year ago level
Secretary of Commerce Hopkins said January business fell from December highs but remained brisker than a year earlier. The Federal Reserve Board reported its index of industrial production dropped from 128 in December to 120 in January, still the highest January on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hopkins
Federal Reserve Board
Baker University Events Highlight Local Activities
Lloyd McHenry spent Monday in Kansas City. Misses Curry O Hare and Caskey hosted the Co operettes and the Osborne home housemother entertained. Dr Edward Hislop spoke at Baker for the 82nd anniversary and alumni reception. The Nautilus club met for a luncheon and papers on J C Penney and Florida. Kenny Schumtz fractured jaw. topeka speaker Glenn Archer to address Lincoln day dinner. Elizabeth Prather enrolled at Baker. Leach convalescent from influenza. PEO meeting at Alpha Chi Omega house. Baker broadcast Sunday night on WDAF with alumni reception planned. Senorita Elisa Perez attended La Charlita in Kansas City. Roland Means spent weekend in KC.
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Lloyd McHenry
Kansas City
Jean Curry
Edna Mae O’hare
Georgia Caskey
Beulah Harp
Osborne
Baldwin
Miss Curry
Miss O’hare
Baker
Miss Caskey
Edward Hislop
Broadway Methodist Church
Baker University
Hislop
Nautilus Club
L. M. Hines
North Sixth Street
J. C. Penney
J. I. Hockensmith
Florida
E. C. Wright
Lloyd Dunn
Earl Martin
Kenny Schumtz
Herington
Paul C. Kochan
Glenn Archer
Topeka
Archer
Payne Ratner
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Elizabeth Prather
Elmdale
Elizabeth Leach
P.E
Alpha Chi Omega House
Allen Brannock
WDAF
Thomas A. Evans
Nelson P. Horn
William C. Rice
WDAE
Evans
Senorita
Elisa Perez
la Charlita
Roland Means
Eastwood Paintings Exhibit at Spooner Thayer Museum
February display features oil works by Raymond Eastwood associate professor of drawing and painting at the University of Fine Arts. The show includes five figure studies a sea gull 17 landscapes with dunes and sea glimpses. Museum hours are 10 to 5 on weekdays and 2 to 5 on Sundays and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooner-Thayer Museum
Raymond Eastwood
School of Fine Arts
University
Nijinsky's Path Back Sought by Ballet Producer in US
Vaslav Nijinsky once top of the Russian ballet circled by Sol Hurok now near practice. He has been confined 20 years in Kreuzlingen Switzerland asylum and may travel to the United States with finances arranged. Nijinsky, 50, lost his mind in 1919 during a US tour. Adjourned fire court after chief Hentz faltered under siren rush. court resumed later.
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Palm Springs
Cal
Vaslav Nijinsky
Kreuzlingen
Switzerland
Sol Hurok
Nijinsky
United States
Hurok
Ballet Russe
America
Edwardsville, Ill
Dennis’ Hentz
D. H. Mudge
Hentz
Former King Exposed In Puzzle With Horizontal Clues
A dense word puzzle lists many clues from ex king to various terms. Entries include rulers, furniture, colors, foods, and objects with cross-reference hints, implying a large themed grid of synonyms and related words across a magazine page.
Kidney Danger Signs Watch for Nature's Warning
Warns readers to act quickly to protect kidneys by regular elimination of wastes. Lists signs such as disturbed sleep backache rheumatic pains headache dizziness and abnormal urine. Promotes BUKETS as a kidney evacuant with 25c back guarantee from Round Corner Drug Co.
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Round Corner Drug Co
Big Battery Export Growth Amid European Blackouts
The Commerce Department reports U S exports of flashlight batteries rose from 1 975 841 in 1988 to 3 379 608 in 1939. The increase, about two thirds higher since the war began, reflects wartime demand amid European blackouts and power shortages.
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Washington
Feb
Commerce Department
Funeral and social notices from Oak Ridge region
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Ford of North Lawrence were held last Tuesday at Centenary M E church with Rev. C J Knox officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove. Mrs Ford was a longtime North Lawrence resident and Centenary member. Also noted are visits, Founders Day luncheon details, and illnesses among local residents including Mrs W Weeks and Mrs Carol Mier.
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F. H. Leonhard
Charles Ford
North Lawrence
C. J. Knox
M. E. Church
Maple Grove
Ford
Vernon Weeks
W. H. Weeks
Katie Toms
Sterling
Midland Rural Club
R. R. Weakley
Carol Mier
N. W. Pettengill
Wanda Jo Reede
Allan Kirby
Lorene Williams
Katharine Heck
Fern Schaake
Evelyn Shook
Betty Lou
Wedding Tea Touches Pink and White Theme
Martha Lou Robb and Marjorie Hollenbeck led a wedding gathering with guests unable to attend. The home wore pink and white, a large umbrella framed gifts, and refreshments matched the color scheme as games and contests awarded prizes to the bride. Frances Perkins, a KA graduate, plans English work ahead. Co R Van Nice and family visited from Topeka, Fay Brown invited district ladies for Mrs Kirby, formerly Ruby Leonhard. Mr and Mrs H G Van Neste were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby Grain Office
Co. R. van Nice
Topeka
Thomas van Nice
van Nice
Fay Brown
Kirby
Ruby Leonhard
H. G. van Neste
Local Socials Include Weddings and Farm Bureau News
Sunday evening gatherings at multiple homes mark a wedding anniversary celebration and visits among local families. Lawrence and Fairview residents join relatives for dinner and socialization while Farm Bureau activities in Manhattan and Oak Ridge highlight member participation and a program on Thursday.
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C. C. Miller
Harry Miler
Harry, Jr
Quinlan
Maurine Lamb
H. G. van Neste
Stumbo
Manhattan
Farm Bureau
Oak Ridge Farm Bureau
Gladys Six
Thursay
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Art Institute
New York
Jack Teararden
H. John Gluskin
K. U
Oread News
Mary Fee
Council of the
Kansas Association of the Teachers of English
Lucy Rundell
Moundrdge
Newton
Reid Hemphill
F. O.russell
Gilbert Umer
J. Marc Jantzen
A. Garrison
Phi Dela Kappa
the Chocolate Shop
F. O. Russell
L. A. Fleming
A. E. Garrison
Kansas Educators’ Club
Hotel
Jayhawk
Deané W. Malott
J. Marc, Jantzen
Wamego
Clay Center
Beloit
Concordia
Belleville
Marysville
Hiawatha
Osawatomie
Paola
Baldwin News
Dancer
Steed
Virginia
U.S
Oak Ridge
Mass
Ardell Weeks
Calvin
Simons Home
Roy Siscoe
Tod Brown
Siscoe
Oak Pidge Adent
Alberta
Valentine Headquarters
Lawrence Paint & Wallpaper
Cook’s Paints — Warbrs
Oxfords
Star Brand
Glenshire
East Std St
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