Rabbits Slaughter Beside Smallpox Concerns At Kansas Drive
Dighton Kansas February 11 AP ten thousand people from Kansas and nearby states join a massive rabbit roundup despite an order from Attorney General Clarence Beck amid reports of smallpox in Lane County. Farmers and townsfolk killed rabbits to curb crop damage, arguing the pest outweighed smallpox fears while authorities awaited Lane County reports.
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Dighton
Kan
Kansas
Clarence V. Beck
Beck
State Board of Health
Lane County
Sunshine Is Promised Weather Forecast For Kansas
AP dispatch from Topeka reports federal meteorologist S. D. Flora predicting a return of sunshine and warmer conditions across Kansas after a week of gloomy weather. Northeastern Kansas saw clouds this morning but sunshine was expected to break through by day’s end with warmer temperatures tonight except in the extreme northwest where readings may dip to 25.
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Topeka
Kansas
Flora
Six Movie Stars Named for Highest Awards Readings
Six film icons were named for top honors as readings of 30 to 2 were anticipated. Eastern Kansas forecasts showed temperatures from 40 to 1 and 60 in the west with clear skies noted north and west of the state. Social rounds included Miss Maxine Peka and Mr. Fores visiting Mrs. Maury Meyer, Emma Emery and others traveling to Lawrence, Youth’s Conference attendance, and a week of social calls across Ottawa, Baldwins, and Winfield.
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Kansas
Flora
Maxine Peka
Maury Meyer
Emma Emery
Oliver Price
Wanieta- Sullivan
Clara Johanning
Lawrence
Miss Sullivan
Miss Johanning
W. H.harrell
Winston
Gladys
Ottawa
Hattie Kipp
Whitley
Mary Meyers
Frank Lobingier
Paul
Mary Lou
Winfield Scott
Philip Miller
Mroc
Cha Loree
Fairfax Belmont Host Comic Valentine Party Meeting
The Fairmont Improvement Association plans its February meeting at Stewart Savage’s home on Thursday evening January 1st in a comic valentine party format. Thelma Malone of Lone Jack was a visitor. Visitors to the Avery home included Mr. and Mrs. Fred McMichael and daughters Margaret Donna and Shirley of Stockton, Mr. and Mrs. C J Turner and daughter Oleta of Topeka, Tommy Sutton and son Dale of Speed, and Mrs. Draper and Mrs. Koehring. Mrs. Malone also attended.
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Fairmont Improvement Association
Stewart Savage
Local residents visit and move during the week in Paola area
Daughters and neighbors visit in Paola and nearby towns with calls in Topeka Overbrook and Knowledge Hill. Newcomers include Mr and Mrs Fleshman moving to Laura avenue and D C Edwards family from Williams town. A car stranded at Oak Hill and 18th was rescued by Kansas Electric workers. Evelyn Gilbreath contracted measles. A Jackson family trip to Sturgis Missouri. Funeral attendance in Stull and Vinland visitors to Marion Strong home.
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Elfrieda
Paola
C. C. Nelson
Topeka
Ella Weil
Overbrook
RC. Whitcomb
Fred Brown
Mary’ Marsouin
Knowledge Hill
Ben Fleshman
Boltinghouse
Laura Avenue
D.C. Edwards
Prospect Street
Williamstown
L. Sherwood
White District
Oak Hill
18Th Street
Chas. Nelson
Kansas” Electric
Evelyn Gilbreath
Glen Jackson
Wm. Marshall
Henry C. .Kersting
Stull
Lloyd
Reusch
Vinland
Marion Strong
Strong
Mr. Reusch
Henry Rocker
Local Lecompton Social and School Notes Flash In February
Sunday gatherings at Lecompton homes include Rev Fred Johnson Mrs Johnson Linwood and Mr Mrs Shirck. Bu Dora visitors Fred Rothberger family stay with Mrs Rothberger's kin. Bank aide supporting J W Kreidan illness. Detroit visitor Mrs Betty Burrows joins mother Mrs Ballard. High school operetta Bits of Blarney slated Feb 3. Funeral services for EB Hill held Thursday. influenza illness affects Winter Allen K family. Teachers meeting at Douglas county New York school building features Naomi Edwards geography talk and Kreisler Old Refrain Minuet performances.
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Fred Johnson
Gladys. Stuart
New
Betty Burrows
Detroit
Mich
Knuna Dballard
Miz
Chester McFann
Joan
Ottawa
MecFann
Frank McClanahan
Hazel Taylor
Holton
EB. J. Hill
United Brethren Church
Charles Winter
Allen K
Lecompton
Oman
Clarence Smith
Naomi Edwards
Teresa Anderson
Rose Pekarek
Douglas County
New New - York
Fritz Kreisler
Patty Stair
Peeramarbi
Whi
Rose Vekarek
V. Jd. Cramer
Julin. Martin
Oma
Basler Family Weekend Travel and Funeral Notices
Mr and Mrs EK M Basler drove to Kansas Saturday afternoon with Basler’s nephew W O P Basler and Mrs Basler returning home. In Lawrence Friday afternoon they visited Edward McClanahan and the Kerrs. Dr G C Kerr and Mrs Kerr attended the funeral of E J Hill at the Unit ed Brethren church Thursday. Ma Gordon, widow of the late Ann Gordon, and sister of Mrs Clarence Glenn, spent boyhood days on the Hesse farm near Lecompton. Rev I Webster visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Co W Sehon. A large crowd saw a feature about teeth replacements offered by Keune.
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EK. M. Basler
Kansas
Kerr
Lecompton
France
Ma Gordon
Rune
Ann Gordon
Clarence Glenn
Webster
Mre
Co. W. Sehon
Lecompton Defeats Berryton In Local High School Girls Win
Lecompton town teams beat Berryton with the Berryton high school girls winning 29 to 17 and the boys 27 to 19. Washburn will play Lecompton Tuesday night at home. Community notes record visits, club formation, and corn hog contract signings including Emma Eichman and Sunt shine club events.
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Berryton
Lecompton
Washburn
W. B. Stauffer
Joseph
Lester
Mra
J. W. Saltman
Ottawa
W. C. McClanahan Merchandise Company
Ted Smith
Marion Lasawell
Kansas City
Sermons and Scripture Citations at Local Churches
A religious note lists sermon topics from Churches of Christ including verses from Corinthians and Galatians. It also mentions a Christian science textbook excerpt by Mary Ether teddy and discusses spiritual existence and truth, followed by brief police court fines for minor traffic violations and a retail classified tease about cashing in odds and ends.
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Churches of Christ
Nelentiat
Kathxoma
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Florence Wingfield
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