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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1938

Page

2

Government Aids to Farmers Expands Under New Plan

Washington February 16 UP The new crop control program becomes the broadest federal effort to aid farmers by regulating major farm product flows to stabilize prices and incomes. It marks a shift from advisory roles to supervisor of national agricultural activities with penalties for overproduction and marketing.

Ers Mae Abraham Lincoln Roosevelt Washington Uncle Sam Supreme Court Farm Credit Administration

Ralph Baker to Speak on Journalism at University

The Kansas Press Association secretary and field manager Ralph T. Baker will lecture on Business: Publications at 2:30 p.m. in the KU journalism building. The talk targets journalism majors and interested students. Baker holds B S from Northwestern 1916 and A B in journalism from Oklahoma 1982 and leads the Topeka Sigma Delta Chi alumni chapter.

Ralph T. Baker The Kansas Press Association K. U Baker Northwestern University University ‘of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Kansas Topeka Sigma Delta Chi

Townwide Clearance Sale of Used Cars Arranged by Eight Dealers

A page ad announces a cooperative used car clearance by eight local dealers including Williams Roberts Buljlene Skinner Lawrence Buick Winter Chevrolet Hard Wasch Motor Inc and M F Hudson Co. Prices start at $25 with large inventories discounted to reduce car costs.

Williams- Roberts Buljlene-Skinner Lawrence Buick Winter Chevrolet Hard Wasch, Motor, Inc M. F. Hudson Company

Drunkenness Fine for Chris Martinez in Police Court

Chris Martinez was fined five dollars in police court this morning on a charge of being drunk.

Chris Martinez

Test Your Knowledge Teat Cane Questions

Fragmented question set asks to name the Chinese general executed recently and other varied trivia. The readable parts reference a Pasadena car event and a flight, with unclear entities and broken phrases.

Wid Secon T . Ja Zens Bees Pasadena Tex

Chill Almost Stops Spring Dance Cast

A Fraser stage wind in the east disrupts rehearsal as cast members struggle to warm up. Light downdrafts hamper lighting and performance readiness amid the chilly day.

Fraser

Health Week or What A gusty wind disrupts a university play

A strong east wind through Fraser hall disrupts the Spring Dance premiere at the theater with cold discomfort for actors and audiences. Cast members fight the chill in backless gowns while curtains and backdrops flutter. student groups note campus sidewalk ads as defacing property and activity continues with intramural basketball and fraternity events upcoming.

Fraser Hall

Oh Doctor Cast Nears End of Rehearsals

The operetta Oh Doctor nears final rehearsals directed by Joe M. Voice with Mrs. James leading the girls physical education group. The chorus includes boys from the glee club and a cappella group under conductors Frowe Lloyd, Howard, and Warren Hodg es. Cast lists include many named players and dancers with various student roles and accompanists Eileen Martin, Richard Beahm, and Winifred Hill named among the staff.

Joe.m Peaches James Ind Walter. Or. Russell Ength Dha Glee: Club Poe ‘Glee Club Ada K. Kirchhoff Georgia Mae Landrith Hazel Lawier Evelyn Mercer Joan Perry Margaret Penny Geraldine Peterson Mavig Peterson Doris Pierce Louise Polson Mary Richardson Ellwyn Robinson Kathleen Robson Betty June Sullivan Dorothy Schubert Maxine Schmitendorf Margaret Whitman Dorothy Woodward Emily Wray Annie Ward Victoryetta Dawes Margaret Gaines Lucille Spalsbury Rozella Murphy Joan Dillstrom Batty Kopp Beulah Hammons Viola Kraft Jeanne Werner Betty Blue Mary Bitzer Iris Jenkins Mary Elizabeth Cole Shirley Bayles Elizabeth Crafton Eleanore Grider Bernice Bell Marian Bliesner Laura Ruth Gerard Carlyle Dawes Eileen Martin Richard Beahm Winifred Hill Junior Brady Merlin Frost Warren

Death notices for Minnie Lovin in Topeka and Lawrence

Mrs. A W Berger reports Minnie Lovin died Monday night at her Topeka residence. Formerly from Lawrence, she worked for the Topeka Daily Sentinel in recent years. Funeral services set at Sanders McMichael Topeka Thursday at 2 PM with graveside at Oak Hill Cemetery Creek about 3:30 PM.

A. W. Berger Minnie Lovin Topeka Lawrence Sanders-McMichael Oak Hill Cemetery

Mrs Sarah Albaugh Dies at 85 in San Antonio

Mrs. Sarah E. Albaugh aged 85 died February 13 at her daughter Mrs Sam Jewett’s home in San Antonio Texas. Survived by daughter Mrs Jewett granddaughter Mrs Thurston Eambery two great grandchildren Winifred May and Thurston Eambery and nephew Bert Daugherty of Eudora.

Sarah E. Albaugh Sam Jewett San Antonio Tex Jewett Thurston Eambery Winifred May Bert Daugherty Eudora

Local social notes include bridge luncheon and farewell parties

Mrs Waldemar Geltch hosts a bridge luncheon at the Memorial Union with about eight tables. JMV mothers and friends hold Valentine party at 1416 Connecticut. Pleasant Hour club bids farewell to residents Reeves and Janicke with a covered dish dinner and games. Chapter EA PEO hosts luncheon. Co-Operettes dessert bridge at Evans Hearth with prizes. Topeka visitor Donald Seltsam among about thirty attendees.

J.m.v’s Mra Connecticut Street Pleasant Hour Club E.S. Reeves Brackett Evans Hearth Lisle Eby Homer Allison Robert Krum George Pickens Donald Seltsam Topeka George Washington

Lawrence Vet Transferred After Hip Injury

Lawrence Memorial hospital to Leavenworth soldiers home transfer planned for disabled veteran William M Lyons born at 227 North Eighth Street. Red Cross arranged transport and Lyons served in the regular army for nearly 28 years.

William M. Lyons North Eighth Street Lawrence Memorial Hospital Leavenworth Soldiers Home The Red Cross Leavenworth Lyons

Marriage of Dunkin Kimble and Betty Boynton in Kingman

Friends report the February 9 wedding in Kingman Arizona of Dunkin Kimble an Independence attorney and Betty Boynton former wife of ex Attorney General Roland Boynton. Kimble served as an assistant attorney general under Boynton. The couple plans to reside in Independence after returning there tonight.

Kingman, Ariz Dunkin Kimble Independence Etty Boynton Roland Boynton Kimble Boynton

Chamber of Commerce to Print Publicity Folder

John Andrews chairing the publicity committee spoke at the regular meeting about producing a new publicity folder for the community. A few weeks are expected before distribution begins. The directors also heard a report from Dr H J Chambers on recent tax action and endorsed Fritz Meyn as a candidate for the state highway commission appointment.

John Andrews Chamber of Commerce H. J. Chambers Fritz Meyn State Highway Commission

February social planned by Business and Professional Women

The Business and Professional Women's club schedules a February social at 8 pm tomorrow hosted by Mrs. Byron Cooke of 1508 Vermont street with bridge and games. Mrs. Fay H. Brown leads the hostess group. Edna Stauffer and Howard Weindel of Lawrence wed Dec 31 at 8 pm in Alexandria Virginia.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Byron Cooke Vermont Street Fay H. Brown Hostess Group Edna Stauffer Howard Weindel Lawrence Norman Roberts Methodist Protestant Church Alexandria M.L. Dye Washington, D. C

Printing Bids Opened by Douglas County Board

Douglas county commissioners met with Chairman Chris Schaake and Commissioner James Brass present while Commissioner Earl Black was absent in Topeka on state county commissioners’ duties. They approved bills and relief cases, reviewed county printing bids but took no action to award the contract. Marie Roberts received a beer license for The Street Car at Twenty-third and Louisiana streets.

Douglas County Board of Commissioners Chris Schaake James Brass Earl Black Topeka State County Commissioners’ Organization Douglas County Marie Roberts Twenty-third Louisiana

KSAC Broadcast Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Kansas State

A KSAC radio celebration marks Kansas State College’s 75th founding anniversary. The program notes Harriet Cheseldine, founder of the home economics department in Manhattan, who married H B Richards of North Lawrence and lived here until her death. Richards was a prominent Mason and citizen. son Posey Cheseldine long served at Eldridge House. Rumors say Mike Getto may take a western conference coaching job, which he denied.

KSAC Kansas State College Harriet Cheseldine Manhattan

Personal notes from Enid and area visitors

Mrs R R Hickson of Enid Okla left for Kansas City to visit her daughter Miss Louise Hickson at the Kansas City Art Institute. Mrs Lloyd Ruppenthal of McPherson arrived to spend a few days with her mother Mrs F A Cookoo. Mr and Mrs Darwin Gerard of Bartlesville are guests of Mr and Mrs Perkins and Mr and Mrs Gerard. Mr and Mrs W C Simons depart on a motor trip to Yinchie and New Orleans.

R R. Hickson Enid Okla W. E. Kennard Kansas City Louise Hickson

Assault charge filed in Don Hults court

An assault complaint signed by Willie Wernsen alleges Andrew Jackson struck Wemsen on the head with a brick and twisted a hat yesterday, prompting action in the justice court of Don Hults today.

Willie Wernsen Justice Court Don Hults Andrew Jackson Wemsen Brick

Lawrence Evening School Volleyball Meet Set for Thursday Night

The men’s volleyball team from Lawrence evening school will meet Thursday night at eight o’clock, announced director Ralph Graber. Previously the gym had been booked for a basketball game, but that game has been cancelled.

Lawrence Evening School Ralph Graber

Lone Star Women Plan Hygiene Class

Lone Star women will meet Friday February 18 at 4 p m at the Lone Star school house to organize a home hygiene and sick care class open to Lone Star and the surrounding community. Miss Ruby Fairbairn Red Cross county health nurse will teach with lectures demonstrations field visits and practice. Participants meeting the course requirements will earn a Red Cross certificate.

Lone Star School House Lone Star Ruby Fairbairn Red Cross County Red Cross

Jayhawker Cage Squad Prepares for Norman Conference Tilt

The University of Kansas basketball team departs Lawrence Thursday at 10 57 p m for Norman Oklahoma to meet the Sooners Friday night in a key conference game. Both teams sit tied for first place. Return trip from Norman leaves 10 p m Friday and arrives in Lawrence Saturday at 6 30 a m. Irvin S Cobb and Humphrey Cobb coauthored Paths of Glory.

Norman Okla University of Kansas Lawrence Jayhawkers Sooners K. U Will

Overparking Fine in Police Court

Henry Hoelscher was fined 1 in police court this morning on a charge of overparking.

Henry Hoelscher

Hair Dressers Triumph in Philadelphia Contest

In Philadelphia on February 16 a Pi In competition saw four women and three men sweep the prizes for dressing women's hair at the Pennsylvania beauty congress. The column notes a Lost and Found reference in the classifieds.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Congress

Lawrence Woman's Club February Luncheon Features World War Overview

The Lawrence Woman's Club held a February luncheon at the clubhouse. Mrs. Mary Thomas chairs the international relations committee and guest speaker Mrs. John Stutz summarized conditions in Spain, Italy, Germany, Russia and Japan and why each nation is at war or preparing for war. Mrs. Stutz has travelled in Spain and Russia. Mrs. A J Anderson presented a piano solo. The club voted to establish sustaining members not required to take part in programs. Mrs. L H Menger presided in the president's absence. The Mothers League will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. H B Harnar at 1216 Tennessee Street. Mrs. C M Clark will lead the program.

Lawrence Woman's Club International Relations Committee Mary. Thomas John Stutz Spain Italy Germany Russia Japan Stutz A. J. Anderson Chub L. H. Menger F. W. Gaunt

Luncheon Recap and Sorority Pledges Noted

Patsy Allison hosted a midday luncheon with children including Shirley Cox Ronald Elston Margaret Janice Elaine Sue Pierce and others. Phi chapter Alpha Omicron Pi announced Emma Lou Montgomery of Oswego as a new pledge. Phi Chi Delta Presbyterian church sorority held initiations and a formal banquet with initiates listed, followed by Betty Lee and other names.

Alpha Delta’ Pi Gamma’ Phi Beta Kappa Kappa Gamma Lou Bill Rolfs Phi Gam Flushing Alpha Delta Pi A. D. Pi Rolfs Shirley Cox Ronald Elston Argaret Janice Elaine Sue Pierce Howard Sarah Jean Wyatt Dorothy Ann Bobby Allison Roberts Patsy Allison Nancy Sue Schaff Phi Chapter Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Emma Lou Montgomery Oswego

Grange Lecturer Colglazier to Speak in Lawrence Conference

Harry C. Colglazier, lecturer for the Kansas State Grand Grange, will address a conference Friday in Lawrence at Cobena Commerce rooms. The session opens at 10:30 a.m. and all Grange lecturers and officers in Boogie County are urged to attend.

Harry C. Colglazier Kansas State Grand Range Lawrence Cobena Commerce Boogie County Grange Douglas

Sigma Xi Speaker Dr Joseph F Moore To Address Meeting

Dr Joseph F Moore associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University will speak at the Sigma Xi society meeting in Strong Hall auditorium University at 7 30 o’clock evening He edits the Journal of Syphilis and Venereal Diseases and will discuss Syphilis and Its Control.

Joseph F. Moore Johnsopkins University

Cigaret Tax Settlement Shown for Douglas County

The Douglas County treasurer received 370.62 from the state treasurer as the county’s share of 1482.50 in cigaret tax collected in January. Per capita tax was 5.7 cents, statewide total 82077.90, with Sedgwick county leading at 11121 in the month.

A. M. Gardner Douglas County Sedgwick

Baldwin Residents Attend Meetings and Visit Friends

Baldwin residents joined church and social events across the area. Mrs. Charles Sparr reported at a Wallace W C T U meeting in Lawrence, with other locals visiting kin in Emporia Kansas City and Topeka, while Joash pageant preparations and Baker ties featured in Sunday services and family visits continued through the weekend.

Charles I. Sparr Lawrence Wallace W.C.T.U A. B. Conner Chester Adams Kansas City Frank E. Hobble Anna May Hobble Dodge City Baldwin C. C. Clarridge Memorial Hospital Wiley A. Keve Keve High Prairie Wellsville William Roberts Coldwater G. M. Liston Earl Black Chester W. Gates Topeka Eastern Star Holcombe Hour Norman Lockwood Catherine van Keuren Jesson America Marion Wolfe Ethel Strong Iola Alma Nichols Minneola Gladys Keohane Anna Lewis Nolya Hunt Robert Grant Anderson Florence Strong Grace Huey Lawrence Business College Huey Emil S. Liston Floy Liston Paul C. Kochan Kan Rosedale Methodist Church Nelson P. Horn Sedan Lee C. Garrett Elizabeth Garrett Baker Richard Rutledge Alpha Chi Omega Omicron Phi Chapter University of Kansas Rutledge Aker First Methodist Church Charles E. Beeks Joash Everet Filley Tulsa Okla Velma Filley

Local social notices and community events in Ottawa area

The week includes a Douglas county Young Democrats meeting in Fellowship hall Kansas and travel notes for Otis Mellenbruch and Alice Mellenbruch in Texas. Kansas officials Dr Harold W Guest attends a school boards meeting in Topeka and W H Dempsey joins the Kansas advisory committee for the 1939 New York World's Fair. Funeral attendance lists from Ottawa and Kansas City members appear, along with local visits and dinners among area families.

Young Democrats Douglas County Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church Harold W. Guest Topeka Kansas Association of School Boards W. H. Dempsey Kansas R. R. Bell H. A. Cook W. L. Shuler Harry Webster Dorothy Jeanne Walter Rodgers Riley Miller C. E. Thomas Ottawa Philip Haberly F. S. Fort H. B. Kelly Robert Wilson Mount Bell Anna Elizabeth Henry Kansas City K. J. Roach E. K. Heil M. E. Moore Charles Jones Edward Sheldon L. M. Childs Loren Brosius Herman Zinn Ambrose Dietrich C. L. Cowdry Bert Cooper Paul Luckan Lawrence Z. N. Atkinson

Funeral and social notices from Pleasant Grove area

Mrs E Pence and daughters Brvona and Mary attended the funeral of Mrs Flory at Pleasant Grove Saturday afternoon. Floyd Broers and two children and Vernon Strobel joined Howard Kohler family for Sunday dinner in Hesper. Gideon Neil, William Spitzli families, E Pence and daughters, and Pete Edelbrock family attended two plays His Best Girl and The Woman.

Eudora High School Homer Breera Kermit Broers Delmar Spitz A. B. Stanwix Lawrence E. Pence Clyde May Robert Earl May Winfred Strobel Evening Star Philip Brecheisen Clearfield

Card of Thanks for sympathy after death

We express appreciation to friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy during the long illness and death of our beloved mother and grandmother. Signed by Mr and Mrs Kirk Williams Mr and Mrs Charles Franklin Mr and Mrs Carl Thudium.

Kirk Williams Charles Franklin Carl Thudium

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Ralph Baker Vandenberg Arthur H. Vandenberg Rmich Boston Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Beta Theta P Sigma Alpha Epsilon Robinson Gym Delta Sigma‘ Pi, Commerce Fraternity Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Vera Dean Hudson William Gill Oklahoma City Gill Phillips Petroleum Company Bartlesville Kansan Sigma Nu Fraternity Eldridge Hotel Louie Kuhn Jane Edythe Howe Lawnee Honolulu Queens ‘Hospital Miss Minnie Lovin Robert W. Jackson Thnt Senate Patterson Geraldine Vivian Pauline Norma Ean Smith Mildred Geneva Milton Diehl Kathryn William Diehl Chord Thig Willard Neva Bobby Helen Ruby Shirley Higgins Fralick Jo Ann Irene Jones Esther Tingle Dover P.E.O Arthur Whitney Mississippi Street Walter Varnum State Board of Pharmacy Wichita William L. Guilfoil Paul C. Zongker Guilfoil Kansas City College of Pharmacy Zongker Pharmacy Board Gwinn Henry K. A James Naismith Lowman’s Lowman Church Paul B. Lawson College of Liberal Arts J.B. Smith University Law Faculty Dorsey-Liberty Post American Legion C. J. Posey Professor Posey County ‘Commissioners Mike Getto R. U Getto Irvin Cobb Humphrey Cobb Mothers’ League H.B. Harnar Tennessee Street C.M. Clark Misses Dorothy Hanson Frances Metzger Jeanne Goliey Edna Ruskin Marjorie Hetzel Margaret White Mary Janes Ford Ruth Knoche Louise Yeomans Norma Jane Dorothea Ferguson Laudenberger Viola Knoche Betty Lee Harry Co. Colglasier Sigma XI Joseph E. ‘Moore Cigaret Baldwin News Bunfast Bryan Untiedt Towner Colo Willis Morris Golden Untiedt Harvey Booth Otis Mellenbruch Velasco Alice Mellenbruch Fairview LAU McGrew-Peck Inv. CO Mass Monsner Peoples State Bank
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