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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1938

Page

2

Roosevelt may clarify policy on business tonight

Washington January 8 President Roosevelts Jackson day dinner speech tonight may set administration policy toward business and government relations. Observers note uncertainty after recent messages and calls for round table talks to plan production. leaders urge friendly conferences to tackle unemployment and the economic downturn.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Andrew Jackson Woodrow Wilson Robert E. Wood Sears, Roebuck & Company Senate Wood Ickes Robert H. Jackson Jackson Business Byrnes D- 8.C Davis R-Pa O’mahoney D-Wye

Low-Cost Airplanes Seen From Plastics Study

New York Jan 8 Reinforced plastics material such as phenolic resin with cord reinforcement could provide needed strength for aircraft. Studies at the National Bureau of Standards, cited by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, say mass production using molded sections may cut labor costs though mold and press costs remain high.

New York National Bureau of Standards G. M. Kline Bureau National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics Kline

Test Your Knowledge Classified Challenge

Seven questions from the classified page test readers on geography history science and trivia. Answers reference the same page for verification and note the variety of topics includes Alaska territory ownership and Greek mathematicians.

Large crowd enjoys KU sophomore hop despite union dispute

A crowd filled the Sophomore Hop at the University of Kansas with about 320 paid admissions. Ben Pollack's orchestra performed and drew praise for its swinging numbers while university officials and union reps debated Simmonds' contract and a possible ban on union bands at the Union. Pollack's group left for Bartlesville after the event as Simmonds prepared for Ames.

Ben Pollack Pollack K. U Pollack’s Arlie Simmonds Arlie Musicians’ Union Charles McCreight K. U. Business Office Simmonds Bey Bartlesville Oklo Ax-Grinder Iowa State College Ames Eldridge Hotel Crystal Room Band

Fencing duel at K U uses blood rule and point d arret

Carlos de Janon III of Panama City and Kalman Cravetz of Newark fought a blood based duel at K U. The point d arret gadget allowed a shallow nick to count a strike. De Janon was wounded on the chest after Cravetz touched him first on the thigh but bloodless.

K.U Carlos de Janon III Panama City Panama Kalman Cravetz Newark N. J Jim Raport Oravetz de Janon K. U Rapert Western University

Campus News Briefs From Kansas University

Prefs W W Davis and C J Posey suffered influenza and missed classes Clarence Douglass returned from San Francisco Ad Lindsey and Mike Getto returned from coaches party in New Orleans Women’s self governing association set new point system revised house rules and carnival date February 25 Kansas defeated Washburn 62 to 33 Dean A McGee KU petroleum lecturer Dramatic club chose Phil Barry Spring Dance February 15 to 18 Awning at Fraser Hall burned by discarded cigarette Sachem society elected five new members

W. W. Davis C. J. Posey Clarence Douglass San Francisco Ad Lindsey Mike Getto Parley New Orleans Women’s Dramatic Club Phil Barry Fraser Hall Sachem Society

New Shut-In Library Service Initiated in Lawrence

The Lawrence free public library launches a free shut in service with WPA support to deliver books to ill patrons. The program, approved by the library board, adds 525 volumes to the year and will not raise library expenses. The library totals 27 092 volumes, with 21 616 in the adult section and 5 476 in children.

Lawrence Free Public Library WPA Lillian Constant

CUNKLE IN RECITAL AT UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

The vesper organ recital by Frank Cunkle of the fine arts faculty will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 in Hoch Auditorium. Program includes Bach Four Chorales and Kyrie, Franck Chorale Prelude, Mourant Two Chorale Preludes, and Sessions Chorale.

University of Kansas Frank Cunkle Fine Arts Hoch Auditorium John Sebastian Bach God the Holy Spirit Cesar Franck Waiter Mourant Roger Sessions

Death notices for George W Barkley at 710 Locust street

George W Barkley aged 69 died Friday at his home. Funeral services set for Monday at 10 30 am at Rumsey funeral home with Rev Harold G Barr officiating and Odd Fellow lodge in charge. Burial in Memorial Park cemetery. Survived by wife Mary L Barkley daughter Mary L Howard Lawrence sister Claire Barkley and nieces Mrs J W Weir Mrs J R Hayes of Kansas City Mo and nephew Douglas Carter of St Louis Mo

George W. Barkley Locust Street Rumsey Funeral Home Harold G. Barr Odd Fellow Lodge Memorial Park Cemetery Barkley Mary L. Barkley Mary L. Howard Kansas City Claire Barkley Lawrence J. W. Weir J. R. Hayes Douglas Carter St. Louis

Miss Eliza America Clark Dies at 91 in City Home

Miss Eliza America Clark aged 91 died this morning at her home 919 Indiana street. Rumsey funeral home to conduct services Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Theodore H. Astman will officiate. Body to be sent to Quincy, Illinois for burial. Survived by four nephews Kenneth H. Clark of Kansas City Missouri Harry C Allphin and Wayne Allphin of Lawrence Clyde Allphin of Great Bend and one sister Mrs Gaylord Weilepp of Otwa.

Eliza America Clark Indiana Street Rumsey Theodore H. Astman Quincy Miss Clark Kenneth H. Clark Kansas City Harry C. Allphin Wayne Allphin Lawrence Clyde Allphin Great Bend Seo Gaylord Weilepp Otwa Dorothy Louise Davidson Kitch Carleton, Ban Roy DeHoff Ohio Kansas Salina Reno Elizabeth Ford DeHoff Clifford Vernon Route 1 Roy Carleton Kan Peter DeHoff Council Grove H. G. Eisele Carl Bernitz Frances Strobel Arthur Eudora Clyde May McLouth Othel Wiley Roy Wiley Basehor Wiley Lois Cramer Clifford Eisele M. E Robert Delbert Hisele Mr. Eisele Alfred Hisele Henry Eisele Leonard Eisele Marian Eisele

Topeka Man Tony Caskey Sentenced For Liquor Possession

Tony Caskey of Topeka pleaded guilty in Milton Beach justice court to possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor. He received 30 day jail terms on each count plus $100 fines on each, with total costs of $65.90 and sentences to run consecutively. Co-defendants Loren and Mrs. Herman had similar charges dismissed after bond issues and continuances.

Tony Caskey Topeka Justice Court Milton Beach Loren Herman Hermans Caskey Fred Vogler Beach’s Charles Springer

Divorces Granted by District Court Judge Means

Divorces granted today by Judge Hugh Means include William J. Shields from Arradia Shields, Mary Frances Towne from Roy Towne, and Fred A. Armstrong from Mabelle V. Armstrong.

Hugh Means William J. Shields Arradia Shields Mary Frances Towne Roy Towne Fred A. Armstrong Mabelle V. Armstrong

Lawrence Sunday Forum to Feature Miss Robb Speaker

Miss Mary K. Robb a University of Kansas senior will speak at the Lawrence Sunday Forum tomorrow afternoon at 5 o clock at Ninth Street Baptist Church in Lawrence.

Lawrence Mary K. Robb University of Kansas Ninth Street Baptist Church

Birch to Speak at Methodist Men Forum

C. E. Birch superintendent of public schools will address the Methodist Men forum class at Funk's chapel Sunday morning at 9 45. The talk will cover school affairs and civic duties in the community.

Marriage License Issued to Cleary and Wetherill Couple

A marriage license was issued to Herbert J. Cleary of Lawrence and Helen Kessler Wetherill of Denver.

Herbert J. Cleary Lawrence Helen Kessler Wetherill Denver

Classified Page Ad Says Readers Count Results

The Journal World classified page promotes reader engagement and advertises results.

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May alter measure on war referendum in the House

Washington reports that the Ludlow war referendum could be changed to become inoperative if Monroe Doctrine violations seem imminent. Rep Ludlow plans to press a constitutional amendment allowing a people or Congress referendum to declare war. Speaker Bankhead and Reps O'Connor and Sumners oppose. Bankhead backs Roosevelt Hull view it could spark war, not peace.

Washington House Rep Ludlow D-Ind Congress United States Bankhead O’connor D.-N.y Sumners D.-Texas Roosevelt Hull

Whipping for Three Convicted Robbers in Delaware

In Wilmington on January 8 three men received lashes at the public whipping post under an old Delaware law. Raymond Shrewbrooks was ordered to receive 20 lashes, David Otavani 10, and Arthur Spain 5 for theft offenses. A gallery witnessed the punishment as the era of corporal penalties continued in the state. Women are no longer punished by whipping.

Wilmington Del Uhree New Castle County Elwood H. Wilson Raymond Shrewbrooks David Otavani Arthur Spain Delaware

Rescue mission to aid Arctic ice breakers

Moscow reports an aerial expedition organized January 8 to relieve three ice-bound Russian ships drifting north of the New Siberian islands. Planes under Vassily Molokoff will bring food and evacuate all but skeleton crews.

Moscow Arctic New Siberian Islands Vassily Molokoff

President's ball fate in Ottawa amid sponsorship woes

In Ottawa the annual President's ball struggles to find a sponsor as the P T A declines due to its dance nature and milk fund ethics. The school board plans to decide on funding while a county attorney favors a dance for larger turnout. Dr W W Davis, history professor at the University of Kansas, ill with influenza, expected to return to Lawrence tomorrow.

W. W. Davis University of Kansas Oak Grove Ala Lawrence Davis Lane Ottawa P.T.A. Association

Dinner bell for men’s night at Lawrence club

The Lawrence Country Club schedules a 7 o’clock Monday dinner bell for men’s night. Weather predicts snow this evening, reducing Sunday golf. Several members note the course is in excellent condition despite the forecast.

Lawrence Country Club

Kellogg Leaves $761000 Estate to Widow in Will

The will of Frank B Kellogg filed for probate discloses a probable estate value of 761000 with personal property 750000 and real estate 11000. Bequests total about 350000 with the residue left to widow Mrs Clara Kellogg.

Kellogg St. Paul Frank B. Kellogg United States Clara Kellogg

Fingerprint Voters Proposed by Kansas City Grand Jury

The Kansas City grand jury reported widespread fraud attempts in voter registration applications and urged the election board to require fingerprinting or photographing all applicants.

Kansas City Jackson County Grand Jury Today Election Board

Kansas unemployment grant approved for agency support

The Social Security Board announced grants totaling 34093 dollars to Kansas to administer its unemployment compensation agency or employment service for the quarter beginning January 1.

Kansas Washington Social Security Board

Christmas Visits Span Kansas City To Beloit

Mr and Mrs Delmar Parish and Mrs Parish s sister from Kansas City visited at Mr Parish s sister s home along with Mr and Mrs Ted Smith and family. Mr and Mrs Vernon Hayes returned from Christmas vacation visiting Topeka Beloit and relatives. They spent Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Stanley Meyers and drove to Beloit then Topeka returning home via Topeka. The Sunshine club met December 29 at the home of Mrs Arlea Summers. After the

Delmar Parish Topeka

Community gathering with quilting and bingo notes

Social news recounts a December meeting with Mrs. Arlen Summers and others, bingo prizes awarded to several members, and quilter activity after lunch. Visitors included Miss Barbara Worley, Mrs. Jim Preston, and guests at New Year’s gatherings across area families. Next meeting set for January 12 at Mrs. Jo Traxler’s.

Arlen Summers Jo Traxler Mae Carr Zola Shaffer Mollie Smith Alice Hildenbrand Nettie Leslie Florence Wingfield Jim Preston Barbara Worley Jerry Schnitt Jerry Lily Hartup Ida Clark Bob Page Lucille Hildenbrand United Brethren Church Russell George Criss Dorothy Holladay Lawrence Harry Carr Criss Mr. Carr Christian Endeavor United Brethren Christian Endeavor Madge Mankel Topeka Miss Mankel Mankel Lecompton Virginia Eichman Julia Martin Marie Cottrell Phyllis Martin Neris Holloway Earl Goodrich Wesley Crady Tara Holloway Louise Clark Vivian Goodrich Jimmie Clark Mary Shields Harold Cr Cora Scott John Taylor Hazel Jewett Ivan Slusser Stull Dorothy Mae Miller Overbrook Paul Maust Kansas City H. L. Paslay Lucille Manhattan E. B. Paslay M. C. Paslay Sdom Douglas County’ Health Hazel Taylor Alma Martha Smith George Preserrove Caldwell Howard Frichman California Edd McClanahan Effinghan Robert Segold Gus Brown

Christmas Gathering Leaves Small Town Guests Reminder

Reno and area residents hosted and visited relatives over Christmas with extended stays in Salina McLouth and Abilene. DeHoff family connections, a Kansas City stock shipment, and a 4 H Club meeting planned for Jean Young mark a week of community activity and a funeral in Lawrence for E D DeHoff.

Seanor Gladys William Young Cal Anderson Salina Wiley Clarence Wiley McLouth Roy DeHoff Sharp DeHoff Abilene High School A. C. Hess Claflin Kan L. J. Pearson Howard Lewis Robert Harry Senay

Sigel Community Christmas Dinner and Holiday Activities

A Christmas basket dinner was held at the Sigel schoolhouse directed by Miss Deay with a program of pantomime playlet songs and recitations. Santa distributed gifts. Numerous families from Sigel and nearby towns shared Christmas and New Year gatherings. A 4 H party and club meetings were noted along with community visits and a large wood-cutting effort by the Needy Helpers Quilting club.

Deay Santa Claus Ed Steele Earl Martin Frank Standley Jesse Standley Richland William Johnson Dale Johnson Topeka Mildred Lee Robison Chester Kilgore Minnie Charles Caton E.E. Robison Lawrence Guy Riverside Carrie Cox Carl Young Rex Johnson Howard Phillips Hutchinson B. F. Phillips Jesse O’connor Tola Johnson Ruth Baker Mildred Petefish Everett O’connor Frank Hickock Ray Johnson Doris Kansas City Lee Cox Powell Ayers John Miller Alva Petefish Jess Standley Leon John Moss Twin Mound Alice Frederick Robert Gentry Lake View Gentry Jim Sanders Edd Steele Wilma Lee Richard Lauren Plummer Needy Helpers Quilting Club Johnson

Woodstock council holds January 11 meeting in Oskaloosa

The Jefferson County Council of Christian Education meets January 11 at the Oskaloosa Methodist church with a 6:30 p.m. covered dish supper. Rev. Myron O. Settle state secretary will speak and help plan 1935 activities. Winchester church youth present a playlet. All Sunday school workers invited.

Jefferson County Council of Christian Education Oskaloosa Myron O. Settle Winchester Christian Church F. S. Champion

Local Families Share Christmas and New Year News

Community notes recount visits and relocations in Leavenworth County. Families from Roundgrove Valley Falls and McLouth attend gatherings at farms and homes, with Christmas day dinners and programs. High school honor roll members Laura Zook Opal Lobb Mavis Richardson Ruth Echatter are listed.

Leavenworth Leonard Tarr Roundgrove Vinnie Tarr Valley Falls Archie Landon Tonganoxie Jim Lawless Ollie, Beech and Family McLouth Snyder Farm Everett Shockley W. R. Harding William Smith Mildred Petrie Wilbur Petrie Pauline Harding Kansas City Laura Zook Opal Lobb Mavis Richardson Ruth Echatter W. W. Wellman Gladys E. Smelser Fred D. Stephens San Antonio Tex Frank Champion Woodstock Johnson Santa Harry Wellman Howard Wellman Leland Dave McDonald D. A. Wellman Clifford Wellman Margaret Marie Wellman Enoch Wickersham Paul Wickersham Edward Lawrence John Snow Hugh Hines Thelma Sherer Little Rock Ark Wickersham F. M. Cannon Jack Russell Stewart Herbert Champion Arthur Quidahl Valley Grove Howard Crawford Elmer Crawford Beth Mull Atchison Harvey Crawford John Moses Robert Davison Thelma Ridgeway O’neil Roda McTyre Henry Schwima

Winter butchering rounds up local families

Excelsior notes a sequence of visits and gatherings as families from Charles Disque, Winston Huling, Glen Flora, Ben Nelson, Poindexter, and others share in winter butchering duties. Several trips reference hospitalities at Gilliland Gastrock Flora Pohl and Haas households with relatives traveling to Chicago and Wamego for school, work, and farm business.

Charles Disque Winston Huling Kansas City Charles Gilliland Glen Flora L. A. Flora Henry Pohl Ben Nelson Poindexter Mildred Nelson Willard Huling Conrad Gastrock Paul Koehler Edna Fairview Chester Gibson Walter Pohl Thelma Bernice Haas Johnnie Haas L. W. Haas Chicago Dudley Gibson Ernest Pohl Elsmere Naomi Wamego Charles Elm Farm Bureau Board Lawrence Chil

Community Gatherings AndVisits Roaring Through Weekend

Dren TaVergne Badlyan and Clifford attended dinner at Ike Thomas. Mr and Mrs Ike Haugwin baugh hosted candle lighting and watch night services at Saint Tobashat. Mary Peffly and others visited New Years home. Rainbow 4-H club met at Ernest Pohl home. Chester Gibson family visited Jo Cue home in Centropolis Sun. Elmer Rap and daughters Margaret and Dorothy Marie spent Saturday afternoon with Peffly and Harry. Cor Delia Penn and Charles Sullivan enjoyed an afternoon in Richland. Elmer Wintermantie and daughter Marylyn also appeared.

Dren TaVergne F Badlyan Clifford Ike Thomas Hobie Teesday Ike Haugwinbaugh Oe Ee this_ ateticaid Saint Toba Wee Mary Peffly Rainbow 4-H Club Ernest Pohl Chester Gibson Jo Cue Centropolis Elmer Rap Margaret Dorothy Marie A Peffly Harry Cordelia Penn Charles Sullivan Richland Elmer Wintermantie Marlyn

St Luke AME Church Service Schedule and Events

Sunday schedule lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by Miss Lou, 11 a.m. sermon by Rev J N God and first prayer meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lord's Allen series led by Mrs Della Bryant, 7:45 p.m. gospel message by the pastor. Mite Missionary meeting January 14 at 2:30 p.m. with Mrs Cera president, Stewards and class leaders rally January 16 at 3 p.m. Rev B L Wightman to preach, music by his choir.

St. Luke A.M.E. Church Ltd New York Streets J. N. God Ise Garrett Dard Miss Lou Christian Endeavor Della Bryant Mite Missionary Meeting Cera Lucas Istructor Tget

Market News Local Markets Tonday Grain

Market notes list grain prices for wheat white and yellow corn oats and butterfat hens and broilers eggs hogs and various poultry terms. Government bonds and Wall Street activity described with industrials advancing and major stocks rising led by Chrysler General Motors and steel and copper shares.

Wall Street New York Motors Chrysler General Motors Steele Anaconda Kennecott American Smelting Howe Sound Cerro de Pasco Westinghouse General Electric U. S. Rubber Goodrich Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Santa Fe N. Y. Central Great Northern Chesapeake & Ohio J. C. Penney Johns Manvillle Douglas Allgrat Boeing International Harvester

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