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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1933

Page

2

Kansans Debate Measures as House Passes Alcohol Bill

Topeka Jan 20 AP With only two dissenting votes the May bill passed today to legalize manufacture of denatured or industrial alcohol in Kansas, a pioneer prohibition state. The bill moves to the senate. Other bills approved include a library text control measure, a federal loan-bank participation bill, a marihuana felony bill, parent transportation allowances, and church property title transfer to the Kansas Congregational and Christian conference. The Rees bill heads to the governor. the Melvin worthless check bill is rejected.

Topeka Kansas Senate May Atchison Wichita House Wichita City Commission City Library Governig Board Building and Dean Scott McCue Congregational and Christian Kansas Congregational and Christian Conference Rees Melvin Rep Douglas County Guilfoyle Dickinson

Weller on All-Indian Cage Team Tour

Louis Weller, former Haskell athlete and later basketball coach at the institute, joins the First Americans, an all Indian team organized at Lav enburg Kansas. The squad tours Indiana and Kentucky with games in Aurora and Florence. Bud Hendricks Ray Cummings Deacons Taylor and Dick Smith, also former Haskell athletes, are members. Weller’s contract as basketball coach at Haskell expired December 30.

Louis Weller Haskell Institute Lavenburg Kan Indiana Kentucky Florence Aurora Ind Weller Bud Hendricks Ray Cummings Deacons Taylor Dick Smith

Kansas State Exams Begin Grind Weeks of Tests

Manhattan Kansas January 20 AP Kansas State College students began today a week long grind of final examinations for the present semester which ends January 28 Seven and a half days are devoted to tests during which students study mostly and avoid frivolities When the semester closes at 11 o clock Saturday morning January 5 65 seniors will complete residence requirements though some still have correspondence work to finish graduation will wait for spring commencement Registration for the second semester starts Tuesday January 31.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State College

Johnson Leads Scorers in Big Six Race

Bill Johnson of Kansas tops the Big Six scoring after four games with 51 points from 20 field goals and 11 free throws. Wagner of Missouri is second with 32 points, Browning of Oklahoma third with 31, Skradski of Kansas State fourth with 27, while Wells of Kansas adds 26 in four outings.

Bill Johnson Kansas Missouri Johnson Wagner Browning Oklahoma Skradski Kansas State

Students Save With Yearly Activity Ticket

Neal M. Wherry, principal, says Lawrence high school students received 24 activities for much less via an activity ticket last semester. The package included eight football games, five basketball games, eight entertainments, one all school party, interclass Olympics, and a Budget publication subscription. Ticket price is $3 cash or $3.60 on installment, valid for the school year.

Lawrence High School Neal] M. Wherry

Kansan staff adds three new K U appointments

Three new appointments on the University Daily Kansan staff announced by Ira McCarty managing editor of the KU student publication. Sidney Kross Topeka campus editor Virgil Parker Robinson telegraph editor and Derek Smith Lawrence Sunday letter. Journal-World advertisers offer four year bargains each week.

Kansan Theniversity Daily Ira. McCarty Jola K. U

Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas Reunion in Topeka

The Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas will hold their annual reunion election and banquet at Hotel Kansan in Topeka on Sunday January 29 at 6 PM. A 5 PM mezzanine reception precedes the banquet and an oratorical contest for Kansas college students will award a loving cup to the winner, who will speak at the reunion. Reservations via Miss Julia Whitmer 501 Jackson St Topeka Kan telephone 4834. tickets cost $1 with 25 cents member fee. Reservations due by Saturday January 28.

Sons and Daughters of Kansas Kansan Topeka Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas Senator Capper Julia Whitmer Jackson Street Kan

Business Men to Speak on Christian Principles in Modern Work

A cooperative sermon at First Methodist Church will feature six business men discussing Christian principles in modern business. Dr. Robert A. Hunt and Rev. Edwin Price will lead a public interview on ethics, with the American Legion Chorus performing and attendees invited from Lawrence and nearby communities. Also, Topeka reports premature spring weather.

First Methodist Robert A. Hunt Edwin F. Price American Legion Chorus of Lawrence Thomas Larrimore Legion Topeka Flanders Field Zoe Elliot Field Lola Burton Craig

Five Injured in Crash Near Kansas City

Five persons injured when a car carrying a Lawrence party collided with a truck on highway 40 west of Kansas City Kansas. The group was en route to Lawrence to attend the Kansas U.M.A. basketball game. Betty Smith suffered back injuries and cuts and bruises and was taken to Providence hospital. Other injured were Verne Smith driver Georgia Cox Marjorie White and Roberta Cromwell. Driver of the truck R A Dickhut was unhurt.

Kansas City Kan Lawrence Kh. U.M. A

New Post Office Planned for Olathe

Inspector J S Blough of the post office service surveys proposed sites for a new federal building in Olathe. The appropriation started at 80000 dollars but was cut to 72000. About 9000 dollars will pay for the site and 26000 dollars for the building per Mr Blough.

Olathe J. S. Blough Post Office Service

Lawrence student named W A A play day manager

Mary Elizabeth Edie a Lawrence junior in the University of Kansas School of Education has been elected manager of the annual W A A play day set for April 27 Wanda Perrin of Topeka is appointed assistant. For eight years W A A has hosted high school girls at the event. Last year about 60 girls participated.

S Lawrence Mary Elizabeth Edie Lawrence University of Kansas School of Education Wanda Perrin Topeka

University of Kansas offers shared arts classes to cut fees

A new plan in the University of Kansas school of fine arts will form classes of four students for a one hour session. Each pays one fourth of the hour’s cost, with private tutor attention and peer feedback. Eligible subjects include voice piano and violin with instructors from the men and women glee clubs, available if at least four sign up. Students should register at the fine arts office soon.

University of Kansas School of Fine Arts D. M. Swarthout Altho Schools of Music William Pilcher University Downing Pilcher Moncrieff Moore and Peabody Taylor Conger Fine Arts

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence and Area

Lawrence notices report the deaths of Helen T. Grant Ellen T. Grant J Madden Minna Bell Ross Otto Freienmuth Mrs Harry Newton John Birch with service details and survivors. Roosevelt travels from Washington to Muscle Shoals Alabama to inspect war time power and nitrate plant.

Roosevelt Muscle Shoals Washington Alabama

Japanese Middle Ages and Music Programs at KFKU

At KFKU Friday at 6 00 p m Ernest D Tyler presents The Tokugawa s Closed Door Policy followed by a 6 15 p m piano program arranged by Roy Underwood. Saturday features a 2 30 p m Silent period and a 6 00 p m Music memory contest.

KFKU Ernest D. Tyler Roy Underwood

Lawrence High Dramatic Club Stages Worthwhile Daddy Long Legs

Lawrence high school dramatic club presented four act comedy Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster before a near full auditorium. John Chandler, Bob Rowlands, and Leonice Wadhams led with strong performances. Miss Lina Shippy directed, L. H. Emmett was stage director, and the high school orchestra under Byron C. Donmyer provided music.

Lawrence High School Dramatic Club Jean Webster Daddy Long Legs John Chandler Jervis Pendleton Bob Rowlands James Mec-Bride Leonice Wadhams Judy Abbot Dorothy Hazlett L. H. Emmett Byron C. Donmyer

Bridge Party at Miss Fowler Home Hosted by BPW Club

The Business and Professional Women's Club hosted a bridge party at Miss Mary Fowler's home on Thursday evening with hostesses Miss Virginia May Johnston Miss Sue Cortell Mrs Rose Fleer Miss Leona Eberwein and Miss Carolyn Ulrich. Stately rooms featured flowers including Joanna Hill roses and euphorbia primroses and other arrangements.

Mary Fowler Chursday Virginia May Johnston Sue Cortell Rose Fleer Leona Eberwein Carolyn Ulrich Joanna Hill Abigail Atherton Helen Shaw Lillian Addis Emma Christensen Rock Day Mills Texarkana Tex Flora BeHe Maratta

PERSONALS AND BUSINESS NOTES FROM LAWRENCE AND TEXARKANA

Mrs Day Mills returns to Texarkana Texas after visiting Iowa and stays with daughter Miss Virginia May Johnston. Kansas City residents Maurice Breidenthal and Wardine Williams visit Lawrence for a basketball game. Williams was once society reporter for the Lawrence Gazette. Anna Winnie of Houston buys half interest in Barnes Pastry Shop at 1032 Massachusetts Street. Ray Barnes retains other half. Tennessee ratifies the lame duck amendment, becoming the 32nd state to act. four more states needed. Rotary International board selects Detroit for 1934 convention, Boston to host 1933 event.

Day Mills Texarkana Texas Iowa Virginia May Johnston Maurice Breidenthal Wardine Williams Kansas City Kan Lawrence W Liams Constance Fennell Lawrence Gazette Fred Harrisee Fred Nuzman Ottawa Anna Winnie Houston Barnes Massachusetts Street Ray Barnes Winnie Betty Winnie Tennessee Washington Rotary Detroit Chicago Rotary International Boston

Classifieds Preview in Journal World Columns

A note inviting readers to browse the Journal-World classified columns for desired ads and listings. The brief suggests the section contains notices, opportunities, and public notices presented in the familiar local newspaper style. It emphasizes practical searchability and accessible wording.

Journal-World

Cream of Nujol Becomes Hope for Constipation Relief

An old newspaper ad warns against laxative overuse and promotes Cream of Nujol as a gentler solution. It claims the product soothes bowels, absorbs poisons, and aids natural peristalsis. The ad touts a painless daily dose and urges readers to buy two bottles tonight from their druggist.

Lawrence High Play Nets Big Gate Amid Election Night Jest

In Lawrence, the high school drama season featured Daddy Long Legs by the dramatic club with a post show buzz as Kan sas victory cheers and campus activity drew roars. The night also noted a rumored lapse by a barber tied to local politics and a brisk crowd during a governor election atmosphere.

Captains Creek Visit Reported By Hodges Family

Mrs Hulda Hodges and her sons along with Mr and Mrs Joe Hodges of Kansas City were in Captain Creek Sunday evening for a family gathering and social visit.

Hulda Hodges Joe Hodges Kansas City

Dinner Guests Visit Bonner Springs Family

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Philip Lefmann and family Mark and Mary Fenton of Bonner Springs spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Aaron Klamm and family The Fentons and Mrs Klamm are connected families in the area

Philip Lefmann Mark Mary Fenton Bonner Springs Aaron Klamm Fentons

Midland social notes reflect Lawrence and Bonner Springs visits

Midland residents Lila Hunter and Helen Dean Collins visited Miss Vivian White in Lawrence on Wednesday night. Mrs Wolfe and Elbert and Helen Green of Bonner Springs called on Mr and Mrs Sutter and Mr and Mrs Joe Wolfe on Thursday evening.

Lila Hunter Helen “Dean Collins Vivian White Lawrence

Baldwin Singer to Star in Opera at Ararat Temple

Cecil Sanders of Kansas City will sing Ruiz in Il Trovatore staged by Kansas City Civil Opera Company under Ottley Cranstons at Ararat Temple Tuesday evening. Sanders, son of G F Sanders and Baldwin native, is Baker College graduate and leading tenor in musical events. A large photo of Mrs John Riddle appeared in Topeka Capital.

Cecil Sanders Kansas City Ruiz Il Trovatore Riddle Milfred Hunt Fletcher

Beauty queen Hunt crowned at Baker in senior year

Hunt, a striking brunette and Alpha Chi Omega member, was chosen beauty queen at Baker during her senior year. In East Baldwin, Mrs McFarland’s old home burned last Saturday around noon. the Sheppard family occupied the house and students helped save the household goods. Frank Millikan and his son Oliver of Boulder, Colorado, spent last weekend.

Hunt Baker Alpha Chi Omega

Lin Baldwin Travels With Warsaw Business Captains

Lin Baldwin travels with Mrs. Perry Sowers and Mrs. A L Tunin as they journey toward Warsaw Missouri to oversee business interests. The group includes Mr. Millikan's sisters, intention to attend meetings and inspect properties along the route.

Jin Baldwin

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Melvin Bill Kansas Center Ticketa Methodist Church S. D Flora Federal Montana-Candian Fae Lawrence Helen T. Grant Ellen T., Grant D. Grant East Nineteenth Street Nat Grant J. Madden W J. Madden First National Bank Hays Madden Cient A. B. Glamar Madden Molly Edward Susan Nebraska Minna Bell Rose Minna Bell Ross Genoa Italy Funk Chapel Carter Harrison Oak Hill Cemetery Anna Bell Parks Carrie Bell Grubbs Otto Freienmuth Ward Otto Freienmuth del Norte Colorado Harry Newton Enmyporia Rumsey Funeral Yelock Hovgard Emporis Newton W. A. Waterson New Jersey Street George Newton New York Street John Birch Fairfax Hotel Memorial Hospital Birch Charleston Ill C. R. Birch Denver M. P. Connely Caney Frank Birch E. T. Glasseo William Birch Rumsey Seth Slaughter Lawrence High Dramatic Club Herbert Bailey de Soto Vera Louise T. C. Bailey Young Men's Democratic Club Fraserali Dramatic Club Mac R.O. T. Co Marietta, Ga Glenn T. Fields Air Mart St. Louis Atlanta Little Kenesaw Mountain Here New York Government Liberty Tor Liberty First Liberty Fourth Treasury Captains Creek Morton Downey Rachael Bushong Edmund Lowe Victor ‘McLaglen Lupe Velez el Brendel John Blystone Midland Baldwin News Garich’s Chas. Bickford Helen Chandler Vanity Street Snow U.S Constance Bennett the People's Choice AIR Ruth Etting Kiddies Mickies and Minnies Staris Talking Pictures Eugene O'Neill Funk’s Mortuary Ambulance Service
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