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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

7

Colorful Washington Parade Despite Rain and Cold

Washington January 20 Officials and military units paraded past the capitol after the Roosevelts left for the White House. Gen General Malin Craig led four army armoured cars with staff and band followed by state officials and governors. Crowds braved rain under umbrellas while stands near the treasury and White House filled. Roosevelt ordered removal of the glass enclosure around the reviewing stand.

Washington Capitol Roosevelts White House Malin Craig Army Craig Army Chief of Staff District of Columbia Ges George H. Earle Pennsylvania Marine Band Congressional Washington Navy Yard Pennsylvania Avenue Treasury

Reserve Officers to Meet at K U Tonight

A regular meeting of the Reserve Officers Association will be held at 7 45 o clock in room 204 Fowler shops at K U Maj R F Edwards of the K U military science department will address the group on Summer Training Camps He will discuss the C R C R O T C and C M T C in relation to the reserve officers group Pistol practice will precede the meeting at the Fowler range

Reserve Officers’ Association Fowler K. U R. F. Edwards K. U. Military Science Department Fowler Range

Lawrence Band Director Is Author of Story in National Magazine

Clarence E. Sawhill, director of the Lawrence high school band, has an article titled We Are Making America Musical in The School Musician, the National School Band association’s official magazine. A photo of Sawhill occupies half a page with additional information about his work as band master.

Lawrence National Magazine National School Band Association Clarence E. Sawhill America Sawhil

Deputy Warden Resigns from Kansas Prison

Lansing Kan Jan 20 PE M Stubblefield resigned today as deputy warden of the Kansas state prison and was to leave immediately for his stock farm in Brighton He said he fulfilled his contract with Governor Landon and his job is over His resignation was accepted immediately by the board of administration of the prison He came to the penitentiary February 20 1954.

Lansing Kan Pe, M. Stubblefield Kansas State Prison Brighton Landon Stubblefield Board of Administration of Penitentiary

Dance Honors President Set At Union Building on Campus

The annual birthday dance for the President will be held Saturday evening in the Union Building Vall Room on the K. U. campus. Roger Williams, chair, says one dance replaces two. Proceeds aid infantile paralysis with 70 percent staying locally and 30 percent sent to the Warm Springs foundation. National committee offers 25 cent birthday greetings via Western Union and Postal Telegraph to Roosevelt. funds go to Warm Springs.

Union Building Vall K. UL Roger Williams Williams National Committee Warm Springs Foundation Warm Springs Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Roosevelt

Christmas Observance Resolution by Lawrence Ministerial Alliance

On January 18 the Lawrence Ministerial Alliance adopted a motion to endorse a Christmas sentiment for the community. The resolution commends individuals schools and business groups for promoting the true spirit of Christmas and avoiding misuse of the season.

Lawrence Ministerial Alliance Lawrence Chis Mhris

Son of Former Kansas Governor Died in California

John Pierce St. John Jr., son of a Kansas governor and 1884 Prohibition presidential nominee, died at 78 in Los Angeles county. Funeral services set for Thursday in Los Angeles. He survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert F. Little of Decatur Georgia and Miss Ruth St. John of Atlanta.

Los Angeles Calif John Pierce St. John, Jr Kansas St. John Rancho Los Amigos Robert F. Little Decatur, Ga Ruth St. John Atlanta

Beer Appeal Filed Over Alcohol Content in Kansas

Independence Kan January 2011 the Kansas supreme court will hear an appeal from Montgomery County on whether beer at 5.4 percent alcohol by volume is intoxicating W J Bath beverage distributor filed notice of appeal from a district court decision to confiscate a truck for hauling that beer Bath admitted in district court to hauling the beer but argued it was not intoxicating

Independence Kan Kansas State Supreme Court Montgomery County W. J. Bath J. W. Holdren Bath Houering

Alumni Board Dines Here as Commencement Plans Form

The K U alumni association directors closed their annual midwinter meeting with a dinner at the Colonial Tea Room. Special guests included Senators G W Schmidt of Junction City and Payne Ratner of Parsons. They named a representative to the athletic board and discussed commencement plans.

K. U. Alumni Association Colonial Tea Room G. W. Schmidt Junction City Payne Ratner Parsons Board of Directors

Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Cold

Millions claim Calotabs aid cold recovery by cleansing the intestinal tract of germ-laden mucus and toxins and by acting as a diuretic to promote elimination of poisons from the blood. The treatment calls for one or two tabs the first night and a repeat on the third or fourth night if needed. The ad notes pricing at twenty five cents for a family package and ten cents for a trial package.

Alumni to Hear Flint on Achievement Reports at Commencement

Commencement will feature Prof. I N Flint chairman of the journalism department delivering the alumni achievement report. The annual event will present each year’s notable accomplishments in connection with the ceremony.

I. N. Flint Department of Journalism

Blue Sky Charge Filed Against Oil Securities Sellers

A complaint filed in the justice court of D. Myles charges FE.OW. Meyer and Harry Pierce also known as Hal Pierce with violating Kansas blue sky law by selling unregistered oil and gas securities to Jessie L. Turner of Lawrence. The sale dated September 6 involved 2252 nf of oil and minerals from Lots 12 and 1% in Black four of Reno Avenue addition to Oklahoma City. The securities were unaffiliated with any registered issuer and the men lacked stock broker licenses.

Fe.ow. Meyer Harry Pierce Hal Pierce Jessie L. Turner Lawrence Justice Court of D Myles Reno Avenue Oklahoma City Kansas State Corporation Commission Commission

Pioneer Is 100 Today

Mrs. Peter Wall of Buhler Kansas, one of western Kansas' oldest residents, celebrated her 100th birthday today. Born January 20 1807 in Altonau South Russia she came to Kansas 60 years ago. She has six living children and four of them have golden wedding anniversaries. she reads her Bible daily despite deafness from influenza.

Hoover Dam Does Not Cool Desert Climate

Government experts say Lake Mead behind Hoover Dam has no measurable impact on southern Nevada weather. Tests and observations from pilots meteorologists and local residents find no noticeable climate change since filling in 1935, with weather patterns continuing to follow historic summer thunderstorm trends.

Boulder City New Lake Mead America Hoover Dam Lake Mead Southwest John C. Page Reclamation Colorado River Reclamation Bureau United States Weather Bureau Phoenix Ariz Reno Salt Lake City J.C. Alter Weather Bureau Reclamation Commissioner Western Air Express Las Vegas Kingman George V. Sager Nevada Gulf of Mexico Mexico Arizona New Mexico

Lake Mead Rainfall Impact Questioned Amid Flood

The Bureau of Reclamation says large lake areas do not affect local rainfall much. It notes evaporation from the lake surface reduces vapor transfer, making notable rainfall changes unlikely. The text recalls 1905 and 1906 when the Colorado River burst its banks.

Bureau of Reclamation Lake Mead Colorado

Salton Sea's Rise and Hoover Dam Impact

Flowed into the Imperial valley forming Salton sea, which covered 440 square miles. Experts state its creation did not alter regional rainfall or temperatures beyond a quarter mile from shore. Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, however, will strongly influence the Southwest by stabilizing the Colorado River and controlling floods.

Imperial Valley California Salton Sea Sager Lake Mead Hoover Dam Southwest Page Colorado River

Reader’s Classified Results Page Promises Clear Value

The Journal-World Classified Page promises readers results without claiming climate magic for a southwest project. It emphasizes practical benefits and security for tens of thousands, presenting a straightforward value-for-money note to readers.

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