Social Service League elects officers and reports drives
The Social Service League elected officers for the coming year at a Monday meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with A. B. Martin as president and Mrs. Erna Corey, vice president. Reports cited $800 for new school shoes and thousands of quarts of canned goods and clothing donated for families. The public is invited to visit the new headquarters at 907 Rhode Island Street and contribute by calling 909 or visiting 907 Rhode Island Street.
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The
Social Service League
Chamber of ‘Commerce
F. J. Boyles
William Kollender
A. Puls
Puls
Social Service
Rhode Island Street
Sam Eliott
O. C. Langston
Bessie Taylor
Hode Island Street
Petroleum groups map study program at University of Kansas
Southeast Kansas petroleum producers met at Independence to chart problems for study by University of Kansas agencies. A future meeting may be held in Independence or Chanute. University officials Dr. R C Moore Eugene Stephenson Thomas Marshall and John Kore participate while Stephenson plans Texas talks on engineering courses and research work. Governor Huxman and Mrs Huxman visited Dallas on return from Mineral Wells, Texas.
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Kansas
Independence
Kan
University of Kansas
Chanute
R. C. Moore
Eugene’ Stephenson
New Petroleum Engineering Department
Thomas H. Marshall
John Kore
Stephenson
Austin, Fox
Quetroleum
Reology Department
Te University of Texas
Huxmans
Dallas
Tex
Walter
A. Huxman
Huxman
Mineral Wells
German writer Vicki Baum to take oath as American citizen
Hollywood Germany born writer Vicki Baum now working in Hollywood announced she would take the oath of allegiance to become an American citizen next week after passing her final examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Hollywood
Calif
Vicki Baum
Test Your Knowledge Classified Question Answer Reference
A garbled clue asks for the two men who made the first airplane flight to the North Yon henna. The fragment mentions Fordham University and Washington D. C. but lacks clear facts or names due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordham
United
Washington, D.ey
Lawrence League Voters hears Miss Horr lecture on community impact
Miss Helen M. Horr of Minneapolis met with the Lawrence League of Women Voters to discuss program making finance membership and legislation. She addressed a hundred women at the Union building about what the league means to a community before tea hosted by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Harr
Minneapolis, Minn
Lawrence
League of Women Voters
Helen M. Horr
Minneapolis
Mimn
Miss Horr
Minnesota League
Topeka
Wichita
Lawrence League of Women Voters
Union Building
Karl Kreider
Raymond Nichols
R. M. Davis
Wilmailler
Kiwanis Club Marks 23rd Anniversary with Speaker
George Spears spoke at the weekly Kiwanis meeting at Wiedemann's noting Detroit origins and Kansas first Lawrence club. He listed local projects including road markers, a south park drinking fountain, clinics, Christmas party for children, Boy Scout support and a hospital room furnished. The Lawrence club to be represented at charter presentations in Russell and North Kansas City next week. Ladies night with a Valentine party set for February 10 at the Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spears
Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s
Detroit
Mich
Lawrence Club
Kansas
Spears
South Park
Lawrence
Joe DiMaggio Refuses 1938 Yankees Contract Offer
New York January 20 Joe DiMaggio Yankee outfielder rejects a contract offer and plans to meet with Colonel Ruppert and Ed Barrows to negotiate. DiMaggio seeks around $30 000 after earning $15 000 last season while the club reportedly offered about $20 000 to $22 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe di Maggio
Joe
Old Red Brewery
Jacob Ruppert
Ed Barrows
DiMaggio
San Francisco
Yankee
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Emma E Goodger
Mrs Emma E Goodger 88 resident of Douglas county died last night at her home 1108 Connecticut street Funeral services set for 9 30 Friday at Schubert funeral home Rev Charles A Puls to officiate Burial at Belleville Kaw She left four sons George Goodger Goodland Lee Goodger Belleville and Charles Goodger Eudora and one daughter Minnie Brown Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma E. Goodger
Douglas County
Connecticut ‘Street
Belleville
Kaw
George Doggett
Goodland
Goodger
Lee Goodger
Balleville
Charles
Eudora
Minnie Brown
Kansas athletics board to meet tomorrow on staff reemployment
The University of Kansas athletic board will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon in the Pine room of the Memorial Union Building. Topics include several matters including the reemployment of the coaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas Athletic Board
Memorial Union
Buiding
Botanist Dr John Kunkel Dies in New York
Noted botanist Dr John Kunkel Small died in New York aged 69. He was a widely known botanist and longtime collaborator with Tone in Faymen. For the last six years he had served as curator of the New York Botanical Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Kunkel
Small
L Faymen
Tone Ie ‘Hese
New York Botanical ‘Garden
Illinois to reconsider execution of Porter and Giancola
Acting Governor John Stelle granted a one week reprieve for Marie Porter and Angelo Giancola who were to die in Chester. Horner refused clemency. if carried out Porter would be the first woman electrocuted in the state. Giancola testified he killed William Kappen on his wedding day. Porter allegedly hired him and his brother for insurance proceeds. Giancola received 99 years. warden Montgomery noted uncertainty about who would die first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
John Stelle
Marie Porter
Angelo Ralph Giancola
Chester
Horner
Washington
Giancola
Farmers in three counties gain aid and improvements
Before loans 33 families had no cows. now all but three own cows and 108 increased cow numbers. Hog ownership rose as 79 increased hog numbers from 83 without them. Poultry is common on 97 percent of farms, with 93 increases to poultry enterprises. Leases improved: 14 shifted to written, 10 to longer or renewable leases. Tenants rose from laborers or sharecroppers by 46. 28 moved to better farms.
Brass Quartet and revival service at Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in Kansas City hosts a brass quartet from Kansas City Missouri tonight. The quartet Fred Adler Paul Clark Lester Calhoun and Peter Barell will perform on the street corner at 6 p.m. and at the Army hall at 7 30 p.m. Mrs Adler accompanies the quartet. Commandant and Mrs Samson James lead a two week revival service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Brass Quartet
Kansas City
Salvation Army
Army Hall
Fred Adler
Paul Clark
Lester Calhoun
Peter Barell
California designed curb reflectors aid two lane highways
A reflector curb designed by the California division of highways promises clearer edge marking for pavement. It reflects headlight beams to delineate the dividing strip in two lane roads and is expected to become widely used in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
California Division of Highways
Pineapple Year in Honolulu Reveals Surge in Shipments
In 1937 Hawaii sent over 21 million pineapple cases and pineapple juice to the United States. The value is unofficially estimated at 60 million dollars. Part of the income will fund housing and recreation facilities for industry workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaii
United States
Traffic Safer on Bridge San Francisco Oakland
A year after opening and 8 million machines pass the Bay Bridge, traffic is steadier and safer says patrolmen Harold Atkins and J A Fowler who have watched the structure since it began operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Harold Atkins
J. A. Fowler
Battle at sea leaves two sailors dead near Bermuda
The American freighter Effingham limped into St George's harbor after a 100 mile an hour gale wrecked the radio cabin and lifeboats. Comer Barrett, 36, from Georgia, and Lucio N Viglione, 27, of Lawrence Massachusetts, were identified as the lost seamen. The vessel suffered a damaged winch and buckled deck plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bermuda
Effingham
St. George’s Harbor
Comer Barrett
Georgia
Lucio N. Viglione
Lawrence
Mass
Six Hurt as Strike Forces Clash on Mine Road
In Grass Valley California January 20 two sheriffs officers and three strike pickets were injured when officers attempting to convoy 100 mine employers collided with a barricade of 124 pickets. Tear gas bombs and clubs were used by officers and rocks and clubs by pickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grass Valley
Calif
Carl Tobiassen
Red Dog-Murchie
Fechner Warns CCC Could Be Steel for War If Urged
In Washington on January 20, Robert Fechner CCC director said the Civilian Conservation Corps could be welded into a military machine quickly in an emergency. He opposed militarizing the CCC program due to anticipated controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Robert Fechner
Civilian Conservation Corps
Fechner
CCC
Test of Drunkeness in Spokane Curbs Sobriety Proof
A Spokane report says drunkenness cases this year require a tongue test to prove sobriety with a phrasing exercise and other unusual tests. Police Chief Ira Martin ordered booking officers to assess tongue thickness using phrases including Methodist Episcopal and electricity as part of sobriety checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Ira Martin
Methodist Episcopal
Auto output near 1929 high in 1937 production
Industry data shows 1937 output about 5 million cars and trucks as assembly lines run at high capacity. Ward's Automotive Reports cites 1936 production 4.62 million, 1932 is 1.431 million, and 1929 peaks at 5.662 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward’s Automotive Reports, Inc
Stagg Aims to Coach Football to Age 100
Amos Alonzo Stagg, 75, says he will continue coaching football at the College of the Pacific until he reaches 100, denying retirement plans after next season. He spoke in Tucson Arizona on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stagg
Tucson
Ariz
Amos Alonzo Stagg
College of the Pacific
Chicago University
De Soto Community Notes Across Weekend Visit and Club Meetings
Desoto residents record family visits from Topeka and Oregon kin. Rebekah lodge installed new officers with Ora Mae Kraus aiding. Athenaeus club met at Monti Kaegi’s home with Mrs Allie Taylor presiding and Santa Fe Trail study featured. Frank Rhodes returns from a three week western vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Blaylock
Topeka
John Blaylock
Blaylock
James Holliday
Mr. Holliday
Lawrence
L. A. Stone
Grant’s Pass
Ore
J. D. Stone
Excelsior Springs
Rebekah Lodge
Ora Mae Kraus
Clara Boone
Gladys Strickland
Edna. Zellers
I. C. C. F. Lodge
Thomas. Widley
Rollie Murphy
Monti Kaegi
Placersday
Athenaeus ‘Club
Allie Taylor
Mollie Sheehy
Colfax
Calif
J.F. Martinson
Alberta’ Martinson
Bert. Castle
C. L.cox
Mollie: Sheehy
Social notes and civic events in DeSoto and Johnson County
Calif visit with Kouns family and relatives as Mrs. Anna Anderson faces serious illness in Miami. Kansas City trips include Broveak family illness, Effie Allen Schulte death, and Miss Myrtle Leamer's hospital trip. DeSoto high wins 44 22 over Linwood. church visits and Eastern Star event in Kansas City. death of Mrs. Ellen May Williams. Young Women's club meeting at Mildred Atkinson home. Farm Bureau officers elected with Russell Bowling named president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
George Kouns
Arthur Anderson
Kansas City
Lewis Warsop
B. G. Hughes
Anderson
Anna Anderson
Miami
Fla
Mary Anderson
A.T. Broveak
Broveak
Effie Allen Schulte
Myrtle Leamer
C. H. Anderson
Gardner
S. R. Vance
Tucson
Ariz
Jim Ellis
Ellis
John Scott
Scott
H. E. Julien
Olathe
M. E
DeSoto
Mr. Julien
Irvin Henderson
L. L. Cox
Lawrence
Minnie Smith
Topeka
Farley
Eleanor
Homer Hughes
DeSoto High School
Linwood
Louis Keegan
Warlie Cunningham
Elmer Jewett
Strickland
Eastern Star
Mark Jewett
Ellen May Williams
Robert J. Williams
Frank
James Ellis
Mildred Atkinson
Young Women’s Club
Mabel Cunningham
Leona Morse
Pansy Penner
Ethel Pratt
Lee Coleman
Reuter Organ Factory
Winnie Seaton
Pansy’ Penner
Grace Ross
G. V. Longstreth
Phyllis Jane
Johnson County Farm Bureau
Russell Bowling
W.L. Blaylock
Ed Trieble
Lecompton Community Notes and Local Sports
Lecompton families gather for funerals dinners and church meetings. Local high school basketball at Auburn and upcoming Central league tourney with Lecompton first team facing Maple Hill. Residents visit relatives in Crowder Lawrence and Topeka with social and religious events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Hayes
Daisy Bair
Julia Martin
Lecompton High School
Auburn
Lecompton
Lecompton High
Maple Hill
Howard Morris
Topeka
Cora Scott
Bell
August Hildenbrand
Wilbur Hildenbrand
Donna Jean
Stull
Lorine Hildenbrand
George Hestand
Lucille Hildenbrand
Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Health For Back Pain Relief
Many backaches are linked to tired kidneys and excess acids in the blood. Doan's Pills are promoted as a trusted remedy, claimed to flush poisonous wastes from the blood and relieve headaches, dizziness, and energy loss after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean's
Doan
Local Church Officers Named for 1988 United Brethren
Members learned the 1988 United Brethren Official Board includes conference superintendent C. V. Priddle pastor Rev. R. C. Russell and secretary Barbara Worley among others. Sunshine Club met January 12 with twelve members. bingo prizes awarded and annual officer elections planned for January 26. Mrs. Ralph Eichman and daughter Tillie visited Topeka Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Lorine Hildenbrand
Topeka
August Hildenbrand
Martha Smith
United Brethren
C. V. Priddle
R. C. Russell
Barbara Worley
Walter Stauffer
Lily Hartup
Bamma Lasswell
Reba Banks
Reba’ Banks
Dora ‘Worley
Marion Cole
Gladys Holloway
John Banks
Herman Banks
W. B. Stauffer
M. T. Cole
Womens Missionary Association
Winnie Sehon
United Brethren Aid
Aes
Rose Ill
Russell Worley
Buddy
Lawrence
Elton Dark
Kate McClanahan
Efflingham
Frank McClanahan
Madalyn
George Whipple
Sarah McClanahan
Mary. Maust
Mary Maust
Leslie
Grace Smith
Sarah Shirk
Florence Wingfield
Mary Boydston
Ralph Eichman
Tillie
Community notices and funeral tribute in Yarnold district
Mrs. Roy Deskin and others assisted at a Fred Deskin home visit. Local residents recover from influenza while several visits to Lawrence and Clinton occur. W M S met in church basement with nine members. Funeral services for J D Martin were held in Lawrence with I C O F lodge honors. Martin died January 12 at 79 years, with wife Mary Houk Martin, son Dave, and daughters Pearl Cox and Florence Harrel noted.
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Roy Deskin
Theodore Buchheim
George Steele
Fred Deskin
Russel Spencer
Georgia Mae
Jake Bidinger
H. Gilder
Lawrence
Mr. Gilder
Richard Kennedy
Theodore Hall
Ernest Kampschroeder
Will Rake and Sons
Watson
J. E. Rake
O. R. Platz
Bobby
Baldwin
Kennedy
Harold Kennedy
Platz
J. D. Martin
Rumsey
Martin
Yarnold District
Ward
Clinton
Local Notes From Richland Area District
A Missouri born citizen and local residents share health and family events. Mrs Roy Deskin had dental work in Lawrence last Monday. The community notes that several people including Charles Kennedy Dayiel Houk and Beverly Bowen suffer whooping cough. Stull and nearby areas may soon gain electricity. Roy Bowen and wife took their daughter to Lecompton for a whooping cough vaccination. John Schugart visits Valley Falls. Russel Bowen and family were Sunday visitors at A E Deister’s. Funeral of Mrs Boursaw held at Big Springs Catholic church Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Fishter
Tna
Mae
Rother
Artin
Missouri
Roy Deskin
Lawrence
Charles
Kennedy
Dayiel -Houk
Beverly ‘Bowen
Stull
Roy Botwen
Lecompton
John Schugart
Valley Falls
Russel Bowen
A. E. Deister
Market News Estimates for Tomorrow at Kansas City
Estimated livestock receipts for tomorrow include cattle 700 calves 300 hogs 1000 and sheep 500. Wall Street rose with several blue chips advancing while concerns over recession lingered and rail bonds regained support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Three Days Cough Signals Danger, Try Creomulsion Now
A radio style drug advertisement urges readers that a persistent cough may indicate serious trouble. It promotes Creomulsion as a potent remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and loosens germ laden mucus, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied from the first bottle.
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A.B. Martin
Social Welfare Organization
K. U
Kiwanis Review
Christina
Alfonso
Spain
Roosevelt
New National Foundation For
Thomas Farran
Public Health ‘Service
Parran
Keith Morgan
T W. Gosling
Red Cross
Katherine Lennott
Children’s Bureau
George Allen
District of Columbia
California
Ruth Sekindler
Philadelphia
Frank Speicher
Harley Armstrong
Crowder
Rollie Stanwix
Harry Carr
Sam Dark
Gerald Holloway
Harley Dark
Dark
Mc- Louth
Mr. Ward
Edith Carr
Russell
United Brethren Church
Gilbert Gillan
Santa Fe
Virgil Bradley
United Brethren Missionary Association
Willie Sehon
Mabel Slavens
Mankel
Grace Schmitt
Lois Hayes
Simms
Yarnold-Stull
Government Bonds
U. S
Treasury
Wall Street
Chicago
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
Chrysler
Westinghouse
du Pont
Allied Chemical
U. S. Rubber
Standard Oil of New Jersey
Montgomery Ward
Sears, Roebuck
J. I. Case
International Harvester
American Can
International Paper and Power
Congress
Elec
Phillips Pet
Terd Ltd Oil India
U's. Steel
Thay
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