Give Up Hope of Marrying Edward
London massed with a public sigh as Edward ascends to the throne ending decades of commoner marriage rumors. Royal marriage laws limit him to a princess. Irene of Greece and Juliana of the Netherlands loom as eligible partners while favored socialites and Americans fill the drift of liaison stories. A bored secretary discards thousands of letters unopened.
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London
Prince of Wales
United States
Canada
England
Irene
Greece
Juliana
Netherlands
Edward
Catherine
George II
Eugenie
Eyre
Russia
Cyril
Viscountess
Ednam
Dudley Ward
Ernest Simpson
Wallis Warfield
Baltimore
Simpson
Anecdotes of King George V from Royal Life
The Associated Press recounts warm stories from King George V reign. A wet White City day mishap had the king splash a puddle and utter Damn before Queen Mary cautioning silence. Sir Harry Lauder entertained at the Palace theater then teased the king outside. The monarch joked about coins and Georges, and showed rifleman skill at Lulworth Gunnery School.
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Associated Press
Roe VV
White City
George
Queen Mary
Sir Harry Lauder
Palace Theater
London
Royal Box
Lauder
Harry
King George
Europe
Royal Tank Corps
Lulworth
King George and Queen Attend Evening Family Moment
The king owned a gramophone and enjoyed playing records for his family in the evening. One night a military band record ended with the national anthem and, as the first chord sounded, the queen and others rose. the king then shut off the record and they sat down again.
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George
Impeachment Bomb a Dud in New Jersey
In Trenton on January 21, Governor Harold G Hoffman’s reprieve of Bruno Hauptmann did not spark impeachment moves. A joint legislative session heard a cordial reception for the governor who read a social security message, with no Hauptmann remarks in either chamber.
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Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Senate
Assembly
Pleasant Grove Farm Fire and Local News Roundup
Pleasant Grove area reports a barn fire at Mrs. George Bolen’s farm with unknown origin. Several local notes follow: residents return from hospital, livestock sales in Kansas City, illness recoveries, funeral travels to Lyndon, farm purchases near Worden, Lawrence visits, a buzz saw injury, and planned public sale January 28 as residents relocate. Four Leaf club to meet February 7 with sandwich contribution.
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George Bolen
Pleasant Grove
Jack Dillon
Baby
N. D. Messer
Kansas City
Doris
Russell Weible
Bud Stanley
Lyndon
Stanley
Chester Disquest
Worden
W. R. Sanders
Raymond Love
Lucille
Lawrence
C.P.A. Lodge
Leslie Clough
Elmer
Roy
Ed Deay
Paul Hooke
Donald Trusheim
George van Housen
Marshall Churchbaugh
Leslie Churchbaugh
John Churchbaugh
Four Leaf Club
Shucks and Bonds Share Wednesday Evening Visit
Mr and Mrs Charlie Shuck and Darrell with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shuck Eva and Warren spent Wednesday evening at the Murry Bond home in Lone Star.
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Charlie Shuck
Darrell
Mra
Lloyd Shuck
Eva
Warren
Murry Bond
Lone Star
Local folk spend week with kin and neighbors
Laurie and Richard Postma and helpers sawn wood for Frank Dean on Tuesday afternoon. Many locals visit, travel and assist relatives across Pleasant Valley, Willow Springs and nearby farms, with several illnesses and social gatherings noted. A church program, funeral, and a doctor’s call finish the report.
Glenn Home Among Oldest Stone Houses in Community
The Glenn home, a native stone structure built 57 years ago by the late William M. Glenn, remains among the oldest and most substantial in the area. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. Stavens and daughter Sara visiting near Stull. John Taylor, Santa Fe depot agent, has improved after a period of illness. Johnnie Kellogg marked his birthday with an overnight visit to Ora Goff’s home. Miss Louise Clarke, teacher at Greenwood Valley school, spent time away from class.
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Glenn
William M. Glenn
R. &. Stavens
Sara
Raymond Hoffsommer
Stull
John Taylor
Santa Fe
Johnnie Kellogg
Donald Dean Goff
Ora
Weekend Wedding Shower and Local News Notes
Social items recount a 6 o'clock luncheon and bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. William F. Glenn hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George L. McCarty. Guests included the Glenns and families from Topeka and Lawrence. Other items report road work on the Lecompton to Big Springs route, birthday observances for Edward Ginest and Kenneth Ginest, and local dinners for mail carriers.
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Frank Clarke
Embroidery Club
William F. Glenn
George L. McCarty
Ethan Sims
Harvey Glenn
H. D. Morris
Jack Hill
William Richards
Fred Nace
George F. Bahnmaier
Julia Martin
McCarty
L. E. Eyth
Topeka
H. F. Fulton
A. I. Armstrong
Lecompton
Big Springs
Lawrence
Margaret Tenpenny
Edward Ginest
Garden City
Kenneth Ginest
Ed LaMont
Nettie Leslie
Scott Wingfield
Donald Dean Goff
Johnnie Kellogg
Ben Kellogge
United Brethren Church
Starr Glenn
Lawrence Visitors Highlight Rural Electrification Talk
Mrs. Margaret Tenpenny Mrs R B Slavens and Sara spent Saturday in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Harvey Glenn visited Mr and Mrs Harry Glenn and daughter Joan at Grantville Thursday. W C Boardman of Lawrence director of Rural Electrification Development spoke on rural electrification at the Glenn P T A meeting Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Tenpenny
R. B. Slavens
Sara
Lawrence
Harvey Glenn
Harry Glenn
Joan
Grantville
W.C. Boardman
Lawrence, di
Glenn P.T. A
Lecompton couple thank responders after near fire
Mr and Mrs G L Glenn express gratitude to the Lecompton telephone operator the fire department and all others for their prompt kind response to a Thursday night fire alarm. The flue burned out with little damage but wind could have caused a serious blaze
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G. L. Glenn
Lecompton
Fire Department
How Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Bad Cold
Millions have found Calotabs a valuable aid in treating colds. Take one or two tablets the first night and repeat on the third or fifth night if needed. Calotabs cleanses the intestinal tract of germ laden mucus and toxins, promotes elimination of cold poisons, serving as both purgative and diuretic. Economical at twenty five cents for the family package and ten cents for the trial package.
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Plainview
Tex
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Joane
Boonville
King and Sons
Windsor
Victoria
Duke of Kent
George V
Duke of York
Hoffman
Columbia
Wilford Riegle
Emporia
Lyon County
Kansas Day Club
F. G. Tad
Everest
Jesse Markley
Harve Craig
Pleasant Valley
Etta Montgomery
Russell Wible
Ira Rothrock
Robbins
Solon Markley
Robert Seamons
David
Eleanor Hadl
Srs
Merritt Woodward
Fam Uy
Charles Howe
David Beeghley
Will Postma
David Hesler
Grandma Barnhart
Franklin Church
Olive Brown
Willow Springs
H. T. Jones
Jesse Wingert
William Wingert
Salina
Sauna
Warsas Cty
Streamliner
Union Pacific
Goodrich
Silvertown
Equalityr RS Wet Besservices
R. W. Harpe
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