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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1938

Page

7

University of Kansas to build women’s gym and activities building

A University athletic board committee will study improvements and push for a women’s gymnasium or activities building. Plans outline classrooms, gyms, a dance studio, lounges, and a 75-foot pool plus a bowling/archery area. Location proposed south of the current gym.

University of Kansas Athletic Board University Athletic Board Department of Physical Education Robinson Gymnasium F.C. Allen Ruth Hoover Miss Hoover Women of Kansas Ames Bounds George Beal

Hi Y Delegates Return From Kentucky Trip

Robert E. Wood led Hi Y delegates on a two week motor trip to Berea Kentucky for the Second National Congress. They toured Bagnell dam Hodgenville Bardstown and Civil War sites. The group pitched tents cooked meals and camped along the way enjoying no fixed lodging.

Robert E. Wood Berea Congress Bagnell Dam Lincoln Hodgenville Kentucky Bardstown Cumberland River Norris Dam Pees Reed Sn Falls Iberland Woods Aes

Debutantes at King George's Court Cause A Stir

Odd report from London notes debutantes at King George's Court overstep bounds with low necklines and dancing. The event triggers scrutiny of attire and decorum while guests discuss fashion and propriety amid the haut monde.

King George’ 'S Court

New Production High For Kansas Oil

Kansas potential oil production rose to 3,409,528 barrels per day on June 20, a gain of 96,079 from May. Capacity was 18,465 wells, with prorated pools contributing 3,360,228 barrels daily and non prorated pools 49,300 barrels daily. The rise from January 20 stood at over 300,000 barrels daily.

Wichita Kan Kansas Conservation Division State Corporation Commission

Bethany college appoints new Christianity professor

In NEW BETHANY Kansas July 7 Rev Paul Engstrand of Vilas Kansas is named professor of Christianity at Bethany College succeeding Dr George F Hall who resigns as dean of men to join Gustavus Adolphus College Minnesota Mrs Hall resigns as art instructor and Miss Gladys Hendricks of Wellington Kansas is named to fill the vacancy.

Lindsborg Kan Paul Engstrand Vilas Bethany College George F. Hall Hall Gustavus Adolphus College Minnesota Gladys Hendricks Wellington

County to Buy Bridge Plank From Miller Lumber

County commissioners voted yesterday to purchase a carload of bridge plank from George F E Miller Lumber Co in Portland Oregon at 34 dollars 90 cents per 1000 feet.

George FE. Miller Lumber Company Portland Ore

District Court to Convene Saturday Under Judge Means

District court will be in session Saturday July 9 as announced by Judge Hugh Means. All matters pending and under advisement will be settled at that time.

Hugh Means

Myron C. Taylor Named President at Refugee Meeting

Myron C. Taylor was elected president of the intergovernmental committee on refugees in Evian-les-Bains France He was nominated by France's Senator Henri Berenger and supported by Dr Tomas A Lebreton of Argentina The vote was by acclamation and Taylor accepted after delegation pressure The meeting saw Jewish Catholic and Protestant delegates united in seeking immediate international aid for oppressed minorities.

Evian-les-Bains France Myron C. Taylor United Sates Intergovernmental Pommitetes Roosevelt Henri Berenger Tomas A. Lebreton Argentina Berenger Taylor Franklin Roosevelt United States United Front

Common spokesman backs unified refugee petition program

The spokesman urged joint action by intergovernmental committees on refugees and religious groups to demand worldwide relief, including those from Germany and Austria. He called for immigration plans that aid those already displaced and negotiations with Germany for goods and money exits. Dr. Heinrich Neumann, Vienna physician, relayed German authorities’ wish to evacuate 40 000 Austrian political victims by August 1. He avoided specifics, noting he follows officials’ suggestions from talks in Vienna. He left his wife and children behind and hopes to rejoin them soon.

Germany Austria Palestine Heinrich Neumann Vienna Professor Neumann Duke of Windsor Neumann

Borah in Bed Rest After Overwork Breakdowns

Senator Borah of Idaho, age 73 and a leading Senate figure, was confined to bed with orders to rest following a breakdown from overwork. He had been stricken on Sunday and a special nurse was assigned until Mrs. Borah's return from the West. Aides reported the condition not serious, though fatigue remained.

Washington Senator Borah Senate Borah West

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Scramble

Readable puzzle fragments show a dense cross word with numbered clues for Across and Down items. The text lists several clue fragments including Pretend and Agree, Fine openwork, city in Maine, Nobleman, Precious stone, American Indian, goddess, and other scattered entries indicating a standard crossword layout with multiple theme clues and a solution from yesterday.

Maine T. Cukoolike

Confederate veteran continues journey after collapse

Harrisburg July 7 A 96 year old Confederate veteran David A Sheffer from the Higginsville Missouri Confederate home collapsed from exhaustion on his way home from the Gettysburg blue and gray reunion He was taken from a train to a hospital and then resumed his journey with his attendant Clifton Coleman accompanying him He served in a Virginia infantry regiment during the Civil War.

Harrisburg Gettys Sheffer Virginia Clifton Coleman

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