Goddard Rocket Work Sparks Worcester Sensation
In Worcester on July 18 AP reports Professor Robert H. Goddard of Clark University tested a nine foot rocket from a steel tower near his lab. Rumors of a meteor or plane crash caused police ambulances to rush the area, but Goddard said the test caused no explosion or damage beyond landing. The nine foot rocket used explosive charges to propel upward along rails from a tower apex. Goddard, backed by Smithsonian and Clark University, says such incidents are routine in his 17 years of experimentation.
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Worcester
Mass
Clark University
Robert H. Goddard
Grafton
Goddard
Smithsonian Institution
Rains Moderate Heat Across Kansas. 108 at Garden City
Moderate heat eased slightly as heavy rains soaked south central Kansas and lighter showers spread across the state. Wichita recorded 1.06 inches, several towns reported rainfall. floods feared along the Arkansas river, with some Neosho overflows. Forecast calls for fair, cooler nights with highs in the upper 80s and lows 60s to 70s.
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Topeka
Kansas
Garden City
United States
Flora
Great Bend
Hutchinson
Weather Bureau
Wichita
McPherson
Hays
Macksville
Dodge City
Goodland Tribune
Liberal
Philipsburg
Emporia
Horton
Leroy
Neosho
Lola
Prohibition clash over enforcement and resignations voiced
Washington reports stir at Governors conferences as Wick ersham letters prompt objections. Senator Caraway, a longtime prohibition advocate, condemns the letter as weakening laws and predicts Wickersham’s resignation, arguing the commission’s usefulness is destroyed if he remains. Wichita, a separate item notes Krauss trial adjourned and county tensions over intercounty issues in a flood case. An explosion damages a New Building district, with a $310,000 estimate, while three marriages are recorded yesterday.
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Washington
George W. Wickersham
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Governors
New London
Conn
Caraway
Arkansas
Wickersham
Squirrels Rampage Prompt City Warning in Lawrence
Lawrence police issued a warning after several reports of aggressive squirrels during hot weather. Chief Will Johns said no scare is intended but actions last week justified caution. A woman was bitten in the 1000 block of Mont Street and another chased into a home on Hill Street. a squirrel head was sent to Kansas State Agricultural College for testing. Police will respond to calls and dispose of any troublesome animals.
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Will Johns
Johns
Ihomont Street
Kansas State Agricultural College
Campus Sing on Mt Oread Tonight at Fowler Shops
The annual Campus Sing at the University will be tonight on the grounds in front of Fowler Shops under Ray Gafney. The event runs 7:45 to 8:00 p.m. Invited public may attend. Two soloists Miss Meribah Moore and Miss Irene Peabody will sing a varied program including America the Beautiful and The Bells of St Marys among other songs.
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Fowler Shops
Ray Gafney
Meribah Moore
Irene’ Peabody
Fine Arts
Fine Arts, Faculty, Will Sinc
America
Sweet Afton
St. Mary's
Pole
Irene Peabody
Curtis tied to bad checks and arson chatter in Kansas
Authorities report G M Curtis, held by Holton police, facing Baldwin County charges for passing counterfeit and worthless checks. A suspect matching his description reportedly passed three checks in Baldwin, including an $11 sum. Curtis’s arrest follows a truck seizure tied to a Pawhuska clan investment firm. In London, Premier Ramsay MacDonald seeks rapid naval disarmament talks with the United States and hopes to announce progress before month’s end.
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M. Curtis
London
Ramsay MacDonald
House of Commons
United States
Lawrence Visitors Recall Local Names in Weekend Notes
The column lists visiting couples and individuals from Lawrence including Mr and Mrs John Brohammer Mrs Harve Flory Harold and Wayni Mr Will Churchbaugh Mr and Mrs Shuck and Charles Trpyds Evelyn Byron Elwood Deay Inhent and Lilian. Also noted are Mr Art Davison Marvin Al pha Ezra and Mrs Oscar Shuck with Lisyd Evelyn and Byron as Lawrence visitors Friday. Mr and Mrs Will Postma Florence Laurie and Richard were also mentioned as visitors.
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John~ Brohammer
Lawrence
Harve
Flory
Harold
Will Churchbaugh
and Is Shuck
Charles
Evelyn
Byron
Elwood Deay
Oscar’ Shuck
Lisyd
Will Postma
Florence
Laurie
Richard
Man
Postma
Jesse
Markley
Taii
Jesse Wingert
Merle
Geng
Lloyd
Mabel Wesley
Will
Wingert
Mabie
John .Brohammer
Mildred
Edith
Edward Sanders
Elmer Churchbaugh
Donad
Conrad’s Park
Ottawa
Lillian
Alda Brahammer
Fiorence
Ira
Arthur Flory
Clarerice
Alvak
Hallie-Haley
Trene
Fra Flory
Florence Postma
Virgil Shoemaker
Vinna Daxison
Frank Flory
Wilma Gish
Andrew Wagoner
Alda Brohammer
Charies Shuck
Mabel Flory
Cecil Duver
Lillian _ Brohammer
Lloyd Shuck
Verna’ Houser
Clarence Beckner
Vida Gish
William Flory
Hallie Hale
Clara Flora
Gig Barnhart
Charlie Brohammer
Alda
Daniel Beeghley
Cyrus
Flora
Anna Larmer
George Markley
Nettie Flory
Daniel- Beerhley
Frank Deay
Oscar Shuck
Pleasant Grove
Frank
Dean
John Brohammer
Pothraod
He Fuller’ Brush
Callie
Lillien
Everest Bond
Carl
George van Housen
Wesley Flory
David Studebaker
Mable ‘Flory
John’ Brohammer
Will. Postma
Garland
George van -Housen
Lord Hout
John Brohammier
Sunday gatherings and local visits across Crowder region
Residents and families from Crowder and nearby towns spent Sunday with relatives at several homes including the Wingert, Flory, Deay, and Markley households. Neighboring communities in Lawrence and Kanwaka hosted callers and church events while threshing crews and farm work continued through the week.
Reed Work Lesson Ends With Compliments and Treats
A club session featured a reed work lesson with each member completing a basket. The group was complimented for cooperative spirit and neat work by the deaders. After the afternoon, Sweezer served lemonade ice cream and cake to four ten, Miss Elizabeth Randle and
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Sweezer
Fourtgen
Elizabeth Randle
Club Minutes Mention Olinda Brune at Lake View
Mrs Randle of Lawrence attended as guests as the club adjourned to meet in two weeks with Miss Olinda Brune at Lake View. Roll call will be Household Past5 and a nutrition lesson will be given to the club members by Mrs Will Martin.
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Lewis Hodson
Ida Hodson
Amos Hodson
Lake. View
Lionel Rogers
H. A. Rogers
K. M
Crowder
Bert Perkins
Margaret
Harveyville
J. M. Crowder
Emmett
Kannakay
Ross Sinclarr
Richland
W. S. Collins
Dayk Myers
Riverside
Cleti” Bradley
Evelyn Bunce
Lake View
Henry Fraker
Jimmie
Harfie Armstrong
Lecompton
J. E.mercer
Maxine
Wanda
Lawrence
J. 3
Kanwaka
Wanda Mercer
Maxine ‘Meércer
John Bradley
J. S.'. Emmett
Maxine Mercer
Wanda-Mercer
Jack Grimes
F. M. Bunce
Harry, Jr
Margaret Elizabeth
Edith Carr
Harlie Armstrong
Crowder-Lake View
Farmi Bureau
Sam Sweezer
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Farm Bureau
David Perkir
Beth Randle
Randle
Olinda Brune
Will Martin
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New Building City
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Armstron
Aga _R. Colman
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Grace Perkins
J. E. Mercer
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Henry Collins
Oscar Collings
Elmer. Shields
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Harry Carr
Henry Beuermann
Johnnie Johnson
Roe
Vinland
Beattie Collins
M. Crowder
Jack “Myers
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W. L Collins
William
Sammie
Dora
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Edward Gail
Dorothy Alice ‘Armstrong
J.M. Crowder
Jack Grones
Dorothy Alice Armstrong
Ona Belle Collins
Cleta Bradl Sient Satur
Arthur Bradley
Theodore Armstrong
Rooma
Mr. Carr
Sack Grimes
Onoring
Lois Emick
Monte
the Greshound Limited
King
Admission
Mother Hubbard
AK Pringie
Nature
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S.S.S
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Meena
Lena Bosqueta
Jean Hersholt
Paris
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Kinofram News
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Evergeon Wavy
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New Mexican Rockies
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Yosemite
California
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