Remodel Old Home Becomes Residence of Phelps in Lawrence
The former Phillip Albach house at 1701 Tennessee street in Lawrence is being remodeled by Mr. and Mrs. Rice Phelps into their residence. The historic structure sits on land tied to 1858 Albach era and Quantrill raid history.
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Mrs. Rice Phelps
Phillip ‘Albach
Tennessee Street
Phillip Albach
Tennessee
Rice Phelps
Lawrence
Albach
Quantrill
Henry Albach
Philip Albh
Donald Phel ‘S
School of Business
University of Kansas
Helps for Housewives Practical kitchen tips and home care notes
A collection of kitchen tricks and household hints includes jelly stock ideas for invalids and cooling desserts, soap bag sponges for cleaning, browning pears as garnishes, buttonhole preservation tips, summer toasting of nuts, uncrystallized syrup with soda, and soil treatment notes for Japanese beetles.
Fur coats cost less with straight or fitted silhouettes
The 1938 fur fashion trend emphasizes budget coats amid recession and strikes. Processed lamb skin dubbed mouton, brown Alaska seal looks, and nutria join dark pelts like black Persian lamb and Hudson seal. Boxy straight lines dominate, with longer lengths and a wrapped, utilitarian look. Designers expect princesse coats to rise in popularity.
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Fur Mart
Grapefruit-Cherry Mold Recipe Turns Classic Party Centerpiece
A vintage recipe outlines a grapefruit cherry mold serving six to eight. It details gelatin preparation with cold water sugar lemon juice and grapefruit segments folded in and set in a ring mold with cheese balls arranged inside. garnish with mayonnaise and lettuce bed. The Adirondack peak Mt Marcy is noted as 5,344 feet high.
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Adirondacks
Mt. Marcy
Fall Silhouette Trends for Flared Skirts and Sleeves
The coming fall fashion emphasizes flared skirts about fifteen inches from the floor with slim or broadened hips, prominent dolman sleeves on coats and dresses, and revived leg o mutton and bishop sleeves. Bi color dresses with removable front aprons evoke Victorian femininity, while rich trims like rhinestones, pins, and bows define the season.
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Dolman
Schiaparelli
Bishop
Fall fashion shades and tailoring for gowns foreseen
Designers describe a coming season with narrow stitched bands across bodices and trimmed straps. Evening gowns will be long, and a color palette centers on black with prominent additions of teal blue wine burgundy brown copper green and purple tones.
Corn Relish From Garden Produce Shared In Recipes
A traditional relish made from corn, cabbage, onions, peppers, celery and spices. The process includes grinding, mixing with vinegar and sugar, cooking until tender, then packing hot in jars to seal. Recipes credited to Mrs A P Fey of Winona Street and Mrs G E Moon of Vermont Street.
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G. E. Moon
Vermont St
OMITAS CALIENTE A Chilean Recipe
Husk 12 ears of corn and peel inner husks. Chop corn with green pepper onion and tomatoes, season with salt pepper and sugar. Melt butter, add corn mix and cook until thick. Portion in husks, tie, and steam 30 minutes. Serve with butter or tomato sauce. Creta W Hill 1283 Rhode Island Street.
Andy Hardy Character Origin Tied to Vivien Bretherton
Lawrence readers learn the Andy Hardy figure in Love Finds Andy Hardy was created by Vivien R. Bretherton of Portland Oregon daughter of Mrs Walter Bretherton formerly Miss Gertrude Oliver. Her work has drawn MGM interest to use the character in the film series and they invited her to NY to join as a script writer. She attended the University of Kansas in 1915 16 and joined Kappa Alpha Theta.
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Andy Hardy
Lawrence
Granada
Andy
Vivien R. Bretherton
Miss Bretherton
Portland
Ore
Walter Bretherton
Gertrude Oliver
Hannah Oliver
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Company
Hardy
New York
University of Kansas
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Rust damage to wheat belts projected lighter than last year
The agriculture department reported a survey showing stem rust losses likely smaller this year than 1936. Despite an earlier threat of heavier damage, early spring wheat harvests indicate light losses in South Dakota and Minnesota, with lighter damage possible in minor varieties in North Dakota. Durum wheat damage expected mainly in late fields.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
South Dakota
Minnesota
North Dakota
Nock Graduation Speaker at Kansas State Summer School
New York writer Albert Jay Nock told 142 Kansas State summer school graduates that ignorance, properly exercised, can become a fine art. He cited Socrates as an example of a very ignorant man. Dr. L J Beyer gave the regents' talk. Also notes New York stores expect a billion dollar boost from the 1939 World’s Fair.
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Manhattan
Kan
Albert Jay Nock
New York
Kansas State College
Socrates
L. J. Beyer
Lyons
Regents
Meat Prices Rise Slightly From Year Low in July
Chicago reports a mild upturn in general food costs with meat prices climbing in July. Wholesale gains reach up to 18 percent in beef veal and pork, while poorer cuts and all lamb decline. Experts link the uptick to firmer retail and wholesale demand and smaller winter supplies. Hog and choice steer prices reach highs unseen since late 1937, with some recent pullback in beef and pork quotes.
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Chicago
St Luke A M E Church Services and Gleaners Lawn Social
St Luke A M E Church Ninth and New York hosts Sunday school at 9 30 with Lou ise Garrett as superintendent, a 11 00 quarterly meeting service by Rev John Adams, 3 00 p m sermon by Rev T J Burwell with St Johns Topeka choir, and 6 30 p m A C E League led by Mrs Della Bryant on Equal Opportunity for All. Gleaners club hosts a lawn social tonight at Mrs Melissa Johnsons West Fourth street residence.
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St. Luke A.M.E
Ninth and
New York Streets
J. N. Goddard
Louise Garrett
Samson
John Adams
T. J. Burwell
St. John’s A.M.E
Topeka
A.C.E. League
Della Bryant
League
Gleaners Club
Melissa Johnson
West Fourth Street
Minneapolis voters approve 74800 bond for new school
UP dispatch reports New Minneapolis Kansas voters approved by a four to one margin a 74800 bond for a new grade school and auditorium. A PWA grant of 61200 has been approved for the project to provide the city's share.
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Minneapolis
Kan
PWA
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