Finney Begins Term at Kansas State Prison
Ronald Finney, 35, of Emporia, arrives to serve 31 to 635 years for his role in the Kansas bond scandal. He meets former employee Deland Caldwell, weighs 254 pounds, and asks to work to lose weight after a 10 day quarantine. He brings baking soda and books "The Marks of an Educated Man" and Rogers Thesaurus for the prison library.
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Lansing
Kan
Kansas State Prison
Ronald Finney
Emporia
Kansas
Wainls
Deland Caldwell
Finney
Roger
A Kansan Sees Hollywood By Richard Doan
Hollywood chatter notes alimony totals for John Gilbert and a 4th ex wife, plus child support. Rumors place June Robles in stage for 10 weeks at 1000 dollars weekly. Miscellaneous items include DeMille’s middle name Blount, Villa’s widow with Wally Beery at opening in Mexico City, and Meighan returning in Peck's Bad Boy.
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Hollywood
Cal
John Gilbert
June Robles
Cecil B. DeMille
Viva Villa
Wally Beery
Mexico City
Thomas Meighan
Jackie Cooper
Peck
Pola Negri
Potomac River
Lewis Milestone
Elizabeth Cobb
Tru
Fox
Ann of Cleeves
Henry the Vite
Langhton
Elsa Lanchester
Norma Shearer
Tom Mix
Zack Miller
101
Will Rogers
Universal
Change of Heart Opens Three Day Run at Varsity
Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell romance themes headline the Varsity premiere of Change of Heart. James Dunn and Ginger Rogers provide strong support, nearly stealing the show as seniors in the audience react to opening scenes.
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Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Varsity Theater
James Dunn
Ginger Rogers
Gaynor-Farrell
Bulgarian Crisis opens with college commencement scene in California
In a blend of locales New York City dominates the action as four graduates two girls and two boys plot to reach the city with dreams of success. Gaynor aims to be a writer while Farrell pursues law. Miss Rogers is called to the stage and Dunn prepares to charm radio listeners with his crooning.
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California
New York City
Bee Girls
New York
Gaynor
Farrell
Miss Rogers
Dunn
Meeting at Emporia State Christian Endeavor Convention
The Kansas Christian Endeavor Union meets in Emporia June 17 to 10 for the annual state convention attracting 1500 young people from 28 denominations. Dr Daniel A Poling will open with a Christ the Son of the Living God address. Vere Abbey and Homer Rodeheaver lead sessions and a 2000-voice choir. Registration is 1 with social events planned and Douglas County representation.
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Kansas Christian Endeavor
Union
Emporia
Kansas
United States
Daniel A. Poling
World Christian Endeavor
Christ the Son of the Living
God T Will
Vere Abbey
India
Christ
Homer Rodeheaver
Mildred Haggard
Harry Githens
Quincy
Til
Poling
Rodeheaver
Douglas County Christian Endeavor
Over in the Enterprise and Vicinity closing events
The notice outlines closing events in the Enterprise area and nearby vicinities, detailing dates and proceedings. It notes local stakeholders and relevant authorities coordinating the closures and related timelines for residents and businesses.
Love Rectangle Roles Stir New York In Gaynor Farrell
The plot centers on Gaynor loving Farrell who loves Rogers while Dunn loves Gaynor and Rogers loves both men. Upon arrival in New York the lineup is rearranged. The film uses Gaynor Farrell scenes to please fans as the Varsity short subjects entertain with parodies of newsreels and strong comedy.
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Gaynor
Farrell
Rogers
Dunn
New York
Brook High School Senior Activities Week Highlights
Brook High School held a sequence of senior events from Saturday March 19 through Friday May 25. Activities included a junior senior banquet at the Methodist church with a wishing well theme, baccalaureate services at Heberling hall, class party at the Oscar Vincent home, a buffet supper hosted by Mrs. W. E. Topping, a senior class night program featuring The Graduate's Seven Guides, and commencement exercises with caps and gowns. Dr. Burris Jenkins spoke at the commencement week. Numerous alumni and faculty members attended and additional readings and musical programs were staged by local educators and students.
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Marie Hupp
Betty Skaggs
Maxine Brenthiger
Oscar Vincent
W. E. Topping
Myrle Reilly
5. E. Owen
Heberling Hall
Overbrook
Burris Jenkins
Linwood
Josephine Jones
Alden Allbaugh
Myrie Reilly
Mary Frances Coffman
George Gilmore
John Coffman
Darwin Chubb
Ruth Hepner
Marie Salsberry
Sylvia Shuler
J. J. Cooper
Robert Burton
Benediction
Rev. Pritchett
Harold Allen
Maxine Brentlinger
Lila Chamberlin
Charles Coffman
Richard Coffman
Kathryn Doney
Harold Gilmore
Modena Greenfield
Merton Ingle
E. Owen
Betty Shaves
Herbert
Fred Hartman
Alfred Fishburn
Chauncey Fishburn
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Charles Laughton
Associated Press
Boris
Bulgaria
State Christian Endeavor
Herbert Huffman, Jr
Virginia Detler
Enterprise and Vicinity
U. S
David F. Sellers
Pennsylvania
United States Fleet
Roosevelt
New York Harbor
M. F. Hudson Motor CO
New Hampshire ST
Oldsmobile
Allen Crafton
Irene Peabody
G. Criss Simpson
Hoy Underwood
Gene Mciee
Mary Ross
Walter Rundle
Tom Hupp
Clyde Flory
Wanda Lee
Teddy
Frazier Butler
Topeka
Enterprise School
Bobby
Louise Reilly
Lena
Myrle
Eleanor
Hiram Jenkins
L. W. Coffman
Maxine
Mary Frances
Claudie Radcliffe
Gladys
Frances Hardtaker
Lawrence
Arthur Hose
Charles Forth
Agnes
Mary Fowle
Jordan Home
Baldwin
Mary Frances Offman
Donna Jean Wright
W. G. Wright
Henry Maichel
Glenn Maichel
Ralph Maichel
Ira Sinclair
H. M. Desque
Clifford
Eileen
Ed Desque
Viola Mae
Betty Jean
Margaret Sullivan
Charles
H. M
Richard DIX
Irene Dunne
Comedy - Cartoon - News
Matinee
Walter Huston
Frances Dee
Edgar Kennedy
Mystery Squadron
John Wayne
M-G-M
Laurel and Hardy
Jimmy Durante
Lupe Velez
Polly Moran
Jack Pearl
Frances Williams
Ted Healy
Stooges
Mickey Mouse
HOT Chocolate
Charles Butterworth
George Givot
Snes Beautiey
Mickey Afonse
Geist
Akes
Metra- Goldwy Mayer
Varsity
Ums Dunn
Kathleen Norris
Manhattan
Cari
Brisson
Victor McLaglen
Jack Oak
Kitty Carlister
Duke Ellington
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