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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

2

Predict a Union of Protestantism

Seven Lawrence ministers discussed an organic union of Protestant churches at a union service led by First Christian church last night. They noted likely three main divisions, stressed individual role, youth engagement, and the impact of urbanization and education on ministry.

Lawrence First Christian Church Joseph F. King Congregational Church Seth W. Slaughter Howard E. Koelh First Baptist Church Nathan H. Huffman United Brethren Church Clinton L. Nellis The Friends Church Edwin F. Price First Methodist Church Paul B. Lawson West Side Presbyterian Church Robert A. Hunt Mr. Hunt Mr. King Slaughter Koelb Huffman Nellis Price Methodist Church

Allen couple to speak in Sioux Falls at college

Dr and Mrs F C Allen left yesterday for Sioux Falls S D where tonight Dr Allen will address Augustana College The K U athletic director speaks in support of a campaign by Pres Clemens H Granshau to fund a new gym for the college The notice then promotes contacting Butcher at phone 892 for safe auto truck and fire insurance guidance

F. C. Allen Sioux Falls S. D Allen Augustana College K. U Clemens H. Granshau

Test Your Knowledge Questions From Classified Page

Seven quiz items appear on the page asking about Gabrel Prinzip immigration policy Campbell Island geography composer of Tannhauser John Linnell Knoxville river religious denomination of Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt Carpathian Mountains and the Moon’s armor.

Gabrile Prinzip United States Campbell Islands John Linnell Knoxville Tenn Franklin D. Roosevelt Carpathian Mountains

KU students brace for last exam day amid shuffled schedule

Students face delayed ex ams as the university delayed Wednesday finals to fit an updated timetable. Faculty quips echo across campus while seniors prepare to depart with belongings as summer courses loom. Notable items include gubernatorial hopefuls connected to KU alumni and an $85 life membership gift to the KU alumni association.

Lawrence summer band classes and concerts planned

A Lawrence high school summer band meeting is set for Wednesday June 3 at 9 in the Liberty Memorial high school auditorium. Eligible students include those in high or junior high last year or entering junior high next year. The high school band will give weekly Friday concerts at 8 in South Park through July and August, with rehearsals beginning Wednesday at 8. Clarence E Sawhill says the concerts repay the city for sending the band to the Cleveland national contest. The Mid Western summer music camp band will also perform on campus Sundays at 3 30 from June 22 to August 1.

Lawrence High School Liberty Memorial High School South Park Clarence E. Sawhill Lawrence Cleveland University of Kansas

The Princess Comes Across at Dickinson theater

Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray star in The Princess Comes Across aboard a ship where a stowaway criminal and detectives drive the plot through a series of murders and surprises. The program includes a news reel travel picture and a Mickey Mouse short. Community notice urges former members of the Lawrence NAACP branch to attend a June 2 meeting at 8 15 PM at the Ith Street Baptist Church.

Lawrence National Association For the Advancement of 1 Colored People

Zioncheck Hospitalized After Car Collision and Pursuit

Zioncheck, in a curb collision with another vehicle, fled speeding past pedestrians after a stop light. Assistant District Attorney Karl Kindleberger sought an arrest warrant but it was denied. He later appeared at the White House, spoke with an officer, and left. His wife, away for a month, remained missing. Attorney Lucius C. Lamar said she was with friends.

Karl Kindleberger Zioncheck White House Lucius C. Q. Lamar Washington Benjamin S. Young

Liberty Memorial High Announces Honor Roll List

The Liberty Memorial high school today announced second semester honor roll under principal Neal M. Wherry. About 114 students earned two or more E grades. eight had E's in five subjects, 13 in four and a half, and 11 achieved the top grade in four subjects. Names and E counts follow for each category.

Liberty Memorial High School Neal M. Wherry Alll

Landon to Make Fourth Commencement Appearance at KU

Governor Alf M. Landon will appear at the University of Kansas commencement next Monday evening, his fourth visit as Kansas chief executive. The event, broadcast on KFKU from 7:30 to 8:30, will include his short address. Since taking office in 1933, Landon has attended KU ceremonies annually. Other Kansas governors prior to him included Davis, Paulen, Reed, and Woodring.

K. U Alf M. Landon William Borah Kansas Will G. West K. A Walter Haxman Jonathan Davis University of Kansas Landon Kk. U KFKU Ben Paulen Clyde M. Reed Woodring

Today’s Baseball in American Association Night Game in Kansas City

Dr Paul reports schedule in the American Association with a night game in Kansas City. No major league games on the slate today.

American Association Paul Kansas City

Hollingbery Launches New Chicago Advertising Firm

George P. Hollingbery, ex national and local advertising manager of the Chicago Herald and Examiner, has started a new business representing radio stations in national advertising. Offices in Chicago and New York, first deal with WREN, plans for more broadcasting company contracts. Hollingbery, a KU graduate, is married to Betty Sifers and has three daughters.

George P. Hollingbery Chicago Herald and Examiner Chicago Lawrence Man WREN Hollingbery New York University of Kansas Hollingberg The Herald and Examiner National Advertising Manager Horace Hollingbery Betty Sifers

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Bahnmaier 69 of 435 Maine Street were held at Rumsey funeral home with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by husband Charles Bahnmaier seven daughters two brothers and nine grandchildren. Also noted are death and funeral notices for Mrs. Mildred Lowry Davis and Mrs. Laura Vouge with service details and survivors listed.

Alice Bahnmaier Maine Street Lawrence Here Rumsey Mr. Young Topeka Oak Hill Cemetery Charles Bahnmaier Sam Dark Ernest Wulfkuhle Lecompton Everett Mitchell Lead Mildred Lowry Davis Illinois Street Funk B. L. Wightman Bariai Laura F. Vouge Kansas City Ino Rumsey Funeral Home Robert A. Hunt Memorial Park Cemetery L. J. Herwig Lansing J. E. Davis Benton, Kan Virgalene Davis

Australia Defeats U S in Zone Davis Cup Play

Australia clinched the American zone Davis Cup series at Germantown Cricket Club by Jack Crawford defeating Wilmer Allison in five sets. Adrian Quist and Crawford had earlier wins, with Crawford and Quist also partnering for a doubles victory over Donald Budge and Gene Mako. Budge had beaten Crawford in a prior singles match. Australia now advances to face the European zone winner in July for a shot at England.

Philadelphia Jack Crawford Wilmer Allison Australia United States Germantown Cricket Club England Crawford Allison Adrian Quist Quist Donald Budge Gene Mako Budge

Stauffer Talks Lan Dan's Prospects For Republican Noms

Stauffer chairman of the Landon for President committee said Alf M. Landon’s chances for the Republican nomination are very satisfactory. He noted no activity in Illinois and no political conferences during a Chicago stop, citing respect for Col. Frank Knox and friendly relations. Stauffer planned to depart for Cleveland as London HQ would open there soon. Harrison Spangler and Harry O'Donnell also headed to Cleveland with the Western HQ staff.

Chicago Oscar Stauffer Alf M. Landon Jauffer Arkansas City Kan London Illinois Col Frank Knox Cleveland Hollenden Hotel Harrison FE. Spangler Republican National Committee Harry G. O‘donnell

Youngest Lawrence Grandfather Alleged in Morning Talk

In Lawrence a round corner mountain gathering discussed who is the town’s youngest grandfather. At 46 years old no other grandads were known in Lawrence. Walter Varnum earned grand father status last week when Ralph and Mrs. Varnum of Denver welcomed a son.

Walter Varnum Lawrence Round Cornerountain Varnum Ralph Varnum Denver

KU Graduate Arthur A. Greene Dies in Honolulu at 1901 Class

Arthur A. Greene, KU 1901 graduate and longtime newspaper man, died in Honolulu May 9 after months of illness. Son of A. R. Greene, he worked at Toneka Daily Herald, Portland Oregonian, New York Globe, Vancouver World, Seattle Times, San Francisco Examiner, and was Honolulu Star-bulletin city editor from 1919. In 1934 he was named secretary of the interior by President Roosevelt and is survived by his widow. A friend in Honolulu reported his death and funeral arrangements.

Arthur A. Greene University of Kansas Hawaii Honolulu A. R. Greene Kansas University Toneka Daily Herald Portland Oregonian New York Globe Vancouver World Seattle Times San Francisco Examiner Honolulu Star-bulletin Islands Interior Roosevelt Adnah G. Clarke Greene Lawrence Man

Barber Robert James Sentenced for Morals Offense and Faces Wife Murder Trial

Los Angeles reports that Robert S. James, a five times married barber, received a sentence of three to 150 years for a morals offense involving his 21 year old niece Lois Wright. He faces trial June 22 on charges he murdered his fifth wife Mary Bush James by poisoning or drowning. Police allege he pressed her foot in a rattlesnake box to poison her, then drowned her if needed. In Missouri, Thomas Scott, 60, shot his brother in law Logan Dehaven and killed himself at the Dehaven home near Amoret, after reportedly showing signs of insanity.

Los Angeles Robert James Barber Lois Wright Mary Bush James Butler Thomas Scott Logan Dehaven Scott

Roosevelt addresses 6500 farm women at White House

President Roosevelt told about 6,500 farm women on the White House south grounds that the administration is trying many new things and that if they do not succeed they will seek better substitutes.

Washington Roosevelt White House

Tragic Dayton Murder Suicide Leaves Five Dead

Walter Johnson, 48, unemployed, killed his wife Loretta, 41, and four of his seven children in Dayton Ohio this afternoon before taking his own life. In Saskatoon Gerald Sayers, 17, flew a model glider more than two miles, staying aloft for four minutes with an 18 inch wing span. Pawnee County Kansas residents receive 185000 dollars annually from oil land leases as rental income for prospective oil rights.

Dayton Walter Johnson Loretta Saskatoon Sask Gerald Sayers Pawnee County Kan

Overbrook Rural High School sees attendance rise this year

A resume compiled by principal J H Culbertson shows a 50 percent attendance increase at Overbrook Rural High School this year over last. Last year 110 students enrolled with only nine dropping out due to residence changes or illness.

Overbrook Rural High School J. H. Culbertson Ning Emporia State Teachers College Orville J. Borchers Overbrook Carl Coffman Don Tutcher Dorothy Jean Pritchett Lloyd Barbee Martha Allbaugh Norman Banning Atel Atchison Topeka Lawrence, Persinger Charles Vail Kansas City Ralph Joel Kesler Pittschurch J. A. Kesler Floyd Dodds Robby Ben. Vincent Laurine Long Ruth Marie Kesler Parkville Heberling Memorial Hall Geraldine Crawford Bamboozledyke Opal Land Ray Engstrom Boys’ Quartet Shawnee County Young Democratic Association Richland Georgia Neese Clark Democratic National Howard Long L. M. Long M. Long W. E. Long Aurora Illinois Howard N. Twogood St. Louis Marjorie Long Osage City J. Leslie Long Eleanor Mae Lloyd Coffman Ma Frances Coffman Maxine Coffman Agnes Forth Sylvia Schuler Eloise Fishtum Doris Hefner Albert Doder Loren Rundle Priscilla Club

Local club members and neighbors visit gatherings

Members listed include Mrs. Fred Walker Mrs. Fred Reed Mrs. Fred Hartman Mrs. Homer Wright Mrs. Walter Rundle and Mrs. Allene Fishburn with the Forths. others visit in Topeka Ottawa Lawrence Overbrook and Quenemo. Several families and individuals, such as the Hart and Miller households, are noted in outings and dinners around Topeka and neighboring towns. Eleanor Hart attends Pittsburg summer school.

Fred Walker Fred Reed Fred Hartman Homer Wright Walter Rundle Allene Fishburn Clyde Flory Marvin Forth Home Will Pugh Vivian John English Topeka Leo Maichel Lawrence Otho Brentlinger Ottawa Georgia Neese Clark Richland Overbrook Alvin Miller Marilyn Claudine C. A. Barnes Betty Lou Weil A. M. Hart G. M. Hart Sam Marshall Quenemo Pricey Mike Fisher G. C. Clark Paul Fishburn Harry Mills Violet Hesseltine Ruth Greenwood Kathleen Connolly James Sullivan Clyde Jr Topeka Thursay S.W. Owens Frank Garrett Clark Kinney G. A. Meyer Bobby Gardner Colo Joe Coffman J. H. Culbertson Earl Miller George Maicher Wayne Bly Q. E. Erickson C. H. Miller Jack Holmes Eleanor Hart Pittsburg Media Ee

Pleasant Grove Social and Church Activities Highlight Weekend News

Pleasant Grove reports visitors from Lawrence and Sibley, illness and recovery notes, local social events including Social Circle gathering, CPA and Ladies Auxiliary open house with a Peace program, and preparations for the German Baptist church conference. Families referenced include Florys Daniels Williams Peterson Heaston Gleason Lassiz Weisle Ulrich and Markley with multiple local visits and trips to Lawrence and Kansas City.

Dan Flory Lawrence Robert Elston Robert Sibley Carl Peterson N. D. Messer Keith Lawrence J Bill Porter Billy John Daniels Jim Ashwell Bud Stanley Hallie Peterson Pleasant Valley Robert Heaston Dorothy Gleason The Hill Billies Clyde Lassiz Chester Weisle Abe Holcom Herschell Ulrich Robert Edgar Frank Scott Patsy Dillon W. Williams Norwalk Calif J. T. Tilburn Georgie Williams Jack Dillon Kansas City Elmer Flory German Baptist Church Sam Churchbaugh Charlie Wells Clarence Tiburn California Maria Williams Robert Markley Flora Markley

Kansas City Market Wheat Prices Mixed in Early June Trading

Kansas City cash grain report shows wheat prices with mixed shifts on June 1. No. 2 dark hard nom. 56?24100 and No. 3 and No. 2 hard futures appear lower or unchanged, reflecting a quiet start to the month with small declines and stable spot levels as market watchers assess supply demand dynamics.

Kansas City Kansas City Chicago USDA Idaho U. S Claseangas City

Commodity and market results from Kansas City and Chicago markets

A dense market wire reports mixed prices across grains, oats, corn, and barley with July and Sept futures noted. It lists livestock and hay values in Kansas City and Chicago, plus government bond closes, reflecting a broad agricultural and financial snapshot from June 1.

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