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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1936

Page

2

Tentative planks for the platform emerge in Republican discussions

Cleveland June 6 UP reports tentative Republican platform ideas circulating among delegates in the west New York and Washington Some proposals include a constitutional amendment to permit state minimum wage laws transfer of relief administration to states and a farm subsidy to counter crop curtailment Currency and tariff issues loom with varied regional views Platform committee battles anticipated Kansas editor William Allen White pivotal in the process and likely to speak for Governor Landon

Cleveland West New York Washington Poltty Roosevelt Supreme Court Emporia Gazette White Kansas Landon Republican Party Emporia

Enjoy a Picnic Supper at Kaw River Camp

Nearly eighty courthouse officials and their families gathered for a picnic at the Kaw river camp of Probate Judge L. H. Menger near Perry. Rain forced early indoor food prep at a Perry cafe, but the gathering proceeded indoors and outdoors with bridge and outdoor games for younger attendees. Mrs. Lorene McNeill led arrangements with help from Mrs. Ethel High and Mrs. Pau Hunsinger.

Court House Kaw River L. H. Menger Perry Lorene McNeill Menger Ethel High Pau Hunsinger

Test Your Knowledge Quiz from Classified Page

A list of trivia questions, including locations of Iron Mountain, Canandaigua Lake, Cape Trafalgar, and the Washington of South America, plus questions on caries, jerked meat, Walter Camp, and meteorology temperature lines.

Iron Mountain Africa University of Washington Cape Trafalgar United States Coast Guard Noah Walter Camp United States United States Navy Washington South America

Commencement Week at KU Features Address and Alumni Events

Large audience attends the opening commencement recital as KU plans a full week of ceremonies. Alumni events include a review by Chester Woodward and the installation of a new alumni president. Broadcasts by KFKU cover baccalaureate and commencement, with programs by the glee club and band.

James Wise Topeka Kansas Episcopal Church Lawrence Alumni Association Fraser Theater Chester Woodward Walter Thiele KFKU Fred Ellsworth Helen Rhoda Hoopes Glee Club School of Fine Arts Gamma Phi Beta Music In Charles Sanford Skilton Central Administration The New Education For the New Times Raymond A. Schwegler Frasertheater Kappa Bote Ers Hall Westminster Foundation Westminster Hall Kappa Phi Price Tennessee Street Memorial Union Memorial Stadium Verbeer University of Kansas Russell L. Wiley A. A. van Sickle Haskell Institute Howard E. Koelblin West Parker Jer BET University Thomas Larremore D.D Protestant Episcopal Church Duke Street Joseph FP. King Plymouth Congregational Church Song of the North University Band George Guernsey Marlow Sholander Oompeg Alfred Amen Dana Durand Lindley W.C. A Henley House Arnual Alumni Association Elizabeth ¢. Sprague Raymond H. Wheeler Central Administraton Auditorium Phi Kappa Thayer Museum Sigurd Jorealfar Griex University of Kansas Rusell L. Wiley Charles’ W. Thomas Baptist Church Hiram Lindley Alt M. Landon State of Kansas Drew McLaughlin Board of Regents McLaughlin Charles A. Puls Trinity Episcopal Church University Win Franko

Kansas forums at KU provoke interest among visitors

University of Kansas hosts eight commencement forums on topics from Folk Songs and Ballads in Kansas to Dramatic Kansas. Myra Hull and Lois Hull illustrate ballad varieties and regional singing, while Prof Landes traces Kansas geology from ancient granite to glacial eras. Prof Templin frames dramatic state history, including the slave question. Forum sessions run through Sunday and Monday.

Kansas University of Kansas Anmen Weenie Myra E. Hull Department of English Lois Fern Hull Pueblo Colo Hull Miss Hull Susanna Landes Olin Templin Department of Philosophy Templin

Former K. U. Tennis Men In Missouri Valley Play

Kansas City, June 6. The thirty-fifth Missouri Valley tennis championships begin June 8 at Rockhill Tennis club with a star-filled entry from over 20 states and 50 cities including former Kansas University players Wilbur F. Coen Arthur Voss Sterling Cutlip and William Kiley. Kiley is the defending Missouri Valley singles champion and doubles co-champion with Harris Coggeshall.

Kansas City Rockhill Tennis Club Missouri Valley Association Philippines China University of Kansas Wilbur F. Coen K. U Arthur Voss Topeka Jays ‘Hawker Sterling Cutlip Junior Coen Mount Oread William Kiley Kiley Missouri Valley Harris M. Coggeshall Coen

Marriage Licenses Granted In Topeka And Lawrence

Marriage licenses issued at the courthouse include Walter T Johns and Frances Lucille Reeves both of Lawrence Floyd E Rhode and Marian G Clements both of Topeka Graydon H Sutherin and Helen H Harner both of Topeka Richard E Butler of Kansas City Missouri and Betty Flore of Marion Kansas Married by Probate Judge Pete Contreras and Helen Osborn both of Kansas City Kansas were married today by Probate Judge L H Menger Attend summer school at Lomena 4 Ea

Court House Walter T. Johns Frances Lucille Reeves Lawrence Floyd E. Rhode Marian G. Clements Topeka Graydon H. Sutherin Helen H. Harner Richard E. Butler Kansas City Betty Flore Marion Kan Pete Contreras Helen Osborn L. H. Menger

Weekend Weather Outlook for Kansas From Topeka

Weather man S D Flora predicted a ideal weekend across Kansas with sun after rains and no flood danger. Temperatures ranged to 84 in Lawrence and 46 in Tribune with scattered rainfall reports from Topeka to Goodland and several towns. Local showers likely next week and crop conditions described as near perfect.

Topeka S. D. Flora Kansas Flor Flora Lawrence Tribune Kansas City Wamego Manhattan Wheaton Emmett Horton St. Joseph Oketo Hanover Emporia Eureka Ina Chanute Independence Phillipsburg Concordia McPherson Trate Wichita Anthony Larned Dresden Goodland

Public School Art Studio Opens with KU Graduates as Staff

A Lawrence studio will open with part time paid teachers led by Hartmann and Koch, both KU public school art graduates, and assistants from area schools. Seniors and high school students provide unpaid help. The program, run by the elementary art department, is funded partly by school funds and partly by citizens contributions.

Ma Hartmann K. U Mildred Koch Mise Otto Bischof Lawrence High School Mary Ruth Watermulder Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio Ruth Swarthout K. A Helen Narramore Lawrence

Deaths and Funerals for Souder Sandars and Dunn

Alvah Souder of near Newton dies at home after graduating from the University in 1898. Mrs Bert S Sandars 63 dies at home near Sigel with two sons and two grandchildren. John W Dunn 80 dies 10 miles SW of Lawrence with funeral set for June 9 at Rumsey funeral home. Burial in Clinton cemetery. survivors include wife Katie and children Willis and Elizabeth.

Alvah Souder Lawrence Newton Kan Bert S. Sandars Sigel Bert Sandars Baldwin James Sandars Rumsey Funeral Home C. A. Puls Clinton Cemeery John W. Dunn Rumsey Wesley Robbins Clinton Cemetery Katie Dunn Willis Dunn Lone Star Elizabeth Dunn

Hornbostel Wins Three-Quarter Mile At New York Meet

Indiana and Harvard runner Chuck Hornbostel captured the three-quarter mile special at Travers Island during the New York A.C. spring games. He clocked 3 minutes 6.5 seconds to lead Lou Burns and Harry Williamson with Bill Bonthron fourth. Hornbostel trailed the American record of 3:01.4 and the 3:00.6 world standard set earlier.

New York Chuck Hornbostel Indiana Harvard New York A.C Travers Island Bill Bonthron Hornbostel Lou Burns Manhattan Harry Williamson North Carolina Bonthron Joe Mangan Jules Ladoumegue France Ao Texas Exposition

Secretary Roper Welcomes Dallas Centennial Expo

Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper delivered a world wide welcome to Dallas Texas for a 25 million dollar centennial exposition. He officially opened the grounds by cutting a ribbon at noon as crowds cheered and the gate barrier was removed by a cable operated mechanism.

Dallas Tex Texas Daniel C. Rover Eater

Personal notices mention Renfrew Dodds visit Hutchinson event

Mr and Mrs Irvin Renfrew of Hutchinson are guests of Mr and Mrs C J Dodds during commencement activities Mrs Renfrew formerly Dessa Rankin will attend the twenty fifth anniversary of her class Also noted are Mrs Charles Anderson undergoing a major operation at Memorial hospital and other brief visits and hospital news involving Memorial hospital surgeries for Mrs Elis Doering and related families

Irvin Renfrew Hutchinson C. J. Dodds

Kansans at Convention Center Spotlight at Cleveland

Kansas and Kansans dominated pre convention pageantry in Cleveland. Gov Alf Landon looms large as delegates wear sunflower lapel badges bearing his name. Jess Harper, longtime Notre Dame athletics figure, draws interest as Kansas hosts and Tom Lee handles 90 state seats amid ticket scalping fears and high demand.

Cleveland Kansas Kansans Alf M. Landon Sunflower State Landon Jess Harper Knute Rockne J Notre Dame Tom Lee Topeka

Good School Year News From Principal Led Plan

The principal works with staff to simplify organization while preserving departmental activities. A new pupil progress reporting form has proven satisfactory to parents. Improvements in buildings and equipment support a hopeful era for junior high, with the senior high producing well in academics, athletics, arts, and trades. The superintendent will publish a full annual report after June 30.

Board of Education

Tulsa oil man kidnapped released near Galena

C P Harwell, 52, Tulsa oil operator and board member of the E P Harwell company, was slugged and dragged from a car by two masked men after leaving a hotel bridge club with Miss Leona Galbreath. He was released near Galena Kansas Friday morning and returned to Tulsa in a bus. Also announced: Rev Henry Blanke chosen as president of St John’s College in Winfield succeeding Dr A M Rehwinkel.

Tulsa Okla C. C. Harwell Kansas Harwell E. P. Harwell Oil Company Leona Galbreath Robert Galbreath Galena Kan Bbihe Ax College Winfield St. John's College Board of Trustees Henry Blanke Leavenworth

Farm Bureau Meeting Announces Topics and Picnic Recipes

The Kaw Valley Farm Bureau club will convene Tuesday at Mrs. Edward Martin's home. Discussion will cover Consumer Education and Eating Outdoors. Roll call will feature recipes for picnic dishes.

Farm Bureau Kaw Valley Farm Bureau Club Edward Martin

Vinland News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events

Mr and Mrs W E Hoskingen visited relatives in Kansas City Sunday and attended a ball game. Mr and Mrs Alva Rockhold returned from Tulsa with their daughter and son in law. Vinland high school presented a play A Perfect Title Goose at the Odd Fellows hall in Frence under county CPA auspices with cast Helen Hubbard Juanita Hanrich Florence Hammond Junior Laughlin and Miles Cleland. A Black Face Revue will be shown at the Vinland high school Thursday evening June.

W. E. Hoskingen Kansas City Alva Rockhold Tulsa Okla Vinland High School Odd Fellows Hall Frence County Association of C. P. A

Rural Life Association to Present Three Short Plays

Members of the Rural Life Association will stage three short plays with a cast including Margaret Smith, Marthe Kelley, Roy Hoskinson, William Stone, John Hodgkiss, Alvin Smith and Fred Will Jr. A quartet and chorus numbers will also be presented.

Rural Life Association Margaret Smith Marthe Kelley Roy Hoskinson William Stone John Hodgkiss Alvin Smith Fred Will, Jr

Midland and Area Social Club Notices From Williamstown

Local clubs hold meetings with numerous residents from Midland area and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs. Howard Erwin and Mrs. A. R. Reed. school board members reelected. Miss Pauline Laptad visits. 4-H round up at Manhattan. Sunny Valley Farm Bureau lesson on quilted cushions. several families hosting gatherings and summer visits across Kaw Valley, Oskaloosa, Perry, and Baldwin.

Fred Alford Gus Brune, Jr Mutual Benefit Club Steve Welter Williamstown Midland Rural Club Chester Toms Frank Toms Howard Erwin A. R. Reed Elizabeth Bussing Charles Spray Mary Louise Orland Messenheimer Lee Mary Robert Laptad Ann Williams Otto Sitz Sjr Nowsta Okla la Veda Hills Riverside Mary Louise Spray Airs G. W. Watts California Sis Julian Booner Katherine Heck Julian Boener Russell Shaw Della Weibel Oskaloosa C. A. Toms James Wolfe Joe Schafstall Bonner Springs Perry Fern Schaake Manhattan Sunny Valley Farm Bureau Dan Smith Lederer John Wilbur Orin Smith Puckett Ira Ward Lawrence E. D. Shaw Martha Campbell Sophia Nesbitt

Local social notes and visits in Hesper area

A roundup of visits and family news includes Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lefman with the Knabe couple, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller and Maxine with Ben Rowing in Lawrence, and health updates on TD Harris and Eva Dean Kurtz. Carpenter work near Ottawa, quilting help, school personnel moves, and various Sunday dinners and greetings across Lawrence, Ottawa, Prairie Center, Olathe, and Overbrook are noted along with travel to Fort Scott for a funeral.

Ray Lefman Herbert Knabe Ray Miller Maxine Ben Rowing Lawrence, I Harris Bond Hugerta George Schubert Alma Seiwald Vernon Kasberger Clara Gr Larry Bobby W. S. Harner Olathe Chester Richardson Prairie Center Roger Stanley Miss McNaulty Lawrence Miss Mesaguy Legerwood, N Lindley Stanley Harry Ellis Wichita Louis Bartz Alice Zillner Jerome Mildred Kasberger Wen Bell Overbrook Sunday al Kasberger John Kasberger Margaret Terrell Seattle Wash Sarah Terrell Charles Terrell Richard and Rolland Frank Terrell Rogers, Ark Fort Scott Winkleman Theodore Thoren Louis John Kanzig And Oscar Wotan Ever Bow and Mes Oren Dunlap

Friends Ministerial Al liance Event in Kansas City

A local social record lists visits and gatherings among residents including John Brown’s home in Kansas City hosting the Friends Ministerial alliance. Numerous names appear with Sunday dinners, afternoon calls, and weekend visits spanning Baldwin, Eudora, DeSota, Lawrence, Topeka, and Manhattan.

Market News Kansas City Cash Grain Report Summary

Kansas City cash grain futures show wheat lower amid light trading. Market notes indicate subdued demand and modest price declines across key grain types.

Kansas City

Wall Street Closes Higher Amid Mixed Trading Data

The Day in Wall Street reports a brighter tone with equities gaining while others slipped. Trading volumes ran around 250,000 shares with rails and industrials leading gains. Investors eyed midyear cues as utilities and foreign exchange influenced sentiment, amid talk of potential currency shifts and policy signals ahead of a Republican convention.

Wall Street New York Frarethans Alixing Apis Sears Ebiek Montgomery and May Youngstown Steel Bethlehem Douglas Anon Cy New Jersey Western Moan Consolidated Ison Saf Greak United States Pepertan United Treavnes

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