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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1937

Page

2

Tension Rises Over Religion in Nazi Germany Conflict

Berlin reports intensified church state clash as Protestant and Catholic leaders denounce Nazi policy. Demonstrations in Munich erupted into arrests of priests while Martin Niemoeller denounced coercive ideologies. Hitler warned religious tensions could devastate Germany, pledging to prevent a repeat of the thirty years war. Catholic clergy cited immorality trials as political tools, noting only a tiny fraction of priests are implicated.

Berlin Reich Munich Martin Niemoeller Prometheus Lucifer Joseph Paul Goebbels Germany

DeMolays Convene in Topeka with Welcome Addresses

In Topeka on June 7 the Kansas DeMolay state convention opened with Governor Huxman and Mayor Barrett delivering welcome remarks to delegates at the Masonic Temple. A noon parade downtown featured the DeMolay band from Pittsburg as sessions began. the event runs through tomorrow night. Meanwhile Cleveland police confirmed the ninth victim of the Kingsbury Run torso slayings was a Black woman, skeleton found under a river bridge with quicklime used to conceal identity.

Topeka The Order of DeMolay Kansas Walter A. Huxman Herbert G. Barrett Masonic Temple DeMolay Band Pittsburg Noo Cleveland, O UPI Cuyahoga River Cleveland Kingsbury Run

Peyton Gets Fellowship at Northwestern University

Myron Peyton, junior high teacher for three years, accepts a one year teaching fellowship in Northwestern University romance language department effective this fall. He receives a one year leave of absence from his job and will teach two freshman Spanish classes.

Myron Peyton Northwestern University Peyton J. A. Peyton Northwestern

Test Your Knowledge Classified Puzzles Review

A mixed set of general knowledge questions asks about oligarchy coinage in France tuna scales Derby year river for Tugenloosa A d e birthplace of F D Roosevelt and other trivia. It includes astronomy questions about the x 8B area and asks about Gauguin major Civil War battles and Greek myth figures.

France Tugenloosa Ade Barth Garfield Cocos Island Franklin_D. Roosevelt Paul Gauguin Canada Rhode End

Academic cap causes confusion at KU commencement

Althe K U seniors debate cap placement while officials insist the mortar board should sit straight. The piece notes tassel colors by school, a hoopla over engineering and law, and a few campus anecdotes from the 1937 38 year at the University of Kansas.

Althe K. U Pharmacy

Farm Bureau and 4-H Schedule Big County Outing

Farm Bureau 4-H club and Rural Life association members and families from four counties plan a picnic Sunday June 18 at Tonganoxie state lake. Delegations from Jefferson Douglas Wyandotte and Johnson counties expected. Basket dinner set for 1 oclock with games for youth and contests for women.

Farm Bureau 4-H Club Rural Life Association Tonganoxie State Lake Jefferson Douglas Wyandotte Jeoheson

Summer classes start at Kansas University

Registration for the thirty fifth annual summer session at the University of Kansas begins tomorrow in the Administration building. Enrollment and registration occur Wednesday with classes starting Thursday and Saturday lessons on June 12. More than 200 courses across multiple schools, plus visiting professors from other institutions, are offered.

University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences K. U L. W. Brooks North High School Wichita Thomas E. Larremore Jamaica N. Y Richard Madden State Teachers College Indiana Penn William C. Smith Wiliam Sewell College Liberty Irving R. Melbo Oakland Calif School of Law Law Raymond A. Schwegler School of Education H. E. Chandler

University of Kansas to Name New Petroleum Engineering Professor

Chancellor E H Lindley announced that Dr Eugene A Stephenson will become professor of petroleum engineering at the University of Kansas next fall. He comes from the Missouri School of Mines Rolla where he held a similar post for years. The department will conduct research and instruction as part of regents approved setup. Stephenson earned his B S from Adrian College in 1905 and his Ph D from the University of Chicago in 1916.

Eugene A. Stephenson University of Kan Aas E. H. Lindley Stephenson Missouri School A Mines Rolla K. U Adrian University of Chicago

K U Class Dinners Draw Big Attendance

Yesterday at the Memorial building K U class dinners drew strong turnout. More than 150 attended the 25th anniversary for class of 1912, while 53 joined the senior alumni meeting. Banquets for 1917 and 1927 saw 30 guests and the 1887 golden anniversary dinner had about 42 attendees.

Moss Pleads Not Guilty in Richland DWI Case

Richland man Harry Moss of route 2 pleaded not guilty in police court to driving while intoxicated after a collision on Massachusetts Street. Bond set at 250 dollars, case scheduled for Friday. Moss arrested at 6:20 p.m. by Chief Jude Anderson and Officer Lilburn Dowers following a curb strike reported by Mayor Alfred Lawrence.

Harry Moss Richland Moss Jude Anderson Lilburn Dowers Massachusetts Street R. A. Payne Manhattan Alfred Lawrence Lawrence Payne

Lindquist Family Ties Oberlin Commencement Plans

G E E Lindquist of 7 Winona Street traveled to Oberlin Ohio for baccalaureate services and hoped to attend commencement for daughter Clara Lindquist who will receive an A B degree. Her sister Helen and Elmer joined earlier. Clifford Ireland fined.

G. E. E. Lindquist Winona Street Oberlin Ohio Oberlin College Clara Lindquist Miss Lindquist Mra. Lindquist Helen Elmer Clifford Ireland

Ireland Fined $50 in Police Court for DUI Charge

Clifford Ireland was fined 50 dollars in police court this morning for driving a car while under the influence. He was arrested after his car struck another vehicle at the Smith service station on East Eighth Street.

Clifford Ireland Ts Hau Ireland Smith Service Station East Eighth

Plan to Vacation in the Cool North Woods

Sparkling lakes, rushing trout streams, fragrant forests invite you to the vast vacation zones of Northern Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Thousands of attractive resorts offer excellent noon and overnight service from Chicago. Featuring illustrated folds with large color maps and complete sarap tert Kreiling G A GC N W Bro Walnut State City Missouri material.

North Woods Nae Gan Minnesota Chicago Ei Kreiling G. A. GC N.W Walnut State City

Illness Fatal to Jean Harlow

Paragraphs recount Jean Harlow's life from early film setback to stardom in Hell's Angels. Notes her platinum blond era turning red, famous circle including Clark Gable, Howard Hughes, and rumored romances. Describes her host skills, hobbies, and public image as impetuous yet polished, with mentions of marriages and divorce.

Jow Howard Hughes

Religions Find a Common Basis for Courage and Hope

A religious speaker lamented Europe’s discord and despots while urging unity as he noted that nations are armed camps and races view one another with suspicion. He questioned German shelling of Almeria, asking if knowledge of our shared humanity would prevent such killings. A university band accompanied the procession with invocations, prayers, and hymns.

Europa Isserman Almeria Germany Arthur Ward H. Lee Jones Edwin F. Price

Deaths and Funerals Audrey Geraldine Irvin

Audrey Geraldine Irvin died Saturday at her home 1112 New York Street. Funeral services will be held at St Luke's A M E Church on Tuesday afternoon led by Rev L E Mathia. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Audrey Geraldine Irvin Audrey Geraldine Irving New York Street St. Luke's A. M. E Rev L. E. Mathia Oak Hill Cemetery

Would Extend Life of PWA Two More Years

Washington June 7 The House passed and sent to the Senate a bill to extend the life of the Public Works Administration for two years. Senator Hayden said Roosevelt had objections to a similar measure in the Senate. Hayden, who visited the White House, noted no house pressure would stop the agency from selling more securities to fund grants. The move would keep about 95 6 million of the balance and 124 million for loans available. TWO ARE KILLED IN CHASE.

Washington House Senate Public Works Administration Hayden D.-Aris Roosevelt White House Balan

Fatal Youth Shootings After 16 Block Kansas City Chase

In Kansas City two youths were killed early today after a 16 block pursuit of a reportedly stolen car. Officer Harry Nesbitt named the victims as Boss Ebota and Thomas Martino, saying they were the auto theft suspects who fled despite the officers' attempts to halt the car with a riot gun. The chase ended on a little used road where the driver appeared to pit the vehicle, and Nesbitt said one of the youths was shot as the car continued fleeing.

Kansas City Harry Nesbitt Boss Ebota Thomas Martino Nesbitt Ted m1 Aevestad Ralph Parr Japan Sever ‘Mames Nto

Lawrence Notes and Campus Vignettes from 1930s Era

Lawrence today hosts KU commencement activities while reports share campus vandalism at the engineering building and Dyche Museum. Other items note renovations at Paul H. Friend Lumber Co and a roadside accident near Eudora. Hazel Rice of Vermont Street earns a German MA at Illinois, and Johns Hopkins regards Steeper and Woke degrees. A comical look at graduation attire and a Liberty Memorial high school Alumni fish fry are also reported alongside local car purchasing quirks.

Hazel Rice Vermont Street University of Illinois Miss Rice M. Rise University of Kansas Johns Hopking University Baltimore Jol Rodger Steaper McLouth Paul Alfred Woke Ottawa Steeper Woke Vocational Agriculture Alumni Association Liberty Memorial High School Green’s Cabin

Memorial Hospital Notes Births And Memorial Notices

Mr and Mrs George Rasler announce the birth of a daughter today. Mrs Ralph Kirby is in the hospital for medical care. Mrs V D Hawkins is a medical patient. Mrs Richard Hobson and daughter returned home today. Mrs Harold Zuber of Kansas City is a guest of her mother while attending University commencement.

George Rasler Vermont Street Ralph Kirby Alabama Atreat V. D. Hawkins Arkansas Street Richard Hobson Route Five Harold Zuber Kansas City H. Kler Mire ‘University

Guard for Jewels in Wrecked Plane

Wreckage found 20 feet from a ridge top after fog and rain. A 10 passenger Boeing transport vanished December 14 with seven lives lost. Crew and passengers included S J Samson and Gladys Witt among others from Los Angeles Chicago Minneapolis and Glendale. Search efforts cost thousands with volunteers paid and ground teams equipped.

Los Angeles North Pacific Western Air Express

Gold Medals Awarded to Class of 1887 Members

Fifteen 1887 graduates were awarded gold medals at the University of Kansas luncheon. Dr. Angelo C. Scott of Oklahoma City also received a medal. Chancellor Lindley praised each honoree as Mrs. Lindley presented the medals. Recipients include Blair, Crane, Dunn, Moore, Harrington, Davis, Dickerson, Jenks, Lippincott, Relvin, Pentzer, Smith, Wright Strickland, Thompson, and Wulfkuhler with hometowns listed.

University of Kansas Angelo C. Scott Oklahoma City E. H. Lindley

Giants Complete Series Sweep With 5 2 Victory

Giants pitcher Harry Gumbert allowed five hits and led New York to a 5 2 win over Pittsburgh Pirates securing a clean three game sweep and widening their lead to two games atop the National League standings. Pirates left with a 1 1 1 2 line as New York posted runs in the second and fourth innings.

New York Harry Gumbert Giants Pittsburgh Pirates New Yorkers Buca Pittsburgh Brandt Bowman Todd Gumbert Mancuso Cincinnati Brooklyn L. Moore Hollingsworth W. Davis Henshaw Phelps Washington Nner Cleveland Cascarella Linke Hogan Milles Whitehill Chicago Turboville Williams Fink F. Hayes Dietrich Sewell St. Louis Philadelphia Boston W. Ferrell Ber Idebrand Huffman Phillie UPI Ford Frick National League Today Jimmy Wilson Umnires

Lawrenceville Area Social News Reported Weekend Visits

PROSPECT Mr and Mrs Frank Speicher and Mr and Mrs Osgood Armstrong were guests Sunday at the Lorenz Speicher home. Cyril Rohe and Ruth Russell of Wellsville were married last Thursday in Lawrence. Sunday visitors at the Henry Rohe home were Mr and Mrs Arthur Weeks Mrs Mabel Werts Mrs Clay Stonebraker Mr and Mrs Albert Jacobson Mrs Lulu Smith and Arthur and Billy. Miss Maxine Schellack was rehired as teacher to the Kaw Valley school for the coming year. Miss Irene Neis was hired to teach Prospect. Mrs Harry Werts Mrs Mabel Werts and Eleanor spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Walter Parsons Mr and Mrs Walter Parsons and family attended the country school commencement Saturday afternoon in Lawrence. Leroy Parson was one of the graduates. Mr and Mrs Harry Werts Mrs Mabel Werts Bess and Eleanor called on their aunt Mrs E Iliff in Lawrence Saturday afternoon. Mrs Henry Roche M and Edith Jo Mrs Clay Stonebraker Vernon and Rosemary of Emporia drove to Overland Park Monday evening and were upper guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Jacobson. Tuesday they were guests of Mrs Lulu Smith of Baldwin. Miss Thelma Parsons who spent several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter is at present at the Glen Dickinson home in Lawrence. Miss Mildred Feihler of Lawrence was a guest of Mr and Mrs Dan Selzer and of Mrs G Blakeman and children spent Tuesday evening with her father Martin Rohe Sr.

Frank Speicher Osgood Armstrong Lorenz Speicher Cyril Rohe Ruth Russell Wellsville Lawrence Henry Rohe Arthur Weeks Mabel Werts Clay Stonebraker Albert Jacobson Lulu Smith Arthur Billy Maxine Schellack Kaw Valley

Midland ball team tops Lake View in Bellerman grove

Crowder and neighbors attended gatherings with W I Collins and Jack Grimes families. Amond Barland traveled to Oklahoma after a visit with Lincoln and Lawrence residents. Guests at Speicher home included Rolla Stanwick and others from Lawrence Lecompton and Knowledge Hill.

Jack Myers Brackett Henry Collins Lawrence W. I. Collins Midland Lake View Bellerman Grove Marvin Kasson William Grimes Don Neustifter Topeka Jack Grimes Amond Barland Lincoln Oklahoma N. J. Barland Rolla Stanwick Harry Carr Lecompton Harley Armstrong Frank Speicher Knowledge Hill

Local families visit and help with hay work

Harleyee assists C. C. Potter with hay. Miss Jessie Norwood and Miss May Norwood from Kansas City and Miss Ruth Norwood from Lawrence stay with the Norwood family. Mrs. Stanley Norman of Beloit visits the Norwoods and Barlands. Relatives from Lecompton, Lawrence, Lake View, and Glenn visit for weekends. Jerry Barland goes to Beloit for summer with his sister. Several children attend a ball game at Beuerman's grove with the Barland family.

Harleyee C. C. Potter Jessie May Norwood Kansas City Ruth Norwood Lawrence R. M. Norwood Stanley Norman Beloit N. J. Barland Harry Carr, Jr Lecompton Clayton Gene Stanwick Harley Armstrong Theodore Amos Hodson Ida Hodson Lake View Lionel Rogers Rosalie Jerry Barland Floyd Lloyd Charles Betty Joe Norma Jean Svoboda Glenn Barland Sunder Beuerman’s Grove

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