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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1936

Page

4

Mrs Watkins gifts bolster University and city in Lawrence

In a University dinner announcement Mrs J B Watkins plans to donate another women’s residence hall equal in capacity to Watkins hall. Her gifts already include the student hospital Lawrence Memorial Hospital nurses’ home and the city hall, signaling a broad legacy of support for KU and Lawrence. Controversy looms over Cleveland monetary policy and silver purchase as a critique of currency tactics resurfaces in this era.

Watkins J. B. Watkins Lawrence University of Kansas University Watkins Hall Cleveland Republican Party

Political realignments loom over Landon bid at convention

As convention opens, aspirants hesitate to back stop Landon citing potential burns. Landon gains momentum with arriving delegates, raising doubts about a united front to block him on first ballot. Opponents may seek a compromise candidate, but unity remains elusive amid factional divides. The piece contrasts socialist strikes in France with production decisions facing U.S. farmers.

Landon Kansas London

Weather and platform talk loom over Kansas City meeting

The piece notes weather and crop conditions influence on production beyond court or producers control. It reports a convention of weather forecasters in Kansas City and discusses the Republican platform committee facing a flood of ideas. It argues for a concise, direct party platform reflecting grass roots views. It contrasts the radio punditry with the need for clearer political messaging.

Young Bill White Emporia Gazette Supreme Court Young Bill Kansas City Republican Platform Committee

Old Home Town Notices and Plans Highlight Busy Week

Mrs Warren Wood and family will travel to Seattle via Yellowstone Park with stops along the way. Miss Miriam and Miss Betty Wood will enter Washington State University in Seattle this fall. A miscellaneous shower honored Rovilla Tilton whose marriage to Fred Menianis of a city was announced. wedding planned June 24 at the First Methodist church. Lu cille Cole to David M Logan engaged for June 23 wedding. Several youths set for Bishop’s camp at Bethany College, Topeka, June 9 to 13. Charles Thudium family selling home at 743 Rhode Island St and moving to San Diego. Ralph Furnland to attend summer school at KU. Sam Weatherby to bicycle tour Europe after Harvard. Melba Melba’s farewell concert from Covent Garden broadcast. Charles Thomas wins Kiwanis Cup for Boy Scout advancement. Bailey family holds reunion. 50th wedding anniversary upcoming for Mr. and Mrs. E. H. S. Bailey. Lester B. Miller elected to teach social science in Colony.

Warren Wood Seattle Wash Yellowstone Park Miriam Betty Wood Washington State University Ruth Kenney Josephine Stevenson Rovilla Tilton Fred Menianis Ei Dakers Iss Tilton First Methodist Church Miss Tilton Fraternal Aid Union J. & Tobler E. R. Cole Lucille David M. Logan Okmulgee Oklo Otto William San Diego Ralph Furnland Fort Totten N. D K. U Sam Weatherby Graduate School of Business Harvard Montreal Manchester England Paris Melba Goodby London Mellie Melba Convent Garden Charles Thomas E. H. S. Bailey Lester B. Miller Colony

Poor Pa by Claude Callan

An ironic vignette describes a father or father-in-law awaiting a visit from a son-in-law, who dominates the conversation with talk of money. The piece, credited to Claude Callan, reflects a wry domestic moment and financial tension within a family setting.

Poor PA Claude Callan

Local Family Plans Travel After School Move

A junior high pupil has moved with his family to 1112 Rhode Island Street. Mrs. Elizabeth Edie and granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Edie, along with Mrs. Chris Hunsinger, depart this evening for Boston. They will visit New York, the Sesquicentennial exposition in Philadelphia, Washington D C, and Chicago upon return.

Rhode Island Street Elizabeth Edie Mary Elizabeth Edie Chris Hunsinger Boston New York Philadelphia Washington, D. C Chicago

A Great Feast At University Dinner In Robinson Gym

Twenty five years ago the annual University dinner drew about a thousand in Robinson gymnasium. Speakers included W. Morgan, Mr. Elliott, Thornton Cooke, Alberta Corbin, Mr. Brady and Dr. Small. The event highlighted a day of strong loyalty to the University from the senior class and other faculty.

Robinson Gymnasium W. ¥. Morgan Elliott Thornton Cooke Iss Alberta Corbin Brady Dr. Small Lake View Lake Zew Alumni Association of the Pharmacy Department of the University Journal Hall M. R. Mason H. C. Oat- Man N. H. Seiler H. L. Raymond H. A. White Sayre Walter Innes Rocky Ledge Deichmann Wakarusa

Veteran actor Frank Mayo dies aboard Union Pacific Limited

Forty years ago Omaha reports the death of veteran actor Frank Mayo on the Union Pacific Limited while en route home. He had chest pains for a year, last appeared in Puddinhead Wilson in Denver on Saturday.

Omaha Frank Mayo Union Pacific Limited Mr. Mayo Puddinhead Wilson Denver St. Louis National J. G. Long Florida Wm. Gordon North Lawrence J. M. Jones I. F. Bradley Kansas City

Elinor Fleming Jilts Rupert Joris Then Rupture and Rumor

Elinor Fleming jilts Rupert Joris and he marries Hope then heads north for hunting. Rupert vanishes in snow and is found with pneumonia. Dirk, Rupert’s brother, returns as Hope’s chauffeur Martin recounts hearing a man’s voice in Hope’s room and her denial that anyone was present.

Elinor Fleming Rupert Joris Rupert Hope Elinor Dirk Martin

Ghost Story Chapter 2b text mystery unfolds

In a tense scene Martin defends Mrs Joris as Dirk and Logan search for a burglar. No tracks appear near the tower or window, suggesting the intruder vanished through a drop or unknown exit. Nora recalls a revolver hidden in the tower room, hinting at danger as mysteries deepen.

Martin Mister Rupert Dirk Logan Mary Rupert Joris Timothy Nora

Christopher Crow Quacks About Busy Ducks

Christopher Columbus Crow speaks with Mrs. Quacko Duck about meetings with Mrs. Fine Duckling who is very busy with engagements. The exchange hints at social schedules and crowded time.

Christopher Fails Mary Graham Bonner

Quacko Duck Helps Christopher Seek Mrs Fine Duckling

Christopher asks Mrs Quacko about Mrs Fine Duckling and her social life at Quackerville. Mrs Quacko explains the pond is noisy and she intends to learn who Mrs Fine Duckling is and where she lives while remaining polite.

Quackerville Christopher Mrs. Quacko Duck Mrs. Quacko Mrs. Fine Duckling

Measuring Vitamin Needs in Health Counseling

The article explains how researchers quantify vitamin requirements, using vitamin C as an example. It describes administering a large vitamin C dose and measuring urinary excretion to see if the body retains or eliminates the vitamin, noting many hospitalized patients and bottle fed babies may consume too little. It also mentions tests for vitamins A D and B1 and anticipates personalized dietary guidance.

Confederate veteran George W Way seeks reelection

Walterboro South Carolina County Coroner George W Way 92 a carpenter and one of the few Confederate veterans in public office announces reelection. He says he can still climb a house and lay shingles with ease.

Associated Press Walterboro S. C George W. Way Way

Man's Berry Eating Record in Ozarks Cited

A man in the Ozarks claims a record for consuming more strawberry shortcake than any other, estimating he has eaten a ton across both tame and wild berry seasons. In Peoria, Joe E. Egart achieved a rare feat at Madison Park, scoring a hole-in-one on the 160-yard No 4 hole in both morning and afternoon rounds.

Ozarks Peoria Madison Park Joe E. Egart Egart

Murder charge in Lee Farmer shooting shocks Kansas town

Jesse Vanert, 35, held on first degree murder charge after Lee Chapin Farmer was shot dead Sunday while talking with Mrs. Vanert in a restaurant. Vanert fled, was captured four hours later near Hardiner Kaw. Luke Chapin, 21, son of Farmer and a Kansas State College student, signed the complaint.

Medicine Lodge Jesse Vanert Lee Chapin Luke Chapin Kansas State College Chapin James E. van Zandt Veterans of Foreign Wars van Zandt Kansas City Kan Topeka Cherryvale Pittsburg

Obituary of Mrs. Charles F Bahnmaier

Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Bahnmaier was born February 17 1867 and died May 30 1936 at age 69 3 12. She was the daughter of Samuel and unknown Buchheim of Kana waka township. She married Charles F Bahnmaier of Lecompton Kansas February 9 1893. They had eight children seven daughters and Roy Fred who died in 1918. Surviving are husband seven daughters Anna McCall Edith Tobler Edna Corp Frances Wulkohle Margaret Dark Ina Deitrich Florence Mitchell nine grandchildren two brothers William and Fred Buchheim, another brother Samuel Buchheim preceded her in death. She joined the Evangelical church of Stull Kansas in early married life and lived in faith until death.

Charles F. Bahnmaier Alice Elizabeth Bahnmaier Samuel Buchheim Kanawaka Township Lecompton Kan Roy Fred Anna McCall Edith Tobler Edna Corp Frances Wulfkuhle Margaret Dark Ina Deitrich Florence Mitchell William Fred Buchheim Evangelical Church of Stull

Pleads Not Guilty in Public Intoxication Case

Fred Lindley arrested June 7 for being intoxicated in a public place pleaded not guilty before Judge Donald Hults this morning. Trial set for June 15 with bond at $100.

Fred Lindley Donald Hults

Oak Ridge News and Elections Note

Leavenworth county superintendent proposes Edwin Sandefur for Bleakley school board vacancy. Miss Jennie Laura Doane of Lawrence to teach next year. Elizabeth Dunn of Lone Star to teach at Bismark Grove. Birthday Club plans a June 17 meeting with flag salute. Senior Engineers from Kansas University tour Mrs. Fred Strong’s farm. Mrs. Grant Gideon’s condition steady. husband sore from rheumatism. Marie Riley guest in Kansas City.

Leavenworth Edwin Sandefur Bleakley School Jennie Laura Doane Lawrence Thomas van Nice Kansas City Oklahoma Kansas University Can Fred Strong Grant Gideon Elizabeth Dunn Lone Star Bismark Grove Birthday Club J. C. Herriott Albert Knop Marie Riley E. W. Hicks

Rural high school graduation rings with family visits

Memorial high school held a rural graduation last Saturday with graduates Kathryn House Erwin Morgan and Leona Fetty. Guests included Mrs. Harold Longanecker and family and Mrs. Sam Wilbur. Visitors from Kansas City and nearby towns joined Kathryn House for the ceremony and overnight visit. Several local families hosted and entertained around Memorial hospital and various homes, while others called on the sick and shared meals and outings during the weekend.

Memorial High School Kathryn House Erwin Morgan Leona Fetty Harold Longanecker Phenecie Will House F. P. Walters Memorial Hospital A. F. Brown Lizzie Brown Grant Gideon Hines Lawrence Reed Olive Maud Evans Manhattan Doyle Sunset Park Charles Riley Will Curtis J. W. Dunn J. M. Leonhart IL Leonhard Charles Leonhard Mills, N. M Rose Grubbs Pittsburg Herbert Dissinger Edward and Morris Ozankie

Local families honor graduates and attend community events

Mackey and family from Valley Falls attend Amy Cawley’s graduation from St Marys hospital training school in Kansas City. Frank Berciter attends Tonganoxie sale. Lorene Fairbairn returns from Washington trip with Capper banquet gifts and seeds. Various relatives visit Memorial hospital, attend breakfasts, and share news of graduates and new business moves in Liberal and Lecompton areas.

Thomas Cawley Joseph Valley Falls Amy Cawley Kansas City St Marys Hospital Frank Berciter Tonganoxie Lorene Fairbairn Washington Sen. Capper Mt. Vernon Potomac Vernetta Montgomery Co Lorene Margaret Bereiter Home Air Society H. G van Neste Frances Metcalf Marguerite Nanemaker Herbert Kathryn House Memorial High Union Building John Seiwald Lecompton Maurice Suiter Memorial Hospital Joe Wall Mildred Bonner Springs Dorothy Nunemaker Gladys Kyle Osborne Kan Frank Bereiter Doris Clayton Jerry Schoenlein Schoenlein Liberal J. C. Hemphill Arthur Guest Nannie Chariton Topeka Betty Christs Hospital Grage Episcopal Cathedral

Radio Programs Tuesday Evening In Missouri Area

Listings of Kansas City radio shows across WREN WDAF KMBC and other stations for Tuesday evening and Wednesday. Mentions Harold Sanford Jimmie Allen Kate Smith Vivian Chiesa and Edgar Guest verses, orchestras, crime clues, interviews, and weather. Includes program times and station call letters with scattered names.

Wren Harold Sanford WDAF Jimmie Allen KMBC Kate Smith Boake Carter Vivian Chiesa Eno Phillip Morris MBC Kansas City Dines Edgar A Wayne King Orch Murray Fop KMB TorReate Ben Mneraie Tor Machsee Polis Hines Oren WDA Hirsala Xylo Bi Nonevelt Treshient Roosevelt Te Stan Jor Old LE Baoras Allen Town Tonlehe NBU Hoover

Picnic Dinner Enjoyed by Sutter Family at Home

Mr and Mrs Maurice Sutter and their family enjoyed a Sunday afternoon picnic dinner at home. Frank Berciter is remodeling and repainting his farm home.

Maurice Sutter Frank Berciter

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