Oread High Holds Seventh Annual Commencement
The seventh annual commencement exercises of Oread High School will be held at Fraser Hall Thursday night with a class of thirty two on the roll. Supt Raymond A Kent of the Lawrence city schools will deliver the address and the Rev M Lee Sorey will deliver the invocation. Diplomas will be presented by Chancellor Frank Strong. The program includes the march Rogers Frances Allen invocation Sorey recompense Joy of the Morning Ware Nadine Cox and more.
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Oread High School
Fraser Hall
Raymond A. Kent
Lawrence City
M. Lee ‘Surey
Barteellar
Frank Strong
Rogers
Frances Allen
M. Lee Sorey
Ware
Nadine Cox
R. A. Kent
Ee MacDowell
Miriam Merrit
Wanderer
Schubert
Elizabeth O'Brien
Gladys Myrtle Applé
Helen Annette Brown
Theodore Jessup Cambern
Jeannette Cone
Rowe
W. Arthur Milton
Hobart A. H. Moberly
Raymon R Edward Pendleton
Clara Dilshaver Parel
Qadys RR. Reeves
Latona Rohrer
Morris Dinsmore Wood
Isabel Moore Wood
Ray K. Young
Rute Stronis
WROTE BRIGADE HISTORY OF THE THIRTY SEVENTH ARTILLERY
Lieut Lawrence writes the history of the Thirty-seventh Artillery Brigade of the 32nd Division now published, likened to Caesar’s Commentaries. He served through the war, and only he and Gen Leroy Irwin remain in service at Camp Zachary Taylor. The brigade invented the triple barrage and supported ten divisions in France, firing over a half million rounds and liberating fifty kilometers of territory. The unit was largely Wisconsin and Michigan men. Pool County Wool Pooling Days set for June 13, 18, and 1 near the new Buick garage, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., urging all growers to bring wool.
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Lieut
Lawrence
Dames Bf
Caesar
Thirty-seventh
Leroy Irwin
Iewin
Louisville
France
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pool County
Buick
The C M P road and the road to Topeka joke
A columnist recalls C M P roads formed from muddy surfaces between here and Topeka, noting how higher ground yielded better riding. The piece also reports that fifty four German Rhine towns under American occupation now receive U S mail, with the American zone ranking second to France in towns served. The ad for Oldfield tires appears at Hanna Carter Co.
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A. L. Aliger
Chamber of Commerce
Here
Topeka
Rhine Provinces
America
Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Louisa Schultheiss
Mrs. Louisa Schultheiss died at her home at 226 North Fourth Street last night. The funeral will be held from St. John's Catholic church at 9 o'clock Thursday morning with burial in Mount Calvary cemetery.
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Louisa Schultheiss
North Fourth Street
St. John's Catholic Church
Mount Calvary Cemetery
No Roman Flivvers
June 11 Rome politics favor horse drawn carriages over taxis to protect cab driver votes. Municipal officers cite gasoline shortages for military needs and resist motor vehicle traffic growth. An ad promotes Hol-Hisler’s Rocky Mountain Tea for skin purging at 05 cents at City Drug Store.
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Rome
Italy
Hol- Hisler
Rocky Mountain
City Drug Store
Denial of Commissions for Revenue Agents Cleared
The Bureau of Internal Revenue denies rumors that revenue agents earn commissions on assessed taxes. It states agents are paid on salary with no incentive to raise or lower tax amounts. Marines Again Seek Recruits for Overseas Duty in France and Germany. ex Marines and soldiers may enlist for special duty with return and discharge planned by fall.
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Bureau of Internal Revenues
Bureau
France
Germany
United States
Canadian Manufacturers' Association Opens in Toronto
Postwar problems to be addressed at the annual meeting of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association in Toronto. A separate note mentions a convention in Jacksonville to organize a Florida division of the American Legion.
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Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Toronto
Jacksonville
Florida
American Legion
War Veterans Help Harvest Labor In Kansas Effort
Kansas farmers urged to register labor needs early with local offices to ensure harvest help for the wheat crop. United States Employment Service, State Labor Department, and K S A C mobilize in urging business owners to release workers for harvest. Estimated 100000 men needed, with wages 50 to 70 cents per hour depending on job. Lists of returning soldiers are being compiled to encourage their return to farms. Lower wages of 35 to 40 dollars monthly hinder recruitment. higher wages attract help. Cooperation from merchants and employers crucial to avoid shortages and harvest losses.
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Topeka
United States Employment Service
Kansas
Groen
Federal Employment Service
State Labor Department
Farmers Council
State Board of Agriculture
Reis
Frm
Hutchinson
Hom
Extension Department
Baldwin College Holds Final Chapel Exercises and Honors
The final chapel at Baldwin College Tuesday featured Dr. Edward Hislop delivering a reflective address. Honors were read for championship teams in Football, Basketball, Track, Intercollegiate Debate, and Oratory, plus yearlong excellence recognitions. Honorary society members named Misses Phoebe Bailey Gertrude Ellsworth and Virginia Markham. Mr. Paul Bruner addressed the Junior Class with Mr. C P Mills replying. The male quartet performed Old Baker. The art room opened for visitors with punch served. Samuel McRoberts to deliver commencement ovation Thursday at Centenary Hall. American and Clionian Literary Societies held their annual reunions Tuesday.
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Edward Hislop
Theoman
Phoebe Bailey
Gertrude Ellsworth
Virginia Markham
Paul Bruner
C. PB. Mills
Old Baker
Stoward Sanders
Harvest paroles to grant temporary freedom at Kansas prison
Leavenworth Kansas June 11 Harvest paroles will be issued at the state penitentiary to a list of prisoners chosen for harvest leave. H H Hudspeth, reconciliation clerk, says warden Codding reports past wheat harvests show several parolees violated terms. Also note Holton Kansas June 11 Will T Beck, Kansas editor, returns from France after joining Red Cross in September, served in home service and debarkation duties locating owners for long delayed mail.
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Kansas
Leavenworth
Kansdune
State Penitentiary
H. H. Hudspeth
Codding
Holton
Kans
Will T. Beck
France
The
Red Cross
Home Service
Tours
Debarkation
Lenans
Patriotic Farmers Near Camp Funston to Receive Captured Gun
Grant of a captured German field gun to be placed on Logan Grove farm near Junction City Kansas honors patriotic farmers Robert and James Henderson. War department officials say the cannon will be shipped to the 1000 acre Henderson property near the historic park named after Logan. Maj Gen Leonard Wood supported the request during Camp Funston days. Graduation at US Military Academy today features Lieut Gen Robert L Bullard as speaker.
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War Department
Junction City
Kans
Logan Grove Farm
Function City
Robert
James Henderson
Leonard Wood
Logan Grove
Robert Henderson
Johm A. Logan
Captain Henderson
Kansas
Coronado
Henderson
Coronaco
Groundbreaking set for Washburn girls dormitory
Overseas men break first with trench shovels as Washburn hosts a patriotic ground breaking ceremony for the new girls dormitory in Topeka Kansas. All former service members appear in uniform and alumni join in a parade while college girls in white carry flags of the allied nations.
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Washburn
Topeka
Kans
$50,000 Blaze Destroys Parker Block In Hill City
A fire early Sunday morning June 8 wrecked the Parker block in Hill City, destroying a hardware store Parker auditorium offices and a picture show. Loss estimated from 50 000 to 75 000 as state fire marshal agents investigate origin.
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Hill City
Parker
Parker Auditorium
State Fire Marshal's Office
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