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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1935

Page

3

Fight Looms Over Utilities Measure in Congress

Washington June 12 A bitter fight over a bill to abolish unnecessary utility holding companies moves to the divided House Commerce Committee after Senate passage. Roosevelt opposed changes as Senate rivals push for drastic reforms, arguing the bill could curb national welfare and curb expansion of the industry.

Washington Senate Roosevelt House Commerce Committee House Rayburn Dtex Philip H. Gadsden Committee of Public Utility Executives Wheeler D-Mont Dieterich D-H Securities Commission Wheeling Borah R-Ida Clark D.-Mo Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Mellon Gas

Tax extension bill moves through Congress in June

Washington reports House Democratic leaders begin action on a $475 million tax extension to cover 1 cent postage nuisance taxes and import duties. A second tax measure to close loopholes and adjust rates is planned, with all taxes expiring by July 31 if not extended. The package targets three classes: postage nuisance and import duties, seeking early passage next week.

Washington House Congress Roosevelt Samuel B. Hill D-Wash Ways and Means Tax Hill

Vote of Appreciation for City Aid During Flood

City council passed a vote of thanks to groups and individuals aiding during the flood. Mayor Alfred Lawrence praised National Guard Lone Star CCC camps area officers Red Cross police sheriff s force American Legion Chamber of Commerce and others for their fine work.

Alfred Lawrence National Guard Lone Star CCC Red Cross Police Sheriff's Force American Legion Chamber of Com

Flood briefing notes record no loss of life after emergency response

Officials and organizations report being barely prepared for the flood yet managing matters efficiently. The careful coordinated effort resulted in no loss of life despite widespread impact and numerous individuals affected.

Water Main in Basement Disturbs West Hills Home Builder

City council weighs a 28 foot from property line water main found in the Haggart home basement. City attorney says easement allows a city run, but council to study options with Haggart including partial expense sharing for relocating the line. Basement walls are being cemented around the pipe as talks continue.

Robert Haggart West Hills Haggart Water Department

Sanitary Measures on North Lawrence Flood Area

At Mayor Alfred Lawrence's request, Dr. J. M. Mott outlined flood aftermath disease prevention before the city council. He reported treating 130 wells north of the tracks to Seventh Street and beyond, with plans to reach east of Seventh when weather improves and to spray ponds with waste oil and kerosene to curb mosquito mobilization. Dr. Penfield Jones will treat wells outside city limits.

Alfred Lawrence J. M. Mott North Lawrence Earnest Boyce State Board of Health Mott Seventh Street Seventh Penfield Jones

Tonganoxie Alumni Banquet Highlights June 5

Tonganoxie Rural High School alumni gathered in the school auditorium Wednesday evening June 5 with about 123 attendees. Notable out of town guests included Risa Needham Virgil Bachman Carlos Evans and several families from Leavenworth Kansas City and Lawrence. The event featured a banquet by the Friends Missionary Society, officer elections led by President Mrs Amos Wilson and a program with memories from former teachers and students.

Tonganoxie Rural High School Kansas City Risa Needham Virgil Bachman Carlos Evans Clarence Norris

Tonganoxie Notes and Local Happenings Roundup

Community notices from Tonganoxie report worship services and burial at Hubbell Hill, a Congregational picnic at Mrs. Zoellner’s home, and locals attending Kansas University summer school. Others include medical absences, teachers on summer jobs, visitors from Corinth, roof work at Seymour’s station, and evangelist sermons.

Trinket Solves Crime In 20-Cent Cigarette Case

Mrs. Margaret Waley and her husband were arrested after a reported abduction tied to a 20-cent cigarette case in a Salt Lake City dime store. They allegedly admitted partial involvement. The item includes an Associated Press photo dated noon June 7 at her home.

Margaret Waley Salt Lake City Weyerhaeuser Associated Press

Weekend Visits and Local Notices Across Topeka and Nearby Areas

Miss Eleanor Ratliff of Topeka visited her mother Mrs. Nell Ratliff while Mrs. Robert Dougherty and son of Kansas City visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Jon Son. Vacation school to begin June 10 at Sacred Heart church for two weeks. Little Nancy Jo Ann Knickenbacher of Leavenworth spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Grems. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wendorff spent Saturday in McLouth with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Davison. Ed Schillings’ wife Mrs. Ed Schillings of Alma spent the weekend with him. Dr. H. Clodfelter of Cleveland visited friends here Saturday. Lawson Carter, Mrs. E R Rogers and Miss Flo Carter visited Lawrence Saturday. Miss Ruth Phenicie visited Kansas City Saturday. Gene McKone hosted the Owl Bridge Club on June 8 with prizes won by Mrs. W. J. Stephenson and James Farrell. Attendees included the Corletts, Frienmuths, Izola Farrell, Jessia Himpel, W. J. Stephenson, Ed Schillings, Perry Walters, and Harry Wendorff. Muriel Casebier enjoying vacation from Suburban Telephone Co. Miss Eraldine Cox substituting for Mr.

Gerald Peterson Harold Johnson Frances Johnson Leavenworth Hilda Kline McPherson Alma Freienmuth George Redman Wilson Olathe Art Summerman Lawrence Friends Missionary Society Amos Wilson Greever Allan Mary Mails Harold Cox Wilson Myers Edward Evans Hoskins Tonganoxie Rural High School Ollie Myers Carlos * Evans Les McKeehen Evile Theilman Joe Green George Peters Fred Angell Ernie Elston Earl Martin Leonard Turner Alfred Knox Lemuel Evans Helen Chauncey Walter Wickey Jarbalo Emmett Taylor Joe Larkin Evelyn Gress Margaret Sanders Sophia Whitaker Marie Wickey George Frederick Bernhardt State Teachers College Emporia Lemuel Evane Salina John Vanier Glen Meek Ralph Jones Turon L. F. Youn Meek George Farrell Kansas City Conway Lysle Jim Johnstone Bert Grems Lansing Robert Biggam Leonard Hill First State Bank Bessie Mason Sarah Harold B. Lash Lee Lash Tonganoxie Arnold Friesen Lash Will Papenhausen Freda Papenhausen Matilda Papenhausen Fred Papenhausen Charles Endriss F Othel Marie Independence M. G. Farrell Rebekah Club Oscar Brown D. H. Harling Dean Ratliff Louis Collins Vivian Harling Billy Harling Catholic Ladies Club John McGraw Rural High School Board W. C. Morrow Dessie Cox Ruth Dillon Ruth Phenicie Myrtle Horne Emily Hazelton J. D. Fink O. M. Williamson Kenneth Kell Kell University of Kansas Lloyd Ripley Kansas University Hank Hollow Kenneth Thistlethwaite Loring Mildred Thistlethwaite Junction Clarence Hummelgaard Pleasant Valley Francis McNamee Pickens Coal Ridge Mary Lenahan Dafer Ella Voorhees Pony Creek Smith Agnes Gress Pleasant Prairié Velma Whitaker Mound Lois ‘Penfold Elmwood Helen Freeman Linwood Lena Freeman Reno Stanwood Zella Hayward Bible School Vinland Presbyterian Church Deal Dale Rawlings Kansas State College Manhattan Billie Hunt E. 5. Hunt Providence Hospital Irene Lenahan Topeka Wichita Foster Laming E. R. Rogers Frances Buthmore Mary Brecheisen Walter Rodewald Clearfield Church Eli Wheeler Hubbell Hill Congregational Ladies Association Fred Zoellner Fern Enochs Izola Farrell Orge Baker Mike Seymour L. C. Gox Bethany Hospital Hazel Kinesid Chester Smith Corinth Fount Smith Mackey Hugh Waters Seymour’s Georgia Ramsaye Junction City W. S. Yates Noah A. Gilbert Methodist Church Wiley A. Keve Amelia Nirschi John Nirschi Nirschi Mary Loomis Epworth League Richmond Price Pythian Lodge Wellsville Henry Klinkenberg Morrow Hot. Springs Ark Women’s Union Bible School Jessie B. Hess L. E. Blanehard Billie DeLude C. A. Peterson Don Pierson Leonard Deaton Perry Walters Bert Harman Leonard Denton Roscoe Bedell Eleanor Ratliff Nell Ratliff Robert Dougherty and Son John John+ Son Sacred Heart Church Nancy Jo Ann Knickenbacher Harry Wendorff Lawson Carter E.R. Rogers Flo Carter Gene McKone Owl Bridge Club W. J. Stephenson James Farrell Charles Corlett Hans Frien

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