Coffeyville Calls Itself Industrial Capital of Kansas
Kansas editors touring the Verdigris valley near Coffeyville saw a city billing itself industrial capital with two large refineries and several major plants in operation. From Roosevelt road hilltop visitors enjoyed the valley view and noted KGGF radio towers nearby. Lawrence’s Edmund G. Ross, a former senator who once shaped national history, helped establish Coffeyville’s early newspaper.
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Coffeyville
Kansas
Hugh Powell
Bluff
Roosevelt Road
Airport
Country Club
Oklahoma Line
KGGF
Coffeyville Journal
Oklahoma
Missouri Bluffs
Atchison
Lawrence
Edmond G. Ross
United States
Andrew Johnson
Royal Handshake Sparks Exchange Over Court Etiquette
A royal handshake before the record closes on Congressman Lambertson refusing to attend the royal garden party stating he would not bow and scrape to kings. A CCC camp boy at Fort Hunt Virginia recounts the moment the king shook hands. John G Draganza of Rochester Pa reflects on never shaking hands with a congressman.
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Lambertson
CCC
Fort Hunt
John
G. Draganza
Rochester
City workers seek court to recover five years of back pay
Kansas City employees consider legal action to collect shorted wages for five years. They allege the city once had funds but a Peridergast machine diverted money, explaining past acceptance of underpayment.
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Kansas City
Nazi Government Pushes Guns Over People Says Observer
An observer notes youths show lowered vitality as they prepare to bear military weapons. The article argues the Nazi regime may learn, slowly, that a nation’s most valuable product is its people rather than arms.
Michigan eyes trout growth under artificial light
State conservation officials note that trout may grow faster with artificial lighting, linking the finding to broader fish stories and management debates. The remark hints at potential implications for hatcheries and stocking practices.
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Michigan
Conservation Department
Royal Return Delights Crowds On American Welcome
Among the well earned Sunday rests, that of the King and Queen of England should rank near the top. Their American welcome was about all that anybody could have stood.
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England
New Destroyer Boasts Precision Despite Cost
The vessel is advertised to stop on a dime yet required five and a half million dollars in development.
KU Commencement Activities Conclude as Harvest Season Opens
The KU commencement festivities wind up today signaling a shift as harvest season takes precedence over other duties. The excerpt notes the transition from graduation events to agricultural matters, highlighting a seasonal change in priorities.
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K. U
Bill Lambertson Missed Royal Garden Party
William Allen White criticizes congressman Bill Lambertson of Kansas for refusing the British ambassador’s garden party for the king. The writer imagines humorous ways he could have engaged with the royal visit and laments the missed opportunity to show goodwill toward Hands Across the Sea.
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William Allen White
Bill Lambertson
Kansas
Emerson
Bill
Morgenthau
Marg
King
Cornwallis
Baltimore
Finland
Columnists Defend Themselves In Self Focus Debate
An Arkansas City Traveler remark defends columnists who write about themselves, arguing the Lawrence Journal World condemns a form of literary life. The piece suggests columnists have no choice but to write about themselves, as ideas are scarce in their field.
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Lawrence Journal-World
J.W
Arkansas City Traveler
Jimmy Roosevelt Buys Yacht and Estate for Weekends
After a few months in film, Jimmy Roosevelt purchases a yacht and leases a Long Island estate for weekend use. The Arkansas City Traveler notes this follows the creed of hard work and clean living as the son of a president.
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Jimmy Roosevelt
Long Island
California
New Yorker
Arkansas City
Botanist Finds New Plants Near Neo Desha
Fredonia Herald notes a Kansas botanist has found new plant varieties near Neo Desha. It invites him to visit Fredonia to see more weed varieties in the garden, and asks if he wants elm seedlings.
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K. A
Neodesha
Fredonia
Kansas
Fredonia Herald
World debt, aid and unity quoted in foreign policy
Sen Borah condemns 12 billion World War debts slipping away without collection. Kensuke Horinouchi urges nations to join efforts in a shrinking world. British Liberal leaders warn Liberals may drift Tory to resist control. Franco commander Gonzalo Quiepo de Liano claims Italy has conquered Spain by love. Events abroad illustrate global tensions.
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Congress
Senator Borah
Italy
Spain
Propaganda of hatred cited by National Conference of Christians and Jews
The National Conference of Christians and Jews condemns a propaganda of hatred and its tragic consequences. The statement calls for unity and action to counter divisive rhetoric across communities and institutions.
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National Conference of Christians and Jews
Ulcers of the Stomach A Danish study review
Dr Morris Fishbein presents a discussion of stomach ulcers focusing on incidence trends in Copenhagen from 1876 to 1935. The piece notes rising diagnoses due to better X ray and tests, a shift to chronic ulcers, varying patterns by gender, and possible wartime influences such as nutrition and reduced tight lacing.
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Copenhagen
Cars Collide on Road Southwest of DeSoto
Newton FE. Je rome Lawrence and Arthur W. Chitterden of Topeka were in a crash five miles southwest of DeSoto Johnson county. Jerome's Buick rear ended Chitterden's Ford after a car ahead stopped. Jerome could not turn to avoid the collision due to an oncoming vehicle.
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Newton FE
Jerome
Lawrence
Arthur W. Chitterden
Topeka
DeSoto
Johnson County
Sheriff’s Office
Chitterden
Ford
Going away this summer Journal World vacation address offer
An offer to send the Journal-World to a vacation address this summer for 40 cents per month.
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Journal-World
Enrollments Climb for Summer Studio at Junior High
Enrollment for the first morning of the children's summer studio reached 124 announced by Miss Dorothy Wilson director. The program runs daily 9 to 12 at the junior high school with clay woodwork and craft classes noted as largest. Teachers listed include Jean Makepeace Mildred Wiedemann Nelson Carolyn Henry Clara Hagen Gwendolyn Eustace Klauda Cerre Helen Fincke and Margaret Montgomery.
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Dorothy Wilson
Jean Makepeace
Mildred Wiedemann Nelson
Carolyn Henry
Elizabeth
Crafton
Clara Hagen
Gwendolyn Eustace
Frances McCleery
Klauda Cerre
Fern Stranathan
Helen Fincke
Margaret Montgomery
Ann Murray
Professor Holtzclaw resigns to join railroad board staff
Regional adjudicator Prof. Henry F. Holtzclaw of the school of business leaves the 1939 summer session to join the railroad retirement board in Kansas City as first assistant to William A. Murphy. His courses are reassigned Introductory economics to Prof. Domenico Gagliardo and credit management to Prof. W. H. Shannon. The retail merchandising course is withdrawn and replaced by business law 1 taught by Mr. Shannon.
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Henry F. Holtzclaw
School of Business
Railroad Retirement Board
Kansas City
William A. Murphy
Holtzclaw
Domenico Gagliardo
W. H. Shannon
Mr. Shannon
Storm Wreckage Cleared After Midwest Wind and Rain
In Indianapolis on June 12 crews began clearing wreckage from a weekend wind and rain storm that left six dead and caused extensive property damage. Three deaths occurred in Indiana, two in Ohio, one in Wisconsin, with about 50 people rescued from boats on Lake Erie near Cleveland. The storm affected Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and Kentucky, with its center along a 12 mile path from Sheldon to Wolcott Indiana.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio
Wisconsin
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Illinois
Michigan
Kentucky
Sheldon
Inl
Kentland
Goodland,Remington and Wolcott, Ind
Farmer George Cook and Two Horses Die in Lightning
George Cook, 53, a Hutchinson area farmer, was found dead in a field south of Hutchinson with two horse carcasses after being struck by lightning last Thursday. A neighbor discovered the bodies as authorities investigated the incident in Hutchinson Kansas.
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Hutchinson
Kan
George Cook
Cook
Notable Summer Plans and Academic Moves Across Town
Richard B. Stevens heads Sunday on an overland Pacific coast trip with his brother Francis of the New Orleans Tribune-Dispatch staff. Justice Stevens will summer in California and Oregon with parents in Pala, while Dr. Clarence Cook Little delivered the Michigan commencement address for 935 degrees. Harold F. Balmer will lead Kansas University's astronomy department next year during Prof. Alter’s abroad research. Mrs. G. L. Gilbert will summer with her daughter in Alaska. Crim family travels east by motor with Miss Adele Crim and Miss Virginia Crim joining in New York. Christine Wenrich and Violetta Garrett plan summer teaching in Alaska and California. Plank's market offers free ice cream cones to visitors at the opening Saturday.
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Richard B. Stevens
Pacific Coast
Francis
Editoria
New Oreans Tribune-Dispatch
Justice Stevens
California
Oregon
W. C. Stevens
Palato
Clarence Cook Little
University of Michigan
Harold F. Balmer
Carlton College
Kansas University
Dinsmore Alter
G. L. Gilbert
Charles S. Conover
Ketchikan
Alaska
Seattle
S. S. Alaska
E. K. Crim
Courtney
Lawrence
Adele ,Crim
Kansas City
New York
Virginia Crim
H. E. Don Carlos
Memorial Hospital
Anderson Elected President of State Medical Examiners Board
Dr. A. J. Anderson was elected president of the state board of medical examiners at yesterday’s meeting. The First Regimental Band plans a concert at South Park tonight and may host further summer concerts depending on support. The band seeks $300 from the city this year, aiming to raise the rest by subscription, with annual expenses around $1,200. Miss Marion Henley took several friends to Lake View for a multi day outing, listing attendees including Bernice Rankin and Edna Dunmire. Ralph Sproull, Ray Dunmire and Ralph Yeoman left for Kingman, Kansas to harvest, while Prof H. P. Cady and family departed Estes Park for the summer.
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A. J. Anderson
State Board of Medical Examiners
South Park
Marion Henley
Lake View
Bernice Rankin
Edna Dunmire
Gladys Gibb
Geneva Hunter
Helen Wagstaff
Marion
Ralph Sproull
Ray Dunmire
Ralph Yeoman
Kingman
Kan
H. P. Cady
Estes Park
Ao Stark
Local social notes from Ellsworth and surrounding area
Miss Robb Young and Pearl Sheriff of Ellsworth visit Mr and Mrs Harry Hutchings. E S Meade and Grace Gould travel to Lansing as guests of Warden Lands. J A Willits takes a week vacation to Excelsior Springs. Invitations issued for the marriage of Dr Porter Hults and Miss Cecile Stanford on June 28 at the Methodist church. Hamilton P Cady returns from Cornell University to join the chemistry department. His sister Mrs Danison of Wisconsin joins them. Bible school at Cadys grove runs Thursday through Sunday with tents for overnight attendees.
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Robb Young
Pearl Sheriff
Ellsworth
Kan
Harry Hutchings
E. S.meade
Grace Gould
Lansing
Warden Lands
J. A. Willits
Ilnnes
Excelsior Springs
Porter Hults
Cecile Stanford
Methodist Church
Hamilton P. Cady
Cornell University
K. U
Chemical
Danison
Wisconsin
H. P. Vrooman
Vermont Street
Cady’s Grove
Bride on a Budget Serial Story
Nae Ives and art Whittaker navigate married life on a tight budget. Iris clashes with Bart over dining out versus home cooking while Bart clings to a budgeting book that promises thrift but strains their marriage. Iris redeems by keeping busy with housework and social duties as the couple debates next steps.
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Bart
Spic and Span
Irig
Linwood
Iris
Bart Darling
Ellen
John
Kent
Bay Shore Plaza
Guild
Ostess
John Kent
Tris
Tharely
Bart Whittaker
Ivis
Farmerettes Proposal Emerges in Magdeburg Speech
Magdeburg Germany June 12 will see a plan to mobilize women under 25 as farmerettes to help ease labor shortages. Friedrich Syrup president of the art institute for job finding announced the idea in a speech today and mentioned a decree is expected.
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Magdeburg
Germany
Teo
Friedrich Syrup
Art Institute For
Compulsory Farm Service Draws Nixon Era Debate
A proposed law, likely this year, would require everyone under 25 to complete one year of farm service, sparking debate over its necessity and impact on youth.
Local Socials and News from Eudora and Area
Eudora this spring sees Janice Guenther completing winter studies at Lawrence business college and returning home for summer. Neighborhood visits include J R Garrett in town, and Mrs J D Adams hosting a W L T L Y club session with contract bridge and prizes. A May 28 birth to Mr and Mrs Sim Rothhberger is announced. Domestic gatherings feature dinners, anniversaries, and a Women’s Friend study group update, with two vocal performances and refreshments for 14 attendees.
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Janice Guenther
Lawrence Business College
Eudora
J. R. Garrett
Lawrence
M. H. Cox
Cox
J. D. Adams
W.ltly
Floyd Broers
Viola Sheldon
Leslie Kindred
Vernon Strobel
Sim Rothhberger
Joan Elaine
Ed Diedrich
Curtis Diedrich
Maxine
James Shirck
Hesper
Papenhausen
Emma Cairnes
Amelia
Lois
Leon
John Cairnes
Jimmie Casey
Ross Eason
Jim Cairnes
Dannie
Kansas City
Tom Raybourne
Verda Sommers
Ottawa
Helen Sommers
Frank Sommers
W.F.M. Society
M. E Church
Walter Parker
Josephine Gilmore
Edwin Ott
United Conference
Ed Pence
Mary Beth
Byronna
Myres
Walter Osborne
Audrey
Robert Eisele
Myrnice Ott
Ruth Ott
Leone Parker
Radio Programs Monday Evening June 12 Listings
Radio schedule fragment lists WREN KMBC WDAF programs by time. Notable acts include Ted Travers Orch Buck Rogers Jimmy Allen and Nat Forum. Covers 5:30 to 12:00 with news forecasts and weather.
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Wren
Ted Travers
Orch
KMBC
Buck Rogers
WDAF
Jimmy Allen
Science
Dance Cavaliers of Adventurers
Kbc—Cavalcade of America
AL Pearce
Paul Martin
Richard Crooks
NBC
Nat
Eddie Duchin
KKMBC
Guy Lombardo
Doctor I
Wren—Audy
Vallee
IMBC
Amos 'N Andy
Lum
Abner
St. Regis
Wdaf—Univ. of K
Clyde Reed
Widaf
Edward G. Robinson
Johnny
Dick Powell
Mary
Bob
Benny Goodman
Mort Lewis
M.C
Hal Kemp
Bob Hope
Uncle Walt
Nobel Sissel
Jamos
N’ Andy
Jimmy Fidler
Richard Himber
K.C
Toledo
Jan Savitt
Wrien
Messner
Muehlebach Or
Clyde
Lucas’ Rch
Carlos Molina
Moonbeams
Wsi
Wren—Coutnt
Baste
Henry King
Community Notes From Worden and Nearby Areas
Social items list visits and guests from Worden to nearby towns including Lawrence and Fairfax. People named include Mrs. W C Watson Mrs Alice Kohler Miss Margaret Zillner and families. Church group activities feature a Cameron Lawrence speaker on Christian Family with a luncheon on church grounds.
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Lawrence
Fred Papenhausen
Women’ Union
St. Pauls
Eudora Womens Union
Worden
Mesdames Louise Lawson
Gottlieb Nieder
Conrad Altenburn
Elizabeth Tornaden
Will Reetz
Sarah Hausman
Augusta Durr
August Richtermier
Walter Gerstenberger
C. C. Gerstenberger
Homer Gerstenberger
George’ Gerstenberger
Walter Wilson
Weaver Bottom
Howard Kohler
Hesper
Glen Wilson
Buddy
J. L. Bristow
Virginia Bristow
Fairfax
Frank D. Bristow
Salina
Kan
J. O. Scott
Scott
Agnes Fuller
Mary Moody
Lillian Fuller
Jack Howard
Brotherhood of the Trinity Lutheran Church
Nieder’s Woods
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Kensuke Horinouchi
Herbert Morrison
Morris Fishbein
American Medical Association
Denmark
N. E. Jerome
Mid-Western States
Farmer
Christine Wenrich
Violetta Garrett
Plank’s Market
Ninth and
Indiana Street
Chapter
NEA Service
On Game Commission
E. J. Kelly
Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Paris
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