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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

8

Alfalfa Bill Murray Joins Landon Visit in Kansas City

Alfalfa Bill Murray former Oklahoma governor met Gov Alf Landon in Topeka at a social visit stressing democratic principles over party lines. He declined commitments on supporting Landon and warned of a dirty campaign while praising the Cleveland platform on finance economy and local self government.

Topeka Kan Bill Murray Oklahoma Alf M. Landon Murray Landon Red River Bridge Oklahoma City Yashau Creek Broken Bow Executive Cleveland League of Nations Supreme Court North McAlester Huey Long Col Cicero I. Murray Kansas City London

Bullets or Bullets at the Granada recalls cops and robbers

Edward G. Robinson stars as Johnny Blake in Bullets or Bullets at the Granada four day run. The film parallels New York detective Johnny Broderick’s career exposing racketeers and legitimate fronts, with Robinson portrayed as the man who uncovers the racket’s main backers and is killed in the end. The picture features Joan Brondell and avoids heavy bloodshed, with well staged shootouts and no gun moll in sight.

Granada Edward G. Robinson Johnny Blake Little Caesar Johnny Broderick New York Robinson Martin Mooney Gun Moll Joan Brondell Fox

Local Oil Road Test Draws 1050 Entries in Contest

Fifteen Standard Oil salesmen in Indiana entered 1050 cars in a road test contest offering 5000 dollars in cash and 500 dollars in merchandise. The 65 day mileage test runs through July 5 in a fourteen state service area. Participants record gas and oil use with a special emblem on their rear plate and a log book for driving conditions.

Standard Oil Company Indiana Standard Company Lawrence B. F. Payne J. J. McMillan C. C. Stanley

White Hope Quest Faces New Challenge In Spotlight

The pursuit of a prominent, undefeated contender faces renewed pressure as critics and fans watch for a decisive breakthrough. A rising star may be the key to breaking the deadlock, with analysts weighing the odds and organizers planning next steps.

Challenging Norris Calls Out Hidden Leaders in Smoke Screen Claim

Henry Root Stern, former New York Republican treasurer, telegraphed to Senator Norris demanding names of alleged leaders behind a convention smoke screen. Stern cited Borah's pre-convention remarks and questioned Norris’s absence at Cleveland and his stance on the New York minimum wage decision.

New York George W. Norris Henry Root Stern Stern New York State Republican Committee Nebraska Borah Cleveland Norris Supreme Court Landon

Norris Speech Sparks Debate Over Constitutional Amendment

Stern called Norris speech unfair noting it echoed Norris while the phrasing belonged to Farley and Michelson. He referred to James A. Farley, Democratic national chairman, and Charles Michelson, Democratic director of publicity, as the real voices behind the words.

Stern Norris Farley Michelson James A. Farley Charles Michelson

Fragmentary Christian Science text with scattered phrases

The readable fragments reference Christian Science, prayer, strengthening cheer, and divine protection. The garbled lines mention God around his people and a teacher figure, with unclear names, places, or dates. The overall sense is devotional and instructional without a clear event or person to anchor.

Survey to detect Japanese beetle in locality this summer

A survey to determine presence of the Japanese beetle will be conducted later this summer. A survey is now underway near Manhattan by the entomological department of Kansas State College, the Kansas Entomological Commission, and the federal Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine.

Manhattan

Beetle Survey Gathers in Topeka and Doniphan County

Field teams will survey near Topeka Kansas and in Doniphan County fruit district. The native beetle threatens many trees and crops with burnished copper rings and white markings on its abdomen. It measures about one third of an inch in length and is stout bodied.

Topeka Kansasity Doniphan County Par

Concert Opens KSU Summer Session With Faculty Recital

June 22 program in the Administration building auditorium features Howard C. Taylor on piano, Merbid Moore soprano, Ar. Walde mar Gelich on instrumental solos, Ruth Ore, Annie Merle Conger on two pianos, and Irene Peabody with Miss Moorie in duets. Rehearsals postponed from earlier date to allow performers to attend. Local note mentions prohibition anniversary and nearby birthday events.

K. SU Jeane Auwli Tertuny Fing Arts Music Faculty Howard C. Taylor Merbid Moore Ar. Waldemar Gelich Physeta Ordaelin Ruth Ore Annie Merle Conger Irene Peabody Miss Moorie Merehiy

Beems Wins Granada Contest in Junior Bathing Beauty

Dorothy Nell Beems daughter of Harald Beems 2135 won the first section of Granada stage Junior Bathing Beauty contest last night. Second place tied Donna Bartz and Martha Swadley. Thirty entrants remain to be judged Thursday June 18 with final selection from two groups. Judges were Joe Nev Wellington and H F Wilson Kans. Eight attend Camp Naish.

Dorothy Nell Beems Harald Beems Granada Donna Darlene Bartz Clarence Bartz Martha Lucile Swadley D. Swadley Joe Nev Wellington H. F. Wilson Kans Camp Naish

Lawrence Bay Scouts Attend Leadership Training Encampment

Eight Lawrence Bay Scouts enrolled in the Junior Leaders Training Course at Camp Theodore Naish near Edwardsville. Selected by their scoutmasters, they represent their troops including James Joyce, Rol Weir of Troop 41, Rolland Johnson of Troop 52, Carl Barlow of Troop 3, Ed Montgomery of Troop 1686, Erwin Netzer and Don Rites of Troop 58, and Paul McGhee of Troop ap.

Theodore Naish Edwardsville Lawrence James Joyce Rol Weir Rolland Johnson Carl Barlow Ed Montgomery Erwin Netzer Donrites Paul McGhee

Temperance Union to Raise Funds for Youth Program

June 18 19 the Temperance Union decided to raise a fund to be used in the column of youth in the harmful beverage alcohol. The fund will be collected by Frances Hard Centenary by a plan submitted by George Tamblyn of New York. The states will be charged half of the amount the national organization will gather. Also reported frost and cold threaten pecan crops in Oklahoma with several large growers expecting losses this year.

An Temperance Union Frances Hard George Tamblyn New Yok Nail Organization

Aunt Het by Rolent Quinllen

A brief literary fragment notes Aunt Het by Rolent Quinllen from 1836. The poem hints at a husband living on his wife's charity while she manages the household finances. Copyright 1836 Publishers Syndicate.

Aunt Het BY Rolent Quinllen

Theatrical Producer Dies at 78 in England

New York reports the death of UP-Mare Klaw, longtime Klaw and Erlanger partner, at his Sussex home aged 78 after a heart attack. As agents they brought Sir Johnston Forbes Robertson and stars like Ada Rehan and John Drew, and produced Ben Hur on tour among others.

New York Mare Klaw Klaw and Erlanger Sussex England Alan and Erlanger Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson Fanny Davenport Grace George Augustin Daly Ada Rehan John Drew Orty

Titled Lord Fauntleroy at Dickinson Theater

A review praises the Dickinson showing of a juvenile star Freddie Bartholomew in Tittle Lord Fauntleroy. Delores Costello Barrymore appears in her first role since divorce, delivering a restrained motherly performance. The film follows a boy separated from his American mother, tracking his joys and sorrows amid English setting.

Little Ey Hawterlay Dickinson Freddie Bartholomew Delores Costello Barrymore John Barrymore Costello Freddie Bartholomeow Faun- Heray Tassune Ceshin England Lord Fauntl

Film Review Highlights Cast and Standout Performances

A nostalgic critique praising Freddie Bartholomew and the supporting lineup C Aubrey Smith Guy Kibbee Mickey Rooney and Henry Stephen son for delivering dramatic scenes and strong entertainment. The program closes with late news and short subjects.

C. Aubrey Smith Guy Kibbee Mickey Rooney Henry Stephenson Freddie Bartholomew

Birthday for Arkansas marks centennial statehood

Little Rock June 15 marks Arkansas one hundred years since statehood when President Jackson signed the act admitting the territory to the union. The state celebrated with holiday attire in cities across Arkansas as descendants of the first families joined parades while pageants dedications and fetes unfolded in various towns.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Andrew Jackson Congress Beaux Helles Republic of Texas and Indian Territory

Landon Moves Private Office to Conference Room in Governor Suite

Gov A M Landon shifts his private office to the governor suite conference room in Topeka on June 15 due to need for more space. Personal stenographer Mrs Cora M Johnson and secretary EB H Taylor now occupy the former private office adjoining the aid room.

Topeka Aulalitier A. M. Landon T Cora M. Johnson EB. H. Taylor

Fragmented Dental Advice Note From OCR Source

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions teeth and dentures with garbled wording. It references false teeth, slipping or dropping, and possible dental care terms. The text is incomplete and lacks clear participants, dates, or a coherent event to identify.

Stenographers Added to Outer Office Staff

Additional stenographers have been placed in the outer office, increasing clerical support and speed of document handling for public inquiries and routine filings. The move suggests an emphasis on efficiency and improved reception services for visitors and officials.

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