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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1936

Page

2

Quiet Democrats Prepare for Roosevelt Nomination

Philadelphia observers report calm ahead of the Democratic pre-convention weekend as James A. Farley predicts Roosevelt’s renomination with a shift to majority rule. Rumors swirl of a Lemke Coughlin third party, while Farley confidently expects Roosevelt to win New York and national gains.

Philadelphia James A. Farley Roosevelt Cleveland National Committee Ofietals Sane Radia Mem Thasked Louis Schmeline New York le Rand Farher Charles E. Coughlin National Union For Social Dy Lemke Farley Lemtke-Coughlin A McIntyre Relevue-Stratford Quarté Farley Rernsevelt John P.M Hamilton London Ransevelt

Heat Wave Continues in Southwestern Kansas Drought Strains Wheat

Hugoton and Kaw County endure a fourth straight day above 70 degrees with 99 degrees at 2 PM and a quick drop to 86 by 3:30 PM. Dusty hot winds worsened conditions as wheat crops showed damage while raw oats remained mostly undamaged.

Hugoton Kaw Dune Kansas Hiyeten

Seven Hills of Rome and other trivia compiled

Questions cover geography history science and notable figures asking for the Seven Hills of Rome the land of Chrysanthemums state origins of rivers degrees of government offices and basic physics facts.

Seven Hills Rome Connecticut River William Etty Rudolph Valentino Brown University Hudson Bay Guianas South America Republics

Ernest Williams Shot in Beer Parlor Brawl

Ernest Williams of North Law rence was shot in a beer parlor brawl by an unknown assailant. A .45 caliber bullet passed through his arm and lodged in his right side. Williams was taken to the county jail by Sheriff Vogler. He faces drunkenness and disturbing the peace charges and refuses to identify the shooter. Doctor Fenfield Jones treated him.

Ernest Williams North Lawrence Williams Vogler Fenfield Jones

Senior Soft Ball League Organized

A senior softball league was organized at city hall with nine teams already entered and a goal of ten. Games will use lights installed by the Co-Op club. NYA sponsorship with city and Co-Op cooperation. Minimum age 80, two players allowed under that age. players under 30 cannot pitch or catch. George Trombeld named league chair. schedule hoped by June 25 though lights may not be ready. Participating teams include Kiwanis, I.C.C.F., Eagles, Lisbon Grove, Lone Star, city employees, Co-Ops, and two KU summer squads. Elk’s or Rotary expected to enter to reach ten.

NYA Xophiyer North Lawrence George Trombeld Trombeld Kiwanis Club 1.C.C.F Eagles Iisant Grove Lone Star City Employes University of Kansas Elk’s Club Rotary Club

Ogden Seeks Douglas County Probate Judge Seat

Ray Shorty Ogden, longtime Eudora postmaster, announces as Republican candidate for Douglas County Probate Judge. A K A Law School graduate and former law practitioner, he will succeed Mrs. Guy Grimes, appointed to the post. Judge L H Menger also seeks reelection on the Republican ticket.

Ray Shorty" Ogden Eudora Douglas County Guy Grimes Washington Ogden K. A. School of Law Spokane California Lawrence L. H. Menger

Varnum notes from Colorado trip and local chatter

Lawrence items report Walter Varnum Jr returning from Colorado Springs after attending the Colorado Pharmaceutical association meeting. Mrs Varnum visited Ralph Varnum in Denver. Walter wore a London sun-Mower badge. A newspaper bulletin board proclaimed Roosevelt for nomination amid Democratic ticket musings. Douglas County wheat fields are expected to yield about 40 bushels per acre with good quality.

Walter Varnum Walter Varnum, Jr Colorado Chris Sehaake Douglas County

Roosevelt signs chain store bill to curb price discrimination

President Roosevelt signed a late bill to shield independent merchants from large rival discounts. The Robinson-Patman measure tightens anti trust rules, blocks fake discounts and rebates for services not performed, and lets the Federal Trade Commission set limits on quantity discounts. It includes the Borah Van Nuys amendment allowing discrimination victims to sue in federal courts.

Washington Roosevelt Federal Trade Commission Commission

Allen Family to Spend Summer at Culver Cabin

Dr and Mrs F C Allen and their daughters Mary Hamilton and Eleanor and son Bob will leave Monday for Culver Indiana to spend the summer at a lakeshore cabin near Culver Bob will enter Culver Military Academy Dr Allen plans to return to Lawrence at intervals to attend to business matters

F. C. Allen Mary Allen Hamilton Eleanor Bob Culver Ind Culver Military Academy Allen Lawrence

Lack of Checks Irks Some Kansas Veterans

Veterans in Lawrence worry over unpaid adjusted compensation checks owed for bonds turned over to postal authorities. Wayne Allphin of the American Legion notes Topeka post office staff faced a larger task than expected handling tens of thousands of bonds and checks. He said about 150 workers process bonds. 50,000 veterans may receive hands with 0 percent cashing all or part. The Topeka office, serving most of Kansas, faced a Tuesday smooth start but Thursday overflow disrupted order. thousands of checks mailed daily and delivery expected. Allphin praised the Topeka post office for handling the preparatory work and cashing process.

Lawrence Wayne Allphin Dorsey-Liberty American Legion Topeka Allphin Roger Williams Allot Kansas Wichite Kansas City Mive Tike Toreds

Wichita and Kansas Party Figures In Primary Contests

A scattered OCR fragment lists candidates and districts across Kansas with party designations. Names such as John Houstin, Arthur Harraver, Willian Sebeen, and Walter Pusan appear alongside districts like Wichita, Leavenworth, and Sedgwick. The piece references governors, secretaries of state, and auditors across Democratic and Republican lines, indicating a broad primary coverage.

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When Man Learned to Talk With God sermon series

The Rev Paul B Lawson of West Side Presbyterian will preach at 7 45 Sunday evening union services in South Park under Lawrence Ministerial Alliance auspices. Rev Seth W Slaughter will preside. July and August theme Great Moments in the History of Religion.

Paul B. Lawson West Side Presbyterian Church South Park Lawrence Ministerial Alliance Seth W. Slaughter First Christian Church

Record of scattered 100 meters and field events at national meet

Fragmentary report describes a national collegiate meet with 100 meters in 10.2 seconds and multiple events. Mentions athletes from Kin State Teese Owens, California, Stanford, Nebraska, and others, plus relay and field results. Many lines are garbled with unclear names and places but reference world marks and cleanup actions by welfare groups.

Pi Thedus Kin State Teese Owens Frost University of Southernern Janding Oita Haydin Dal Revnoh Stanford Nebrask Rpenter Hettered Motesa PTR Tert Eeliz Harald Andersson Sweden Tait Georgia Pls

Beams Named Assistant Manager at Veatch Store

Veatch store announces TH. O. Beams will assume the position of assistant manager later this month. A Lawrence resident for five years, Beams has worked in electrical appliances and served as a longtime salesman with the firm.

Beams Veatch Store Isward Lawrence

Deaths and Funerals Listed in Lawrence Area

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Josephine Westergren and Mrs Ida McNees Cowles with services at Rumsey funeral home in Lawrence. Surviving family includes multiple daughters and sons. August Letman, 77, died at his son’s home near Eu dora with funeral plans pending.

Josephine Westergren Josephine Woestergren Rumsey Foral Theaward E. Koelh Fin Tist Lutrge Memorial Park Cemetery Harry Boon Bruce Pasewark Guy Qus Ida McNees Cowles Whittier Calif Rumsey Funeral Home August Letman Ray Fuedora Iris Mary Letman Eudora George Knabe Gardner

Obituary of Mrs. Charles Bowling in Prairie Center church obituary

Mrs. Charles Bowling daughter of Benjamin and Ann Rowe born January 8, 1883 in Wisconsin died June 2, 1936 at her home. She moved to Republic county Kansas at age three and married Charles Rowling October 10, 1880. Eight children survive along with ten grandchildren and siblings near De Soto and one in Conrad Montana. She joined Methodist church in Benton Kansas then Prairie Center church in Johnson County. Funeral at Prairie Center Methodist with Rev. W. O. Watson officiating burial in De Soto cemetery.

Charles Bowling Benjamin Ann Rowe Wisconsin Republic County Kan Charles Rowling Hazel Hiddleston Missouri Warren Ben Bosling Joyce Page Gardner Ernest Russel Ralph DeSoto Violet Maud DeSoto Cemetery

San Romani Sets 1590 Meters Mark in 3 53

Arch ie San Romani of Kansas State Teachers College Emporia wins the 1590 meter race in 3 53 with a final lap leap defeating Fenske of Wisconsin and Bon Tash of Indiana. The meet features national collegiate events and a fast two mile mark amid spring-track action.

San Romani Chicago Archie San Romani Kansas State Teachers College Emporia Theriese Fenske Wisenisin Bon Tash Buen Outers Kentucky

Firemen Rescue Couple From Sixth Floor Window In Hotel

In Norton Virginia on Tyne 20 41 a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Cascel Elliott, clung to a window ledge on the sixth floor of the six story Norton hotel as flames raged. Firemen from the fifth floor reached and pulled them to safety while other guests escaped via stairways.

Norton Tyne Nerton Cascel Elliott

Crowder Family Social Gathers in Lawrence Area

Journal style notices show Mrs Minnie Carnes and Emer Johnson among guests of the Mashews, with numerous visits between Crowders, Emmetts, Collins, and Grimes in Kanwaka and Lawrence. Attendees include Mrs Katherine Johnson and Gene, Mrs Bertha Johnson and Ronald, and others visiting lakeside and churches. several Danville and Coffeyville connections noted.

Minnie Carnes Emer Jodhnson Katherine Johnson Gene Bertha Johnson Ronald Lawrence Arthur Mashew W. J. Collins Euwenn J. M. Crewster Ds. Emmett Meo Crowder Emmett Kamwaka Sam Bweeger Ane Swaroin Lawrenen Jack Grimws Nee Grimes Lake View Heapse TS. Emanelt Kanwaka Crowster Weethlaety Mrs Crowder Collins Dany Sviniel di Diel Meee MA Crawler Ister C. C. Bretton Ralph Try Wee Gentry Pe Lawrin Ida Varrs Cofferville Arthur M. How Jim Wiggins Barker Caltol Tal Lonnie Strong Waurie Strong Lake View FP B. Patty Glenn Sims Eugene Unilins Renee Mes Sau Ener Woo Ack Collin Glenn Sim Henley G. Sweezer Brune Midland J. M. Crowder W. Mallins Jack

Social rounds in Lone Star community weekend events

The report lists Mr. and Mrs. Lievi Ruan hosting at Afr. fated Austin Flary with about a thousand neighbors attending. Cigar and candy were served after bells and pans. Other gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Kuan at Frank Flory’s home and a visit to the Ebon and Curtis homes over the weekend.

Lievi Ruan Afr Austin Flary Nin Kuan Frank Flory Ebon Will Curtis Austin Flory

Locals report community activities and gatherings

Sunday evening travel plans to Los Angeles. Farmers Union arranged a picnic for July 4. Busy week notes include quilt making, refreshment stands, a child day program at Washington Creek church, and various visits to relatives and church events. Also reported are hospital visits, a car accident with injuries, and school assignments for upcoming year.

Los Angeles Calif Farmers Union Joe Simith Keree Fred McKinney Bert Flory Ladies Aid Washington Creek Church Ralph Weybright Tonganoxie State Lake Willard Weybright Tooneka Evans Strattan Cole Lantz Brubaker Roy Flory Martha Percival Lawrence H. C. Metsper Grace John Henry Willow Springs Grove California Church of the Brethren Marvin Bond Bilis Rem Twe Flor Betty Jean Banning Wolf. Ulrich D. Burten Florence Garber Nettie Elen Co Metsger Wil Barton Carbondale

Fairview Dinner Guests Include Maclean Stroble

Rev and Mrs Maclean of Winfield and Jacob Stroble were Sunday dinner guests at the barn frome. Mrs Anna Peters accompanied Mr and Mrs Walter Howard Jr.

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Market News Overview Faces Turbulence in Trading Session

The Day in Wall Street reports mixed indicators as major indices wiggle amid uncertain earnings, with energy and tech sectors driving brief rallies before retreating. Analysts warn on volatility and suspect ongoing pressure from macro factors, while investors monitor corporate guidance and regulatory chatter.

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