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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1936

Page

8

Delegates Avoid Mention of Alf Landon at Democratic Meeting

Kansas UPI delegates to the Democratic convention in Philadelphia discussed politics but did not name Alf M Landon. George McGill of Wichita was elected chairman as they organized amid talks on the two thirds rule and wage regulation. Otis Allen named secretary with committee members chosen for resolutions credentials rules and business.

Philadelphia UPI Kansas Alf M Landon Landon Roosevelt United States George McGill Wichita Franklin D._ Roosevelt McGill U. S Bennett C. Clark Missouri A. R. Enfield Iola Otis Allen Topeka Willard J. Breidenthal Kansas City L. C. Uhl, Jr. Smith Center Babe Waggener

Smythe Jr. at Democratic convention badges up for battle

J Henry Smythe Jr who resembles President Roosevelt arrived at Philadelphia Democratic headquarters during the national convention and displayed a large London sunflower badge and Col. Knox insignia. He joked he writes Republican slogans and planned to stay through the convention wearing his badges.

Philadelphia J. Henry Smythe Jr Roosevelt Col. Knox Smythe James A. Farley

Boxing roundup of world champions and local results

AP wire reports boxing results from cities nationwide. World light heavyweight John Henry Lewis KOed Jimmy Jacmee in Phoenix. welterweight Morris Sherman stopped in Chicago. Tiger Walker knocked out Al Fane in Cincinnati. Red Burman and others scored wins in multiple venues. Also notes railroading tech about in-train communications joining observation cars to crew stations.

Associated Press Peoria John Henry Lewis Phoenix Ariz Jimmy Jacmee Tulsa Okla Omaha Barney Ross Chicago Morris Sherman Detroit Quincy Tiger Kid) Walker Cincinnti al Fane Lexington Washington Clarence “Red Burman New York Weimer Oakland Cal Louisville Frankie Bojarski Erie Johnny Durso Milwaukee Frankie Battaglia Palmyra Wis Buck Creed Pittsburgh Sally Krieger Johnny Rossi Boston Johnny Morro Eddie Brink Scranton Philadelphia al Ettore Leroy Hayes Johnny Erjavec Duluth George Vallas Birmingham Ala Butte Mont Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Johnny DeVoe Richmond Ken Overlin Jackie Aldare Brooklyn Baltimore Ren Brown Atlanta Ralph Chong New Orleans Newark N. J Freddie Fiducia

Graham blocked in bid for governor as independent candidate

Topeka June 23 state canvassing board upheld secretary of state Frank J Ryan in refusing to accept Graham LPi Douglas A Graham former state fire marshal could file only by petition three other candidates for failure to comply with the law Steven Kansas City second district independent bid Newkirk Kiowa and John Collopy Turon Democratic bids for seventh district congressman Youngquist Lindsborg permitted to withdraw as Socialist candidate for insurance commissioner Shirley Temple blamed for hitchhiking trend among Hawaii school children and a roundup of local social notices and visitors.

Topeka Lpi Douglas A. Graham Frank J. Ryan Graham Glenfi A. Steven Kansas City W W. A. Newkirk Kiowa John Collopy Turon James C. Youngquist Lindsborg

Luncheon Honors California visitor at George Dews home

Tuesday luncheon at the George Dews residence honored Mrs. Mayme Porter of California along with numerous guests including Mrs. Pon tius Mrs. Orr Mrs. F. D. Milter Mrs. Piper Mrs. Daniels and many more.

George Dews Mayme Porter California Pontius Orr F. D. Milter Piper Daniels F. Richards Carl Hird Elkin Homer Skinner Roslin Skinner Harrison Ransdayle Ambrose Bigsby G. Richards Willis Colman O. A

Local Social News From Tonganoxie and Area

Easton residents Jimmy and DeLores Zimmerman spent last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim Johnstone. Mrs Garrison returned Monday from three weeks in Dallas with her son and family and will be joined by granddaughter Betty Jean Garrison for the rest of the summer. Rev and Mrs William Overhulser and daughter and Odlin Halstead have returned to Brooks Ia after visiting Miss Bertha Halstead. Mrs John Evans visits Kansas City with her daughter Mrs R M Oxandale and son Carlos Evans. Country club met Wednesday afternoon June 17 at the home of Mrs John Todd. Catholic Ladies club met.

Jimmy and DeLores Zimmerman Easton Jim Johnstone John Evans R. M. Oxandale Carlos Evans Kansasity Country Club John Todd Catholic Ladies Club

Parish hall hosts gathering with homemaker and guests

Thursday afternoon at the Parish hall Mrs. Charles Mc Enulty hosted. Herman Cronemeyer visited his son Fred and Mrs. Cronemeyer in Kansas City last week. Mr and Mrs W L Johnson of Kansas City spent Friday with their daughter Mrs Ralph Duncanson and Mr Duncan son and attended the local Eastern Star chapter. Miss Geraldine Cox spent several days last week in Troy visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Jones and Jack Jones. Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson of Kansas City were guests Sunday.

Charles McEnulty Herman Cronemeyer Fred Cronemeyer

Local Social Notes From Tonganoxie Area

Mrs Ella Voorhees and Chauncy Angell family ties noted. Miss Mary Wager has left Spoor and Wager store due to ill health and moved in with her brother Ed Wager at Jarbalo, renting her home to Mr and Mrs Daryl Meredith. Several relatives visiting Kansas and California, camp and clinic happenings, and community group activities highlighted.

Ella Voorhees Chauncy Angell Mary Wager Spoor and Wager Ed Wager Jarbalo Daryl Meredith Allen Rice Allen, Milo Nettie Grace San Francisco Palo Alto Calif John Edison Top

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