Detour report and tax dispute notes in state news
A weekly detour update on Kansas highways notes detours persist through wet weather with future changes expected next season. A tax refund dispute in Douglas County involves back taxes totaling 14,926 dollars and a broader liability to banks estimated between 40,000 and 50,000 dollars. The piece also covers political moves on pension bills and a census unemployment estimate showing lower-than-expected figures, with commentary on economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Soca
Ste
Douglas County
Altoether
Counties consolidation debate reaches fifty state line
Newspapers discuss merging Kansas counties to halve local governments and cut administration costs. Proponents argue savings mirror business consolidation, while most talks center on seat towns. No concrete offer to relocate a county seat has emerged yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Journal- World
Anonymous SOS and radio trust case shock city
An SOS transmission interrupted a radio broadcast as James A Reed of the city faces a conspiracy suit over control of patents in the radio industry. The episode raises questions about who sent the message and whether the interruption was intentional or coincidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
The Sere And Yellow Leaf Farewell To Youth
A writer nearing thirty reflects on aging and mortality as youth ends. The piece muses on physical decline, evolving political fears, and eventual acceptance of aging through biblical imagery and a stray old newspaper habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill White
Noted Visitors and University News From The Old Home
The Honorable Henry Poehler and wife arrived to visit relatives in town while Joseph Pyle departs for Capitol City after long service at the Ludington House. S. G. McConnell expands clothing agency to Kansas City with orders from the Kaw mouth. University of Kansas: fourteenth annual catalogue shows 448 attendees, seventeen faculty, and recent curricular additions including a preparatory medical course. The first law class graduated eight scholars last commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Poehler
Congress
Minnesota
Joseph Pyle
Ludington House
Capert City
Joe
S. G. McConnell
Kansas City
S. B. Davis
Kaw
McConnell
University of Kansas
J. W. Gleed
A. B
W. A. Carruth
Amon
Medical
Nora seeks bigger jewelry store after oil fortune
In 1936 a tale notes Nora, newly wealthy through her husband’s oil fortune, grows restless with her old hometown. She desires relocation to a place offering a larger jewelry store and greater display possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Publishers Syndicate
Twenty Five Years Ago Social Notes and Developments
A look back at events from twenty five years ago includes the front of Marks pas din being a handsome structure, Tolles and church leaders planning a visit, and new foundations laid by Gen Wilder Metcalf for a residence on Massachusetts Ave. Local carload traffic signals growth, with Lawrence set for rapid changes. Socials feature Miss Alice Wilhelmi leaving for Europe, Japanese ware prizes, and alumni Owls hosting a Lake View picnic. Mrs Loit and others depart for Portland and Joliet as Prof McClung and families head west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
J. R. Gyouseeet
Gri
Lawrence Grana
Ce Crult
Wilder
Metcalf
Massachusetts
T Lawrence
Lake View
Henderson
Ohio’ Street
Mary
Miss Agnes
Tage
Alice Wilhelmi
Europe
Sigma Psi Society
Wilhelmi
Amorette Weaver
Murtaugh
Lake
Helen Schaeffer
Juda
Wis
Loit
Jennie Drake
Biggs
Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast
C. Becker
Joliet, Ill
C. McClung
Ten Years Ago Friday Excerpts Show Summer Travel Plans
A June column reviews travel and visit plans of local residents. Mrs C R Corey and son Robert with Miss Ruth Randolph plan a California summer trip including the Democratic convention in San Francisco and Long Beach. Kilworths guest Frances Helliwell of Yorkshire leaves for Vancouver to visit English friends as she tours the Pacific region. E Decker and Miss Decker head to Battle Creek Iowa to visit Dr Glenn Millice. Georgia Richardson departs for Tacoma Berkeley and Los Angeles for about five weeks. Persis Cook returns July 6 from Washington DC after two years in government service to spend time with her mother Mrs B T Griffith and Miss Arline Griffith of Phoenix, guests of Mrs G W Jones for a week or two.
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C. R. Corey
Robert
Ruth Randolph
California
San Francisco
Long Beach
Kilworth
Frances Helliwell
Santory Bridge
Yorkshire
England
Er Kilworth
Canada
E. Decker
Amd
Dep Decker
Battle Creek
Iowa
Washington,d. C
B. T. Griffith
Arline Griffith
Phoenix
Ariz
G. W. Jones
Kansas History This Date Highlights Militia Colonel
The entry notes 1882 when Lieutenant Colonel S. L Patrick of Ottawa was elected colonel of the First regiment of the Kansas militia. It also records 1883, the St. Louis Fort Scott and Wichita railroad completed from El Dorado to Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L Patrick
Ottawa
Kansas Militia
St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita
el Dorado
Wichita
Summer safety for babies and small children
An advice piece warns that summer is a hazardous time for infants. It emphasizes protecting children from flies and mosquitoes, keeping nurseries screened, maintaining clean feeding utensils, dressing lightly, providing adequate water, and giving daily baths to prevent illness and discomfort.
Mary Lou Accepts Engagement Ring in Fake Match Scheme
Mary Lou agrees to a pretend engagement to Tony to keep him calm and secure a future, while he plans a real flight of romance. She begins a job at Jay Jerome's gown shop, learns sales craft, and wonders about the fairness of the ruse as the couple heads toward a cheerful confrontation with Gwendolyn Carruthers at the Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titherington
Mary
Tony
Ripelberts Mires
Ber
Mary Lou
An Tor
Mareee
Lou
Mary Rn
Lim
Fiinwood
London
Jay Jerome
Jay
Miss Fletcher
the Berkeley
Alvy
Mrong
Berkeley
Wendolyn Carruthers
Gwendolyn
Mary_Lou
Ethelberta
Ian
Cupid
Tony W
Maysie Graig
Honorable Pig Family Upholds Pig Name Tradition
A light tale features The Honorable Porker and Baby Pink Squealer among pigs who insist their name must reflect their nature. They argue, grunt, and squeal on staying true to being pigs, rejection of flight or fancy, and pride in their muddy, food loving existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graham Bonner
Porker
John
Pig
Grunt
Grant
House passes substitute veterans relief bill after Hoover veto
Washington reports the House approved a substitute veterans relief bill by an 188 to 182 vote, following President Hoover's veto of the previous measure. In another item, a new prohibition plan would create 12 administrators and 87 deputies across federal court districts. El Paso, Texas, notes the Chihuahua governor returns to the capital by airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Moorer
Senate
House
American Legion
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Fragmentary war bulletin from South American conflict
In a terse, jumbled dispatch the report notes Bolivian troops killing 30 and wounding 100 in a fight about 500 miles from La Paz, Peru and Lima are mentioned, with European and Boston leaders cited and an earthquake in Oracle felt. the text hints at political talks and shifting lines but remains unclear and incomplete.
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Paris
Rolindow
Boston
Rosmers Ane
London
Lima
Peru
Antofagasta
Andi
la Paz
Labor Contracts and the Parker Case Referenced by Editorial
An Indianapolis News editorial discusses Judge Parker's Supreme Court nomination and a broader debate on lawsuits and labor contracts. It argues that courts and Congress must treat contracts excluding union labor the same as those excluding non union labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Parker
Supreme Court
Indianapolis News
Parker
Congress
Flashes of Life from Across the World
A globetrotting round of brief notices covers engagements, marriages, and achievements. Major Charles-E. Kingsford-Smith signs a Melbourne message as Chilla while bylines note Byard Gould, University of Michigan ties, and Anne Seddon Kinsolving’s Baltimore engagement. Sydney wedding of Elvise Braley and Paul Sealords follows Akron roots. aviator licenses add to female milestones. bootlegging figures in Hamburg verdict. Captain J Patrick Saul of Southern Cross highlights multi modal sailing feats.
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Associated Press
New York
Mary Fowell
Majorharles — E. Kingsford-Smith
Cheerio
Melbourne
Ann Arbor
Mich
Admiral Byrd
Larry Gould
Lawrence M. Gould
University of Michigan
Margaret Rice
Baltimore
Anne Seddon Kinsolving
John Nicholas Brown
Providence
R. I
Kinsolvini
Dr. Brown
Sydney
Australia
Elvise Braley
Akron
Paul Sealords
Alicia _ P. Stimpson
Hamburg
Germany
Albert Schramm
J._ Patrick Saul
Southern Cross
Baldwin News Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travel
The Rev and Mrs F W Simpson of Des Moines visit Baldwin to see Miss Patty Cowgill and James Cowgill. Mrs Gail Swayze and children from Tulsa arrive in Ottawa to visit Harriet Hackett and Mrs C E Beeks for a month. Professor P W Gregory and wife depart on an overland trip to California with Gregory set to teach at the University of Southern California next year. Miss Pauline Phillips of Kansas City arrives in Baldwin for a stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Simpson
Des Moines
Baldwin
Patty Cowgill
James Cowgill
Gail Swayze
Joan
Roland
Tulsa
Okla
Ottawa
Swayze
Harriet Hackett
C. E. Beeks
Hackett
P. W. Gregory
Baldwin Scene Hears of Visits and Events This Week
A Baldwin community page lists visits by Mrs. Bishop Hamlet and Annie from Kansas City, and extended stays by Marts and Enyart families. Rotary, Scout, and Monday Evening Club activities occur. births, surgeries, and medical moves are noted, including Marjorie May Ewbank and Virgil Vaughn’s appendicitis recovery. Residents travel to Kansas City and beyond, with harvest plans in progress and music lessons arranged by Lola Burton Craig.
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Ins
Louise
Marie
Betty
Pearl Gardner
Bishop Hamlet
Annie Ay
Kansas City
Bae Tree
Marts Mex
Topeka
Baldwin
L. and S
Iey
Ladies Aid
O. M. Enyart
Charlotte and
Melbourn
Wichita
T. J. Enyart
Merrill Rapp
Frank Homer
Enid
Okla
Rotary
Oliver Ewbank
Marjorie May
John Keohane
Nebraska
Monday Evening Club
Mary Martin
Edith Box
Joplin
Gayle Chubb
Mildred Martin
Dee Pot
W. A. Uhl
Ballard
University of Kansas
Bell Memorial
Joan
Kansas’ City
Harriett Rapp Hackett
George Marquardt
Karlton
Bison
Marquardt
Andrew Marquardt
Lee Lewis
J. F. Lewis
George Standtz
Woodbine
Humpfeld
S.W
Craig
Lola Burton
Baker Conservatory of Music
Margaret Cochran Weds Aree Cochran At George Coffman Home
A pretty home wedding occurred Sunday June 15 at the George Coffman residence as Margaret, daughter of Barber, became the bride of Aree Cochran of Eudora. The Rev. E E Hollar officiated. After June 18 the couple will reside at 826 Connecticut Street Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coffman
Margaret
Aree Cochran
Eudora
E. E. Hollar
Local Visits and Social Guests Highlight Le Compton Area
Mr. Cochrum is employed in a merchandise business. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E Allen of Le Compton, visiting Chas Bellas. Week-end visitors from Kansas City joined Mr. and Mrs. George Coffman and others at various homes. Mrs. Oliver Peterson and sons toured Paola to see sisters Mary Alice and Ellen Martin who joined them homeward. Floyd Schellhorns hosts included Siding Rodgers, Lawren Schellhorn, Edith Houk, Wiggins, Ben Smiths, and ue Carr from Burlingame. Earl Stowe and children and the Schellhorns with daughters Hazel and Virginia May were callers. Alabastine Barber's Drug Store. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochrum
E. Allen
Compton
Chas. Bellas
Ollie
Welcher
Cornealis
Reuben
Kansas City
George Coffman
Oliver Peterson
Paola
Local business man touts Gly-Cas as most effective
Mr J A Halberg a Lawrence furniture dealer at 928 Mass St reports dramatic relief from rheumatism after taking Gly-Cas. He says eight months of misery ended after three boxes with improvements visible from the first dose. He cites benefits for stomach and kidney issues and urges others to try Gly-Cas sold in Lawrence at Round Corner Drug Store and nearby outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A Halberg
Mass. St
Lawrence Furmi
J. A. Halberg
Mr. Halberg
Lawrence
Round Corner
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Murray
Kavance
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Hartford
Alcorn
Madison Ne
Jember Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Chicago
Dart
Journal-World
Claude Callan
Kage Galdsen
Dé Wes York
Academy Mi
Sparklers
Tong
Baldwin News
Barber’s Drug Store
Halberg
Lawrence National Bank
Shimmons Bros
Mase
Wolf's Book Store
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