Local WPA Dioramas East To Exhibit In DC National Museum
The WPA Museum Project at 622 Massachusetts street will send two dioramas to the National Museum in Washington. The Indian War Dance and a Prehistoric Scene with large animals head the Kansas produced displays designed by William Campbell and others. The Lawrence shop, part of a statewide museum effort, has produced four series including six Osage Kiowa Cheyenne Kansa Comanche and Pawnee figures, Coronado’s journey and ancient animal scenes.
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WPA
Massachusetts Street
National Museum
Washington, D.C
William Campbell
Bernard Frazier
Lawrence
Kansas
Coronado
University
John Brown
State Historical Society
Lawrence Shop
Social notes and upcoming club events in town
Mrs. John Edmonds hosted a mall party for Mrs. Hugh S. Snyder of Riverside California. The Double Dozen club gathers Friday at Mrs. Rose Francis home. Girl Scout day camp closes with supper and program at Clinton park. A linen shower honored Miss Frances Anderson as she plans to marry Carl Johnson Jr. of Kansas City.
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John Edmonds
Massachusetts Street
Hugh S. Snyder
Riverside
Cal
Svho
Double Dozen
Rose Francis
West Fourth Street
H. C. Gauck
Clinton Park
Harold Walton
Elmer Carlson
Frances Anderson
Carl Johnson, Jr
Kansas City
From dugout to log cabin in Lime Kiln Hollow
Bernard Moore a 31 year old sheet metal worker lost his job in 1925 and used salvaged farm property to buy 21 acres near Council Bluffs. He built a three room log house from logs he cut and hauled himself over four years with help from his wife and two sons Harold and Larry. Total cost about 200 dollars but the family gained pride and respect from neighbors while living in a dugout during construction.
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Council Bluffs
Bernard Moore
Moore
More
Harold
Larry
Soldiers Favorite Actress Horizontal Puzzle Clue List
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North Afric
Spain
British Columbia
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reports on State Work
Last night at 809 Indiana Street the American Legion Auxiliary held a social meeting attended by five delegates from the state convention in Chanute. Reports covered state work for the coming year and Sunflower girls’ state at Washburn College Topeka for patriotic education and leadership development.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Sullivan
Indiana Street
Harry Gregg
C. W. Schubert
Charles Ziesenis
Everett Stith
Mattie Crooks
Chanute
Ida Frances Moyer
June Sutherland
Phyllis Wherry
Betty Sullivan
Washburn College
Topeka
Practical political laboratory described for youth
The article notes an event where a practical political laboratory is used to show youths how government works and reassure about the American system. Mrs J W Twente, Mrs Louise Nelson and Mrs Neal Wherry assisted as hosts. Refreshments followed the evening. The North Lawrence Christian Endeavor held a July business meeting with a committee headed by Helen May Bond and including Luciel Traynor, Alvin Richardson, Helen Mason, and Howard Brown. Plans were made for a Bible study group.
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Cornelus Bigelow
Armin Woestemeyer
Margaret Whitman
J. W. Twente
Louise Nelson
Neal Wherry
North Lawrence Christian Endeavor
Helen May Bond
Luciel Traynor
Alvin Richardson
Helen Mason
Howard Brown
Funeral for Representative George W. Plummer at Perry Christian Church
Mr and Mrs C E Friend and Mr and Mrs Robert C Rankin attended the funeral of Representative George W Plummer at the Perry Christian church this afternoon. John Stutz plans to travel to Estes Park Colorado with his family and Jean Frink to visit Shelly McMillin in Colorado Springs before a短 return to Lawrence. John Brand and family depart for Illinois to see Lincoln sites then proceed to Winfield for a three week California trip with Mr Brand.
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C. E. Friend
Robert C. Rankin
George W. Plummer
Christian Church
Perry
John Stutz
Estes Park
Colo
H. C. Griffin
Stutz
Lawrence
Jean Frink
Shelly McMillin
Colorado Springs
Barbara Kirchhoff
John Brand
Jack
Beverly
Illinois
Lincoln
Springfield
New Salem
Winfield
H. L. Snyder
Mrs. Brand
California
Mr. Brand
Mrs Brokaw and Miss Brand Join ABA Meeting Trip
Mrs C L Brokaw and Miss Virginia Brand will attend an American Bar Association meeting in Winfield on July 4. They will accompany the group on a trip north from San Francisco, returning via Yellowstone National Park.
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American Bar Association
C. L. Brokaw
Virginia Brand
Winfield
San Francisco
Yellowstone National Park
Woodstock M E Ladies Aid Bible study and Endeavor reports
The M E Ladies Aid meets at the church on Thursday for monthly Bible study taught by Mrs. T A Nichols. Darlene Smith led Sunday evening Christian Endeavor with guests from the McLouth Brethren C E. A June party at the school house included ping pong and games with orangeade and cookies. Laura Zook visited her grandmother Mrs Rummel in Lawrence and attended the State Christian Endeavor convention last week.
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M. E. Ladies Aid
T.A. Nichols
Darlene Smith
Christian Endeavor
McLouth Brethren C. E
Laura Zook
Overbrook Visitors and Local Notes Across Kansas City
Overbrook families host and visit relatives with Willis Gilmore recovering from stomach ulcer surgery in Denver. Deborah McClain visits Burlington Junction while Betty Hines travels from Kansas City to see Joe Coffman. Helen Hollabaugh earns Round Table loan scholarship at KU for 1939 40. formerly of Overbrook Rural high school. Junie Ernst to host events.
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Willis Gilmore
Billy and
Bernandine
Denver
Colo
Willis
Deborah McClain
Burlington Junction
Edd Jones
Betty Hines
Kansas City
Joe Coffman
Helen Hollabaugsh
Round Table
K. U
Helen
Overbrook Rural High School
Junie Ernst
Local Social Notes and Marriages Include Share of News
The Thimble club closes its year with a covered dish luncheon at a member’s home. A. E. Jones announces the marriage of daughter Josephine to Leslie Miller of Baldwin. The couple will live in Topeka after Miller attends summer school in Colorado. A shower for the newlyweds followed. Donald White and Sara Dickenhoof wed at the Dickerhoof home in Vassar. they will reside in Topeka with White employed by Morrell Packing. The Finleys and Hupps enjoyed a picnic at Gage Park. Joan Mayden visits grandparents in town. Mrs. Hart travels to Topeka for medical care. Maggie Butterfield dies in the community.
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Thimble Club
A. E. Jones
Josephine
Leslie Miller
Baldwin
Colorado
Miller
Carl Coffman
Ernest Albright
Donald White
Topeka
Gage Park
Joan Mayden
Kansas City
Fred Perryman
G. P. Hart
Maggie Butterfield
Is Your Nose Drying Up What a simple home remedy offers relief
An advertisement explains that nasal dryness and irritation from dust can be eased by applying Mentholatum into the nostrils. The product soothes the nasal mucosa, keeps it moist, and improves breathing, and it is also billed for sunburn windburn and cracked lips. Offered in jars or tubes for 30 cents at drug counters.
Topeka Visit Opens Services For Lena’s Mother
The obituary notes the home of her daughter Lena in Topeka and states services and burial will be at Overbrook. Mr and Mrs Fid Tucker spent the weekend in Wichita visiting her sister Mrs Dan Forbes.
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Lena
Topeka
Overbrook
Fid Tucker
Wichita
Dan Forbes
Leavenworth Residents Visit Relatives This Sunday
Linwood Mr and Mrs Lester Lewis of Leavenworth were Sunday guests of Mrs D F Lewis and sisters. Mr and Mrs Albert Harbaugh and son Junior are guests of Mr and Mrs Merl Harbaugh. Mrs Anna Harbaugh and son Frank and granddaughter Miss...
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Lester Lewis
Leavenworth
Mr. Lewis
D. F. Lewis
Albert Harbaugh
Mr. Harbaugh
Merl Harbaugh
Anna Harbaugh
Frank
Local Social Visit Notes Include Travels and Guests
Virginia Fritz visited the ragedy home Thursday evening. Fran Duncan accompanied her. Miss Esther Parry and Mrs. C. C. Burnett went to Kansas City last Saturday. Frank Duncan was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs. James Tudhope.
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Virginia Fritz
Fran Duncan
Esther Parry
C. C. Burnett
Kansas City
Frank Duncan
James Tudhope
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L. E. Rice
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Soldiers
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Woodstock
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Lawrence Sanitary Creamery
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