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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1937

Page

7

Miss Earhart to Start Hop Sunday

Amelia Earhart plans a 27 000 mile solo round the world flight in a twin motor Lockheed Electra starting Sunday or Monday from Oakland California. Navigator Captain Harry Manning accompanies her as she describes the venture and practical gear while shedding social invites along the route.

Oakland Calif Amelia Earhart George Palmer Putnam Athena Miss Earhart Airport Inn Pacific Harry Manning Putnam

Oklahoma Judge Williams Touted as McDermott Successor

Washington reports say Attorney General Cummings urged President Roosevelt to elevate Judge Robert L. Williams of the eastern Oklahoma federal district court to the tenth circuit court of appeals to succeed the late George T. McDermott. Williams, age 68, has given statements to Oklahoma senators Elmer Thomas and Josh Lee as talks proceed.

Washington Capitol Hill Cummings Roosevelt Robert L. Williams Oklahoma Federal District Court Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals George T. McDermott Altho Williams Justice Department Warm Springs Tenth Circuit Kansas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Utah Williams Elmer Thomas Josh

Society Leader Joins Death by Own Action in Pennsylvania

Mrs Hale Holden Jr, society leader and former New York socialite, was found dead in her Haverford home, hanging by a belt noose. Coroner Rushong ruled death a suicide. husband Hale Holden Jr, VP of Pullman, returned home after a New York trip to find her body. Two children, Joan and Hale, aged 12 and 7, were away at school.

Philadelphia Hale Holden, Jr Florida Haverford Winslow J. Rushong Montgomery County Walter Brown Holden Pullman Company New York Brown Josephine B. Cotton Joseph Bell Cotton Corporation and Mining

Lectures on Geology at University of Kansas

University of Kansas geology department announces a March lecture series by Prof John R Ball from Northwestern University. He will discuss Late Cambrian rocks capperississ alley and The Mississippi River along with The Silurian System in the Mississippi Valley, with lectures at Worth hall and stills. Peabody banker A G Burton dies at 63 after brief illness.

University of Kansas John R. Ball Northwestern University Fessor Hall Haworth Hall Upper Mississippi Valley Capper Alley Aasissippi Peabody Kan A. G. Burton Altho Burton Peabody State Bank

Across and Down Clues Mix in Jammed Puzzle Snippet

Readable puzzle fragment lists across and down clues with mixed letters and stray terms. The garbled OCR includes mentions of jewelry items, geography, plants, ship terms, and various partially captured phrases without a coherent clue set or solution path.

Abyssinia English River Holland

Democrats Debate Roosevelt Court Bill In Mass Meeting

A New York rally featured three Democratic senators condemning the Roosevelt court bill as a threat to judicial independence while administration supporters in several cities urged adjustments to fit current conditions. Speakers included Senators Copeland Walsh Burke and Black, with Secretary Icken and Secretary Roper offering counterpoints on the judiciary and economic reform.

New York Copeland D-N.y Supreme Court Court of Justice Icken Raleigh N. C Walah Black D-Ala Washington

Pleasant Grove Family News and Community Notes

Pleasant Grove reports weekend visits from Mr. and Mrs. Ben Moehler and family, John Daniels and Roscoe, and Jack Dillon hosting. C. P. A. meeting at Pleasant Grove hall drew good turnout with new members. A. L. Williams ill. Four Leaf club met March 6. Carl Russell walk aided after tractor injury. many neighbors help care for ill Williamses. Birthday dinner for Billy Daggett honored by John Daggett with guests Raymond Johnson and others.

Ben Moehler Washington Creek Jack Dillon John Daniels Roscoe Champ Petty Lawrence Everett Whan Jean Sisters Ore J. D. Trusheim Little Leo Williams Irve Flory Harve Flory C.P.A Pleasant Grove Hall A. L. Williams Pleasant Grove Four Leaf Club A.L. Williams Sandy Williams Perry Lois Flory John Daggett Billy Ymond Johnson Clifton Brizendine Kenneth Daniels Russel Weifel

Major lumber yard sale marks Overbrook milestone

In Overbrook a key business transition occurs March 15 as J W Valentine sells his lumber yard to North Ottawa Lumber Co after 52 years of local operation. Also noted is a Mother Daughter banquet at the Methodist church with 148 attendees, Peggy of the Flint Hills delivering the keynote and updates on local residents and hospital news.

Overbrook J. W. Valentine North Ottawa Lumber Co Methodist Church Thaer Zula Bennington Greene Peggy Flint Hills Rs. W. E. Topping Joe Coffman T. A. Hupp Clyde Flory Leavenworth John Adams Wamego Jim

Crowder Riverside Farm Bureau Meeting and Local Visitations

Crowder Riverside Farm Bureau met Thursday afternoon March 4 with Mrs W L Collins presiding and seventeen members present. Roll call with Irish jokes. Miss Mary Springer won the prize for keeping young exercises. New members Am brose Bigsby and Leonard Garrett joined. Activities included a recreation program won by Mrs Fred town and Mrs L A Bearman. Local visits included Mr and Mrs C C Potter with W I Collins, Mrs Sweezer and Jesse visiting in Lawrence, and many neighborhood families attending sales, birthdays, school honor rolls, and weekend gatherings in Lake View and Barker.

Riverside Farm Bureau W. L Collins Mary Springer Colmer Jm Mitchell Ollie Schutz Fredtown L. A. Bearman Ambrose Bigsby Leonard Garrett Maude Sweezer Jease Bratton Lawrence Crowder School Lake View Ruby Athey Betty Hodson Kenneth Potter Roland McKee Near Midland W. I. Collins C. C. Potter Owen Mitchell Lou Scottie Wie Hodson N. Hodson Billy Betty Lawrence Hodson C. N. Hodson Phil William Grimes Topeka Jack Grimes Harley Armstrong Edith Carr Rolla Stanwix Jane Potter Gilbert Sims Winter Billy Hodson Jack Collins Ted Hollingshead Jesse Chester Mitchell Jack Ormel. Hudson Margaret Lloyd Lester Warren Henry Collins S. Emmett Kanwaka J. M. Crowder

Longstreth Attends M E State Conference at Pittsburg

Desoto notes Mr. and Mrs. G V Longstreth attend the annual M E State Conference in Pittsburg representing their field. They visit relatives in Colony before returning home. Also listed are trips by Mrs A J Nelson Mrs O A Kobler and Miss Louise Jewka to Kansas City.

G. V. Longstreth Pittsburg Longstreth Mr. Longstreth Colony A. J. Nelson Louise Jewka Kansas City Charles Handley M. R. Weir Lawrence Fred Ousdahl Midland Robert Beaver

Oil Man Dies in DeSoto Area Farm Disaster

A local obituary notes an oil man died while living on the Hardtarfer farm west of DeSoto. The report also tracks farmer family moves around town including Murray, Petty, and Penner households, plus community events at DeSoto and surrounding areas.

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