Lawrence Interscholastic Meet Preview in Class A Clash
Lawrence High School heats up for the annual interscholastic track meet on McCook Field Saturday. Seven entrants include O Leary Hyre and McDonald with Patterson White Chandler Eastman in events like pole vault high jump and the mile. Despite a ten time win record, officials doubt a victory this year due to waning interest as many athletes join the National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
McCook Field
Andy McDonald
Paul Chandler
Paul Patterson
Paul O'Leary
Marvin Hyre
Donald Eastenin
Preston White
Lawrence
O'Leary
Hyre
Donald Eastman
Chandler
Pauly O'Leary
Lawnee
National Guard
Raw Material of Great Oaks Exhibit on Acorn Variants
An Olney high school principal presents a display showing three acorn sizes to illustrate altitude effects: a large valley specimen, a medium foothill sample, and a small timber-line nut. Butter nuts accompany the display to compare varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL Olney
Red Cross Nears 1000 Members in Lawrence Drive
Red Cross membership in Lawrence is edging toward a thousand as district leaders report ongoing additions. Linen and white cotton goods will be stored for use by departments. The local HQ in the Watkins Building basement has a new telephone install and seeks a filing cabinet. A May 10 dedication is planned for the national headquarters in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross Society
Lawrence
North Lawrence
Kanas Telephone
Watkins Nk
National
Washington, D. C
Surey’ Tronder
Lawrence Society
Washington
Ution
Missee Clark
Herbert Funt
Bo L. Grider
S. -. Whitcomb
Fo Lesings
George Q. Foster
A. M. McMurray
W. Stevens
C. Crawford
Flor. Milter
L. Shenley
K. B. Miller
Herbert Flint
H. Billings
S. L. Whitcomb
R. K. Gritier
W.W. C. Stevens
A. MacMurray
C. C. Crawford
RL. Hemphill
L. M. Kraege
Lillie Beckman
Cora Stevens
Boys to Help on Farms in Midwest Regimen
Chicago board of education mobilizes 1500 underage youths for farm work this summer. C L Seagraves coordinates calls through the regiment to farmers across the middle west. Farmers in need may contact local Chamber of Commerce secretary or Seagraves at the Railway Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Education
Middle West
C. L. Seagraves
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
C. .L. Seagraves
Railway Exchange
Agricultural college students enter all war activities
Manhattan Kan. Agriculture college faces wartime shifts as many students withdraw to join branches of the military or work on farms. About 504 cadets drill regularly while over 140 have left since spring term began. many seek second lieutenant exams, and 50+ aim for Fort Riley officers training camp. Faculty also show war service interest, some applying for commissions. Nearby notices list local names and activities.
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Manhattan
Kan
Agricultural College
Grin
Nore
Fort Riley
Army
Navy
State Agricultural College
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Charles Collins
Kansas City
Guaranty
Law
Aseo
United States
United States Tire Company
Glass
C. Friend
N. B. Bartlett
Lecompton
Buffalo, N
Bartlett
Kansas
Western Iowa
Elizabeth Hill
Western
Mr. Bartlett
Anderson County
Lane University
Douglas County
United Brethren Church
F.C. Bartlett
N. D. Bartlett
Atchison Globe
Atchison
John Banker
Topeka
O. Ed ‘Thomas
Ed Klein
D.utos Y. Aulioneer
Haven
Lawrence National Bank
Boys Suit Sale
H. L. Winey & Sons
RED Cross
Tamiher
C Friend
Anna Prentiss
Oklahomm City
McNish Bottling Works
Ian F. S. Hester
Dick Building
A. FE. Wedd
Miss Helen Wedd
A.W. Glidden
RE. Proteh
Harry Lander
Rlealth
S. S
Medical Dept
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Ford
Frank Evans Auto Accessory Co
Mass
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