Glee clubs give program tonight at university auditorium
The sixth annual Music Week Festival features a joint concert by the university men's and women's glee clubs at 8 o'clock in the University Auditorium. Dean Agnes Hus leads the women's group and Eugene Christy directs the men. The program includes Alma Mater, Rose Maiden, and Um Jayhawk among others, with Corlett Cotton directing the women and Harold Bradley accompanying the men.
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University Auditorium
Ein” Literaur
Agnes Hus
Eugene Christy
Cowen
Bowles
Harold Bradley
Corlett Cotton
Miss Patti
Dehnson
Wom
Alma Matera Nn
Stebbins
Ing Wv
Glee Ciuly Gioria
Farmer
George J. Navin
Cies
Rubinsteih-Gaires
Sgriegz Aerers
Dart Marquesay Isle
Atanas Fyrute
London Town Woodland
Unelee Club
Protherae Marrada Scott Rose Maiden
Bowwies
Two Officers Lose Jobs In Scotland Yard Probe
London May 38 AP two officers of Scotland Yard detained for breach of confidence communication of information to unauthorized persons and neglect of duty Inspector Ginhven and Sergeant Jones were dismissed after an official statement. An all night conference by Commissioner Tord Byng followed serious allegations. details were kept secret amid sensational reports of naval secrets possibly sold to Soviet connections.
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London
Special Political ‘Branch
Scotland Yard
Ginhven
Jones
Tord Byng
Appeal to Vets Bureau over Noyes Hospital in St Joseph
The American Legion asks the federal Veterans Bureau to lease or buy Noyes Hospital in St Joseph Missouri for war veterans treatment. The hospital is kept by a trust fund left by C W Noyes, but trustees report the fund is depleted and seek permission to close the institution.
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St. Joseph
Mo Dlavy 2
S States v Bureau
American Legio
Noyes Hospital
Te C. Ws Noyes
Heart Court
Curative Workshop Idea to Be Used at Chicago Hospital
Chicago on May 3 reports a $100,000 Hart fund supports a curative workshop at Michael Heese hospital. The program aims to restore similar functioning for selected patients after long illness, offering real practical work as a remedy. Rob and Kidnap Druggist
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Chicago Hospital
Chicago
Michael Heese Hospital
Milton L. Hartar
Robbery and kidnapping case tied to Kansas City
George Wilson a Kansas druggist was robbed of 700 dollars and kidnapped by two to four young men. They forced him into a car, drove to Kansas City Missouri and threw him from the vehicle while he walked to a bank to cash pay checks. Mayor Rankin set to speak at Unitarian church meeting Sunday morning.
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Ransay City
Kan
George Wilson
Wilson
Kansas City
Rankin
Forum of the Unitarian Tr Itch
Robber Holds Up Hayward Bank In Enid Oklahoma
A robber entered the Hayward Bank in Enid shortly after 11 a.m. and escaped with about 300 dollars. Cashier W. Borten alerted officers, who searched the vault after the thief fled. No witnesses identified the robber or his direction of escape. The man was detained for about half an hour while authorities conducted a statewide check.
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Enid
Okla
Storm toll to 44 Churches to Continue Sunday Union Services
Five downtown churches plan to extend May union Sunday evening services led by Rev. Alfred J. Grey. Next Sunday night the Plymouth Congregational church hosts singing by Prof. Eugene Christy and a sermon by Rev. C. A. Richard on The Church Abroad and the Today. Richard, dean of the larger church writers, has served First Christian seven years and is known for social welfare work. Services begin at 7:45 p.m. and the public is invited.
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Alfred ‘Jd. Grey
Plymouth Congregational Church
Eugene Christy
C. A. Richard
First Christian Churchs
Richard
Rence
First Christian Church
Lawrence
Mr. Grey
Assessors Nearing Finish in Lawrence and Douglas County
Assessors in Lawrence and Douglas County have nearly completed their work started March 1, with city assessments finished and only small rural portions remaining. Bad weather and poor roads delayed county work, while county clerk staff prepare to wind up in the coming week.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
U. S. G. Frank
Oklahoma oil field workers seek nickname discard
Oklahoma City reports field crews including geologists and truck drivers pushing to end nicknames used in oil work. Resolutions at district meetings urge press to drop terms like rock hounds pebble pups sabotage grabbers and swampers toolies and wart hogs. The campaign targets several common job labels as workers strive for dignity.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
City Commission Close Franchise Vote On Alarm Company
The city commission canvassed the special election Tuesday granting a franchise to the U S Automatic Fire Alarm company. Unofficial results showed 719 for 471 against with a slight change to 721 for 470 against after the official canvass.
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City Commission
U. S
Stop Recruiting Troops as Four Mexican States Remain Active
Governors of all states except four were ordered to halt recruiting irregular federal units to fight rebels. The exempt states Jalisco Guanajuato Colima Michoacan host religious rebels known as the Christeros. Also notes on Lt. Ewart G. Plank visiting Lawrence and a Treasury probe into freedom of the port for officials returning from abroad. Derby leads in Chelsea Oklahoma with Guisto Unieri of Italy setting a 7:08:45 pace for the 63 mile run.
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Mexico City
Jalisco
Guanajuato
Colima
Michoacan
Washington
Seymour Lowman
Secretary of the Treasury
Chelsea
Okla
Guisto Unieri
Italy
C. C. Pyle
iMami
Umek
Ed Gardner
Seattle
Atlantic Race Looms for Giant Air Liners
New York May 8 AP A race across the Atlantic looms between two giant air liners the British R-100 and the Graf Zeppelin. Robert Pollock American representative of the airship owners says the British ship would start for New York in late June and fears both could reach America simultaneously causing station fuel constraints at Lakehurst New Jersey. The Graf Zeppelin plans its first flight soon with a second trip a month later. The British ship carries 45 crew and 10 passengers versus the Graf’s 45 crew and 20 passengers.
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New York
Atlantic
Robert Pollock
Airship Guarantee
Graf Zeppelin
America
Pollock
Naval Air Station
Lakehurst
N. J
Beatrice Belkin Receives Society Honor At Recital
Society hosts a reception for Miss Beatrice Belkin of Mu Phi Epsilon after a recital in the Central Administration Building. About one hundred guests attended as Harry Farbman and Miss Delphie Lindstrom of Chicago performed. Miss Belkin wore white taffeta with cherry red trim, while Miss Lindstrom wore green chiffon. Several nearby residents and friends visited over the weekend, with various local figures attending events and programs in town.
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Beatrice Belkin
Mu Phi Epsilon
Agnes Husband
Miss. Belkin
Harry Farbman
Miss. Delphie Lindstrom
Chicago
Miss Belkin
Bertha
Personal notices bring guests and travels across states
Mrs. John D. Bayley of Excel Springs Mo arrives to visit Miss Mertice Stucker over the weekend. Miss Lydia Sain of Chanute visits cousins Miss Florence and Emma Snow. Mrs. John Monteith of Kansas City visits her parents in West Hills. Mrs. Genevieve Redgrave of Tulsa arrives to visit her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowe return from five months in St. Petersburg. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis T. Johnston and others go to Leavenworth for an LO LOD anniversary program. Rabbi M. L. Broude, a noted Talmud scholar, dies in St Joseph at age 63. The Senate judiciary committee again fails to decide on Mellon’s eligibility for office.
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T. J. Chalkley
Kansas City
Frank Faxon
George B. White
Pratt
Rebekah State
Z. B. Wilson
Ellis T. Johnston
Valley Falls
Odd Fellows
Mabel Haskell
Oakland
Cal
Hattie Haskell
Donald
Oread
John D. Bayley
Excelsior Springs
Mertice Stucker
Lydia Sain
Chanute
Plorence
Emma Snow
John Monteith
S. J. Hunter
West Hills
Genevieve Redgrave
Tulsa
Okla
Fred L. Morris
W. H
Lowe
Rhode Island Street
St. Petersburg
Fla
Ellis
T. Johnston
Aimee Piper
Charles Haughey
Leavenworth
Flood control push targets immediate legislation
After a conference, senators from Mississippi valley states form a committee to confer with President Hoover and House leaders to obtain immediate flood control legislation. The report notes the Chicago area indictments accusing eighty one men including the postmaster and former police officials of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws.
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Washington
Mississippi Valley
Hoover
House
Chicago
Chicago Heights
Deaths and Funerals and May Term Prep
Funeral arrangements for Miss Louise Long aged 63 will be announced later. Court Room readiness for the May term of district court opens Monday under bailiff Frank Whingsburg. County jail inmates finish top floor painting and plan moving prisoners as work begins in lower cells. Fredonia junior high wins Coffeyville invite meet with 253 points. Kinsheba 21. Independence 20 3 5. Coffeyville 9 3 5.
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Miss Louise Long
A. L. Kennedy
Mississippi Street
Frank Whingsburg
Warntps
Fredonia
Coffeyville
Kans
Fredonia Junior High School
Kendesha
Independence
Two Die in Blaze at Coolidge Farm Home
AP reports a fire at a Coolidge Texas farm killed Mr and Mrs W T Davidson, about 60, burning them to death. A Negro tenant on the farm was held for investigation.
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Coolidge
Tex
W. T. Davidson
CAPTAINS CREEK APRIL SCHOOL TERM ENDS
Fairview school taught by Miss Lula Votaw closes a successful term with a picnic on Levi Woodard farm. Pupils earned a perfect attendance certificate as four achieved perfect spelling, while families and neighbors gathered for meals, visits, and river flood district sighting along Kaw river. Community members including Ambler, Klopfenstein, and Woodard families, plus Lawrence and Eudora visitors, are noted with shared dinners and local events.
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Fairview
Lula Votaw
Levi Woodard
Irvin Votaw
Luther Klopfen
Luther Klopfenstein
Walter Osborne
Harold Gordon
Kansas City
Ted. Manness
Henry Cavjness
Howard
Anna Smith
St. Joseph
Myrtle Leamer
Belbert
Junior Neis
William Seiwald
Howard Miller
Glenn
Bobby
Alonzo Ambler
Mildred Louise
Charles Jeffery
Grace
Harold
Donald Osborne
Olathe
Robert Osborne
Oscar
Grace Thompson
Charles Gordon
Ed Andrew
Friends Church
Lawrence
Arthur Chilson
Africa
Ivery
Fred’ Koch, Jr
Elia |Burnell
Harris
Henry Caviness
Harry Ambler
Eudora
William Edelbrock
Billy Bob
Lila Jean
Kaw River
Henry Colling
John White
Sam Beadleston
Ike Smith
Liss Lula Votan
Horace Woodard
Harry Leamer
St. Joe
Howard Humphrey
Jago
Charles Brady
Henry Gavin
Jess
Lexington
Phillin Gabrick
Lucille
Trvin Votaw
Arid
Raiphoe
John Pine
Minnie Pickett
George Ambler
Alonzo
Luther
Willoughby Kouns
Texas
George Kouns
Fam‘ily
Albert Miller
Sam Davis
Alvin Haverty
Keith
Yawnence
Prairie Center school hires Miss Andrew for term
Fern Andrew of Olathe will teach at Prairie Center school this term. Her home was in Prairie Center before moving with her father to Olathe. Mrs Albert Miller visits daughter Mrs William Seiwald and Mr Seiwald. Lewis and Rhiny Richtermieter spent Monday with Henry Caviness and family. Local residents Mrs Charles Moore Mr and Mrs Charles Reed and others mentioned in social notes.
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Charles Moore
Charles Reed
Rhiny Richtermieter
Henry Caviness
Horace Woodard
Lawrence
Alonzo. Ambler
Mildred Louise
Harry Ambler
Lewis and
Howard
Fern Andrew
Olathe
Prairie Center
Miss Andrew
Albert Miller
William Seiwald
Seiwald
Harold Jeffery
Alonzo
John Schultz
D. T. Osborne
Evudore
Mix
Thompson White
Cora Corliss
Myrtle Leamer
Barker Social Calendar and Local Notes
The Minervian club met with Miss Celia Watt, nine members attended. Mrs. E A Springer read a poem and items on the Edison. Luncheon was served and the group adjourned to meet May 8 with Mrs. Seymour Gentry. Numerous local residents were noted visiting, teaching, traveling, or hosting events, with club and school activities, parties, and visits across Barker and nearby towns.
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Minervian Club
Celia
Mary Watt
E. A. Springer
Dr. Longfellow
Edison
Jennie Watt
Seymour Gentry
George Shearer
Wright
Topeka
Fred Brown
Wigdon
P. J. Peterson
John Rumsey
Erma
Paul Winter
Robert Gorrill
Wilbur Pringle
Lawrence
Val
Seijél Rose
Elizabeth Wiggins
Ruby Troubridge
Cecil Johnson
Helen Bigsby
Flora Nell Bigsby
Dave
WIBW
Gretchen Gabriel
Barker
C. A. Richards
Frank Br
P. LaHue
Ambrose Bigsby
Guy Bigsby
Barker C. P. A. Lodge
J. B. Wiggins
Noble Messer
Simmons Hospital
Helen
Emporia
Erma Rumsey
Lois Emick
Edythe Rausdell
Helen Harshberger
Barr Gorril
Marshall
Virginia
Winter
Anna Johnson
Lucille Rothwell
Barr
Gerrill
M. Gentry
He’ Country Club
Ernest Young
C. E. Decker
Eli Wilson
C. A
J. H. Mitchell
Anna Mitchell
BE. M. Richards
Cn. Richards
Daringet
George Emmett
B. Wiggins
Mower Club
Willis Colman
Kansas City
Seizel Rose
Clifford
J. D. Button
W. D. Pontius
Winter Pontius
Wilbur Schroyer
Market News Review of Wheat and Grain Movements
Chicago May 3 AP The export demand for North American wheat fell short of expectations while a U S rail rate cut spurred hopes of relief for exporters. Canada pledged to meet any price cut and possibly deepen cuts to Atlantic ports. Prices showed a broad retreat with May wheat under pressure and corn and oats also sliding. Livestock traded unevenly with hogs and cattle quoted mixed to lower amid thin demand. Kansas City reports limited gains in hogs and steady cattle, while grain prices showed modest weakness across futures.
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Chicago
United States
Jily
Noah
Telk
Europe
Canadian
American
Stock market closes strong after unsettled early session
Background from the Secretary of Commerce Limondf and Pauls shaped today’s activity as call money held at 10 percent. The market saw a sharp midday dip in Advance Family Issues, with common stock retreating from 104 1/2 to 92 1/2 and preferred slipping from 107 1/2 to 84. Woolworth hit a high near 229 1/4, while United Aircraft eased from 152 to 144.
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Limondf
Miovement
Pauls
Econtiment
Exchange Miielais
Goth
United Aircraft
Woolworth
Hershey Chocolate
Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Marmon Matore
Radio Corporation Common
Western Union
Uading
Houston
General Railway
Commonwealth
Truce Holds in Cherokee Ottawa County Tag War
Pittsburg Kansas May 3 AP Cherokee county Kansas and Ottawa county Oklahoma officials report a continued truce in the border automobile tag war. Kansas law provides arrests of Oklahoma truck drivers in Kansas without Kansas licenses only if Oklahoma refuses similar action against Kansas drivers. Leo Armstrong Cherokee county attorney says no arrests are being pursued.
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Pittsburg
Kans
Cherokee County
Kansas
Ottawa County
Okla
Oklahoma
Leo Armstrong
Armstrong
BE. A. Cornell
Topeka
Withur
Jenny Wren and The Machinery of Friday Radio
A garbled listing notes programs such as the Jenny Wren Orchestra and Morning Zenny Tea with cooking segments. It mentions a 10:20 a.m. Grain and Livestock Market segment and a 12:00 weather forecast, with references to the Jenny Wren Cooking show and various musical acts.
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B. mi
Sailible
Woon
Jeany Wren
Blue Birds
Jenny Wren
Chicago sanitary district officials indicted for conspiracy
Chicago officials Timothy Crowe and 14 others were indicted by the Cook County grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit an illegal act against a municipality. The case was returned before Chief Justice John J. Sullivan. The note mentions Ladies' Day at a Country Club with Tuesday play restrictions for women, but a nonspecific line about men remaining allowed.
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Chicago
Timothy Crowe
Former Secretary Was Stockholder In Office
Washington record outlines Senate Judiciary Committee hearings over Andrew Mellon's eligibility to be Treasury Secretary. A 1900s letter from Leslie M. Shaw confirms Mellon held stock in enterprises during his tenure, challenging the rule barring officials from trade interests. The panel weighs open hearing versus legal construction and notes prior secretaries, including Alexander Hamilton, as shareholders.
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Washington
Fetter
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Roosevelt
Senate Judiciary Committee
Andrew W. Mellon
Treasury
Sceiner
Oregon
Norris
Mellon
Frant
James A. Stewart
the Treasury
Alexande Hamilton
Soe
Body found near Fort Scott track in Kansas
A man missing from Kansas City identified as Albert H. Dodt, 44, a touring showman, was found killed by a train near the Fort Scott tracks. A card in his pocket tied him to the Gale City Masonic lodge, with Mrs. Mary Bure saying he may be her brother.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Albert J
Kansas City
Gale City Masonic Lodge
Mary Bure
Albert H. Dodt
Grice City
Masonic Lodge
S. M. Fletcher Spends Day in Kangag City
S. M. Fletcher spent the day in Kangag City, engaging in local events and meeting residents. The visit highlighted community outreach and Fletcher's ties to regional concerns.
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S. M. Fletcher
Kangag City
Sargon treatment praised by Kansas farmer in St Joseph Ad
A Severance Kansas farmer endorses Sargon Soft Mass Pills after years of stomach trouble forced a liquid diet and pain. He credits the program and Earl Miller for relief, noting improved digestion and elimination of constipation. The testimonial was given in St Joseph Missouri via a Sargon representative.
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Farl Miller
Logan
Earl Miller
St. Joseph
Miller
Severance
Kans Sargon
Lawrence
Pound Corner Drug Company
Ady
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