Refugees moved as Bilbao siege nears end in Basque area
At St Jean de Luz France a plan to save about 10 000 women and children from Bilbao's siege unfolded as liners raced to evacuate before insurgent forces cut the port. Refugees listed to sail on the Habana while preparations charter a second ship to move 4 000 more to England. Basque forces held near Bermeo as 3 000 Italian troops reportedly fell in an assault and leaders family members fled toward France.
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St. Jean de Luz
France
Bilbao
Basine
Emilio Mola
Bay of Biscay
Habana
Sity
England
Kent
Bordeaux
Bermea
Bermeo
Juan Antonio Aguirre
Biarritz
Clinton 4 H Club Elects Summer Officers
The Clinton 4 H Club met at Mrs Harry Unger home to organize for summer. Officers elected include Alma Harrell president Betty Harrell vice president Marjorie Hadi secretary treasurer Virginia Hadi cheerleader Louise Baldwin reporter and Vivian Hout song leader and game leader. Members listed include Alma Evelyn Betty Jean Harrell Virginia and many Harrells Hadis and Wiggin s. Next meeting set for Thursday at 7 50 pm and will be at Russell Harrell’s May 6 with a wild flower poster. A wiener roast followed with visitors Mrs Ray Harrell Darline Bobby Glen Harrell and Ztse Wiggins.
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Clinton
Jeanette Hadl
Vivian Hout
Louise Baldwin
Rose Baldwin
Beatrice McKay
Patricia McKay
May Coffman
Donna Mae Harrell
Helen Martin
Josephine Wiggins
Virginia Hadi
Russell Harrell
Ray Harrell
Darline
Bobby
Glen Harrell
Wiggins
Choreine costuming shifts toward flowing gowns in Hollywood
The article notes a trend in film chorines favoring fuller outfits over postage stamp costumes. On Turn Off the Moon and other sets, flowing dark blue gowns and jackets with hose appear, aiming to preserve appeal while avoiding tastelessness. Lighting, fashion, and practical undress influence shape these ensemble looks.
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Hollywood
Chorine
Hays Office
Dave Gould
Fred Astaire
Red Cross Visitor Plans Three Day Lawrence Visit
Raymond Schlotterbeck of the American Red Cross will tour Lawrence Thursday through Saturday. He meets Kiwanis Friday for the county survey with James M. Johnson to locate highway first aid stations. He leads a life saving examiner’s school at the University pool Thursday evening and attends the Mud Creek bridge station dedication Friday. He concludes swimming tests at the R U near Saturday morning.
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Raymond Schlotterbeck
First Aid
American Red Cross
Lawrence
Schlotterbeck
Kiwanis Club
Douglas County
Red Cross
James M. Johnson
Mud Creek Bridge
R. U
Capper Protests Bombing of Guernica Spain
Senator Capper of Kansas said he would add his signature to a protest against the bombing of Guernica, Spain, by insurgent forces. He planned to wire his protest to Bishop McConnell of New York, whom he said is organizing a protest by nationally prominent persons.
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Capper
Washington
Senator Capper
R.-Kan
Guernica
Spain
Bishop McConnell
New York
Refunds to Bank Depositors In Topeka May 4
Depositors of three closed Kansas banks will receive 18252 in refunds this month announced Charles W. Johnson general receiver. Banks include Gem State Bank Gem May 6 8075 First State Bank Stafford May 18 5713 Industry State Bank Industry May 20 4465
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Topeka
Kansas
Charles W. Johnson
Gem State Bank
Gem
First State Bank
Stafford
Industry State Bank
Industry
Concert Tonight by KU Symphony Under Euerstein
The University of Kansas symphony orchestra conducts a pop week feature concert tonight at 8 in Hoch auditorium directed by Karl O. Euersteiner. Radio station KFKU will broadcast the full program with free admission. The program includes themes from Turandot, Herod, a violin concerto, Hungarian Dance in G minor, two landscapes, and a Japanese sangi etro.
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Hoch Auditorium
University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra
Karl 0. Euersteiner
KFKU
Schiller
Weber Herod
Overtureny Hadley
Sieeeenea
Rodarte
Bert Stevens of Vinland A Pioneer Of Community Spirit
An appreciation recalling Bert Stevens and his wife Mrs Stevens as leading figures in Vinland Kansas. It highlights his farm leadership, soil conservation, state fair wins, Grange and Farm Bureau ties, and the Vinland Cemetery Improvement Club. The piece lauds his devotion to community centers, youth, and local institutions, crediting him with fostering an enduring civic heritage.
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Vinland
Big Hill
Baldwin
Lawrence
Douglas County
B. A
Bert Stevens
New Deal
Douglas County Farmers Institute
Farm Bureau
Grange
Vinland Grange Fair
Agricultural Department
Bertrev
Kansas Legislature Cost and Bills Passed Revealed
State Auditor George Robb compiles figures showing the Kansas legislature cost $185,978.24 and passed 387 bills. The data indicate a cost of more than $480 for each bill passed, highlighting fiscal implications of legislative activity in Topeka.
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Topeka
Kansas
George Robb Reveal
Boar Hunting Thrills Ranch Visitors in Monterey Region
In Monterey county boars, imported from Russia and released on a ranch, have multiplied in secluded mountains. Del Monte guests may seek dangerous hunting, while officials warn the wild pig is a formidable foe capable of killing a mountain lion. A 400 pound boar with tusks near the world record was reported, with private land controls limiting hunting and coyotes as the only natural threat.
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del Monte
Calif
UPI
Monterey County
Russia
George Gordon Moore
Carmel
Swanky del Monte
Monterey
State Fish and Game Department
Charles Bentley
Nations Ready for War to Subdue Locust Threat
Reports from Bombay claim nations vow joint action to exterminate locust swarms within ten years. An Indian government survey maps permanent breeding grounds along the Arabian Sea, Makran interior, and the Great Indian Desert, indicating evolving global urgency.
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Bombay
Europe
Asia
Africa
Arabian Sea
Makran
Great Indian Desert
Locust Movement Research and Early Warning Prospects
The text notes fluctuating locust populations at sites and describes marking and releasing insects to track movements. It cites extensive breeding and behavior studies, linking weather and food to breeding. It suggests that soon provinces or countries may be warned in advance of locust invasions.
Brain Fag Puzzles Science Reason After Big Meal
Ames, Iowa—UPI reports Iowa State College biophysicist Earl C. McCracken says fatigue after a heavy dinner is not caused by blood rushing to the stomach. He notes brain blood flow increases after a meal and digestion speeds circulation to all body parts, a finding from dog tests. An aid to farm income.
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Ames
UPI
Earl C. McCracken
Iowa State College
McCracken
Sale of Rabbit Pelts Boosts Drouth Farm Revenues
Williston North Dakota farmers boost income by selling jack rabbit pelts as drought relief. In 25 days over 11 000 rabbits were killed locally, yielding about 1150 dollars. Dealers skin animals and return bodies for feed or brine shipment to fox farms.
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Drouth
Williston
N. D
North Dakota
Fox Farms
Old Flag Collector in Brooklyn Preserves Aged Banners
Mrs. Katherine Richards, house dean at Brooklyn navy yard and wife of the commander, restores tattered flags dating back to 1756 using a method her mother patented 35 years ago. In Florence, May 4, an American consul died, Joseph E Haven, aged 52, from Chicago, after a stomach ailment.
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Brooklyn
CPI
Katherine Richards
Florence, Haly
Joseph E. Haven
United States
Chicago
Bernhardt Fifth Wedding Anniversary Surprise
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bernhardt were honored with a surprise party Saturday evening in Big Springs. Guests included Henry Bernhardt and Martha Bernhardt, Bennie Bernhardt, Harold Bernhardt, Alvina Wooster and Manuel Wooster of Topeka, Ruben Wooster, Carl Herman and family, Dena Marie Erma Jean and Lawrence, George Lutz and sons Oscar and Eugene, Emil Lutz and son Junior, M. T. Brooke and Peggy, Howard Henry, Fred Bucheim, Wayne Webber, Henry King of Topeka, Robert Morris of Tecumseh, and Will Lewis of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bernhardt
Henry Bernhardt
Martha Bernhardt
Bennie Bernhardt
Harold Bernhardt
Alvina Wooster
Manuel Wooster
Topeka
Ruben Wooster
Carl Herman
Dena Marie Erma Jean
Lawrence
George Lutz
Oscar
Eugene
Emil Lutz
Junior
M. T. Brooke
Peggy
Howard Henry
Fred Bucheim
Wayne Webber
Henry King
Robert Morris
Tecumseh
Will Lewis
Community Hosts and Delights From Local Visit Bursts
Mr and Mrs Bernhard received many beautiful useful remembrances. Refreshments of fruit salad coffee and cake were served. Mr and Mrs Stanley Phillips of Ft Riley were Sunday guests of Mrs Grace Dowers and SORE Ralph and Claude. Mr and Mrs Joe Wetter and niece Neta Fleenor spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs C Fleenor of Toneka. Mr and Mrs Wesley Bratt spent Sunday afternoon with Mr Tyr son s parents Mr and Mrs Lynn the Big Springs United Brethren Ladies Ai see ee be entertained with a covered dish swacheon Thursday all day at the home of Mrs Kenneth Matney. Lawrence Cree who is employed in Topeka spent Sunday with parents Mr and Mrs Ray once
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhard
Stanley Phillips
Ft. Riley
Grace Dowers
Sore Ralph
Claude
Joe Wetter
Neta Fleenor
C. Fleenor
Toneka
Wesley Bratt
Mr. Tyrson
Lynn
Big Springs United
Kenneth Matney
Lawrence Cree
Topeka
Ray
Huge British Airliner Planes Carry 42 Passengers
Great Britain plans 14 giant airliners each around 20 tons to serve European and India routes. The first is under construction at Hamble and touted as the world s largest land planes. Empire type crafts will ferry up to 27 passengers by day with sleeping berths for 20, while European models will carry 42 by day with extra mail and freight.
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London
Hamble
India
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