Political relief versus WPA fuels morale debate
Washington May 4 UP W A Klinger former president of the Associated General Contractors urged replacing WPA with heavy public works and private projects funded by government contracts arguing the WPA harms recovery and morale. He spoke at the United States Chamber of Commerce meeting in Sioux City Iowa and urged home relief for the unemployed while condemning new deal policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. A. Klinger
Associated General Contractors of America
WPA
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Sioux City
Congress
Bloom
D-N.y
New York
Chamber
George H. Davis
Kansas City
Davis
Kimball Piano Contest Seeks Letters for Child Music
The Kimball Piano Co of Chicago with Holyfield Music Store launches a letter contest offering three Kimball pianos and 135 cash prizes. First prize is a deluxe artist size grand piano. Letters must be 50 words on Why I Want a Piano for My Child. Details in Journal-World ad. information at Holyfield store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Piano Company of Chicago
Holyfield Music Store
Kimball
Journal-World
Holyfield
Itinerant musician arraigned over imbibing in Bridgeport
Peter Michael McCoy was arraigned in Bridgeport city court on a charge of overindulging. He pulled a flute from his pocket and played The Trish Washerwoman, winning a suspended sentence before Judge Hugh Mavery. Prosecutor John Flanagan and officers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Peter Michael McCoy
Hugh Mavery
John Flanagan
John Flynn
Joseph Coughlin
Tom Gerrity
Joseph McConnell
Nellie Mulvihill
Rhine Barrie Refuses Comment on Two Suits
In New York on May 4 Rhine Barrie the wife of John Barrymore refused to discuss two suits for a separation and an accounting of 300000 dollars. She stated there is no hope of reconciliation. Barrymore said there is 300000 scattered somewhere and wished to know where it is. Barrie had left the cast of My Dear Children in St Louis last week citing divorce threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elaine Barrie
John Barrymore
Sioux City
Barrymore
Miss Barrie
St. Louis
Doris Dudley
Edna Jacobs
David Fisher
Payne H. Ratner to Speak at South Central Education Convention
Newton May 4 Gov Payne H Ratner will be principal speaker at a South Central religious education convention session with over 1200 registered. Today's program included six sectional study groups led by religious educators. Rabbi Samuel Mayerberg of Kansas City spoke at the opening session with Dr E H Stranahan of Wichita presiding. Glenn Cunningham former University of Kansas athlete will address a young people's meeting Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Payne H. Ratner
South Central Religious Education Convention
Samuel Mayerberg
Kansas City
E. H. Stranahan
Wichita
Glenn Cunningham
University of Kansas
Madison Hotel Fire Ends After Major Blaze Strikes Capitol City
A blaze destroyed the 70 year old Madison hotel in Jefferson City and threatened neighboring structures. Five people were hospital treated after escaping safely. manager Leo Levy estimated losses above 215000. Fire started during dinner hour possibly in the kitchen or elevator shaft.
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Jefferson City
Madison Hotel
Capital City
Missouri
Leo Levy
Policeman Returns After Bancroft School Protest
Kansas City residents and parents demanded the return of Traffic Patrolman Harry Sandifer to Bancroft school after officials moved him to the Swope Park zoo. An organized demonstration led to his reassignment back to the old post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Harry Sandifer
Bancroft School
Swope Park Zoo
Harry
Parents rally for beloved officer amid school crowd
The report notes an enthusiastic crowd of over 300 students and parents defending a police officer named Sandifer. They cite his positive qualities describing him as a swell guy, not grouchy like others, and just right in temperament and appearance.
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Sandifer
Community Notes From Reno and Nearby Areas
Mrs Cal Anderson and her son from Salina visited the Leanor family during Music week. Several residents moved and traveled for events, including 4 H club leaders convention attendance, family gatherings, and weddings. The aid society held a dinner meeting with spring blooms. roll call featured April jokes and plant exchanges.
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Cal Anderson
Salina
W. R. Leanor
Kk. A
Turner, Ikan
Mary Lon Delloff
Dan Sample
Edgerton
Kan
Willard Black
Hutchinson
Mary Wood
Tonganoxie
Gable
Eminister
Clarence Miller
Bonner Springs
Dorothy Wood
Bethel
Pony Creek
Clay Wood
David Evans
Lawrence
Doris Elaine
Birdie Hemphill
Helen Iildebrand
Robert
Kansas City
Stoward and Lewis
Js. J. Pearson
Aid Society
A. C. Hess
Clifford Ta. DeHoff
Perhinar
Chicago
Wood
Charles Casteel
M. F. Black
Birthday honor planned for all day meeting
The article mentions a birthday tribute with an all day meeting. It also reports the death of J. J. Bleakley of Lawrence Sunday noon and notes the arrival of Howard Hildebrand in Kansas City for work. Helen Hildebrand and guest Katherine Gibler were Sunday supper guests at the O'Dea home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bleakley
Lawrence
Howard Hildebrand
Kansas City
Helen Hildebrand
Katherine Gibler
O'Dea
Sigel and Topeka Families Visit Kin and Attend Local Events
Community notes recount visits between Sigel residents and Topeka families, funerals in Onaga, and a golden wedding anniversary. School events include eighth grade exams, a last day basket dinner, and teaching plans at Sigel. Club meetings feature a Community club session with officers, readings, and musical performances.
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Frank Jennings
Topeka
George Strahan
William Johnson
Wilda Johnson
Quincy
Short
Lawrence
Paul Grist
Oklahoma
Arnold Christy
Jay Owen
Patty
Salina
John Christy
Howard Phillips
Hutchinson
B. F. Phillips
Howard
Ben
Glenn Wilson
Alice Frederick
Robert Gentry
Lake View
Jim Sanders
Archie Jennings
Irvin Steele
Marian Lea Kinnison
Wilma Johnson
Mary Sanford
Sigel School
Jessie O'Connor
Clary
L. L. O'Meara
Earl McCrumb
Onaga
T. D. Leinbach
Jesse O'Conner
Edd Steele
Effie Kampschroeder
Olin White
Aid
Laughlin
Regnier
Joan
Barbara Jean Clough
Dee Cox
Glenice Cox
Wilma Tee Johnson
Vern Regnier
H. H. ‘Stoneback
Jesse O’connor
Dean Cox
Leslie Clough
Frank Standley
George Petefish
Mildred Petefish
Richard Johnson
Dwight Regnier
Phyllis Sanford
Dorothy
Invy
Leta
Sir Echo
Doris
Thelma Bahnmaier
Wilma Lee
Stella Fern Carney
Nancy Sumner
Pearl Cox
Francis Wheatcroft
FASTEETH promises secure dentures with no slip
An old advertisement touts FASTEETH powder for upper or lower plates. It claims the product keeps false teeth firm, prevents sliding and rocking, has no gummy taste, is alkaline, and does not sour. Available at drug stores.
Community tea event features local speakers and jokes
The gathering included jokes delivered by Jola Johnson Mrs OConnor Mrs Standley Joe Clough and George Petefish. Refreshments of cake sandwiches coffee and cocoa were served at the close of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jola Johnson
O'Connor
Standley
Joe Clough
George Petefish
Farm Bureau group entertained at Mrs John’s home
Oak Ridge report notes a Farm Bureau gathering hosted at the residence of Mrs John last Friday afternoon with informal chats and light refreshments. The event focused on local agriculture issues and community concerns.
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Farm Bureau
John
Anary
Community Meetings Highlight Organizing Plans for Fall Activities
A busy session notes Mrs. Perkins appointing a committee to push fall corn husking plans with members Mrs. Brune Alford Hornberger Reed. Oak Ridge group to send Mrs. Pettengill to speak on The Farmer's Stake in World's Peace. A peace program and style show are planned. New songbooks funded. Next meeting with Pettengill and Nunemaker. 1 0 0 F members celebrated 120th anniversary with M M Logan guest radio address. Meadow Lark 4-H met at Edward Bleakley home with Otto guiding report forms and wiener roast refreshments. A community sale at Tonganoxie drew attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rice
Perkins
Gus Brune
Ted Alford
Henry Hornberger
A. R. Reed
Nate Pettengill
Oak Ridge Group
Oak Ridge
Alford
Six
H. C. Nunemaker
F. Hall
M. M. Logan
U.S
Kentucky
Wren
Qda
Leavenworth County
Edward Bleakley
Morton Otto
Leavenworth
Edward
Walter Bleakley
Heiser
Tonganoxte Thurs
Centenary M E Ladies Aid Meeting Reported Local Social
Mrs Bessie Leonhard and daughter attended a Centenary M E Ladies Aid meeting at the church Thursday afternoon. Ed wardsville guests Bruce Brown and family visited A F Brown. Lawrence Leonhard hosted birthdays and visitors including Harold Von Gunten and daughter for a fifth birthday supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Leonhard
M. E. Ladies Aid
Bruce Brown
Edwardsville
A. F. Brown
Eugene Leary
Fairview
Lawrence Leonhard
Lucy Purcell
Sanford
Waneta Steinhuler
Topeka
H. J. Dissinger
Ayne
Harold von Gunten
Lawrence
Mr. von Gunten
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Goodyear
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Goodrich
Fritz Company
Kansas
Fritz CO
Lawrence, Kansas
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Canada
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Daniel C. Roper
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