Skilton Opera Numbers to Be on KFKU Friday
National Music Week features excerpts from The Day of Gayomair by Charles Skilton on KFKU Friday 2:30 to 3. Libretto by Allen Crafton adapts Germelshausen by Friedrich Gerstaecker. Performances include The Legend of Gayomair baritone Herlan Loyd The Aria of Syea mezzo soprano Helen Beard The Love Duet Mrs Henry Werner and Ray Sather.
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Skilton
KFKU
Gayosnair
Charles Sanford Skilton
Allen Crafton
Germelshausen
Friedrich Gerstaecker
Gayomair
Herlan Loyd
Syea
Fvem
Ecane
Helen Beard
Henry Werner
Rayaatner
Marethy
Test Your Knowledge: seven quick Qs from classifieds
Answers cover Olympics eligibility time zones Bank of England street location Independence Hall A N P A grand jury indictment Libby Prison Civil War Libby Prison location another name for chickadee first permanent tooth author Antoine-Auguste Preault and notes on Dr Alexander dentist and Barnsdall Tractor Fuel advertising details.
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United States
London
Bank of England
Independence Hall
Libby
Antoine-Auguste Preault
KU five piece orchestra to Europe on summer trip
Don Wood leads a five member Kansas University band planned for a July 7 sailing on the Hamburg American line Hanna to Hamburg. The group will tour six weeks through Germany France Belgium Holland Switzerland and England before returning August 28 on the Bremen. Wood said the personnel is not yet fixed but will be set within a week. This follows a similar KU student tour last year.
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University of Kansas
Don Wood
Kansas City
Europe
Wood
Hamburg
K.U
Germany
France
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
England
Bremen
New York
Vandals Steal Tulips From City Park Beds
Charles Edmondson park superintendent reports thieves stealing flowers from city park beds, with tulips in South Park most affected. Private flower owners also note annual burglaries of tulips and other blooms.
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Charles Edmondson
South Park
Mrs Effie Ochs Dies Widow of NY Publisher at 77
Ef fie Wise Ochs widow of Adolph S. Ochs longtime New York Times publisher died suddenly of a heart attack at her Hillandale White Plains home. She would have turned 77 the next day. Death occurred a little over two years after her husband died in Chattanooga. They had been married 62 years. The Walnut Valley Baptist Association elected W D Kinnaman moderator for the year and will choose the 1938 convention city later from Clearwater Winfield and Wichita.
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Effie Wise Ochs
Adolph S. Ochs
The
New York Times
Hillandale
White Plains
N. Y
Chattanooga
Tenn
Baptist Association
ElDorado
Kan
Walnut Valley Baptist Association
W. D. Kinnaman
Sedan
Clearwater
Winfield
Wichita
Tribute by Club Honors KU Chemist Edward Franklin
The University of Kansas Chemistry Club paid tribute to Edward Curtis Franklin who died February 13 in California. Franklin, born in Geary City, joined KU and advanced chemistry with home made apparatus and notable measurements. He taught at KU, moved to Stanford in 1908, later emeritus, led ammonia research and served on government boards. Memorial speakers included W. C. Stevens Olin Templin F B Davis and H P Cady.
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University of Kansas
Edward Curtis Franklin
California
Ed Franklin
Geary City
Doniphan County
University
Severance
Charles A. Kraus
K. A
Franklin’s
Sciefice
Franklin
America
Stanford University
American Chemical Society
U. S. Public Health Service
U. S. Bureau of Standards
W. C. Stevens
Olin Templin
F. B. Davis
H. P. Cady
Kansas Medical Society Elects Officers At 78th Convention
The Kansas Medical Society chose Dr. N. E. Melencamp of Dodge City as president elect at its 78th annual convention in Topeka. Dr. Melencamp will succeed Dr. J. F. Gsell of Wichita. Delegates named include Dr. H. L. Snyder from Winfield and Dr. J. F. Hassig of Kansas City Kansas. First vice president is Dr. George W. Davis of Ottawa. second vice president Dr. W. E. Jones of Eureka. treasurer Dr. George M. Gray of Range City. secretary Dr. H. L. Chambers of Lawrence. Councilors: Dr. W. P. Callahan Wichita. Dr. C. D. Blake Hays. Dr. George O. Speirs Spearville.
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House of Delegates
The
Kansas Medical Society
N. E. Melencamp
Dodge City
Melencamp
J. F. Gsell
Wichita
H. L. Snyder
Winfield
Kansas Society
American Medical Association
J. F. Hassig
Kansas City
Kan
George W. Davis
Ottawa
W. E. Jones
Eureka
George M. Gray
Ranges City
Kansas Publishes First Large Scale Geological Map
After eight years the Kansas geological survey releases a 40 by 51 inch map at about one mile to light inches. It shows 92 geologic units with colors and lines, plus drainage towns and township lines. Available in plain paper cloth mounted or dissected form with highways indicated, a landmark for oil gas coal gypsum and water research.
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Kansas Geological Survey
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Annual Fine Arts Banquet Attended by 200 Persons
About 200 persons attended the annual University of Kansas school of fine arts banquet in the KU Union last night. Prof. Howard C. Taylor served as toastmaster. Speakers included Dean D. M. Swarthout, Carolyn Bailey, Betty Tholen, Rudolph Ganz and Chancellor E. H. Lindley. Arthur Fielder and Lucile Wagner provided musical numbers with J. T. Craig leading singing.
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K. U. Union
Howard C. Taylor
D. M. Swarthout
Carolyn Bailey
Betty Tholen
Rudolph Ganz
E. H. Lindley
Arthur Fielder
Alex Fielder
Mary Jane Bruce
J.T. Craig
K. A
Fort Scott
Lucile Wagner
Haskell Indian Club Presents Topeka Encore at Methodist Church
Six members of the Haskell Indian club performed at the First Methodist church in Topeka during the annual meshing event directed by Mrs. Margaret Pearson Speelman. On May 20, sixteen members will perform in Topeka for the Kansas chapter of Colonia Dames at the Hotel Jayhawk dinner. The article also notes that the United States exported 12,253,000 pounds of explosives in 1936, a 25 percent rise from the previous year.
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Topeka
First Methodist Church
Margaret Pearson Speelman
Kansas
Colonia Dames
Jayhawk
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Musicians Open Festival Contests in Kansas City
Regional National Festival officials arrived and set up at the university. The snare drum contest concluded at 10 this morning. The program lists Class B and C bands and choruses with stage and sight reading events, rehearsals, a grand parade, festival banquet, and field demonstrations by Wentworth Military Academy.
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Davis
K. U. Pandl
Hoch
Marvin Hall
Fraser Hall
Spooner-Thayer Museum
Central Administration
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Memorial Union
Marvin J
Elemodal Union
Wentworth Military Academy
Pike
Haskell Stadium
Liberty Memorial high school boys win student council
The Liberty Memorial High School election produced five male council members and no girls. The USG slate defeated the Petticoat Party with Jeanne Moyer and others losing races. Campaigns included signs, handbills, and a license dispute over street activity.
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Liberty Memorial High School
U.S.G
Petticoat Party
Albert Decker
Jeanne Moyer
John Krum
Bob Aliphin
Rose Messer
Eleanor Grider
Palopienas Party
DeWitt Potter
Betty Jean Abels
David Whitney
Ann Murray
Richard Edgar
Mildred Clevenger
Petticoat
Deaths and Funerals Rev M F Lienard 58
The Rev M F Lienard age 58 former Lawrence minister died May 4 in St Paul Minnesota Funeral services set for 10 oclock Saturday at Rumsey parlors He is survived by his wife the Rev Estelle Reid Lienard a daughter Margaret of Leavenworth and a son Burke of Kansas City Mo The family lived at 1806 New Hampshire street He was an elder in the Church of the Nazarenes and evangelist for 25 years He retired nine years ago and led Nazarene work with his wife in Rica Lake and Spooner Wisconsin
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M. F. Lienard
Lawrence
St. Paul
Minn
Rumsey
Estelle Reid Lienard
Margaret
Leavenworth
Burke
Kansas City
New Hampshire Street
Mr. Lienard
Church of the Nazarenes
Nebraska
Memorial Hospital Notes and Early Glider Pioneer
Memorial Hospital notes report Mrs C R Stewart and Mrs W E Grover admitted and receiving medical care. The item also notes Octave Chanute, an early successful glider pioneer, took up aeronautics at age 64.
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Mra
Octave Chanute
A GOOD CHURCH YEAR AT FIRST BAPTIST
The annual meeting of the First Baptist church drew a large crowd after a 6 30 p m covered dish dinner. Reports showed strong finances with $700 in benevolences and $4 000 spent on improvements. Officers elected included Moderator W C Simons Clerk R B Stringham Treasurer Arthur Dougan and Financial secretary George Shawnee. many committees and members were named for church activities.
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H. E. Koelb
Charles Thomas
W. C. Simons
R. B. Stringham
Arthur Dougan
George Shawenee
Beacons
GE. L. Brown
R. Q. Brewster
Hf. EB. Jordan
W. C. McConnell
W. R. Stiner
E. L. Haynes
Audters
T. C. Green
McCann
Winnie Macon
Paul Winter
Lowell Batley
Board of Christian Education
L. E. Sisson
Helen Harshberger
Ester Cunningham
Lowell Bailey
Wade Pierce
Mra
Frank Strong
Bertha Boyce
Keith Coad
Ruth Cadwell
Ushers
T. Halsted
Ilanan
Woodrow Lindsay
Odell Wiley
Hera
Cole
E. P. Hoorer
T. B. Kephart
R. Go Mercedes Cale
Roy Houser
Orley Olmstead
KE. P. Stapleton
John Barber
Virginia Teler
Vo Long
Mabel Mallory
A. A. van Sickle
H. EK. Jordan
Wiliam Ere
Misa
Esther Leigh
Music
W. C. St
N.C. Johnson
H. W. Keene
Ho. Koelbe
Cleo Wilcnx
Flower Committer
Louise Towne
W. H. Anedrewe
Grape fruit juice relief arrives for distribution
The poor commissioner's office receives 5760 cans of No 2 size grape fruit juice from KERC for relief clients. The winter relief program added canned grape fruit, and this week's shipment expands the supply for needy families. A NYA kindergarten program honors mothers Friday at 9:20 with songs crafts and a May pole, inviting mothers and guests.
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Poor Commissioner’s Office
KERC
NYA
Highs Win Honors In Regional Brass and Woodwind Events
A list of winners and participants across divisions from Missouri Kansas Nebraska and surrounding states. Names include Joseph Marello Maplewood Oli ver Magek Geddes Lawson Ogden Norman Much Le Roy Redfern Ida May Redskey Wendell Shannon Ralph Walker Gene Whetstone Neal Barnes Roy Weber and many others across brass and woodwind categories. The note credits Phillip Webster Pittsburg as extra good.
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Joseph Marello
Maplewood
Oliver Magek
Geddes
S. D
Lawson Ogden
Marcelline
Norman Much
Jefferson City
le Roy Redfern
Peru
Neb
Ida May Redskey
Brookfield
Wendell Shannon
Fennscathe
Ralph Walker
Gene Whetstone
Lawrence
John Hollingsworth
Emporia
Neal Barnes
Caldwell
Kan
Roy Weber
Kingman
Red Cross Opens Highway Aid Station at Mud Creek Bridge
The Douglas County Red Cross chapter dedicates the first aid station at Mud Creek bridge with 24 hour first aiders and full equipment. Raymond Schlotterbeck will speak. WREN will broadcast at 9 am. J M Johnson led the setup as first aid committee chair. A separate notice announces a 4 H club council meeting Saturday at 8 pm.
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Douglas County
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St. Louis
Wren
J. M. Johnson
Brooklyn Beats Pirates 9-5 to End Streak in May
In Brooklyn the Dodgers erupted for seven runs across the fifth inning to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9 to 5 and snap Pittsburgh’s four game winning streak. Cookie Lavagetto homered for Brooklyn and Al Todd also connected for the Pirates.
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Theers
Ron Ra
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Cookie Lavagetto
al Todd
Pittsburgh
Lucas
Note Brown
Todd
Mun
Cine Meat
New York
Grissom
V. Davis
Melton
Gumbert
Mancuso
Kings
Kiwanis luncheon hosts and local notes from Lawrence
Lawrence scenes include Carl confined at home with the flu but improving. Kiwanis luncheon featured Dewey Taylor and Schroedemeyer of area school districts. Debaters discuss Kansas unicameral legislature as state prep continues. Hindenburg sighting near Lakehurst and Kansas shooters prize info also reported.
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Williamsburg
Schroedemeyer
Dodge City
Kiwanis Club
No Force in Dust Bowl Wallace Says Voluntary Steps
Washington reports Secretary Wallace says there is no plan to compel farmers in the dust bowl to prevent wind erosion. He praises voluntary measures and warns that compulsory remedies would require extensive discussion first. Buddy Baer defeats Jim Wilde in London by fourth round stoppage at Inglis Stadium after Wilde is floored thrice.
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Dust Bowl
Buddy Baer
London
Max Baer
Jim Wilde
Great Britain
Ingly Stadium
Wilde
Base
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