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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

3

K U's Own Film Under Way Again

Director Allen Crafton returns to filming for the campus cinema at K U despite a twisted knee and torn ligaments. The project depicts student life from leaving home to graduation, showing work, social life, and daily college scenes with test shoots guiding progress. Crafton adapts fashion details to evolving styles while recovering from a rain accident.

K. U Allen Crafton Department of Speech and Dramatic Art Joe College Corbin Hall Art Wolfe Topeka Crafton Althn Arcane

Ratner Stark Urge Kansans Vote For Merit System

Emporia Kansas May 7 Gov Payne Ratner urged Kansans to vote in November for a constitutional amendment to mandate a genuine business like merit system for state employees Speaking at Emporias 603000 civic auditorium Ratner introduced Missouri Gov Lloyd C Stark as a champion of honest government Stark urged opposition to foreign wars while warning Americans to stay prepared Stark also warned against European trade barriers as a cause of conflict Stark noted the south magnetic pole remains unfound at 72 degrees south 155 degrees 16 minutes east

Emporia Kan Payne Ratner Ratner Lloyd C. Stark Missouri Kansas Stark United States America Starke

Religious Leader and Themed Crossword Puzzle

HORIZONTAL clues mix 16th century religious leader terms with wordplay and definitions. VERTICAL entries include prove hazard wander potatoes tun nel and other varied hints forming a themed crossword style puzzle with multiple overlapping answers.

Community notes reflect visitors and local events

Last Sunday visitors with Max and Mrs. Rolm hail from Sunnyside and other families attend Kansas Relays. Local residents purchase cars and washing machines. The Wellman family returns to Long Beach after visiting relatives. A Ladies Aid program at Wellman school house, church services, and a Hardy Oak cemetery meeting are announced with dates and attendees named.

Sunnyside Max Rolm Lawrence Wellman Long Beach Calif Earl Edmonds Edmonds Hamilton Kansas City C. W. Wyatt Harry Craig Mr. Craig Lawrence F. E. Edwards Jimmie Frank Champion Howard Crawford Harry Wellman Leland Wellman Edna Marie T. E. Edwards C. E. Chance Linwood Laura Zook Ladies Aid Wellman School House Robert Ice Lawrence Anfred Lizzie Gibbs Wellman Chapel Alexander Hardy Oak Valley Grove School House

Woodstock Vacation Bible School Ends With Picnic and Events

Dozens of area children attend the Woodstock Bible school at Wellman chapel. The week closes Friday May 19 with a basket dinner picnic and a tall box kite project. Highlights include Bible memory work chorus songs a performance The Judgment of King Solomon and a kickoff program led by Miss Bracken.

Wellman Chapel Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid W. H. Smurr Smurr Harry Zook Loren C. Rapier Methodist Churches of Kansas Jefferson County Oskaloosa Woodstock

Mackey Community Club Season Finale At School House

The last Community club of the season will be held at the school house Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Robb in charge. Social visits feature a busy week with guests and gatherings at homes of the Bereiter and Hemphill families and reports of members attending the Black and White meeting in Tonganoxie.

Ronald Robb Sarah White Ed White Kate Jewett Raymond Gardner Tonganoxie White W. H. Mohler Frank Bereiter William Mohler J. ©. Hemphill Jewett Tom Cawley Genevieve Raber Kansas City J. C. Hemphill The Merry Makers Arthur Hemphill Lawrence Pettengill Henry Olson Maurice Raber Herbert Nunemaker, Jr Wanda Jo Reede Allan Kirby Nunemaker A. L. Rodgers Manuel Bereiter Mr. Rodgers Francis Bereiter

Farrier Returns Home From Mexico Homesick

Relatives from the Farrier family west of Lawrence visited the home and reported Mr. Farrier has returned after a stay in Mexico. He benefited from the trip but remains greatly homesick. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Will House and daughter Kathryn at the Nunemaker home.

Farrier Lawrence Mr. Farrier Mexico Will House Kathryn Nunemaker Arthur Hemphill Topeka Judith Jo Nannie Charlton John North Rahskopf

Pleasant Valley Socials and School Notes Report

Pleasant Valley notices describe remodeling at Mr. and Mrs. Ward Landis home and social events including a Pleasant Grove hall picnic. A Knowl edge Hill shower honored Mrs. Henry Beurman, with many gifts. FFA banquet at the high school and church attendance at Lone Star are noted along with exams and a move to class A status for Pleasant Valley School.

School Attendees and Honor Roll Highlights

The list names students with perfect attendance Lillian Ellis Lee Trowbridge and Glenn Halderman. It notes Doris Landis posted the year’s highest average. Reading six books earned certificates for Freida Luckan Doris Landis Marian Halderman Glenn Halderman Mary Ann Peterson Norman Peterson Betty Fae Richardson Lillian Ellis Phyllis Janeway Dolores Janeway Jack Alexander Kenneth Kramer. Lester Hadl chosen best citizen with prize. Prizes for 33 perfect spelling lessons went to Mary Ann Peterson Glenn Halderman Lillian Ellis Doris Landis. 25 perfect spelling lessons earned pins for Lillian Ellis Mary Ann Peterson Glenn Halderman Betty Fae Richardson Jack Alexander Doris Landis Kenneth Kramer Phyllis Janeway Freida Luckan Dolores Janeway. Above 90: Donald Botores Fralda.

Ward Landis Hallie Peterson Mary Ann Betty Fae Richardson Pleasant Grove Hall Clifford Thiry Cox Knowledge Hill Henry Beurman Beurman Gladys Cox Gladys Cox. Quite A Number Were Present and Mrs. Beurman Otto Luckan Catherine Charlene Freida Lawrence Julius Torneden Elmer George Luckan Vernon Broers Donald Andrew Herbert Thiry Mary Peterson Norman Donald Jess Wingert Willow Springs Ward Jandis Harry Broers Vernon Vernon Anderson Jack Bob McCabrin Gus Koehler Eudora Opal Richardson Mary Ann Peterson Lone Star Pleasant Valley Glenn Halderman Dorothy Anderson Doris Donald Landis Lee Trowbridge Frejda Junckan Floyd Andrew Dolores Phyllis Janeway la Vera Gerald Lester Hade Marian Donald Peterson Jack Alexander Lil Hankis Harold C. Fisher Kenneth Kramer Doris Landis Argel Cochran Freida Luckan Dolores Janeway Doriald Botores Fralda

Valley Chapel group visits Kansas City for weekend relatives

Mrs John Dunn and family traveled to Kansas City Saturday and stayed overnight with relatives, returning next day. Mr and Mrs Joe Boehm of Gardner Kansas spent Tuesday evening with their daughter. Mrs Roy Curtis, Mr Curtis and children, and Mrs Will Curtis with Mr and Mrs C B Sanders attended a birthday dinner Sunday for Austin Flory Lone Star who is four years old and in good health for his age.

Bracken Jefferson County Glen Champion McPherson Fred Champion Oskaloosa Champion Larlie Chinn Kansas City Dave McDonald Frank Young Mr. Young Lindsborg Russell Stewart Don Baker Lawrence Guy Tarr Oren Smith Valley Grove Marcel Rolin John Dunn Solon Markley Mary Katherine William Joe Boehm Gardner Kan Roy Curtis Curtis Will Curtis C. B. Sanders Austin Flory Lone Star Social Circle Club Pleasant Grove Hall Arthur Banks Linda Rae John Banks Ralph Marshall Dianna Walter Thome Bob McKinney Raymond Sanders N. I. Thome Plamer C.P.A. Association of Lone Star Bradford Powell Mary Thome N. F. Thome Hazel Irene Headlee Virginia Bridwell Topeka Bob MecWinney Victoria Club W. C. White Colorado Springs Colo Wii'ns Dunn Great Lakes Robert Wilson Bobby Columbia Rothchild Ellis Bond Stone Browersock Willis Puckett

Thrifty Habit: Reading Classified Page Daily

A reader shares a daily routine of scanning the classified section for bargains and notices. The habit highlights thrift, curiosity, and staying informed about local services and opportunities.

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