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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
3
The American War Mothers will sell carnations on the streets in Lawrence May 10 to raise funds for disabled veterans. The Lawrence chapter also sends Christmas gifts to blind veterans at Wadsworth, with 44 boxes sent last year and praise from reader H. M. Jennings for the effort.
Topeka May 8 The constitution’s supremacy clause not a solution to Kansas relief funds issues says Attorney General Jay S Parker He cites other constitutional provisions preserving state rights and argues a federal law forbidding publication of relief recipient names cannot override state expenditures and sovereignty claims He warns against claims that would strip state authority even if Congress enacts broad laws
London reports Robert Hutchinson chairman of the American Eagle club estimates 10,000 Americans serving with British and allied forces. He cites enlistments in Canadian forces and in Free French and Free Romanian units. Hutchinson says he can provide an accurate count. he and his wife plan to return to the United States.
A poetry contest linked to the National Poetry Center and Kansas Authors Club will be broadcast on WDAF in Kansas City during National Poetry Week. Randall Jessee will read poems sent to New York City for final judging on his Moonbeams program. Prizes include a National Poetry Center gold medal, a gold emblem, and cash awards.
Non-commissioned officers of Company A 134th Infantry form a mutual assistance society to remain true to their girlfriends. The Nebraska City group proposes a companion club for the girls back home to even the effort.
Green Hills nudist camp in Hertfordshire reports RAF pilots using the 10 acre site for low altitude reconnaissance. Proprietor says flyers circle overhead while residents joke about war time sunbathing in tin hats. Dozens visit weekends from London. classified ads note room rents.
Eleven seniors in the school of fine arts at Oread were elected to Pi Kappa Lambda the national honorary musical scholastic fraternity. Also elected was former music supervisor William Altimari now supervising music in Atchison.
The program listed Miss Mary Fee and Miss Ruth Iankes directing English. Miss Jose Stapleton oversaw Indian dances. art classes under Miss Evelyn De Graw prepared costumes and scenery with Justine Hopper and Roberta Smith. Cast included avid Davidson and others. Phi Delta Kappa members hosted a steak fry at Brown's Grove with Dr. F C Russell and Oread supervisors present. Letters were awarded to basketball players at Fraser theater. the Wakarusa league includes Oread Vinland and Piper high.
Oread High took top honors in both senior and junior field and track events at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. Final scores: Oread 123 Piper 20 Vinland 17. High point scorers included Bob Sheffield Jim Cooper Bobby King in the senior group and Donald George Carl Baker Jimmy Nason in the juniors. A Hi home reception at Memorial Union ballroom followed, with a program including readings, piano, vocal solos and dancing.
A special flying cadet examining board will visit the University on May 26 to interview applicants for United States Army Air Corps cadet appointments. Eligible are unmarried students ages 20 to 27 with at least 50 percent of graduation credits. On May 9 a U S Air Corps representative will be at ROT C headquarters in Fowler shops to arrange details.
Maj. Galen A. Gorrill of Lawrence moves from the 69th Infantry Brigade to the 138th Infantry at Camp Robinson Arkansas. Lt. Harold E. Keller of Topeka transfers from Missouri to Nebraska's 134th Infantry.
The Woman's Mite Missionary society of St. Luke's A.M.E. church will meet at the church Friday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Members and friends are asked to be present. Mrs M J Campbell serves as president.
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