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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1935

Page

2

First General Strike Hits Joplin Area Mines

Approximately one fifth of the 5 000 lead and zinc mine, mill and smelter workers in the tri state district joined a general strike in Toplin Missouri. The walkout aims to improve working conditions and wage standards with no violence reported. Pickets lined mines and mills from Cardin Oklahoma to Galena Kansas as the strike expanded.

Toplin Tri-State Cardin Okla Eagle-Picher Mining and Smelting Company Commerce Mining and Smelting Company J. A. Long Tri- State Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers’ Union International Union Sam Ash Rialto Mining Company Ficher W. H. Freudenberg Commerce Company Eagle-Picher Galena Kan Eagle-Picher Company Vinevar Hill-Barr Garoda Webb City Baxter Springs Treece Miami Okio

George Guernsey Heads K. U. Business Students

George Guernsey was elected president of the KU School of Business at its annual election held yesterday. Martin Grant was elected vice president, Leslie Reed secretary, Bill Gough treasurer. The convocation and banquet at Eldridge Hotel featured Governor Landon as principal speaker and Lloyd Metzler as toastmaster.

George Guernsey Independence K. U. School of Business Martin Grant Olc Eldridge Hotel Leslie Reed Belleville Bill Gough Chanule Ala M. Landon Lloyd Metzler George Fry School of Business

Kansan Board Banquet Honors WHB Manager and WHA Entertainer

The Kansan Board annual banquet was held at the Memorial Union cafeteria with Donald D. Davis, a University graduate and WHB manager in Kansas City, and Russell Pratt, WHA entertainer, as main speakers. About 73 attendees included journalism students and out of town guests. Speakers included Prof. L. N. Flint Lena K. Wyatt Dr. A. M. Lee and Wesley Gordon with Charles Rankin as toastmaster. Livestock men note cows fed good hay and pastures have fewer digestive disorders than grain fed cattle.

Kansan Board Memorial Union Donald D. Davis University WHB Kansas City Russell Pratt WHA School of Journalism L. N. Flint Department of Journalism Lena K. Wyatt A. AM. Lee Wesley Gordon Charles Rankin

Test Your Knowledge 2 Quiz Past Questions

A series of trivia prompts asking: 1896 gold rush event. cataract medical term. authors of Abraham Lincoln history. Clinch River tributary. geology term for rock displacement. definition of internal revenue. last czar of Russia. origin of Catalpa tree native. year of the Boston Tea Party.

Clinch River U. S Russia

Evening campus oddities and track meet alert

Whimsical notes from Hill sorority post one girl missing a cent postage after leaving a package in a closed post office. A campus band member reports waking to a basketball ghost rumor in Robbingon gym. PSGL Hill party banquet features Phil Cook with program hiccups. Dread Training School enrollment under way as Kansas Missouri dual meet set for Kansas field track at 10 AM Saturday.

Hill Postoffice PSGL Hotel Meyer Tonganoxie Phil Cook Lexington Oket Cook Dread Training School Kansas Field K. U Athletic Office

Normal mail returns as Lawrence sees post office calm

Heard in Lawrence reports postal employees note a near normal mail flow for first class letters after a period of disruption. A toy farm display at S J Hunter real estate window on 720 Massachusetts draws attention with a complete miniature farm. Local drivers report a severe hail storm ten miles west of Kansas City and power linemen work through the night to repair city distribution lines, restoring most services by 1 AM.

Lawrence S. J. Hunter Real Estate Massachusetts Street Kansas City Power Company Bonner Springs Leavenworth

Doctor plans mountain vacation for wife's relatives

Kansas City physician Dr Thomas Richmond announced a plan to charter a bus for 25 or 30 of his wife's relatives to the mountains from July 20 to August 5. He will join the party and bear all expenses. The idea arose at an Easter family gathering on his farm.

Kansas City Thomas Richmond Kan Richmond

Miss Olive Smith Struck by Taxicab in KU Incident

Miss Olive Smith a University of Kansas junior in the school of business was injured after a taxicab strike near Patee theater. She was taken to the student hospital with bruises and cuts and held for observation for possible internal injuries. She lives at Corbin hall and had been returning from the hotel Eldridge banquet.

Olive Smith School of Business University of Kansas Guy Helm Patee Theater

Southwest Africa Return Question Motivates Imperial Talks

London reports say the Union of South Africa is ready to have Southwest Africa returned to Germany if Berlin raises the issue. Observers note plans hinge on Germany citing colonial rights and Britain seeking views at the imperial conference. The German demand centers on former World War I territories in Africa, with South Africa's stance considered pivotal.

Union of South Africa London UPI Southwest Africa Germany Reich Britain John Simon Berlin Adolf Hitler J. B. M. Hertzog Africa Hertzog Simon Ramsay MacDonald C. Pirow South Africa Southwest

Oread High Carnival Set for Friday at Robinson Pool

Oread High is staging its annual water carnival Friday at 7 30 pm in Robinson Pool. Admission is free. Marion Fisher and Warren Plaskett head events such as life saving, stunts, form swimming, floating, racing and diving with several students and teachers directing acts like Old fashioned rescue and Titanic vs Leviathan.

Oread Robinson Pool Marion Fisher Warren Plaskett Carol Hunter

Mrs Funk Hurt In Fall At Grand Hotel Kansas City

Mrs S K Funk suffered a bad fall going downstairs at the Grand hotel in Kansas City Kansas while attending the state encampment of the G A R with her husband Mr Funk They were returning to Lawrence yesterday and she sustained bruises but was not seriously injured.

S. K. Funk Grand Hotel Kansas City Kan Mr. Funk G.A.R Lawrence Funk Howard Williams Betty Homer Willits D. H. Leverton Oskaloosa Paul Brockman Roland Petering Irvin Davison Wm. Wyatt Ralph Wyatt Topeka Harry Craig Donald Dowers Walter Wyatt

Formal Opening Planned for Union Bus Depot

Work is done on the Union Bus Depot at 1024 Massachusetts Street and officials plan a formal opening on Friday May 17. The building will serve all buses of the Santa Fe Trails System and a sleeper coach plus at least two streamlined buses will be on display. Liberal Kansas May 9 reports a population gain this year of 313 with 4314 in 1934 and 4627 in 1995. Marriage licenses were issued to three couples by Judge L H Menger. James D McKinney and Wilma F Curry of Topeka, Robert R Hard and Elizabeth J Smith of Topeka, and John E Brotton of Columbia Missouri and Mae Smith of Wichita. White in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City May 9 UP. William Allen White will speak at a men’s dinner club meeting tonight.

Union Massachusetts Street Santa Fe Trails System Liberal Kan GPI Kansas L. H. Menger James D. McKinney Wilma F. Curry Topeka Robert R. Hard Elizabeth J. Smith John E. Brotton Columbia Mae Smith Wichita Judge Menger

Council in election Kansas group names new leaders

Floyd N. Anderson was elected president of the Kansas Council of Christian Education at the Wichita convention. Other officers include Dr J H Jones first vice president and D H Spencer second vice president with several members elected to the executive committee. Convention officials estimated about 5000 delegates attended. The report also lists numerous social visits and local events in Wellington and nearby communities.

Wichita Kan Floyd N. Anderson First Methodist Episcopal Church Wellington Kansas Council of Christian Education Anderson A. A. Holtz Manhattan J. H. Jones D. H. Spencer Lawrence J. H. Little la Crosse WP. Behax Ottawa University Herbert Schmidt Bluff City R. 0. Miner Topeka Myron C. Settle J. W. Nussbaum Marion J. J. Yoder McPherson C. H. Harrell Riley H. Jones Holtz John D. Zimmerman

Radio Amateurs Asked to Take Flight Observations

Kansas amateur radio operators are urged to observe the National Geographic Society and Army Air Corps stratosphere balloon flight set to depart Rapid City South Carolina on June 1. The balloon, larger than last summer’s Holdrege Nebraska craft, may descend in Kansas. Lorin A. Oberhelman of Kansas State College coordinates the effort for 48 observation points statewide under county engineer supervision.

Topeka UPI Kansas National Geographic Society Army Air Corps Rapid City S. C Holdrege Neb Lorin A. Oberhelman Kansas State College Department of Electrical Engineering Manhattan

Hazy Not Daisy Chain Sparks Springfield Drinking Chain

Springfield youths started a so called dean k chain moving through taverns from the largest letter exchange. Four originators led a growing circle as friends joined at each stop and drinks increased. The sixteen progressed to a fifth saloon before the originators passed out.

Springfield CPI

Kansas Electric Power seeks to extend service to Wilsey

The Kansas Electric Power Company of Lawrence filed with the State Corporation Commission for a certificate of convenience and authority to serve Wilsey and surrounding territory with electricity. It plans to buy Wilsey’s municipal distribution system, has municipal franchise approval, and will begin purchasing May 1. A 20 year municipal franchise was granted in Wilsey, southwest of Council Grove.

Topeka Kansas Electric Power company _of Lawrence State Corporation Commission Wilsey C. W. Amidon Kansas Electric Power Co Municipal Distributing Council Grove

Kansas City Trips Highlight Local Social Weekend

Mrs. McLOUTH and Mrs. Chapman with daughters Letha and Margaretta enjoyed a Topeka outing. Mrs. Earnest McHenry and Lois toured Kansas City as did Mrs. John Earl with Henry Earl. E E McAfferty returned after a New York visit. Cecil Luce and family also visited Kansas City. Winchester seniors were taken on Sneak Day by local hosts.

4. C. Chapman Letha Earnest McHenry Lois Margaretta Topeka John Earl Kansas City Henry Earl Letha Chapman E. E. McAfferty New York Cecil Luce Gensler Edmonds Winchester Wall Harding

Roundup of Appanoose Community Guests and Visits

Anna Laura Sassman and Helen Hawley dined with Mr and Mrs William Osborn. Ottawa visitor Ollie Farris spent Sunday with Joe Sassman. Families of Finch Haas and Overbrook hosted Sunday dinners. Ema Jean Rebeau helps with house cleaning. Crawford sisters hosted Sunday school party with games and refreshments despite rain. Attendees included Watts, Allen, Allen, McMasters, Steward, Simmons, Palmer, Firestone, Crawford, and others. Theodore Glaser assisting L W Haas. Watts family hosted dinner. Alfred Clark ill with flu. Freshmen invited to Pauline Wray birthday party with several attendees. Marceline Gibson ill with chicken pox. Margaret Simmons visited Appanoose high, May 7 junior and senior play announced. Eunice Watts and Marceline Gibson attended Minneola last day of school. Ottawa visitors Harrison family spent evening with Shu ler. Donald stayed several days. Wood-cutting for Warner. helpers listed. Florence Remington organized music class. lessons to start. Violet and Roy D visited Holmes Gibson.

Anna Laura Sassman Helen Hawley William Osborn Ollie Farris Ottawa Joe Sassman George Finch I. D. Haas Dorothy Dean Richard Overbrook Ema Jean Rebeau Holmer Gibson Emery Crawford Holmer Crawford John Watts Glen Eunice Naomi Lydia Allen Clark Carrie Fisher Eldred Alan Wayne McMasters Lois Jean Steward George Simmons Olga Iva Palmer Pearl Firestone Vivian Powers Holmes Crawford Violet Roy D Theodore Glaser L. W. Haas Sam Watts Alfred Clark John Clark May Vance Velma Raymond Oehrle Lila Elaine Appanoose Laill Pauline Wray’s Clark Allen Glen Watts Roy Firestone Oma Turner Nellie Marie Finch Hiey Pauline Marceline Gibson Margaret Simmons Mary Appanoose High School Monay Jim Lavin Little Joe Lawrence Gravers Lawrence Eunice Watts Marceline Gibison Minneola George Harrison Dale and Donald Alfred Harrison Armon Lee George Shuler Clarence Barnhart Will Wayne Warner Floyd Finch John Hanes Florence Remington Baldwin Holmes Gibson

Lecompton Socials Highlight Local Guests and Meetings

Miss Oma Bishop visited the Brass family south of Lecompton and attended Evangelical services in Stull. Mrs. Anna Lander of Donna Texas was honored at a 6 oclock dinner hosted by Mrs. Julia Martin and Mrs. C W Sehon, with many local residents present. The Douglas County Oil Carriers Association met at the Neider home in Lone Star, with supper by the Lone Star Ladies Aid.

Oma Bishop James F. Brass Lecompton Evangelical Stull Julia Martin C. W.sehon Anna Lander Donna Tex Lander Y. J. Cramer Patty Cramer Adelbert Cramer Harold Smith Katharine Weatherby Teresa Anderson Rose Pekarek Naomi Edwards Hattie Hutchins Frank Sehon Russel Sehon Phyllis Martin C. W. Sehon Martin Will Gravel Warren Wingfield George Earnshaw Toka Douglas County Douglas County ‘Oil Carriers’ Association

DeSoto Resident Ill With Appendicitis in Lawrence

DeSoto lumberman DESOTO F L Treff was taken ill Tuesday night with an attack of appendicitis and surgery followed at Lawrence Memorial hospital where he has since made satisfactory gains. The note lists local residents visiting Kansas City and Wichita, measles outbreaks affecting schools, and community events including a high school baccalaureate later in May and various visits and home improvements by residents.

F. L. Treff DeSoto Lumberman Lawrence Memorial Hospital S. T. Longstreth Colony G. V. Longstreth Martha Jean Grob Fred Grob Anita Mae Nease Perry Nease Ruth Averill Harold Sheldon Kansas City Vernie Welch Washington New York John M. Whitelaw Washington University St. Louis Louisville Belle Hamblin Clarence Hodge Hislop Waldo, Mo Mf. BE James Hilkey Lyndon Hilkey John Whitelaw Lawrence Robert White White Elmer Jewett P. W. Kraus Will Jewett St. Margaret’s Hospital C. E. Jewett Howard Jones Olathe Bertha Bell Whitelaw Frances Morris Louise Jewett W. C. Watson Bethel Church P. O Tabernacle Church Lida Wiard Gladys Strickland Wichita Strickland Wiard J. A. Reynolds Fort Scott Beulah Quy Rose Osborne Clifford Morse Paul Barnhart Marie Pauline

Community notices reflect schedule shifts and social events

Local clubs adjust meetings due to measles with Y W and Athenaeum rescheduled to May 16 and Pleasant Hour moved to Friday. Social updates include dinners in Kansas City and Olathe, Junior-Senior banquet at the high school, and club gatherings. A May Merrymakers meeting, new members, and upcoming June plans are noted alongside marriage announcements and visits.

Y.W. Club Athenaeum Clubs Pleasant Hour J. A. Reynolds Beulah’ Quy Wesley Reynolds Alonzo Ambler Hesper C. E. Ashlock G. V. Longstreth Ashlock Charles Ashlock Harry Ashlock Kansas City Kan Catherine McLaughlin Mamie Portman H. J. Guyler Lawrence Florence Soule Frank Rhodes Olathe Frank Williams Fred Hale Evelyn Rebekah Lodge McLaughlin Charles Coleman T. T. Martin Merrymakers LaVerne Douglas Isabel Gable May Plummer Trula Welch Ethel Johnson Margaret West Belle Hamblin Jessie Hodge Lucile Wright Nadine Blaylock Glenn Couch LaVerta Harold Shirley Clathe Leonard Beecroft Lyle Beecroft

Market News Livestock Close Report

Market news item summarizes livestock close with fragmented figures and terms. Mentions cattle, lambs, weights, and prices in a clipped OCR style. Mentions government bonds and New York market context with unclear figures and terms. Entities include New York and Liberty Bond references.

Wall Street Advances Amid Rail and Oil Share Rally

The New York stock market moved higher on May 9 with brisk trading led by rails oils and several industrials. Notable gains appeared in Pure Oil and Inland Steel while bonds weakened and foreign exchanges were steady. Earnings reports and bank clearings showing a strong week catalyzed cautious optimism about inflation and the Patman bill.

Tne Wall Street New York Iim Inland Steel Santa Fe New York Central Union Pacific American Felenhone Radio Preferred International Radio Standard Oils New Jersey California Atlantic Refining Consolidated Oi Columbia Pictures Air Reduction Bethlehem Steel C Steel U.S. Gypsum Johns Manville General Motors Dun Sud Bridstreet

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