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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

8

Eudora Class of 24 Graduation Details

The twenty second annual rural high school commencement will be held in the school auditorium Thursday evening May 16 at 8 o clock. Dr H E Chandler of K U will speak. The sermon Sunday May 12 at high school by Rev Harold G Barr on This Never Ending War. Benitta Bartz is valedictorian Lavern Guenther salutatorian. Honor students listed. Processional Western Spirit March. Address by Dr H E Chandler. Graduation program includes violin cello solo and diplomas presented by Ruthrauff and Rev Watson.

Io Rural High School Ning H. E. Chandler K. U Harold G. ‘Barr Benitta Bartz Werne Guenther Alice Kindred Dolores Schopper Marcella Schopper Charlotte Stadler Kathryn Zimmerman Robert Latermann Melford Bartz Lois Gohan el ‘Arleen Hale Barbara Johnson Elgin Altenbernd Floyd Ott

Frank Dunkley Takes Public Relations Post With Kansas Highway Federation

Frank Dunkley, formerly of Lawrence, visited to announce his new role as field representative for the Kansas Highway Federation. He will head public relations for the coalition funded by about 80 state organizations and will promote road building education across chambers of commerce and farm groups.

Frank Dunkley Lawrence Kansas Highway Federation Dunkley Federated Topeka Chambers Clyde Coffman Overbrook F. H. Dunkley Maine Street Haskell ‘Institute Kansas Soldiers Home Dodge City Kansas

Kansas U Band Heads Topeka Parade Tuesday

Ninety five members of the K U band plus baton twirlers and saxophone quintet, led by director Russell L Wiley, will perform in two concerts and lead a Topeka parade Tuesday. A 10 15 a m concert at Topeka high school and an 8 p m show at the new city auditorium are planned with solo appearances by Eugene Crabb of McPherson and Joe McAnarney of Paola.

K. U Topeka Russell L. Wiley Oday Topeka High School Anether New City Joe McAnarney Paola John Shideler Russell “Chambers DeSoto Eldred Balzer Huron S. D Clyde Bysom Lawrence Eugene'Crabb McPherson Crabb Opera Jack Dalby Noem

Baker Favored in Kansas Conference Track Meet

Ottawa Kansas May 9 Baker University is favored for the Kansas conference track championship at Ottawa University field. Seven schools compete with preliminaries in the morning and finals in the afternoon. Washington May 9 The Senate confirmed the reappointment of J W A Ayres to the Kansas federal trade commission.

BAKER Ottawa Kan Baker University Kansas Ottawa University Ayres Washington Pena Ene J. W. A. Ayres Kansas Federal Trade Commission

Little Princess Puzzle Clues Reveal Royal Lineage

A puzzle puzzle features clues about Princess Elizabeth and her family with crosswords for King England lineage. It hints at ages, titles, and relations including Prince Margaret Rose and Victoria as a heir. The horizontal and vertical items cover terms from lettered answers and royal terms.

Victoria Prince Margaret Rose

Judge Peter Kaiser Dies Last Surviving G A R Charter Member

Ottawa Kansas May 9 Judge Peter Kaiser 96 last surviving charter member of the George H Thomas G A R post died after a brief illness He helped found the post in 1880 Kaiser came to Ottawa 71 years ago from Bridgeton Missouri was a pioneer harness maker He served four years in the Union army in Company A Third Missouri infantry and fought at Lookout Mountain Chattanooga Ringgold Vicksburg and the Atlanta campaign Survivors include his son John and two daughters Clara Kaiser Ottawa and Maggie Dietrick Kansas City Funeral services will be Friday at 4 pm He celebrated his 96th birthday on April 11 when Standard Life officials presented a 1000 check endowment in full the policy had paid out as a life endowment context

Ottawa Kan Peter Kaiser George H. Thomas G.A.R. Post Post Kaiser Bridgeton Third Missouri Infantry Lookout Mountain Chattanooga Ringgold Vicksburg Atlanta John Clara Kaiser Maggie Dietrick Kansas City Standard Life Association

Community Notes from Number Ten and Vicinity

A May meeting of the Y M C A and Y W C A in Lawrence drew nearly 40 youths to the Stewart cabin. Local families host dinners and visits. plans for relocation to California arise for the Hobbs family. multiple residents relocate, host, or attend gatherings across Baldwin, Ottawa, Vinland, and nearby towns.

Third Term-Life Term Ill After Major Operation at Ransom

Third Term-Life Term is dangerously ill following a major operation at Ransom hospital in Ottawa April 27. Relatives Mrs Nell Turner and Mrs Elizabeth Putland stay at the King home helping with care. Delbert King and Mrs Turner blood transfusions failed to improve his condition. Community visits noted as families travel between Ottawa Lawrence Moran and Baldwin with various relatives and friends.

Ransom Hospital Ottawa Nell Turner Columbia Elizabeth Putland Kansas City King Nellie Kellerman Ethel Hall Marsden Delbert King Kellerman Delbert Turner F. Hurrelbrink Leroy Stoneking Peter Stoneking Lawrence Eudora Hurrelbrink George L. Jennings Los Angeles Calif Frank Kellerman Jennings Tom Hall Moran Dale Kenneth Jimmie Hobson Baldwin Jimmie Bert Landis

Local Social Roundup From Concordia Area

Brackett George Frederickson of Concordia visits cousin Ted Frederickson. A picnic supper near George Hildebrand’s home. Dr. Theodore H. Altman of Lawrence visits Brackett. George Walter family dines with Dr. B A Gessner in Baldwin. Dean Holland of Bixby Oklahoma visits Hildebrands en route from Rochester Minnesota. Mrs. E E Hazlett dines with Mrs A E SUSE REHES in Lawrence. Winter Community club hosted by Mrs. Howard Gregory. Mrs J R Catlett moves to her farm with Ida Ruff. Ellen Anderson entertains sister-in-law from Kansas City. Pleasant Hour club hosts at McClung home. May Seetin leads Mother's Day program with readings from Edgar Guest. Mrs. Walter Davis quotes W. Cunningham. Mrs. Guy Bigsby reads Guest. Seetin sings Mother Machree and Little Mother of.

George Frederickson Concordia Ted Frederickson George Hildebrand Theodore H. Altman Lawrence Brackett George Walter Wayne Waldo Lucille B. A. Gessner Baldwin Dean Holland J. R. Catlett Topeka Ida Ruff Ellen Anderson Arthur Johnson Kansas City C. L. McClung Pleasant Hour Club Edgar Guest Walter Davis W. W. Cunningham Guy Bigsby Guest Mrs. Seetin Mother Machree

Brackett School Notes and Local News Update

The Brackett community held a gathering with parents’ pictures shown by members. Guests included Mrs. W. D. Davis, Mrs. Elgar Smith, Mrs. Robert Karr and others. The Brackett school closes April 16 with a dinner and program. Eighth grade nominees for county entrance to high school passed and will attend Lawrence High next year. Mrs. Clara Wiedemann re-elected as teacher. school to open Sept 2. Mrs. Robert Karr improving after hospital stay and returning home with her son George.

Mine W. D. Davis Elgar Smith Robert Karr Walter Gulf of Mexico Oliver Hobbs Ernest Kasold Brackett Pro Lawrence Clara Wiedemann C. C. Winsor Girard Heron George

Community Notes From Sibleyville and Fairview

Local social life spans two weeks with visits to Topeka Garnett Lawrence and Emporia. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Carter the Hilberts Crosstalk on Friends and neighbors. Fairview school closed April 23 with a large din din and program. eighth grade passed final exams and John Fenny travelled to Horton on business.

G. H. Carter Topeka Anna Cowles Manhattan Cowles Garnett Frank Hilbert Sara Mary Roy R. L. Hilbert Joyce Harvey James Beerhbrer Ray Young Minnie Wells Will Wells Lawrence James Warren Ottawa Ed Harvey Dorothy Nisely Becky Penny Bert Lester Williams Foster Carter Tonganoxie W. G. Meairs Eldon Ulrich Joyce A. G. Gigas Mary. Swhithorn Kansas City Cooper Home The Foreign Missionary Society Williamson Charles Rumsey Chester Howard Bobbie Coopers H. H. Randolph Will Sinks Laura Howard Charley Hayden Fairview School Perry Crawl Francis Eden Griffith Evelyn Pleasant Valley John Metsker Porter Bond Walnut Grove Hazel Mildred Charles Sinks Charles Howard Harold White Baby Franklin District Eugene Leary Glen Spitzer John Fenny Horton Elmer Jones Near

Local Notices and Social Visits Across Kans sa

Leavenworth guests at R M Hilbert home Friday eve and multiple family visits noted. Mrs Lucy Varnes stayed with son Harold Varnes in Olathe. Arthur Wortman called home for his father’s illness near Grantville. Several families from Manhattan, Lawrence, Oska loosa, Baldwin and Centropolis are listed with visits and farm activity. Eggs for Deaconess Training School shipments urged via Leary or Cowles before May 14.

T Leavenworth R. M. Hilbert Lucy Varnes Harold Varnes Olathe Arthur Wortman Grantville Alvin Estes Manhattan Horton J. P. Gettings Lawrence Memorial Hospital Bowman Arthur Weeks Dean Harvey Maxine Fry Lawrence Ross. Braff Tulare Calif Fred Kahn Linwood Delbert Miller Judith Oskaloosa Ed Howard Theodore Lloyd Earnest Leary Ed Brass Lucy Brass Ralph Gimlet Bonnie Mary Commons Peters John Metsker Porter Bond Everett Bond Centropolis Mary Reagen Richard Carson Baldwin Harvey Home Phyllis Commons Bert Day Harold White Franklin District Eugene Leary Deaconess Training School Kansas City Iernest Leary Ethel Cowles

Bethel Social News Recap With Local Guests

Bethel hosts include Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman and Ben Baker of Centropolis with family. Lydia Allen of Lawrence dines with Charles and Mrs. Jones then visits Charley Clark. Centennial school held a basket dinner and program. Mrs. Price rehired for next term. Wilkesboro visitor Mrs. Hepner stays with the Hoffmans. The Albrights, Burks, and Riables host and visit others in the area. District con- includes Albright and Oehrle families.

John Hoffman Ben Baker Centropolis Lydia Allen Lawrence Charles Jones Jones Charley Clark Godlip Oehrle Charley Rappard John Brecheisen Centennial Price Wiliam Hepner Wilkesboro Ben Hoffman Ralph Burk Ottawa C. M. Allbright Burk

Bethel Ladies Aid Holds May Meeting at 65 In Attendance

The Bethel Ladies Aid met on Thursday May 2 with about 65 attendees including members children and guests Devotionals were led by Mrs Viva Clark A Mother's day program followed the business segment New members Mrs Reece Swimley and Mrs Alfred Schmitt joined the society Also noted were visits by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hoffman Shirley and Donna Mae to Worden and Floyd Finch and son George.

Henry Fleer Lois Worden Floyd Finch George Jay Crable

Evening With Mr and Mrs Charley Grable of Michigan Valley

Mr and Mrs Ernest Transmeeier attended the funeral services of Mrs Ivan Transmeier at Council Grove Monday Walter Crawford attends Kansas State College at Manhattan and spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charley Crawford and Dale Crawford

Charley Grable Michigan Valley Ernest Transmeeier Ivan ‘Transmeier Council Grove Walter Crawford Kansas State College Manhattan Charley Crawford Dale

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Annetta Abel Laverne Guenther Homer Altenbernd Wayne Laughlin Arlene Bohnsack Clarence Mohler Edna Bond Junior Neil Eva Brecheisen Leone Parker Mary Eisele Bernard Roe Dorothy Erwin Richard Steffen Juanita Everley Joseph Wotan Francis Estrada Katherine Walker Margaret Forsythe Warren Warmker Ophelia Grant Arlene, Westerhouse Reifschneider Bennett High School eneRev Harold G. Barr the Rosary Ieee Nevin Maxine Daugherty Norma Kurtz Relfschneider Musical Organization England Ipecac Little Princess Stavanger Norway G.A.R. Post Y.M.C.A Y.W.C.A Stewart Cabin Ed Stoneking Fred Harrelbrink Erma Harriet Mildred Hauser Raymond Stoneking Harold Coates Marjorie B. A. Coates Virgil Carl Hobbs Hobbs California Mr. Hobbs Grace Stevens Agnes Stevens Seth Fenton Vinland Ed Anderson Sutton Richard Butell Herman Butell Steve Speicher Roy Jordon Paul Johanning O. M. Hird Bert Emery Frank Ketterman Harry Hobson John Cline Joe Dyer Will Dyer Charles Detwiler Charles Gilliland Milt and Vane Kring Lila Bales John Lewis Lewis Baldwin Cemetery Milo Embrey Little Millard Jackson Conrad Gastrock Chamber of Commerce Frank Snavely Snavely Hird Roy Eberly Avis Dana Hobson Sharon Kate Howell Dan Bales Roy Barkley Homer H. S. Barkley Williamsburg W. M. Barkleys Jerosé Hobson J. L. Hobson Late King No. 10 James A. Reed Missouri Washington, D. C Sibleyville Fairview Midwest Red Crow Standard Oil Company Std & Vt Del's Bethel Glamour Girls Lana Wolf New York Edmund Lowe Johnny Mack Brown Riders OF Pasco Basin Bob Baker Fuzzy Knight Humphrey Bogart DR. X Celsior Ae Springs Electrolux Kansas Public Service Co Ray Carter & His All Colored Collegians Kenney Champlain Kea W. Somerset Maugham Jean Arthur Fred Mac Murray Melvyn Douglas Dr. Kildare Lew Ayres Lionel Barrymore Laraine Day Shepperd Strudwick Samuel S. Hinds Emma Dunn Nat. Pendleton Lynne Bari Mary Beth Hughes Joan Davis Henry Wilcoxon Robert Lowery Alan Baxter Katharine Aldridge Helen Ericson Chick Chandler Cartoon News Howard Spring
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