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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

12

Elaine Says John Slapped Her Face in Divorce Plea

Los Angeles reports Elaine Barrie Barrymore, 23, fourth wife of John Barrymore, accuses him of slapping her, kicking shins, and using vile language during their 30 month marriage. She seeks alimony, a receiver for his property, division of community holdings, and an injunction while he is in Chicago awaiting show cause court action.

Los Angeles John Barrymore Hollywood St. Wis Jaine New York Hospital Jacobs Barrie Ineir Ariel Caliban Mally Yuma Ariz Othics Barrymore Chicago

Secret Service adviser urges bankers to study banknote portraits

Julian T. Baker of the U S Secret Service told Kansas bankers at a state convention in Topeka to study portrait features on banknotes to spot counterfeits. He cited coarse features and expressionless eyes in counterfeit notes and noted 7094 counterfeit notes passed in 1988 with $62000 loss. The report lists Kansas officials and bankers attending the session and mentions a water shadow explanation unrelated to banking.

Topeka Julian T. Baker United States Secret Service State Bankers Convention M. A. Limbecker Emporia

Horizontal and Vertical Crossword Clues Summary

A mixed list of crossword clues and grid directions covering food crops, animals, measurements, and common words. Includes hints for cereal plants, sea creatures, diseases, objects, and actions, with numerous numbered entries and cross references.

Recital at Baker Doris Kirkhuff Soprano to Sing Sunday

Doris Kirkhuff senior at Baker University will present her graduation recital Sunday May 14 at 4 p m in Centenary hall on campus. She will be assisted by Edward Wood accompanist and John Barnett xylophonist. Her program features art songs from various composers and mentions her activities in campus choirs and Greek life.

Baldwin Doris Kirkhuff Evelyn Butler Baker University Centenary Hall Kirkhuff Baker Kansas Cities Edward Wood John Barnett Wellsville Lieurance Trinity Methodist Church Choir Hutchinson

Eudora Rural high to hold 21st commencement May 18

Twenty four seniors of Eudora Rural High School will graduate in the twenty first annual commencement on Thursday May 18 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Dean R A Schwegler of the University of Kansas will give the address. Class officers and honor students are listed with valedictorian Jean Bartz and salutatorian Mary Johnson. Baccalaureate is set for Sunday May 14 at 8 p m with Rev Joseph King preaching.

Eudora Rural High School R. A. Schwegler University of Kansas School of Education Jean Bartz Mary Johnson Garnette Bartz Charlotte Weidensaul Jean Williamson Benitta Bartz Laverne Guenther Charlotte Stadler Marcella Schopper Dolores Schopper Eva Brecheisen Melford Bartz Lois Gerstenberger Barbara Johnson Joseph King

Engagement and social visits span Baldwin area pockets

Mrs Evelyn Butler announced her engagement to Dr Gerald McCulloh of St Paul Michigan at a Baker faculty dinner hosted by Dean Grace Irwin. Baldwin relatives hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Burl Maxwell and Miss Jane Morgan, while Miss Grace Huey and Miss Gladys Black visited family in Lawrence and attended a Mother's Day dinner at the Alpha Chi house.

Paul Maxwell Carbondale Burl Maxwell Baker Evelyn Butler Dean Grace Irwin South 8Th Street Miss Butler Gerald McCulloh St. Paul Mich Jane Morgan Kansas City Myrnice Morgan Grace Huey Laptad Ranch Lawrence Max Laptad Gladys Black Earl Black

Lawrence visitors and travel notes across towns

Col 8S. K. Shirk visited Lawrence on Tuesday. Howard Hybskmann recently discharged from the Air Corps at Marshall Field goes to Denver for summer after visiting his parents. David Schwartz, Santa Fe underpass supervisor, returned from a trip after completing a job. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Price and son Marvin visited Bert Gardner in Carbondale. Dc. F. Coxen of Kansas City spent Monday in Baldwin. C. C. Wilson of Omaha visited their son Phillip Wilson a Baker student. M. Drake of Marion spends this week in Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Enyart went to Ottawa and joined Mr. and Mrs. Warren White for a Joplin, Missouri trip to visit Mr. and Mrs. Leo Green. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Clark spent Monday in Lawrence on business. Mrs. Beryl Allen Mitchell was weekend guest of her uncle Dr. Samuel A. Lough and aunt Mrs. Harriet Milner. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moore and Cimarron children were weekend guests of Mrs. Anna Moore and I. P. Sullivan and Miss Ellen Callan. Sullivan and the Moores traveled to their home for a week’s visit. Mrs. L. F. Kempton and Miss Justine McKee of Burlington spent last Sunday with Miss Betty Kempton at the Alpha Chi house.

K. Shirk Lawrence Howard Hybskmann Air Corps Marshall Field Denver Colo E. W. Hybskmann David Schwartz Santa Fe Oliver Price Marvin Bert Gardner Carbondale Dc. F. Coxen Kansas City Baldwin C. C. Wilson Omaha Phillip Wilson Baker Ss M. Drake Marion Lee Enyart Ottawa Warren White Joplin Leo Green William M Beryl-Allen Mitchell Samuel A. Lough Harriet Milner Donald Moore Cimarron Anna Moore I. P. Sullivan Ellen Callan Sullivan Moores L. F. Kempton Justine McKee Burlington Betty Kempton Alpha Chi House

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