Indiana humorist George Ade dies at 78 in Brook
Brook Indiana May 17 George Ade famed author and humorist dies age 78 after a week of heart attacks and a year of illness. Ade known for Fables in Slang and Guardian of Hoosier wit, left Purdue after 1887 career spanned newspapers plays films and books. He never married and retired to a Kentland farm after earning wide renown.
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Indiana
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New York
Diamond Discoverer Jonkher Dies in Transvaal Farm
Johannesburg reports the death of Pi-Jacobus Jonkher, discoverer of the 726 carat Jonkher diamond found in the Transvaal in 1934. The stone, bought for 280000 dollars by New York dealer Harry Winston, was later cut and sold in pieces.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Pi—Jacobus Jonkher
Jonkher
Transvaal
Harry Winston
New York
Fairy Opera Haensel and Gretel by Mu Phi Epsilon KU
Xi chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon presents Humperdinck fairy opera Haensel and Gretel at Fraser Theatre KU on May 21 at 3 pm and May 22 at 8 pm. Proceeds fund production costs and a Fine Arts scholarship. Cast includes Mary Louise Beatie as Gretel Suzanne Schmidt as Haensel Jeannette Cass as the witch and student performers in principal roles. An all student chorus and instrumental ensemble accompany with costumes and staging run by Mu Phi Epsilon members under faculty direction.
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Humperdinck
Haensel
Gretel
Mu Phi Epsilon
School of Fine Arts
University of Kansas
Fraser Theater
Mary Louise Beatie
Topeka
Houston
Tex
Brogram
Federated Music Clubs of the Southwest
First Methodist Church
Suzanne Schmidt
Pi Kappa Lambda
Jeannette Cass
James T. Gettys
Fine Arts
Ruth Russell
Ellen Utley
Elaine Talley
Fine Arta
Ruth Orcutt
Allen Crafton
Joseph Wilkins
Girl Scout Court of Awards at Lawrence Junior High
Girl Scout Troop No. 14 of Lawrence Junior High held a court of awards at the Methodist church on Monday afternoon. Dorothy Mae Nelson and Jeanne Scott, both local music teachers, had tickets for sale at the Bell music store Round Corner drug store and the fine arts office. The ceremony included a health skit songs by patrols and an awards presentation by Mrs Clifford Dean. Fifty five proficiency badges six second class badges and five first class badges were awarded amid a tea featuring a large white cake with white and green roses and spring flowers.
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Bell Music Store
Round Corner Drug Store
Fine Arts
Dorothy Mae Nelson
Jeanne Scott
Lawrence Junior High School
Methodist Church
Marcia
Clifford Dean
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
A home remedy promises relief for rheumatic pains by mixing Ru-Ex Compound with water and the juice of five lemons. The ad touts rapid results within 48 hours, a money back guarantee, and availability at Corner Drug Co. and drug stores nationwide.
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Immunization Drive Aims at New York Pre-Schoolers
Mothers of pre school children in the New York school district are invited to bring their youngsters to an upcoming immunization program. The drive targets early childhood protection with emphasis on pre kindergar ten age groups.
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New York
Clinic Set for May 23 At New York Health Center
Ten age children in the New York school district are invited to a health clinic at the city health center on Tuesday May 23 from 2 to 3 30 pm. General physical check ups will be given by Dr M Boyden and diphtheria immunization by Dr H L Chambers.
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New York School, Health Center
M Boyden
H. L. Chambers
Miss Elects Kindtesperger Guides School Nurse Event
A school nurse Miss Elects Kindtesperger will be assisted by nurse aides and mothers helping as hostesses for an afternoon. D. F. Wilson, Carl W. Amerine, Phil Gverbaugh, Joe Lesh, Strickler, Verner Smith, Virgil Jerner Smithgil, Harding E, Lea Miller, Truman C t and Harold Beaty are noted as participants. An astronomy note states aphelion is when the Earth is farthest from the sun.
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Miss Elects Kindtesperger
Mesdames
D. F. Wilson
Carl W. Amerine
Phil Gverbaugh
Joe Lesh
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