Cities Congress Promotes Big Kansas Municipal Program
John G. Stutz executive secretary of the League of Kansas Municipalities heads to Berlin and Munich for the International Congresses of Cities and Administrative Sciences. Mrs. Stutz accompanies him. Delegates include Louis Brownlow and L. D. White. Kansas relief work methods and municipal administration feature discussions. A ministers meeting is called and a marriage license is issued in Waterville Blue Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Stutz
League of Kansas
Berlin
Munich
International Institute of Administrative Sciences
Warsaw
Stutz
United States
Roosevelt
Kansas
International Congress of Cities
Third International Institute of Administrative Sciences
International Conference of Social Work
Louis Brownlow
Public Administration Clearing House
Chicago
L. D. White
University of Chicago
United States Civil Service
Washington
American Municipal Association
National Organization of State Leagues of Municipalities
International Union of Local Authorities
Mr. Brownlow
White
Charles E. Merriam
Department of Political Science
The
Beardsley Ruml
National Resources Committee
New York
Guy Moffett
Spelman Fund of
Clifford W. Ham
Henry W. Toll
Council of State Governments
American Legislators' Association
John A. Fairlie
University of Illinois
Samuel C. May
Bureau of Public Administration
University of California, Berkeley
G. Lyle Belsley
Civil Service Assembly of the
Canada
Fred Hochter
American Public Welfare Association
Carl H. Chatters
Municipal ‘Finance Officers’ Association of the
University of Minnesota
Phillips Bradley
Amherst College
Amherst, Mass
Otis T. Wingo, Jr
National Institute of Public Affairs
Washington, D. C
Luther Gulick
Institute of Public Administration
Test Your Knowledge Classics Quiz Questions From a 20th Century Classifieds
A fragile kaleidoscope of trivia prompts asks about the last book of the King James Old Testament the birthplace of Oscar Wilde the extreme unction sacrament the first use of indigo as a dye the author of The City of Dreadful Night whether WWI aliens automatically gained citizenship the last battle of the War of 1812 the meaning of environment Maurice Brazil Prendergast the cradle of American Liberty II building in Boston and related items, inviting readers to turn to classifieds for answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wilde
Maurice Brazil
Boston, Mass
Sour Owl Promises To Be A Good Bird
The campus hears that Sour Owl will boast of purity and mildness while promising uplifting humor after a joke purge. Seniors send modernistic invitations in lowercase, and Landon’s Peggy Ann lands a sorority post. Finals loom as students nap through warmth and grass, with jokes about Mitts and Flappers and a Sigma Chi dance platform project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sour Owl
Sigma Delta Chi
Fowler Grove
Ehatape
ROTC Awards Night At KU Program Honors Company A
The annual ROTC barbecue yielded Chancellor's cup to Company A led by Cadet Captain Norbert Anschuetz. Cadet William Kollender supervised steaks after the drill contest and awards. Entertainment featured Bill Saunder's Kansas City orchestra, Harry O'Riley, Harry Thorne and Lewis Benz, plus the KU men's glee club. Guests included Chancellor E. H. Lindley and Dean Henry Werner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.O.T.C
Norbert Anschuetz
William Kollender
Bill Saunder
Kansas City
Harry O'Riley
Harry Thorne
Lewis Benz
K. U
E. H. Lindley
Henry‘ Werner
KU Recital Tonight Shows Fine Arts Students Program
University of Kansas School of Fine Arts presents the final advanced student recital at 7:30 PM in the Administration building auditorium. The program features piano works by Bach Thompson, Baroque and classical pieces, vocal selections from Samson Carmen and The Creation, violin and oboe-bassoon ensembles, and selections from Mendelssohn Debussy Bizet Strauss. Notable performers include Anna Lee Hazen Virginia Eagle Joyce Vetter Clara McUrath and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas School of Fine Arts
K. U. Administration
Oiyn Bailey
Samson
Hende
Howard
Irene Peabody
Berar
Jean Eichenberger
Bich
Frances Stanley
Plano
Barcarelle
Selador
Anna Lee Hazen
Copa Andel
Virginia Eagle Ensemble
Ecseye
Mozart Elizabeth Hees
Ramona Harpar
Orena Vowell
Chaminas
Mary Helena Kelley
Pagodas
Jured Debussy
Joyce Vetter
Bizet
Carmen
Brockway
Mendelssohn
Ph Hawiey Gretchaninoff
Clara MecUrath Plano
uMioazkowski
Virginia Foster
Handel
Marlin Wright
Wieniawaki
Carroll Ni Plano
Fledermaus
Strauss-Gruenfeld
Lucille Wasner Bassett
New Speaker Comes for Douglas County Young Republicans
Arnold R. Jones of Topeka will speak at the Douglas County Young Republican meeting Friday at 7 30 in the court room of the courthouse replacing Ed Arn who cannot attend. Following the meeting committee discussions on summer activities will be held. Donations to the London for President Committee fund may be given to Wilfred Hunsinger treasurer at 922 Massachusetts street or by calling 12 or 987. Harold K. Snider announces the county organization seeks contributions to support summer plans and the London for President effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold .R. Jones
Topeka
Douglas County
Young Republican Club
Court House
Jones
Ed Arn
Kansas City
Kan
London
Wilfred Hunsinger
Young Republican Organization
Hunsinger
Massachusetts Street
Young Republican
Harold K. Snider
Snider
Twenty three Members Named to Owl Society
The Owl society at the University of Kansas elected 23 new members based on leadership scholarship and character from their first two years. Initiation will be at the Phi Delta Theta house Sunday followed by a Colonial tea room banquet. Members include James Van Dyke Lawrence and Martin Withers Clay Center among others across Kansas and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Owl Society
University of Kansas
Phi Delta Theta House
Colonial Tea Room
James van Dyke
Lawrence
Martin Withers
Clay Center
Newton Haverstock
Topeka
James Coleman
Atchison
Jack Townsend
McPherson
Dean Moorhead
Hugoton
Phil Raup
Timken
Moe Ettenson
Leavenworth
Emil Wienecke
Tulsa
Okla
Don Voorhees
Frank Warren
Emporia
Foster Patriot
Denver
Colo
Lewis Ward
St. Joseph
Marvin Cox
Kingman
Frank Harch
Glenn Ashley
Gene Buchanan
Chanute
Mark Dodge
Salina
Harry O'Riley
Syracuse
Ed Safford
Augusta
Sylvester Schmidt
Marysville
Lester Combs
Parsons
Make Tour of Gardens by Home Garden Club
Members of the Home Garden club visited local homes yesterday to view back yards and gardens noting neat, well arranged spaces. At the previous meeting L. M. Peace spoke on Flower Show and Arrangement. next meeting will be with Mrs. Gertrude Lee at 1105 West Sixth Street with Mrs. D. T. Randall discussing Wild Flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Garden Club
L. M.peace
Gertrude Lee
West Sixth Street
D. T. Ransdall
Gee Ee
Certificates are here for Douglas County Histori cal Society
Members can obtain new charter member certificates at Keeler Book Store 939 Massachusetts Street. Call within two weeks for issuance, secretary Caroline B Spangler said. H S Prestons Father Dies In Walnut Kansas instructor at Junior High School, his father died Tuesday at 2 PM. Native of Germany. Oxford Kansas born. Mrs Mary Barnes 90 dies in Oxford after 52 years residence, born in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Historical Society
Keeler Book Store
Massachusetts Street
Caroline B. Spangler
H. S. Preston
Tat Walnut
Kan
Germany
Oxford
Mary Barnes
Townsend Refuses Testimony on Committee Fray
The article reports Townsend walking out during a committee hearing and disputes over funds from a Townsendgram appeal. Evan cites at least 10,000 raised in addition to 23,490. Moore and Townsend deny notable victories and questionable statements. Dr Townsend denies crying and claims he does not recall promising a million and a half. The Norris bill signs into law rural electrification loans via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan
Moore
Colorado
Clements
Townsend
Washington
Roosevelt
Norris
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Rural Electrification Administration
Sick room wedding made legal in Coffeyville tragedy
Coffeyville May 21 probate judge ruled the sick room marriage of Lon C. Martin and Bertha Baker legal and binding despite no officiant present. Martin lay with scarlet fever and died hours later after the nurse and doctor witnessed the vows. The ruling followed Mrs. Martin's petition to act as administratrix of his estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
Lon C. Martin
Bertha Baker
Martin
Burke Withdraws From Governor Race in Kansas
Little River stockman W H Burke rejects a Democratic nomination bid for governor. With Burke out, former Governor Jonathan M Davis leads the field supporting the Townsend plan and banning 8.2 beer in Kansas. Other names mentioned include Omar B Ketchum Thurman Hill and State Senator Charles Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little River
Kan
W. H. Burke
Stockman
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas
Omar B. Ketchum
Topeka
Colgate Rochester Divinity School Quartet at First Baptist
The Colgate Rochester Divinity School quartet from Rochester will present a combined sacred and secular program Monday evening May 25 at 8 o clock at the First Baptist church at Eighth and Kentucky streets. The group tours west in summer after stops in St. Louis Columbia and Kansas City Missouri. The event is open to the public without charge though a free will offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate-Rochester Divinity School
Rochester
N.Y
First Baptist Church
Eighth and
Kentucky Streets
St. Louis
Columbia
Kansas City
Senior High Honors to Be Presented Tomorrow
Liberty Memorial high school will hold its annual Honors assembly tomorrow at 10 15 AM. The program includes National Honor Society initiation, honors under the student council point system, induction of next year’s student council officers, and a talk by Paul B Lawson of the University of Kansas. Lloyd Metzler, class of 1981, assists with NHS initiation. Mildred Ewine Aaron Cohen Ruth Warren and Robert Bullock lead the honors conferring segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Memorial High School
National Honor Society
Paul B. Lawson
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Kansas
Lloyd Metzler
Vandals Target Oak Hill Graves in Lawrence Cemetery
City Clerk A E Woestemeyer asks for reports on suspects as vandalism wrecks flower plantings at Oak Hill graves. Meanwhile, Lawrence lawyers prepare for the Kansas Bar association annual meeting in Wichita with Judge Hugh Means and others journeying to attend. Sessions are at the Allis hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. E. Woestemeyer
Woestemeyer
Lawrence
Wichita
Kansas Bar Association
Hugh Means
C. C. Stewart
Henry Asher
Harry Frazee
Topeka
Justice
Walter G. Thiele
Clarence Gorrill
F. J. Moreau
P. W. Wiesselman
George Melvin A. B. Mitchell
R. B. Stevens
John W. Brand
Judge Means
Kansas District Judges Association
The
Bar Association
Allis Hotel
Deaths and Funerals Mable Plunkett
Funeral services for Mable Loretta Plunkett 47 who died Tuesday at her home two miles east of Lawrence will be held Friday at 10 AM at Rumsey funeral home with Rev. Charles Thomas in charge. Burial will be at Marion Kansas. She is survived by husband Robert L. Plunkett two daughters Lois and Bonnie Jean of the home two brothers Irvin Sutton Wichita Samuel G Sutton Wilmington Calif Roy Sutton Abilene Harry Wayne and Ernest Sutton Minneapolis Kan Albert Sutton Lawrence one sister Mrs Ralph Erbentrau t Minneapolis Kan and step mother Mrs S B Sutton of the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Loretta Plunkett
Lawrence
Rumsey
Charles Thomas
Marion
Kan
Robert L. Plunkett
Lois
Bonnie Jean
Irvin Sutton
Wichita
Samuel G. Sutton
Wilmington
Calif
Roy Sutton
Abilene
Harry
Wayne
Ernest Sutton
Minneapolis
Albert Sutton
Ralph Erbentraut
5. B. Sutton
The
Home
McAlexander Paroled After Guilty Plea on Reckless Driving
James McAlexander of Tonganoxie appeared in a special police court session before Police Judge Don Hults and pleaded guilty to reckless driving. He was sentenced to 10 days but paroled after four days served awaiting trial. In Kansas City district finals, Mrs. W D Whimple led with 68 net after 86 of 62 entrants, at Swope Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McAlexander
Tonganoxie
Don Hults
McAlexander
St. Joseph
Kansas City
W.D. Whimple
Swope Park Course
A New Deal for Deadwood Cracks Down on Vice
Deadwood South Dakota authorities arrest five rooming house owners on illegal liquor charges as part of a wider push to suppress gambling reckless driving and liquor traffic. An order to clamp the lid down targets the town's lingering vice during the May cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood Deadwood
Deadwood
Valley Grove social and church notes from Lawrence area
Local residents gather for Sunday school, picnics and visits in Lawrence and nearby towns including Valley Grove. Events include a plan to acquire a school piano, an ice cream social, and multiple visits by residents to relatives and friends in McLouth Tonganoxie Williamstown and Chester.
Local Social Notes and City Ledger Summary
Social items mention Mrs A Eberhard and others visiting, plus family ties with Mrs Russell Shaw and Mrs David Blevins at Beers in Lawrence. The May 21 1936 issue includes a statement of fund balances dated May 12 1836 for Airport Bond and Interest Cemetery Fire Garbage funds, certified by City Clerk A E Woestemeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Eberhard
Emma Eberhard
Will Eberhard
Walter Love
Guy Shultz
Virginia Maud
Carl Bruchmiller
Stella
Leta Bruchmiller
A. W. Garvin
Russell D. Shaw
E. D. Shaw
David Blevins
George Beers
Beers
David Eugene Beers
Lawrence
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
A. E. Woestemeyer
Final Settlement in Parker estate in Douglas Co Kansas
Public probate notice in Douglas County Kansas states Lucy Jennie Parker Executrix will seek final settlement of the estate of Frank Everett Parker deceased on June 28, 1936. The hearing will determine heirs legatees and approve executor services and discharge. Dated May 21, 1936. First published May 28 1936 Lawrence Daily Journal World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Dal Ly Journal-World
Douglas County
Kansas
Frank Everett Parker
A. D
Lucy Jennie Parker
Public sale notice in Lawrence court action
By order of sale issued April 22 1936 in the Douglas County District Court a sheriff sale will be held May 26 1936 at 2 PM at the front door of the court house in Lawrence to sell the real estate interests of all defendants in the case of B Robey plaintiff versus Williams Pratt et al defendants. Sheriff Fred A Vogler will conduct the sale with C C Stewart attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily ‘Journal
Douglas County
Kansas
Home Owners‘ Loan Corporation
Lilian R. Leis
State of
Davies
Kathryn Davies
Sat
Park
City of
Lawrence
E.R. Sloan
John Callahan
Lawrence Daley Journal-World
District Court
Kaw Valley State Bank
Corporation
I. H. Pipes
Elizabeth Fuller
State OF Kansas
Gale
Ebova
Kennas
Eudora
Fred A. Vogter
Plaincile
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Jme
Tle B. Robey
Wiliam H. Pratt
Sarah Pratt
Belle Pierson Trotter
Dalbert R Trotter
H. C. Duley
Mra
de Fred A. Vogler
C C. Stewart
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Cities’ Congress
A. J. Miller
Ministerial Alliance
First Methodist Church
Miller
George Boepke
Waterville
Prerence Harbin
Blue Rapids
Butcher
Jake Parge
Edna Teeter
Miss Teeter
Landon
Hiss Peggy Ann Landon
Alf M. Landon
Pi Beta Phi
Stanley Sourpuss
Stanley
Ross Robertson
Sigma Chi
FERA
Fraternity Emergency Relief Administration
Kansen
Eureka
R. L. Bumgardner
Hamilton
Bumgardner
Charles Bumgardner
Stony Point Cemetery
Stony Point Cemetery Association
Sutton Cemetery
Sutton Cemetery Association
Nellie Hall
Kellerman
Baldwin
John Cole
James Moss
Fifteenth Street
Haskell Avenue
Sheriff's Office
Arnold R. Jones
Historical Society
Burke
Colgate-Rochester
Baptist Church
MC Alexander
Delbert
Marshall
Lillie Ford
Nettie March
City Real Estate
McGrew-Peck Investment Co
Insurance—Loans—Rest Eatate
Valley Grove
Herman Eggert
Richard Petrie
Charles Fultz
Clarence Eugene Blaylock
J. E. Holliday
Chester
Keroner
Thiry
Wells
Bliss
Arthur Ousdahl
Veoa May
Botts
James Holliday
Waldo Ogle
Ogle
Mary Beard
Grantville
Grover , Husted
Ida Blaylock
Arthur Ousdehl
Veola May
Worland
Williamstown
Charles Coffman
Oliver Garner
Russell Stewart
Fred Ousdahl
Midland
William Loesch
Arnold Welliver
George Wellivers
Chester Sunday School
Anna Skeet
MacLouth
Elmer Weibels
Tibbett
John Cannon
McLouth
Kansas Motor Club
American Automobile Ass'n
Automobile Incurante
Vienna
Seew Wily
Mass
F ‘Mous
Golden Arrow
George Breet
Granada
Parsore
Dorsey Liberty
American Legion
Veterans OF Foreig Wars
Verity
Schubert Funeral Home
Indiana Street
University Place
U. Ss. G. Plank
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