Baker University Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Planned
Baldwin City May 22 Hundreds of letters from state and national leaders promise attendance at Baker University's Diamond Jubilee May 24 to 28. The week culminates May 28 with Dr Benjamin Gregory as speaker, marking 76 years of Baker education and the finale of the Jubilee year. Alumni Day features a gala luncheon and fraternity events. A Thursday night pageant by Professor Clara Krefting, and Sunday Founders Day ends with the unveiling of a portrait of Dr Lemuel H Murlin.
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Clara Krefting
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Evening student schedule and literary questions mix
The page lists a Tuesday afternoon program with an athletic question by Prof E R Eibel, K U News Notes by W A Dill, an elementary French lesson, a violin recital by Waldemar Gelich, and a Dr Dinsmore Alter science segment. It also contains musings on sun light questions, future ice ages, and a local note on Mary Pickford and Jimmie Grier.
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Educational Leaders and Commencement Address Announced
Dr. Murlin, long time president of Baker and later Boston University, and former president of DePauw University, is noted for rapid institutional growth. Dr. Benjamin Gregory of Methodist Times will deliver the commencement address as diplomas are awarded with gold medals to the Class of 1884 and earlier graduates.
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Kansan Sees Hollywood As Walter Winchell Plans Summer Visit
Hollywood notes from Kansan columnist Richard Doan describe Mrs. Winchell awaiting her arrival with Walter Winchell and Dorothea Dorothea Dorothea Dix. Dorothea reportedly returns to Germany after disputes over film roles while Rin Tin Tin II makes a brief visit before touring.
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Carter Glass snubs chair to head appropriations role
Washington insight on how Senate banking and currency chair was awarded in 1932. Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, a longtime financial authority and former Treasury secretary, was passed over for the banking and currency chair by Fletcher of Florida, taking the appropriations post instead. The move reshaped early Roosevelt era policy dynamics.
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Senate Conferees and Glass Ahead of Stock Market Bill
The piece notes that Fletcher's committee acted differently from Glass and suggests Fletcher could have altered the bill as senator if he chaired. It points to Fletcher likely being on the Senate conferees list on stock market control and recalls his push for a five-man commission and looser margin rules.
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Omaha Grocer Admits Kidnaping Hoax Story
Albert Montie, an Omaha grocer, admitted his report of being kidnapped and robbed of $200 in St. Joseph was a hoax. He said he lost the money gambling in Omaha and Kansas City. Police released him after the confession. Verna Theis, Montie’s fiancée, grieving over the disappearance, remained in the dark about his return and past loan of 1400 to loan his store.
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Two Suspects Charged in Grapevine Officers’ Deaths
Billie White alias Billie Mace, 21, sister of Bonnie Parker, and Floyd Hamilton, brother of Raymond Hamilton, face murder charges in the Easter Sunday shooting of highway Patrolmen E. B. Wheeler and H. D. Murphy near Grapevine. Initial blame fell on Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker as authorities note Raymond Hamilton’s outlaw ties.
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Drouth and Bugs Increase Crop Losses in Mid-West
Washington reports drought aided by grasshoppers and church bugs expanding destruction across the grain belt. Crop losses reach up to 85 percent in some areas as light rains fail to relieve widespread damage. Nebraska central state crops mapped 40 percent losses. strawberry harvests severely damaged.
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Bank Loans Announced for Liquidation Across 2110 Banks
Washington May 21 The Reconstruction Finance Corporation disclosed loans totaling 788028177 cents to 2110 banks for liquidation. Chairman Jones said 250 million more could be lent on collateral, noting 700 to 800 banks have not applied for receivers or conservators loans. He also stated 3.5 billion still owed to depositors, with about 2.5 billion likely unfrozen as lost value.
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Classified: Extra Furniture Seeks Quick New Home
Local classified ad seeks fast sale of surplus furniture. Items include couches, chairs, tables, and storage units. Prices negotiable. Call or visit the listing to arrange pickup or delivery and find a new home for the furniture.
Airmail Boost Planned by Postoffice Department
Washington May 21 The postoffice department will launch an intensive advertising campaign to promote increased use of the airmail. The effort aims to raise public awareness and adoption of air delivery services nationwide.
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