Decoration Day Plans See Citizens Gather in Lawrence
A small group of Lawrence residents and business leaders met to arrange Decoration Day exercises set for next Monday. W. H. H. Whitney was chosen chair, with N. C. Stephens and G. C. Smith secretaries. Committees cover arrangements, finance, decoration, flowers, music, transportation, and invitations. Nearby notes mention residents Wm. Slosson traveling to Caddo Indian Territory, and Mrs. Cora E. Pierson ill at home.
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J. C. Walton
S. Steinberg
Ensley Jones
Wm. Asher
Wm. Slosson
Caddo
Indian Territory
Cora E. Pierson
Kansas City
Mr. Caldwell
Chicago
Lawrence
Twenty Five Years Ago May 23 Postmasters Meet In Kansas City
Twenty five years ago on May 23 postmasters from three states gathered in Kansas City to discuss adjusting office forces for a forty four hour week starting July 1. The event included a musicale at Mrs. Sisson’s home and a reception for Ladies of Tennessee Street social circle.
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Kansas City
A. C. S. Ashton
Post Office Department
P Sisson
Punch
Frank Strong
All- Flintom
Aid
W. H. Johnson
Alma LeDue
Alberta Corin
Margaret Lynn
Edith Snow
Belle Wilmot
Ashton
Sisson
Greissinger
Wilber
Miss Phipps
Cocke
Dalton
J. W.green
Tennessee _ street
F. H. Hodder
W. B. Brownell
B. W. Woodward
Frank Benedict
Henry Tisdale
Amorette Weaver
Clare Jaedicke
Elizabeth Stevens
Russell-Rudiger
Tonai Blackstone Russell
Ella
Paul Theodore Rudiger
Louisiana Street
F. M. Perkins
Gandhi Balks at London Trip Amid Hindu Moslem Dispute
Gandhi calls off plans to attend the empire conference until the Hindu Moslem conflict is resolved, leaving the London meeting without its central figure. Editor Chapman vents frustration over late, uncertain information expected to surface in upcoming high school commencements.
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Gandhi
London
Chapman
Topeka Journal
Italy
Alps
Hoover Opposes Special Session on Unemployment
Congress and the healing process show President Hoover rejecting a renewed call for a special session to tackle unemployment. Senator La Follette argues Congress could succeed where the administration failed while Hoover cautions that only steady, non legislative action can aid recovery, urging Congress to stay out of session. In New York a man dies by suicide after discovering his fourth marriage involved his divorced third wife, now married to a prominent playwright who previously divorced his own wife to wed her.
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Hoover
Congress
la Follette
Wisconsin
LaFollette
New York
Sitting Pretty on the Sidelines in a Bloody Battle
A distracted observer remarks on watching others fight, noting a calm stance as gas rates and public interests loom. Henry Doherty travels from Topeka to Washington, highlighting the distant observer’s disengagement from ongoing clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tola
Henry
Doherty
Kansas History Highlights for This Date
On this date in 1891 a case to test the prohibition law was brought in Leavenworth against a druggist. In 1884 Seventh District Republicans renominate S. R. Peters for congress at Hutchinson. In 1885 Edmund G. Ross, a former senator, was named governor of New Mexico.
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Leavenworth
S. R. Peters
Hutchinson
Edmund G. Ross
New Mexico
Pneumothorax Therapy in Tuberculosis History
The article explains pneumothorax as a treatment for lung tuberculosis, describing gas or air injections into the pleural space to collapse the lung and keep it at rest. It notes many conditions limit or prevent using this method due to pleural inflammation and adhesions.
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Tern
New York
Pneumothorax Decision Points in Tuberculosis Care
The text outlines medical judgment for pneumothorax in lung tuberculosis. It notes risks of collapse, reliance on X ray to assess one or both lungs, and the impact on respiration. It mentions tuberculosis presence elsewhere and alternatives when pneumothorax is inadvisable.
Parks Earn Praises From Lawrence Editor
Charles A Puls commends city park workers in Lawrence for well trimmed trees and a fine lawn this spring. He notes criticism in bad weather but praises the Parks Department for pride and good maintenance of the parks, urging other citizens to join in the commendation.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Charles A
Flashes of Life and Kansas News Briefs
A mixed page notes Mrs. Edwin Godfrey Merrill pushing abolition of solo dance lines in favor of dance cards at debutante dances. It reports floating hotels planned near Monte Carlo and a $25,000 bracelet plus $250,000 cash wedding gift to Avonne Taylor by Thomas Franklyn Manville. Also mentions Yildiz Palace hospital plans in Istanbul and Sir James O Grady becoming Falkland Islands governor with boxing hobby. Kansas briefs cover John Free's presidency of a trust division, Dr. Robert L. Stuart taking Taylo r University presidency, Dr. John Brinkley suit response, Bryan Uintedt and Clara Smith honored for heroism in a blizzard aftermath near Towner Colorado.
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Associated Press
New York
Edwin Godfrey Merrill
Parents’ League
Jsiag
Monte Carlo
Thomas Franklyn Manville
Avonne Taylor
Istanbul
Turkey
Yildiz Palace
Abdul Hamid
London
James O'Grady
Falkland Islands
Tasmania
Kansas
Topeka
Kansas Bankers Association
John Free
Wichita
Trust Company
Association
el Dorado
Robert Lee Stuart
Methodist Church
Taylor University
Upland
Ind
John Brinkley
Kansas Medical Board
State Attorney General’s Office
Tribune
Bryan Uniiedt
Clara Smith
Towner
Colo
Dodge City
Nora and Jon's tangled love in a mountain town
Nora confronts Damian Thayer family crisis after her father’s fraudulent art sales. Jon Thayer returns and pressuring Nora to abandon compassion for Fran as legal battles loom. Nora visits Damon to discuss her father and contends with Jon’s threats while seeking a way to protect those she loves.
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Jon Thayer
Nora
Lake
Jon
Damon
Dr. More
Francee
Emil
Halle
Fran
David Lindsay
Honorary Colonel Named by KU ROTC Units
Neil Rezac of Emmett was chosen as honorary colonel by University of Kansas R C T C units for the next school year. Announcement was made at the annual military ball in Memorial Union. Evelyn Snider Courtland and Jean Arbuckle Sterling named sponsors. Rezac, a KU junior, is president of the Jay Janes and former manager of the girls rifle team. Elizabeth Wilkinson of Kansas City previously held honorary colonel title. Nobility's Silver Sold plan notes a 66 piece Mecklenberg Schwerin silver dinner service fetched 490 pounds at auction.
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Neil Rezac
Emmett
University of Kansas R. C. T. C
Memorial Union Building
Evelyn Snider
Courtland
Jean’ Arbuckle
Sterling
Miss Rezac
Jay Janes
Women Rooters
Elizabeth Wilkinson
Kansas City
Kan
K. U
London
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Tata
Old Boat on the Bay and the Peggy Family Cat
Mary Graham Bonner tells how SUND WN and the Little Black Clock tour an old boat named Peggy. They learn how the boat’s central paddle once moved the craft and discover a mother cat with tiny kittens in the boat's dining room. The scene ends with the children planning to share milk with the cat and her litter.
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Mary Graham Bonner
John
Peggy
Baldwin News notes social events and graduation ties
The Topeka visit follows a high school graduation with granddaughter Rogema Holman among the class members. Anita Gilpin spent Monday in Topeka, and Mrs. Harry Barnett hosted a four course luncheon on May 18 for Peggy Woodyard's upcoming summer wedding to Lane. Green and white table decor set the tone with guests including Mrs W Clark and several local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward, Holman
Topeka
Rogema Holman
Anita Gilpin
Harry Barnett
Peggy “Woodyard
Lane
Peggy, Woodyard
Balmy weekend forecast spread across Kansas
The weather bureau predicts near 85 to 90 degrees Sunday with a mix of sun and cloud. A warm south wind will prevail statewide as no rain is seen for the period. Temperatures around 65 yesterday, frost near 38 in southeast Kansas, and dry highways suggest spring crops will benefit from the drying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
United States Weather Bureau
Zeepeeratey
S. D. Flora
Flora
Independenc
Visit Model Rooms Demonstration for Farm Bureau Women
Demonstration bedrooms for Farm Bureau Women were set up yesterday and today by Miss Maude Deeley from Kansas State Agricultural College and Miss Christie Hepler. Five rooms were toured in the county at homes of Mrs. Weeks Beattie Collins Seinwalds Wulfkuhle Johnson Hubbard. Score cards were distributed to unit leaders to rate background heating lighting ventilation furnishings and suitability with improvements planned by next fall.
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Farm Bureau
Maude Deeley
Kansas State Agricultural College
Christie Hepler
W. H. Weeks
Lawrence
H. F. Seinwalds
Beattie Collins
Lakeview
Ernest Wulfkuhle
Big Springs
William Johnson
Route 4
Charles Hubbard
Sibbleyville
Varsity Theater to Close for Summer Holds Week-Long Break
Frank Barnes Dickinson manager announced the Varsity theater will close for the summer one week from tonight May 30. The Dickinson theater will operate with shows three times weekly. Emory Scott promoted to Bijou theater Kansas City manager. Cecil Gray St Joseph Mo to replace him. Harry Hevener currently managing the Varsity theater.
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Varsity
Frank Barnes
Dickinson
Emory Scott
Barnes
Kansas City
Cecil Gray
St. Joseph
Harry Hevener
McLOUTH Class of 1931 Holds Commencement Exercises
Commencement for the McLOUTH class of 1931 took place in the high school auditorium. Dr. Paul B. Lawson of the University of Kansas spoke, with Mageuy-Liams delivering an address and Louise Bradford giving the salutatory. Diplomas were presented by Senator J. E. Bond. The program included performances by the el 3 club under Elaine Toburen. Graduates listed include Louise Bradford, Harold Gaufield, Charles Davison, Muriel Trene Hehn, Arnold Eeder, Homer Jeffers, Hewitt Kimmel, Doris Moore, Elton Kuchera, Paul Ritchie, Julius Sanders, Marianna Taylor, Maxine Taylor, Mabel Williams, Marvin White, Paul White. Senior night followed with class history, prophecy, and poem performed. the class donated $25 to the Alumni Association to help level the athletic field. Special music accompanied the event, and the M. H. S. Alumni banquet concluded activities.
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Paul B. Lawson
Kansas
T Liams
Louise Bradford
J. E. Bond
El 3
Elaine, Toburen
el Black
Alumni Association
Local Fete Honors Elected Officers and Graduates
The event featured toasts and speeches as elected officers for the coming year were announced President Mrs Roy bh. vice president Henry aril. secretary treasurer Mildred Baer. Commencement tests for grade and high school graduates were held in the high school auditorium with graduates Cecile Black Elsie Boydst on Margaret Burjum Jon Cox Harry Daniels Helen Dunn Naomi Edmonds Marvin Johnson Kenneth Kimmel Karl Opps Virginia Landdn Kermit Last Foe Fas eate Rise Robie He etit Velmas q horn Elsie Shaw Helen Thomp. After-ward the class and high school enjoyed the final day of school prior to camps and Memorial Day plans.
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Mra
Roy Bh
Henry.aril
Mildred Baer
Tura
Cecile Black
Elsie Boydston
Margaret Burjum
Jon Cox
Harry Daniels
Helen Dunn
Naomi Edmond
A. A. Haltom
Camp Wood
Elmdale
Lans
Prom
jAdvisory Council
Ozwakie
Delaware River
David Wyman
Gordon Bowers
Harley Caray
Orville Reese
Jack Steeper
Don Emerson
Deryl Cox
Leland Cox Os
Josephine Edmonds
Elaine Toburen
Virginie, Stimson
Topeka
Helen Brewer
J. D. Everitt
Winchester
Effie Petrie
Adalee
Newell
Irene Thompson
McLouth
Homer Reardon
Minneapolis
G. M. Casebier
William Edmonds
Leavenworth
Marlin Cox
Wichita
Wm. Stout
George Lowman
Lawrence
Dan
Petrie
Mildred Lucile
Winter Clana Bob Simsburg Basar com Kansas
Winter Clana Bob Simsburg Basar com Kansas features a series of family visits and gatherings. The piece notes Sunday dinners with Sawyers Bundys and Schroyers in Lawrence Topeka and Belvoir areas, plus travel between Kansas City Pleasanton and Lecompton. It mentions illness of Mrs John Bough and relatives in Pleasanton.
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Bob
Charles Winter
Son Allen
Charley Houk
Belvoir
Houck
Winter
Houk
John Smith
Kansas City
Ira Bonwell
Kan
Geo. Richards
Richards
Ida May Richards
Lecompton
Keith Bough
Sims
Pleasanton
Herman Banks
Effie Banks
Lelia Banks
Lawrence
Athen Sims
John Bough
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Mary Katharine Harris
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American Association of University Professors
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Trinity Lutheran ‘Hospital
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William A. Jungler
Earl D. Hobson
Howard Kraft
Wilbur N. Mason
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Restin Heath
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Mason
Methodist Conference
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Philamatheon Club
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Old Baldwin
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