County Court House repairs bid opening set for June 26
The County Board will open bids at 100 o clock in the morning on June 26 for repairing the Douglas County Court House. Projected cost about 8600. The scope includes foundations for the courthouse and jail, jail roof, sidewalks, plumbing, and new second floor toilet plus basement toilet removal. If affordable, fountains may be added to rest and second floor corridors.
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Douglas
B.C. Bugsing
Court House
Tax Commission
Kansas Electric overhauls West Lawrence lines for permanence
Kansas Electric Tower company expands service in West Lawrence by installing a new system. About $20,000 is spent on main lines West Seventh and West Ninth streets with larger poles transformers and new die to improve reliability. Lines extend toward the countryside as part of a broader expansion. Meanwhile two new faculty hires will join the University of Kansas business school next fall to handle large freshman and sophomore classes and teach Industrial Relations and Foreign Trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Larence
Kansa Flectric Tower Company
Bel
West Lawrence
Cone
Campeani
Kansas Electric
Nee
West Seventh
West Ninth Streets
West Trrento F
Theity of Kansas
Frank T. Stockton
F Richardson
Randolph Macon College
Johns ,Hopkins University
L. Spott Dayton
Whoas
Univerity of California
School of Business
Dayton
Richardson
Alumni Registration at Kangas University Moves Headquarters
Registration will be centralized in the east corridor of the Central Administration building for commencement. A large Avenue of Years sign and registration headquarters signs will guide alumni to the new site. Names of all registering alumni will be available for visitors to locate old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kangas
Fox
Fewer Citizens Appearing Before Valuation Board
G E Kretsinger says few citizens have appeared before the board this year to file valuation complaints. The board will adjourn this afternoon and reconvene June 9 for a three day session to allow those with raised valuations to complain. Cards will be sent to affected citizens during the adjournment. Avis El Krim Surrenders in Fez Morocco. Abd El Krim arrives with his suite at Sve Marovene and is presented to the Moroccan division commander.
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G. E. Kretsinger
Avis el Krim
Fez
Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Sve
Marovene
Taze
This Week's Events at Local Schools and Institute
Friday aims high school commencement at 8 15 o clock a eB Junior. Promotion Day exercises set for 1 o'clock. Chamber of Commerce hosts traveling men. Sunday sermon at Has kell Institute during commencements network.
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Chamber of Commerce
Haskell Institute
Phillies Rally To Take First Game From Brooklyn In Double Bill
Timely hitting carries Philadelphia to a 3 0 win over Brooklyn in the opener of a doubleheader. Errors and hits dictate the scoring as Cincinnati also wins a doubleheader against St Louis by 4 3. Second games see Brooklyn and Philadelphia travel to a 4 0 outcome while Detroit Washington and Cleveland St Louis outcomes are noted amid the day’s league results.
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Philadelphia
Hay
Phillies
Brooklyn
Shergel
Vick
Donohue
Hargrove
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Wanfman
Hartnett
Sheehan
Songer
Gooch
Secon
McWeeney
O'Neill
Pierce
Henline
Sebasbnand
Ticinich
Detroit
Mangon
Grabowski
Washington
Harriss
Cochrane
Johnson
Ruel
Cleveland St. Louis
Buckeye
L. Sewell
Wingard
Americans Lyons
Bandits Take Five Americans Including Sugar Planation Employee
Mexico City May 27 The United States embassy reports two more Americans have been kidnapped by bandits, bringing the total spir ited away to five. Victims include two oil drillers in Tampico Briggs and Greek. Bandits threaten death if ransom is not paid. J Shanklin, an American sugar plantation employee seized Tuesday, faces a 20 000 peso demand due tonight. Friends offered 2 000 pesos but were refused. Embassy has urged Mexican foreign office to act to save Shanklin's life.
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Mexico City
United States
Tampico
Briggs
Ito
Vinland High to Offer Normal Training Next Year
Vinland High School will resume normal training offerings next year as Lawrence will not provide the courses, making Vinland the county’s sole school with the program. Nine normal training graduates this year at Vinland, thirteen at Lawrence. state aid for financing normal training has been withdrawn, and with more girls holding certificates, enthusiasm for the training has diminished per County Superintendent Q O J Lane.
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Vinland
Lawrence
QO. J. Lane
Parents urged to limit children meals at table
The Home Economics Bureau of the Agriculture Department advises mothers and fathers to enforce a fixed diet for children, allowing no choices at meals. A mother should not permit a child to fail to finish the plate, as it teaches the child to gain control. The guidance reflects strict dining rules for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Bureau
The
Agriculture “ Department
U. P
Mission to Topeka for Santa Fe rate request Home Coming plans
F W McDonald F H Smithmeyer W C Simons and A M Weaver rode to Topeka in Weaver's car to urge Mr Connell PT A of Santa Fe to grant special rates for Haskell Institute Home Coming in Lawrence October 27 to 30 for the dedication of the new stadium. Officials showed interest and said 15 000 seats may be needed. En route a flat tire occurred. Weaver lay under the car to operate the jack while McDonald and others offered help. the tire was finally changed amid lighthearted remarks, Smithmeyer’s presence fueling a jocular mood.
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F. W. McDonald
F. H. Smithmeyer
W., C. Simons
A. M. Weaver
Topeka
McDonald
Art Weaver
Weaver
Smithmeyer
Civil Court Calendar Sets Tuesday Trial Start Time
District court convenes Tuesday morning to hear cases set by the Douglas County Bar Association. Docket includes Robertson vs Ellis Ege vs Compensation Board State vs Holliday et al United Iron Works vs LaCygne Coal Co Virden vs Peterson Spray Santa Fe Railroad Co Bank Metcalf Weyermiller vs Simpson Weyermiller vs Spears Hughsoni vs Andreson Kellys Kell Barteldes Seed Co vs Lille Pickett vs Compensation Board Fetefish vs Richards New England Seed Co vs Anderson Bank vs Walker State vs Stephens and Sweezer State vs Carson Goff vs Peerless Oil Co Underwood vs le Thuatsd Peckham vs Baht Parker vs Reed Hill vs Browning Garrett vs Phi Tiela Chi St Jun McCann vs Cummins Heng vs Tatum Coleman vs Johnson Lindenberger vs Zweifel Saturday Bowen vs Callow Sommer vs Marti Allen vs Christy Babbitt vs Peck Monday June 7 McCall vs McGall Tuesday June 8 Uncontested divorces.
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Douglas County Bar Association
Robertson
Ellis
Ege
Compensation Board
State
Holliday Et
United Iron Works
LaCygne Coal Co
Virden
Peterson
Spray Santa Fe Railroad Co
Bank Metcalf
Weyermiller
Simpson
Hill
Browning
Garrett
Phi Tiela Chi
Jun
McCann
Cummins
Heng
Tatum
Coleman
Johnson
Lindenberger
Zweifel
Bowen
Callow
Sommer
Marti Allen
Christy
Babbitt
Peck
McCall
McGall
Under Sheriff to Texas After Rose Brothers Fire Case
Sheriff Rutherford went to Austin Texas after Edmund Rose uncle of the boys who confessed to setting Welcome school house on fire on a charge of removing mortgaged property from the state. County officers seek Andrew Rose father of the boys on the same charge but could not secure him from Texas authorities. Texas reports say Austin police have taken Rose brothers and a woman for investigation while Lawrence officers seek details. Andrew Rose is held in Texas on Mann Act violation charges.
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R R. Rutherford
Austin
Texas
Edmund Rose
Andrew Rose
Cummings
Rose Brothers
Lawrence
Memorial Day Program at Fraser Hall for University People
Memorial day activities organized under Chancellor Lindley will be held Sunday afternoon at four at Fraser hall. The event, likely a blend of musical and dramatic vespers, aims to give university students and faculty a chance to observe Memorial Day before regular exams Monday. Swedish royalty arrive in New York on a three month visit amid harbor whistles and cheering crowds. Memorial Day observances include Vinland cemetery services Sunday May 30 at 2:30 and Rena Cemetery association services Sunday May 30 at 10:30 AM.
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Fraser Hall
I. JT. Lindley
New York
America
Sweden
Vinland Cemetery
Rena Cemetery Association
Graduates Climb History Makers at Pittsburg
Nearly 600 students formed the Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg graduation class marking the largest ever at the school and in the western region. Dr Stratton D Brooks president of Missouri delivered the commencement address as 207 degrees and 270 life teaching certificates were awarded.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas State Teachers College of
Teachers’ College
West
Que Preparatory School
Stratton D. Brooks
University of Missouri
Local National Guard funding urged at Kiwanis meeting
Regular army instructor Captain Roy V. Rickard told Kiwanis at Wiedemann's noon gathering that Kansas statutes allow local taxation to fund National Guard units. He argued a payroll of $30 000 yearly would stay in Lawrence and Douglas County and that up to 3500 per organization could be raised locally. Rickard noted state and federal funds cover armory costs but additional money could boost instruction and efficiency.
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Lawrence
Douglas
Kansas
National Guard
Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann's
Ph Roy V. Rickard
Rickard
Judgment Awarded to Mrs Weeks and Son in District Court
Judge Hugh Means awarded Mrs Jillian Weeks and her three year old son Carlen Weeks $600 each against George Adams in district court yesterday afternoon. Adams must also pay costs. Farl Weeks, husband of Jillian Weeks, was fatally injured a month earlier while a rock crusher Adams operated near Williamstown.
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Hugh
Jillian Weeks
Carlen
George Adams
Adams
Farl Weeks
Williamstown
Final Arrangements For Troop C to Chicago
B A Yay of Chicago representing the International Order of the Moose arranged for Troop C of the All-Indian conte troop from Haskell Institute to travel to Chicago. The unit will join the Moose convention in Lake City from July 5 to 7, with headquarters at Soldier's Field. They depart June 26 and return July 8 with full equipment.
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B. A. Yay
Chicago
International Order For the Moose
Haskell Institute
Lake City
Soldier’s Field
Baldwin News Highlights From May Society and Education
Miss Anna Schutz reports in Baldwin that Mr and Mrs Wilson Counts welcomed a baby daughter born Friday May 21 at the home on the Deli road. Miss Frances Allen, daughter of Rev P V Allen, will marry Cameron Marshall of Morganville at the Delta Zeta house. officiating will be Rev F V Allen. The Delta Delta Delta Circle plans initiation for seniors at Miss Harriet Osborne’s home with a buffet supper. Attendees at Mrs C C Waters funeral included numerous Baldwin residents. The Philamathean club picnic has been postponed to next Wednesday. Mrs W P Anderson returns from Kansas City after eye injury with sight lost. Msgs Etta Cynthia Larry will attend commencement. the Baker Beta Pi Theta chapter is established with Theta Epsilon charter members listed. Also notes on Alpha E L Owens and others. Professor John Welborn teaches summer algebra and geometry. Baker summer school starts next Tuesday with eight teachers including Dr W M Balch.
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Anna Schutz
Lawrence Journal-World
Baldwin
Wilson
Thee
Deli Road
Frances Allen
P. V. Allen
Cameron Marshall
Morganville
Delta Zeta Sorority
Miss Allen
Marshall
Theta Kappa-Nu
Baker
F. V. Allen
Will
Merle Hitchcock
Ottawa
Frank Neff
C. S. Parmenter
Weed Hall
W. A. Quayle
Allie Gayle
Quayle
Dream Haven
Kansas City
Delta Delta Delta _ Alliance
Harriet Osborne
Juanita Orcutt
Ihouse
C. C. Waters
Black Jack
Charles E. Beess
F. M. Hartley
Laura Preston
Grace Preston
Walter Kennedy
Birs
Willie
Gayle Quayle
Lawrence
Philamathean Club
East Park
W. P. Anderson
Msgs
Etta Cynthia Larry
University of Town
Jos’ CB. Ross
Homer
Prentis and Children
Virginia
Crosby
Alpha Chi Omega
Ummer
Othy
Forest
Kath
Lawrence Friends
Lexington
Wentworth Milly Academy
Jay
Brther
University
Beta Pi Theta
Bolleges
Texas
Alpha EL. Owens
Baker French Circle
John. Welborn
Baker's
W. M. Balch
Uncle Sam Advises Brides in June Kitchen Tips
Washington May 24 United Press Uncle Sam via the Agriculture Department offers brides free pamphlets with guidance on managing the kitchen and home. Emphasizes a bright, efficient space with ventilation light and storage to ease meal prep and reduce fatigue for the groom’s well fed happiness.
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Washington
United Press
Cupid
Uncle Sam
United States Department ‘of Agriculture
Ion
Lamé
Sam
National business conference to discuss self regulation
Washington May 15 United Press reports a Salina business conference directed by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States will run through May 14. More than teen hundred business organizations from across the United States and foreign countries are expected. Prominent speakers include Governor Albert C Ritchie John W Lear n Fred Kent Julius H Barnes and others. The program includes Local and State Taxation and Budgeting Relations of the States to the Federal Government and Self Regulation in Business. Two classes of meetings will occur general sessions and group meetings for various industries and interests. A special foreign commerce group will gather with representatives from American Chambers of Commerce abroad.
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Washington
United Press
Salina
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Chamber
Albert’ .C. Ritchie
Maryland
John W. O Lear
Chamber of Commerce of
Fred’i.kent
Bankers Trust. Com
New York
Julius H. Barnes
United States Ghent Corporation
Julius Kline
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Mack Trucks, Inc
R. Goodwyn Rhett
Peonles. National Bank
Charleston
Se. Carolina
American Chambers of Commerce Show Cooperation in Trade
Spokesmen from foreign outposts of American trade will present at a national convention of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The article notes thirty American chambers of commerce in foreign cities, self supporting and linking U S business with overseas markets. Export managers from major houses are expected to discuss closer cooperation with these organizations to boost American trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Neely
Chambers “of Commerce
Chamber bylaw questions reveal business concerns at meeting
The Chamber bylaws allow member organizations to submit questions in advance for the meeting. About a score of groups have used the provision, presenting topics that span taxation reclamation postal rates national defense and other major economic issues.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Public Lands
National Forests
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Dean
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Parsons
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Ozarks
W. J. Shields
J. H. Cappers
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Haskell
Meeiing
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M. A
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Robert Harris
Priay
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Hoff
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Committee On Foreign Relations
Charles’ Hoff
Arkansas
Negro Wilson
Ark
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Robert W. Hemphill
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Martin, Keck
Freda Geer
Auburn
L. H. Menger
Presbyterian
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Ohio
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United States of America
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J. H- Striebel
Baldwin News
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Hart, Schaffner & Marx
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