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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1936

Page

2

Borah address watched for course at Cleveland convention

Washington May 28 final pre convention activity among Republican presidential hopefuls centers on Senator Borah Idaho as his address set for 7 30 p m EST and broadcast will mark his last before delegates convene in Cleveland. Colonel Knox denounces crisis and calls for 3 000 000 patriotic Democrats to defend American institutions in the crisis.

Washington Borah Idaho Cleveland CBS Frank Knox Chicago Republican National Committee Roosevelt Republic Harrison Spangier Prairie State Grand Rounds Mich Far

To Receive Bids for Highway 50 Contract

The state highway commission will receive and open bids tomorrow at 9 o'clock for 2.417 miles of earth work culverts and concrete pavement on highway 50 from the east end of current paving in Baldwin extending east and south. A 122 mile mat surfacing project on highway 50N from highway 59 west to the county line has been opened to traffic after rock base work by Pan Scherrer of Kansas City. The Watson company of Topeka holds the surface contract for this stretch but work awaits drier weather.

State Highway Commission Court House Baldwin Highway Watson Company Topeka

Moving Picture The Living CellShown at KU

Prof W J Baumgartner department of zoology will present Moving Picture The Living Cell Friday at 4 30 pm in room 206 Snowball University of Kansas Faculty and graduate students interested in biology are invited to view the film A Children's Day program at Stull Evang Church May 31 features a pageant themed Christian Youth Building a New World at 8 pm The event involves children and youth in services Nice ad copy for tire and insurance offers appended

W. J. Baumgartner Department of Zoology University of Kansas Stull

Test Your Knowledge Quiz Questions From Classified Page

A list of miscellaneous questions including Nome Alaska peninsula, transit of Venus, lacrimal glands, outer skin layer, Thomas Pringle, USS Constitution, Colgate University location, Chinese calendar, Cascade Range extent, and King Arthur's legendary site.

Alaska Nome Thomas Pringle Colgate Universi Republic of China United United States Cascade Range of Mountains

Seniors Depart K U with Prominent Alumni Departures

The piece notes senior departures at K U including George Guernsey III a Phi Gamma Delta and Lyman Field Beta Theta Pi. It mentions Guernsey earning a business degree amid campus notoriety and Field planning a European tour plus a hoped Il Duce interview. Also covers Hill bands summer routes Louie Kuhn Red Blackburn and Dick Gossett, and seniors awaiting diplomas signed by Chancellor Lindley.

George Guernsey HI Lyman Field Mt. Oread. K. U Lymat K. U Beta Theta Pi PSGL Lyman Europe Benito Mussolini Italy Field Il Duce E. U Louie Kuhn Lake Okoboji Arnold's Park Iowa Red? Blackburn Blossom Heath Club Oklahoma City Dick Gossett Manitou Park Colo Columbia Tulsa Oklo

46 000 On Strike A Broad Labor Wave Across States

Industrial and agricultural strikes in 20 states involve more than 46,000 workers. Remington Rand in Syracuse faces a guard of 80 police. Memphis tenants join cotton choppers in Arkansas. Transit, auto, longshore, and limestone crane workers vote, walkouts disrupt services in Maine Chicago Milwaukee and Rutland.

Remington Rand Syracuse N. Y Memphis Tenn Southern Arkansas Seattle Wash Automobile Dealers Association Androscoggin and Kennebec Railway Louis J. Brann Charles O. Beals Lewiston Maine International Longshoremen Milwaukee Wis Chicago Bedford-Bloomington Bedford Ind Dallas Tex Seraiont Marble Company Rutland New York Illinois Massachusetts Nebraska Iowa South Dakota California Oregon Minnesota Pennsylvania

King elected president of Kansas School of Religion

The Rev. Joseph F. King of Plymouth Congregational church was elected president of the board of trustees at the Kansas School of Religion during the annual meeting in Myers hall. Officers named include C. E. Burch as vice-president and Prof. F. C. Russell as secretary. The school reported a strong year with 442 students enrolled for two semesters, the largest since its 1921 founding, with courses accredited by the University of Kansas. The school is supported by seven denominations: Baptist, Christian, Congregational, Jewish, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Unitarian.

Joseph F. King Plymouth Congregational Church Kansas School of Religion Myers Hall C. E. Burch F. C. Russell W. J. Baumgartner Russell Baumgartner Tae Edwin ©. Price Seth W. Slaughter Kansas Bible College Wesley Foundation

New Food Store Opens for Business Tomorrow

Lawrence buyers will gain a self service grocery store when Landriths Finer Foods opens tomorrow at 1007 Massachusetts Street. proprietor Landrith, with family, brings groceries meats vegetables and home baked goods in a large display room. deliveries start on orders of 1 dollar or more.

Lawrence Landrith Finer Foods Massachusetts Street Cherryvale Kan American Steel and Wire Company Landriths Indiana Street K. U

Deaths and Funerals Martha Black and J Frank Davis

Martha Black 90 died at home on 1128 New York street. Funeral Friday May 28 at 30 from St. Luke's J. E. church, Rev. Mathis officiating, burial Oak Hill cemetery. She leaves son Thomas Black and several grandchildren. J Frank Davis 66 died at 724 Rhoda Island street. Funeral Friday at 2:30 from Rumsey funeral home with Rev. King officiating, Masons at grave, burial Memorial Park cemetery. Davis formerly worked for Wilder Brothers, later Fraternal Aid Union and Standard Life. He was in Lawrence band. survived by three sons Jess, Harald, and one more, five daughters, three sisters, and a brother.

Martha Black New York Street St. Luke's J. E Rev L. E. Mathis Oak Hill Cemetery Thomas Black J. Frank Davis Rhoda Island Street Rumsey Joseph King Plymouth Congregational Church Masons Memorial Park Cemetery Mr. Davis Lawrence Wilder Brothers Shirt Fraternal Aid Union Standard Life Association Davis Lawrence Band Jess W. Davis Harald Davis George Davis Hastings Nebr Nell Owens Hazel Edith Glenna Davis Ann Ackers Denver George Bryant K. C. Evans Charles Moore Neb

Government floats 2.05 billion in securities Monday

Treasury plans a 2.05 billion dollar offering of government securities including 1 billion for cash balance buildup. Mor genthau said the issue covers 1.05 billion in maturing obligations and will add to the working balance now at 2.057 billion. New cash funds will meet current needs including soldiers bonus payments, lifting gross debt to 32.59 billion. John Manning, a Lawton attorney and former judge, runs a milk route serving needy customers who do not pay.

Washington Treasury Morgenthau John Manning Lawton Okla

Birthday Talks at Kiwanis Include Birthday Subjects

The Kiwanis club weekly meeting at Wiedemann featured a birthday party style program with brief talks about members whose birthdays occurred recently. Speakers included E F Engel on W J Baumgartner and Walter Andrews on Frank Roberts among others. a June 18 picnic at Halcom's grove was announced and Lawrence club members plan to attend Troy installation on June 3.

Kiwanis Club Wiedemann E. F. Engel W. J. Baumgartner Ed Elbel W. C. Hamilton H. L. Chambers H. T. Jones J. W. Murray Walter McClain Walter Andrews Frank Roberts Paul Lawson George Shaad Frank Hosforn J. C. Stevenson Halcom's Grove Lawrence Club Troy

Illness at Guardian Angels Home Hits 54 Boys

Leavenworth Kansas May 28 state board of health searched for the source of a malady at Guardian Angels home an orphanage for Negro boys. One boy died and 51 others became ill after Monday night meals. Dr Earle G Brown and Dr Ralph Combs examined food samples and noted the illness resembled paratyphoid with 54 boys and several sisters affected.

Leavenworth Kan State Board of Health Guardian Angels Earle G. Brown Ralph Combs

Dionne quintuplets present parents with $1000 gift

In Callander Ontario on May 28 the Dionne quintuplets marked their second anniversary by giving their parents Mr and Mrs Oliva Dionne a $1000 gift. The gesture extended to parish priest nurses and hospital staff, authorized at a guardians board meeting attended by David Croll Ontario welfare minister Dr Allan Roy Dafoe and Judge J A Valin. The father guardian was absent.

Callander Ont Dionne Oliva Dionne Board of Guardians David Croll Ontario Allan Roy Dafoe J. A. Valin North Bay

Dentist faces charge over green glare from porch light

Ottawa dentist Dr. Harry Webster was accused of painting a newly installed white street light globe green near his home. He told the court the light made his house loom like a dance hall and hurt his eyes. The case was set for a full hearing later.

Ottawa Kan Harry Webster Bert Newland

Hearsay from Lawrence and City News

Heard in Lawrence Roy Lawrence reports a noon warning of a district exodus and ten merchants headed to Riverside Park in Kansas City for the spring race meet opener. The Hindenburg near Rio reports the dirigible flying toward Rio de Janeiro with all well, expected dawn arrival. Reed’s condition improved after hospital stay for a colonic abscess operation. Presbyterian Moderator chosen in Syracuse as Rev Henry Buckmaster elected head of the 148th assembly.

Roy Lawrence Riverside Park Kansas City Rio Rio de Janeiro Germany Marahu Brazil Reed Clyde M. Reed Parsons Menorah Hospital Presbyterian Syracuse Henry Buckmaster Philadelphia 148Th Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United States Joseph Vance Detroit Mich

Will Rogers Connecticut Yankee at Dickinson

Dickinson screens Will Rogers star vehicle Connecticut Yankee offering an enjoyable return engagement for veterans and first time viewers alike. Also notices: marriage licenses issued to Fowler Welty of Kansas City Missouri and Meredith Kincaid of Tonganoxie. Fern Lake ranch wisteria vine touted as world’s largest, planted 52 years ago with 10000 feet of tendrils and 49 inch trunk. Acacia Lodge No 9 AVF A M to meet Friday May 29 at 2 for funeral services of J Frank Davis. signed Thos C Ryther W M and John H Parker Secy-Advs.

Will Rogers Dickinson Mark Twain Connecticut Court House John P. Fowler Jane Welty Kansas City, Mo Daryl R. Meredith Hazel Kincaid Tonganoxie Fern Lake Ranch Montell Tex Acacia Lodge No A. M J. Frank Davis Thos. C. Ryther John H. Parker

Fall Leaf Sunday Guests Visit Pfleger Household

Sunday guests at Hanna Pfleger’s home included John Vitt of Hesper Otto Mignot of Eudora and families from Emporia Lawrence and relatives. Additional visits featured Mrs Frank Schoenhofer with Mrs Julius Kroeger and others at George Warmker’s home. Frank Mignot of Emporia joined family for a few days then Robert Scheliack and Allen Cochran hosted Sunday evening.

Hanna Pfleger John Vitt Hesper Otto Mignot Eudora Frank Mignot Jo Ann Barbara Emporia Arthur Underwood Billie Lawrence Frank Schoenhofer Julius Kroeger Allen Cochran George Warmker Otto Vite Frank Vitt Robert Scheliack

Community News Items and Visits Across Town

Mrs Mary McBride and Purlin Kindred visited the White home Wednesday evening. Abilene guests Mr John Lehman and Miss Bonnie Tory spent weekend with Mary McBride and Darlin Kindred. Kansas City visitors Mr and Mrs William Reotz and daughters toured Monday. Basehor hosts Mr and Mrs Trowbridge for dinner Wednesday. A. Steinbring visited Lawrence Wednesday. A win storm caused property damage through the community last Friday. Elmer and Alvin Reetz and others attended gatherings locally. School election set for Friday afternoon at the schoolhouse west. Centenary MF church had no service so members attended graduation at Memorial high school auditorium. Various local visitors and guests noted throughout the period. William Metcalf plans a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit his daughter.

Mary McBride Purlin Wesley White John Lehman Abilene Bonnie Tory Manhattan Darlin Bonnie William Reotz Katherine Lisa May Lorene Kansas City Anna, Torneden Charles Davidson Fred Reetz Agnes Rawley Fred Reets Greta Godfrey Reety Fred Reety Eudora Syed Lawrenze Herbert Lawrenze Daniel Sturm Walter Ceock Adeline Johu Besutles Crowder Elmer Suiter Centenary MF Memorial High School Mero Frank Perester Woodie Laughlin Lawrence Birthday Club Minnie Scott Stanwix Iler Raymond Gardner J. M. Jewett Anna Mary Lecomplon Carl Torneden Earl Trowbridge Elmer Sutter William Metcalf Toington, D.C

Mackey Herbert Nunemaker Jr Hosts Play Cast and Fish Fry

Herbert Nunemaker Jr entertained the cast of Henry's Mail Order Wife at Adeline school where he has taught this year. A fish fry followed at a cabin along the Kaw river last Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brichiefen and Mr. and Mrs. ...

Herbert Nunemaker, Jr Henry Adeline School Herbert Kaw River Henry Brichiefen

Woodstock Notes From Mrs Davison and Church Meeting

Mrs Robert Davison entertained Water Tuesday for Mrs Lydia Racidsan of Baker Oregon and Mrs Naomi Black and daughter Bonnie. The official board of the Well an Chapel church will hold a business meeting at the church on Friday evening. Mrs Charley Stewart and all children were Sunday guests with her parents Mr and Mrs H G Baest of Ack erland.

Robert Davison Lydia Racidsan Baker Oregon Naomi Black Eaughter Bonnie Wellan Chapel Church Charley Stewart H.G. Baest Ackerland

Winter Jr and Mrs Nelson Visit From Lake View

Winter Jr and Mrs J M Nelson of Lake View and Mrs J H Mitchell of Topeka called on Mr and Mrs Albert Scott Thursday. Budah Grammer is visiting her aunt and uncle Morris Fiwing at Lone Star. Guests at Sunday dinner were Mr and Mrs Willis Colman Mr and Mrs Fred Gregory and Howard, Mr and Mrs W F Elkin and daughter Eleonora Elkin of Kanawake, Mr and Mrs George Miller and daughter Miss Mary Miller. Rt B Schroyer, who has been in Town the past week, returned home Monday night. Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson of Clinton. Learn typewriting in our summer school Lawrence Business College. -Ady.

Kanwake George Miller Mary Miller B. Schroyer Russell Anderson Albert Anderson Clinton

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