Kansas Irrigation Bulletin Examines Ford County Groundwater
The Kansas Geological Survey reports potential expansion of groundwater irrigation in Ford County and adjacent areas. Wells in uplands yield 740 to 850 gallons per minute with modest drawdowns, suggesting broader water supplies possible but requiring test holes and careful cost and yield studies before profitable operation.
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Ford County
Kan
Kansas State Geological Survey
W. Lohman
U. S. Geological Survey
Kansas State Board of Health
High Plains
Western
Kansas
Arkansas Valley
Scott
Eade
Ford
Ogallala
Blues keep pace in tight American Association race
Kansas City Blues win 4 to 3 over Milwaukee to extend winning streak to four. Indianapolis splits two extra inning games with Louisville as both teams chase first place. Red Phillips earned a win in relief in the opener for Louisville, then took the loss in the nightcap. Bud Parmelee notches his seventh win as Minneapolis defeats St Paul 8 to 3. Columbus doubles Toledo 6 to 8, then ties 5 to 5 before darkness halts the second game.
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Kansas City
Kaness City
Blues
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Bud.Parmelee
Columbus
Toledo
Quiz questions from a historic knowledge page
A mixed list of trivia prompts including sports names, science facts and historical figures. Topics cover checkers alias, Walker Cup captain, light travel time, freezing points, planet sizes, SWOC meaning, Great Lakes center, Gettysburg commander, plural forms, air brake inventor, Dry Tortugas location, Roman conquests, static electricity, Lawrin jockey, North Pole discovery, Pennsylvania abbreviation, vacuum feasibility, Roosevelt Masonry, birth size animals, and Frank Hague’s city mayoralty.
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SWOC
Five Great Lakes
Gettysburg
Lawrin
North Pole
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Frank Hague
Kansas City Federal Reserve report shows year decline
The May monthly report for the tenth Federal Reserve district projects a yearlong downturn across multiple sectors. Wheat and corn prices are lower, department store sales drop, wholesale orders fall, employment down, and building activity down sharply, with Oklahoma City and Tulsa bucking the trend in retail gains.
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Kansas City
Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Missouri
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
St. Joseph
Salina
Kan
Federal Reserve
Flock of Trap Shooting Titles to Rudy Etchen
Rudy Etchen of Wichita captured multiple titles at the state trap shoot meet, including the Kansas singles. He broke 196 of 200 targets to win the singles and champion of champions, while his father Fred tied for second with Mose Neill. Miss Florence Ms of Kansas City won the women’s singles, and Tom Palmer was elected president of the state sportsmen’s association.
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Wichita
Kan
Rudy Etchen
Kansas
Rudy
Fred Etchen
Mose Neill
Emporia
Florence
Kansas City
Tom Palmer
State Sportsmen’s Association
Unity Society study class meets Wednesday on prosperity
The Practical Christianity study class will gather Wednesday at 2 PM in the Congregational church parish house. Leader is Miss Nettie Wyatt from Silent Unity. The public is cordially invited.
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Unity Society
Congregational Church
Nettie Wyatt
Department of Silent Unity
Do you have the habit There is fun in reading classifieds
A compact note touts daily reading of the classified page as a habit with potential profits. It emphasizes daily engagement and ongoing enjoyment for readers seeking bargains or notices.
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Adv
Vic Ghezzi blasts PGA over New Jersey qualifier
Vic Ghezzi of Deal New Jersey and Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia won the Inverness four ball championship and $1800. Ghezzi attacked the Professional Golfers Association and the New Jersey section accusing jealously and saying the NJ district scheduled a qualifier on the same date to exclude him.
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Toledo
Vic Ghezzi
Deal
N. J
Sam” Snead
Dutch Elm Disease Threatens Kansas Trees
Topeka May 30 Kansas elm trees face severe risk from Dutch elm disease said J C Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture The latest survey in 31 cities shows Parsons with 342832 elms (266882 in the city) followed by Coffeyville Wichita MacPherson Larned St John Norton Beloit Oberlin with thousands of elms in each city
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Topeka
Kansas
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Parsons
Coffeyville
Chanute
Wichita
MacPherson
Larned
St. John
Norton
Beloit
Oberlin
Chamber of Commerce to Hold Last Noon Meeting
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will hold its final noon meeting of the season on Tuesday June 7 with a program by the industrial committee. Secretary George Hedrick said the committee will meet Wednesday to plan the program and reports from the east industrial inspection tour are expected from local attendees. An outline of future committee work will also be presented.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
George Hedrick
East
CCC Camps in Kansas to Continue Elsewhere
Washington reports all CCC camps in Kansas will stay open from April 1 to September 30 except those at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley. The forts units close June 30 under a new order removing camps from military reservations after Congress provided $50 million to extend CCC operations.
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Washington
CCC
Kansas
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Riley
Congress
Eudora Woman Injured in Auto Crash Near Clearfield
Mrs. George Hausman of Eudora suffered severe head and arm lacerations and bruises when her car turned over twice after the steering wheel allegedly locked near the Sinclair station on the Clearfield road. The vehicle rested on its side. she exited through a door and was taken to Eudora by a passerby. No broken bones were found.
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George Hausman
Eudora
Sinclair Station
Clearfield
May Fight Tomorrow in New York Bout Preview
Barney Ross and Henry Armstrong wrapped up heavy training at Stillman’s gym ahead of their title clash postponed to Tuesday by rain. Ross weighs around 141 1 2 pounds with ambitions to move up to lightweight if necessary, while Armstrong lands at 185 pounds and shows improved speed. Odds shortened to 8 to 2 in Ross favor as both fighters appear in peak form.
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New York
Barney Ross
Henry Armstrong
Barney
Stillman’s Gym
Ross
Herbie Solomon
Augie Gonzales
Lou Ambers
Tony Canzoneri
Ambers
Boxing Commission
Armstrong
Pompton Lakes
N. J
Army worm damage hits Reno roadside rye fields
Lawrence area farmer Heard in Lawrence G W Snow reports army worms ruining a roadside rye field near Reno. He says blooms and grain eaten, hot weather may halt worms but affected fields are too far gone to save, with many fields completely damaged.
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G. W. Snow
W. T. Courtney
Lawrence
Journal- World
Reno
Mr. Snow
Veterans at Dodge City memorial day roster
Five Civil War veterans and two of General Custer's Indian fighters were registered at the Soldiers' Home in Fort Dodge for Memorial Day. Those listed include John W. Malloy Augustus P. Howe C. M. Whitzel James A. Wood and John T. Barnes among the Civil War vets and John T. Barr William Clark among the Indian war veterans.
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Dodge City
General Custer
Fort Dodge
John W. Malloy
Augustus P. Howe
C. M. Whitzel
James A. Wood
John T. Barnes
John T. Barr
William Clark
Veteran Contractor Edward E. Lewis Dies in Emporia
Edward E. Lewis 88 longtime railroad contractor and superintendent for L. W. Lewis Construction in Emporia Kansas died Saturday night He was the last of five Lewis brothers who settled there in the 1870s and worked for his brothers firm for many years
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Emporia
Kan
Edward E. Lewis
Lewis
L. W. Lewis Construction Company
Roosevelt Plans Quiet Hyde Park Day Before Washington Return
President Roosevelt spent a lazy day at his Hyde Park home in New York with no public engagements. John Townsend, Democratic chairman of Dutchess County, was the only name on the engagement list.
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Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Washington
John Townsend
Dutchess
Farley Plans 50th Birthday Observance in New York
Postmaster General James A. Farley will mark his 50th birthday in New York as his elder daughter Elizabeth prepares to receive her high school diploma on May 15. Haiti’s independence date of 1804 is noted.
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Farley
New York
James A. Farley
Elizabeth
Levine Boy's Body Cast Up On Shore
The article notes a Newark case where Peter Levine’s body was found on the shore after his kidnapping. By March 19 one suspect was arrested for extortion over the tragedy, and on April 20 a $25,000 reward was offered for his recovery and $5,000 for information leading to the body. Decomposition hindered the full determination of the death’s exact cause, but investigators believed the ransom plot ended in murder.
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Levine
Peter
Educators to Meet at University of Kansas Summer Conference
State educators gather at the University of Kansas on June 27 for the Educational Summer Conference with the theme Physical Education and Recreation in the Public Schools. Out of state speakers include Alfred O. Anderson of St. Louis and Dr. C. H. McCloy of the University of Iowa. E. U. committee includes F. P. O Brien as chairman, Bert A. Nash, and J. W. Twente.
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University of Kansas
Alfred O. Anderson
St. Louis
C. H. McCloy
University of Iowa
E. U
F. P. O Brien
Bert A. Nash
J. W. Twente
Marionettes in Second Showing at K U
An adaptation of Sod and Stubble by John Ise will be shown Tuesday at 10 30 am in the central administration auditorium. K U art methods students under Miss Maud Ellsworth present marionettes built from story photographs to teach junior high students. A third performance is set for Saturday June 4 at 10 45 am as part of commencement festivities with a small admission fee.
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John Ise
Central Administration
K.U
Maud Ellsworth
Beal Funeral Services Set for Lynn G Beal
Lynn G Beal aged 81 died Friday night at his son's home Prof George M Beal 704 Indiana Topeka. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Wall Diffenderfer funeral home Topeka with burial in a Topeka cemetery. He is survived by two sons G M Beal of Lawrence Elburn Beal of Topeka and a daughter Miss E Fredericka Beal of Topeka.
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Lynn G. Beal
George M. Beal
Indiana Street
Wall Diffenderfer
Topeka
Beal
G. M. Beal
Lawrence
Elburn Beal
E. Fredericka Beal
Miss Mary Lloyd Dies at 77 at County Home
Mary Lloyd aged 77 died this morning at the county home. Funeral services will be held at Rumsey funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 with burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Mary Lloyd
Rumsey
Oak Hill Cemetery
Memorial Day Observed by Americans Everywhere
The nation observed Memorial Day with solemn services at gravesites and parades honoring United States armies navies and auxiliary services. President Roosevelt relaxed at Hyde Park with a single visitor and two short trips, while Gettysburg hosted Senator Vandenberg as ceremonial speaker and schoolchildren placed roses on headstones. Overseas, Americans marked the day in England France and Belgium amid fears and warnings about renewed threats to civilization.
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United States
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Washington
Gettysburg
Arthur H. Vandenberg
National Shrine
England
France
Belgium
Rebel Strongholds Fall Near San Luis Potosi
The defense ministry announced the capture of three villages identified as the last major Rebel strongholds of General Saturnino Cedillo in San Luis Potosi Mexico. Officials say the state has returned to near normal after Cedillo’s rebellion began May 20.
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Mexico
City
Defense Ministry
San Luis Potosi
Saturnino Cedillo
Cedillo
Oil Producers Protest Tax Assessments in Hutchinson
In Reno County Kansas on May 30, oil producers protested that the county commissioners assess wells for taxes based on potential production rather than actual output. They argued the practice overvalues current production and inflates taxes.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Reno County
Kansas City Blues baseball surge fuels town growth
The Kansas City Blues defeated Milwaukee 7 to 4 with Loafman and Washburn delivering key hits. Davis made two one handed line drive catches as 6,000 fans watched. The city backs Col Ruppert’s team amid growing baseball fever. A Louis Schmeling bout on June 22 draws attention from the university arts office.
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Kansas City
Milwaukee
Blues
Loafman
Breese
Washburn
Davis
Colonel Ruppert
Social calendar listings show local club events
Tuesday events include Mrs Fred Jaedicke hosting Finesse club at Evans Hearth. Mrs Paul B Lawson leads the Ladies Literary League. A Girl Scouts mothers party is planned at the Congregational parish house for Wednesday with Chapter AZ PEO and Mrs C E Ponus noted.
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Fred Jaedicke
Finesse Club
Evans Hearth
Paul B. Lawson
Ladies’ Literary League
Congregational
P.E.O
C. E. Ponus
Cornell to Award Honorary Doctorate at Kansas State College
Local report notes Cornell University will confer the honorary Doctor of Science on a Kansas State College event today. Several residents and visitors travel between Ottawa Kansas City and Washington DC for meetings and family visits.
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Cornell University
Kansas State College
Herbert Rivers
Grand Canyon
Arizona
J- C. Robinson
Mary Katherine
Billy
Seminole
Okla
Lawrence
Robinson
Florence Barrows
Jerry Penney
Gorge Bullene
Larry
Excelsior Springs
Penney
Joe van Sickle
Kansas City
Ruth
Bell Memorial Hospital
Clay Patrick
Birdie Johnson
Society Notes From Lawrence Kernel of Spring Events
The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority hosted rushees at the chapter house for a 1 o clock dinner with tables set for seventy five. Minervian club plans a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Paul Winter’s home prior to vacation. Girl Scouts host a mothers party tomorrow at 7 30 pm at the Congregational parish house with troop displays and world knowledge exhibits. Mrs. L. E. Rice and Mrs. Carter Harrison participate in greetings and songs by troop eleven. Day camp announcements will be made by Mrs. H. W. Keene and Clara Lindquist. Troop four to demonstrate constellations and badges will close with a circle and refreshments. Mrs. Paul B. Lawson hosts the Ladies Literary League tomorrow at 8 pm honoring Mrs. J. H. Lawson of Madura Mission India. Mrs. W. O. Brownlee hosted a garden party for her son Alden’s fifth birthday with a circus wagon centerpiece and guests including Dicky Coolidge Eddie Stith Sonny Underwood and many others.
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Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Lawrence Rushees
Congregational
Lawrence
Carter Harrison
L. E. Rice
Troop Eleven
H. W. Keene
Clara Lindquist
Troop Four
Starfinders
Paul B. Lawson
Ladies’ Literary League
J. H. Lawson
Madura Mission
India
W. O. Brownlee
Alden
Billy
Jerry Brownlee
Wheat farmers may get bounty for cutting 1939 wheat crop
Washington officials said farmers could receive a bounty of 20 to 25 cents per bushel if they cooperate with the AAA in drastically reducing 1939 wheat plantings. The plan hinges on congressional approval of $212 million for farm benefits and potential changes to marketing quotas depending on uptake.
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Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Islands in the Virgin Islands Group
The Virgin Islands include roughly 100 islands with the majority remaining uninhabited. The archipelago's varied geography hosts small settlements on a few isles while the larger area remains sparsely populated.
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Virgin Island Group
Advert for Quick Tenant Finding Service
Look for a new tenant call 22 for an ad taker to handle the rental job fast and efficiently. The notice promises prompt tenant placement and reliable service.
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Adyv
Personal notices of visitors and arrivals at Lawrence
Mrs Hope Selig Biemener of Wilkinsburg Pa and her children John and Barbara arrived in Lawrence for a nine month visit with Mrs Biemener's parents and to attend commencement at K U. T B Elisberry returned to ElDorado after visiting Mr and Mrs Willis Dunn and J H Lawson of Madura Mission India arrived to spend a week with Dean and Mrs Paul B Lawson Dr and Mrs W A Hagan of Ithaca N Y will visit Lawrence tomorrow from Manhattan as guests of Mrs Frank Strong and Mr and Mrs Laurence Wood Dr Hagan is on the faculty
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Hope Selig Biemener
Wilkinsburg
John
Barbara
Lawrence
Dean
Paul B. Lawson
W.A. Hagan
Ithaca
N. Y
Manhattan
Frank Strong
Laurence Wood
Hagan
Another Gettysburg in modern times
Senator H. Vandenberg of Michigan warned in Gettysburg against trading liberty for security during Memorial Day observances. He said the United States faces another Gettysburg as a civil crisis and urged preserving the Constitution, noting any change must come from the people or be treason to American heritage.
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Gettysburg
Senor H. Vandenbeg
Michigan
Lincoln
Eople Eople
National Cemetery
Meade Andee
Vandenberg
Bethany College president Dr Pihlblad in improved condition
Lindsborg Kansas May 30 Dr E F Pihlblad president of Bethany College and state senator was reported by hospital attendants to be in a much more favorable condition. He was seriously injured in a motorcar accident last Monday and regained consciousness Saturday. He and his wife and Jena Stensons college treasurer all spent a restful night and were gaining strength rapidly.
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Lindsborg
Kan
E. F. Pihlblad
Bethany College
Pihlblad
Jena Stensons
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Methodist Episcopal Church
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University of Wisconsin
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Hoch Memorial Auditorium
Edward T. Hackney
Wellington
Pro Golf Association
Chamber of Commerce
Haiti
Levine Boy
K. U
Earl Potte
Louis Schmeling
Fine Arts
Donald Swarthout
Paul Winter
C. A. Spray
Dicky Coolidge
Eddie Stith
Sonny Underwood
Buddy Jost
Barbara Keeler
Marilyn Morawetz
Sue Montgomery
Billy Lindstrom
Nelson Perkins
Carol Sandelius
Stephen Carter
Andy Stone
Fritz Morawetz
Freddy van Bebber
Phyllis Carter
Alden Brownlee
Ann Hyde
Meredith Underwood
Sue Wright
Billy Brownlee
Fuchs
Streamline
F. H. A. Loans
National Housing Act
McGrew-Peck Investment Co
Oy and
Ryne
Nia
Funk
Douglas County Building & Loan Association
Massachusetts
John C. Emick
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