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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

5

Lawrence High to Host Douglas County Written Spelling Contest

Douglas county pupils will compete Saturday afternoon at Lawrence Memorial high school in a written spelling contest to select representatives for the fall state contest at Topeka during the state fair. Harold C. Fisher supervises, with rural teachers assisting. Classes A B and C divide by grade. Horn Ashbaugh speller used. prelims in study hall and cafeteria. old folks’ county contest canceled for lack of entries.

Douglas County Lawrence Memorial High School Topeka Harold C. Fisher

Three Girls in Diet Derby Lose 32 Pounds

Chicago May 31 Three girls in a 30 day diet derby shed 32 pounds overseen by Dr Herman N Bunderson health commissioner. Participants Alice Joy Felicia Terry and Dean Craddock lost 12 14 and 8 ½ pounds respectively adopting a banana and skimmed milk based plan. The effort aimed at health energy and spirit along with beauty.

Chicago Herman N. Bunderson R. M. Ray Santa Barbara Cal

Journalism Department Receives Roy Roberts Loan Scholarships

L N Flint chairs announces alumni funded loan scholarships for journalism majors at the University. Roy Roberts, former student and Kansas City Star managing editor, adds matching funds after the Don Mellett lecture. Scholarships to be awarded next fall. faculty to decide recipients. Lincoln Neb AP electric fence proposal targets fractious livestock with harmless shocks.

Roy Roberts The Kansas City Star Don Mellett Roberts Flint New ‘York University

A Musical Family in Baltimore Plays 10 Instruments

Baltimore AP reports Assistant State's Attorney J Berns Wells uses music to ease stress by directing a family ensemble of six children and his wife. The family performs a selection of 10 instruments as a lighthearted arraignment of home life.

Baltimore Assiant J. Berns Wells

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