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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1936

Page

2

Olesen Attacks Republican Campaign Tactics at Democratic HQ

Mrs. Anna Dickie Olesen, former Minnesota Democratic committeewoman, condemned the Republican four-point attack on Roosevelt at a Democratic headquarters rally. She accused Republicans of fear tactics and claimed Roosevelt saved capitalism, while noting bank and foreign loan dynamics and Minnesota state race alignments with the Farmer-Labor party to back Roosevelt.

Franklin D. Roosevelt America Alfred M. Landon Anna Dickie Olesen Democratic Party Minnesota Republican Party Roosevelt Democratic Olesen Vatican Smith Harding Coolidge Hoover Mr. Olesen

Quaker Oats Promotion Delivers Dick Daring Books

The Journal-World office received a large shipment of 64 page books titled Dick Daring's Bag of Tricks. The first supply was exhausted last week as part of a promotion with local grocers. One book per child who brings in a large package label or two small packages.

Dick Daring Journal-World Office Breakfast Food Ee Eeeen Ie Mae

Actress Mae West named honorary member of Loyola football aid

The Roaring Lions of Loyola University of Los Angeles admit Mae West as the first woman honorary member. The actress, a longtime gridiron fan, was officially recognized at a rally for St. Mary's fame where Loyola supporters gathered last night.

Hollywood Roaring Lions Loyola University of Los Angeles Mae West

Test Your Knowledge Quiz Answers From Classified Page

This item notes a quiz from the classified page asking ten questions about presidents geography literature and history. It references John Quincy Adams relation to John Adams Mount of the Holy Cross Fond du Lac Hester Frynne the great river of northern India Gaius Valerius Cattullus John Bunyan Vermont common salt and a phone contact for insurance guidance by a butcher.

John Quincy Adams John Adams Mount of the Holy Cross Sanz Fond du Lac Hester Frynne India Himalayas John Bunyan Gaius Valerius Catullus Vermont

Peggy Anne's Guard Attends No Classes

The October 1 Literary Digest profile on Peggy Ann Landon notes rumors about a state trooper guarding the Pi Beta Phi house in Lawrence while she attends the University. A tale of campus life, dating, and music class curiosities threads through anecdotes about professors, a mustache incident, and campus events at KU.

Peggy Annes Landon Literary Digest Peter Anne Education Miss Landon Dan Hamilton Pi Beta Phi Wiedemann’s

Party's Betrayal Causes Al's Walk

Former Democratic candidate for president, Al Smith, indicated his remaining campaign speeches would explain his reasons for leaving the Democratic Party and supporting Alf Landon. He told 4,590 in Philadelphia that the party abandoned its platform, warning of danger in a party that deserts its principles. He planned further talks in Chicago on October 22 and Albany on October 24.

Philadelphia Oote &. Cpa Red FE Faith Alf M. Landon Landon Smith Chicago Albany N.Y

FFA Officers to Attend Training School Saturday

William R. Essick and Jayhawk chapter officers from Liberty Memorial High School will travel to Shawnee Mission tomorrow for an FFA officers training school. Vernon Flory is president with Billy Penny vice president Harald Elban king secretary Ralph Houk treasurer and Lowell Pony reporter. John Dean of Ottawa chapter and state FFA president will speak, followed by a session for office-specific problem discussion.

William R. Essick Liberty Memorial High School Jayhawk Future Farmers of America Shawnes Tomoerrow Vernon Flory Billy Poenny Harald Elnbanking Ralph Houk Lowell Pony John Dean Otttawa FLPFA A. P. Davidson Mannhattan

Chicago Style Leaders Promote Mixed Up Suits

Chicago's top 300 merchant tailors advocate two suits for four outfits. Fred T. Nordstrom of the Chicago Cutters' club explains buy a blue suit and mix coats and trousers to stun the public, claiming fashion versatility and style.

Chicago Fred T. Nordstrom Chicago Cutters’ Club Today

Unusual fossil frog skeleton found in Kansas

A remarkably complete frog fossil skeleton was found in Wallace County Kansas this summer and added to the University of Kansas paleontological museum. The nearly intact specimen dates to about five million years ago and was discovered by a farmer while digging.

Wallace County Kan University of Kansas H. UL. Lane Paleontological Museu University C. W. Hillhard Kansas Yale Muscum Wyoming British Museum Lane Lame Frye

Violin Recital Tonight by KU Fine Arts Professor

Professor Karl O. Kuersteiner of the University of Kansas will present a violin recital this evening at 6 15 over station Ox KFRU. The program lists movements from concertos and a piece by Walterdata. The ad note mentions Mary Jowell and an Alexander, Dentist listing.

Karl O. Kuersteiner University of Kansas School of Fine Arts Mary Jowell T

Lawrence forms senior scout unit in Kaw Council area

Eight Scout leaders met at the M. E. Whetstone residence Thursday evening to launch a senior scout society in Lawrence. The plan aims to provide a first senior program in the district and one of the early efforts in Kaw Council covering 11 northeastern Kansas counties. The unit will imitate Chicago’s senior system, stressing junior leadership, outdoor adventure, vocational guidance, and citizenship for boys over 14. Senior scouts avoid Boy Scout insignia and troop officer designations while wearing a similar uniform. Activities will be broader and more strenuous, with. senior scouts striving for first class rank and meeting unit requirements. The project follows the Chicago model and English Rever Sailor-type influences, with A. K. Woestenever directing district efforts and a Kaw Council committee guiding the program. Leaders include James W. Putnam, Deputy Commissioner. Camp Naish staffer Brewster Powers. Timmerman and Sussex guiding merit badges and nature activities. The inaugural meeting drew Marion Haynes and others. refreshments followed.

M. E. Whetstone Lawrence Kaw Council Kan- Fa Chicago Kansas Enthoris Ati Ue Naish Canmpfre Conneil Kaw | Veuneil Tagle Seoat Ein James N Sussex Carl Zinanerman J Hande Marion Haynes Grey Powers Read Whetstone Robert Weir Robert Timmerman James W. Putnam Kenneth Keene James Mott

Huxman to Speak in Lawrence During October Event

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walter Huxman will address voters in Lawrence on October 1. A dinner at Eldridge hotel Crystal room precedes a radio address from 7 to 7:60, followed by a Jayhawk theater program at 8. Reservations are via Democratic headquarters at 10 Massachusetts Street.

Walter Haxman Thatchinson Lawrence Frank Fitzpatrick Democrable Hamman Eldridge Hotel Jayhawk Theater Crystal Room Wowelook Massachusetts Street Huxman Haxman Clark

Deaths and Funerals Summary from Local Ledger

Martin A Hodges aged died this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs F B Denlinger Stil New Jersey street Funeral services and burial will be at Caldwell Kansas Sunday John A Wissler 81 years old of 815 Ohio street died late yesterday at Memorial hospital Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm Humsey funeral home Rev C A Puls in charge Burial Oak Hill cemetery He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs de Vasaway and Mrs Acton both of Los Angeles California Mrs Esther Garvin Prentice Ward has been received here of the death of Mrs Bertie Garvin Price att her home in Denver Prentice a daughter of the Garvin family was born in the Kaw Valley neighborhood where she spent the early years of her life Mr Prentice has also been quite ill

Martin A. Hodges F. B. Denlinger New Jersey Street Caldwell Kon John A. Wissler Ohio Street Memorial Hospital Humsey Funeral Home C. A. Puls Oak Hill Cemetery de Vasaway Acton Los Anpetes Calif Esther Garvin Prentice Ward Bertie Garvin Prentice Denver Prentice Tare Eyid Garvin Kaw; Valley Mr. Prentice Iuitell

Cigar poll in Lawrence signals campaign activity

In Lawrence a drug store displays two boxes of campaign cigars, one labeled Landan and the other Roosevelt, as observers note voters might be swayed by such gimmicks. The scene includes mentions of Banebes traiuiv and a visitor from Hotel Eldridge in Lawrence and Kansas City.

Landan Roosevelt Banebes Traiuiv Dilly Hutson Eldridge Kansas City Sear

Buyer Nell Martindale Ruchs Acquires Interest in Jackson Block

Mrs. Nell Martindale Ruchs of Maryville Missouri purchases a half interest in the Green of Lucas Jackson block on Massachusetts Avenue. The deal involves deeds recorded in the county deeds office and references a prior owner, Falley, with transfers noted.

Nell Martindale Ruchs Maryville Green Lucas Jackson Block Massachusetts Ette Cp Falley Minne TV Martindale

The New Acpeporium Use and Church Service Reading

The article describes a church meeting at a Baptist church with a regular Sunday service. A choir member or soloist will perform a song from Verdi while a sermon theme emphasizes church ministers. A collective choir and attendees will join in worship and participate in the service.

Rte Hay Et Orp Baptist Ehirels Buikiine Aluit Ceiver Pwili Bers

Death by own action pact clouds Cordelia Black case

A Chicago apartment death tied to a supposed death pact with poison emerges as more details unfold. Cordelia Black Brosseau, 35, was found dead in a smoke-filled unit. her ex-husband Corydon Black, 28, was seen nearby. Authorities note a note suggesting mutual death, complicating the mystery of the scene and a prior Kansas connection.

Chicago Cordelia Black Verydon Black Shel Black Thomas Mangan Saywife Fort Worth Texas Cordelia Black Brosseau

Verdigris River Flood Threat Eases Across Kansas

Verdigris River continued rising slowly threatening southern Kansas floodplains with 16 feet 10 inches at 10 am and two inches per hour. Some streams receded overnight opening highways while Elk River backed Chetopa Creek closing Highway 160 briefly. Verdigris rise slowed upstream from Mayville and other streams dropped with roads reopening.

Coffeyville Rai Qet Kanaie Peek Highway 166 Nietage Bee Creek I Independence Mayville Elk River Chetopa Creek Independent Elk City Nietze Winfield Vicin

Photo Club Holds Memorial High School Assembly

The Eaton toy Memorial high school Photo club event featured Ralph Grater, a principal teacher, presenting an illustrated account of a summer trip with gastern Ca Pictures shown from slides on a motion picture screen. The event was sponsored by GCTL, with Cumring as a physics and general science teacher at the high school.

Mermorial High Regulis Ralph Grater Sonty Gastern Ca Ticea Vlubis Gctl Cumringiam High Schant

Bound Over for Trial in Service Tune Burglary Case

Ray Stone charged with burglary of the Service Tune at 8 Massachusetts street on September 26 was bound over to the district court roll at the November term after a preliminary hearing before the Justice of the Peace Conduits this afternoon. He was released on bond. Elmer Bateson charged with possession and sale of intoxicating liquor on October 2 pleaded guilty to both counts before Justice Halts. Sentencing was deferred until Monday.

Ray Stone Massachusetts Street Ervey Elmer Bateson Justine

Harris to Speak Here in Lawrence for Attorney General race

Democratic candidate Frank Harris will visit Lawrence Monday afternoon October 14 near 810 Massachusetts Street. Harris, a Wichita attorney, plans to speak from Democratic headquarters carrying his own loud speaker system and has been drawing large crowds.

Harris Frank Fitzpatrick Ennis Harris Wichita Attoroey Lawrence Democratic Massachusetts Street

Remains About the Same in Auto Crash Case

Mos Witt of Kansas City remains in critical condition after an auto crash near Lawrence two weeks ago. Fart Ringe of Russell, seriously injured, remains in surgery for a rupture. he continues to improve. Four other students injured stay in hospital and show bereavement. Marvin Rausch of Thayer may be released soon. Tom Trigg of Pf TY street has entered Babson Park Babson Institute. He will pursue a one year course in business administration.

Mos Witt Kansas City Lawrence Watkins Memorial Hospital Ringe Russell Billy Trige Stude Marvin Rausch Thayer Babson Tastit Tom ‘Trigg Pf TY Street Baly Titute Babson Park Trige

Synod of Kansas to Convene at Wichita First Presbyterian

The Synod of Kansas will hold its annual session at the First Presbyterian church of Wichita from Tuesday to Thursday. Rev. Theodore fle Aszman to attend and report on Westminster Foundation at the University of Kansas where he is rector. Bruce Cameron serves as foundation committee chair and Neal Wherry attends as elder representative.

Synod of Kansas First Presbyterian Church of Wichita Theodore Fle Aszman Westminster Foundation University of Kansas Bruce Cameron Neal Wherry First Presbyterian Church

Not Candidate for Speaker Toneka Decides Not to Seek Reelection

UP Representative S.C. Bloss of Winfield said he would not be a candidate for reelection as speaker of the state house at the January session. “We have no intention of seeking the speakership again,” the Cowley county representative stated.

Toneka S.C. Bloss Winfield State House of Representatives Cowley County

Hats From Ash Cans Probe Sheds Light on Racket

James J. Wilson, assistant district attorney in charge of New York's Commercial Rackets Bureau, leads an inquiry into Millinery Stabilization Commission charges that hats discarded in ash cans are recovered by rag pickers, secretly bought by manufacturers, rebuilt, and sold to retailers as secondhand goods with clear labeling required by law.

James J. Wilson New York Wilson Millinery Stabilization Commission, Inc

Manley Improved after automobile crash near Albuquerque

Albuquerque reports physicians say Robert Anderson of Omaha and Robert Manley of Manhattan Kansas, former Nebraska football player and KU student, were slightly improved after a crash 30 miles east of Albuquerque that left them critically hurt with back and chest injuries and possible spinal and pelvic damage. Harry Syfers of Columbus Ohio, also in the car, has only a scalp wound.

Albuquerque N. M Robert Anderson Omaha University of Nebraska Robert Manley Manhattan Kan University of Kansas Here Anderson Maniey Harry Syfers Columbus Ohio

Roberts and Sharp Family News From Glasgow and Washington

Word arrives that Mr and Mrs H Roberts of Glasgow Montana have reached home safely after visiting their mother Mrs C W Roberts. Theodore Sharp of Washington is spending time with his mother Mrs Margaret Sharp. Walter Johnson begins his 21st year as football coach at Presbyterian College and is newly named dean of southern coaches.

H. Roberts Glasgow Mont Roberts C. W. Roberts Theodore Sharp Washington, D Margaret Sharp Walter Johnson Presbyterian College Southern Coaches

Turner Family Birthday Gathering in Texas and Kansas

Relatives of Mrs. Sarah Turner of Texas gathered at Mrs. Lanty Crawford's home for Mrs. Crawford's 76th birthday and Lanty Brubaker's grandson's third birthday with a pot luck noon meal. A long list of Lawrence residents attended and the day was spent visiting before departures. Also noted are visits, residents moving to Kansas City for work, and a baby girl born October 5 at Memorial Hospital in Lawrence.

Sarah Turner Texas Lanty Crawford Willia Lee Bond Vallie Turner Thelma Bond van Horn Alva Hodge Ernest Price Raymond Brubaker Lanty Brubaker Lawrence Doc Crawford Walter Jale Homer Crawford Geraldine Bessie Crawford Charley Pyer Charley Elm Charlene Lou Flora Elmer Wintermantle Memorial Hospital Lawrences

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