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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1936

Page

2

Landon Camp Tour Promises Santa Claus Role for Workers

Adnard Landon touring Indiana farms and towns asserted that farmers and workers will play Santa Claus for the New Deal era. He blasted waste, debt, and New Deal mismanagement, warning of a home and farm mortgage burden and opposing federal excesses as he campaigned through Kendallville Sturgis and other Indiana stops.

Adnard Landon Indiana Alf M. Landon Kendallville Hoosier Rey Farmer Grand Rapids Mich Arthur H. Vandenberg Landon Roosevelt William L. Hutcheson Republican National Committee New Deal Hutcheson Chicago Roose

Schoen to Speak at Democratic Headquarters

William H. Schoen will speak at Democratic headquarters Saturday at 8 clock on Roosevelt and Agriculture with loud speaker equipment. He is listed as a Progressive Republican and is brought by the Kansas Roosevelt Agriculture committee. An Associated Press dispatch in error named John H. Zink as president of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers. G. L. Larson of the University of Wisconsin is the correct president.

Natar William H. Schoen Democratic Roosevelt Agriculture Schoen Kansas Roosevelt Agriculture Committee Associated Press Journal-World Hyde Park XN. Y John H. Zink American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers G. L. Larson University of Wisconsin Butcher

Test Your Knowledge 1 Questions and Answers

A compact quiz covering Dante's famed work, origins of Noollen fabric, capital of Yucatan's state, Helen Farnsworth Mears, polygamy terms, sixth minor prophet, Gloversville industry, chrism, Oliver Goldsmith, and mineral science.

Noollen Yucatan Mexico Helen Farnsworth Mears Gloversville Oliver Goldsmith

Open season on anything at Kansas U Mt. Oread

Mt Oread residents and students push an open season ethos in campus life from football to writing and even band music The piece notes open punctuation open football open houses and open discussions at KU as student and faculty figures react with humor and controversy

University of Kansas Mt. Oread Russell L. Wiley K. U Wiley Oklahoma Nass

Weidlein to Speak to Kansas City Chemists

Edward R. Weidlein director of the Mellon Institute will address the Kansas City section of the American Chemical Society at the University of Kansas on October 29. He came from Augusta Kansas his birthplace and earned degrees in 1909 and 1910. He is president elect of the 18000 member society which publishes three journals. Dr Weidlein succeeds Robert Duncan as director, who offered the first industrial chemistry courses in America and led Mellon Institute inaugural.

Edward R. Weidlein Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Pittsburgh Penn Kansas City American Chemical Society University of Kansas Weidlein Augusta Kan Weidstein Robert Duncan Mel Ton Institute Duncan America Metlon Institute

Wheat checks on way for 1936 Douglas county farmers

Douglas county farmers are set to receive 10067.59 dollars in 1936 wheat contract checks mailed from Washington. The Farm Bureau has long approved signer lists and will issue payments to 117 landlords and farmers. Also notices urge listening to William Hard tonight on WIBW at 30 p m and KMBC at 10 p m.

Douglas County Washington Farm Bureau WIBW KMBC Adv

Eating Crow No Longer A Stunt In Tulsa

In Tulsa on October 14, physicians and sportsmen dismissed agriculture department rulings on crow meat. Dr T W Stallings argues crow banquets show the birds are good to eat and high in protein. Warnings aside, locals plan more crow meals with recipes already in circulation.

Tulsa Okla T. W. Stallings Department of Agriculture Stallings Rickey

Evening classes open for Lawrence adults enrollment

Nearly 100 adults joined the Lawrence evening school with preliminary enrollment on Monday. Additional sessions and future Monday and Thursday meetings at Liberty Memorial high school will offer classes in clothing public speaking shorthand typing and air conditioning with a $1 tuition. Mrs Emma Crow leads the program and most classes meet twice weekly at 7 30 to 9 30 p m.

Lawrence Evening School Liberty Memorial High School Emma Crow

Lighting Expert to Speak at Chamber Luncheon

Dr. Matthew Luckiesh of General Electric will address the Chamber of Commerce at the Eldridge Hotel at 12:20 PM on Wednesday October 21. The talk titled Seeing and Human Welfare highlights his standing as a national lighting authority.

Matthew Luckiesh General Electric Company Chamber of Commerce Eldridge Dr. Luckiesh Purdue University Iowa University Iowa State College

Livestock Auction At American Royal Show

Douglas county 4 H and Vocational Agriculture students will sell livestock at the American Royal Livestock show on Friday October 23. Eleven baby beeves and two sheep will be auctioned by Douglas county boys. Exhibitors include Bill Henry Howard Heck Junior Heck Ralph Messer Walter Thome Dick Wise Ralph Houk Bill Penny Wayne Powell Bradford Powell Jr Francis Flory and Gilbert Gilges.

Douglas County 4-H Club Bill Henry Howard Heck Junior Heck Ralph Messer Walter Thome Dick Wise Ralph Houk Bill Penny Wayne Powell Bradford Powell, Jr Francis Flory Gilbert Gilges

New Home Under Construction on Indiana Street

F A Preyer, contractor, has started a residence at 1745 Indiana street for Mrs. Jessie F Lane of Oklahoma City mother of Dr H H Lane professor at the University. The seven room home will feature an early American design. Franklin county officers served Ed DeWalt with a warrant today on a charge of passing a worthless check. Dr Alexander Dentist Ph 506 Ady.

F. A. Preyer Indiana Street Jessie F. Lane Oklahoma City H. H. Lane University Franklin County Ed DeWalt Sheriff's Office DeWalt

Resolution of Kans Relays Club on Coaching Staff Support

The Kans Relays club and athletics supporters endorse coaches Lindsey and Getto, stating confidence in their coaching abilities. They condemn unfounded criticism and pledge full support to develop winning teams and athletes under the KV athletic program.

Kan |Ang Ad Lindsey Mike Getto Kans Cirb K. VV. Ath Iegtins KL V

Abandoned 1934 Pontiac Found Near Riverside School

A 1934 Pontiac four door sedan with Kansas license 3 22512 was found abandoned and partially stripped on a road near Riverside school house by the sheriff's office early this morning.

Riverside School House Sheriff's Office

Parents Day Banquet at University Friday

The University of Kansas will honor parents of students Friday at the annual Parents Day banquet in the K U Union at 6 30 p m Tickets at 60 cents per person are on sale at the KU business office and the Union main desk and will be available until 4 80 p m Friday Marvin Creager Milwaukee newspaper editor will be principal speaker The University men's glee club will perform with John M Phillips president of the men’s student council at KU as toastmaster

Tarents University of Kansas K. SU. Union K. U. Business Office Union Building Marvin Creager Milwaukee University Men’s Glee Club John M. Phillips K. LC

Escapee Nelson McCloud Captured Near Elm Street

Nelson McCloud colored, who escaped from the Parsons state hospital last night, was found by Deputies Collins and Gregg and Officers Smith and Hunter in the 600 block on Elm Street North Lawrence this afternoon. He stated he came from Kansas City but did not ride a train. McCloud was sentenced in November 1982 for fourth degree manslaughter in the killings of his wife in June 1942, was released about a year later, and had been committed again to Parsons after a sanity hearing.

Nelson McCloud Elm Street North Lawrence State Hospital Parsons Lawrence McCloud Henry Collins Harry Gregg Henry Smith Floyd Hunter Kansas City State Penitentiary

Spending Should Stop in Chicago Speech

Merle Thorpe, editor of Nation's Business, told a Chicago audience at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce transportation luncheon that if the national mood is improving there is no reason to maintain emergency government programs or enact new taxes. He urged ending legislation designed to steady nerves and morals and to wind down or stop expanding governmental activities.

Chicago Merle Thorpe Nation’s Business Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Mitchell to speak on history of mathematics at Sigma Xi

Prof U G Mitchell of the University of Kansas will discuss The Study and Teaching of the History of Mathematics this evening at 8 in Spooner Thayer museum, Sigma Xi. He is retiring president. a reception follows in the museum. Colored Roosevelt Club Rally at 810 Vermont Street tomorrow at 8 includes music by Melody Four, candidate introductions, speeches, and refreshments.

U. G. Mitchell University of Kansas Department of Mathematics Spooner-Thayer Museum Sigma Xi Mitchell Vermont Street Melody Four Quartet

European Skyscrapers and Kiwanis Tour Impressions

Herbert Allphin shared impressions from a European tour with Mrs Allphin at a Kiwanis meeting. He noted fourteen story buildings in Vienna and Budapest, the Prague gymnastic team, and the Hitler house in Munich. The address also covered military service, rent reductions in Copenhagen, and a visit to several cities across nine countries. The Eastern Kansas Association of Congregational Christian Churches will hold its annual meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church with multiple sessions and a banquet led by M N Isely.

Herbert Allphin Europe Stockholm Dresden Berlin Prague Allphin Weidelberm Walle Hitler Munich Hungary Copenhaern Eastern Kansas Association of Congregational Christian Churches Plymouth Congregational Church Joseph H. King John V. Lees Standard Life Association General Council of Congregational Churches R. C. Clapp Cleveland Ohio M. N. Isely Turkey Association

Parade Night Shirt Parade Gathers KU Students Friday

PREPARE FOR PARADE Parama elul Universit of Kan sas students, more than US00 strong will wind their way down Massachusetts street Friday eve ning in the annual night shirt pa rade, a new rising feature for the Kansas Oklahoma football game which will come on Saturday. The students, led by the Univer sity of Kansas hand, student pop, organizations hearing torches, and the pajama paraders, will snave the J. U. Union building at 7 o'clock and will enter Massachusetts street at Seventh. The line will then "snake" down south to South Fork, where the rally proper will be stored around a huge bonfire. Several sneakers will be on hand, and after that the students will be treated to cats by the Lawrence Chambr of ('am merce.

Parama Elul Universit of Kansas Massachusetts Street University of Kansas J. U. Union South Fork Lawrence Chambr Ammerce

Fascist hold in Toledo described as precarious

Lisbon reports from Oct 15 describe life in Toledo as intolerable under bombardment by government batteries while fascist forces suffer nightly casualties from unidentified snipers. The dispatch notes ongoing danger as residents shelter in cellars and the Alcazar city endures occupation.

Lisbon Portugal Toledo Alcazar Diario Noticias Cors

Woman Halts Store Robbery at Leavenworth

Mrs Florence Whitman resisted a robbery attempt at her Leavenworth store and filling station by two bandits. They pointed a gun at her and demanded quiet, but she screamed, causing them to flee and reenter their car. The car bore Crawford county plates 4473, Pittshore Kansas, as the attempted holdup proceeded.

Leavenworth Kan Florence Whitman James Irvine Crawford County Pittshore Ort

Buick coupe Stolen Tuesday Night In Pittsburg Police Say

Pittsburg police report a Buick coupe stolen Tuesday night. Authorities caution residents to secure vehicles and report any sightings or suspicious activity. No further details on the suspect or exact location have been released.

Pittsburg

Deaths and Funerals for Monroe A Armstrong

Funeral services for Monroe A Armstrong 62 who died Tuesday at his home northwest of Lawrence will be held Friday at 2 pm from Perry Methodist church Burial is in Williamstown cemetery He is survived by brother H Hi Armstrong of East St Louis NL and sisters Mrs Mabel Wilson of Oskaloosa and Mrs Lydia Hart of Perry Also an advertisement for Kisetele Shoe Shop at 1017 Mass.

Monroe A. Armstrong Lawrence Perry Methodist Church Williamstown H. Hi. Armstrong East St. Louis Mabel Wilson Oskaloosa Lydia Hart Perry

Typhoon Death Toll Rises to 546 in the Philippines

Official tally shows 1 045 missing as data from northern Luzon island provinces swept by wind and flood arrive. Health authorities eased fears of an epidemic as reports came in from Friday through Sunday.

Philippines Manila Luzon

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