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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1936

Page

2

Huxman Attacks Kansas School Policy and Relief Flaws

Democratic governor candidate Walter Huxman denounced Kansas school funding as underfunded and called for a state tax funded education aid plan. He challenged Will West on free textbooks and criticized John Stutz and the KERC setup as political, urging nonpartisan relief administration. He urged budget balance and warned against waste while defending Roosevelt-era policy. He spoke at Eldridge hotel and Jayhawk theater to large crowds in Lawrence.

Walter Huxman Kansas John Stutz KERC Roosevelt Maxman Avey WREN Eldridge Hotel Jayhawk Huxman Kansers Regord Haxman District of Columbia Will West John Stutz-Kerc Stutz Kaasas Republican Party Topeka Lawrence Douglas County Hoexman Jesus Christ Liberty Leaguers Columbus United States Jayhawk Theater

Senator to Speak in Lawrence This Thursday

The speaker attended KU and graduated. He was introduced at the dinner by Howard Payne, the Democratic state committee speakers bureau chairman, and at the theater by Frank Fitzpatrick, Democratic county chairman. Fitzpatrick announced Senator George McGill will speak in Lawrence on Thursday October 22.

K. U Howard Payne Democratic State Committee Frank Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick George McGill Lawrence

Travels of Dr Lele Powell Captivates Co-Op Club

Dr Lele Powell spoke at the Eldridge Hotel on travel around the world, recounting his India clinic work in Shikarpur under Sir Henry Holland and unusual cancers among Kashmiris. He described a ten day stay at a hut hotel, the ancient Tadas Valley excavations, and the Jam packed industrial visit to Rumsey Junior Vehicle factory where Jockey Wagon production was starting.

Lele &. Powell Eldridge Notel India Shikarpur Sir Henry Holland Powell Tadas Pompeii Rumsey

K U Parents Day Banquet to Feature Marvin Creager Speaker

Marvin Creager Journal editor and KU alumnus will give the main address at the KU Parents Day banquet Saturday evening in the Union ballroom. John M. Phillips of Kansas City will preside as toastmaster. The program includes a violin solo by Robert Sedore and songs by the men’s glee club. Prizes will honor the farthest attendee, the largest KU parent representation, and the top organized house. The Parents Day poster contest winner will be announced after fifteen design students entered.

Marvin Creager The Milwaukee Journal K. U Union Building John M. Phillips Kansas City K. U. Men's Robert Sedore Joseph

Jayhawk Chapter Exhibits at American Royal Livestock Show

Jayhawk chapter of Future Farmers will exhibit at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City featuring Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Angus three baby beeves, one Shorthorn calf, six Hereford calves, and one fat lamb. Calves judged tomorrow morning and to be sold at auction Friday October 23. Exhibitors include Ralph Houk Wayne Powell Bradford Powell Dick Wise Junior Heck Bill Penny Gilbert Gilges Howard Heck Walter Thome and Ralph Messer. Largest calf weighs about 1290 pounds at 18 months.

Jayhawk Kansas City Ralph Houk Wayne Powell Bradford Powell Dick Wise Junior Heck Bill Penny Gilbert Gilges Howard Heck Walter Thome Ralph Messer

New Wellesley President Mildred McAfee Is Inaugurated

Slim, youthful Mildred H. McAfee, 36, became Wellesley College’s seventh president at simple ceremonies in Wellesley Massachusetts. She arrives from Oberlin College where she was dean of women. McAfee is among the youngest college presidents in the country.

Wellesley Mass Qet Pi— Slim Mildred H. McAfee Wellesley College Miss McAfee Oberlin College Ishe

Test Your Knowledge Quiz From Classifieds

Seven test questions on geography biology astronomy law religion and history. Regions around the South Pole are described as areas near the pole. Mount Hamilton hosts a major observatory in California. the largest West African forest ape is the chimpanzee. a mosque tower is a minaret. Greek deity of the lower world is Hades. Thomas Gray is an English poet. a mirage is an optical illusion in a distant landscape. the Roman liturgy book is the Missal. It ends with a question about a pair of twins and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

South Pole Mount Hamilton Cal West Africa Thomas Gray Cuyahoga County Ohio

Burly Gridman Halts Five With Two Seers

Five University of Kansas students heckle a film clip of a Kansas-Washburn football game and are silenced by a towering KU player leaning over them. The note recalls campus life, a beauty contest entrants list, and changes at the Ad Building with “No Smoking” signs.

University of Kansas K. U

Lawrence hosts renowned violinist Mischa Elman concert season

Lawrence and surrounding territory respond to the university concert course with strong attendance and out-of-town groups from Topeka Manhattan Ottawa Baldwin Osawatomie McLouth. Mischa Elman opens the season on a Stradivarius violin, ranked with the era’s top four. Single admission tickets go on sale Monday morning October 19 at the Fine Arts office.

Lawrence Topeka Manhattan Ottawa Baldwin Osawatomie McLouth Mischa Elman Fine Arts Elman Kreisler Heifetz Menuhin Fine Arts Office

Parents Day Set For Kansas Oklahoma Football Game

Kansas and Oklahoma prepare for a big Saturday game with ticket sales strong and radio broadcasts planned. The event, named Parents Day for EK U students, marks Kansas’ first conference home game at Memorial Stadium after a non conference opener vs Washburn. Reserved seats are 2.20 dollars. general admission 1.10 to 2.20 with student 25 cent rates in east sections A B C D. Broadcasts lined from Memorial Stadium booths by WREN Lawrence, WDAF Kansas City, WHB Kansas City, and KVOO Tulsa via telegraphic dispatches.

Kansas Oklahoma Ek. U Jayhawkers Washburn Wren Lawrence WDAF Kansas City Memorial Stadium WHB KVOO Tulsa

Westminster Choir Picnic At Valleyview Tonight

The Westminster a cappella choir meets at 5:30 p.m. for an outdoor picnic and social hour at Valleyview the home of its director Dean DP and M Swarthout. Margaret Stough chairs the social committee. After songs and games, Sunday morning the choir of 60 will sing the Negro spiritual Steal Away arranged by Hall Johnson at First Presbyterian Church with Mildred Dunn singing the offertory solo.

Westminster Valleyview Dean M. Swarthout Margaret Stough Groun First Presbyterian Church Hall Johnson University Mildred Dunn

Will Speak Monday By Des Moines Minister

Dr Stoddard Lane of Plymouth Congregational Des Moines will visit Lawrence Monday October 10 for a mass meeting at First Baptist Ta powm. He will address a noon forum in the KU cafeteria and speak at a four thirty student meeting. Lane, 1914 German student, 39 months in AEF France with Croix de Guerre, chairs Des Moines Peace Council and local militarism in education committee.

Stoddard Lane Plymouth Congregational Church Des Moines Lawrence First Baptist Church Tapom Lane University of Kansas Germany France Des Moines Peace Council Town Committee On Amherst College Hartford Theological Seminary

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area

Mrs Mahala Newhouse dies at Memorial hospital aged years with funeral Saturday at 2 from Punk funeral chapel Rev Robert A Hunt to lead burial Oak Hill cemetery John Charles Saunders 77 dies at home route 2 east of Lawrence funeral 2 pm tomorrow at Rumsey funeral home burial Memorial Park cemetery Ida Saunders Mildred Saunders five sons James William Phillip Harold Miles three brothers Robert Eben Frank sister Eva Hotzel of Lawrence and Margaret Hill McCarter to speak at court house tomorrow morning 16:30 on school situation in Ransis leather shop ad

Mahala Newhouse Memorial Hospital Robert A. Hunt Oak Hill Cemetery John Charles Saunders Lawrence Rumsey Funeral Home Memorial Park Cemetery Ida Saunders Mildred Saunders James William Phillip Harold Miles Robert Saunders Eben Saunders Topeka Frank Saunders Chicago Eva. Hotzel Lawrence. cc

Shorty Creel opens produce seed and feed store

Harold Shorty Creel after 16 years at Barteldes Seed opens a new produce seed and feed store at 119 East Ninth Street in the old Farmers Union building. He continues buying cream eggs and poultry and sells coal feed and seed.

Harold “Shorty” Creel Barteldes Seed Company East Ninth Street Farmers’ Union Creel

Lawrence scout leaders added to senior roll at first Christian church

Four young Scout Leaders of Lawrence were added to the Lawrence Senior Scout roll at the second meeting of the newly formed organization last night. New members are Larry Osmond Bob Gustafson J A Lavery and James Boyce. The meeting covered senior patrol leader duties a photography merit badge seminar an astronomy class leaf printing system and a proposed uniform for the new organization. Extra! extra! War declared caused three Wichita Beacon newsboys to be jailed briefly after disturbances downtown.

Lawrence First Christian Church Larry Osmond First Presbyterian Church Bob Gustafson First Baptist Church J. A. Lavery James Boyce Plymouth Congregational Church Osmond Larned Kan H. Brewster Powers Reed Whetstone Robert Timmerman Church Lawn Carl Zimmerman James Sussex Marvin Haynes James Mott Robert Weir Nwe Es Ar

Lawrence and Missouri Political and Absentee Ballot Activity

Local farmer Lawrence Willard Morgan promoted Republican addresses in Missouri with stops in Kansas City Ottawa and Independence before a Douglas county engagement. Quigley the sports official announced Hampshire Farms gifts for the American Royal. Douglas county reports unusually high absentee ballot requests with 128 received and more daily as Clerk Plank mails affidavits and ballots.

Willard Morgan Republican Missouri Live Stock Exchange Kansas City Tuccheon Morgan Ottawa Douglas County Kansas City Stock Exchange Independence Quigley Lawrence Baldwin Baker-McPherson Quiz Quigley Hampshire Farms American Royal Kar City Williamstown AL 5 G. Plank Plank Plinkad

Directors Wilt Meet at University of Kansas alumni reunion

The University of Kansas alumni association directors meet Saturday at 10 80 ovelock in the Union building then lunch in the cafeteria. The roster includes T N Flint Chester Woodward Roland Benton Helen Rhoda Hoones George March Clem Lamborn Maria Slade May T J Strickler Mar Waller G Thiele and Myra Little Reitz. Also notes 23 runs in first inning as Goodwell Eagles beat Howsley Hornets 32 to 7. W RC inspection by Samuel Walker Wonten’s Relief Corps No 113 set for 2 pm at courthouse. Mary Brown requests all members’ presence. Government Bonds coverage references Treasury. Major Bob Neyland bans marry on season start. captain DeWitt Weaver is only married player.

University of Kansas Alumni Association Union Building T. N. Flint Lawrence Chester Woodward Topeka Roland Benton Helen Rhoda Hoones George March Clem Lamborn Kansas Yo. Maria Slade May Atchison T. J . Strickler Kansas City Mar Waller G. Thiele Myra Little’ Reitz W.rc Samuel Walker Wonten Relief Corps No. 113 Court House Mary Brown Bob Neyland University of Tennessee DeWitt Weaver

Local Social Notes From DeSoto And Vicinity

DeSoto residents and visitors fill weekends with visits to Topeka Kansas City and Bonner Springs events. G V Longstreth and family marked a 51st wedding anniversary while others travel for meetings visits and club activities. Robert Ballance 81 longtime area resident dies after extended illness in Kansas City at his daughter’s home.

Clinton Belvoir Weekend News From Clinton Area

Clinton Baldwin area residents spent the weekend with relatives as Rock road work continued south of Clinton toward Roy Harrell s property. Trustees gathered at church with three members present and a religious education meeting is planned for Monday October 19.

Rose Baldwin K. U Harold Fisher Clinton School Harriet Hume Overbrook High School Caroline Schubert Lawrence Lena Murphy Fred Demerrit Lena Elizabeth Fred Baldwin Clinton Roy Harrell Baldwin Leslie Demeritt Laura Claxton H. G. van Nest Charles Shirar Denna Lester Ray Harrell Darlene Ralph Weybright Lone Star Fred Kampschroeder Alvin Kampschroeder Wisconsin James Hazard

Community People and Visits From Area Families

A series of local social mentions notes visits and gatherings. Families from Lawrence Topeka and nearby towns spent Sundays with relatives and friends, attended church meetings in Topeka, and hosted quilting sessions at several homes, with several members traveling for ongoing medical treatment and support.

Big Springs Republicans Plan Oct 15 Meeting

Douglas County Republicans will meet at the Big Springs schoolhouse Thursday evening October 15. County candidates will be introduced and speak briefly. Precinct chairman Fred Bahnmaier is arranging for a speaker from among the state office candidates. Members of the Big Springs United Brethren church hosted a reception and pound party for their minister at the parsonage Monday evening. Rev N H Huffman of Lawrence is the new minister. Rev Arthur Ward formerly of Big Springs was sent to Lawrence at the recent conference. Mr and Mrs Tony Humphrey took Donna Irene to Richland Sunday to spend several days with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Art Humphrey. Helen Wymer of Lawrence spent Monday with friends in Big Springs vicinity. Mr and Mrs Charles Durow and son Lloyd of Topeka spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs S Wise.

G. V. Longstreth Phyllis Jane C. E. Ashlock Topeka Rudy Greenbaum Kansas City Arthur Anderson Margaret Christner A. BR. Burk Francis Gable Clarence Hodge Helen Strobel Bryant Hodge Belle Hodge Kansas Hazel E. W. Rattles Freida Plummer Mahion Plummer Pansy Penner Kate Penner Lawrence Otto E. Baker Lake of the Ozarks Clay Linden Athenaeum Club Lena Kouns Kouns Harriet Mize John A. Giebner W. C. Watson Charles Beecroft Bonner Springs NeSnta Robert Ballance Anna Gross Albert Anderson Homer Ruck Lucy Hiene Charles Nemic Ulysses Vitus Haul Harry Unger Dave Harrell Ray Harrell Darlene Fred Baldwin Effie Kampschroeder Walter Kampschroeder Carl Woodward Russell Harrell Effie Kampschroder Laverne Thelma Fern Junior Eureka William Kampschroeder Ward Emma Anderson Chester Baldwin Lena Murphy George Tucker Hans Lassen Elton Anderson Arthur Lash Barber Frank Raab Goldie Donald Elmont George Hout Erma Frank Bidinger Edd Steele Sigel Steele Mary Steele Belvoir Ernest Nelson Meek Keathy Wesley Charles Belles Douglas County Big Springs Fred Bahnmaier Tony Humphrey Donna Irene Richland Art Humphrey Helen Wymer Lawerace Charles Durow Lloyd S. Wise

Worden and Lone Star Visitors Share Sunday

Colyer Julius Hornberger and Amelia Hornberger of Worden joined Mr and Mrs W W Hornberger and family for Sunday dinner. Twila June and Caroline Bond visited with Roy Puckett family of Lone Star. Supper and overnight stays occurred with Glenn Schwartz and Otto Jack and Olin Heffner. Doris Garher celebrated at Floyd Garher home. Joseph Dwyer named chemist for Great Western sugar at Fort Morgan. Printing services listed.

Julius Hornberger Amelia Hornberger Worden W. W. Hornberger Everett Bond Twila June Caroline Franklin Roy Puckett Lone Star Caroline Bond Glenn Schwartz Otto Jack Olin Heffner Joris R. J. Powell Wayne Date Shirley Helle Lawrence Great Western Sugar Company Fort Morgan Cole

Woodstock Notices Have Various Local Travel and Visits

Woodstock residents report visitors to the Ford home and Octave Ford’s flying around in recent days. W R Harding and family plan moves to Missouri and Oklahoma after a prior sale. Rev Charley Trower from La Tour Mo begins revival at Williamstown Baptist. Local revival attendance continues at McLouth Methodist led by Rev D E Russell. W W Wellman family attended a Winchester reunion. Clarence Spray hosts dinner with Lawrence and Springdale relatives. Howard Crawford and Harvey visit Memorial Hospital after operation. Champion descendants hold third annual family reunion at Woodstock. Community meeting rescheduled to Friday October 17 due to bad weather. Listen tonight to William Hard at 10 p.m. KMBC.

Ford Octave Ford Lawrence W. R. Harding Missouri Oklahoma Charley Trower la Touri Baptist Church Williamstown McLouth D. E. Russell W. W. Wellman Winchester Clarence Spray Springdale Howard Crawford Harvey Memorial Hospital Champion Frank Champion Woodstock

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