Topeka teachers press for ouster of state secretary Pinet
Topeka Teachers Association voted 243 to 74 to demand the ouster of state secretary Frank Pinet and assistant C O Wright. They threaten withdrawal if not met, and await state convention November 1 2 and December Board meeting for action. President John E. Lund said local withdrawal would not bar individuals from the state group. Wichita Association also seeks Pinet's removal citing his political activities.
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Topeka
Topeka Teachers Association
State Board of di
Frank Pinet
Topeka Association
Pinet
C. O. Wright
Sdrawal
Smet
John E. Lund
Lund
Wichita Teachers Association
Two Lawrence Men Injured In Linwood Crash
Bert Bowen 35 and George Harbison 53 are hospitalized after a crash one mile east of Linwood. Bowen is in critical condition with a severe skull fracture and unconscious. Harbison, a K U power plant fireman, has a double fracture of the left arm, multiple ribs broken, and a nose cut. They were returning from Kansas City in Harbison's Willys coupe when he lost control and struck a telephone pole. They lay in the wreck for about an hour before help arrived.
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Lawrence
Bert Bowen
George Harbison
New York Street
Memorial Hospital
Linwood
Bowen
Harbison
K. U
Kansas City
DeSate
CSEP Checks Delayed For KU Students Until Next Week
Kansas University students employed on college student employment projects will not receive their pay for the just closed month until early next week. Miss Mary Olsen, executive CSEP secretary, announced the payroll is being finalized and sent from the WPA office in Topeka to proceed to distribution.
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Kansas University
Mary Olsen
CSEP
Tosneka
Topeka
Haskell Indian Band to Perform at American Royal Parade
Thirty five members of the Haskell band will participate in the American Royal Kansas Day parade from Kansas City to the American Royal building. They will join other bands in a arena appearance at the American Royal Livestock Show. Robert E. Bruce will lead the group, guests of the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce at a noon luncheon prior to the parade.
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Haskell Band
Will Meet on Tuesday Community Service Committee Session
The first fall meeting of the community service committee will be held Tuesday October 22 at 4 PM in the Chamber of Commerce meeting room. C E Birch superintendent of schools will speak on Some Needs of Our Educational System. All committee members and interested citizens are urged to attend. George Hedrick is secretary of the committee.
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Community Service Committee
Chamber of Comerce
C. E. Birch
George Hedrick
Test Your Knowledge seven questions teaser
Test Your Knowledge asks readers to turn to the classified page for solutions to seven trivia prompts. Questions cover Creme de menthe Crater Lake New Rochelle Rhode Island versus New Jersey Hittites John Dryden and dawn twilight zoology terms the U S House speaker the commonwealth of New South Wales and Cardigan Bay.
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Creme de Menthe
Crater Lake National Park
New Rochelle
N. Y
Rhode Island
New Jersey
John Dryden
House of Representatives
New South Wales
Cardigan Bay
John Doe Seeks Education From Prison Letters
An inmate known as John Doe writes to the Journal-World asking for continued subscription and requests information on pursuing education. He reflects on childhood in Lawrence, hopes to study at Kansas University, and proves eager to learn through correspondence courses, with the paper reporting that KU Extension has helped inmates enroll.
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Lawrence
John Doe
John
Journal-World
Journal-Worl
Stra
D. J.W
Mr. Dread
Varsity Theater
Patee
Sam Moyer
K. U
IK. U
Legion
University Extension Department
Kansas Penitentiary
Triad Barn Dance At Union Promises Rustic Fun
The Miami Triad Sigma Chi Beta and Phi Delt plan a barn party at the Union ballroom with rustic decor and a pig free policy. Some attendees plan to arrive in a buggy while others wear overalls, and organizers hint at surprises to liven the evening.
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Steve
Sigma Chis
Miami
Sigma Chi
Beta
Phi Delt
Union Ballroom
Conoco station manager wins national contest
Roy W. Moore, manager of the Conoco service station at Nineteenth and Massachusetts streets, secured first place in a recent national contest by Continental Oil. Local manager Tom L. Smart reported the award. The contest measured crankcase drain counts over a period and the next Continental magazine issue will feature Mr. Moore’s work.
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Roy W. Moore
Conoco
Nineteenth
Massachusetts Streets
Continental Oil Company
Tom L. Smart
Continental Magazine
Moore
Labor Ban on Olympics in AFL Vote Atlantic City
The American Federation of Labor voted to oppose participation in next year’s Olympic games. AFL members should not take part, a labor boycott on Nazi goods and services was urged, and unions were urged to contribute to a fund aiding German trade union refugees.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Fires on Two Alarms Do Little Damage
Lawrence firemen answered alarms at 732 Kentucky street and 1124 Rhode Island street last night and Tuesday night. A gas pipe fuel leak caused a kitchen fire at the Charles Pettibone residence, but damage was confined to the kitchen floor and a garage owned by Jin Dodson sustained minimal harm.
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Lawrence
Kentucky Street
Jin
Dodson
Charles Pettibone
Rhode Island Street
Spectacular Fire on Ship Houston Lights Channel Area
A spectacular blaze erupted when three gasoline tank cars exploded early today at the Eastern States Petroleum refinery in Houston. The fire lit the ship channel area, drawing responders to battle the flames across the waterfront site.
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Houston
Tex
Ship Channel
Eastern States Petroleum Company
Gifts of Stocks in Large Volume Reported
Washington October 17 Securities commission reports show Jesse Izidor Straus American ambassador to France and Percy S Straus his brother donated 5 619 740 worth of stock including 127 000 shares of Macy Co Such gifts reduce current taxes versus post January 1. The Straus gifts total 8 318 750 valued with present taxes about 1 256 700 versus new rates 1 440 150. August gifts by corporation officials and stockholders total 20 000 000 with 13 000 000 already public and 2 150 more from other donors.
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Washington
Securities Commission
Jesse Izidor Straus
France
Percy
Straus
R. H. Macy & Company
New York
Ambassador Straus
Percy S. Straus
Lawrence City Attorney Melvin Escape Car Turnover Tale
Friends of City Attorney George K. Melvin explained his miraculous escape after his car rolled into a ditch on Highway 40 north of Lawrence last Monday night. The claim centers on him having the foot of a jack rabbit in a pocket of the car, credited with miraculous protection.
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George K. Melvin
Highway 40
Here
Council to Adopt New PWA Wage Schedule
The Lawrence city council plans a 7 30 special meeting to adopt new wage scales for sanitary and storm sewer projects. The October 7 scale was rejected by PWA headquarters for not detailing wages for every worker type, requiring rescission.
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PWA
Lawrence
National Guard inspection of unit property conducted
Lt. Col. A. S. Bigelow led an inspection of federal property held by Troop I, 124th Cavalry at Haskell Institute in Topeka. The adjutant general’s office representative oversaw the process with Captains Morawetz, Allphin, and Gorrill heading Companies I, M, and H respectively. The checks covered equipment for 187th Infantry and 137th Infantry as well.
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A. S. Bigelow
Topeka
124Th Cavalry
Kansas National Guard
Haskell Institute
Bigelow
130Th Field Artillery
Adjutant General
Ice
187Th Infantry
137Th Infantry
Mannen Exhibit Showcases Lawrence Artist Paintings
Thirty three Paul Mannen paintings from Lawrence, KU 1934 graduate, are displayed in Spooner Thayer museum south gallery. Most works are oil landscapes with some still life interiors and a portrait. Mannen funded his study by working his way through college and now runs a filling station in Lawrence while painting in spare time. Exhibit runs until November 1.
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Paul Mannen
Lawrence
University of Kansas School of Fine Arts
Spooner - Thayer Museum
Lone
Mannen
Legion Meeting Tonight at Post Hall in Dorsey Liberty
Dorsey Liberty Legion post will hold a business session at 7 45 pm in Post hall with Wayne Allphin as commander. Reports on gun club activities and the membership drive will be presented. Afterward members will swap yarns with a free lunch for the winner. All ex service men invited.
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Dorsey-Liberty Legion
Wayne Allphin
Knapp to Speak at Rotary Luncheon in Coffeyville
State Senator Dallas K. Knapp of Coffeyville will address the Rotary Club at the Hotel Eldridge noon luncheon next Tuesday on The Legislature and the University Past Present and What it Should Be. Knapp chairs Ways and Means and serves on the state legislative council. Reservations call 485.
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Dallas K. Knapp
Coffeyville
Eldridge
Knapp
Ways and
State Senate
State Legislative Council
C. E. Friend
Senate
Fifteenth
United States
Arthur Capper
Hereford entrants lead Jackman cattle to American Royal
R G Jackman herd sends sixteen Herefords to the American Royal with strong entries from West Virginia to Oregon. standout is Bernie Domino, a 2 year old cow already grand champion at four shows. Ed Fennern feeders the herd. Jackman also fields eight Jenny Wren Shetland ponies in elint hitch duty with sixteen Belgian horses for daily displays. ponies run about 400 pounds versus Belgians near a ton. Punch Collins handles ponies, Jack Ward assists.
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R. G. Jackman
West Virginia
Oregon
Jackman
Bernie Domino
Ed Fennern
Mr. Jackman
C. W
Punch” Collins
Jack Ward
O Neal addresses Kansas Farm Bureau convention
Manhattan Kan Oct 17 Pi E A O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau spoke at the Kansas state Farm Bureau annual convention joining a joint meeting with Kansas State College extension workers Delegates heard from Paul Maris that there would be no large scale movement of families from drouth areas and that funds were insufficient for removal of those in need The convention business session was set for tomorrow OBTAINS LICENSE ANYWAY Woman Driver Lists Bumped Fenders Among Physical Defects Birmingham Ala Oct 17 The Alabama motor code license application asks about mental or physical defects A woman replied physical defects yes They are bumped fenders paint rubbed off and a defect in battery connects She received her license Sees Two Courses Open Manhattan Kan Oct 17 Harold C Blaisdell of Wisconsin told farm bureau delegates only two courses exist for the United States abstain from commercial and financial relations with belligerents or join the League of Nations in collective action Louis Baer match Mike Jacobs secured terms from Paulino Uzcudun in Spain for a fifteen round bout with Joe Louis in late November
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Manhattan
Kan
Pi— E. A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau
Kansas State Farm Bureau
Bureau
Kansas State College Extension
Paul Maris
Rural Resettlement Administration
Drouth
Maris
Birmingham
Ala
Harold C. Blaidsell
Univesity of
Wisconsin Political Science Department
Kansas Farm Bureau
United States
League of Nations
New York
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Max Baer
Paulino Uzcudun
Spain
the Negro
Fall Clothing Drive By Company M in Lawrence
The Social Service League will run a fall clothing and provision drive on Monday night October 28 at 9 30 conducted by members of Company M 187th Infantry Kansas National Guard Lieut Schiller F Shore under Capt Wayne Aliphin with First Sergeant Edwin S Young overseeing non commissioned committees The drive asks residents to place bundles of clothing furniture and provisions on porches The donated items will be distributed in Lawrence The event mirrors last spring drive.
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Social Service League
Company M
187Th Infantry
Kansas National Guard
Schiller F. Shore
Wayne Aliphin
Edwin S. Young
City Hall
Lawrence
Will Dismantle Looms Built But Never Used
Independence Kan Oct 17 CPI Frank Ruthrauff supervisor of the carpet weaving factory for relief workers said WPA rejected continuance of the program and ordered dismantling of 10 looms here never used A lease on a factory building formerly used as a KERC canning plant was cancelled Ruthrauff noted under KERC 230 looms had been built at 10000 for relief labor and materials and shipped to other cities The plant previously canned 1440000 pounds of beef for relief distribution points.
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Independence
Kan
CPI
Frank Ruthrauff
WPA
KERC
Ruthrauff
KU selects five beauty queens as university reps
University officials chose five former beauty queens to represent the University of Kansas at the American Royal Stock Show. Daisy Hoffman Alice Team Martha Nurman Katherine Hurd and Patricia Lyman were selected by editor John Chandler and will be escorted to the event.
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American Royal Stock Show of
Kansas City
John Chandler
University of Kansas Jayhawker
Chandler
Daisy Hoffman
Alice Team
Martha Nurman
Katherine Hurd
Patricia Lyman
Social Visit and Local Trips Highlight Kaw Valley News
Excelsior reports Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schwarz visited Sunday with Mrs. Schwarz's sister, Otto Altenburn and family of Kaw Valley. Miss Dorothy Moore and Miss Eunice Pohl spent Monday and Tuesday nights with Mrs. Ernest Pohl. Ernest Pohl returned from the C. P. A. convention in Fairview, Kaw, and spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Louise Allison in Kavannah. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore traveled to Moran for a business trip Wednesday afternoon.
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Carl Schwarz
Local residents attend weddings and gatherings in Ottawa area
Mrs George Unger of Lawrence spent a few days with her parents the Haas family. The wedding of Norma Stoebner and Walter Schwarz was hosted at John Stoebner's home with Carlson Schwarz and Haas families present. Numerous neighbors joined charity events, fairs, and school games, including apple butter making, chair-variety for Walter Schwarz, and an Excelsior Central school ball game.
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George Unger
Lawrence
L. W. Haas
Carl Schwarz
Albert Schwarz
Norma Stoebner
Walter Schwarz
John Stoebner
Chester Desque
Conrad Gastrock
Walter Pohl
Ottawa
Lionil Shaw
Mae Swinley
Lester
Chester Gibson
Charley Kirchner
Buena Vista Morgan
Ike Montgomery
Pratt County
Henry Pohl
Willard Huling
Earl More
Ben Gibson
Ernest Pohl
McCulley
Harry Flory
Glen Flora
L. A. Flora
Andrew Elm
Charley Elm
Worden Evangelical Church
Worden
Mary Stoebner
Henry Stoebner
Anna Johanning
Sanders
Pleasant Grove
Homer Disque
Lucille
Eldon
Clyde Puckett
High Prairie
Excelsior
Central School
Grace Oshel
Jim Oshel
Baldwin
Ida Gastrock
Julius Ziesch
Market News Chicago Close and Kansas City Grain Figures
Chicago prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley, with December May and July futures, plus lard bellies and cash grain notes. Kansas City cash grain details include wheat futures, No 2 dark hard and white varieties, and assorted notations. New York stock market ends with a firmer tone after late rally in aircrafts and other issues, transfers around 1.5 million shares amid quiet profit-taking.
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Chicago
Ansas City
Kansas City
Wall Street
New York
API
New Comfort for Those Who Wear False Teeth
False teeth wearers gain comfort with Fasteeth powder that keeps plates tight with no gummy taste. It deodorizes and leaves a clean feel. Available in three sizes at The Steund Corner Drug Co. or from your druggist.
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Steund Corner Drug Co
October market mood cheers Buick sales and stocks rise
Buick retail sales in the first ten days of October were the best for a similar period since 1929. Shares rose modestly as Western Union and Allied Chemical gained while rails showed little movement. Bank clearings climbed 20.6 percent week over week, aided by upbeat trade data and packing and dairy equities. A new Silver Streak is coming.
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Buick
Alcohol
Chicago
Western Union
American Waterworks Preferred
Schenley
American Commercial Alcohol
United Aircraft
Douglas Aircraft
Owens-Almeig
Air_ Reductlor
Potny‘ea
Jess
Supreme Court
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Triad
Kallender
Miss Stilwell
William Kollender
Winifred Stilwell
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Susan Hudson
Alumni Association
Frank Lister
Hill Dramatics
Joe Dunkel
Varsity
Gene Lloyd
Dread Training School
Phono-Varsity
George Guernsey
Sachem
Berlin
Lawrence K. A
Spooner-Thayer
Post Hall
Albert B. Fall
el Paso
Texas
UPA
B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
New Mexico
Holcom’s
Abe-Holcom
Highway 59
Dutton Bridge
Butcher
Dallas W. Knapp
Chamber of Commerce
ROYAL
R. C. Jackman
O'Neal
American Farm 8Bureau
New Manhattan
Herman Johns
Leslie Edrington
Lyle Carmony
C. H. Little
Tulsa
Okla
United Presbyterian Synod of Kansas
Andale
Roman Cramer
Hebron
Neb
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Caix
Adv
Granada
Lawrence Business College
Kansas Public Service Co
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