Roosevelt son tied to Columbia insurance sale debate
New York Oct 20 UP the name of President Roosevelt's son James and the sale of an insurance contract to the Columbia Broadcasting System were injected into debate over Columbia's curtailment of Senator Vandenberg's Chicago address. Edward Klauber said the plan involved in August 1934 did not affect the decision to cut the speech. Hastings demanded further clarification as to alleged favors. Vandenberg said he would speak in Wilmington on the matter tonight.
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New York
Roosevelt
James
Columbia Broadcasting System
Columbia
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Chicago
Edward Klauber
Klauber
Hastings
R.-Del
James Roosevelt
United States
Wilmington
Coronation era hairdos spark empire fashion revival
Fashion reporting describes new coiffures inspired by crown shapes and updos. Styles feature hair brushed off the ears into open curls, with upward swirls and a "Bird in Flight" gadget admired by 10,000 hairdressers east of the Mississippi. Browns and auburn tints prevail, daytime soft rolls, evening high and tight looks, and no trend toward long hair. A coronation motif and King Edward VIII era influence are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Edward VIII
Missisippi
Jean Harlow
Dozen Teeth Fragments Hint at 100 Teeth in Collection
Bridwell reports a space of a few feet square yielded tooth fragments and about a hundred teeth. He estimates the fish head spanned around 40 inches in width, based on comparisons with more complete finds. Bridwell has conducted extensive research at Baker University’s museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bridwell
Baldwin
Bridwell
Oread
Baker University
McGill to Speak on WREN Broadcast and Dinner Meeting
Senator George McGill of Wichita will address a Douglas county Democrat dinner at the Eldridge hotel Thursday October 22 from 6 45 to 7 15 pm. A Rebroadcast will be provided from Democratic headquarters for those not attending. McGill will advocate for the state and national Democratic tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGill
Wichita
Wren
McGill
Eldridge
Douglas County
Democratic County Committee
Democratic
Stevens to Appear on Ballot in Second District
Glenn A Stevens, a Kansas City Kansas independent candidate for second district congressman, will be on the ballot next month after the secretary of state accepted his corrected nominating petitions following AG Beck's ruling. He opposes Republican U Gyer and Democrat David Doten.
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Topeka
Glenn A. Stevens
Kansas City
Kan
Frank J. Ryan Yseterday
Stevens
Attorney General’s Office
Steven
Clarence V. Beck
Townsend
Rep. U
Guyer
David Doten
Senator Couzens in serious condition in Detroit hospital
United States Senator James Couzens aged 64, a Michigan veteran, is described as rather serious by doctors after a week in Harper Hospital. He was readmitted for a kidney ailment that required an operation last year.
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Detroit
United States
James Couzens
Michigan
Senate
Harper Hospital
Hawaiian Clipper Ready for Transpacific Flight with Passengers
Alameda Calif Oct 20 A new chapter in aviation history opens as the Hawaiian Clipper prepares to leave at 3 p m tomorrow for Honolulu carrying paying passengers. The flight marks the first commercial transpacific air crossing with fare paying travelers.
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Alameda
Calif
Honolulu
Philippine Clipper Completes Westward Preview Flight
The Philippine Clipper reached Manila today completing the second westward flight of previewers. Six passengers are aboard for the regular weekly service while others fly the Pacific in previews.
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Manila Bay
Pacific
Manila
Prospects Improve for Kansas Late Feed Crops and Wheat Pasturage
Topeka Kansas October 20. Agricultural officials said improvement in late feed crops and prospects for good wheat pasturage have slowed a heavy cattle movement to market. Farmers can now hold stock as feed prospects improve after last summer’s drought. Wheat seeding nearly finished in the western two thirds of the state while rains delay seeding in the east.
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Topeka
Kan
Tea for Mrs Evans by London League in Lawrence
The colored ladies of the London Business League of Lawrence host Mrs Grace Evans a national speaker with a tea at Republican headquarters Wednesday afternoon October 21 from 3 to 6 She will speak at 8 o clock that night at Republican headquarters Attendance is invited Receiving committee includes Mrs Farinda Lambkin president and several named members Decorating committee and refreshments are arranged by listed volunteers by role and name.
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London Business League of
Lawrence
Grace Evans
Republican
Adella Miller
Misa Ethel Love
Mayme Jackson
L., Webster
Nellie Harris
Lois Strode
Mary F. Brown
Luella Hultz
Gitta Irvin
Lille McWilliams
Carrie Davis
Mabel Pitts
Btrs
Selena Holmes
Margaret
Paving Crescent Road bids advertised by commissioners
The county commissioners moved toward Crescent Road paving a PWA project with 45 percent government grant. Bids for 9,400 square yards of concrete paving will be opened at the courthouse at 10 a m on November 12, with local property owners funding the remaining cost.
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Crescent Road
Chi Omega House
Mount Oread
E. F. Engel
Court House
PWA
Citizenship Pardons Filed for Three Local Defendants
Citizenship pardons have been filed in district court for William Hultz Cecil Porter and Charley Fearing. Hultz received a one to ten year sentence for second degree forgery in November 1922 and was paroled in December 1930. Porter was sentenced to one to ten years for a crime against nature in September 1951, with sentence expiring October 16 last. Fearing pled guilty to manslaughter in the fourth degree for the December 8 1934 fatal shooting of Jay Wilson at the Fearing home in North Lawrence and was sentenced to one to two years, term expired October 18 last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hultz
Cecil Porter
Charley Fearing
Hultz
Porter
Fearing
Jay Wilson
North Lawrence
Puff and companions lost at sea in dark fog
The two bold companions drift somewhere at sea as heavy black clouds loom. Puff says they are lost in a fog and this is no fun. He fears they will be off their course as the long night wears on.
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Puff
Mrs Schooley’s birthday party marks farewell in North Lawrence
Mrs C O Mitchell hosted a birthday farewell for Mrs Benjamin Schooley last Tuesday October 13. Schooley will winter with Mr and Mrs Charles Hughes in Pittsburg Kaw. The guest list gathered at a nearby home before moving to the Hughes residence.
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North Lawrence
C. O. Mitchell
Benjamin Schooley
Mrs Schooley Hosts Surprise Gathering for Friends
Mrs Schooley surprised her guest list at a social gathering. Attendees included Mrs S M Dolan, Mrs Roy Adams, Mrs George Pickens, Mrs Dover, Mrs H K Lury, Mrs Gladys Norwine, Miss Grace Perky, Mrs Mina Dias, Mrs Larson, Helen Larson, Mrs Bratton, Mrs Dwicht Kunkle, Mrs Robert Guntert, Mrs Myrtle Wilson, Mrs Anna Wilson, Wilma Jones, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Della Wilson, Mrs Tommy Cummings, Mrs Cripe, Mrs Susie Denman, Mrs Rachel Husted, Mrs Floyd De Weese, Mrs Herbert Nehrbass.
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Schooley
S. M. Dolan
Roy Adams
George Pickens
Dover
H. K. Lury
Gladys Norwine
Grace Perky
Mina Dias
Larson
Helen Larson
Bratton
Dwicht Kunkle
Robert Guntert
Myrtle Wilson
Anna Wilson
Wilma Jones
Wilson
Della Wilson
Tommy Cummings
Cripe
Susie Denman
Rachel Husted
Floyd de Weese
Herbert Nehrbass
List of Mrs Names From Local Social Notices
The notice lists multiple married women by surname and title including Misa Etta Dick Mrs Dick Mrs Chickner Mrs Nelson Mrs Ralph Hubble Mrs John Hubble Mrs Beltz Mrs Nettie Palmateer Mrs George Petty Mrs Harris Mrs Hardtaker Mrs Henry Weingart ner and Mrs Mitchell.
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Misa Etta Dick
Chickner
Nelson
Ralph Hubble
John Hubble
Beltz
Nettie Palmateer
George Petty
Harris
Hardtaker
Henry Weingartner
Mitchell
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Jayhawk
Walter Connolly
Robert Young
Andy Clyde
Bing Crosby
Lew Ayres
Varsity
Jessie
Jessie Matthews
Teer
Dievestd
Victor Sivile
Independent
Ealery
Phobe
U.S
the World Co
Senator Couzens
Kansas
Colored
London Business League
Zephyr
Zephyr Bakery
Stock Exchange
Journal-World
THE
Famty Theatre
Weinessay
Alter x Abel
Aen
Erik Rhodes
Columbia Pictuar
East 11Th St
Legra Anderson
Roy Lawrence Market
Swift
California
Granada
Warlo
Powell
Loy Riya Tae
Neve Connolly
Henry Wilcoxon
Betty Furness
Gable
Mabels
Marion Davies
Clark Gable
Cain and
Mabel
Shirley Temple
Frank Morgan Stepin Fetchit
Pickinsa Ie She Fe
Roscoe Earns
William Frawley
Lynne Overman
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