Quartzite Rocks Mistaken for Potatoes Found Near Kanwaka
Two rock specimens found by W. Swallow near Kanwaka resembled potatoes until Prof. W H Schoene of the University identified them as quartzite brought by glaciers from Minnesota. He noted petrification is rare and occurs in dry climates over centuries, not decades, and one piece resembles a cobbler potato while the other looks like an Ohio variety.
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W. Swallow
Kanwaka
W. H. Schoene
University of
Raology Department
Minnesota
Schoene
Ohio
Warmer by Tomorrow in Kansas Forecast
Gloomy, chilly weather persisted across Kansas with sun expected to return lightly tomorrow. Clouds, mist, fog covered most of the state, except the southwest, as a federal meteorologist predicted highs near 70 to 82 degrees yesterday, with lows 48 to 58. Light rain and foggy patches noted. no substantial precipitation yesterday.
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Topeka
Kansas
S.D. Flora
Tola
Tribune
Baker U opens 76th year with Murdock chapel talk
Victor Murdock former congressman and Wichita Eagle editor spoke at Baker University in Baldwin City Kansas opening chapel for the seventy sixth year. He urged students to grow mentally by overcoming difficulties saying the rough road makes the traveler strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin City
Kan
Victor Murdock
Baker
Wichita Eagle
Murdock
Perfects New Apparatus Two Way Radiophone Transmission
Camden New Jersey September 4 AP Perfection of an apparatus enables two way radiophone conversation between aircraft and ground over 75 miles on five meter static free waves announced by Dr Carlton D Hargis radio engineer. Stormy weather on higher waves does not cause static interference here allowing clear communication anytime.
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Camden
N.J
Carlton D. ‘Hargis
Union School hosts program and social for new teacher
Union school Friday evening featured a program and ice cream social honoring Miss Edith Laughery as a new teacher and aiding formation of a community club for the coming year. Officers were elected including Philo Beck as president and Mrs. Ike Thomas as secretary treasurer. Committees for October 20 were named for refreshments and entertainment. Open house meetings will run through the term with a Halloween costume attendance rule.
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Union School
Edith Laughery
Philo Beck
Lester Schwartz
Ike Thomas
Alta Kirby
Bertha
Nellie Stewart
Virgil Schwartz
Bmrys
Ruth Flory
Thelma Schwartz
Vane Kring
Fred Lutz
Kansas City
A. C. Johanning
Beverly
J. W. Johanning
Frank Sutton
Tamily
Wm. Ford
Olive
Orville’ Elm
J. T. Schwalm
Lester
Martha Niebrugge
John Stoebener
Lloyd Ford
Vernon Leaf
Colorado
Teddy Hess
Amos Flory
Henry Boehle
Thomas
Helen
Jack
Bethel Ladies Aid
Fall Leaf Notice of Obituary Update
Mrs Frank Mignot’s uncle and Mr and Mrs Frank Landon announce the birth of their daughter Marion in the Us cane area with family greetings and light celebration in the community notice.
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Frank Mignot
Frank Landon Gad
Marion
Us Cane
Pi Rush Captain leads KU sorority events at dawn
Miss Jessamine Jackson of Lawrence the Alpha Omicron Pi rush captain at the University of Kansas announces rushee introductions will begin at 10 tomorrow morning and new pledges will be named Monday afternoon. She also serves as president of the Jay Janes, lauding her family background at 901 Michigan Street.
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Jessamine Jackson
Lawrence
Alpha Omicron Pi
University of Kansas
Miss Jackson
Jay Janes
Organization of Women Rooters
Andrew Jackson
Michigan Street
Funeral services for Edwin C. Allen held at A C James home
Relatives and friends gathered Friday afternoon September 8 for Edwin C. Allen’s funeral at the Dunnigan, Missouri home of A C James. Mixed quartet sang, Rev Reifschneider delivered a short sermon, and Rev Lester Greenwood offered a message. Pallbearers named. Belleview Ladies Aid held September 6 sewing two quilts for Mrs Ott. Members listed. Next meeting October 4 at Mrs Bert Daugherty’s with a tacky party. Local notes include residents visiting Nevada and Lecompton, and callers on Anderson and Joy homes.
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A. C. James
Edwin C. Allen
Dunnigan
Fredericka Schlegel
Hilda Skuske
Reifschneider
George Gertenberger
Jesus
Eudora
Lester Greenwood
Boliver
Levi Woodard
M. B. Starr
Bert Daugherty
W. G. Joy
A. Ziesenis
Emil Schmidt
Belleview Ladies Aid
Earl Ott
Ott
Pearl Houser
Fred Bartz
Howard Miller
Ed Siler
Grace Hadl
Pauline Warmker
Martin Abel
Anna Stanley
Albert Miller
George Ott, Sr
Vernita Weickman
Allan Cochran
L. M. Holmes
Mattie Skinner
Ed Forsythe
Viola Gerstenberger
Estelle Shirck
Merrett Musick
Iona Mae
Henry George Coleman
Merle Eugene
Elma Oy
George Bartz
Nevada
G. C. Coleman
Lecompton
Clarence
Crane
Lola Duncan
Local Social News From Gardner and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Chas Brown and children of Gardner hosted evening callers including families from Kansas City and nearby towns. Dr Wilson of Kansas City is expected to speak at Union Chapel with a planned all day service and picnic dinner. Martin Abel hauls coal for Belleview school winter supply. many residents attended quilting and visits, with funeral attendees from Lawrence and Blue Mound.
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Jim Dyer
Kansas City
Charles Witt
Hanna Pfleger
Stella Davis
Gresta Ziesenis
Lawrence
Frank Mignot
Harve Schellack
John Vitt
Howard Caviness
Hesper
Frances Harber
George Adair
St. Paul
Neb
Bert Seiwald
Eudora
John Kasberger
Hesner
Chas. Brown
Gardner
E Keyes
Evelyn and
Delbert
Kansas, City, Mo
Clyde Smith
la von
Clyde Jr
Harry Warmker
Ed Siler
la Loun
Fred Bartz
Wilson
Union Chapel
Martin Abel
Ottawa
Belleview School
H. M. Cook
Margueret
Betty Lou
Leavenworth
George Coleman
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Ardsley
Lucky Tiger
Edison
Mazda Electric
Kolynos
Zerbst
Roco Mineral Oi
Sheaffer Parker
Squibbs
Williams
Mennen’s
Colgates
Ingrams
Kranks
Jergen
Ponds
Krank’s
Vrislely
Elixer I. Q
Orphos
Woodbury’s
WHYTE
Colgate's Tooth
Pinkham’s
Absorbing JR
William’s Shaving
Vick
KOTEX
Pi Rush
Fall Leaf Store
Wessamine Sacksok
Belleview
Abel
Jenna Nuttall
Richard Nuttall
Carl Pfleger, Jr
Clifton
Dan Santry
W. F
Freeze
Gibbs Clothing Co
Oxfords
Ioe Gibbs
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