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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1937

Page

2

Mediterranean pirates spur Great Britain and France patrols

London reports Britain and France mobilized to a wartime footing in the Mediterranean to curb pirate submarine attacks and safeguard shipping. Italy demands equal participation and threatens to block collaboration, while Rome resists expanded duties beyond the Tyrrhenian Sea.

London Great Britain France Italy Il Duce England Rome Forcod Europe Britain Royal Air Force Felixstowe Malta Byweather Mussolini Mediterranean Liitain Ethiopia

Edward's Brother Home Visits Windsors Stir Debate

London reports the Duke and Duchess of Kent returned to England after a near visit to the Dukes of Windsor, reviving bitter talk of former King Edward's exile and the couple's lack of royal blessing. Hospital staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital plan their monthly meeting tonight.

Duke Kent Windsors London Dukes England Duchess of Windsor Edward R Wallig Warfield Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Test Your Knowledge questions in classified page

Test Your Knowledge asks seven questions such as the status of the British cosses sion in DC and Jack Benny real name, asking about Thomas Gainsho and Sand el 3.6, and the paragon of the alloy of copper and tin, plus Gaines Mill battle and a riddle about a King snake.

District of Columbia Jack Benny Thomas Gainsho Proush Ieidande Sandel Fushroeo Aljoy Gaines’ Mill

First Class Periods Call Students To Work At KU Open House

On the KU campus during the 1037 98 school year opening students with five and two hour classes mapped syllabi while professors struggled with new names. The Union open house drew crowds with free drinks billiards and dancing to Louie Kuhn's band. A Sigma Alpha Epsilon softball win and a Hexagons loss highlighted intramural action as campus life buzzed with bookstore tax headaches and social activity.

University of Kansas The Union Louie Kuhn Joes

Football season tickets available at Kansas University

E. L. Falkenstein announces that season football tickets are on sale for 5.60 including tax. Tickets grant access to six games: the free-relay game September 25, Bethany October 2, Iowa State October 16, Kansas State November 13, and Missouri November 25. Student activity tickets are stamped at the office with seating on either stadium side, most preferring the east.

E. L. Falkenstein K. U. Athletic Office Bethany Towa State Kansas State Missouri

Lawrence Recreation Parlors Reopen After Redecorations

The Lawrence Recreation Parlors at 916 Massachusetts Street reopen Saturday for the fall season with redecorated interiors and freshly sanded alleys. Bowlers will enjoy improved surroundings and new club league setups, while details on events and schedules follow local notices.

Lawrence Massachusetts Street Iterar Omar Hicks Mi Naimond Polles A Et Bualhoes Etek

Crawford Speaks on Origins of Engineering Education

Dean Ivan Crawford of the University of Kansas told Kiwanis members that engineering origins predate universities and traced early schools in France and Germany. He cited KU enrollment near record highs and outlined France’s theory focus versus British practical emphasis in the American curriculum. Washington report notes Morrison Shafroth’s forced resignation over tax inquiry disagreements.

Ivan C. Crawford University of Kansas Kiwanis Club Wiedemann's Dean Crawford France Germany West Point University of Michigan Columbia United States Colorado State School of Mines

Frances Etscheid Heads Lawrence Private Duty Nursing Group

Frances Etscheid was elected president of the private duty nursing group of Lawrence at a recent meeting. Officers include Miss Alice Cole as vice president and Miss Juanita Rumbaugh as secretary-treasurer. The group adopted a 12 hour nursing schedule from August 10, aligning with Topeka, Wichita, and national practice. two meals per shift are included at patient expense, with a daily charge of $6.

Frances Etscheid Lawrence Alice Cole Juanita Rumbaugh Topeka Wichita Kansas City

Kansas football broadcasts open to all stations

University of Kansas athletics director Gwinn Henry announced that KU football games this fall will have open broadcast privileges with conditions. Any radio station may broadcast from Memorial Stadium for 100 dollars per game, with bans on liquor tobacco and patent medicine sponsors. The athletic department will review each station and sponsor.

University of Kansas Gwinn Henry Memorial Stadium

Extension Division Prepares High School Debate Materials

H G Ingham director of extension at the University of Kansas mailed an announcement of debate material for high school use this winter in at least 33 states. The materials include general background items and Kansas specific content. Kansas high schools in the High School Activities association will receive the notices as that group now handles inter high school debate and related activities. Ingham also chairs the state speech activities committee for debate and dramatics.

H. G. Ingham University of Kansas National University Extension Association Ingham Kansas High School Activities Association High School Athletic Association

Deaths and Funerals Albert J Anderson

Albert J. Anderson of near Clinton died last night at his daughter's home 1831 Barker Street Clinton The Clinton Presbyterian church will host funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 oclock Reverend Hall of Effingham will officiate Burial will follow in Clinton cemetery He is survived by his wife Gertrude two children Mrs James Hazard of Lawrence and Russell Anderson of Kansas City Missouri three brothers Oscar Arthur of Illinois and Louis of Montana one sister Mrs George Wedeking of Illinois and three grandchildren Kyle Ben Kyle a longtime Williams town native died at his home this morning He is survived by his widow six sons two daughters and nine grandchildren Arrangements will be announced later

Albert J. Anderson Clinton James Hazard Barker Street Clinton Presbyterian Church Hall Effingham Clinton Cemetery Anderson Gertrude Anderson Lawrence Russell Anderson Kansas City Oscar Arthur Illinois Louis Montana George Wedeking Kyle Ben Kyle Williams Will Bel

Rankin nomination for re election to western NAIA division

Lawrence native Heard in Lawrence Rankin nominated for re election as president of the western division of the National Association of Ice Industries. The division covers Kansas Missouri Nebraska Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and North Dakota. Nomination moves to the national body in Cleveland for confirmation at the annual meeting. Rankin would join the NAIA board of directors if confirmed.

R. G Rankin Lawrence National Association of Ice Industries Kansas City National Association Cleveland Rankin Missouri Nebraska Iowa Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota

Pleads Guilty to DWI in Milton Beach Court

Goldmar Green 27 of DeSoto pleaded guilty yesterday in Milton Beach justice court to driving a motor truck while intoxicated. He paid a fine of $100 plus costs and $8.75. His license was taken and sent to the state vehicle commissioner for revocation after a collision with Mrs. C. G. Arvin on Highway 10 east of Lawrence last July 17. He had been on bond for the hearing, which was continued several times until yesterday.

Goldmar Green DeSoto Justice Court Milton Beach Justice Beach State ‘Sehicle Green C. G. Arvin Utah Lawrence

Japanese Drive Threatens Chinese Line Near Chochow

Foreign observers report a major Japanese cavalry and artillery push westward toward Chochow on the Han line. Capture could sever the northern railroad and isolate Gen Sun Lienchung's 35th Army as his forces retreat from Fangshan and Chochow remains contested along the Peiping railway corridor.

Chochow Xuanheien Peiping Han' How Pactingfu Sun Lien- Chung Fangshan Sun

Pragmatic Local News and Personal Notices

Pratt Mrs Ben Hawk returns home with grandson Newton Cole McCluggage after visiting daughter Marston McCluggage Lawrence duo reports two weeks Morraine Park trout fishing George K Melvin and A B Mitchell Oklahoma City trip for two weeks Eriksen family from Oklahoma City to visit mother Mrs C J Eriksen two weeks Phone company new Philadelphia hire Eunice Criffith takes position with Bell Philadelphia May Bruner Lucille Van Swearingen attend Kansas Free Fair in Topeka Kansas City visits Waldemar Gelich May Rowley vacation Kansas City Asher family returns from Green Mountain Falls Colorado Col. officials Leavenworth quarterly meeting Northeast Kansas County Officials association includes James Brass Mildred D Watson E E Trueblood T R Gerhart Leon Abele J W Holmes fishing trip Lake of the Ozarks Watts McLeod visit Port Angeles Wash 45 years since leaving Lawrence McLeod visited 12 years ago in Lawrence Mrs A B Weaver returns from New London Conn Mussolini visit to Munich Sept 25 Mrs Elizabeth Browning Donner Roosevelt engagement to Curtin Winsor Philadelphia Sept 16 Willard School closed for fumigation tomorrow infantile paralysis case Dale Faler 8

Ben Hawk Pratt Marston McCluggage Newton Cole McCluggage George K. Melvin A. B. Mitchell Lawrence Morraine Park Colo Conrad John Kerulf Eriksen John Doug- Jay Coleman Oklahoma City Mr. Eriksen C. J. Eriksen Eriksen Firestone Company Eunice Criffith Philadelphia Telephone Company May Bruner Lucille van Swearingen Topeka Waldemar Gelich Kansas City May Rowley Henry H. Asher Green Mountain Falls Asher E. E. Trueblood T. R. Gerhart Leon Abele J. W. Holmes Lake of the Ozarks Charley Watts Helen McLeod Port Angeles Wash Sarah Watts Walter Russell Mr. Watts Here Misa McLeod Libbie Watts McLeod A. B. Weaver New London

Halt on speed traps ordered in St Louis area

Prosecuting Attorney M Ralph Walsh warned St Louis County constables and deputies to end speed traps and stop taking eight dollars and twenty cents in costs. The note followed by Oklahoma City on Sept 17 reports Date nights at the Tecumseh girls training school were ordered abolished by Mrs Mabel Bassett. Cream that is two days old is easier to whip than fresh.

St. Louis St. Louis County M. Ralph, Walsh Nate Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Training School For Tecumseh Mabel Bassett Complessants of Charities and Correcions

Dodgers Take First of Doubleheader Over Reds 8 to 6

Brooklyn jumps to a five run lead in the first inning and defeats Cincinnati 8 to 6 in the opening game. Hoyt baffled the Reds while Spencer, Hallahan, Gehler, Lombard, and Campbell held the line. Frankhouse and Philps added for Brooklyn.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Dodgers Wade Hoyt Reds Brooklyn Hoyt Spencer Hallahan Gehlerman Lombard Campbell Frankhouse Philps Cascarella Ttsburgh New York Giants Pirates Buca Cliff Melton New York Pittsburgh Chicago Turner Lopez Lee Root Logan Parmelee Shoun Hartnett Septals Lefty Gomez Cleveland Indians Yankees Tribe Cleveland Hudlin Wyatt Brown Pydak Gomez Dickey Philadelphia Harry Kelley Athletica St. Louis Browns Browns Floyd Yount St. Louis Knott Giu Miani Kelley Hayes Detroit Washington Lawson Wade York Deshong R. Ferrell

Local social notes from Oak Ridge and surrounding towns

Community updates list guests at Oak Ridge dinners and fair openings in Topeka. L. H. Leonhard and family attend union events in Jacksonville. H. G. Van Neste named soil measuring supervisor in Grant township. Kanwaka Literary Club met with Miss Mary Frederick performing a vocal solo and refreshments served. Residents travel home from Illinois after a Leonhard reunion and visit relatives in Chicago and Lone Jack.

L. H. Leonhard FP. H. Leonhard H. G. van Neste Topeka Alford Robert Laptad Farm Bureau Katie Toms Dora Wolf Frank Bearman Williamstown Elizabeth Dunn Bismarck School Grant Township Douglas County A. R. Reed Kanwaka Literary Club Mary K. Frederick Lola Longenecker F. H. Leonhard Ruby Maurice Dissinger Illinois Leonhard Jacksonville Bagnell Dam Thelma Trovilla Baby Chicago Lone Jack Trovilla Thelma Malone

Midland Social club hosts and officers elected at Oakridge event

Mrs. H F Longanecker presided as president with Mrs. Guy Shultz as secretary and treasurer. The gathering at Mrs. A R Reed's home featured refresh ments after a pleasant afternoon. Numerous locals, guests, and visiting friends attended from Lawrence Topeka and nearby towns, with several noting travels and family visits.

Oakridge Longanecker Midland A. R. Reed H. F.longanecker Guy Shultz Secre Trassurer Emil Gaeta Neta Arah Toms Ilia Wilbur Reed Frank Toms Katie Toms Wolf Weakley Brothers H. G. Neste Shriners Abdallah Temple Leavenworth Hattie Fetty Leona S. M. Dolan Lawrence Arthur Leonhard Peairs Wilson Manhattan A.C Thomas van Nice Walter Jones Tonganoxie Charles Riley Bert Dowding Eudora Marie Riley Ralph Kampschroeder Charles Hicks Linwood Mary K. Frederick Lucia Himes Independence F. H. Leonhard Marie Marsouin Johnnie Kansas City Robert Alford Simons Marsouri W. H. Weeks Ardell Weeks

Community meeting and display items noted

The Cunningham family of Lawrence and Rev C Cunningham of Arkansas are mentioned with school parents. The first community meeting of the new year will be held at the schoolhouse Friday evening inviting all interested attendees. Dolan and Van Neste are showing products at the Douglas county agriculture display at the Topeka fair under Lester McGea of Grant township.

C. B. Cunningham Lawrence ‘School C. Cunningham Arkansas S. M. Dolan H. G. van Neste Douglas County Topeka Lester McGea Grant Township

Market News Prices for Various Grains and Corn Types

Market notes show mixed moves in grain futures with several grades of wheat corn oats and barley quoted. No. 2 dark hard and No. 2 white futures around 1.0 to 1.05 per unit with percentage changes noted and December and September contracts discussed.

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Studes Open House Jams Union W.S.G.A Sigma Alpha Epsilon South Park K. U Sig Alpha Phillips North Lawrence L. N. Flint Bob Flint Navy Flint Bob Hame Thetas Ken Postlethwaite Leavenworth Kiwanis Club Ken John R. Malone Hugo Black Justice Black Arthur Fox Mary Taylor Topeke Court House L. H. Menger Crawford K. A. Dean Internal Revenue Chief Tax Inquiry Morrison Shafroth Internal Revenue Bureau Shafroth Morgenthau Russell J. Ryan Shefroth Senate-House Roosevelt Denver Ryan Bureau of Internal Revenue Chief Council General Treasury Harry Nevin Lawrence Country Club Nevin Hugh Means Garnett High School Edga Means Military Order of the Loyal Legion of America United States Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission Claude F. Dixon Rochester Minn Helen Keller Dixon Mayo Brothers Clinic William Underwood UT Ninocle Club Kansas Allied Workers Massachusetts Kong China Canton Shanghai Munich Berlin Benito Mussolini Adolf Hitler Elizabeth Browning Donner Roosevelt Curtin Winsor James D. Winsor Ardmore Elliott Roosevelt Nevada Willard Kan C. Wickersham Willard Creek Dale Faler Tiger Eagle Seje Coal CO Dunkerley Coal Co Baseball Today Oak Ridge R&g William Roberts Mass Loan Assn Saas Golden West Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific America Ship and Ride
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