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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1936

Page

2

Landon To Speak On G P Program In Midwest Tour

Pro-Gov Alf M Landon outlined a dependable permanent program to replace stopgap policies he criticized as harming farmers He announced speeches in Des Moines Minneapolis and Milwaukee part of a Midwest campaign swing through Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois He will address a national Young Republicans conference tomorrow and other leaders sought attendance from New Jersey and Iowa figures.

Topeka Kan Alf M. Landon Middle West Republican Party Des Moines Minneapolis Milwaukee Lake States Midwest Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Ilinois National Broadcasting Company Red Fred A. Seaton Kansas Young Republicans Harald G. Hoffman New Jersey Henry Field Shenandoah

McKone Leads County Rifle Elimination at Guard Range

Major S. A. McKone set the pace in Douglas county rifle elimination matches at the National Guard range under Douglas County Bankers association sponsorship. He scored 96 of 100 from three positions at 200 yards. McKone and three others will join the county team to compete in the Kansas Bankers association shoot at Fort Riley next Monday. Other qualifiers were Lester I. Reber Lawrence 89, Harry T. Craig Lawrence 83, and Carl Butell Baldwin 3.

S. A. McKone Douglas County Douglas County Bankers Association McKone Kansas Bankers Association Fort Riley Lester I. Reber Lawrence Harry T. Craig Carl Butell Baldwin

Woman Held in Jail in Kansas City Case

Mrs Narcissa Johnson 45 is held in jail after the fatal shooting of her husband B Fred Johnson 57 a Wyandotte County dairyman Found dead with a abdomen wound following district court discussions over a writ to prevent him leaving the state or disposing of property in a divorce action Deputy Sheriff R H Elliott said the gun discharged when he reached for it after she threatened him following a reported strike.

Kansas City Kan Narcissa Johnson Fred Johnson Wyandotte County Johnson R. H. Elliott

Field forecasts Iowa victory for 1982 senate race

Henry Field of Shenandoah Iowa, the Republican senatorial candidate, told Governor Alf Landon that the ticket would carry Iowa by 100 000 in November. Field and his party dined at the governor's mansion with other officials, amid talk of campaign prospects. A marriage license was issued to Paul Frazier of Wellsville and Eva Vataw of Eudora.

Topeka Henry Field Shenandoah Iowa A! M. Landon London Field James Pearson Harold G. Hoffman New Jersey Paul Frazier Wellsville Eva Vataw Eudora Alexander

Test Your Knowledge Quick Quiz Questions From Classifieds

A reader challenges with seven trivia prompts covering biblical books animals poets historical figures infrastructure and geography. Questions include fifth New Testament book mandrill Ann Ward Radcliffe Betsy and I Are Out poet San Francisco Bay Bridge length Socialist candidate 1932 world seaport Noah’s second son Connellsville on which river.

Ann Ward Radcliffe Betsy Unitedd States San Francisco-Oakland Bay Noah Connellsville

Year's Grind Starts in Halls of Learning at KU

University of Kansas students begin fall term amid early rising chaos and crowded offices. Freshmen struggle with room numbers and addresses while faculty outline courses and texts. Fees and book exchanges draw lines as intramurals, law enrollments, and campus life gain pace.

Toledo Alcazar siege: execution postponed as charges laid

In Toledo Spain government forces halt plans to blow the Alcazar after 1,700 people including women and children were to be killed by TNT charges. Socialist troops under Lieut.-Col. Luis Barcelo placed charges around the fortress and gave one last chance to surrender. Evacuation of a two mile radius was ordered as final warning was issued.

Associated Press Toledo Spain Alcazar Puerta de Carros Puerta Capuchinos Capucines Perez Agua Juan Labrador Biscuit Owen Luis Barcelo Sithin

Fishermen Arrested in Lawrence for Undersized Catch and Pole Violations

Two Lawrence fishermen faced charges after lawmen patrolled area waters. E Bateson pleaded guilty to possessing undersized catfish and paid a $10 fine plus $17.50 costs, while Henry Rhode faced a not guilty plea for fishing without pole and line, with a $30 bond set and October 15 hearing. Warden Sessions cited rains reviving streams and notes of fish losses and illegal fishing in drying pools.

Lawrence Henry Sessions E. Bateson O. J. Lane Session Henry Rhode Lane Rhode Warden Session Kansas

Beech Aircraft Obtains Option to Buy Wichita Property

Beech Aircraft Co has obtained an option to purchase the former Travel Air Co manufacturing property in Wichita Kansas. Walter L Beech president announced the move and declined to disclose the price. The Beech Co has occupied the building since April 1932 under a lease with Curtiss Wright Airplane Corp which had acquired Travel Air ownership years earlier.

New York Beech Aircraft Co Travel Air Co Wichita Kansas Walter JL. Beech Beech Beech Co Curtiss Wright Airplane Corp

Boosters Arrive in Lawrence For Kansas Jubilee Exposition

An automobile caravan representing the Kansas Jubilee Exposition, Wichita, will reach Lawrence Saturday afternoon with 10 to 15 cars and 50 to 75 men. They plan a 15 minute booster stunt on the street timed for 4 46 PM, per Chamber of Commerce word. In Cambridge, Harvard Alumni Day marks the tercentenary celebration with 10 000 alumni in Harvard Yard.

Wichita Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

Loud Speakers Proposed for Court in Reidsville Trial

Judge B H Wrenn suggests installing loudspeakers on witness chairs to hear squeaky sounds in court. Notice invites listeners to tune to William Hard tonight on WIBW at 9 p.m. KMBC at 9 45 p.m. Adv.

Reidsville N. C B. H. Wrenn WIBW KMBC

Veteran Democrat Kemper Dies in Topeka After Long Health Battle

Topeka Sept 17 1947 HL Kemper prominent Kansas Democrat who ran five times for secretary of state and once for state treasurer died at home after a year of declining health. He came to Topeka 37 years ago from Horton to be secretary of the I O O F Judge of Kansas a post he held for many years. He aided the Kansas taxpayers league and was a familiar budget hearing figure. He helped abolish the city election commissioner post and was an original incorporator of the Kansas Democratic club. Survived by his widow and brother Lee Kemper of Siloam Springs Ark.

He. Kemper Topeka W. HL Kemper Kansas Horton Kansas Taxpayers’ League Kemper Kansas Democratic Club Lee Kemper Siloam Springs Ark

Anniversary Supper At Trinity Luth eran Church

A large crowd gathered in Trinity Lutheran Church fellowship rooms for an annual supper marking the eighth year in the new building. Swede and Eric performed music, Prof. J. P. Jensen spoke on Canada and the Dionne quintuplets, Miss Ruth Emerson shared China experiences, and Mrs. Robert Price sang with Mildred Reuter on piano. Rev. C A Puls outlined fall plans as the congregation looks toward Sunday’s Joash Chest service at 1 o clock with Rev. N. R. Melhorn as speaker. Public welcome.

Trinity Lutheran Church Eric J. P. Jensen Canada Ruth Emerson China N. R. Melhorn D. P Philadelphia

Santa Fe Slogan Contest for Employees and Families

Santa Fe invites employees and their immediate families to submit slogans not exceeding ten words. First prize is 100 dollars, second 30, third unspecified. Entries due by December 4, 1936, dated no later than November 30, 1935, to Mr. M L Lyles with judges C J Wirehfield and Herbert Deeming. Winners announced in January in Santa Fe Magazine.

Santa Fe M. L. Lyles The Mr. Lyles C. J. Wirehfiell Herbert Deeming Santa Fe Magazine

Crabb Bound Over For District Court In Check Forgery Case

Williamsburg Kansas youth Crabb waived a preliminary hearing in Justice Court and was bound over to the district court for trial in November on charges of three check forgeries. He was arrested attempting to pass a check at First National Bank signed with forged name. Bond set at 1000 dollars. Crabb held in jail. Fascist Choice For Dictator in Spain report from St Jean de Luz notes Gen Martinez Anido as fascists’ preferred dictator if civil war victory occurs.

Rugh Craib Williamsburg Kan Court of Justice J. Lane District Court Crabb First National Bank George Roe Alfred Heck St Jean de Luz France Martinez Anido Spain Edna Harding R. B. Stevens Justice Court C. J. Lane Edna Ifarding Donald Hults

Agreement reached to end Lille textile strike in France

French government officials announced an agreement to settle a long running strike by thousands of Lille textile workers. The action follows tense negotiations and offers a path to resume production in the sector.

Paris Lille

Full Apply? Kiwanis hears on popular government form

Prof J B Smith of the University of Kansas law faculty told Kiwanis lunch crowd that the American system has never been fully applied and must be popular in fact as well as name. He warned that government cannot last without public sympathy and urged citizens to assume their responsibilities. The talk coincided with Constitution Week, with brief prefaces by Rev Joseph King and Ed Elbel about summer vacations. Elbel noted he is pursuing a PhD in Iowa and that summers with his family are spent at a camp run by the University of Iowa for summer session students.

J. B. Smith University of Kansas Law Faculty Kiwanis Club Wiedemann’s Today Professor Smith Joseph King Ed Elbel Kine Canada E Ibel Iowa University of Lews

Lawrence Rose Garden Blooms Amid Rain and Park Changes

The Lawrence area is praised for a rose garden in South Park blooming profusely after recent rains. Workers cut down trees damaged by drought to improve park appearance while mice invade homes as cooler weather arrives. Kaw river dam water level and flash boards alter river islands status near Bowersock mill.

South Park Kaw Bowersock Mill

Course for Women survey potential WPA training site

Mrs Elsie Warner field representative for Household Workers Training Center of Kansas surveyed Lawrence officials about establishing a training center here. The program targets girls and women 16 to 35 on relief or from WPA families, covering meal planning and other household tasks with local food purchases and a $1 weekly transportation allowance. Upon completion a certificate of proficiency is awarded. inquiries may be made at the county relief office.

Elsie Warner Household Workers Training Center of Kansas Lawrence Warner Mildred Watson WPA Women's and Professional Division County Relief Office

Fancy Bicycle Riding Dangerous Warns Chief

Chief of Police Jude Anderson warns bicycle riders to observe ordinances for safety. He notes severe riding interferes with traffic and is dangerous. Reports describe cyclists performing gymnastic riding on streets. Ordinances, many adopted over 25 years ago, prohibit such riding while cyclists retain full street rights.

Jude Anderson Seviere Ist Anderson

Personal notes of travels and returns across coast and west

Mrs Evangeline Tate and J Tate Clark have returned from Long Beach California after spending the summer with Miss Mary Tate. They also visited the exposition in San Diego and other points of interest on the coast. Miss Helen MaeGregor and Miss Helen Rice returned this week from a two months stay in the west. They visited In Long Beach California and Anacortes Washington until September 1 returning home by way of Lake Louise and Banff. Mrs Glenn Young and infant son returned home today from Memorial hospital. Mickey Cochrane Detroit Tiger talks Ed Rommel was the best fielding pitcher he ever saw.

Evangeline Tate J. Tate Clark Long Beach Cal Mary Tate San Diego Helen MaeGregor Helen Rice West Anacortes Wash Lake Louise Banff Glenn Young Memorial Hospital

Community Social Notes From Eudora Area

A long list of local families share visits, dinners, and outings around Kansas City, Eudora, Belleview, and Kaw Valley. Residents including the Reusch, Massey, Reusch clans, Otts, Bernitz, Kindred, Koch, Neis, and Abel families are noted hosting, visiting, and attending events such as fairs, bridge parties, and freshmen initiation at Eudora High School.

Robert Reusch Delbert Wayne Lester Massey Merl Reusch Johnnie Reusch Donna Mae Kansas City Grant Edelbrock Andy James Mildred Lawler William Klinkerberry George Ott, Jr Belleview Floyd Broers George Broers Virginia Moody Wellsville Fair Howard Bernitz Lelia Mae Bernitz Lewie Hade Kaw Valley Field Holmes Springfield Kindred Seb Holmes Volney Holmes East Orange N. J Nell Catlin Mattie Kindred Edna Zillner Eudora Glen Wilson Glen Dale Paul Hail Fred Koch Freida Ben Neis Weaver Pete Neil Raythorn Lilia Reece Fall Leaf Leone Parker Greers Vernon Strobel L. Kindred Les Rilley Bill Young Marjorie Burger Fred Rilley Westphalia Otto Abel Violet Marion Dan Neis DeSoto Greta Vernetta Spitzli Mary Eisele Minnie Annetta Abel Arleta Wilson Ruby Neis Delbert Reusch Lewis Meuffle Eudora High School Eudora Hich School Fred Neis Hesner

Funeral services held for Guy Grimes in Eudora

Attendees from this vicinity and Weaver attended the funeral at the Methodist church in Eudora on Sunday afternoon. Rev. George Trabant and Rev. L. Rapier led the service with burial in Eudora cemetery. Odd Fellows lodge presided at the graveside. Families from Eudora Hesper DeSoto Vinland Baldwins and Gideon Neis were among Sunday visitors and dinner guests.

Weaver Guy Grimes Eudora George Trabant L. Rapier Odd Fellows Lodge Leonard Bagby Carl Kurtz Hesper Elmer Kurtz Robert Kurtz DeSoto Charlieurtz John Laughlin Vinland Wilber Olmstead Baldwin Gideon Neis

Valley Grove So and So club meets at Mrs Petrie Jr’s home

Valley Grove So and So club gathered Thursday with Mrs Mildred Champion presiding and Mrs Guella Petrie in charge. Eleven members attended with guests from Lawrence Lone Star and others. Roll call featured scripture verses and "A Happy Moment of My Life" as the club plans an anniversary social for September 25. Contests yielded awards for Mrs Arthur Ousdahl Mrs C A Petrie and Mrs Ira Ward. Next meeting with Mrs W C Thiry in two weeks. Charles Bliss has been visiting Kansas City.

Petrie Jr Mildred Champion Guella Petrie Walter Dunbar Charles Hayes Lawrence Cecile Ewing Lone Star David Blevins Ruby Tolladay Arthur Ousdahl C .A. Petrie Ira Ward W. C. Thiry Charles Bliss Kansas City

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