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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1937

Page

2

Roosevelt Awaited On Constitution Celebration

Washington observes the 150th anniversary of the federal constitution amid debate on President Roosevelt's court plan. He will speak at 8 p.m. EST as critics, including Borah and Vanderberg, weigh his stance on judiciary changes. Earlier, Roosevelt toured Antietam and plans a return to Hyde Park before possible western travel. A marriage license was issued to Raymond F. Becker and Ann Margaret Smith.

Washington Roosevelt Supreme Court E.S.T Borah R-Ida Congress Executive Maryland Antietam Hyde Park Justice Black Borah Jefferson Mas- Bolr Hitler Senator Vanderberg R-Mich Michigan Raymond F. Becker Topeka Ann Margaret Smith Richland Kan

Test Your Knowledge 1 Trivia Challenge

A set of ten questions covers citizenship by discharge, Harvey Steel Process inventor, geysers, King Edward VIII’s title, neap tides, luminous sky patches, the seventh U.S. president, Chief Justice voting, Coquimbo location, and the Roman god of dreams.

Army Navy Harvey Steel Edward VIII United S Supreme Court Coquimbo Dreaina

Freshmen Embrace Dinkies Tradition On KU Campus

Freshmen wear the Dinkies more than in years at the University of Kansas as K club introduces a looser induc tion method. Convocation interrupts the first full day of class while cheerleaders boost morale. Lectures note shifts in constitutional and international law text updates amid growing political tensions. Red Blackburn’s family ties span four generations of medical students. Union cafeteria to feature a seven piece jazz band during meals with specific lunch and dinner hours. The Pomp and Circumstance march again marks both new student induction and graduation at Mt Oread.

University of Kansas K Club Washington Supreme Court Union Jack Townsend University Mt. Oread

Postpone School Opening and Local Elections

Kansas City postpones opening of schools for a third time amid 32 infantile paralysis cases. junior and teachers colleges approved to open next Monday while high and senior schools stay closed. Pomona to vote October 8 on $25 000 water system bonds. water to be drawn from nearby weirs. Eight insurgent planes bomb Port Bou, Portilho? Front. Fire damage and disrupted rail service reported. Delos Stevens and Lorraine Dennis wed in Oskaloosa courthouse. Dentist listed as Dr Alexander Ph 506 Ady.

Kansas City Straugh Board of Education Pomona Ottawa Wellsville Franklin County

Portugal Calls Hull Peace Plan Too Idealistic

In Washington on September 17 Portugal issued a lengthy formal critique of Secretary Hulls peace program. The memorandum says world leaders cling to vague formulas and warns that disarmament alone will not solve grave international problems. It notes while recognizing some principles, practical action will be limited and economic measures may hinder progress.

Washington Portugal Hull Lisbon State Department Little Republic

Lincoln Figure Dedicated at Mount Rushmore

Officials and residents gathered at Mount Rushmore as a granite Lincoln statue beside Washington and Jefferson was unveiled. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum directed the flag reveal with a giant boom while U.S. Senator Edward R. Burke and Governor Leslie Jensen spoke.

Rapid City Abraham Lincoln Mount Rushmore Washington and Jefferson South Dakota Gutzon Borglum Lincoln Borglum Sun U.S Edward R. Burke Nebraska Leslie Jensen

Lawrence churches host student welcome receptions tonight

Lawrence churches open welcoming programs for University students at the start of the new school year with special events planned. A separate note reports a person found guilty of driving drunk.

Lawrence

Fillmore Cox Fined in Police Court for DUI

Fillmore Cox pleaded guilty in police court this morning to driving a car while under the influence and was fined $50. Harlan Coley and Ide Williams also faced DUI and drunkenness charges, both appeals to district court, with bonds posted and fines of $50 and $5 respectively. August arrest dates noted.

Fillmore Cox Pai Harlan Coley Ide Williams

Memorial Hospital Notes Report

Mrs. John Sommer of Eudora underwent a minor operation this morning. Robert Brass was taken to the home of Mr and Mrs M S Winter today. Mrs R C Sullivan and infant son returned to their home at Linwood today.

John Sommer Eudora Robert Brass M. S. Winter R. C. Sullivan Linwood

Sam's Market Announces Weeklong Trade Expansion Sale

Sam Morris reopens Sam's Market with a weeklong trade expansion sale after redecorating and rearranging displays. The event features many special purchases including a ton of Folger's coffee stacked prominently in the center of the store.

Sam Morris Folger’s

Victory on Court Significance Today

A speech warns against centralized government and threats to the Constitution. It decries executive legislative power curbing the judiciary and urges unity against class, race, and religious hatreds to preserve constitutional anniversaries.

Free America

Pirates Rally Past Dodgers In Eight-Run Seventh

Pittsburgh crushed Brooklyn 10 to 4 as Durch Brandt pitched and Jim Todd batted in key runs. The Dodgers fell behind early, with Pittsburgh scoring in each inning after the fourth to seal the win.

Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Durch Brandt Brooklyn Hamlin Marrow Phelps Brandt Todd New York Cincinnati Gumbert Danning Derringer Lombardi Philadelphia Chicago Lamaster Burkert Jorgens Atwood French and Hartnett Boston St. Louis Forte and Mueller 5Remiion Bremer

Newlin Misses KU Seventy-Second Opening Exercise

Mrs Arabelle S Newlin of San Mateo California one of five students in KU’s 1866 original class could not attend the seventy second annual opening exercises today She sent a letter saying she was delighted to be invited and proud of the university and its graduates though she remains among the few left from that early cohort.

Arabelle S. Newlin San Mateo Calif University of Kansas K. U Hasome

James Nelson Injured In Oil Slick Accident At Mud Creek

James Nelson, 19, son of Dr and Mrs W N Nelson, was slightly bruised when his car skidded on oil on the highway near Mud Creek bridge. A drum of oil had spilled while being turned, creating a hazardous curve. Nelson’s car and the guard rail were damaged. others narrowly avoided crashes as the patrol applied gravel to the slick spot.

James Nelson W. ©. Nelson Mud Creek Nelson Highway Guard State Highway Patrol

Parents Meet for Junior High PTA Chapter Formation

Parents of Junior High students are invited to an assembly on Monday September 20 at 5 45 PM in the school auditorium to discuss organizing a PTA chapter. Ms John V Patchen president of the Lawrence Council of PTAs will preside. The program includes group singing and talks by parents and teachers on the theme Evaluation of the PTA.

John V. Patchen Lawrence Council of Parent- Teacher Associations Parent-Teacher Association

Sinclair Station Slot Not Operated by Company

The filling station at Twenty Third and Louisiana street where a slot machine was found is leased from Sinclair Refining by Art Holcom Jr. Charles Fox, Sinclair agent, said the company does not operate the station. Joe Sheldon of Garnett pleaded guilty to two charges of setting up and maintaining a slot machine in the same court yesterday.

Twenty- Third Louisiana Street Sinclair Refining Company Charles Fox Art Holcom, Jr Sinclair Company Joe Sheldon Garnett Court of Justice D. S. Hulta

Public School Children Under Health Inspection This Week

The annual physical and dental inspection for Lawrence public school students begins this week and continues over the coming weeks. Dr A J Anderson, school physician, with Miss Electa Kindlesperger and Miss Wilma Yoakum, conducted medical exams at the high school and will proceed on Sundays Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. Dental inspections start at Pinckney school with Dr J I Perry and Miss Kindlesperger, continuing Tuesdays and Fridays until all grade schools are covered.

Lawrence Public School A. J. Anderson Electa Kindlesperger Wilma Yoakum J. I. Perry

Britain Ends Non Intervention Patrol in Spain

London reports Britain ends the unsuccessful non intervention patrol in Spain to free warships for Mediterranean security. France joins in the decision as the 27 nation committee shifts focus from arms restraint to broader aims amid the Spanish civil war.

London Britain Spain Mediterranean France Foreign Office

Fairview Dinner Guests and Local Happenings

Fairview residents report visits with the Burke and Hunter families. Wells children suffer from whooping cough while Walter Greenwell and son Richard plan time sowing wheat on their Pratt county farm. Sunday school junior class met at the William Hunter home with Eugene Leary. Hendersons and the Lawrence group visited Hunsingers. George Chaney and Margaret from Kansas City visited C L Penny. John Therklesen and Guy Howard attended Topeka electrical displays at the fair grounds. Floyd Nisely and wife discuss home additions and farm improvements.

Edd Paasch John Burke Linwood Alice Opal Wilma Wells Walter Greenwell Richard Pratt County Eugene Leary William Hunter Charles Henderson Dorothy Jean Bobby Lawrence George Hunsinger George Chaney Margaret Kansas City C. L. Penny Guy Howard John Therklesen Topeka Therklesen Fair Grounds Floyd Nisely James Denham

Villa Eden Hosts for Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Omar Browning and family of Linwood visited the Davidsons and family for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Oscar Brown and family of Tonganoxie were guests at the Hugheys and family for Sunday dinner.

Omar Browning Linwood Charles Davidson Oscar Brown Tonganoxie John Hughey

Local Social Roundup From Beulah Cole Area

Mrs. Troy Smeiser of Beulah Cole visited relatives here. Friends hosted at Fred Harmon and Arch Meineke homes. Visitors included Herbert Moore Davidson Quinlan and Parsons families. Attended picnics, birthdays, showers, and a fish fry. Multiple households in Linwood DeSoto Lawrence and nearby towns are listed among visiting relatives and hosting gatherings.

Troy Smeiser Beulah Cole Fred Harmon Arch Meineke Herbert Moore Charles Davidson Arnold Tomeden Mra Floyd Reiderer Con Fred Melvin. Meineke Howard Quinlan Aoe Herbert Moora Parsons San m G. Seele Robert Lloyd Douglas Charles Douglas Holcom Nettie Torneden Lawrence William Toyneden Fern Wilson Chil Ed Mistele Eudora W. E. Brock Sawyer Garnett Charles Eesllenbeck Inshboldt Kan Selma Davidson Arch "Meineke Nell Wright Linwood Lizzie Torneden Lena Torneden Myrtle Nadine Torneden Carl Torneden William Tomteden Arch Meinke Oscar Kobler Jack Curtis DeSoto L. B. Meinke Verda Roy Anna Torneden Selmun Cassie Quinlan E. Dolan Crabb Crabb Farm William Torneden Charles Hallenbeck Lioard Douglas Will Reatz Albert Steinbring John Hughey

Vinland and Vicinity Community Notes Reach Lawrence Visitations

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stevens of Porterville California and their son spent weeks visiting relatives in Vinland and Lawrence then returned home via Denver and Rocky Mountain National Park. Hugh Andrews injured an eye in Colorado and underwent removal surgery in Dodge City. Juanita Stone taught in Potter after a Colorado university visit. Numerous local families visit and relocate, with Kinship and school plans noted including Lawrence University and the Kansas City area.

Oscar. Stevens Porterville Calif Vinland Lawrence Denver Rocky Mountain National Park George Smith Sacramento Hugh Andrews Dodge City Hugh Barrett Andrews Pierceville Colorado Juanita Stone Boulder Colo University of Colorado Potter Shellenburg Delhart Tex Ike Shellenburg Jim Jones Delbert Hazel Dighton Kan Kansas City Lawrence Memorial Hospital Janet Helen Noah Gimbler Minnesota Faye Hagerman Carl Desy Velma Deay Har Robert Laughlin Ottawa T. P. Stevens Ellen Sturdy Claude Davanuit Dora Myers Jack Charles

Local News Wrapup From Ottawa And Lawrence Area

Sunday evening mentions residents at Mrs. Mary Sturdy and Woodrow home. Ben Bowers of Ottawa called in. Names of locals and students from Baldwin high school and Rainbow 4-H club appear. Clifford Flora injured elbow at grandfather’s home delaying school. Rainbow 4-H met with 28 members. next meeting October 6 with Roy D. Crawford. Pleasant Hour circle held meeting. prizes and refreshment details noted.

Ben Bowers Ottawa Ee Sasaiy Serge Uni Lawrence de Thoge Aurelis Gibson la Vergne Flora Messrs Glen Gilliland Mel- Vin Glaser Orville Ralph Pohl Bald‘win High School Beth Kring Gladys Brandon Clifford Flora Misa Elizabeth Nusbaum Rainbow 4-H Ben’ Gibson Gibson Roy D. Crawford Roy D. Crawford. the Pleasant Hour Circle Ruth Dyer Rose Dyer Francia Turner

Fiftythird Infantry meeting and regional visits in Topeka

Fall leaf social notes report that Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reetz and daughter Gretta attended the Fiftythird Infantry gathering in Topeka weekend past. Visitors include Mrs. Treese Dyer Laknon Buddy of Kansas City and Mrs. Genevieve Weston of Weaver who called on local families Monday afternoon.

Fred Reetz Gretta Fifty- Third Infantry Topeka Treese Dyer Laknon Buddy Kansas City Genevieve Weston Weaver Frank Witt Hanna Pfleger Bert Deshazer Don McLoyd Gon Skintook Okla

Eudora Social Notes From Weekend Gatherings and Visits

Eudora residents attended picnics at Vinland fairgrounds and trips to Pittsburg Kansas for Teachers College, with many family and friends visiting in Lawrence Overbrook Topeka and Belleview. Masons met with district deputy grand master Charles Wells. WI club hosted a basket dinner and bridge. Topeka state fair visit noted. local dinners and calls documented with numerous named residents.

Fred Papenhausen Dale Tom Rayborn Lawrence Pittsburg Kan Teachers College H. Allen, Sr Overbrook Gilmore Nichols Kansas City Allen Nichols Frances Jennings Little River Clifford Olander Olander Mable Butts Retta Kraus Guy Pennock Carrie Richards Jake Milburn Velma Deay Carl Deay Vinland Henry Mathia Ella Burnell Hesper Topeka Omar Watson Springfield Masonic Lodge Charles Wells Fred Moll Emma Wilson Howard Kohler Heaper, R A. R. Morris Garnett C. T. Richardson J. D. Adams Viola Sheldon Minnie) Jones Curtis Diedrich Colorado G. W. Ackerman Baldwin Roy Daugherty Gusta Ziesenis Eudora Mesdames Clara Lotz Euretta Kraus Myrtle Figenbaum

Church and social notices from Eudora gatherings

After the luncheon contests and prizes were noted for Mrs. Figenbaum and Mrs. Butts. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Diedrich hosted a family dinner with Maxine. Several local families shared meals and visits, including gatherings for golden wedding anniversaries and to Topeka and Denver trips.

Market News Government Bond Prices in New York

Market news from New York on September 17 reports Treasury bond quotes: 3% June at 105.20, 3 462 March at 106.12, 4% at 111.30, and 3s at unspecified levels. Agencies and commodities markets note close tracking of U S government issues.

Government New York U. S Treasury

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