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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1936

Page

2

Knox Campaign Train Attacks Payroll Tax Plan

Campaign trip through Arizona as Governor Knox denounces the social security payroll tax as a heavy burden on working men. He argues the nine dollar per hundred tax will cut wages and raise living costs, urging backlash. An audience member faintly ingested poison amid the remarks before being removed for treatment.

Knox Phoenix CPM Frank Knox Arizona Chicago Los Angeles Harry Hopkins California Krox Womahb Mabel West Philadelphia

Kansas University Young Republicans Meet Speaker Fred Seaton

Fred Seaton of Manhattan state chairman of the Young Republican club will speak at KU Young Republicans meeting in Fraser Theater Wednesday at 8 15 p m New students and those unaffiliated last year are invited to attend and join the proceedings Brown Seaton Brown and Schiller Shore announce KU organization chairmen will be elected for a vice chairmanship treasurer and a women's chairman to fill vacancies left by graduation Seaton a Republican national committee representative graduates from Kansas State College and is Fay Seaton's son

Fred Seaton Manhattan Young Republican Club University of Kansas Young Republican Club Fraser Theater Quentin Fred Seeten Brown K. U Schiller Shore Lamion Seaton Young Republicans Sexton Republican National Committee Kansas Seats College Fay Seaton Ee Ree

NYA GROUP TO GIVE PLAYS AT LODGE MEETING

The NYA junior and senior dramatics groups will perform plays at a Rebekah lodge meeting in the I D O FY hall Friday and a military tap number at Liberty Memorial high school. Under Mrs Ralph Wolfson the senior group plans winter plays. Joins offered at Greenhall Monday Sept 28 at 7 30. Call Mrs Walfson at 2889 for details.

NYA Rebekah Lodge Liberty Memorial High School Ralph Wolfson Greenhall University

Test Your Knowledge Quiz Questions from Classified Page

A set of seven trivia prompts asks about a nickname insect Child of the Earth the century start surface distance from South to North Pole definition of a fluid lens the eleventh US president and the identity of Homer Dodge Martin, inviting readers to consult the classified page for answers.

North Pole United States Homer Dodge Martin

Freshman lid debate and campus walkout at Kansas

At the University of Kansas the freshman cap tradition sparks conflict as students debate enforcement and price with the freshman council and Y M C A, while walkouts spread among fraternities. Other campus notes include convocation by Ts Zung Kou, the Phi Kappa Psi pledge walkout, and traffic rules taking effect.

Maryland Republicans await landslide promise drive

Baltimore on September 22 UPA reported Gov. Harry Nice and John Hamilton of the Republican national committee pledged that Maryland will go Republican in November. Hamilton praised Landon for reviving national business confidence and unity among Republicans and independents, arguing the GOP supports individual freedom and traditional values.

Baltimore UPA Harry. W. Nice Maryland Tohn DP M. Hamilton Topels John Hamilton Hamilton Alf M. Landon United States Landon Lamson Republican Party Franklin Doelana Roosevelt

CSEP Meal Plan at Kansas University Dropped

The CSEP meal plan at the University of Kansas will not be used in the first semester due to lack of student interest. Executive secretary Mig Mary Olsen announced the plan was dropped this semester. if enough students enroll next term, it could be reinstated. The plan offered US meals for 2.50 dollars at the university cafeteria.

CSEP University of Kansas Mig Mary Olsen Miss Olsen

Relief reform vow by Governor Allen at Republican luncheon

Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen told the Republican Women’s Luncheon club that relief must be administered honestly and fairly. He warned against turning relief into political graft while pledging not to let anyone starve, cites England’s civil service dole as a model to cut relief costs.

Philadelphia Emer Henry J. Allen Kansas Republican Women’s Allen England

Engineer W L Batt to Speak to KU Students

W L Batt national president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers will address University of Kansas engineering students in Marvin hall Wednesday at 10 am. The talk titled The Initiation of the Young Engineer Into His Profession will cover professional entry. Batt leads SKKF industries and holds honors from Sweden including the Order of Vasa and the Royal Order of the North Star for promoting trade.

University of Kansas W. L. Batt American Society of Mechanical Engineers Marvin Hall Batt S. Kk. F. Industries Gustav Sweden

Hospital Notes and Directory Call for New Listing

Memorial Hospital notes report Mrs PL Os Frick of Oswego underwent a major operation today and Mrs Harry Wertz of Eudora had a minor operation this morning. Mrs John B Harris and her infant daughter at 1004 Illinois Street returned home today. Omnia a Telephone Directory notice urges calling the business office at 2798 to list names in the directory going to press September 28. An advertisement promotes safe auto, truck and fire insurance with a direct call to action to contact Butcher at phone 992.

PL OS. Frick Oswego Harry Wertz Eudora John B. Harris Illinois Street Omnia the Telephone Co

Remodeling Begins at Whitcomb Greenhouse in Tennessee Street

The Whitcomb greenhouse on Tennessee street starts a full remodel to create a larger display and sales area and expanded greenhouse space. Albert Whitcomb built the original hot house in 1869, later remodeled in 1903, with Ninth street facing unit to gain more display space and additional storage via basement and second story. The project will add a complete line of cut flowers and potted plants with greenhouses flanking the sales room.

Whitcomb Tennessee Street Vi Bell Bell Kansas Albert Whitcomb Ninth Street

Convocation at K U Features Chinese Student Leader Koo

A university convocation in Lawrence presents Tr. Ts dung Koo, Chinese student leader, on Wednesday morning at the University of Kansas auditorium. Koo, a St. John’s Shanghai graduate and former Chinese railway official, will speak on “Youth Building a New Work.” The event is part of an all-University program with Dr. Kon attending a Kansas City preaching nearby. Lawrence residents urged to attend.

Ts Zung Kou University of Kansas Ts Dung Koo Dr. Kon Kansas City Lawrence Koo St. John’s University Shanghai YMCA China Student Christian Federation Wren

Oil Workers to Meet in Lawrence Tonight

All persons in Lawrence employed directly or indirectly in the oil industry and those interested in motorists issues are urged to attend a 3 o'clock meeting at the Hotel Eldridge. C. B. Holmes of Wichita explains the aim is to form a County Petroleum Industries committee spanning producers, refiners, and marketers in the county. Oil production rose in Tulsa to 9,635,246 barrels daily, up 16,507 for the week ending September 19 per the Oil and Gas Journal.

Lawrence Eldridge C. B. Holmes Wichita Kansas Petroleum Industries Committee Tulsa Okla The Oil and Gas Journal

Detroit Tops St Louis In Five Home Run Night

In a doubleheader Detroit defeated St Louis 12 to 8. Elden Auker pitched five-hit ball for the winners while George Tebbetts and Al Simmons homered for Detroit. St Louis scored four in their half but couldn't overtake the lead as Detroit pulled away with multiple runs including a unassisted late surge. The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Philadelphia also posted wins in the league as Washington, Chicago, and Philadelphia faced various scores in late September action.

Detroit St. Louis Qadley Elden Auker George Tebbetts al Simmons ODF Calawell Aegiste Yy Aueker Tubt New York Jane Evely Philadelphia Archer Gant Livenbre Dayle Glen Hayes Let Fuel Dickesx Chicago Cleveland Steattwea Lee Nolington Ashington Senators Leston Ned Sox Boston Washington Walberg Cueysrelie Lipp Philatetoleay Ciante N. Honal Tangie Perms Phillies Ehanek Philadelpty i Olean Rich Teria Chitiber Phaud Iusfin Abertreyiy Bertt Brooklyn Isn Phelps Lanning Saath Aphan Anaty Mueher Cincinnati Preyane Densteiet Pirgeet Rei Gasies Pittsburgh Marinet

Borers Attack Trees in Lawrence Area

Lawrence residents face growing threat as flat headed borers attack trees. KU entomologists say late season actions are useless and only early spring measures can help. A maple bark sample from Ed Pivesson shows three borers. weakened trees are most at risk as sap flow is blocked.

Lawrence K. U Pivesom Journal-World Office Laurence Woodruff K.ul

Haskell Students to Elect Football Queen This Season

Haskell students will elect a football queen this season with four candidates nominated during practice. Students will vote by writing a candidate’s name on admission tickets for the opening game next Friday. Admission for Haskell students is 25 cents, same as other schools. Nominating meetings for cheerleaders proceed with tryouts and election of two boys and four girls at a pep meeting.

Haskell Eaen Ss

Football Coaches in Good Form at Kansas University

Dr F C Allen announces six home games for the Lawrence teams and urges season-ticket sales for preferred seating. The freshman varsity game is billed as a strong contest with full intercollegiate atmosphere including two bands from KU and Lawrence High School.

Rence Jayhawker Tommy K. U F.C. Allen Lawrence Tans Alten Lawrence Allen Earl Falkenstein Kk. U

Ottawa meeting draws Lawrence attendance for Baptist Alliance

At a Methodist church in Ottawa D R Truett of Tethis president of the World Baptist Alliance spoke last night. The alliance conducts meetings in 20 centers with 20 to 25 leading ministers contributing services. A local resident noted 24 Lawrence people attended the Ottawa session as speakers addressed local clergy and nearby centers.

Lawrence Ottawa Truett Tethis World’s Baptist Alliance City Lawrener Ultawa

Baby boy operation debated amid family clash in Chicago

Chicago doctor announced Julian Tafel consented to immediate surgery on his five day old son with a severe intestinal malformation. The father had argued against the operation despite the mother’s objections, saying life as a disabled person would be sinful to preserve. The baby, born last Thursday, faced a dire prognosis if surgery failed. Other notes report marriage licenses in Kansas and a speed record in Bonneville, plus FBI director Hoover urging action against youth crime and a debut by Rob Feller with the Browns.

Chicago Lewis K. Eastman Julian Tafel Itman Ones

First Cub Pack Meeting Aids Boy Scout Prep In Lawrence

Heard in Lawrence reports the first fall Cub Pack meeting for 9 to 11 year olds at Cordley school Friday at 7 pm. Cubs and parents invited. no Pack meeting since June. Also Red Cross home hygiene class at Vinland rural high attracts 22 girls, led by Miss Ruby Fairbairn, with a Vinland fair exhibit planned this week.

Organization of Bays Cordley School Beinning Red Cross Vinland Rural High School Ruby Fairbairn County Red Cross Vinland Fair

Local families host gatherings and attend Wellsville fair

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Olmstead joined Mr and Mrs Gene Hoskins for supper. Mrs Henry Rohe and family visited Overland Park hosts Mr and Mrs Albert Jacobsen. Numerous Rohe and Madl family members attended Vinland High School 4 H club event. The Rohe, Kretsinger, Blakeman, and Chanay households appear at the Wellsville fair on Thursday and Friday. Various neighbors hosted, traveled to Topeka, and a farewell party was held for Jim and Janity Jones heading to Dighton.

Wilbur Olmstead Gene Hoskins Henry Rohe Albert Jacobsen Overland Park Mary Rohe Vivian Madl Arthur Robert Madl Vinland High Martin Rohe, Jr Aml Opal George Rohe Belles and Russell Thurles Seward Clarence Louie Sehellack MD Olmstead Orta Kretsinger Ed Kretsinger John Hell Andl Willie Chanay Wellsville Fair Roy Brotthaupt Henry Brecheisen Henry Roche Reuben Eva Bob Jovy Betty Jean Lawrence Walter Harry Hagenbuch Eudora Rohe G. G. Blakman Belle Rohe Lorenz Spender, Jr Ellenj Melville Osgood Armstrong Ed Olmstead William Selzer Newgene Otto John Chanay Frances Willie Otto Dale Stanley van Selzer Derain Charles Soward Topeka Jim Jones Janity Dighton

Social calls update from Oak Ridge and nearby towns

Mrs Milford Miller and children from Oak Ridge visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Shirar. Prin White visited John Hagen of Fairview. Oliver Schutz and Dale called on Mr and Mrs M Schutz. Mrs W T Lemon and daughter Caroline dined with Mr and Mrs Lyle King in North Lawrence. Eugene and Annabell Walker spent time with Mr and Mrs A Hoehle. C Fisele of Eudora visited Mr and Mrs Fisele. Stanley of Lawrence and AM Nichols of Oklahoma City were noted visitors. Mrs Frank Topping spent Tuesday in Kansas City. Arthur Utz and family of Number Six, Ted Flory and daughter Euelah from Kaw Valley, visited the Schutz home. G B Carter and wife were also callers.

Milford Miller Oak Ridge Charlie Shirar Prin. White John Hagen Fairview Oliver Schutz and Dale Lake View M. Schutz W. T. Lemon Caroline Tank Lyle King Betty Ann North Lawrence Eugene Annabell Walker A. (. Hoehle Eudora C. Fisele Fisele Stanley Lawrence M. Nichols Oklahoma City Frank Topping Kansas City Arthur Utz Number Six Ted Flory Euelah Kaw Valley C. C. Flory G. B. Carter

Local families attend Topeka fair and visit relatives

Sons from Leavenworth spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs W T Lemon and daughter Caroline. Mr and Mrs W K Eisele and daughter Norma attended the fair at Topeka on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harry Warmker and daughter of Kaw Valley, Mr and Mrs Frank Golf and son called on Mr and Mrs W L Lemon last Sunday evening.

Leavenworth W. T. Lemon Caroline W. K. Eisele Norma Topeka Harry Warmker Kaw Valley Frank Golf W. L. Lemon

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