Two University Students Die After Picnic Crash
A highway collision south of town killed Robert William Robb, 25, and Hermina Hilda Frick, 21, both university students. Carlotta Witt, 21, survived with injuries. 11 others were hospitalized or treated for injuries from the truck crash carrying 82 students en route to a picnic near Baldwin Junction.
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R. W. Robb
Osawatomie
Carlotta Witt
Kansas City
Hermina Hilda Frick
Larned
Department of Design
University School of Fine Arts
Watkins Hospital
K. U
Miss Witt
Kan
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Associated Press
Accident Victim In Last Minute Shopping Foad
A Wichita State University student group vehicle carrying four Lawrence McPherson and Topeka students was involved in a crash while speeding to last minute shopping for food. Several injured were treated at local hospitals as witnesses described the collision and ensuing rescue efforts.
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K. UL
Hunt
Frick
Ellen Payne
Y.w.cla
Rebels Smash at Gates of Toledo Amid Madrid Turmoil
Insurgent forces broke toward Toledo with reports of entering the city while Mafinite Spanish President Azana sought asylum aboard an Argentine warship. His wife and relatives of cabinet members were said to be sheltered at the Argentine embassy as Madrid fights intensified with battles near Quismondo and across the Tagus valley.
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Associated Press
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Manuel Azana
Spain
Lisbon
Diario Noticias
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Azana
Buenos Aires
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Burgas
AlLberche
Tagus
Quintecaspe
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Quismoando
Indalecio Prieto
Alicante
Wakarusa River Rises 12 Feet Since Thursday
The Wakarusa River rose 12 feet since Thursday night, with an eight foot rise Thursday night and again yesterday, plus four feet last night near the Dutten bridge. The river had nearly dried up under the Dutton bridge. Kaw river rose 2.5 feet at Rowersock Mills power house this morning. Rainfall until 2 this afternoon measured 1.50 inches, reported Prof. C. J. Posey, volunteer weather observer.
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Rowersock Mills
C. J. Posey
NYA To Teach Social Dancing For Adults
The NYA will hold a ballroom dancing class for adults at 47 Massachusetts Street every Monday and Wednesday from 7 30 to 9 30 p m Enrollment starts Monday at 7 30 p m Victrola records will supply the music Two teachers will assist with Miss Mildred Reuter NYA supervisor of music in charge Also noted: Three men killed in a plane crash near Holden Missouri when an rebuilt aircraft ran out of fuel.
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Victrola Records
Mildred Reuter
Ccainne See
Holden, Mo
Jesse Craig
Glenn Jones
Arthur West
Craig
Here
Ady Used Cars Bullene-Skinner report on Etude truck crash
The Chevrolet truck carrying the Etude is not damaged as badly as Witt's car. The left side of Witt's car was nearly demolished. The truck front was hardly touched with impact hitting the bed. The bed is damaged and the body is sprung so the left door won’t close. Ady listed used cars, Bullene-Skinner.
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R. W. Holmes
Lawrence
John
Memorial Hospital
Witt
K State Leads Early as Wildcats Roll Past Hays
Kansas State opened strong against Hays State with a 13 0 halftime lead after Cleveland scored on a run and a short pass play. Stenger fumbles and field goal attempts are noted as the Wildcats push to dominate the first half amid windy, snowy Denver weather reports.
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Dartmouth routs Norwich 58 to 0 in Hanover
Dartmouth pounded Norwich with nine touchdowns for a 58 to 0 victory led by Whitey Pratt who scored three times. The four Dartmouth teams each played three periods in the lopsided afternoon game in Hanover New Hampshire. Oil discovery reported on Penney-Wann land in Ellis County Kansas could yield 1000 barrels daily after hitting at 3741 feet with two prior dry holes.
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G. H. Penney
H. J. Penney
Ellis County
Hays Kan
Stock Market Index Faces Small Rise in Early Report
The index of 60 stocks sits at 67.9 after yesterday’s 67.1 close. The report notes modest gains for the market with no major drivers cited. Leading contributions come from automotive and manufacturing sectors, including mentions of Ford V-8 and Hamilton's-Adg offerings.
Douglas County to select CCC quota for camps
Douglas County will choose a new CCC quota to send 15 applicants to camps on October 7. Ten white and five colored junior applicants, ages 17 to 28, must be single unemployed with dependents. Applications accepted at the county poor commissioner's office in the courthouse.
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Douglas County
Near Commissioner's
John G. Stutz
KERC
Valley Falls
Lone Star
Mildred Watson
Court House
Dean Lawson to Speak to First Baptist Students
Dean Paul B. Lawson will address the student class at Fit Baptist church school at 9 15 Sunday morning on The Book of Life All interested students and Lawrence residents are invited. Twelve children of Baptist ministers at a Kansas university will attend the Young People service at 6 30 p m A series of I Believe discussions will be carried by the group A social hour precedes at 6 o'clock
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Paul B. Lawson
Fit Baptist Church
Lawrence
Kansas University
Rebuild U B Church in Kansas and sports results mixed
Over $2,000 was allotted to rebuild the United Brethren church at Lawrence after a fire. The Kansas conference criticized, in a session at Cofferville, the Topeka free fair for Sunday shows and beer sales. In sports, the University of Chicago routed Lawrence College 34 to 0 at State Field before 24,000 fans. Pitt defeated Ohio Wesleyan 33 to 0 as Jack Sutherland marked his 18th year.
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Ohio Wesleyan
Pitt
Landon Discusses Social Security In Milwaukee Tonight
Governor Alf M. Landon spoke across Wisconsin en route to Milwaukee praising conservation efforts and pledging reform of the social security act. He warned against government overreach, urged progress with protection for the aged, and finished the address on his special train amid critiques of farm policies.
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Will G. West
Iis
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Frost threat as Kansas wheat rain ends drought zone
May drop near frost grips Kansas as rain soaks eastern and central counties while northwest faces freezing risk. Meteorologist Flora warns frost possible in extreme northwest tonight. cool Sunday expected. In Wisconsin South Dakota State returns kickoff for a touchdown against Wisconsin. Sheriff Boone dismisses seven Sedgwick deputies, replacing them with Republicans after swearing in.
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Wis
South Dakota State
Wisconsin
Ed Leinhart
South Dakota
35th Division Chooses Lawrence For 1937 Reunion
World War Veterans of the 35th division elected Col. Fred Fitzpatrick of Salina Kansas as president to succeed Gen. W A Raupp of Pierce City Missouri. Lawrence Kansas was named 1937 reunion city. Mike Sullivan of Kansas City elected first vice president Col. Browne of Horton vice president Tru man of Independence third vice president and Earl Blackman re elected chaplain. Col. Friederich von Boetticher arrived as guest on the Argonne offensive anniversary.
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Fred Fitzpatrick
Salina
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Pierce City
Friederich von Boetticher
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Lawrence
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Kansas City
Charles H. Browne
Horton
Harry S. Truman
Independence
Earl H. Blackman
Chapain
Federal grand jury returns 156 indictments in Kansas
A federal grand jury in Wichita returns 156 indictments naming 1222 defendants after a week of deliberation. The list centers on internal revenue violations with 29 indictments in the Wichita district, 69 in Topeka, and 31 in Fort Scott. Notable counts include three first degree murder indictments, liquor sales to Indians near Maretta, interstate auto theft, and multiple counterfeiting charges involving defendants from Fort Scott, Kansas City, Iola, and Cheney.
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Topeka
Fort Scott
James Colerain
Fort Leavenworth
Carl Hood
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Thomas C. Johnson
Fort Riley
Potawatomie Indian Reservation
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L. L. Patton
George Maines
Louis Vernon Long
L. E. Bundy
Ben Hunter
Hershel Shumway
Hazel Campbell
Christene Stewart
Harry Ellis Fisher
Raymond Hight
John Frai
John Deerne
Kansas City
Douglas Burknart
Nicholas Garvenous Morrell
Iola
Walter David Hickey
Cheney
Kanee
Jim Gray
Dr. C. B. Zook Dies at 65 in Topeka
Dr. C. B. Zook 65 longtime head of the Methodist home for the aged in Topeka died after two recent operations. Born in Pennsylvania he came to Kansas as a youth and graduated from Baker University. He served on the Topeka district superintendent and Newton children's home boards and is survived by his widow and two sons Harold of Topeka and Chester of Detroit. Funeral plans incomplete.
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Methodist Home For
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Methodist Children's Home
Newton
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Harold
Chesster
Detroit
Griffith Explains WPA Hiring In Topeka Case
Topeka September 26 Fran Griffith state WPA director answered Harold McGugin assertions that two prominent Kansas youths sons of political figures were given WPA jobs. Griffith said both worked briefly then left by mutual agreement citing policy to aid those most in need and noting 45 000 workers employed across 105 counties. He added corrections would be made once all facts were known.
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Fran Griffith
WPA
Harold McGugin
Kansas
George McGill
Griffith
Vinland Fair to Close Tonight With Local Talent
Rain disrupted the Vinland Grange fair on its penultimate day while livestock judging and a 4 H club and vocational agriculture judging contest occupied most of the day. A Baldwin community program last night drew crowds, and overall exhibits were large except for grain and farm products.
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KU Varsity Freshman Grid Game Postponed By Rain
The University of Kansas Varsity-Freshman football game was postponed due to a heavy downpour making the field unplayable. Officials expect a rescheduled date next week as no Saturday openings remain until late November.
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K. U
Kansas Weather Forecast Aids Wide East West Change
The weather map shows fair conditions in the west and showers in the east this afternoon or tonight with much cooler temperatures. Heavy frost possible in the northwest, Sunday will be fair but cooler in the southeast and extreme east. Morning reading noted rain except Coffeyville overcast and Topeka Pittsburg cloudy. Dirt roads muddy except Pittsburg. Douglas county reports muddy roads. The temperature readings include 7 pm yesterday, 7 am today, and noon today with rainfall totals around 1.59 inches total to 2 pm today.
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