Johnny Mercer works and Li'l Abner on high school stage
Johnny Mercer, famed lyricist and singer, has written many hit songs and contributed to the musical Li'l Abner. The high school vocal department stages Li'l Abner March 14 and 15 highlighting Mercer's tunes, plus notable collaborators and a large cast led by Len Abner and Earthquake McGoon.
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Johnny Mercer
Atchinson
Topeka
Sante Fe
Laura
Mercer
Hoagy Carmical
Capitol Records, Inc
Hhe
King Cole
Stan Denton
Peggy Lee
Jo Stafford
Margaret Whiting
United States
Gene dePaul
Li'l Abner
St. James Theatr
New York City
Life Magazine
Lil Abner
Abner
Dogpatch
Li l ‘Abner
al Capp
Beassy Appassionata van Climax
Norman Panama
Melvin Frank
Panama
Frank
Hollywood
Michael Kidd
Mr. Kidd
Gene de Paul
Stupefyin’ Jones
Sandy Hayes
Moonbeam McSwine
Jan Fane
Mammy
T. Cornpone
Daisy
Sam
Dave Everetts
Earthquake McGoon
Rassler
Sy Mae
Pappy
Washington, D.C
John McDaniel
On The Record New Cars Millicent Crowl Cushman Motorcycle
Millicent J Crowl Cushman motorcycle Gladys L Putman Chevrolet Dillon or Fern Graber Chevrolet Kiene Brothers Chevrolet Leslie or Bessie Zickefoose Chevrolet Merlin or Alice Hagie Chevrolet Mangold s Service Ford
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Millicent J. Crowl
Cushman
Gladys L. Putman
Chevrolet
Dillon
Fern Graber
Kiene Brothers
Leslie
Bessie Zickefoose
Merlin
Alice Hagie
Mangold’s Service
Ford
Warning to All About Souvenirs From Dead Romance
Abigail Van Buren shares readers’ letters about the harm caused by keeping mementos of past romances. A widow’s affairs and a husband’s heartbreak surface, with guidance to give private items a burial to spare the living pain. A son helps his mother by painting downstairs, provoking conflict with his wife who resents the expense. The column also answers a boy’s notebook ink crush and directs readers to Abby’s advice and booklet.
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Abby
Chester Scouts Attend Banquet In Boy Scout Week
West Chester reports a Blue and Gold banquet at the Methodist Church with 65 attendees. Troop themes included rockets and racers, there were basket suppers, and judges awarded prizes for genius kits and derby projects.
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Methodist Church
Elliott McKinstry
John Johnson
Ray Hough
Double Deck Club Meets for Pinocle Night at Home
Mrs Ralph Martin hosted eleven members of the Double Deck Club and guest Mrs John Morrett on Thursday. After a business meeting the group played pinochle at three tables with high score to Mrs Dora Wagner, low to Mrs Morrett and travel prize to Mrs DL Rohrer. Mrs Clarence Shaffer assisted with refreshments.
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Ralph Martin
Double Deck
John Morrett
Dora Wagner
Morrett
D.L. Rohrer
Clarence Shaffer
Glenda Stoutner Shower Honoree in Keota
A prenuptial shower for Glenda Stoutner was hosted by Susie McGuire at the Dr K L McGuire home in Keota with fourteen former classmates and friends attending. Decorations featured a large tulle heart in red and white, and guests enjoyed refreshments as the couple-to-be receives gifts.
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Keota
Glenda Stoutner
Susie McGuire
John David Norenberg
Isaac Norenberg
Stanley Norenbergs
Kalona
Paul Longs Are Honored by Friends
KEOTA February event honors Mr. and Mrs. Paul Long of Washington on their silver wedding anniversary. Guests included family from Durant and Sigourney, with pinochle prizes to Paul Long and Mrs. Bob Long. A buffet lunch featured silver decor and white mums. gifts welcomed the honorees.
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Dean McCammon
Keota
Indianola
McCammon
Farmers Co-op
Stephen
Kansas University
Lawrence
Kansas
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Andy Potyandy
Cloyce Dill
Lyne Wade
Ralph Roited
Jake Anderson
Oskaloosa
Cheryl
Bob Jpill
Sigourney
Christy Dill
Kurt Maine
Libertyville
Roy Funston
Clarence Aller
Paul Long
Washington
Bob Long
Bill
Merle Beliew
Durant
Bud Baker
Walter Bruty
C. W. Atwood
Wayne Dickenson
Winthrop
Karen James
Jim Dickenson
Bill McNurlen
Leroy Lillig
Kansas City
Clarence McNurlen
Local Newspaper Staff Roles and Publication Details
Fragmentary text lists newsroom titles and roles including vice president editor production and a daily press association, with scattered references to months, years, and subscription terms. Unable to determine a coherent event. appears to be masthead or boilerplate notes from Inland Daily Press.
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M Shannon
Quaker History Described at Richland Pleas ant Plain Meeting
Centenary Quaker history was shared at Richland Friends Church with records dating to 1851 and notes on Woolson Hopewell and Rubio churches formed by 1864 to 1905. Pastors, old Bibles, and historic photos were displayed as yearly meeting centennial planned for August and preparations for a Friends Family Retreat at Lake Darling.
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Richland
Pleasant Plain
Kansas
Glenn Hawley
Oskaloosa Richland
Lloyd McCracken
Quarterly Meeting
Friends
Lake Darling
Friends Womens Missionary Union
Robert McReynolds
Fairfield Friends Church
William Gillam
Frank Andrews
Minnie Kenning
Eldon
U P Home Hosts Patriotic Washington Birthday Event
Variety Night at the U P Home featured reminders of George Washington life and era plus historical facts and patriotic songs. Guests included Mrs Dale Essex visiting from Oquawka and Rev Bruce Gillis hosting Duane Pogge and family. Dr Kerr returned home after a ten day trip while Mrs George Schoenberger remains hospitalized and several Home family members suffer colds.
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Washington
Dale Essex
Oquawka
Grace McDill
Carol McMillan
Duane Pogge
Iowa City
Bruce Gillis
Gillis
Pogge
Mrs. Kerr
Neal McClanahan
Akron
Ohio
George Schoenberger
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S.os
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Mrs. Nelson Woo
West Chester
Walter Bauer
W.C.T.U
Merle McDowell
Lloyd Bauer
Francis Romine
Keola
Nelson Woodford
Elwin Bauer
Sheldon Kongable
Near
Winfield
Homer Brinnings
Phoenix
Arizona
Roy Bauer
California
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Cindy
Des Moines
Don Paul
Camp Fire
Wm. Andre
Vera Foriash
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Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry
Brig
Livingston
DAY & Bates
Robert Day
Robert Bates — Abstract Dept
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Gi F. Morrison
Gif
Fenn Morrison
Sanna
South
Marion” Ave
Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd
Edmond D. Morrison, Jr
James E. Lloyd
Washington St
John C. Owen
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorat Law
Richard A. Stewart
W. Shearer
West Main
E. Garrels
D. D
Journal Building
P. L. Etter
Journal
John W. Lemmon
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R. Q. Eastland
John P. Flanders
Paul Hammes
Independent Oil Jobbers Convention
Ft. Des Moines
Howard Bower
Carl Walton
Ellis Walton
Paul Longs
The
Washington Evening Journal
Wank Sington, Ows
Washston
Wayne
State Farm
U. P
Walter Bray
Yeo
Maude Stater
Wagner Standard Service
Chrysler
America
Sir Chrysler
Empire
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Chyler
Town & Country
Plymouth
East 3Rd St
Haysler Tors Corporation
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