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The Manhattan Mercury from Manhattan, Kansas • 10

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THE MANHATTAN (KAN.) MERCURY, THURSDAY. JUNE 2.0, 1040 PAGE TEN Bill Brown of McFarland spent By WILLIAMS OUT OUR WAY the weekend with relatives here. or between October 1 and November 1, In the form of an extra day; two extra days a 'bctoie March 21 or auer Noveinoer 1. 7 i'ii' men at THAT WRITER i SEEN MUST HAVE enson. Mr.

and Mrs. Diehl are Mrs. Hawkenson's parent ts. Miss Dorothy Johnson of Chicago is spending her vacation with he; i.ai'eiiu, Mr. and Mrs.

John Johnson. Miss Cornelia Swanson went to Manhattan Sunday where 6iw ha employment. Mrs. Agnes Danlolsoa is spending several days at the O. E.

Bjorling OKICE DFF1AWT. COLD AMD FOR Netson and Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hukriede, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Seaburg and Lorraine, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Netson and family. ttev. OHo OLscn, Ruih Bjorling, Roberta Johnson, Bertll Oustalson, Gaylord Johnson, Leona and Doris Velen and Alicia Johnson went to rlday to attend the Marla-dahl District Luther League Convention.

They returned Sunday evening. I THINK HE PAID A GUY TO COME IN AKi'ASK FER A RAISE i THROUGH THE ACT TH' BULL The Cost ji Louoying iuvmvicnw, Va. M-Thc ''third liouM ox u.o virguua iublsliuuie cost during Uio 1940 session. PUT OKI, BECAUSE A GOOD WRITER NEVER WRITES BIDDIMG--HIS VOCABULARY GOES LITTLE BEVOMD THE WORD NO. WITH THE ABRUPT FINALITY OF A BARK-HE GETS, ABOUT WITH THE 6HUFFLING GAIT OF A BADGER BLASTED WHY I TREATED THAT'S HIMIO A HOW Don Gregg has opened a black snmn shop here.

He has been In the business the past several years in Manhattan. Mr. and Mrs. Don Flenthrope of Leon spent the week here. Don was attending a course of instruction at Kansas btate College.

Ted Claasen and family were in Rossviile Sunday. Agnes Peter, who Is working at Maiuiattan, spent Sunday at home. The Cary Brlsbln family spent last Sunday at Eudora, visiting relatives. Mrs. irank Abrams spent the week visiting relatives in southern Kansas.

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Dinger of Wabaunsee were Sunday guests of the George Williams family. WHAT HE SEES OR WHAT YOU GAY AND HE'S COULD A WRITER GIT HIM Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Seaburg were guests at the Paul Southerland home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hukriede spent Friday in Topeka. GENERALLY RIGHT DOWN THAT.

THAT FELLER LIKE A i'ne 114 lobbyists who registered under a new act fiieu suucuienui i allowing compensation of and expenses of $7,613.24. Many attorneys reguiarly employed by organizations saia tney received no exua compensation lor lobbying ac- tivitles. A GOOD? TAKE THIS LETTER Mrs. Emil Peterson, Cleon and Katherine, Mrs. Richard Burkland, Pauline and Delbert all of Olsburg.

Mrs. Dennis Holt and Darlene, Mrs. Jim Webster, Audrla, Bobbie, Jact and Patty Ann, Mrs. Raymond Nelson, Ramona and Byron. Mr.

and Mrs. Blaine Erickson spent tne wetkend with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hampton at Parsons. Mrs.

L. P. Woodburn went with Mr. and Mrs. Albln Longren to St.

Marys Sunday to visit Mrs. Wood-burn's mother, Mrs. Hesse. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Seaburg and Lorraine, Mr. and Mrs. Elson Mize and Miss Leon Velen attended the banquet of the State Postmaster's Convention at Manhattan Wednesday evening. Miss Lorraine Seaburg played the marimba and Miss Leon Velen was accompanist for Miss Helen Shideler's violin numbers. The Epworth League of the Methodist church gave a house-warming Friday evening for Mr.

and Mrs. Albin Longren at their home at Garrison. About 25 young folks en-Joyed a sociable evening and a good lunch. As a remembrance of- the occasion they left a lovely gilt for Mr. and Mrs.

Longren. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nelson gave a Father's Day dinner Sunday in honor of Mr. August Hu-kriede and Mr.

Leonard Guests were Mr. and Mrs. August Hukriede, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thailand was officially adopted as the name of Siam in 1939.

Vacation With A Premium On It TULSA, Okla. Ph-Does your office have trouble because everyone wants to take his vacation in June, July or August? One Tulsa firm thinks it has a solution for that problem. It is offering a "bonus" to anyone who will go between March 21 and May 31 Don't Neglect Slipiilug FALSE TEETH Do false teeth drop, slip or wabble when you talk, eat, laugh or neeT Don't be annoyed and embnrraaaed by uch handicap. FASTEETH, an alkaline (non-acid) powder to aprinkle on your platen. keopn falae teeth more (Irmly iet.

Gives confident feeling of security and added comfort. No gummy, gooey, pasty taste or feeling. Get FAS-TEETH today at any drug store. CLEBURNE June 19 The Young People of the Mission church were entertained Friday evening by the Gnagg and Pickett families at the Segel Guagy home. Forty were in attendance, an Interesting program was given and a delicious lunch was served.

Mrs. Alvin Holt returned Monday after a week's visit with friends at Marquette and with her daughter Lois, who is attending summer school at Bethany College, Linds-borg. Mrs. Leo Arnold and three children of Hoxie are visiting her par home. Sunday dinner guests cf Mr.

and Mrs. fcison xvuze were Mr. and Mrs. juna Koiapisn, muu Paulina Us-ner, Mr. and Mrs.

Wesley Osner and Joe. miss Cornelia Swanson spent Saturday witn Miss Freda Fritz-son. Mr. and Mrs. John Fritzsinger of De Gralt were weekend guesis ot mi: anu Mis.

Scion ttergaien and lamily. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Simeon and Delia Rae and Mr. and Mrs.

Claude Vendel and family spent Fathers day with Mr. Noragren at Olsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Kuss Cairns anu family oi Greenleat were Sunday (tinner guests of Mrs.

Marie Meyers and family. Mr. ana Mrs. Earl Peterson spent several days in Manhattan last week where Mr. Peterson had an operation on one of his eyes.

'twenty ladies Irom nere attended the Laaies Aid meeting Thursday at the Randolph Mission church. Miss Alice Tiaquist gave a vocal solo. Miss Violet Carlson a reading; Mrs. Mildred Stuart a piano soio and Miss Dorothy Johnson a vocal solo. Mr.

and Mrs. V. E. Johnson and Wallace were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Ruben Anderson and family of Riley. June 14 Mrs. Ernest Johnson entertained for her daughter, Lorene's sixth birthday. Those who onjoyed aiternoan with Lorene were her, two grandmothers, Mrs. John Erickson and Mrs.

Pete Johnson, TIRE PRICES If we can rely on historical facts we can immediately expect a sharp Increase in prices and a decrease in quality. The Goodyear Deluxe and G-3 Tires we now offer are proving to be the best miles per dollar tire. A set of these tires at today's prices plus their present quality is a good investment. Some factors affecting tire prices go into effect July 1st. ents Mr.

and Mrs. Don Smerchek and family. Arfievflle Bluemont ManhattanDial 3555 Mrs. Amanda Everson was a Sun day dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs.

Aldred Sanderson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hobgood of mm CHANGE IN BUS SCHEDULES Effective June 24, 1940 Beginning Monday, June 24, the eastbound Union Pacific bus now leaving at 1:55 p. m.

will leave at 1:20 p. m. UNION BUS DEPOT 5th at Poynti Phone 4351 UNION PACIFIC STAGES Enterprise have moved into Harold Johnson's vacant house. Mr. Hob-good will work for Mr.

Johnson. THE WORD PICTURE T. M. RCO. fT.

OFF. "MMt. 1M4 tV Nt SERVICE. IMC. Dale Toburen returned Friday af ter attending a week of Janitor's SAGE El TIRE AND BATTER! CO.

130 Poynti Dial 3112 Downtown Gillctt Hotel Bldg. Dial 3556 School at Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. R.

E. Diehl and family of Pittsburg were weekend Ollie Noll bought a 1935 Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson and son of Manhattan were Sunday evening callers at Ed Repp's.

Tri-County News guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Hawk- IT in 0m eiMina Glenn, of Manhattan; Tom Wiard and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Crowl.

Floyd Brown was a Sunday dinner guest at the Ed Taylor home. Mr. and Mrs. Gee Goode called there Friday evening. The 4-H club meeting will be Thursday evening, June 20.

A. G. Beck assisted his sister and Manhattan, Kansas 314 Poyntz WHERE CASH BUYS MORE'7 her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Extraordinary! Extraordinary! Zeller with some work last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson and Harold spent Father's day with her ST. GEORGE June 17 Earl Shurr and family of Kansas City were visiting relatives here Sunday. Clifford and Merle Area, who are working near Topeka for the Union Pacific spent Sunday here.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cameron and Patty of Perry were visiting friends here Friday evening. Mark Zoellers and his bride were charivarled by a large crowd of friends at Manhattan Thursday evening. Mark used to live here, and his many friends here wish him many years of happiness.

Mrs. W. H. Hoover of Eureka Lake visited relatives here Friday. The Cheerful Roomful observed Father's day with an ice cream supper in the park at Wamego.

The Commercial club held its biweekly meeting at Zeandale Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Flenthrope were Sunday dinner guests of the Perrys. parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Tellis of Manhattan. ROUTE ONE June 18 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Howe spent Wednesday evening with Mr.

and Mrs. Loyd Murphy and 6ons. Mrs. Harold Connet and family spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Loyd Murohy.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fleming and family of Manhattan spent Saturday night and Sunday at Wallace Simmons'. Mr. and Mrs.

Arch Simmons and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Simmons and Rayola had a picnic dinner at the lake near Westmoreland Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Hartner and little daughter spent Sunday at Wallace Simmons'. Dr. H. K. Hudson of Topeka called Saturday evening at Loyd Murphy's.

Mr. and' Mrs. Arch Simmons and Mr. and Mrs. Will Simmons and Rayola drove to Wamego Sunday evening.

Rayola remained there for a week's visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Edwards.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Connet and family spent Sunday evening at Loyd Murphy's. Amy Ellis was in Manhattan Saturday evening. FLUSH NEWS June 18 Flush baseball team played Westmoreland Sunday after noon.

Westmoreland won at a score of 6 to 3. KiiriiitiirfTfirrMiin-riiinitintiainnniiaaninMiaiiiirrw Mr. and Mrs. Carl Straub are the proud parents of a daughter born Wednesday. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN EVERT DEPARTMENT! Sarah Jane Ridder has been seriously ill with the measles and pneu monia.

9 HERE ARE SUITS Mr. and Mrs. Eugene TJmscheid of Wamego were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Al TJmscheid.

MEN'S PAJAMAS Fast color broadcloth, well tailored, full cut, coat or slipon style ft Mr. and Mrs. John Straub spent the weekend in Kansas City visiting 9S Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thorton.

FOR COOLING COMFORT Tropical Worsted Mr. and Mrs. Tony TJmscheid and family and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dekat and sons spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs.

Mary Ekart and If you golf, shoot, or fish no doubt you have sizable values tied up in equipment. A Sports Equipment Policy covering against practically AU Risks of loss or damage may be obtained here at reasonable cost. family. Mr. and Mrs.

Peter Siebert spent 90 Sunday with Mrs. Isabelle Straub and family in Wamego. Sunday visitors at Raymond Um- SLACK SUITS Natural color, genuine Ensenada suits, with inner-outer shirts, and pleated slacks SUMMER TIES Beautiful new patterns, hand-made, resilient construction, regular 65c values. scheid's were Mr. and Mrs.

Lister, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene TJmscheid of Wamego, Rose TJmscheid and Fred McClure of Manhattan. $75 $J(Qj50 At Mrs. Bertha Eichman and Jean etta, Mrs.

Mary Gros and family 3 and Pat and Betty Jean Umscheid spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Carl Straub and family. SEDALIA June 18 Only 30 attended Sunday school Sunday. We are hoping for a better attendance next Sunday. Harold Nelson led a very interesting C.

E. meeting. Mr. and Mrs. H.

E. Wiard and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Crowl spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.

S. Crowl and Clarence. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Zeller and boys, Paul Bridgeman and T.

M. Woods spent Sunday, June 9, with Mrs. Zeller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.

G. Beck, and family. William Insley returned to Junction City Thursday evening after visiting at the Orin Jones home a few days. A good many attended the ice cream social at the school house Friday evening. The 4-H wishes to thank everyone who contributed.

Visitors at H. E. Wiard's Sunday, June 10, were: Mrs. Mary Crider and sons, Abe and Fred, and Mrs. O.

W. Swain from Junction City; Mr. and Mrs. D. V.

Dodge and son, SPOUT SHIRTS Fine quality, smartly styled sport shirts. All colors and sizes. 79c Enjoy one of these cool tropical worsted suits. They are Manhattan's best buys in cool suits. Compare the quality or the glorious cool worsteds used in these suits.

Compare the fit and fine tailoring details. Compare the vast selection. Pick your own color, they're all here in the finest cool suit values ever offered anywhere at these prices. Year 'Round Weight "MP' h0O MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS Summer mesh or broadcloth shirts in OlC.C SUE A "FIFTH COLO!" IN KANSAS? Yes but we are wiping It out many patterns and colors, all sizes ENTIRE STOCK GREATLY REDUCED FOR QUICK CLEARANCE MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS Mark-Twain and Shapley, finer quality 0 JQ broadcloth and woven madras shirts. MEN'S DRESS HOSE Thrifty Suits REDUCED TO denshire Suits REDUCED TO in plain colors, colors Allen A and Phoenix hose ribs and clocked hose, all No Charge for Alterations MEN'S OXFORDS WASHABLE SLACKS by ffvf The Kansas beer industry, represented by 200 wholesalers and 4,000 retailers oi legal 3.2 beer employs more than 10.000 persons, buys thousands of dollars worth oi equipment and has' property assessed at about $2,750,000 ior Kansas taxation purposes.

Kansas farmers share in the national production oi $100,000,000 oi agricultural products used in the manufacture of beer. But there are saboteurs who have been threatening this valuable Kansas Who ore they and what's being done about them? They are the small number oi beer retailers who are conducting their establishments in violation of state and local laws and with utter disregard for public decency and morals. This "Fifth Column" is being wiped out by an industry fully aware of its social responsibility, By cooperation with state and local law enforcement officials the Brewers and Kansas Beer Distributors Committee is seeking elimination of this "Fifth Column" from the Kansas industrial scene by asking revocation oi licenses oi the law-violators. Youi. the public, can do your bit by patronizing only the law-abiding retailers who constitute the great majority.

BREWERS 2nd KANSAS BEER DISTRIBUTORS AM-WMT10MD BUS! Arrive refreshed I Air-Conditioned SANTA FE BUSES make your trip pleasant and copl. Ask Agent for free descriptive booklets. OT! CO mm i Mr 1 i if Little Rock $9.45 Amarillo 8.30 Tulsa 5.20 New York 2055 Star Brand, solid leather' oxfords that are made for service and comfort, white, black or two-tones. Freeman Houston 11.55 Chicago 8.95 Fancies and plain colors in cool, sanf orized shrunk slacks for all occasions. They are well tailored.

1 0KESS SLACKS UNION BUS DEPOT 5th Poynti Dial 4351 95 4 OgO to pore worsteds. In aO colon and patterns. Dad win wdcm and like their dressy comfort. Choice of rich greens, tans, browns and Maes, with self belt, pleated style. Ideal for drees or sport Handsome new styles in Star Brand or Freeman, in two-tones or white.

COMMITTEE Robert T. McCluggagt SUU Director 1004 Brawn Building Wichita, Kansas (M) "I 'MniWii TTiiiTiTTm'ifniiiT-iiiiWfiiiniiiwwiiiiiiMiiWwawiiiiii ijiwi nir rrnimii mnnnrMn i' ri ir i-n.

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