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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1939

Page

2

Von Tirpitz Battleship Launch Behind Nazi Chorus

Hitler witnessed the launching of Germany’s 35,000 ton battleship Von Tirpitz at Wilhelmshaven amid Nazi shouts. The event follows Britain’s actions joined by France, with Hitler described as amazed and angry. Admiral von Trotha praised naval strength and peace through power as the ship began its journey to sea.

Wilhelmshaven Germany Hitler Fuehrer Britain France Berlin North Sea Jadehusen C.S.T von Tirpitz Admiral von Tirpitz Rome Ulrich von Hassell Champagne Tirpitz Adolf von Trotha Jutland von Trotha Reichstae Chamberlain

Salute Flares as Graf Spee Ties Up in Port

Early morning crowds jam streets and wharves to glimpse the Graf Spee flagship. The Strength Through Joy organization ferries 6 500 people by special trains for the salute.

Scharnhorst Graf Spee Joy Organization

Law code overhauls Kansas corporation laws

Frederick J. Moreau dean of the University of Kansas school of law and three others drafted a new Kansas corporate code adopted by the legislature. The bill repeals 89 sections and adds 155 to encourage corporate industry and align with industrial development goals.

Frederick J. Moreau University of Kansas School of Law State of Kansas Moreau Robert Foulstone Wichita Charles L. Hunt Concordia Thomas A. Lee Topeka

Mussolini Promises Land for Families at Capua

In Capua Mussolini told peasants that if there is not enough space for their families someone must provide it. He spoke at a land reclamation dedication as crowds shouted Tunisia and expansion. He said the reclaimed land would eventually host farmhouses with many children and space for all. He then departed by special train to Rome, ending a three day southern Italy tour.

Naples Italy Mussolini Capua Tunisia Il Duce Rome

Bombs Thrown From Car Spark London Terror Fear

London police fear a new wave of terrorism after seven bombs exploded from a mysterious limousine in the early hours. Exposures damaged a newspaper office and a bank basement, but there were no casualties. The attacks are attributed to the outlawed Irish Republican army.

London Irish Republican Army

Injured in Rail Motor Wreck in Wichita

Nathan Bray a 54 year old Fort Scott Frisco railroad employee suffered a fractured skull a broken arm and possible internal injuries when a rail motor car left the track in northeast Wichita yesterday Five other workers were thrown from the car but had only minor injuries

Wichita Nathan Bray Fort Scott Frisco Railroad

Cantata Sunday at First Presbyterian by Westminster choir

The Lenten cantata The Seven Last Words of Christ will be performed Sunday at 7:30 PM by the Westminster a cappella choir under Dean D. M. Swarthout at First Presbyterian Church. Soloists Meribah Moore Joseph Wilkins and Rudolph Voth will sing the seven words with organ violin cello and piano accompaniment.

Christ First Presbyterian Church Westminster A Cappella Choir D. M. Swarthout Meribah Moore Joseph Wilkins Rudolph Voth Laurel E. Anderson Karl Kuersteiner Raymond

Fire destroys sanitarium in Missouri killing missing patient

A fire at Byrd Sanitarium in St Joseph Missouri last night left five injured and one patient missing Eva Ackles 55 Waterville Kansas feared dead Dr C F Byrd 63 operator said five patients remained in the building seven others had left for Easter. Mrs Nora Byrd 55 wife of the operator was severely burned and survived after jumping from a window. Jack Byrd 35 son Elizabeth Walsh 70 and Sarah Ruben 60 were also burned but not seriously.

St. Joseph Eva Ackles Waterville Kan C.F. Byrd Nora Byrd Byrd

Local residents share visits and church activities in Stull area

Mrs Wulfkuhle and many neighbors gathered Tuesday to study stewardship leaflets at Mrs Kampschroeder’s home. Several families hosted guests from far and near, and Easter program plans emerged.

Ives Chapel couples host Speicher wedding near Pent Avenue

The fragment indicates Mr and Mrs Centropolis hosting Steve Speicher at a ceremony or event on a Monday evening near a place called Pent.

Centropolis S Steve Speicher Near Pent

Community Socials and School Notes Reach Across Town

Mr and Mrs Herman Butell host. Guests include Mr and Mrs Harve Athey Mrs Tom Pugh Mrs Sarah Pugh and Mrs Ada Pugh. Kansas City visitors at Mr and Mrs August Wartrack. Frances Bailey attends county teachers meeting. Lobingier family hosts Bert Mary Lou Albert at Ray Lobingier home. Ruth Fouts and Charlie Miller visit from Topeka. Frank Johnson family and Howard Butler join George Samier household. Mrs Ford Winters of Baldwin visits Dick Fisher home. W A Felt of Lawrence guests of Harve Athey family. Ives Chapel Ladies Aid meets April 1 with pot luck lunch. Basket supper at Tees Chapel Friday March 31. Philip Miller Bertha Hemming Lyle and Dorothy Hemming visit I N Rutherford near Tonganoxie. Prairie City School news lists perfect spelling students and top spelling race winner Winest Dean Butell. Norma Athey wins fifth and sixth grade grouping prize.

Herman Butell Tom Pugh Sarah Pugh Ada Pugh Harve Athery Vail Kansas City August ‘Wartrack Frances Bailey Frank Lobingier Albert Mary Lou Ray Lobingier Ruth Fouts Charlie Miller Topeka Frank Johnson Charles Claude Jene Howard Butler Cand George Samier Ford Winters Baldwin Dick Fisher W. A. Felt Lawrence Harve Athey Ives Chapel Lailies Aid John Dean Tees Chapel Philip Miller Bertha, Hemming, Lyle Dorothy Hemming I. N. Rutherford Tonganaxie Prairie City School News Morgan Buddy Jardon Peggy Jardon Cis McConnell Normaan Athey Ciayle Cook Charles Morgan Ernest An Donald Lee Reed Cevil Stecher Heber McConnell Wincel Dean Butel Winest Dean Butell Ness Cecil Stecher Gayback Donald Lee Reed Esther McConnell Norm Athey Gayle Cook Marguerite Reed Norma Athey

Hopewell and Independence Club Teas Easter Reflections

Mrs Will Vaughn hosted Hopewell Country Club at her Apatire last Thursday with Mrs Stedhe Nichols leading devotionals. Fifteen members shared Easter Thoughts, including Mrs Leo Wve Lucas and Mrs Earl V R Kellar. Tea and refreshments followed. next meeting set for April 18 at Mr. and Mrs George Hunsit.

Will Vaughn Hopewell Country Club Stedhe Nichols Leo Wve Lucas Earl V . R. Kellar Carrie Williams George Revnehie

Social Roundup of Local Visitors and Travels

Local families hosted or visited relatives and friends across several towns. Edgar and Claude Jordon left for Little Rock and Mississippi for a business trip. Others visited Gardner, Pleasant Grove, Girard, and Eudora, with several sisters and in laws sharing meals and overnight stays.

Fairview Dan Johanning Henry Seele Edgar Claude Jordon Vudc Little Rock Ark Mississippi Joan Merchant Bonnie Jean Adriance Thelma Doris Lederer Gardner Baldwin High School Thomas Lucas W. WW Lucas Girare Cecil Peterson Peterson Will Winters Roy Deay Pleasant Grove Paul Cayner Edmond Okla George Reynolds Mabel Gilliland Lawrence Farl Ledverer Grimes Cleo Hay Eudora Ben Hammond Farl Black Lewis Ticker Frank White Ray Reynolds Clearfield Clyde Deay PL FE. Schuimeyver Welcome Minnie Seele Mrv

Weekend Socials Highlight Local Visits and Moves

Brackett Mr Miller of Richmond visited Ar and Mrs George DD Walter over the weekend. 4 H club members and friends attended a Lake View schoolhouse play and social Friday night. E K Hazlett hosted Misses Kate Jewett and Winifred Benander at dinner at the Colonial Tea Room in Lawrence Sunday evening. Lorena and Bil Shockey moved out of the district and will not attend school. Mrs J obker of Kansas City was a guest at the Robert Ridley home Friday. The Pleasant Hour club met Wednesday.

Miller Richmond George DD. Walter Lake View Fridiax E. Daniels Loop Hall Lawrence Lorena Bil Shockey E. K. Hazlett Kate Jewett Winifred Benander Colonial Tea Room J.obker Kansas City Robert Ridley Pleasant Hour Club Wed Brackett Farm Bureau C. L. Mc L. G. Groebe Wnt Manhattan D. A. Groebe Mary Anne Kirby Daniel Kirby Smith tCommuunity Club TF. Taustlett George Walter Cle Winslow Wilbur Jeffries Lucille Walter Ernest Kasold

Local clubs and meetings wrap up week events

A string of community gatherings was reported including a Wednesday meeting at Mrs Oliver Hobbs home with fourteen members and two guests on Women the World Over. other notes mention Farm Bureau unit at Mrs C L McHughs, Lenten meals, and school event coverage.

Frank Speicher EF. Hanlett Topeka

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