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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1941

Page

5

Social notes and society events compiled for Journal-World

The column lists upcoming society items including Alpha Chi Omega brunches at Colonial, a Williams wedding in Douglass, engagements in Eureka and Lawrence, and club entertainments. It notes births at Memorial and Bethany hospitals, garden and golf events, and a Lake of the Forest club visit scheduled for August 21 with reservations through Mrs. Bob VanNoy.

Roger Allen L. E. Rice E. E. Leasure Wilbur Ruese Marilyn Casebler Ruth Mary Nelson C. C. Stewart V. K. Bruer H. S. Nelson Cary] Dodds E. J. Coy John Schraer Bob van Noy R. G. Zimmerman Rex Kendall C. G. Hesse John King Harry Green Milton Allen Claude Williams J. I. Perry Earle Patton Hovey Hanna, Jr Jack Miller B. G. Gustifson F. T. Barteldes H. W. Stowits W. A. McClain

Ackerman Family in Evanston Welcome News

Mr. and Mrs. Tusten Ackerman and daughter Anne reside in Evanston, sharing family news from the Ackerman household.

Tusten Ackerman Anne Evanston

Local residents set for travels and visits this week

Numerous families plan trips and returns totaling visits across Kansas City Dodge City Denver and Colorado Springs. Travelers include Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman Gustafson Wheeler and Ringo families with journeys to St Louis Cambridge Gowanda and the Black Hills.

Irl W. O. Hamilton J. F. Ackerman Ackerman St. Louis St. Joseph Oklahoma Anne H. C. Brinkman Imogene Howard Margaret Janice Fred Wheeler Wyo A. D. Russell Estes Park Denver Colorado Springs Virginia C. Wilder Southwest Indian Service Fort Wingate N. M O. W. Maloney A. B. Weaver O. W. Maloney, Jr Lake City Colo Abbie Atherton Kathleen Wise G. Atherton Baldwin Los Angeles Elizabeth Robbins Newman Monte Robbins Chicago C. C. Robbins Edward Robbins Louis Boullion Rice Phelps Hubert Minn Ruth Litchen Marcel Rich Cragan’s Pire Beach Brainerd Mike Getto New York Princeton N. J Brooklyn Dodgers Junius Uunderwood Junius David Meredith M. N. Penny Paul Yellowstone National Park Jeanne Mover San Diego Cal F. E. Kester Tom Page Topeka Roundlake Ray Heady Norman Okla Heady University of Oklahoma F. A. Russell Ruthie Boulder E. A. White Jeannette White Siloam Springs Ark H. B. Batchelor Lawrence Lisle Eby

Hay Loader Fall Injures Man Near Eudora

Fred Deay 53 of seven miles south of Eudora fell from a hay load about 6 30 yesterday evening. He landed on his head and was unconscious all night. He was moved to his son Will Deay’s home after failing to reach a doctor. The accident happened when the tone broke while he was pulling up hay.

Fred Deay Eudora Will Deay

Local Rail Delay Averted by Ottawa Volunteer

Lloyd Hollinger rural circulation man for the Ottawa Herald warned a Santa Fe streamliner near Ottawa by removing two timbers lying on the tracks three miles northeast of the city. The train was due in 20 minutes. Railway men theorized the timbers had dropped from a freight train.

Ottawa Kan Lloyd Hollinger Ottawa Herald

Gibson Named Postmaster at Oskaloosa

Lee Gibson acting assistant postmaster at Oskaloosa has been appointed postmaster after months of service. Raised on a local farm, Gibson partnered with the late W. B. Ford in an insurance business and is also known as a violinist on the WREN Rangeriders program.

Lee Gibson Oskaloosa Ibson W. B. Ford Gibson Jake Wren Rangeriders

Baptlet Church Services Led by Clarence Taylor

Sunday program lists sermon by Rev. Z. D. Townsend at 11:00 with chorus morning and evening. Special Endeavor group conducts 1:00 Sunday school with A A Hill as superintendent and evening service planned. Wednesday prayer service announced. committee member names include PP Le Maud Hill and Lois Strode.

Lincoln Streets North Clarence Taylor Z. D. Townsend A. A. Hill le Maud Hill Auette Lois Strode Ateeixi

Famous early American artist crossword clues

Puzzle lists across and down clues for a themed crossword. Includes references to a noted painter and terms predicting art related vocabulary, with several antique style entries and abbreviations. The grid appears to reference Washington and other historic figures in a traditional newspaper puzzle format.

Speakers on Democracy reach 100 talks across 73 Kansas communities

The University of Kansas reports the Speakers on Democracy program delivered over 100 engagements in 73 communities in Kansas during the past year. University faculty lectured nationwide at no cost beyond travel expenses, with the largest audience in Iola at Kiwanis meetings and area schools. Plans for a similar tour expand topics beyond democracy as alumni groups coordinate access.

Kansas University of Kansas Iola Kiwanis Club Dodge City Coffeyville Marysville Missouri Kansas City St. Joseph The University Alumni Association

Chicago U S Marshal Arrests Man in China Case

United States District Attorney Leighton Shields said Samuel Titlebaum of Chicago, an assistant U S marshal attached to the United States court of China, was arrested for selling two pistols owned by the United States to a Chinese police officer.

China Shanghai United States Leighton Shields Samuel Titlebaum Chicago U.S United States Court of China Central China Daily News Wang Ching-Wei

Classified Page Buzzes as Town Market Hub

The Journal-World classifieds stand as the town’s busiest marketplace, offering listings across jobs, services, merchandise, and community notices that connect buyers and sellers daily. Local readers rely on the page for deals, opportunities, and announcements.

Journal-World

Scientist's Widow Here Arrives in U S From Geneva

Mrs. Paul Ehrlich, 77, widow of the German physician scientist, arrives in New York aboard the Nyassa with 689 refugees and plans to live in the United States for the rest of her life. She lists Geneva as her residence for two and a half years due to political unrest and will live with her daughter Mrs. Ernest Schwerin in San Francisco.

New York Paul Ehrlich Nyassa Ehrlich Geneva Frankfort-Am-Main Germany Ernest Schwerin San Francisco

Capper to broadcast anti Nazi Norway speech from Boston

Sen Capper announced he would broadcast by transcription from a Boston short wave station a speech to the anti Nazi element in Norway. He said he would express sympathy for Norway and other small democracies and commend their courage in the fight against dictators. Japanese air raids hit Chungking with three attacks lasting over nine hours today.

Washington Capper Boston Mass Norway Neeple

Eighteen Douglas 4-H Members Return From Camp

Eighteen Douglas County 4-H members returned from a three day 4-H summer camp at Tonga noxie state lake with groups from Shawnee and Atchison counties totaling 80. Speakers included Lloyd Copenhaver from Kansas State University and William Karnazes from the Kansas safety department.

Douglas County Tonganoxie State Lake Shawnee Atchison Lloyd Copenhaver Kansas State College William Karnazes Kansas Safety Department Topeka State Highway Patrol Vera Morgan Ruth Gulick Atchison County Deal Six Douglas County Farm Bureau Tonganoxie

Ottawa Payroll Theft Stuns Lesh Oil of Ottawa

The $200 weekly payroll of Lesh Oil company was stolen from a safe in the office during the night in Ottawa Kansas. The incident was reported from Ottawa Kansas with the payroll value and origin.

Ottawa Kan Lesh Oil Company

State Funds Rise as Treasurer Reports July Balances

State treasurer Walter Wilson reported a July 31 general fund cash balance of 2,015,161, up from 1,768,045 a year earlier. Fee funds including highway totaled 13,888,835 versus 11,236,651 last year at this date.

Topeka Walter Wilson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Alpha Chi Omega Roger M. Williams Lawrence Flower Club H. E.anderson van L. Nowak Douglass van Etta Charlotte William Leo Lederer Clyde Lederer G. J. Walken Rose Hill Agnes Jane Marian Kay Karen Lee Nowak Will McAlpine John H. Olson Eureaka Dorothy Ensign Samuel E. Boardman William C. Boardman Eureka Business and Professional Women’s Club Eureka Kansas Electric Power Company Ensign Boardman Lawrence High School Wichita University Ensign United Statesi Naval Reserve J. Franklin Bell Card Club L. B. Meyer Peoria Ill Meta Brown Perry George Maichel Overbrook the Grand Army of the Rublic Church of God W. G. Otterman Catherine Nirschl Jane Hayes Marcia Hail Lois Butler Aileen Ziesenis Helen Corcoran Friendly Circle Club Leroy Culver Bethany Hospital Culver Virginia Anderson M. J. Getto Union Young People’s Group South Park Jake Lemons W. R. Schmidt McLouth Memorial Hospital Mrs. Ewing -Ketchum North Seventh Street Ottawa Man Ierb England Spain Jaquelne Icochean Hixon Mrs. Darrell. Liston Mary Louise Baker B. P. Baker First Presbyterian Church Sigma Kappa Sorority Liston Schenectady N. Y U. S Sen Boston, Mass Chungking Tonganoxie Lake Amelia Punkins Milne Lawrence Laundry & Dry DE Luxe Cafe Laundry & Dry Cleaners Vermont St Phooey Jim James Mansas
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