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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1940

Page

4

Subscription Rates and Carrier Delivery Policy

Subscription rates listed for one week one year and distances within 150 miles and beyond. Names of representatives and offices in New York Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles and other cities are given for subscription processing and regional service. The notice includes contact instructions if the Journal-World is not received by 7 p m and directions to call the office for a copy.

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True Riches of Wisdom and Knowledge of God

A brief biblical reflection centers on Romans 11:23 praising the depth of God’s wisdom and knowledge as a sacred treasure. It invites contemplation of divine insight and spiritual riches beyond human measure.

Sensible decision on Woodring declining testifying in Washington

Former secretary of war Harry Woodring refused to testify in the Washington hearing on the conscription bill. His views have been placed in the record and he urges that more words do not solve the nation’s problems.

Harry Woodring Washington Woodring

Nazi Plan to Smash England Urged by Hess Deputy

Rudolph Hess argues the time has come for Germany to destroy England, noting advantages from encircling positions but acknowledging England’s retaliatory potential and RAF disruption of German invasion plans as tides and weather shift in Britain’s favor. England, on the defensive, tightens defenses as favorable invasion conditions wane.

Rudolph Hess Hitler England Isles Germany Royal Air Force

City Hall Job Rules Stir Political Debate

An editorial in the Kansas City Star argues that requiring Phi Beta Kappa quality for city hall jobs challenges public employment norms. It suggests the move dulls the allure of city work and risks privatizing public service.

Starbeams The Kansas City Star City Hall

Conscription Debate Across The Army Volunteer System

The article argues opponents question the fairness of relying on voluntary enlistment in a major emergency. It notes the wartime acceptance of the draft and explores whether current voluntary enlistment efforts could be strengthened. It implies the country’s past experience weighs on the conscription debate.

Jeountry Algong

Defense debate weighs military needs for national security

The passage argues that current debates on defense should focus on ensuring adequate forces without assuming war or peace. It emphasizes the importance of credible military strength and warns against underestimating defense in the present uncertain climate.

French gold believed moved to United States before fall

Reports from Washington claim 353 million dollars of French gold were moved to the United States before the Germans reached Paris. The alleged transfer would undermine German claims of disinterestedness and signals Nazi interest in the gold.

France Paris Washington United States Western Hemisphere

Consulates and Marines To Be Used For State Department Posts

American consulates at Dakar and St Pierre Miquelon will reopen as listening posts of the state department. The First Marine brigade will be stationed at Guantanamo Bay for training and maneuvers as part of the defense program to know what is going on and be ready for appropriate action.

Dakar French West Africa St. Pierre-Miquelon State Department Guantanamo Bay Cuba

Farley gains leverage in Democratic party after Chicago convention

Jim Farley ends the Chicago convention with broad praise but no votes. National Democrats who favor soft drinks face a shift as Farley looks to monetize support in every nickel transaction.

Jim Farley Chicago Farley Jim

Reed Plunges Deeper Into Senate Committee Work

Washington reports Senator Reed of Kansas is buried under important committee work. The remark hints Reed and allies will surface with many new laws, while the country already has about all the laws it can stand.

Washington State Reed Kansas

Birth of the Republican Party in a Ripon Schoolhouse

The 1854 Ripon Wisconsin schoolhouse on the college campus became the birthplace of the Republican Party after a meeting on February 28 and the party’s formal organization on March 20. Major Allan E Bovay linked the event to Horace Greeley and noted the transition from Whigs and Free-Soilers to Republicans.

Emporia Gazette Ripon Wis Allan E.bovay Horace Greeley Congress Republican Party Major Bovay Union Wisconsin Madison Indiana Ohio Michigan Larer Illinois

Rain Helps Crops and Gardens as Drizzle Continues

Cloudy skies yielded a good rain this morning, expected to benefit crops, truck gardens, and shrubbery. The downpour slowed to a drizzle later, soaking the soil. The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority bought four lots in the 1400 block on Tennessee Street for 8500 dollars, with no immediate building planned. The Theta home at 1116 Indiana Street was enlarged years ago. The Richardson descendants held a reunion in Clinton park with 173 total, 96 present. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Carter and family returned from Minnesota, while J. Frank Jones and party left for Tulsa to visit Miss Jane Kirk. Mrs. Marion Coolidge hosted the Variety bridge club with several guests from Nashville, Topeka, and nearby.

The Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Tennessee Gertrude Blackwelder Paul R. Brooks Thetas Indiana Street Asa and Phebe Watson Richardson Neers Lawrence Clinton Park A. B. Carter Minnesota Topeka Ralfe van ‘Bebber Troy Maurice. Crane Eileen Penney Margaret Gustafson Ruth Litchen Mateel Rich

Baldwin News: Local News Briefs Include Weddings and Visits

Mrs. C J Fischer accompanied her husband on a week’s Southern state trip. Miss Mary Margaret Williams returned from Arkansas City after a friend's death. Announce Baldwin marriage Cleo Price to Harold Grass of Montibello after Las Vegas ceremony. Various visits and trips noted among Baldwin residents and guests.

C. J. Fischer Mr. Fischer Topeka Mary Margaret Williams Arkansas City Richard R. Marsh Lawrence University of Kansas Lawrence Business College Grass Montibello A Mary Elizabeth Rowie Emporia Benjamin D. Roche John Osborne Corvallis Ore Philamatheon Club Ray Reynolds Florence Waring Lois Craig Charles. Gale George Marquardt Dean Grace Irwin Nolya Hunt

Local Social Roundup From Valley Grove and Nearby

Valley Grove residents hosted Sunday dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. W O Flory and extended visits with Kansas City and Liberty residents. Attendees shared meals with the Dunn, Frantz, Kernodle, and Rolins families while Ed Moore of Leavenworth remained ill but improving at Cushing hospital. The community notes Bu na Petrie and Miss Gladys Titterington add to the social calendar with plans for the Jefferson County Pomona Grange picnic at Parker grove near Ozawkie.

W. O. Flory John Dunn Elizabeth Dunn Lucy. Frantz Esther Kernodle Kansas City John Frantz Joan Janice Liberty W. OO. Flory Russell Stewart Max Rolins C. A. Petrie Nelle Kimmel Henry Borst McLouth Leavenworth Ed Moore Cushing Hospital Buena Petrie Jefferson Courty Pomona Grange Parker Grove Ozawkie Gladys Titterington E. W. Titteringtons

Noted Topeka Wedding and Local News Update

Arthur Parker wed in Topeka at Rev. Claude J. Utley’s home, with Mrs. Parker a Topeka high school alumna and Bible institute attendee. Almarin Nottingham wedding noted. Sig Dolph’s death follows operation in Kansas City. Local visitors, travel, and family reunions form the week’s community brief.

Arthur Parker H. J. Jackson Samoset Fla Claude J. Utley Topeka Parker Lawrence Ward Ward John Nottingham Almarin Nottingham Euclid Avenue Methodist Church Nottingham Na May Cornwall John ‘Nottingham H. W. Love Dejl Walter Love Christian Endeavor Sig. Dolph Here Bales Farm Kansas City Dolph Wellman Church Hardy Oak Cemetery Georgie Petrie Shirley Stewart Richard Petrie Herschell

Old Home Town tensions mix Mexicans and soldiers in Texas

Reported yesterday a clash involving forty to fifty Mexicans allied with Car ranza forces facing U S troops and a citizen posse in Texas. The incident comes amid broader war talk as the Baltic front nears Petrograd and local plans advance for good roads days on August 18 and 19.

Texas U.S Carranzas Army of Liberation Company H Mexico Petrograd Harry Sparks the Merchants and Farmers, Association Migs Thelma Clack Migs Irene - Cutter Frank Cope Clyde Beesen Lawrence Constant Gutters Farm Charles Sparr Los Angeles

Open door in China and local notices from Kansas

The article notes China seeks openness while locals in Kansas report mobilization and postwar equipment cleanup. It mentions Miss Aleda Nelson traveling to Chicago, Buffalo Bille appearing in Lawrence with a wild west show on October 2, and license acquisitions for that event. It also covers guards in Kansas regiments returning with $20 000 in gear, a minstrel joke, heat wave, Lake View basket meeting, Santa Fe train extras, and a West Indies missionary preaching.

China Aleda Nelson Chicago Buffalo Bille Lawrence National Guards of Kansas Spain Lake View West Indies

Threshing Crew Party and Nearby Social News

Mr. and Mrs Ralph Kalb hosted a lawn party for threshing crew and families with guests including Frank Kenny Lloyd Drew Floyd Wolf and families Floyd Porter Lester Kalb and sons Ethel Roser Delcie Hunsinger Joe Coleman and others. Ice cream and cake were served after wheat yielded 40 bushels per acre. Weather notes and local visits follow with Kansas City shopping trips and Colorado travel mentioned.

Ralph Kalb Frank Kenny Lloyd Drew Floyd Wolf Wiley Earl Broers Bob Jordan John Harrison John,Hill Donald ‘Rosey Kalb John Hayes Carrolton Carrrol Wilson Lester Wilson Bailey Palmyra Hayes Dorothy Kalb Farm. Bureau Oliver Richard Kramer Paul Brady Billy Shepard Colorado Kramer Ben Colorado Springs George Corn Grace Hays Grace Hayes Kansas City Russel O'néal Ottawa Ella Gillippi M. A Siena

Murder at Sayler’s Draw ing Room

A tense drawing room scene unfolds as Martin Sayler collapses after a tense dinner with Dale, Rhoda, Hazel Leighton, and George Barbour. Sayler’s control over Dale’s inheritance fuels motive as Rhoda suggests murder to secure the will. The group awaits the fallout as Sayler’s fate is revealed in the den.

Martin Sayler Appleby Rhoda Dale Sayler Rhoda Waters Daley Darli George Barbour Mae Hazel Leighton Winslow Mardell Hazel Martin Mardell Barbour George Des

Valley Chapel Grange Reschedules September Meeting

The Grange will meet with Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Burton in September instead of August due to the Burton reunion. Community updates include birthday visits, hospital recovery, and local social events at Valley Chapel area, with neighbors and relatives from Lawrence and Lone Star among attendees.

Grange D. L. Burton Burton John Dunn Robert Wilson Bobby Elizabeth Dunn Gottleb Nieder Eudora Emma Nieder Ted Hack Lawrence Hugo Nieder Lone Star N. F. Thome Earl Lindell Kansas City Ruby Lindell Roland Markley Elda Markley Elizabeth Valley Chapel Christian Endeavor Society Bert Gregory Greenwood Hugo Schellhorn Mary Martin Longanecker Lone Star Lake Julia Wilbur Polo, Mo Howard Longanetker Valley Chapel Christian Endeavor Society LeRoy Puckett Pearl Brohammer Fred Gregory Howard Gregory Kanwaka Roy Curtis Conrad Agnes Olathe Mr. McKinney Fred McKinney George Sanders Independence Kan

Evening and Tuesday Radio Listings Across Stations

A dense schedule of radio programs across KMBC WREN WDAF and other outlets for Monday and Tuesday August 12 13 detailing concerts news music hosts orchestras and shows with times and station callsigns. The listings include The Green Hornet Show Boat Amos and Andy Dance Orchestras Weather Forecasts and various MTC and musical segments.

Wren KMBC WDAF Rex Maupin Orch Josef Honti EKMBC Linwood Cavaliers Margaret Green Hornet Paul Martin Guy Lombardo T. R. Ybarra Blondie Burns and Allen Adventure Reading Amos and Andy Ray Heatherton van Alexander Belvederd Orch Kaibc—Newacast Arthur Godfrey Russ Morgan WRLEN Co—Lud Gluskin Horace Heidt the People Quizz MBC Miller Tommy Dorsey Wremies le Walter WIDAF Ah—Johnny Mesan Garber Baron Elliott WDAFL Fred Waring Abe Lyman AL V. Kaltenborn Rhythm Riders Will Hudson Ray Herbeck Moonbeam Deke Moffitt Eddie Bush Raymond Scott Red Nicholas Orch Muehlebach Or Associated Press Newacaat

Everett Kingery and Daughters Visit Washington Creek Family

Everett Kingery and his daughters spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charlie Sanders and their sons in the Washington Creek neighborhood, sharing time and fellowship.

Everett Kingery Ashington Creek Charile Sanders

Local Social Notes Highlight Kansas City Visits and Family Gatherings

Town residents report visits and weekend gatherings. Names include Sproull Hallenbeck Torneden Beaman Davidson Douglas and Gantz with trips to Oklahoma and Texas. A funeral notice for Mrs Strong is noted along with hospital visits and local election duties.

Jack Sproull Kansas City Charley Hallenbeck Carl Torneden Clarence Beaman Ronald Dean Charles Davidson Lloyd Douglas Charles Douglas Charies Davidson Claude‘ Hallenbeck Lucille Earl Oklahoma Texas Dorothy Gantz Williamstown Charles Davidson, Jr Russell Springs Kan Beverly Edith Godfrey Beetz Nk Pettengill Strong Rumsey Lawrence Charles’ Davidson Lula Lewis Memorial Hospital Orville Hughey Lloyd, Douglas W. A. Boys Eugene North Fall Leaf William Torneden William Mias Lela Milleret George’ Hollenbeck Athens Preshing Fred Harmon Martin Coyne

When you leave town remember the Journal mailed

Readers are urged to arrange summer delivery by noting a phone number and a change of address to receive the Journal-Wopid at their summer location.

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