Company H Wins Praise in 137th Inf Maneuvers
With the 35th Division at Wahkon Minnesota on August 22 Colonel Charles H Browne cited the 2nd battalion of the 137th Infantry for its actions in the August 14 attack. Lt Col Arthur J Ericsson led the unit seven miles through swamps for a 16 mile day as Lt Harold Case Snyder commanded Company H.
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Wahkon
Minn
Lawrence
Charles H. Browne
137Th Infantry
Arthur J. Ericsson
Harold Case Snyder
Galen Gorrill
Charles A. Edmondson
Minnesota
Kansas
Henry Wilson
Doane
Barrage Balloon Lifts Church Spire Then Sails Away
A barrage balloon broke loose and swung over London on August 23, knocking chimney pots and sparking along trolley wires. It tangled on St Mark's church tower and, after firefighters and police worked to free it, yanked free the spire and sailed off.
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London
St. Mark's
Brush Arbor revival in South Lawrence attracts crowd
A large brush arbor seating about 300 was built by 25 workers at the corner of Johnson and Barker avenues for a 22 night revival led by Rev. Robert P. Loudermilk and wife from Coffeyville. Meetings begin 7 45 each evening with Sunday services at 2 30. total attendance expected to exceed 1000 with special programs including kids choir and a 30 member choir. An old style camp meeting is planned for September 7 8 with baskets picnics tents and visiting ministers from Lawrence area.
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Johnson and Barker Avenues
Lawrence
Church of God
Robert P. Loudermilk
Coffeyville
Texas
Oklahoma
E. E. Kardatzke
Anderson
Ind
Africa
Guest minister Rev. Royal Humbert to speak at First Christian
The Rev. Royal Humbert of Independence Kansas will serve as guest minister at the First Christian Church this Sunday and again on September 1. He comes this fall as an assistant at Kansas Bible College and the church, holding degrees from Phillips University Union Theological Seminary and Vanderbilt. Humbert will sing an offertory solo “The Publican” by Beardsley Van De Water at the August 25 service. Services begin at 9 30 with church then Sunday school 10 30 to 11 00.
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Royal Humbert
Independence
Kan
First Christian Church
Humbert
Kansas Bible College
Phillips University
Vanderbilt University
Union Theological Seminary
New York
Christian Church
First Baptist Church
Eighth
Kentucky
Howard E. Koelb
Wade W. Pierce
Paul C. Rankin
Ee Omas
Edward J. Garich
Hart Desireth
Allitsen
Rankin
Johnston
Harold G. Barr
Meta M. Clarkson
Hearing on Carrier Wages Sets September 23 Date
Col. Philip B. Fleming wage hour administrator announced a hearing September 23 on the railroad carrier industry committee recommendations for minimum ages. The plan would raise the age limits for more than 60,000 workers and add about 7.18 million dollars annually.
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Washington
Philip B. Fleming
Railroad ‘Carrier Industry Committee
Circus Animal Crossword Clue Puzzle
A reader's crossword clue grid lists many terms including circuses animal, Indian pinks, pigment from eggs, Italian river, termite, metallic element, glow, and more. It appears as a filled style puzzle with definitions and cross references including colors, numbers, and letters.
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India
Church schedules mix across downtown Methodist and Christian faiths
A dense listing of Sunday services, classes, and sermons across Wesleyan Methodist, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Baptist, Union Young People, United Brethren, Centenary Methodist, First Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Trinity Lutheran, First Christian, and other churches. It notes times, pastors, choir and organ details, Sunday school and union services, midweek prayers, and evangelistic campaigns.
Cash Income of Nearly Nine Billion to Farmers
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts 1940 cash income to farmers at 8.9 billion dollars including government payments and commodity loans. This would exceed last year and would be the highest since 1930 except 1937. Gross farm income is projected at about 10.15 billion. Government payments are expected to be slightly below the 1939 record.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Europe
Willkie Plans Homecoming Kickoff Speech in Coffeyville
Wendell Willkie, former Coffeyville High School history teacher, telephoned from New York to Ralph Herome of Minneapolis that he will return September 16 to deliver the kickoff address in his presidential campaign. Herome traveled to Coffeyville to help organize the visit.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Wendell Willkie
New York
Ralph Herome
Minneapolis
National Republican Committee
Willkie
Evangelistic Services Led by Rev Loudermilk at Local Church
Church activities fill a Lawrence schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 30 a m led by Rev Loudermilk and a 2 30 p m divine healing service at Johnson and Barker avenues. A brush arbor gathering and children's meetings draw dozens nightly with Mrs Loudermilk guiding the young attendees. Additional notices list events at James A M E and St Luke A M E churches and the Allen League with sermons on worship and gospel outreach.
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James A. M. E
Seventh and
Maple Streets
North Lawrence
G. R. Woods
T. E. Strode
Hee Ruth Gillian
The
Pasor
St. Luke A. M. E
Ninth and
New York Streets
G. W. Reed, Jr
M. J. Campbell
Allen C
League
Della Bryant
Burke to Launch Governor Campaign With Little River Rally
Democratic candidate Burke will start his gubernatorial bid with a home town rally in Little River Friday night August 30. Campaign manager Charles E. Young said local stockmen and neighbors pushed for the kickoff as proof of Burke’s ties to the community. A broadcast of the opening program is planned over the Kansas network and Burke is set to speak at 8 p.m.
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Topeka
Um—W. HF. Burke
Little River
Charles E. Young
Burke
Little ‘River
Young
Kansas
Roosevelt Signs Law Expanding SEC Authority
Roosevelt signed into law giving the securities commission power to regulate investment trust companies. He called the move another milestone in the administration s vigorous program to protect investors.
Sisters Reunited After 18 Years Lived 24 Miles Apart
Lancaster Pa August 28 UP two sisters Mrs John Wagner and Miss Norma Jeffry who had been adopted by different families 18 years apart reunited by a mutual friend learned they had lived only 24 miles apart. On trial run to South Kansas City the Kansas City Southern railroad's Southern Belle left today to inaugurate service.
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Lancaster
John Wagner
Norma Jeffry
Kansas City
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Southern Belle
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