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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1939

Page

2

League of Nations seeks action on Finland Russia dispute

Geneva reports the League of Nations summoned its council to meet next Saturday after Finland demanded measures to end aggression by Russia. Ireland’s Eamon de Valera was asked to issue a formal call to assembly members to meet two days later as Finland uses league machinery. Russia, a league member, faces scrutiny over its actions. London notes Ivan Maisky, Soviet ambassador and council president, will miss the Geneva meeting due to indigestion.

Geneva League of Nations Rip van Winkle Europe Finland League Eamon.De Valera Ireland Rusia Germany Russia Soviet Union London The Press ‘Association British Newsagency Ivan Maisky League of Nations Council Press Association Maisky

Recital Tonight by Miss Peabody and Miss Eitner at Hoch Auditorium

Miss Trene Peabody and Miss Olga Eitner of the School of Fine Arts faculty present a recital at Hoch Auditorium at 8 p.m. Accompanists Miss Winifred Hill and Miss Ruth Orcutt. Program includes works by Strauss Saint-Saëns Bruch and more performed by Peabody mezzo soprano and Violinist Miss Fitner.

Trene Peabody Olga Eitner School of Fine Arts Hoch Auditorium Winifred Hill Ruth Orcutt Miss Peabody

From Weed to Industry in Tobacco’s Rise

A W Lawton of Phillips Morris spoke at a Rotary luncheon on tobacco’s history from Indian use to modern industry. He cited US sales around 1.5 billion dollars last year and noted the per pack federal tax of six cents plus two cents state tax in Kansas. The meeting included five Topeka Rotarians and a preview of next week’s Lawrence inter-city gathering to view Dr Lyle S Powell’s European trip photos.

America Columbus A. W. Lawton Phillips Morris & Co Rotary Kansas Topeka Lawrence Anns Lyle’ S. Powell i Europe

Cranium Crackers Classifieds Feature Fun Puzzles

A classified page highlights Cranium Crackers brain teasers and humorous puzzles. Readers enjoy quick games and light wordplay, with playful notes and catchy headers inviting participation.

T B Association Breakfast Tells Drive Progress

About 30 men and women from Douglas County plan a 7 15 AM breakfast in the English room of the Union building. Doctors and nurses will speak and reports will cover the ongoing drive to raise funds for tuberculosis work.

Douglas County Tuberculosis and Health Association Union Lawrence KK. A Haskell Institute T. B

Henry Asher to Speak at Kansas Legal Institute

Henry H. Asher left this morning for Newton to address the second Kansas Bar Association Legal Institute session on Estate and Inheritance Taxation. Tonight Hon. J G Somers will discuss Chickens to Children or the Commerce Clause at the Hotel Ripley.

Newton Kansas Bar Association Institute Ripley J.G. Somers Ninth Judicial District Asher Wichita Lawrence

Mathematicians Attend Missouri Sectional Meeting

Thirteen members of the University of Kansas department of mathematics attended the American Mathematical Society central sectional meeting at the University of Missouri in Columbia. P. O. Bell and G. B. Price presented research papers. Other attendees included A. G. Mitchell Er. B. Stouffer J. J. Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jordan Marlow Sholander E. P. Greer Miss Wealthy Babcock Miss Florence Black and James Crabtree, a Wichita student.

University of Kansas Department of Mathematics American Mathematical Society University of Missouri, Columbia P. O. Bell G. B. Price A. G. Mitchell Er. B. Stouffer J. J. Wheeler H. E.jordan Marlow , Sholander E. P. Greer Wealthy Babcock Florence Black James Crabtree Wichita

Clayborn Pleads Guilty in Liquor Possession Case

Amos Clayborn pleaded guilty in justice court to possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor. He was fined 200 dollars plus 57.50 costs and jailed if unable to pay. He and Lee Russell were arrested October 31 on the old Eudora road east of Lawrence. Russell's charges were dismissed.

Amos Clayborn Justice Court of C. C. Rankin Clayborn Lee Russell Eudora Road Lawrence Russell

MRS JUDD ESCAPES AGAIN TAKES CLOTHES AND FOOD

Mrs Ruth Judd an Arizona murderess remained at large for a second time in six weeks. Sheriff Lon Jordan said she may be returned to the state hospital with Gov. Bob Jones' office likely to influence the action. She reportedly entered the home of Rev. Robert Warren and took a coat oranges and crackers. No extension of the duck season announced for Kansas.

Phoenix Ariz Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona Bob Jones State Hospital Lon Jordan Lon Jordan Estimated, Mrs. Judd Entered the Home of the Rev. Robert. A. Warren Free Methodist Church

Mrs Lawson Improves After Hospital Discharge

Mrs. Lawson, wife of Dean Lawson of the College of Liberal Arts, remains too weak to receive visitors after being discharged Thursday from Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Lawson

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Office

Licenses issued to Paul E. Stowe of Lawrence and Clara Mae Brightwell of Platte City Missouri Gardner Charles Finch of Rantoul and Mary Sue Cora Runnell Ellis and Florence M. Gormley of Junction City Kansas details from the probate judge office.

Paul E. Stowe Lawrence Clara Mae’ Brightwell Platte City Gardner Charles Finch Rantoul Mary Sue Cora Runnell-B- Ellis Florence M. Gormley

Meeting Planned as Protesters Denounce Walnut River Issue

A Udall Kansas gathering aims to address protests over a Walnut River matter. Alleges of conflict surface as residents voice concerns during the upcoming public meeting.

Students Late for Class and Campus News Flash

The article notes late arrivals to classes before Christmas break and recounts Ted Fio Rito's NBC Band Wagon appearance and upcoming Chicago engagement. It mentions a moot kidnaping case in the law school court and profiles campus figures like David Hamlin and E. B. DeGroot. military ball prep, RO TC party mixups, and riding club plans are also highlighted with several campus names and events.

Ted Fio Rito

Milk Market Earns Top Rating From State Board

Fred Reynolds of the Log Cabin Market at Nineteenth and Louisiana received a Class One Good Milk rating from the Kansas State Board of Agriculture. Milk samples on November 27 and building inspections followed. the report praised cleanliness and quality by reductase test.

Fred Reynolds Cabiarket Nineteenth Louisiana Kansas State Board of Agriculture P. R. Woodbury Food and Drug Division State Board of Health Reynolds Board of Agriculture

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Rhoda Wickersham 79

Mrs. Rhoda Jane Wickersham 79 died Sunday at home 115 East Nineteenth. Funeral from Rumsey funeral home Tuesday at 2 30 PM led by Rev C J Knox. Burial Memorial Park cemetery. Survived by four daughters Mrs Irving Rogers Mrs W E Biggs Mrs G W Hamilton Lawrence Mrs Ralph Howard Twin Falls ID two sons George E Frank R Wickersham one sister Mrs Alva White Tonganoxie one brother Steven Ferren Meeker CO twelve grandchildren nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services announced for L M Peace

Peace is to be laid to rest after an auto crash near Neodesha last Thursday. Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at the Maple Street Baptist Church in Independence Kansas with Amos Roddick Funeral Home in charge.

L. M Peace L. M. Peace Neodesha Maple Street Baptist Church Independence Kan Amos-Roddick Funeral Home

Dietrich Family Tragedy Then Funeral in Carbondale

Fred J. Dietrich 75 former Lawrence resident died at his son F F Dietrich home in Fort Scott after an illness. He had lived in Fort Pierce Florida for ten years. Survived by son two daughters and three granddaughters all of Lawrence. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 o clock in Carbondale. Mrs Josephine Salisbury Grandison of St Louis Missouri will have services Tuesday at 2 in Gelade chapel. Grandison leaves parents one sister three brothers husband and many relatives.

Fred J. Dietrich Lawrence F. F. Dietrich Fort Scott Fort Pierce Fla E. E. Boles Marjorie Dietrich Carbondale Josephine Salisbury Grandison Josephine Salient Grandison St. Louis Funk

Lawrence talks on Noble paintings and mass parade plans

Mrs. John Noble of New York visiting Lawrence for an exhibition of the late Mr Noble's works will give talks at Spooner Thayer museum on Tuesday and Wednesday. Massachusetts Street stores plan Friday evening hours to greet parade watchers and showcase holiday gifts. Thousands of children expected for the parade starting at 7 30 p m. Jessie Scott says tuberculosis Christmas seals were damaged by rain and may be exchanged. fresh seals to be mailed. Miss Mary Alice Hardman KU student injured in West Hills last week attended classes. hospital says she will return for observation.

Law School John Noble New York Lawrence Noble Spooner-Thayer Museum Massachusetts Street Santa Claus Jessie Scott Mary-Alice Hardman West Hills

Oyster Supper Hosted by Douglas County C P A

Douglas County CPA to hold annual oyster supper Thursday at 7 30 pm in Midland CPA hall. All members and families urged to attend. Meeting will discuss annual wolf hunt plans. Court grants divorce in district proceedings.

Douglas County C.P.A Midland

Organ Chimes Dedicated to Former Pastor in Vallejo

Organ chimes were dedicated Sunday November 19 at First Baptist Vallejo California as part of the church’s seventieth anniversary. The event honored the late Dr Luther Parker Russell with Mrs Russell and son Foster in attendance. Russell was pastor when the current church building was finished and had previously led the First Baptist in Lawrence for three years. He resigned due to ill health and later contributed to a revived church under Dr W B Hutchinson. Mrs L P Russell now resides in Berkeley California.

Luther Parker Russell First Baptist Church Vallejo Calif

Senator Capper to Speak at Lawrence Town Hall Meeting

Senator Arthur Capper will address a Lawrence Town Hall special meeting at the Unitarian church on December 13 at 8 o clock. The topic, per a letter to the Town Hall committee, is unemployment, farm relief, and world peace as he works to inform constituents after a recent congress session.

Lawrence Town Hall Arthur Capper Unitarian Church Town Hall Lawrence Congress

Thanksgiving Visits Across Towns and Families

Numerous Kansas households share Thanksgiving time across Eudora Ottawa Lawrence Bonner Springs and Tonganoxie. Families include Kazmaeir Copp Bartz Daugherty Reusch Sellers Frame Warmnker Grosdidier and Seiwald among others with travel to Wellsville Gardner Ottawa Bonner Springs and Kansas City.

John Kazmaeir Dorerice Brown Lawrence Ladonna Kazmaek Melvin Sellers Ottawa John Reusch Donna Mae Harold Reusch Lester Massey Merle Reusch Tonganoxie Robert Reusch Evening Star Charlton Bartz Fred Bartz Curtis’ Corydell Gary Lee Kansas City John Kazminek Nellie Corydell Moore Burlington Kan Hig Lincoln Ill W. J. Hague George Schehrer Harry Werts Ellen. Mellville Smith Ellen Melville Bert’ Daugherty Gardner Charles Brown Ethel’ Frame Bonner Springs Jessie’ Grimes Bert Seiwald Mary Seiwald Magdelene Grosdidier Milton Sul

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Guests and Local Meetings

Thanksgiving dinner guests included families of Grosdidier Mercier Seiwald and Bohnsack in multiple towns. The Eastern Star will hold a stated session December 6 with officers elected and district aide Edna Kilmer of DeSoto as guest. Local residents traveled to Topeka Everest and Lawrence for family meals and visits. several clubs met, and a Matrons club gathering featured a roll call humor piece.

Edna Kilmer DeSoto Grandma Bohnsack Mary Vitt Herman Bohnsack Harald Daugherty Topeka Jerome Brown Emerson Bohnsock John Ott Ethelbert Lawrence Sarah Hausman Paul Sommers William, Selzer Clearfield Oscar Lothholz Harry Miller Ernest Marshall Bessie Collins Ben Rowing Ray Miller Maxine Rose Lothholz Clara Lotz J. D. Adams Viola Sheldon Everest Kan E. F. Adams William Miller Billy Charles .Stuckelman Warrenton William Sommers Atchison W. O. Watson Edgerton Harry Warmker Lester Brubaker Bertha Speicher California Hedger -McClanahan Donna Ray Morris Clifford Steffin Alvin Bond C. B. Johnson Pauline Cory

Local Club Activities Weave Holiday Socials and Games

Mrs Phoebe Westheffer hosts Curious Belief About the Weather in a humorous contest led by Mrs Hattie Harris and Mrs Angus Durr. A closing supper and guest visits follow with Pinochle at two tables and prizes for high and low scores. Kansas City relatives visit. Keota club to meet. Missionary society day noted. youth outings and birthday party at the Methodist church. school lunch program expands. volunteers decorate tables for a couples class party with varied centerpieces and a winter program.

Phoebe Westheffer Hattie. Harris Angus Durr George Lothholz Clarence Daugherty Frank Greiner Harold Daugherty Walter Neis Paul Frazier George Born Martha Lee Mary ‘Lou William Seiwald Ne Walter Neis Barbara Johnson Katherine Zimmerman Lawrence Fred, Rothberger Margie Ann Baldwin Frank Ellis Godfrey Gerstenberger Ruby Donald Kansas City George Gerstenberger Vinland Howard Smith Amanda_Lybarger Otto Durr Peggy Olathe Augusta Jr Keota Club Albert Wichman Missionary. Society Meneaist Gilmore-home Bobby Lothholz Herbert Weidensaul Bi Durr Melvin Morris Bows Grush P.T.A Fred_Moll Methodist Church Santa Claus Maurice Mariner Jean Beadleston Charlene Edlebrook Biden Davis Beverly Westerhouse

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