Ohio relief setup near disaster in relief funds fight
Officials rush to salvage Ohio relief operations as cities face mounting deficits. Cleveland seeks federal WPA aid while Toledo and Dayton grapple with red ink and bond plans. Governor Bricker urges cutting costs, urging cities to bear their own burdens to curb waste and private relief.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Toledo
George H. Schoonmaker
WPA
Cleveland’ Council
Harold H. Burton
John W. Bricker
Bricker
Burton
Dayton
Council
C. B. Cowan
Clarence A. Benedict
Reed predicts GOP victory in 1940 for President
Senator Clyde M. Reed of Kansas, visiting Tucson, said the Republican Party will win the 1940 presidential election regardless of the Democratic candidate. He said Roosevelt is politically finished due to the third term issue and the nation’s growing debt. Reed did not name a nominee but claimed any Democrat would be defeated. In Berne, Switzerland the government banned propaganda in the army and other anti national material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Arian
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas
Roosevelt
Reed
Men of the Past Identify Their Fields in a Puzzle
A classified page lists famous figures Garibaldi Diderot Holbein Tschaikowsky and Schopenhauer asking readers to choose their main field from options. The exercise asks for the primary activity of each, with answers including soldier encyclopedist painter composer and philosopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Denis Diderot
Mathematiate
Hans ‘Holbein
Peter’ L. Tschaikowsky
Arthur Schopenhauer
Finnish Raid on Russian Base Reports 85 Dead
News recounts Finnish civilian losses of 85 killed and 181 wounded during raids on the Russian base area. Hel sinki suffered 65 fatalities as 16 buildings were destroyed and 233 damaged. Moscow dispatch claims Soviet forces routed Finns and British attackers near Kronstadt. Northern Finland ski troops hold against Russian assaults near Petsamo as 20,000 troops stand firm in Kirkenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Moscow
Kronstadt
Finland
Kirkenes
Norway
Arctic
Petsamo
Plan A Conference for Junior Red Cross Meeting
The Junior Red Cross council and county executive board met in the courthouse to plan the state conference set for March 30 in Lawrence. Miss Lou Eskridge attended, with 300 to 400 children expected. Douglas County schools total 50 and the national group has seven and a half million members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Red Cross Council
Court House
Junior Red Cross
Lou Eskridge
Emporia
Douglas County
Aileen Gibler
Vinland
Judy
Ice
Big Springs
Margaret Fisher
India
Tommy Hitchcock
Baldwin
Miss . Eskridge
Evadne M. Laptad
Frances Doak
Laura
Hall Hamilton
Pea Epny
Shawnee County
Warren R. Jones
Lawrence
Mary McCracken
Imposter Seeks Subscriptions North of Lawrence
Farmers in Midland near Lawrence were approached by a tall slender young man claiming to be a Journal-World collector and a contestant in a non existent game. Police urge no authority given and report any future solicitations to law enforcement or the Journal-World office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Lawrence
Journal-Worldi
Journal- World Office
A.A.U.P Meet Tonight at Memorial Union Dinner
Members of the University of Kansas chapter of the American Association of University Professors will meet at 6 o'clock in the Old English Pop of the Memorial Union for a dinner. Prof. Mark Ingraham of Wisconsin, national president of the A.A.U.P., will address the group and a business meeting will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
American Association of University
Memorial Union
Mark Ingraham
University of Wisconsin
A.A.U.P
Rolla State Bank Merges With Elkhart Bank to Form First State Bank
Elkhart Kansas December 5 The Rolla State Bank has merged with the First National Bank of Elkhart into a new institution to be known as the First State Bank of Elkhart. The merger creates a single bank serving the region under a new name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Kansas
Elkhart
Kan
Rolla, State Bank
National
Bank
First
State
Bank of Elkhart
Woman Suffers Broken Wrist After Fall at Home
Mrs. S. E. Barton of 445 Michigan Street sustained a broken wrist in a fall at her residence early this morning. She is reported resting comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safers
S. E. Barton
Michigan Treet
Topeka Couple Wed by Probate Judge Gray
Frieda Deever of Topeka and Gerald F Frakes of Topeka were married yesterday by Probate Judge Frank R Gray. Attendant gifts included a subscription to the Journal World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald.f. “Frakes
Frieda ‘Deever
Topeka
Frank. R. Gray
Russia Faces Two Choices On League
Geneva December 5 Russia faces the choice of quitting the League of Nations or being expelled after Finland urged action to curb Soviet aggression. Argentina and Uruguay pressed for immediate ouster, backed by other South American nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Russia
League of Nations
Soviet Union
Argentina
Uruguay
League
Alberto Guani
Bolivia
Colombia
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Haiti
Mexico
Panama
Peru
Italy
Spain
League Council
Finland
Great Britain
France
South America
Germany
Lawrenece grand jury and local parade notes in Kansas
Heard in Lawrence W B Dalton a member of the new federal grand jury empaneled in Kansas City Kansas. The Santa Claus parade features rodeo rider Mary Dawson a KU freshman who will not perform on a crowded street. Also noted are parade participants horses and ponies in Belton Missouri and Christ mas parade plans as well as updates on Liberty Memorial High School gym floor and Rhode Island street curbstone work. Dale Carnegie's mother dies in Belton and a block of science notes discuss Japan geography geology and mushrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Dalton
Lawrence
New
Federal Grand Jury
Kansas City
Kan
Mary Dawson
K. U
Miss Dawson
Mississippi Street
Society notes mix of clubs and dinners this week
Society readers preview a week of gatherings including Business and Professional Women’s Club dinners and bridge, Mrs C G Riggs and Mrs O W Maloney hosting Bridgettes, University Women’s Club Christmas party, and other dinners and bowling at local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
C.G. Riggs
Karl Klooz
Elkes
Thursda University
Memorial Union
W. C. Simons
Bridgettes
O. W. Maloney
Lawrence Woman's Club Meeting Turns Into Sewing Bee
The Lawrence Woman's club met yesterday afternoon and sewed ten pounds of carpet rags for veterans at the Wadsworth hospital. Mrs. Karl F. Baldwin led the event and urged donations of magazines and worn silk underwear for rugs by December 15 for delivery to the hospital. A 4 o'clock program featured a regional music recital by children under Mrs. H. W. Hargiss, followed by refreshments served by the courtesy committee chaired by Mrs. C. D. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Woman’s Club
Wadsworth
Karl F. Baldwin
Baldwin
H. W. Hargiss
Death of Sidney E Johnston At 81 In North First Street Home
Sidney E Johnston 81 died yesterday evening at his home 601 North First Street where he had lived 25 years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 30 AM from Funk Chapel conducted by Rev Robert A Hunt. Burial is in Oak Hill Mausoleum. He worked 40 years with the Graeber brothers in the plumbing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney E. Johnston
Carl Graeber
North First Street
Funk Chapel
Robert A. Hunt
Oak Hill
Graeber Brothers
Funeral services for Ross Sinclair near Twin Mound
Ross Sinclair aged 65 died Saturday at his home near Twin Mound. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 30 p m from Rumsey funeral home with Rev. Montgomery of Clinton officiating. Burial in Mount Hope cemetery Topeka.
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Ross Sinclair
Twin Mound
Rumsey
Mr. Montgomery of
Clinton
Mount Hope Cemetery
Topeka
Profs and Wives Join Sunday Riding Hour at Campus
University faculty members and spouses are invited to join a Sunday morning 11 oclock equitation hour as part of a new physical education program led by E B DeGroot. About 20 of 250 faculty men already attend twice weekly, with a new dressing room and gym bulletin board enhancing activities. The item also notes a 450-person ROTC ball at the Union, a moot court case tomorrow, and upcoming intramural events for women including hockey, volleyball, and basketball. Dale Brodie will lead the orchestra for the ROTC dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. DeGroot
Althe
DeGroot
Union
R.O.T.C
Greenhall
P. W. Wiesselman
Finland Demonstrations Face Carabinieri at Soviet Embassy
In Rome on December 5, students marched through rain to protest Russia’s stand toward Finland. Carabinieri and police blocked routes to the Soviet embassy as hundreds pressed toward the Finnish legation, chanting support for Finland and briefly gathering at the U.S. consulate. Strong troops remained in entrances while demonstrators later regrouped in rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Finland
Legation
United States
Salvation Army Kettle Drive Boosts Christmas Baskets
Salvation Army volunteers in Lawrence collected donations via red kettles and free benefit shows at the Patee and Dickinson theatres. Aiming to fill Christmas baskets, the drive continues through December with a December 16 fundraiser starting at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the partner theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Lawrence
Schwahn
Patee_ and
Dickinson Theatres
Dickinson
Vermont
Lecompton News Highlights Football Crown and Local Events
Lecompton high school wrapped a 13 to 0 football season win over Maplehill rural high school earning second place and its first league trophy. Seniors starred on offense with Joel Stauffer scoring both touchdowns on passes from Jack Collins and Junior Sulzen adding the extra point. The Owls opened a 1939 basketball season with upcoming schedule and rehearsals, while community gatherings include Thanksgiving dinners in Topeka and a three act comedy by Lecompton rural students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Summers
Shirley
Mr. Summers
Topeka
Elva Bell
Lecompton High School
Maplehill Rural High School
Joel Stauffer
Jack Collins
Junior Sulzen
Lecompton
Paslay
United Brethren Church
Lecompton Owls
Kellogg
Lester Stauffer
Garland Boose
Summers
Miss Bair
Miss Newcomb
Mr. Hayes
Russell Worley
Sunshine Club
Hawaiian Isles
Nettie Leslie
Valley Grove Thanksgiving News and Local Gatherings
Valley Grove reports Thanksgiving visits across Topeka and nearby towns with Merle Ford, Grace, and Francis Wesley joining relatives. Residents attend church events, elect officers, and plan December rallies. Mary Ann named newborn Pippert child. numerous family dinners and hospitalities noted amid school breaks and community club activities.
Community clubs adjust December meetings for holidays
The Dean-Chester community club cancels December meeting due to Christmas programs and plans to reconvene in January. The So and So Club hosts a Christmas gathering December 14 at Mrs. C. M. Stewart's home with gift exchanges, kiddie treats, roll call, and a covered dish lunch. Wayne Francis, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Anfred, remains ill at home in Lawrence with little improvement.
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Merle Ford
Grace
Francis Wesley
Topeka
Jeff Barnes
Hershel Barnes
Gary
Sydney G. Long
Clarabelle Harris
Barnes
Baynes
Colleen
Bonnie Jean
Harris
Leo Smith
Albert Pippert
Mary Ann
Eva Smarr
Earnhardt
Pippert
Worthy Wellman
Darlene, Smith
Walter Love
Jefferson County
Winchester U. P
Mr. Osborne
Nortonville
Oskaloosa Presbyterian Endeavor
Sunny Valley Farm-Bureau
G. R
Shultz
Charles A. Jones
Russell Shaw
Lizzie Petrie
Walter Dunbar
Charles Hayes
Buena Petrie
Lawrence
C. A. Petrie
Richard Petrie
Charles Herschell
Lone Starry Or
H. F. Greene
Charles Bliss
Buck Creek
Alladin Lamp Club
Wellman
Alda Hall
Dean-Chester Community’ Club
So and So
C. M. Stewart
Wayne Francis
Lawrence Anfred
Kanwaka school reports patchwork month and events
The Kanwaka school reports show total enrollment 13 with 12.94 average daily attendance and six students achieving perfect attendance for the month. Perfect spelling includes Donna Lea Warrington and Glenn Johanning. The community notes cover 4-H club achievements, Thanksgiving gatherings, and upcoming meetings led by local families and organizations.
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Kanwaka
Reuben Farrier
Sally Topping
Donna _ Lea Warrington
Dorothy Farrier
Glenn Johanning
Geraldine Farrier
Donna Lea Warrington
Mildred Button
Charles Topping
Carl Hird
Kanwaka Good Will Club
C. E. Stanwix
J. M. O'Connor
George Petefish
Mildred Petefish
Mary Katherine Markley
Joan Clough
Wilma Johnson
Harold Johanning
Carl J. Hird
Jean Button
Bernice Clough
Mary Lou
William McGee
McGee
Olathe
Guy Bigsby
Don Westheffer
Don E
Eudora
Ambrose Bigsby
Robert
Harold
Edward Shaw
Willard and
Clifford
Lucia
Helen
Winston McNees
McNees
Valley Chapel
Luella Shaw
Bakersfield
Calif
Willard Shaw
Chicago
Willard
Rock Island Railway
Risdon Godlove
Ada
Kan
Shaw
Chris Schaake
Lydia Schaake
Lawrence
Otto Johanning
M. C. Elliott
Topeka
Homer Hird
Esther
Kanwaka 4-H Club
Mary Elizabeth
Jane
Jimmie Topping
Francis Gregory
Joan
Janette
Kansas City
George Dews
Orland Messenheimer
Lakewood
Esther Hird
Overland Park
R. L. Colman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Knowledge Hill Dismissed for Thanksgiving Vacation
Knowledge Hill students and staff enjoyed a Thanksgiving break with many local families and visits. Miss Mary Elizabeth Hagen returned to Atchison for the holiday, while families gathered for dinners and musical events. Community club plans a December 6 luncheon at Mrs. Dimick’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowledge
Mary
Elizabeth Hagen
Atchison
Frankrence
Will Rice
Lawrence
Knowledge Hill Community Club
Dimick
A. di Rice
J. W. Rice
Claude Burns
Kansas City
C. C. Burns
Gladys
Idella Cox
BE. E. Kardatzke
Wil Rice
Billy Gene
Jimmy
Thanksgiving gatherings and local obituaries in Stony Point area
Mr and Mrs D A Wray and Ernest hosted a Sunday turkey dinner with guests from North Lawrence Union district and North Manchester Ind. A surprise visit by Mrs Breneman and Mrs Reneker followed. Mrs Lytiarger Howard Smiths mother died at 85. Funeral at Vinland Presbyterian church. Burial in Vinland cemetery. Families from Hopewell Vinland Lecompton and Lawrence attended meals and a light Thanksgiving rain blessed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Wray
Ernest
Ira D. Cripe
Ruth and Dowie
North Lawrence
Anna Cripe
Evelyn Shuck
Leonard’ Flory
Union District
Annie Breneman
Loma Reneker
North Manchester
Ind
Newton
Kan
Breneman
Wray
Crine
William Winters
Hopewell
Jesse Deay
Lytiarger
Howard Smith
Smith
Presbyterian Church
Vinland
Martin Holcomb
Bruce
Woodrow Sturdy
John Tobler
Lawrence
Hall
Jesse Athey and Sons
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Mother's Death
We express appreciation to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and floral offerings during our mother’s illness and passing. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hack
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Lawrence Book Nook
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