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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

2

Old Timers Night at Masonic Lodge Honors Longtime Members

Old Timers Night at the Masonic temple drew nearly 100 members. J A Keeler and George Eke received 50 year pins. about 25 members got 25 year pins. W H Eastman and Dr Edward Bumgardner had previously received golden anniversaries. Elmer Strain praised American deals of government. John Fritzel, who was to receive a silver pin, died this week.

Masonic Temple J. A. Keeler George Eke W. H. Eastman Edward Bumgardner Temple Hugh Means R. A. Schwegler Elmer Strain Topeka Grand Ma‘sonic Kansas John Howard Parker Benjamin. P. Beker Acacia Lodge No. 9 John Fritzel

Local Chamber Receives Holiday Street Decoration Gift

The Lawrence chamber of commerce receives a roughly $200 donation toward Christmas street decorations on the main business streets. Harvey A. Jetmore sends a courteous letter praising the festive lighting and inviting further contributions as the Christmas committee, led by M. S. Winter, notes this year’s display is the best yet.

Chamber of Commerce Harvey A. Jetmore Massatchusetts Street M. S. Winter Law“rence

Final Address by Rev Ross Minker at Church of God Tonight

Rev Ross H Minker delivers the final address tonight at 7 30 at the Church of God Inpecitors Ind After services penny night will raise thousands of pennies in gallon buckets The coins will be shown at Rusty s market south window Saturday and Sunday A dollar prize will go to the attendee guessing closest to the pile size The public is invited Married by Probate Judge Vern R Ritchal Wellsville to Charlotte Bacon Oakland Tl yesterday by Probate Judge Frank R Gray

Ross H. Minker Church of God Vern R Ritchal Wellsville Charlotte Bacon Oakland Frank R. Gray

Addressing Royalty and Officials in Social Etiquette

A classroom exercise presents sentences spoken to high status figures such as a duke the President an emperor an ambassador and a queen daughter about manners and requests. Readings prompt proper forms of address and politeness in formal conversations.

United States Fiat

Life magazine feature highlights on K U students and campus life

A Lawrence Life campus feature shows Beck Trembly in a Pi Phi setting, mascot debates at Sig Alph, and student activities including a dog trainer election for Churchill the Dalmatian. It notes a kitten mascot Annie of the Annex, a play rehearsal jury, a military ball, and Phi Delta Theta winter party amid a campus smoking ban.

Pi Phi Life Magazine Lawrence Arrow Altho Churchill Sig Alph House C. R. Mong Neodesha Mong Bill Oliver Alphs South Annex Annie Leo Brenneisen Union Ballroom Owl Society Kansas Room Phi Delta Theta

KU and K State debated government ownership of railroads

Debaters from the University of Kansas and Kansas State College argued for government ownership before the Co-Operative club at Wiedemann's. Mary Marjorie Willis and Jim Gould of K State defended the affirmative while Anna McConigly and Mary McAnan spoke for KU with Prof. E C Buehler introducing the participants.

University of Kansas Kansas ‘State College Co-Operative Club Wiedemann Mary Marjorie Willis Jim Gould K-State Anna McConigly Mary McAnan E. C. Buehler University

Christmas Dinner At First Presbyterian Church

Members of the First Presbyterian church will have their annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday evening with twenty hosts at ten decorated tables. A Christmas program will follow the meal, and attendees should call Mrs. Fred Bremer by Monday morning. The December calendar lists the Women’s Guild co-chairs as Mrs. Theodore H. Astman and Mrs. Fred Bremer. The Rev. Theodore H. Astman will conclude the sermon series on Christian Beliefs with "I Believe in the Church." Special music includes a cappella at Sunday service and Lenora Grizzell singing "Come, Ye Blessed."

First Presbyterian Church Fred Bremer Women’s Guild Theodore H. Astman Westminster Church of Christ Christiansen Lenora Grizzell John Prindle Scott Fred Rothberger Myrtle Figenbaum Rose Hill Lecompton Glenn Wilson Buddy Walter Wilson Weaver Walter. Wilson Salina Lafe James Jack Howard Lawrence Glen Wilson Mraz Howard Wilson Gloria ‘Wilson Harold von Gunten Charisse Gus Ziesenis Homer . Gerstenberger Will Zimmerman Harold Carolyn Ann Ray Craig Baldwin Will Zimmerman Emma Beal Betty Katherine Ziesenis Ralph Lawrence Louise Timmermeyer Robert Katherine Carolyn Ann Wichita George Lothholz Frank Sommer Tonganoxie Ethel Bohnsack Wity Club Margaret Westerhouse Eileen Woodard Katie Rothberger Ruth Kazmaier Viola Broers Ora McCabrin Viola Sheldon Leota Walker Bernice Davis Mattie Kindred Nellie Daugherty Rebekah Lodge No. 146 Valley Falls Cleo Grimes Dorothy Warmker Gladys Bond Jessie Grimes Margaret Gabriel Agnes Strobel Minnie Edelbrock Eleanor Bartz Mary Mertz Alma Baker Sam Beadleston Eva Bell Gerstenberger Rebekah Lodge Pauline Warmker Howard Kohler Henrietta Schubert Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Gilmore Sisters Kaw Valley Minnie Kohler J. O.scott Bethlehem Edwin Ables Jessie Lee Seward Alaska Mahlon Cox Robert Hisele King Douglas Harris Alta Roe Martha Kannenberg Weidlein Ed Diedrich Chester Baecker Harry Warmker Will Saunders Melford Roland Gottlieb Nieder Ed Forsythe F. G. Hughes John Moody Lee Grush Eudora Robinson Miss Kunkle W. E. Hull Vassar Kan Eign

Funeral for John Fritzel Noted in Acacia Event

Acacia and Nox AF aA Special Commmenication scheduled Saturday December 9 at 1 30 p m to attend funeral of John Fritzel B P Baker W M John BH Parker Secy New York money lending institution shows more than two million names on its loan files.

John Fritzel B. P Baker John BH ‘Parker New ‘York Ita

Hoover to lead nationwide Finnish relief fund drive

Former president Herbert Hoover announces a nationwide Finnish relief fund to aid civilians fleeing towns in Finland during the winter. The fund will work with the American Red Cross and local newspapers to raise money and provide medicines, clothes, and shelter with administration led by Edgar Richard at the Graybar building New York.

Los Angeles Herbert Hoover United’ States Commission of Relief Belgium America American Red Cross Finland Edgar Richard Graybar Building New York N. Y Norway Sweden United States

Education aids exhibit opens at 620 Massachusetts Street

An educational exhibit of historic interest opens for public viewing at 620 Massachusetts Street tomorrow from 8 30 to 6 30 inviting school pupils parents and teachers. The display features visual education aids for Kansas public schools produced with federal WPA support and state Department of Public Instruction backing.

Massachusetts Street Topeka State Department of Public Instruction Museum Project Professional Kansas Wpa Rosemary Ketcham Marjorie Whitney Maud Ellsworth C. M. Baker Bernard Frazier Earle D. Hay T. D. Jones Fred Montgomery Raymond C. Moore Kansas Public Holland

Indoor Garden Party Hosted by Home Garden Club

The Home Garden club hosted an indoor garden party at Mrs. Salena Holmes’s residence 333 Arkansas street. Three rooms featured a miniature lake and rock garden with plants and berries. Impromptu talks by members and visitors followed, with refreshments in holiday colors served.

Home Garden Club Salena- Holmes Arkansas Street Charles’ Hill Mary Brown Gertrude Clark Oreta Hawkins Gerke: Mason Edythe McPike E. J. ‘Ma Jone Francis Lewis Ularving Olitha Preston Guthrie Okla Lizzie Howard

Deaths and Funeral Notice for Robert A. Owen

Mrs Rose Wood reports the death of her father Robert A Owen aged 56 of New York City and former Lawrence resident. He moved to Lawrence in 1914 worked in a dry cleaning business with his father Frank Allen Owen, left in 1925 and lived with sister Mrs Rose Hazard in New York City for nine years. Survived by four Lawrence residents Rose Wood Sally Harris Leslie Owen and Seaver Owen with brother Arthur I Owen a KU romance languages professor who died five years ago.

Robert A. Owen Rose Wood New York ‘City Lawrence Owen Frank Allen Owen Rose’ Hazard New York City Sally Harris Leslie Owen R. Seaver Owen Arthur I. Owen K. U Arthur L. Owen

Death of Mrs. Tillie Casto in Lawrence

Tillie Casto died in Lawrence yesterday. Funeral services will be held at Seladia Missouri at 2 o'clock Saturday. She leaves her husband three sons Clarence Groninger Logansport Ind Delbert Groninger Lawrence and Meyrl Groninger at home and one daughter Mrs Gladys Tarpy Lawrence twelve grandchildren four brothers and two sisters.

Tillie Casto Lawrence Seladia Clarence Groninger Logansport Ind Delbert. Groninger Meyrl Groninger Arid Gladys Tarpy

Mrs Edna Raymond Tinkler Dies in Pasadena

Mrs Edna Raymond Tinkler aged 56 died in Pasadena California on November 27 Graveside services were held at Oak Hill cemetery at 2 p m Rev Theodore Astman officiated She was a former resident of Lawrence daughter of W J Raymond and cousin of Prof F N Raymond of Lawrence Her son Raymond F Brady of Camden New Jersey a KU graduate of 1931 came to Lawrence for the services

Edna Raymond Tinkler Pasadena Calif Oak Hill Cemetery Theodore Astman Tinkler Lawrence W.j.raymond F. N. Raymond Eymond F. Brady Camden N. J University of Kansas

IS YOUNG PEOPLES NIGHT AT SALVATION ARMY MEETINGS

The evangelistic campaign begun at the Salvation Army last Sunday will end with services Sunday at 11 am and 7 45 pm. Capt C H Crismier of Kansas City has led the meetings and will speak on Full Surrender and Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death. Tonight is Young Peoples Night with special music by the youths. Saturday will feature an old fashioned gospel service.

Salvation Army C. H. Crismier Kansas City Young Peoples

Salem church W.M.S. holds regular meeting and officers elected

Eudora notes a Wednesday afternoon W.M.S. gathering at the Salem church in Clearfield with officers elected. Numerous local residents and guests attend meals, visits, and Thanksgiving events across Fort Scott Lawrence and nearby towns during the holiday period.

Thanksgiving social news and church notices

Community updates from Eudora include Thanksgiving gatherings and visits among Rothberger Figenbaum Wilson and James families. Local clubs report meetings at Kaw Valley and Kaw churches with bridge, prayers, and Christmas offerings. High school basketball wins and a turkey chase event are noted.

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Ross Minkler K.U Phil Papas Bec Trembly Lawrence Theta Becky Mississippi Street George Musick Fraser Theater Laurance Musick the Highlands Kansas State Hoover Instruction Department IS Young Peoples Night Sarah Hausman Charles Weil W.M.S Salem Clearfield Katherine Reetz Curtis Ruthrauff Cyril ‘Blackburn Gene Brooklyn Ill Gottlieb, Nieder John David Ray Stroud Garnett Illinois Ruth Rapier Katherine Walker Keith Crouse Keith, Jr Alice Kohler Jake Milburn Eli St. John St. John Olathe Milburn Nadine Harris Emporia Lillian Fuller Minnie McCrea John Cody Gaile, Warren Chicago James Millican Galen Arnott Margaret Ogden Ray Ogden Alice Darling Geneva, Ogden Minnie Ables Otto _Ables Floyd Broers Vernon Stroble The Evangelical Broers Edward Deckwa Gideon Neis Weidensaul Nona Fitzgerald Minnie, Ables Annette Ables Wayne Laughlin Robert’ Neis Jimmie Swisher Stroble Jack Hill Eisele Hardware India Eudora John Pattersons Eudora High School Vinland Spring Hill Naismith Altar Society Helen Shopper Clara Grosdidier Theresa Schehrer Agnes Witt Lenader Tillie Edwards Woman’s Union St. Henl's Church Erna Gerstenberger Dora Neis Myrtle. Daugherty Nieder Wichman Legion OF Lost Richard ‘Arlen Andy Devine Fredric Joan Bennett Ayn Morocco Lew Lehr Mickey Rooney Tyrone Enon Anes Ans Pee Star Vipe Tae Lene RKO Radio Pictures Ing Cartoon—News YoursSavings Douglas County Building & Loan Association Massachusetts St John C. Emick Lumr Logan-Moore Co Orley M. Smith Coal Co Krum Koal Kompany Harry Turner Coal Co University Coal Co John’s Coal Co Jayhawk Coal Quality Coal and Service First Mortgage S. C. Hinshaw Eldridge Hotel Thescene J. F. Baker Dist Gat Mase Fred A. Bremer Delbert C. Richardson Hebel RKO Claire Trevor John Wayne George Saunders Brian Bowlevy Wilfriq Lawson Robert Garrat John F. Mamitten Moran Oisen Eddle Walter Catlett ED Brophy Tyrone Power Linda’ Darnell Dickinson Sky Riding Sons of the French Foreign Legion Bps Bucs Ean Parker Aerimnald Gardiner Linda Darnell
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