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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

2

Trade talks loom as Britain seeks U S concessions

London based analysts discuss pre conference propaganda and tariff hurdles for the planned Anglo American trade pact. The Economist cites trade balances to suggest a tough road ahead while Ottawa era preferences loom large. Miss Hleda Kindlesperger reports her mother’s death in Kansas.

New York England United States Cordell Hull Hull America Britain London Association of British Chambers of Commerce Great Britain Chamber United Kingdom The Economist Ottawa Canada Jumerica

Grant Township CPA Shifts Meeting to Friday Night

The Grant Township CPA announces a change from the second Saturday to the second Friday night monthly meeting. The December gathering will be held tomorrow evening at the CPA hall in Idleland.

Grant’ Township CPA Grant C.P.A Idland K. U. Observary Alpha Omicron Pi Phi Mu Alpha Miller Hall Pi Beta Phi Pi Phis Union Delta Upsilon

Test Your Knowledge Whet Which Country Was Once Eponymously The Emnirs

The fragment asks about a country formerly named Epon or tied to the term Emnirs, seeking identification of its prior designation and origin of the name. It lacks clear details but points to a historical toponym inquiry.

Epon

Heifetz Signs Autographs After recital at KU

Jascha Heifetz, relaxed and congenial, autographed many programs after his recital. He had just practiced a new concerto with the Boston Symphony and assisted accompanist Emanuel Bay as Bob Ledere of Baker University paced the Beethoven Sonata.

Jascha Heifetz Stradivarius Boston Symphony Adis Bob Ledere K. A Baker University Emanuel Bay Bob

Fine Cooperation Noted In Lawrence Christmas Parade

John Andrews chairman of Lawrence Chamber of Commerce parade committee thanks all on the team and participants. Appreciation extends to Haskell Institute, Liberty Memorial High School, Ralph Achning, Mrs. L. E. Rice, Harold Fisher, Rev. Robert A. Hunt, John E. Jacobs, Maj. E. J. Renth, A. E. Wosetemeyer. Finance by local merchants through the chamber merchants bureau. Henry Brinkman chairs the finance committee.

John Andrews Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Trade Andrews Haskell Institute Liberty Memorial High School Ralph Achning L. E. Rice Harold Fisher Robert A. Hunt John E. Jacobs E. J. Renth A. E. Wosetemeyer Business Men of Lawrence Merchants Bureau of the Henry Brinkman

Omaha Mayor Bans Santa Sandwich Man Ad for City

Omaha mayor Dan Butler refused a local firm a permit to use a Santa sandwich man for advertising. He said he did not want to disillusion children by meeting a tall sign bearing Santa Claus in street advertising.

Omaha Neb Santa Claus Dan Butler Butler Claus

Acadia Lodge Plans Annual Stated Communication

Acadia Lodge No. 9 A F and A M holds its annual stated communication Thursday December 9 at 7 30 p m Election of officers includes Master and other line names invited to attend W M H S Preston See y Parker Advocat

Acadia ‘Lodge A. F A. M Boote H. S. Preston J. A. ‘Parker

Douglas County Sportsmen's Club Dinner Highlights Fish and Game Plans

A large Douglas County gathering at American Legion hall heard L C Webb new state fish and game warden discuss quail losses from drought grasshoppers and cold winters. He noted hatchery releases and proposed expansions while urging county cooperation and funding for lake upkeep and state wildlife programs.

Douglas County Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club American Leion Hall L. C. Webb New State Fish and Game Wren Edwin F. Abels Webb George K. Melvin Sportsmen’s Club Harry Gregg Fred Kahn Abels Kansas Fish and Game Department Kansas Fish and’ Game Department Albert Sutton Izaak Walton League Wyandotte County John C. Holmes Garden City United States C. R. Ridgway Tonganoxie J.C. Bicklmeier Kansas City Kan George C. Lehman Olathe State Lake Carl Teichgraeber Gene Parks Bryan’ Chambers State Hatchery Pratt N.D. Rash Wyandotter County O. A. Gordon Johnson County

A Christmas Gift Subscriptions Offer

A yearly mail subscription to the Journal-World offered as a Christmas gift. Within 150 miles the price is 2.50 dollars. over 150 miles the price is 3.00 dollars. To order, call 22 Asdv.

The Journal-World Asdv

Kiwanis Meeting Features College Glee Club Act

Joseph Wilkins introduced a glee club program at the Kiwanis weekly meeting. The Jayhawk quartet included Bill Evertt Don Wood Richard White and Richard Stark with Bob Glotzbach as accompanist. The event followed the club’s Christmas party slated for December 20 at the Congregational church.

Joseph Wilkins Kiwanis’ ‘Club Wiede Yanni Don Wood Kansas City Richard White Norton Richard Stark Topeka Bob ‘Glotzbach Wamego Iswander iLike Congregational Church

Treasurer's Work Booms as Tax Deadline Nears

The office of County Treasurer A M Gardner sees rising tax payments as the December 20 deadline for first half 1937 taxes approaches. Beginning tomorrow the office will stay open past noon to accommodate taxpayers. About 30 percent of those paying now cover the full year's tax with a 1 percent discount if paid by December 20. After December 20 a 10 percent yearly penalty attaches to the first half tax. The second half, due June 20, also becomes delinquent with penalty.

A.M. Gardner Gardner Oiit

Divorce suit filed as restraining order limits Capper Bond interest

Bertha Garrett sues John M. Garrett in district court seeking divorce and custody of their son Clyde. Judge Hugh Means issues a temporary restraining order preventing Capper Publications from paying interest on 15,000 dollars in 6 percent bonds to anyone but Bertha Garrett until the case is heard. The couple wed November 24, 1896 in Topeka and reside in Overbrook.

Bertha Garrett John M. Garrett Capper Publications Hugh ‘Means Garrett Overbrook Garretts Topeka Clyde RB. Garrett

Father and Son Banquet at Liberty Memorial High

Jayhawk FFA members host annual Father and Son banquet at Liberty Memorial High School. Neal Wherry principal will speak. Joe Williams will lead singing. Ralph Holk, chapter president, presides as program unfolds.

Jayhawk Future Farmers of America Liberty Memorial High School Neal M. Wherry Joe M. Williams Ralph Holk

New Truck On First Run Answers Alarm North Of Town

The city’s new fire truck made its first test on a country run yesterday afternoon answering an alarm from the O. T. Powell home north of town. Flames damaged a wash house and an electric washing machine but the fire was not serious.

O. T. Powell Powell

Strike Closes Warehouses in Minneapolis

Twelve wholesale grocery houses and warehouses of food store groups were closed today by a General Drivers Union 544 strike. The action left more than 900 workers unemployed as the union pushes for wage increases. Pitchblende is an ore from which radium is derived.

Minneapolis General Drivers Union

End of Week Scottish Rite Masons Meeting

Mo past grand master of the Masons spoke at the final weekly Scottish Rite gathering at the Masonic Temple. The talk titled Masonry and Made Conditions followed a dinner. Wives of members attended as guests. the List degree was conferred earlier in the afternoon and the 32nd degree after dinner. Rev William S Hastie of Ottawa preached and served as toastmaster with guests from Ottawa Tonganoxie Lecompton De Soto and nearby lodges.

Missouri Masonic ‘Temple William S. Hastie Episcopal Church of Ottawa Tonganoxie Lecompton DeSoto

Douglas County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Notice

Douglas County Farm Bureau announces its annual meeting on Monday December 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Morning session begins at 10 o'clock with a luncheon to follow. Reports from officers will be heard and new officers elected. Reservations for the dinner must be made at the Farm Bureau office by Friday December 10. meal price 40 cents per plate.

Douglas County Farm” Bureau Trinity Lutheran‘church Ren A Farm U. Office

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area

Miss Sallie Sheperd dies in Kansas City after girlhood in Lawrence and a life in Colorado Springs and Kansas City. Survived by two brothers four pieces and one nephew. Funeral services for Charles Edwin Ransom, 76, at Trunk chapel, 1225 Delaware, Sunday at 2 pm. Burial Lexington cemetery De Soto. Survived by wife Medora Adelaide, four daughters, two sons, two granddaughters and five grandsons.

Sallie Sheperd Lawrence Kansas City Miss Sheperd Colorado Springs Colo Warrensburg Charles Edwin Ransom Delaware Street Edwin F.price Lexington de Soto Medora ‘Adelaide Ransom Lydia Gilbreath Nellie Freeman Virginia Ballard Los Angeles Cal Ruth Nickell Edwin Ransom Truman Ransom Topeka

Probate Court Awards Alice Garrett $5 000 From Garrett Estate

Judge L H Menger rendered a decision awarding Alice E Garrett $5 000 from the estate of John A Garrett who died July 17 after a hearing and several continuances. Anna Garrett Harrah and E T Riling filed notices of appeal to the district court.

L.H. Menger Alice E. Garrett John A. Garrett Garrett Asher’ and Gorrill Anna Garrett Harrah

Monkeys for Experiments Seek Cause of Disease

Fifteen rhesus monkeys imported from India arrived in Chicago by plane to aid bacteriologists in finding the cause of a virulent intestinal disease that has killed 11 babies at St. Elizabeth's Hospital since November 23. The monkeys were obtained by the Chicago board of health from a New York dealer. Dr. Herman Bundesen said they are essential for experiments. Eight infants still ill are recovering.

Chicago

Boyd Seeks Parole From State Penitentiary

Warden Kirk Prather said Tom Boyd former state treasurer serving 4 to 10 years for illegal removal of bonds appeared before the state parole board at the prison. Boyd has served two years and nine months and was among 175 inmates eligible for the December parole session.

Leavenworth Kan Kirk Prather Kansas State Penitentiary Tom Boyd State Parole Board Boyd

Students Meet Topeka In Split Legislature

The fourth Siiual student legislative assembly opened in representative hall with over 100 observers. Democrats held a plurality but independents appeared to hold balance of power as measures were reviewed.

Topeka Siiual

Local Social Notes Include Neighbors and Travels

Fragmentary social items mention Mr and Mrs Anderson and Frederick Smith visiting Lawrence Mrs Carter Barbara from Richland. Barbara and others take a business trip to Waka neighborhood while Tod Craig calls on Ranene City residents.

Sue Phy Ud ‘Anderson Frederick Emmett Smith Bobps Anderson Lawrence Mrz Carter Richland Tor Waka Fonday

Snow Carter Jr Meeting Mrs Wray’s Mother

Snow Carter Jr visited Mrs Wray’s mother Matt Black on a Sunday afternoon according to a local society note. The item records a social call and includes a specific name and place mentioned in the fragment.

Snow Carter, Jr Meath Tee Mrs. Wray Matt Black

Robbery Hits University Students in Kansas City Apartment

Robbery last night at 1529 Tennessee street Brady apartments in Reserve Brady district. Victims were Samuel Rae art and John L Beckner students at the University of Kansas. Loot included four suits an overcoat and two leather jackets valued at over 125 dollars.

Samuel Raeart Reserve Kan John L. Beckner Colby Brady Tennessee Street University of Kansas

France defaults on U S war debt for December payment

France notified Washington that it cannot pay the December 15 installment of 455 million dollars on its war debt to the United States. The Paris government said it still desires to seek relief and renegotiation of the debt.

Washington France United States State Department Paris

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