Finnish minister in plea for aid in wartime famine
Finnish Minister Hialmar Procope urged American relief for Finland arguing the country needs fats cereals dried fruit medical supplies clothing shoes and soap. He noted shipping facilities exist though Britain blocks aid and emphasized money to buy supplies as the immediate need. Hoover commented on the British stance amid the five small democracies relief effort backed by the National Committee on Food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cp— Hialmar Procope
Finland
Great Britain
Procope
Britain
Europe
Germany
Lord Lothian
Herbert Hoover
Lothian
London
New York
Hoover
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Poland
Death claims G W Barton long time Lone Star area resident
G W Barton died Monday at his home in Salida California. He lived on a Lone Star farm for years before moving to California about thirty years ago. He is survived by his wife Mrs Sarah Barton of the home three sons John Barton from Modesto William Barton near Modesto and Harvey Barton of Sacramento a daughter Mrs Wilmer Bowman of Odesto two sisters Mrs C Metsker Lone Star and Mrs E B Sawyer Lawrence a brother S E Barton Lawrence and many relatives in Kansas and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Barton
E. Barton
Salida
Calif
Lone Star
California
Sarah Barton
John Barton
Modesto
William Barton
Harvey Barton
Sacramento
Wilmer Bowman
Odesto
C. Metsker
Kan
E. B. Sawyer
Law‘rence
S. E. Barton
Lawrence
Kansas
Lawrence Christmas Decorations Shine Across Town
Lawrence residents report Massachusetts Street lights draw many visitors each evening. Most homes will be decorated in coming days and by Sunday night nearly every residence will show exterior decorations. Even a single lit front window lifts holiday spirit. In North Lawrence, Miss Violet Carr led a Christian Endeavor meeting on the lesson Using the Bible When It Counts with Merle Jackson reelected president and Thelma Haas, Helen Mason, Howard Brown named to officer posts. A pie social is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Christian Endeavor
Violet Carr
North Lawrence
Battenfeld Hall
Santa Claus
S. C
Parsons
Willine
Gene Glahn Reported Progress at Memorial Hospital
Gene Glahn, ill at Memorial Hospital, was reported progressing nicely by his doctor today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Glahn
Memorial Hospital
Graduation speaker announced for Liberty Memorial High School
James E. Gheen of New York City will deliver the graduation address to Liberty Memorial High School seniors next June. Principal Neal M. Wherry announced Gheen’s selection after praising his nationwide PR background and his described “philosophical humorist” style. Gheen has spoken across 41 states and Canada in 598 cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gheen
New York
James E. Gheen
New York City
Liberty Memorial High School
Neal M. Wherry
Gheen
Rotary
Wherry
National Education Association
Atlantic City
Hoch
Coatesville
Buffalo
N. Y
Bethlehem
Chambers and Commerce
Niagara Falls
Albany
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Wheat Harvest May Be Above Average Next Year
Chicago experts estimate next summer harvest could reach 583 to 607 million bushels, above last season’s 556 million. Acreage seen at 45.35 to 46.23 million acres, with condition 84 to 87.1 percent of normal, compared to 55 percent a year ago and 82.4 percent ten year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rural teachers hold Christmas party at Legion hall
Douglas county rural school teachers plan their annual Christmas party Saturday at 11 at the American Legion hall. County Superintendent Harold Fisher announces Santa Claus will attend an exchange of gifts and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
American Legion Hall
Harold Fisher
Santa Claus
Fighting Intensifies on French Indo-China Thailand Border
A Domei dispatch from Hanoi reports rising hostilities along the French Indo-China Thailand border with notable aerial activity and artillery exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Domei
Hanoi
Thailand
Sis
Do You Know About Hidden Taxes and Government Units
This item asks about the approximate hidden tax burden on poorer families yearly and counts government units such as townships towns counties state and national government including school districts. It discusses their relation to taxes and proposed consolidations to save tax money with examples. It also asks for the average tax load per person and per family, excluding debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Government overtaxation facts and reform proposal
The text outlines hidden tax burdens in the United States with about 182 thousand tax consuming units. It argues overlapping duties raise taxes and calls for elimination and consolidation of government units from national to school district level. It cites Senator Byrd’s Virginia reforms as a model for national government saving $300 to $500 million annually and improving efficiency. It notes annual hidden tax of $108 per person or $540 per family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Byrd
Virginia
Too Late to Classify column reads nightly pleasures
A clipped line notes the enduring charm of the column Too Late to Classify as readers enjoy its nightly offerings. The snippet hints at a recurring feature that blends humor and observation in a compact newspaper slot.
Lawrence Evening school ends first term with record enrollment
The Evening Gleam bulletin edited by Ralph Graber reports 253 adults enrolled in the term, the largest yet. Fourteen classes covered ten subjects with several courses closing mid December and others continuing into January and April. Second term starts January 7 with plans for new courses in distributive sales and safety and first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Gleam
Lawrence Evening School
Ralph Graber
Center Ad Honored as Hill Decorates for Christmas
The Hill shines with a Christmas mood as Center Ad becomes the focal point with a large silver tree and poinsettias. Faculty and students, including Chancellor and Mrs. Malott, attend the Cradle Song opening while others favor sports, and the university schedules final exams from January 23 to 30.
Louis M Williams Dies Popularizer of Kansas City Steak
Louis M Williams 57 longtime head of Williams Meat Co died after a six week heart ailment. Born in Vinland Kansas he built a large wholesale meat business and spread the Kansas City steak to hotels and restaurants nationwide beginning in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Louis M. Williams
Williams Meat Company
Vinland
Kan
Southwest
Farm Bureau May Urge Repeal of Johnson Act
Baltimore December 11 The American Farm Bureau Federation resolutions committee weighed a proposal to urge Congress to repeal the Johnson Act so credit could be extended to Great Britain President Edward A. O Nea l urged the move saying the United States should mobilize its industrial resources for Britain A majority supported greater assistance but some hesitated about repealing the act which bars loans to nations delinquent on WWI debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
American Farm Bureau Federation
Great Britain
Organization
Resolutions Committee
Federation
Edward A. O'Neal
United States
Britain
Taft urges U S loan to Canada before Britain aid
Senator Robert A Taft called for U S wartime lending to Canada before Britain arguing Canada would likely repay and that such loans would indirectly aid Britain. He said Canada shares military and economic aims with the United States and is closely linked to U S interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U. S
Robert A. Taft
R-O
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Britain
Taft
Lumber Strike Near End in Northwest
Seattle reports AFL union members on key strike fronts voted to accept a compromise wage and vacation deal, signaling peace in the northwest lumber industry. Also noted are claims that French factories aid Germany, with Paris region plants cited by the British ministry of economic warfare as operating at full blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Northwest
A.F.L
London
British Ministry of Economic Warfare
Paris
Germany
Baldomir Urges More Air Bases Across South America
Montevideo Uruguay December 11 President Alfredo Baldomir called for expanding naval and air bases across the continent to strengthen regional defense and coordination among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
Alfredo Baldomir
Escape to Glory final chapter shown at Jawhawker three days
The ad announces Escape to Glory as the finale on the Jawhawker screens for three days with Pat O'Brien and Constance Bennett. It describes a submarine plot involving a diathermic set and depth bomb, a crew led by Larry, Morgan coerced, and Penney volunteering, ending with the Glen Inniston and crew escaping to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Larry
Morgan
Penney
Coward
Glen Inniston
Christine
Jayhawkers
Pat O’brien
Constance Bennett
Ady
Costume recital by Society Grade pupils titled Santa Claus Top Shop
Society Grade school pupils present Santa Claus Top Shop in the high school auditorium at 7:30 pm with a Junior high mixed chorus. The program lists numerous musical numbers and performers including David Draper Corinne Oyler Susie Elizabeth Brown Jim Mendle Williams and many instrumentalists and accompanists. The event features a wide array of songs dances and scenes culminating in patriotic selections and a post show program committee is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Mattullath
Pine
Kenneth Bailey
Elvin Altenbernd
Dick Jones
Bob Taton
Ednah Hopkins
Rachel van Valkenberg
David Draper
Corinne Oyler
Susie
Elizabeth Brown
Jim
Mendle Williams
Santa
Claus
Pierpont
Tommy
Preston
Roger Price
Eugene Puckett
Fred Six
Robert Near
Weston
Marthe Dicker
Banjo
Wright
Velma Lee Wiley
Georgie Porgy
Williams
Charles Evans
Curly Locks
Elizabeth Gorrill
Hopson
Marilyn Metz
Angeline Stavros
Bilbro
William Pine
James Sommerville
Gardner
Hazel Sinks
the Music Box
Sadler
Shirley Stewart
Ragged Rachel
Dunlap
Judy Ann Jones
Richards
Robert Jennings
Thompson
Micky Reed
Rolseth
Patricia Ann Davis
MacLachlan
George Stanwix
Penny Whistle
Mann
Leslie
Nancy Lindsay
Dennee
Areta Jean Hemphill
Dalton
Thorn
Mary Louise Patton
McIntyre
Mary Joyce Allison
Laverna Hill
Donna Lee Cooke
Weybright
Marvin LeSeur
Herb Brown
Betty Ann Schoene
Briggs
Marilyn Barr
Jane Kirchhoff
Martin
Marjorie Williams
Gaynor
Lucila
Elizabeth LeSeur
America
Rosemary Martin
Herman
Ada Joan van Valkenberg
Barbara Hurwitz
Marcia Ann Hail
Poldini
Jo Ann Williams
Warner
Virginia Schaake
Jessel
Ann Spears
Georgette Spears
Ward
Dorothy Enlow Miller
H. W. Hargiss
Paul Smart
van Valkenberg
Robert Ellsworth
Kenneth Kirby
C. W. Straffon
Louise Wiedemann
S L A appoints Ledrue Carter to new sales post
Ledrue Carter joins the Standard Life Association as a full time sales representative in Douglas county doubling the local sales force alongside Harry Green of Lawrence life. Carter, a Lawrence businessman, has long partnered with his brother A B Carter at the Carter service station, as Lawrence policy holders grow over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledrue Carter
Standard Life Association
Douglas County
Harry Green
Lawrence Life Insurance Company
Lawrence
Carter
A. B. Carter
Christmas Parties and Luncheons Across Ottawa
Mrs Ida Riggs hosts a Christmas party at 2136 Kentucky street with Mrs May Rowley assisting. Ottawa D A R attends a luncheon by Betty Washington chapter at the Colonial Saturday at 1. Mu Phi Epsilon members perform. Rebekahs plan a Friday Christmas party after their meeting with families invited and Santa Claus. Miss Helen Skilton entertained the Finesse club at luncheon yesterday. Corbin Hall hosts a Christmas dinner for faculty tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Riggs
Kentucky Street
May Rowley
Ottawa
Betty Washington
Colonial
Martha Rayhill
Mu Phi Epsilon
Ida Lyons
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Santa Claus
Helen Skilton
Finesse Club
Cradle Song Opens as Kansas University Drama Debut
The University of Kansas dramatic club presented Cradle Song, drawing a large first night audience despite a concurrent basketball game. Wallace Kunkel of Savannah spoke between acts, while Reola Durand of Hoisington led as the convent child. Cast members include Jane Mic Farland, Shirley Jane Ruble, Jean Brown, Joe Nelson, and Robert Calderwood delivering notable performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas Dramatic Club
Wallace Kunkel
Savannah
Reola Durand
Hoisington
Thee Child
Joanna of the Cross
Jane
Mic
Farland
Kansas City
Shirley Jane Ruble
Parsons
Jean Brown
Joe Nelson
Newton
Doctor
Robert Calderwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adt
Hill
Deane W. Malott
Payne Ratner
Dramatics
Board of Regents
Hubert Brighton
Brighton
Topeka
Lester McCoy
Garden City
Pi Phis
Union
University
I.8.a
Watkins Hall
Knute Rockne
College
Patsy Clark
Detroit Lions
K. U
Elmer Schaake
Schaake
Haskell Indians
Mary Robelene Scott
Robert Evans Scott, Jr
University of California
Scott
Miss Scott
Calderwood
George Arliss
Fred Waring
Scotch Varsity
L. L. Richardson
Maj
Will Zurbucken
Kansas Highway Patrol
Zurbucken
Dodge City
K. C
Farm Bureau
Escape
Jawhawker
Journal-World
O. and E. Club
Corbin Hall
Allison-Armstrong
Soaks
G. Fitch Agcy
Hone
Turkey
NEW ‘Gas’ Range
Call 315
Kansas Public Service CO
Your Gas Company
Oetry
Art Music
Children's Books
Bibles
Modern Library Publishers
Mass
Hawk
Reedy Ltr
and Coal Co
Snider Coal Co
Logan-Moore Co
Krum Coal Co
Orley M. Smith Coal Co
University Coal Co
Pal Co
Westinghouse
Olson Bros
Esther
L. Parry
Lawrence Memorial Co
Norman Endacott
Met
Jayhawk
Snider Coal Company
Quality Coal and Service
N. H. St
Postoffice
Cradle Song
Mdpalace i
Gabardine Rayona
F.S
Hemphill
Penses
Lawrence National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!