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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1939

Page

7

Bremen Sighted by British Submarine in War Time

London reports the admiralty said a British submarine sighted the German liner Bremen within torpedo range but did not attack in accordance with sea warfare rules. The Bremen, last seen near Murmansk, was en route homeward, speed 30 knots, with no hint of capture.

London Admiralty Murmansk Bremen New York Britain Germany Mermansk Netherlands Post Atlantic Officis United States Murmensk

Denver council approves taxes to fund old age pensions

Denver voters approved three nuisance taxes and a record property tax to cover the city’s share of Colorado old age pensions. The new property tax rate stands at 18.70 per 1000 valuation, up from 2.14, with the higher levy helping fund state pension expenses.

Denver Colorado

Finland to borrow 10 million for relief and purchases

Washington reports a 10 million dollar loan to Finland to support relief for American families and to finance purchases of agricultural surpluses and other civilian supplies. Finnish officials indicate continued buying as long as possible amid potential postwar disruption.

Washington United States Finland Corporation For Relief New Food Stamp Plan. Co Warren, Lee. Pierson Export-Import Bank RFC Pierson New York

Valley Chapel school notes from Washington Creek district

Washington Creek school reports fine weather for learning baseball and excellent attendance. Perfect spelling honorees include Wilbur Longanecker Mary Filen Gray Conrad Curtis and Bobby Wilson. Teachers and pupils prepared a Christmas program and hosted a mothers’ Hal loween party. Mrs Sparks attended a district teachers meeting at Lone Star. Bobby in Lawrence practicing for a theater revue. Thanksgiving visits included Mr and Mrs W G Martin Martha Wilma Aubrey Elgene Tonga noxie and Mr and Mrs Charles Lamb and family. Fred Gray ill, Howard Gray helping. Hugo Schellhorn and Mary Martin hosted guests including Bert Greggory of Greenwood.

Washington Creek School Wilbur Longanecker Mary Filen Gray Conrad Curtis Bobby Wilson Sparks Lone Star Robert Wilson Bobby Lawrence W. G. Martin Martha Wilma Aubrey Elgene Tonganoxie Pias Charles Lamb Hugo Schellhorn Mary Martin Bert Greggory Greenwood D. L. Burton Colyer Harry Bowen Fred Gray Howard Gray Roy Curtis Conrad Agnes Emma Nieder R “i Roger Mr. Schellhorn Eather Sanders Alvin McKinney Courthou Lone ‘Star Roy Puckett Earl ‘Lindell Eugene Luts Roy Curtis Milton Bond Pleasant Grove Elza Bond Will Richardson Alfred Graves O. P. McNees Grange Farmers Union

Christmas season notes from Lawrence community

Lawrence area residents are described visiting relatives and attending social events. Families such as the Garbers, Nottinghams, Schellhorns, and Mullens are mentioned with illness recoveries and holiday gatherings. Local activities include showers, dinners, and a postponed Grange dinner. students prepare the schoolhouse for Christmas.

Thanksgiving Gatherings Span Multiple Families in West Fairview

Local households in West Fairview hosted relatives and friends for Thanksgiving. Attendees included Carl Miller and family from Richland, Winifred Benander of Lawrence, Deathridge families, Mary Jane and John from Colorado Springs, and John Benander clan. Miss Eunice Rich visited Ottawa, Jacqueline Steele joined Russell Hilbert for a Tuesday luncheon, and Rich and Steele teachers from West Fairview and Mound prepared a Christmas program.

Carl Miller Carol Wynne Richland Winifred Benander Lawrence James Deathridge Otto Deathridge Mary Jane John Colorado Springs John Benander Edith Hilbert Earl Hilbert Claude Hilbert Bruce Gress Waneta Tom Linwood Eunice Rich Ottawa Jacqueline Steele Russell Hilbert Miss Rich West Fairview Mound

Thanksgiving guest list fills village gatherings

Fall leaf events list many families visiting relatives in Harveyville and Eudora for Thanksgiving. The piece notes Mrs Carrie Eder and son Joe, Mr Fred Eder and family, Mrs Katie Rothberger and children, and others visiting cousins E J Gibbart and family. There are hospital visits, care helpers from Eudora, and multiple dinners and gatherings at the homes of Witt, French, Schellack, Steinbring, Reetz, and Torneden families around Kansas City Worden and Lawrence areas.

Charles. Witt Carrie Eder Joe Fred. Eder Katie Rothberger Eudora Frank Hanna Pfluger Wayne Vitt Harveyville E. J.gibbart Fred Reetz Lawrence Hospital Martha Glertz Lewis French Dolpho French Arnold Torneden Albert French Kansas City Jake. French Hursday Robert Schellack Allen Cochran Hesper Albert Steinbring Wesley Norma Jean Rahskopf Lawrence William Wheeler Kansas Walter Gerstenberger von Gunton William Reetz Milton ‘ Reifschneider Alvin Elmer Reetz Richard Bryant William Roberts Williamstown Otto Witt Arlene William Torneden

Confidence in Advertising Builds Customer Trust

The piece argues that trusting buyers seek advertisers who deliver value. It notes confidence grows through repeated visits, the impact on profits, and how newspaper ads signal merchant quality. Readers infer reliability from regular advertisements. Charles S. Roth.

Charles Roth

Thanksgiving News From The Appanoose Area

Thanksgiving gatherings across Appanoose and nearby towns are noted with numerous families visiting relatives and hosting meals. Events include Georgie’s sixth birthday, local plays at Silver Lake, and neighbors sharing meals from Osage City to Ottawa.

Worden Evangelical Church Hosts Brotherhood Meeting

A large crowd attended the brotherhood meeting at Worden Evangelical church. Sunday supper was served in the basement in the evening. Mr and Mrs John Watte and the Glaser family returned from Wichita Friday evening. Baldwin high school students received grade cards last week and the senior play is set for Thursday evening December 1st.

Ruby Mae Albert Hornberger Futh Dariene George Hepner Max Georgie Anna Mae Will Osborn Appanoose Clark Clover Hazel Jackie Osage City Orlyn Vaughn Floya Finch Charles Herschel George Finch Harry Fisher Eldred Earl Turner Ottawa Elmer Wintermantle Marilyn Dee Charles Elmer Fred Heim Lucille Crawford Kansas City Emory Crawford Centropolis Silver Lake Glen Watts Lawrence John Watts Eunice Naomi Theodore Glaser Wichita Roy Glaser Charley Moore Walter Harbour Saill Ballard George Shuler Holmer Gibson Charley Elm Charlene Oklahoma Will Peffley Ruth Darlene Hornberger Ruby Mae Heffner Dave Bryan Steve Miss Betty Junior Crawford Howard Ellis Marcelene Roscoe Ward Elaine Becks Noah Shuler Florence Robbins Appanooye Worden Worden Evangelical Church Holmer Gibgon Brother‘hood Baldwin High School Baldwin

Range Line Notes of Local Socials

Mr and Mrs George Shuler spent a cuisine at Ethel Shuler s near Baldwin. Mr and Mrs Dave Heffner and Mr and Mrs Floyd Heffner and daughter were mentioned in the social snippet.

George Shuler Ethel Shuler Baldwin Dave Heffner Floyd Heffner

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