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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1938

Page

2

Nazi Propaganda Spurs Lithuanian Tensions in Memel Fallout

In Kaunas, December 13, authorities arrested nine people amid anti government protests tied to the Memel election results. Police found sizable sums on two detainees as rightist elements seek a democratic shift with Waldemaras at the helm, while Baltic foreign ministers conference delays reflect mounting regional strain.

Kaunas Lithuania Memel Germany Augustine Waldemaras Iron Wolf Waldemaras France Vatican Bistras Dielininkaitis Young Catholics Andrasianas East Prussia Smetona Fuehrer Ernst Neumann Memelland Chamberlain House’ of Commons Britain Hitler Meniel

McAllaster Christmas Assembly Details Released

McAllaster school schedules a Friday 2 15 pm Christmas assembly in the gym. Fifth grade leads with the program featuring the Rhythm Band and multiple grade carols. Teachers and students including Na dine Cummings Delbert McCall Velma Wiley Marilyn Pollom Iris Woodcock and Esther Christianson participate in readings and performances.

McAllaster School Nadine Cummings Delbert McCall Indergarten Jeanette Pollom Manger Velma Lea Wiley Marilyn Pollom Iris Woodcock Bethlehem Tableau Mary Lola Lee Galebraith Joseph Glenn Yoder Esther Christianson Donna Price

Test Your Knowledge Qs on Classified Page Answers

A set of trivia questions covering tools and astronomy to history and geography. Questions ask goniometer Ursa Major designation Singapore capital colony of Britain dip circle Fred Apostoli NYC opponent Chicago fire year and location of the Declaration’s original copy.

Singapore Germany Arizona Fred Apostoli New York City Chicago

U S Protest Over Beating of Reporter in Memel District

The United States protested after Robert Sellmer, an American freelance journalist, said he was assaulted by three uniformed guards for not answering a Nazi salute. The incident occurred as Memel voters chose Nazi legislators, with Sellmer hospitalized for facial injuries.

Kaunas Lithuania United States Robert Sellmer Sellmer Milwaukee New York Owen Norem Lothianian Bureau of Public Activities Memel

Plead Guilty to Rustling in Russell Area

Three men pleaded guilty to cattle stealing in a Russell Kansas case linked to a multi county investigation. Albert Hammersmith 28 received two to 14 years, Eugene Hammersmith 18 got two to 14 years, and Emmett Bradley 20 drew one to seven years. The confessions covered one to three cattle per event, with officers tallying about 157 cattle alleged stolen over 18 months.

Russell Kan Graham Rooks State Livestock Commission Albert Hammersmith Eugene Hammersmith Ememett Bradley Reformatory

Movies swallow young authors says Fannie Hurst

New York December 13 Fannie Hurst says the film industry draws off talent and poor literature follows The writer notes Hollywood consumes promising authors after one successful work and reduces output of quality literature at large.

New York CPI Fannie Hurst Hollywood

Legion Employment Drive Targets Jobs for Mature Workers

The American Legion mobilizes its 1.1 million members in a nationwide effort to stabilize employment and expand job opportunities for men and women over 40. The employment committee at national headquarters plans a two part program using posts in 11,498 communities to educate the 25 largest employers in every state.

Legion Indianapolis American Legion

Transit company hosts dinner for Lawrence bus staff

The Rapid Transit company will entertain its street bus system crew at a dinner at Evans Hearth. Special guests include Mayor Alfred Lawrence, Chief of Police Jude Anderson, Glenn Charlton, and R. F. Knight of Kansas City, Mo.

Lawrence Business College Office Training Courses

Shorthand typewriting book keeping machine bookkeeping comptometry and office training offered in day or night sessions at Lawrence Business College. Ad.

Lawrence Business College Ady

Trade links and peace drive at Pan American conference

Lima reports increased trade discussions as the Pan American conference speeds toward adjournment. The US leads economic proposals to the peace process while a Cuban proposal against racial persecution and Brazil’s ex-foreign minister Alfranio de Mello Franco as peace committee chair receive emphasis.

Lima Peru Americas United States Committee On Hull Venezuela Sudetenland Alfranio de Mello Franco Brazil Peace Organization Committee

Taxes show Kansas Electric Power in Douglas County records

Lawrence tax statements attached to a $241.?3 discount note reveal Kansas Electric Power company pays taxes in Lawrence Eudora and Lecompton across nine townships and 44 of 85 school districts. Lawrence district No. 60 tax totals $7 792.44. Bozo the police dog belonging to Johnny Campbell has vanished. intensive searches yield no clue.

Douglas County Kansas Electric Power Company A. M. Gardner Lawrence Eudora Lecompton Bozo Johnny Campbell Cyrus W. Campbell Louisiana Street

Honor Roll Issued by Liberty Memorial High School

Liberty Memorial High School released the second six weeks honor roll listing 105 students. Vice principal John E. Jacobs announced the grades with sections for four or more E's, three and a half E's, three B's, two and a half E's, and two E's, naming numerous students across each category.

Liberty Memorial High Liberty Memorial High School John E. Jacobs Howard Barnett Geraldine Buhler Mildred Clevenger Ioryetta Dawes Virginia Hadl Virginia Lee Hazelton Iris Jenkins Har Wood Kolsky Betty Liebbrand Thornton McClanahan Evelyn Mercer Dan Merriott Ida Frances Moyer Arthur Nelson Lowell Penny Louise Polson Clifford Reynolds Fern Baker Stranathan Margaret Whitman Patty Bigelow Max Falkenstien Marjorie Fink Irene Lutz Carl Perkins Laurie Russell Helen Louise St. Clair Susie Wilkerton Dorothy L. Wilson Bob Bayles Phyllis Buregert Billy Joe Dill Ralph Jackson Don Jones Deane ‘Kiefer Rita Morris Harriet Dyers Martina Washington Howard Woodward Esther Adams Arlene Auchard Betty Jane Banning Bernice Gan Doris Pierce James Plummer Margaret Pugh Clifford Shaw Helen Shaw Maxine Sheneman Ralph Sheneman Warrene Spaulding Virginia Stephenson Marie Stroda Richard Stucky Marcella Wade Frances Walters Eldon Wood Dorothy Wood- Ward Franklin Zook A Lindquist Shall Vivian Helen Mor

Roosevelt Boosts FHA Mortgage Insurance Limit

President Roosevelt announced an increase in the Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance limit from 2 billion to 3 billion dollars. He said FHA was near its original cap and he acted within the act's authority to extend the limit.

Washington Roosevelt F.H. A

American Farmer Is Less Well Off

A report notes financial hardship among farmers and outlines the coming year’s officer elections and committee reports. Delegates will tour the University of Kansas campus and Haskell Institute, with a schedule of sessions, luncheons, and public memorial services in Lawrence.

Cogswell University of Kansas Haskell Institute Colonial Tea Room Kentucky Street Eldridge Hotel Lawrence Chester Grange Jefferson County Hayes Juvenile Grange

U. Christmas Party in Union Tomorrow

A campus Christmas party hosted by the activity committee runs tomorrow from 2 to 5 PM in the Memorial Union with Poss Robertson's Modern Choir and refreshments. Attendees surpassed 350 last year and a 500-strong crowd is forecast. the final varsity dance before vacation is set for tomorrow night in the Union.

Memorial Union Poss Robertson the Union

Deaths and Funerals John Kohler Ward

John Kohler Ward 80 former Eudora resident died yesterday at his Clovis New Mexico home. Born in Pennsylvania in 1858 he came to Eudora with parents in 1879 and left about 40 years ago. Survived by wife of the home brother Devaux Kohler of Eudora niece Mrs. Fred Walker of Eudora two nephews Howard Kohler of Eudora and Roy Daugherty of Kaw Valley.

John Kohler Ward Eudora John Kohler Kohler Clovis N. M Pennsylvania Devaux Kohler Fred Walker Howard Kohler Roy Daugherty Kaw Valley

Kansas coach to speak at Pittsburg teachers grid banquet

Pittsburg Kan Dec 13 Gwinn Henry athletic director and newly appointed KU head football coach will address the annual banquet for the Pittsburg Teachers college grid squad tonight. Coach Charley Morgan announces 30 players recommended for letters, only five are seniors.

Pittsburg Kan P— Gwinn Henry University of Kansas Pittsburg Teachers College Charley Morgan

Robber Steals $710 From Cafe In Kansas City

A well dressed thief on December 13 forced 12 patrons into a back room at C. J. Horstman’s West Ninth Street restaurant and robbed the cash drawer of $710.

Cafe Kansas City C. J. Horstman West Ninth Street

Kansas Rhodes Scholars Candidates Interviewed At KU

Eighteen Kansas college men were interviewed today at the University of Kansas by the state Rhodes Scholarship committee. The regional winners will be chosen in Des Moines in January and four scholars will be awarded to Oxford University.

Kansas University of Kansas Rhodes Scholarship Committee Union Des Moines Oxford University Robert D. Youle Winfield Southwestern Philip S. Gould Piedmont Emporia Lee Cofer Chanute Jack M. Campbell Hutchinson Washburn William P. Thompson McPherson McPherson College Robert Steiger Eldorado Ottawa University Stanley Diamond Wichita University Donald Taylor Topeka Baker Gordon R. Molesworth Manhattan Kansas State B. Archie Taylor Kanorado Salina Wesleyan Joseph P. O'Sullivan Marquette Robert Kreider Bethel College Newton Wendell W. Williams College of Emporia William J. Gilstrap Blaine E. Grimes Kansas City C. HW. Mullen Marion John Sintner Wichita Dean Moorhead Hugoton

Birthday, visits, and community notes from Clearfield

The community recounts birthday gatherings for Mrs. Emma Johnson and family visits by Harland Rochester group in Wellsville. Santa Claus sightings in Lawrence delight Miss Margaret Lytle’s pupils while churches host meetings led by Rev. Ellis. Many locals travel to Lawrence and Topeka for dinners, concerts, and 4-H events with numerous family connections and local clubs active.

Harland Rochester Carl Wellsville Emma Johnson Arden Johnson Eunice Aleen Johnson Margaret Lytle Santa Claus Lawrence Wesley Deckwa Clarence Hausman John Selzer Johnny Lila Selzer Tulsa Okla Herman Alvin Durr Irvin Breithaupt Lena Breithaupt C. P. Ellis Manhattan Breithaupts Ellis Clearfield C. Meeder Kansas City M. Breithaupt E. G. Kretsinger Carl Schubert Lawrence Evangelical Church Henry Deckwa John Sturm Johnny, Jr Minnie Hausman W. J. Selzer Carrie Baecker Schafer Jewell Kan C. M. Breithaupt W. Deckwa C. Hausman R. Brecheisen Lawrenz C. F. Weidensaul

Colonel Jenkins Address On Highway Safety Patrol

Col Jenkins spoke as commander of the state highway patrol stressing highway safety education and public cooperation. He noted patrol creed favors courtesy but officers will use stern methods when needed and specified patrol membership criteria include 24 to 37 years old and strong fitness and character.

Highway Patrol Jenkins

Community club notes and local school updates

The Goldenrod club met December 7 at Mrs. Ernest Prim’s home with most members present. Guests included Mrs. Glen Schwartz and Pauline Simon among others. Plans for January 4 and a Christmas program at Enterprise School on December 22 are announced. Local students and staff are noted for illnesses and school activities, including chickenpox absences and Overbrook High basketball prep for December 18.

Goldenrod Club Ernest Prim Joe Baldwin Glen Schwartz Joe Dyer Tommy Joe Near Baldwin Pauline Simon Kansas City Rita Lee Transmier Dale Darlene Schamle Louis Lawson Kansas Enterprise School Lawrence Frank Simon Charles Simon Richard Junior Finley Baldwin School Charles Schamle Dorothy Miller Betty Warren Walter Lassen Albert Transmier Charles Edward Schamle Arthur White Pomona Mr. White Providence Hospital Deal Six Holton Belle Baldwin Catherine Jardon Baldwin Marion Township Noah Shuler Jennings Price Walter Oehrle Bill Baldwin Clifford Desque Overbrook High Topeka Catholic High Topeka

Local Social Notes From Lawrence Area

Mr and Mrs Roy Sellars entertained Mr and Mrs George Steele Mr and Mrs Bill Dunn and Martha Mae of Lawrence Sunday Mrs Ralph Ice entertained the Jolly Stitchers Wednesday A flower garden quilt was quilted with nineteen members present The next meeting will be the Christmas gathering at Mrs Rodger Crauthers home on December 21 Mr and Mrs Fred Deskin motor to Spring Hill Monday to visit relatives

Billie Warrington George Stanwix Finnger Higgins Dendy Schmidth Kansas City George Coffmans Dave Williams Raymond Williams Eleanor Jean Stanwii Lawrence Richard Carter Evelyn Alvin Vernon Harrell Edsell Josephine Wiggins Eleanor Jean Stanwix Mary Coffman Eldridge Hotel Russell Harrell Alma O’conner Carter Wiggins Harley Dobson Charles Coff Deskin Roy Sellers Frank Sellers Benita Carol Unger Jeanette Stanwix Dorothy Calhoun Carrie Williams Elkin Gregory George Miller Roy Sellars George Steele Bill Dunn Martha Mae Ralph Ice Jolly Stitchers Rodger Crauthers Fred Deskin Spring Hill

Pleasant Grove Four Leaf club presents Plain Sister drama

The Four Leaf club held a Friday meeting at the hall with a Union district group performing the three act play Plain Sister. Tea cakes and coffee were served and a December 20 Christmas party with a gift exchange is planned.

Four Leaf Club Gladys Griffiths Patsy State Highway Patrol William Flory Ted Buck Bradley Kenneth Daniels Avery Hibner C.P.A

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