Soviet Russia reportedly massing 1.5 million for major strike
Helsinki reports a Soviet plan to amass 1 500 000 first line troops with 1006 aircraft for a blow to Finland. The attack would target the Karelia isthmus where Finns hold the Mannerheim line. Finnish communique says their forces repelled large enemy assaults with gains in equipment. air reconnaissance and bombing by Finnish aircraft aided defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Finnish Telegraphic Agency
Russia
Finland
Karelian
Ladogantes
Mannerheim
Lake Ladoga
Muola
Tolvajarvi
Loimola
WREN To Host Christmas Charity Party Saturday Night
WREN sponsors the annual Christmas charities party held Saturday night to raise funds for needy families via proceeds to Miss Electa Kind slesperger city nurse. The event features dancing with Clyde Bysom's orchestra George Wong dwai and his Hawaiian Strings Ted West and the Range Riders. Admission is 25 cents in food or toys. hall donated by the Odd Fellows. performers donate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren, S
C.F
Verl Bratton
Electa
Clyde Bysom
George Wongdwai
Ted West
Wren
Odd Fellows
Bank robber Loughran sentenced to ten years
Charles J. Loughran, 59, was sentenced to 10 years in Leavenworth for the $2,866 Aurora Missouri bank robbery on November 3, 1937. He pleaded guilty two hours after being indicted. Authorities link him to the Ed Bentz gang, active in over 25 banks in 1933 37, with Bentz later at Alcatraz.
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Kansas City
Charles J. Loughran
Leavenworth
Alert L. Reeves
Bank of
Aurora
Loughran
Ed Bentz
Bentz
Alcatraz
Pioneer woman celebrates 85th birthday in Leavenworth
Mrs. C Goddard of Leavenworth marked her 85th birthday recalling pioneer days Her stagecoach trip from Leavenworth to Denver at age three was connected to her father Harom Weibling who held the U S mail contract The couple included Dr C C Goddard whose Gitarium in Leavenworth closed with his death in 1925
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C. Goddard
Leavenworth
Spioneer
Denver
Colo
Harom “Weibling
U. S
Cranium Crackers on Seat Page Making Sense
Puzzle style piece notes sentences with misused bolded words. It points out clues where each sentence hides a wrong word replacement and offers witty commentary on word choice and misplacement. The tone is playful and museum-like with linguistic games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gane
Ava
Farmers Favor Processing Tax For Federal Farm Program
At a Kansas hearing before a Republican congressional committee farmers support a processing tax to fund a federal farm program. Speakers urge broad application beyond wheat and stress keeping farms viable over naval spending. Lawmakers include Hope Carlson Rees Capper with Winter leading questions during a two day session.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Kansas
Congressional
William Wyrick
Edwards County
H. A. Pennington
Kansas Farm Bureau
Congress
AAA
Thomas Winter
Girard
Federal
Clifford Hope
Frank Carlson
Ed Rees
Arthur Capper
Deaths and Funerals Fred O Lotz
Fred O Lotz 61 of Kansas City Mo died yesterday at University of Kansas hospital. A native of Germany he came to Eudora with his parents at seven and lived in the area, operating stores in Eudora DeSoto and Lawrence. For the past decade he was a food distributor in Kansas City. He is survived by his wife Lula Lotz of the home a brother Carl Lotz and a sister Mrs Lena Hammer of Eudora.
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Fred O. Lotz
Kansas City
University of Kansas Hospital
Lotz
Germany
Eudora
DeSoto
Lawrence
Lula Lotz
Carl Lotz
Lena Hammer
Death of Elmer E. Myers of Lecompton
Elmer E. Myers aged 79 of Lecompton died at Lawrence Memorial hospital. Funeral services will be at Glenn church Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. F. W. Bertschinger officiating. Burial in Lecompton cemetery. remains lie in state at Rumsey funeral home until Friday noon. Survived by daughter Myrtle Parrish of Kansas City Missouri, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Myers served as Douglas County sheriff in 1903 and was a deputy sheriff prior to that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Myers
Lecompton
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Glenn Church
F. W. Bertschinger
Lecompton Cemetery
Rumsey
Douglas County
Jury Foreman C C Carl Stars In Drama Opening
The Dramatic club stage opening features jury foreman C C Carl and Frances Burroughs among first-nighters. Jurors found the defendant Karen Andre not guilty by a 9 to 3 vote in a campus production. Fan mail floods Theta and Kappa houses with letters from admirers and a new Christmas card fad spreads on campus.
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Dramatic Club
Frances Burroughs
Theta
Topeka
Peggy Anne Landon
Ernest Pontius
WREN
C. C. Carl
Carl
Karen Andre
Recital by Sixteen Students in Frank Stronghall Auditorium
Sixteen students perform in a 3:30 recital listing ensemble pieces and selections across piano, wind, strings, and voice. Notable contributors include Philip James Moyer bassoon Edward Allsup piano Thomas Ethelyne Burns Massenet aria Lois Worrel voice and Nininger first violin Lorraine McIntyre second violin and Vincent Bleecker viola as part of varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stronghall
Ensemble
Praeludium
Gavotte Peas Nom Updnate
Rats Dees
Philip James Jean Moyer
Edward Allsup
Korn
Capriccio Sese
Wilfrid Sanderson
Eltrude Elliott Vaice
Mignon
Thomas Ethelyne Burns Beengennrcner
Bug
Abege Schumann
Robert Forman
Oboe Bruce Thomas
Gray Dorsey
Ceci Baumer Tilteen Martin
Marshall Butler
Pochon
Eue Nininger
Lorraine McIntyre
Vincent Bleecker
Sarai Mohler
Spearing Leads Health Unit Study on Silicosis
Dr J W Spearing former Cimarron physician takes charge of the Cherokee county health unit and will study silicosis and tuberculosis He will focus on windblown dust from large hat piles affecting women and children in the county and will study long term residents The tri state mining area near Cherokee has been labeled a health menace by a New York survey committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
J. W. Spearing
Cimarron
State ‘Board of Health
Cherokee County
F. P. Helm
Spearing
New York
Tristate
Chicago to start phone weather service
Chicago residents can dial weather 1212 for hourly forecasts and temperatures. Forecaster C A Donnel arranged for operators to read brief forecasts, recordings stored on special machines, and the system will answer when called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. A. Donnel
Poe
Governors Plea for Quick Freight Rate Cuts
Topeka Dec 13 Gov Payne Ratner asks the interstate commerce commission to speed approval of reduced freight rates on interstate shipments of livestock feeds to drought stricken areas of Kansas. Seven western railroads have agreed to reductions up to 34.6 percent on feed shipments from Oklahoma Texas Arkansas and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Payne Ratner
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
Western Railroads
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Youth Should Cast Vote Says Nye For War Decision
Senator Nye says men aged 18 to 21 should vote on entering war, arguing they will fight if America goes to war. He adds in a speech at the State Teachers College that the U S failed to meet the causes that led to World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Conn
Nye
R-N.d
America
State Teachers’ College
Tobacco Auction Opens in Weston Missouri Market
Weston Missouri December 18 tobacco crop from Missouri and Kansas totaling about 534 million pounds of produce began selling at auction today. Early offerings fetched up to 16 cents a pound with most baskets selling around 10 to 12 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston, Mo
Missouri and
Kansas
Acacia Lodge Annual Communication Announces Election of Officers
Acacia Lodge No. 9 A F A M schedules its annual communication on Thursday December 14 at 7 30 p m. Members to elect officers and pay dues. visitors welcome. Signed P Baker W M John H Parker Secretary.
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Acacia Lodge No
A. F
A. M
P. Baker
John H. Parker
Colby School Survey Involves Prof J W Twente
Professor J W Twente of the Colby School of Education joins a survey of Colby schools conducted by the North Central Association at Thomas Community High School. Dr Twente will return to Lawrence tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
J. W. Twente
School of Education
Thomas Community High School
North Central Association
Dr. Twente
Lawrence
KU students chosen for Campus Peace Contest speakers
Jean Crawford and Elijah Cole of Lawrence, both from KU, are among five speakers selected for the Campus Peace Contest to speak on How to Keep America Out of War at WREN at 8 tomorrow night. The selections came from preliminary tryouts conducted last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Crawford
Elijah Cole
Lawrence
K. U
WREN
America
Sewing Room Busy At Social Service League Meeting
The Social Service League board heard about the sewing room's February activity led by Mrs. J F Kell. 136 garments were donated during the month as women sought help and sewing advice at no charge. Rooms on the second floor at 905 Rhode Island Street were fitted with donated stoves chairs and lights. The annual membership drive and by law amendments were discussed with 18 nominees named for officers, 12 to be elected in January.
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Social Service
Social Service League
J. F. Kell
Rhode’ Island Street
Ambassador Davies Sees long and Bitter War
Ambassador Joseph E. Davies told reporters after a meeting with Secretary Hull that the European war will be long and bitter, with Belgium maintaining neutrality but ready to resist invasion. He cited King Leopold’s army of 600,000 to 1,000,000 and Belgium’s defenses along the German border likened to a Maginot line.
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Washington
Joseph E. Davies
Belgium
Hull
Leopold
Maginot Line
Lawrence boxers to clash at VFW meeting in Ottawa
Members of the Douglas County Sportsmen's Club sponsored Lawrence boxing team will appear in exhibition bouts at a VFW meeting in Ottawa tonight. The boxers have fought in Marshall and St Joseph MO before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club
V.F.W
Ottawa
Lawrence
Marshall
St. Joseph
Clinton 4-H Club Elects Officers and Plans Meetings
The Clinton 4-H Club met December 5 at Clinton Presbyterian church to reorganize for the year with 14 members present and two new members. Officers elected include President Louise Baldwin Nice President Moreland Baldwin Secretary Treasurer Doris Anderson and other posts. A petition to appoint Mrs. Otis Haines as girls leader was discussed. The club will meet third Thursday monthly with location to be decided. Next meeting set for January 17 at Clinton schoolhouse.
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Clinton 4-H Club
Clinton Presbyterian Church
Louise Baldwin
Nice
Moreland Baldwin
Doris Anderson
Leslie Demeritt
Edith Anderson
Betty Jean Harrell
Otis Haines
SA Department of’ Agriculture
Clinton
Lincoln P T A Plans Meeting At School
The Lincoln P T A will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock at the school. The event gathers members to discuss school activities and plans.
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Lincoln P.-T.a
Deficit small in National Cornhusking earnings report
Treasurer Walter Schaal announced a small deficit for the National Cornhusking contest at a Chamber of Commerce board meeting. The gross deficit stands near $400, with total contest budget about $8,400 and about $3,000 preparatory expenses already counted.
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Walter Schaal
Chamber of Commerce
County Board of Commissioners
CCC
Lone Star
U. S. Park Service
Lawrence
The
War Industries Board
Charles Radcliffe
Acquittal Shocks Fraser Audience In Play Courtroom Fun
In Fraser last night the Dramatic Club staged The Night of January 16th with a jury acquitting Karen Andre played by Jean Brown. The production used audience jurors, humorous courtroom antics, and Swedish helper Magda Svenson as key witness. A second performance runs tonight and Friday with another patron jury. Co-Op Association hosts oyster supper and a meeting tomorrow at the Unitarian church to plan a subsidiary credit union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Theatre
Karen Andre
Dramatic Club
Fraser Theater
Jean Brown
Hoisington
K. U. Dramatic Club
Magda Svenson
Ingrid Frestadius
Stockholm
Sweden
John Hutchins
Robert Miller
Pittsburgh
Lee Huddleston
Oskalooga
Co-Op Association
Lawrence Consumers Co-Op Association
Women’s Guild
Unitarian Church
Twelfth
Vermont
Taft Urges Budget Balance in 1940 Campaign
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio called for a broad study to balance the national budget at seven to seven and a half billion dollars. He proposed saving 25 to 50 percent in various departments as the Republican objective for the 1940 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Boston
Robert A .Taft
Ohio
Sweden Forms New Coalition Government Aims for Neutrality
Stockholm Dec. 13 Prime Minister P A Hansson announces formation of a new coalition government. He says Sweden will aid Finland if possible but will defend neutrality and safeguard vital supplies as its main aims.
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Sweden
Stockholm
P. A. Hansson
Finland
British Steamer Deptford Torpedoed Off Norway
Reuters reports the British 4034 ton steamer Deptford was torpedoed and sunk at the westernmost point of Norway. Three crew members were known to be rescued.
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London
Reuters
British News Agency
Deptford
Norway
Too Many Youths Unemployed
Paul V. McNutt federal security administrator urged educators industrialists and businessmen at a Washington conference to help the government address a dangerously high level of youth unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security Administrator
Omaha Couple Killed in Kansas Crossing Collision
Omaha pair Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Reinsh died in a grade crossing crash near Marysville Kansas when their car hit an eastbound Union Pacific motor train while en route to California. Miss Hermina Zipple, Memorial Union director, is convalescing at Corbin Hall after an appendectomy.
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Omaha
Marysville
Kan
W. F. Reinsh
Here
Union Pacific
California
Hermina Zipple
Memorial Union Building
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Corbinall
Red Cross Reappoints Norman H. Davis as Chairman
President Roosevelt renames Norman H. Davis chairman of the American Red Cross. The action, announced at the board of incorporators meeting, receives praise from Chief Justice Hughes who hails Davis as a capable leader during emergency times.
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Red Cross
Washington
Roosevelt
Norman H. Davis
American Red Cross
Hughes
Japan to Open Talks with Soviet Union on Trade Treaty
Japanese foreign office spokesman Yukichiro Suma confirmed that Japan would begin negotiations with Soviet Russia on January 10 aimed at a trade treaty. He also stated that hopes remain for a separate treaty with the United States.
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Japan
Tokyo
Yukichiro Suma
Japanese Foreign Office
Russia
United States
NortonVotes Waterworks Nortonville Referendum
Voters approved a municipal waterworks in Nortonville Kansas by 115 to 34 yesterday. Two serious fires in recent years highlighted the need for better water supply and prompted the decision.
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Norton
Nortonville
Kan
Linwood honors roll listings plus Thanksgiving gatherings
Linwood rural high reports second six weeks honor roll with seniors Elva Rose McKinney and others, plus honorable mention and perfect attendance noted. A dinner bazaar at the Methodist church is set for Thursday December 14. Thanksgiving visits span families from Tonganoxie to Topeka and Independence with numerous relatives visiting and hosting events.
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W.L. Keister
Linwood
Elva Rose McKinney
Billy Bowers
Posey Meineke
Betty Harbaugh
Dorothy Hubbard
Quentin Holmes
Alice Carter
Muriel Meineke
Harvey Peterson
Charles Ven Eman
Dorothy Brannock
Martin Wright
Henry Showalter
Thomas Ellard
Jack~ Davidson
Leonard Chance
Melba Re
Clifford Caldwell
Marion Ellard
Jack Gurss
Billy Henak
Fred Henik
Robert Hipsher
Harry Montgomery
William Showalter
Methodist Church
Merl Harbaugh
Albert Harbaugh
Tonganoxie
Wayne Morrill
Albert
John
Omaha
E. E. Culp
Harry. Harbaugh
Helen Betty
DeSoto
J. G. Clark
Ed Bourn
Bert Bowen
Kansas City
James Smith
Smith
Atchison
A. H. Engle and
Harry
Robert
Families Attend Ottawa Convention For Girls Reserve
The party left Friday for Ottawa to attend a Girls Reserve convention and planned to return Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Elder and children and Mrs John Parry traveled to Lawrence to view the parade.
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Ottawa
Robert Elder
John Parry
Lawrence
Whit ing residents mark 57th wedding anniversary and community notes
Oskaloosa residents visit Whit ing to honor Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson on their 57th anniversary. Families host dinners, school resumes, and local club events fill the week. Notables include Ruth Kerns visiting with kin en route to Whiting, and a Number Ten play fundraiser for the high school band.
Local Aid Group Hosts Debates and Celebrations in Community
Mrs Omen's study notes reference the Standard Bearers group and a Chinese visitor from Kansas City. The Methodist Aid hosted a luncheon with Mrs Rope and Mrs Young assisting. Debating by Virginia Andersons team on Government Ownership of Railroads featured wins in Atchison Topeka and Valley Falls over Marysville and Manhattan. Birthday surprise for Mrs J M Pennington included neighbors and families. Kings Herald work promoted by Mrs F H Roberts. A Whiting trip celebrated Mr and Mrs Charles Wilsons 57th wedding anniversary.
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Omen
Merian Lane
Kansas City
Rope
George Young
Methodist Aid
Mike Leitch
Ben Weinberg
Lula Colemsn
Katie Drummine
Atchison
Topeka
Valley Falls
Marysville
Manhattan
J. M. Pennington
J. E. Morrow
Agnes’ Kueny
Leola
Agnes
Simon
Nincehelser
Scales
Morrow
Lulu_Coleman
Pennington
F. H. Roberts
Kings Herald
Standard Bearer Society
Kings Heral
Barbara Hoskinson
Charles Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
Hickory Point
Wilson
Carrie McClenny
Local Market Report Highlights Grain and Poultry Prices
Grains show wheat at 88 corn at 50 and mixed white corn at 47. Butterfat values No 128 and No 225. Poultry rates list hens under 4 pounds at 6 and over 4 pounds at 9 pounds, springs and broilers at 6 and 8, roosters and stags at 4 and 5. Hogs priced at 5.10. Eyes straight runs at 14 and graded basis at 12 14 and 16.
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs William Brokmann
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our daughter’s illness and death and for the beautiful flowers. Mr and Mrs William Brokmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brokmann
Bremen Return Greeted as Germany Celebrates Liner
Berlin reports Germany greets the giant luxury liner Bremen with nationwide glee but still keeps its location a military secret. The festive mood contrasts with the cautious secrecy surrounding the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Berlin
Germany
First Mortgage Loans Available at Eldridge Hotel Building
Offers first mortgage loans on farms business property and residents with rates quoted as 4.44% to 5% under a new mortgage program. Quick service and contact through C H Hinshaw at Eldridge Hotel Building phone 539.
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C. Hinsh
HAW
Eldridge Hotel
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