Wichita aircraft output grows as defense orders surge
Wichita's three government contracted plants push to expand on an all-out basis as May production aims for growth. By early spring 18 000 workers will be employed with 1.5 million square feet of space and 51 million dollars in defense orders, including 200 million for flying fortresses.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Army
Navy
Cessna
Stearman Aircraft
Boeing Aircraft
Seattle
Beech Aircraft
Mrs Farris Falls Breaks Ankle While Seeking Doctor
Augusta Farris of route 4 slipped and fell about 1 am Sunday while trying to summon a doctor for her brother in law John S. Miller who died of a heart attack seven miles southeast of Lawrence. Farris was taken to Lawrence Memorial hospital in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Farris
Route 4
John S. Miller
Shome
Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Felony Charges Filed Against Two Men for Hog Theft
Felony charges were filed in justice court today against Boze Letcher and Morris Porter. They allegedly stole two hogs from Oscar Westerhouse in Eudora Friday night, and the animals were killed in the lot before being removed. Both men were arrested in Kansas City Kansas yesterday afternoon and brought to justice this morning by Undersheriff Lathrop B Read Jr and Night Jailer Cecil Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boze Letcher
Morris Porter
Justice Court
Oscar “Westerhouse
Eudora
Kansas City
Kan
A Christmas Gift: Journal World Subscription Idea
A Christmas gift idea promising daily use is a mail subscription to the Journal World. The note highlights remembering the giver every day and mentions Phoriz 22 as a date or tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal‘World
Phoriz
Cantata The Story of Christmas Presented at First Baptist
The cantata The Story of Christmas by Matthews was performed at First Baptist Church on Sunday with strong attendance. The choir comprised church and student members and provided the soloists, all from regular personnel, under director Charles W. Thomas. An informal reception hosted by the music committee followed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
First Baptist Church
Pauline Roth
Monte Robbing
Mra
James Schooling
Eleanor Schooling
H. &. Koelb
Esther Eddy
Madelyn Cooper
Genevieve Penner
G. Wi Fields
Joan Simmons
Eleanor Partridge
Varpats Hagelton
Bernice Randell
Leona Long
Esther Lei@h
Mary Thomas
Lowell Bailey
J.D. Coldren
Gwynne Kyle
Marjorie Rader
Mary K. Morrow
Betty Ritter
Tanora
Malvin Marchand
J. R. Goertz
J. D. Coldren
Dean Oosking
C. A. Gilmore
Virgil Gray
Richard Johnson
Bansos
Edward Garich
Soholst
Bob Johnson
C. J. Mann
Calvert Winter
Ee Taft
Howard Asher
Andrew Beer
Paul C. Rankin
Charles W. Thomas
Music Committee
University of Kansas Band to Feature Trumpets in Hoch Auditorium
The annual band concert at Hoch auditorium will feature Jayhawk trumpeters with Walter Smiths Bolero. Musicians include Eugene Crabb McPherson Leo Horacek Topeka Herbert Mueller St Joseph Missouri and the K A Saxtet. Jon McArneys Ruth Lowes Ill Never Smile Again arrangement and lighting by Robert Hampel will highlight the sax quartet and other sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayhawk
University of Kanas
Walter Smith
Hoch Auditorium
Eugene
Crabb
McPherson
Leo Horacek
Topeka
Herbert Mueller
St. Joseph
K. A
Jon McArney
Ruth Lowe
McArney
Robert Hampel
Hiawatha
Joe McArney
Paola
Russell Chambers
DeSoto
Bob Carle
Art Harris
Lawrence
Wayne Ruppenthal
Clyde Bysom
Kiwanis Club Plans Annual Christmas Dinner Friday
Kiwanis club members and their wives will host 109 children at the annual Christmas dinner Friday at 6 30 p m at Trinity Lutheran Church. Santa Claus will deliver gifts, pictures will be shown, and group singing includes carols. Each member has assigned a child and will escort them home. Committee includes Ed Elbel chairman Clifford B Dean Lee Gemmell and Frank Willey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Trinity Lutheran Church
Santa Claus
Ed Elbel
Clifford DB
Dean
Lee Gemmell
Frank Willey
Lawrence retailers extend hours to nine tonight
Merchants Bureau arranged extended hours and stores will stay open until 9 o clock through Christmas Eve. The free wrapping station at 723 Massachusetts street was donated by H C Brinkman and opened Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Bureau
Massachusetts Street
H. C. Brinkman
Moratorium on Christmas Urged by Rotary Speaker
Rev. Theodore Aszman urged a Christmas moratorium at the Rotary Club noon meeting noting war conditions strain the season. He compared war to a deep seated illness in nations and hearts and urged aligning with what God wants. Dr. F C Allen rejoined Rotary membership with John Andrews presenting. Guests included George Patsy Clark and Glenn Chariton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Aszman
Rotary Club
F.C. Allen
John Andrews
George “Patsy” Clark
Glenn Chariton
Deadline for 1940 parity applications set at year end
The final date for admitting 1940 wheat parity and corn parity applications is December 31, 1940. County offices will not accept late filings. Farmers who signed up and are eligible for payments must file or return forms to receive parity payments.
Lone Raider Drops Bombs Over London Amid Dense Mist
A lone raider swept over the London area dropping a stick of bombs. Anti-aircraft fire met the attacker swiftly as no air raid alarm sounded, with officials attributing the quiet to thick mist and wind over the Dover strait. Residents expected heavier raids in reprisal for RAF bombs on Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dover Strait
Origin and uses of the jury system in early courts
Questions trace the origin of the jury system, its purposes, composition, meeting places and county juries, and how the concept evolved in later legal practice.
Lawrence Glows With Christmas Lights Amid Storm Clouds
Lawrence residents brightened the city despite yesterday’s storm as hundreds hung Christmas lights and decorated homes. Look magazine’s December 31 issue highlights the University of Kansas as a Big Six basketball prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Look Magazine
University of Kansas
Claftin Writ Under Advisement Hearsay in Arson Case
Judge Hugh Means of the district court heard the application of John Claftin for a writ of habeas corpus and took the matter under advisement. A decision is expected December 27. Attorneys argued that the youth should not be tried on three remaining counts of first degree arson due to evidence from the May term. Claftin was acquitted on a first degree arson charge connected to Phi Delta Theta fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Means
District Court
John Claftin
K. U
Claflin
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Community Notes From Ives Chapel and Nearby
The Ives Chapel group met for the December session at Mrs Wy RB home with Mrs Charlie Jardon presiding. Decorations, carols, gift exchange, and refreshments followed. January plans include a pot luck dinner and officer elections hosted by Mrs August Wartzack. Guests and visits include Jack Lemberger Nellie Bailey in Kansas City and numerous locals from Wellsville Clinton and Topeka visiting at the Hadley Barkley and Craig households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Freund
Ronnie
Gadrner
Charlie Jardon
Wy RB
August Wartzack
Dorothy Hemming
Frank Lobingler
Mia
Philip Miller
Howard Butler
Jack Lemberger
Nellie Bailey
Kansas City
Dick Fisher
Sam Holder
Tonganoxe
Marion Fowler
Charlie Craig
Wellsville
Vivian Craig
Miss Craig
Ahe
Ver- Orr
Henry Bailey
Barbara Bailey
Oklahoma City
Clinton, Okla
Leo Hadley
Salina
JL. WL. Hadley
Glenn Howard
Lawrence
Hadley
Ier
Cleda Davison
Topeka
E. W. Craig
Mias
Rosa M. Barkley
Mildred Barkley
Charles Barkley
Richard
Marilyn
Montebello
Calif
Raymond Barkley
Ronald
Beverly
Hugh Hines
Minter
H. 5. Barkley
Fred Barkley
Harve Athey
Famou Lly
Ruth, Kellogg
Stockton
Kan
Harry Colburn
Colburn
Bert Randell
Jimmy
Bonnie
Johnny
Boone Walker
Ottawa
Milo Story
Lyle Ralph
A. P. Challis
Ted Cox
Deaths and Funerals Elmer E Sawyer
Elmer E Sawyer 79 died at his home 636 North Fifth street. Funeral from Clinton's Presbyterian church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Kinzie of Morrill officiating. Burial in Clinton cemetery. Survived by wife Mrs E E Sawyer two sons Wilbur of Lawrence and Leon C Sawyer of Chicago eight grandchildren two great grandchildren and eight sisters led by Mrs Carrie Jennings of Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Sawyer
North Fifth Street
Clinton’ S Presbyterian Church
Kinzie of
Morrill
Clinton Cemetery
Sawyer
E. E. Sawyer
Wilbur Sawyer
Lawrence
Leon C. Sawyer
Chicago
Evolution of the jury inquest into Parliament
The text traces the jury of inquest from its royal use for damages and property valuation under kings to its role in county and borough representation. It cites calls by King John and Henry II, meetings at Oxford in 1218, and Simon de Montfort in 1265, noting the emergence of a legislative body with taxation power and oversight by parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Oxford
Henry II
Simon de Montford
House of Commons
John Miller Dies at Home in Sigel Neighborhood
John Miller aged 46 died at his home in the Sigel area Saturday night. Rumsey funeral home will conduct services Tuesday at 11 o clock Rev. R A Hunt will officiate Burial will be in Admire Kansas He was a meat cutter at the Safeway store He is survived by his wife Ann Miller three sisters E E Gilbert T M Bramhill of Colton California and T C Garinger of Magnolia Arkansas and four brothers P S Miller of Emporia Norman S Miller of Admire and Ben S Miller both of Colton California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Sigel
Rumsey
R. A. Hunt
Admire
Kan
Miller
Safeway
Ann Miller
E.E. Gilbert
T. M. Bramhill
Colton
Calif
T. C. Garinger
Magnolia
Ark
P. S. Miller
Emporia
Norman S. Miller
Ben S.miller
Edwin A Rothrock Dies in Wellington Bank Director
Edwin A Rothrock a Wellington business man and bank director died unexpectedly at 66 from a heart attack. He retired from the Rothrock laundry two years ago and for twenty years served as director of the First National Bank. Survivors include his widow a son his mother Mrs Sarah Rothrock and three brothers all of Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reired
Wellington
Kan
U— Prins etvEl
Social Roundup of Holiday Guests and Church Party
The piece lists numerous Topeka and Kansas City residents visiting or dining with local families on Sundays and weekdays. It notes a Prairie City school Christmas program at the Community club and a Women’s Society of Christian Service pot luck Christmas party with gift exchange.
Fairview Community Notes: Visits Recitals and Society Affairs
Sunday and Friday gatherings centered on the Sinks Koehler Meairs and Penny families with visits from Ulrich Therry and Koehler. Hazel Sinks to perform at Liberty Memorial High School. Epworth League slides contest with a party for the winning group. Woman's Society of Christian Service held at Ernest Leary home with bazaar proceeds. Hilda Koehler visiting. measles keeps Beckey Penny and Alice Marie Howard from school.
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Troward
Norma
Clarence Lynch
William Sinks
Paul Koehler
Hilda
Edna
Cowles
Eldon Ulrich
Billy
Topeka
G. W. Meairs
Dale McMillian
Baldwin
Charlie Howard
Kansas City
Hazel Sinks
Robert Oyler
Liberty Memorial High School
Clifford Therry
Pleasant Valley
Bert Day
Luttien Shefstall
Clifford Pine
North Lawrence
L. W. Tiburt
Go. Co
Nebraska
Hillburt
Fairview Epworth League
G. W. Gover
Hes
Gamex
Rged
Thel Cowles
Howard “eKinney
Mildred
Leta
Frank York
Lawrence Penney
Robert and
Worothy Nisely
Wennoth
Probble
Shirley Cooper
Aresent
Tilda Koehler
New York
Peal Nohler
Woman's Society of Christan
Ernest Leary
Howard Melkinney
Homer Brownlee
Frank. Horrell
Vireil
Eugene Leary
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Ernest Lary
Hilda Koehler
Walter Pohl
Kenneth
Excelsior
S. W. Pebbles
Engagement of Constance Marcotte to Henry D Price
Detroit society announces Constance Marcotte engagement to Henry Price of Chicago son of Henry M Price of Lawrence. Constance Starred at Columbia and Wayne among Pi Kappa Sigma. Henry a Kansas grad, Liberty Mutual auditor, Beta Gamma Sigma member, and Reserve Officers Training Corps lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marcotte
Detroit
Mich
Constance
Henry D. Price
Chicago
Henry M. Price
Lawrence
Marcotte
Columbia University
Wayne University
Pi Kappa Sigma
Price
University of Kansas
Liberty Mutual “Insurance Comany
Beta Gamma ‘Sigma
High Prairie residents attend Lawrence parade and social events
Clifford Anderson sawed wand for Burence and Frank Johnson and others from High Prairie attended the parade in Lawrence Friday evening. Jo Jordan stayed with June Williams. Ruby Finch hosted a schoolhouse birthday party for Gene Johnson during Thanksgiving break. Paul Ulrich and family visited Lone Star relatives and the lake. Will Gerrill and Hershall Ulrich visited Sunday. W S C S meets December 16 for Christmas gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Anderson
Burence
Frank Johnson
Thursay
Frank
Johnson and Sons
William
Clarance Johnson
Loren Williams
Robert
June
Dan Shotwell
Harold
Gleason
Edd Heaston
Paul Ulrich
Herschelt” Ulrich
High Prairie
Lawrence
Jo Jordan
June Williams
Ruby Finch
Gene Johnson
Doro- Ion
Lone Star
Will Gerrill
Hershall Ulich
Clyde Puckett
Reading Club Plans Christmas Party At Mrs Erwin Home
After renewing acquaintanceships with members around their tables Dr Wilson spoke on Iran and displayed colored pictures. South Side Reading club members will hold their Christmas party tomorrow afternoon at Mrs H R Erwin’s home. Christmas verses will be read in response to a doll call. Dean K E Stouffer hosted the Old and New club for dinner and presented a paper on earlier University years drawn from regents minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Reading Club
H. R. Erwin
KE. B. Stouffer
Personal notices and travels of local residents
Mrs. E. H. Lindley visits Richmond Indiana then Washington D C to spend holidays with son Ernest Lindley and family. Mrs. H R Johnson and infant Charles Simons of Dawson Nebraska admitted to Memorial hospital from Topeka. Mr and Mrs J M Boyd wintering in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Mrs John McEwen Ames of Topeka arrived to stay with Mrs Margaret Speelman at Haskell. Speelman returned from Akron North Carolina after Indian pageant. Alex Mitchell Wichita health board engineer spent weekend in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Dale Evans and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Lindley
Richmond
Ind
Washington, D. C
Ernest K. Lindley
H. R. Johnson
Charles Simons
Dawson, Neb
Memorial Hospital
Topeka
J. M. Boyd
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
John McEwen Ames
Margaret Speelman
Haskell
Family Visit Highlights in King City and Stanberry
A family from King City Missouri and Mrs J Pi Cumming of Stanberry Missouri visited yesterday with Evans and Mrs Cummins, bringing together brother Don Evans and his family for a shared gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King City
J. Pi Cumming
Stanberry
iMlo
Evans
Cummins
Don. Evans
Villa Eden Hosts Bridge and Pinochle Clubs
Mr and Mrs Charles Hollenbeck entertained their bridge club with three tables and prizes to Mrs Walter Heck and Harry Miller. The Hollenbecks also hosted a pinochle night at four tables with refreshments. Several local families and visitors attended dinners and Sunday gatherings, and Miss Ira Ruth Shaw learned of Mrs Mitchells death in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hollenbeck
Walter Heck
Harry Miller
Tate
Nate Pattengil
Orville Hughey
Arthur Hemphill
Walter ‘Heck
Gene Breese
Arnold Torneden
Oliver Beaman
Lawrence
Carl Torneden
Schoenhofer
Nate Pettengill
Allen Kirby
Lawrence Leonard
Ronald Robb
Gene Childs
Herbert
Eugene Nunemaker
Pauline Hayden
Katherine House
Wanda Jo Reade
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Paw
A. F
A. M
Acacia Lodge
H. Herbert Tuller
W. A
Richard B. Stevens
Hoch
First Baptist Choir
K. U. Band
St. Paul’s College
Concordia
Princeton
Aszman
Lone Raider
Edwin A. Rothrock
Albert Knauss
John Thomas
Ed Cunningham
Roy Clary Hed
O. M. Hird
No. 10
Earl Jardon
Paul Johanning
Roy Jardon
Fred Eggleston
Howard Purvis
Meynes
Union Strict
Charles Hutchings
L. W. Keehn
Tonganoxie
Olive Verhoft
Verne Coxen
Ray Kennedy
Ray Lobingier
Frank Lobingier
W. R. Gorrill
Hen Bailey
Frances
Ernest Butell
Wincel Dean
Ernest Junior
A. D. Butell
George Summer
Jane Johnson
Arthur Morgan
D. Butell
Roscoe Charles
Nellie Stone
R. A. Miller
Julia Miller
J. F. Cunningham
Marlin Cook Home
Ed FitsGibbon
L. B. Twichell
Richard Butell
Marian Madl
Prairie City School
John Dean
George Frye
Nora Fleshman
Ella Holliday
Roy Clary
Roy Barkley
Union Neighborhood
Lena Erwin
Lee
Tonganexte
August Wartauck
Harve Athdy
Fairview
West Side Presbyterian Church
Charles Snow
West Sixth Street
Bookfellows Club
J. M. Osma
Maine Street
Glen Reade
B.H.W. Club
Clyde Beck
Margaret Nanninga
John Robinson
Aquila
Priscilla
First Evangelical Church
Arden Booth
Franz
Densmore
William Yearout
Nanninga
Robinson
Jd. R. Nanninga
Betty Parkhurst
John Clark
D. BE
McGregor Ronald McGregor
H. E. Eberhart
Normand
Carolee
Bertha Coffelt
Dorothy May Nuffer
B. F. Nanninga
Elmer Pippert
Raymond
Irma Burgert
Phyllis Burgert
Anna Schutz
Schutz
Eva Wrightsman
Harry Pippert
Grace Beaman
Howard Beaman
Beck
Danny
Marjorie
J. Christy Wilson
Tabriz
Tran
Delta Ch
Dr. Wilson
Esther L. Parry
Westinghouse
Olson Bros
OT Ambulance Service
Villa Eden
N Palace Clothing
McGrew-Peck Inv. CO
Modern Library
John’ S Coal Co
Reedy Lbr. and Coal Co
Snider Coal Co
Universit
Logan-Moore Co
Krum Coal Co
Orley M. Smith Coal Co
Coal.Co
G. Fitch
AGCY
Mass
Snider Coal Company
Quality ‘Coal and Service
N.h.st
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