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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1940
Page
3
A London bureau chief reports how wartime Blitzkrieg reshapes ordinary lives. An aging domestic worker shelters with a family, bonds with refugees, and becomes socially revived by nightly raids and shared tea. The piece shows war uplifting community spirit amidst destruction.
The First Baptist church in Parsons Kansas was destroyed by fire likely started by a defective furnace. Janitor R W Whelles said he detected smoke about an hour after arriving for morning services. Loss estimated at $50 000 with insurance of $36 000. Members held services in the municipal building and planned to rebuild. Kemen saved a nearby business building and church manse.
Cordley School hosts a Christmas program directed by Mabel Barnhart with music cadets Lois Ballew Greta Gibson Dorothy Hendrickson Loyd Reist from the University. Students from Cordley participate in a full pageant with stage decorations by Maud Ellsworth and crews coordinating costumes lighting and makeup.
Rev. Theodore B. Lathrop of Manhattan entered the smoke filled First Congregational church to rescue his library after a boiler explosion and was asphyxiated. His body was found by men opening windows to clear the smoke as firefighters worked over two hours. Survivors include his widow a daughter and a son.
All Department of Justice prisoners have been removed from the army disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. The facility will be used only for military prisoners and had served as a federal penitentiary annex for several years.
Willow Springs school announces a Christmas program to be held on campus. Students and staff will perform songs and readings, with details on date and time to follow.
Miss Arline Horne the District 51 teacher invites families to attend the Yuletide program at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening December 18.
Byron H. Pound82 a retired mail carrier and former Kansas State college student died in a blaze that destroyed his residence in Manhattan Kan Pound had starred in semi pro baseball years ago and retired from the postal service 19 years ago.
Excelsior Springs Missouri clinic promotes a complimentary 116 page book on fistula hemorrhoids and related ailments. Request via postcard to McCleary Clinic Elms Boulevard address. No charge.
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