England Echoes US Toward Far East in Policy Shift
England aligns with American Far East stance as London trails Washington in dealing with Japan. Foreign Minister Eden says Britain will go as far as the United States in full agreement, avoiding rushing ahead but not being left behind.
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New York
England
America
Britannia
Washington
Whitehall
Japan
Panay
Roosevelt
Mikado
United States
Britain
Far East
Anthony Eden
House of Com‘mons
Brussels
Eden
John Bull
Uncle Sam
France
Europe
Britain to reinforce China fleet early January
A high diplomatic source predicted Britain would reinforce her China fleet early in January with or without parallel action by the United States. The remark comes as tensions over China and Asia-Pacific security rise and informs diplomatic expectations ahead of year end.
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China
London
Britain
United States
Test Your Knowledge Quiz from Classifieds Page
Seven of these trivia questions appear in the classified page asking about topics from presidents and geography to legal terms and literature. It references the National Tuberculosis Association president and a Danish poet among other items.
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National Tuberculosis Association
South America
Oklahoma
Joseph Fitzgerald Molloy
New England and Mayflower Societies Plan Kansas Tie
Two Kansas groups based on New England will meet at Eldridge House at 6:45 after brief business. The older Sons and Daughters of New England dates to 1896. the Mayflower Descendants in Kansas began in 1914. Both societies aim to preserve history, share resources, and foster intersociety relations among members and guests.
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Kansas
New England
Bobnob
Eldridge House
New
Lawrence
Kansas Society of Mayflower Descendants
Mayflower Society
George Handy Shelton
Topeka
E. M. Hopkins
Union Pacific
Shelton
The
National Society
New England Society
New Englanders
Wage Hour Bill Shelved by House Amid Debate
The House shelved the wage hour bill after a heated debate. Supporters argued for flexibility while opponents warned of harm to industries, with southern resistance and a Republican-Democrat split shaping the roll call. Six of seven Kansas congressmen backed returning the measure to the labor committee as E W Patterson opposed.
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Mason-Dixon Line
Kansas
House Labor Committee
E. W. Patterson
Pittsburg
Carlson
Hope
Rees
Guyer
Lambertson
Houston
Local craftsman showcases blacksmithing hobby in Lawrence
Lawrence resident David Jacobson at 1121 Kentucky is making knives screwdrivers chisels and hatchets at Pickens Welding Shop 6238 Vermont using hickory and walnut handles rivets from old rods and metal from discarded car axles. He hopes to teach young men the trade and calls it a proving ground for blacksmithing skills.
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David Jacobson
Kentucky
Pickens
Vermont
Jacobson
KU Fraternity Parties End Pre Christmas Social Season
On Mt Oread Greek letter fraternities concluded the pre Christmas social season with Sigma Alpha Epsilon Beta Theta Pi and Alpha Tau Omega hosting events. Louie Kuhn and his band played at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon party while Arlie Simmonds led dance music at the Beta house. The ATO Christmas dance featured Red Blackburn and Lonely Acres musicians with ice cream and cake during intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Oread
Phi Kappa Psi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Beta Theta Pi
Alpha Tau Omega
Sig Alphs
Eldridge
Picts
Louie Kuhn
Arlie Simmonds
Simmonds
K.U
Union Ballroom
A.T.O
Red Blackburn
Lonely Acres
Hack Elected President of Douglas County Soil Conservation Group
Otto Hack was elected president of the Douglas County soil conservation committee at a Farm Bureau meeting. Ye ithra Anderson was elected vice president, Ernest Prim a third member, Ed Johnson an alternate, and John French secretary. The committee will administer the 1938 agricultural conservation program.
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Otto Hack
Douglas County Soil Conservation Committee
Farm Bureau
Yeithra Anderson
Ernest Prim
Ed Johnson
John French
Japanese student Hattori attends KU boxing match and barbecue
Hisaji Hattori, a Japanese student at the University of Kansas, enjoyed his first American boxing match and his first barbecue dinner at a Thursday night entertainment hosted by the ROTC. He plans to leave for New Orleans early next week and will not attend KA next semester.
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Hisaji Hattori
University of Kansas
Hattori
New Orleans
K. A
Hospital Plane Crashes Near Algiers in Snowstorm
A French military hospital plane carrying a sick Sahara post patient crashed in the Atlas mountains above Algiers during a snowstorm. All three crew members were killed, and the sole survivor was the wounded soldier.
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Algiers
Algeria
Sahara Desert
Atlas Mountains
Labor Board Hearing Recesses for Christmas Holidays
A National Labor Board hearing on a complaint against Eagle-Picker Lead company of unfair labor practices was in recess today until December 27. The hearing was adjourned yesterday for the Christmas holidays.
Laundry Organizer Joe Arvin Freed After Grand Jury Refusal
Kansas City reports that Joe Arvin, organizer of the laundry employees association, was released on a habeas corpus writ after arrest for refusing to answer questions before a grand jury probing a laundry racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Joe Arvin
Laundry Employees’ Association
William Allen White Undergoes Mayo Clinic Operation
Rochester Minnesota December 18 reports William Allen White editor from Emporia Kansas underwent an operation at the Mayo clinic and is described as doing very well. Doctors expect his hospital stay to continue until Tuesday after the procedure performed yesterday.
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Rochester
Minn
William Allen White
Emporia
Kan
Mayo Clinic
White
Acquitted in Murder Case Mrs Donofrio Testified
New Castle Pa Dec 18 Mrs Rose Donofrio acquitted by a jury today of murder in the death of her son in law James Aiello. She testified she shot Aiello because he impaired her daughter and state of mind after years of alleged abuse.
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New Castle
Rose Donofrio
James Aiello
Donfrio
Aiello
Marriage License Issued To Henderson and Smith in Lawrence
A marriage license has been issued to Richard A. Henderson and Mariaana Smith, both residents of Lawrence. The couple cleared the formalities to wed in the local jurisdiction.
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Richard A. Henderson
Mariaana Smith
Lawrence
Lawrence man’s cousin dies in Kansas City hospital
H A Jetmore of Kansas City Missouri cousin of H A Jetmore of 819 Maine Street Lawrence died this morning in a Kansas City hospital. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Mr and Mrs D D Hornaday will leave Monday to spend a week with Mrs Hornaday’s son Stanley McCracken and family in Kansas City Missouri.
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Lawrence
H. A. Jetmore
Kansas City
Maine Street
D. D. Hornaday
Deaths and Funerals Mrs. T. W. Conboy
Funeral services for Mrs. T. W. Conboy of Stillwell Kansas, who died Thursday morning, were held at 9 a.m. in Stillwell. The Conboy family formerly resided in Lawrence, with two children having attended the University of Kansas. She is survived by her husband five daughters and one son.
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T. W. Conboy
Stillwell
Kan
Earl W. Roper Dies at 43 in Local Hospital
Earl W. Roper aged 43 of 909 West Sixth Street died yesterday afternoon at a local hospital. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 PM at Rumsey funeral home with Rev. C. A. Puls officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by wife Lucille and eight children Marjorie Kenneth Wayne Jimmie Eugene Alvin Bruce Phyllis, two sisters Mrs. George Scothorne of Kansas City and Mrs. John Kennedy of Lawrence, and brother James Roper of Law.
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Earl W. ‘Roper
Earl W.roper
West Sixth Street
Rumsey Funeral Home
Rev
C. A. Puls
Oak Hill Cemetery
Roper
Lucille ‘Roper
Marjorie Roper
Kenneth Roper
Wayne _ Roper
Jimmie Roper
Eugene Roper
Alvin Roper
Bruce Roper
Phyllis Roper
George Scothorne
Kansas City
John Kennedy
Lawrence
James Roper
Lon Haney Linwood janitor dies at 78 in Linwood
Lon Haney longtime Linwood schools janitor died this morning at his Linwood home at age 78. Funeral services will be at Federated church in Linwood Monday at 2 o clock with Rev. Rector Green officiating. Burial follows in Linwood cemetery. The body lies in state at the Will Bowers home until the funeral. He is survived by his wife Mamie Haney.
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Lon Haney
Linwood
Federated Church
Rector Green
Will Bowers
Mamie Haney
Mrs Charles Georgie dies at 52 at home
Mrs Charles Georgie aged 52 died this morning at her home 824 Indiana street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Charles Georgie
Indiana Street
Ater
Death of George S. Litz at age 69 in Lawrence
George S. Litz age 69 of 900 Pennsylvania street died last night in a local hospital. Funeral services set for Monday at 10 AM at Funk chapel with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs. Pearl Foster Mrs. Frances Faler Miss Bettie Litz and son James Litz, all of Lawrence.
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George S. Litz
Pennsylvania Street
Funk Chapel
Oak Hill
Pearl Foster
Frances Faler
Bettie Litz
James Litz
Lawrence
Man Fined for Driving Under Influence After Vermont Street Crash
Lloyd Mengers of 1041 Vermont Street pleaded guilty before Police Judge Don Hults to driving while intoxicated and paid a $50 fine. He was arrested after his car crashed into an unoccupied vehicle owned by Lester Scott in the 1000 block of Vermont Street.
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Lloyd Mengers
Vermont Street
Don Hults
Mengers
Lester Scott
Hunter Charged for Unlicensed Bounty in Douglas County
A complaint filed in Don Hults justice court by deputy game warden N. D. Rash charges H. J. Rand of Kansas City Kansas with hunting in Douglas County without a license.
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H. J. Rand
Kansas City
Kan
Douglas County
Justice Court
Don Hults
N. D. Rash
Marriage at Tapakay Courthouse Proceedings
Wed by Probate Judge John Hennessey and Patricia Long both of Tapakay were married at the courthouse this morning by Probate Judge L. H. Menger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hennessey
Patricia Long
Tapakay
L. H. Menger
Divorce Suit Filed in District Court
Ernestine Minter has filed a divorce suit against Central Minter in the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Minter
Central Minter
Reno and area citizens share Christmas events and meetings
Reno pupils viewed a Christmas parade in Lawrence on Wednesday. Local Farm Bureau officers led a Friday meeting with Mrs. Young as president and Mrs. Hisele as vice president. Members exchanged gifts and judged jars of vegetables and fruit for prizes in Leavenworth. A Reno school program is planned for December 23.
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Reno
Lawrence
Ross
Phenicie
Othel Wiley
Janet
Jane
Marian Eisele
Leavenworth
Farm Bureau
Poulson
Young
Hisele
John Gilliland
Gable
Curtis
Leavenworthe
Will Young
Eisele
Sam Gilliland
Pony Creek
Fred Bernhart
Kansas City
Tonganoxie
Russell Wiley
Haworth
Ottawa
Robert Graham
Albert Hutton
Leonard Eisele
Aaron
Carl Bernitz
Henry Eisele
Ian
C. R. Stewart
Mary Katherine Bernhart
Fred
Weston and surrounding towns witness lively tobacco auction
The sale drew spirited buyers from across the countryside. Travelers viewed Weston sights including the penitentiary and soldiers' home, joined by a Lawrence parade and scenic town spots. Mrs F A McRill planned a Tonganoxie home, while W H McKone Bes sale shifted to a city buyer. Norman Babcock hosted a wiener roast in Pony Creek woods. Mary Phenicie and Linda Severance from Wichita visited. George White bought an oil truck route.
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Weston
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Soueauuate
F. A. McRill
Tonganoxie
Laming
W. ‘H. McKone
Norman Babcock
Pony Creek Woods
Mary Phenicie
Linda Severance
Wichita
George White
Christmas Community Notes From Lawrence Area
Excelsior Mesars Henry Flory and Homer Disque tracked hogs to Lawrence market Monday afternoon. Rainbow 4-H met with Fred Breithaupt Monday evening. A large crowd attended. Eldred Fisher won a song contest prize. Members and visitors enjoyed games and tricks. Food served in Christmas colors. Next meeting with Miss Thelma Shuler. Various locals shopped, traveled, and hosted gatherings. extensive social activity noted through the week including church meetings, skits, and a Future Farmers event in Ottawa.
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Henry Flory
Homer Disque
Lawrence Market
Fred Breithaupt
Eldred Fisher
Briethaupt
Frances
Elmer Wintermantle
Roy Schwalm
Harry Flory
Ottawa
Donald Breithaupt
Paul Koehler
Edna
Fairview
Walter Pohl
Kansas City
Sunshine Pal
Worden Woman’s Missionary Society
Worden
Henry Pohl
Hattie Erickson
Chester Gibson
Ben Gibson
Ernest Pohl
Miltie Kring
Charley Gilliland
L. W. Haas
Andrew Elm
Charles Elm
Pleasant Hour Circle
Helen
Fred Lutz
Melvin Glaser
Glen Gilliland
Orville
Ralph Pohl
Carl Alt
Mike Young
Anna Johanning
Glen Flora
Ike Thomas
Topeka
Henry Haas
Orliff Steen
Lawrence
Laurine
Marvin
Conrad Gastrock
Knowledge Hill Christmas events and road work recap
Knowledge Hill club plans its Christmas meeting and program on December 21 with Mrs Earl Janeway, and a Christmas tree event on December 24 led by teacher Velma Meyer. Neighbors advanced road rock work, two county trucks hauling rock east of the school. Various residents visited, hosted, or praised work, with school attendance notes and local activities across Pleasant Valley and Windsor areas.
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Knowledge Hill
Grant
Glenn Colburn
Baker Murphy
Richard
John Thiry
C. H. Thiry
Pleasant Valley
Marceline Jones
Keith Grant
Edwin Janeway
Billy Gene Rice
Donald Grant
Jimmy Rice
G. L. Houseworth
W. M. Rice
Billy Gene
Jimmy
Otto Grant
Noel Houseworth
Kansas City
H. Thiry
J. F. Thiry
Anna Shultz
Lawrence
Wilson Houseworth
O'Neil
L. Houseworth
Colburns of High Prairie Visit Saturday Guests
Mr and Mrs Glenn Colburn of High Prairie spent Saturday with neighbors Murphy and Mr Sundy.
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Glenn ‘Colburn
High ’ Prairie
Hher ’ Murphy
Mr. Sundy
Fairview Pupils Return After Epidemic Absence
The report notes many from boyhood attended services at KD on Sunday. Floyd Eber Grove and E. Maclese from Vinland were callers at Ernest Leary home. Dorothy Wiseley returned to school after weeks absent due to whooping cough. all pupils now in school. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elston and son Mybert Jr. operated the store for nearly three years and moved to a nearby place. residents mentioned Burlington and Sionings store details.
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K.D
Floyd Eber Grove
E. Maclese
Vinland
Ernest Leary
Dorothy
C. B. Thomas
W- Welch
Junior Buller
Raney City
Uae
Minnie Wells
Floyd
Ebermastr
Robert Elston
Mybert, Jr
Qpumbelet
Burlington
Sionings
Sunday Visitation List From Ives Chapel Community
Mrs Alice Hemming Glen Hemming and guests at Mr and Mrs Ernest Buteil Sunday. Paul Lobingier guest at parents Frank Lobingier Sunday dinner. Philip Miller and Miss Emma Emery dined with Mr and Mrs C B Merry. They attended a Christmas sing at Venemney hall. Howard Butler guest with George Sammer. George Butler and Mrs Sammer visited James Osher and Lyle later. Lonnie Barnes hosted dinner for family including Lonnie’s guests. Herman Butell hosted George Bobby and Richard Butell and Steve Speicher plus Mildred Madi. W R Suter Revere and Keith visited DeWey McClay Ottawa. Francis Rodgers and daughter Marlene of Kansas City called on G McConnell.
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Alice Hemming
Glen Hemming
Ernest Buteil
Paul Lobiingier
Frank Lobingier
Philip’ Miller
C. B. Merry
Emma Emery
Venemney Hall
George Butell
Bobby
Richard Butell
Jimmy
Steve Speicher
Mildred Madi
Wincel
Dean Butell
Francis. Rodgers
Marlene
Kansas City
G. McConnell
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W. C. Simone
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Frank Strong
W. H. Johnson
G. W. Jones
Hugh Means
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J. F. Watts
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C. B Hosford
W. M. Ege
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Nawgwel Hotel
Arthur Henry, Bennett
Harriet Handy Shelton
Lenora Gove MacGreagor
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Edwin M. Hopkins
Wrence
Merritt Masters Sherman
Crawford Footing
Eears
Alfred B. van Petten
Topeka Review
Selden
Lawrence Sanitary Milk and
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Ed Anderson
Journal- World
Nell Kuhn
Assembly of God Church
Watkins Memorial Peri
R. I. Canuteson
University
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Tommy Dorsey
Dorsey
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Chicago
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K. U
Hutchinson News
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E. H. Lindley
Hack
Conservation Group
W. A. White
Physicians Report
Theodore Cole
Stroud
Okla
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San Francisco
Ralph Roe
Duncan
Island
Excelsior
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