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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
7
Brecheisen and children along with Mr and Mrs Roy Breithaupt and Mr and Mrs Philip Brecheisen and family are noted in a grim remembrance connected to the wartime attack on Hawaii.
As war danger rises the American Red Cross boosts its blood donor service to supply the army and navy with plasma. About 29 000 units dried plasma will reach Pacific forces by year’s start, with funds raised to at least 50 million dollars and a 7 000-dollar local goal from Douglas county. The program operates 16 metropolitan centers within reach of seven laboratories processing the plasma for immediate transfusion.
A joint installation of Lawrence Lodge No. 6 and Acacia Lodge No. 9, A F and A M, was held at the Temple. Dr. William L. Burdick served as installing officer with grand marshals C. E. Birch and Harold S. Preston. New No. 6 officers include Walter H. Varnum W M and William J. B. Turner S W, among others. New No. 9 officers include Marion A. Barlow W M and Verne M. Smith S W, among others.
Clearfield residents joined in birthday observances for Mr. Vitt on December 7 at his home with many relatives attending. Community members and pupils, including Miss Clara Randel and students, organized a supper and program despite bad weather. Local celebrations continued with birthday parties for Peggy Hausman and multiple callers stopping by homes.
The No. Ten community club held its regular meeting on December 4 with about 125 attendees enjoying the home club production Good Gracious Grandma coached by Mrs. C. W. Detwiler. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. B. A. Coates, Mrs. C. E. Story, and Mrs. Harry Hobson. Prairie City club will present plays at the next meeting January 1.
Inductions and local ceremonies noted as several residents join the army. Community events include Rainbow 4-H club attendance at Lawrence banquet, Christmas program planning, and football team banquet with letters awarded. Visits and dinners mark social ties among the Hird, Hobson, Detwiler, Stoneking, and Holloway families across Baldwin and nearby Prairie City and Fort Madison organizations.
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