Lawrence Police Again Ring Bell
Lawrence police recovered a stolen 1936 Oldsmobile coach owned by J E Scheu of Manhattan and arrested its driver, 16 year old Robert Lackey of Kansas City Missouri. Ottawa police then arrested the car and its other driver, 14 year old Sonny Lee of Kansas City. The youths were traveling together, and Chief Jude Anderson drove Scheu to Ottawa to recover his property and samples. Police broadcasts and calls to Kansas City Ottawa and Topeka aided the joint arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Ottawa
C. M. Phillips
Warren Judd
Kansas City
J. E. Scheu
Manhattan
Massachusetts Street
Scheu
F. C. Bullock
Robert Lackey
Ford
Sonny Lee
Jude Anderson
Schell
Topeka
Christmas Luncheon for Standard Life Employes Held at Eldridge
The Standard LifeAssociation hosted its annual Christmas luncheon for home office employees in the Eldridge grill room with 94 attendees. Festive decorations, carols led by Mrs. Julia Martin, a Standard office skit, and a quiz show entertained guests before toy gifts were donated to the Elks club for Christmas distribution. Out of town guests included Richard Allen of Topeka and Dr G C Rownshend of Kansas City among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Life Association For
Home Office
Eldridge Grill
Merrill Clements
Julia Martin
Santa Claus
Elks Club
Richard Allen
George R. Allen
Topeka
Standard Life Association
Mildred Goodfellow
Avanell, Barnes
GC. D. Rownshend
Kansas City
R. D. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Merle McKinney
Three Soldiers Appeal Kansans Bonus Ruling in District Court
Three men Harold J Olson Howard Wood Phillips and Charles Giddeon Pierson filed district court appeals after being denied Kansas soldiers bonus for not meeting residency at enlistment. They claim they were residents of Kansas when they entered the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Soldiers Compensation Board
Kansas
Harold J. Olson
Howard Wood Phillips
Charles Giddeon Pierson
Eastern Star Installation Set at Masonic Hall
Eastern Star Installation for Siloom chapter No 10 will be at the Masonic hall 810 Vermont street tomorrow. Western Star lodge members are invited and urged to attend. Harriet Martin traveled to Leavenworth to attend a Byington chapter event honoring Kathryn Campbell Kansas City Kan the worthy grand matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Vermont Street
Western Star Lodge
Mie A. F
A. M
Harriet Martin
Leavenworth
Byington Chapter
The
Kathryn Campbell
Kansas City
Kan
Test Your Knowledge Quiz Prompts Classified Answers
Seven trivia prompts appear on the page asking about Lake Okeechobee location appointment of an admiral surgeon general Field Museum location antimony meaning masetto length links per mile symbol state country insignia and Guayaquil location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okee“chobee
Roose‘yell
Field Museum of Natural History
Guayaquil
Granada Theatre Hosts Children's Christmas Party Tomorrow
The Granada theatre presents a morning party at 10 with admission in non perishable food. Proceeds go to city nurse Miss Electa Kindle Sperger for food distribution to needy families. Lions Club aids transportation and food distribution. pickup starts at 9 from local schools. The show features The Three Mesquiteers in Ghost Town Gold, Laurel and Hardy in Perfect Day, Wanna Be a Sailor, and Reunion in Rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granada Theatre
Electa Kindlesperger
Lions Club
Lions
Three Mesaquiteers
Laurel and Hardy
Ambler paint firm awards $175000 in employee bonuses
J Harvey Gravell, owner of a four plant paint company, paid $175000 in Christmas bonuses for 1985 and 1986 and plans more this year. Some workers received up to 7500. wives of employees in three plants got $300 each. Gravell credits his staff for the company’s success and cites Roosevelt’s praise last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambler
J. Harvey Gravell
United States
Gravell
Gravel
Roosevelt
Beer Licenses Granted by Council Last Night
Six beer licenses were granted by the city council upon police committee recommendation for the coming year. Licenses cost 50 dollars and must be renewed by January 1 if retailers continue. Recipients include Arthur H. Reed 12 East Eight Street Nellie Calhoun 15 East Ninth Street Edward W. Penchard Jr 1241 Oread Avenue John Stavros 713 Massachusetts Street C G Williams and John Lianos 745 Massachusetts Street Kenneth Pratt 1904 Massachusetts Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Reed
East Eight Street
Nellie Calhoun
East Ninth Street
Edward W. Penchard
Oread Avenue
John Stavros
Massachusetts Street
C.G. Williams
John Lianos
Kenneth Pratt
Couple Wed at Court House in Wells ville and Bald win
Charles W. Coffman of Wells ville and Grace E. Oshel of Bald win were married at the court house yesterday by Probate Judge L. H. Menger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Charles W. Coffman
Wellsville
Grace E. Oshel
Baldwin
L. H. Menger
Snow boosts crops across Dust Bowl region
Snowfalls from Colorado to the Texas panhandle improved winter crop prospects. Four inches fell in Lamar Colorado with seven inches in Guyman Oklahoma and seven inches in Texline Texas. Wheat in western Texas panhandle remains in good condition as heavy snows blanket the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
Colo
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
San Fernando
Los Angeles
Prowers County
Springfield
Oklahoma Panhandle
Texas Panhandle
Jack French
Prowers
Southwest
Guyman
Okla
Texline
Dalhart
Tex
Stratford
Boise City
Oklo
Tucumcari
Clayton
N. M
Clovis
Hereford
Cannyon
Pamps
Anthony
Santanta
Elkhart
Liberal
Harper
Dodge City
Argonia
Scott City
Dighton
Bluff City
Germans Urge Abolition of Monroe Doctrine
Berlin dispatch reports Der Reichswart edited by Count Ernst von Reventlow urges South American republics to abolish the Monroe Doctrine. The piece argues for strong independent Latin states and labels U S policy as imperialist under Jewish leadership in a four column article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
der Reichswart
Hitler
Ernst von Reventlow
South America
Ievel
von Reventlow
United States
Latin America
Several Cases Dismissed in Cleaning the Docket
County Attorney Charles Springer dismissed multiple criminal docket cases before leaving office January 9. Dismissed are State v Ray Barnes on possession of intoxicating liquor with a six month jury conviction. Milton Beach appeal from June 11 sentence of 60 days and $100 fine. State v Clifford Snavely for auto theft. State v Rollie Laster for child desertion. State v B George and Conger Ford for possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Springer
Ray Barnes
Justice Court
Milton Beach
Justice of the Peace Beach
Clifford Snavely
Rollie Laster
B. George
Conger Ford
TVA Hearings End Nine Months After Inquiry Began
Public hearings in the congressional investigation of the TVA ended after more than nine months. With the $50,000 allotted exhausted, lawmakers plan to seek more time and funds to finish the inquiry. The panel will likely delay its final report until the Supreme Court rules on private power companies’ constitutionality challenge to the TVA act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
TVA
Congress
Supreme Court
Jayhawk Cafe Robbed. Merchandise Worth About 100 Stolen
The Jayhawk cafe at 1340 Ohio street was broken into last night. Merchandize valued at approximately 100 dollars disappeared, including cigars cigarettes pipes and fountain pens. Entry was gained by cutting a screen over a basement window and forcing it open. Carl Clifton and Clyde Burns operated the cafe which has been closed since KU Christmas vacation. Rezac Cereal Co. Wholesale. Also Wholewheat pancake flour. Ph 2480.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Street
Carl Clifton
Clyde Burns
K. U
Clifton
Potatoes Growers Set Kansas Meeting On 1939 Program
An open meeting of commercial potato growers from six Kansas counties will be held here tomorrow to gather farmer recommendations for a 1939 potato program. L C Williams notes focus on cultural and marketing practices to boost Kansas competitiveness. Reports on fertilizer variety tests washing and pre cooling will be provided by college staff. Attendees include growers from Shawnee Jefferson Douglas Leavenworth Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. Recommendations go to a December Washington conference via Scott Kelsey Topeka. Speakers include S W Decker W C Amstein and J C Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
L. C. Williams
Kansas State College Extension Service
Shawnee
Jefferson
Douglas
Leavenworth
Wyandotte
Johnson Counties
Washington, D. C
Scott Kelsey
Topeka
Ansas
Chamber of Commerce
WREN
Williams
S. W. Decker
College Horticulture Department
W. C. Amstein
Parents Back Suspect as Espionage Case Grows
Karl Allen Drummond 21, jailed in Los Angeles on espionage charges, is supported by Wichita parents Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Drummond who vow to help him. He allegedly took blueprints of new military planes to sell to Japanese contacts. Dr. W A Petzoldt marks 35 years with Crow Indians in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Karl Allen Drummond
D. W. Drummond
Wichita
Kan
Drummond
Aviation
W.A. Petzoldt
Montana
Murderous schemes tied to Coster-Musica scandal unfold
Investigators press arms deals and forged birth certificates linked to the Coster-Musica empire. Ben Simon, once on McKesson & Robbins payroll, faces conspiracy charges as 20 more subpoenas issue amid questions about missing ill gotten gains. Prosecutors cite forged assets and a Maine suicide note as part of the evolving case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
U. S
Brien McMahon
Imon
McMahon
McKesson & Robbins
Wingersky
Coster
Ben Simon
Thomas Amadeo Bruni
Chiang Kai-Shek
James J. Caffrey
SEC
Caffrey
Samuel Reich
Bridgenort
Conn
Musica Brothers
Detroit Strike Called Off Before Christmas Rush
A city wide truck drivers strike delaying deliveries was cancelled 45 minutes before kickoff, preventing mass idling of about 1,500 trucks and 2,000 workers. The deal halted meat, groceries and produce movement though retail delivery would be lightly affected. Negotiations involved Local 299 of the Teamsters and the Detroit Cartage association over wages and related issues. The piece also notes a gift subscription tease for the Journal-World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs
Methodists Plan Old Fashioned Christmas Party
Members and friends of the First Methodist church and Sunday school will meet in Ecke hall on Friday evening for an old fashioned Christmas party. The program begins at 7:00 PM with a Christmas Eve at the Home of Grandfather and Grandmother featuring Carl Drake and Mrs. V. K. Bruner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Ecke Hall
Dad
Carl Drake
V. K. Bruner
R. E. Wood
J. Myron Metz
George Clem
Wendell C. Wyatt
Earl Falkenstien
Local exhibits and holiday events highlight Lawrence scene
An exhibit on paper manufacturing in the Journal World window draws attention with Hammermill drawings showing evolution from hand sheets to high speed machines. Music students of Clarence Sawhill plan a serenade as he tours Urbana Illinois and the Second Regiment band. WREN charity Christmas party runs 9 to 12 in Eriksen Hall with canned goods or toys as admission. Three grains of corn tradition at the Sons and Daughters dinner yields six ears of corn this year. J E Schell Manhattan thanks police after car recovery minutes after a theft report.
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Journal-World Window
Hammermill Paper Company
Clarence Sawhill
Hutchinson
Sawhill
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
Urbana
Til
Second Regiment
University of Illinois
Joe Williams
Sons and Daughters of
New England
Plymouth
W. B. Reynolds
Colonial
Storms Endanger Isle of Perdition Colonists in Indian Ocean
Forty eight French colonist fishermen aboard L Is le Bourbon faced fierce storms and fuel shortages on St Paul island in the Indian Ocean. After departing Madagascar last May the crew and some family members were split amid quarrels and departures at Port Said and Djibouti. A feeble SOS reached radio operators in Washington state and officials weighed sending aid as ships in Saigon were the nearest warships.
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Paris
St. Paul Island
Isle of Perdition
Indian Ocean
France
L'Isle Bourbon
St. Paul
Africa
Australia
Antarctic
Madagascar
United States
Paris Ministry of Colonies
Cayla
Lisle Bourbon
Tananarive
Diego Suarez
Tamatave
Bougainville
Diego Suarez Harbor
E. R. Gibson
Bremerton
Wash
Saigon
Indo-China
Saint Malo
Port Said
Djibouti
Sandtor
Hohn de Boers
Colette Mouradain
Paul Cahabas
Freshmen Women Seek Adult Status in Family Rights
A Florida college professor surveyed Honida State College for Women freshmen in home economies who list rights they want: choose companions, make some decisions with elder consultation, share in family discussions, receive an allowance, and be treated as a definite part of the family group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Honida
Ottawa Banker Dies at 88 in Ottawa
C. H. Estabrook, 88, vice president of the First National Bank and prominent landowner, died today in Ottawa. He had lived in the city 71 years and is survived by his widow and daughter, Mrs. M. H. Forester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
C. H. Estabrook
First National Bank
M. H. Forester
Opportunity Exists for Personal Christmas Work
A call to individual charity during Christmas urges readers to help neighbors not on official relief lists. The piece suggests blocks contain lonely elderly or struggling families and offers simple gifts like cookies, plants, clothing, or toys to share in the season. It uses Scrooge and Cratchit imagery to highlight small acts of kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World
Lawrence
Red Cross
Salvation Army
T. B. Seal
Scrooge
Cratchit
Clinton Belvoq Hosts Holiday Meeting and Funeral Notices
Clinton Belvoq president led a Christmas meeting with group singing and a poetry reading. A funeral service for James Steele was held in Lawrence with Rev. Griffith officiating, burial in Clinton cemetery, and a large attendance. Arthur Dreyer of Topeka visited Mrs. Ebon Anderson for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebon Anderson
Ottis Hines
Roy Harrell
Harry Unger
Thomas Kampschroeder
Dee Maness
James Steele
Lawrence
Rumsey
L. H.griffith
Homan Mercy
Mr. Steeles
Belvoir
Charles
Arthur Cummings
James
Asa
Jess Christy
Fred Demeritt
Vitus
Mads
Clinton Cemetery
George
Glenn
Delbert
Edwin
Mrs. Cope
Indiana
Arthur Dreyer
Topeka
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Henry D. Faxon
New York
George Dietrich - Musica
Philip Musica
Granada
Jayhawk Cafe
Rezac Cereal Co
LaGuardia
James Hagan
Hagan
Karl Drummond
BRIN
Bureau of Standards
Dr. L. F. Curtins
Samuel Mooney
Coster - Musica
Coster-Musica
Journal-World
Lieut
Perry S. Lyons
Coast Guard
Boerne
Eriksen Hall
J. E. Schell
Isle
South Pacific Island
Bremerton, Wash
C H. Estabrook
City
Poe
Clinton-Belvoq
Ca Feata
Jayhawk
Krum Koal
Kompany
Harry Turner
University Coal Co
John’s Coal
E. Logan-Moore Co
Orley M. Smith Coal Co
Wayhawk
N. H. St
Eaton's
Keeler’s
Keeler's Book Store
Keeler’s Book Store
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