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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

3

Senate Plans Broad Probe Into Recession Extent

Washington officials announce the Senate unemployment investigation will open January 4 and broaden into a full analysis of the recession. Senator Byrnes leads, with testimony from governmental and industrial leaders to assess current activity and near term prospects. The probe aims to shape relief policy independent of President Roosevelt.

Washington Senate Byrnes D-S.c Congress Roosevelt Hatch D-N.m Senate Economy Bloc Garner

Christmas Program At Church Of God Tonight

The Church of God at 11th and New Hampshire presents a Christmas program at 7 30. The children chorus will sing and read, then a three act play The Empty Room by the young peoples society. Cast includes Alice McCleery Burt Axline Rebecca Mary and Jesus roles. Seating for 250. All are invited.

Church of God 11Th New Hampshire Young People's Society Joanna

Sophomore Hop at KU to feature Ben Pollock Orchestra

Ben Pollock and his orchestra will play for the annual Sophomore Hop at the University of Kansas Union ballroom on January 7. The band, heard on radio networks and currently playing in the east, will have its engagement as the sole appearance in this region.

Ben Pollock University of Kansas Union Ballroom East

Marriage License Issued to Jeffries and Flory

A marriage license was issued to James Roscoe Jeffries of Lawrence and Anita M. Flory of Lone Star.

James Roscoe Jeffries Lawrence Anita M. Flory Lone Star

Return to Santa Gift Wish Aboard Toy Ice Boat

Velga and a sailor from Santa's toyshop travel with the Fairy Queen toward a squirrel village to leave a tiny squirrel with his family. Helga frets about troubling Santa and wishes to be regular size while the Fairy Queen hints the wish may come true. The voyage nears the village as lines of relatives greet the boat with cheers.

Velga Santa’s Toyshop Queen of Fairies Helga Santa Fairy Queen Northland

Christmas Eve Toyland Echoes and a Silver Gift

A fairy tale passage follows Helga and a sailor as a tiny squirrel grows to regular size after a wand touch. The old squirrel presents a silver acorn watch-chain gift for Santa, and the crew contemplates Christmas Eve and future returns as Toyland beckons.

Santa Helga Toyland

Actor Dies After Delirious Illness Funeral Held Today

Investigation notes the actor died Tuesday after a delirious spell lasting several hours. Funeral services were held today. His widow Betty Hickman of Pasadena is hospitalized and she gave birth to a son last Friday.

Betty Hickman Pasadena

Christmas For Debtors Prompts Eviction Moratorium in Detroit

In Detroit on December 23, 194?, Wayne County Circuit Court Commissioner Henry H. Weidman ordered constables to stop serving eviction notices until after January 1. Common Pleas Judge John M. Watts said garnishments or executions would not be authorized before the new year.

Detroit Henry H. Weidman Wayne County Common Pleas John M. Watts

His will is a short one

Tlinoiy Man scribbles Give My Wife My Money. Aurora, Illinois December 23. One of the shortest wills ever filed.

Aurora, Til

Kane County Court Disposes $2500 Estate of Joseph Horvath

Kane County courts have settled a $2500 estate for the late Joseph Horvath of Aurora. The action concludes the probate for the deceased local resident with final distribution to heirs.

Kane County Courts Joseph Horvath Aurora

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