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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1940

Page

3

British Airmen Widen Raids Across Germany and Italy

British air force raids hit Mannheim and Ludwigshaven, along with Flushing Dunkirk and Calais, in the second weekend of strikes. Reports say one plane was lost. Italy and the Balkans faced raids as well, with fires in a Venice refinery and dock area.

London R. A. F. Ylanen Mannheim Ludwigshaven Flushing Dunkerque Calaias Air Ministry Rhineland Italy Switzerland Alps Bern Basel Zurich Germany Saar Valley Britain Norway Adriatic Wilhelmshaven Lorient Brest France Porto Marghera Venice Fiume Vuncalav Suank Susak England United States

Bombs Dropped Near Zurich Prompt Swiss Protest

Swiss minister to London ordered to file a most energetic protest over Royal Air Force bombs that fell near Zurich injuring 11 and causing alarm. Swiss communique identifies the attackers as British and seeks full damages and reparations in the second protest within a week.

Bern Switzerland London Royal Air Force Komba Zurich Basel

Farmers sell livestock and farm products via Journal-World ads

Every month farmers sell thousands of dollars worth of livestock and farm products through Journal-World classified advertising, showing steady demand and active agricultural commerce in the community.

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Aircraft Employees Send Gift Bomber to England

In Burbank California on December 23 a crowd of about 15 000 gathered as Lockheed Vega workers presented Great Britain with a Hudson bomber valued at 90000 dollars. Air Commodore J C Slessor British air attache attended the ceremonies.

England Burbank Cal Great Britain J. C. Slessor Washington Frye Aircraft Company Frye America Kansas City Donald Frye Mar Admiral Bivd

Bomber Flight Leader Plans Montreal Run for Christmas

Jimmie Mattern piloted the Around-the-World flyer, spent the night in Palm Springs, and will stop in Albuquerque before delivering the craft in Montreal on Christmas Day. Employees at two plants donated time to build the bomber, with Lockheed supplying materials.

Jimmie Mattern Palm Springs Albuquerque Montreal Lockheed

Graziani cites lack of tanks delaying North Africa drive

Rome reports Marshal Graziani blamed failures to receive tanks and armored cars from Italy for hindering the assault on the British in Egypt and Libya. He said Italian forces under Bergonzoli at Bardia were besieged yet vowed to fight to the end despite retreating forces.

Rome Rodolfo Graziani Egypt Libya Italy North Africa Mussolini Annibale Bergonzoli Bardia

Pilot and trainer plane vanish on desert flight

In San Vega Nev the mystery surrounds the disappearance of Pilot Wad Huaney and a North American Aviation combat trainer bound for the Canadian royal air force. The craft, due in California, vanished minutes after takeoff from Palmdale during a routine delivery hop to Montreal. An air search was halted, while 16 other ships resumed their ferry flight.

San Vegan Nev Wad Huaney North American Aviation, Inc Royal Air Force Vaat California Palmdale Calif Hussey

Christmas Eve Programs in Eudora Churches

Eudora churches announce Christmas Eve activities including 7:30 p.m. program at the Methodist Community room with junior choirs, solos, recitations, and a cradle roll. Holy Family Catholic mass at 10 p.m.. St Paul’s Evangelical 10:30 a.m. service. Salem Evangelical 7:30 p.m. program. Budora St Paul’s Sunday School presents a 7 p.m. Christmas Eve program with a schedule of carols and recitations featuring local youth.

Eudora Methodist Church Diol Jeora Luke Dalphine Bohnsack Richard Harness LaDonna Kazmaier Nevieve Wilson Duane Haverty Geraldine Gloria Harria Beverley Westerhouse Phyllis Ruthrauff Margaret Lou Sa Parker Star of the East Ruth Ott Dorothy Mitchell Garmin Ley World Junior Choir Holy Family Catholic Church Lawrenz Reith Axel St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Salem Evangelical Church St. Paul's Evangelical Church of Budora Chriatman Ford F. Angle

Double L Farm Bureau Meeting Summaries in Clearfield

The Double L Farm Bureau met with Mrs. Ruby Meeder on Wednesday afternoon. Seven members and two guests attended. Upcoming meeting set for January 1 at Mrs. Clarence Dwyer’s home. Various local visits and family news included in the brief local notes.

Double L Farm Bureau Ruby Meeder Clarence Dwyer Vera Pooch Lucille Neis Meeder Paul Selzer Baldwin M. Breithaupt Roy Breitha Perry Stavanson Vinland Fron House of Mis

Local gatherings and visits around Lawrence and Topeka

Sunday visits included Mra Henry Deckwa and relatives in Lawrence while Mr and Mrs Wesley Deckwa hosted a supper for relations. Several families from Eudora Welda Topeka and Clearfield held gatherings, card parties, and a Grange meeting with Santa and a grab box.

Henry Deckwa Lawrence Wesley Deckwa Mra Edd Deckwa Eudora Roy Breithaupt Minnie Heusman Clarence Hausman Willie Brecheisen Henry Hoffmeyer Welda Clyde Deay Will Hugill Clearfield Grange Homer Clark Walter Pooch Santa Theo Thoren

Grange Sends Fruit Baskets to Listed Members

Members on the alck list of the Grange received fruit baskets. Recipients named include W. J. Deay Homer Clark and Mrs Emma Breithaupt.

Alck The Grange W. J. Deay Homer Clark Emma Breithaupt

Thrifty Habit Reads Classifieds Daily

A daily reader combs the classified pages for bargains and notices. The habit reflects careful budgeting and attention to value, with readers scanning prices and listings each morning.

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