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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1939
Page
4
A biblical verse proclaims unto us a child is born and a son given. It attributes to him the government on his shoulder and names him Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace.
A 1939 Christmas column contrasts greeting cards and hopeful thoughts with global turmoil. Field Marshal Mannerheim bids victory for Finland while urging troops to endure, and the piece emphasizes charity and a universal spirit of goodwill amid conflict.
A new Japanese approach signals a more realistic view in the war with China and hints at re opening the Yangtze for navigation. The policy shift suggests cooperation with Britain France and possibly the United States as Japan reassesses victory prospects and western reactions.
The text argues that despite various actions, no sign of lasting success for wartime government policies exists without international cooperation. It suggests Japan may wisely reconsider its policy principles if reviewing recent years.
Scant notice hardships of holiday travel due to ice sleet and snow plows in western Kansas. Rain and snow created varied conditions, delaying schedules for family reunions while bringing moisture that cheers many areas. Some parts enjoyed a white Christmas, others only missed it narrowly.
Several Kansas communities complain about commercial outfits staging parades avoiding the local touch. They say home grown parades express community spirit and provide real enjoyment, while commercial outfits see it as simple business.
A festive message notes Old Scrooge’s transformation after Christmas and warns that nations seeking to abolish the holiday are on a misguided path. The piece emphasizes the universal impact of Christmas on people everywhere.
A lighthearted program today sees seniors learning games and songs from younger participants. The event aims to refresh spirits and build cross generational bonds through shared activity and laughter.
A historical discussion links Finland's prohibition era to national sobriety and economic steadiness, arguing that ending bans would bring moral, social, and political peril. References to U.S. and European wine and fish trade losses, Russian pressures, and quotes from public figures underline the era's tension between liberty and order.
In a London restaurant during a blackout Mary Carroll and Vincent Gregg, American fashion expert and pilot, plan a New York marriage amid war. Carla Marchetta, a famed socialite, notices Vincent as air raid sirens rise outside, and Mary is pulled into a sudden basement shelter where strangers shelter with her.
The Garden City Telegram notes a Kansan who for ten years has kept relatives in Florida and California divided over citrus fruit quality. Each year before Christmas he receives a mixed crate of oranges and grapefruit from both coasts, fueling playful rivalries.
A Pittsburg Headlight note says a university freshman was seized by three or four men, robbed of his money, and dumped into the Kaw river. He managed to walk home afterward, undeterred by the ordeal.
The Omaha World-Herald notes a minor change in Mussolini's tone saying he moves from shouting live dangerously to advising youths not to wear eyes by the strings. The report contrasts past bravado with a more cautious posture.
Letters to the Editor discuss Finland as the only foreign nation to promptly pay its World War debt to the United States. The writer notes American unfamiliarity with Finland’s occupation, life, and ideals while describing its Baltic and Arctic coastal environment and reliance on sea surroundings.
Anne Morgan and Linda P Littlejohn advocate for humanitarian action amid mass uprooting from war. Morgan stresses the scale of displacement while Littlejohn highlights women’s leadership in humanitarian projects and equality.
Lawrence area reports festive gatherings with Mr. and Mrs. Cohn of Denver visiting, a 77th birthday dinner for W. C. Donaldson in Topeka, a quiet wedding for Bernice Myers and Willis Briscoe, and prize winners in a Chamber of Commerce holiday contest. police rewards distributed, theater events, boxing instructor return to town, and many Christmas dinners listed among prominent Lawrence families.
Mrs S J Smock and her daughter Mayme depart tonight to establish a home in Pasadena California. The outing marks a new chapter for the Smock family as they relocate from this area with Otto Kid Nelson noted as a former amateur figure associated with their circle.
A string of social visits unfold as John Alder hosts a gathering, A D Weaver entertains the Bullene family for Christmas, Crandon and family visit F M Perkins in Topeka, and Olathe figures figure with visits from Leon Flint and Hadleys. Congressman Bowersock returns to Washington after private time here.
Marion Ellet Heywood Broun is praised as a friend to journalists and a powerful crusader for reform. The piece argues Broun shaped the modern English essay by expanding its reach, voice, and stylistic clarity through daily, meticulous work.
A nostalgic verse celebrates Christmas customs with bells, trees, stockings, and traditional foods like turkey and pudding. The speaker Louisa Cooke Don Carlos urges a light note of hope to prevent stomachache.
The article contrasts a 1680 Maryland tidewater Christmas dinner with a modern city feast. It notes the abundance of locally sourced foods in 1680 versus the prepackaged, quick heat-and-serve items of today, aided by food laws and inspections supporting consumer protection.
A dense listing of radio programs for Monday and Tuesday December dates across WREN KMBC WDAF KMBC and EKMB stations detailing hours show titles hosts orchestras news summaries and special features from 5:30 PM to midnight including Sherlock Holmes adventures Captain Midnight Lily Ol Hollywood and Christmas programs with multiple bands and orchestras.
A list of titles in the libraries adult department’s Young Moderns shelf includes works by Louise May Alcott, Marian Fargo, Sue Barton nursing novels, gendered occupations guides, and youth guidance titles like Dignity and Manners Make Men. The compilation aims to guide young readers toward age appropriate books.
The thirteenth annual William Herbert Carruth poetry contest is announced by W. S. Johnson chair of the award committee. Three prizes totaling 120 dollars will be awarded for the best poems. Entries are to be made at the chancellor's office before April 8.
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