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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

4

Spirit of God Verse Card Quote

A devotional line quotes Galatians 4 6 about the Spirit of his Son entering hearts crying Abba Father The passage asserts divine guidance and intimate relation with God in Christian belief.

Wrong Answers From Browder and German Office on Finland War

The piece notes Earl Browder arguing Britain and France started hostilities in Europe and Russia acted in self defense against Finland. A German foreign office mouthpiece also blames Britain and France for inciting Finland to resist Russia. Both deny recognizing the core issue and claim allied players seek substitutes to justify total war against constitutional government.

Moscow Berlin Earl Browder Wisconsin Student Union Europe Great Britain France Finland Russia Germany Britain United States Mr. Browder Foreign Office

Italy and Vatican Move Toward Broader Alliance Shift

The Pope's formal visit to the Italian King and Queen signals closer Vatican Italian ties and hints at a drift away from Berlin. The church's stance against Soviet Russia remains strong as Mussolini weighs reduced German links and counters communism.

Italy Vatican Berlin Russia Germany Mussolini Hitler Quirinal Balkan

Indictments Highlight Jackson County Political Turmoil

Jackson County grand jury returns more indictments as the Pendergast machine struggles to hold Kansas City government. Courts have undermined leadership and prestige of the machine, while efforts to clean up Jackson County continue amid ongoing political tensions.

Jackson County Grand Jury Kansas City Jackson

County and City Move to Clean Government

The courts opened the path for county and city residents to reform governments and end graft. Grand juries are praised for their work while citizens prepare to vote. Traffic fell to less than half due to a snow storm with many trips postponed and travel cautious. No serious accidents occurred as highways remained open on a reduced schedule.

Winter Sports Favor Sleds and Skis in Lawrence

This week brings snow and a holiday period that lets Lawrence youth enjoy winter sports. The season is uncertain, but right conditions mean sleds and skis get a solid workout for the active young people this week.

Lawrence

Idaho Senator Clark backs Wheeler for Democratic nomination

Idaho Senator Clark says he will support Senator Wheeler of Montana for the Democratic presidential nomination. Westerners are urged to unite as the region reassesses the third term movement and expects a new name on the ticket.

Clark Idaho Wheeler Montana Northwest

French War Losses and American Deaths Highlight Waste

French losses on land in the war total fewer than 1,500 lives. More than 600 lives were lost in accidents in the United States over the Christmas weekend. The conservation of life in France in time of war makes American waste of life in time of peace appear inexcusable.

United States France

Finnish ski dash against Murmansk rail line

A cautious view argued the Finnish dash to cut the Murmansk railroad would likely fail while the Finnish defense initially looked weak. Yet observers noted the Finns could prove capable when they commit to action and try.

Murmansk

Western Kansas Struggles With Unfamiliar Snow Totals

In Western Kansas residents face difficulty judging large snowfall figures. Officials note the region is not accustomed to measuring such high accumulations and seek clearer guidance.

Kansas

Free Opinion in England Shows Public War Sentiment

A British Institute of Public Opinion report released by the American Institute of Public Opinion notes 61 percent satisfaction with the war government, 18 percent dissatisfaction, and 11 percent wanting to stop the war. The piece argues free nations can discuss war openly and questions results in Germany or Russia.

British Institute of Public Opinion American Institute of Public Opinion England Germany Russia

Marriage of Miss Wismer and Orrin Rose in Pomona

The wedding occurred Thursday morning at Rev. Edwin F. Price's home with Miss Amy Inez Wismer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Wismer of Pomona, marrying Orrin E. Rose of Peru Kansas.

Amy Inez Wismer A. Wismer Pomona Orrin E. Rose Peru Kan Edwin F. Price Doris Burnett Dallas Tex Mary Jane Melton Bowen, Ill Howard McConnell A. A. Weber Junction City Kansas City Schubert C.T. Royston Ella Doering H. C. Allphin Florence L. Snow Emma Snow Martha Cowgill Baldwin G. G. McCoy Minneapolis Ivan Rowe Evanston Ill Green Owl Cora Dolbee Rose Morgan Myrtle Dolbee Dolbee The Unitarian Church Mary Learnard Sarah Stewart R. H. Buckminster J. D. Bowersock Lillian Leis E. N. Kuhn

First U S envoy to Vatican III named for peace mission

Myron C. Taylor is named as the first U S envoy to the Vatican since 1867. A Boston native and Cornell-educated financier, he chairs United States Steel and serves as an adviser on political refugees. He enjoys Florence villa life with wife Anabel Mack and will press a global peace effort.

U. S Vatican Myron C. Taylor United States Steel Corporation Taylor Capt John Taylor New England Roosevelt Intergovernmental Committee of Boston Cornell University New York New United States Steel Florence Italy Locust Valley L. I Anabel Stuart Mack Edinburgh Scotland Pope Pius Cyrus Adler Jewish Theological Seminary George A. Buttrick Federal Council of the Churches of Christ

Call for Old Kansas Newspaper Records and Contributors

The University of Kansas journalism department seeks early Douglas county newspapers and people connected to them. In cooperation with the State Historical Society of Topeka, it asks residents to donate copies or share knowledge of papers pre 1880, including 50 year veterans in the field, with details on birth, start dates, papers, and notable life facts.

Journal-World University of Kansas Journalism Department Douglas County State Historical Society Topeka University History of Kansas Congressional Library Newsnaner Mn Historical Society Charles F. Skidmore, Jr Tennessee Street Lawrence Kan

Heavy clothing demand cushions post Christmas decline

Dun & Bradstreet reports a mid December to late December boost in heavy apparel sales, offsetting the usual post Christmas drop. Retail distribution still outpaced the 1988 week by 2 to 6 percent nationwide though the week fell from the previous period.

New York Dun & Bradstreet

Old Home Town New Year Events At YMCA Carnival

An all day YMCA athletic carnival runs New Year day with a 9 30 a m opening and 7 30 p m finale likely a Has kell first team versus Y M C A basketball game. Kenneth Sullivan fainted after a sled crash near 9th and Indiana. he recovered at Planks grocery. Celebrities at tea in Topeka include Miss Sophie Smithmeyer and Miss Margaret Stubbs. Miss Garvey to join Lawrence high school English dept next semester.

Y.M.C.A Haskell Y. M Berdina Kincaid Kenneth Sullivan 9Th Indiana Plank’s Grocery Sophie Smithmeyer Margaret Stubbs Topeka Annabel Garvey Garvey Lawrence High School Mildred Gilmore East Winthrop Street Virgil Weber West 6Th Street

Local Update Notes from Old Ledger

Forties era item reports Miss Lillie Henry ill in bed with a severe cold. The Perkins team was found at home and wandered back. Mrs J M Henry, already ill for two weeks, is much improved.

Miss Lillie Henry

Advances in surgery and cancer research progress noted

The article reviews new operative attempts for permanent hearing loss, vocal cord paralysis, and congenital heart blood flow issues. It covers eye cornea transplantation advances, cancer research with freezing and neutron therapy, high blood pressure cesti lation by Golfblatt, and new techniques for preserving blood and serum.

Brien King Baas Philadelphis University of California Golfblatt Cleveland

No Movement at Front in Paris Weather Halts Actions

Paris reports on December 29 that snow and cold froze western front movements with only a few patrols east of the Moselle. The weather also stopped almost all air activity by both sides and the German communique cited minor artillery disturbance fire.

Paris Moselle River

Community Life Notes and Local Highlights

Social events include a supper for about 30 hosted by Mr and Mrs John Ross with whist winner Mrs James Green. New Year dinner planned by Mrs Fred Smithmeyer for Poehler family recently returned from Europe. Skating, parlor recital, and curfew timing noted. Perry Barber returns from Abilene to rejoin Barber Bros. M A A forms a basketball team. Al Bromelsick wins ten turkeys at turkey shoot in Haskell Grove with 25 clay birds. Locals return from lake trips for fishing and hunting. Glass blowers to perform at Music Hall in Lawrence with 10 cent admission.

John Ross James Green Fred Smithmeyer Poehler Europe Fred Penfield Perry Barber Abilene Barber Bros M.A.A Loxman Kuhne Bromelsick Rarick Newmark al Bromelsick Haskelgrove A. D. Weaver Herb Bullene Will Bullene Bob Wagstaff William Bromelsick Francis Jaedicke Otto Fischer Doc Holloway Tom Greene George Bailey Lawrence Music Hall

Diplomatic Voices Pin Hope In Europe War’s End

The passage quotes Dewey urging policy unity between socialism and private enterprise, Sumner Welles praising American unity since the European war began, Senator Carl Hatch urging cautious steps abroad, and Arnulfo Arias asserting democracy’s victory through Britain and France as they defend Europe.

Europe Britain France Arnulfo Arias Panama

Baldwin social notes and holiday visits in small town

Neodesha teacher Helen Deel spends time in Baldwin with her mother before visiting Kansas City relatives. Albion resident Louis A. Rowland and Dr. Rowland of Baker alumni dinner and music confluence. Local families host Christmas guests, cantata performed by high school students, and community aging with health updates and travel plans.

Helen Deel Neodesha Baldwin S. A. Deel Miss Deel Kansas City Phillip P. Barnthouse Louis A. Rowland Albion Mich C. C Charles W. Bailey Bailey Baldwin G.A.R. Post John B. Ross Anna Moore Reuel Hanks Dorothy Gleason Bonnie Jean Adviance Vera Nell Horn Altha Warner Evelyn’ Warner Barbara Beals A. M. Hanks Birmingham Ala Ralph Nicholson Eldon Zeidler Omaha R. J. Zeidler Lawrence ‘L. Thompson H. C. Gerber Meriden C. H. Thompson Wamego Hewitt Taylor Lucy Watkins Tulsa Oklo Grace S. Black Earl F. Martin Alen Gorman Minneapolis Larry Miller Larry, Jr Forest City Topeka Néth Lee Middleton Familly L. H. Penner E. C. Blaylock Elmer Zeigter Zeigier J. A. Glebner Olathe

Night on a wartime voyage in Ruth Ayers serial

On the Moravia Mary Carroll flees a shadowy figure on deck amid wartime London intrigue. Anna Winters comforts Mary as a fellow traveler, while Mary recalls a shared bond with Anna and reflects on love and danger aboard the ship.

Dress Up in Scarlet Amid War Sorrow Aboard Moravia

Mary reassures Anna as fear and war weariness rise. Anna resists leaving the cabin, while Mary fashions a dramatic Parisian look to transform her into a striking beauty in the Robin Hood red dress. The memory of Vincent and a night in Paris flash through Mary as they plan a bold dinner to lift spirits.

Anna Mary Anna Winters Paris Vincent New York Rome

Range Line News Briefs Span Holidays and Local Visits

Local notes report Dean Wrightsman injured by a farm tool lever and treated by a Baldwin doctor. Several residents, including Elaine Beck and Mrs. Walter Harbour, cared for ill neighbors. Students missed days for illness and two basketball games saw Baldwin beat Tonganoxie 20 to 17. Christmas gatherings spread through Ottawa, Overbrook, Lawrence, and nearby towns with numerous families visiting kin and sharing meals.

Dean Wrightsman Baldwin Elaine Beck Walter Harbour Alfred Clark Ray Barnett Rinda Price Charlene Hlm Baldwin High School Georgie Hepner Charlene Elm O. A Fred Wheeler Patricia Ann Oklahoma Wheeler Y Fisher Eldred Paey Lucy Krouse Overbrook George Finch Georgene Macine Charles Marschell Orlyn Vaughn Cecil Krause Helen Irvin~ Haas Son Robert Baldwin Toneka Clark Clover Hazel Jackie Mattie Clover Otage City Bud Coy Coy Wilson Lawrence Mary Sassaman Ottawa Joe Sassaman Elmer Wintermantle Marilyn Dee Charles Elmer Sophie Maggie Heim Range Ling Chorge Shuler Thelma Roy Shuter Elmer Wittermante Marlyn Dce John Uretthaunt Elmer Wintermantie Central School Holmer Gibson Roscoe Ward Irvin Dale W. Moore Charles Giszie Powell Rey Finch Charles Herschell Werden Parsonne Theep Law George Shuler George Harrison Ike Dearfoss John Clark Theodore John Lavin William Clark John Haynes Lou Flora Albert Hornberger Ruth Darlene Dave Heffner Worden Evangelical C. W. Moore Charley Elm Charlene Orville Elm Home Wayne ‘Warner Will Warner Warner Elmer Dougherty LeLoup Jay Brown Kansas City Yeay Tuesay

Special Watch Night Service at Desoto Methodist Church

A watch night service will be held Sunday evening December 31 at 7 30 at the Desoto Methodist Church lasting a little over an hour. All are invited to attend. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Middleton of Manhattan spent Christmas with Ken.

Methodist Church Kenneth Middleton Manhattan Ken

Radio schedule roundup dominates December listings

Nightly radio program guide lists 2:30 to 12:00 times across KMBC WREN WDAF with Western, big band, and comedy shows including Burton Smilin Ed McConnell Tom Mix Pinocchio Orphan Annie and Captain Midnight. Local notices mention holiday greetings and family visits in Kansas City area.

Wren Burton KMBC Smilin McConnell WDAF Lack Armstrong Tom' MIX Pinocchio Orphan Awais WDAP Fred Waring Professor Quizz Harry Horlick Kate Smith Wren—Robinson Johnny Grana Central Guy Lombardo NBC Farmer's Forum H. V. Kaltenborn Amos and Andy Lum Abner Edgewater Beach Larry Clinton Richard Himber Philharmonic Leighton Noble Donohue Wren Woody Herman Rentfrew Wdaf—Safety Council Nan Wynn Linwood Cavaliers Social Security Newacast K. C Israel Europe KMIBC Sky Blazers Russ Morgan Green Hornet Arch Oboler Youth Va Wayne’ King Orch Milton Berle KALBC Wren—National Barn WDAE Meardowbrook Orch NBC Symphony WDAN Isu WDAK Hssu WY Lab Hotel la Salle Orch Brush Creek Follies Courtney KMMC Bob Chester Lliog LK European KMLUC Newcrast Williin Handel WUBCH N. Y Philharmonic _ WODAF evaAk Wdak—Rangers Geraldine Farrar Whien Hobby Lobby Hotel Edison Orch Wren—Bankhage & McNamee Wiak—Dog Kmbec Hollywood WDOAF Wikn—Shermans Dinah Shore LDS Vesper Jack Benny Hans Flath Radio Playhouse Chariie McCarthy WRIEN Voice of Hawaii Walter Winchell Manhattan Wren—Farker Aeee Bish Joaf Bill Stern Wren—Fiather Coughlin Ikkmbc Associated Presa Nt WIREN Isro Relations Orch Ray Rigney Hotel Ess

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