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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1940

Page

6

French Raid on Soviet Office Triggers Diplomatic Protest

Paris reports say France refused to entertain Soviet protest over a police raid on the Russian trade office and Intourist in Paris. Three commercial agents were detained then released as Moscow accuses Paris of targeting Russian agencies during a campaign against communist propaganda. Diplomatic immunity expired December 31, and the raid prompted protests from Jakob Surits.

Paris Foreign Office Jakob Surits Surits France Communist Party Communist International Moscow Soviet Union Tass Intourist Russia London Great Britain

Harvard Geologists Find Articles 25 000 Years Old

Harvard geologists Dr. Kirk Bryan and Louis L. Ray conclude humans lived in North America about 25 000 years ago based on many artifacts found with extinct animal remains at Lindenmeier valley in northeastern Colorado. Smithsonian archaeologists excavated the site, first opened six years ago.

Washington Harvard North America Smithsonian Institution Kirk Bryan Louis L. Ray Lindenmeier Colorado Smithsonian

Increase in Loadings Reported by American Railroads

The Association of American Railroads reported 657 004 cars of revenue freight loaded in the week ending last Saturday. They rose 17 516 cars or 1 1 percent from the prior week, up 83 877 or 14 6 percent from a year ago, and up 92 264 or 16 8 percent versus 1938.

Washington Association of American Railroads

Salvation Army Advisory Board Meets in City Hotel

The Salvation Army advisory board met at the Hotel Eldridge for a regular session. Captain Olin Brigman reported on three months of Army activity including a Boy Scout troop co sponsored by the Co Operative club and Christmas baskets for 160 individuals.

Salvation Army Advisory Board Eldridge Olin Brigman Army Co- Operative Club Army Hall Salvation Army Richard B. Stevens Frank Holliday E. H. Lindley Ray McClure Kelvin Hoover John Riling Verner Smith George Lowman R. B. Stevens Roger Williams T. J. Sweeney Lyle Powell al Green Charles Louk Major P. L. DeBevoise Kansas City

Kansas Stockmen Attend Farm and Home Week in Manhattan

Kansas stockmen and cattle raisers attend the annual Farm and Home week programs in Manhattan with the American Royal livestock and dairy show the highlighted event. Meetings of stock breeders associations stressed last year’s stock improvement progress and a crops day was planned for Friday. Dairy specialist J W Linn warned of steady dairy cattle demand in Kansas if roughage production continues, noting prices should stay relatively good. Registration reached 946 farmers and farm women by today.

Manhattan Kansas Little American Royal Livestock and Dairy Show J. W. Linn Kansas State College

Receiver for Motor Club

State Attorney General says Kansas Motor club violated insurance and security laws. Hall Smith named receiver after Jay Parker sought injunction restraining the corporation from doing business and halting issuance of $100 life membership certificates. District Judge George A. Kline appointed the receiver in Topeka.

Topeka Kansas Motor Club Jay Parker Kansas Parker George A. Kline Hall Smith

Packard Girl Weds Allen at Western Highlands Church

Ruth Packard of Kansas City Kansas marries George H. Allen in a February 2 ceremony at Western Highlands Presbyterian Church. Allen, a KU alumnus, is linked to Mrs. Forrest L. Noll of Lawrence and former KU student.

A. C Packard Kansas City Kan Ruth George H. Allen Western Highlands ‘Presbyterian Church Allen Forrest L. Noll Lawrence University of Kansas

Women’s church work delegates elected for Ottawa meeting

Mrs. Minnie B. Walker, Mrs. E. F. Price and Mrs. H. W. Hows mans were elected delegates to the Ottawa meeting presided by Dr. E. F. Buck. Luncheon followed as Mrs. Ellen Stafford spoke on life in India and plans for observing the sixty anniversary of the W. H. M. E. in June. A birthday cake with sixty candles was served by Mrs. Walker. Mu Phi Epsilon alumnae met at the Colonial with Mrs. Maurice Clarkson and Miss Louise Wiedemann hosting.

J. T.constant First Methodist Church E. F. Price Missionary Societies Robert A Hunt Ottawa Christian Serv Ice New Methodist Church Minnie B. Walker H. W. Howsmans E. F. Buck F. QO. Russell E. F. Engel Ellen Stafford Paul B. Lawson India E. G Maxwell Walker Engel Mu Phi Epsilon Colonial Maurice Clarkson Louise Wiedemann Ann Sweeney Sidney Smith New York Esther Ott

Sigel Community Notes Highlight 4-H Achievements and Local Visits

The 4-H club awarded Wilma Lee Johnson and Mary Lou Eliot medals for canning and home economics. Members and guests from Topeka, Lawrence, Dighton, and Kansas City visited area households. January meetings were postponed due to cold weather. upcoming events include a Valentine party and a February program, with Jesse O Connor noted for a new pickup and Burlington visit.

Hal. Wolfe Clem Wolfe Mr. Hubbard Topeka William Johnson Louis Wheatcroft Dan Freeman Dighton Howard Phillips Aliie Frederick Lawrence Eee Jim Sanders Johanning’s Wilma Lee Johnson Canning Mary Lou Eliot Mary Lou Coleman Company Mildred Petefish Lawrence McCain Joe Clough Clinton Clatter Quilting Club Leslie Clough J. R. Robison Chester Kilgore Bowen Carrie Cox Oklahoma City B. C. Joiner Jesse O'Connor Kansas City Ambrose Bigsby R. K. Glathaar Lee Cox Alva Petefish Lee Burlington

Fall leaf visit from Kansas City families

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Titus and children and Mrs. Roy Johnson and children of Kansas City came to spend time with relatives as autumn guests.

Gilbert Titus Roy Johnson Kansas City

Olive Tablets Ad Promises Constipation Relief

An old advertisement urges readers to correct habits and drink water to prevent constipation. It touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy that stimulates liver bile and eases bowel movements, claiming 20 years of use and listing prices 15¢ 30¢ 60¢ in druggists.

Sunday Social Events and Family Visits Across Eudora

A extended list of local movements and visits throughout Eudora and nearby towns. Families such as Schoenhofer Vitt Bowen and Reetz share Sunday and weekday gatherings, hospital stays, and card games with relatives in Lawrence, Melvin, Kansas City, and nearby counties.

Frank Schoenhofer Vincent Jewett Jim Dyer Minnie Bowen Kansas City Frank Vitt Bowen Louis French Jake Mathia Nelson Freeman Melvin Reynolds Gusta Ziesenis Lawrence Fred Reetz Skintook Okla Don Daniels Martha Bess Don Fall Leaf Hanna Pfleger Wayne Vitt Vincent Schoenhofer Lewis Kirkman Godfrey Reetz Lila May Reetz Willam Reetz Albert Steinbring Norma Jean Wayne Witt Rahskopf Wesley Grace Musick John Willie Fred Schellack Gus Bohnsack Eudora Robert Schellack Katherine Reetz Nieder New Baby

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