Speculation on US ship pool amid destroyer dispute
Washington reports suggest a pool of 45 converted auxiliary naval vessels could supply Britain with additional destroyer support. Secretary Knox argued no more destroyers could be spared, but aides note auxiliaries are technically not destroyers. Roosevelt orders expedited waterborne deliveries and considers taking on more foreign-flag tonnage to aid Britain.
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Washington
Knox
Wendell L. Willkie
Britain
Navy
Willkie
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Senate
White House
Maritime Commission
High School Valentine Dance Lets Girls Plan the Evening
High school girls will arrange and pay for dates for the Valentine dance to be held Saturday night in the school gym. Vic Miller and his orchestra will provide music with Ruth Kemper and Bill McIntyre as vocalists. A “best human valentine” contest will name the leading couple, with the boy chosen as a comic valentine. The event opens the Redpa Blacks fundraising campaign, Howard Sutherland Jr. in charge, assisted by Martha Donley.
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Vic Miller
Ruth Kemper
Bill McIntyre
Howard Sutherland, Jr
Martha Donley
County Board Rejects Car Bid Seeks New Proposals
County commissioners rejected all bids for a new sheriff vehicle and called for fresh bids after a bidder lowered his offer below the initial lowest bid. The action follows the failure of prior proposals to meet expectations.
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Board of County Commissioners
Sheriff’s Office
Gregg Reappointed as Lone Star Lake Park Superintendent
Yesterday reappointed Harry Gregg to lead Lone Star Lake and Park. Gregg previously served as deputy sheriff patrolling the lake before its fishing opening and now resides at the lake.
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Lone Star Lake and Park
Board of County Commissioners
Harry Gregg
Gregg
Community notes and visits in Jefferson County area
Local residents report John Steed recovering from a minor stroke after a period of illness. Construction delays due to bad weather halted work on a paving project but workers have returned home. Several neighbors and relatives, including Harry Menta, Mr and Mrs Champion, and Muriel Ford, are noted for recent visits and family events. An anniversary program at Chester Grange and a Topeka bakery employment injury are mentioned amid community updates and a Jefferson County National Faro Loan Insegiation meeting.
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Margaret Burnnung
John Steed
Foo
Pas
Meteath
Harry Menta
Tiiisco
Wan
Riverett Ridkway
Jared Little
Will Nowak
Vannie
Everett Shockley
Muriel Ford
Lester Dodds
Topeka
Mmaberhard
Chester Grange
Pehaunry
Pred Champion
Kansas City
Jefferson County National Faro
Ostaloosa
Carricks
A. L. Hadl
Teonard
A. O. Madl
Baldwin
Eudora High School
Ruby Leonard
K. U
Everett Chronister
O. E. Lindsey
Duallyn
Johnson County
Keithle
Ottawa
Merrett Woodard
Clinton
Albert Sommer
Lawrence
A L. Hade
Grace Musick
John
Harvey Shellack
Harry Schmidt
Near
Ll. J. Shirek
Charles Durr
Clayton
Brunswick
Curtis Diedrich
Ed Forsythe
Floyd Heinson
Kenneth
James Duncan
Ethel Chronister
Bell Memorial Hospital
Hattie McVay
Marilyn Sommer
A. L. Had
Ed Grosdidier
Milton Sullivant
Eudora
George Grosdidier
Grange Crater
Ruth Ott
Patsy James
Amerette Gabriel
Arthur Gabriel
Amerette
L. E. Shirck
Omaha
Neb
J. F
L. J. Shirck
Belleview Ladies Aid
Ruth Schoepflin
John Turner
Goldie Harman
L. M. Holmes
Fred Whaley
Carl Wichman
Edna Welsh
A. C. James
Charlotte Sommer
Clifford ‘Coffman
Woodstock Chapel News and Community Notes
Sunday at Wellin chapel began with 9 46 preaching by Rev Alexander followed by Sunday school. Edwards family moved to Topeka for work. Gifford's circle hosts a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Rena Gifford's. Giffords moving near Oskaloosa. Norma and Lorren Tarr visited S Champion. Weather delays farming activities. illness improving. Mrs Dee Black home from Topeka recovering from appendectomy. Karen Kay Cree born January 2a to Lawrence and Mrs Cree of Lawrence.
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Wellin Chapel
Alexander
Mra
Fos
Edwards
Topeka
Ora Hollingsworth
Rena Gifford
S. Champion
Dee Black
Christ Hospital
Lawrence Ward
Lawrence Cree
Lawrence
Karen Kay Cree
How to Hold False Teeth More Firmly in Place
Advertisement explains using FASTERTH powder to fix dentures. It claims the alkaline formula keeps plates secure without taste or souring and helps control denture odor. Available at drug stores for immediate use.
Unclear Meeting Draws Members in Low Rates Era
Report notes attendees and visitors enjoying the nation’s lowest interest rates in history, indicating strong turnout for the event.
Belleview Social Happenings and Local Visits
Belleview residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend and week. Families from Midland Ottawa Lawrence and Clinton joined gatherings with Landon Hadl Chronister and Sommer families. A Grange supper drew about 90, with musical performances and a Belleview Ladies Aid meeting followed by plans for March 5.
Want Some Extra Cash Through Classified Ads
A prompt to use Journal-World classified ads for selling extra household items. Encourages quick, easy cash by listing goods for sale through local newspaper classifieds.
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Journal- World
Ake
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