Annual drive for Scouts to begin in Douglas district
J. J. Lavery announces the Douglas district Boy Scouts annual financial campaign will start February 20 with a kick-off breakfast. District budget is 1400 dollars, noting the cost of supporting a boy at the state industrial school is 750 per year and about 4 dollars per boy for Lawrence youths to participate in scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lavery
Douglas
Boy Scouts
H. W. Keene
K. Bruner
F. L.gibbon
Walter Schaal
Charles Louk
L E. Eby
Walter Keeler
John Callahan
Russell Carter
A. B. Martin
George Lowman
Fred Ellsworth
Alpha Phi Omega
National Service Fraternity
Lawrence
Evangelical Church
C. E
Stag
Fred J. Brown
Camp Naish
Santa Claus
Archie Mills to Enter Flight Training Thursday
Archie L. Mills a Journal-World circulation employee for five and a half years will begin flight training at the U S naval reserve base Fairfax airport Kansas City Kansas tomorrow He will spend 30 days in training and receive ten hours of air instruction After completion he will be ordered to Pensacola Florida for extensive training Graduates of Pensacola are commissioned as ensigns in the reserve and may be called to serve with air squadrons of the fleet Mills is the son of Mr and Mrs J S Mills 454 Lincoln street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie L. Mills
Journal-World Circulation Department
U.S. Naval Reserve Base
Fairfax Airport
Kansas City
Kan
Mills
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Fla
J. S. Mills
Lincoln Street
County Officials Week in Lawrence and Topeka
Heard in Lawrence A M Gardner deputy county treasurer went to Topeka today to transact county business with the state Vehicle department After ward Gardner planned to attend state Masonic sessions The board of county commissioners met today at the courthouse but conducted only routine business The Lawrence airport board met last night at the city hall but officials said nothing definite developed The board plans to meet again early next week An inquirer at the Journal World office was erroneously given the name of Simeon D Fess of Ohio as having been a Republican national chairman next preceding John Hamilton Everett Sanders of Terre Haute Ind was Republican national chairman in the campaign of 1 Attempted Prison Break Philadelphia Feb 14 detectives with machine guns were rushed to Eastern penitentiary in response to a call for help from prison officials today a few hours after discovery of an attempted wholesale break by 10 long term convicts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gardner
Topeka
State Vehicle Department
Gardner
Lawrence
Journal-World
Simeon D. ‘Fess
Ohio
John Hamilton
Everett Sanders
Terre Haute
Ind
Natoral
Philadelphia
Eastern Penitentiary
Cranium Crackers Class Project on Neutrality Act
True or false quiz asks about arms on merchant vessels, passenger bans to belligerents, US citizen money transfers, carriage of war materials with title transfer, and foreign vessels flying the US flag to mask nationality. The questions test understanding of postwar neutrality rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Society Notes Highlight Luncheons and Bridge Events
Society Thursday lists luncheon at Evans Hearth hosted by Mrs. Joseph F. King and Mrs. Homer Allison, plus EF PEO Chapter EA luncheon at Mrs. Edwin F. ce home with Mrs. C. Boardman assisting. Other events include dinner bridge at Evans Hearth, Mothers League, dessert luncheon at Evans Hearth, and N S C club final dessert with Mrs. H E Don Carlos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. King
Evans Hearth
Homer Allison
Progressive Contract
Evans
Edwin F. Ce
C. Boardman
Mothers’ ‘League
B. F .Payne
N. S. C. Club
H. .E. Don Carlos
Vendredi Club
Community Notices and Social Gatherings Chronicle
Mrs. Joseph F. King hosts a luncheon at Evans Hearth honoring her Chicago mother Mrs. Albert Palmer. Palmer plans a California trip with Dr. Palmer and then Hawaii for a two week vacation. Entre Nous plans dinner bridge for husbands at Evans Hearth. Coterie Club held a dinner bridge at Colonial with pink decor. H W Craig won high score. 0.0 club meets Friday with Mrs. Harold McNeil. Woodlawn PTA meets tomorrow at 2 30. Founders Day observed with officer elections. AAUW dinner at Colonial with Mrs. Waldemar Gelich speaking on Stockholm conf. Ford couple announce birth of a son at Memorial Hospital. Clinton 4-H meets Thursday at Clinton School with Leona Tibbetts present. H T A Smith couple announce birth of a son at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. King
Evans
Albert W. Palmer
Chicago
Congregational Church Calendar
Palmer
California
Dr. Palmer
Hawaii
L. E. Rice
Colonial
H. W. Craig
Local Social Notes Mention Illness and Visitors
Mrs. C. W. Anderson shows slight improvement after illness confinement since January 1. Mrs. I. F. Eberhart spends a day in Kansas City. Earl V. Moore of Washington D C visits Dean D M Swarthout. Moore leads the National WPA music program and formerly directed Michigan music. George L. Priestly and niece Mrs. J. W. Holmes return from Galveston. Mrs. H. A. Dodderidge of Washington D C will visit Mrs. F. W. Gaunt for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Anderson
I. F. Eberhart
Kansas City
Earl V. Moore
Washington, D. C
Dean D. M. Swarthout
Moore
W.P.A
Washington
University of Michigan
George L. Priestly
J. W. Holmes
Galveston
Tex
H. A. Dodderidge
Topeka
F. W. Gaunt
Deaths and Funerals William Strahan
William Strahan, 78, died this morning at his home seven miles southwest of Lawrence. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 30 PM from Rumsey funeral home conducted by the Rev Mr Montgomery. Burial will be in Clinton cemetery. He is survived by a sister Mrs John Christy of the home and a brother George Strahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Strahan
Lawrence
Rumsey
Montgomery
Clinton Cemetery
Mrs Pasewark Rites to Be Held in Eudora Cemetery
Mrs Herman Pasewark 69 of Kansas City Kan formerly of Lawrence died at home. Funeral services from Eads Funeral Home in Kansas City Kan Thursday at 1 30 pm with graveside rites at Eudora Cemetery at 3 15 pm. Survived by husband three daughters three sons two sisters and a brother with connections to Lawrence Linwood and Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Pasewark
Kansas City
Kan
Lawrence
Eads Funeral Home
Eudotsa
Pasewark
Oklahoma City
Okla
William Hunter
Fall Leaf
Infant Burial Held for Williams Family Baby
Burial services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Car E Williams of St Joseph Missouri were held today at Flory Cemetery in Pleasant Grove. The infant was the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J C Bearman and Mr and Mrs David Williams of Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car) E. Williams
St. Joseph
Flory
Pleasant Grove
J. C. Bearman
David Williams
Lawrence
Hungarians Swear to Fight Russians in Finland Pact
About 300 Hungarian volunteers, reportedly swearing to kill ten Russians each, were said to await transport in London for a planned deployment to Finland as the conflict escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
London
Britain Sees 619 Traffic Deaths in January
The government reported 619 traffic fatalities in Britain in January, 134 more than January 1989, with the war time blackout contributing to the rise in road deaths across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Labor Board Used Its Veto On Funds
Washington reports J Warren Madden says the labor board arranged with the Reconstruction Finance Corp to withhold loan disbursements for firms facing Wagner act complaints. A Witt letter describes a weekly loan list review and actions to withhold or resume funding based on board findings and court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Board
Washington
J. Warren Madden
R.F.C
House
Nathan Witt
George R. Cooksey
Finns Brace Under Soviet Air Attacks Across Finland
Soviet air raids hit Porvoo Sartavala Viipuri Laati and Heinola as Finland fights to hold the Mannerheim line. Casualties were low but property damage was extensive with many buildings burned in Porvoo. The Summa sector battle described as the Summa miracle with heavy Russian losses, mass hand to hand fighting, and large shell expenditures.
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Finland
Porvoo
Sortavala
Viipuri
Laati
Heinola
Wade Werner
Helsinki
Mannerheim Line
Verdun
Somme
Summa
Morton opens new Lawrence roofing store
Clark O. Morton formerly of Larned Kansas moves to Lawrence to open a store at 21 West Ninth Street. He will handle Johns Manville roofing materials and Barber and Genasco products for roofing siding and insulation. He previously ran a Kansas City business and worked at a large lumber yard in western Kansas. He lives at 1841 Massachusetts with a son in college and a son in high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark O. Morton
Larned
Kan
Lindas Lumber Company
Lawrence
West Ninth Street
Johns-Manville
Barber
Genasco
Morton
Kansas City
Fine Yard
Kansas
Massachusetts
New Deal Opponent Wins Kilburn Victory in NY District
Clarence E. Kilburn, 46, president of the Malone Peoples Trust, defeats Democrat M. Henry McGillie by over two to one in a special election to fill the 31st New York district seat. Kilburn succeeds late Rep. Wallace E. Pierce as a Republican in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
N. Y
Clarence E. Kilburn
Malone Peoples Trust Company
New York
Congress
Kilburn
M. Henry McGillie
Massena
Wallace E. Pierce
Richardson Brothers Host Third Annual Farmers Day
The Richardson Brothers Massey Harris dealers held the third Farmers Day on Friday at their West Twenty-Third Street business. Lunch for over 750 attendees accompanied the program and numerous prizes were awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson Brothers
Massey-Harris
West Twenty-Third Street
Mad Monk wins election among friars at K U
In a rooming house election at 1414 Tennessee street Charles Johnson senior from Coffeyville was named the Mad Monk of the Mad Monastery. The group calls itself friars and terms the house a semi disorganized home. The day also saw fees due with fines starting tomorrow and a heated debate on which team to beat in the Valley basketball title race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Street
Charles Johnson
Coffeyville
Sooners
Tigers
Royal Crown Cola unveils 1940 advertising push
C H Lanier of Nehi Bottling Co announces a coast to coast plan for Royal Crown Cola to place ads in more than 400 newspapers reaching 25 million readers. The campaign includes color ads in women's magazines and radio on CBS February 16 with Bob Ripley headlining Believe It Or Not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Crown Cola
C. H. Lanier
Nehi Bottling Co
Royal Crown
Columbia Broadcasting System
Bob Ripley
Six Students in Recital at Frank Stronghall Auditorium
Six students will perform in a 3 30 p m recital in the auditorium at Frank Stronghall. The program features piano works by Schumann Poulenc Mendelssohn and others with titles such as Legend No 1 Perpetual Motion and Capriccio. Clifford Stalkfleet a second grade student in New York sustained minor scratches after a dog attack at Tenth and Pennsylvania during noon today. Police are seeking the dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stronghall
Schumann
Campbell- Tipton Audene Fausett
Poulenc
Clifford Stalkfleet
New York
Tenth
Pennsylvania Street
Theft Reported by John Artman From Barn
John Artman of 801 Elm Street reported a theft from his barn at 850 Maple Street. A linoleum rug a straight back chair a pair of spring scales and carpenter tools were taken since Saturday according to Artman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artman
John Artman
Elm Street
Maple Street
Potato quality and packing advances showcased on rail display
A Kansas demonstration train highlighted better potato quality with varieties Warba Bliss Triumph Cobbler and packing innovations. Exhibits showed 10 and 15 pound mesh bags light cartons and cellophane wrapped tubers. Attendees included Kansas State College staff and Union Pacific officials showcasing industry cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Amstein
Bliss
Altho
Fellowship of Prayer Prepared by Dr. Gaius Atkins
The document is prepared by Dr. Gaius Glenn Atkins for the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. It outlines a fellowship of prayer initiative and its aims within the council’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaius Glenn Atkins
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Abreast of Life sermon on spiritual ascent and virtue
The piece reflects on Galatians 5 16 26 urging living in the Spirit not in self interest. It describes life as heights and depths with uphill paths of goodness joy and peace and prays for spiritual wisdom and strength to grow in the fruits of the Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Two Civil Damage Trials Set Before Judge Means
Two civil damage cases are scheduled to be heard tomorrow before District Judge Hugh Means. The docket lists I. H. Clark versus Arthur Allen and O. Nelson versus Mrs. Lawrence ice as the two actions awaiting trial in the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Means
I. H. Clark
Arthur Allen
Ee O. Nelson
Lawrence Ice
Wheat and livestock markets show gains and slow movement
Wheat prices rose over a cent from early lows led by commission buying amid Europe weather, freight, and demand forecasts. May wheat around 99 99, July steady, corn largely unchanged. Kansas City hogs and cattle offerings remained slow with mixed price directions and some cuts on heavier cattle. Sheep demand soft with bids easing slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commission House
Europe
Estimated Livestock Receipts Forecast for Tomorrow
Official USDA estimate lists cattle 1 300 calves 250 hogs 2 000 sheep 3 000 for Kansas City markets tomorrow. The data comes from AP and reflects national livestock trading expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
USDA
Grain futures edge up and down at Kansas City
AP reports February grain quotes with wheat and corn varying across futures. No. 2 dark hard wheat ranges and red wheat moves reflect modest gains and losses, while corn prices show mixed shifts for May July and September contracts. Oats and rye also post small changes as traders watch market movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Cash Grain
Kansas City
Grain and hay market prices from Chicago and Kansas City
Chicago price quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Soybeans Rye and fats with May July Sept contracts and cash lard and bellies. Kansas City hay receipts and alfalfa hay grades with price ranges for No 1 No 2 and leafy lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Hay Market
Kansas City
Chicago Potato Market Movers Report Prices and Shipments
Chicago potato market figures list Feb 14 AP USDA data with U S 659 shipments and prices for Idaho Russell Burbanks 1 85 95 Colorado Red McClures 1 70 75 Nebraska Bliss with U S No 1 washed 1 75 to 2 12 and unwashed 1 55 on track 379 per cwt closing values vary by quality and origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
City
USDA
Colorado
Chicago
Ap-Usda
U. S
Idaho-Russel
Kansas City Produce Prices February 14
Egg prices show firsts at 1845 receipts 18. butterfat 25. Poultry totals include hens 914 12, roosters 6 613, springs 11 16, broilers 1445. Creamery receipts 2944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
BuNere- Creamery
Springs
Local Market Grain and Livestock Prices
Grain prices list wheat 89, yellow corn 60, mixed and white corn 5S, oats 46, kaffir 1.00. Butterfat figures No. 128 and No. 225. Poultry quotes hens under 4 pounds 7, over 4 pounds 10, roosters and stags 4 5. Exes straight runs 16. Hogs 4.90.
Government Bond Rates Record Close In New York
Closing government bonds show activity in New York with Treasury 33s due June at 101.27, Treasury 38s due March at 104.3, Treasury 4s at 114.15, and Treasury 44s at 120.1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Bond
New York
Treasury
Low priced specialties flood Wall Street trading
The Day in Wall Street reports a surge of low priced specialties dominating New York trading as February 14 opens with broad market activity and strong interest in affordable issue names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Market Ticker Mixed As Leaders Weaken In Late Session
The stock market closed with mixed results as many leaders finished down while a number of aircraft and blue chip issues faded throughout the day. Transfers topped 650000 shares as earnings optimism and convalescence hopes offset political and European uncertainties. Dow Jones favorites like Loft, Martin Parry and Studebaker rose late while Celotex and Cluett Peabody supported gains. U S Steel and other big names lagged. Bonds showed uneven moves with ganks rising 35 to 48 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steela
Loft
Martin-Parry
Studebaker
Celotex
Cluett Peabody
Douglas Aircraft
Glenn Martin
United Aircraft
Sperry
Lockheed
American Can
Dow Chemical
Goodyear
U.S
Steel
Bethlehem
Montgomery Ward
Air Reduction
Allied Chemical
Union Carbide
General Electric
J. C. Penney
Gankey
Gone With the Wind Reserved Seats at Dickinson Theatre
The Dickinson Theatre urges patrons to call for reserved seating for Gone With the Wind. Night shows cost 1.12 dollars including tax while morning and afternoon shows are 75 cents and unreserved. Some cities will not show the film at certain admission prices in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson Theatre
America
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Board of County Commisioners
Entre Neus
Harold McNeil
Woodlawn P.T.A
American Association of University Women
Waldemar Gelich
Stockholm
Charles Ford
Lake Street
Memorial Hospital
Clinton 4-H Club
Clinton School House
Leona Tibbetts
H. T. A. Smith
Maine Street
Its
Clark O.' Morton
Clarence Kilburn
K. U
Lindley
Fred Littooy
Jimmy Dorsey
Bob Eberly
Helen O’connell
E. H. Lindley
Park Hotel
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Tokyo
Kyoto
S. C. Liu
Peking Union. Medical College
Liu
Northwestern University
Ruth Gib
Margaret Harbaugh
Mendelssohn ‘Zaida
Aoe Guionn
M. C. Manley
Gene Glahn
Kansas State College
W. G. Amstein
Manhattan
L. L. Langsdorf
John O. Miller
Meecea
W. H. Metzger
S. W. Decker
Manpeti
D. C. Beeler
Federal Marketing and Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Scott Kelsey
Paul Ijans
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Union Pacific
C. P. Cahill
Omaha
Tearle G. Reed
C. C. Weedin
Charles E. Coleman
Nebraska
St. Paul, Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
Fellowship OF Prayer
St. Valentine's
Kansas City Livestock
Mutual Loan Co
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Donald Barry
George
Gabby) Hayes
Am Smelt & R
Am Tel’ & Tel
T& SF
Pomereerrry
Beth Steel
Fisee
Cerro de Pasco
Beeen Tee
Solo
Chrysler Corp
Con Oil
General Electr
General Motors
Int Harvest
Kennecott
Nat Dairy Prif
Stan Schwahn Dickinson
Journal
Orley M. Smith Coal Co
Krum Koal Kompany
Harry Turner Coal Co
Jayhawk
Quality Coal and
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Posit Records
Information
Lawrence National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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