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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1940

Page

3

Donahey Declines Be Favorite Son for Democratic Nomination

Washington reports Senator Donahey refused to be Ohio's favorite son candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination calling acceptance subterfuge. He endorsed Roosevelt’s renomination if desired, clearing the path for other contenders while Garner allies weigh a May Ohio primary entry.

Washington Donahey Ohio State Central and Executive Committees Roosevelt Democratic Executive Central Committee Garner Senate Gillette Drowa Albost Miller D-Ark Hill D-Ala Tobey R-N.h Reed R-Kan

Italian Paper Ridicules Taylor as Papal Envoy

Rome reports Popolo di Roma ridicules President Roosevelt’s choice Myron C. Taylor as Vatican envoy terming him an “aristocrat of wealth.” The column mirrors disdain for business leaders serving in diplomacy likening Joseph Kennedy and William Bullitt to colonial figures. It mocks alleged embassy party invites and warns Taylor against grand receptions for cardinals.

Rome Roosevelt Myron C. Taylor Vatican Ci TI Popolo di Roma United States Steel Vatican Joseph E. Kennedy London William C. Bullitt Paris Kennedy United States Signor Taylor College of Cardinals

Palmer trial continued in county case to March 4

The Palmer couple facing possession of intoxicating liquor charges had their trial in Justice Court of Robert Oyler postponed to March 4 at 2 PM. County Attorney Milton Beach announced plans to file charges in district court against two individuals, with Judge Hugh Means likely presiding.

Robert N. Palmer Robert Oyler Milton Beach Hugh Means Justice Court

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

Marriage licenses have been issued to Charles P. Aldridge and Clara L. Stehwine of Lawrence, and Hal Benedict and Maxine Lowe of Topeka.

Charles P. Aldridge Clara L. Stehwine Lawrence Hal Benedict Maxine Lowe Topeka

Favor of Enduring Faith Sermon Prayer

Prepared by Dr. Gaius Glenn Atkins for the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America on February 19. The text extols a kingdom that cannot be moved, grounded in God’s moral order, enduring love, and right versus might. It urges confidence that good will prevail and prays for sanctuary in faith and love.

Gaius Glenn Atkins Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Goodspeed

Phi Psis Attend Founders Day Banquet in Kansas City

Twenty nine K U Phi Psis attended the Founders Day banquet in Kansas City on Friday night to receive a neon door decoration bearing the fraternity crest from the alumni association. The event marked the 88th anniversary of the national fraternity. Vernon Wilkins, formerly of the KU chapter, was elected president of the Kansas City Alumni Association for the coming year.

K. U. Phi Psis Kansas City Vernon Wilkins K. U Larry Winn

Mining Congress Speaker K A Spencer To Speak In Cincinnati

K A Spencer vice president and manager of Pittsburg and Midway Coal Mining will address the seventeenth annual American Mining Congress convention in Cincinnati on recovery and utilization of refuse from cleaning plants. The event opens April 29 for five days drawing thousands of coal operators.

Mining Congress K. A. Spencer Pittsburg and Midway Coal Mining Company Pittsburg Kan American Mining Congress Cincinnati Covention

Local Social Roundup From Ives Chapel Community

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Edmonds helped with butchering at Harmon Purvis home. Numerous visitors stopped by Ottawa area homes over the weekend including Anita Cook with grandparents, and multiple family gatherings at Butell Lobingier and Cunningham households. Regular Sunday and Monday visits feature relatives and neighbors from Wetmore Topeka Iola Wellsville and Overland Park.

Kenneth Edmonds Harmon-Purvis Howard Butler Ernest Butell Charlie Jardon George Sammer Ottawa Anita Cook J. F. Cunningham Lee Hadley August Wartzack Verhoff Cleda Davison Wetmore Kan H. B. Davison Leonard McConnell Silvius Richard Jimmy No. 10 Bobby Butell George Butell Herman Butell Mary Fouts Topeka Connie Jacoby Wellsville Roy Lobingier Alice Hemming Glen Hemming Murlin Cook Maurice Cook Gene and Erdene Overland Park Raymond Barkley Ronald Beverly H. &. Cook Cook Barkley Dren Rope. Barkley Mildred Barkey John Dean Jess Collins Will Wood Léland Ulrich Iola Nora Fleshman Major Dangerfield Major Lawton Iti Carol Lynn George Frye Frank Lobingier Charlie Wineinger Mrs. Wineinger Bonnie Jean Johnny Randel Vivian Cragi Marlin Cook Anita Mr. Cook Carol Joanne

Clucas Named to KU Athletic Board Succeeding Hall

Gordon Clucas a Lawrence graduate student was named to replace Ed Hall Sublette as one of two student members on the KU athletic board Appointment was made by C H Mullen president of the men's student council Bert Harbeson 837 Indiana Street who suffered a paralytic stroke Friday and was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital He remains in about the same condition.

Gordon Clucas Lawrence Ed Hall Sublette K. U. Athletic Board Clucas C. H. Mullen Bert Harbeson Indiana Street Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Smoking Purge Intensifies At KU As Violators Face Court

University of Kansas resumes the smoking ban enforcement with committees naming violators. C H Mullen says violators may face expulsion or loss of credits with possible judicial reprimand. Pete cards will summon violators before the Student Court.

C. H. Mullen Leo Brenneisen Mullen

Dr. R C Moore Re elected Vice Leader in Kansas Survey

Dr R C Moore head of the Kansas Geological Survey and professor of geology was re elected to the vice position within the organization.

R. C. Moore The Kansas Geological Survey

Casement Criticizes GOP Report Over Free Government

Manhattan Kansas stockman Dan Casement declares that endorsing Glenn Frank's Republican program would sign the party's death warrant and betray the cause of free government. He warns that a party claiming to improve citizens economic conditions by limiting liberty cannot save the country.

Manhattan Kan Dan Casement Kansas Stockman New Deal Republican Party Glenn Frank Republican Program Committee Casement

Butter and Egg Man Keeps Busy Off Season

North Canton D. Rabbit Wars tler, Boston Bee infielder, is in the butter and egg business here during the off season.

North Canton Rabbit Warstler Boston Bee

Brackett Social Notes Include Plays and Meetings

Attendees of Quality Street at Fraser theater Wednesday included local residents and visitors. Mrs Jack Kelsey returns from Farm and Home week in Manhattan to report on meetings. Numerous visits and guest arrangements mark a busy social week. clubs held two meetings and members joined discussions on founding, with music and refreshments. Albert Wittman leaves George Walter family’s service for Prince.

Quality Street Fraser Theater Jack Kelsey Manhattan Frances. Bliss Topeka Mary Woolverton W. P. Martin Melvin McClelland Missouri Max Wiedemann Brackett Tuesay N. Yankey Lurence Michaels Lawrence Lester Stillinger Stillinger Elmer Poff Maurice Swanson Greeley Kan George Walter Pleasant Hour Club M. W. Lonnecker Henry Hack Cc. C. Winsler Guy Bigsby Ednah Hopkins Margaret Haines Charles Czaplinski Mary E Woolverton Farm Bureau Leona Tibbitts Alan Kirby E. E. Hazlett Albert Wittman Prince

Death notices and family visit in local region

The article records obituaries and funeral attendance as a family member burial occurred last Sunday. Walter and Wayne attended the service with the uncle. Visits by Sam and Mrs Ward from Sylvan Grove en route to Peoria followed, staying with Allan and Mrs Kirby. Additional dinners in Lawrence included Robert Ridley and George Gentry from Topeka. Robert Ridley learned of his cousin Charles Manwaring's death in New York. Charles Manwaring grew up nearby and lived forty years on the Kirby place now owned by Allan Wirby. Friends express sadness.

Robert Ridley George Gentry Topeka Marion Barlow Lawrence Charles Manwaring New York Manwaring Kirby Place Allan Wirby

Hopewell and Independence Community Notices

Glenn Kellar and Clifford Durham accompanied Mrs. Kellar to Kansas City for a major operation at Bethany Hospital last Tuesday morning. Several locals visited relatives in Ottawa and Lawrence. Morris Vaughn and others attend Lawrence Business College. A Baldwin event hosted a Lincoln birthday dinner. multiple names attended a Baldwin-Spring Hill basketball game. Oren Owens of Memphis spent time on a local farm. two carloads of mules and horses were shipped. Clifford Durham remains in the community.

Glenn Kellar Clifford Durham Kansas City Kellar Bethany Hospital Letha Mae Taul Lawrence Business College B. L. Taul Gilbert Kapelle Charlie Gale Henry Seele Ottawa Russell Greer Greer Carrie Williams Ella Marshall Mildred Ben Hammond Morris Vaughn Lincoln M. E. Fellowship Hall Baldwin Carrie Wiliams Raymond Lawrence Roy Merchant Herschell Joan Merchant Geneva Reynolds Calvin Purvis Billy Newman Thelma Doris Lederer Bonnie Jean Keith Clair Adriance Baldwin-Spring Hill John Kring Greeley Colo Will Winters Earl Lederer John Lederer Earl Black Independence Nell R. D. McCain George Reynolds Worden Charlie Elm Oren Owens Memphis Tenn Leo Dyer Frank White Ray Reynolds Lawrences

Local Social Items Include Family Visits and Hospital Stay

Mrs M J Jardon plans Kansas City trip this week to be near mother in serious Bethany hospital condition. Ben Hammond spent Monday in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs B L Toul hosted supper with Alvin Helnen Larry James Taul Hibbard Taul Stanley. Mrs C J Fischer visited Ben Hammond Friday. Mr Fischer and daughter Jean dined with the Hamonds Friday.

M. J. Jardon Kansas City Glenn Kellar Bethany Hospital Ben Hammond B. L. Toul Alvin Helnen Larry James Taul Hibbard Taul Stanley C. J. Fischer

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