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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1940

Page

8

Philharmonic in the Groove at Kansas U Concert

The Philharmonic dominated the closing Liszt piece with brass and fortissimo as Liszt's Les Preludes closed the Kansas U concert. Sibelius was featured with Canzonetta and Finlandia. Skilton’s Handel transcription earned applause amid intermission. A Colgate swimming captain, Jack Vergeichk, led a college dance band to pay his way.

Kansas Jean Sibelius Karl Krueger Sibelius Finlandia Mannerheim Charles Sanford Skilton Professor Skilton Harry Lillis Crosby Debussy C. B. Holmes

Debated Trade Pact Divides Democrats and Republicans

Washington lawmakers clash over a three year extension of the reciprocity trade program. Representative Robertson argues it fights brute force and boosts peace, while Representative Knutson says it drags the U S to a neon level and displaces American labor. Chairman Doughton says the issue transcends partisanship despite partisan tones.

Washington United States Robertson Dva Knutson R-Minn House Doughton D-N.c Ways and Means Committee William McKinley Gearhart R-Calif McKinley Cuba

Book Dealers Elect Topeka Officers At Convention

Phil M. Anderson of Newton reelected president of the Kansas Book Dealers association at the 24th annual convention in Topeka. Officers also reelected include John A. Crow vice president George Geiger secretary treasurer Mary S Anderson acting secretary treasurer Mason McCarty Harry Tibbs Charles L. Mitchell R. S. Markwell Crow and Geiger are directors. next year s convention will be held in Topeka February 16 18.

Topeka Phil M. Anderson Newton Kansas Book Dealers Association John A. Crow George Geiger Leavenworth Mary S. Anderson Mason McCarty Emporia Harry Tibbs Kansas City Kan Charles L. Mitchell R. S. Markwell Hays Crow Geiger Bert Bobby Lothholz Mr. Nichols Katherine Dissinger Snow White the Seven Dwarfs Maxine Diedrich Doc Buddy Wilson Happy Richard Harkness Sneezy Billy Edwards Grumpy Billy Neustifter Bashful Wayne Daugherty William Neustifter Pearl Rosenau P.T.A Weidensaul Bernice Davis DeSoto High Schools Eudora

Death of Robert Barnett 14 At St Luke’s Hospital Kansas City

Robert Barnett son of Mr and Mrs Clarence L Barnett of Garnett died February 17 at St Luke's hospital in Kansas City. He was 14 and a Garnett high school freshman. Survived by his parents and one sister. His father served in France with the Thirty fifth division. Before the war he belonged to the headquarters company of the First Kansas Infantry and was known to many members of Lawrence military organizations.

Robert Barnett Clarence L. Barnett Garnett St. Luke’s Hospital Kansas City Garnett High School France First Kansas Infantry Lawrence

Youth is Storm Victim in Michigan Snow Search

In Petoskey Michigan a 13 year old boy David Devernay Jr was found dead in a remote area near Sturgeon Bay after guides and a dog team traced the path of the frightened runaway. Another boy Donald Douglas age 13 reached an Indian cabin near the bay and described leaving his companion exhausted in the fatal conditions. Searchers raced through deep drifts by sleigh and on foot but could not save him.

Petoskey Mich Tunaway Boy David Devernay, Jr Sturgeon Bay Donald Douglas

Canal Builder Ferdinand and a Puzzle of Clues

A crossword style puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues with answers like canal builder Ferdinand and various ancient and common terms. Readers decipher names, places, and objects from crowded, mixed hints across grid positions.

Cleavage in Illinois Democratic ranks sparks primary clash

In Illinois, defections split the Democratic ranks as a new anti organization front forms against the state central committee. Lieut. Gov. Stelle joins Barrett and Maypole in opposing the harmony slate, while U. S. Senator Slattery faces challenges from Adamowski and Sullivan amid a brewing intra party battle ahead of the April 9 primary.

Chicago Witnois Democratic State Central Committee Edward J. Kelly P. A. Nash Henry Horner Harmony John Stelle Harry B. Hershey Edward J. Barrett George Maypole U. S James M. Slattery Benjamin Adamowski Gael Sullivan Stelle-Barrett Sullivan Kelly Illinois Young Democratic Organization Senator Slattery Slattery Washington

Iraqi cabinet resigns as Rashid Ali Gilani to form new government

The Exchange Telegraph Agency reports the Iraqi cabinet has resigned. A new cabinet under Rashid Ali Gilani was expected to be formed tonight, with former premier Gen. Muri Es-Said possibly becoming foreign minister.

Iraq London Exchange Telegraph Agency British Rashid Ali Gailani Muri Es-Said

Eudora social news highlights and local gathers

Numerous social visits and dinners mark the week in Eudora with appearances by Adams Beach Comfort and Kazmaeir families. Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City guests share meals while local clubs advance plans and annual meetings.

Obituary for Mrs A T Fincher Araminta Berminger

Araminta Berminger Fincher, born in Gattawissa Pennsylvania on July 23 1848, died at the home of her daughter. Funeral arrangements not specified in the fragment.

Araminta Berminger Gattawissa

Mrs Roscoe Pine 91 Died After Long Life in Kansas

Mrs Roscoe Pine age 91 6 24 resided Route 5 born in Cattawissa married Abel Thomas Fincher August 8 1867 in 1869 moved to Lawrence Kansas built home there joined Centenary Methodist church about 1896 and remained faithful until death. Mr Fincher died February 6 1921. Survived by seven children including son Harry and others Will of Tonganoxie Charles and John of

Roscoe Pine Cattawissa Abel Thomas Fincher Lawrence Kan Centenary Methodist Church Fincher Harry Will Tonganoxie Charles John

Family genealogy note lists extended descendants and locations

Carrie Manley of Kansas City Kansas Cora King of Kansas City Missouri Fannie Lemon of Denver Kate Pine of Lawrence and a brother Wilson of Williamsburg New Jersey. sixteen grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren are mentioned in the record.

Lawrence Carrie Manley Kansas City Kan Cora King Fannie Lemon Denver Colo Kate Pine Wilson Williamsburg N. J

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Philharmonic Hamilton N. Y Jack Vergeichik Colgate Robert Barndt C. L. Barnett of Journal-World Ferdinand Suez Africa LY Taip Tok J. D. Adams Burton Holmes Finland Milton Beach Everett Elmore Hallie Comfort Wells Russel Comfort Vincent Zillner J. N. Hearin Fred Paulie Joe Paulie Philip Born St. Paul George Born Will Stadler Ralph Wedell Barbara Joe Bobby Jessie Cochran D. O. Cochran Christine Melville Fisher Parsons George Lothholz John Kazmaeir A. A. Kazmaeir Wellsville Everett Bernard Roe Kansas City Star Leo Rothbergrer Will Mertz Ruth Rapier Fred Walker Ralph Davis Gardner Clarence Daugherty Margaret Ogden Karna Lee Braden Fannie Braden Ray Ogden Cleo Grimes Marion Hughes Ray Morriss George Broers Calvin Foreman Margaret Hear Keeler Charlene Edlebrook America Mae Adams Harley Blaker Kibler Sommers Mildred Diedrich Otto Roseneau Minnie Edlebrook Paul Sommers Carrie Forsythe Marion Beadleston Hattie Harriss E. Schmidt Margaret Hearin Olive Ogden Hazel Harriss Rodger Stanley Mary Harriss M. Kohler Clarice Miller Osbourn Freida Reifschneider Herbert Knipp Viola Sheldon Estella Schirk Jane Koch Margaret Westerhouse Elfreda Westerhouse Myrtle Watson M. H. Cox Sue Wolfe Eudora Farm Bureau Opera House Ralph James Schu A. T. Fincher General Electric Kennedy UNG Eloe H.P Williams-Roberts FORD Americas Santa FE Trailways Santa Fe National Trailways System California Southwest Trailways EL Paso Oklahoma City Albuquerque Phoenix Los Angeles Union Bus Depot Massachusetts ‘St Reddy
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