Chinese Defenses Hold Against Japanese Assaults at Kiangwan
Shanghai reports heavy four day fighting across the Chapei to Kiangwan line. Chinese bayonets halt Japanese drives. Japanese bomb Hungjao airfield and Soochow base. Casualties heavy on both sides as shelling, air raids, and ground attacks continue with no decisive breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Press
Shanghai
Chapei
Kiangwan
Hungjao
Soochow
Shanghai-Nanking
Garrson
Red Cross
Chapel
Szechnen Road
Soochow Creek
International Settlement
Mitsui Bussan Yaisha
Whampoo
Idzumo
Nomura
Oaenju
Hungias
Miaochune Chen
Hongkew
Japanese Residents Association
Japan
Migochung Chen
Iota Phi Phi club social and PTA notice at Hesper
Iota Phi Phi club members gathered Friday at Mrs. C M Williamson home for papers on Switzerland and Holland by Mrs. Eva Miller and Mrs. Lulu Lothholz. Hesper PTA met Monday with a debate on whether children should not play soldier, judged for the negative. A patriotic program followed with songs and a Valentine event planned by Miss Opal Shaw. Ten from Hesper joined choir practice for forthcoming Lawrence meetings led by Rev Oren D Dunlap and Mrs Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iota Phi Phi Llub
C.M. Williamson
Eva Miller
Switzerland
Holland
Lulu Lothholz
Irene Carter
Bill
Eva Mi Ann Kanaig
Jimmie
Ema Gerstenberger
Lois Louise
Ruby Miller
Maxine
Pearl Rosenau
Alma Gersten- Serger
Florence Wickman
Paul Luckan
Lois Durr
Henrietta Harris
Maness
Hesper Parent-Teachers’ Association
Laura, Klopfenstein
Katherine’ Stanley
Katherine Grob
George Wotan
Frank Page
Ralph Terrell
Laura Klopfen Stein
Oliver “‘Deay
Ed Burnell
Dee Daness
Sarah Terrell
Ramona Stanley
Robert Dale Stanley
Lois Jean Stanley
Larry Klopfenstein
Norma Kurtz
Creed
Carl Grob
America
Valentine
Opal Shaw
Lawrence
Oren D. Dunlap
Dunlap
Levi
Choir Preparations Signal Big Attendance for Kansas City Meetings
The choir under J. H. Parsons in Kansas City attracts a large attendance with rehearsals planned for February 14 in Kansas City and February 21 in Tonganoxie. The 100 voice group will perform at the Tonganoxie quarterly meeting on March 6 and at the Kansas City quarterly meeting on March 13 in the afternoon.
Valentine Day Socials and Family Gatherings in Kansas
Mrs. Frank Barnes of Lawrence and Mrs. Will Frost visited their mother Mrs. Dwyer Saturday. Earl Wiggins and son Robert of Kansas City visited Mr. and Mrs. George Sharpe in Tonganoxie Sunday. Dorothy May Bleakley and pupils held a valentine box at Bleakley school Friday. Mrs. Diehl and her little son were guests. Olive Verhoff and sister Mrs. Wartzack hosted a valentine dinner Sunday with Mrs. Jean A. McKone, Mrs. G. L. Phenicie, Miss Ruth Phenicie, Mrs. W. J. Allan, and Mrs. Sam Kelsall Jr. Charlie Strong of Kaw Valley spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Phenicie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnes
Lawrence
Will Frost
Dwyer
Earl Wiggins
Robert
Kansas City
George Sharpe
Tonganoxie
Sharpe
Wiggins
O'Dea
Dorothy May Bleakley
Bleakley School
Diehl
Greenwood Valley Rider Hurt In Horse Incident
Greenwood Valley resident Fred Mangold from the local school was thrown from a horse on Friday. He sustained a head wound requiring several stitches and was taken to a physician. He has been unable to attend school since the accident.
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Roberta
Helen _sfcClanahan
Francis Hoad
Hi. Cree
Dilly
Topeka
A. F. McClanahan
Madlyn
Fred ‘Mangold
Greenwood
Val‘ley School
Fred
Valley Chapel Notes and Wolf Sightings Near School
Mrs. Harry Bowen attended an afternoon party in Lawrence at Mrs. Mosses last Friday. P. McNees and Winston reported a wolf chase Thursday morning with three wolves seen near the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bowen
Lawreace
Beverere Couple Visits Kansas City Kin Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Robert Beverere of Kansas City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Hu go Schelthorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Beverere
Kansas City
Hugo Schelthorn
Miss Norwood and pupils host 2 plate supper at Jones school
A stormy night drew a good crowd to the Jones school house Saturday for a 2 plate supper and programs. Clarice Reep has been ill and absent from school. Royal neighbors of Belvoir plan a county convention meeting at Mrs. Allison’s home with all officers urged to attend early. Baldwin visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Q R Platz. W Bidinger visited Topeka Monday afternoon. Orville Flory and wife welcomed a baby girl February 10 at Memorial hospital. Mrs. Flory is Leona Tucker formerly of Yarnold district. Rev and Mrs. Platz, formerly of Stull, now of St. Joseph, visited Wednesday evening.
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Baldwin
W. ©. Bidinger
Topeka
Orville Flory
Memorial Hospital
Flory
Leona Tuckel
Yarnold
Felix Tucker
Platz
Stull
St. Joseph
Community Notes From Tonganoxie Lecture And Games
Mrs Maggie Hull returns from visit in Lawrence. James Farrell in Kansas City. Miss Billie Reed visits family. Owl bridge club meets at Walters home. prizes awarded to Mrs Williamson and Burr Corlett. Card party honors Teacher's Association. Country club meeting postponed due to bad roads. Illness of Hubert Sechrest in Pompet Cal. Leavenworth county basketball tournament at Tonganoxie February 19-20 with boys teams. multiple schools entering two teams each. trophies displayed at Zellner Mere. Various club meetings and social events. several residents traveling to Kansas City. deaths and church society notes. Big dairy barn on A L Knox farm burns. losses include calves. cows at pasture in warm weather.
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Maggie Hull
O. H. Garrison
P. Griffis
Lawrence
James Farrell
Kansas City
Billie Reed
O. M. Williamson
Perry Walters
Owl Bridge Club
O.M. Williamson
Burr. Corlett
Pearl Somers
Helen Schilling
Ed Schilling
Lucy McNaughton
Player
Teacher’s Association
A. H. Heine
Washington
Hubert Sechrest
Pompet
Cal
Sechrest
Leavenworth
Tonganoxie
Zellner Mere
Lansing & Linwood
Lansing & Tonganexie
Lansing
Linwood
Jarbalo
Easton
W.C. Allan
Social Service Club
Tecumseh
Kan
Alien Spoor
P. EO
Edward Hunt
G. A. Emerson
Chas. Peterson
Fatia Hualpin
J. G. White
Congregational Ladies Association
Noble Christensen
Uriel Harling
Hostes
Frances Bullimore
John Broadrick
Broadlick
H. M.clodfeller
Martha Lou
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Friends Missionary Society
Wilbur Bantz
Pat Lenahan
Grems
Elm Park
Eleanor Ratliff
Topeka
Joe Ratliff
Roscoe, Bedell
Moore Prop
Erty
Shewnee Street
Irene Lenahan
Amos Wilson
Wilson Myers
Ruth Phenicie
Ti. Bi Ifazen
Fred Zoellner
Frances’ Ballimore
Fred Saunders
Anna Myers
Lottie Sills
Alicia Seifert
Lecompton Defeats Berryton In East Central clash
Lecompton boys edge Berryton 12 to 11 to clinch undisputed East Central league title as Berryton, Washburn and Carbondale trail with three losses. Girls fall to Berryton 19 to 21 in a near tied contest. Lecompton notes art on hallboard celebrating East Central Champs and lists team members.
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Carbondale
Lecompton
Lecompton Girls
Berryton Girls
Berryton
Theopolis Holmes
May Norwood
Fivo Lecompton
Lecompton Boys
Washburn
Norman Lasswell
Lichiyter
Donald Baughman
Washington Birthday Observance By Schools And Public Bodies
In honor of Washington's birthday Monday morning all schools and public institutions observe the day to commemorate our greatest national hero.
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Washington
Constipation Relief Promised by All-Bran Promotion
A Kellogg cereal advertisement features Mrs. Kendig praising All-Bran for relieving decades of constipation. It explains constipation stems from lack of bulk and vitamin B, notes All-Bran provides both plus iron, and describes how the fiber forms a soft mass to cleanse wastes. Two tablespoons daily recommended.
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Lancaster
Penna
Kellogg
Battle Creek
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Hesper
Reno
Greenwood Valley
Valley Chapel
Argentina
India
New Zealand
Tye
Eyfeld
Kellogg's
United Stores
P&g Soap
Roy Lawrence Market
Zoe
Folger's
Sunkist
du Pont
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