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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1940

Page

2

Chamberlain Praises Finns and Fears German Tyranny

Prime Minister Chamberlain lauded Finland's heroic struggle against the Russian threat and warned of German tyranny. He cited the Altmark affair and German brutality, urged allied unity with France, and outlined aims including Polish and Czech independence and postwar German disarmament and economic aid.

Birmingham England Chamberlain Finland Germany Altmark Britain Paul Joseph Goebbels Joachim von Ribbentrom France Europe

Real life gunplay shocks Hollywood west studio crowd

In Hollywood on February 7 two cowboy bit players staged a deadly drama near a film studio. Jerome Ward opened fire, killing John Tyke then fleeing until police stopped him. Ward was jailed after a chase and gunfire but the weapon finally emptied.

Hollywood Jay John Tyke Jerome B Sunset and Gower Arizona Tyke Ward

Roosevelt sails to Panama Canal aboard Tuscaloosa

President Roosevelt heads for the Panama Canal aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa after bidding farewell to Ceyces Island in the Pacific. The voyage follows three days spent in the region noted for fishing activities.

President Canal Lang President Roosevelt Panama Canal Tuscaloosa Céces Island Pacific

Winter Snowstorm Douses Kansas Amid Cold Front

Across Kansas a heavy snowstorm blanketed the state with deep drifts and frigid winds while forecasters warned of subzero temperatures over the weekend. The moisture aided wheat and prepared ground for spring farming, even as travel and daily life paused under winter’s grip.

Social round of visits across towns in Kansas

Washington Creek residents and relatives from Tonganoxie Ottawa Clinton Lone Star Richland and Model gathered for Sunday and Monday calls. Several families including the Wolfes Kampschroeders Glocks Sawyers Garbers and Harrell were guests or hosts with health updates noted for Mrs Garber.

Ents Ben Mohler Clyde Hoover Eunice Delma Raymond and Faull Mr. Hoover Joe Flory Mr. Flory Lone Star Vincent Wolfe Tonganoxie Mr. Wolfe Will Wolfe Orie’ Smith Mrs. Smith Mahlon Little Mr. Little Ottawa Walter Kampschroeder Walter, Jr Jeanenne Clinton Kampschroeder Clarence Hoover Iréne Melva Dean Lawrence Glock Lawrence, Jr Alvis Addison Glock Fred Glock Oskaloosa Fred Scott Richland Elmer Sawyer Wolfe

Pauline Stoehener Visits Grandmother in February

Miss Pauline Stoehener spent Wednesday afternoon with grandmother Mrs Elisabeth Haas. On Sunday evening February 25 the topic centered on St John s Evangelical and the related activities discussed at length.

Pauline Stoehener Elisabeth Haas St. John's

Amsterdam Youth Conference to Feature KU Student

A University of Kansas student invited to speak about his trip to the Amsterdam Holland Youth Conference. The Reformed Young People’s League invites all to attend the 7 45 start. Mrs Carl Plambeck hosted visitors Wednesday afternoon. The Jolly Stitchers met with Mrs Ivan Rappard in Baldwin for February with crafts and conversation. March plans with Mrs Walter Schwarz. Douglas County Christian Endeavor to hold its March meeting March 7 at St John’s Evangelical church.

Reformed Young People's League Amsterdam Holland University of Kansas Carl’ Plambeck Walter Schwarz Jolly Ivan Rappard Baldwin Marley’ Lyons Doris Alvin Heinon Hibbard Taul Donald Breithaupt Arnold Stoebener Pauline’ Stoebener Douglas County

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