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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1940
Page
2
City water records show 531.203 million gallons pumped in 1939, up 3.87 percent from 1938, and 42.104 million gallons sold, up 13.06 percent. Revenue rose 5.18 percent to cover higher production and chemical costs, with bonds and sinking funds consuming a large share of gross income.
Edwin H. Land of Boston is named a modern pioneer for 1930s era science by the National Association of Manufacturers. He receives the honor and a silver plaque for inventing polaroid, a crystal substance advancing optical technology.
The Lawrence Lions plan a supper program and dance at the Country club on April 16 inviting 200 to 300 members and wives from the eastern Kansas zone. Dr J M Mott says delegates from Osawatomie last night will join. zone meetings occur quarterly.
Stagehands from Wichita University arrived in Lawrence and seven Wichita Players members reached this afternoon for Fraser theater 8:15 performance. The visiting dramatists bring scenery and equipment as George D. Wilner directs the production.
Mrs Sarah A Joslyn, 88, widow of the founder of the Western Newspaper Union, long regarded as Omaha s wealthiest woman and noted for her charities, died today after a long illness in Omaha Nebraska.
A shipment of 500 to 1,000 waterbugs from northeastern Manchuria is received by the University of Kansas Department of Entomology. The specimens join the Snow Entomological Museum, a major U S collection begun in the 1860s by Dr F H Snow. the department adds 35 000 to 50 000 bugs annually.
The Rev. Cecil Fellers of Greencastel Indiana refuses mumps to interrupt his Lenten sermons. Using microphone wire and loudspeaker he broadcasts sermons from his sickbed to the church.
London reports former prime minister David Lloyd George telling the national defense and public interest committee that Britain faces food shortages and must pursue self sufficiency. He warned air attacks on civilians must meet retaliation and urged preparation for a long war if peace remains weak. He cited Germany's wartime lesson of hunger and support for Lord Beaverbrook's dig for victory plan.
Tickets for the Douglas County Sportsmen s club turkey dinner at the Masonic Temple on March 13 are on sale for 75 cents. Reservations due by March 8. Gov Payne H Ratner will attend. about 400 guests expected. Tickets available at multiple Lawrence businesses and banks.
A federal state crops report says eastern Kansas winter wheat and pastures have improved after recent snow and rain. Western Kansas wheat condition remains uncertain due to variable soil moisture and plant development, while livestock stay in fair to good condition and feed supplies are adequate though reduced.
Residents along Lake Constance heard what seemed like an air raid directed at the zeppelin plants near Friedrichshafen across the lake. Fog hid the factories while German anti aircraft batteries fired intermittently for about 15 minutes after 8 pm and distant aircraft engines were heard. No bombs or definite aircraft identities were observed.
The new Missouri Pacific Eagle diesel train suffered a breakdown near Pleasant Hill during a Kansas City trial run. The power unit detached from the train, delaying arrival by about an hour as the steamline broke and severed a coupling.
The report notes Britain considers Finland a potential arena for Arctic flank strikes against Russia and Germany. It cites officials weighing real aid, including planes, while debates in Parliament unfold over deploying substantial force for instant Finnish service.
Patty Bratton appears on the February Stephens Standard cover as the four year old daughter of Karl and Florence Bratton of Columbia and Lawrence roots run deep with KU arts grads. Orval Crites, ex Lawrence star now in Kansas City police, returns for a visit while hobbies of fishing and train riding mix with community notes and humorous jabs at local life.
Judge J H Wendorff presided in Leavenworth county district court in place of Judge Hugh Means who disqualified himself to hear a motion in the ejectment case Annie Lee et al versus Allen Means et al. Means had earlier ruled for the plaintiff.
Miss Carrie M. Watson librarian emerita at the University was hospitalized in Lawrence Memorial after a fall at K U library. X rays showed no fracture and doctors said injuries not dangerous. Read the Journal World classified page for bargains.
Night tides reached one to three feet in Berkeley business districts protected by sandbags as National Guard gear aid the Red Cross soup kitchen in a furniture store. Santa Cruz county faces up to 500000 dollars in damages with overflow from the San Lorenzo river, hurting summer resorts and mountain cabins. the storm spared southern California.
Local talent delivers a varied blackface revue at the Bow ersock opera house with Bob Myers K A medical student soloist Sidney Dawson baritone star and George Lupier performing clubs and juggling. Cast includes Charley Radcliffe as interlocutor and the American Legion drum corps finale.
Miss Ingrid Frestadius from Sweden, a University of Kansas exchange student, will address a Cordley school assembly tomorrow afternoon at 2 45. Grace Loraine Endacott organized the program with Miss Clarine Beyer’s class, and Mrs Norman Endacott will host a tea for Miss Frestadius and Cordley teachers from 4 to 5 tomorrow at her home.
Chairman Smith of the special House investigating committee questioned Attorney General Jackson about potential action against the labor board after evidence it lobbied against proposed Wagner Act amendments. The Washington inquiry hinges on whether agency lobbying violated policy.
A representative of livestock associations from 17 western states testified before the Senate Finance Committee opposing any tariff reductions on cattle or beef imports from Mexico Argentina and Uruguay.
More than 1,000 Swiss greeted Sumner Welles, Roosevelt's special investigator, as he arrived in Zurich from Rome en route to Berlin. The event reflected strong interest in U.S. diplomacy during the crisis era.
Mr and Mrs Milton Sullivant welcomed a seven pound boy yesterday at St Marys hospital Kansas City. Sullivant was senior quarterback and honorary captain of the University of Kansas football team last fall and is now a first year law student. The baby may be named Patrick Edward honoring his uncle Dr E J Grosdidier and is born on the birth anniversary of Dr Grosdidier.
The Lawrence Junior Lions lost 21 to 17 to Northwest Junior High of Kansas City Kansas Friday, ending their 1939-40 basketball season. Emery led Northwest with 15 points, Sperry topped Lawrence with 6 as Northwest pulled away late after a tighter game than earlier in the season. Halftime stood 12-5, with Northwest ahead 12-10 after three, then pulling ahead in the final period. Referee: Bob Oyler.
In Lincoln Nebraska Lee Rankin filed Dewey petitions for the April 9 primary while Vandenberg backers moved to place their candidate on the ballot. Madison Wisconsin also reported Roosevelt and Dewey nomination filings for the April 2 primary and Senator Walsh of Massachusetts signaled opposition to a Roosevelt third term. Washington coverage noted Senator Walsh distancing from anti Roosevelt actions as other campaign events moved forward.
Reports from Peiping on February 28 say that amid North China famine the poorer classes are turning to horse, donkey, camel and even dog meat in large quantities as food shortages deepen.
A light snow fell Sunday night and Monday in the Williamstown area. Harold Graham was absent from school last Monday. David Allen missed school Monday and Tuesday due to illness. The piece notes snow’s impact on wheat and irrigation.
Completed six months of school work with two months left and an April 29 expected finish after two make up days. Children played fox and geese in snow as wind caused drifting on east and west roads. Mrs Norma Evans visited her parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Green. Reta Oroke, formerly nearby, visited her parents Mr and Mrs Galen Droke and is taking nursing at Bethany hospital in Kansas City. Rainy Friday caused some absences. spring ducks were seen heading north. Oil well McLouth No 1 acidizing failed to free water, delaying tools. Cement plugged below 1600 feet where oil potential appeared last fall. swab brought up significant oil with water. Winchester won the tournament and the trophy. Mrs Maud Webb, Douglas and Mrs Rosa Kyle returned from Rochester Minn. Last Sunday guests at the Ralph Baker home included Mr and Mrs Albert Blevins and Ronald Eugene of Lawrence, Mrs Ruby Mason, Mrs Kate Sweat, and Mrs Goldie Burns worth of Oklahoma City.
An advertisement promotes Ru Ex Compound for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. It instructs mixing lemon juice with water, taking two tablespoons twice daily, with claims of relief within 48 hours and a money back guarantee if no improvement. The product is sold through druggists and backed by Round Corner Drug Company and Good Drug Stores Everywhere.
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