Peace in 1940 Is Only a Slim Hope
Dewitt Mackenzie assesses 1940 prospects as Finland holds off Red forces in Salla, while Britain calls 2,000,000 more troops and Roosevelt Pius push peace efforts. He recalls Wilson's 14 points guiding Allied morale amid looming blockade and possible spring hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
New York
America
Europe
Salla
Kallie
George
England
Roosevelt
Pope Pius
France
A.P
Britain
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Scandinavia
Russia
Danubian
Balkans
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Moscow
Boy Hero Saves Comrade From Snow Storm Ride to Hospital
In Cleveland on January 2 a 11 year old boy owed his life to 17 year old Leo Dawson who carried him a mile through a blinding snowstorm to a hospital after a stabbing accident. Blood spurted from the injured boy but doctors stopped the bleeding and predicted recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Samuel Rutter
Eno
Leo Dawson
Reading the classifieds daily builds a good habit
Reading the classified page every day forms a steady routine that helps spot opportunities early and stay informed about local listings, sales, and notices.
Aged Messenger to Miss Opening of Session Spoiled by Absence
Washington observes the opening of Congress with President and lawmakers in place but Harry Parker the long serving Negro messenger for the Ways and Means committee will be absent. He has attended more openings than any man alive and fought illness that ends his sixty year plus watch. He received a pension three years ago but remains sorrowful and reflective at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Harry Parker
Harry
Ways and Means Committee
Mt. Vernon
George Washington
Capitol Hill
William McKinley
Big Hill
Lewis Back On The Stage In Chicago Scandals
John L. Lewis and the C I O are back on the Chicago stage after theatre censorship sparked by AFL musicians union head James Petrillo. George White restored a brief skit on Lewis to Scandals, saying theater management agreed to the censorship. Petrillo was in Miami when the change was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John L. Lewis
C.I.0
James C. Petrillo
A.F.L. Musicians Union
George White
Lewis
Petrillo
Miami
Fla
White
Television brings Rose Parade to Los Angeles viewers
Pasadena reports the Tournament of Roses parade was televised despite clouds and rain. Thomas S. Lee of WOXAO in Los Angeles said many listeners received clear reception and portable equipment flashed the images nine miles to the city, broadcasting to hundreds of receivers in the metro area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Pi— Television
Thomass. Lee
WOXAO
Los Angeles
Snow Benefits Wheat Amid Local Weather Notes
Snow in the past days helps moisture for wheat and scarlet fever remains active with school closures. County Supt. J D Everett attended a Topeka conference for county officers. Nellie Mae Smarr and Orin Bliss wed in Lawrence with both graduates of Oskaloosa high. The McLaughlin test well in Jefferson county nears resumption after a holiday lull as gas flow at 1424 feet marked a first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Everett
Topeka
W. H. Smarr
Wellman District
Nellie Mae
Orin Bliss
Harry Bliss
Lawrence
Oskaloosa High School
Bliss
Chester School
Kentucky Street
Lewie Koerner
Ray Longacre
Rita Droke
Galen Droke
Bethany Hospital
Inansas City
Kan
Owen
Oskaloosa
L. D. Price
Parson
I. S. Owen
Laura I. Johnson
Midway Chapel
McLaughlin
Jefferson County
Advertising Stabilizes Prices and Aids Consumers
The author argues that advertising sets and stabilizes prices by informing buyers what to expect and what quality to demand. He contrasts horse prices from 150 to 14 000 and notes no market authority existed, while ads provide assurance and deter overcharging by unscrupulous sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roth
Sumer
America
Local Families Celebrate Holidays and Community Events
A baby boy was born December 29 to Mr and Mrs Eugene O Trimble with grandmother assisting. Multiple Christmas gatherings hosted by Hutchison, Mesenheimer, Steinmetz, Rice, and others in Lecompton and Lawrence featured relatives from Memphis Topeka and Kansas City. Blue Mound Grange installed 1940 officers and planned January meeting. All Sew Club hosted a December luncheon with crafts and carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene O'Trimble
Fern Graham
Topeka
NYA
Bob Laptad
Glenn Hamm
Thelma Ridgeway
McLouth
Arden Rice
Kansas City
George Hamm
Norman
Bonnie White
Charley Steinmetz
Ethel Malone
Dave Blevins
Emmett Rice
Steve Steinmetz
J D. Allen
Wood
W. H. Allen
Clarence Wales
Victor Hunter
Carl Terkleston
Lester
Sadie Anderson
Perry
George
Central Chapel
Blue Mound Grange
Charles
Oskaloosa
Bales
Horton and
Brammell
Karl Richardson
All Sew Club
J. W. Burkett
Christmas Day Bridge Party Hosts Frolic in Kansas
McLouth hosts a Christmas day bridge gathering with guests including Victor Williams and Dorothy Williams plus John Williams of Lawrence and Doris Edmonds. Extended visits include Walt Ressmeyer in Leavenworth with Andrew Dick, and A W Bradford returning to Powell Wyoming after relatives. Rachel Knox vacationing in Kansas City and Topeka. Lucille Dack in Cherryvale. Marjorie Roth felder at Axtell. Mrs Pearson present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Chapman
Victor Williams
David Williams
Dorothy Williams
John Willians
Lawrence
Doris Edmonds
Contract Bridge
Walt Ressmeyer
Leavenworth
Andrew Dick
A. W. Bradford
Powell
Wyo
Rachel Knox
Kansas City
Topeka
Lucille Dack
Cherryvale
Marjorie Rothfelder
Axtell
Pearson
Local Christmas Guests Visit Area Families
Linwood Mr and Mrs Roy Stark and family and Mr and Mrs Will Meinke were dinner guests Christmas day at J Machirs in Kansas City. Homer Nance and son Harold of Kansas City were guests Christmas day of W S Anderson. Kenneth Nelson from Oakley spent Sunday and Monday with his family. Nelson family to move to Oakley Thursday. G F Blevins of Fawcett Mo., visited J W Snider. Orville Rhodes his wife and son visited Bonner Springs and Jerry Crum joined Christmas dinner at Lloyd Rhodes home. Albert Harbaugh and son Junior of Tonganoxie are visiting Merle Harbaugh this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Frank Reed
Ora Wilson
Moran
Kan
James Wilson
A. H. Engle
Robert
Vivian Crum
McKune
Kansas City
James McKinney
Elva Rose
John Parry
Fairfield
Melvin Cline
Emporia
W. A
Boys
Ulrich
Manhattan
Margaret Boys
Esther
Edyth
Ruth Evans
Frank Harbaugh
Brimington
Fred Siscoe
Lawrence
Mt. Sidney
Mary O. Wright
Shelly Baird
Leadville
Colo
Arthur Baird
Charles Moser
Denver
Baptist Ladies Mission
Kenneth Nelson
Nelson
Oakley
Charles Herrod
Beulah Mae Hughey
Homer Hughey
Max Frederick
Leavenworth
T. P. Frederick
Byron Hemphill
Bethany Hospital
Kathryn van
Atwood
Floyd Freeman
Tonganoxie
Jack Everely
John Everly
Eudora
Cleo Morrill
Mildred Landis
Fall Waters
W. Va
Brighton Rd
Avondale
Washington, D. C
Allen Harbaugh
Linwood
Louisburg
Ponca City
Okla
Milton Graham
Fay Parry
Esther Parry
Kirksville
Theo. Parry
Jaymes Tudhope
Methodist Church
W. P. Gurman
Sunshine Club
Roy Stark
Will Meinke
J. Machir
Homer Nance
Harold
W. S. Anderson
Oakley, Kan
G. F. Blevins
Fawcett
J. W. Snider
Orville Rhodes and Son
Bonner Springs
Jerry Crum
Lloyd Rhodes
Albert Harbaugh
Merle Harbaugh
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Williamstown
Hoss
Charles B. Roth
Texaco
Morgan K. Allison
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining CO
Kansas City, Mo
Kaw Valley Fuel Co
East Tenth St
Hickey Freeman
I AE
Mary Martin
Walter Connolly
Victor Herbert
Broadway
Daddy
Paramount
Hollywood
Standard Oil Co
Ind
Kansas
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