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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

3

Goering to Head All War Industry

Berlin January 4 Goering takes supreme direction of Germany war economy to unify policy under a central council with Koerner as deputy. The move claims to ensure essential cooperation and self sufficiency amid prolonged war, while preserving the Reich defense minister council.

Berlin Hermann Wilhelm Goering Germany Goering Korner Koerner Koener Ministerial Council Reich Noerner

Flora Finch Hospitalized for Blood Poisoning

Flora Finch, famed early day stage and film comedienne, was hospitalized after a cut on her arm became infected. The actress, known for comedies with John Bunny, was taken to a hospital on Saturday after developing a serious blood poisoning.

Flora Finch Los Angeles Miss Finch John Bunny New York

Freight Depot Destroyed and Biscuit Plant Damaged in Fire

A night blaze in Kansas City destroyed the block-long Kansas City Southern freight depot and damaged the seven story Loose-Wiles Biscuit company plant. Of four men trapped in depot offices three escaped with slight injuries while a fourth was rescued after leaping to safety. Damages were estimated between 380000 and 550000 dollars.

Kansas City Kansas City Southern

KU Catalogs 200 University Services for State Firms

The University of Kansas catalogues 200 services for state industrial and commercial firms as guided by the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce industrial committee. Dean Stockton announced the list, with work led by Clark Myers, Tom Hancock, and Olen Roark.

University of Kansas Kansas State Chamber of Commerce F. T. Stockton School of Business Clark E. Myers Tom Hancock Olen B. Roark University Progress In Kansas University of Stresses Department of Applied Mechanics Applied Mechanics Petroleum Engineering School of Medicine Department of Design School of Fine Arts School of Pharmacy School of Education

Leon Bauman Speaks on City Milk Consumption

City sanitarian Leon Bauman addressed Lions Club members at Wiedemann's on milk consumption and dairies sanitary practices in Lawrence. He cited rising intake due to cleanliness ordinances and dairyman cooperation. A four man diaper pinning team from the group will face Co operative club opponents at Dickinson theatre tonight.

Leon Bauman City Sanitarian Lions Club Wiedemann Lawrence Dickinson Theatre Co-operative Club B. F. Nanninga Walter, Heck Herb Pine

Critics Expect Dies Committee To Return For Third Year

Washington observers report both critics and supporters foresee House action to authorize a third year of investigations into un American activity by the Dies committee. Representative Coffee says restrictions on policy are the only hope, while Dies remains firm with veterans and patriotic groups. The committee expired shortly after noon yesterday.

Washington Dies House Representative Coffee D-Wash D-Tex Veterans and Patriotic Organizations

Firemen Respond Twice To House Blaze And Stove Incident

Firemen were called to two alarms yesterday evening. An overheated stove in a vacant house at 516 Indiana Street set the floor on fire. the stove had been placed there by owner L A Goodrich to prevent frozen pipes. A chimney fire at 1409 Tennessee Street in the A M Caulk home also prompted action. The stove incident caused floor damage but overall losses were not great.

A. M. Caulk Tennessee Street Indiana Street L. A. Goodrich Paul Ingels

Wedding Bells At Lawrence As Bliss-Champion Tie

W H Smarr announces the marriage of Nellie Mae Champion to Orin M Bliss performed in Lawrence on Sunday December 24. Bliss, Oskaloosa High School graduate 1932, teaches at Chester school. Mrs Bliss is KU journalism senior, both hold part time Lawrence jobs. Family gatherings and farm weather notes accompany the item.

Fred Champion Oskaloosa Glen McPherson College Harold Champion Donald Bower McLouth Frederick Champion Lawrence W. H. Smarr Nellie Mae Orin M. Bliss Harry Bliss Bliss Oskaloosa High School Jefferson County Chester University of Kansas F. S. Champion George Tarr E. B.davison Harry Windorf Tonganoxie Major Swan Audrey Davison Law

Christmas Dinner Gatherings Across Families Delights Community

A Thanksgiving week snippet lists diverse relatives from Kansas City Missouri Ozawkie Texas and McLouth sharing meals and visiting over Christmas. Notable households include the Davisons Wellmans and Petries with extended family members and guests from Topeka Oskaloosa St Louis and Amarillo.

Local Families Share Holidays Across States

Jo Tex and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wellman of Omaha Nebraska stayed with their relatives the Wellmans. Warren Means of Topeka visited his grandparents the Means and Rogers in Winchester. Walter Klinsick returned to St Louis after Christmas with Davison relatives. Cold illnesses kept many home from Wellman chapel services. Dee Black and family dined at Jim Black's in McLouth on Christmas. Mary Rose Bracken returned to the Champion home to resume school with Bracken family in Troy.

Clifford Harry Wellman Margaret and Marie Russell Stewart Haskell Don Baker Mr. Baker Lizzie Petrie Tucking Boyle Bryan Maitson Blake Kansas City Don Petrie Floyd Petrie Frank Champion Herbert F. S. Champion Jim. Lawless Wilbur Ludwig Topeka Will Harding William Smith Pauline Hardgin Mildred Petrie Wilbur Ed Leavaton Oskaloosa Bethany Hospital C. B. Johnson Richard Tessie Keers Carolyn St. Louis Nicholas Rogier Amaril Tex Lloyd Wellman Omaha Neh W. Wellman Warren Means Sam Means Alrs Anna Rogers Winchester Walter Klinsick Eri. Lb. Davison Dee Black Jim Black McLouth Mary Rose Bracken F. S&s. Champion Mrs. Bracken Troy

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Quick Constipation Relief

An Ohio doctor promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable cleanse for the bowels and to improve liver bile flow aiding fat digestion. The ad claims many health benefits and offers tablets priced 15, 30, and 60 cents.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

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Loose- Wiles Biscuit Company Exsit H.W. Stewarts Mass Rexall Drug Store Free Delivery Rexatt Drug Store Vabuel Vicks Vapor Fitch Shamp Alka-Seltzer Lax Roxbury Drapers Ade Rex Ray Gillette Tech Razor Jexel Drug Store Dies Committee Woodstock Wellman Chapel Ickinso Andy Loe Famous Ward Columbus Montgomery Ward Silvania Wearwell Chenilles East Eighth Street Granadde Paramount Presents Jackie Cooper Betty Field Cartoon News Rulers OF the Sea the World of Tomorrow William Henry Judith Barrett Richard Arlen Andy Devine
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