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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1940

Page

5

Soviet Bulgaria trade treaty reported amid expanded talks

Moscow reports a commercial treaty with Bulgaria aimed at developing a largely unused trade field. The pact may focus on a Black Sea shipping accord with political issues not involved. Bulgaria seeks to broaden ties beyond Germany as Japan and Germany negotiations continue. Soviet production hikes cited in greetings to the Red Army and Baltic fleet.

Moscow Russia Bulgaria Japan Germany Black Sea Sofia United States Karl Ritter Berlin Finland Red Army Leningrad Baltic

King drafts bill to extend RFC loan to Finland

Senator King disclosed a draft to extend an unqualified RFC loan of 25 million dollars to Finland. The bill would let the Finnish government use the loan as it pleases, with possible redrafting due to international complications.

Washington CPI King Utah Finland

Stolen 1940 Chevrolet Sedan Reported in Baldwin

F. E. Ross reported to the sheriff that his gray 1940 Chevrolet sedan, license No. 16 5509, was stolen around 6 30 last night from a street parking spot in Baldwin.

F. E. Ross Baldwin

Leavenworth to Welcome Battery Factory

A new manufacturing concern from National Battery Co will employ about 100 people in Leavenworth. The plant will take over the old Parker Amusement factory on South Fourth street after months of negotiations.

Leavenworth Fred W. Jensen Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce National Battery Company St. Paul Minn Parker Amusement South Fourth Street

Missionary Dr Sam Higginbottom to Speak in Topeka

Dr Sam Higginbottom a noted missionary to India and current moderator of the Presbyterian Church U S A will visit Topeka next Wednesday for a day of meetings. He will speak in the afternoon and evening and participate in luncheons for men and women with conferences discussions and a reception for Dr and Mrs Higginbottom. Lawrence residents are invited to attend the program details available at the local Presbyterian church office.

Sam Higginbottom India General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge Gray

Two marriage licenses were issued today by Probate Judge Frank Gray. They went to James M. Johnson Jr of Lawrence and Ruby Margaret Craig of Baldwin and to Edward Francis Jones and Martha Elizabeth Davis of Topeka.

Frank Gray James M. Johnson, Jr Lawrence Ruby Margaret Craig Baldwin Edward Francis Jones Martha Elizabeth Davis Topeka

Baldwin News Highlights Local Life And Death

Mrs. Harry C Case lies ill at home on South Seventh street. Families visit Baldwin during holidays as the Zeta Chi chapter renovates its house and local clubs meet for programs. Arthur W. Webster dies at the county home. services in Stewart mortuary. New Year notices include Rotary, Nautilus, Philomathéan, and women’s groups.

Harry C Case South Seventh Street Rolla Mueller Donald Keith Baldwin A. E. Leach Harper Welfare and Trust Fund Chubb Lawrence L. Thompson James Aus Betty Ebright C. K Kewanee Ill Baker Tri Delta Mary Margaret Williams Arkansas City W. J. Williams Lawrence Marian Louise Williams Tonganoxie Chester W. Gates, Jr Annapolis Chester W. Gates Leigh Baker Marjorie Lee Des Moines Alvin F. Baker Sunny Side Farm Ralph Harman Zeta Chis Chicago Brandon Jennison Nancy Elizabeth Jennison Baldwin Fire Department Emma Gilham Ninth Street Bretnall College Arthur W. Webster Suinter Stewart Mortuary H. K. Ebright Prairie City Nautilus Club Ida Adriance Sixth Street John Davison E. V. Allen J. J. Hockensmith Fin V. Graham Champ Sara Jane Delbert Preston Allen Frank Beals Barbara Frank Ellis Jay Kathleen Dolan Ella Hunt Lester Beals Omaha Neb Philomathéan Club O. R. Keller Rollie Critchfield Dale Carnegie Sk. Craig Richard Stephens Hopewell Mothers’ Club Grove Street Centenary Hall Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Betty Eastwood Bronson

Lecompton Christmas Program Directors and Cast

Lecompton grade school presents a Christmas program directed by Dorothy Sanford with assistants Helen Norwood Ruth Sawyer and Summers. A rhythm band performs and two plays feature local youths including Bobby Steinmetz Billy Force and Ann Morris in Tiny Jim and many others in Star of Glory. Numerous families celebrate Christmas with gatherings and church events noted throughout the community.

Lecompton Dorothy Sanford Helen Norwood Ruth Sawyer Summers Tiny Jim Bobby Steinmetz Billy Force Jack Worley Roger Bahnmaier Ann Morris Jackie Lee Hill Mary Jane Richardson George Quall Frank Welcher Edward Athey Mary Garcia Lavina Garcia Cornelia Welcher June Steinmetz Geraldine Holloway Marlyn Bahnmaier Betty Joyce Crady Bernice Schreiner Carol Lee Maust Alice Lee Foree Shirley Summers Ruth Rothwell Dorothy Checkfield Homer Leslie Merle Shackelford Mac Norwood Edith Carr Frances Richardson Jack Norwood Charles Worley Thomas Garcia Clarence Rothswell Faye Carr Levina Garcia Billy Wingfield Blanch Richardson Mary Jane Hill Donald Athey Tillie Eichman Paul Eichman Betty Rothwell Jerry Schmitt Jim Norwood Betty Cole Virginia Richards Bobby Cook Juanita Welcher Geneva Glenn Ted Smith Myrtle Parrish Kansas City Elmer Wingfield Billy Alvin Wingfield Hugh Wingfield Warren Wingfeld Topeka Menry Walters Dick Boydston Herbert Reynolds Embroidery Club Jack Hill Harvey Glenn Vernon Hayes Wilma Morris Thelma Maust Ruth Richards Clara ‘Nace Ruth Alexander Council Grove F. C. Smith Frederick Joe Smith Virginia Rose Chester McFarland Russell Worley Charles Buddy Jack Betty Jean Frank Smith Barbara Worley Lawrence August Hildenbrand Wilbur Hildenbrand Bobby Donna Jean Stull Russ Hildenbrand Harry Presgrove Eugene Wood Brush Galo Wood Mar. Wortley George Presgrove Jess Harry Thompson Perry United Brethren Church Walter Stauffer Dorothy Satori Ruth, Bahnmaier Faye Glenn Otterview Harley Dark Detroit Mich Svith W. G. Holloway Rosemary Scheier Glenn School Miss Scheier Mane W. B. Stauffer Bob Griffith Carl Sanford Beverly Bahnmaier Marjorie Sanford Arthur Weidler Fred Bahnmaier St. Francis Hospital Doris Holloway York Neb York College Jack Pendleton California Ralph Traxler Sarah Shirek Julia Bahnmaier Marlyn

Finns Strike Reds in Frontline Winter Warfare

Report outlines Soviet supply cuts near Salla and encirclement tactics by Finnish units at Suomusalmi. Separate items note Christmas visits across Kansas and Topeka families, local club meetings, and community activities. Includes travel to Oklahoma and California, plus holiday gatherings and service events.

North Central Front Salla Front Suomusalmi

Local Club Delivers Comfort to Hostess at Meeting

Mrs Bamma Lasswell Mrs Mary Holley Mrs Lay Large and Mrs Dora Worley were served a carte of comfort. A follow up meeting is planned for January with Mrs R C Eichman.

Bamma Lasswell Mary Holley Lay Large Dora Worley R.C. Eichman

Christmas Dinner Gatherings and Local Social Notes

Last week’s items recount numerous Christmas dinners across area families including Coffman, Cochran, Stanwix, Harrell, Martin, Rasmussen, and Coffman households. School notes mention staffing changes, pupil gifts, and holiday events. New Year visits are listed among neighbors and relatives across multiple towns.

George Coffman Argel Cochran Clifford Coffman Will Coffman Milwaukee Wis John Calhoun John Ingalls Jeanette Stanwix Goff Lone Star District Rose Alma Betty Martin Kansas City Earl Martin Delbert Steele Grandma Pugh William Rasmussen Clay Center Mary Coffman Clyde Moses Basehor Rodger Caruthers Frank Hook Arthur Hird Baldwin Ed Olmstead Evelyn Harrell William Coffman Bille Lemon Walnut Grove S. M. Carter Richards Ransdale Buster Osborn Lawrence M. Dornon William Rassmussen Alma Harrells Ben Garber Banning Place Pearl Houk Fox Surface Hollis Lee Wiggins Oliver Peterson Here Mary Alice Norman Koenig Rorchester N.Y Loretta Shaw Rasmussen Arlene Slim i CFE Staniwix Abbott Hamlett Pineville Delhert George Steele Td Steele Fred Gregory Francis Raymond Willams Dover Dave Willams Sylvester Rothwell W. M. Bahiunter Betty Tind Harold Hiram Lawrence Mere Theodore Thadl Clearge Steeia Topeka Donna Dean Ales Mivtrte Deskin Spring Ta Lord Onley Fred Deskin

Fire destroys Flory home as family escapes unharmed

A December 18 house fire in Enterprise wiped out the Flory residence and most belongings. The family, aided by Overbrook's fire truck hampered by water shortages, is planning rebuilds while relatives host support. Community groups and neighbors hosted gifts and comfort, with local events noting period activities and visits.

Clyde Flory Flory Douglas Osage Franklin Enterprise School Overbrook Frazier Butler Albert Transmier Rita Lee Charles Forth J. C. Miller Roy Dodder Needle Art Club Wilbur Fishburn Paul Fishburn Ernest Prim Bobby Junior Prim Joe Dyer Eanees Decemer Paula, Woodworth Baldwin School Marlee Fishburn Enterprise Sam Grammar Mackey Lone Star Theodore Bentz George Maichet Lioyd Simon Glen Schwartz Fred Bond Mid Bond Alan Harold Bright Billie Clyde Bond Cap Bond Charles Fawl Charles Schamle Merie Thompson Charles Fuqua Michigan Valley Ralph Ted Fuqua Dave Wright Joe Baldwin Billy Agnes George Fawl Lloyd Coffman Ross Coffman Gerald Doris Allene Albert Joe Coffman Joan Arthur Gase Maxine Mary Frances Baldwin Community Club Twin Mound Rock Creek Community Club Glenn Dodder Marion Dodder Priscilla Club George Sullivan Mary Rose

Puzzle Filled With Crossword Clues and Christmas Notices

A chaotic OCR page blends crossword clues with a long Christmas social notice. Names, places, and dates appear jumbled, referencing a holiday gathering with gifts, dinners, and multiple households in Topeka, Manhattan, and nearby towns.

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