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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1940
Page
2
President Roosevelt at a $100-a-plate Jackson Day dinner in Washington wove humor with claims that independence among voters has grown since childhood. He hinted at party aims but stressed government over politics while a swirl of aides and guests weighed future candidacies and motives.
A congressional exchange followed a President's speech perceived as hopeful about the forties. Senator Byrnes pushed back, insisting the President’s tone was not a valedictory but a sign of continued vigor and purpose for the era.
Massachusetts street list includes residents and businesses. Council bars beer license for Fredericka Shields Hunter on North Second street. December notes show 25 plumbing 23 electrical inspections, five misc, one chimney. Eight building permits total value 7300. Fire dept answered 21 alarms, four outside city. Contractors may receive 75 percent material value on community building and in place projects with receipted bills. Claims total 62383.90 approved. Meeting to reconvene January 29. Liberty Memorial high school students visit.
Six Baker University students whose rooming house burned last week will replenish part of their losses through a volunteer collection. An eight inch snowfall is being moved by skaters to clear the cement tennis court for winter sports for town and college folk. Nelson P. Horn, Baker University president, is in the east for mid winter alumni meetings in Detroit Philadelphia Boston Washington New York City New Jersey and Pittsburgh.
German pianist Walter Gieseking cannot reach the United States for the University of Kansas concert on March 4 due to war conditions. He is in Germany after about 40 U.S. appearances. Dean Swarthout says negotiations are underway to book an alternative attraction.
A party of scientists and historians left Albuquerque to follow the 400 year old Coronado trail through Nogales and Phoenix then into Mexico. They plan a 700 mile expedition to trace the route northward first traveled by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his men.
The Rev Joseph F King received word from Edinburgh University that he has been awarded the degree of doctor of philosophy. He studied in 1951 to 1952 and 1932 to 1933, completing his thesis on The Rise and Growth of Liberal Theology in Early New England last summer.
A puzzle asks readers to match well known streets to American cities. Market Street association options include Dallas Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles. Pennsylvania Avenue options Washington Atlanta Pittsburgh Baltimore. Michigan Boulevard options New Orleans Milwaukee Denver Chicago. Wall Street options Cleveland Philadelphia New York Brooklyn. Broad Street options Miami St Louis Philadelphia Omaha.
Topeka January 9 a spectacular Kansas WPA headquarters fire destroyed project plans but did not ruin vital records which can be duplicated State Administrator Clarence Nevins said. Payroll records will be recopied within days affecting nearly 30000 workers. Project plans copies available from Kansas district offices regional office in St Paul or Washington. Fire caused about 25000 damage to WPA equipment. no injuries. About half of 200 administrative staff recalled to work in temporary spaces. Fire of undetermined origin discovered by 25 district engineers who escaped from elevator shaft. Insurance of 50000 likely covers the loss.
William Harrison Ryan 82 known as dean of the Kansas legislature died after a year of illness. A longtime lawmaker he served under 13 governors and chaired the Democratic state committee. He helped found party campaigns and once ran for governor. Survived by nine children including Ernest and Charles Ryan with funeral at Girard Catholic church.
The estate of John E. Morrell, Ottumwa Iowa, valued at 830000, lists 800000 in personal property largely stocks and bonds and 30000 in real estate. The widow Pauline Morrell receives 1000 monthly for one year and net income from 40 percent of assets, while 60 percent is shared equally by Morrell’s mother Helen Morrell, brother George Morrell, and sister Alice Favill.
Prime Minister Risto Ryti warned Finland’s national income is sinking rapidly and foreign credits are essential to finance defense against Soviet Russia. He said Finland must import arms and munitions on a large scale, with exports only covering part of the cost, but pledged to meet new obligations as before.
Patricia the terrier vanished after being frightened by a passing car on Tennessee street. Postlethwaite and others chased unsuccessfully as campus events unfold including lectures by Alexander Woollcott and university performances on KFKU. The January University Senate meeting and faculty notes accompany a busy campus day.
Sarah Jane Stauffer 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Stauffer Kansas City Missouri married Phillip Francoeur 27 a New Britain Connecticut manufacturer representative in a civil ceremony in Rio de Janeiro The couple met aboard a ship en route from New York to Brazil and plan a religious ceremony later Francoeur studied at Principia College and the University of Madrid The bride's father is president of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Sinclair Coal Company
About twenty area high schools send speakers to the University Fraser theater at 7 30 for a government ownership debate between Kansas University and Missouri University teams. KU is represented by Leo Rhodes and David Rice, MU by Wood Taylor and Granville Collins, with Perdue Graves chairing. A post debate panel with Ross Robertson and James C Pettee discusses the topic.
Officials and office staff remained the same at the Peoples State Bank annual meeting held yesterday afternoon. C. E. Friend continues as chair man of the board T. J. Sweeney remains president S. A. Wood holds secretary and cashier duties George Dunkley stays as assistant cashier A E Woestemeyer also as assistant cashier Lucille Johns and George Trefz remain bookkeepers Bernice Griffis continues as stenographer Paul Anderson remains custodian of the building.
London reports German warplanes attacked eleven ships off Britain's coast. A Danish vessel was bombed and sunk after three hours, with 33 wounded. One ship was hit amid machine gun fire while a destroyer or lightship relief mission was ongoing.
Lawrence safety notes for Standard Oil of Indiana feature B F Payne as a long time salesman who has logged 215000 miles without an accident. The piece also notes snow shoveling shortages and a Steinbeck book review by George Waggoner in Fraser Hall room 205 at 3:30 tomorrow.
Alva D Harman aged 65 of Pleasant Hill Missouri died in St Joseph hospital Kansas City. Funeral from Rumsey funeral home Thursday at 2 pm Rev Theodore Astman officiating. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery with Masonic lodge No 6 graveside rites. Survived by daughter Mrs Carl Harding and three brothers.
The Twin Mound Grange sponsors a wolf hunt on Friday morning January 12 with roundup at Old Belvoir school. Hunters meet at Clinton West Fairview Washington Creek church and Spunky Point, with marshals and captains listed for each hunt line. No rifles allowed. lunch provided on grounds.
By a 12 to 7 vote the men's student council at the University of Kansas refused to allocate 1850 from the student activity reserve to the athletic corporation. The move follows a deficit estimated at 133000 for the corporation and may endanger the spring intramural program if not funded. The women's self governing association plans to consider the proposal tonight to enable possible approval by both councils.
Thirty one students were confined in Watkins Memorial hospital this afternoon due to colds. Dr. R I Canuteson, director of the student health service, reported most patients were ill with colds. Miss Ethelyn Root of Salina is treated for minor injuries to her left shoulder from a coast.
The Lawrence Evening school will resume select classes on Tuesday evening January 9 including typing shorthand furniture repair refinishing and public speaking. The second term begins Thursday January 18 with new beginner typing shorthand and advanced dictation classes and additional courses may form if demand exists. Contact Miss Vesta White or Ralph F. Graber at telephone 3000 for details.
Postal Life and Casualty offers an accident policy for ages 65 to 85 with benefits up to 500 for death, 50 a month for disability, and 25 a month for hospital care. No medical exam and no agents call. Free 10 day inspection on request. Limited time offer.
London January 9. The British war cabinet recommended that Royal Air Force units with the British expeditionary force in France come under RAF command rather than Army control. The move reflects disputes involving Leslie Hore-Belisha after his removal as war secretary.
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