Finnish Forces Claim Big Victory On Russian Front Near Raate
Finnish troops say they cleared an 80 mile border stretch after 14 days of heavy fighting that routed the 44th and 163rd Red Army divisions. They report ten field guns, 45 tanks, 260 trucks, and 1 200 horses seized from the 44th division, with destruction along Suomussalmi highway and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raate
Finland
Red Army
Taito
Lake Kianta
Kukkammo
Suomussalmi
Kansas fairs fare better in 1939 meet
Topeka Jan 10 1939 representatives of 92 Kansas fairs agreed the past year was better than 1938 Hutchinson secretary M S Mitchell said fairs serve to bring city and country closer and foster understanding of agriculture Gov Payne Ratner spoke at the meeting in Topeka Kansas risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
M. Mitchell
Hutchinson
Payne Ratner
Crown Drug Store Remodeling Under Way
Remodeling is underway at the Crown drug store with repainted interiors and a new linoleum floor planned. New show cases, a soda fountain, and updated lighting fixtures are being installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Drug Store
Cranium Crackers Native Country Quiz Item
Answers on Classified Pure Test on Natives. In each group select the country of which the person is native: Hibernian options Scotland Ireland etc. Manxman Isle of Man or others. Helvetian choices Norway Switzerland Denmark Finland. Iranian options Serbia East Arabia Persia. Mesopotamian options Palestine Israel Iraq Sudan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentine
Hebrides Islands
Ireland
Sweden
Isle of Man
Austria
Mongolia
Manchoukuo
Norway
Switzerland
Denmark
Finland
Serbia
East
Arabia
Persia
Palestine
Israel
Iraq
Sudan
War intensifies in air and at sea amid British naval actions
The report details heavy World War II engagement near the Canaries with a sinking of a ship in 20 minutes after a high seas strike. Submarines attacked the Avila Star but were repelled. Highland Patriot escaped a submarine battle near the Canaries. A Cabinet communique notes the British Air Force will be led by one officer in France and affirms continued coordination between air and army forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Avila Star
Canary Islands
Royal Mail
Highland Patriot
Canaries
Royal Air Force
France
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Arthur S. Barratt
Air Ministry
Army
Deaths and Funerals John A Watkins 90
John A. Watkins 90 died at his son’s home 440 Locust Street. Funeral services at Rumsey Funeral Home Friday at 2 30 p m Rev C J Knox officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Charles E Scott of Los Angeles two sons Frank and Ed Watkins of Lawrence seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Watkins
Frank Watkins
Lo‘cust Street
Rumsey
C.J. Knox
Maple Grove Cemetery
Mr. Watkins
Charles E. Scott
Los Angeles
Cal
Ed Watkins
Lawrence
Grace L Graves 69 dies in Omaha while visiting son
Mrs Grace L Graves aged 69 died Tuesday morning while visiting her son Walter G Graves in Omaha Nebraska. A former Topeka resident she lived in Lawrence in recent years and leaves three sons Walter Alfred and Ralph E Graves. Burial is planned at Mt Hope cemetery Topeka with the body in state at Rumsey funeral home until service time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace L. Graves
Walter G. Graves
Omaha
Neb
Topeka
Lawrence
Carlson in Favor of Dies Committee Continuation
Kansas Congressman Frank Carlson urged Congress to extend the Dies un American committee and provide funds to keep its work. He argued the panel serves national defense and could justify spending up to 80 million dollars on construction, comparing it to battleship funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Washington
Frank Carlson
R-Kan
Congress
Dies
Marriage License Issued to Westbrook and Moyer
A marriage license was issued at the probate judge's office to Perry D. Westbrook of Benson Vermont and Myrtle Emma Moyer of Utica New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry D. Westbrook
Benson
Myrtle Emma Moyer
Utica
State sales tax receipts fall in December totals
Topeka reports December state sales tax collections reached 633 491 dollars, down 156 728 dollars from December 1938. The monthly decline reflects weaker retail activity and year over year tax intake.
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Topeka
Jan
Lawrence Lodge to Meet for Funeral of Alva Harmon
Lawrence Lodge No. 6A F A M will meet in Special Communication Thursday January 11 at 1 30 pm to attend the funeral of our late brother Alva D Harmon H Herbert Tuller WM W H Quakenbush Secy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva D. Harmon
H. Herbert Tuller
W.M
H. Quakenbush
Secy
Endicott Johnson Shoe Plant Workers Vote Union Split
Johnson City reports 1612 in favor of AFL affiliation 1079 for CIO and 12693 for no affiliation as 15000 workers celebrate the closures amid notes on George F Johnson illness and corporate loyalty. The NLRB tally marks the second largest union election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
N. Y
Endicott- Johnson Shoe Corporation
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organization Union
George F. Johnson
Johnson
Salvation Army
Charles F. Johnson, Jr
Labor Relations Board
George F
C.I.0
A.F.L
Frank McGrath
New York City
Harlan, Ky
Charles F. Johnson
Binghampton
Endicott
Oswego
Thaw Forecast As Kansas Warmth Returns
A low pressure system west of Kansas is expected to push a general thaw across the state tonight and Thursday. Little precipitation is anticipated with some light freezing rain possible in the east and south. Temperatures rise above freezing in the south with highs around 30 to 35 degrees tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Fort Scott
Coffeyville
Wichita
Kansas City
Phillipsburg
Lawrence items and banquet notes from Kansas events
Mrs Thornton Hemphill of 27 East Nineteenth street won candy bars by submitting questions for the Professor I Q radio program broadcast each Monday night. Coaches Gina Henry Vic Hurt Harry Lansing and Mike Getto will attend a Lions club banquet in Topeka for Washburn college and Topeka high school football men with Don Faurot as principal speaker. Roy Lawrence and wife arrived in California for the Rose Bowl trip with daughter Marion and grandchildren returning in 34 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Hemphill
East Nineteenth Street
Professor I. Q
Gina Henry
Vic Hurt
Harry Lansing
Mike Getto
Topeka
Lions Club
Washburn College
Don Faurot
University of Missouri Co&ch
Roy Lawrence
Mrs. Lawrence
California
Marion
Fire Damages Tulsa Pure Oil Machine Shop
Fire swept through the Pure Oil Co machine shop east of Tulsa today causing estimated damages between 75000 and 100000 dollars. Officials reported the blaze to be extensive and under investigation by local fire authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Pure Oil Co
Winter Holiday Visits Across Stony Point and Nearby Towns
A series of family visits over Christmas break includes the Elmer Smith family of Pittsburg staying with Howard Smith and Jake Powell, D A Wray ill with flu, Harry Hemphill and sons visiting the Craig home in Lawrence, Theodore Craig of Peabody Kansas joining, Murry Lawson at Manhattan, Johanna Griffis and Bruce Holmes from Lawrence vacationing with parents, plus Albert Williams and Rockhold families visiting. Snow remains, aiding the short wheat crop after dry fall, and January 5 marks the coldest morning at 10 below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Smith
Pittsburg
Howard Smith
Jake Powell
D. A. Wray
Harry Hemphill and Sons
Craig
Lawrence
Theodore Craig
Peabody, Kan
Murry Lawson
Manhattan
Johanna Griffis
Bruce Holmes
Albert Williams
Fred Rockhold
Jalva Rockhold
Finnish Delegate Thanks League for Aid in War
Finnish Delegate Rudolf Holsti thanked the League of Nations on its 20th anniversary for practical aid to Finland saying no dead league could give. The organization still lives with staff aiding Finland though its numbers have fallen from a 1933 peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Geneva
Rudolf Holsti
Finland
Family of Nations
League
Europe
Soviet
Russia
Defense funding details expand United States armed forces
The plan adds 16,969 regular army enlistees to reach 227,000 and 41,000 national guard, 28,900 regular navy, 6,000 marine corps, and 2,000 coast guard personnel. Navy budgets cover 518 aircraft and patrol operation costs, with significant training funds for five divisions and two corps. FBI gains 155 additional G-men to pursue spies amid welfare and housing provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
National Guard
Regular Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Navy
Army
FBI
Woodstock Week of Prayer and Local News Notes
Woodstock plans a week of prayer January 7 to 14 focusing on the lordship of Jesus Christ over life. The article lists local meetings, obituaries, farm notes, and social visits in Jefferson County with names such as Dell Love Opal Lobb Gilbert Burmeister and a report on C P Gieber's death and funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Christ
Dell Love
Opal Lobb
Gilbert Burmeister
Betty Mae Shultz
Phyllis Weibel
Arthur Oustlahl
Valley Grove C. B
Jefferson County
American Red Cross
Perry
Newman Cemetery
Lawrence
C. G. Elling
Kansas State Coliege Extension Service
Manhattan
Johnson, Wyandote
Shawnee
McLaughlin
McLouth
Charles Herschell
Wise
HH. F. Green
Frank Parker
B. M. Parker
Russell
Geneva
Kansas City
Jefferson County Soil Conservation Association
CCC
Frank Blecha
Frank Black
Chester
Jack Kelsey
John Black
Alice Haum
Troy
Kan
F. S. Champion
MecLouth
Clark Reynolds
S. D. Reynolds
Clark
Mary Blair
Chanute
McLouth Methodist Church
Robert Alexander
McLouth Cemetery
Alberta Black
Bonnie Black
Clifford
Bonnie
James Ellis
Stanwood
Howard Crawford
Atchison
Josephine Whitaker
Dunlap
Laura Zook
Oren Bliss
W. H. Smarr
Classifieds Prompt for Journal-World Readers
A brisk reminder that the Journal-World classified page reaches thousands of potential buyers daily. It highlights opportunities to rent, buy, sell, or trade through the local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Cinders On Campus After Snow And Mist
Heavy mists and rain hit the campus as workers cleared yesterday's snow. Cinders and gravel were spread on streets to aid the lecture crowd and parking behind key buildings was opened for Woollcott's 8:20 pm talk.
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Woollcott
Nine Student Recital Set at Frank Strong Hall
Nine students perform in a Fine Arts Recital in Frank Strong Hall auditorium at 3 30 tomorrow afternoon. Pian o strings and voice selections include Imromptu in C sharp minor Jeux d eau Treva Thompson Eva Teagarden Capricho Brillante Etudes Op 10 No 3 Solvejs Song Mendelssohn with piano accompaniment ensemble Menuet Genius Laci Betty Haney Juanita Brown Lola Higley Martha Briggs with various string instruments presented by Miss Conger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Strong
Reinhold
Treva Thompson
Eva Teagarden
Caprichy
Brillante Tileen Martin Miss Conger
Solvej
Betty Buchanan
Menuet
Genius Laci
Betty Haney
Juanita Brown
Lola Higley
Martha Briggs
Stockton to Speak in Salina Next Tuesday and Wednesday
Dean Frank T. Stockton of the University school of business will visit Salina for two speeches and meetings with a KU alumni group. He will address the Salina Retailers association Tuesday night and speak to the alumni meeting afterward, then talk at Marymount college Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Werner
Association of College Unions
University of Florida
Gainsville
Althe
Werner
Frank T. Stockton
University School of Business
K. U
Salina
Stockton
Salina Retailers Association
Marymount College
Wheat and livestock markets mixed in Chicago and Kansas City trading
Wheat closed near day’s highs with Winnipeg gains aiding a late recovery from losses. May wheat around 1.02, July near 1.01. Corn and oats mixed as war activity and crop reports influenced buying. Kansas City hogs and cattle showed slower activity with modest price shifts, fat cattle and veal prices largely steady to weak. Lambs weak early, top lambs around 8.70, ewes around 4.50, sheep about steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Winnipeg
Kansas City
USDA
Kansas
Estimated Livestock Receipts Look Ahead to Tomorrow
Official estimates project tomorrow’s receipts: cattle 1,500, calves 300, hogs 5,000, sheep 3,000. The figures reflect market expectations for early trading and supply levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
USDA
Chicago Wheat and Grain Prices Reported January 10
Wheat prices for May July and September shown with fractional quotes. Corn oats and rye futures listed with bid, offer and month access, including lard and bellies futures for January through September.
Mixed and white corn prices and New York stock roundup
The report lists commodity bids for mixed and white corn oats kaffir butterfat and hog prices with New York market figures. It notes closing government bonds including Treasury 4s and 3s and a volatile Wall Street session where steels rails and utilities traded unevenly before a late uptick on light offerings and short covering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury
Wall Street
Chicago Potato Market Report on January 10
The Chicago market report shows northern whites firm with a slight uptrend and western stocks steady. Idaho Russell Burbanks U S No 1 around 1.11 to 2.00 per cwt, U S No 1 washed Nebraska Triumphs at 2.10, and unwashed at 1.60 to 1.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ap-Usda
U. S
Idaho Russel Burbanks
U.S
Colorado
Nebraska Bliss
U. S&s
Kansas City Produce Prices Reported For Local Market
Kansas City January 10 report lists eggs firsts at 18 and current receipts at 17. Butter creamery alt butterfat 27 29. Poultry hens 9 12 roosters 5 6 12 springs 10 15 15 11 broilers 13 14. Local markets today show grain prices wheat 90 and yellow corn 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Springs
Market pessimism lingers as wheat retreated morning
The article notes a pessimistic view of the market's near term path after wheat's morning retreat. Among listed firms such as Bethlehem, General Motors, Chrysler, Studebaker, United Aircraft and others, stock movements remain mixed with Routan unchanged to off 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
General Motors
Chrysler
Studebaker
United Aircraft
Glenn Martin
Crown Cork
Western Union
Consolidated Edison
American Smelting
Westinghouse Eléctric
Montgomery Ward
International ‘Harvester
du Pont
Allied| Chemical
Pennsylvania _ Railraad
Great Northern
Standard Oil of New Jersey
Cluett-Peabody
International Mercantile Marine
Owens-Illinois
Routan
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Alexander Woollcott
Hoch
Carlson
Stony Point
Woodstock
Malott
Deane W. Malott
Malotts
Emily Post
Witan
Union Ballroom
Mary Beth Dodge
Jayhawk Tumblers
Edna Osborne Whitcomb
Laura Louise Holste
Ludell
Jane Raup Robison
Timken
Department of English
Rose Morgan
Nellie Barnes
W. 8. Johnson
John Steinbeck
Fraser Hall
George Waggoner
Altho
Florida University
Tallahassee
Florida
Erna Ca
Ravel
Dean Stockton
University of Kansas
Kansas City Livestock
Aoys
Mays
T& F
Steel
Erro de Pasco
Krysler Corp
Kennecott
TGA North Am Co
Penney J C
Ed Phillips Pet
Sears
Roebuc
Standard Brands
Standard Oil
Ind BS
Enron_ Pacific
US -Steel
West el & Mfg
Mass
Ewaritas
Dickinson
First Mortgage
C. Hinshaw
Eldridge Hotel
Schulz Sictimin
Manley Ins
Agen
M. C. Manley
Gene Glahn
Jayhawk
Harry Turner Coal CO
N. H. St
Mexico
Neal O’hara
Henry Gephart
Little Bear Ridge
Idaho
Lawrence National Bank
Federal Deposit Incurance Co. Polattin
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