Large death list expected in Hartley No 1 mine blast
Rescue crews found a fourth body in the Hartley No 1 mine of Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal in Bartley West Virginia as 87 miners remained trapped. Company officials hoped for survivors while local families waited in cold sleet near the mine.
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Bartley
W. Va
Hartley No
Pond Creek
Roy Evans
Charley Moffitt
Evans
R. E. Salvati
Salvati
Carl J. Dickengen
Bep Font
H.G. Houtz
W. C. Sturgiss
Roy Ashworth
West Virginia
Veteran Taxpayer Pays Taxes Fifty Three Years
Bisbee Arizona January 16 1949 an 84 year old farmer J C Wolff has just paid the taxes on his small ranch for the 53rd consecutive year keeping a long standing civic record intact in the same year he is noted as a veteran taxpayer.
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Bisbee
Ariz
J. C. Wolff
Biblical Figures Cranium Crackers Quiz On Classified Page
In the puzzle style item, readers identify biblical figures from multiple choice prompts. Questions reference Jacob Esau Paul Ruth Isaiah and others with options and underlined name selections. The fragment appears on a classified page emphasizing biblical character recognition.
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Jacob
Daniel
Esau
Abel
Tarsus
Peters
Paul
Simon
Shylock
Boaz
Ruth
Eve
Mary
Magdalene
Theresa
Christ
Saul
Isaiah
Herod
Solomon
Israel
Samuel
Ar Senathen
Moses
Seven Kansas Counties Eligible for Soil and Water Plan
Seven Kansas counties Geary Coffey Allen Wilson Morris Pawnee and Brown were certified as eligible for the federal state soil and water conservation program after a Topeka meeting. Old members Labette Osage and Lyon remain. Jefferson and Kingman were disqualified for insufficient interest or majority. Franklin and Montgomery counties set upcoming votes and hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Soil Conservation Committee
Topeka
Altho
Geary
Coffey
Allen
Wilson
Morris
Pawnee
Brown
Labette
Osage
Lyon
Jefferson County
Kingman County
Franklin County
Montgomery County
Senate subcommittee backs Murphy for Supreme Court seat
A Senate judiciary subcommittee unanimously recommended confirming Attorney General Frank Murphy as an associate justice. Murphy testified against force in labor disputes and argued the court can strike unconstitutional acts. Full committee action and a Senate vote are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Senate
Frank Murphy
Supreme Court
Murphy
Congress
Burke
D-Neb
Austin
R-Vt
Possibility of Defeat in Fleet Expansion Debate
Admiral Harold R. Stark told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the proposed 1.3 billion expansion of the fleet must consider the possibility of an allied defeat in Europe. He described the plan as a moderation compromise and stressed evaluating foe coalitions in setting defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold R. Stark
Congress
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Stark
Oil Stove Fire In Rooming House on East Ninth Street
An oil stove sparked a blaze in a rooming house at 411 East Ninth Street last night. Fire crews arrived after a 6:57 PM alarm. Fire Chief Paul Ingels said the damage was not extensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
Paul Ingels
Beer Licenses Awarded by County Board to Local Establishments
Beer licenses were issued yesterday by the board of county commissioners to J C Calhoun at Fridian Village north of town and to Carol Miller at Miller's Barbecue near Mud Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
J.C. Calhoun
Fridian
Carol Miller
Miller
Mud Creek
Readers and Results Shine on Classified Page
The Journal-World highlights a busy classified section with readers sending in responses and results from local happenings. Readers share notices, small ads, and community updates reflecting activity across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Separate Budget Opposed in House
Washington reports the House moved to keep 1941 expenditures within Roosevelt's estimate of 8.424 billion. Southern Democrats vow to filibuster the Gavagan anti lynching bill as the budget inquiry faces resistance. The House aims to pass a 267 million deficiency bill for emergency neutrality and defense while avoiding tax hikes in an election year.
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Washington
Congress
House
Roosevelt
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Harrison
D.-Miss
White House
House Democratic Steering Committee
Lions Club Dinner Entertains Wives at Indian Village
About 65 attendees enjoyed a Lions Club dinner at Indian Village with Roberta Robertson’s dancing pupils performing numbers led by master of ceremonies Bobby Kelly. Performers included Virginia Rose Fleer Dolores Rogers Joyce Ann Emick and others as Warren Littlejohn and his Harlem Revelers provided additional songs and tap dances. New members Rusty Springer Herb Pine and Walter Heck were introduced. Lincoln Day Dinner set for February 12 in Independence features U S Senator Charles W Tobey as speaker.
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Lions Club
Roberta Robertson
Bobby Kelly
Virginia Rose Fleer
Dolores Rogers
Joyce Ann Emick
Bob Kelly
Joyce Herschel
Janice Lee Emick
Gary Lee Heckart
Leon Williams
Betty LaRue Heckart
Darrell Houk
Warren Littlejohn
Harlem
Sidney Dawson, Jr
Alberta White
Barbaros Chicks
James McLenon
Rusty Springer
Rusty’s Market
Herb Pine
The
Electric Power Company
Walter Heck
San Francisco Opera Ballet to Perform at University Concert
After telegraph exchanges with New York managers, the San Francisco Opera Ballet will appear on the University concert series replacing Walter Gieseking whose concert was canceled. Swarthout states the ballet carries a higher fee but will be covered by the regular activity and season tickets. The Hoch auditorium engagement is set for February 26 and tickets for Gieseking admit the ballet. The touring company includes all principal dancers from the famed West Coast company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
San Francisco Opera Ballet
D. M. Swarthout
Walter Gieseking
Gieseking
Swarthout
Ballet Company
Dean Swarthout
Hoch Auditorium
Ballet
Funeral services for Mrs Grace L Graves 69
Mrs Grace L Graves 69 died Tuesday morning in Omaha. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Rumsey Funeral home conducted by Rev Theo H Astman. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery Topeka. Survived by sons Walter Omaha Alfred J Graves Lawrence and Ralph E Graves Wichita.
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Grace L. Graves
Bert Brown 66 Dies Suddenly in Eudora
Bert Brown aged 66 died suddenly at his home in Eudora Wednesday evening. He owned a barber shop in Eudora for 20 years and was born in Iowa on November 26 1873. He married Lulu Perkins on June 27 1891 and farmed in Kaw valley before moving to Eudora. Funeral at 2 PM Saturday at the Methodist church in Eudora Rev W O Watson. Burial in Eudora. Body in state at Schubert funeral home until Saturday noon. Survived by his wife three sons Herbert Forrest and Oliver Brown and seven grandchildren and four daughters Mildred Miller Genevieve Sayer Adeline Milburn Virginia Berry.
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Bert Brown
Eudora
Brown
Iowa
Lulu Perkins
Kaw Valley
Methodist
W. O. Watson
Schubert Funeral Home
Herbert Brown
Forrest Brown
Oliver Brown
Kansas City
Mildred. Miller
Genévieve Sayer
Adeline. Milburn
Virginia Berry
Silver City
N. M
Wakarusa Township Financial Report Shows Healthy Condition
The annual financial report published in The Journal-World shows Wakarusa Township with reduced expenditures in 1939 from 1938 and a cash balance of 1716.72 on January 1 1940. Officials listed are trustee Ed Johnson clerk Chester Howard and treasurer Chester A Spray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Township
Journal-World
Lawrence
Johnson
Chester
Howard
Chester A Spray
College pranks and campus misadventures at University
The piece describes a planned prank during a Woollcott lecture that failed when student actors planned to wheel a chair on stage, a strict visitation policy at the hospital as illness spreads, a vice versa leap year dance with coeds as escorts, a faculty search for a wandering professor who returned home for dinner, and the forthcoming rush week dates for Greek chapters at the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woollcott
Harry Hill
Lawrence
Gray Dorsey
Dorsey
Allen Crafton
Indian Cagers to Meet Iola Jaco Friday Night
The Haskell junior college basketball team seeks its first win and will host Iola junior college tomorrow night at 7 30 in the Haskell gym The Indians have losses to Kansas City and Highland junior colleges Iola is undefeated this season and features 6 foot 1 inch center King formerly at Argentine High School in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Juniior College
Tola Junior College
Haskell
Indians
Kansas City
Highland Junior Colleges
Iola
King
Argentine High School
Lawrence High to Hold School Sing in Assembly
The Lawrence high school plans a school sing in the assembly tomorrow led by student leader Williams. The city planning board met last evening at city hall but could not act due to no quorum. City Attorney George Melvin attended as discussions on subdivision continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Me Williams
Stuents
George Melvin
May Convene in Mid July Democrats Eye Mid-Year Convention
Reports from Washington indicate the Democratic National Committee plans a mid July national convention to pressure the GOP into an early August meeting. Republicans must choose between late June or early August, with a decision set for February 16 at the national committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Mrs. Elliott and daughter prepare Cleveland trip
Mrs. Samuel Elliott Jr and her daughter Jeannette will leave tomorrow for Cleveland after visiting the Elliott home for the holidays. Miss Agnes Evans and Mrs. Herbert Schnur have returned from New York City where they spent the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Elliott, Jr
Jeannette
Cleveland
S. Elliott
Agnes Evans
Herbert Schnur
New York City
Social Service League of Lawrence Holds Annual Meeting
The Social Service League of Lawrence held its annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce after a board session. New directors elected are Mrs J S Daniels and J E Jacobs, with long-time directors retained. A sewing room report noted 1100 garments produced since June. by laws amendments were approved. office and shoe fund needs discussed. next officers to be elected in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service League of Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
League
J.S. Daniels
J. E Jacobs
A. B. Martin
Armin Woestemeyer
C. C. Langston
F. J. Boyles
Samatlot
W. J. Baumgartner
J. F. Hell
William Kollender
Mabel Richardson
Condition Improves After Transfusion For KU Coed
Mary Margaret Gray a KU student from Emporia recovered after a minor operation at the University of Kansas Hospital. Mrs C E Gray her mother of Emporia came to donate blood while eight Chi Omega sorority sisters offered serving as donors. The Lawrence physician said Miss Gray is not in danger and has not been since Sunday admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Gray
K. U
Emporia
C. E. Gray
K. U. Hospital
Chi Omega
Duty to Aid Finland France Bound to Help Finns
Edouard Herriot, president of the French chamber of deputies, said France must aid Finland citing its own interests. He attacked the Russian government as seeking to crush the weak in a chamber speech. Six former communist deputies opposed policies they say led to Finland’s invasion.
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Paris
Edouard Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
France
Finland
Chamber
Herriot
Jayhawk tumblers entertain Kiwanis at Wiedemann's luncheon
University of Kansas tumblers from the physical education department presented a fancy work exhibition on mats for Kiwanis members after the weekly luncheon at Wiedemann's. Herbert Allphin introduced team members Eldo Cordes Frank Anneberg Gene Roads Sidney Salt Roy Mong and Delbert Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayhawk
University Physical Education Department
Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s Today
Herbert Allphin
Eldo Cordes
Frank Anneberg
Gene Roads
Sidney Salt
Roy Mong
Delbert Small
Farm Bureau Seeks Parity Funds From Roosevelt
Officials of the American Farm Bureau Federation told President Roosevelt they would seek a $607 million parity payment appropriation for cotton corn wheat tobacco and rice and $200 million for dairy and other products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Roosevelt
First Mortgage Loans Offered on Farms and Homes
First Mortgage Loans on farms business property and residences offered at four to five percent with quick service. New FHA rate four one four percent. Contact S. C. Hins Haw Ph 539 Eldridge Hotel Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C.-Hinshaw
Eldridge Hotel
University YMCA YWCA campaign aids Chinese student relief
An advisory luncheon in the Memorial Union launched a campaign for Chinese student relief tied to a Bowl of Rice party yet to be scheduled. Miss Molly Yard of New York reviewed China events and spoke at related YMCA YWCA meetings with faculty, students, and college reps in attendance.
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Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Memorial Union
China
Molly Yard
New York City
Far Eastern Student Service Fund
Miss. Yard
Methodic Board of Foreign Missions
United Peace Commission
United States
Japan
Committees at Hospital Chosen by Dr. Anderson
Lawrence Memorial hospital appoints its medical staff committees at Tuesday staff meeting. Dr. A J Anderson serves as executive committee chairman with six other executives and assorted chairs for eye ear nose throat obstetrical surgical medical nomenclature and drugs standards panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
A. J. Anderson
Dr. Anderson
M. T. Sadler
W. M. Auchard
N. P. Sherwood
L K. Zimmer
L. S. Powell
R. B. Hutchinson
E. M. Owen
C. B. Johnson
R. A. Schwegler, Jr
A. S. Anderson
H. P. Jones
F. R. Isaacs
R. H.edmiston
Wray Enders
W. O. Nelson
H.L. Chambers
L. K. Zimmer
Foreign planes over Belgium spark aerial chase
Foreign planes today flew over Liege and Brussels drawing Belgian anti aircraft fire and pursuit planes before they disappeared. Reports from Luxembourg said an air battle could be seen from the southern tip of that country during the morning. No numbers or outcome were given.
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Belgium
Brussels
Liege
Luxembourg
Classified Bargains on Page Seven of Journal World
Read the Journal World classified page for bargains listing local deals across categories. Includes household items furniture and misc offers from area sellers with prices and contact cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Senator Wagner Seeks New Study on Social Security Act
Senator Wagner D New York announced plans to urge Congress to order a fresh study of the Social Security Act to raise unemployment insurance payments for lower brackets and to establish sick benefits. The Finance Committee would lead the study, possibly with participation from the Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Wagner
D-N.y
Congress
House
Lways and Means
Dismissal of Hore-Belisha Draws Fresh Criticism in Parliament
The dismissal of Leslie Hore-Belisha as war secretary drew fresh criticism and likely a parliamentary debate when lawmakers return next Tuesday from the holiday recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jan. Il
Leslie Hore-Bélisha
Williamstown News Notes Deaths and Local Events
J J Allen pioneer of Jefferson county dies at Windom Kansas aged around 50 years funeral held there interment beside wife. Also reports Nor tonville basketball results Oskaloosa teams lose. C P Gibier dies after auto crash near DeSoto with family injuries. Kaw Valley Potato Growers annual meeting held in Law rence. Snow and road conditions improve aiding wheat moisture. Local visits noted.
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J. J. Allen
A. A. Allen
Windom
Kan
Somerset
Jefferson County
Will Payne
Ruth
DeSoto
Giebler
Mr. Giebler
Isaac Barton
Grantville
Perry
Newman Catholic
Kaw Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Vergil Green
Carl Evans
Lyle Green
Topeka
H. Allen
Joan
Billie Lee
O.K
Vergll Green
Market News Local Markets Today Grain Prices
Grain values show wheat 88, yellow corn 657, mixed and white corn 55, oats 44, kaffir 90. Butterfat numbers No 130 and No 227 listed. Poultry prices: hens under 4 pounds 7, over 4 pounds 10, roosters and stags 4 5. Beers: straight runs 14, graded basis 12, 14 and 76. Hogs priced at 5.15.
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Butch
Chester Henley
Boston
Mass
Acadia Lodge No
FL & A.M
R. B. Stevens
W.A. M
John H. Parker
Adv
Independence
Charles W . Tobey
New Hampshire
Ark Oe Lo
Michigan
John D. Dingell
Dingement
Sign Opera Ballet
San Francisco
Wakarusa
Twit Woollcott
K U
Union Building
Clyde Bysom
Department of Sociology
Pan-Hellenic Council
Dan Rhule
Barbara Edmunds
Iola Jaco
Prince
Austria
Archduke Felix
Archduke Otto
New York
Social Service League
K. U. Coed
Jayhawk Team
First Mortgage
Christian Associations
Movement
Theodore Paulin
J. J. Wheeler
George Docking
Hilden Gibson
H. Lee Jones
Georeg
Foster
James C. Petty
John Moore
Elizabeth Meguiar
Helen Titsworth
Marie Miller
Beulah Morrison
Theodore Paullin
Eda Paddock
Anna McCracken
H. P. Tracy
Dean Henry Werner
Norman Ginsberg
George M. Beal
Raymond Beamer
W. C. Simons
J. R. Holmes
Anderson
Williamstown
Schulz
Dietrich
A. Fascination Jnaver
Dickinson
Granada
Ala Nous
Jan Assn
Soo
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