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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1940

Page

2

Gannett Launches Republican Nomination Bid in Rochester

Rochester publisher Frank Gannett opens his bid for the Republican presidential nomination with a testimonial dinner speech attacking the Roosevelt administration. He pledges to restore private enterprise, curb new deal powers, and restore economic recovery and employment. He argues for a return to constitutional democracy and warns against one man rule and collectivist policies. He urges a national movement to elect leadership committed to free enterprise and balanced budgets.

Rochester N. Y Frank Gannett East Middle West Roosevelt Congress America Europe New Deal Washington

Death notices for Emma Shaner and Mary Harris

Funeral services for Emma Shaner will be at Rumsey funeral home Thursday at two with Rev. Harold G Barr officiating. Burial in Memorial Park. Harris services set for tomorrow at 3 30 with Rev. Johnson Reed at Rumsey funeral home burial in Vinland cemetery. Harris survived by four daughters, five sons, two brothers, one sister, forty seven grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren.

Emma Shaner Bert S. Chewning Stratford Road Rumsey Harold G. Barr Memorial Park Cemetery Mary Elizabeth Harris Aliie James Johnson Reed Vinland Cemetery Harris Allie James C. A. Keith Kansas City Kan T. G. Elliott Lawrence Wilbur Swisher Gypsum City L. G. Harris Jess L. Harris Fred H. Harris E. D. Harris Dodge City Earl Harris California Dudley Hoskinson William Hoskinson Elmer Hagerman Vinland

Personal News From Lawrence and Around

Miss Myrtle McConnell of Denison Texas visits Lawrence after two weeks with her brother R M McConnell and family in Kansas City. Phil Antrim spends the day in Kansas City on business. Mr and Mrs O W Maloney return from several days in Tulsa Oklahoma. Mrs R T Shrontz of Holton visits Kansas City after ten days with her sister in Lawrence. Dr E E Stauffer Wichita pastor visits Lawrence. he has led St Pauls Lutheran Church for eighteen years. C E Birch travels to Paola for Kansas State Teachers Association executive board meeting with Mr Wright Topeka. Classifieds invite readers to sell extra items through Journal World.

Myrtle McConnell Denison Tex Lawrence R. M. McConnell Kansas City Phil Antrim 0. W. Maloney Tulsa Oklo R. T. Shrontz Holton C. C. Perkins Lawrencer W ’.Maloney E. E. Stauffer St. Paul’s Lutheran ‘Church Wichita Alvin D. Havekost C. E. Birch Paola Kansas State Teachers Association Wright Topeka

Recital Tonight by 24 Students at School of Fine Arts

Twenty four students perform a second advanced recital in Frank Strone Auditorium at 7 30. The program includes Haydn quartet and Mohler cello works, Handel Messiah aria, Bruch concerto movement, Schubert songs, Chopin Barcarolle, and Chaminade etude plus Liszt trio. Renowned instructors mentor the performers.

School of Fine Arts Frank Strone Haydn Eagene Ninninger Lorraine McIntyre Vincent Bleecker Sarah Mohler Karl Euersteiner Handel

Lawrence News Highlights From City to State Weather and People

Lawrence reports show Douglas county ranks seventh in annual rainfall among 105 Kansas counties. Weather clerk C P Radcliffe notes days with 30 degrees or lower increasingly common this winter. Local birds suffer from cold. starlings spotted on Ohio street. Lawrence hotel leader Hutson elected KC Hotel association president. Lawrence U airport operations delayed by weather. student flights limited. Local staff changes include Jack Stinnett to Sikeston and Ruth Felton assisting in city office. First Methodist cancels Palestine film due to illness. A student suggests piling snow around shade trees. R E P officials and five others attend Emporia sales meeting.

Topekaans Honor Burdick With Dinner

Dr. William L. Burdick dean emeritus of the law school has a busy week with an American Democracy banquet January 23 and a talk to the Kansas City Bar association. A reception precedes the banquet and he speaks again on The English Inns of Court in Kansas City. Meanwhile a graduate passed flying tests for Pensacola and others from KU attend Wichita meetings with state officials and faculty.

Law Pensacola William L. Burdick School of Law Burdick Leavenworth Althe Dr. Burdick Charles Rogers University Kansas City Naval Training Station Rogers Swift and Company Nebraska Florida Carls Phi Delta Theta

Gannett resigns from AP board after presidential bid

Frank E. Gannett resigns from the Associated Press board effective immediately after announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president. He became a director in 1985 and was reelected in 1938 for a three year term.

New York Frank E. Gannett The Associated Press

Society Social Calendar Highlights Midweek Dining and Bridge

Wednesday events include Mrs William S Johnson bridge luncheon with Agnes Evans at Imperial contract club and Winter contract club. Thursday features Mrs EB Sisson Bridgettes Ivans Hearth and Mrs George Docking Friday hosts P T H O founders day banquet Ev ans Hearth and Vendredi club with dinner bridge at Country N L C home of Mrs William Frowe.

William S. Johnson Agnes Evans Imperial Contract Club M. 8S EB. P. Sisson Bridgettes Ivans Hearth George Docking Contract Club P. Th. O Evans Hearth L. N. Lewis Vendredi Club William Frowe

Local Social Notes Include Luncheon and Club Activities

Mrs. William Savage Johnson hosted a luncheon with twelve guests at Crescent road. Gamma Phi Beta alumnae plan a bridge tea January 27 at Mrs. Docking’s home. The President’s birthday ball committee is announced led by Mrs. W. O. Hamilton and includes several couples and individuals. Fifty five attended Round Table guest day with a review of The Country Lawyer. Circle four to hold silver tea at 500 Missouri street. Co Onerettes hosted a dessert luncheon at Evans Hearth with new Go-Caperette songs and prizes for bridge and Chinese checkers.

William Savage Johnson Crescent Road George Docking George J. Kirchhoff, Jr Leila K. Black Gamma Phi Beta W. O. Hamilton Eldridge Hotel Round Table Edwin F. Price Bellamy Patridge Earnest Boyce C. O. Aston Ray Q. Brewster Eva Horton Circle Four North Lawrence Co Onerettes Evans Hearth Howard Creel James Holyfield Raymond McBeth Glenn Moody George Pickens Robert Brooks Paul Coker Will Johns, Jr Phil Olmstead Jerry Sommer Andrew Elson L. V. Carr Garden City

Douglas County Christian Endeavor Rallyset for West Side Church

The Douglas County Christian Endeavor societies plan a rally tomorrow evening at the West Side Presbyterian church. Rev. Alfred P. Smith, pastor of the church, is mentioned as part of the event details.

Douglas County Christian Endeavor Societies West Side Presbyterian Church Alfred P. Smith

Milner announces birth of daughter Erma Louise

Mr and Mrs E B Milner of Rawlins Wyoming announce the birth of a daughter on January 4 named Erma Louise. Milner is the son of Mr and Mrs H K Lury of Lawrence and was formerly employed on the Journal World.

E. B. Milner Rawlins Wyo Erma Louise Milner H. K. Lury Lawrence Journal-World

Social hour hostesses and Topeka guests plan Cine Derella

As hostesses during the social hour, Mrs. Charles Lescher and Mrs. Harry Winter will chair. Mrs. Francis Ziegler and daughter Mary, with friends from Topeka, will return to Lawrence for the Cine derella performance Saturday afternoon.

Charles Lescher Harry Winter Francis Ziegler Mary Topeka Lawrence

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