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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1941
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas notice lists subscription options at Office 722 Massachusetts Street. Rates shown include one week by carrier and monthly, yearly prepaid plans with pricing for in-town and distant subscribers within and beyond 150 miles.
A biblical verse passage notes that God drew Israel with cords of love and bands of affection, illustrating a gentle, guiding relationship rather than force. The line emphasizes divine compassion and mercy in the revered text.
The Pope declares the world punished for mankind's sins and calls for purification to regain God's favor. He warns against indecency, hatred, envy, intemperance, and other evils as forces sweeping nations and urges a return to old fashioned religion and spiritual values brought by Jesus two millennia ago.
The Boston Herald notes Lawrence, Massachusetts was presented as a town with early history and that Lawrence, Kansas, named for the same family, was founded nine years later. The eastern city grew industrially with large national impact, while the Kansas city followed a different path.
The book's author reveals that an early expedition to California after the gold discovery was known as the Jayhawkers. This noted sobriquet predates Lawrence and Kansas by 15 years, with the 1849 band from Galesburg Illinois departing from Council Bluffs Iowa toward the promised land.
The note accepts a recent issue of the New York Post praising its printing and makeup department. It highlights Broadway’s prominence with busy picture houses and jokes that Broadway may be 328 years old and in need of repayment.
A great man died at an old age. Pade Rewski is honored for his music bringing beauty and joy during peace. After Poland became a nation post World War I he served as an administrator with wisdom. His passing marks the loss of a noble soul.
An unclear fragment describes a group of young Mexicans near a tor or pota related location, with vague action about being parked. The text is too garbled to determine a clear event, place, or outcome.
A World War I veteran intervened yesterday morning on Massachusetts street when local youths accosted women. He scolded the boys and ensured they left, noting that since the legislature adjourned this may be the only amusement for the capitol city youths.
The Leavenworth Times urges caution for Fourth of July travelers to prevent avoidable auto accidents due to wild or drunken driving. It notes a rising accident rate this year and stresses personal responsibility, limiting risks, and avoiding alcohol if driving. It calls for a safe holiday with no injuries and a second celebration for the community.
In the Professional Building lobby Snort Brown reports two strangers gaze at each other and recall past University of Illinois ties in 1927 28 29 30. One claims not to have attended a university and says he learned to drink in his Indiana hometown.
Ed Chapman notes that this year's wheat harvest may lift city buyers interest in farmland beyond the farmer’s good yield. He warns that a farmer unaware of selling after recent hardships deserves to own the land.
A local girl newly married to a young farmer browsed a furniture store for a farm bureau piece, as reported by Samantha Steele.
The Marquette Tribune notes that traveling coast to coast still reveals shared humor, reflecting a common cultural thread across the United States.
The War Today column notes ten days of fierce fighting along a 2000 mile front with German drives toward Moscow but no decisive engagement. Nazi advances center on the Minsk highway while British allies caution against overconfidence in a quick victory or heavy German assault.
Aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty regained U S soil after departing Cleveland for New York with 350 miles left in their round the world flight. Weather forecasts promise cooler temps and possible showers marking a shift after a record warm June.
Local residents report travels and gatherings from Baldwin to Baxter Springs for the July Fourth holiday. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Howard N. Smith with Mrs. Hunt. E. O. Hallock hosts the Baldwin Post Office group. Dr. Willard H. Garrett and Mrs. Garrett recount a 2,500 mile journey visiting Illinois, Kentucky, Alabama, Wisconsin, and Missouri. The article also notes the June 29 marriage of Ottilia Mueller to Samuel A. Deel Jr. and lists other visitors and relocations among Baldwin families.
Lita Damson, wife of famous dancer Jerry Lane, grows weary of their glittering marriage and a life on display. She steps toward a new future with Ken Richards, a southern admirer who promises a quiet, domestic life away from the city’s bright lights.
The writer weighs a quick German victory versus a long Russo German war in Russia. He notes uncertain Soviet strength, Stalin’s grip, and civilian morale. A rapid strike could cut Britain off from supplies. a drawn out war would drain German resources and threaten allied goals.
Developments in Washington stall again as the U S government awaits Carranza s reply to last Sunday note demanding his intentions toward the American expedition in Mexico The allied offensive continues with the British big push reported on the front lines in Belgium and France A land sale closes as 22 Lawrence men purchase a 22 lot tract on Massachusetts street once owned by George Chambers of Los Angeles Calif The buyers dine with W P Johnson prior to final division and several plan homes Captain F E Jones reports a son born this morning at 1824 New Hampshire street the first war baby in Lawrence named Frank E Jr
New York July 1 The German government has cancelled further CBS broadcasts from Berlin in retaliation for a commentator’s remark on the release of British novelist P G Wodehouse from a Nazi prison CBS said chief Berlin bureau Harry W Flannery telephoned authorities confirmed the action and tied it to Elmer Davis' statement.
The town sees July warmth and bustling activity as Misses Hutt Millinery prepare a new shop space and harvesters arrive to boost local commerce. Postmaster Caldwell returns from Buffalo Exposition while ice supply strains Griffin Ice Co. River ice remains plentiful. Anna Whitney wins 31,063 votes in a World popularity contest and heads to Buffalo with travel and Expo perks.
The article notes a prisoner was treated differently from others due to his publicity value to Germany, implying selective handling based on media impact. The remark points to unequal treatment influenced by notoriety and propaganda considerations.
Local notes detail numerous Sunday dinners and visits among Hesper residents and nearby towns including Kansas City DeSoto Eudora Burlington and Los Angeles. Several marriages meetings and club activities are recorded with names such as Burnell Gabriel Neis Hadle Kurtz and Seiwald.
Listing of radio programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF for Tuesday July 4 and Wednesday July 2 detailing music shows talk formats news broadcasts sports, orchestras, and notable personalities including WREN Moonbeams Bobby Byrne's and KMBC Amos and Andy with times from 5:30 PM to midnight.
Willie Albert Demeritt born August 8 1860 in Washington Vermont died June 20 1941 aged 80 years 10 months. He lived with his parents in Vermont and attended Johnson Academy studied telegraphy in Boston. At 25 he moved to Wakefield Kansas taught school three years and married Elizabeth Johnson December 25 1887. they had eight children.
The obituary recalls the life of Mr. Demeritt who moved from Wakefield Kansas to a Moran area home after nine years on a farm near Lawrence. He served as elder in Clinton Moran and presbyterian churches. Survived by wife Elizabeth and eight children, plus siblings and many grandchildren. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary three years ago on Christmas Day.
Kansas pig crop for spring was about 1,138,000 head, as estimated by federal and state agriculture departments, 5 percent below 1940 spring figures. Hog producers plan to raise fall farrowings to about 178,000 head, a 30 percent increase over 1940 fall farrowings.
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