Woodring Urges Isolation and Readiness in Public Address
In Topeka on June 20 former Secretary of War Woodring declared the United States must mind its own business and insulate the hemisphere from war. He criticized some administration advisers, defended Roosevelt's defense program, and said aid should be cash and carry but not threaten national defenses. He planned to stay in Kansas, writing letters, with no announced business plans.
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Woodrings
Presid
J. Roosevelt
United States
White House
Chamber of Commerce
Woodring
War Department
Roosevelt
CCC
Coun Topeka
Democratic Party
Washington
Widsom
Topeka
Kansas
Parole Check on Tom Pendergast Ordered by Federal Judge
Kansas City July 10 Federal Judge Merrill E Otis ordered an in destina tion to determine if Tom Pendergast former political boss is taking active part in politics in violation of parole terms Maurice M Milligan former U S district attorney in an address at Poplar Bluff charged Pendergast is back at giving orders to his nephew James M Pendergast for Senator Truman Milligan opposes Truman in the Democratic primary for the Senate nomination The judge emphasized investigations must be fact based and directed Lewis J Grout chief federal probation officer The judge noted grand jury backing if needed Pendergast was sentenced to 15 months in prison and fined 10000 for evading federal income taxes on 443550 He was released from prison last May 30 and is on five year probation
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Kansas City
Merrill E. Otis
Tom ‘Pendergast
Maurice M. Milligan
United States District ‘Attorney
Poplar Bluff
Pendergast
James M. Pendergast
Truman
Gram
Engineers Sought By Fort Belvoir Linked KU Graduate Request
Alumni office received a letter from Nels Benson a 1906 KU engineering graduate and civilian Fort Belvoir engineer seeking graduates educated in all engineering branches. Washington funds totaling 2 300 000 were allotted to states for improvements including Iowa Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma.
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University of Kansas
Nels Benson
Benson
Fort Belvoir
Washington
Ickes
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Labor Day Picnic Planned by Lawrence Lodge Event
Lawrence 1.0.C. F.lodge No. 4 announced a Labor Day picnic at South Park with Ralph O. Burgert as general chairman. A full day of entertainment is planned and six mechanical riding devices will be set up. Officers installed include Forrest A. Jackson as Noble Grand and John Callahan as retiring Noble Grand.
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Lawrence 1
C. F.lodge Nop
South Park
Ralph O. Burgert
Essodanre
Noble Grand
Forrest A. Jackson
Joseprk ‘Garbutt
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Arrivals
Baldwin residents host and visit relatives across Kansas and beyond. Notables include Mrs. Anna Lewis's Baldwin stop with the Wilbert W. Lewis family, Mrs. C. W. Schwartz returning from Topeka, and Prof. Frank E. Wolf in Lawrence to see New Moon. The list covers visits to Hartford, Iowa City, Dodge City, New York area pastors, and travelers from Tampa, Denver, and Topeka with Baker College ties.
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Mr. Land
Wilbert W. Lewis
Bill
John
Ellen
Holton
Baldwin
Mr. Lewis
Ae Anna Lewis
C. W. Schwartz
Topeka
Frank E. Wolf
Lawrence
Samuel A. Deel
Hartford
William M. Runyan
Vdiy
New York
Frank H. Wells
Wells
Ernest Weiner
Baker
Czechoslovakia
Overbrook
Raymond Horrell
Pittsburg
Letter from Britain warns civilians on invasion prep
A British letter received by Dr. Mervin Sudler from a friend in Byfleet describes a special civilian instruction list for potential German invasion. The note mentions armoured cars in a garden field, fears for France, and guidance on civil defense and bombing readiness, dated June 21.
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England
Germany
Mervin Sudler
Fred P. Kles
Byfleet
Lonon
Cole
France
Jay
Bethel Family Remembered After Nebraska Sister Dies
Mrs. Ellis Pryor of Nebraska was killed in a Saturday automobile accident. Bethel residents attended the funeral Wednesday. many relatives and friends visited, hosted dinners, and offered condolences. Several local families, including Hoffmans, Owens, Transmiers, and Albrights, were noted among attendees.
Horse dies after fall in 40 foot well near Williamstown
A Lawrence wrecker crew failed to save a horse that plunged into a 40 foot well at the Jack Wiles farm near Williamstown. The animal hung on a crossbeam about 25 feet down and was hoisted, but slipped free and drowned as rescuers fought to secure it for over an hour.
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Lawrence
Williamstown
Bert Gravel
Jack Wiles
Williamstown Junction
Japanese Navy Joins Verbal Attack on Marines in Shanghai
In Shanghai on July 10 the Japanese navy and army denounced alleged maltreatment of Japanese gendarmes seized by U S Marines. Rear Admiral Takeda condemned the acts as barbarous while Colonel Peck demanded explanation for the 16 pendarines in the American defense zone and called Japanese charges lies.
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Shanghai
United States Marine
Markji Takeda
DeWitt Peck
Kalb Family Picnic Honors Pittsburgh Couple
A Kalb family picnic at Baldwin Lake Sunday honored cousin and husband Mr and Mrs Raymond Horrel of Pittsburgh. Attendees included F E Kalb Ralph Kalb and family plus Gena Kalb and Donald Roser. The article notes 4 H club activity, Farm Bureau gathering, and a Black Jack Ladies Needle Club meeting.
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Kalb
Baldwin Lake
Raymond Horrel
Pittsburgh
F. E. Kalb
Ralph Kalb
Dorothy
Mary Mildred
Laverne
Lester Kalb
Larry
Kenneth
Gena Kalb
Donald Roser
Fred
Bell and
Leon
Suesday
Ruth van Tries
Farm Bureau
Helen Kalb
Ellia of Baldwin
Black Jack Ladies Needle Club
Local social notes show visitors and gatherings across area towns
Canal's Watchdog highlights weekend visits by Mrs. Frank Reed and children, Mrs. Clifford Decker, Mrs. Bonnie Staley, and others from Kansas City and Lawrence. The item lists dinner guests, Sunday calls, and short trips, including Mrs. Anna Harbaugh of Lawrence visiting Frank and wife, and a fishing trip begun by Stone Snider and companions.
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Satardigy
Dks
Merle
Frank Reed
Walter Reed
Bonner Springs
Clifford Decker
Bonnie Staley
Kansas
Charles
Mrr
Clarence. Beovill
Shawnee
Har
Kline Baird
Alfred Alues
Clinton
Anitis
Attaburry
Daugher
Mam le
Ansas Ethe Parry
Fred Rouch
Denver
Colo
Eudorames
Mildred
Mary Hider
Calleh
Lawrence
Iars
A. R. Luts
Remere Lastey
G. Clark
San
Kansas City
Homer Nance
Harold
William Anderson
Agance
Kirkman
Community gatherings and visits in Baldwin during the Fourth
Thursday afternoon in Baldwin featured Iris ONeil leading a reading program while Dr. and Mrs. Ballard and others shared lunch and a Junction picnic. Betty Kramer visited Geraldine ONeil. Grace Preston stayed with her mother in Baldwin. Continental travels and Lawrence fireworks were noted with several local visits.
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Baldwin
Lake
Iris’ O'Neil
M. D. Ballard
Carolyn
Susann
J. L. Hays
Colmate
Broadfoot
Betty Kramer
Geraldine O'Neil
Grace Preston
Laura Preston
Roy West
Oklahoma
Cora Trusheim
Zora
McEs Rhoades
Tricket
Retta
Sheeley
Mike Grace
Hays
Lawrence
Miss Colman
Mr. Broadfoot
Vint Trusheim
J. C
Gertrude
Linwood Social Roundup Shares Weekend Visits
Linwood residents and visitors filled a busy weekend with family dinners and gatherings. Guests included Mrs. T A Goff, Mrs. Charles Herrod, Eulah Mae of Bethel, Mrs. Harry Orrick from Manhattan, and many local families at picnics and dinners. Notable trips included Loyd party stops in Kansas City and Cincinnati visits by Evan Travis and others.
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T.A. Goff
Charles Herrod
Eulah Mae
Bethel
T. Fredrick
Harry Orrick
Manhattan
J. H. Pennington
Albert Meinke
Barbara Meinke
Loring
Theodore Meinke
Ladies’ Birthday Club
Gage Park
Topeka
Roy Stark
W. S. Anderson
A. H. Engle
Mra
A. A. Meinke
Rop Stark
George Kirkman
Charles Colman
James Smith
Fred Meinke
Joe Coleman
Kansas City
Phil Porth
Shirley
Bonner Springs
William Allison
Elmer Hicks
Hicks
Charles Hicks
E. W. Taylor
Lawrence
iMr
Quince
Pope Pleads Against Patriotism Turning Into Hate
Vatican report says Pope Pius XII warned 1,000 pilgrims against letting patriotism become hate and vindictiveness. He urged Christians to defend their fatherland without hatred, noting the danger of vengeance in the current hour.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Fevagu
Shirley Temple returns to natural acting in New Picture
Hollywood reports new respect for Shirley Temple as she appears natural in Young People. The 11 year old star who left film after Twentieth Century Fox final picture shows renewed talent in a press preview. Bellaire club changes name from London to Willkie with Mayor Robertson as member.
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Hollywood
Shirley Temple
Twentieth Century- Fox
Shirley
Willkie
Bellaire
Em Fishing Club
London Fishing Club
Willkie Fishing Club
W. T. Robertson
Plants for War Materials in Southwest Listed
Dallas July 10 1910 UP The southwestern division of the U S Chamber of Commerce announced the War Department has surveyed and approved a number of plants in Arkansas 17 Oklahoma 18 Missouri 279 Kansas The plants may produce materials ranging from office supplies to artillery for the war effort. Last minute reminder to order the World sent to your summer vacation address Phone 22.
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Dallas
Tex
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
War Department
Arkansas
Oklahoame
Missouri
Kansas
Local Visits Highlight Weekend in Statedale and Tonganoxie
Mrs Olan Branstetter hosted the honor of Miss Florence Allison while Mr and Mrs Henry Hunsicker of Statedale Pe visited Thursday. Mr and Mrs Quince German and Mr and Mrs Frank Harbaugh with Mrs Anne Harbaugh from Lawrence spent Sunday with E W Freeman of Tonganoxie. Mrs Frank Reed and son visited her father George Holland in Tonganoxie Sunday.
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Olan Branstetter
Florence Allison
Henry Hunsicker
Statedale, Pe
Quince German
Frank Harbaugh
Anne Harbaugh
Lawren
Tre
E .W. Freeman
Tonganoxie
Mra
Frank Reed and
Sone
George Holland
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Ellis Pryor
Ben Hoffman
Wilma
Lloyd. Hefner
Howard Hoffman
Reece. Swimley
Max and
Gené
Max Seogi
King Young
Wichita
Saul Owens
Owens
Wayne Owens
Ding Burton
Kansane City
Clarence Albright
Albright
Dorothy Hoffman
Maridonna Hoffman
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Ernest ‘Transmier
LeRoy
Marvin
Cecil
Lou Lawson
Mahlon Groemiler
Stater
Ottawa
C. M. Albright
Fred Fisher
Alan and
Margaret Fisher
Marc
Canal’s Watchdog
Freedent Roosevelt
U. S. Army
Coll
Glen Ofane
Oeanama
C. S . Ridley
Linwood
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Ina
Blondie
Budget
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Larry Simms
Rita Hayworth
Ellen Drew
Ray Milland
Cartoon
Linda Darnell
John Payne
Roland Young
Desasire Cetera
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Andy Hardy
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Lewis Stone
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