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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1939

Page

9

Kidnapping of Rev Gerould Goldner Near Jerusalem

The Rev Gerould Goldner described his Arab captors and failed escape attempts after a week in bed rest in Jerusalem. His father paid a ransom of between 1 300 and 2 300 dollars to secure release, and Goldner recounted notes from his wife and father that sustained him during captivity.

Jerusalem Gerould Goldner Jacob Goldner Ohio Intimediaries Goldner United States

Building Fund and Bond Details From City Ledger

Summary of general fund and building fund accounts with figures for aeration projects major repairs and bonds. Notes show amounts for outstanding bonds and due dates including July and January maturities.

Total General Fund

Negotiators Seek Arab Loyalty Through Local Dignitaries

United States Consul George Wadsworth and YMCA secretary A. L. Miller direct talks from Jerusalem through religious leaders and local civilians who comprehend Arab perspectives as mediaries plan a broader council around a flickering fire.

United States George Wadsworth A. L. Miller Y.M.C.A Jerusalem

Reds accused of bank holdup to fund Communist party

Merriel R. Bacon testified at the Harry Bridges deportation hearing that a bank messenger holdup in San Francisco, valued at about 50 000 dollars, was designed by Communist party leaders to replenish party funds. He said he learned of the tactic while a party member in Portland.

San Francisco Communist Party Harry Bridges Merriel R. Bacon Portland Ore James Landis Commission of Crime Bacon

Everything Happens to Oklahoma Man on His Vacation

Texhoma Oklahoma July 26 A black cat crossed the path of Ed Gibsons auto during a weekend trip. A rainstorm ruined the engine forced a breakdown and a cascade of misfortunes including fuel running out a broken rear radius rod and spring a flat tire ruined inner tube and frequent fuel consumption.

Oklahoma Texhoma, Okla Ed Gibson

Raspberry brothers seek name change in Pasadena

Pasadena story reports Charles Raspberry aged 20 and Gilbert Raspberry aged 16 petitioning to change their surname to avoid rude remarks, while their mother Mrs Angela Raspberry vows to stay a Raspberry. In Brule Nebraska Earl Smith discovers his wheat crop already harvested by an itinerant combine operator who mistook his field.

Pasadena Calif CPI Charles Raspberry Gilbert Raspberry Angela Raspberry Brule Neb Earl Smith Smith

Farley presents prize horse to boy amid family dispute

The Postmaster General gave a prize horse to 11 year old James Jr. amid a family quarrel over gifts. Betty favored equestrian pursuits while the Farleys split time between New York and Washington as the department building was dedicated. Ann, 18, attends Mount St. Mary’s.

Betty Farley Ann Betty Jim Farley Mount St. Mary’s Academy James, Jr Post Office Washington Mount St. Mary’s

Velma West Ends Fugitive Adventure in Dallas

Velma West and Velma Richards, Ohio fugitives from a 11 year prison term for a claw hammer murder, were caught in Dallas after 36 days on the run. Detectives Buchanan Daniel and Samfort halted the pair as they neared a tavern area, ending a nationwide manhunt that began June 19.

Dallas Velma West Ohio Women’s Reformatory Velma Mary Ellen Richards Ohio C. O. Buchanan J. E. Daniel Ben Samfort Florence Sheline Virginia Brandy West Thomas Edward West Perry Marguerite Reilley Reformatory Marysville

Six Douglas county Farm Bureau women to attend camp

Six members of the Douglas county Farm Bureau women are registered for a four day camp at Tonga noxie state lake starting July 27. Registered are Mrs. Elmer Husted Mrs. George Dews Mrs. Ralph L. Colman Mrs. C. C. Gerstenberger Mrs. Chester Baldwin and Mrs. Harley Armstrong. Camp activities include handicraft singing swimming and other notes. Camp fee is 2.25 with reservations at the Farm Bureau office before departure tomorrow. Four counties Douglas Shawnee Leavenworth and Jefferson will be represented.

Douglas County Farm Bureau Tonganoxie State Lake Elmer Husted George Dews Ralph L. Colman C. C. Gerstenberger Chester Baldwin Harley Armstrong Farm Bureau Douglas Shawnee Leavenworth Jefferson

Fruit Tour Planned by Amstein and Dea

W G Amstein of the horticulture department at Kansas State University and Dea Six are slated to survey the county on a fruit tour. The program aims to assess crop health and promote orchard cultivation across the region.

W. G. Amstein Dea Kansas” State

Fruit Tour Set for County with Local Orchard Visits

Manhattan based agent Deal Six will accompany a traveler to join a fruit tour across the county arriving Monday afternoon. The itinerary includes three orchards the Jenny Wren near Lawrence the A. F. Baker at Baldwin and the W. E. Koehring east of Lawrence.

Lege Manhattan Deal Six Jenny Wren Lawrence A. F. Baker Baldwin W. E. Koehring

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