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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

9

Goldless Nations May Turn on U S

New York reports that the United States with a vast gold hoard could be forced to defend gold against nations seeking to undermine its value. Wall Street bankers note Berlin aims to shift currency bases while the U S holds most of the world’s monetary gold, with England relying on reserves to pay wartime purchases.

New York United States Berlin Europe France England Wall Street Walther Funk Fulck Germany Uncle Sam

Dalton Raid Reenactment Draws Coffeyville Crowds

In Coffeyville Kansas on July 26 a 1892 Dalton gang raid memory and a 1940s film remake premiere drew a large crowd. Stars Andy Devine and Frank Albertson attended with director George Marshall and actresses Peggy Moran Constance Moore. Devine and Albertson received Delaware and Pawnee adoptions with names reflecting tribal ties.

Coffeyville Kan Dalton Gang Daylights Hollywood Daltons Universal Andy Devine Frank Albertson George Marshall Peggy Moran Constance Moore Devine Albertson Wa-M-Wak Tal-A-Ha-Las Pawnées

Harvard sociologist argues for four child family size

Cambridge, July 26. Prof. Carle C Zimmerman told the New England conference on tomorrow's children that the ideal two children must be replaced by four to maintain a first rate nation. He warned that at current birth rates the population would decline and cited estimates that among 2000 babies born tomorrow about 940 will be girls and about 700 will marry and bear children, suggesting an average of three to four children per couple.

Cambridge Mass America Harvard Carle C. ‘Zimmerman New England Zimmerman

Steak Fry Draws Crowd at Fowler Grove Picnic

About 150 people attended a tenderized steak fry at the University last night in Fowler Grove. Professors Guy Smith and F C Russell prepared the menu with steaks and corn on the cob on grills between Fowler shops and the gymnasium. After the supper a community recreation class led a program of group singing.

University Fowler Grove Guy Smith F. C. Russell Fowler Shops

Preach Monday by Rev H M Riggle at Church of God

Rev H M Riggle, president of Gospel Trumpet Publishing Co Rochester Ind, to address a Church of God gathering Monday night at 7 45. He will speak on Christ The World's Only Hope Today or Who Is Jesus. He has preached 13000 sermons over 47 years and toured the US Canada and major cities abroad. The public is invited.

H. M. Riggle Gospel Trumpet Publishing Company Rochester Ind Church of God Jesus Riggle United States Canada England Ireland Scotland Germany Switzerland Egypt Palestine Syria Holy Land Church of Who Pie Big Springs Topeka Church of God Young People Assembly of God Rhode Island P. D. Pittman Job Seventh Missouri Mayo

Landslides Kill Dozens Along Chile Coast

Reports from Tocopillo and Antofagasta in Chile describe landslides after rare rains that buried towns and flooded mines. More than 100 people were feared dead with communications broken, leaving casualty figures uncertain.

Antofagasta Chile Tocopillo Andes

Farm manager accused in fatal arson and self harm

Deputy District Attorney Tom Purcell said Earl Smith, 32, dairy farm manager for Mrs. Anna Lang, beat and burned his employer to death and then self-ignited to fake an alibi. Lang, 38, was found charred in a barn on a farm southwest of Limon. The 12-year-old daughter witnessed the attack and Smith's self-immolation.

Limon Colo Tom Purcell Earl Smith Anna Lang Annette Purcell Smith

Bakaleinikoff Delights With Viola and Viola d Amor Recital

Vladimir Bakaleinikoff guest conductor at Midwestern Music camp filled Frank Strong hall with a varied program. He showcased the viola soloist’s skill on the instrument and the rare viola d amor in Hoffmeister selections and Gior Dani adaptations. Winifred Hill accompanied, earning strong applause after each piece.

Frank Stronghall Vladimir Bakaleinikoff Bakaleinikoff Hoffmeister Giuseppe Giordani Casadesus Cui van Goens Winifred Hill

Marriage License Issued to Mole and Nora Lee

A marriage license has been issued at the office of the probate judge to George W. Mole and Nora Lee.

George W. Mole Nora Lee

Various Churches in Lawrence Announce Services and Events

A compact notice lists Sunday and midweek services across multiple churches in North Lawrence and surrounding areas. It cites Trinity Episcopal, Nazarene, Vinland Presbyterian, North Lawrence Baptist, Centenary Methodist, Church of God, and other congregations with schedules, special anniversaries, congregational meetings, and ongoing Bible study and youth activities.

Ninth Street area church services and summer schedule

Multiple church notices outline summer worship times at First Presbyterian Ninth and Vermont, Wesley Foundation events, and Union Park services. Music lists, prelude and postlude pieces, sermons by Dr. Hunt and others, morning services at 8:30 and 9:30 to 10:30, Sunday school at 9:45, and summer teaching periods.

Regular quarterly meeting at Free Methodist Church

The Free Methodist Church at Twelfth and Connecticut streets holds a regular quarterly meeting service this evening with Rev C V McCalley of Topeka in the pulpit. Sunday services include 10:00 Sunday school led by J E Wade, 11:00 morning worship with communion afterward, Y P M S at 7:00, and 7:45 evening service with Rev McCully.

Nazarene Church Aere Vermont Lawson Brown O. F. Evans The Garden City Mengami Women's Vinland Presbyterian Church B. C. Montgomery B. Lucas S. B. Lucas North Lawrence Baptist Church O. L. King A. A. Hill B. T. U. Mia Lucille Smith G. W. Jackson Centenary Methodist Church Fourth and Elm Streets North Lawrence C.J. Knox Leona Fetty Wa Epworth First Baptist Church Eighth Kentucky Howard E. Koelb Charlies W. Thomas Wade W. Pierce Paul C. Rankin Stebbina Frysinger Silver Alfred Gallup McDermid H. E Jordan Charles W. Thomas Union Young People's First Methodist Church South Park Harold G. Barr First Christian Church Free Methodist Church Connecticut Streets Joseph H. Reid C. V. McCalley Topeka J. E. Wade C.v. McCully

Immanuel Lutheran Church Announces August Camp Meeting

W. W. Stoeppelworth, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church Tenth and Kentucky Streets, invites Sunday school and Bible study with 11:00 divine service. The August schedule includes a weekly service with the theme The Tears of Jesus from Luke 19.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Tenth Kentucky Streets W. W.'Stoeppelworth Jesus

Early Sunday Worship at First Methodist Planned

Early morning services at the First Methodist Church begin at 8 30 with Dr Robert A Hunt delivering The Transparent Character as the theme Tre Martin Freeman formerly of Lawrence appears as guest soloist Mrs Freeman previously music supervisor in Hays now in Salina will sing How Beautiful Upon the Mountains and the soprano in Great Is Thy Love Melva Good Robert Collett and William Henderson comprise the quartet Dorothy Enlow Miller will play Extase as organ prelude and Grand March as postlude with other musicians assisting

Tenth Vermont Robert A. Hunt Edwin F. Price Wesley Foundation Dorothy Enlow Miller Extase Ganne Bohm Ilia Martin Freeman Melva Good Robert Collett William Henderson Harker Martin Freeman Sigurd Jorsalfar) Grieg R. C. Lacasig R. E. Wood First Christian Church Kentucky Streets Harold G.barr Meta M/Clarkson Briggs Ha Martin Freeman Coral Mendelssohn South Bark Joe M. Williams First Methodist Church Tre Martin ‘Freeman Lawrence Freeman Hays Salina Russell Memorial Sigurd Jorsalfar Grieg

Man Shields Himself in Blankets to Flee Town on Warrant

In Fayetteville North Carolina on July 26 a man sought to escape an assault warrant by wrapping in heavy blankets and leaving town in a two horse wagon. Sheriff N H McGeachy captured him and placed him in custody.

Fayetteville N. C N. H. McGeachy

Bishop to Preach at Lawrence Episcopal Service

The Rt Rev William Appleton Lawrence, bishop of Massachusetts, will be guest preacher at the Episcopal church in Lawrence on October 20. His visit aligns with the general convention in Kansas City and recalls his 1929 visit for the city anniversary. On October 13 Bishop Kemerer of Duluth will also be guest bishop, noting Haskell Institute students and Indian affairs in Minnesota.

William Appleton Wrence Episcopal Avt Massachusetts Amos Lawrence New England ‘Emigrant Aid Fa Bighorn Episcopal Church Vito Lawrence Kansas City Kemerer Duluth Haskell Institute Minnesota

Kansas Guardsmen to Study Draft Act at Camp

During the guard’s encampment at Little Falls from August 4 to 24 Adjutant General Milton R. McLean will lead Kansas officers in a state school on the compulsory military service act attended by officers from all states.

Topeka Kansas National Guard Little Falls Miate Milton R. McLean Kansas

Local social notes from Excelsior area

Mr and Mrs Albert Schwarz and daughter Marion visited Tuesday evening at the Ray Shuler home. Miss Laurine Pohl of Baldwin spent several days this week visiting relatives. Twila Bond spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ben Bowers of Ottawa. Miss Eula Belle Shuler returned home Wednesday evening after visiting the last couple of weeks.

Albert Schwarz Marion Dudley Ulrich Ray Shuler Laurine Pohl Baldwin Twila Bond Ben Bowers Ottawa Eula Belle Shuler

Local Social News Notes From Farm Bureau and Visits

The article lists neighbors and families visiting, hosting gatherings, and attending events. Mentions Farm Bureau meeting at Mrs Jerald Hobson's home, plus visits among the Montgomery, Archer, Hale, Flory, Gastrock, Pohl, Browning, Rappard, Monroe, and Kring households. Weekend and Sunday activities include picnics and dinners in Baldwin, Ottawa, and Forest Park areas.

Jess Wingert Walter Fon Farm Bureau Jerald Hobson Fred. Lynas George Becta Archer Colorado Walter “Archer Hallie Hale Irene Edith Vane Kring Ernoon Faye Montgomery Lawesrence Montgomery Hallie Hale Canestera Henry Flory Forest Park Ottawa Poe Donard Gastrock Ernest Pohl Baldwin Charley Browning Elmer Rappard Guy Monroe Harry Flory

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