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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1939

Page

3

Thornburg Bank Robbery Suspect Questioned In Kansas

Kansas City July 29 Thornburg the man described as a human bomb who robbed the First National bank at Chanute Kan in March was captured in Nevada Mo and brought to Kansas for questioning He described traveling from New Jersey to New Mexico and Mexico before the arrest He said the motive was personal not financial and that he might plead guilty if circumstances repeat.

Kansas City John Thornburg Nevada Thornburg First National Bank Chanute Kan Kansas Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation United States Maurice Milligan Missouri Demus Becket Caney Chanute Bank Fayetteville Ark Alabama Newark New York Old Mexico Joe Balch Kansas City General Hospital Becket Caney Christian Church John W. V. Stonum Joe F. Balch Balch First National Bank of

Vandenberg Sisters Find Careers as Mothers

Elizabeth Van denberg a concert pianist turned wife and mother to a baby girl named for Barbara Vanderberg Knight. Barbara, 29, is a divorcee with a son and a prominent Grand Rapids social presence. Their stepmother is Mrs. Arthur Vandenberg, former Chicago womens page editor. The piece also notes various local social visits and community events in Eudora and nearby towns with numerous families and clubs.

Elizabeth Barbara Washington Civic Symphony Orchestra Barbara Vanderberg Knight Ohn Grand Rapids Mich Vandenberg Arthur Vandenberg Chicago

Rewed After 50 Years Kentucky Couple Divorced Years Ago Marry Again

Kentucky couple Jake Persinger 87 of Scott West Virginia and Helen Woodward 86 of Culloden W Va remarried after a long separation. Their ceremony was performed by Magistrate Dee Bolt and witnessed by their daughter Florence Vance and granddaughter Agnes Pauley.

Catlettsburg Jake Persinger Scott W. Va Helen Woodward Culloden Florence Vance Agnes Pauley Dee Bolt

Foreclosures Ordered on 170000 Homes by HOLC

Chairman John H. Fahey testified that the Home Owners Loan Corporation ordered foreclosures on about 170000 homes backed by government financed mortgages from 1933 through 1936.

HOLC Washington John H. Fahey Home Owners. Loan Corporation

Eudora Ladies Aid Plans Picnic Stand Auction

The Eudora M. E. church Ladies Aid met in the church room for devotions led by Mrs. W. C. Watson. They arranged a stand for the C P A picnic and held an afternoon auction that netted a nice sum. Dainty refreshments were served by the July committee. Mr and Mrs Glen Wilson and Buddy hosted guests for dinner and Sunday visits followed by supper with Lawrence guests. Dr and Mrs G M Wolf learned Tuesday their son William A Wolf of Wichita is involved in the news.

Tored Wesleyain Wichita St. Pauls Evangelical Church Hudson Kan Helen Gerstenberger Lila Katherine Reetz Homer Gerstenberger Lois Salina Gottlieb Nieder John David Mary Thome Valley Chapel Fred Zillner Lawrence Eudora Henry Papenhausen Excelsior Springs Fred Papenhausen Oliver Deay Thelma Haverty Duane Gallup N. M Endora Sue Ann Elmore Jake Milburn Fred Moll Martin Abel Evening Star Moll Robert Henritz Bobby Kansas City Anna Mae McGlade Vincent McGlade Turner J. N. Hearin Charles Vitt Charlene Fall Leaf Katherine Rothberger Ebon Scott J. O. Scott Epworth League M. E. Church Church Ruth Ott Nadine Harris Elanor Bartz W. O. Watson Ed Maul Frank Sommers John Miller Ladies Aid W. C. Watson C.P.A Glen Wilson Buddy Sim Rothberger Bill Harper Wilson G. M. Wolf William A. Wolf

Truth about Advertising by Charles B Roth

A mid-century essay argues advertising drove social progress by popularizing labor-saving devices from the sewing machine to home appliances. It credits advertising as a pioneer of emancipation and modernization, shaping daily life and freeing women from drudgery.

Truth About Charles B. Roth Charles Roth

White House No Novelty to Diana Hopkins

Diana Hopkins six years old daughter of Secretary Harry Hopkins has become a frequent guest at the White House since her mother’s death. She has met Queen Elizabeth, attends a private Washington school, and summers at a Maryland seaside cottage with her father. Buffer the cocker spaniel is her pet.

White House Diana Hopkins Harry Hopkins Diana Executive Roosevelt Mrs. Roosevelt Elizabeth Washington Massachusetts Avenue Buzzie Dall Maryland Capital Buffer

Correspondent to Leave Eudora After Final Item

The write up notes Mrs. John Miller, the local correspondent, will quit reporting from Eudora to move five miles east. Mrs. Harold Daugherty will become the new correspondent and welcomes news from residents. The column also recaps a bridge gathering with high and low scores and gifts for Mrs. Miller at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Sommers.

Eudora Clement Zillner Rose Lothholz James McCabrin Miller Clara Lotz Euretta Kraus William Mertz Fred Zillner Paul Sommers John Sommers William Zimmerman Paul Hadle Duane Lacey Kaegi Sommers Jessie Grimes Kansas City Tom Raybourne Lawrence Fred Papenhausen John Miller Harold Daugherty

Lawrence Laundry Ad Promotes Economy Finish Service

Eliminate wash day worries entirely. Try our economy finish service. Everything ready to lay away when it is returned to you. You’ll be surprised how little it costs. Lawrence Laundry and Dry Cleaners, Phone 383.

Lawrence Laundry & Dry Cleaners

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