Australian visit highlights Kansas State Chamber meeting
Topeka June 8 Australia and Australians and postwar plans will be discussed at the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in Topeka June 12. David W Bailey of Sydney will speak at the banquet and present a film on Australia. He directs his country information service in the United States and chairs the Inter Allied Information Committee in New York City. The program also covers Kansas taxation highways new products and defense aims with John A Fenimore presiding. All sessions at the Jayhawk Hotel are open to the public and reservations are encouraged.
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Topeka
Australia
David W. Bailey
Sydney
Kansas State Chamber of Commerce
Bailey
Ecountry
United States
New South Wales
Tasmania
England
Europe
Commonwealth of Australia
Inter-Allied Information Committee
New York City
State Chamber
Washington, D. C
Payne H. Ratner
Kansas
John A. Fenimore
Pittsburg
Fenimore
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Jayhawk
Jayhawk Hotel
Value of Vegetables in Daily Diet and Cooking Ways
A concise guide from Elizabeth Hastings explains how vegetables have become essential in balanced diets. It lists key vitamins in vegetables, safe cooking practices to preserve nutrients, and practical tips for selection storage and preparation for daily meals.
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Elizabeth Hastings
Kansas 12th in U S in War Contracts Received
Salina June 8 Up to May this year Kansas has been awarded 1 425 552 000 in war contracts a total exceeded in this area only by Texas and in the country by only 11 states John Harvey field representative of the Kansas industrial development commission said at a Kansas Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting Contracts were awarded between 1940 and May 1942 Harvey cited Missouri 980 million Oklahoma and Iowa 500 million and Colorado and Nebraska 300 million
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Salina
Kansas
Texas
John Harvey
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Kansas Junior Chamber of Commerce
J E
Harvey
Missouri
Oklahoma
Iowa
Colorado
Nebraska
Journal-World Classifieds Open Market Buzz
The Journal World classified page serves as a busy marketplace, linking buyers and sellers across many categories in a single edition. Readers find ads for jobs, housing, goods, services, and community notices among a dense, diverse listing.
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Journal-World
Mixed May Weather Marks Sharp Kansas Contrasts
May in Kansas brought wide temperature swings from 28 degrees near Burr Oak to 102 at Hill City with a trace of snow at St. Francis. Eastern counties logged heavy rainfall while western areas were drier. floods affected the upper Arkansas River. Junction City led rainfall at 8.90 inches. Sharon Springs recorded a trace. Statewide mean 63.2 degrees, coolest May since 1935.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Burr Oak
Jewell County
Hill City
St. Francis
Arkansasa
Junction City
Sharon Springs
Authorities See No Great Shortage of Kansas Labor
Topeka June 8 The demand for harvest labor in Kansas will coincide with wartime projects but officials see no call for a general emergency. H L Collins federal statistician says the farm labor shortage doesn't look as acute as six weeks ago. Philip Lawlor says prospects are better and the government believes construction workers can be supplied in the area.
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Topeka
P—Althe
Kansas
H. L. Collins
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Philip Lawlor
U. S. Employment Service
Pontius Family Return From Emporia Meeting
Harold Pontius was elected past grand counselor at the Kansas United Commercial Travelers annual meeting in Emporia. Mrs. Pontius became grand secretary of the Kansas Auxiliary of United Commercial Travelers. Ernest Pontius was named to the state legislative committee.
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Harold Pontius
Clayton Stone
Ernest Pontius
Emporia
Kansas United Commercial Travelers
Kansas Federation Elects Fort Scott Officers
The Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs elected Miss Lula K. Baum of Leavenworth as president, Miss Eva Gunkle of Emporia and Miss Sadie Flynn of Hutchinson as vice presidents, Mrs. Hazel Goss of Narcatur as corresponding secretary, and Miss Jessie Holroyd of Sedan as treasurer.
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P.W
Fort Scott
Kan
Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Lula K. Baum
Leavenworth
Eva Gunkle
Emporia
Misa Sadie Flynn
Hutchinson
Hazel Goss
Narcatur
Jessie Holroyd
Sedan
Ninety-One Women Enter Army Exam at Fort Leavenworth
Ninety-one WAAC officer candidate hopefuls from Kansas and Missouri reported to Fort Leavenworth on June 8 for physical examinations required for credentials to enter training camps. The scene contrasted with male inductions as candidates endured measurements, blood tests, and long waits while joking about dishwashing. Col. Charles L. Malone led the reception center with help from his wife.
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Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Missouri
WAAC
Army
Fort Leavenworth
Charles L. Malone
Washington AP chief Brian Bell dies at 62
Brian Bell longtime Washington bureau chief of the Associated Press died at his Arlington Virginia home after suffering an acute coronary thrombosis at the baseball park He was 62 and had led the Washington AP office since 1939 Survived by wife Alberta Harris and two children Brian Jr and Mrs J William Magee born in South Carolina portrayed as a pioneer in national government coverage
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Washington
Brian Bell
Associated Press
Arlington
South Carolina
Atlanta
New Orleans
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Columbia
S.C
Bell
Ball Park
Alberta Harris
Brian, Jr
J. William Magee
Gaffney
United States
Win the War stamp set to replace National Defense issue
The United States Post Office Department announces an 8 cent Win the War stamp to replace the National Defense stamp. It will go on sale in Washington DC on July 4, 1942, with Roger Williams noting it may be some time before it reaches the Lawrence post office.
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United States Post Office Department
National Defense
Washington, D. C
Roger Williams
Lawrence Post Office
Choir Plans Summer Session and First Rehearsal
The A Cappella choir will organize and rehearse Tuesdays at 4 30 p m under Dean Swarthout. It will sing fifteen choral numbers including Palestrina Adoramus Te Christe and two pieces from this season’s repertoire Bantock Requiem and The Bells of St Michael's Tower.
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D. M. Swarthout
Lawrence
Palestrina
Moxsart
Johan Rosenmueller
Kansas City
Powell Weaver
Tcherepnin
Gretchaninoff
Hamblen
Tennessee
Noble Cain
Holy Lord
Nathaniel Dett
Father Abraham
Bryce Treharne
University
St. Michael’s Tower
Record to shoot at Chinese employes pledge to buy bonds
Jim Mah reported today seven Chinese employees pledged to buy $205 worth of war savings bonds each month, marking a show of patriotism and financial support during the war effort.
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Jim Mah
Local Official Discusses War Bond Purchases
The staff already has bought $4,000 worth of war bonds, and the speaker notes a range of $10 to $50 as potential per item donations.
Nelson Has Not Reached a Decision on Gas Rationing
Donald M. Nelson, chairman of the War Production Board, told Governor Ratner that no final decision on nationwide gasoline rationing is due. He cited a serious rubber shortage as driving consideration of drastic measures and awaited a rubber report for guidance. Ratner urged a midwestern governors conference before extending rationing to oil producing states.
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Topeka
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Ratner
Alumni Fish Fry At Lone Star Lake Cabin
The Vocational Agriculture Alumni Association invites members to a Tuesday evening fish fry at the Lone Star lake cabin. The organizing committee promises ample fish and entertainment for attendees.
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Vocational Agriculture Alumni Association
Lone Star Lake
Franklin County tax sale method draws attention
Ottawa county treasurer Harry T. Jordan writes to County Treasurer Roy Flory asking about delinquent tax sale handling. Flory has created a sales receipting system covering each property sale that has proven satisfactory and drawn interest from neighboring counties.
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Harry T. Jordan
Ottawa
Franklin County
Roy Flory
Flory
Stop Light Violation Leads to Fine in Police Court
N. H. Dixon was fined $1 in police court this morning for running a stop light.
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N. H. Dixon
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U. S
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Egotel
Vermont
Franktrong Hall
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Nelson
Montgomery Ward
Firestone
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Anduesday
Ea Mea
Janet Blair
Lil
Virginia Broddick Bruce Crawford Foran
Porter Hall
India
America
Edward Small
George Joan Brent
Bennett
Mischaauer Extra
Maud Mosher
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