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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
4
Bricker of Ohio Emerges as Possible Presidential Contender
The article profiles John William Bricker, Ohio governor and Republican figure, detailing his career from city solicitor to attorney general, his fiscal actions, and his family. It notes Bricker’s WWI service, height and appearance, and his wife Harriet Day Bricker, with one son, John Day. The piece hints at broader GOP profiles, promising next coverage on the Deweys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brickers
Ohio
John William Bricker
Mt. Sterling
Bricker
Ohio State University
Grandview Heights
Columbus
Public Utilities Commission
Harriet Day
John Day
San John
The
Deweys
Rossy McAfee investigates land, murder plots, and a feud
In chapter seven Rossy McAfee returns home to confront suspicions about the Tollivers and Steve Hogg. Hannah claims Steve overheard a plot to kill Rossy’s father, while Rossy questions how land once owned by his father ended up with cousin Steve. He seeks Uncle Jesse’s counsel about land and timber ownership amid rising danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Hogg
Rossy
Tollivers
Jay McAfee
Lock Tolliver
Hogg
Hannah
Rossy McAfee
Steve
Man
Paw
Dr. Tollivar
Sock
Sam Hinkle
Lincoln College
Steve Hoge
Dr. Toallivar
Jesse Leverage
Jesse
Hell'n Damnation
Judge
Wild Cat Ridge
Daddy
Names of Kansas dormitories honor Carruth and Templin
The University of Kansas names two new men’s dormitories Carruth Hall and Templin Hall to honor alumni William Herbert Carruth and Olin Templin. Both were Kansas boys who rose to prominence as a German professor and a philosophy dean, later guiding university gifts through the Endowment Association, inspiring future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Carruth
Templin
Olin Templin
William Herbert Carruth
Kansas
Prairies
University of Kansas
University of Today
University Endowment Association
Carruth and Templin
Third term issue splits Kansas Democratic stance
The Kansas Democratic convention faces a clash between upholding a two term presidency tradition and pursuing electoral gains from a third term push. While leadership hopes third term support could attract outsiders, it risks eroding constitutional safeguards and long standing democratic principles. The party weighs expediency against a century and a half of precedent as it plans for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Indiana Senator Van Nuys Says He Will Vote Against A
Indiana Senator Van Nuys, the lone Democratic delegate at the national convention, indicated he will vote against a key contested measure. His stance signals a potential breach with the party line and could affect delegate dynamics during the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator van Nuys
Indiana
Third term bid faces opposition from Democratic leaders
The article notes Indiana senator Van Nuys was targeted by the administration for removal over opposition to the court packing plan, an effort that failed. It reports other Democratic leaders oppose a third term in principle but may support the new deal factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Indiana
Supreme Court
van Nuys
French Line Yields in West Normandy Defense
In Normandy the flexible French line yields where necessary to blunt German pressure while preserving overall army integrity. The strategy aims to prolong Allied resistance and fight another day on a new field, though German strength may still prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Can Democracy Fight a War with Democratic Means
The piece argues democracy can wage war without abandoning democratic principles. It notes revolutions and Civil War era actions show leaders suspend normal processes for clear ends, then revert. Efficiency under pressure can coexist with democracy, though democracies may be slow to act in emergencies compared with more total systems.
Secretary Woodring Fails to Attend Kansas Democratic Convention
Secretary Woodring cannot return to Kansas for the Democratic state convention and accompanying events will be revised. It is agreed that the secretary of war currently resides in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodring
Kansas
Washington
Germany’s Air War Marks Major Phase in Conflict
The Wichita Eagle notes that Germany has launched a crucial phase of aerial warfare, signaling intensity but not elevation in strategic standing. The remark implies a shift in tactics rather than overall supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wichita Eagle
Lawrence University crowd fills largest commencement arena
About 9 000 people attended the K U commencement exercises, the university's largest audience. Local leaders from the Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Rotarians and Co Ops met to discuss Lawrence's mental situation. A report says only about 100 residences are unoccupied. Four Democrats were drafted for county clerk commissioner representative and coroner. Lundgren and Carlson of Topeka win the Fraternal Aid Union building contract. Buddy Rogers new film Safety in Numbers plays here. Engagement announced between Frances Shepherd and Philip W Edwards. Mrs Leslie Demeritt honored at birthday gathering with cards and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Chamber of Commerce Kiwanians
Lawrence
Central Committee
Douglas County Democrats
John H. Griffin
W. R. Green
George L. McCarty
W. O. Nelson
Lundgred and Carlson
Topeka
Fraternal Aid Union
Buddy Rogers
Safety In
Vivian Skilton
Eldridge Hotel
Frances Shepherd
C. S. Shepherd
Philip W. Edwards
Leslie Demeritt
Demeritt
Roy Hegeman
Mr. Demeritt
A. A. Hicks
Annie Jane
Allena
Ozarks
Six KU Students Named to Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Six K U students were initiated into Phi Beta Kappa, with two graduates and four seniors named. Recipients include Bert W. Johnson Topeka Donald W. Taylor Topeka Robert Brooks Wichita Charles Curry Kansas City Mo Mary Noel Lees Summit Mo and Faith Seeley Russell. Officers for the next two years to be named at 4 pm in Spooner Thayer Museum with a delegate set to attend the annual council meeting in California this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Beta Kappa
Bert W. Johnson
Topeka
Washburn
Donald W. Taylor
Baker University
K. U
Robert Brooks
Wichita
Charles Curry
Kansas City
Mary Noel
Lee’s Summit
Faith Seeley
Russell
Society
Spooner-Thayer Art Museum
California
Vacation School Opens at Trinity Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran opened its vacation school with fifty six children and fourteen teachers and helpers. Bible courses for ages four to fourteen run during a three week session from 9 to 11 each weekday. A supplementary "Children of the Church" course links handwork to Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
Old Home Town Eventful Commencement Weekend
Rabbi Stephen Wise spoke to three thousand at the forty third annual K A commencement in Robinson gymnasium. Alumni unveiled a bust of Dean Frank O Marvin in Marvin hall at the University. Local socials included tea for Edna Bigelow of Gardner and a dinner for Kewapie club. Salvation Army organises a mothers and children picnic to raise funds. 3500 horses bought for cavalry and artillery service by Lawrence dealers for the U S British and French governments. Mrs E E Alexander hosted a Thimble club all day picnic with Kodak pictures and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Wise
New York
Robinson Gymnasium
K. A
School of Engineering
Frank O. Marvin
Marvin Hall
University
Leila Nevin
Edna Bigelow
Gardner
Marguerite Kaufman
Kewapie Club
W. A. Curtiss
The
Baptist Church
Daisy Field
Elsie Watts
Hanselman
Lawrence
Sparks Brothers
R. S. Robertson
Eugene Gallagher
U. S
Salvation Army
E. E. Alexander
Thimble Club
Kodak
Victorola
Wendland Named Elementary Principal at Lecompton
Henry Wendland formerly of Vassar has been elected to the elementary principal post at Lecompton. He earned a life certificate from Emporia State in 1934 and has since taught three years in Michigan Valley schools and three years as principal and eighth grade teacher in Burlingame. Wendland is the son of Mr and Mrs H W Wendland of Vassar and a Michigan Valley high school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wendland
Vassar
Lecompton
Emporia Teachers College
Wendland
Emporia State
Michigan Valley Schools
Burlingame
H. W. Wendland
Michigan Valley High School
Ridgways Announce Marriage of Eunice Louise Ridgway
Eunice Louise Ridgway and Robert Schenck were married at the Ridgways Leavenworth Kansas home on Sunday afternoon June 2. The Rev Chester A Ball officiated with Betty Rae Ridgway as bridesmaid and Kenneth Schenck as best man. A reception followed with pink and white decor and a wedding cake centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Ridgway
Eunice Louise
Robert Schenck
Leavenworth
Kan
Chester A. Ball
Tonganoxie Christian Church
Betty Rae Rideway
Kenneth Schenck
Red Cross bill signed by McKinley and local social notes
Forty years ago General Sears attended the White House when President McKinley signed the Red Cross bill. A local Elk lodge may organize tonight with over 30 taking the obligation. Other items include social teas, golf finals, a surprise party, and mining news on the Lawrence Developing Mining Co. vein discovery in the Joplin district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sears
White House
McKinley
Red Cross
al Wiggs
Seattle
Nome
Austa
Stella Northrup
Eberhart
Dora Fisher
Leavenworth
A. A. Ellis
Scrantom
Pennington
M. M. Ellis
Lawrence Developing Mining Co
W. Y. Leonard
M. Robertson
Marshall Gorrill
Lawrence
Lewis
Gray
Chicago
Joplin
John Barber
Tennessee Street
Local families host dinners and visits across towns
Evening Star notes Mr and Mrs Harry Wiehmann and two children of Topeka were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Waedgi, with many neighbors and relatives from Lawrence and Kansas City joining in. The piece lists numerous social visits and Sunday dinners among residents in Topeka and nearby towns, including funeral attendance at Tonganoxie Methodist church and gatherings at Kaw Valley households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wiehmann
Topeka
Mro
George Waedgi
Ming
Mere
Arthur Misele
Aed Thildren
Martha Abel
Kansas City
Maertin
Twamewood
George Abel
Voernith
Spitall
Vergie
Sweden
Leroy Kerroff
Rut Pavor
Lawrence
Kenneth Bancher
Joplin
Dave Watson
Robert Reusch
George Mosely
Tonganoxie Methodist Church
Alma Baker
Eudora
George Broers
Broers
May Broers
Asesr Groers
Kaw Valley
Mary
Christine Fisele
Radio Schedule Highlights A Day of Evening Programs
A detailed listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAR WDAF and others for Monday and Tuesday evenings including newscasts, music hours, dramas, and special shows with hosts and performers such as Bonnie and the Boys Linwood Cavaliere Margaret Speaks and Amos and Andy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
Bonnie and the Boys
Wdar—Airlines
R. J. Kelly
WDAF
Linwood Cavaliere
Margaret Speaks
Green Hornet
KMBEC
Doctor SQ
aAlee Templeton
K.U
KKMBC
Guy Lombardo
Orchy
Ikxmbc
Blondie
Wren—Gallant
Amos and
Andy
WDAKE
Ben Cutler
Orch
Lanny Ross
WDAP
Belvedere Orch
Rainbow Room
Nat'l
Irene Rich
Andy Kirk
WDAK
Fred Waring
Jimmy Dorsey
Ozzie Nelson
Sports Score Board
Erskine Hawkins
Mushlebach
Associated Press News
Associated Press
WRIEN
Cavaliers
Roy Shield
Edward G. Robinson
Wdah—Oorchestra
Court of Missing Hous
WDAKF
Walter
Hoetel Belvedere Orch
KBC
Johnny Presents
KMRC
Larry Clinton
van Alexander
WDAPF
Charlie Barnet
Ray Herbeck
Muchlebach Or
WRIHN
KMLC
Ray Kinney
Jan Savitt
Teddy Powell
NBC Orchestra
KMEC
Local Socials Note Busy Weekend Visits and Gatherings
A long list of weekend visits and social events is recorded. Miss Alice Windred, Leona Parker, Bryaun Pence, and Lewie Lee Kindred participated in a Methodist Epworth league program on Sunday at the church. Numerous families from Reno, San Antonio, Manhattan, Lawrence, and surrounding towns joined relatives for suppers, dinners, and afternoon visits across multiple households. The notices also note Mrs. Reauch’s brother Civorei Mosely’s death and subsequent family gathering in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Marie Windred
Leona Parker
Bryaun Pence
Lewie Lee Kindred
Methodist Epworth League
Arthur Hisele
Johnnie
Tlenry Elselea
Reno
Fred Moll
Fadora
Lee Moll
Jimmy
Marie Moll
San Antonio
Tex
Martin Abel
Lee Reilly
Kansas City
Durland Kindred
Manhattan
L. J
Fred Walker
Hadora
Kinarya
Ren Nels
Harold Gubvicet
Hesper
Walter Parker
William Spitzii
Eleanor Bartz
Eudora
Walter Wilson
Miss Bartz
Wilson
Anna Nussancea
Lawrence
Jack Howard
Otto Abel
FE. Pence
Lill Combest
Willard Fitzgerald
Nels
Dan Nels
Fred Nels
Gideon Nels
Robert
Ben Bartz
Fa. Keyes
Clyde Smith
June Reoirk
Martha Abel
Mable Wallace
Franks Quinn
Jimmy Switcher
John Metakor
Jake Strobel
Virginian
Ruby Jean Mitchell
Misa
Dorothy Itoliday
Donahtoand
Kate Mitchell
Ale
Mia
Peta Mitcrbroek
Charlie Mlorance
Lawrences
Mes
Plorance
Patolroack
Mervin
Martin O Breithnupe
Clears Vie
Robert Reuseh
Merl Hensch
Tonganoxte
Classifieds filled the Journal-World market in town
The Journal World classified page serves as the citys busiest marketplace with listings across jobs, real estate, vehicles and services. Broad reader engagement reflects active local commerce and community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
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the White House
Harriet Day Bricker
John W. Bricker
NEA Service, Inc
Judy Sollmsesds
Biter
Hannah Shrider
Abilly
Trinity Lutheran Course
Lecompton School
Tonganoxie
Robert McInerney
Earl Copple
B. C."stringfellow
Erma Stringfellow
C. A. Ball
Ida Ridgway
Earl Schenck
G. N. Hillis
Elizabeth
Margaret Schenck
Georgia Ramsave
Izola Farrell
Walter Gould
Bill Marr
Rhinda
Mother’s of Masons
Vera Thornton
District No. 3
John Winslow
Claude Winslow
Florence Wilkinson
Kansas University
Clarence Winslow
Jeannee Throop
Henry F. Geib
John D. Jarrett
Denver
Colo
T. C. Davis
William Schoen
Smith Center
Kar
Gillispie
Leland Freienmuth
Hans Freienmuth
Edith Phenicie
Sioux City
Iowa
Leah Phenicie
Louie Koch
Rolla Laster
Alma_ Freienmuth
Freienmuth
Agnes Wilson
William Hevner
Bertha Kinzler
Hugh Laughlin
George
Mexico
Laughlin
Ladies Association of the Congregational Church
State Lake
Owl Bridge Club
W. J. Stephenson
James Farrell
Charles Carlett
Henry Geib
Tate Rawlings
Paul Sanders
Ed Schillings
Harry Wendorff
Perry Walters
Barbara Jo Wilson
Amos Wilson
Evening Star
KFKU
Seleonce
Jan Chingpusso
Univis
911 Masa
Optometrist
Neegas
N. B
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