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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1941
Page
4
Can the Kaw Take It Rampaging Rivers Hit Kaw Valley
Northern Kansas rivers threaten the Kaw valley as Smoky Solomon Republican Blue and Delaware floodwaters push toward the Missouri. The Kaw can likely absorb the load if tributaries do not flood at once, as in past years when deliveries occurred in rotation. Public hope centers on a similar outcome this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kaw
Missouri
Solomon
Republican
Blue
Delaware
Showdown over West Coast plant occupation signals national policy clash
The piece argues federal plans must unify on defense production and protect workers while avoiding lawless disruption. It notes California tensions, troop use beyond plant protection, and the need for a constructive, public-interest approach, warning that split policies undermine national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
West Coast
Mediation Commission Anc
Critique of labor drives in defense industry hiring
A critical voice argues that laws forcing workers to pay tribute to a labor leader before securing defense industry jobs will produce only harm. The speaker condemns such a course as harmful and unsustainable.
British Move Into Syria Reflects Strategic Goals
The British act to defend the Suez canal and North Africa from a distance, arguing German military use of Syrian territory justifies invasion. Turkish Free French and British reports say Germans are already present and expanding, while Washington withholds approval of Vichy objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Suez Canal
North Africa
Washington
Vichy
Gifts Highlight University Anniversary Celebration
During the seventy fifth anniversary closing with the commencement exercises gifts to the university were announced. The donations will expand physical equipment and broaden services, reflecting continued Kansan belief in sound education guiding the institution and the state.
War Today analysis ties Robin Moor sinking to South Atlantic risks
The piece discusses the sinking of the Robin Moor about 600 miles south of the Cape Verde islands on May 21 and links it to broader moves by Germany in the South Atlantic. It notes Dakar and the Azores as potential bases, U-boat activity rumors, and Portugal’s mobilization as the Atlantic war broadens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Moor
Mediterranean
South Atlantic
Jance
Germany
Dakar
West Africa
Africa
South America
Cape of Good Hope
Red Sea
French
Cape Verde Islands
Washington
Eric Raeder
Roosevelt
Azores
Atlantic
Axis
Gibraltar
Italian Mediterranean
France
Italy
French West Africa
Portugal
Cape Verde
University anniversary speakers urge national unity
Nearly all chief speakers at the anniversary celebration noted the need for national unity. The recurring focus shows its prominence in public thought, though the talks reveal it is easier to discuss unity than to attain it.
Patriotic baker Carl Drake makes giant KU birthday cake
Lawrence craftsman Carl Drake baked a 24 by 26 inch three deck cake for Kansas University's Mount Oread birthday dinner at Memorial Union. The frosted cake features raised diamond designs, red KU lettering, and top deck miniature flags to celebrate KU's coming of age. University and alumni praise Drake for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Baker
Carl Drake
Kansas University
Mount Oread
Memorial Union Building
K.U
K.u.’S
University
Baby’s hardest sleep time noted by Pratt Union
The Pratt Union notes the toughest period for putting a baby to sleep occurs around when she is about 18 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt Union
Bridge danger looms over Kaw valley fields near Eudora
Engineers warn a 900 foot steel river bridge over the Kaw may be needed as the river meanders through valley land near Eudora. About 500 feet of the span would rest on dry land with crops beneath the structure, threatening agricultural areas and towns in Douglas and Leavenworth counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Leavenworth
Kaw
Eudora
Lawrence
S. C. Hinshaw
S. M. Purcell
L. H. Frink
George Wetzel
Harold Eberhart
Ruby Gish
Doris Foster
Bertha Coffelt
Ruth Lowell
Lorraine McCall
Francelle Gish
Gladys Rappard
Lena Wulfku
Carol
Hughes Nominated by Republicans on Third Ballot
Charles E. Hughes of New York won the Republican nomination for president on the third ballot at the national convention. His vote was nearly unanimous, tallying 94914. He resigned this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Nation Family Marks 73rd Birthday in Iberia Ohio
Forty years ago David Nation and his kin celebrated his seventy third birthday at his daughter’s home in Iberia Ohio with his wife Carrie, the saloon smasher of Kansas absent from the gathering. Nation plans to reside with his daughter going forward after a stormy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Nation
Carrie
Kansas
Iberia
Ohio
Nation
Gold Medals Awarded to KU 50 Year Graduates at Anniversary Dinner
At the 75th anniversary dinner University of Kansas presented gold medals to graduates of fifty years or more. Chancellor Deane W. Malott and Mrs. Malott handed the medals. Recipients include Albert Wulfekuhler Denver pharmacist 1887 Homer White Lawrence pharmacist 1891 James Flint attorney 1891 and other 1891 graduates. Charles Lincoln Smith 1887 of Butte Montana received a medal to be sent later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane W. Malott
Malott
Albert F. Wulfekuhler
Denver
Colo
Lewis A. Stebbins
Chicago
M. E. Rice
Butte, Mont
Lawrence News Headlines and Local Notices
The article notes Fred W. Read Kansas dry goods pioneer died Saturday at his home. His funeral drew wide attendance with city officials and Odd Fellows in charge, at Congregational church. Ernest Epley hosted a birthday party. Eatha Manning takes three week vacation. Gertrude Dix to substitute. Barrett ice house fire destroys a large idle building. education board debates high school tuition and proposed $5 per student levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Congregational Church
Odd Fellows
Cordley
Ernest Epley
Eatha Manning
Passon
Gertrude Dixon
Barrett
Board of Education
Baldwin News Local Social Notices and Alumni Events
Numerous Baldwin residents and Baker University alumni travel and visit relatives across Kansas City Denver Bloomington and Watertown. Events include a June 14 Sedan wedding of Elizabeth Garrett and Wendall Moore, while Dr. Garrett receives a doctorate and Prof Garrett attends Illinois College ceremonies.
Neodesha Daily Sun Sold After 47 Years of Cowdery Ownership
Neodesha Kansas June 1 The Neodesha Daily Sun has been sold ending 47 years of Cowdery family ownership. The paper announced operation under editor Jack A. Moorhead born and raised in Neodesha. Friday’s issue will be the last published under Mrs C E Cowdery and her daughter Mrs Louise C Bunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neodesha
Kan
Neodesha Daily Sun
Fogbound secrets test Stephan and Deborah in war era chill
In a fog shrouded coastal scene Deborah confronts Stephan about a submarine sighting and a planned escape. A German visitor warns of danger while Stephan reveals a hidden past and imminent peril. They exchange trust as looming danger strains their bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Deborah
Stephan
Wilhelm
Villagers Gather for Visits and Family Events in Kansas
A long list of visitors and relatives from Kansas City Lawrence and Linwood converged on the Gillifana and Torneden families for gatherings and look-ins. Many stopped by Brackett Eu dora and Hamilton county homes with quests for kinship and baskets. The item closes with a dramatic fiction excerpt about a pivotal moment and unspoken words between Stephan and a female character.
Brackett and Lawrence residents attend events and visits
Mrs Ebe Hazlett attends a Belfast high school commencement and class reunion. Mrs Lester Stillinger visits Kansas City. Helen Elizabeth Michael graduates there. Brackett folks attend Entrada in Lawrence. Mrs Marion Middleton and Mrs William Frowe from Lawrence visit Friday. Frank Bloreline returns to Kinsley after studies. Roy Rice and family to Boston for teachers convention then Springfield Massachusetts. Asania Patterson plans to go to Montana. J R Catlett and Ida Ruff visit St Louis brother in Topeka trip for summer. Mrs Carl Sneegas and Mrs Owen Sneegas visit from Lawrence. Mrs George Walter attends Ottawa University commencement and alumni breakfast. graduate class of 1925. Pleas ant Hour club hostesses planned for June 11. Allan Kirby guests at Lyle Weeks home. Leonard and Kirby visit Oak Ridge. Mary Martin hosts reader's digest program. Minervian club plans recreation hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Carpenter
Kansas City
Baker
Mary. Martin
8Th Street
A. S. Hill
Gennie Jo
Denver
Colo
Baldwin
Louis Reb
Christine Reb
Mildred Hahn
Bloomington
Ill
Hahn
Illinois State Teachers College
Reb
Chicago
Everett Reb
Urbana
Library School
University of Illinois
H. K. Ebright
Kewanee
Betty Ebright
Hopkins
J. H. Weight
Harry Dow
St. Joseph
W. C. Harper
Goodland
Broadway Methodist Church
Edward Hislop
Baker University
Hislop
Nelson P. Horn
Willard H. Garrett
Jacksonville
Illinois College
Garrett
Professor Garrett
Elizabeth Garrett
Lee Garrett
Sedan
Wendall S. Moore
Watertown
Mass
Methodist
Miss Garrett
Alpha Chi Omega
Moore
de Pauw University
B. A. Gessner
Ebe. Hazlett
Belfast
Lester Stillinger
Helen Elizabeth Michael
Brackett
Lawrence
Marion Middleton
William Frowe
Frank Blreline
Kinsley
Montana
Ruromer
J. R. Catlett
Ida Ruff
Fopeka
John Scanlon
St. Louis
Wil
C. C
Allan Kirby
Lyle Weeks
Oak Ridge
F. H. Leonard
Mary Martin
Paul Winter
Winter
Minervian Club
Journal- World Vacation Address Service Ad
Reader reminder to send the Journal- World to a vacation address this summer with contact phone 22 for processing. The brief notes a postal service option for continuing newspaper delivery during travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal- World
Radio Schedule Listings for Kansas City Stations
A dense rundown of Tuesday and Wednesday June radio programming across KMBC WREN WDAF and KMBC stations. Program blocks include music orchestras news sportscasts quizzes dramas public affairs and variety shows with many named acts such as Glenn Miller and Bob Hope listed alongside weather forecasts and AP News updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
WDAF
Cavaliers
Gordon Jenkins
Orch
Heira
Bob Hope
Kansas City
Amos and
Andy
Fred Waring
Lanny Ross
Johnny
Paul Sullivan
Wdaf—Star
U.S
Bobby Byrne
Chuck Foster
Weather Man
Muehlebach Or
AP News
Kmbc—Press News
Enric Madriguera
MBC
Moonbeams
Mandrake
Quiz Kida
Big Town
Tony Martin
Manhattan
Dr. Christian
Elmer Davis
Star Theatre
Eddie Cantor
Pym
Nickel Man
Wren—Authors’ Playhouse
Glenn Miller
Kay Kyser
Mr. Meek
IKMBC
Colony Club Orchestra
Easy Aces
Howard and Shelton
Hotel Lexington Orch
Magic of Music
Gabriel Heatter
Cab Calloway
Melody
WKMBC
Glenn Garr
Lionel Hampton
Muehlebach
United Press News
Press
KFKU
Neighborhood social and family visits listed in Range Line item
The Range Line column items note visits by Mr and Mrs Elmer Wintermantle and others to relatives in Lawrence and surrounding towns. Include gatherings at the homes of the Finches, the Her schells, the Boehles, and the Gibsons, with church and community activities noted. A new minister for Falls City is announced and a local social hour is planned for June 10 at Mrs. Fisher's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wintermantle
Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Roy Schwalm
Irvin
George Finch
Georg Fene
Maxine
Charles Herschell, Jr
Jimmie
Albert Hornberger
Ruth Darlene
Henry Boehle
Glen Watts
Kansas City
Floyd Finch
Georgie
Roscoe Ward
Dale and
Homer Gibson
Edwin Peters
Roy PD
Crawford
Dwain Garnet
Atchison
Eva Wrightsman
Sam Wrightman
Marvin Wrightsman
Emporia
Sam Wrightsman
Worden
Tittle Irvin Ward
Lou Flora
Charles Elm
Orville Pohl
John Watts
Glaser
Ottawa
Deckinger
Falls City
Neb
Range Line Social Hour Club
Harry Fishers
Fresh raspberries black raspberries and cherries ad
Readable line lists fresh red raspberries black raspberries Minm strawberries and puck bing cherries from Sommergrove Grocery Ady with no clear context or article framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sommer
Ady
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Guenther Seele
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Ed Moore
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Liord Douglas
Springer
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Oo. D. Browning
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Lena
Louis Torneden
Will Altenbernd
Merrymakers Club
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Ive
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Lena Torneden
Fern Wilson
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James Toyne
Martha
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Alicey Torneden
William Torneden
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Louis ‘Torneden
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Merlin Brock
Willard Torneden
Roy Alison
J. FE. Babgock
Parkville
Will Faugher
Grace Chasey
Hubert Kimberling
Ken
A. Li. Tabcock
Tonganoxie
Archie Chance
Linwood
Cline Baird
Helen Harman
Peoria
Atory
Paynes Vas
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