Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

2

Allied soldiers taken on coast near St Valery en Caux

Trapped by masses of German troops about 20 000 British and French soldiers were captured at St Valery en Caux on France’s English Channel coast. Some escaped to reinforce Le Havre while the exodus of British troops continues as Britain moves thousands across the channel.

London St. Valery-en- Caux France English Britain St. Valery le Havre England West Country Clement Attlee House of Commons Churchill Attlee Royal Air Force Paris Egypt Italian Libya Mediterranean Tobruk Malta Valetta Italy Reuters Ankara Turkey Fleet Air Arm Boulogne Bergen Vaerles Norway Netherlands Dutch East Indies Tokyo Java Netherlands East Indies Netherlands East Aden Red Sea Eritrea

Two Men Involved In Country Road Assault

Ray Stone, 23, began a 30 day jail term after pleading guilty to assault and battery before Justice Rob ert B. Oyler. Glenn Casteel, 19, pleaded not guilty to felonious assault with preliminary hearing set for June 18. The defendants allegedly attacked Harold and Tom Hutton on May 29 along a country road south of Twenty third and Louisiana street.

Ray Stone Justice of ‘the Peace Robert B. Oyler Glenn Casteel Oyler Harold Hutton Lawrence Tom Hutton Gardner Huttons Twenty-third Louisiana Street

Brass to Run Again for Douglas County Commissioner

James F. Brass of Lecompton announces reelection bid for the third district county commissioner seat. The district includes Lecompton Kanwaka Clinton Marion Willow Springs Wakarusa west precinct and Lawrence's third ward. Brass, a 25 year farmer and former Kansas County Commissioners Association president, has been active in state water conservation work.

Lecompton Kanwaka Clinton Marion Willow Springs Wakarusa Lawrence Brass Douglas County Kansas County Commissioners Association Payne Ratner State Water Conservation Committee

Scarlet fever vaccine pills proposed by Dicks in 102 cases

New York June 13 reports a pill developed by Dr George F Dick and Gladys Henry Dick as a scarlet fever vaccine substitute. In 102 trials 94 percent immunized with some transient rash. not recommended as general substitute but for high risk or urgent epidemic use.

New York CRI American Medical Association George F. Dick Gladys Henry Dick

French Plan to Stay on in the War Amid Paris Front Chaos

The French vow to remain in the Paris area as bombings target western Germany. German forces push toward Pacy-sur-Eure and Meaux while French counterattacks slow advances in the Beaumont Evreux sector. Rail and river routes in the Seine valley remain strategic as the Maginot line links northern fronts. The article also notes local academic and business items, including a university law library student and a Western Auto Supply manager buying property near Mount Hope nurseries.

Sorved Paris Channel Coast Mannheim Neustadt Frankfort Germany Beaumont Evreux-Paty Seine Pacy-sur- Eure Meaux Parise Marne Pont de L’arche Mantes Seine Valley le Havre Channel Chantilly Forest Senlis Crepy-en-Valois Chauteau-Thierry Reims Juniville Argonne Montmedy

Lawrence Notes On University Ties And Local Happenings

Lawrence items note Morse family ties to Abilene bank. twin sons Ernest and Paul Morse graduate from the University. James L. Postman becomes youngest life member of the University alumni association. Misses Joyce Vetter and Alice Russell played two piano numbers on KFKU. The Kaw river rise did not occur. Bowersock mill reports stage at 11 feet. F C Hesse visits. he once led Centenary church. Edward Arnsberger graduates from Harvard Law and heads to Kansas bar exams in June.

The University Alumini Association James L. Postman Lawrence Joyce Vetter Alice Russell KFKU J.S. Bach Moussorgsky Charles S. Skilton Bowersock Edward Arnsberger K.A Harvard School-Of -Law Kansas

Olney In Critical Condition Unchanged At Home

F. H. Olney’s condition is reported unchanged this afternoon as he remains critically ill at his home.

F. H. Olney

Callahan Seeks Reelection for Kansas District Clerk

John Pat Callahan district court clerk announced his candidacy for reelection in the Republican primary on August 6. He leads the Kansas District Clerks association, serves as acting president of the Douglas County Central Protective association, and is Noble Grand of Lawrence lodge four of I.O.C.F. He belongs to the Elks, backs Boy Scout and Red Cross work, chairs the home and farm accident prevention committee, and sponsors a local junior league baseball team.

John Pat” Callahan District Court Callahan Kansas District Clerks Association Douglas County Central Protective Association Noble Grand Lawrence Lodge I.0.c.f Elks Club Red Cross Douglas County

County Treasurer Extends Tax Office Hours Through June 20

The county treasurer will stay open at noon starting Saturday through June 20 to allow payment of last half 1939 taxes without penalty. Treasurer Roy Flory said payments are rising as the deadline nears and are normal or better.

Roy Flory Flory

Uruguay Moves To Regulate Associations Amid Nazi Crackdown

The chamber of deputies approved a government bill regulating the right of association to curb fifth column activity and sent it to the senate. With passage anticipated, the German minister ordered the closure of all Nazi centers and organizations in Uruguay.

Montevideo Chamber of Deputies Senate Uurguay

Red Cross Nears Halfway to 20 Million Goal

Washington June 18 The Red Cross war relief fund has passed the halfway mark toward the 20 million dollar goal officials announced today the total reaching 10 171 322. Also notes curios about giant rats three feet long and climbing tree kangaroos in Dutch New Guinea. A 30 mph wind is nine times as strong as a 10 mph wind and the cornea is the only human tissue without blood. The heron folds its neck between chest and beak.

Red Cross Washington War Relief Fund The American Red Cross

Envoys to Leave Stations in Rome Amid Diplomatic Tensions

In Rome on June 18 1972 Norwegian Belgian and Dutch ministers and aides prepared to depart as the Soviet ambassador Nikolai Gorelkin returned after six months. Italian air attacks against Toulon Bizerta and Asmera caused civilian casualties. Malta defenses and a mine belt around Pantelleria tightened, with neutral ships rerouted via Messina.

Rome Italy Russia Germany Nikolai Gorelkin Finland Gorelkin Vittorio Emmanuele Toulon Bizerta High Command Tolay Mediterranean Tunisia France Marseille Malta Mediterranean Sea Asmera Adierat Italian East Africa Turin Libya Pantelleria Sicily Middle East Messina

Black Jack News roundup of fishing, visits and social events

J C Trushelm fished on the Marais de Cygnes catching two fish weighing two and four pounds before a storm halted activity. Numerous gatherings include Maurice O Neil and J L Hays families dining with the L A Schellack family in Kansas City and many Sunday visits among local families. Frank Headly, a Black Jack boy, died on June second. details forthcoming.

J. C. Trushelm Marais de Cygnes Maurice O'Neil J. L. Hays L. A. Schellack Kansas City Lester Kalb Fred Bell Wellsville Robert Allison S. E. Allison Ottawa Hallie Doran D. Vantries Clifford Ce Grace Hays Hallie ‘Doran Harry Franklin Melvern L. O. Drew Edna Cavender Jimmy Smith Gene Kalb Royal Neighbors Baldwin Lake H. L. O'Neill Nora Irene Vantries Charles Lindsay Wichita W. G. McFarland Geneva Lawrence Black Jack Ladies Club Hottie Doran Grace Preston Mary Bell Iris O’neil Frank Headly Frank Hays

Leave town notice for Journal-World summer address

When departing town readers are reminded to dial 22 and have the Journal-World mailed to a designated summer address for the season.

Journal-World

Fisher Announces Reelection Bid for Douglas County Superintendent

Harold C. Fisher of Lawrence announces his candidacy for reelection as county superintendent of public instruction in the Republican primary scheduled for August. He has led the office since 1933 after ten years teaching in Douglas county schools. Fisher highlights expanded classified schools, higher teacher qualifications, and a rural district library he established and stocked with over 800 donated volumes available to all public schools. He is married with three children and active in the Co-Operative Club and Methodist church.

Harold C. Fisher Lawrence County Superintendent of’ Public Instruction Today Douglas County University of Kansas Fisher Co-Operative Club The Methodist Church

Decoration day visits and community notices in Clearfield

Clearfield residents and friends share Decoration day calls visiting relatives in Eudora and Lawrence. Everett Redding dies suddenly near Falls City. W. M. S. and grange activities, including a vacation debate, and multiple family gatherings described among Breithaupt, Selzer, Brecheisen, Deay, and Hausman families. Memorial services held at Deay cemetery.

David Meeder Wichita Hanna Meeder Floria Mabel Edler Mary Vitt Eudora Harry Reid Kansas City Kan Lene Breithaupt Becky Schendel Emma Breithaupt Everett Redding Falls City Neb Redding Zona Kramer Black Jack Lena Breithaupt L. B. Mignot Helen Wellsville Sally Brecheisen Philip Howard Wilson Roy Breithaupt Eileen Breithaupt Lawrence John Selzer Alvin Durr Mound City Louie Schendel Helen Louis Schendel Allen Wesley Schendel Marilen G. E. Kretsinger Topeka Paul O. C. Kreisinger Clark Laughlin Vinland Oliver Brecheisen Garden City Roy Ruth Wilson Brecheisen B. F. Breithaupt Edith Brecheisen M. Breithaupt Arden Johnson Clearfield W W. J. Selzer Emma Deckwa Alberta Deckwa Minnie Hausman Mary Irene Brecheisen Alma Deay Chloe Breithaupt Louise Addie Brecheisen Herman Pooch Wesley Deckwa Ted Brecheisen Deckwa Mr. Deckwa Mr. Brecheisen Johnny Selzer Memorial Hospital Clyde Deay W. J. Deay Irvin Art Deay Deay Cemetery Everett Deay John Frye Carrie Selzer Nanne Clark Vera Pooch Paul Selzer Theodore Tharen Fred Deay Harland Rochester Wellsville Emma Johnson Alfreda Woodard Tulsa Okla Johnny Paul Hausman Tena Gabriel Minnie ‘Hausman W. L. Selzer

Want some extra cash sell items with Journal ae classifieds

Short text urges readers to use Journal ae classified ads to sell unused household items for extra cash. Mentions phone prompting contact for ad placement.

Journalae

Ladies Auxiliary Members Return From Kansas Encampment

Five Lawrence women report the Kansas department encampment in Junction City drew 1 500 attendees. Lawrence Auxiliary led state gain with a 54 percent membership rise. Mrs Saunders nearly won department guard. Violet Abel, recovering from burns, is improving at her parents’ home near Eudora.

V.F Sadie Billings Arkansas City Bute Bottom Kansas City Violet Abel Otto Abel Eudora

Market Slump Hits Chicago Wheat and Corn Prices

Market news from Chicago reports a 24 percent drop to 415 cents in wheat and corn as heavy selling ends trading. European war news blamed for the lull in futures pits before removal of minimums. limits on daily price changes to stay in effect. Open interest remains high with large weekly and yearly totals.

Chicago Europe Board of Trade

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Drops Prices

Livestock in Kansas City on June 13 shows hogs mostly slow and uneven with declines to about 50 to 15 lower, few weights selling at top 5.10. Cattle and calves supply tight with steady to weak demand, fed steers and heifers around 9.00 to 9.65 per cwt, Colorado fed heifers 10.25, cows and bulls weaker, stockers scarce. Sheep slow with opening sales light and lamb bids down, clipped lambs near 7.75, native spring lambs above 10.50.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City USDA Colorado

Livestock Market Report From Kansas City

Hogs and cattle unchanged. Sheep and lambs show slight declines with spring lambs around 25 lower and late sales 50 or more lower. Top native spring lambs at 10.50, shipments good to choice around 10.00 to 10.25. Clipped lambs steady to 8.00, others 6.75 to 7.75. Slaughter ewes down from 3.00.

Kansas City Ap-Usda

Estimated Livestock Receipts for Tomorrow

Official cattle 400 calves 200 hogs 1500 and sheep 1000 expected at Kansas City markets on June 13. AP USDA report lists totals for cattle calves hogs and sheep.

Kansas City USDA

Kansas City Cash Grain Prices Report

Wheat markets show scattered gains and declines across several futures and spot grades. Prices for No 2 dark hard and No 2 red wheat fluctuated with July and December contracts inching higher while other wheat and corn grades edged mixed. Oats and rye futures remained mostly unchanged with minor shifts in specified classes.

Kansas City

Commodity Futures Figures From Chicago Markets

Chicago market data lists July and September futures for wheat oats rye and barley with Dezember and October positions. Prices show July values alongside Sept and Dec dates for each grain and related commodity futures.

Chicago APJ Jevenne Eg Sd

Kansas City Hay Market Prices and Quotations

Market notes list alfalfa No. 1 at 12.00 or 13.00 and No. 2 leafy at 11.00 to 12.00. Quotations include extra leafy hay but some entries were eliminated or delayed.

Kansas City Hay Market Kansas City USDA Hay

Prairie potato market report notes mixed arrivals and sales

Chicago potato market data dated June 13 shows arrivals totaling 114 on track 244 with 910 shipments. Prices listed for California long whites and U S commercials, plus North Carolina Cobblers and Mississippi Bliss Triumphs with various 2.10 to 4.36 per 50‑lb car values and decay observations for North Carolina Cobblers.

Chicago California U. S California Bliss Triumphs North Carolina Cobblers Mississippi Bliss Triumphs Alabama Bliss

Kansas City Produce Update Signals Mixed Agricultural Prices

Kansas City June 13 AP reports mixed farm prices with eggs showing firsts at 13 percent and current receipts 1244. Note figures for butterfat poultry hens roosters springs and broilers appear as scattered data points, indicating volatility in dairy and meat markets.

Kansas City Springs

Local Markets Today Grain And Poultry Prices

Grain figures include wheat and yellow corn with percentages shown for kaffir. Butterfat listings present No. 123 and No. 220. Poultry shows hens under and over 4 pounds and roosters. Egg prices for straight runs are listed. A cryptic value for hugs is noted.

Bond Notes and Treasury Rates Reported in New York

Government bond activity in New York on June 13 shows closing prices for Treasury 4s at 54-44 112.1 and 43ys at 52-47 118.6. Market roundup highlights ongoing debt securities trading and yield indications.

New York Treasury

Wall Street Dips as European War News Weighs Markets

The New York stock market opened weak and failed to recover amid darker European dispatches. Transfers ran about 900000 shares while leaders fell two points at most. few gainers included IBM up briefly, while many majors such as U S Steel, Bethlehem, Chrysler, GM, Douglas Aircraft and Goodyear lagged. Cotton fell 25 to 55 cents a bale.

Wall Street New York Paris Reynaud U. S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft Glenn Martin Anaconda Kennecott Great Northern Santa Fe Standard Oil of New Jersey Westinghouse General Electric J. I. Case Montgomery Ward Norfolk and Western Goodyear International Business Sears, Roebuck Fastern Airlines Loft Electric Bort Aero de Pasco

Charles Lees WHB Radio Revue At Granada Saturday

Charles Lee presents his WHB Radio Revue with 25 artists at the Granada Saturday afternoon and evening June 15. The star cast includes the WHB Dancing Darlings and a troupe of singers dancers and comedians from station WHB. The Granada offers this pretentious show with no admission increase.

WHB Charles Lee Granada Lawrence Stars of Tomorrow Lee Ady

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adinia Switzerland Third District James F. Brass Lecompton Township Board of County Commissioners University Law Library Courtney Bratton Western Auto Supply Store Mount Hope Nurseries Gussie Dixon Stevenson Agency E. L. Morse K. U Ernest Paul Morse Morse Citizen’s Bank of F. C. Hesse Uruguay Acacia Lodge No A. F A. M Elock Ps m R. B. Stevens John H. Parker Adv Dutch New Guinea Belgium Douglas Clearfield V. F. W. Auxiliary Alaska Hawaii Canada New England Downs Travel Agency Alabama St Schulz S Ciin Stocka Tel A & SF Beth Steel Cerro Dea Pasco Montgom Wi Nat Dairy Pr North Am Co Phillips West EL & Mfg Wheb Radio Revue Lawrence and Vicinity E. W. Penchard
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication