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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

3

Passengers hail chief officer of Robin Moor rescue

Passengers praise Melvin Mundy of Bethlehem Pa for steering a lifeboat through 13 days at sea after the Robin Moor was torpedoed. Survivors credit Mundy with sketching a course from a captain's chart and guiding the boats to safety as a British ship rescued the party near Capetown.

Capetown Union of South Africa UPI Robin Moor Melvin Mundy Bethlehem Ozorio Mundy Robhart Taylor Hollywood Robert Taylor Robin McCullough Robert W. McCullough Robin Ben M. Cohn New Haven Conn Africa Colin

German News Service Struggles to Sell Abroad

A letter claimed to be from Dr. Manfred Zapp, head of Transocean News Service, described efforts to win U.S. press acceptance of German reports and said pressure from American readers and officials hindered distribution. The agency, lacking U.S. ties, had been ordered closed by a presidential directive amid German embassy actions.

New York New York Herald Tribune Manfred Zapp Transocean News Service United States Guenther Altenburg Foreign Office Berlin Dies Congressional Committee Zapp

Christian Endeavor Rally in Douglas County

Rev. McGregor of Lawrence Evangelical church spoke on Christian Problems at the Douglas County Christian Endeavor rally held last Thursday at Valley Chanel church. Oscar Stuebener led devotions, Fra Wrightsman sang Sweet Memories, and Marilee Frame announced highlights of the state CFE convention set for June 26 to 29. A county executive meeting is planned for Thursday June 19 at 8 at Helen Bond's home.

Christian Endeavor McGregor Lawrence Evangelical Church Douglas County Valley Chanel Oscar Stuebener S J. Johns Evangelical Church Fra Wriehtsman Lawrence Frangelical Marilee Frame North Lawrence Christian Endeavor Helen Bond

Kansas Editors to Play Golf Here in the Fall

The Kansas State Editorial Golf association will hold its fall meet at the Lawrence Country club in September. Lawrence was unanimously chosen as the host town. Father C. J. Brown of Concordia Kansas won the tournament at Dodge City last Saturday.

Kansas State Editorial Golf Association Lawrence Country Club George Hedrick Chamber of Commerce Lawrence C. J. Brown Concordia Kansas Dodge City

Secret plane detector praised by Attlee in Commons

London reports Major Clement R. Attlee announces that the secret plane detector aiding RAF in last fall’s battle has been developed with high promise. He notes growing production, required skilled radio mechanics, and training by services, universities, and colleges with aid from Dominion and Canadian efforts.

London R.A.F Britain Clemet R. Attlee Privy Seal House of Commons Attlee Dominions Empire Canada

Witness Describes Jayhawk Taxi Crash Involving Rex Nicolay

Will Redding of Jayhawk Taxi testified Saturday afternoon about the accident that injured 10 year old Rex Nicolay. He followed the truck driven by Wayne Harper and saw the boy and a bicycle companion approach the vehicle. The boy glanced at the rear wheel just before his bicycle was struck. he was not run over, and was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with severe injuries but a favorable morning condition.

Will Redding Jayhawk Taxi Company Rex Nicolay Redding Wayne Harper Nicolay Lawrence Memorial Hospital

James Roosevelt lands in Lisbon after Africa flight

James Roosevelt arrived in Lisbon from Africa aboard a British overseas aircraft and planned to travel to New York by clipper. He was delayed by motor trouble and headwinds at Bat Hurst Gambia, causing him to skip a London study stop and return to Washington.

Lisbon Portugal James Roosevelt Africa New York Bathurst Gambia London Washington

Japan Breaks Off Talks With Dutch Indies

Batavia June 17 Japan abruptly ended economic negotiations with the Netherlands East Indies over a trade pact. A joint communique said the long talks yielded no satisfactory results and would not affect normal relations. Yoshizawa planned to depart Japan June 27 after withdrawing his delegation.

Batavia Netherlands East Indies Japan Indies Kenkichi Yosuizawa N.E I N.E.I Yoshizawa

Zoller Named to Kansas Industrial Development Board

Henry E. Zoller of Wichita aged 42 and executive vice president of Derby Oil was appointed by Gov. Payne Ratner to the Kansas industrial development commission. His term runs to March 31, 1945, succeeding Eugene C. Mingenback. McPherson resigned. Zoller will represent oil interests on the panel.

Topeka Henry E. Zoller Wichita Derby Oil Company Kansas Industrial Development Commission Payne Ratner Zoller Eugene C. Mingenback McPherson

Artillery Chief Major General Ernest Hinds Dies

Major General Ernest Hinds retired U S A chief of artillery in the AEF died at Fort Sam Houston station hospital at 76. Funeral with full military honors will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

San Antonio Tex Ernest Hinds John J. Pershing A.E.F Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston Germany Hinds United States National Cemetery

Marriage Licenses Issued By Topeka Judge Gray

Probate Judge Frank R. Gray issued marriage licenses to pairs including Howard Albert Pearsall and Velta Marie Green of Topeka Jim G Murdy of Augusta and Mary Barredell Dalton of Lawrence Paul B Lawson and Elizabeth C Rupp of Lawrence Walter R Hobbs and Myrtle Faye Heath of Topeka Exhibit records list multiple couples from nearby cities.

Frank R. Gray Howard Albert Pearsall Velta Marie Green Topeka Jim G. Murdy Augusta Mary Barredell Dalton Lawrence Paul B. Lawson Elizabeth C. Rupp Walter R. Hobbs Myrtle Faye Heath

Girls State Press Elections Signal First Issue Split

Nationalist and Federalist girls published first mimeographed issues at the Union building in Jayhawker office. Campaign signs praised Tul ton and Eng lish while a pillowcase urged O’Brien for judge. Primary delayed by mimeograph ink shortages as Justice Hoch spoke before results.

Nationalist Federalist Jayhawker Union Tulton Mildred English Supreme Court O'Brien Justice Hoch

Nominating Results Tie to Federalist and Nationalist Tickets

The article lists nominees for attorney general state treasurer and local county and precinct posts. Nationalist and Federalist leaders include Jane Woestemeyer, Catherine Ochse, Phyllis McKaliny, Ellen Oswald, Jessie Dorey, Mary Anderson, and others across Wichita, Hutchinson, Pittsburg, Topeka, and multiple towns with ward and precinct chair selections.

Jane Woestemeyer Catherine Ochse Phyllis McKaliny Wichita Peterson County Ellen Oswald Hutchinson Stonebraker County Jessie Dorey Newton Morss County Woodringville Faye Lizer Dodge City Shirley Sneller Arkansas City Ardis Moore Pat Blume Landonville Mary Anderson Pittsburg Bessie Lepper Harper Wilma Davis Clay Center Reedville Jessie Corey Mary Lou Jones Iola Lydia Taylor Junction City Copperville Patsy Blank Emporia Pat Dunn Independence Anna Mae Young Louisburg Lois Ford Marysville Ratnerville Susie Abell Olsburg Esther Gordon Topeka Norma Ashlock Phyllis McKabney Haxmanville Carolyn Coulter Mary” Eben Kenny Mound City Nancy Tack Edna Mae Hancock St. Francis

Precinct committeewomen named in several towns

The article lists precinct committeewomen for Reedville Capperville Woodringville Londonville Haxmanville Ratnerville and nearby areas with names and districts. It notes Nancy Adelpoh of Wichita elected cheerleader by the Federalist party and reports Dr J W Twente speaking at the girls event on education. City elections were held today with the mayors elected in Bar-

Nancy Adelpoh Wichita Federalist Party Bar

Local Names List Mix from Historic Regions

A fragmented OCR list includes assorted personal names and towns such as Mankato Kuxmam ville Betty Pile Winfield Capper ville Bessie Lepper Harper Lan donville June McMillan Hering ton Woodringville Glenna Netch er Bethel Ratnerville Geraldine Gentry Neodesha Reedville reflecting an unclear regional inventory.

Bara Teeple Mankato Kuxmamville Betty Pile Winfield Capperville Bessie Lepper Harper Landonville June McMillan Herington Woodringville Glenna Netcher Bethel Ratnerville Geraldine Gentry Neodesha Reedville

Big Vacation Map of North Woods Offered by C. and N. W. Line

The Chicago and North Western Line offers a large scale map of Northern Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota showing lakes rivers roads and listed resorts for summer trips. Free of charge write D D Schuppener G A C N W Ry 705 Walnut St Kansas City Mo. Also order the Journal World mailed to your summer address.

Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Chicago and North Western Line D. D. Schuppener G. A N. W. Ry Walnut St Kansas City

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