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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1940

Page

3

Myer Sees Danger to South America

Dr. Walter E. Myer educator from Washington spoke to about 400 educators at the Kansas University conference warning of peril in South America. He urged defending North America first and warned Germany would seek to trade by demanding South American staples for German machinery. He urged building armaments, democracy, and citizenship education, and suggested alliance with Great Britain only if it aids victory over Germany. Registration continued into the second day with further lectures planned.

South America Walter E. Myer Washington, D. C K. U Myer Americas United States North America Panama Germany Japan Flore Great Britain Hitler W. T. ‘Markham State Board of Vocational Education C. O. Wright Kansas State Teachers Association Galen Saylor Teacher’s College of Columbia University

Navy approves sale of 20 sub chasers to Britain

Washington reports the Navy cleared the way for Electric Boat of Groton to sell 20 high speed submarine chasers and torpedo boats to Britain. President Roosevelt endorsed the move citing benefits to the U.S. including plant expansion and later production of an improved design. The ships were part of a 24 craft group bought for about 5 million dollars.

Washington Navy Electric Boat Company Groton United States

Fritzel Dairy Ad Guides Freezing Fruits and Veggies

Fritzel Dairy Products advertises to housewives methods for freezing and storing fruits and vegetables at the Fritzel plant lockers. The notice notes freezing preserves vitamin C that is lost in cooking.

Fritzel Dairy Products Company Journal-World Fritzel

Kansas postmasters confirmed by Senate list

The Senate confirmed Kansas postmaster nominations including William Merrifield Agra John R Neifert Glen Elder Mary Marceline Schafer Jewell Helena W Ander son Peru Chester C Chambers Tescott Clarence H Kessler Altamont Frederick J Donovan Atchison Anna L Miller Rushton John T Dowd St Paul Hugh E Meade Paleo the announcement notes and ends with a reminder to order the Journal World vacation ad by phone 2

Kansas Washington Senate William Merrifield Agra John R. Neifert Glen Elder Mary Marceline Schafer Jewell Helena W. Anderson Peru Chester C. Chambers Tescott Clarence H. Kessler Altamont Frederick J. Donovan Atchison Anna L. Miller Rushton John T. Dowd St.Paul Hugh E. Meade Paleo

Eight Jefferson county youths win 4-H club gifts

The text lists eight Jefferson County boys Fred Koons James Turner Ivan Clare Lav erne Farr Ralph May Elmer Michael Kenneth McGarrity and Carl Ford as 4-H club gift recipients. Ada Graham helps with work at the Charles Steinmetz home. L J Lamar has undergone abdominal surgery in Topeka and is in serious condition. Marian O Trimble arrives from Nortonville for vacation with relatives at the P H O Trimble home. The Buster Blues lose to Edmonds 14 to 10.

Jefferson County Fred Koons Valley Falls James Turner Oskaloosa Ivan Clare Ozawkie Laverne Farr Ralph May Elmer Michael Kenneth McGarrity Meriden Carl Ford L. J. Lamar McFarland Kan Topeka Lamar Marian O'Trimble Nortonville P. H. O’trimble Buster , Blues Edmonds

Crowder Riverside Farm Bureau Meeting Notes and Visits

The Crowder Riverside Farm Bureau met with Mrs Ambrose Bigsby on June 13 with 15 members present. Attendees included Mrs Green Mrs Ransdell Mrs Hodson and others. guests came from Lawrence Lecompton and Skiatook. The group discussed termite damages weather effects and local visits while planning the next meeting for June 27 at Mrs Mary Farley’s.

Riverside Farm Bureau Ambrose Bigsby No. 6 Husted Owen Mitchell Pleasant Valley Unit Robert Green Arnold Ransdall Shipman Carter Murry Myers Green Ransdell Mary Farley Fay Carr Lecompton Patty Stanwix Lawrence Harley Armstrong N. J. Barland Harrison Rose Joe Svoboda Don Daniels Skiatook Okla Clarence Hodson Ida Hodson Lionel Rogers Rosalie Betty W. I. Collns Paul Anderson Stull Jack Collins Billy Hodson Terry Barland Brune Brothers Lake View Harold Wampler Columbus Earl Wampler Harry George California Grant Johnson Viola Welcher Victorene Barland Betty Hodson Billy Phil Rolla Stanwix Phil Hodson W. J Collings Fay Patty Allie Collins Kanwaka

Shower for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson at Midland home

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson was hosted at their Midland home on Friday. Numerous guests attended including Edith Anderson Ruth Hodson Katherine Walters Maude Butler Eliza Collins Jennie Taul Mamie Schafer Rita Marie Anderson Gertie Hall Etta Wulfkuhle William Murphy Margaret Bidinger Agnes Collins Martha Deskins Will Bucheim Edith Bucheim D A Bidinger Elmer Bahnmaier Scott Casey Tom Ice Margaret McGann L D Hodson Mary Cummings Lionel Rogers Rosalie Ella Casey James Murphy Noralieve Casey George Anderson Tom Anderson Will Anderson John Lohman Tresa Anderson Mary Anderson Betty Hodson Nellie Anderson. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake as the couple received many presents.

Frank Speicher Midland Paul Anderson Edith Anderson Ruth Hodson Katherine Walters Maude Butler Eliza Collins Jennie Taul Mamie Schafer Rita Marie Anderson Gertie Hall Etta Wulfkuhle William Murphy Margaret Bidinger Agnes Collins Martha Deskins Will Mary Anderson Betty, Hodson Nellie Anderson

Glaser reunion and community notices from Ottawa area

Last week many families including Elm Flora Watts and Clark Clover attended the Glaser reunion at Forest Park Ottawa. Floyd Finch's birthday celebrated with neighbors from Osage City Topeka Overbrook and Ottawa. Rainbow 4 H postponed meeting to June 11 with Vern Bell Glaser returning from Manhattan.

Charley Elm Charlene Lou Flora John Watts Glaser Forest Park Ottawa Floyd Finch Clark Clover Hazel Jackie Hattie Clover Osage City Charles Herschell Raymond Haas Willie James Topeka Irving Haas Dorothy Dean Richard Cecil Krouse Willard Lucy Krouse Overbrook Orlyn Vaughn George Finch Georgene Maxine Jay Crable Georgie Lois Jean Seward Glen Gilland Harve Clark Charlene Elm A. C Elmer Wintermantile Marlyn Dee Charles Elmer Baldwin Rainbow 4-H Club Vern Bell Glaser Manhattan Maxine Eldon Orville Cearfoss Willam Clark Elmer Daugherty LeLoup Wayne Warner Betty Schwartz Menagles Worden Christian Aid Centropolis Ivan Schwartz Henry Schwartz Lawrence Ethel Banks Bakers Funeral Home Paul Fredrick Smith William Clark Stanley Finch Chicago George Marceline Gibson Walter Harbour Otto Hack Lea Brown

KU Pharmacy Graduates to Take Examinations in Lawrence

State board of pharmacy led by Gene Cook arrives in Lawrence for University of Kansas exams. Eleven KU graduates plus others from various schools will sit tests tomorrow and Friday. Many have multiple job offers amid statewide pharmacist shortage. all graduates must be from recognized schools for registration.

State Board of Pharmacy Gene Cook Iola Lawrence K. U. School of Pharmacy K. U Kansas Betty Lou Adair Dorothy Jane Adair Topeka Betty Jane Blackburn Madison Donald L. Cluster St. Joseph Donald. B. Fortney Tecumseh Pershing Frederick Wilson Charles J. Kleine Virginia N. Kaspar Gurney Norris Garden City Jack B. Robertson Oxford Bernard H. Walburn Salina Kathleen Durbin K.U Research Hospital Kansas City School of Pharmacy K. U. Pharmacy

Guards Can Go To School Reserve Officers Also Will Be Taken at Fort Leavenworth

The War Department announced that the 1940 41 Fort Leavenworth four and a half month course for national guard and reserve officers would proceed despite suspension of regular army officer courses at the Command and General Staff School. Two groups of 400 regular officers were slated to begin in September, while regular officer courses were halted to retain 892 officers on staff and training duties. No decision was released about the cavalry school at Fort Riley or other service schools.

Washington War Department Command and General Staff School Fort Leavenworth Kan National Guard Cavalry Fort Riley Waddring

KU School Is Only Recognized State Institution

The K. U. school stands as the sole recognized educational institution in the state, marking its unique status among state schools.

K. U

First cutting of alfalfa near Williams town yields well

In Williamstown the first alfalfa cutting finishes with strong yields. C B Comstock and son George dined with Mr and Mrs Charles John. Mrs Mesh is noted as a Green. Vivian and Maxine Koerner visited grandparents and aunt the Longacres in Oskaloosa. About forty five women attended a canning demo at the Ritz theatre. May 22 L D Allen visits with daughter Mrs Matt Stallard. health poor for some time. Underwood cemetery near Williams town admired for beauty and cared for with blooming poppies at the front.

C. B. Comstock George Charles John Virgilson Mesh Vivian Maxine Koerner Longacres Oskaloosa Ritz Theatre L. D. Allen Matt Stallard Allen A. B. Campbell Richmond Ralph Oger Bernice Campbell Seattle Wash Underwood Williamstown

Revival meeting ends as community notes pass in Topeka

Local revival at the Baptist church concludes after two weeks. Obituary reports the death of Ben Warington in Topeka hospital following surgery. Various residents visit relatives in Topeka and Kansas City while Perry baseball loses 10 to 6 to Lawrence. Pea harvest begins with workers at pea hullers amid a large crop.

Baptist Church B&ydah Lewis and Sons Topeka Joyce Ann Oliver Perry Emmett Foster Richard Amerine Kansas City Walter Thompson Pittsburg Kan Thompson Maggie Kathan Carl Evans Virgil Green Eugene O'Trimble Marian O’trimble Frank Bracken Lawrence Osage City Joan Allen Wichita Lewis Williams Junior William Inez Stallard

Sunday social network across Ottawa area clubs and families

A crowded weekend scene ties together visits among Watts Dougherty and Warner families in Ottawa. Children’s Day program draws a large turnout while Ruth Hornberger begins music lessons with Miss Florence Remington. The Rainbow 4-H club met at Charley Gilland’s, planning a July 12 Willow Spring township hall play.

eGorze Finch John Watts Topeka Bobby Dougherty Otta Wayne Warner Elmer ‘Wintermantl Marilyn Dee Charles Elmer John Breithaupt William Clark and Smith Ottawa Ruth Darlene'Hornberger Florence Remington Orlyn Vaughn Floyd Finch Georgie Stanley Finch Chicago George Finch Charley Gilland Willow Spring Township

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