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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1939

Page

2

Third Term Talk Suppressed By Roosevelt Trip Delay

Washington reports on June 21 describes ongoing chatter over a possible Roosevelt third term. President Roosevelt will delay comment until after Congress adjourns and his west coast trip, with many politicians awaiting signals at the 1940 convention. Senator Logan says he would support Roosevelt if he seeks renomination.

Washington White House Roosevelt Congress Logan D.-Ky Ickes Besch LaGuardia New York Wallace Democratic Party Organization of Wisconsin Murphy Madison Lafollettes Lafollette

Picnic in Gymnasium at KU Delays Picnic Plans

Rainy weather forced the last night's Kansas University picnic to move from Brown's grove to the Robinson gymnasium. About 175 attended as activities started at 4:30 with meals at 6, followed by community singing directed by Irene Oliver and a musical program by the Flory Sisters, John Riling, and the Jayhawk Trumpeteers. Dancing began at 7:45 upstairs in the gym.

K. U Allen Robinson Gymnasium Brown’s Grove Irene Oliver School of Fine Arts Flory Sisters John Riling Jayhawk

Restrictions on Jews in Prague Protectorate Decree Issued

Baron Konstantin von Mentith the German protector for Bohemia and Moravia orders tight limits on Jewish participation in commercial life and brings all business activities under his direct control in the protectorate.

Prague Konstantin von Mentith Bohemia Moravia

Resigns as Kansas State basketball coach Frank P Root

Resignation of Frank P Root, Kansas State College basketball coach since 1933, announced by acting athletics director L P Washburn. Root, a 1924 recruit and Kansas State alumnus, cited personal reasons and asked acceptance at Ahearn's earliest convenience. Replacement timing hinges on athletic director M F Ahearn's return after July 1.

Manhattan Kan Frank P. Root Kansas State College L. P. Washburn Root M. F. Ahearn East Ahearn Charles Corant Kansas State Wildcats Homer Wesche

Quintuplets Kept Out of Spanking Says Doctor

Montreal June 21 Canadian Press reports Dr Allan Roy Dafoe says the Dionne quintuplets have never been spanked. He describes a quiet punishment room with chair table and book used for a momentary reflection on sins. He cannot say if future spankings are possible.

Montreal Allan Roy Dafoe Canadian Medical Association

Confident Murray Will Go St Louis Resignation Expected

Gov Lloyd C Stark said after meetings with President Roosevelt in Washington that he is confident Matthew S Murray will resign as WPA administrator in Missouri.

Murray St. Louis Lloyd C. Stark Roosevelt Washington Matthew S. Murray WPA Missouri

The Journal World Classifieds Spotlight Readers and Results

A compact note from the Journal World Classifieds highlighting reader engagement and measurable results from the classified page. It emphasizes community notices and small ads driving attention and activity.

Journal-World

Lawrence Journal-World staff enjoy Seven-Up samples

In Lawrence yesterday the Journal-World staff received ice cold Seven-Up bottles from a sampling crew routing through residential and business districts over the past week. Clifford Beal, once of Lawrence, is named manager of Safe Way’s new Los Angeles meat department on Wilshire Boulevard, a full block store, chosen from 400 applicants. The Douglas County Taxpayers League meeting was postponed due to rain and transportation issues with no rescheduled date. Dorothy Werner, a KU senior next year, will work for her father Henry Werner starting June 23, temporarily filling secretary duties for Persis Cook during vacation. she cannot draw a salary due to being a relative of a faculty employee. Kansas bar exam results will be announced tonight by the Topeka board after graduates completed the test this noon. Pete Goiring reports a stolen billfold containing $28 from Woolworth after placing it on a counter and forgetting it during a purchase.

Journal- World Clifford Beal Lawrence Safeway Los Angeles Cal Wilshire Boulevard Mr. Beal Safeway of Dorothy Werner University of Kansas Henry Werner Mr. Werner Persis Cook Miss Cook Miss Werner

Abdallah Shrine Weighs Move of Headquarters

Abdallah Shrine Temple members vote by mail on moving headquarters from Leavenworth to Kansas City due to a financial crisis. If approved offices relocate to the Scottish Rite temple. Counties in the Abdallah area include Doniphan Brown Atchison Jefferson Leavenworth Wyandotte Douglas Johnson Miami and Franklin.

Kansas City Kan Abdallah Shrine Temple Leavenworth Charles V.norman Troy D. Clarke Kelley Shrine Temple Doniphan Brown Atchison Jefferson, Leavenworth Wyandotte Douglas, Johnson Miami Franklin Abdallah

McElroy Returns Home After Resignation Turmoil

H. F. McElroy, who resigned two months ago as city manager amid protests over Boss Tom Pendergast's machine, returned to his Kansas City home this afternoon from a hospital. The note adds a sidelined remark about crows flying up to 6,000 feet.

Kansas City H. F. McElroy Tom Pendergast

Douglas County Farm Bureau Women's Chorus marks eighth anniversary

The Douglas County Farm Bureau Women's Chorus celebrated its eighth anniversary with a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. A. R. Olmstead's home. Organized June 20, 1931, the group has grown to fifteen singers under current director Mrs. D Perkins and pianist Mae Seetin.

Douglas County Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus A. R. Olmstead West Ninth Street

Cranium Crackers: Name the Rivers Behind Dams

Puzzle asks to identify rivers held back by major American dams. Dams listed with river initials as clues: Boulder Canyon Dam, Bonneville Dam, Shasta Dam, Shoshone Dam, Parker Dam, Coolidge Dam. Provide the river names starting with the letters B C S S P C corresponding to each dam.

Boulder Bonneville Shasta Parker Coolidge

Harvest Stopped By Rainy Weather Across Kansas Wheat

Prolonged rains delay harvest and threaten grain in Kansas as hail and heavy showers hit multiple counties including Atchison Wellington and Leavenworth. Wet fields slow cutting with no major losses expected unless wind or hail intensifies. Resources note oats and barley are scarce and pastures vary by region.

Kansas Atchison Newton Wellington Stockton Junction City Coffeyville Kansas City Leavenworth Farm, Bureau Federal State Departments of Agriculture

Shawnee Men Charged With Reckless Driving and Towing

Complaints filed against John Kronowitter and Jack Vielhauer of Shawnee charging reckless driving and illegal towing after an auto crash about 9 30 p m June 18 six miles east of Baldwin on highway 50. Milton Beach county attorney filed the complaint in justice court of Robert B Oyler following Kronowitter’s damage suit against Dr and Mrs Antonio Torres Estrada of Mexico.

John Kronawitter Jack Vielhauer Shawnee Kan Milton Beach Justice Court Robert B. Oyler Kronowitter Antonio Torres Estrada Mexico Baldwin Highway 50

Baldwin Visit By Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Spencer

Rev and Mrs E W Spencer of Louisburg stopped in Baldwin Monday for a brief visit with old friends while en route to Lawrence to visit their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Raymond McCabe They returned to Baldwin Tuesday and spent the day in at the town.

E. W. Spencer Louisburg Baldwin Lawrence Raymond McCabe

Baldwin Events Highlight Local Clergy and Social Visits

Miss Clara Dutrow of Wichita attends Epworth League Institute board meeting in Baldwin. Rev. Everet Hughes and daughter Jean visit from Columbus. Alpha Chi Omega Omicron Chapter holds dinner and meeting in Baldwin with Kansas City guests. Dr. A L Ryan speaks at Baldwin Rotary. Santa Fe Trail picnic dates set for Sept 1 2. Elisa Perez to visit Asheville and Mexico City.

Clara Dutrow Wichita Baldwin Epworth League Institute Board Everet Hughes Jean Columbus Samuel T. Hughes Helen Hughes Friay Board of Trustees Omicron Alpha Chi Omega Frank E. Wolf Harry Neptune William Quier Catherine Whitmore Miriam Braun Kansas City Betty Miller Cottonwood Falls Paul Kochan Frank C. Leitaker H. K. Ebright Herbert Temp Ottawa Donmyer Baker A. L. Ryan London Heights Baldwin Rotary Club College Cafe Summer School of Theology Torrest Estrada Mexico City Mexico Emil S. Liston Lawrence L. Thompson East Park Thompson Senorita Elisa Perez Asheville S. C Donald King Chicago

Lawrence honors Harvard president at university commencement

Prof and Mrs Willard H Gerr rett and Coach and Mrs Emil Liston attended Harvard commencement events in Lawrence honoring President James Conant who delivered the seniors address at the University of Kansas. Mr and Mrs Elmer Morris of New Haven Conn visited Baldwin to see Mor ris parents en route to California for the Golden Gate exposition. Perry Stover and Ivan Rappard are named to replace Glen Miller and Dane Lucas in highway maintenance.

Willard H.gerrett Emil. Liston Harvarduring Lawrence Durment James Conant University Kansas Elmer Morris Velma Marcia New Haven Conn Baldwin Morris C. B Morris California

Eudora Social Notes Include Dinner Guests And Corrections

Mrs. S H Henderson and daughter Elizabeth and Mrs Mildred Watson of Lawrence were guests at dinner with Mr and Mrs M H Cox. Ida Trefz of Independence Mo stays with the Trefz family and attends summer school at K U. Corrections note Pinochle club results Mee Miller high Mrs William Zimmerman low and Mrs William Schehrer traveling. Mrs John Miller listed instead of Mrs John Eisele. Also Hadle guests included Eleanor Bartz. Mrs Joe Vitt ill but improving. Allen Cochran and family drove to Wellsville to visit McMillian family.

S. H. Henderson Elizabeth Mildred Watson Lawrence M. H. Cox Ida Trefz Independence George Trefz K. U Eudora Anna Sommers Mee John Miller William Zimmerman William Schehrer John Eisele Paul Hadle Wilfred Eleanor’ Bartz Louie Hadle Kaw Valley Joe Vitt Allen Cochran Wellsville Walter .McMillian

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