Psalm Passages On Upright Living
A biblical verse from Psalm 15.1 2 emphasizes dwelling with the Lord for those who walk uprightly and practice righteousness. The fragment reflects religious reflection on moral conduct and divine habitation.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1942
Page
3
A biblical verse from Psalm 15.1 2 emphasizes dwelling with the Lord for those who walk uprightly and practice righteousness. The fragment reflects religious reflection on moral conduct and divine habitation.
President Roosevelt urges a final nationwide scrap rubber collection drive with only a few days left. Citizens are asked to search households businesses and farms for any usable rubber to aid military and civilian needs.
National Safety Council urges Sunflower Ordnance Works workers to car pool and follow tire saving practices. Guidelines cover driving schedules, passenger load, avoiding distractions, safe entry and exit, brake care, cautious passing, strict adherence to signals, lamp checks, proper inflation, and frequent tire inspections. The warning ends with Drive it safely, brother you can't get another.
A 42 billion army supply bill advances from the house appropriations committee described as the largest ever. The piece notes weekly war expenditures of a billion and hints that astronomical figures may soon seem insignificant, with astronomers suddenly tied to wartime finance.
Public anger grows in Britain after the Libyan crisis as pressure mounts to punish a figure blamed for failing to stop Rommel at Tobruk. Prime Minister faces scrutiny over the setback and leadership response.
The article notes British opposition pressing Prime Minister Churchill to explain Africa setbacks. It warns of possible government upheaval if explanations fail and discusses the difficulty of finding a stronger leader or better generals in place. Roosevelt is shown in Washington with Churchill in conference.
Argentina faces mounting pressure over neutrality as Axis attacks in the Atlantic intensify. The sinking of another Argentine vessel is seen as pivotal in the debate, with most leaders agreeing that neutrality must be reciprocal and balanced.
The piece argues that opening a second front in Africa could pressure Nazi forces, aid defense of Egypt, and block axis reach to the Indian Ocean. It notes risks, including Russian disapproval and possible political fallout, and weighs transport challenges against strategic gains for the Allies.
Dewitt surveys wartime events from Australia to Egypt and Sevastopol. Rommel shifts toward Egypt as bombers and fleet prepare, while Moscow notes fragile Red defenses. Tokyo eyes Russia and Asia Pacific moves, with Japanese forces massing near Manchukuo and the Siberian border amid German pressure and Berlin propaganda.
Dean Grace Irwin returned home from Topeka after visits with friends. Dr. A J Wise plans to open Baldwin offices July 1 in the former Liston rooms in the city building, after practice in Milford and Waverly. he is married with one child. Mr and Mrs George Marquardt completed a home remodel on Eleventh Street. At the Ottawa district Methodist youth fellowship convention Cynthia Smith was elected president and Sara Counts became district chairman of worship and evangelism.
Ten years ago McLouth high school junior Don Emmerson drowned in the state lake at Tonganoxie. Lawrence real estate man Jesse D. Kennehard died at his son's home. Hog prices in Kansas City reached four dollars per hundred. Various residents travel or entertain in Lawrence and nearby towns. Clyde Tombaugh plans to attend the University of Kansas next year after discovering Pluto. Grace Huey travels to Kansas City.
County records list 1069 automobiles with an average value of 306.65 dollars. Lawrence Chamber plans a July 4 celebration. I J Meade elected president of the Lawrence Rotary Club, with W G Hutson as vice president. A tractor demonstration is set for tomorrow on California road west of Lawrence. Mrs P H Pierce travels to Manhattan to visit her brother. Rex Harshberger returns to Kansas City. Miss Ione Crites spends the day in Kansas City Missouri. Mrs A F Messer and Miss (incomplete).
Henry Ober travels to Fort Scott for a few days. W. J. Cross moves his family from Lawrence to Hutchinson. Lynn Secrest and Albert Glat hart attend races in Ottawa today. T. E. Linton leaves for La Junta to work for the Santa Fe. George Kirchhoff and daughter Gertrude visit Burlington. G. H. Griffen and C. L. Lesher attend undertakers convention in Topeka. Milo Morgan heads to Colorado for summer. O. K. Williamson returns to Edwardsville. Ervin E. Trueblood and Eva Elliott marry at Hesper tonight with Dr Dixon officiating. A son born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shimmons.
In Baldwin many residents are moving as Ridgway accepts a chief inspector post at Rearwin Aircraft in Kansas City. Others travel for events and duties, including alumni gatherings, Rotary talks, and local property moves. Families, occupations, and community activities are noted.
Judith Kingsly, a keen investigator at Watson Airplane Corp, is sent incognito to San Diego to check on the factory and office force. Secret bomber plans on the west coast raise danger as she tracks Tom Burke while outside observers watch Burke.
Canning demonstration led by Miss Iva Holliday at Mackey schoolhouse drew neighbors and guests from nearby districts. Meadow Lark 4-H met at Wil Reetz's home with programs on bird houses and flower gardens, plus first aid and parliamentary topics. Several families visited relatives for Father's Day, and hospital news reported Mrs Vesta Hammill recovering at home after appendicitis surgery.
Isrnest Stoner narrowly escaped a serious accident when a storm blew a tree onto the South Pony Creek bridge causing its north end to buckle. Remainder of the section notes damage to farms, a cow barn demolished, a garage torn down, and various residents traveling or visiting relatives in KC and Olathe.
Radio listings show WREN KMBC WDAF programs from 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM. Highlights include News and Newscasts, music by Fred Waring and Glen Miller, Orchestras, Burns and Allen style comedies, quiz shows, and dramatic series. Multiple stations present entertainment, news, and morale programming across this June evening.
Arlington resident Mrs Robert Graham, after two months away, went to Lawrence on Thursday to see a doctor as she has been ill for some time. A mall carrier faced detours from high water with two bridges out. Mr and Mrs John Ice of Baltimore visited Mrs Wayne Ice last week.
Relatives gathered at his home Sunday to honor John Rake on his 86th birthday with baskets and a day spent together. Mr and Mrs Hay hosted as most children visited for Father’s Day though one son from Chicago could not attend. Joe Connote and family from Topeka joined relatives at Tom Connote’s home in Kansas City and Topeka.
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