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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1940
Page
3
Rome reports a rupture in the Rome London accord as Britain blocks Italian coal imports from Germany. Italy protests economic war and contraband controls citing illegality and potential harm to non belligerents.
London reports indicate Italy’s protest against Britain halting German coal shipments bound for Italy may meet a cool reply. British officials say they will consider the note carefully while not yielding on the blockade amid Germany’s unrestricted warfare. A British counter protest was noted unofficially in Rome.
Kenneth Harlan and Rex Lease, veteran film actors, reported to the sheriff they were robbed of luggage valued at 900 dollars and 190 dollars in travelers checks along with a typewriter and lecture material while dining at a country tavern near Kansas City. The car was broken into and items intended for a Chicago lecture were taken. John Stewart Curry, Kansas artist, arrived in Topeka to supervise placing canvas on statehouse walls for his murals project with painting likely to begin in about two months.
J B Wilson of the Douglas county Republican central committee received notice from District Chairman Phil Hawkins that the GOP district meeting will be held March 99 at 11 o'clock in Ottawa Franklin county courthouse. Douglas county committee members are summoned to meet Saturday to decide how to select 25 delegates and 25 alternates for district and state conventions. If delegates are named at the meeting the selection is finished there. if not an open caucus will be adjourned to a later date for delegate selection.
Chicago marked its 103rd birthday with a data briefing from the city’s statistical expert. The 1838 records show 10 square miles and 4 170 residents, while current estimates place the area at 211 square miles and the population near 38 750 000, making Chicago the nation's second largest city.
An undetermined amount of coal disappeared from a bin used by Eudora Mills during the weekend. J. D. Adams, owner, had surplus coal in the bin belonging to Hagenbuch ice plant. This morning J. N. Hearin found the bin door open and a truck suspected of backing up to the bin. A mud covered shovel from the nearby Santa Fe depot was recovered. Several prior coal thefts at the Mills bins have been reported.
Tokyo March 4 War Minister General Shunroku Hata told the diet the Salvation Army must be placed under proper regulations to prevent espionage. He said military authorities had begun watching the organization, citing its dependence on Britain and religious beliefs.
Prepared by Dr Gaius Ghexn Atkins for the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. Life's Unconscious Services urges selfless kindness and humility. Linwood high school junior play Prof Pepp reviewed. local residents attend farmers meeting and club social. Several visits, dinners, and family events cited amid rainy roads.
Mrs Harold Morley entertained at the Ralph Votaw home honoring Marion Joseph Victor and Georgia Votaw. Guests included Norma Kurtz Ramona Stanley Lois Williamson Floyd Dunlap Vernon Votaw Dorothy May and Mr Mrs Harold Morley and Ralph Votaw. A roof fire at the W W Gerstenberger residence caused excitement but was extinguished with neighbor help.
The Hesper Christian Endeavor society invited Mr. Garrison to their Thursday Bible study at the church and after the lesson helped him celebrate his birthday with games, conversation, and refreshments. Attendees included Marion Votaw Lois Williamson Ramona Stanley Victor Votaw Paul and Carl Grob Everett Votaw Edward Knabe and Mrs. Garrison.
Stull Needlecraft club meets at Mrs Elmer Nichols home with quilting and quotes from Washington and Lincoln. Next meeting hosts at Mrs I B Kraft with St Patrick quotations. Local moves include Walls new Tecumseh home and the Gilbert move to Glasco. Possible marriage noted for Deskin and Dreyer in Richmond Mo. Sided notes include sick lists and visits across the community.
Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Gryder and son James Edmond visit Mrs. Laura Anderson. Several Kansas City guests join local families for meals and gatherings. Mrs. Laura Anderson improves at home as visitors include Miss Eulah Anderson Ned Roberts and Leonard Anderson with families.
Fred Harmon visited Villa Eden on Monday. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Davidson and family Mr and Mrs Frank Henik Mrs Anna Torneden Mr and Mrs Godfrey Reetz and Melba and Mrs Mark Seele.
The item notes the birth of Gary Lee Hallenbeck at Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hallenbeck and mentions the family’s plans to return home. It also covers illnesses and hospital visits among area residents, social visits, birthdays, and a community meeting scheduled for Friday evening March 1.
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