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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1939

Page

4

Teach the Young Women to Be Sober and Loving

A note on Titus 2 4 urging young women to be sober and to love their husbands and children as a guiding virtue for domestic life and conduct.

Titus

Treasury deficit still large despite lower forecast

The federal treasury projects a deficit smaller than Roosevelt had predicted, with revenues above expectations and expenditures slightly below forecast. Still the shortfall runs into the billions, and the national debt reaches a new high of 40,062,945,328 dollars.

The Federal Treasury Roosevelt Treasury

Should Congress Stay In Session Or Adjourn By June

Senator Bankhead urged adjournment by June 15 sparking debate on whether Congress should stay in session to keep the country out of war. Many members fear losing influence over the President and the European quarrel. Opponents worry about unchecked presidential action if Congress is absent.

Bankhead Alabama Congress United States Europe

Britain plans expulsion of Nazi agents amid growing rift

Great Britain will expel about 50 Nazi agents as Germany threatens reprisals, sending three Nazi workers home and Germany ordering three British subjects to leave. The mutual purge signals increasing hostility between the two nations since the Munich accord.

Great Britain Germany England Munich

Hitler’s deception cited by Ottawa Herald

The Ottawa Herald argues Hitler has fooled many, from Germans to Chamberlain and Daladier, by promising peace after the Sudetenland and now seeking Polish land. The piece suggests Hitler may even be fooling himself as global trust erodes.

Hitler Ottawa Herald Chamberlain Daladier Fuehrer Sudetenland Europe Poland

Mayor Smith Seeks Permanent Path for Temporary City Manager

Kansas City mayor considers making the current temporary city manager's post permanent. The move reflects ongoing leadership decisions as city governance continues to shape administrative stability.

City official weighs nonpartisan stance in council job arc

The article notes discreet inquiries about politics by a official seeking a nonpartisan approach. Eugene C. Zachman, temporary manager, says his father was a Democrat and he suspects he is too. The remark underlines concerns about securing permanent status for the temporary post with the current Kansas City council.

Eugene C. Zachman Zachman Kansas City Council

Britain and Russia Consider Anti Germany Working Plan

Britain and Russia weigh a joint stance to oppose German expansion. Suspicion delays agreement as Prime Minister Chamberlain urges discussion on the best form. Both powers seek prudence avoiding deep alliance while facing a common potential threat from Nazi aggression.

Great Britain Russia Germany Chamberlain

Army plans on mobilizing a million men in three months

The army planned to have one million ready for the field within three months of war. It doubted William J. Bryan's claim that a million could mobilize overnight, noting that armies are not assembled as quickly as such rhetoric suggests even in a large nation.

William J. Bryan

Board hears plan for summer repairs next school year

The board of education met Monday night and focused on summer repair work and other preparations for next year.

Board of Education

Bouquet University Nansan Praises Police Campaign

A Bouquet goes to the police for a campus and Lawrence traffic enforcement drive. The effort emphasizes campus speed limit of 20 mph, driving within city limits, and obeying stop signs. It notes pedestrians crossing without high jumping or dodging knowledge as a safety reminder.

University Nansan Lawrence Massachusetts

Tax Lessons From Jobs Printers Bulletin

The article argues that corporate policy discourages future growth as profits are redistributed as dividends. It criticizes the undistributed profits tax as a means to tax the rich, while claiming it harms workers who cannot find jobs.

Bulletin

Quote cites White on third term prejudice in U S politics

William Allen White remarks in Cambridge Massachusetts highlight a strong public prejudice against third terms for national leaders. The Starbeams notes he has campaigned on both sides of the issue, suggesting familiarity with the debate.

William Allen White Cambridge Mass Bill Starbeams

Poles Seen as Negative Factor in Poland Policy

The Wichita Eagle notes a critical view that Poles are proving negative in pursuing Hitler's aims in Poland, highlighting skepticism about Polish cooperation or initiative in the occupied region.

Hitler Poland Wichita Eagle

War warnings and press unity voiced in neutrality debate

Senator Gerald P Nye argues against inevitability of war and urges rejection of entanglement while urging the public to reject wishful thinking. John S McCarren emphasizes newspapers as champions of the American people and national responsibility.

Gerald P. Nye

Fire destroys hay barn and house on Ralph Standing farm

A large hay barn and the broader house on the Ralph Standing farm, one mile east of town on Ninth street, were totally destroyed by fire this morning. The fire department responded but the buildings burned to the ground.

Ralph Standing Town Ninth Street Lawrence Beatrice Belkin Roxy Theater Musicians New York City Harry Farbman University Auditorium Miss Belkin George Abrams Belkin Lorado Taft Henry E. Beck Helen Ethel Manley J. Hood George J. Hood J. R. Wood

Statements On War and Peace Echo Leaders’ Calls

Roosevelt Hull and Chamberlain address government efficiency and global tension. The quotes emphasize readiness, anti-enslavement stance, and that mobilization means not peace.

Aden Empire’s Gibraltar of the East and its arid vigilance

The text describes Aden as Britain’s strategic gateway on the Arabian coast, a fortified colony near the Strait of Bab el Mandeb with a small European and American presence. It notes its volcanic setting, harsh sun, and monsoon dust, plus its 1839 annexation into British India and its status as a growing colony with its own stamps.

Arabia Aden Gibraltar Great Britain Strait of Bab el Mandeb Red Sea Gulf of Aden Arabian Strait Suez Canal Mediterranean India Royal Artillery England NEA Service, Inc

Health bulletin on dog bites guides rabies prevention

Massachusetts health guidance on dog bites stresses intelligence to prevent disease. Do not kill the dog. tie it up and have it observed by an animal inspector for two weeks. If owner unknown, notify local health authorities and provide a full animal description. Then consult your family physician for wound care.

State Department of Public Health Massachusetts’ Department of Public Health Board of Health

County clinic aids crippled children in Douglas county

Mrs. Daryl Dodds of the Kansas Society for Crippled Children describes the Kiwanis sponsored orthopedic clinic in Douglas county. The program, funded by federal and state sources, serves under 21 year old patients and can provide operations hospitalization and braces. In December 1938 to February 1939 the clinic treated dozens with costs listed. Arson murder trial opens in Leavenworth as Herbert McCartrey faces charges for a February fire that killed two firefighters.

Douglas County Kiwanis Club Daryl Dodds Kansas Society For Crippled Children Kansas Wichita C. B. Francisco Crippled Children’s Commission Leavenworth Kan Herbert McCartrey McCartrey

Socials and Thefts Highlight Old Town Notes

Mrs C H Ashton hosted a luncheon for Mrs George Hoxie of Kansas City. The McCookfield office was entered and $80 stolen, an inside job suspected. Mrs Raymond Schwegler and Mrs Wilford Collins Simons hosted a reception for 175 guests with Ottawa and Kansas City hosts assisting. Edith Bey hosted a 75 guest afternoon event. Nearly 300 attended the Sophomore Hop and the farce The Firefly starred Helene Thomas with a full cast.

C. H. Ashton George Hoxie Kansas City W. O. Hamilton McCookfield Hamilton Raymond Schwegler Wilford Collins Simons H. A. Dunn Ottawa John Reineke G. W. Jones A. ©. Mitchell C. W. Straffon Olin Bell M. Briggs M. Putnam C. W. McFarland H. C. Wilson Beth Dunn Alice Guenther Nelli May Schall Thelma Welch Nina Kanaga Blanche Simons Edith Bey

Local notes and society items from Forties era roundup

Jaedicke shows a line of hammocks while Mrs. John Charlton travels to Decatur Illinois for two months with her daughter. Dogs and ponies will perform under a tent by the Santa Fe depot on May 8. Prof Gentry reputedly owns a premier collection of dogs and ponies. At the board of education meeting Supt F P Smith and Principal F H Olney were unanimously reelected. Prof James H Canfield named librarian of Columbian University New York City. The Round Table club closed its year with officers elected: President Mrs C E Esterly Vice President Mrs I J Huntoon Secretary Mrs E D O Bryon.

Jaedicke John Charlton Decatur Ill Elvin Santa Fe Gentry Board of Education F. P. Smith F. H. Olney Smith Professor Olney James H. Canfield Columbian University New York City Round Table ‘Club L. H. Moore C. E. Esterly I. J

Border adventure rescue on Barra ranch

Betty Mary Jordan, a Border Patrol secretary, is rescued from Luis Barro by Sheridan Starr and Hope Kildare who disguise themselves to slip Betty from the Barra ranch. Barro plans a mass crossing of aliens by horse to dodge the Border Patrol and vows to recapture her. Betty recalls her past as a Washington society figure while Starr and Hope reveal their feelings as the plan unfolds.

Betty Mary Jordan Border Patrol Service Sheridan Starr Hope Kildare Starr Luis Barro Hope Sherry Barra Ranch Betty Barra Betty Mary Barro Rancho Gringo Federales Seguro Don Luis Imaybe el Paso United States United States Border Patrol Rio Grande Mexico Rio Texas Los Federales Panchito Washington, D.C Washington Sheridan Mary San Felipe Canyon

Marine Thinks Fast Saves Crown Prince Olaf on Visit

An ex-farm Kansas boy in the U S S Tennessee guard of honor saved Crown Prince Olaf of Norway from embarrassment by quickly correcting the inspection as he and the line reversed. The alert marine, unnamed, said he had to act.

New York Kansas Olaf Norway Tennessee Marine Guard of Honor

Convict Bar Break Demonstration At Sing Sing

Charles Atlas, famed strong man, bent an iron bar with bare hands before more than 2,000 cheering inmates at Sing Sing Prison. Officials offered no word on whether any convicts asked to enroll or learn similar demonstrations.

Ossining N. Y Sing Oes Charles Atlas Prion

Eudora Birthday Celebrations Honor Mrs Hausman

Mrs Sarah Hausman enjoyed an afternoon at home with relatives and friends who recalled old times and presented gifts. Ice cream and cake followed, with many attendees listed from Clearfield Wells ville Lawrence and Kaw Valley. Iota Phi Phi hosted a Friday dinner then bridge at Miss Henrietta Schubert's.

Sarah Hausman Henry Deckwa Theodore Deckwa Wesley Deckwa Clarence Hausman Minnie Hausman Roy Breithaupt Clearfield Herbert Brecheisen Helen Brecheisen Delbert Lawrenz A. A. Brecheisen Wellsville Harold Eberhart John Ott Ethelbert Lawrence Ray Brecheisen la Loup Herman Wiechman Marvin Kaw Valley Edward Deckwa C. F. Weidensaul Eudora Iota Phi Phi Lotz Cafe Henrietta Schubert Lillian Fuller Oscar Lothholz Homer

Eudora Social Roundup Highlights Meetings and Visits

Community notes detail Leon Durr's legal work for Gerstenberger and prize won by Oscar Loth holz. Upcoming events include a May 14 afternoon bridge at Mrs. Pearl Roseway and a Flower Show at St. Pauls church with a silver tea. Various visits and services across Kansas City Lawrence and De Soto are noted.

Viola Sheldon Lawrence Clarice Stealzing Kansas City Henrietta Schubert George Warmker Andrew Steffanus Steffanus Shirley Mae Los Angeles Calif Eudora Bert Daugherty Charles Brown Dewey Smith D. O. Cochran Christine Watson Ben Bartz Missouri Mr. Watson W. O. Watson Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church John Miller M. H. Cox W. R. Garrett George Everley Elmer Everley Overland Park

Radio Programs Schedule May 3 1939 Evening Lineup

Daily radio listings show WREN KMBC WDAF lineups from 5:30 PM to midnight on May 3 including Captain Midnight Newscasts Dance Cavaliers One Man's Family and Lum and Abner plus World Dances and Weather Forecasts with notable acts like Fred Allen Jay Franks and Sophisticated Swing.

Wren Maurice Spitainy KMBC Mnight WDAF Jimmy Allen Newacast Dance Cavaliers Roy Shield Kmbc—Gang Busters Lum Abner NBC Horace_ Heidt Sophie Tucker Shep Fields Orch Harry Owens Wrien Gene Krupa Muehlebach Wren—Goldman WKMBC Bing Crosby KMBBC Dick McMillen Amos N’ Andy WDAKF Bob Edge Charles Barnett Wren—Lee Shelley

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Journal- World BY the World Company W.C. Simons J. W. Murray Dolph Simons Massachusetts Street Lawrence, Kansas John S. McCarrens American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Cordell Hull Britain REG U. S. Pat Morris Fishbien Journal of the American Medical Association Helene Thomas Ruth Lillis Joe Christman Joe Gaitskill Nellie Huston Melvin Evans Cecil de Rain Hazel Williams Border Adventure Sing Sing Sneegas N. H Marion Orlander Katie Jones Womens Missionary Society Friends Church of Kitega Africa Cox Argel Cochran Allen Cochran Douglas Kenneth Cochran Henry Mathia Alberta Son Ralph Bowling de Sote Lawrence National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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