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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1940

Page

2

Ganett Attacks Roosevelt At Eldridge Dinner

Frank Gannett told 90 guests at the Eldridge hotel that four more years of the New Deal would end democracy. He warned Roosevelt may seek reelection and urged a broad educational campaign to mobilize Republicans against what he called attacks on business and enterprise. The talk followed a 40,000 mile postwar tour of the party’s supporters.

Europe Frank Gannett United States Eldridge New Yorker G.O.P Roosevelt U. S White House Gannett I. Dot Washington Alf M. Landon Grant Watson Burlingame James Allen Chanute Frank Todd Atchison Walter Fees Iola Fay Seaton Manhattan J. B. Wilson Robert Ovler R. C. Rankin Edwin Abels Donald ’‘S. Hults Dave McCreath Greta Gibson C. Nelson Sparks Cannett Goodloe Barry Bob Kearney K. U Douglas County Young Republican County Central Committee Bill Douce

Schoeppel speaks on K C C duties at law fraternity banquet

Andrew F. Schoeppel reappointed to a second term as Kansas Corporation Commission chairman told Phi Alpha Delta members that the commission handles quasi judicial duties not corporate formations. He noted Kansas has America's largest natural gas deposit and strong oil production potential. New Phi Alpha Delta actives include Joe Brown Wichita and eight others from cities across the state and Newark New Jersey.

Andrew F. Schoeppel Kansas Corporation Commission Phi Alpha Delta Law Schoeppel Mr. Schoennel Kansas America K. U University of Nebraska Law School Ness City University of Nebraska Fort Hays

May Day Program by Wongwai and Hawaiian Strings Tonight

George Wongwai and his Hawaiian Strings present the annual May Day community night at Holeom Grove tonight from 8 to 9. The program includes instrumental vocal and tap dancing numbers with public invited. Journal-World classifieds note monthly livestock and farm product sales through ads.

George 'Wongwai Hawaiian Strings Holeom Grove

Gannett Denounces New Deal at Kansas Meeting

Gannett assailed farm subsidies and the Wagner Act, calling the New Deal a failure and urging senate ratification of trade treaties. He warned of inflation and urged citizens to act before the election, stressing dangers of a shift toward dictatorship and loss of constitutional government. The address was introduced by Alf Landon with musical interludes and party officials on the platform.

Senate Gannett United States Great Britain

Milk Strike in Chicago Ends After 12 Hours

Chicago reports a city wide milk strike by Milk Wagon Drivers Union and Associated Milk Dealers of Chicago reached a settlement after 12 hours of talks. Dealers will pay drivers the old wage scale during negotiations for a new contract, with a possible retroactive refund if the new pact lowers wages. Milk supplies expected to be ample by tomorrow morning, with about 75 percent of normal supply halted during the dispute.

Chicago Associated Milk Dealers of

T. B. Clinic Is Monday at Lawrence Memorial

The Douglas County tuberculosis clinic funded by the T B and Health association will be held Monday at Lawrence Memorial hospital. Dr C F Taylor of Norton will conduct examinations. Patients should enter via the west side entrance and call 462 for appointments. The clinic is funded by Christmas seal sales.

T. B Douglas County T. B. and Health Association Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Lawrence Visit and Local Notes From Kansas Dispatches

A Lawrence official enjoyed a soothing visit with a distinguished guest. The piece notes a dental polishing, a Governor Stanton home near Lecompton, and a snow tally in Chicago. Gannett’s Kansas tour included tales at the Varsity theater and plans for upcoming dates in Mankato and Sioux Falls. Lawrence attorney Henry H. Asher to speak on illegal taxation. Lawrence high school track travels to Ottawa for the Eastern Kansas conference meet. Gov Ratner will miss the Sigma Delta Chi dinner at K U on May 18 for Chancellor Malott’s honor.

Gannett Alf Landon Landon Pattve Jane Wadley Wee Bonnie Baker Dorothy Gehrer KK. A Greta Gibson K. U Young G.O.P Russ Holderman U. S. Naval Reserve U. S Topeka Auto Sioux Falls S. D Mankato Minn Henry H. Asher Lawrence Douglas County Bar Association Lawrence High School Ottawa Payne Ratner Sigma Delta Chi Deane W. Malott

Fred Waring to Air New K U Song Tonight

Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians will debut a University of Kansas song written at the request of over 1,000 KU students. Station WDAF Kansas City will carry the broadcast at 10 15 PM CST with some stations airing at 9 PM CST. KU alumni in New York will gather at Vanderbilt theater to view and shout the Rock Chalk yell during the broadcast.

University of Kansas National Broadcasting Company Fred Waring K. U WDAF Kansas City C.S.T New York Area Vanderbilt Theater Clyde Bysom Kansas Room Union Building Joe McAnarney Hill Jazz

University Exhibit Showcases Japanese Prints and Student Art

The K U department of design displays original Japanese prints aged 80 to 100 years and master nineteenth century works in room 320 of Frank Strong hall. Fourteen pieces are shown along with Bernard Frazier class sculpture and ceramics. Textile design works adorn the building's west wing. Open 2 45 to 5 0 Sunday and 9 to 4 all next week for Home Interest conference and Parents day.

K. U. Department of Design Frank Strong Bernard Frazier Home Interest K. U

Allies Withdraw in Norway as German Push Advances

The article describes a retreat through central Norway with German forces advancing along the Glomma valley toward Trondheim. Norwegians lose fortifications, Roros is recaptured, and allied aid dwindles. Narvik holds a distant garrison while Steinkjer and Namsos see contested actions as British and French forces withdraw.

Dombaas Dombaas-Stoeren Trondheim Oslo Stoeren Namsos Glomma River Roros Norway Narvik Sweden Steinkier Steinkjer Chamberlain London House of Commons Andaisnes Andalsnes

Vocal Concerts Open Week at Junior High

Concerts by vocal groups under Rudolph Voth start the week at Old High auditorium at 7 30 p m with the Junior High band under Oliver Hobbs at 7 20 p m The full week program lists visits and demonstrations by grade pupils and departments across Central building Old High corridors and Old High auditorium through May 10.

Rudolph Voth Oliver Hobbs Cordley Wome Wich McAllaster Old High Schoaal Woodlawn Lincoln Junior Academy of Science New York Pinkney Sinth Liberty and Cnion Dorothy Canfield Fisher Sarah Clephern

Sideline coaching cited in Kappa Theta intramural win

The Thetas and Kappas drew a large crowd on the intramural field yesterday for a one o one game with Kappas winning amid coaching from a blonde in a parked car who shouted Put her out Sister Ellen Irwin led Theta fielders with Doris Johnson and rival pitchers Jean Perry and Margaret Parker from Lawrence.

Thetas Kappas Ellen Irwin Kappa Jean Perry Margaret Parker Lawrence

Butch Returns Home After Adjacent Adventure

The cat known as Butch, recently featured in a Journal World story about a sought-after pet owned by Mrs. W. E. Walters of 1244 Louisiana Street, has returned home from visiting the Otis Castle family at 2245 Massachusetts Street and is now living next door at 2247 Massachusetts. Mrs. Walters is visiting Minnesota and has not heard of the return. Butch is described as affectionate and previously picky about food, liking cream and cat food but not beef at first.

Butch Journal World W. E. Walters Louisiana K. A Otis Castle Massachusetts Street Maurice Simpson Massachusetts

Carter Rites Set In Cripple Creek For John Carter

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from Funk chapel for John Lewis Carter who died Wednesday at Cripple Creek Colorado. He was the only son of the late Mrs Ella Carter of Lawrence. The Rev Joseph F King will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with short Masonic services at the grave by Lawrence Lodge No 6 and Victor Lodge No 99 of Victor Colorado. Survived by wife and daughter Kathleen and a son Lewis at home four sisters Miss Marcia Carter Lawrence Mrs Laura Carter Edwards Kansas City Mrs Robert Kruse East River Conn and Mrs W H Lindsey Daytona Beach Fla. Pallbearers are George J Kirchhoff Jr Robert E Learned Charles M Gilmore H Hubert Tuller L J Mack and H W Howsmon.

Funk Chapel John Lewis Carter Cripple Creek Col Ella Carter Lawrence Joseph F. King Oak Hy Lawrence Lodge Victor Lodge Victor Kathleen Lewis Marcia Carter Laura Carter Edwards Kansas City Robert Kruse East River Conn W. H. Lindsey Daytona Beach Fla George J. Kirchhoff, Jr Robert E. Learned Charles M. Gilmore H. Hubert Tuller L. J. Mack H. W. Howsmon

Farm Bureau Women Plan 1941 Unit Meetings

The Douglas County Farm Bureau Women’s Advisory Council will meet tomorrow at the Chamber of Commerce. Participants include Rachel Markwell of Manhattan and Lorene Tibbetts, district and county home demonstration agents. They will plan program material for the 1941 women’s unit meetings.

Women’s Advisory Council Douglas County Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce Rachel Markwell Manhattan Lorene Tibbetts

Dempsey Moves to End Pigeonhole Hatch Law

Representative Dempsey filed a petition in the House to remove the Hatch clean politics bill from the judiciary committee. About 218 signatures were gathered in minutes, but the bill may be reconsidered as a mistaken committee count could have shelved it. The secret vote reportedly stood 14 to 10 to table, with 14 members later signaling they opposed tabling.

Washington Dempsey D-N.m House Judiciary Committee

Help Wanted Classified Prompt Help

A brief notice mentions assistance needed at home or office with a contact phone 22. The source emphasizes Help Wanted classifieds as prompt results for tasks and support.

Pioneer Hesper resident Chalkley Hill dies in Pasadena

Chalkley Hill longtime Hesper resident and Douglas county pioneer died at his sister Ruth Ellen Hill's home in Pasadena California on Monday April 29. He would have turned 90 in November. He lived 76 years in Hesper and split winters in California returning each summer. Survived by sons John Gurney Charles and Eunice, two sisters Ruth Ellen Hill and Mrs R B Newby, and two granddaughters Edith and Dorris Hill. He served on the Hesper Friends church board and was a trustee of Hesper Academy.

M. Chalkley Hill Chalkley Hill Hesper Ruth Ellen Hill Pasadena Calif Mr. Hill Douglas County North Carolina California Martha A. Hill Hesper Friends Church Oren Dunlan William Garrison Saturay

Death Notices: Mrs. Mary A. Chieks

Mrs. Mary A. Chieks died early today at 537 Wisconsin Street. Survived by son Fred Chieks of Kansas City Missouri. daughter Mrs. Tena Falls of Slater Minnesota. sister Mrs. Georgia De Laney of Kansas City Kansas. six granddaughters and seven grandsons. Funeral arrangements pending.

Mary A. Chieks Wisconsin Street Fred Chieks Kansas City Tena Falls Slater Georgia DeLaney Kan

Mrs Ida E Saunders Dies at 69 Near Lawrence

Mrs. Ida E. Saunders, aged 69, died at her home a mile east of Lawrence. Survived by five sons James H Saunders William J Saunders P M Saunders Harold Saunders all near Lawrence and Miles Saunders of California. One daughter Mildred J Saunders of the home. Also three grandchildren a brother L M Walters and a sister Mrs C G Perkins of near Lawrence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Ida E. Saunders Lawrence James’ H. Saunders William J. Saunders P. M.,saunders Harold Saunders Miles Saunders California Mildred J. Saunders L. M. Walters C. G. Perkins

Funeral rites set for Louie Hadl at Schubert home

Funeral services for Louie Hadl aged 63 who died yesterday at his home near Eudora will be held Sunday at 2 30 pm from Schubert funeral home. Rev H Reif Schneider of St Paul Evangelical Church in Eudora will officiate. Burial will be in Eudora cemetery. Hadl is survived by six children including Paul Bertha Ber nitz Carl Kurtz Helen Tornaden Marguerite and Robert, and two brothers Charles and Steve Hadl.

Louie Louie Hadl Eudora Schubert H. Reifschneider St. Paul Evangelical Church Hadl Paul Hadl Bertha Bernitz Carl Kurtz Helen Tornaden Marguerite Hadl Robert Hadl Charles Hadl and Steve Hadl Melvern, Kan

Texas convict admits hatchet slaying of Kansan

Texas officials obtained a statement from Ernest Hoefgen, 27, Nebraska convict, in which they said he admitted the hatchet slaying of George Richet of Independence Kansas, Weare Falls Texas, October.

Kansan Lincoln Neb Texas Ernest Hoefgen Nebraska George Richet Independence Kan Weare Falls Tex

Gants Reappointed to Kansas Dental Examiners Board

Dr. Monte Gants of Downs was re appointed to the Kansas state board of dental examiners by Gov. Payne Ratner. His new term expires May 2 1944. Gants serves as secretary of the board.

Dental Examiners Board Topeka Monte Gants of Downs State Board of Dental Examiners Payne Ratner Dr. Gants

Gillen Crashes State Prison Entry In Kansas

Pi March E Gillen arrived to serve a one to five year forgery sentence from Anthony Kansas but lacked commitment papers. Warden Amrine stated Gillen had appealed to the supreme court and thus papers were not issued. He signed a waiver releasing the warden from responsibility for admission. He will not receive credit for 2 3 days in custody awaiting papers.

Lansing Kan Marshall E. Gillen Kan Sas Gillen Anthony M. F. Amrine Wichita Supreme Court

Music Festival Draws 2500 Students to Emporia Teachers College

Twenty five hundred students from large Kansas high schools competed in Emporia Teachers College music festival. Bands orchestra chorus and glee club events showcased talent across disciplines in Emporia Kansas on May 3.

Emporia Emporia Kan CPRH Kansas Emporia Teachers College

Fall Leaf Community News Highlights and Visits

The Fall Leaf column details gatherings and visits around Fall Leaf and nearby towns. Families such as Gebhart, Von Rohr, Vitt, Mignot, and Pfleger celebrate a birthday at a home. District residents attend dinners, Grange events, and school activities.

Pickens and Vicinity News Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Mrs Earnest Cowles taught at Blue Mound school this year and marked the last day April 26. Quince Germany remains in St Margaret's hospital, with family planning to bring him home soon. The community notes Kansas City trips, Lawrence visits, anniversaries, funerals, and school events including Pleasant Valley school closing with a ball game and ice cream for the district.

Earnest Cowles Blue Mound School Quince Germany Velia Huxy Fleschen Charles Cline Kansas City Quince German St. Margaret's Hospital Hiram JT. Bryan Weed End Anig Druma Anderson Lawrence Ruby Henik George Henik Familly Lauran Fox and Sons Clark Lennahban Frank Flenik Georgd Henik Emily Lola Mae Henik T. BE. Hubbard Dorothy An Roy Tester Mills Shirley Lansing Earnest Siscoe Frank Hubbard Jamison Jimmie and Mickey Lin Ray Anderson Tongnoxie Waneta Gress Business College Abs Bruce Gress Thomas Carl Silkey Donald Knowledge Hill Edna Vyleasant Valley Jack Tall Maggie War

District track results highlight Linwood meet

In Linwood last month Heasant Valley pupils dominated events with top finishes. George Sankins placed second in the 50 yard dash class B boys. Maggie Warren took second in the 50 yard dash class A girls. Kathleen Hall earned second in the 50 yard dash class B girls. Jack Hall finished third in the 50 yard dash class B boys. Maggie Warren also placed third in class A girls softball throw, while Kathleen Hall was second in class B girls softball throw.

Ren Raymond George Hawkins Linwood Fearly Heasant Valley George Sankins Maggie Warren Nathleen Hall Jack Hall Kathleen Hall

Market News Kansas City Cash Grain Analysis

Wheat and corn futures and price quotes from Kansas City reflect mixed movements. Various grades and futures, including No 2 hard wheat and No 2 white corn, show small gains or steady levels with nearby contracts for May July and September.

Kansas City Don Lusty

Wheat and grain futures quotes from Chicago markets

Chicago futures daily pricing shows Wheat May 1.06 at 4, July 1.057 percent with 108, Soybeans May 1.10 and July 1.074, Corn mixed May, oats May 41, July 37.74, Sept. 39, Ryv May 6.784, July 6.814, Sept 7.07, Lardi May 6.0, July 6.42, Sept 6.62, Jelief May 6.75, July 6.35.

Chicago Lardi Jelief

Kansas City Produce Prices Report May 3

An AP data brief lists Kansas City market items with figures for eyes firsts 1613, current receipts 144, turter creamery 264, butterfat 21 Gee, Poultry hens 11 1214, roosters Ty Sty, springs 131, 22 broilers 18 21.

Kansas City

Government Bonds New York May 3 Closing

The New York bond market reports closing government bonds with Treasury notes and prices showing U S debt securities trading as of May 3.

Government New York Treasury

New York May 8 Market Slump Turns Up Then Sags

Financial desk notes a turbulent session with mixed moves in steels motors and rubber shares. Trading eyed big European developments as Wall Street reacted to the President’s call to stay off the war effort while keeping the market under pressure.

New Yorks ATQ Traty Tostay US Os Steel Bethlehem General Motors Glenn Martin Baldwin Locomotive International Paper Econoics Crown Zellersbach Rayonier Willi Stuer Chrysler U.S Preferred Montgomery Ward Sperry Igen Kodak Union Carbide Art

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