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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1941

Page

4

Ave Cleave to the Good Verse Quoted in Romans

A devotional line quotes Romans 12 9 urging love without hypocrisy and rejecting evil while embracing what is good for reflection and guidance.

Lindbergh Defends America in St Louis Address

Charles A. Lindbergh urged tackling Europe’s crisis with a broader American defense effort. He argued for stronger production and coordination, warned against a passive “playboy” defense, and pressed for action to build a defense that far from American shores could deter Nazi aggression. He warned current plans lack balance and called for decisive early steps.

St. Louis Charles A. Lindbergh America Europe Lindbergh Germany Wichita

Dust Bowl Era Kansas Weather and Cimarron River Basin

A historical note recalls Kansas shifts in climate and daily life during the dust bowl era. The southwestern region endured dust storms while the Cimarron River basin faced notable environmental changes shaping local affairs.

Harsh Weather Across the West and California Dew

The passage notes dry camps along the Santa Fe trail, washed out Cimarron bridges, and widespread water surplus. In eastern Kansas daily showers persist, termed California dew by the Topeka Capital.

Cimarron Kansas Topeka California

The One Man State in Inca Peru

Prescott's The Conquest of Peru is cited to compare Inca authority with modern dictatorships. The piece notes the Inca's absolute reach over thoughts and actions and frames succession as a core weakness, citing Atahuallpa's death revealing a vacant throne and the end of the Sun Dynasty.

Peru William H. Prescott Gestapo Ogpu Hitler Stalin Prescott Atahuallpa

Jury Finds Alcatraz Conditions Poor and Unattractive

A federal grand jury registered its conviction that Alcatraz prison’s conditions are terribly bad. The report notes that the harsh facility houses the country’s worst inmates and, even in good times, the atmosphere is unappealing. when problems arise, conditions may sink to a low level observed by the jury.

Alcatraz

Dandelion War Prompts Campus Duty at KU

Dandelions on the University of Kansas campus spark a mass student effort to pull weeds. Writers note the yearly battle against the pests is long, costly, and unwinnable by quick campaigns. The piece suggests a steady, disciplined approach as a national defense analogy.

Emporia Gazette K. U

Hitler restrains from US clash as war outlook worsens

In the war today column Dewitt Mackenzie argues Hitler avoids provoking the United States while racing to win before US aid strengthens Britain. He notes American merchant ships at Suez and the fragile Near East balance, with Iraq fighting and Turkey's stance unclear as axis advances pause in Libya.

Hitler Reichstag United States Balkan Britain America Fuehrer Roosevelt Japan England Mediterranean Cerns Near East Suez Sadat John Bull Iraq Mosul Associated Press Cairo Turkey Libya Egypt Suez Canal

Open Championship Set for Interlachen in June

The United States Golf Association announced the 1942 Open Championship will be held at Interlachen Country Club in Minneapolis around mid June. The event marks a return to a landmark course as players prepare for the national title at the storied venue.

New York United States Golf Association Today Interlachen Country Club Minneapolis

Mine Crash Kills Deputy and Four Miners at Harlan

A mine disaster near Harlan Kentucky results in the death of a deputy sheriff and four miners. Albert Spalding violin recital draws large audience during the annual music week festival. A special board of education meeting set for May 16 will address bids to raze Pinckney school and related work. R N H club meeting in Eudora May 1 features garden hints and prize winners. Pulitzer prizes 1930 announce Glaspell for Alison's House and Barnes for Years of Grace.

Harlan Kentucky Albert Spalding Pinckney Board of Education R. N. H. Club Eudora William Steward Hesper Earl Ott Thornton Bryan Howard Miller Jack Wells Alonzo Ambler Eugene Griffin G. P. Sweet Albert Miller Roger Stanley Ted Thoren Clint Wadd Susan Glaspell Alison Margaret Ayer Barnes

Wilson Cabinet reviews German note amid World War I tension

President Wilson and his cabinet studied the Berlin press dispatches re the German note on the Sussex sinking. No official comment yet. The note denies deliberate German indiscriminate destruction by submarines. Lawrence names Raymond A. Kent to lead city schools next year succeeding F P Smith after 22 years. Prof Lucien I Blake, KU scientist, dies in Boston. Lloyds bets against end of European war by year end amid war risk and human stakes.

Wilson Berlin Sussex Raymond A. Kent Minnesota Thoreness Lawrence Lawrence Board of Education Kent F. P. Smith Lucien I. Blake University of Kansas Boston M. Shillerston Ninth and Tennessee Streets Gregg Shillerston Lloyd’s

Suffrage Report Split in Illinois Association Forty Years Ago

The Illinois association opposed to women’s suffrage released its progress report claiming suffrage would harm women and that their best work lies at home. Nearby, farmers shopped in town after pleasant weather, and a strong shower refreshed the area. Robertson brothers delivered furniture to the Santa Fe. J Gordon Gibb bought a chestnut trap horse from A W Lamb. J G Kuhn becomes Santa Fe night operator and ticket agent. A J Monk upgrades Eldridge House barn with new vehicles. Edna Gardner sick with inflammatory rheumatism. Harriet Robinson hosts card party next Wednesday.

Illinois Association Robertson Brothers Santa Fe J. Gordon Gibb A. W. Lamb J. G. Kuhn A. J. Monk Eldridge House Lawrence Edna Gardner Harriet Robinson

Memorial gateway dedication at Oakwood cemetery announced

Invitations issued for the Baldwin Cemetery association to dedicate a native stone gateway at Oakwood cemetery on May 30 at 11 o clock. Gift of William C. Markham of Washington DC in memory of his parents. Association officers are A E Preston president and Mrs. Oliver Price secretary.

A. M. Gardner Lawrence Dewey Schmittendorf Mary Blackburn Mary Martin Ottawa Baldwin Cemetery Association Oakwood Cemetery Oakwood William C. Markham Washington, D. C Baldwin A. E. Preston Oliver Price J. J. Hockensmith Jean James V. Panek Rose Panek Omaha Neb Tthe Union Pacific Railroad Panek Baldwin High School Christ Hospital Topeka Union Pacific Edsall B. Knepp Chicago Neil Chastain Nathan W. O’byrne Kansas City Ralph Wyncoop Helen Vander Paul Kochan John B. Ross Thomas Ross St. Joseph B. R. Williams Macon I. F. Hardin Los Angeles Russell Robinson L. F. Johnson Charles Hunziker Elvin Uniontown E. L. Dalke Park Rapids Mich Dalke Baker Paul Merry Doris Jane Eleanor Jean Merry Charles B. Merry E C. Wright Missouri John P. Simons Richard Nahrendorf James S. Chubb

Abilene Man Dies in Highway Crash Near Newton

Kenneth Kennedy, 23, of Abilene was killed and Elfrieda Tieman, 20, of Hutchinson injured when a car driven by Tieman struck a stalled truck on a highway eight miles south of Newton last night.

Newton Kan Kenneth K. Kennedy Abilene Elfrieda Tieman Hutchinson

Flight of the X-999 Parachute Twist in a Storm

Carolyn jumps from a plane over mountains after Bob orders it. She lands in Arizona near Blair and is aided by a kind stranger as she searches for Bob and the fate of the mission. The tale hints at a larger danger and a cliffhanger ending.

Bob Carolyn Bob Hale Earth Carolyn Tyler Arizona Blair Boulder Dam

Radio Program Schedule Highlights for May Evening

Radio listings for May 6 show a dense, interleaved slate across WREN KMBC and WDAF. Program notes include news, music, plays, and orchestras with many named acts such as Gordon Jenkins, Guy Lombardo, and Glenn Miller, plus The Weather Man and AP News.

Wren KMBC WDAF Jack Armstrong Elmer Davis Dr.ii Nickel Man Gordon Jenkins Orch Guy Lombardo Wren—Radio Forum Blondice Cavalcade of America Voice of Hawaii Amos and Andy Fred Waring Lanny , Ross WRIEN Clyde Lucas Howard Shelton Chez Paree Orch Paul Sullivan Gabriel Heatter Wdaf—Orchestra Chuck Foster Joe Sanders Melody Treasure Chest The Weather Man Muehlebach Or AP News Kmbc—Press News Val Olmen Jimmy Hillard Moonbeams Lillian Cornell Court of WDAKF Grand Central Glenn Miller Bob Hope Henry L. Stimson Amos and Andy Bobby Byrne Lanny Ross Blue Barron Johnny Mediterranean Penn Wdaf—Star U.S Gene Krupa Les Brown Melody Enric Madriguera John Duffy Charlie Barnett Lionel Hampton United Press News Press

Pleasant Hour club honors Czaplinski before move

Brackett school hosts a party for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Czaplinski who will soon move to Lawrence. Community members attend from Oak Ridge and nearby towns, with contests, songs, readings, puppet show, and refreshments.

Allan Kirby F. H. Leonard Oak Ridge Carl MeChing Carl Lee Lawrence L. MecCling Pleasant Hour Club Brackett School House Charles Czaplinski Czaplinski J. H. Michael Elma Lurene Lester Stillinger Margaret Haines M. W. Lonnecker George Walter C. H. Waldo Richmond Teresa Price Topeka Brackett School Clara Wiedeman Russell Jeffries Glenn Dee Hildebrand J. F. Douglas Powell Wio BR. Hildebrand Delbert Green Robert Karr George Topping Paul Kasold Eugene Kiefer

Social Roundup of Visits and Walks Around Eudora Area

Sun day visitors and family visits populate the period as residents from Halstead, Eudora, Lawrence, and Kansas City Share weekend gatherings. Kinship ties at Vaughn, Davenport, Reetz, Pfleger, Vitt, Reifschneider, and others appear across multiple households with dinners, hikes, and church or funeral attendances noted.

Olte Mignot Halstead Hannah Pfleger Arlene Vitt Lela Kindred Indora Frank Kirkman Kansas City L. Kirkman Charles Vitt Charlene Gordon Davis Lawrence Frank Steele Fred Reetz Fred Moll Eudora T. Davenport Henry Martha Giertz Ruth Reifschneider Greeta Barnhart Reno Vincent Schoenhof Margaret Davenport Linwood Reifschneider Temple Nebraska William Reetz Henry Fry Leonard Trapp Otto Witt Arlene Albert Steinbring Lester Oaks Cyclone Charlie Bowers Lorene Arley Flory Pleasant Grove Jesa Pritchard Gardner Robert Pritchard Hannah Pfleger Io Harveyville

Black Jack Social News Highlights

Effingham and Lawrence visitors joined local residents including Mr and Mrs Walter Parsons and Miss Nora Van Tries. Mrs Fannie Cavender and Edna enjoyed Sunday dinner with R C Welborn. Farm Bureau meeting at Lawrence discussed interior decoration. Mrs Cyril Roche set to teach Black Jack school next year. Ladies' club met with Grace Hays. Ada Hayes praised Missouri.

Forest Talbott Effingham Joe Shelbar Lawrence Walter Parsons Ernest Renzel California Nora Irene van Tries Dale Seig van Tries Fannie Cavender Edna R. C. Welborn Farm Bureau Cyril Roche Black Jack Ladies Grace Hays Ada Hayes

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