A Merry Heart Lifts the Countenance in Proverbs Verse
A brief proverb quotes Proverbs 15 15 about a cheerful face coming from a merry heart and a broken spirit resulting from sorrow.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1943
Page
4
A brief proverb quotes Proverbs 15 15 about a cheerful face coming from a merry heart and a broken spirit resulting from sorrow.
The house rejected the Rumi income tax reform rebalancing plan and a compromise bill was quickly passed. Republicans expect the main provisions to return in the senate for final passage. The clash highlighted political brinkmanship ahead of the national election and fears of double taxation on a burdened public.
Report from the North African front notes American and French forces advancing in northern Tunisia. Some ridges and defensive positions remain, but continuous assault weakens Axis units. More heavy fighting is expected as bases and airfields come under artillery range for the final phase.
Secretary Ickes denies any explicit conditions in the John L. Lewis agreement to add two weeks of work. Reports of a secret deal are disputed while a six day mining week with overtime may raise coal costs and shift pay to miners, a point Lewis avoids commenting on.
The passage notes that the unchanged stance suggests the government will come to him and accept only that settlement, leaving unresolved who will emerge as the dominant figure in the coal controversy.
Izvestia editorial accuses the London based Polish government in exile led by General Sikorski of lacking popular legitimacy. The article hints Russia may back a new Polish communist body representing dispersed Poles, though its own legitimacy would depend on genuine popular support and national identity.
Secretary Ickes states that final approval of any coal settlement rests with the War Labor Board. John L. Lewis insists he will not be bound by settlements involving the WLB and will not recognize its authority, though recognition by Lewis is not essential if the board holds the power.
Axis-sourced reports warn of a large invasion convoy leaving Gibraltar. They previously forecasted a movement that led to Allied occupation of Africa. The report is unconfirmed by Allied statements, yet suggests possible Axis awareness.
Officials at the University of Oklahoma, amid reorganizing for war training programs, pledge to protect liberal education. They argue this duty extends to all universities and should not be neglected.
Axis fears Allied invasion of Sicily and Sardinia may begin before Tunisia is finished. Berlin claims voyage ships at Gibraltar, while Allied strategy focuses on hitting Axis points in Tunisia and reopening Mediterranean routes. Pantelleria expected to fall next, as the channel bottleneck hampers Axis shipping.
The installation of a fire escape at the Memorial Union building of the University of Kansas is underway and expected to finish around July 1. Thieves burglarized Peoples State Bank building, taking three typewriters. Mrs. Otto Barteldes hosted the Imperial Auction club, and Mrs. W. A. Pine hosted the Current Event club at its spring meeting. Miss Bessie Stout of Holton visits her sister Mrs. Earl Farris. The May dinner of the Business and Professional Women's club is set for Tuesday at the Presbyterian church. The University club plans a bridge evening with Rob ert Rankin and committee chairs. The Mother's League meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. C. T. Hough. The J. J. bridge club gathers tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Wallie Shields. Dr. M. T. Sadler hosted luncheon yesterday at the Colonial and hosted an informal high school dance at a friend's home. Attendees include Corrine Constant and others. Jonatha Dow completes a six day school term at Vinland, S. C. Stevenson and U. S. G. Plank return from a business trip to Warsaw, Mo. Irwin Hartley heads to Kansas City and then Chicago, Mo., to enter the Great Lakes Naval training school.
Lawrence reports prize awards to Miss Faith Olmstead first and Miss Ethel Bryan second for making war bread. The third liberty loan oversubscription reached 6 888 900 with Douglas county raising 600 000. Mr and Mrs George T Wetzel hosted Glenn Moody before his army departure. P E O meeting at Mrs I J Meade’s home voted to purchase a liberty bond. Annie Mitchell and Virginia Berry plan a grub party.
Forty years ago the Haskell local band offered a free Friday evening concert at the corner of Henry and Massachusetts streets. The Old and New club held its last meeting of the year Saturday at the home of Col and Mrs Leonard in South Lawrence. People noted various local travels and ceremonies including visits from Dan Reber of Eudora and W C Markham of Baldwin. The Clinton Methodist church nears dedication with pew accounts and plans for a new library draw interest from several architects while county commissioners met.
Benjamin Subercaseaux’s Chile, A Geographic Extravaganza from Macmillan surveys a narrow 2600 mile long country. The author, a Chilean, treats social and cultural variation with sympathy and a light touch as he explains geography from equator to Antarctic storms. Travel at home via literature under war conditions.
Four individuals were naturalized in district court on Monday. Max Willer, born 1898 on the Isle of Fehrman, Germany, is a brick mason who arrived in 1901. Lilian Boggs Moore, born 1892 in Ramapatam South India, is a housewife who came from Halifax in 1921. Johannes Karl Holbeck, born 1599 in Pandrup Denmark, is a butcher whose name was changed to Carl Peter Holbeck yesterday. Wilbert Norman Mack, born 1915 in Lumsden Canada and residing on Route 1 Garnett, is a farmer who came to the U S in 1939.
Lt. Ted M. Winzer of Topeka receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism in combat while operating from bases in India and the Middle East. He studied at the University of Kansas in 1936 37 and 1940 41 and worked in Topeka before joining the Army Air Corps.
Secretary Morgenthau expressed sincere gratitude to the nation's newspapers for their support and coverage. He thanked editors and reporters for presenting government actions clearly to the public and promised continued cooperation with the press.
The article lauds supporters of the second war loan drive for aid to the treasury calling their support invaluable and unparalleled in promotional history.
Billy Daggett and Earl Mitchell juniors at Liberty Memorial High School earn the State Farmer degree from the state Future Farmers of America. The honor, limited to two percent of members, reflects scholarship leadership and farming program quality. Daggett and Mitchell each lead sizeable farm projects, and Lawrence’s Jayhawk chapter counts 20 state farmers since 1981 while 175 chapters statewide total.
A Red Cross home nursing conference in Atchison drew Douglas county chapter members including Mrs. Joseph W. Murray and three R N instructors. With civilian nurses being drafted for the armed forces the Red Cross emphasizes training home nurses to supply one in every family. Since January 1, 1942 the chapter has run 31 classes with about 500 women enrolled and plans summer sessions in the Community building. Lawrence women may enroll at the Red Cross office choosing morning, afternoon, or night classes.
Two small fires were extinguished by the fire department overnight. A trash fire in an alley behind 1635 New Hampshire Street caused no damage. A second fire at 1 45 this morning in the Had Brothers Motor Co lot at 1012 Massachusetts Street burned a small patch of floor covering.
Esther Leona Weeks born August 23 1915 at Vinland daughter of Raymond and Susie Love. Married Vernon Weeks April 8 1937 near Lawrence. Baptized at 13 in Church of Christ. Died April 12 1943 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by husband Gary son parents and seven siblings. Funeral from Rumsey funeral home April 15 with Rev Whaley of Kansas City. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
Barry and Allison reunite in a Guatemalan camp as they uncover a mining plot tied to Quiche Indians and a hidden cinnabar mine. Hall arrives back from a prior mission, suspects outside interests drive the operation, and the group follows a cart trail to a mine where many Indians work alongside two outsiders.
Miss Marjorie Shuler of Excelsior helps Mrs. E D Wray with cleaning this week. Byron Shuck and Diana Sue of High Prairie along with others visited Jesse Deay and Ernest Wray homes. Bert Carrey of Lawrence visited Martin Holcom and Ernest Wray. Ed Rockhold of near Baldwin also called.
Radio listings show multiple stations KMBC WDAF WREN and others with names like Jack Armstrong Fred Warling Earl Godwin Lum and Abner and Tommy Dorsey. Evening blocks run from 5:30 to 11 30 with news orchestras and specials across May 5 and May 6 including Lucille Ball era shows and musical acts.
The Stony Point district schedules a community meeting at the school house Friday evening May 28. Ice cream and cookies will be served. All are invited to attend and bring related pocketbooks of nickels and dimes.
Advertises a beatie home method test for hard of hearing people. Claims ringing and head noises from cerumen can be relieved. Promises money back if hearing does not improve. Promotes Ourine Ear Drops at Round Corner Drug Store and invites participation.
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