Carnations to Be Sold by Lawrence War Mothers
Lawrence chapter of the American War Mothers will sell carnations on Saturday May 8 in Lawrence. Proceeds aid disabled WWI veterans. The group has mailed Christmas gifts to the blind veterans at Wadsworth Veterans Home. Maj. H M Jennings reports grateful recipients and ongoing appreciation from the blind boys and hospital staff.
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Lawrence
Veterans Home
Wadsworth
J.C. Penney's
Penney’s
Penney
Kiwanis Club program features Peter De Rose and student works
Peter De Rose closed the Kiwanis meeting with Deep Purple before an eager audience as part of Music Week. Lawrence public school students performed works including Shirleynan Hargiss who sang Serious, Dorothy Mae Nelson who sang Until That Day with Eugene Jennings on piano, and Marilyn Smart, Blanche Pierson, Bob Mendenhall, and Wayne Hird delivering solos with accompanying musicians.
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Peter de Rose
Kiwanis Club
de Rose
Lawrence Public School
Shirleynan Hargiss
Dorothy Mae Nelson
Eugene Jennings
Miss Nelson
Marilyn Smart
Blanche Pierson
Bob Mendenhall
Martha Dooley
Wayne Hird
China Fearful of Jap Drive Through Several Areas
A Chinese army spokesman said Japan plans “an important move” aimed at China. He warned the enemy would seek to break Chinese resistance by mop ing up operations in one area after another, with Chungking as a likely target.
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Chungking
Japan
China
Devers Named to Succeed Andrews as Commander
Washington May 6 General Jacob L. Devers commander of the armored force was named today by Secretary of War Stimson to succeed Lieut Gen Frank M Andrews as commander. The appointment follows Andrews departure to new duties.
American Army Troops Profile in European Theater
A historical note outlines American army troops operating in the European theater during World War II. It highlights unit roles, campaign areas, and the scale of Allied operations in continental Europe. The summary sketches the broader strategic context and the contribution of U S forces to the liberation effort.
Young men reach 18 and register for selective service
Twenty six individuals listed registered for selective service in April. Names include Ehner Vetiean at Tinskell Institute order 12238 and John Crangie Schlager at 1045 West Hills with order 1223, plus several others with addresses in Lawrence Baldwin and Lecompton.
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Ehner Vetiean
Tinskell Institute
John Crangie Schlager
Weat Hilla
Daleavis Mickels
Alabama
Harvey Ec Hillam Nelson, Jr
Ash
Stanley Morris Mitchell
Onhifo
Joe Dean Emolt
New York
Curtis Nicholson
Hlinois
Lawrence
James Naattwon Cochran
Indiana
William Edward Payne
Funston
Ervin Ira Steele
Wee Eugene Haas
Elm
Raymond Kenneth Smith
Haskell Institute
Edward Herman Kapelle
Baldwin
Herman Stalt
Meyer
Law
Osden Shaman Jones, Jr
University Drive
Ray Edwin ‘Young
Clare Jacob Ariance
Keith William Adriance
John Gaylord Myers
Uer Jackson Erwin
Eudora
Georen
Robert Hitebrand
Dwight Dean Walle
Connecticut
Richard Chester Walter
Lecompton
Calvin Paul Hartman
Lauren Merle Shaffer
Marvin Maurice
Willenburg
East Thirteenth
Gala Festival concert ends Music Week at Hoch Auditorium
The School of Fine Arts presents the concluding events of Music Week with the Gala Festival at Hoch Auditorium at 8 pm. The program features the Symphony Orchestra University Band and A Cappella Choir plus John Alden Carpenter Song of Faith and Do menico Savino Two Americas.
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School of Fine Arts
Kiwanis Club
Whedermanns
Lawrence Music Club
Colonial Tea Room
Hoch Auditorium
Symphony Orchentral
University Band
John Alden Carpenter
Americas
Domenico Savino
University reunion vivid action and vast mail effort
The passage notes rapid shipment from Leavenworth and Briggs seeking many of them. Reservists are stamped for induction and must report movements to Colonel Briggs. The alumni office mailed about 19 000 letters by 2 this morning. Jean Robertson and Fred Ellsworth filled the post office. The class of 1893 reunion on May 16 progresses, with attendees including Thornton Coke Kansas City Ernest Robinson Kansas City Daniel Spencer Lawrence Earnest Blaker Akron William Brayton Omaha Charles Kennedy Lawrence Guy McKinley Neosho Falls William Ross Emporia.
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Leavenworth
Briggs
Jean Robertson
Fred Ellsworth
Thornton Coke
Kansas City
Ernest Robinson
Daniel Spencer
Lawrence
Earnest Blaker
Akron
William Brayton
Omaha
Neb
Charles Kennedy
Guy McKinley
Neosho Falls
William Ross
Emporia
Personal News From Topeka and Nearby Areas
Mrs. Maude Newby returned to Topeka after ten days away due to her sister in law and Dr Russ illness. Mrs. R O McGee of Kansas City visited her sister Mrs Russ. Mrs George M Beal will arrive from San Francisco to spend a month in Topeka and Lawrence with local friends before returning west. Howard Hallmark and son Danny left for Cleveland after being called to Lawrence by Leland Hallmark’s death.
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Maude Newby
Topeka
W. W. Russ
Russ
R. O. McGee
Kansas City
George M. Beal
Lieutenant Beal
San Francisco
F. H. Guild
Lawrence
Howard Hallmark
Danny
Cleveland
Garden CityFestival opens with recital by Prof Wilkins
Professor Joseph Wilkins of the university fine arts faculty opened the Garden City music week festival with a Tuesday recital. Accompanist Winifred Hill Gallup supported the program.
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Garden City
Joseph Wilkins
The
University Fine Arts
Winifred Hill Gallup
Prospective renters and buyers read Journal-World classifieds
Community readers frequently consult the Journal-World classified page for rental listings and home purchase opportunities. The section serves as a practical resource for prospective tenants and buyers seeking apartments, houses, and related real estate details in the area.
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Journal-World
Coupe into a Porch Crashes on Louisiana Street
Early morning silence broke when a car rolled onto the porch of the Ray Richardson home at 918 Louisiana Street, its front wheels on the porch and rear on the ground after breaking two porch pillars. The vehicle, belonging to J. E. Threkeld of 924 Louisiana, detangled from its own accord and rolled toward the Richardson house. Threkeld, a carpenter, works at the Sunflower Ordnance Works.
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Ray Richardson
Louisiana Street
Louisiana
J. E. Threkeld
Richardson
Threkeld
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Bulgarian Army Revolts Reach Yugoslavia Front
Several Bulgarian army units reportedly revolted against an order and were sent to Yugoslavia to fight Mihailovich’s guerrillas. An informant said the move was canceled and that anti-German sentiment was rising in Bulgaria with about 80 percent hostile to the Nazis.
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Jerusalem
Yugoslavia
Draja Mihailovich
Bulgaria
Legion Group at KU to Address Tonight
Prof. E. C. Buehler and three victory speakers from the University of Kansas will furnish the program at the meeting of the Legion Group from KU this evening.
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E. C. Buehler
University of Kansas
Relief Claims for Moore’s Foot Treatment Promoted
An advertisement touts Moore's foot treatment promising fast relief from aching feet. The copy urges trial with a money back guarantee if not satisfied and emphasizes a penetrating, greasy residue free formula.
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Crugsist
Rostet
Vince Tha
Legion program on war facts at Eighth and Vermont
The American Legion meeting occurs this evening at 8 o clock in the Legion rooms at Eighth and Vermont. The program theme is Interesting Facts About the War. Student speakers include Jessie Farmer and others with their speeches.
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American Legion
Legion
Eighth
Vermont Streets
Jessie Farmer
Modern Medicine and Miracle of Russia in Newell Jenkins Works
This note lists works by Newell Jenkins including Modern Medicine Miracle of Russia and How to Pay for the ar. The references hint at a period collection exploring medical themes and global topics.
Minor Fire Damage After Noon Incident
A fire of undetermined origin caused minor damage around noon at an unspecified location. Authorities are investigating the source and extent of the blaze and no injuries were reported.
Sunflower Ordnance Works Building Damaged Minor
A non manufacturing building at the Sunflower Ordnance Works sustained minor damage with no injuries reported. The Journal-World notes the classified page as the busiest marketplace in town.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
Journal-World
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