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Biblical quotation note urging vigilance and prayer from Mark 15 33 framed as a religious reflection.
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Mark
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1939
Page
4
Jitters in Europe Stir Debate Over Appeasement
The piece surveys Britain and Europe as appeasement returns to talk amid uncertain deals with Russia. It warns that sacrificing territory to placate dictators only delays the inevitable, and notes the difficulty of guiding European powers or choosing partners from across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Russia
Europe
Britain
Jis
Germany
Lone Star Lake Nears Full Completion
The Lone Star lake project is nearing completion with the dam and spillway finished and impounding begun. Remaining tasks include bluff road completion, park surface clearing, and essential resort operations facilities to enable public use as planned.
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Lone Star Lake
New Class in Russia and the Rise of Privilege
The piece argues that in Russia a new privileged class emerges as the government consolidates power. It warns that the ruling group pursues its own interests, undermining the proletariat and undermining the promised aims of communism. The "dictatorship of the proletariat" degrades into a different form of rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Proletariat
Analysis on Russian governance compared with Kansas City machine rule
The text compares Russia's system to the Kansas City machine era arguing the latter had a more orderly approach through local power while lacking federal army support. It suggests the theory of representative government faces a challenge when officials abuse trust and the people must act to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Kansas City
Victim Tests Against Friend Sparks Dark Court Talk
A commentator linked the Kansa City disclosures to a victim who testified before the grand jury against his "friend and benefactor" and was used as a stooge. The path to the penitentiary was described as not an act of friendship by all observers.
Roosevelt Appeal Jolts Dictators Ahead of Axis Ties
The Foreign Policy Bulletin noted a Roosevelt appeal jolting dictators, with the Rome-Berlin axis seen moving toward a formal military alliance. The effects of that political jolt are now surfacing.
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Foreign Policy Bulletin
Roosevelt
After Beck Speech Both Sides Pass The Ball To Poland
After a speech by Beck Germany said Poland should decide next steps while Poland claimed Germany must decide. Analysts say if each side keeps its firm stance the conflict risks remaining unresolved and tension persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Germany
Poland
A Man's World Debated in Salina Journal
A survey of 521 women with both men and women bosses finds 99.81 percent prefer to work for a man. Respondents describe male bosses as considerate and patient while female bosses are seen as petty and unfair, with blame for errors falling on female staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Omaha Wife Sues Husband Over Bridge Night Clash
An Omaha woman seeks divorce from her 82 year old husband claiming his old fashioned insistence on staying home at night denies her social life with bridge parties. They wed three years ago and critics say he should have considered social possibilities before marriage.
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Pittsburg
Barrymore faces split with famed actor losing 300000
The note remarks on John Barrymore's marital troubles and the price tag of his wife worth 300000, a sum viewed as harder to replace than the personal loss. The quote attributed to Tom L. Kiene underscores the financial sting of the separation.
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John Barrymore
Tom L. Kiene
Quotations on Action vs Talk from Topeka Capital
A concise aphorism from Topeka Capital notes that often more is spoken than done, reflecting on talk versus action. The remark emphasizes the disparity between stated intentions and actual results. The source frames a common public sentiment about accountability and progress.
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Topeka Capital
Wheat dips below dollar as market hits five year low
Kansas City May wheat falls to 98.42 cents a bushel amid continued liquidation. Board of education names Leonard Jella to head operations at the senior high school plant while L H Emmett moves to full time teaching and supervision of industrial work. Resignations of three teachers approved. Esther LaPlant and Frances Grainger join the teaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Leonard Jella
Board of Education
L. H. Emmett
Marie Hay
Evelyn Starr
Evelyn Holcom
Esther LaPlant
Frances Grainger
K. U
Rot Thompson
Paul Fisher
Missouri
Scout Court of Honor
Edgar Leigh
T. E. Griésa
C. M. Blair
Nina Hester
P.E.O
Arkansas City
LeaRoy Hurley
James Oscar
Neodesha
H. E. Don Carlos
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Letters to the Editor On Tax Matters
Journal World notes public interest after a courthouse meeting on tax funds and county health costs. A rumored next gathering would discuss tax issues, department costs, relief load, and Tax League reform. The letter questions local tax committee and urges energy and cooperation from chamber, civic groups, and business leaders.
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Journal-World
Chamber of Commerce
Deadline set for signing 314 A form for 1939 farm programs
Jefferson County Agricultural Adjustment Administration alerts farmers to sign Form 314 A by June 1 to participate in the 1939 Agricultural Conservation, Corn Price Adjustment, Wheat Price Adjustment, and Commodity Loan programs. Eligibility may vary by program and overplanting can still qualify for some allotment payments. Check farm 313 for allotments mailed sixty days ago and contact township or county committees in Oskaloosa for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Altmeyer
Jefferson County Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Altmeyer
Ahmeyer
Oskaloosa
Hopkins rejects gloom from chamber speeches
Secretary Hopkins said business conditions are sufficiently encouraging to deem the chamber of commerce pessimism unwarranted. He described recent chamber speeches as dull and not reflecting the improvement seen on many fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, May
Hopkins
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Veteran is Found Dead in Kansas City Area
William G. Swift, 46, a resident of the veterans administration home at Wadsworth, was found dead in a vacant lot in Leavenworth with a fractured skull. Police reported he was not dead when placed there and clutched twigs from a bush. A separate notice lists seven crew members for the Trans Atlantic Clipper including a captain and multiple pilots.
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Leavenworth
Kan
William G. Swift
Veterans Administration
Wadsworth
Ross McClure
Swift
Inheritance of Excess Hair Across Families
The author reviews familial patterns of hair growth in ears eyebrows and facial areas, noting male predominance, racial variation, and the role of inheritance. He cites long standing cases, contrasts with glandular factors, and mentions modern removal via electric needle as a permanent solution in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Former officials sentenced in Salt Lake gambling case
Former Salt Lake City officials B. Erwin and Harry L. Finch were sentenced to one year in the county jail for conspiracy to permit gambling and vice operations in 1936 and 1937. They resigned in 1938 amid a vice investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Pie
B. Erwin
Harry L. Finch
Petroleum Stocks Rise in Week Ended April 29
The Bureau of Mines reported total domestic and foreign crude petroleum stocks at week’s close April 29 at 278 444 million barrels, up 1 288 million from the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Fourteen Kansas editors to preach in Lawrence pulpits
Lawrence hosts a Sunday sermon series titled The Press and the Pulpit with fourteen Kansas editors including William Allen White Arthur Capper Simon Zumwalt Ewing Herbert A Q Miller Charles Harger W E Miller F W Knapp Henry J Allen Homer Hoch W Y Morgan George Marble B J Sheridan and E E Kelley. The item notes wedding news at the White House Eleanor Wilson and William Gibbs McAdoo and a platinum theft at the chemistry department with three hundred dollars worth missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Lawrence
William Allen White
Arthur Capper
Simon Zumwalt
Ewing Herbert
A. Q. Miller
Charles Harger
W. E. Miller
F. W. Knapp
Henry J. Allen
Homer Hoch
W. Y. Morgan
George Marble
B. J. Sheridan
E. E. Kelley
Eleanor Wilson
William Gibbs McAdoo
White House
H. C. Allen
Lillian Matkins
T. L. Matkins
Alex Johnson
S.F. Johnson
Okmulgee
Okla
Noah Blaine Matkins
Nina Gretchen Downing
Council Grove
Matkins
Ohio Street
N. S. Elderkin
T. H
Lawrence Faces Paving Debate as City Lines Improve
The article notes Baldwin lines in operation and Lawrence residents preparing for Kansas City trip to hear Saul. It lists local attendees including Dell Cooper and Orie Cooper families, Dr. Oatman returning after Edinburgh, and a council meeting on paving. It also highlights the Gentry dog and pony show arrival with Pinto the baby elephant attracting crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
F. H. Roberts
Lawrence
Kansas City
Saul
Dell
Orie Cooper
Preyer
Penny
C. G. Dunlap
Max Wilhelmi
Lichtenwalter
Olga Barteldes
Leonard
Daisy Orten
Harold Henry
Carey Wilson
Earl Shelley
Homer C. Oatman
Edinburgh University
Union Depot
Pinto
Border Patrol Drama at Rio Grande Hope Leads Smuggler Chase
Hope Kildare infiltrates a smuggler ring led by Luis Barro, riding with aliens toward New Channel Island as Sheridan Starr plans a bold stakeout. Betty Mary Jordan remains at the border radio room while Starr prepares for a dangerous clash that could test loyalties and trigger a cross river confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Mary Jordan
Border Patrol Service
Sheridan Starr
Hope Kildare
Starr
Luis Barro
Rio Grande
Channel Island
Texas
Border Patrol
Barro
Hope
Gonzales
el Paso
New Channel Island
United States
Howe
Mexico
Sheridan
Sherry
Baldwin News Roundup of Social and Church Events
Prof and Mrs Frank E Wolf attended a Methodist waiting conference in Kansas City. A son named Francis Vernon born April 2y. Rev Richard T Baker from New York City attended the Methodist Uniting conference in Kansas City. Church events include Thank Offering at First Methodist and a Tuesday Reading club gathering. The May church day and W H M S program are outlined. The Baldwin branch of AAUW hosted senior students and Baker visitors, with remarks by Mrs Benjamin Gessner. Miss Evelyn Butler resigns as head of Baker’s fine arts school to marry Dr Gerald O McCullough. wedding set for June 8 in Baldwin First Methodist Church. Masons aided at graveside services in Lawrence for Joseph J Bleakley. It’s noted the classified page is enjoyable to read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Wolf
Kansas City
A. T. Danley
Francis Vernon
Eugene Coxen
Robert Lane
Lawrence
Richard T. Baker
New York City
Kanas City
Baldwin
Alvin F. Baker
Louisa M. Alcott
Irving LD. Bartley
East Park
C. W. Ridgway
C. J. Aus
G. i. Casper
L. L. Thompson
Irving D. Bartley
Senorita Elisa Perez
Philomathean Club
C. W. Craig
Rolle Critchfield
O. FR. Keller
Neil Chastain
H. K K. Burt
Fellowship Hall
W.H.M.S
Cecil F. Marshall
Margaret Dickinson
Aid
Ladies Aid
A. E. Preston
Earl Morris
G. H. Casper
Robert Ledore
Baldwin Branch
American Association of University Women
Baldwin High School
Baker
Frank F. Wolf
Benjamin Gessner
A.A.A.W
Kathryn Lawrence
Alice Francise
Helen Warner
Evelyn Butler
School of Fine Arts
Gerald O. McCullough
Hamiitne University
St. Paul
Minn
First Methodist
James S. Chubb
Butler
State Teacher's College At
Pittsburg
Joseph J. Bleakley
Charles Kalb
Roy Merchant
Simpson Taylor
Hewitt Taylor
Hale Steele
Woodstock Med choir performs in Mebowth Sunday service
The Woodstock area notes a Reed organ concert by the Med herson a cappella choir at Mebowth auditorium Sunday April … pastor Rev. mol Mrs. Niehers. Attendees include former church members, local families, and out of town visitors from Kansas City and Lawrence. May baskets were delivered, and the community shared visits, drives, and church-related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med Herson
Medoedk
Willman
Niehers
Leva
Kansas City
W. A. Eo Sime
Poe
Wille Brame
Tiratie
Maxine
Avatisss Ettev
Laowrence Dehviraling Company
Apachine
Actinher
Troubard
Elavil Lambo
Virgil Groves
Alinarrawford
Crawkie
Fred Quedahl
MePierson Cedfege
Tin WL Fisher
Gehologist Surveyors Ware
Champien
Herbert Chimpien
Lawrences
Atrs
Albert Durcee
Ortho
MebSouth
Hisehael
Meriden
Sae Nathane
Patty Shoemaker
Lienors
Rheaevs
Pinney
Dee Het Fame
Tromp
McLouth High
Kanwaka Community Notes May Meeting and Activities
The Kanwaka Wanwaka discussion group met at the selial house on May 8 with Mrs Jeer Farrier and Mrs William A Warner in charge of refreshments. Eight grade pupils passed their exams and will attend Lawrence birth school next year. Richard Burdorff joined the Kansas University Detroit field trip to Parke Davis labs. Farm Bureau women plan a May 9 meeting at Mrs Willis Calman’s home. Mrs Wear suffered a light stroke. Mrs Mark Pierson’s condition worsened with daughter Mrs Fred Richardson at her bedside. The Kanwaka Good Will club met with Mrs Homer Hird. opening song The Old Quaken Bucket followed by poems about Mother and a Kansas topics reading. Mrs Burdaerff and Mrs Tunsberger won a contest. Home Sweet Home sung to close. Mrs Wemp Wilson added to the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanwaka
Ela O
Meidar
Selial House
Jeer Farrier
William A A. Warner
Wantil
Lawrence Birth School
Lawrence Witch School
Richard Burdorff
School of Pharmacy
K. UL
Detroit
Mech
Parke-Davis Drug Laboratories
Kanwaka
Farm Bureau
Willis R. Calman
Tl. H. Petefish
Mark Pierson
Fred A. Gichardson
Shawnee
Kansas
Burdaerff
Tunsberger
Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup
A dense listing of Monday and Tuesday May radio programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF. Entries include orchestras, theatre, news, talk, specials, and weather forecasts with numerous entertainers and sponsor references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Jimmy Kemper
KMBC
Buck Rogers
WDAF
Jimmy Allen
Science
Clyde Bysom
Orch
Kmbc—Cavalcade of America
AL Pearce
Gang
Julian Fuchs
Ninstrels
Richard Crooks
NBC
Nat'l Radio Forum
Eddie Duchin
Guy Lombardo
Doctor_ I
Benny Carter
Shep Fields
Muehlebach Or
George Duffy
Moonbeams
Wren—Al Morise
WDAKF
Clyde Reed
Wda—Duance Cavaliers
Wren—Nelodys
Edward G. Robinson
Johnny
Dick Powell
Mary and
Bob
Brain Trust
Benny Goodman
Orc
Wodaf
Fiano
Hal Kemp
Bob Hope
Walt
Woody Herman
Amos 'N' Andy
NMBC
Jimmy Fidler
Richard Himber
Gene Krupa
McAllaster School Program Directed by Miss Sue Todd
News flashes air health program The Selinal Nurse and a Neighborly Interlude and a Fall of the City directed by Rolla Nuckles in the speech and dramatic arts department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllaster
Sue Todd
Selinal
Rolla Nuckles
Department of Speech and Dramatic
Wanwaka literary club meets with bird topic discussed
The Wanwaka literary club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Willis Colman's home. Guests included Mrs. Walter Keeler of Lawrence who spoke on birds. Poems were read by Mrs. EB G Haverstock and Mrs. Keith Baugh. Next meeting at the homes of Mrs. George Dews and Mrs. William Wymer in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Warrington
Wanwaka Literary Club
Willis Colman
Walter Keeler
Lawrence
EB. G. Haverstock
Keith Baugh
George Dews
William A. Wymer
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W. E. Spalding
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William Swift
Cantain
U. S
Morris Fishbien
Journal of the American Medical Association
Gloucester
Mass
Raymond Merwin
Central America
Prof
C. E. Merwin
Border Adventure
Barro Ranch
Betty Mary
Yank
Baldwin News
Ruby Heckathorne
Hutchinson
Woodstock
KFKU
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