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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

7

Defense program survey planned to evaluate navy and air strength

Washington reports the House Naval Committee will open hearings next week to assess the Navy fleet build up and aviation programs. Chairman Vinson says the goal is a dominant sea and air force, with concerns about pace and wage laws. Senator Lodge warns of a bottleneck in air instructors, noting only 300 qualified instructors can train five pilots each.

Washington Congress United States Europe House Naval Committee Thoregoing Vinson D-Ga Lodge

McGivern Bound Over In Topeka Payoff Probe

John McGivern, Topeka politician, bound over for trial in Shawnee county district court on 17 counts of compounding a felony. Judge Warren Shaw dismissed 15 counts. McGivern freed on $1,000 bond after three days of testimony. Witnesses testified of meetings with payments up to 300 dollars to “be left alone.” Sutton Cemetery meeting set for May 14 to position cement blocks and beautify the plot.

Topeka John Mc Givern Tris Shawnee County Warren Shaw Court of Topeka McGivern Shaw Sutton Cemetery Sutton Cemetery Association Baldwin Junction Highway

Hopewell and Independence Social News Highlights

Elizabeth Albright of Kansas City cared for her sister Mrs. Glenn Kellar for three months and returned home. Kellar shows improvement. Numerous local visits and dinners are noted, including Charlene Gale’s birthday dinner with the Marquardt and Gale families, and lunches hosted by the Sneegas, Lederers, and Adriance households. Attendees include Lawrence residents and university ties, with farm group talks and scout activities also mentioned.

Elizabeth Albright Kansas City Glenn Kellar Charlie Simrock Gene Anderson K. U Donald Black Marion Louise Williams Carrie Williams Lester Deay East Vinland Will Winters L. B. Snyder William Adriance John Keehane Wayne Gray Gloria Kay Terry Bonnie Jean Keith Clair Adriance Leonard Whitted Keith Adriance Baldwin Boy Scouts Fred Purvis Howard Purvis Blaine Beck Arlie Lederer Earl Lederer Roy Merchant Loren Williams Herschel Ulrich Will Vaughn George Butell Lone Star John Vesecky National Farmers Union Lewis Tucker Ois Ainslie Settles Arthur Rockhold Sally Miskimen Vinland Calvin Purvis Annie Newman Tri Delta Aus Baker Nelson Olmstead Ferne White Denver Russell Deay Rogers, Ark White

Residents Journey Westward After Visit

Mrs. Clarence Sneegas and her children traveled to Topeka last Sunday afternoon to return home in Denver. Maurice Vaughn from Lawrence spent the previous Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Vaughn.

Denver Clarence Sneegas Topeka Maurice Vaughn Lawrence Will Vaughn

High Prairie Students and Staff on Local Moves

Miss Rubs Finch of Rantoul will teach at High Prairie next term. Three High Prairie students Harold Gleason Cecil Puckett and Frederick Johanning completed sathoal work and will receive diplomas. Dorothy Gleason and Franz Johanning will graduate from Baldwin high school attending Baldwin events.

Rubs Finch Rantoul High Prairie Harold Gleason Cecil Puckett Frederick Johanning Baldwin High School Dorothy Gleason Franz Johanning Baldwin June Williama Fleshman Edd Heaston Stanley Snyder Prairieview Zeta Tau Tri Delt Roy Merchant Herscheil Ulrich Will Vaughn Loren Williams Dan Johanning Dan Shotwell Frank Gleason C. J. Gleason George Butell Farmers Union Lone Star John Vecesky Harry Hansen Merriam,Kan Hattie Landdin Overland Park Charles Johnson Herschel Ulrich Paul Robert Heaston Frank Johnson Gerald Puckett Centenary Hall Robert Willams Fotts Copeland Mr. Cook Kansas City Armour Ford Assembly Phillip Williams Herschel Merchant Dan Shoatwell Mr. Shotwell Robert al’ Andrews Orval Shotwell Judith Delbert Maurice Shotwell Malcolm Swimley

Simple Methods To Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean Bright

Warm weather highlights the need for clean kitchen gear. Clean as you cook saves time, rinse bowls and spoons immediately, avoid alkalis on aluminum, use vinegar water for stains, steel wool for iron rust, coat with mineral oil, and soak or wash tin and enamel with gentle care. Maintain the sink to protect fixtures.

Monday's Menu Breakfast and Meals Offering

The schedule lists breakfast with grapefruit juice fried cereal cakes maple syrup coffee and milk. Lunch features spaghetti in tomato sauce French bread fruit bowl tea and milk. Dinner serves creamed ham with green peppers steamed rice buttered asparagus green apple pie cheese coffee and milk.

Cleaning advice for chromium plated fixtures in old text

The passage warns against using gritty powders on chromium plating and suggests gentle wiping with a fine powder. It cautions that using rough substances can scratch the finish and cause the material to deteriorate. The tone implies practical maintenance guidance for older plumbing fixtures.

Cleaning hints for old fashioned plumbing and fridge care

The article explains weekly fridge cleaning with mild soap and soda to remove odors. It instructs removing food, shelves, and dishes for washing inside the box, then rinsing with water. Ice fridges require washing and scalding pipes and drain tray. Stoves need regular wiping and removal of removable parts for washing.

Vinland High School Banquet Honors May 15 and Picnic May 18

Seniors and faculty will be entertained by juniors at the Junior-Senior banquet on Friday May 10 at 7 PM with a theatre party theme suggested by invitations. An honors assembly follows on Wednesday May 15 at 8 30 AM where multiple awards and basketball letters are issued. The first all school annual will be issued May 15 after the honors assembly. The all school picnic will be Thursday afternoon May 18 with girls providing food and boys transportation.

Thompson Baldwin High School Vinland High School

Vinland High School to Graduate Eight Seniors in May

Eight seniors from Vinland High School are set to graduate on May 17 at the school auditorium. Baccalaureate services start Sunday at 8 p.m. with Rev. B. Montgomery delivering the sermon on "The Light of Life." The commencement address will be given by Neal M. Wherry. Roberta Hammond will deliver the valedictory, titled "The Higher We Rise, the Broader the View."

Ottawa Vinland High School Roberta Hammond Gertie Robertson Theda Holmes Warren Smith Charles Dale Charles Hubbard William Schimmel William Randel B., C. Montgomery I. F. Schellenberg Friend of Man Louis Holcolm Willis Browning Neal M. Wherry Lawrence Memorial Hospital

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