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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1939

Page

6

Oil conspiracy appeal arguments open in Chicago

Arguments on the appeal of 17 defendants convicted in Madison in the government oil conspiracy case began before the United States circuit court of appeals. Twelve companies were fined 3000 dollars each and five individuals 1000 dollars each. 46 defendants were convicted, but 11 were set aside and new trials scheduled for October 2 for 18 others. Col. William J. Donovan argued that evidence about NRA oil industry code and Petroleum Administration was excluded. defence led by H H Thomas. Government counsel included John Henry Lewis and Charles H Weston. Arguments likely to take several days.

Chicago Madison Wis United States Circuit Court of Appeals Patrick T. Stone Stone Col William J. Donovan Federal Petroleum ‘Administration Donovan NRA Petroleum Administration H. H. Thomas John Henry Lewis Charles H. Weston Grant W. Kelleher

Veterans carnations sale raises funds for War Mothers

The Lawrence chapter of the American War Mothers collected 83.72 from selling carnations made by disabled veterans. Proceeds will support veterans. sellers listed include Gloria Schmitendoerf Rachael Cooper Jane Cooper Virginia Gregg Maxine Vogel Mary Holtzclaw Merle Rogers Frances Lawrence. The group thanks contributing citizens and the selling girls.

Lawrence Chapter The American War Mothers Gloria Schmitendoerf Rachael Cooper Jane Cooper Virginia Gregg Maxine Vogel Mary Holtzclaw Merle Rogers Frances Lawrence

90 Year Old Woman Went Fishing On Birthday

Bloomington Illinois May 15 A 90 year old Mrs Fannie Chaney Miller chose to fish Vermilion River rather than stay home for a birthday party. She is a mother of three with nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Bloomington Ill Fannie Chaney Anise

Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Selects Dallas for 1945 Meet

The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks chose Dallas Texas as the site for its 1945 convention during its eight day meeting in Toronto. Ron Hicks of Pasco Washington and J B Jessie of Louisville Kentucky were elected to the board of trustees. Nearly 400 attended the closing sessions.

Toronto Canarian Press Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Dallas Tex Brotherhood Ron Hicks Pasco Wash J. B. Jessie Louisville

Theft Reported, 1955 Ford Stolen on Tenth Street

Charles Anderson reported to police and sheriff that his dark green 1955 Ford sedan was stolen Saturday night from its parking spot on Tenth Street between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets.

Charles Anderson Garfield Tenth Street Massachusetts New Hampshire

May Society Meetings and Club Notices Spotted

The Jayhawker 4-H club held its May meeting at Ruth and Danny Brune’s home with eight 4-H members and three guests. Members shared upcoming projects and demonstrations followed by a tour plan for May 21 and election of Fremont Hornberger to represent the club at the Manhattan 4-H roundup. Other civic group notices include church supper reservations, Lioness club dinner and bridge, Pleasant Hour club talk topics on the world’s fair and the FBI, a canceled dinner bridge, and upcoming meetings of the Lawrence Woman’s club, P.E.O Chapter A7, and Trinity Lutheran women’s group.

Ruth Danny Brune Trene Laptad Martha Hayden Skipper Bobby Laptad Robert Laptad Carl Sneegas Pleasant Hour Club New York E. E. Hazlett Federal Bureau of Investigation Arnold Fralick

Church Social and Local News Highlights

John Selig Jr and Mrs Albert C Hayden lead as hosts for a church program with Maude Elliott detailing a Porto Rico trip and a display of Indian lace by Mrs E J Netzer. Saturday Night club members hosted their annual wives dinner at Evans Hearth with talks on a South America trip. Annette Lawrence Young will marry Gerald J Young in Kansas City. Mrs George Stauffer hosts a family homecoming for Mrs B E Bishop with a spring tablescape. Various callers and a West Side Presbyterian class gathering are noted.

John Selig, Jr Albert C. Hayden Maude Elliott Porto Rico Robert Price E. J. Netzer Saturday Night Club Evans Hearth W. C. Simons A. Henley A. C. Mitchell George C. Shaad Mr. Simons Mrs. Simons South America Fred F. Lawrence F Junction City Annette Gerald J. Young Kansas City Burlington East Sixty Second Street Young University of Kansas Alpha Chi Omega Sorority George Stauffer B. E. Bishop Bishope Overland Park B. EF. Bishop Howard Bishop Independence Melvin, Jr Billy Bert Donald Wayne A. W. Lamb Denver Cole Stauffer George W., Jr Robert Elmer Shirley Jean T. Flausen Lyle Delia May Herman Tavis Howard and John Kansas City, MO

Louis Philippe Goods and Sundries Price List

A small price list shows Louis Philippe Metal or mirrored boxes priced at 1.00 and 1.75, with Seeside items at 1.75 and 1.00. Also listed are Dr. Lyon's Tooth Powder Paste 30 cents, Cappi Talcum close out at .28, D'Raymonds Gardenia at 1.00, and miscellaneous entries including 59 ener x.

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