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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1941

Page

3

Germans In Anzac Uniform Invade Crete In War Glories

London May 20 British Prime Minister Churchill said a German airborne assault with about 1500 troops wearing Anzac battle dress invaded Crete by glider parachute and troop plane. Allied forces including New Zealand British and Greek troops repelled parts of the attack and defended key airfields while fearing a broader push into the eastern Mediterranean.

London Crete Churchill House of ‘Commons Canea-Malemi New Zealand New Malemi Near East British Isles Cyprus Mediterranean Syria Turkey Aegean

Barkley Says Lend Lease Reaches Britain Satisfactorily

Senator Barkley stated that lend lease aid to Great Britain seems to be reaching satisfactorily with no immediate need for new steps to ensure delivery. He cautioned the situation could change over a weekend and noted ongoing vigilance on Franco German collaboration. Barkley spoke after discussions with President Roosevelt on foreign affairs.

Washington Barkley Kentucky Great Britain Roosevelt Germany Martinique Congress

Coronado Entrada Lights Outdoors With 100000 Watt Power Load

The Coronado Entrada outdoor spectacle in Lawrence uses 100000 watts of lighting for June 5 and 6. Ninety personnel and 4820 feet of cable support light and sound, with a 25 control sound panel regulating microphones to various loudspeakers.

Fragmentary note on message delivery and legislation

A fragment states that a message would be sent but adds that if one were it would not request legislation. The text hints at a procedural constraint without detailing names dates or places. It reads as a terse communication about sending a message and avoiding legislative requests.

Roosevelt reveals U S offer to aid Ireland with ships and food

President Roosevelt said the United States offered to sell or charter two ships to Ireland and to provide 500000 dollars worth of food for the Irish civilian population. He noted Ireland would fly its flag and may buy more food, with no military equipment discussed. Irish officials seek maritime commission approval to buy ships for relief and defense supplies.

Washington Roosevelt United States Ireland Eire Maritime Commission Robert Brennan Frank Aiken Brennan Aiken

State Elks elect Patterson Augusta President at Winfield

S E Patterson of Augusta was chosen president of the Kansas Elks lodges as the convention closed in Winfield Kansas. Other officers named include George Stadel Toneka first vice president Rollo Laird Otawa second vice president Leonard Wood Salina third vice president J O Kuhn Garden City D Filizola Fort Scott and Karl Root Atchison trustees.

Winfield Kan S. E. Patterson Augusta Elks Lodges of Kansas George Stadel Toneka Rollo Laird Otawa Leonard Wood Salina Garden City D. Filizola Fort Scott Karl Root Atchison

Twenty three KU students to perform advanced recital evening

Twenty three University of Kansas fine arts students will present an advanced student recital at 7 30 this evening in Hoch Auditorium. The program includes piano voice violin and cello numbers by Brahms Purcell Griffes Bach Debussy Bizet Rimski Korsakov and others performed by listed soloists and ensembles.

University of Kansas School of Fine Arts Hoch Brahms Joanne Johnson Purcell Georgia Ferrel Griffes Sea-Shell Ce Leath Dorothy “Mae Nelson A’ Ambrosio Bert Shoemake

Student Recital Highlights Fine Arts Talent at Hoch Auditorium

Gifted students from the School of Fine Arts presented a pleasing recital last evening at Hoch Auditorium. The program followed the announced lineup except for the vocal piece by Minerva Davis, which was omitted due to her absence. Participants included a number of high-spirited performers.

School of Fine Arts Hoch Auditorium Minerva Davis

Recital Sings Teachers Pupil Program in Frank Strong Hall

A program lists violinists cellists and a vocal quartet with performers like Catherine Thomas Marian Dever Elsie Heiberg and Edgar Haage. Teachers L H Anderson J F Wilkins Alice Moncrieff Meribah Moore Waldemar Gelich Karl Kuersteiner Raymund Stuhl and Ruth Orcutt etc. A second recital of similar character occurs this evening in Frank Strong Hall auditorium.

gan—James Quy Margie Hornér Diane Ine Moehlenkamp Lois Worrel George Hauptfuehrer Marshall Butler Leslie Breidenthal Evelyn Mercer E. M. Brack Edgar Allen Haage Sidney Dawson Elsie Heiberg Catherine Thomas Marvin Zoschke Donald Michel Jack Stephenson John Ehrlich Marian Dever Edgar Haage L. H.anderson J. F. Wilkins Alice Moncrieff Meribah Moore Waldemar Gelich Karl Kuersteiner Raymund Stuhl G. Criss Simpson Howard C Taylor Ruth Orcutt D. M. Swarthout Frank Strongall

Prairie City notices and gatherings fill Baldwin week

Local social calendar lists numerous visits and meals across Baldwin and nearby towns. Families from Baldwin, Lawrence, Topeka, and Enid join Mother's Day dinners, garden outings, and church events. The Prairie City Community Club hosted sales and picnics, while Knowlege Hill members elected officers and planned future meetings.

Knowledge Hill Friends Visit Mrs Canary at Home

Mrs John Canary has returned home Wednesday morning and is improving as expected after illness. Many friends sent flowers and cards. Callers include Mrs Ammon Ashworth, Mrs E H Dimick, Mrs Ar dell Weeks and son Calvin, Mr and Mrs M E B Stewart, Mr and Mrs Jerry Berry, Mack and Donald Clyde, and Mr and Mrs Herbert Wilson and son Jack. Glenn Colburn of To.

McLouth Peggy, Malone Ier Knowledge Hill Community Club H. O. Burns Jones T. H. Dimick M. E.stewart John Canary Idella Cox Sunshine Fund Baker Murphy E. H. Dimick Richard Earl Janeway Edwin Tonganoxie H. O John Canary Ammond Ashworth Nellie Erhart Knowledge Hill School Ardell Weeks Calvin M. EB. Stewart Jerry Berry Mack Donald Clyde Herbert Wilson Jack M. E. Stewart Glenn Colburn

Mother's Day Greetings and Local Visits Reported

Mrs O N Thorson of Evore visited Topeka Street to spend Mother's Day with Mrs Olson. Mr and Mrs Baker Murphy and Richard joined Mr and Mrs C H Thiy at Pl e Valley Thursday evening. Mrs Nick Hunsinger returned Friday evening and Tom Hunsingack, who broke his ankle, is recovering with friends hoping for speedier recovery. Mrs Frank Johns of Lawrence spent Friday afternoon with her daughter and family.

Charlie Brown Baldwin Albert “Williams Charles Claude Johnson High Prairie George Ted Got Doris Hiatt Lawrence T.’G. Hiatt Prairie’ City Booth’s Betty Margie Loris Sonny Schoonover George Summer J . Raymond Barkley Beverly Topeka Rosa M. Barkley Mildred Barkley Marlin Cook Home A. D. Butell Lola Dyer Elizabeth Parr Julia Miller John Davison Mary-Lou Albert Williams Glenn Howard Mary Clemons L. L. Hadley Leo Hadley Kansas City Swope Park Herman Butell Richard Butell Jimmy College Cafe Steve Speicher Centropolis Herman Butell, Jr Charles Vaughn Frank Lobingier Albert Mary Lon Charlie Coxen Verne Coxen Ray Lobingier Lloyd Drew Ernest Butell Wincel Dean Ernest, Jr Alice Hemming New Union District Verdie Hemming Enid Okla Wells Ville Ted Cox Jerry Woods Lamar Colo George Richardson Karen Pleasant Valley T. G. Hiatt Clyde Hiatt Floyd Trout Richland Howard Deay Vinland George Butell Paola August Wartzack Olive Verhoff Maurice Cook Gene Erdene Overland Park Marlin Cook Gayle Carol Joanne Anita J.F. Cunningham Hewitt Taylor Hale Steele Baldwin’isited R. A. Miller Julia, Miller John Ehart Charlie Jordon Peggy Buddy Betty Fred Winters Dick Fisher Charles Kassinger Stony Point Jess Collins Wellsville John Dean Meriden Arthur Jones Raymond Farmer Globe Antrim Floyd Antrim Kansas ‘City Jones BE. H. Dimick Clifford Jones Donna Cox E. E. Bowek Blue Mound Will Rice M.E. Malone Leona, CoryIn O. N. Thorson Evore Topeka St Olson Baker Murphy Richard C. H. Thiy Plet Valley Nick Hunsinger Tier Hunsingack ‘Toms Frank’ Johns Fanny

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