Texas FBI Agent Demonstrates Superfast Pistol Draw
Chanute Kansas May 22 An FBI agent from El Paso Texas drew his .38 caliber revolver in two fifths of a second in a demonstration before Kansas peace officers. D A Bryce nicknamed Jelly performs trick shots and rapid reloads while crediting FBI trainers for shaping his skill.
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Chanute
Kan
D. A. Bryce
FBI
el Paso
Tex
Kansas
Bryce
Dodge City
Somone
Earth
Washington
Oklahoma City
World War II Briefs From Global Dispatches
The Soviet Tass reports Germany presses Vichy to permit axis occupation of Tunisia and defend the French empire amid fears Britain and the US will seize Tunisian forts. Yugoslav patriots boost Mihailovic forces to oppose axis, with regulars returning after spring. The French admiralty surrenders the submarine LeHeros in Madagascar. Berlin cites Tokyo on May 17 marines landings and Palawan operations. The American mission to India departs for Washington. Izvestia notes fresh aid to the Red Army from Allies. Ghormley sails to command South Pacific forces. Police foil a Nazi linked terror plot in Santiago.
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Moscow
Tass
Germany
Vichy
Tunisia
Britain
United States
Tunisian
Geneva
Pierre Laval
Povertmentt
France
Laval
Izvestia
Red Army
Canada
Argentina
Auckland
New Zealand
Robert Lee Ghormley
United States Navy
Toay
South Pacific
Finals Start at K U and Delta Tau Delta Whiskers
The first day of final examinations at K U is underway with six days of tests scheduled from 8:30 to 11:20 a m and 1:30 to 3:20 p m plus 3:30 to 4:30 p m sessions. Delta Tau Delta brothers formed a No Shave club but abandoned the beard plan as study needs rose. Faculty Victory Gardens near intramural fields show large plots and notable gardeners such as Raymond Nichols W P Hessler and Gilbert Ulmer. A coed quipped about feeling like a new man after spring outdoor exercise while Dan Bachmann faced a rumor of engagement misfire at the Sigma Chi house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.U
Delta Tau Delta House
Raymond Nichols
W. P. Hessler
Gilbert Ulmer
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dan Bachmann
Newton
Sigma Chi
Bachmann
Bombs Check Morale In Italy As Bombing Delays Ease
British bombing has eased in Italy with raids focused on northern industrial cities and southern ports. Morale in Sicily and southern Italy remained shaken after heavy bombardments in Oct and Nov, with Naples repeatedly hit from 1940 into 1941. King Vittorio Emanuele toured bombed towns in Sicily and then southern mainland towns to bolster public morale.
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Lisbon
Italy
Turin
Milan
Genoa
Britain
Egypt
Malta
Germany
Berlin
Sicily
Naples
Palermo
Brindisi
Césenza
Catanzaro
Reggio
Calabria
Taranto
Vittorio Emanuele
Housing bids set to open in June for 30 840 war units
The federal public housing authority announced that bids on contracts to build 30 840 war housing units will be opened in June. The projects total more than 100 million dollars, including 2 200 demountable dwellings at Wichita Kansas, with bids handled through the authority's regional offices.
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Washington
Federal Public Housing Authority
Wichita
Kan
Germany plans Dutch colony in Nazi occupied White Russia
Reports from Stockholm say Germany intends to establish a self governing Dutch colony of 3 million in White Russia under German control. About 10 000 Dutch farmers have already been sent to White Russia according to a Stockholm Aftonbladet correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aneta
Stockholm
Germany
White Russia
Stockholm Aftonbladet
Sunday Church Notices Across North Lawrence Churches
A dense list of worship times sermons and events across North Lawrence churches including Centenary Methodist Immanuel Lutheran First Christian North Lawrence Baptist Church Church of God and more. Notable items include guest speaker Miss Naomi Light at Centenary and high school baccalaureate services canceled to attend.
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Centenary Methodist Church
Fourth and
Elm Streets
North Lawrence
Herbert C. Brockman
Herbert C. Nyproser
Naomi Light
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Tenth
Kentucky Streets
Victor G. Meyer
E. E. Ambrosius
Christian Church
the Red Cross
Kentucky Street
First Presbyterian
Ninth
Vermont
Theodore H. Astman
Irene Peabody
Winifred Hill
Harry O'Kane
Stainer
Dasher
Mary Louise Belcher
Marjorie Thies
Church Services and Meetings Across City Churches
The record lists services and events at Ninth Street Baptist, Church of Christ on Tennessee street, Stull Evangelical, First Presbyterian, Plymouth Congregational, and other congregations. It notes Sunday school times, sermons, musical selections, BTA rallies, midweek prayer, and upcoming district meetings with dates and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God Eleventh
New Hampshire
Robert P. Loudermilk
Odus Barrett
Young People's Cottage
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Ninth and
Ohio Streets
F. Benjamin Davis
G. N. Jackson
Jesus
Ruby Jenkins
Marie Coleman
West Side Prayer Band
Youreday
Mary Clark
Benjamin Davis
Davis
G., N. Jackson
Jackson
Church Services and Baccalaureate Events Across Campus
The note lists worship schedules and events at multiple local churches including First Church of Christ Scientist, North Lawrence Christian Church, and Friends Church. It notes union baccalaureate services at the high school, a farewell communion on campus, and various youth and missionary activities with dates and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Kentucky Streets
Harold G. Barr
Royal Humbert
L. BE. Eby
Man
C. L. Willams
Minerva Davis
Johnson
Stanley Norman
Myers Hall
Rock Chalk
Wood
John Trembly
Friends Church
New Hampshire Street
Alfred P. Smith
Arthur B. Commons
Nichols Leads Lions in Annual Club Officers
William Nichols was elected to head the Lions club for the coming year at a Wednesday meeting at Wiedemann's. Officers chosen include Paul Watson as first vice president Howard Weindel as second vice president Paul Foster as third vice president Myron Keys as secretary August Kolterman as treasurer John Emick as tailtwister Oscar Anderson as Lion Jamer Directors are Dr. Wray Enders and Dr. B. F. Nanninga Delegates to the state Lions convention in Emporia May 24 26 are John ny Emick G. A. Rhodes Myron Keys and Harold Emick Members and wives plan to attend the Governor's ball at the Emporia civic auditorium The program featured a HS quartet Carey Sims Wesley Sims Paul Sims and Robert Logan introduced by Walter Heck Larry Olson attended as a guest.
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Paul Watson
Howard Weindel
Paul Foster
Myron Keys
August Kolterman
Tailtwister
John Emick
Lion Jamer
Oscar Anderson
Wray Enders
B. F. Nanninga
Lions Clubs
Emporia
Johnny Emick
G. A. Rhodes
Harold Emi
Junior department society dinner at First Christian church
The junior department of the First Christian church held a covered dish dinner for parents at the church with sixty five attendees. Rev. Harold G. Barr spoke after which children demonstrated department work led by superintendent Mrs H L Dunkerley and staff including Miss Naomi Rummage. Robbin Cobble, a missionary from Monieka Africa, shared experiences. The Friday bridge luncheon club picnic was postponed two weeks.
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First Christian Church
Harold G. Barr
H. L. Dunkerley
Lisle Eby
Geraldine Hartley
Albert Williams
Robert Walker
Maurice Clarkson
Naomi Rummage
Robbin Cobble
Monieka
Africa
Friday Bridge
Lyle S. Powell
Prizes Awarded At Lawrence Sorority Gathering
Lawrence notes report prizes won by Mrs. James Holyfield and Mrs. Stansury. Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority met at Miss Hazel Ikenberry’s home with twelve members present. The Jewel ceremony honored Betty Bunn and Jean Hicks for initiation. Installation of officers followed with committees named and plans for summer activities. Midland Rural club hosted guests at Mrs. Charles Husted’s home with nine members, plus several visitors. Detroit couple Edwin Jeffries welcomed their son.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha Business Sorority
Hazel Ikenberry
Betty Bunn
Jean Hicks
Kansas City
Betty Banning
Marian’ Sphar
Mildred Hodge
Betty Bann Weays
Means
Virginia Shultz
Midland Rural Club
Charles Husted
Eli Wilson
Leo Schowengerdt
Emil Heck
Howard Erwin
Raymond Wiley
Judy
Clyde Husted
Barbara
Caroline
Mary Katherine
Charles Jones
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Texas
World Briefs
The
Associated Press
Bern
Switzerland
Draja Mihailovic
Ugoslav
Hese
Madagascar
LeHeros
Gilbert W. Mitchell
Grace Harrison
Dover
Tokyo
Palawan
Philippine Islands
Borneo
Karachi
India
Henry F. Grady
Washingon
Santiago
Chile
Popular’ Socialist Vanguard Party
Delta Tays
Sigms Chi
Richard G. Massack
Rome
Richard G. Maslock
First Baptist Church
Eighth
Kentucky
Howard E. Koelb
Charles W. Thomas
Paul Rankin
Wade Fierce
Boellmann
Stults
Mendelssohn
Arkhangelsky
MacDermid
Marjory Dickey
East Slope
Frank Stronghall
St. Luke A. M. E
New York Streets
Ralph R. King
M. J. Campbell
D. Bryant
Susie Price
Allen Christian Endeavor
Stewardess Board No
Campbell
S. Sneden
L. Jefferson
Indiana Street
Richard Allen Club
Christian Institute
Unitarian Church
Nelle Jewett
Viniand Presbyterian Church
Rev. B. Co. Montgomery
S. B. Lucas
First Evangelical
Connecticut Streets
Duncan E. McGregor
John Kliewer
Howard Beaman
Leona Napepert
Church of God
Church of Christ
New Jersey Street
W. L. Post
Trinity Lutheran Church
Thirteenth and
Alfred J. Beil
E. Thayer Gaston
Lois Worrel
A. G. Sabol
God
Gounod
Arleene Nickels
Clayton Krebbiel
Assembly of God
Rhode Island
P. D. Pittman
Miss Walker
House of the Lord
David
Pittman
Donald McManess
Mrs. Johnson
Eleanor Davenport
Cece
Free Methodist Church
Twelfth
Connecticut
Joseph H. Reid
J. E. Wade
Harley Yoder
Cora James
W. S. Kendall
Greenville
Kendall
Evangelistica
Twelfth Streets
Leona C. Handler
Smith
First Methodist Church
Tenth and
Vermont Streets
O. BE. Allison
Edwin F. Price
Meribah Moore
Leora Adams
R. E. Woestemeyer
R. S. Fox
R. E
Tennessee Street
R. Bawcom
Hennlat
Stull Evangelical
Leland H. Young
Raymond Hoffsommer
L. C. E. Yopie
Plymouth Congregational Church
Vermont Street
Joseph F. King
Alice Moncrieff
Marion Replogle
University High School
Borowski
Stebbins
Gibbons
Andrews
E. M. Brack
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Massachusetts Street
Boston
Mass
Mary Baker Eddy
Jackson Building
North Lawrence Christian Church
Seventh and Elm Streets
Albert H. Brewster
John PD. Zimmerman
Nichols
Service Club
William Nichols
Lions Club
Wiedemann’s
Ostermoor
Porch
Eal Furniture Ompany
Harry Treworgy
D. M. Granger
Edwin Stansbury
Allen Phillips
Arthur
Edwin Jeffries
Detroit, Mich
Harlem
Minstrels
Larry Reeds
Ferris
Octopus
la. St
Edwin James Huey
J. G. Jeffries
Montgomery Ward
Professor Potts
Fane Cr
Henar
Oana
Soan
Jack Carson
Eugene Pallette
Granada
Zasu Pius
Slim Summerville
Miss Polly
Tim Holt
Dude Cowboy
Dick Tracy
Crime, Inc
Ted West
Slim Ward
Wren Range
Nellie Brown
Cy Hs
Technicolor
William Tracy
Joe Sawyer
Gene Tierney
Ray McDonald
Wagland
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