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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1940

Page

5

Social Activities Highlight Thanksgiving Bridge and Dinners

The society page outlines upcoming club gatherings, dinners, and bridge games. Mrs. Glenn Allen and Mrs. George Docking host events at University and dinner clubs, with prizes won by Mrs. J. D. Stranathan, Bert Nash, and others. Thanksgiving plans include multiple households hosting relatives and alumni, plus a hospital drive by the Loyal Ladies class.

En Rogie Club Glenn Allen Ivan Rowe George Docking J. Logsdon Ari Euersteiner Bridge Club J. D. Stranathan University Club Wade Pierce Evans Homer Allison Arana Fay Brown Julia Hill

Thanksgiving Travel Plans Reported for Local Families

Mr and Mrs Charles C Long and Miss Joan Long with Miss Margaret Murray will travel to Neodesha for Thanksgiving with Mrs Dora Long and return Friday. Mr and Mrs Jack Vincent and daughter Sally will visit ay Center this evening to spend Thanksgiving with their parents. Mr and Mrs Vincent were in Kansas City yesterday. Mr and Mrs C B Spencer of Tola will visit Mrs L N for Thanksgiving. Irene Peabody goes to Springfield Missouri for holiday with her parents. Mrs P W Ewing will spend Thanksgiving in Topeka with her daughter Mrs R A Cox. Mary Nadelhoffer returns to Lawrence after summer with daughter Mrs Andrew Christensen of Colorado Springs. Christiansen family accompanying her to

Charles C. Long Joan Long Margaret Murray Neodesha Dora Long Jack Vincent Sally Ay Center Vincent Kansas City C. B. Spencer Tola L. N Irene Peabody

Thanksgiving visitors and travels fill Lawrence area homes

Lawrence residents and families plan gatherings and visits for the Thanksgiving weekend Many travelers arrive from Atchison Wichita Oklahoma City and Chicago with plans to spend the holiday with relatives Dozens of residents including Mrs Nadelhoffer Miss Carrie Watson and Mr and Mrs Walker join friends and family for meals and time in Lawrence Leavenworth Olathe Scottsville and nearby towns also noted for holiday stops and seasonal travel jitter.

Army opens Topeka recruiting substation for Kansans

The war department will open a recruiting substation at Topeka Kansas City Kan to speed enlistments of Kansans into the army. Secretary Chris Hangld Fort Leavenworth is to be in charge. Lieut Col Ernat John says a substation at Emporia will close December 1.

Army Topeka Kansas City Kan The War,department Seret Chris Hangld Ft. Leavenworth Ernat John Hmporia

Debate Federation At Kan es City University Event

Edwin L. Gray of Victoria College Toronto opened the seventeenth annual international debate at the University of Kansas. Itya Ranses and Edward F. Crawford Jr. argued for federation and Robert Sullivan for the negative. The Kan sas team pressed the question What do we get out of it. The Canadians head to Columbia then Texas for upcoming matches.

Edwin L. Gray Victoria College University of Toronto University of Kaneasl Itya Ranses United States Edward F. Crawford, Jr St. Michaels College Robert Sullivan Salina K. U Kansas Great Britain Columbia University of Missouri Texas

Missourian Professor Rescued From Attic At Jewell

Liberty Missouri November 27 Professor Chester J Prince personnel director at William Jewell College sealed himself in the attic to fix cold drafts. His daughters Helen and Elizabeth and their friend Joseph Katz of New York forced the boards loose and freed him. He quipped I had to do something to qualify as a college professor.

Liberty Chester J. Prince William Jewell College Prince Helen Elizabeth Joseph Katz New York Joseph

Damage suit drags on in Sheldon case over 15 000 claims

The damage suit of E 1 Hunter against R L Sheldon Robert Truby as Mayer and others continues after lunch. Plaintiffs seek 15 000 in damages from a 1989 incident involving a ride and a collision, with lawyers active as proceedings move forward.

Hunter R. L. Sheldon Évak Robert Truby Mayer Deands I Ing Eccumbe Ac Sheldon Alcar

Denied Clemency for Two Douglas County Inmates

Gov. Payne Ratner rejected clemency appeals for James Owens and A. R. Kagi. Owens received 10 to 21 years for first degree robbery tied to the Securities Investment Co. burglary in 1939. Kagi, under the habitual criminal act, was sentenced to life for grand larceny involving a horse theft in 1933.

Douglas County District Court Payne Ratner James Owens Securities Investment Company A. R. Kagi Monroe Meyers

Millis Takes Oath as Head of Labor Board

Harry Alvin Millis, an expert in labor and social economics from Chicago, took the oath today as chairman of the labor board. Board members William M. Leiserson and Edwin S. Smith observed the ceremony as Madden’s term expired.

Washington Harry Alvin Millis Chicago Labor Board William M. Leiserson Edwin S. Smith J. Warren Madden

Students Beat It for Homie Me and Thanksgiving

Campus chatter and travel rush as students head home for Thanksgiving. Spectators at the KU Colorado State game may be sparse with many joining the back-to-home movement. Sigma Nu recall of a late night porch encounter with a fierce furry beast adds a quirky note.

Homie Wratil Sigma Nu Ottawa Kansas

Thanksgiving plans of large Kansas family honored in notes

Frank Vratil a K A freshman will eat Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow with his mother and 15 brothers and sisters at their Larned home. He is the twelfth child in the family and the clan will muster 19 at the table when all are present. Father and one sister have died but the large brood keeps the home atmosphere alive. Findley Law after dining with Jim Dodderidge is still a part of the story.

Frank Vratil K. A Larned Vratil

Thanksgiving Day Service at Immanuel Lutheran Church

The annual Thanksgiving day service at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Tenth and Kentucky will be held tomorrow at 10 oclock. Rev. W. W. Stoppelworth will deliver the sermon.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Little Stone Tenth and Kentucky W. W. Stoppelworth

Jim’s Dinner Delights Highlight a Lucky Cookie Run

The piece praises a husband named Jim for preparing a wonderful meal and rare luck with his cookies, portraying him as a standout partner in domestic skills.

Jim

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