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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1940

Page

2

4 H members win style and judging honors at county fair

Fourteen 4 H members from Douglas county are selected for Topeka and Hutchinson fairs. Arlene Flory wins style champion and Irene Hoover is alternate. Home Economics, clothing, canning and room improvement teams named with coaches Mrs Frank Horrell and club leaders. State fair booths to showcase Belleview Sunflower and Firefly projects.

Arlene Flory Firefly Big Springs Hutchinson Irene Hoover Firefly Club Topeka Douglas County Areta Alford Doris Anderson Edith Anderson Lucile Anderson Winifred Anderson Ruth Brune Robert Bigsby Virginia Boehle Hazle Boerkircher Sara Bouton Clare J. Colman Waneta Colman Joan Clough Mrs. Beattie Collins Leroy Durbin Mae Jean Damm Matthew Demeritt Leta Mae Cox Vera Durbin Mary Lou Elliott Eldred Fisher Dorothy Gentry Marion Gentry Aileen Gibbler Esther Gibson Marjorie Gibson Vera Belle Glaser Berniece Goff Augusta Hadl Bertha Goff Hazlett Virginia Marjorie Hierich Eunice Sloover Marvin Hartman Frank Horrell Arber Flory Ester Jones Bill Henry Julia Ice Anthony Ice Alford Ice Mary E. Ice Dolores Jackson Mildred Johanning Yola Johnson Wilmar Johnson Emmett Kring Vernon Krenkel Earl Mitchell Lorene Matney Doris Mitchell Edith Mitchell Jean Perkins Mary Ann Peterson Eunice Pohl Irene Robertson Helen Shaw Norma Svoboda Lois McClung Phyllis Sanford Marjorie Sanford Jane Topping Herbert Thiry Mary Topping Clarence Wulfkuhle Robert Wulfkuhle Loren Wulfkuhle Wesley Wulfkuhle Donald Wulfkuhle Harold Johanning Darryl Brune Warren Hartman Clifford Hartman Jayhawk Vinland Rainbow Margaret Heinrich Belleview Canning Kanwaka Wilma Lee Johnson Clinton Virginia Hazlett Sunflower Club 4-H

Night air raid over London and southeast coast towns

British corridors report a large Luftwaffe night attack with 15 bombers and fighters. London endured minor damage to gas and water mains and a hospital hit with several casualties. Fighter opposition and anti aircraft fire dispersed most raiders across the channel.

Air Ministry London Messerchmitt Thames Estuary England

Retired Banker Dew Atchison Dies in St Joseph Hospital

Dennis J. Ward, 65, former Severance banker and retired barker, died last night in a St. Joseph state hospital. He served as president of the Severance telephone exchange.

Dew Atchison Kan Barker of Severance St. Joseph Tate Hospital

Chancellor Malott and Family Return from Honolulu

Chancellor and Mrs Deane W Malott and children Robert Janet and Edith returned home after a vacation to Honolulu They were accompanied by Mr Malotts father M H Malott president of the Citizens Bank at Abilene The trip included a stop in San Francisco Miss Carlotta Nellis dorm director predicts she will attract 42 boyfriends in Templin Hall and 128 in three dorms from the new book So Youre Going to College By Maj Clarence E Lovejoy The piece notes KU Baker KS State and Washburn listed among 289 preferred institutions and cites Who's Who entries for graduates A colored janitor humorously suggests a boat for the flooded street scene

Chancellor Deane W. Malott Robert Janet Edith Honolulu T. H Malott M. H. Malott Citizens’ Bank Abilene Malotts Francisco Carlotta Nellis Templin Hall University of Kansas Baker University Kansas State College Manhattan Washburn College Topeka United States Clarence E. Lovejoy Lovejoy Columbia University New York City Baker _university

Postponed event at Centenary Methodist due to health officer orders

Heard in Lawrence reports the Centenary Methodist church gathering in North Lawrence was postponed to comply with health officer guidance limiting public events amid infantile paralysis concerns. Kansas City Star correspondent Ken Postlethwaite resigns. Mike Gubar to replace him and enroll as a University freshman. Willkie for President club offers 15 cent bumper signs via A. S. Peck at 735 Massachusetts Street.

Centenary Methodist North Lawrence Yuna School Ken Postlethwaite Kansas City Star Mike Gubar Kansas City Kan Gubar Kansas City, Kan the Star Willkie For President Club A. S. Peck McGrew-Peck Investment Company Massachusetts Street

Deaths and Funerals Elizabeth Ann Studebaker 62

Elizabeth Ann Studebaker 62 died this morning at the home of Mrs. J E Boles in Coffeyville. She leaves three daughters Mrs Harold Emick and Mrs Joe Garbutt of Lawrence and Mrs Deaa Stoner of Pasadena California. one son Elbert Studebaker of Pasadena. one sister Mrs Will Ermie of Coffeyville. three brothers Sherman Babb of Los Angeles Charles Babb of Nowata Oklahoma and Allen Babb of Coffeyville. and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Elizabeth Ann Studebaker J. E. Boles New Hampshire Street Harold Emick Joe Garbutt Lawrence Deaa Stoner Pasadena Calif Elbert Studebaker Will Ermie Coffeyville Sherman Babb Los Angeles Charles Babb Nowata Okla Allen Babb

Funeral services for Perley Claude Reynolds

Perley Claude Reynolds aged 68 died yesterday at his home 1535 New Hampshire street Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm from Schubert funeral home Rev R A Hunt officiating Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery He was employed by the National Refinery company for fifteen years He is survived by his wife Mrs P C Reynolds and two daughters Mrs Earl B Swarner of Kansas City Kansas and Miss Marpare Claudine Reynolds of the home

Perley Claude Reynolds Perley Claude. Reynolds New Hampshire Street Schubert Funeral Home R. A.hunt Memorial Park Cemetery Reynolds National Refinery Company P. C. Reynolds Earl B. Swarner Kansas City, Kan Marpare “Claudine Reynolds the Ome

Capitol Pickets Dispersed by Police

Washington reporters say Capitol police halted a conscription demonstration led by organizers claiming about 200 protesters. The group planned to picket the house debating the draft measure but was dispersed.

Capitol Washington

Yankees Rally To Edge Senators In opener

In Washington, rookie Ernie Bonham tossed seven hits and drove in a run as the New York Yankees beat the Senators 2 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader. Bonham and Dickey pitched, with Gordon driving in the other run on a double.

Washington Ernie Bonham New York Yankees Senators Bonham Joe Gordon New York Dickey Leonard Ferrell New York Washington Donald Rosar Masterson Boston Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Caster Beckman Hayes Bagbi Dickman E. Johnson and Foxx Cleveland Detroit Smith and Hemsley Bridges, Benton and Tebbetts Giants Boston Bees Tobin Strincevich Sullivan Coffman Piechota Masi Carpenter Melton Lynn Pak Dea Salvo Berres Schumacher Dantsing Brooklyn Dodgers Phillies Hugh Mulcahy Brooklyn Wyatt Carleton Casey Tamulis Phelpsanneay Atwood Pittsburgh Cincinnati Oo Lanning Lopez Vandermeer Lombardi St. Joseph Topeka

Craftons Return From Vacation in the Northwest

Professor and Mrs. Allen Crafton and daughter Elizabeth return from a summer trip through Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho and Washington. They spent much of the season in Berkeley where he lectured at the University of California and spoke at a drama fair.

Allen Crafton Elizabeth Nebraska Wyoming Montana Yellowstone Canada Alberta British Columbia United States Idaho Washington Berkeley Calif Crafton University of California Penwomen’s Club Craftons Lawrence J. G. Brandt K. U Brandt Hawaii Helen Ted Paullin K. U.s Paullin California University

Pickens and Vicinity Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs Fred Zeller of NeSoto guest hosted by Leonard Anderson and Sam. Clawson spending week with son Arden Clawson and family. Anna Lou and Walter visited Leavenworth. Mrs Mattie Toyne visited Kansas City and Linwood friends. H L Bryan and K C Gryder families visited Laura Anderson. Miss Pierce from Lawrence came by plane for holiday with relatives then left for Chicago. Judd and Son drilling at C I Smith farm continues over a week.

Fred Zeller NeSoto Leonard Anderson Sam J. F. Clawson Arden Clawson Janice Sam Huntley Anna Lou Walter Leavenworth Mattie Toyne Wesley Bates George Toyne Rose Brookenstrecher Kansas City Lyda Allison Chicago Laura Anderson Iss Pierce Lawrence Miss Pierce

University housing committee tightens room listings

Inspection of student residences continues through the school year with a Saturday deadline for listing available apartments this semester. Henry Werner chairs the housing committee and notes that after listings are compiled no new entries will be added until next term.

Henry Werner University Committee Housing Committee University Marie Miller Wilbur Leonard Elizabeth Meguiar Marvin Goebel Men’s Employment Bureau R. I. Carnuteson Student Health Service Parke Woodard F. P. O’brien

Men Rush Tuesday Fraternity Pledges to City Dinners

Men’s Pan Hellenic council announces next Tuesday night pledges will be met by actives and taken to dinners at various chapters across the city and nearby towns. Sigma Nu will host Judge Richard J. Hopkins as speaker at Mission Hills. bidding rules restrict early in-house entertaining. About 250 pledges expected. dates arranged by alumni and chapter actives.

Clem_ Fairchild Pan- Hellenic Council University of Kansas Sigma Nu Richard J. Hopkins Federal Court Mission Hills Fairchild

Winners at Horse Show at Tonganoxie

Two Lawrence saddle horses took top honors on opening day of Leavenworth County fair. Rio owned by Frances Andrews and ridden by Dorothy Wilson won the country five gaited class. Andrews rode Rio while Wilson rode Pink Chief owned by Ralph Achning to win the couples class judged by Dr. F. B. Jones. Lawrence horsemen plan to attend the Watson horse show Friday.

Lawrence Leavenworth County Fair Tonganoxie Rio Frances Andrews Dorothy Wilson Miss Andrews Miss Wilson Ralph Achning F. B. Jones Topeka Watson

Debating Burke-Wadsworth Draft Bill Turns Tense

Washington Sept. 5 The House returns to section by section debate on the Burke Wadsworth compulsory military training bill as a vote on conscription nears. A punch exchange in the well between Rep Sweeney and Rep Vincent stunned the chamber before Sweeney apologized and the debate continued amid sharp exchanges over the measure.

Washington Altho House Vincent D.-Ky Sweeney D.-C Roosevelt United States Woodrow Wilson White House Wendell L. Willkie

General Marshall Eyes Tank Aid to Canada for Training

General George C. Marshall said the United States is considering releasing several hundred obsolete World War II tanks to Canada for training purposes. The proposal aims to bolster Canadian defense training cooperation amid ongoing wartime needs.

Canada Washington George C. Marshall Army United States

Fall Leaf Fairs, Home Visits Highlight Weekend

Mrs Hanna Pfleger visited her aunt Mrs Louie Neustifter and relatives in Lawrence and Kansas City over the weekend. Local families hosted and attended gatherings with Janel Schellack and Albert Stienbring households in the mix. students at Eudora High and teachers' meetings appear among the weekend events and travels to nearby towns.

Hanna Pfleger Gardner Louie Neustifter Frances Hauber Treasé Frank Hauber Kansas City Janel Schellack Harvey Schelack Wayne Vitt Albert. Stienbring Lawrence Frank Scheenhofer Clara Hendig Sammie Crawford Frank Bryant Fred Keetz St. Paul's Evangelical Church of Eudora Lela Kindred Alvin Keetz Ernest Freeman Joeie Bryan

Former Ministers Charged in War Blame Case

The Petain government charged Pierre Cot and Guy Lachambre former air ministers in the war blame case before the supreme court and ordered their immediate arrest in Riom France.

Riom France Petain Pierre Cot Guy Lachambre Air Supreme Court

Wheat Prices Jump on Defense Pace in Chicago Trade

Market reports show wheat futures rising nearly two cents as milling buyers and speculative funds entered the market. Declines from mid-August were trimmed but most gains held amid European war progress and cash wheat sales to crop insurance.

Chicago National Defense Europe

Estimated Livestock Receipts for Kansas City

Official U S cattle 600 calves 200 hogs 1 200 sheep 2 000 listed for tomorrow in Kansas City.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Kansas Colorado Texas U.S.D.A

Grain quotes from Kansas City and Chicago markets

Wheat and corn prices steady to mixed with deferred months listed. Kansas City spot tones unchanged for wheat and varied for corn and oats. No. 2 white and No. 2 yellow corn shown with nominal gains and declines. Chicago futures mirror slight shifts with wheat near 76 to 78 cents, oats around 30 cents, and fats markets priced for September through May contracts.

Kansas City Chicago

Kansas uy Produce Update From Kansas City

The report lists percentages and figures for dairy and poultry items. Butterfat 37 percent for creamery products. Eggs 18 percent firsts and current receipts 17. Poultry includes hens 9 percent, broilers 149 15, springs 144 16, roosters 7144 9, geese 5 percent 7, ducks 6 percent 10, turkeys 11l 1d.

Kansas

Local Markets and Stocks Report with Grain and Bond Prices

Grain values show wheat 64 and yellow corn 60. Poultry prices listed by weight, eggs straight runs 15, hogs 6.80. Government bonds Treasury 3% a 43-41 March 102.20 and Treasury 448 52-47 119.31. Wall Street gains another point amid broad rally on strong war news and improving business, with notable shares led by U S Steel and General Electric as cotton edges higher.

Treasury Wall Street New York John Bull Stock Exchange U. S. Steel Youngstown Sheet Chrysler U. S Rubber Allied Chemical Douglas Aircraft Sperry Lockheed du Pont J. C.penney Johns Manville Eastman Kodak General Electric Standard Oil of New Jersey Great Northern Santa Fe New York Central American Smelting Phelps-Dodge

Chicago Potato Market Report Highlights Prices

Arrivals 67 on track 252 with total U S shipments 392. Idaho Russet Bur banks U S No 1 1 50 65 Idaho Bliss Triumphs U S No 1 1 50 55 Oregon Bliss Triumphe U S No 1 1 50 55 Nebraska Cobblers generally good quality 1 20 35 Minnesota Cobblers U S No 1 1 08.

Chicago Ap-U

Classified livestock and farm product sales noted

Monthly activity across farmers markets shows thousands of dollars in livestock and farm product sales. The Journal-World classified advertising section records these transactions.

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Berlin Bombing Raids Hit Power Plant and Factory

British planes bombed a power station and a plane factory in Berlin during widespread raids stretching from the Baltic Sea to Cherbourg, France, an air ministry communiqué said tonight.

Berlin London Stetting Baltic Sea Cherbourg France Air Ministry

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