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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1940

Page

2

Foreign agents blamed for Hercules powder blast in New Jersey

Senator Barbour credited foreign agents with the Hercules Powder explosion near Kenvil New Jersey that killed 48 and damaged over 20 buildings. Investigations by state police FBI and military experts continued as the death toll rose with three more victims and seventy injuries.

Kenvil N J Barbour R-N.j Hercules’ Powder Company Bund Washington Jersey City N. J New Jersey State Bureau of Explosives Federal Bureau of Investigation Army Navy United States Mavy Indian Head Everett Dunn Dover General Hospital Frederick McConnell John Andico

Meet Counsellors at University of Kansas Welcomes New Women

About 400 new women students met their counsellors in the Union building to receive instructions on registration and enrollment. Miss Alice Ann Jones chaired the event and introduced Miss Elizabeth Meguiar who urged questions to qualified advisors. Sessions included groups and a tea at Watkins Hall hosted by the Women’s Self-Governing Association and the YWCA. Etiquette booklets On the Hill with the KU Ko Ed were distributed.

University of Kansas Union Alice Ann Jones Elizabeth Meguiar Meguiar General Assembly Watkins Hall Women’s ‘Self-Governing Association Y. W. CA K. U

Willkie in Corn Belt hailed by Chicagoans

Willkie arrives by special train at seven fifty nine am to address downstate Illinois crowds. He vows to attack the Kelly Nash machine and build support as he meets industrial areas of Chicago. After a 75 mile drive he says nearly a million citizens have greeted him and the loop crowds rival Lindbergh’s 1927 reception.

Downstate Illinois CST Kelly-Nash Kelly‘Nash Edward J. Kelly Chicago Patrick A. Nash Cook County Cen‘tral Committee Willkie Loop Col Charles A. Lindberch

Four Divorces Granted by Judge in District Court

Judge Hugh Means granted four divorces this morning. Lorene Taylor and Opal Johnson obtained decrees with six month custody arrangements and weekly support payments of 2.50 and 5 dollars respectively, plus costs and attorney fees. Elizabeth Thornton and Virginia Schulz also received divorces with custody of minor children and weekly support, plus alimony in Schulz case.

Hugh Means Lorene Taylor William R. Taylor Opal Johnson Glenn Johnson Elizabeth Thornton Howard Thornton Virginia Schulz Charles R. Schulz

Marriage License Issued For Totten And Johnson

A marriage license was issued at the probate office to Frederick E. Totten Saline and Mildred R. Johnson Topeka. Lawrence Business College training leads directly to earlier employment for students. enrollment begins next Monday.

Frederick E. Totten Saling Mildred R. Johnson Topeka Lawrence Business College

Draft Bill Outlines Conscription Plan in September

Washington outlines a conscription bill for men aged 21 to 35 with a yearly pool of up to 900000 liable for training. President would fix the registration date after Congress appropriates funds. Roosevelt seeks 24825108 for start. bill expires May 1945. deferments for dependents. base pay 30 dollars monthly after four months. training could occur anywhere in the western hemisphere.

Washington Army Congress Roosevelt Western Hemisphere United States Philippine Islands

Freshmen Sing Well At Opening Meeting

J. T. Craig of Pleasanton leads the new student gathering returning after a year away and reports better results from the freshmen. Psychological exams shake up the newcomers as advisers and students react with nerves and humor. Henry Werner recovers from facial burns. Dean Paul Lawson noted for entomology and math talents.

Henry Werner

Local editor shuns ruby pin over superstition

Jimmy Robertson of Marysville, editor of the Sour Owl, ordered a Phi Delt pin with five rubies but found 13 pearls when the jeweler set it. He is superstitious and won’t wear the piece or adjust the display.

Jimmy Robertson Marysville Golden Boy The Sour Owl James O.K Jimmy

Freshman Counsellors At K U Host Busy Opening Meeting

About 500 new KU freshmen attended yesterday’s opening meeting led by Wilbur Leonard in Dean Werner’s absence. Counsellors reported strong turnout and solid cooperation, with groups meeting in Frank Strong Green and Frazer halls. Freshmen will visit the Union building lounge from 8 to 5 tomorrow as guests of the Men’s Student Council and the Y M C A.

Wilbur Leonard Henry Werner Werner Frank, Strong, Green Frazer Halls Men’s Y. M.C.A Union Building

Kansas Salt Production Reaches 641 752 Tons in 1939

Kansas produced 641 752 tons of salt valued at 2 691 934 dollars in 1939 per Kansas Geological Survey figures from the University of Kansas. This is 4 843 tons more than 1938. Salt is produced in Ellsworth, Reno and Rice counties.

Kansas Kansas Geological Survey University of Kansas Ellsworth Reno Rice

KU Fraternities pledge 246 men in campus count

A total of 246 men were pledged by 17 University of Kansas fraternities with Phi Kappa Psi leading at 23 new members. Women completed rushing with nine organizations reporting 125 new members, bringing pledges to 371 Overall. The article lists accepting members by fraternity and names many pledges including Acacia Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Chi among others.

University of Kansas Phi Kappa Psi Lawrence Acacia Bill Hough Delta Tau Delta Bud Herriman Jack Stapleton Delta Upsilon Stan Kreider Phi Gamma

Student Fraternities Names List Of Members

A long OCR readout shows multiple names and locations across Kansas Missouri and Idaho. The list includes Tau Kappa Epsilon Delta Chi and ERO ALe Triangle chapters with members such as Paul Cohway Joe Walter John Morgan John Motley Cannon Kane Bill Morrison Tom Belles Andrew Speer William Easton William Stevenson Charles Owlsley Robert Sama Francis Rees Arthur Lauder Robert Stewart Charles Theis Donald Vance John Strandburg Richard Dearing Harold McCarty Doyle Haberl James Zimmern Charles Wendstrand Jim Nelson Jim Nell Vern Birney Ben James Edward Vaughn and others.

Acacia Fraternity Bill Hough Lawrence Steve Wilcox Trousdale Robert Small Amness Alpha Tau Omega Page King Fort Leavenworth Gordon McDonald Bill Sims Wichita Falls Tex Mike Guhar Kansas City Kan Howard Hull, Jr Quivira Lakes Jack Myers Clathe Frank Rush Chanute Bob Martindale Hutchinson Richard Keck Independence Dick Webb John Gridley Jack Weaver Kansas, City George Latham Gilman Harding Dick Schaffer Bill Wood Meade Fred Roads Wichita Vincent Trump Beta Theta Pi John Fletcher Fred Olander Gene Steffen St. Joseph Tom Schwinn Wellington Greer Stewart Bob Vermillion Topeka Tom Ballinger Santa Barbara Cal Clarence Engle Tom O'Neil W. C. Hartley Boxer Springs Bill Jones John Kreamer Downs Delta Tau Delta Steve Stimpson Bud Herriman Casey Fields Pretty Prairie Jim Whitson Dick Branson Sylvia Jack Brownell Buzz Crain Fort Scott Bill Walker Eugene Musgrave Minneapolis Paul Howland Winfield Kay Claybaugh Arkansas City Phil Banta Harper Jack Stapleton Delta Upsilon Bob Curran Pratt Merle Day Clifford Foos Great Bend Donald Gill Bill Hall Clarke Henry Carl Hines George Keene Dick Koehler Stan Kreider Ed Jewett Bonner Springs Bud McDonald Beloit John Metcalf Neodesha Glen Perkins Phil Russell Jim Shive Turon Art Shoaf Clay Center Bob Schober Eugene Voigt Bill Wintermore Augustus Richard Schaffer Kappa Sigma Bob Scrom Milton Wallace Douglass Dick Hobson Cartonville John Yarnell Sylvester Adair Red Hoffman Enterprise Bob Brient Philadelphia Joe Astele Lawrence Cook Newton Harold Pierson Oakley Bob Lasater el Dorado Jack Powell Council Grove Jack Heinler Bob Piper Seneca Phi Delta Theta Fred Michelson Baxter Springs George Phillips Overland Park Carl Hendrickson Atchison Tom Dawson Merriam J. C. Youngblood Atwood Warren Blair Bernard Bob Vocker Bob Douce Stanley Strain Pi Kappa Alpha Albert Hylton Jerry Blakemore Stan Patten Kenneth Brown Albert Stover Bill Atwell Carlton Harmon Charles Fuller Columbus Dana Tompkins Frank Stuckeey Bill Stacey John Peters Delbert Cambell Jim Sealey Roy Frost Jack Singleton George Padgett Greenleaf Bob Bellamy Colby Barney Chapman Chicago All Leland Kessler Bob Aiey Pittsburg Bob Brown Coffeyville C. E. Russell Tola Bill Crum Max Kissell Portis Wayne Waters Junction City Charles Ege Bob Steper Sigma Alpha Epsilon John Gage Kenneth Winters Jack Ballard Bill Lee Richard Schaeffer Howard Miller Jack Julep Claytonville Sigma Chi Maurice Clausen Eugene Miller Salina Bill Allison McPherson Bill Norris Bob Beeler Jack Moehlenkamp Tulsa Okla Bill Ferris Bill Hertzler Russell Atha Harry Foresman Jack Beck Dwight David Jewell Dick Keene Jim Boyce Stanley Miller Glen Gilpin Robert Fairchild Kenneth Lindenberger Dean Qostrum Russell Warren Israel Lester_ Thornton Lawrence’ Pepperal Robert Brown Osawatomie J. F. Kelsey Victor Dolecek Beal Shaw Chillicothe Philip Babcock White Plains N. Y Frank Hoffman Forbes Pyle Ted Klepinger Tom Porter Ottawa Lee Daugherty Concordia Sigma -Phil Epsilon Judson Goodrich Paul Turner Frank Lichty Pete Tiscraper Gypsum Thornton McClanahan Dean Stoneback Eldon Williams Harry Smith Tope Paul Cohway Emporia Joe Walter Tau Kappa Epsilon John Morgan John Motley Cannon Kane John Taylor de Soto Bill Morrison Tom Belles Triangle Andrew Speer Pocatello Ida William Easton New York William Stevenson Charles Owsley Robert Sama Vermillion Charles Hammond John Strandburg Richard Dearing Francis Rees Arthur Lauder Robert Stewart Charles Theis Donald Vance Robert Earnheart Delta Chi Jim Nelson Jim Nell Garnett Vern Birney Bucklin Bob Innes John Naftzger Harold McCarty Ben James Edward Vaughn Doyle Haberly James Zimmerman Charles Wendstrand Leavenworth

Congress Enacts Peace Time Draft Support Split Along Party Lines

Byrnes Green Guffey McKellar Schwellenbach Wagner and Lee back sending the report to committee. Only three Republicans Capper Johnson and Wiley vote for the motion. Senator McNary led 10 Republicans against Barkley’s position.

Byrnes D.-S.c Green D.-R.i Guffey D.-Pa McKellar D.tenn Schwellenbach D.-Wash Wagner D.-N.y Lee Capper Kansas Johnson California Wiley Wisconsin McNary Oregon Barkley

Kansans to Register for Draft in National Call

Topeka reports about 270000 Kansas men aged 21 to 35 must register under the draft bill the adjutant general estimates. Officials expect about 108000 Kansans to be eligible for immediate service with 40 percent in class 1. Registration machinery and draft boards are ready for setup in each county.

Topeka Kansas Adjutant General’s Office United States M. R. McLean National Guard Statehouse

Kansans Oppose Draft Vote Split by Party Lines

The Kansas delegation split on the conscription bill with Houston voting for the final draft while Republicans Carlson Lambertson Rees Winter Hope opposed. The 232 to 124 House roll call sent the measure to President Roosevelt for signature.

Washington House White House Roosevelt Kansas Houston Carlson Lambertson Rees Winter Hope R.-Kan Seon O’neal D.ky

Birthday and anniversary for Dr Crumbine noted in New York

Lawrence mentions Dr S J Crumbine turning 78 on September 17 and his 50th wedding anniversary with Mrs Crumbine. They live at 3537 Seventy eighth Street Jackson Heights New York. Also notes 38 aliens registered in Douglas County and a theater power outage in Lawrence delaying a show.

S. J. Crumbine Kansas Board of Health K.U. Medical School Douglas County Roger Williams

Bushwhacker Wins Narragansett Futurity Near Photo Finish

In Pawtucket Rhode Island on September 14 Walmac Farms Bushwhacker upset favored challengers from Mrs Parker Corning stable to win the final Narragansett Futurity a $25000 added race in a blistering photo finish.

Pawtuckett R. I Walmac Parker Corning Narragansett

Italy and Germany vow to avoid gas attacks

Rome reports a high Fascist authority says Italy and Germany will refrain from using gas against the British to induce the British to renounce its gas use as well.

Rome Italy Germany

Want extra cash selling items through Journal classified ads

The message promotes using Journal classified advertising to sell surplus household items for extra cash via phone contact.

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New KU Students Cheer Rock Chalk Under Leaders

Enthusiastic newcomers at the University of Kansas echoed the Rock Chalk yell last night led by Stewart Bunn and Bill Edwards marking the season’s first mass meeting. J. T. Craig praised the cooperative spirit and John H. Nelson announced the program with Bob McKay welcoming students and outlining campus groups and events.

University of Kansas Stewart Bunn Bill Edwards J. T. Craig Pleasanton John H. Nelson College of Liberal Arts Bob McKay Wichita Summerfield United States G. Criss Simpson Fine Arts Department Dean ‘Nelson Jayhawk Union Memorial Union

British air raids intensify as Dover reports blasts across channel

Observers at Dover watched renewed British counter actions against German artillery on the French coast near Cap Gris Nez. The air ministry reported high casualties from raids last week, with 1,245 dead and 4,810 injured through Wednesday, while Buckingham Palace and Downing Street were hit during the long daylight raid.

Royal Air Force Channel Dover Cap Gris Nez Air Ministry London Buckingham Palace Downing Street Whitehall The Daily Mail Berlin Mail Haakon Norway Wilhelmina Netherlands

Vessels at German Held Docks Bombed by British

London reports large R A F bomber raids on French and Belgian coasts. Barges wrecked and dock installations set ablaze at Boulogne Calais Dunkerque Ostend and Antwerp. Barges moored at Lissemond near Rotterdam bombed. Tanker convoy off Zeebrugge hit. one ship exploded. Two RAF aircraft lost. Two enemy bombers shot down.

London Ra.f Belrian Air Ministry Boulogne Calais Dunkeraue Ostend Antwerp Lisselmond Rotterdam Zeebrurge Belgium

British Oppose Italian Push Toward Egyptian Front

Cairo reports British forces clash with Italian troops near Sollum in the Egyptian Libyan border zone. Royal mechanized units harass the enemy as they push into no mans land overlooking the Mediterranean coast.

No- Man’s-Land Egypt Cairo Seni Sollum Salum Mediterranean

Queen for Santa Fe Days in Atchison Win

Aloha Helton, 17, of Atchison will reign as queen during Santa Fe days on Monday and Tuesday after winning a popularity contest among 25 entrants. She will be crowned at the coronation ball Monday night and take part in the parade and key events Tuesday.

Atchison, Kan Aloha Helton Atchison Miss Helton

Police Seek Aging Man Detained With 95000 In Bonds

Kansas City authorities search for James D. Davidson 82 as detectives guard his 95000 in bonds and cashier's checks. Probate court lets Carlton Benton seek a guardian, citing potential waste or loss of assets while Davidson supposedly cannot manage his affairs. Davidson claims to be a retired merchant from Long Beach California.

Kansas City James D. Davidson James M. Cleary Police Board Davidson Champion Neb Carlton R. Benton Benton Davison Long Beach Calif

Twelve Vocalists Chosen for Baker University Chorus

Robert K. Ledore, violin professor and choral director at Baker University, announced the selection of twelve vocalists for the school year ensemble. Chosen were Kay Lawrence Hutchinson Ruth McCoy Marysville Mildred Dyer Stewartsville Winifred Dewey Spring Hill Martha Ryan Kansas City Marion Burt Emporia Ivor Jones Council Bluffs John Barnett Wellsville Harold Shouse Braymer Clark Randall Osage City Catherine Ballard and Chet Moore Baldwin.

Wellsville Harold Shouse Braymer Clark Randall Osage City Catherine Ballard Chet Moore Baldwin

Rescues British Crew After Freighter Sinking

The American export liner Exochorda said it had rescued all 64 crew members from the British freighter Saint Agnes after it sank about 700 miles west of Lisbon. Captain Wenzel Habel reported the rescue and the vessel is proceeding to Lisbon. Export line officials in New York suspect torpedo damage.

New York Exochorda Saint Agnes Lisbon Wenzel Habel S. S. Saint Aenes

Deaths and Funerals Thomas R. Stuart

Funeral services for Thomas R. Stuart aged 61 who died yesterday at home 916 Vermont street will be at the Masonic Temple Sunday at 3 30. Knights Templar service by DeMolay Commandery No 4 graveside in Minneapolis Kansas Monday at 2 30. Rev Fred Blanding officiating pallbearers listed. Survived by wife daughter Roberta L Marckley of Lawrence and three Idaho brothers.

Thomas R. Stuart Vermont Street Masonic Temple Knights Templar Minneapolis Kan Fred Blanding Raymond I. McKee Robert Guntert I. F. Eberhart J. E. Lawson R. RB McBorland H. Herbert Tuller R. Stewart Guy E. Young William P. Kopp W. H. Quakenbush Stuart Roberta L. Marckley Lawrence Idaho

German Spokesman Warns London Bombing Will Continue

Berlin accuses London of resisting surrender and vows ongoing air raids. The spokesman claims one third of England’s war potential and 46 percent of imports are in London, calling the city a primary military objective and predicting future cities will not resemble London.

London Berlin Mentoa England

Masonic Meeting For Funeral Of Thomas R Stuart

Members of the Masonic order are requested to meet at the temple Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock to attend funeral services of our late brotherThomas R Stuart H Herbert Tuller W M W Hi Quakenbush Secy Adv

Masonic Order The Temple Thomas R.stuart H. Herbert Tuller W. Hi-Quakenbush Secyi

Dodgers win opener as Camilli Medwick homer in 5 0 victory

In Brooklyn Dolf Camilli and Joe Medwick homered and Fat Frederick Fitzsimmons pitched a four hitter to beat Pittsburgh 5 0 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Pirates managed just a handful of hits as Brooklyn controlled the game.

Brooklyn Dolf Camilli Joe Medwick Frederick Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Fitch Pittsburgh Lanhhin Dietz Klinger Davis Fitzsimmons Philadelphs Lee Page Raffensberger Todd Syl Johnson Millies New York Jim Ripples Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Mel Ott Cincinnati Turner Beggs Lombardi Schumacher Danning St. Louis Boston Shoun Padgett Javery Coffman Sullivan Berres Broskie

German Flying Arrow Bombers Hit London and College Park Rail Center

Berlin reports German flying arrow bombers destroyed British targets in raids on London rail shops and a rail center near College Park. 21 British planes were shot down. German losses undetermined. Dutch, Belgian, and northern France attacks acknowledged by Germany with limited damage. Dordrecht and Papendrecht casualties noted from British raids returning from western Germany.

Berlin London College Park DNB Warsaw Rotterdam Netherlands Belgium France Germany Dordrecht Papendrecht

Survival threat noted by college president at opening

Washington and Jefferson College President Dr Ralph Cooper Hutchison warned that the United States faces real survival threats as totalitarianism looms. He urged immediate action through education and religion, saying moral persuasion is too slow to meet the present dangers.

Washington, Pa United States Ralph Cooper Hutchison Washington and Jefferson ‘College

Invasion of Britain Speech Presses Defense Lines

The speaker argues education and Christian convictions failed and urges armed defense. He outlines defense lines from the British Empire to the United States, claiming victories hinge on the first line of defense and any other approach defies odds.

Britain British Empire England Gibraltar North America United States

Four generations celebrate Mildred Tuttles private pilot license

Coffeyville Kansas September 14 four generations marked Mildred Tuttle a 19 year old winning a private pilot license by giving airplane rides. Her great grandmother 86 Mrs J Fletcher her grandfather J H Fletcher and mother Mrs R L Tuttle were first riders with her. Her brother Ralph Tuttle Jr who earned his FAA training last spring piloted an aunt two great aunts a grandmother and a niece. The girl earned the license Friday. Killed in Car Accident Seminole Oklahoma September 14 Thomas Emerson Glyvn 22 of Hoisington Kansas died when his car failed to turn and struck a tree.

Coffeyville Kan Mildred Tuttle Tuttle J . Fletcher J. H. Fletcher R. L Tuttle Seminole Okla Thomas Emerson Glvyn Hoisington

Drouth Ends as Bend Sees Heavy Rainfall

Rain breaks a 45 day drouth in central Oregon with an electric storm delivering about a fifth of an inch. Local social notes list visits and gatherings including Mrs. Hunsinger roof update, Miss Grace Hays entertaining Eunice York, and several family and friend visits around Bend and Garnett.

Central Oregon Bend Ore Ralph Kalb Grace Hays Eunice York Floyd Kalb Arthur Garnett Cliff Rice Jerry Dorothy Rhoades Kansas City Trusheim Josephine Drew Edna Cavender Naomi Schendel A.F. Nels Adelbert Nels Eudora A. F. Nels

Card of Thanks for Murphy Family

We thank friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy and flowers after the death of wife and mother Resnegiothee Lecieds Murphy. Signed by Margaret Cottrell and Marie Murphy.

Murphy K. Murphy Margaret Cottrell Marie

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