Mobilization Expands Guard Call to 35,000 More
Washington reports 35,000 National Guardsmen ordered mobilization for October 15 as the first 60,000 move toward a 240,000 active guard by year end. Units in New York Ohio Michigan Mississippi Puerto Rico and Hawaii to be affected. Some resignations due to dependents and medical practice cited. new enlistments often offset losses.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
Army
War Department
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Mississippi
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Idaho
Nashville
Salem
Ore
203Rd Coast Artillery
Missouri National Guard
Kansas University Band Debuts At Freshman Induction
The University of Kansas band makes its annual debut at the freshman induction service with a processional march. The program includes Crimson and Blue, Bravada Curzon and Onward Kansas, and the diamond anniversary song by Jack Laffer with words by Prof. Allen Crafton. Russell L. Wiley praises the 115 member concert band and 110 member football band after tryouts, with 105 in tonight’s rehearsal. A cadet or reserve band may form to include more students. Elsa's Processional concludes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University ,of Kansas
North College Hill
Crimson
Bravada
Russell L. Wiley
Rmine
Elsa
Cathedral
Lohengrin
Wagener
Former Lawrence Resident Harry L. Snyder Plans Ohio Trip
Harry L. Snyder formerly of Lawrence now based in the Gray Building Kansas City Missouri travels to Cincinnati Ohio to discuss selling a recently patented rubber and metal clip clothes hanger for bathrooms and homes. He has prior successes including a magazine rack and a novel paper bag carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Snyder
Lawrence
Gray Building
East 14Th
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Snyder
Acacia Lodge A F and A M Announces Special Communication
Acacia Lodge No. 9 A F and A M announces a special communication on Thursday September 19 at 7 p m Work in the first degree Visitors and sojourners are invited R B Stevens master John H Parker secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acacia Lodge
A. F
A. M
R. B. Stevens
Japanese moves in Indo China threaten troop transit
In Hanoi on Sept 17 the Japanese consul general ordered nationals to prepare to evacuate if tensions worsen. Tokyo seeks permission to land 12,000 troops at three ports and move them toward China, while demanding broader transit for 200,000 troops. French officials resist ultimatums but may accept limited concessions. Major General Nishihara and Admiral Decoux hold talks amid the stalemate.
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Hanoi
Indo-China
Japan
Roroku Suzaki
Haiphong
Issaku Nishihara
Jean Decoux
China
Tokyo
DeCoux
Vichy
Chungking
Uniforms Issued as ROTC Enrollment Opens at KU
Col. Karl F. Baldwin says the first day of ROTC enrollment shows more uniforms handed out than last year. He urges reevaluation of courses, stressing algebra geometry trigonometry calculus and descriptive geometry for engineers and military roles in defense. He warns lack of trained youths could bottleneck national defense.
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R.O.T.C
Karl F. Baldwin
University of Kansas
Baldwin
Army
Navy
Roosevelt Signs the Call to Arms in Peacetime Draft
Washington reports President Roosevelt signed the first peacetime conscription law at 2 08 p m to register 16 6 million Americans aged 21 to 85 for possible service on October 16. The move comes as 60 000 national guardsmen begin a year of active duty and draftees are to be joined by 240 000 guardsmen and the regular army to form a 375 000 strong force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
War War Department
George C. Marshall
Army
Marshall
Congress
Law School Honor Roll Lists Eighteen Students
Eighteen honor students were named on the Law School honor roll posted in Greenhall. The list includes class of 44 members John W. Brookens Westmoreland and others from Kansas towns such as Lawrence Leavenworth Ottawa Baxter Springs and Paola with several from New Haven Conn and De Soto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Law
Greenhall
Eugene Buchenart
Eugene Ricketts
Paola
Eugene Clements
New Haven
Conn
Thomas
Freeman
Brewster
Neal Hambleton
de Soto
David Prager
Fort Scott
Robert W. Sullivan
Salina
Donald C. Widner
Baxter Springs
Harold W. Wilson
Horton
Kansans Headed for National Legion Convention in Boston
A 52 member Kansas delegation leaves for Boston to attend the American Legion national convention opening Monday. Led by E P Scrivner of Kansas City attorney and retired judge, the group includes Harry Colmery of Topeka a former national commander and Mayor Morgenstern of Salina. Colmery will present colors to the new national commander and Morgenstern will chair the child welfare committee. A drum and bugle corps from Atchison will perform.
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Kansas City
Kansas Stone i
Boston
Jerican Legion
E. P. Scrivner
Kan
Retir
Kes City
Harry Colmery
Topeka
Morgenstern
Salina
Colmery
Atchison
Daugh
Lexionnaires
Classifieds invite buyers and sellers on Journal-World page
Thousands of readers browse the Journal-World classified page daily. Readers are urged to call 22 and ask for an Ad-Taker to list items for sale or trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal - World
Thru Journal
World Classified
Churchill Speech Signals Resolve Amid Air Raids and War
Churchill told the Commons that air raids on Britain have killed about 2,000 and wounded 8,000 in the first half of September. He described sharp fighting in western Egypt between British armored units and Italian invaders and pledged confidence as RAF strikes hinder German invasion plans. He noted Britain’s growing production and renewed air, land, and sea strength.
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Commons
Egypt
Britain
Churchill
Royal Air Force
English Channel
London Fire Brigade At Work In Blitz Night
Report from London describes a massive central district blaze set by incendiaries. Five hundred firefighters fought the fire with one hundred pumps, while bombs fell and anti aircraft guns roared overhead. Firemen work 48 hours then rest, earning about 13 dollars weekly.
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London
New York
Jerry
R.A.F
Willkie Train Arrives. Lawrence Delegation Returns
Lawrence residents returned from the Willkie Homecoming in Coffeyville aboard Santa Fe specials last night at 11. The Lawrence contingent joined a kickoff breakfast for the K U Relay Club as officials reported strong attendance and enthusiasm. Don Hults talked with Willkie on the train. Douglas County broadcast claims a large Republican majority. Union Pacific adds stops to Lawrence boosting rail passenger flow.
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Santa Fe
Lawrence
Willkie
Coffeyville
Hotel Eldridge
K. U
Don Hults
Kansas City
Hults
Douglas County
Republican
Kansas
Mutual Broadcasting System
Npon
W. C. Simons
Topeka
Franklin Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Civil suits filed against optical firms for price fixing
New York lawyers filed four civil suits in U S district court charging 68 individuals and 29 corporations in the optical industry with conspiring to fix unreasonably high and noncompetitive prices for spectacles and supplies. American Optical of Southbridge Massachusetts and Bausch and Lomb of Rochester New York are named as major players alleged to control about 60 percent of manufacturing and 70 percent of wholesale business.
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New York
United States District Court
U. S
Thurman Arnold
Samuel S. Isseks
United States
American Optical Company
Southbridge
Mass
Bausch & Lamb Optical Company
Rochester
N. Y
Grasshopper Control Session Opens in Lamar
Grasshopper control workers from Colorado Kansas Oklahoma and Texas meet in Lamar Colorado for a two day session outlining next year’s hopper outlook. Sam C McCampbell of Colorado spoke at the start of the meeting.
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Lamar
Colo
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Eoday
Sam C. McCampbell
Grasshopper Survey Planned by Control Director
The grasshopper control director said plans would be made for a full survey to determine the number of grasshopper eggs laid this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasshopper Control
Gales in Channel Relief to Britain
British and Allied shipping totals hover above weekly norms but lag Nazi claims. Severe weather hampers raids on Britain while German air attacks on London continue, causing fires and fireman casualties. Royal Air Force strikes back on German barge concentrations and Channel bases amid mixed weather reports.
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Adolf Hitler
England
Dover
Associated Press
London
Churchill Sweather
Britain
Royal Air Force
London Mail
News Chronicle
Hitler
Polio Case at K State in Manhattan
Kenneth Whittier a 17 year old freshman from Muscotah Kan ill with infantile paralysis in hospital. Health officer Dr W M Reitzel said condition fair and new case will not halt opening of Manhattan and Riley schools Monday. College remains open.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kenneth Whittier
Kansas State College
Muscotah
W. M. Reitzel
Reitzel
Riley
Classified ads lure job seekers with Ad-Taker contact
Market page notes hundreds of jobs listed in classifieds. Readers are urged to call 22 to place ads and reach Ad-Taker for worker recruitment.
Cardinals Rout Dodgers Behind Lanier Four-Run Eighth
In Brooklyn St. Louis won 6 to 0 as Max Lanier pitched five hits allowed and his team exploded for four runs in the eighth. Also Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 on Werber’s triple and Goodman's double, while Chicago Cubs beat New York Giants 9 to 8 in a slugfest. Boston defeated Pittsburgh 10 to 6 in the opener of a two game set.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Brooklyn Dodgers
Max Lanier
Lanier
Gwen
Grissom
Tamulis
Ranchunok
Mancuso
Philadelphia
Bill Werber
Val Goodman
Cincinnati
Phil Nes
Reds
Whitey Moore
Kirby
Higbe
Phil
Moore
J. Wilson
Millies
New York
Chicago Cuba
New York Giants
Giants
Hank Leibér
Rabbit Warteler
Cubs
Chicaga Fessenae
Olsen
Bryant
Raffenaberger
Todd
Collins
Hubbell
Lynn
Melton
Dean
Danving
Boston
Neal Rees
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Dick Errickson
Mitho
Nick Strincevich
Pittsburgh O
Asec
Lanahan
MacFayden
Brown
Schart
Davia
Fernandes
Errickson
Strincevich
Berres
Linwood Social Notes Include Visits And Birthday Dinner
Linwood residents report holiday visits with relatives in Grantville Leavenworth and Manhattan. Fay Ann Everley continues to improve after a recent accident. Several families gather for dinners birthdays and friendly calls across Lawrence Topeka and Kansas City area communities.
Local Social Notes From Linwood And Kansas City Area
Mrs and Mrs Reagan Ker host visitors in Kansas City area including R C Sullivan Peerlee Anderson and others. Fred Meinke plans work trip to Nebraska. Mrs Francis Atterbury recovers after stroke and moves to Frank Atterbury's home. William Elder visits daughter Beattie Collins. Tudhope and Elder family trips to Lawrence. Elva Rose McKinney enrols in Lawrence Business College. Roy and Charles Bowen visit from Topeka and Horton. Linwood schools reopen with 51 high school enrollment. JJC Sheldon and Thompson host visitors from Omaha Kansas City. James McKinney makes a business trip to Herington.
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Fay Ann Everley
Joe Bowers
Grantville
William Bowers
O. F. Felker
T. P. Frederick
W.P. Quinlan
Letha Bales
Peggy Meinke
Gene Quinlan
Leavenworth
John Everley
Eudora
James Wilson
Harry Orrick
Manhattan
J. H. Pennington
P. G. Batchelor
Woodard
Ohls
John Clark
Clark
Fay Parry
Kirksville
Esther L. Parry
Esther
Lawrence
Robert Engle
Tee Business College
Frank Rhodes
Louisburg
Lloyd Rhodes
Dorothy Rhodes
Roy Serviss
H. E. van Noy
Eva Everett
Marjory Channel
A. T. Meinke
Melvin
Linwood
James Tudhope
Tudhope
H. L. Nelson
Topeka
Charles Bryan
Horton
C. A. Siscoe
Mary Attebury
Donald Siscoe
Kansas City
Robert Edler
John Parry
Hugh Davis
Jones
Harold Kuebler
John Snider
Reagan Ker
Kansas Ciy
R. C. Sullivan
Peerlee Anderson
Marthe Shapley
Lydia Allison
Willliam Allison
Martha Toyne
Fred Meinke
Nebraska
Francis Atterbury
Frank Atterbury
William Elder
Beattie Collins
Collins
Robert Elder
Lawrence Satay
Rwd
Elva Rose
McKinney
Lawrence Business College
Roy Bowen
S. M. Bowen
Linwood City
E. H. Sheldon
Omaha
A. R. Thompson
H. C. Sheld
Jesse Johnson
Eleanor
DeSoto
Shirley Porth
Bonner Springs
William Allison
James McKinney
Herington
Local Social Notes Highlight Vinland Fair Attendance
Mrs. Charles Waugh and Mrs. Martin Rohe hosted guests Friday and weekend. Several neighbors including Edith Jo Weeks Hagerman families visited, with many attending the Vinland range fair and Topeka fair. Mrs Nan Felker is improved after illness.
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Charles Waugh
Martin Rohe
Sevier Tadlock
Henry Rohe
Edith Jo
Arthur Weeks
Frank Hagerman
Clarence Hagerman
Wilbur Olmstead
Jackie
Louise Olmstead
Repairs
Baldwin Lake Tatunday
Mamie Price
Mrs.Olmstead
Too Late to Classify Column Catches Nightly Reads
Readers note humor in the nostalgic column that lists quirky items and reader submissions each evening. The brief items evoke everyday life and small local details with light tone and playful phrasing.
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Ernest’ Pontius
Journal-World
WREN
Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club
United Commercial Travelers
Pontius
Law School
Legion Convention
F.D.R
War Stimson
Andrew May
House Military Committee
George Marshall
Norris Sheppard
Senate Military Committee
Battle London Fires
William McGaffin
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Ray Rogers
John* Robinson
Union Pacific
Denver
U. P
Channel
Kenneth Whitman
al Chem & Dye
Smelt & R
Tel & Tel
Atcht&sf
Beth Steel
Cerro de Pasco
Chrysler Corpte
General Electric
General Motors
Int Harvest Teeny
Kennecott Feeeesren
Montgomery Wa
Nat Dairy Pr
Adie Sie
North Am Co
Penne J.C
Phillips Pet
Sears, Roebucke Standard Brands
U_S Steel
West el
Cleveland
Beckman
Hayes
Milnar
Humphries
Zuber
Howell
Lawrence Memorial Co
Norman Endacott, Mgr
Klower
Aleison-Arm Stromg
Ins
Agey
M. C. Manley
Gene Giahn
F Cities
Fritz CO
Massachusetts ST
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