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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1940

Page

2

McNary Attacks New Deal Over Farm Policy Critique

Senator Charles L. McNary in Aurora argues the New Deal left agriculture ill and chronic. He cites farm income declines, government stockpiles, and failure to expand markets, urging a Republican plan to increase abundance and protect farm access to markets.

Aurora Ill Charles L. McNary Oregon Exposition “Park CBS McNaty New Deal Republican Party Wallace Europe

Chiapusso Recital Postponed to a Later Date

The piano recital by Jan Chiapusso is postponed with date to be announced. George Daggit resigns prompting October 14 recital cancellation. Robert Palmer will appear later. Ruth Orcutt and Karl Kuersdiner’s recital postponed. The revised opening faculty recital features Joseph and Marie Wilkins on September 30 in Frank Strong hall, open to the public.

Jan Chiapusso School of Fine Art George Daggit Robert Palmer Daggit Ruth Orcutt Karl Kuersteiner

De Gaulle gains control of New Hebrides and New Caledonia

The New Hebrides colonial administration has shifted to General Charles de Gaulle, with the governor-general also taking charge of New Caledonia. The two French Pacific islands, jointly administered by Britain and France, align with the free French government in London.

Vichy France New Hebrides Pacific Charles de Gaulle New Caledonia London General de Gaulle

Flight School to Start Next Week at University

Ground school training and initial flight work will begin next week. Prof. Earl D. Hay says over 100 University of Kansas students have begun physical examinations, with fifty to be chosen for the primary course. No quota news yet for the advanced course. Miss Evelyn Rummell visits Kansas City. A habit of reading the classifieds daily noted.

Earl D. Hay CAA Hay University of Kansas K.U

Prize Winners In Window Contests In Lawrence

Lawrence shoppers identified winners in local window guessing contests run by merchants. The published list names firm, window number, winner, address, guessed value and actual value for scores mainly within a few cents. Winners include Ida Goodman, Elsie Lee, Mary Evelyn King, Vera Kardatzke, Delbert Richardson, and many others across Lawrence businesses.

Lawrence Carl's Gale Berger L. L. Waters Duane Ogle John Jameson Allisson-Armstrong Mary Stephenson Ala Keeler’s Book Store Virginia Lanson Conn Virgie Cooper A.I Lawrence Hardware R. E. Gardner A. C. Coberly Mass Gambles Dorothy Elder K.E.P. Co Mra. D. Arnshberger S. Park Co. B. Lowe N. 4Th Kennedy’s—I Bert Chewning Stratford Road E. L. Dougan Barker Kansas Pub. Serv. Co M. Carter W. 23Rd Joyce Pine Forest Wiedemann John Romary Veatch Furn. Co Allen Holmes Linwood Kan Barteldes Argel Cochran N.Y Lawrence Typewriter I. C. Randall

Fritzel Dairy Marks Tenth Anniversary in Lawrence

The Fritzel Dairy Products company at 546 Mississippi Street celebrates ten years in Lawrence. Art Fritzel notes growth from milk and ice cream to grade A milk, expanded ice cream distribution across eastern Kansas, and a new meat processing and cold storage locker facility. A CCC milk contract and a Lone Star Lake cabin for 15 employees are in progress.

Fritzel Dairy Products Company Mississippi Street Lawrence Kaw Valley Creamery Art Fritzel Kansas CCC Burlington Osage City Ottawa Council Grove Fritzel Lone Star Lake

German Prisoner Captured After Escape in Ontario

Fritz Fuchs, a German civilian prisoner who escaped Sunday from an interment camp in northwestern Ontario, has been recaptured and is under arrest at Port Arthur, police announced today.

Port Arthur Ont Fritz Fuchs Ontario

Help Wanted Classified Ad Prompts Assistance

A brief help wanted notice mentions assistance at home or office. It references a contact phone number 22. The readable fragment implies recruitment for support tasks. No specific employer or location is provided.

County treasurer office to close for ten days in October

Starting October 1 the county treasurer's office will close for ten days to prepare the annual county financial statement. Urgent business will be handled at the county clerk's office. Mrs. Mercedes Cole of 1011 Indiana Street received a call from the American Telephone and Telegraph exhibit at the New York World's Fair. Seven injured truck occupants escaped harm after a Union Pacific eastbound wreck near Bismarck Grove, with driver A Mooney and family aboard. Kansas Electric Power awards a prize for correct guess on three light conditioning units operation cost at five and one half cents. fifteen names listed as winners with addresses across several streets.

Mercedes Cole Indiana Street Cole United States Kansas Electric Power Company Leslie Miller Kentucky E. B. Dade Pioneer Road E. C. Simpson Connecticut Street A. G. Faulhaber Maine W. C. Mercier Eudora Elvin Johnson Ohio L. L. Vance New Hampshire Anna Sewall Worthy Roger Pennsylvania P. Underwood Mississippi A. Enlow Massachusetts C. James Arkansas E.S. Weatherby Indiana S. Budd Penn D. Arnsberger South

North son undergoes operation at hospital

The 25 year old son of Mrs. John North Route 5 underwent an operation at the hospital this morning and was reported resting satisfactorily this afternoon.

Tom North John North Route 5

Damage to War Targets in Britain Reported by German High Command

Berlin reports severe damage to war essential objectives in London and southeast England. Night raids hit Royal Albert docks and supply industries while new fires flare in London. British raids on western German cities killed 13 civilians and damaged buildings. Submarine actions tally 78 862 tons of British shipping. The report notes unfavorable weather but continued air activity and overseas strategic talks involving Rome and Mussolini.

Berlin London Big Bend Thames Britain Royal Albert England High Command Boersen Zietung Joachim von Ribbentrop Rome Italy Mussolini Africa Allgemeine Zeitung

New 1941 Chevrolet models debuted at winter showroom

The M. Winter company unveiled the 1941 Chevrolet lineup including a de luxe and master deluxe, with seven models displayed and most already sold. New features include a 116 inch wheelbase, 90 horsepower engine, redesigned stainless trim, concealed hinges, shortened running boards, and increased front seat width. Demonstrators are available for test rides.

Chevrolet Winter Company Altho Fisher

Band Mixer Highlights Speakers and Swiss Flag Demonstration

Guests Bert Ober Sgt William Klender E Thayer Gaston Otto Miesster Van Bruner Dean Swarthout and Fred Ellsworth spoke at the band mixer. Jim Berkson demonstrated flag swinging and several recordings from last year were played. Doughnuts and cider were served amid a full hour of program activity.

Bert Ober Sgt William Klender E. Thayer Gaston Otto Miesster van Bruner Dean Swarthout Fred Ellsworth Jim Berkson

Me and Ms From Remes Return From Denver Visit

A brief item notes that two individuals, referred to as Me and Ms, returned yesterday from a trip that included a stop in Denver. The OCR fragment offers limited details but confirms a travel-related return.

Ms. From Remes Denver

Deaths and Funerals Miss Persis Bell Cook

Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church for Persis Bell Cook born 1894 in Junction City. She studied at Mills College UC Berkeley and University of Kansas graduating in 1918 with a sociology degree. She worked in the war department in Washington and taught school then remained with the University of Kansas in various advisory roles for Alpha Chi Omega and with Dean Henry Werner's office for six years.

Persis Bell Cook First Methodist Church Edwin F. Price Miss Cook Junction City Mills College University of California University of Kansas War Department Washington University Kansas Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Henry Werner

Heaviest British Bombardment Flares French Channel Ports

British bombers delivered their heaviest bombardment of the war tonight striking German held French channel ports. The assault lit up miles of the coastline as dawn approached.

Dover England French

Local notes span schools fairs and farm updates

Williamstown and nearby communities report a light front and frequent visits with many residents listed. Oskaloosa High School totals show 32 seniors 30 juniors 34 sophomores and 34 freshmen. Quail shipments released by county game protection number 35 pairs with 25 pairs released earlier.

WITY Club Hosts First Fall Meeting

Eudora hosts a fall WITY club gathering with a dinner bridge on Wednesday evening. After dinner, bridge games determined the prizes with Mrs. Herman Bohnsack winning the ladies high score, Ralph Davis the men’s high, and Delbert Dams the men’s low score. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sp Mertzen.

Wity Club Herman Bohnsack Ralph Davis Delbert Dams Sp Mertzen

Local social notes and club events update

The report lists numerous families visiting, birthday celebrations, and outings including October 2 visits, Jolly Stitchers club, and a Beverley Broers sixth birthday. It covers Pinochle club hosting, fall party color scheme, and a long enrollment and officer slate for the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church.

Methodist Church W. C. Watson Henrietta Schubert Charles Terrell

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