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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1937
Page
2
Chicago April 6 Mother nature is cornering the corn market with sky high prices and dwindling supplies. Traders note a natural corner as a looming shortage expands May futures above 1.82 a bushel while immediate delivery tops 1.40.
British architects request a large photograph of the New York school for an exhibit by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Tom Larrick, New York school architect, received a March 25 letter from G. E. Maxell of 66 Portland Place London asking for two 16 by 28 inch enlargements to place in Institute files after a provincial tour. PLAN VICTORY BANQUET.
A Democratic victory banquet will be held in the Perry high school building at 8 o clock tomorrow evening. Omar B Ketchum and Mrs Georgia Neece Clark will speak. Perry high school orchestra and Miss Strange will perform. American Legion Auxiliary will serve.
A reader query asks seven quiz questions on Panama Canal river water emerald color senator terms buoy balk runner Thomas Hardy Lake Tanganyika Vatican diplomatic presence oldest stringed instrument and nineteenth U S president with classifieds hinting at shorthand course and dental ad materials.
Members of the First Baptist church plan a fellowship supper tomorrow evening at 6 30 at the church. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish. Men’s groups aim for strong attendance. Rev C A Puls of Trinity Lutheran is expected to speak on "The Challenge and Inspiration of the Church."
Dr Edward Bumgardner presented a slide lecture on Historic Trees of Kansas at the Chamber of Commerce sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society and the Lawrence D A R Chapter. He cited famous trees from Leavenworth Topeka and Lawrence detailing their role in local and state history.
Mrs George Holland of Ton remains in the hospital for medical care while Gilliland of Linwood Terrace has turned home this afternoon.
Washington marks an Army Day display of a highly mechanized force built on speed and modern weapons. Officers note manpower is similar to 1917 but bigger by reserve forces and auxiliaries. An industrial mobilization plan ensures steady munitions flow as planes, tanks, and chemical units expand.
About 100 workers at Sonken Galamba junk yard joined a strike led by Peter Dean of the UAW local in Kansas City Kansas. Mayor Don McCombs canceled special police commissions dating from March 31. Milk company substitutes faced arming claims as pickets targeted the Meyer Sanitary Milk operation while ILGWU pickets blocked access to a garment plant building. Contempt citations were issued for 20 pickets but not served yet, including Wave Tobin, a leading union figure.
Lawrence readers report Nelson Eddy drew crowds at the University Auditorium while a local hog chase caused a car dash and a yardpen escape. Marine and Army recruiting sergeants and a peace meeting ad arrived, and residents complain of air rifle incidents harming robins and squirrels.
Death notices for Thomas Jackson Ward 78 of Muncie Kansas and U S G Plank 73 with services April 7 at Plymouth Congregational Kansas City. Also reports on Mrs C J Cooper of Saffordville and Mrs Florence Berry 77 of Kansas City Kan with April 7 services and survivors. Other obituaries include Mattie Ingram Perry Lou Grinter Perry and relatives and service details.
Labor disputes halt over 125,000 workers across auto plants in the north and coal mines in the south. Chrysler strike for 80,000 workers looks hopeful while 20,000 Alabama miners and 7,000 near Knoxville face extended layoffs. Clerks’ wage hours dispute closes 14 stores in Akron and Barberton. Akron auto mechanics threaten action for higher wages and shorter hours. Terre Haute hospital staff strikes for closed shop shorter hours and higher pay.
All members of Lawrence Lodge No 6 AF and AM are asked to attend a special meeting at the Temple at 1 30 o'clock Wednesday April 7 to attend the funeral of U S G Plank Frank E Jones W M
Baldwin community headlines include visits by Sappenfields Baileys and Holmcomes, church and school events, students and faculty activities, and a Memorial hospital update. Miss Frances E. Stewart funeral, cemetery officers re elected, and local clubs hosted lectures and plays featuring Ralston and Schweitzer biographies.
The record lists guests at dinner including Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Scott from Eudora, Dr. and Mrs. H. KE. Ebright, Mr. Earl S. Martin, and Dale Martin. The Baker Faculty Club plans a formal dinner Thursday at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall. Chester W. Gates, employed in Hammond Indiana, spent last weekend with his wife and sons in Baldwin.
Mrs. John Moses returned to her daughter’s home with family from Kansas City and was joined by her daughter and son in law for Easter. Neighborhood Circle Club met April 1 at Mrs. Maggie Davison’s for Easter sewing. Numerous local visits and hotel news fill the week as residents travel to see kin, assist on roads, and report on farm and school matters.
Local residents in Lawrence and nearby towns hosted visitors and shared news of gatherings. April events include an Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. W. A. Wellman and various family visits among Nowaks Holladays Hehns and Sho r tfalls. New shorthand class at Lawrence Business College announced along with advertising bits for Floor and wall finishes at Barber's Drug Store.
Pleasant Valley residents recall a busy weekend with visits across Walnut Grove Leavenworth and Oak Ridge. Families including Petersons Landises and Garratts joined gatherings in Kansas City and Lawrence while 4-H Festival attendees from C J Richardson and Blough households saw Meadow Lark club perform Sauce for the Goslings.
The Loid family expresses appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement after the death of 4.
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