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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1958
Page
9
Partial results from the Douglas County Fair show open division prize entries in placement order and 4-H divisions awarding blue red or white ribbons. The long list names participants, judges, and various show categories across crops crafts and livestock with numerous individuals and families featured among the results.
A garbled historical report lists beef cattle entries and winners. Names such as Walter Heton Charles Moaier and multiple 4-H beef classes appear among references to Hereford steers, heifers, and various reserve and champion statuses with performers and judges unnamed due to OCR issues.
Lawrence reports 57 traffic accidents in July boosting the yearly total to 567, 101 more than the same period in 1957. Six injuries occurred in July, with no severe harm. Police cite longer winter and heavy rains as factors, with damages totaling about 9,053 this month and 106,704 year to date.
A large horse barn in Clinton Missouri burned Friday night killing four Tennessee walking horses. The fire, possibly arson, is the fourth in recent weeks at the Brock family barn as repairs completed after prior blazes. Three horses were saved and the loss amount is not given. The family was away showing horses at Windsor when the fire started. Police investigators probed the fire’s cause.
Two 1958 Ellinwood High School graduates, Thomas Schroeder and Arthur Traugott, were awarded the Edward H. Isern scholarship at Kansas University. Each receives $250 from a $500 total, split per the KU Endowment, with awardees chosen as equally deserving. Both men are serving six months of military service and will enter KU in the spring semester of the 1988-89 school year. Schroeder plans to major in either fine arts or education.
In Baghdad the revolutionary leaders begin military court proceedings against Maj. Gen. Ghazie Daghistanie for plot against national security and conspiring with Syria and Lebanon. Over 100 others including ex Foreign Minister Fadhil Jamali and royal government officials await trial.
Washington AP reports dairy herds reduced at the sharpest rate in recent years with cattle declines around 3 percent in the first seven months ending July 11. Despite smaller herds milk output nears last year’s record. price supports and small operators leaving the field drive reductions in the south central region and western states. A separate AP item notes record livestock feed production at 144 million tons this year, boosting supplies of pork and beef into late winter and spring.
Amarilla widened its Western League lead to 12 games by sweeping a light schedule. Lincoln fell 11-10 in a free hitting game as Amarilla edged the team. Topeka beat Albuquerque 4-2 behind Church Garmon's six hit effort and a fifth inning rally. Des Moines visits Colorado Springs, Lincoln visits Amarillo, Topeka visits Albuquerque, Sioux City visits Pueblo.
David B Williams 39 of Boston was elected national commander of the Disabled American Veterans at the annual convention closing. Bill H Fridley of Crestline Kansas was named national senior vice commander as part of the leadership slate.
The second in a trio of trial opens today to determine the American defender of the America Cup against Great Britain. Vim meets Weatherly while Easterner faces Columbia in eight days of observation trials off this port.
Thomas B. Coppare, a farmer executive of the Frise railroad, died in a Springfield hospital after a four day illness. Funeral arrangements are pending as local officials note his service to the railroad community.
In Coeur d Alene Idaho an AP report shows that women control the public purse in Idaho with 35 of the 44 county treasurers being female. The article notes the growing presence of women in county government roles and the impact on local fiscal administration.
The column lists visits and family connections among residents from Wichita Nevada Gardner Eudora and California. Captain Creek hosts Warren Armond family and others while Jim Moody recovers from flu. Salt Lake City vacationers and multiple door visits by Papenhausen Lefmann and Moody families are noted.
A long readable fragment lists Captain Creek Methodist Church activities and numerous Sunday dinner and visit invitations. Names include Dale Baivyer Watermelon, Sean Gordon, Nick Boring of Salt Lake City, Dorena Haus, Ernest Schuenemann, Ray Lefmann, Alva Kainisen, Lloyd Brechrisen, Marion McCall family, Carl Phimbeck Worden, Elizabeth Kansas City, Mitton Neibrugge, Bertha Neibrugge, Eugene Wester, Swope Park, Stowe family of Kinross Michigan, Janet Brecheisen, Oscar Brecheisen, Lucille Neihingee Oversbrook, James Osborn Vinland, Glenn Smith Edgerton, Floyd Ou, Alfred Kammer, Florence Kammer, Malvenia Seure Shawnee, and Kinross air force link. The text notes births, dinners, and visits across many local homes in Missouri and nearby states.
Lowell J. Linderman of Johnson City New York will hold the Westinghouse Achievement Scholarship at Kansas University for the coming school year. The $500 award from Westinghouse Company East Pittsburgh goes to a senior in KU's Engineering School majoring in mechanical or electrical engineering with strong scholarship. Linderman son of Mrs Vera J Linderman has a 219 grade point average on a 300 scale and was on the Dean's honor roll one semester.
Two armed Hungarian refugees invaded the Hungarian legation in Bern. Swiss police, about 30 strong with gas and submachine guns, overpowered them. One Hungarian was critically wounded in a brief shootout with legation officials inside the building at the time. The incident unfolded as Hungarian Minister Joszef M. sought relief.
A reader asks if love can exist for two men and recounts wedding plans derailed by a partner pursuing others. Ann Landers dispenses blunt guidance on heartbreak, finances, and honesty, urging the writer to move on, and noting the perils of being led by a manipulative lover.
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