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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1939
Page
5
Society contributions for the Journal-World are due by noon for publication. Items include Sigma Kappa luncheon details, Kentucky trip notes, marriage announcements for Miss Alice Trivett and Le Roy Higgins, a postponed trousseau tea due to a death, and various club meetings and births in Lawrence.
Mrs. Dempsey travels with her daughter Mrs Henry Hisler and Mr Eisler from Emporia to Manitou and Estes Park Colorado. Miss Helen Moore to visit mother Mrs Roy R Moore from Oklahoma City tonight. Guy Keeler makes a business trip to Kansas City today.
Miss Letha Jane Chapman and Dr. Wiley A. Keve called on Baldwin friends on Thursday. Local residents hosted and visited relatives in Kansas City, Pasadena, Evanston, Chanute, and Emporia as Baker University alumni and other locals continued summer travel and family gatherings.
Mr and Mrs R K Trivett traveled to Kansas City to spend the evening with their daughter Mrs LeRoy Higgins and Mr Higgins, who plan to move to a furnished apartment in Altoona. George Dunkley and family joined relatives returning from a two weeks fishing trip on Colorado's western slope at the headwaters of the Rio Grande.
Residents of Douglas county occupied Ski-Hi camp with five cabins as fish were smoked for preservation. Lawrence visitors including Mrs. Schultz stayed at the camp. Several Lawrence and Kansas City people planned trips to Minnesota Colorado and Michigan areas, with multiple families and students noted departing or returning from travels and vacations.
Mrs Mildred Pettengill and her mother Mrs Hymer of Kansas City spent the weekend with Mrs Lucille Risley of Stockton. Mr Ames of Independence visited John Hughey and Tom Dolan of Oakridge visited Charles Davidson. Mrs Davidson and family plus Mrs Torneden and others were Sunday visitors at Seele and Roberts home.
The sixth week of the Harry Bridges deportation hearing closed with a likely two more weeks of testimony ahead. The Lawrence Business College announces fall term enrollment opening September 5.
Prices at Tulsa refineries rose as crude stocks fell and six states faced cease work shutdowns. Senators push for national action to prevent repeats while Ickes hints at possible suspension of hot oil restraints if shortages worsen. Texas regulators shut in wells except those with excessive water or essential gas needs. Local social notes and visits follow, including Mrs. Husted’s camp report and seaside tea plans.
Muddy floodwaters from Alabama rivers covered thousands of acres of fertile land as rescue boats searched for more homeless, numbered at over 4,500. The Alabama River rose to 53.9 feet, passing danger at 47 feet with crop damages estimated in the millions.
Crowder Riverside Farm Bureau members gathered at Mrs. George Robertson’s Riverside home Thursday afternoon. Nineteen members and three guests attended, including Mrs. M. Jones, Miss Doris Mitchell, and another guest.
Numerous visitors from Kansas City Lawrence Coffeyville Pittsburg and Topeka spent Sunday and Monday with Beloit residents. Guests included Mrs. Lewis Hodson Lake View. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Marshall Kansas City. Marvin Kasson and family Lawrence. Miss Dorothy Sales. Miss Rosémon Barland Leroy Barland and Lee Roy McGhee from Lawrence. Miss Betty Todd Coffeyville. Miss Helen Austin Pittsburg. Mrs. Nick Nicolacs Albuquerque N M. Wanda May Mercer Lawrence. J S Emmett family. J M Crowder. J M Benander and others. Several locals assisted potato digging. outings included visits to Concord Missouri and Williamstown.
Asa Colman county treasurer urges farmers to buy chlorate now noting excellent weather for application. Purchase available at county clerk's office as researchers report four pounds per square rod often works though varying by weed type and ground. About 1500 pounds of chemical has been bought to date. Daily road deaths of 10 000 birds and animals in Britain raised concern.
Columbus attorney Leo Armstrong announces an immediate appeal after his client J. D. Averill is fined $10 in police court for violating a new Columbus ordinance banning "music boxes" after 9 PM. The hearing drew a crowd of youths opposing the rule as supporters petitioned against late night music.
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