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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1945

Page

2

Marshall warns Dewey to shield Pearl Harbor code source

General George Marshall testifies that code breaking gave foreknowledge of Japanese moves and that revealing the secret could endanger sources. He described building a deciphering machine and steps taken to curb campaign whispers, noting he spoke to Governor Dewey privately and did not inform Roosevelt.

Ber Thomas E. Dewey Presidents Campus United States Pearl Harbor Marshall Office of Strategic Services Portugal Dewey Roosevelt

Threat of Expulsion At Missouri Wisconsin Fraternity Debate

Miss Frances Holber of Wisconsin said a Missouri student arguing the abolition of fraternities faces expulsion from her sorority for participating in the debate held here and at Madison. The sessions debated Greek discrimination alleged in Mrs Glenn Frank article.

Columbia Frances Holber University of Wisconsin Missouri Madison Glenn Frank University of Missouri Martha Shea Alpha Delta i Mrs. Frank Miss Holfer Marian Priestly Wisconsin Emma Reed

AD LINDSEY IS HOME

Col. Adrian H. Lindsey returned from the South Pacific where he served on the staff of the 96th division. He spent nearly two years overseas including the Philippines and Saipan landings as an observer. He is on terminal leave with Mrs. Lindsey and daughter Nancy Jane who has returned home from Barstow School in Kansas City.

Adrian H. Lindsey South Pacific 96Th Philippines Altho Saipan Lindsey Army Reserve Corps Nancy Jane Barstow Kansas City

Capper to Back Eisenhower as 1948 GOP Candidate

Senator Capper will suggest General Dwight Eisenhower, Army chief of staff, as a Republican candidate for president in 1948. In a prepared statement broadcast from Topeka, Capper calls Eisenhower a statesman with a strong military background and diplomatical qualifications.

Washington Capper R-Kan Dwight Eisenheifr Army Topeka Kansas Cayjper

Rabid Pet Dog Attacks Woman. Dies After Testing

Mrs Gottlieb Nieder of Eudora was bitten on the thumb by a pet dog that was later found rabid. The dog died the next day and its head was sent for testing. Mrs Nieder began Pasteur treatment.

Lawrence Sunday Forum at Ninth Street Baptist Church

The Lawrence Sunday forum will be held Sunday at five o'clock at the Ninth Street Baptist Church. The event is sponsored by the University YWCA with Miss Rosalee in as president of the YWCA.

Lawrence

Family farm remains in Metsker line for 85 years

In 1860 Phillip Metsker bought 240 acres south of Lone Star and later added 40 more. The farm is the lifetime home of A. E. Metsker now 82, aided by his son John Phillip Metsker whose marriage was noted in the Journal-World. Diversified farming includes peach, and the land remains fertile after 85 years in the family.

Phillip Metsker Lone Star A. E. Metsker Mr. Metsker John Phillip Metsker Journal- World Altho

Local soldiers return home after discharge in November

Pfc Wayne R Stallard arrives home at 1810 New York street after discharge and plans to reenter Kansas University as a sophomore in engineering. His brother Pfc Glenn Stallard, an ordnance clerk, recently transferred to Harvard Nebraska. Cpl George Ware discharged after 20 months in Europe, to attend Kansas City Dental College. T/4 Harold Bertschinger returns from Europe after two years in the Third Infantry. Charles Edward Watson discharged after two and a half years in Navy, planning a mechanical shop business. S/Sgt Paul Sommer discharged after 19 months overseas in northern France.

Wayne R. Stallard C. N. Stallard New York Street University of Kansas School of Engineering Pfc Stallard Army Air Corps Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Tex Madison Wis Madison, Radio School Glenn Stallard Shrevesport Harvard Neb Cpl George R. Ware 106Th Corporal Ware United States Camp Atterbury Indianapolis Ind George Ware Maine Street K. U Kansas City Dental College EAME Harold W. Bertschinger Wright Bertschinger Big Springs Third Infantry Division Santa Fe Railroad Topeka F. W. Bertschinger Charles Edward Watson SVG USNR Navy Yesteday Charles Watson Michigan Street Liberty Memorial High School Watson Paul C. Sommer Eudora France

Army air forces discharge and homeward sails reported

Sgt Lloyd C Daniels is discharged at Muroc air base California. Cpl William Burcham writes his parents he expects to sail home on the Queen Mary from England after orders delaying departure. Corporal Burcham has served with the Eighth Air Force overseas over two years. Melvin Meinke expects to sail home from England this week. Sgt Howard Holmgren of the Signal Corps photographs war crime trials at Nuremberg. his lab is in the city hall and he resides with his wife Frances Nordlund Holmgren, niece of Mrs Dolph Simons.

Lloyd C. Daniels Michigan Street Army Air Forces Muroc Calif Cpl William Burcham Riley Burcham United States England Corporal Burcham Eighth Air Force Howard Holmgren Signal Corps Nueremberg Holmgren Frances Nordlund University Dolph Simons

Pvt Merwin J Stultz Arrives Safe in Bermuda Islands

Pvt Merwin J Stultz is stationed with the quartermaster corps in the Bermuda islands and has written his parents Mr and Mrs Dean Stultz of Richland route 2.

Pvt Merwin J. Stultz Bermuda Islands Quartermaster Corps Dean Stultz Richland Route 2

Mrs J R Hayden’s Husband Arrives in Yokohama

Mrs J R Hayden of 1246 New York Street reports her husband Pvt James R Hayden has landed in Yokohama Japan to join occupation forces in the postwar deployment awaiting assignment and duties.

J. R. Haden New York Street Pvt James R. Hayden Yokohama Japan

Child Hurt in Street Fall Receives Care at Memorial

Jane Perry six year old daughter of Dr and Mrs J J Perry cut her chin when she fell crossing Ninth and Mississippi streets just before noon. She received stitches at Memorial hospital and returned home.

Classified Page Guides To Homes And Rentals

The classified page offers the fastest route to a new home or an eight room rental. Readers are advised to check listings for current availability and pricing.

Annual Meeting of Lawrence Lodge No 6 A F and M

Lawrence Lodge No 6 A F and M holds its annual meeting Monday December 10 at 7 30 p m Visitors and sojourners invited John F Pai Worshipful Master W H Quackenbush Advocate scheduled to preside

Lawrence Lodge Dacemn Ter John F. Pai W.M W. H. Quakenbush Adv

Lawrence Bond Drive Marks Pearl Harbor Remembrance

On the fourth anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack residents in Lawrence bought bonds in a one day drive. The Women’s Division, aided by bank representatives, raised $10 175 with volunteers at the Jayhawker Granada and Varsity booths. Notable contributors included Viola Bright J E Mercer Mildred Haverkamp and Beta Sigma Phi members.

Margaret Cosgriff Helen Mitchell Marjorie Smith First National Bank Jayhawker Busia and Professional Women's Club Granada Booth A. M. Ockerblad Mildred Haverkamp Beta Sigma Phi George Pupkiey Varsity Thether June Purvis Margaret Bunnell Mercer Th Booth Henry Werner

Lawrence Fans React To Kansas Overtime Miss

Lawrence notes recounted a basketball moment as Gene Anderson crossed the center line to score but the basket did not count due to a backcourt violation. Elks plan a coon hunt with protections near Tonganoxie on Foster Laming farm. Cecil Hough delivered 37512.28 for 1945 Kansas Electric Power tax. Margaret Lawson Cormack spoke at University Club on British India welfare efforts amid differing views.

F. C. Allen Gene Anderson Anderson Ion Jayhawkers Lawrence Lawrence Lodge No. 595 Elks Foster Laming Tonganoxie Frank W. McDonald Harry Nevin Cecil Hough Kansas Electric Power Company Santa Fe Railway Douglas County University Club Margaret Lawson Cormack India

Talk on Taxes by George Docking at Kiwanis Meeting

George Docking president of the First National Bank spoke at the Kiwanis noon meeting on taxes. He cited possible Lawrence tax increases from bond issue carry charges and higher property valuations at next assessment. He noted income tax applies only to earned income and taxes on residences and business properties go on regardless of earning.

George Docking First National Bank Kiwanis Club Lawrence

Cordley School Presents The Story of the Nativity Play

Pupils at Cordley school present a Christmas play The Story of the Nativity with morning and afternoon showings on Tuesday December 11. The primary mothers attend at 10 o'clock and the intermediate mothers at 1 48 o'clock. All pupils join the chorus.

Cordley

Search Is Kept Up for 27 Missing Naval Airmen

In north central Florida a vast air sea hunt continues for 27 missing naval airmen. Planes hover between Orlando and Melbourne as crews in jeeps marsh buggies and amphibious vehicles scour desolate marsh lands. Flares and a large fire were observed with green flares reported at 2 50 a m far east of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. The coast guard cutter Pandora sails toward the scene as search vessels converge.

Miami Orlando Melbourne Florida Navy Cluies Orlando - Melbourne Eastern Airlines Great Abago Island Bahamas Coast Guard Pandora

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Anna Snyder Reinisch

Mrs Anna Snyder Reinisch widow of Will Reinisch longtime Lawrence fire chief died early this morning at 100 Mingiatipgs street at age 75. Survived by two daughters and three sisters and one brother. Private funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Rumsey funeral home with Dr C E Allison officiating. Burial Memorial Park. Pallbearers listed.

Anna Snyder Reinisch Will Reinisch Lawrence Earl Mingiatipgs Street Victor Trerice New York City Owen Ogden Kansas City William Seip John West Mayme Zimmerman Compton Calif Sim Snyder Eudora Rumsey C. E. Allison Memorial Park Cemetery Paul Ingels George Kuhne George Lowman C. C. Stewart C. B. Hosford J. T. Constant

Lawrence Masons Honor Local Printer William Eastman

William H. Eastman 84 longtime Lawrence resident died yesterday at 4 p.m. Funeral services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Masonic Temple with Rev. Alfred J. Beil officiating. Graveside rites at Oak Hill followed by burial. Eastman, born in Washington D C, lived in Humboldt in the 1870s then moved to Lawrence to work at the Lawrence Daily Journal. He was retired from printing and a member of Trinity Lutheran church and multiple Masonic orders. He leaves Verona his wife, Otto H. Eastman of Topeka, two grandchildren and four cat grandchildren. two sons preceded him in death.

William H. Eastman Tennessee Street Lawrence Masonic Temple Alfred J. Beil Schubert Acacia Lodge No. 9 Masonic Order Oak Hill Cemetery Eastman Washington, D.C Norman Abigail Eastman Humboldt Humboldt Union Verona M. Gilbert Lawrence Daily Journal Trinity Lutheran Church Masonic Lodge Otto H. Eastman Topeka

Trials Open December 17 for War Crimes in Yokohama

The army announced the first war criminal trials will begin December 17 in Yokohama. An American military tribunal will hear cases against about 300 Japanese military and civilian personnel charged with atrocities against American prisoners of war.

Tokyo Yokohama

Total Victory Loan Sales Reach 13.756 Billion

Total Victory loan sales to date amount to 13.756 billion dollars. The war finance division reports corporate subscriptions at 9.362 billion and individual subscriptions at 4.894 billion, with 1.214 billion in bonds among individuals.

Washington the Treasury

Guest Speaker at North Lawrence Woman's Day Program

The First Baptist Church of North Lawrence hosts a Sunday afternoon event at 3 o clock with Mrs. P. H. Hill of Topeka Kansas as the guest speaker for a women's day program.

The First Baptist Church of

Naval Air Unit Puzzle Page Clues Mixed With Naval Terms

A fragmented puzzle page lists naval aviation insignia and word clues. Entries include Fighting Squadron insignia and several cryptic definitions ranging from early English abbreviations to animal terms and place names.

David Goes to the Zoo in Chapter 4

David escapes townspeople and wanders a vast zoo seeking the rabbitry. He wanders past bears, duck ponds, and an elephant house while a spell threatens his sister. A zoo guard calls out closing time as he nears the rabbitry.

David la Guard

David Encounters a Hippo in the Zoo

A frightened boy named David visits a zoo for the first time and discovers a hippo emerging from a pool. He recalls the sign reading Hippopotamus and reacts with shock as the animal appears in its enclosure.

David Finds Mary's Bunny After Grand Escape

In a dim night scene a boy named David hides among rabbits in a large room filled with white bunnies. He cannot distinguish Mary among them until he opens the front door and one bunny remains with him. He takes Mary, escaping into the darkness as guards clear the building.

David Mary

Red Cross Meeting Monday in Douglas County Chapter

The Douglas county American Red Cross chapter will hold its regular monthly board meeting Monday at 4 p m in the chapter room of the Community building. Wade Pierce, chapter chairman, announced the event.

Red Cross Douglas County The American Red Cross Wade Pierce

In Memoriam Elizabeth Hatch Remembrance Poem

In sac ed menx of our mother Mrs Elizabeth Ellen Hatch who departed this life two years ago December 9 1943. Nothing can ever take away the love our hearts hold dear. Fond memories linger every day. Remembrance keeps her near. Sadly missed by daughters.

Sac Ed Menx Elizabeth Ellen Hatch

Gratitude Expressed After Illness and Death

A family thanks friends and neighbors for kind deeds and flowers during the illness and passing of their wife and mother. Names listed include Irvin Hulce C B Hosler Eldon Hulce J D Phillips Ernest Mason and Herbert Hulce.

Irvin Hulce C. B. Hosler Eldon Hulce J. D. Phillips Ernest Mason Herbert Hulce

Girl Scout Leaders Plan International and Christmas Program

The Girl Scout leaders meet Monday at 7 30 PM in the Community building basement. Mrs E B Stouffer will discuss Building World Friendship and February International month plans. Dr Evelyn Misra from India will speak on Christmas customs in India and the Girl Guides of India. Chapter CW of PEO hosted by Mrs Kelvin Hoover had seventeen members present with guests. The Christmas musical program was replaced by a paper on post war Kansas by Ulysses S Rible. The chapter will hold its Christmas party in two weeks at Mrs Ralph Collins home with white elephant gifts.

E. B. Stouffer Feruary Evelyn Misra Niani Tal India Girl Guides of India P.E.O Kelvin Hoover Alice Dicker Betty Kopp Stanley Radenz Don Allen Kansas Ulysses S.rible Lawrence Ralph Collins

Notable guests at Eldridge hotel with Getto trio

Lt. John Michelson and Mrs Michelson are guests of M J Mike Getto at the Eldridge hotel for a few days. Michelson, a former Pittsburg university quarterback, was backfield coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers with Getto under Jock Sutherland.

John Michelson Michelson M. J Mike” Getto Eldridge Pittsburg Universit Brooklyn Dodgers Getto Jock Sutherland

Naval base coaching staff tied to Moon Mullins era

Coaching staff at several naval bases in the United States during the war, including Moon Mullins staff at Corpus Christi Texas, is noted. Mrs Margaret Lawson Cormack has completed MA requirements at the University of Kansas and plans to move to Concord California. Pfe David Gagliardo US Marines recovering from pneumonia at San Diego Naval Hospital after illness since November 21. He serves as a swimming instructor at Camp C B Mathews. Will Johns departs tonight for Miami Florida to attend the National Peace Officers convention.

U.S Moon” Mullins Corpus Christi Tex Margaret Lawson Cormack University of Naval Hospital San Diego Camp C. B. Mathiews Will Johns Miami Fla

Markets at a Glance New York December AP

Stocks rise on upbeat demand as amusements and secondary rails advance. Cotton firm with buying by trade houses. Wheat in Chicago steady to marginally higher on mill buying. Corn and rye little changed. Cattle and hogs broadly steady. Kansas City cattle and calves shipments and prices detailed. slaughter steers up, feeders mixed, cow values steady to weak, various load lots cited with prices.

New York Dec Chicago

Market Report From Torgit.00 Cattle and Sheep Prices

Demand narrows as cattle and sheep prices edge higher and lower across grades. Steers open Monday at 13.25 to 15.00, vealers 12.75 to 14.50, stock cows 10.00 to 7.5, sows 40 to 50 higher, lambs 13.85 to 14.56, yearlings 12.00 to 12.50, ewes 6.40 to 6.55, with various loads around 360 pounds and outside ranges around 13.65 on feeder cattle.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City USDA

Wheat and Hay Markets Reported in Kansas City

Wheat prices and grain futures show mixed movement with varied bids for No 2 dark and hard winter and No 2 red wheat alongside several No 3 grades. Oats and rye hold steady, corn futures mixed, and sorghum futures listed. hay market described as strong for good alfalfa and steady for prairie grades with 17 alfalfa cars received.

Kansas City Undian Garhene Oas Prairie

Kansas Clery Produce Kansas City Market Report

Kansas City market notes list egg specials and prices for butterfat poultry and grain. Includes hens broilers leghorn springs pullets roasting chicken ducks geese turkeys and old roosters with varied price figures and current receipts context.

Kansas Clery Kansas City Broilers

Wall Street Brief Sees Gains in Amusements Rails and Industrials

The Day In Wall Street reports buyers concentrated on amusements, assorted rails and industrials in early trading. Strong favorites rise as market activity edges higher with mixed early advances across sectors.

Wall Street New York Buyeras

Stock market gains fuel lively trading on busy day

The session showed gains of fractions to two points with Paramount Pictures, Loew's, Twentieth Century Fox and other majors registering highs. Willys-Overland, Westinghouse, U S Steel and United Aircraft led the advance while Great Northern, Boeing and Goodyear stumbled at times.

Paramount Pictures Loew's Twentieth Century Fox R-K-O N.Y. Central Allied Chemical Panhandle Electric Power and Light Willys- Overland Youngstown Rubber Westinghouse Goodrich Tors U. S. Steel Western Union A” Standard Oil N.J United Aircraft Great Northern Goodyear Boeing International Harvester American

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