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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1950

Page

2

Strolling Maestro Wins Two State Titles at Kansas Show

Eight year old Tennessee walking horse Strolling Maestro, roan named owner John Brand, captured two state championships at the joint Kansas Saddler and Walking Horse associations meeting in Salina. Brand received certificates and ribbons as state champion amateur owner and grand champion breeding stallion. Maestro, owned by local attorney Brand for about three years, is quartered at Brandview two miles west of Lawrence.

John Brand Brand Brandview Lawrence Highway 40 Missouri Salina

Big Names of the Industrial World

A roster of key figures from state and regional development groups. Names include Maurice Fager and Roy directors, John erlend technical consultant, George Weeks from the State Chamber offices in Topeka, C C Kilker and Carl Nordstrom from State Chamber of Commerce, Robert C Bird and Colburn Jones from Western Kansas Development Association, Al Den Marteau Jr from Des Marteau Commission, Glen Muncy of the Dodge City Chamber, W Dale Critter and Frack Bowman from Kansan Bankers, Maynard Angwin of Gordon Transit Line, William Holloway US Chamber regional director, and Lawrence Want Meir an agricultural economist from K State.

Omic Development New Yorkty Maurice Fager Roy John’erlend Topeka Kansas Industrial Development Commission George Weeks Commission Dodge City State C State Chamber of Commerce C. C. Kilker Carl Nordstrom Western Kansas Development Association Robert C. Bird Colburn Jones Tha Ber of Commerce Arden City al den Marteau, Jr Des Marteau Commission Company Syracuse Glen Muncey Dodge City Chamber of Commerce Kansan Bankers Association W. Dale Criteer Wichita Frack Bowman Carl Howman Toneka Maynard Angwin Gordon Transit Pittsburg William A

Mystery terrapin shell found near Lake View

A large shell with a terrapin spine, measured about 11 inches long and half an inch wide, was found half a mile west of Lake View by C. J. Hodson. He seeks expert ID. shell is on display in the Journal-World window. Also notes Dr Clarence Hoffman named to federal entomology post and a census related sales scam. weaving center opens Feb 15 preparations discussed with Mrs Jack Bowen.

Lake View C. J. Hodson Hodson Journal-World Clarence EH. Hoffman Caldwell University of Kansas Federal Bureau of Entomology and Plant Hoffman Roberta Howaman Lawrence H. W. Howaman New Hampahira Street Jack Bowen

Milton Allen to seek Douglas County attorney post in Republican primary

Lawrence attorney Milton Allen announces candidacy for Douglas County attorney in the August 1 Republican primary. A KU alumnus and former athlete active in law, Navy service, and public service roles, he plans an active campaign and has served as assistant county attorney. He and wife have two children.

Milton Allen Lawrence K. U Douglas County Allen Kansas Standard Oil Company Indiana Navy Richard Harber Mitt Allen Lawrence High Scheel K. C FL Asee Allen Jayhawker Robert Oyler National Foundation For

Pearl Campbell Recital Opens Senior Recital Series

Pearl Campbell mezzo soprano opened the senior recital season with a warm program of Handel Rosa Gluck and Gordigiani, supported by Jacqueline Stoops. Campbell displayed a wide emotional range from tender arias to robust dramatic scenes, receiving strong accompaniment and audience praise for phrasing and diction.

Pearl Campbell Mrs. Campbell Alice Moncrieff Campbell Henel Rosa Gluck Orpheun Cordigiani Grieg Reger Strauss Rachmaninoff Chaya Vson D'Indy Altho Dett Macleod- Fraser MacDowell Peel Bampbell Xerias Jacqueline Stoopa

Market News Mixed Stocks and Grain Dancing In Odd Swim

Stocks mixed as major names listed including Shamrock Oil Kennecott Copper and Lockheed show subdued demand. Wheat corn cattle and hog prices move with soybeans and potatoes in Kansas City and New Orleans markets while livestock futures reflect a cautious tone amid fluctuating buyer interest.

New York Honda Tower New Orleans Chicago SCA Sran

Local notices and community events from Lawrence diary

February 6 1960 Lawrence Daily Journal World notes a series of community updates. Mentions Mrs Norman and children, Mrs Charles Durr hosting a social, a Methodist church meeting, and the Dairy Theeders Association planning a meet at the high school. dairymen urged to attend.

Lawrence Lawrence Daily Journal-World Mar Norman Ghildren Aspera Ldnwood Mra Brench Charles Durr Thene A. C Ith Chela No Origenal Dairy Theeders Association

Losing Cold War critique at Rotary club

John Ise of the University of Kansas told a Rotary club audience that the United States is losing the cold war by alienating common people worldwide. He cited Europe’s slow postwar recovery, tariff barriers, and overpopulation, predicting Western Europe may adopt U S style capitalism while inflation rises. He urged view changes after a summer visit to western Europe.

United States Russia John Ise K. U Rotary Club Today Western Europe Spain Portugal Greece China U. S England France Belgium Holland Sweden Denmark Switzerand Italy Ise Darin Hill C. G. Hayles

Local Residents Named in Memorial Hospital Register

A list of individuals with addresses across multiple streets and towns appears to document registrations or attendances at Memorial Hospital. Names include Constance Rankin, Lora Fox, Maine street residents, and others in Richland Valleys and Route addresses.

Constance Rankin Vermont Street Lora Fox Lone Star Laighton Melvin Maine Street Hugh Allen Parry Street

Birth Reports From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Earl Wolfe show a son born Satur. Mr and Mrs Herman Mast announce a son at 1027 Bills Island Street. Mr and Mrs Gene Palmquist report a son at T2065 Tennessee Street. Mr and Mrs W T Skaggs celebrate a daughter born yesterday. Mr and Mrs W E McEwen Sunnyside welcome three sons yesterday. Mr and Mrs Russell Reed Baldwins report a son yesterday. Mrs C M Hult Tensganosie reports a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Walter Crawford Overbrook have two sons today. Mr and Mrs R F Treece 1916 New Hampshire Street report two daughters Fs.

Earl Wolfe Sam Flower Satur Herman Mast Bills Island Street Saturn Gene Palmquist Tennessee Street W. T. Skaggs Sun Flower W. E. McEwen Sunnyside Ard Russell Reed C. M. Hult Tens Ganosie

Mra Rachel Grantham to teach half time at Woodlawn

Mra Rachel Grantham of Route 5 is appointed half time teacher at Woodland School North Lawrence for the rest of the year. She will teach sixth grade sharing duties with Mins Elna June Patton. Previous sixth grade was half taught by Harvey J McArthur who resigned as principal. Interim principal Mabel J Richardson moves to full time supervisory duties.

Rachel Grantham Route 5 Woodland School North Lawrence Mra Grantham Mins Elna June Patton Harvey J. McArthur Minx Mabel J. Richardson Woodlawn

Entertain Veterans Program By KU University High and LMH Students

Three pre sponsored by the local Red Cross sent to Winter Veterans hospital feature a university style variety show. KU residence halls Kanza Hopkins Monchonala provide acts with Kathleen McKenney as emcee and Sue Naylor Melva Lutz tap dancers. Carol Martin piano Freda Jones pianist Barbara Margus readings. Mary Lee Haury piano Joan Fink reader. Gloria Simpson piano. University High students perform under Clayton Krehbiel with JoAnna March Charlata Von Gunton Margaret Barr Elma Lee Wiley Phyliia Brown. sextet directed by Wayne Nelson.

Red Cross Hare Winter Veterans Hospital K. U Kanza Hopkins Monchonala Kathleen McKenney Sue Naylor Melva Lutz Carol Martin Freda Jones Barbara Margus Mary Lee Haury Joan Fink Gloria Simpson Rotary Club Hovey Hanna, Sr Howard Hurwits University High Clayton Krehbiel Erty Memorial Hi Hachoo Joanna March Charlata von Gunton Janiat Margaret Barr Vocaliat Elma Lee Wiley Phyliia Brown Gifte Wayne Nelson 1.M.H.S Neva Ketchum Joan Longanecker Ina Mas Brewster Tat Schmedemann Lars Elliott Phyllia Brown Cara John Metsker Mra G George March

Brothers treated after club fracas near North Lawrence

Lawrence "Piggy" Turner and Glen "Sugar Turner" were treated at Lawrence Memorial hospital for injuries from a fight outside the Veterans club near the eastern city limits. Garfield King, owner, was jailed briefly, with county officials planning further assault charges after investigation.

Lawrence Robert Ovler

Steno Graphic Jobs Hit Five Openings At State Service

Claims for unemployment rose as five stenographic positions were filled today at the Kansas State Employment Service. Last week the agency arranged hires for 28 people, eight men and 20 women, while new claims for unemployment totaled 827.

Kansas State Employment Service K. 5 BE. S

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence and Baldwin Areas

Obituaries report Louisa Beurman 76 dying at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with five sons and extensive descendants. Margaret J Clawson 64th anniversary widow of William Clawson. two sons and a daughter with many grandchildren. Sarah Catherine Pugh 93, long time Douglas County resident, survived by children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Stella Hughes 78, Baldwin resident since 1918, died at home. funeral Friday at Stanley funeral home with burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Louisa Beurman Lawrence Memorial Hospital Williamstown Edd Beurman Lawrence Oscar Beurman Kansas City Rudolph Beurman Topeka Auguest Bourman Frank Heurman Williamatown Rumary Funeral H. M. Sippel Underwool Margaret Jane Clawson Sioky William S. Clawson P. E. Clawson el Faso Texas L. R. Clawson Laura Roper Long Beach Calif Sarah Catherine Pugh Douglas County Margaret Hastie Nellie Holcom Noah Pugh Thomas Pugh David Puen Lawrence Area Noah Eberhart Pleasant Grove the Nazarene E. E. Reep Flory Cemetery Stella Hughes Baldwin Stanley Funeral Home Oakwood Clyde Carl St. Joseph Oscar

Valley Falls Truck Driver Killed in Crash

A tanker truck driven by James Thomas Jackson, 29, of Valley Falls, Kansas, en route to Holton Transport company, crashed on an icy S shaped curve four miles north of Topeka, overturned its fuel load, and burst into flames. The resulting fire disrupted telephone service between Topeka and about 38 northern communities.

Topeka Kan Here Atate’ Highway Patrol James Thomas Jackson Valley Falls Holton Transi ‘Port Company Toreka

Will Open Tonight Sweethearts at Blair Fraser Theater

Victor Herbert comic opera Sweethearts opens tonight at Blair Fraser theater with K U students from Light Opera Guild and University Java organizations. Ticket sales up per Don Dixon but tickets on sale nightly for tomorrow Wednesday and Friday shows. Kansas City area briefs note Kanes Of Men's association convention in Wichita with B E George of Lyons presiding and about 300 delegates expected for two day meet after pre convention supper.

Victor Herbert Blair Fraser K. U Light Opera Guild University Javera Don Dixon Wichita Kan The Kanes of Men's Association B. E. George Lyons

Bad Check Plea in County Court

R L Means of 933 Kentucky Arrest pleaded guilty Saturday in county court to passing a worthless check. Judge Frank Gray fined him 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced him to 10 days in the county jail.

R. L. Means Kentucky Frank Gray

Fines in Police Court for Disturbing Peace and Drunk Charge

Harold King of 1722 Kentucky Street fined 85 dollars in police court Friday for disturbing the peace. Paul Anderson of Route 1 forfeited 23 dollars bond on one drunkenness charge in police court Friday.

Harold King Kentucky Street Paul Anderson Route 1

Dean Marvin Plans First White Foundation Meeting in Emporia

Burton W. Marvin dean of the K U journalism School and director of the William Allen White Foundation is in Emporia making final plans for the foundation’s first annual meeting at the university Friday. After returning he is expected to announce the foundation’s director. The high point will be an address by James B. Heaton New York Times diplomatic correspondent based in Washington D C.

Burton W. Marvin K. U. Journalism School William Allen White Foundation Emporia White Foundation Foundation James B. Heaton The New York Times Washington, D.C

Bowersock Mills Wins Judgment Over Kansas Milling Firm

The Bowersock Mills and Power Co. won a $2412 judgment in district court against Kansas Milling Co. over costs for an electric motor used in plant operations after a September suit and leave agreement. Also reports arrest for shoplifting a gun and $105 of goods at Montgomery Ward, with grand larceny charges to follow. Maryville and Leavenworth residents obtain marriage licenses. Topeka and Emporia demonstrations noted.

Bowersock Mills and Power Company Kansas Milling Company Montgomery Ward Tote

Hayloft Jamboree Luncheon Guest Hosts Local PTA

Eudora P.T. A. opens the Hayloft Jamborees in the Nah School auditorium Friday and Saturday at 6:30 7 1a as a fundraiser to furnish mineral use for the new east school building. Misa Marilou Madox, director from Empire Producing Co. Kansas City, attends as luncheon guest of Mrs Pete Shroek. Event features a baby contest, jewelry prizes, local talent, and a forensic contest for Spring Hill high schools on Feb 15 with entries in five categories.

Eudora P.T. A Nah Paul NI Misa Marilou Madox Comaa Vhe Empire Producing Co Kansas City Jarry Renide Heusch Ray Long Arket Gale Spring Hill Radora Evon James Smith Robert Parkes George Coradidier Willian Kelly Leonard Had William Urute Fadore Palmera Elevator Harevey Hehellack Misa Dorothy Miller Lawrence R Robert Lane de Soto Hunday John Weixeldarter Lane Minerva Rebeksh Todme Turaday Svening C. F. Hall Manibera T. A Havioft Jans Fothhota Abe Radunaky Ighier

Honor Rolls Named for Local Shoe Stores

Local readers list Haynes Keene McCoys Mil Jer Jones Leon s and Royal College Shop among shops deemed important to Lawrence community. A quoted remark notes no blame for a sorehead when a man s feat hurts.

Lawrence Haynes & Keene McCoys Mil Jer-Jones Leon's Royal College Shop

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