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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1950

Page

2

Henry J Allen Dies in Wichita Leader and Governor in Kansas History

Henry J Allen, longtime editor of the Kansas State Journal and influential Kansas figure, died in Wichita. A former governor elected in 1918 and again later, he pushed for drastic reforms including the industrial relations court during coal strikes. He served briefly in high offices and was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 1929 to fill a vacancy.

Pere Wea Tha T Kan State Journal Teddy Roosevelt Allen Industrial Relations Court Kansas United States Clyde M Reed Charles Curtis Curtis

A and P Prosecution Shift In U S Case

An attorney is set to direct the U S case following a prosecution shift. The post indicates changes in leadership as the King figure associated with the case is reported dead.

U. S Resigan

District PMA official to visit county this month

Milton Remer of Barling and district PMA representative Neidman will meet with county PMA committee chairman George Butell at the monthly tire and farm meeting. A grass fire on Nineteenth street was extinguished by firemen with no damage reported.

Neidman Milton Remer Barling Fe Tire Fges George Butell P.M.A Nineteenth Street Paul Ngels

Local hospital patient list includes multiple residents

At Memorial Hospital a diverse set of individuals appears in the patient or resident records. Names include Mrs Mi Lee of 985 Kentucky street, Mrs Ruby Nelson of Baldwin, Harold King at 1732 Kentucky street, Miss Verna Scholfield of 1709 Ver Be Uadtlina, Margaret Cummings of 2225 Barker avenue, Mrs Anns Hammel 1500 Fast Twenty-Third street, Ed Early of Baldwin, Mrs Darlene Tongemoxie, Mrs Cladith Bost and baby from Sunflower, Mrs Mary Calkins 540 Indiana street, Mrs Audrey Williams and baby 930 Missouri street, Mrs Shirley Jones and baby 2120 Learnard avenue, Cast Perkins 1209 Pennsylvania.

Mi Lee Kentucky Street Ruby Nelson Baldwin Harold King Verna Scholfield Margaret. Cummings Barker Avenue Anns Hammel Fast Twenty-Third Street Ed Early Darlene Tongemoxie Cladith Bost Mary Calkins Indiana Street Audrey Williams Missourt Street Shirley Jones Learnard Avenue Perkins Pennsylvania

Birth Notices From Rhode Island Street and More

Mr and Mrs LL J Chapman of 1330 Rhode Be agland street welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs HE Whaley at Budome reported a daughter born yesterday. George R Coe announced the birth of a daughter. Other names appear garbled in the clipping.

LL J. Chapman Rhode Be Agland Street HE. Whaley Budome Danetter Tod George R. Coeree

Honor to a Topekan j Are Moving Headquarters

Chicago reports Ralph Neal McEntire a Topeka born Methodist activist will receive the Russell Col tand service citation at the 28th annual meeting of the International Council of Religious Education in Columbus on February 14. The Topeka group lists decades of church work and Sunday school leadership among his credits.

Chicago UPA Topeka Kan Ralph Neal McEntire Russell Coltand International Council of Religious Education Columbus Harold E. Stassen S. C. BE Kanaan Council of Churches McIntire First Methodist Church of Board of Education Board of Education and 19 Years On the Board of

March of Dimes Campaign Starts Today in New York

The annual March of Dimes began yesterday with a goal of a record 52,000,000 dollars. Basil O’Connor, president of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, proclaimed “M-Day” during an ABC radio talk urging a two week drive. He cited 42,375 polio victims last year and noted two polio research advances bringing closer a preventive. The foundation funds polio research and assists victims’ care.

New York ABC Basil O'Connor National Foundation For O'Connor

University High Debaters Dominate Emporia Tourney

The University High School affirmative team won five of six debates at Emporia in a weekend tournament. The negative team also went five and one, defeating Wichita North High School. Coach Arthur Partridge credited the negative’s losses to weaker arguments and said they could have made finals. Teams faced Madison Abilene Pittsburg Independence Salina. finalists Marvin LeSeur Tom Richie led the affirmative, while James Ragen Dan Young led the negative.

University High School Emporia Arthur Partridge University Parth United States Madison Abilene Pittsburg Independence Salina Com Marvin LeSeur Tom Richie Wichita North High School James Ragen Dan Young

Birth Anniversary Note for Emilian Thornton Allen

The notice recalls Emilian Thornton Allen born January 17, 1842 in Mason County Kentucky. A former slave who lived through the Civil War era and later celebrated his long life. survivors cited family Bible records to support his lineage and birth date.

Emilian Thornton Allen Mason County Kentucky

U Warder Brothers Dissolve Contract With Jack Carson

Hollywood reports that U Warn er Brothers and comedian Jack Carson have mutually dissolved their contract. Carson completed a film for the studio last Friday. The University of Chicago round table has been on the air since February 1981.

Hollywood Warner Brothers Studio Jack Carson Carson University of Chicago Roundtable

King Injured In Altercation Near Skating Rink

Harold King was taken to Lawrence Memorial hospital after a fight sparked when his truck struck a parked car in front of the skating rink at 737 New Hampshire street. He suffered a left hand injury and mouth lacerations. police planned charges upon his release.

Harold King Kentucky’ Street Lawrence Memorial Hospital New Hampshire Street King Kin James French Kansas City

Inoculation at Osawatomie State Hospital Over Typhoid Outbreak

Topeka January 17 All patients and staff at Osawatomie state hospital are inoculated as a precaution after a typhoid outbreak in one building. Dr F C Beelman reports a mobile lab and four nurses assisted the campaign. Five patients are isolated, several others observed, and officials expect containment.

Topeka Osawatomie State Hospital F. C. Beelman State Board of Health Beelman Osawatomie Board of Health

Train Wrecking Crew Workman Finds Train in Hig Backyard

Portage Pa Jan 17 Christopher McCarthy a railroad wrecking crew worker found part of a freight train in his backyard after eight cars of a westbound Pennsylvania railroad freight train jumped the track One car crashed into his garage the wreck halted 30 feet from his house Nobody was hurt He was employed by the Pennsylvania railroad. Former Pitcher Dies Kansas City Jan 17 Roy G Sanders 67 a former pitcher with the Kansas City Blues and the Pittsburgh Pirates died here today after a heart attack.

Portage Christopher McCarthy Pennsylvania Railroad McCarthy Kansas City Roy G. Sanders Kangan City Blues American Association Pittsburgh Pirates

Senators Back Hands Off Policy on Formosa Crisis

The article notes Democrats and Republicans clashing over U S aid to Chinese nationalists on Formosa. Senators urge restraint while criticizing the President for not intervening, warning that a blockade or military move could trigger wider war. Moscow signals influence in Asian diplomacy.

Formosa Geo!o Ge Moscow

Bar Exam date set for February 13 in Topeka

The Kansas Supreme Court announced that eighty prospective Kansas attorneys will take bar admission examinations February 13 in Topeka. A separate notice reports that Sheahan and Degan Plumbing Co. won a contract to cover steam pipes in the state capitol for 94,183 dollars.

Topeka UPA Kansas Kansas Supreme Court State Capitol Sheahan and Degan Plumbing Co

Deaths and Funerals in Kansas Area Notables

Ralph T. Smalley 53 vice president and general manager of Kansas Electric Power died after an operation at shopstale Westroads Mo. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. in Emporia. Smalley, a College of Emporia graduate, served in U S Engineers during war and later worked in New York and various cities while active in civic groups. Survivors include Mrs Smalley and two daughters. Warwick Benedict Ward died of a heart attack at Covington Louisiana. He earlier partnered in Rankin Benedict Reciprocal Insurance in Kansas City, retired to Lawrence, collected coleopteran specimens for KU, hunted big game, and moved to Louisiana before World War II. He and Mrs Benedict built a home at 1200 West Sixth Street in Lawrence.

Ralph T. Smalley Kansas Electric Power Company Shopstale Westroads Emporia Smalley I College of Emporia U. E. Engineers Lawrence New York Rotary Club Appe Ley Longview Washington Douglas Arizona Loeh & Eames Warwick Benedict Ward Warwick Benedict Covington F. M. Benedict Rankin- Benedict Reciprocal Insurances Agency Kansas City Hia West Sixth Street University of Kansas Louisiana

Market News Snapshot From Jan 11 1950s Trading

Market reports show varied activity with autos and steel leading early gains and commodity prices mixed. Wheat and corn trends held steady to firm while livestock prices moved unevenly across Kansas City and Chicago markets and tips toward cautious gains in large-cap equities in New York.

York Derma Kansas City Liveston Kaness City Ap-Ubda Castle Ted Helfers Kansas Oy Lamba

Blood Bank Storage Plan Stages Donor Testing

George N Devin of Canis City forfeited a $5 bond for a stop sign violation in police court. Eight Fritz company employees and 25 from Winter Chevrolet were typed yesterday for a community Blood Bank program. Suitable donors will provide a pint of blood to be stored in the Lawrence Memorial hospital refrigerator for emergencies at either hospital. Tomorrow Bartledes seed company employees and others will be tested, with tests also offered to those curious about their own blood type.

Iseed George N. Devin Canis Renee Pany Lawrence Memorrial Hospital Barteldes Seed Company Sam Liberty Memorial High School

Warning to Veterans: Association Warns of GI Insurance Scams

The Association of Better Business Bureaus issues a alert to 16 million veterans about phony sales schemes aiming to steal insurance dividend checks worth 2.2 billion dollars. The BBB urges veterans to think carefully and consult local BBB offices before signing any deals.

Veterans Association New York Paul Revere Business Association of Better Business Bureaus, Inc

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