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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1955
Page
4
Roy L. Smith discusses biblical examples of speaking to God with honesty and faith. He cites Abraham Habakkuk and Ezekiel, noting how prophets challenged God, while affirming enduring moral laws and the just living by faith across generations.
A survey of worship times, programs, and pastoral leaders at numerous churches and institutions. Includes First Baptist, Assembly of God, St. Johns, Westminster groups, First Christian, Immanuel Lutheran, First Presbyterian, and others with morning and evening services, choir rehearsals, Sunday schools, youth activities, and special observances.
July heat remained intense across the eastern half of the nation with readings in the 90s and 100s in Nebraska and Kansas. A tornado tore through western Minnesota, killing a boy and injuring at least 13 as it cut a five mile path from Wamonbald toward the Twin Cities.
Dr. Albert F. Bramble pastor of the First Methodist Church is elected an official delegate to the Methodist jurisdictional conference to be held in June 1956 in New Orleans. Others from the region include Rev. Clare Hayes Rev. Nelson P. Horn and Rev. John Clinton.
Lena Caroline Winger daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Fred Mladh was born in Germany in February 1876 She came to the United States at age 17 with her family settling in Eudora She later moved to North Lawrence before living in Lawrence where she died Funeral services were held June 14 at Burmseyy Funeral Home with organist Mrs Paul Rankin and vocalist Mrs Ruth Harwood Pallbearers included M F Kelly Fred Camp Wren Davidson Herbert Peny Matt Bichlemeyer and George Bichlemeyer Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery She is survived by her two sons Elmer Winger of Wichita Norton Winger of Lawrence four daughters Mrs Marie Fuchs Kansas City Mrs Atrs Mrs Witte Sedalia Mo Mrs M W Kent Emporia and Mrs H A House Bonner Springs two brothers Fred Madi of St Paul and Joe Madi of Eudora, plus 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Trial on a worthless check charge against Ralph Stout of Kan five months is set for 2 p m July 13 in County Court. Stout was arrested on the complaint of Geoffrey C Eacock 2112 N H St after Stout gave him a worthless 5 5 check last August 24. He is held in the county jail for failing to pay a prior fine.
About 100 high school graduates are expected to attend the second OK U Preview scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at Kansas University. Other programs are set for July 25 and 26 and Aug 1 and 2. Previews let students confer with advisors and take entrance and physical exams to plan a fall class schedule and housing.
Tito and Nehru issue a joint disarmament appeal during Nehru’s Yugoslavia visit. They promote world disarmament and peaceful use of atomic energy, call for peaceful solutions to Germany and Taiwan questions, and seek a U N seat for Communist China. The statement followed Nehru’s week in Yugoslavia, with the Indian leader then flying to Rome.
Obituary notes the death of former Coffeysile Journal publisher Copfreyville Lasy from a heart attack while working in Colorado Springs Colorado. He led the paper during its notable years and was remembered by colleagues as a dedicated newsman.
Mrs Kenneth Tugcie hosted a large group Monday evening for a bridal shower for Miss Jean Ann Galloway who will wed Ladiy Shae Joraker in July. Guests shared refreshments after gifts and social time with family and friends from Topeka and nearby towns.
A garbled list resembling a social notice includes many personal names such as Dorothy Smith Ace Oliver Gloria Votus Llane and Bert Holmes Carol Sor Chittenden Juanita Renee Jana Lynda Nancy Cid and references to family gatherings and July evenings. The text also mentions Mer and Mes Wollneth Tuggle and scattered mentions of Merriss, Merriss family, and a stray dollar amount tied to Mackinie.
Temperatures and rainfall were below normal in Topeka this period. Rainfall averaged 3.7 inches with 0.63 inches above the month’s standard, while temperatures ran 3 to 10 degrees below normal.
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