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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
2
The Koshares built an authentic Indian kiva in La Junta with a self taught artist mural program. Dedicated in 1949 the kiva hosts regular exhibitions and the Winter Night Ceremonials, modeled after Pueblo dances, accessed only by a central ladder. The current structure is one third of the full plan but already draws broad public interest.
Claude B. Rook 52 of Chanute a bridge construction worker identified himself after saving a 10 year old boy and 7 year old girl from drowning in the Neosho River between Iola and Humboldt. He revived them with artificial respiration and the Wades of Thackerville Oklahoma thanked him via letter. Rook has a history of rescues and once attended the University of Arkansas to study medicine before turning to road construction with family ties in Ottawa Topeka and nearby towns.
Kansas Board of Health Tuesday listed nine new polio cases raising this year’s total to 76. The new report adds the year’s first case at Winfield, with three at Manhattan, two at Wichita, and one each at Derby, Ashland, and Russell. Last year at this time the state had 30 cases.
The Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Office said May stamp taxes and fees rose to 202,821.31 dollars from 184,988.19 the previous year. For the first 11 months of the fiscal year revenue reached 2,430,323.12 dollars, up from 2,238, 000.
In loving memory of our wife and mother Eva Markley who passed away eight years ago on July 15 1944. She has gone yet we remember her helping hands and loving care. In our hearts we keep her memory and hope to meet her there. Sadly missed by her husband and their children grandchildren.
Kansas City USDA market notes show cattle calves steady to 50 higher with select lots 33.50 to 34.50 for grain fed steers, hogs uneven and mostly down 25-75 cents, lambs steady to higher in spots, and grain futures mixed as wheat and corn futures hold near prior levels. Produce and eggs varied, with butter and poultry prices listed. overall tone reflects cautious demand across markets.
Two Negro youths attempted a 10:30 a.m. robbery at Achning Hardware, 822 Mass St. R. G. Achning, proprietor, caught them in the act as one man opened the safe. They gave false names and fled. no arrests or traces were found by afternoon. Bellinger Co. of 14 Mass St. said the pair had been in his shop nearby.
Albert Kitzhaber named assistant professor of English composition and literature at the University of Kansas by Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy. A Cedar Rapids native, he comes from Utah State Agricultural College where he directed freshman English for two years and will finish a PhD at Washington. He earned his A B from Coe College in 1929 and an M A while at Washington State College. He served in the Army for three years and later taught at Washington State and the University of Washington. He is 37, married with two children.
Mrs Van Deren dies after long illness in Emporia. Former Olive Fleener, daughter of the late Dr and Mrs W Fleener of J Scrompton, survives with two sisters, two brothers, a daughter and three sons. Her husband and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon in Emporia.
Larry Flannery was elected chairman of the retail merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce succeeding Robert McCoy of McCoy Shoe Store. Opportunity Day will be on Thursday July 24 with special sales appeals. The group debated funding for community activities including new flags for Massachusetts Street, with an estimated 4200 needed for several projects.
P O Ellis Xi announces a meeting on Wednesday by July 16. A stag dinner is planned at 7 p.m. with a stag line and a jackpot. Attendees are invited if possible. Presented by L D Casey Rice, Exalted Ruler Adv.
G O P leaders map a turnout plan for the November general election. After the August primary, the Douglas County Republican Central Committee will re organize, with about 15 membership changes. Block workers will register Republicans, update lists, and monitor voting to assure a strong November showing. Volunteers will contact unregistered and those who have not voted by 4 p.m., offering rides or babysitting to enable voting. Call precinct committeeman or woman for Hults at 16.
AT and T Tuesday posted net income of 88,170,000 or 2.56 a share for the June quarter, up from 81,211,970 a year ago, with 12 month net at 340,080,000 or 10.22 a share versus 314,314,005 or 10.89. The Lawrence Craft Shop starts a six week session at 7:30 tonight in the Community Building Basement. Larry Heeb notes 15 adults have worked on ceramics and silversmithing, with six weeks more requested. To join, go to the southwest entrance. Three Lawrence students out of 59 passed the English proficiency exam at KU on June 28, announced by examiner Mrs. Natalie Calderwood. Names: Margaret Latimer, Nancy Linville, Clara Nelson. Gulla seizure mice nature plowing comp. Gulls swoop on mice as plowmen uncover numerous field mice. Sun’s rays on Jupiter about one twenty-seventh of Earth intensity.
Lawrence health officials urge universal chest X rays for food handling workers and others in public contact roles. Dr H B Wagenblast says many do not get tested. free X rays available 8:30 to 5 daily this week with appointments possible for later weeks. Anyone over 16 may use the service to screen for TB or chest disease.
Vernon Lomax Smith an economics instructor at the University of Kansas for two years has been awarded a Harvard University fellowship for 1952 53. He recently completed a masters in economics and will finish a PhD in economic theory at Harvard. He holds a BS in engineering from California Institute of Technology in Pasadena California.
Washington reported the destroyer Southerland was hit four times by enemy shore batteries off Korea's east coast Sunday. Eight crewmen sustained minor injuries, with one serving member reportedly able to return to duty. The ship went back to the firing line within three hours.
A list from Memorial Hospital records includes Mrs Dorthula Bowen Linwood Sharon Larsson McLouth Joel Malott 734 Mass St Mrs Gloria Charles and Ricardo Charles 333 Johnson St A R Hamill 14 N J St Mrs Delaverne Webster 408 Locust St Merle Hitchock Baldwin Mrs Marie Broyles 1226 Almira St Mrs Agnes Mulder Eudora Mrs Elizabeth Ohse Route 4 Mrs Charity Dunbar Oskaloosa Nora Jo Smith 818 Locust St Mrs Betty Wiggins Route 5 Mrs Mary Foley and baby girl Sunflower Mrs Ruby Harper 1924 Ky St Mrs Jane Richards and baby girl Baldwin Mrs Dolly Kiser and baby boy DeSoto Mr and Mrs Alvin Reetz Linwood a daughter Monday.
A violent blast levelled a two story brick building in Fairfield Illinois owned by Big Earl Shelton and damaged nearby structures. No injuries reported while police search for suspects in a continuing Shelton clan reprisal era. Property damage estimated at 50000 dollars.
Gen J Latwon Collins says further heavy bombing of North Korea is planned if Communists prolong the war. U N warplanes have attacked Red power plants and targets around Pyongyang in recent weeks. Collins vows no germ warfare and hints at future atomic artillery use on the battlefield.
Dr Laurence C Woodruff announces $35,000 in University of Kansas help those who help themselves scholarships for 116 entering students across five halls. Shared duties cut board and room costs saving at least $200 yearly per man.
Washington The Civil Service Commission ruled the National Production Authority must forgo hiring its own staff due to screening irregularities last year. It ordered corrective action for over 100 employees and required future hires to obtain Commerce Department approval. The commission cited 11 percent of higher paid NPA appointees as ineligible at hiring.
A historical remark states varnish used in printing inks is a mixture of linseed oil rosin and soap. The description highlights the common blend components and suggests a standard formulation for era printing practices.
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