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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1955
Page
2
The New York market rose strongly with Bethlehem Steel gaining 6 to 7 points and General Motors up 4 to 5 points to fresh highs. About 2,500,000 shares traded, matching Friday’s volume, as steels motors oils and coppers led gains while London’s gloom did not dampen the mood.
President Eisenhower told a crowd that effects of the conference will unfold in coming months while noting new contracts and a friendlier world. Secretary Dulles, arriving at a smaller airport event, said objectives were met and perhaps more. Sen. George D-Gai urged a face to face US China talks within six months, suggesting foreign ministers lead.
Vice Admiral Alva D Bernhard retired at 69 died Sunday in Coronado California where he had lived for years He was a Lawrence resident KU student and WWII air commander He survived by wife a son and a daughter two sisters and another sister in Overland Park Military services will be in Coronado with burial in the Naval Cemetery He commanded the USS Lexington and led attacks in the Marshalls and Gilberts earning the Legion of Merit He also served as superintendent of construction for the Corpus Christi Texas air base and later commanded the base and the 11th Naval District in California.
Joseph H. Kiefer 72 died at home 704 N Y St after retiring from Horton area farming. Survived by wife Lydia, son Harold, daughter Helen Nelson, two grandchildren, and siblings Will Kiefer Louis V Kiefer and Alice Barker. Funeral at Horton. burial there. Edward Taylor Gardner monitor 1344 Mass St died at County Convalescent Home. Former Lawrence High School custodian of 20 years, born Sept 1 1885 in Winstead Conn. Survived by wife Sof, son Edward N Gardner, eight siblings, and nephew Raymond E Gardner. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Funk-Coopers Warren chapel. burial Oak Hill Cemetery. pallbearers listed. Ward notified by Mrs Lucy Renfrew of cousin Ed Stone death in Tacoma. Stone was former Lawrence resident and brother of late Curtis Stone.
Roger-Price highlights a playful stamp doodle tied to postal history. He recalls New York’s first post office opened in 1783 with a dedication ceremony, clerks stamping by hand, and the era before stamps or widespread machines. A single wanted poster featured Sitting Bull, and lozenges were given to those mailing letters.
Billy G. Hutson marked his 75th birthday at the Eldridge Hotel in Witham G noting the diamond anniversary of his advertising, 55 years in hotels, and 30 years at the Eldridge. Friends sent a Kansas City carrier to alert him while he observed daily operations. No big celebration planned, but past milestone events include a 70th birthday with 300 guests at the Hotel President roof garden and gifts from the Hutson hotel chain. Hutson enjoys gin rummy and has a noted history with knee surgeries in 1953, surviving them with his enthusiasm for life and for University of Kansas athletics.
A long list of birth announcements and resident names from Memorial Hospital and local towns. Notable entries include Norma Barton and Pearl Schneider in Tonganonie and newborns for Amy Hall in Sunflower, Jene Anderson in Mass Street, and multiple families in Eudora and Tonganoxie. Names appear with addresses or neighborhoods and dates such as Saturday and Sunday.
Lawrence and Eudora high school graduates join 141 participants in the third KU Preview. The program runs today through Tuesday with final previews on Aug 1 and 2. Activities include placement tests, physicals, and faculty advisement.
Two Lawrence men Henry Gauck and William Snavely were fined 315 each after pleading guilty to moving a frame building from Sunflower and erecting it in Lawrence without a building permit.
Hodson asks county commissioners to raise salaries from 21066 to 27480 and hire an additional deputy to enable two shifts in Lawrence. He seeks 290 monthly for deputies and 300 for the undersheriff, plus 9000 for mileage to buy another patrol car. He notes two cars are in use, a third is shared, and radio equipment and uniform allowances would also rise.
A 16 year old Lawrence boy was arrested early today by Lawrence police in a statutory rape investigation involving a 15 year old Topeka girl. The arrest followed a Topeka police request and the suspect was turned over to Topeka deputies. Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office warned charges may be filed if he fails to appear. The arrest occurred near his home after a radio tip from Topeka with the boy’s address and car description.
Two Eudora youths admitted stealing four wheels and two car batteries near Lakevin earlier this month. The pair were handed to Juvenile Court after sheriff officials found the stolen items under a shed near Eudora on Saturday.
A Saturday crash on Tth and Miss Sts caused about $210 in damage. Steven W. Bly, 16, of 135 Pawnee St, and Lee Coleman, 23, of 1929 St, were involved along with minor injuries to others reported in the city over the weekend.
Five hundred students perform in a style revue at 8 p m with rain plan at Lawrence High School and the 19th and Lawrense intersect. Winners qualify for the State Fair September 17-2 at Hutchinson with categories including best groomed boy foods and clothing judging talent and tractor driving livestock judging and demonstration contests. Entries for the State Fair and Kansas Free Fair September 10-16 in Topeka must be at the county extension office by September 1. Douglas County Fair August 24-26 in Big Springs requires no advance entries.
Lawrence Kiwanis sponsor the July orthopedic clinic to be held July 28 at the Municipal Building. Dr. W D Francisco will lead with appointments via Mrs. Ralph Gelvin. Rev Bob Swift announced two hospital chapel memorials and noted other honor gifts for the Lawrence Memorial Hospital expansion. Tim Hovey entertained, polio clinics continue in Douglas County with a schedule of remaining shots. Recreation Commission to hold Championship Day at South Park, and bus fans may buy Lawrence Night tickets to Starlight Theater in Kansas City.
A playful note promoting a Journal-World mail subscription to ensure daily mail while away on vacation. It includes contact cue with phone number 22 and advertisement language.
Funeral services for Roger Edmund Stanley 71 lifelong Hesper Fadora resident will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Hesper Friends Church led by Rev Dunlap with Rev Thornburg. Burial in Hesper Cemetery on family land. Stanley a Quaker farmer known for helping those in need and for his thrift, died Friday night of a heart attack six miles southwest of Eudora after a day on his farm.
Market at a glance shows STOCKS higher with leaders strong. COTTON lower. WHEAT mixed to weak. CORN and OATS weak, showers improving crop outlook. KANSAS CITY futures and livestock numbers indicate cattle steady to higher, hogs steady to slightly lower, with details on prices and carload figures.
Dr. Herbert Wright of Kansas University psychology visits Wayne University and Merrill-Palmer Institute in Detroit this week. He plans talks at Michigan University Ann Arbor Tuesday and Chicago University Wednesday with researchers in community studies with children. He returns to Lawrence Thursday.
Whitney Monroe Kerr of Mission was fined $20 plus costs in County Court after being cited for speeding and driving on the wrong side of the highway on Saturday.
Al Retelle, listing the Meredith Hotel as his address, forfeited a $25 bond today in police court after a drunkenness charge.
Kansas City market report lists wheat prices at 1.90 for barley and 2.30 for corn 1.50 for oats with current receipts and butterfat at .46 to .49. Hogs priced at 16.25 dollars. Poultry includes hens under 4.43 pounds 8 and over 4.3 pounds 13, cocks 6. Eggs graded A large 27, B and A medium 20, C 16, current receipts 20. Butter grades A solid 62.5 per pound and 63 for quarters, butterfat 38.43.
Marriage licenses were issued Saturday from Probate Court to Marcel G Spaulding 23 of Altadena California and Frances W Small 19 of Gaithersburg Maryland Ralph A Bennett 54 and Betty M Shouse 47 both of Kansas City Missouri.
Poetic memorial note for Judith Ann Wiggins who died three years ago on July 24 1952. The note recalls an angel visiting at dawn and comforting the family while expressing ongoing grief and longing. It closes with a pledge of being sadly missed by all and the enduring memory of her love.
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