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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1938

Page

2

Republican Hopefuls Attack Huxman's Kansas Policy

In Topeka and Grantville, Republican candidates for governor and U S Senate denounce Governor Haxman's administration and national New Deal policies. Campaign remarks target oil, highways, and public finances with stops in Wichita, Topeka, and Fort Riley. Other GOP hopefuls criticize Washington’s leadership as they campaign across Kansas railpoints and towns.

Topeka Charles W. Thompson Harold McGugin Payne Ratner Walter A. Haxman McGugin Wichita Kansas Ratner Huxman Thompson Grantville Haxman Westphalia Bison Fort Riey George McGill Dallas Knamp Clyde M. Reed Gerald B. Winrod Fisher Winfield Clyde Reed Kansas City Wyandotte County Winrod Lawrence Knapp Newton Peabody Florence Emporia Sedgwick County Atchison Delia Eskridge Harveyville Scranton Burlingame Osage City Quenemo Melvern Waverly LeRoy Lebo Lyndon Leavenworth Carl Newcomer Osage County Moran Jonathan Davis

G B Shaw Is 82 Today

George Bernard Shaw turned 82 today and gave no public celebration. The renowned writer stayed in seclusion at his country home avoiding phone calls and visitors.

G. B. Shaw London George Bernard Shaw

Test Your Knowledge Quiz Questions From Classified Page

A list of trivia prompts asks about the chief justice voting in ties seismographs New Hampshire original states Wimbledon finalists Roman emperors plural of bacterium circle area alloy of copper and tin nearest planet to the sun and notes today’s guitar sales lead.

The Supreme Court New Hampshire Wimbledon Rome

Voters and Receiving Boards Listed by City Wards

Long list of names and addresses for Third through Sixth Ward divisions detailing receiving and counting boards. Includes Mrs. Lola Learnard, Walt Nieder, Estella Burgert, Charlotte Clark, Jessie Scott, Adella Miller, Addie Buckminster, and many others across Kentucky Tennessee New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Pennsylvania Massachusetts Massachusetts Winona and more.

Charlotte Clark New Hampshire Dorothy Martin Rhode Island J. M. Stone Mary R. Garvin F. E. Morawetz Winona Lillian West Martha Mettner Frank Evans Massachusetts Edw. Brass Rosa Wilks Fifth Ward Jessie Scott New York Ethel Kerr Pennsylvania Ethel Reynolds Connecticut J. N. Goddard New Lore Emma Keefe Adella Miller Gussie Chappell Vera Sowder Mary Muzzy H. W. Edmondson C. W. Schubert Lula Perry New Jersey Frank Liggett Tennyson Garrett Alice Brockelsby H. B. Hertzler East Eleventh May Neever R. M. Copenhaver R. M. Roberts Oregon Pearl Hickman

Yard long bean brought to Journal-World by Mac Brown

A 30 inch yard long bean was presented to the Journal-World office by Mac Brown of 1033 Indiana Street. He displayed three vines each bearing about 30 similarly large beans. Ernest K. Lindley will write a Washington Post column for the paper’s administration support, appearing four days weekly. Fraser theater hosts free screenings of Trees to Tribune and Evolution tomorrow through Friday. St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer S R McCulloch planned to interview Republican senatorial candidate Gerald B. Winrod in Lawrence today.

Journal-World Office Mac Brown Indiana Strait Brown Ernest K. Lindley E. H. Lindley Washington Post Washington, D. C Eugene Meyer Fraser Theater Tribune S. R. McCulloch St. Louis Post-Dispatch Lawrence Gerald B. Winrod U. S McCulloch Wichita

Sunshine Ends Flood Turmoil in San Saba Texas

Sunshine returns as San Saba and surrounding areas ease a flood emergency that lasted six days. The Colorado River fell below flood stage at Austin while the San Saba river, once 45 feet, returned to its channel. The Red Cross shelters about 200 refugees and 60 homes were flooded or washed away.

San Sabe Tex P— Sunshine Texas Austin Colorado River San Saba Red Cross

Santa Fe Interest Deferred Payment To Be Paid Later

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad president R S T Bledsoe said the 2 percent interest on stamped 4 percent bonds deferred last May 1 will be paid September 1. The remaining 2 percent and 4 percent on unstamped bonds due November 1. Net income for the year ended June 30 was 1,284,682 dollars. No action on the preferred dividend yet. announcement expected tomorrow.

New York R.S. T. Bledsoe Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Pledsoe

Acacia Tad No 9 Masonic Session July 28

Acacia Tad No 9 A F and A M announces a special communication on Thursday July 28 at 7 30 p m for work in the first degree Visitors and sojourners are invited Forrest L Noll W M John H Parker Secy

Acacia A. F A. M Forrest L. Noll John H. Parker Sec’y

New Deal Man to Fight for Seat

Dallas July 26 UP Rep W D McFarlane a New Deal favorite set out to campaign for his house seat in a runoff primary against Ed Gossett who led by about 2000 votes. Gossett fell short of a majority as returns came in with McFarlane delayed by Congress adjournment and the death of his wife cited as a factor. In surrounding races Maverick was defeated, and Lindley Beckworth and Brady Gentry appeared headed to a runoff in the sixth district. Other Texas incumbents renominated include Patman Dies Rayburn Sumners Johnson Patton Lanham Kleberg Jones.

Dallas Tex W. D. McFarlane New Deal Texas Maury Maverick Morgan Sanders McFarlane Ed Gossett Congress Gossett Fort Worth W. Lee O’daniel Maverick Spark Phig Paul Kilday San Antonio Sanders Lindley Beckworth Young Brady Gentry Smith County Wright Patman Martin Dies Sam Rayburn Hatton Sumners Lyndon Johnson Nat Patton Fritz G. Lanham R. M. Kleberg Marvin Jones

New City Budget Shows Reduction Across Funds

The budget details a rise in some funds while others stay level. The 12.88 mill levy is expected to raise 192 862 01 for next year versus 203 101 72 last year. Water fund figures are included though no tax is levied.

Altho Water Fund Seeceeneahenee General Fund Hospital Fund ATES Oy Library Fund It Park

Campus Sing at K. U Plans Highlighted by Miessner

The annual summer Campus sing at Fowler grove on Thursday at 7 45 directed by Otto Miessner features old favorites and popular numbers from Snow White Blossom Time and more. Soloists Meribah Moore Joe Williams Charles Neiswender and the Wilkins duo join the program with an orchestra including Olga Eitner Carroll Nickels Jeannette Barbour Louis Maser Lewis Coneland and Winifred Hill. The 700 member A Cappella choir will also sing and lead with a special selection.

Fowler Grove Otto Miessner Lawrence Choral Union Olga Eitner Carroll Nickels Jeanette Barbour Louis Maser Lewis Coneland Winifred Hill

Resolution to Stand Up For Black Eligibility Question

Two Alabama lawyers frustrated in efforts to withdraw a proposed American Bar Association resolution seeking Supreme Court information on Justice Hugo L. Black’s eligibility. Dean Edward T. Lee refused to withdraw the measure prompting debate on whether the association should pursue the issue. Lightning kills a CMT C trainee at Fort Sill and a Bavarian song event with Dean Swarthout directing performances draws a crowd with lighting and seating planned.

Cleveland Alabama Hugo L. Black American Bar Association U. S. Supreme Court Black Edward T. Lee John Marshall Law School Chicago Association Richard D. Evans Birmingham Ala Supreme Court Marvin Woodall Bar Association Lee Evans Woodall Dean Lee Justice Black

U S Steel Reports Quarter Deficit and Dividend

U S Steel Corp reports a deficit of 5 010 426 for the prior quarter and a net income of 36 173 682 in the June quarter. Directors order a regular dividend of 1 75 on the 7 percent cumulative preferred stock. Shipments for Q2 1938 total 1 445 110 tons at 32 percent capacity.

New York U. S. Steel Corporation Today

Barred from Own Trial at United Automobile Workers

Four suspended UAW officers Richard T. Frankensteen, Wyndham Mortimer, Ed Hall, and Walter Wells were kept from the trial doors twice before finally entering to face the UAW executive board. The defense called the accusers communists while Martin and advisers were identified as such by the opposing side.

Detroit United Automobile Workers U.A.W. Executive Board Richard T. Frankensteen Wyndham Mortimer Ed Hall Walter Wells Martin Sooges Communist Party

Friend campaigns across Kansas in closing week tour

Carl Friend pushes his Republican bid for lieutenant governor with a statewide tour through Wyandotte Leavenworth Shawnee Jackson and Pottawatomie counties. He cites broad county reach and urges strong turnout for the lieutenant governor race. He thanks Douglas County supporters from the 1936 campaign.

Carl Friend Wyandotte Leavenworth Shawnee County Jackson County Pottawatomie County Kansas Douglas County

Republicans seek united front for fall victory

August 2, 1988 editorial urges solid Republican unity to ensure a victory in November. It warns against intraparty clashes during the primary that could jeopardize the party’s prospects and highlights optimism among Republicans statewide.

Reds Top Bees 6 2 In Bees Long Stay Opener

Cincinnati Derringer limited Boston to one baserunner through seven innings as Reds beat the Bees 6 to 2 in the opening game of their long layoff. Scoring details show Cincinnati 3 002 100 and Boston 008 000 020.

Boston Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Bees Cincinnati Derring di Lombardi Turner Sea Hutchinson Lopez Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Gil Brack Pirate Brown Pittsburgh Philadelphia Blanton Todd Passeau Smith Sivess Vena Atwood St. Louis Wxee New York Shoun McGee Owen Melton Coffman W. Brown Mancuso Chicago Brooklyn Root Russell French and Hartnett Pisaianons Frankhouse and Presswell

Grimes Temper Costs Pitcher Big Civil Verdict

Burleigh Grimes known as Boiling faced a 124 dollar civil ruling after a jury found he punched 16 year old Herbert Greenberg in the abdomen during a Dodgers Giants game. Grimes offered no defense.

New York Burleigh Grimes Brooklyn Dodger Herbert Greenberg Grimes Dodgers New York Giants

Deaths and Funerals for Edward Saul Ward and Willis Olmsted

Edward Saul Ward 68 a former Lawrence resident died in Philadelphia July 21 burial in Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife Agnes Saul one sister Mrs R H Rogers 615 North Third street Lawrence two nephews and two nieces. Ward was born in Lawrence July 11 1870. Willis P Olmsted 66 died Sunday with funeral services planned by his family in the area.

Ward Edward Saul Lawrence Philadelphia Agnes. Saul R. H. Rogers North Third Street Saul

Olmsted Family Rites Held in Lawrence

Morning services at 1801 Vermont Street were led by Rev. Charles W. Thomas for Alice Olmsted and family. Burial followed at Memorial Park cemetery. Survivors include A R Olmsted Charles Olmsted Orley Olmsted of Lawrence three sisters Henry Martin Jack Dunkley W W White H R Fuller of Lawrence one son E W Olmsted of Lawrence two daughters Mrs Dale L Benson Corpus Christi Tex Mrs Howard R Burns Wichita and four grandchildren Robert Phillip Helen Elizabeth Olmsted Lawrence Marjorie Ann Jean E Benson Corpus Christi Tex.

Vermont Street Charles W. Thomas Memorial Park Cemetery Alice Olmsted A. R. Olmsted Charles Olmsted Orley Olmsted Lawrence Henry Martin Jack Dunkley W. W. White H. R. Fuller

Maytag plant demands possession from government

The strike-bound Maytag Washing Machine Company in Newton, Iowa, issued a formal demand on Gov. Nelson G. Krascshel and military authorities to restore possession of the factory to the company.

Newton Maytag Washing Machine Company Nelson G. Krascshel Neawton

Rankin Announces Birth of Son Gary Edmonds at McLouth

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rankin of Omaha Neb announce the birth of a son July 12 named Gary Edmonds Mrs Rankin formerly Miss Josephine Edmonds music instructor at McLouth schools for three years. Mrs Perry Sharder and daughters Patty Lou and Peggy Ann of Kansas City spent the past week with Mrs Lou Edmonds.

Kenneth Rankin Omaha Neb Gary Edmonds Rankin Josephine Edmonds McLouth Schools Earl Edmonds McAlaster Oklo Joyce Paul Ritchie Memphis Tenn

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests

The column records varied social visits and travels. Mr Shrader made a business trip to Washington D C. Mr and Mrs Theodore Cox stay with Mrs Cox while she recuperates at B A hospital Topeka. Several hosting duties and trips to Perry Oklahoma Camp Wood and Los Angeles are noted along with attendees from Read ing and Kansas City.

Shrader Washington, D. C Theodore Cox Fred Cox Cox B. A. Hospital Topeka Ernest McHenry Harold McHenry Frank Landon Ladies Council The Methodist Church A. A. Haltom Elda Patten Reading Lois McHenry Kansas City Ernest A McJenry Jack Joplin Joplin Otto Glogan McLouth McLouth Rural High School Ruth Spoonerman Wilma Turner Los Angeles Cal Robert Brown George Grace

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sixth Ward Addie Buckminster North Third Ed Williams A. B. Conner Lilian Krum Ivan O. Randall Henry Weingartner J. T. Tee A. E. Strode Arthur A. Hill Lincoln Roy. E. Bushey Santa FE Interest SEAT K. U Bland Pore OLEN Roark Vant W.kebker University of Kansas School of Business J. Bland Pope University of Texas Olen B. Roark Scott City Kan Yale Law School Vant W. Kebker Minnesota Hugo Black C.M.T.C Fort Sill Ola Citizens Military Training Corps Edward C. Solomon Mount Vernon D. M. Swarthout Charles Bayles University Buildings and Grounds Friend M. C. Manley Gene Glahan Ostermueller Rogers Desautels Grafke Lyons Orell Washington Ferrell Kelley Hogsett R Vert Kennedy Eisenstat Tebetts Caster Brucker Feller Hemsley Pytlak New Y Pearson Dickey H. Mills Linke Heath Sullivan Willis P. Olmsted William Marston Marston Country United States Glub-glub Schubert New Hampshire St Funk’s Tom Mass Green Bros Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Douglas County Building & Loan Association John CG Emick
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