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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1950
Page
5
Local residents share visits across towns and states with kin and friends. A funeral attendance, hospital outings, and a hospital tour highlight the week while community groups plan a church luncheon at Northside Christian.
Lawrence Kansas July 29 1950 a local man was injured when a nail he was driving flew up and pierced his eyelid entering the eye he was rushed to Stormont hospital for immediate surgery doctors hope sight will not be permanently impaired the brief item also notes family visits travel and local church notices.
Experiments described at the American Home Economists Association annual meeting show 19 machines of various types tested with different loads. Findings indicate a 6 to 9 pound load generally cleans better and more evenly than heavier loads, guiding users to lighter, thriftier use of water, detergent, and energy.
Building storage tanks in Newton Kansas to add 1 750 000 bushels of grain capacity. G M Rose president states the firm will reach a total storage capacity of 3 250 000 bushels with four extra concrete tanks.
Lawrence residents follow KU graduates Patricia Lynch and Beverly Presley, now with the Pi Players in Manitou Springs Colorado, as they perform weekly in rotating productions. Beverly, a five year veteran with the troupe, and Patricia, in her second summer, pursue theater careers beyond KU.
The national assembly approved plans to expand France's air force to 2500 war planes and 1500 general service aircraft over five years at an estimated cost of 710 million dollars. Defense minister Jules Moch said no callup of reserves now, though hints possible later.
North Lawrence residents and visitors are listed attending church services, family gatherings, and social calls. Names include Jack and Mrs Popplewell, Mrs Earl Skinner, Mr and Mrs Joe Miller and children Pat and Connie, Miss Ruby Criss and guests, Dr Christian Wright as pastor, and the Rev Knox assisting at Northside Christian Church during Lerah Crocker’s vacation. Highlights include Joyce Pine visiting Sweet Springs, Mo, and the Holiday family in Orrick Ma with a new daughter Cathryn May born July 22. other callers include Mrs H H Taubman and Caral Lynn Taubman from Kansas City.
In Venice California, children and relatives visited friends. Newh Lawrence and Mr. Mi man, a former Locust Street grocer, were mentioned. Ton Patechen called to see his father Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Engine Clark and children Larry and Danny spent the weekend at Emmett Muss. Shirley Jean Colbert spent an evening with Miss Barbara Jane Buerman Thursday.
In Kansas City Kansas a broken trolley wire showered sparks on a stalled street car causing panic. Passengers fled to exits trampling a woman, Mary O'Brien, 29, who suffered bruises and abrasions and was treated at a police emergency hospital. The wire carried 550 volts.
Caterpillar D6 bulldozer now available with added horsepower at no extra cost. Operator with 15 years experience handles basements grading sewer ditches soil conservation and all kinds of earth moving and land clearing. 401 Mich. St. Phone 1117 W Lawrence Kans.
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