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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
5
A woman missing since July 19 on a trail to California was found dead in the Mojave desert near Barstow. Deputies led by Sheriff Hexty Graybeal reported the 68 year old Mrs. Graybeal may have become dazed and wandered the trails until death. her purse was found nearby.
Social items list in Lawrence for Thursday and surrounding days include the Counter Club bridge luncheon with 16 guests, Mr and Mrs Fred Zoellner hosting a dinner bridge at the Country Club, and a Douglas County Dental Society picnic at Lone Star Lake with dentists from out of town. Guests from Lawrence Ottawa Garnett Kansas City Osawatomie attend. Lambda Theta officers elected. births announced. various sorority and club activities noted with dates and venues across Lawrence community.
Personal notices list Mrs. John M. Wagy journeying to San Francisco to meet Ensign Wagy returning from Japan. Several families, including Miller, Laughlin, Peterson, Bratton, Schehrer, Wise, Schaake, Wangeman, Pine, Hoefer, Pierce, Stocker, Stevenson, Salvesen, Simpson, Turner, and Metz, report trips to duty stations, relatives, or vacations across Kansas, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona.
Kochan described the University role in Baldwin. Prof. Baskerville spoke on Baker students and faculty ties to the rural Baldwin area. Leatrice Sakuma of Hawaii explained choosing a small college in America. Social hour followed in Parmenter Commons with Baker faculty and foreign students. Wednesday dinner in Stephenson Hall featured KU faculty guests including Beth Smith Haugh Nelson Backus Gagliario Fields Long Maloney L Ecustr Bradshaw Mitchell Pritchard Mix. Robert Ridley, homebound two and a half years, celebrated his birthday with a card shower and cake. John Skied Jr. and wife named Mary Sue to their newborn daughter July 18 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Otha Hatfield and sons John and Larry returned Tuesday night from a ten day fishing trip at Lake Ania north of Bimidji Minn They reported good wall eye and northern pike fishing and described new experiences including water skiing and a seaplane ride They met former S C friends in Ka Omaha and viewed a parade film from St Johns Military School commencement in Salina
Kyoto News Agency reports parents fear uncensored American films in Japan may harm children. Movie companies hesitate to form a joint censorship board. some foreign firms may operate independently as talks with British and French studios proceed. Sophomore Robbe Bill captures Alabama’s first Southern Conference golf title with 290 over 72 holes.
The report notes Airman 2 Puane A. Wilson left Tuesday for Shreveport after a 10 day furlough, and Pvt. Jesse Athey Jr. arrived at Camp Drake in Japan before Brahma. both are linked to families in Biloxi and Lincoln. Cpl Firman Mullin, in Korea since February 1951, faced a shoulder injury, earned multiple medals, and is awaiting sergeant’s rating as he nears Okinawa. Conrad W. Curtis of Whiting Field, Milton, was named plane captain of the week after service since March 1950 with continued duty at Whiting Field.
Nagging backache headaches and dizziness signal possible kidney trouble. Doctors stress kidney function for health and urge care against strain and cold. Do not neglect symptoms seek relief with Dians Pills previously trusted by millions for soothing kidney discomfort.
Second Lt. Norman E Stone of Route 6 and son of Mr and Mrs Res is listed among soldiers connected to Gen Mark W Clark. He trained at Henderson College Arkadelphia and served with the Army in Korea. The report notes his combat record and links to Oklahoma A and M wrestling ties.
Roy Best, warden of Colorado's penitentiary, received a two year suspension from his post. The Civil Service Commission acted after the merit board had pressed 11 counts against him, with one dismissed. Best, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 1944, may return to active duty after the suspension.
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