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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1947

Page

2

Commencement Weekend Plans at University of Kansas

The University of Kansas schedules a multi day commencement weekend with alumni events, class reunions, and a May 1947 luncheon in Hoch Auditorium. Highlights include Mortar Board reunion, an informal alumni open house, a color movie premiere, class reunions, and the baccalaureate service at Memorial Stadium if weather permits. Governor Carlann, Regent Fred Harris, and Chancellor Deane Maillot are to give greetings at the exercises in Memorial Stadium or Hoch Auditorium.

University of Kansas K.ul Hoeh Auditorium School of Fine Arts Hoch Suditarium Uuynian Beard Memorial Union Goulden Elasa Carter Harrison Lawrence St. Jonna Episcopal Church Hampton Claen Brandfant Union Wam Tris Teen, Endowment Association Apm Wartminister Hall Alumni Association Fraser Hall Phi Bets Kappa Kansas Memorial Stadium Hoch Carlann Fred Harris Deane Maiott

Inquiry Sours Over Baseball Bribery Claim at St Joseph

St Joseph police asked to probe a bribery allegation involving Muskogee outfielder Manan Alien McBreath and a supposed bid to throw a Western game between Muskogee and St Joseph. Cardinal president Bil Megarty demanded the investigation after NAPRC president George Trautman said McBreath was banned for life, a claim denied by McBreath in a Thursday statement to the St Joseph newspaper.

Bt. Joseph St Joomph Muskogee Ohio St. Joon Bil Megarty St. Joseph Cardinals Claude Daviz St. Joseph Manan Alien Mc ¥Reath Anlarensant Ty Dent George Trautman National Association Professional Baseball McF’reath Missgeekow JoElreath Rt. Joseph NAPRC

Scotland Yard Tightens Bomb Precaution Measures

Scotland Yard announced new precautions against bombs after a “humba man” plotter threat. Spokesman said attackers may shift tactics to bombs hidden in packages or sent to destinations other than Italy, with authorities expecting further attempts.

Scotland Yard London Italy

Deaths and Funerals William Henry Mohler

Funeral services for William Henry Mohler, who died Friday morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, will be held Monday at 2:30 PM from Schubert Funeral Home. Captain Hugh Forner of Pittsburgh will officiate. Mohler had lived with daughter Helen Mohler in Lawrence for five months and previously resided at 1202 Rhode Island Street. He formerly lived north of Lawrence and near reference points in Rhode Island. The obituary notes relations and local affiliations.

William Henry Mohler Wiliam Henry Mohier Lawrence Memorial Hospital Schubert Hugh Forner

Skymasters Cleared After Nationwide Check

Officials announced that the Skymasters received a clean bill following a routine check conducted today. No irregularities or misconduct were found, and the team maintains its status amid ongoing scrutiny.

Skymasters

Lawrence Kansas News Roundup Involving University of Kansas Alumni

Lawrence residents report a mix of local events from Kansas University. The piece mentions Lawrence men joining a university society, city water level warnings, a proposed municipal airport project, and public demonstrations near Lone Star Lake. Officials discuss safety, gate and trash receptacle regulations, and street improvements slated for execution.

Austin

Assembly of God Bible School Finishes Year With Picnic

The Assembly of God Bible School at Tat PBehual closes its term with a noon picnic Friday and a commencement program Friday night. Staff includes Rev. and Mrs. R. Hillexas, director, plus teachers and musicians across beginners to intermediate classes.

Assembly of God Bible School Assembly of God Manda At & Oerick R. Hillexas Donna Long Rachel Johnson Rex Vickers L. Knerner LaJuie Kellar Fernickinson Juan Lady Pauline Cooper Pa Whaley Dorothy Bigsby

Fire in Kratero village reported by Embros correspondent

A conservative paper Embros reports that an armed group in Yurnelay uniforms set fire to the village Kratero on the Yuga law 2 north of Phicrina. Only 10 of 200 houses remained undamaged.

Athena Embros Kratero Phicrina

War crimes trials reveal large docket and grim charges

Fragmentary text reports on war crimes trials and a large docket. It mentions defendants facing charges over executions, experiments, slave labor, and the treatment of victims. The article references specific trial names and alleged war crimes, with notes on how these actions were framed during proceedings.

Thashle Germany Cunery Friedrich Fiick Avenitra Vast Iron de+ eerie Severa Geeney Siih Astates Daily

Kansas State to Enroll 5200 to 6000 Servicemen Next Year

Kansas State College comptroller Arnold R. Jones predicts 5200 to 6000 ex servicemen will enroll next fall at Manhattan. Plans include new facilities with War Housing administration support, temporary dorms, a new laboratory, more classrooms and 69 faculty offices. About 500 beds and mattresses loaned to Manhattan residents for student use. no high school graduate will be denied admission.

Manhattan Kansas State College Arnold R. Jones Jones War Housing Administration

Drownings Reported While Fleeing Flood Waters

At Atumwa on June 7 two women and three children drowned while fleeing rising flood waters. Versche Loveless street superintendent said the five were not identified and bodies had not been recovered. He noted the swift current hindered boat launches and the craft may have been torn apart by the water.

Attumwa South Versche Loveless Loveless

Chinese Reds in Gain and Government Plan

Chinese communists gained ground in Manchuria as government forces, led by General Tu Li-Ming, predicted the Reds would be crushed by a new plan on reinforcements arrival. Tu Li-Ming told reporters in Mukden the war in the northeast would enter a decisive stage within a short time and the government would win.

Peiping Manchuria Tu Li-Ming Mukden

Kansas Business and Professional Women elect second VP candidates

At Pittsburg Kansas on June 7 the state convention of the Kansas Business and Professional Women’s clubs held a race for second vice president. Three candidates competed Miss Hazel Anderson Lawrence Miss May Wheeler Newton and Miss Mae Grover Augusta. First vice president Kathrin Brenton Marysville is the only nominee for president and Mrs Irene Kelley Atwood moves to first VP. New officers will be installed at tonight’s banquet with Dr Irma Gene Nevins of Washington DC to speak and Dr Marie Castellani of Rome Italy scheduled as principal speaker at Sunday's closing session.

Pittsburg Kan Kansas Business and Profesional Womeng Eclubs Hazel Anderson Lawrence May Wheeler Newton Mae Grover Augusta Kath Brenton Marysville Irene Kelley Atwood Rerond Irma Gene Nevins Washington, D. C Marie Castellani Rome Italy

Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court

Marriage licenses issued yesterday in the probate court to Rey E. Workman 44 Lawrence and Henera B. McCracken 36 Topeka Richard L Peterson.

Probate Court Rey E. Workman Lawrence Henera B. McCracken Topeka Richard L. Peterson

Potatoes Offered Free to Public and Charitable Agencies

The Agriculture department appealed to public and charitable bodies to take surplus early potatoes at no cost. It said 11 500 bushels of earis grown potatoes were forced to be destroyed this year due to market issues. Potatoes support relief clients and are provided in cat lots with no charges for distribution.

Workington Agriculture Department Carmet Cat Corp

Girl Fatally Struck Crossing Highway Near Crewebure

June 7, a year-old girl Sirey May Burnick died after being struck while crossing the highway near per hame in Crewebure, a mires camp near here. Coroner Dave L ene and County Attorney Barnes Griffin said she ran from behind a car no, and was hit by a vehicle driven by John Appine of Frontes nar, Pittsburg.

Sirey May Burnick Per Hame Crewebure Mires Here Lous Burnick Dave Lene Barnes Griffin Thi Arma John Appine Frontes Nar Tittsburg

Market News: Livestock Prices Rise Amid Mixed Trade

Market roundup shows cattle and hog futures edging higher as demand improves for key grades. Analysts note cautious sentiment ahead of next week’s supply data while weak grain prices temper price gains for feeders and calves.

In Memoriam for Willard and Susie Samuels

Memorial notices honor Willard Samuels who died May 31 and Susie Samuels who died June 7. The verse laments the loss, recalls childhood home scenes, and notes enduring family memories across the years. Widows and children remember the pair with affection and faith.

Willard Samuels Susie Samuels Sadha Washington Mary Brown

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