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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1938
Page
2
A moonlit raid hit the British operated Gandia port on Spain's Mediterranean coast. The dredger Gandia sank hours after, with warehouses burned and 20 railway cars destroyed. British manager Edwin Apfel called it a deliberate attack and estimated damage at 1,500,000 pesetas.
Emmett D. Nixon of Kansas City was bound over to the November term of district court on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing spark plugs from Evans Auto Supply in Lawrence. His preliminary hearing before Justice Donald S. Hults failed to secure the $2,000 bond, and he remains in county jail.
Questions ask about pulmotors lakes shells passports Utah King Tory bushel dry quarts in a bushel cardinal India capital minimum presidential age and no hit no run games in World Series. Answers appear on the classified page.
Floodwaters retreating as rivers return inside banks across Kansas. Smoky Hill subsides after crest near Junction City and Salina, while Kaw and Neosho fall. showers move east with 80 to 85 degree highs forecast and 65 degree east lows.
Douglas county township boards must finalize budgets by July 1 per county auditor Mildred LeSuer. Budget forms and instructions issued. financial documents must be published by July 5. City and county budgets due for publication by August 5. All school district budgets except No. 60 Lawrence completed.
Enrollment in KU summer courses began today with registrar activity in Frank Stronghall. Final full credit enrollment closes Saturday, with classes starting tomorrow and meeting Saturday June 11 to complete the first week. Library service hours run 7 20 a m to 5 80 p m and 7 p m to 10 p m daily except Sundays.
O E Doc Hundley announces Democratic bid for sheriff in Douglas County ahead of August 2 primary. Lawrence native and Wakarusa township resident, 41, WPA foreman, World War I veteran in the 137th Infantry. Former Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows, districts grand master, and former Santa Fe stock yards partner.
L E Craig announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for clerk of the district court at 1818 New York street. Born near Vinland he has lived in Douglas county most of his life and since 1929 in Lawrence. He formerly served as chief clerk for the state highway department and now works on a Perry construction job. His wife Marie Craig filed as precinct committeewoman in the first precinct of the fourth ward. Others filing include Emma K Lee and Charles E Banning for sheriff.
Acacia Lodge No. 9 AF and AM announces Thursday schedule with opening at 6 o clock dinner at 6:80 and second at 7:30 Stated meeting at 8 o clock Visit of RFW James W Plummer DDGM Visitors and sojourners invited Forrest L Noll WM John H Parker Secy.
Ellis president of Juniata College will deliver the principal address at the conference opening in the U Auditorium Huntingdon Pa Tomorrow’s schedule outlines breakfast and seminar sessions in Kansas Union Memorial and several rooms including Allen Weldy First Century and Marvin Hall with speakers and leaders for women young people children and adult groups The program features talks demonstrations panel discussions and missionary presentations in a period of dense educational activities.
Carl Deay, 69, died yesterday morning at his home near Vinland. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ in Vinland with Rev. Andrews of Ottawa officiating. Burial in Deay cemetery. He is survived by his wife, a son Eugene Deay, three daughters Elsie Johnson of Baldwin, Gertie Deay, Ethel Deay, a brother Rome Deay of Vinland, and a sister Vernie Love of Hutchinson.
Mrs. Harvey Bond aged 79 died last night at her son Elza Bonds home near Lone Star. Burial will be in Clinton with the Rumsey funeral home handling arrangements. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Willis Dunn and a son Elza Bond both of near Lone Star and a cousin Thomas B Ellsberry of Eldorado Kansas. Ward reports the death of Miss Jennie Donnelly about 70 a former Lawrence resident. Miss Donnelly died in Kansas City and graveside services are Friday at 11 30 at Catholic cemetery with Father Hoffman of St Johns Catholic church officiating. She was the last surviving member of her family known in the city.
The imperial council of Shrinedom met to elect an outer guard who will, in 11 years, advance to imperial potentate over temples in the United States and Canada. The post will be vacant as others move up one rank. Nominees mentioned include Potentate John H. Zink of Boumi temple Baltimore Potentate William Heim Lu Lu temple Philadelphia Stephen P. Jones Louisville and Galloway Calhoun Tyler Texas.
Frank Henry Turner died May 27 at 11 30 p m at age 48. He moved with his parents to the Washington Creek area south west of Lawrence in 1908 and lived near Lawrence for the last 18 years. He is survived by his wife Alma and daughter Lola at home, his mother and father Mr and Mrs H A Turner Pomona Kansas, four sisters Mrs T L Dillon Pomona Mrs O L Smith Lone Star Mrs C H Miller Lawrence and Mrs Mahlon Little Ottawa, and three brothers E A and Albert Turner Globe and Fred S Turner Pleasant Grove.
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the courthouse to Russell Blake of Wichita and Lois Riederer of Belpre. The couple expects to be married by Rev. F. Price here.
S. E. Scott was arraigned this morning before Police Judge Donald S. Hults for building without a permit. He pleaded not guilty and was fined one dollar.
Reader requests delivery of the Journal-World to a summer address. No further details on dates or address provided in readable text. The item appears as a general notice about subscription routing during vacation periods.
Four blocks on Second street from Indiana to Maine will be formally opened Saturday as part of a WPA project. Lyons street from Ninth to Second is nearly finished and work continues on the area south of the Hill with a mudjack. Additional paving improvements include Alabama street segments and planned concrete surfacing on Barker avenue and Ninth street with Barker avenue from Twenty to Twenty third slated for erection but not paving.
The city council authorized Chief Jude Anderson to enforce the trash rule. Councilman Willard Brown and Mayor Lawrence argued the ordinance guards gutters and drains and waste has caused gutter cleanups. Violations are misdemeanors with fines from five to one hundred dollars, and warnings will be issued to violators.
The 60 acre county relief project uses spraying on young tomato plants to guard against insects. County welfare director Mrs Mildred Watson says cultivation is advancing and employment looks secure. Later some plants will be transplanted where growth is thin.
Europe faces a drouth described as worse than any in a century. Howard D. Salins of Chicago, head of the flax and fibre institute of America, says the new deal agricultural policy worsens scarcity and profits for Europe while US farmers lose hundreds of millions in potential sales abroad.
Elwyn Dees KU athletic trainer denies accepting a job as assistant football and track coach at Oklahoma A and M Stillwater saying he only applied. He conferred with Henry Iba, athletic director, during a visit to Dr. F C Allen. AP notes no information will be released until Saturday.
Announcement states enlistment in companies H and M of the 137th infantry National Guard ends June 15 except for prior service. Each company has 3 to 4 vacancies per Capt. Galen A. Gorrill. Camp at Fort Riley starts August 14 for 15 days. Both units are rated outstanding. Company M drills Mondays under Capt. Wayne Allphin. Company H drills Tuesdays under Capt. Galen A. Gorrill.
Forty members attended the annual fish fry of the Lawrence Vocational Agriculture Alumni Association at Green's cabin last night. E. C. Buehler of the University of Kansas speech department was the guest speaker. The association will not meet in July but plans for the annual picnic in August are being made.
Major league action with Chicago and New York splitting twin bill while Detroit tops Philadelphia. Mel Ott homered to spark the Giants over the Cubs in a tight tenth inning duel. Pirates beat the Bees 4 to 1 as Bob Klinger earned his fourth win.
The will of Miss Kate Stephens probated in Cloud county outlines a 30000 dollar income trust administered by National City Bank of New York. Income supports the University of Kansas, with portions unavailable for four years after her death. Provisions name executrix Leo Haughey and niece Elizabeth Stephens Haughey as residuary beneficiaries and detail gifts to Watson Library and Thayer Museum.
Former Lawrence residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mason lived in a high house as flood waters filled basements across the street. After the river dike broke at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, women kept vigilance while men built improvised levees and earthen dikes to shield yards.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners awarded the contract for primary and general election supplies to The World Company of Lawrence. The World bid $597.85 for supplies, with competitors Dodsworth of Topeka at $615.59 Baldwin Ledger at $765.45 and the Douglas County Republican at $647.50. Ballot printing contract to be decided later.
Willing Workers class of the Methodist church met Friday May 20 with devotionals led by Mrs. Cecil Feister and business session led by Mrs. Ridgway. Tom W. Edmonds of McLouth died June 1 at his son Don Edmonds home in Fairmount after a heart attack. Funeral July 10 at Rumsey chapel Lawrence. Various local families visited and traveled for Memorial Day, graduations, and illnesses. Ongoing reports include deaths of Mrs. Mary Vasburgh, Mrs. Nellie Sheridan, and Ida Harker, plus numerous visits and college commencements involving McLouth residents.
Chicago wheat futures closed lower as late export estimates and clearer loan price signals kept buyers away. Southwest harvest arrivals, including 120 cars at Fort Worth, weighed on values while July and September futures showed modest declines. Open interest rose in corn and wheat amid slow export trade and favorable Kansas weather for winter wheat.
The Senate approved an 87 million rivers and harbors measure and sent it to the House for conference in amendments. The bill would authorize the War Department to build over 60 improvement projects nationwide.
Washington lawmakers voted to authorize 50,000 dollars requested by President Roosevelt for FBI work on the kidnapping of five year old Jimmy Gash. An extra 150,000 dollar emergency fund for similar cases was also approved.
Kansas City market reports hogs 2,000 head active and 5 to 10 higher than Tuesday's average. Top at 8.70 with heavy numbers moving to packers and few shippers. Bulk good to fishe 170 270 pounds with hundreds of calves and cattle noted.
Livestock buyers steady on feeders and killers while yearlings and short fed cattle move slowly. Missouri fed steers top around 10.15, Oklahoma cows about 6.85, cutters 4.00 to 5.00, heifers 7.50 to 9.50, bulls to 6.25. Sheep run 1,100 head with lambs about 50 lower, Texas lambs 5.75 to 6.00, native spring lambs above 9.65.
AP report from Kansas City notes hogs unchanged while cattle fed steers hold steady to uneven. Sheep and lamb prices slip with shorn lambs and springers down about 50 cents, range buyers 5.75 to 6.00. top ewes around 3.50.
New York June 8 AP reports Treasury securities closed with quotes at 3 percent June 106 8, 3 5 8 March 107, 4 5 118 27, and 3 5 5 at 106 14.
Wheat and corn futures move mixed with several grades closing higher or lower. Basis shifts include No 2 dark hard wheat at 89 to 90 percent and No 2 white corn around 56 to 57 percent with various futures for July September and December. Oats hold or dip slightly with white and mixed varieties listed. Rye barley and kaffir shown with modest price ranges.
Kansas City hay market prices list alfalfa and prairie grades with No 1 and No 2 categories. Rates show alfalfa near 16.00 to 17.00 per unit and prairie around 8.50 to 9.50, reflecting market variation.
Market wires show Chicago wheat futures with mixed figures for Sept and Dec contracts and several grain notes. Estimated livestock receipts for tomorrow in Kansas City list cattle 2,000 calves 800 hogs 1,200 and sheep 7,000, with AP USDA attribution.
Kansas City reports June 8 prices for eggs butter poultry and potatoes. Egg and butter prices listed with butterfat. roosters and broilers quoted. Chicago market notes show potato prices demand and stock quality. Various state prices for Bliss Triumphs Russets Cobblers and other potato grades appear with regional price bands.
Grain markets list wheat 62 white corn 51 yellow corn 53 oats 25. Butterfat No 120 No 217. Poultry hens under 4 pounds 10 over 4 pounds 13 springs 12 14 stags roosters 6 8. Eggs 15. Hogs 8.35.
A creeping advance in stocks extended as small buyers nudged prices higher in a quiet session. Trading was light with about 275000 shares changing hands as traders anticipated a June rise amid weak business news and dividend cuts. An accompanying dividend announcement provided a contrasting note.
The market showed narrow fluctuations with small speculative activity. Major stocks led by Westinghouse and Bethlehem Steel rose while J C Penney lagged as traders awaited easing federal spending in relief and public works ahead of autumn trade.
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