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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
6
Topeka June 11 Governor Ratner asked Kansas motorists to join a voluntary rubber conservation program by driving more slowly. He plans highway signs at strategic spots to promote slower speeds and says emergency tire conservation could justify limits under the existing law. He also urged fewer unnecessary trips.
The 63rd regular meeting of the Trans-Missouri Kansas shippers board in Wichita on June 12 will discuss transportation marketing and storage of the 1942 wheat crop. Speakers include L M Betts Frank A Theis Fred S Keiser and Ray B Bowden with Rex M Nielsen presiding and Col J Monroe Johnson addressing a luncheon on American railroad transport in the nation’s decisive battle. The board spans Kansas Missouri and surrounding regions and works with railroads to promote car supply and service.
A fire of suspicious origin broke out on the S S Irenee DuPont at a Brooklyn pier while it was being loaded with rubber tires and aviation oil. Discovered at 6 54 p m, flames confined to a cargo section within an hour with no injuries. The ship, 6400 tons launched in 1941, is under police and fire marshal inquiry.
Summer classes are arranged under the Lawrence Junior Red Cross. Eva Bourne teaches First Aid in room 105 Central building at 9 30 on Monday and Friday with enrollment closing after Monday. Kathryn Tissue offers Nutrition on Wednesday at 10 in the Manual building with open enrollment. Electa Kindlesperger conducts Home Nursing at 10 on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the health room of the old high building with available seats. A H Turney teaches Child Care in room 101 high school building at 9 30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Ford Motor Company is studying its plants to produce gliders for the Army Air Corps. Army authorities approved the plan amid acceptance of 18 to 35 year old men for glider pilot training. Details of production plans were not released.
L. R. Lind, assistant professor of Latin and Greek at the University of Kansas, will participate in the American Classical League at the 80th annual National Education Association convention in Denver from June 27 to July 2. Lind will present an interpretation of the Roman tradition at a general league session.
Probate Judge Frank Gray is sued over two marriage licenses issued yesterday to Alvin F. Johanning and Pauline M. Stoebener of Baldwin City and to Frank W. Houk and Edith M. Buchheim of Lawrence. He also married the latter couple.
Miss Margaret Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Miller Route 1 married Dr John F Dinkler of Emporia Monday morning at 7 o clock in Sacred Heart church Emporia Rev Ferdinand Nirmaier officiated The ceremony featured Madonna lilies gladioli and snapdragons with palms and ferns Miss Winifrede Gufler was bridesmaid William E Dinkler brother of the bridegroom served as best man After the service a breakfast at the Broadview hotel Mrs Dinkler a former dramatics and speech teacher in Emporia High School holds an A B from Southwestern University and an M A
State Sen. Thale P. Skovgard of Greenleaf launched his Republican bid for governor. He attacked machine politics and pledged economical administration, patriotism, and restoration of private property rights, free enterprise and a free press.
Elizabeth Raymond daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederic N Raymond of Lawrence was among over forty Radcliffe graduates to receive a Master of Arts in English at the fifty ninth annual commencement in Cambridge Massachusetts on June 10. Perry Kan Rev Fred Clark elected district president of the Kansas City district Methodist Youth fellowship with Mary Lou Tevis Ruth Rish and Frances Owens named officers.
A wedding couple, Dr and Mrs Dinkler, will reside at 1101 Congress Street Emporia after a brief honeymoon. A shower for Mrs Edwid Alexander was hosted by Wilma Charboneau with guests from Lawrence Clinton Richland and others. The Wimodausis class plans a June 15 church picnic in Clinton Park.
Demonstration at Mackey school house set for Monday evening June 15 at 8 o'clock. Women from Mackey Villa Eden and Fall Leaf neighborhoods and 4-H club members invited. The meeting closes for summer with a 9 o'clock breakfast and business program led by Circle 8. Officers for the year were named including President Mrs James Belshe and Treasurer Mrs Owen DeVore.
The Scotch foursome opened last night at the Country Club with 38 players. Low scores went to Mrs. Mary Nelson Lon Phillips Mrs. E J Coy and George Casebier. Other winners included Mrs. Bob Van Noy Jack Miller Marilyn Casebier Fredo Barteldes Mrs. Harry Brown and Wilbur Reuse. Putting contests followed dinner with top scores by Mrs. Richard Zimmerman and Lon Phillips. Mrs. Van Bruner and John Riling had the most aces. playoff won by Mrs. R er. Foursomes to continue each Wednesday. reservations via the club by noon. Mr and Mrs John Schrader are general chairs.
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