Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 52 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

Page

2

Wreckage of TWA airliner found in California mountains

Yosemite California June 18 A lone gold prospector with a hunch led rangers to the storm crash site of a TWA airliner missing since March 1, 1938. The wreckage lies near Buena Vista Peak about 18 miles southeast of Yosemite Valley with eight bodies nearby and more expected.

Yosemite Celif TWA Arch 1 Buena Vista Peak Yosemite Valley Ranger Sierra’ Nevada Fresno H. O. Collier Ier Anger Forest Townsley Collier H. M. Salisbury Kansas City Forest Rangers Leff Wawona T.W.A California John Graves Sierra Albuquerque N. M Urbank Calif San Francisco Altho Leo Los Angeles National Safety Council

Test Your Knowledge Trivia Quiz Questions

A compiled list of varied quiz prompts covering self defense art names tax law naturalization questions geographic facts government powers measurement devices and notable institutions. The items span topics from chemistry and physics to history and civics.

TWA Officials In San Francisco Assess Offer For Collier Funds

In a March development TWA officials in San Francisco said they presumed the offer still stood and that Collier could claim the money.

TWA San Francisco Collier

Indians Face Flood Dams Threat Across Seneca Lands

Warren Pa June 18 Indians of the Seneca nations watch as U S engineers mark river flood control sites for the Allegheny dam project. Kinzua will back up the river for 30 miles flooding parts of three reservations in New York and Pennsylvania. Chief Cornplanter descendant Charles Gordon vows to stay as elders weigh losing 640 acres.

Warren Six Nations U. S Kinzua New York Pennsylvania John O’real Albany N. Y Washington WPA Charles Gordon Cornplanter Lloyd Brown

Mrs W A White Recalls Setting a Church Record

Mrs William Allen White recalled how she set a church record by eating 14 dishes of ice cream at a charity social in Kansas City Kansas The event marked anniversaries of the Sev enth Street Methodist Episcopal church and honored its building The former Sallie Lindsay spoke on a glamorous path in life and recalled how small acts shaped her roots with her father close behind her The audience later made her a life member and the Rev John D Tugsey introduced her as the wife of a distinguished editor

Kansas City Kan William Allen White Emporia Seventh Street Methodist Episcopal Church South John D. Tugsey

TWO ESCAPE FROM JAIL IN ANTHONY

William Otto Kraft and Roy Rushing escaped Harper county jail by prying the cell window bars. Both men of Tucumcari New Mexico were to be arraigned today on filling station robbery charges. They were later captured in Wichita and recaptured here and confessed to multiple robberies in Tucumcari Clovis NM and Lubbock Texas.

Tucumcari Clovis N M Lubbock Tex

Flower Box Incident Fatal to Kansas Child

A falling flower box injured six year old John G. Gumper of Galva as he played on his porch in McPherson Kansas. He died from a fractured skull while en route to McPherson hospital.

McPherson Kan John G. Gumper John W., Gumper Galva

Air Corps Expansion Approved by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt signed legislation boosting the air corps enlistment to 21 500 men from 18 400 while officials said total army strength remains unchanged.

Air Corps Washington Roosevelt Army

Break-in at 1040 Kentucky. paint taken from vacant house

A vacant house at 1040 Kentucky was entered last night and a quart of gray floor paint disappeared. The intruder cut the screen and pried a window to gain access. the property is owned by Earl Marriott.

Kentucky Earl Marriott

Quadruplets Born to British Couple in Liverpool

A Liverpool couple, Mrs. Esther Taylor and her husband, welcomed quadruplets on June 13. The three boys and one girl are reported healthy, joining their two existing children.

Liverpool England Esther Taylor

Conference opens with call for Evangelism and social reform

The conference heard speakers urge Christians to resist indulgence and confront entrenched evils. Dr Edward Frantz urged a church mission to make disciples through evangelism and education while facing world threats. A memorial service commemorating Christopher Sower marked bicentennial observances with German choir participation.

Kurtz Christ Edward Frantz The Gospel Messenger Church of the World Church Frantz Christopher Sower America

Sunflower Camp Names Units After Local Birds and Flowers

Girl Scouts of Lawrence plan a summer day camp at Clinton park with units named for state birds and wildflowers. Forty to fifty girls meet at First Baptist church under director Clara Lindquist with Dorothey Viets and other leaders. Indoors due to rain, future sessions may use Clinton park for nature study and archery remains a main activity.

First Baptist Church Clinton Park Lawrence Clara Lindquist Oberlin College Berlin Dorothy Dean’ Viets L. E. Rice Caryl Dodds H. W. Keene Eleanor Frowe H.T. Craig H. C. Bigelow

Record-breaking 1938 peacetime defense program approved

Washington reports direct appropriations exceeding 1 billion dollars for the army and navy next fiscal year. Congress authorized a billion-dollar navy expansion and funded new ammunition storage and emergency material reserves. Contracts for powerful combat aircraft are underway as the navy plans a large seaplane.

Washington Uncle Sam Woodring House Vinson D-Ga House Naval Committee Army Navy Congress United States

Davis charged with theft of suits at Montgomery Ward store

Thomas C. Davis 27 of Topeka was charged with a felony in the theft of two men’s suits from Montgomery Ward Saturday night. He waived preliminary hearing, bound over to district court, and remained jailed after failing to post a $2,000 bond. Davis was apprehended by store manager B Eells and KU students as he left the shop with the suits.

Thomas C. Davis Topeka Montgomery Ward Justice of Peace Donald S. Hults Davis Topekan B. Eells University of Kansas

Douglas County Sportsmen meet to elect officers tonight

The Douglas County Sportsmen's club plans a 7 30 p m meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to elect officers for the coming year. Also noted were rainfall of .08 inch this morning and a month total of 1 60 inches.

Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club Chamber of Commerce C. J. Posey

Russian General Mitchael Polzikoff Dies in Exile Village

Metz France June 13 General Mitchael Polzikoff 71 once aide de camp to Czar Nicholas II and commander of a Russian artillery division in World War I died Saturday in Wasserbillig small frontier village. He lived in poverty on a tiny plot of land worked by himself. He died in his old uniform with his sword by his side and an imperial Russian flag nailed on the wall.

Metz France Mitchael Polzikoff Czar Nicholas Russia Wasserbillig

Auto Collision at Seventeenth and Mississippi Streets

Police responded around 7 pm Saturday to a two car crash at Seventeenth and Mississippi. A 1936 Chevrolet driven by Roberta Hartman, of Tennessee, collided with a 1934 Plymouth driven by Mrs. J H Nelson of Alabama. Both vehicles damaged and occupants suffered minor cuts and bruises.

Seventeenth Mississippi Roberta Hartman Tennessee J. H. Nelson Alabama

God the Preserver of Man Lesson Sermon Worldwide

The Christian Science Lesson Sermon titled God the Preserver of Man was read in Christ Scientist churches worldwide on June 12. The Golden Text from Isaiah 31 5 speaks of the Lord defending and delivering Jerusalem. Isaiah 40 10 11 describes the Lord gathering and carrying the lambs. The Science and Health book notes God as Life preserving the individuality of both animals and men.

God Churches of Christ Scientist Jerusalem Mary Baker Eddy

Jayhawk 4-H Club Holds June Meeting at Whitmans

The Jayhawk 4-H Club met on Thursday June 9 at Anna Mae and Margaret Whitman home. Members brought flowers and shared what they knew about them. Bobby Gene Collins spoke on Personal Cleanliness. Refreshments and games followed. The next meeting is set for Thursday July 14 at Areta and Teddy Alford home.

Jayhawk

Fire Extinguished in Graham-Paige Sedan on Massachusetts Ave

Firemen answered a call to a Graham Paige sedan in the 1100 block of Massachusetts Avenue around 9:30 last night. The car driven by Harold G. Ingham of 1714 Illinois Street was not badly damaged. The fire, under the hood, did not reach the driver’s compartment and was thought caused by wiring fault. Mr. Ingham was not injured.

Graham-Paige Massachusetts Harold G. Ingham Illinois Street Ingham

Spinach Declared Wholesome Food By AMA

In San Francisco on June 13 the American Medical Association announced that spinach is wholesome and valuable. The Council on Foods reviewed scientific and medical aspects and reported spinach provides vitamins A and C iron and roughage to the diet.

O.K San Francisco American Medical Association Today Council On Foods

Chrysler's Condition Satisfactory Amid Illness

Walter P. Chrysler Sr., automobile magnate, is described as in satisfactory condition after a circulatory attack. He is confined at the Leroy Sanatorium, moved from his Long Island home on May 27 for treatment.

Chrysler New York Walter P. Chrysler Leroy Sanitorium Long Island

Excuses for Farmers Halt Jury Duty in Wheat Harvest

Montgomery county district judge J. W. Holdred excused any farmer with a wheat crop ready for harvest from jury duty. He said justice can wait when a ripe wheat crop cannot. The ruling reflects the harvest season and farming obligations facing jurors in Coffeyville Kansas.

Coffeyville Kan Montgomery County J. W .Holdred

Postpone Kidnap Hear in Miami June 13

A special grand jury was empaneled to weigh evidence against Franklin Pierce McCall in the James Bailey Cash Jr kidnap slaying. Illness of State Attorney George A Worrey delayed action until tomorrow.

Miami Fla Franklin Pierce McCall James Bailey Cash, Jr George A. Worrey

Missionary Cumberland Fatally Shot in Dahuk

The U S Missionary Rev Roger Craig Cumberland of Laverne California a Presbyterian missionary in Troq was fatally shot by two natives at his Dahuk home yesterday. The State Department announced the killing today.

U. S Washington State Department Roger Craig Cumberland Laverne Calif Troq Dahuk

Unity Society study class on Denials at Congregational church

The study class in practical Christianity will meet Wednesday at 2 o clock in the parish house of the Congregational church. Miss Nettie Wyatt from the Department of Silent Unity leads the lesson. The public is invited to attend.

Unity Society Congregational Church Nettie Wyatt Department of Silent Unity

Traffic Violation Fine for Parking Charge

Hovey H. Hanna was fined $1 in police court this morning for poor parking as charged by the officer.

Hovey H. Hanna Poar

Judge Ray H Beals Dies At 56 In Kansas

Stafford Kansas June 18 Judge Ray H Beals 56 of the 20th judicial district court died Saturday of a heart attack at his home in St John He had served as district judge for 14 years Admitted to the bar in 1908 Beals graduated from the University of Kansas and was elected judge in 1924 Survivors include his widow a daughter Katherine a sister Mrs Maude Grindle and two brothers Frank and Herbert Beals Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Chapel Burial will be in Stafford.

Stafford Kan Ray H. Beals 20Th Judicial District Court St. John Beals University of Kansas Barton Rice Katherine Maude Grindle Frank Herbert Beals Cedar Rapids Memorial Ghepre Staford

Deaths and Funerals for Sturm and McCoy

Mrs. Wilhelmina Sturm 72 died at home near Clearfield. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Clearfield church, Rev C F Weiden saul officiating, burial in Clearfield cemetery. Survivors: husband John, daughter Minnie Murdock Edger ton, sons John George Daniel Eudora and David Wellsville, eight grandchildren. Mrs John McCoy 61 of Lost Springs died Sunday at sister Cora Scott in Lecompton. Funeral Tuesday 1 pm at United Brethren Church Lecompton, burial Maple Hill. Survived by husband John, son Philip Wizer Topeka, daughters H McMurtry Topeka and George Hoage Denver, Colo, sisters Cora Scott Nettie Glenn Lecompton, brothers J W Moore Fred Moore Will Moore Frank Moore Lecompton.

Wilhelmina Sturm Clearfield Church C. F. Weidensaul Eudora Clearfield Sturm John Sturm Minnie Murdock Edgerton John George Daniel David Wellsville John McCoy Lost Springs Cora Scott Lecompton United Brethren Church Maple Hill Cemetery Denver, Colo Nettie Glenn J. W. Moore Fred Moore Will Moore Frank Moore

Agree On Relief Bill Reaches Compromise In Washington

A joint conference committee reached a compromise on the administration relief bill totaling about 3.75 billion dollars. Two items totaling 213 million for farm benefits and 1 million for admin costs were sent back to the House for separate votes. The panel also cut WPA direct relief authorization from 125 million to 25 million to curb municipal shifting of relief costs.

Washington PIA Joint Conference Committee House Senate Roosevelt Adams D-Colo

Allphins Head for Rockaway Beach for Red Cross Swim School

Mr and Mrs Herbert G Allphin depart tomorrow for Rockaway beach Lake Taneycomo Mo where Mr Allphin university of Kansas swimming coach will serve as instructor at the National Aquatic school sponsored by the American Red Cross He will teach basic swimming and standard first aid and they expect to return to Lawrence around June 26.

Herbert G. Allphin Rockaway Beach Lake Taneycomo Allphin National Aquatic School American Red Cross University of Kansas Taneycomo Lawrence

Hays Child Drowns After Struggling Horse Incident

In Hays Kansas on June 13 10 year old Helen Kingsley died after attempting to ford a swollen stream on horseback. Her body was found the next day as her father Harrison Kingsley watched the horse riderless and tried to reach her.

Helen Kingsley Hays Kan Here Harrison Kingsley

New Officers Elected in Kansas Postmasters Association

Ottawa Kansas June 13 A H A Simonton of Alta Vista elected president of the third and fourth class Kansas Postmasters Association at its annual meeting which ended late tonight J M Pope Hewins vice president and Miss Guila Clingan Chautauqua secretary treasurer were named to other officers

Ottawa Kan H. A. Simonton Alta Vista Kansas Postmasters Association J. M. Pope Hewins Guila Clingan Chautauqua

Buffville Post Office Robbery Report in Fredonia

Robbers blasted open the Buffville post office on Saturday night and escaped with 22 dollars in cash 25 dollars in stamps six dress shirts and two work shirts from Fred L Miller the postmaster and store owner. The crime occurred June 13 in Fredonia Kansas.

Buffville Fredonia Kan Fred L. Miller

Forfeiture of Bond After No-Show on Over-Parking Charge

Jesse L. Harris of 1231 Kentucky forfeited a $1 bond after failing to appear before Police Judge Donald S. Hults. Harris had been arraigned on an over parking charge.

Jesse L. Harris Kentucky Donald S. Hults Harris

Plan for Socialized Medical Aid Debated by Doctors

San Francisco June 18 The American Medical Association leaders discuss a socialized system to treat the indigent and low income who cannot pay doctor bills. They acknowledge the demand has become too great for the profession to bear alone and consider federal funds as a solution. Dr J H Upham retiring president notes the need arising from low mood patients. Dr Irvin Abell new president cites physicians donating about 1 000 000 dollars in services daily to indigent patients. Both say the burden is excessive for the medical field.

San Francisco American Medicine American Medical Association J. H. Upham Columbus Irvin Abell Louisville

Daughters of Rotarians Guest at Lawrence Meeting

About 20 daughters of Lawrence Rotarians attended the regular meeting in the Hotel Eldridge grill room. Fathers hosted the event and musical selections were by Phyllis Burgert and Winifred Hill.

Lawrence Eldridge Phyllis Burgert Winifred Hill Joe Williams Liberty Memorial High School University of Kansas Extension Division Church of the Brethren Conference K. U H. H. Nye C. C. Ellis Huntington A. C. Baugher Ralph Schlosser Elizabethtown John Hershay Letig Russell Showalter Anderson Ind R. L. Denison H. C. Kofeld Colby Vernon Rhoades Yates Center Lyle Read Clay Center Vern Brooks

Government owns nearly 86000 homes on anniversary

Washington reports the Home Owners' Loan Corporation marks five years in operation. Since 1933 it has lent over $3 billion to about 1 million homeowners and now owns about 86,000 dwellings, roughly half acquired through foreclosures in the past year.

HOLD Washington

Reputed Cedillo Follower Dies in Puebla Firefight

In Puebla on June 13 a battle near Chipilo village left Brigadier General Enrique Espejel Chavarria and his brother dead. Police killed two officers in the clash with the rebels. The incident follows reports of a large rebellion being quelled with machine gunfire.

Puebla Mexico Enrique Espejel Chavarria Saturnino Cedillo Espejel Chipilo

Move K U Picnic Inside at Robinson Gym

Unpredictable weather forces the summer session all school picnic at Kansas University to relocate from Brown’s grove to Robinson gymnasium. The 4:30 PM event includes dancing and games, with a weekly Monday night dance or party planned during the summer session.

K. U Robinson Gymnasium Brown’s Grove

Jayhawk 4 H Club Holds First Summer Meeting

The Jayhawk 4 H club met at the Whitmans home to elect officers with Betty Mae Shultz as president and Lucille Hayden as vice president Virginia Shultz as secretary Areta Alford as reporter. A planning committee was named and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for June 14 at the Roll sisters home.

Jayhawk 4-H Jayhawk 4-H Club Anna Mae Margaret Whitman Betty Mae Shultz Lucille Hayden Virginia Shultz Areta Alford Eunice Elvera Lorraine Roll

Wallie's Bridesmaid Found Dead in Garage Car

Geneva Tl June 13 A Kane county coroner jury returns verdict of death by own action carbon monoxide poisoning Mrs George C Moseley 44 prominent Chicago socialite and former sister in law to the Duchess of Windsor was found dead in her garage with the car engine running She was bridesmaid at the 1916 Wallis Warfield Windsor wedding of her brother E Winfield Spencer

Wallie Geneva George C. Moseley Duchess of Windsor Chicago Moseley E. Winfield Spencer Wallis Warfield Duchess of ‘Windsor

Son Missing in Spain Informs Kansas Parents

Mr and Mrs Ray Jackson of Syracuse Kansas seek assistance from the state department regarding their son Ray 31 missing in Spain since April He is a Washburn College graduate who joined the loyalist forces in Spain last March and has had no word since the battle of Fandss

Spain Dodge City Kan Ray Jackson Syracuse State Department Ray Washburn College Fandss

Reporters Save Tourists Diary Work on Honeymoon

Prince Louis Ferdinand and Princess Kyra of Russia reveal a diary shortcut on their world honeymoon. Photographers and reporters collect impressions and the couple simply tell them what to write and clip the news.

Chicago Louis Ferdinand Kyra Russia Kaiser Wilhelm

Senate Reports Deficiency Bill With Additions And Reductions

Washington June 13 the senate appropriations committee reported the house approved 277000000 deficiency appropriations bill adding 500000 for beginning construction of a dirigible for the navy The committee recommended boosts for housing authority administrative expenses from 2250000 to 4500000 and tax refund funds from 50000000 to 56052000 plus 1500000 for venereal disease work 200000 for forest product experiments 500000 for the national bituminous coal commission and cut 3075000 for military reenlistment allowances

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Senate United States Housing Authority Public Health Service Agriculture Department National Bituminous Coal Commission

WPA Foreman Suspended Over Drowning Photo Incident

WPA foreman E. S. Grigsby on a Blue River project has been taken off the job as an investigation probes charges he ordered news photographers away from a drowning scene. WPA district director Charles G Haake said photographers could resume shooting and a report will go to state director Matthew S Murray for instructions.

Kansas City Charles G. Haake WPA E. S. Grigsby Blue River Haake Matthew S. Murray Grigsby

Trial of Wally Mahan Set in Kansas City Courthouse

Trial of W. H. Mahan ousted labor organizer arrested as a key man after a series of window breakings and bombings was scheduled for tomorrow by Circuit Judge Marion D. Waltner in Kansas City.

Set Mahan Kansas City W. H Wally) Mahan Cirwut Marion D. Waltner Toay

Dean Schwegler to Speak at KU Forum

Dean R. A. Schwegler, director of the summer session at Kansas University, will speak at the first educational forum tomorrow night at 7 o’clock in the ballroom of the union building. Educational forums are scheduled every Tuesday night throughout the session.

Dean Schwegler Dean R. A. Schwegler K.U Union Building

Tornado Toll to 14 Abilene Texas June 13

The Clyde tornado toll reached 14 as reports from Abilene Texas on June 13 confirm fatalities and injuries. Authorities continued search and relief efforts while residents assessed damage across affected neighborhoods.

Abilene, Tex Clyde

Deaths of H. Baxter and I W Riscoe Reported

Deaths last night of H Baxter 75 and I W Riscoe principal of Alyce schools at Hendrick Memorial Hospital noted.

H. Baxter I. W.riscoe Alyce Hendrick Memorial

Bishop Offers Shelter In Salisbury Palace Cavern

Dr Neville Lovett Bishop of Salisbury offers two private bomb proof shelters under his residence for city residents. Air raid precautions officers say the shelter would withstand even heavy bombs.

Salisbury Eng Britain Bishop’s Neville Lovett

Farmers endure war losses in Central China study

The National Christian Council reports a census of Central Chinese villages found about 15 civilians killed or missing per village. Losses include looting damage to buildings grain and farm animals and crops, equating to an average annual income per farmer.

Chengtu Szechwan National Christian Council China

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tracy Dirlam Manafield Stanford University Mary Lou Dirlam Victor Krause Lincoln Neb L. B. Walts Re. A Walts Harvey M. Salisbury N Graves Peribt T C. Owee Tucson Marthe M.wilson Philadelphia Stewardens Dublin Ireland Green Mountains Union Luzon Alaska Boston Red Sox Panama Canal Zone Ten- Tee Ithaca Ie Chiegro Harper County A. M. Gardner Polzikoff Czar Nicholas R. U Allphins Lawrence Rotary Club Mexcan Cedillo Move K. U Foreman Ergyman Psavar R Udge Speeder F. H. A. Loans McGrew-Peck Investment Co Funk Filchis Agency Hom Douglas County Building’ & Loan Association Masachusetts John C. Emick
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication