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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1947

Page

4

SQUITO-PROOF HOMES Ten Rules Listed for Protection From Insects

New Brunswick New Jersey experts from the Agricultural Experiment Station list ten mosquito control measures for homes. Advice covers eliminating standing water, screening, draining roofs and gutters, removing tires, tidying water features, and precise screen mesh standards. The piece also notes historical Britain farm data from 1887 to 1919.

New Brunswick N. J UPA New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station National Bureau of Standards

World’s Company Dole 6 Office Subscriptions Rates

Subscriptions and rates advertised by the company list advance prices for several periods. The notice references Currier Bay and North Michigan Avenue locations in association with the service. The copy includes a standard Associated Press masthead and daily publication note with a weekend exception. A devotional or religious quote is included, followed by a June 13 date and a political paragraph about communism in Europe.

the Worlds Company DOLE Magehhusetta Street Kaas Teleptoce Currier Bae Wootseth North Michigan Ave Republicasion Tis Gurgau Alresiations Gurese Sresienens Ali Mance Peter

Men of Nerve and Courage Across Two Continents

In Hurts Shore Alabama Mayor Hurt Vann halted a lynching by guiding a captured black man to safety, praising restraint and lawful conduct. In Hungary Freedom Party leader Tesan Sulyok challenged the communist regime in parliament, risking his life to denounce red terror and defend his constituents amid political danger.

Vann Shore Ala Mayer Mayer Vann Hartshore Oo Tesan Sulyok Feader Freedom Party Hungary Sulyok Red Terror

Lesson Unlearned Hunger After War and Famine Echoes

The piece contrasts postwar food shortages with the 1846 Irish potato famine, noting how undernourishment shortens lives and weakens populations. It cites Ireland’s century since the famine, the huge emigrations to the United States and Canada, and warns that surplus potato destruction in 1947 mirrors a global hunger risk as wars linger and production remains strained.

Reland United States Canada Europe America Ireland

Red Infiltration in Government Service Probe

House committees face a costly, difficult task assessing communist infiltration in government service. The inquiry cites European examples to illustrate the menace and the need for control, noting the committee members’ cautious approach and limited majorities.

Who Runs Kansas In John Gunther’s Inside U S A

Kansas is explored as a state where no single force runs the show. Frank Mota argues Kansas is shaped by a blend of Republican tradition, prestatehood memories, and notable figures like Alf Landon and Arthur Capper, creating a complex political temperament.

John Gunther U.S.A Sunflower Kansas Kanan Gunther Frank Mota The Flaps News Alf Landon Arthur Capper William Allen White

Revival of faith in American system warned by executive

H. W. Prentis Jr of Armstrong Cork cites grim figures to show rising difficulty in restoring belief in free markets and personal freedom as decades pass. He warns that large portions of the population have had no adult experience with a peacetime or free economy, highlighting concerns about enduring economic liberty.

ElDorafa America Eri H. W. Irentis Armstrong Cork Neaster Prentis Homer Washington

European communist purge ripple echoes across Europe

A fragmented review traces communist strategies in Hungary Bulgaria and western Europe noting splits within labor and political groups aimed at drawing leftist factions to the Soviet camp. It cites editorial tensions and police and political responses as pressures mount across the region.

Europe Tx Herored Agrarians Hungary Atttegpeos Bulgaria Meegan Georg Thor Bulgaria Ogyyies Toon Pialchang Agenrea Ceria Cal Pulcate Mas 7 Ieludine Dimtray Jameels Tong Supmellion Age O Pravin Vad Moscow West France Vitaly Western

Old Home Town Notes And Family Updates

Mr and Mrs a daughter Suzanne left yesterday for their home in Chicago visiting Mrs Walkers Mrs Lenna W Brown Mrs George Rising has returned to Lawrence to spend the summer after spending several months with. John Rising of Springfield ib Mr and Mrs R H Hese announce the birth of a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs L L Earhart of Steele City Nebraska announce the engagement of their daughter Maxne to Elwyn Dees of Lawrence. Ednah Hopkins entertained with a dinner and musical Thursday evening honoring Mrs Joseph Littau Beatrice Belkin of New York City and Dr Charles Skilton who will spend next year in Europe. Avery Johnenn and daughters Anna Marie and Jane left this morning for a two weeks trip to Fairhope Ann Mrs David Watson and son William and Mrs Frank M Sommer and children Martin David Earl Arthur and Virginia Ann arrived home last evening after a visit with Merc Fred A Carter of Salisbury Missouri Mrs Carter will be remembered as Miss Sadie Robinson.

Suzanne Chicao Walkers Lenna W. Brown George Rising Lawrence Jesen John Rising Springfield Mra R. H. Hese L. Ll. Earhart Steele City Neb Maxne Elwyn Dees Ednah Hopkins Joseph Littau Beatrice Belkin New York City Charles Skilton Europe Avery Karition Marquardt Kenneth Topeka Baldwin Hla George Marquardt Kenpeth Elizabeth Leach Sixth Street Kavaniil Sf UKINK Richard Bender Daugtter Thosnar Grove Bender Mableton T Ptelork Kink Vivlon Ilo MeKetutres Methodist Nashelle Teno John Patterson Drew Moentasion Madison Stacey Martin Mealy Gene Pommons Gakee Obuattores Aml Getor Dawwerenes Michweller Hin Irene Mae William Horn Grinem Wind Dianne Cottle Vinda Horn Martha Cnernie Bitetell Dindy Stanley Jimmy Milter Retort Iid Nactleveatt Club Wat Mondhuf Moen Grrl Areset Berry Miller Addone Maclin Kansas Mre Hazel Gleason Denver Cate Tie Been Mee Frank Gleason Carter Ail Nlenla Jef Nat Iday

Miss Dorothea Engel Weds Christopher Y Thomas in Fort Madison

Twenty five years ago Miss Dorothea Engel daughter of Prof and Mrs E F Engel married Christopher Y Thomas of Fort Madison yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents home. Agnes Engel sister of the bride served as maid of honor and Mary Engel played the wedding music. Edwin Neilin of Topeka was heat man. Dining room help included Virginia Quinlan Elina Mcrvies Margaret Stubbs and Mara Todd.

Dorothea Engel E. F. Engel Christopher Y. Thomas Fort Madison Agnes Engel Mary Engel Little Cle' Todd Calla Lily Edwin Neilin Topeka Virginia Quinlan Mise Elina Mc Mies Margaret Stubbs Mises Todd Mara F Taptad Addis Alia Browne Vines Colo Iradn Vref Hi. Ashton Bearee Thes Clinucaien Aveetie Huckes Leon Mahr Ef Saemmy Mere KR Eberhart Tag Rete Statt Dla Paterson V Preyer

Bell Telephone Girls Host Shower for Miss Griffiths

In Sedalia a Bell Telephone company event featured a surprise shower honoring Miss Anna Griffiths, formerly evening chief operator at the Bell office. Meanwhile Miss May Clark and F. H. Roller wed at the Congregational parsonage and departed for San Francisco en route to Manila.

Lost Links Lost in Genealogy Volume Stir Among Historians

Elisabeth Wheeler Francis and Ethel Lively Moore publish Lost Links a genealogy volume from Francis-Moore Co Memphis presenting unpublished data deeds wills and marriage certificates with an index of family names. The work aims to trace distant kin and connect Southern New England settlers through dense archival material.

New England Elizabeth Wheeler Francis Ethel Lively Moore Leigh Frtily

Flashes of Life and Oddities From City Streets

A curious incident in Philadelphia features a horse pulling a mail wagon blocked by a sunlit street, with onlookers and a bystander declaring the horse a shadow. In Quincy a wallet recovered after five years sparks discussions on duties of finders and officials. New York notes the Bronx Zoo opens a refined mammal house with a kinkajou named Jimmy chewing a loaf and ribbon ends, while a casual ocean fact compares the Atlantic, Indian, and South Pacific.

Philadelphia June New York Bronx Zoo Jimmy

Fragmented Readable Clippings From Unclear News Item

A 96 year old Georgia woman who has not seen a car is noted. A Japan match ration in four days per person is mentioned as tough on borrows. A year-old Illinois child breaks an arm climbing a playpen top. A lighthearted call to sing Don’t Fence Me In appears. Headache causes vary with brain swelling. The text blends garbled phrases about tires and bias.

Seorgia Japan Wlinois

Eye Improvement Through the Centuries in Pittsburgh

A chronology from Plato to modern times traces vision science and eyeglasses development. It notes early theories, ground-breaking lenses, and key figures including Galileo Newton and McAllister, then cites the shift to scientific eye exams and licensed optometrists, ending with Navy surplus disposal figures and a plan to sell remaining stock to China and the Philippines.

Pittsburgh Public Health Bureau American Optometric Association Plato Pytharoras Euelid Benjamin Nh Rance Heo Galileo Newton Opti America Europe

Fragmented Crossword Clue Packel Mingle

Partial OCR yields a set of cryptic style clues with numbers 45 47 48 49 53 54 57 and entries like Merit Sact cry Behold While Obligation Spanish for Hurried Female sheep Note of scale Se Either. no coherent article sentence present.

Quaint Victorian Hobby Is Revived In Miniature Theater

London hosts the revival of the toy theater art with J B Priestley’s The High Toby staged in a living room setting. Sir Ralph Richardson and Robert Donat lead a revival of 18th century highwayman drama, as Benjamin Pollock and George Speaight revive cut-out cardboard puppets and 19th century plates for modern miniatures. Educators and collectors pursue this wit and charm of tiny stages.

London J. B. Priestley Piay Cloger Doris Zinkinsen Sir Ralph Richardson Rober Sma Reunte Vitor Breat Robert + Louis Stevenson Benjamin Pollock Genrce Kidgent Donat Anti Hela Alan Keen Speaight Richardson Ant Tetnt

Plan to lure visitors to Bavaria tour circuit

German and American officials outline a planned visitor circuit to Bavaria in 1930s style with stops in Rothenburg, Nuernberg, Munich, Oberammergau and Heidelberg. The program, to start July 1, envisions two train days Paris to Frankfurt, then tours through medieval towns and castles, aiming for a late September continuation if interest grows.

Munich Bavaria Hugh U.S Paris Frankfurt Rothenburg Germany Nuernberg Hitler Brown House Ehrentempel Oberammergau Heidelberg Ludwig of Voiseberg Ludwigshafen

Radio Programs On Air Across Stations Friday Night

A scrambled radio schedule lists WREN Topeka and WDAR WDAM WBBC and KMBC with programs nightly through Friday and Saturday including operatic, talk, and music blocks. Mentions NBC CBS and local hosts plus a note on a family and travel updates, with oblique references to local civic events and personal notices.

Baldwin News Briefs of Local People and Events

Baldwin residents attend family gatherings and church events while students, teachers, and neighbors host visits and birthdays. Notes mention Karition Marquardt and family in Topeka, Elizabeth Leach and Lora Ta in Lawrence, and gatherings at Fifth Street homes. a memorial sermon and school activities are described with various local names, dates, and places.

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