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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1952
Page
2
Market notes list prices for poultry livestock and grains with corn soybeans hogs and wheat quotes. The Day in Wall Street summarizes a slight upside drift with light volume and rail stocks leading gains while Santa Gretrudis is noted as a distinctly American cattle breed.
Brig Gen Joe Nickell, Kansas Selective Service director, announced Kansas had the lowest draft rejection rate among states for the year ending last June 20, with 20.6 percent. South Carolina led with 63.2 percent, Arkansas second at 58.4. Other state rates ranged from around 2 to 31.8 percent. He praised Kansas youths as among the highest type in the nation.
Bartlesville Oklahoma club of the Class D KOM League weighs relocation after poor crowds. President Hershel Martin says a move is possible if attendance does not improve. Arkansas City, Kansas is a discussed destination. The team, tied to the Pirates, averages about 500 per night from a 5,000-season opener, ranking fourth with 20 wins and 21 losses.
Lawrence incident recounts Bill Moomau son of a highway patrol captain warned of a crash and was later involved in a serious wreck. The story also notes Earl Endacott native of Lawrence directing the Eisenhower Museum dedication and lists regional ties and local business figures. Warrants issued for unpaid overparking tickets with instructions to settle at the police station.
Wott Shaft Wolf Shaft died Wednesday night at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital at 65. A Lawrence resident from 1919 to 1949, he was World War I veteran and Liberty Post American Legion member. He worked in the Lawrence post office 1935 to 1943. Survivors include two sisters Fristel Shaft of New York City and Esther J Shaft of Jsburg South frica, a brother Shaff Jsburg, a niece Patrice Littau of New York City, and nephew Charles Abrams of Kansas City. Burial was at the Veterans Cemetery in Wadsworth.
The Neosho flood damaged Parsons and nearby towns with soil erosion and building losses. The Soil Conservation Service spent 66 143.52 in Lahette County and 190 000 in Neosho County on silt removal, crop restoration, and debris clearance. Red Cross aid totaled 25 910.18 for St Paul and 2 779 for Oswego and Chetopa, while rural areas received 7 479.70. Some residents considered moving to higher ground, but most returned to business as usual.
Former Kansas University piano student Willard Straight served as concerto soloist on the Chicago Musical College commencement program Thursday night. He performed Bela Bartok Concerto No. 3 with the college orchestra while pursuing a master's degree in music. Straight, a KU graduate, was chosen from seven pianists and holds a piano scholarship with Rudolph Ganz. He previously studied under Prof. D. M. Swarthout and performed as soloist with KU orchestra and in the A Cappella Choir. His Christmas Te Deum was published by Birchard and Go. of Boston and sung at KU Christmas Vespers two years ago.
In County Court Melvin Jones was fined 25 dollars and costs for being drunk in a public place. Harry Morsegrove Pennington was fined 30 dollars and costs for speeding and transporting an open bottle of Slauer in his vehicle. More than 13 million Bible texts were distributed in Japan during the occupation, according to the American Bible Society.
At Memorial Hospital several residents are listed with addresses. The report notes Mrs Mildred Hess and others, including Deanna Black and Venus Marching, with several births announced. Everett Robert Taylor was fined 15 dollars for speeding and an unnamed White was fined 10 dollars for passing a traffic light.
Pte John R Vervynek arrived at San Francisco aboard the Gen William Gordon from Korea where he spent 11 months. He entered service a year ago in February and served with the Army infantry. He had been employed in Topeka before joining the armed forces. Mrs Ruth Rothwell, later Mrs Vervynck, and her 7 month old son Terry Wayne live at 825 N Y 1st with her brother W C Rothwell and Mrs Rothwell. Divorce Action Filed The divorce action of Jay A Lavery against Helen Carleen Lavery has been filed with the clerk of Douglas County District Court.
Chicago report from AMA convention highlights imperturbability as a pathway to long life. Dr Fishbein lists five health laws: calm blood pressure, low pulse rate, low basal metabolism, low total calories, and a low humor threshold. He urges reading before bed to ease sleep and promote mental calm, insisting that gentle restraint prevents anger and steadys the heart.
The House and Senate consider rival bills to extend wage price and rent controls. The Senate measure would extend authority for eight months and add credit checks while keeping most controls. the House bill proposes a one year extension and ends consumer and real estate credit limits. Debates target timing and conference between chambers to resolve differences.
A Kansas report notes June rainfall, with June 24 flood levels at 25.7 feet in Kaw at Lawrence and a late July crest near 30.5 feet, flooding North Lawrence. By July, the Easy River near Lawrence dam drops to 88 feet, while May and June rainfall reach 17.59 inches for the season, though May–June totals are 2.97 inches so far.
Advice stresses choosing a heat distributing heavy material for griddles such as cast iron sheet aluminum or magnesium alloy. Recommends cooling racks for cakes to prevent crust sticking and promote even cooling, noting heavy wire frames and corner supports to raise the rack from the table.
The marriage license of Arthur Hastings and Velma Bone, both of Lawrence, has been issued from Probate Court. The item mentions a separate note about California redwoods and chemicals not believed to occur in nature elsewhere.
Market notes show higher stocks and bonds with uneven hogs and steady slaughter data. Calves and lambs offer limited quantities, with hogs down to 2 dollars lower than Thursday’s averages. Chicago grains opened firm as feed grains lead advance amid drought concerns and spring wheat reports.
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