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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
2
San Francisco reports a geophysicist describes reflection seismography to locate oil fields. The method uses controlled explosions and geophones to map subsurface formations and identify potential oil zones across California and Texas.
The Lawrence Witan sponsored its eighth monthly Fun Fest for younger boys last Sunday in South ark attracting about 22 participants. The group played base ball and other games with magazines provided by Bob Wiedeman. Arthur Nelson and Haven Glassmire assisted. Nelson led as social service chair. The club plans a July Witan Camporee with site and date to be announced.
Concord New Hampshire June 27 opening of a national campaign to win the 1940 Republican presidential nomination for U S Senator H Styles Bridges R N H began with pamphlet mailings to party leaders and voters George W Conway secretary of the Bridges for President club said more than 5000 NH residents had joined and clubs were started in other states
Mrs. Malott the wife of KU’s chancellor-elect will join her husband this week to review campus administration details with Dr. E. H. Lindley who retires Friday. Also: Earl Robertson 36 of Rushton dies crushed at an oil well pump in Lyons Kansas. his wife and two daughters survive. John Rogge sworn in as assistant to the U S attorney general heading the criminal division.
The page asks for alternate names used for several cities including Japan Peiping Oslo Istanbul and Leningrad, noting places known by more than one name. It seeks historical or former names commonly found in older references.
The PWA said no Louisiana complaints of fund misuse have been received. A check will verify sponsors have deposited 55 percent of project costs matching grant advances. Officials estimate about 19 million dollars in grants and 4 million in loans on 51 million of Louisiana projects, including 1.521 million for LSU construction.
Lawrence youths Skip Williams 16 and Odd Williams 12 excelled at the Kansas State Open Trap in Kansas City. Skip shot 390 of 400, tied for class champ at 97 of 100 but lost playoff. Odd won sub junior with 40 of 50. Father Dick Williams previously won Kansas singles title.
The KU School of Fine Arts music staff presents a recital Thursday at 8 in Frank Strong Hall auditorium. The program features two violins two pianos duets for tenor and soprano a piano and string quintet and soprano solos. Guest performers include Marie Wilkins soprano and Edna Givens violinist.
Alice Marble of San Francisco, United States champion and top Wimbledon favorite, defeated Mrs J S Kirk of Great Britain 6 3 8 6 2 in her opening women's singles match. Helen Jacobs, Berkeley veteran and sentimental favorite, beat Mrs R E Haylock 6 0 6 2 as she practiced before Queen Mother Mary on center court.
Patty Berg of Minneapolis, 21, defending champion, posted a one under par 74 in the 18 hole qualifying of the 13th annual women's trans Mississipp i golf tournament at the Minneapolis Country Club. Beatrice Barrett also played 76 with 38-38 half rounds.
Chester J. Border arraigned before Justice of Peace Robert B. Oyler on a bigamy charge filed by Milton P. Beach. He requested a preliminary hearing set for July 12 and posted a $500 bond. The complaint states Border married Barbara Ruth King of Lawrence on June 20, 1939, while a prior marriage to Reba Moore remained undissolved.
Frank G Todd of Atchison, former Republican state chairman in 1936 and 1938 campaigns, is named to the Kansas Building and Loan advisory board by Gov. Payne Ratner to fill the unexpired term of L F Reed until April 1 1941.
Tokyo reports Japanese warplanes crossed into Mongol territory and raided an air base near the Manchoukuo border. The battle near Tamsk involved about 200 Japanese aircraft and 60 Mongol-Soviet planes, with significant losses on both sides and three Japanese planes missing.
Lawrence council members enjoyed ice cream and wafers during a recess as Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brown, celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary, were thanked. Brown serves as a first ward councilman.
Oliver O. Eudaly 59 died at home in Pleasant Valley. Funeral at Rumsey home Thursday 3 p.m. with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by wife Sylvia and siblings Will Harry John and two sisters. Allen S. Mohler 82 died at son John Mohler's home after a long illness. Survived by son John Mohler, daughter Mrs. Walter Allen, and two stepdaughters Mrs. Ralph Bagby and Mrs. Ella Burnell. Funeral at Hesper Friends church Wednesday 2:30 p.m. with burial in Hesper Cemetery.
President Roosevelt signed a bill to create a reserve of 95 000 civilian pilots for expanding air forces. It funds 15 000 pilots training in the next year with 5 675 000 dollars, and an additional 7 000 000 dollars yearly through mid 1944 to train 20 000 more aviators yearly. About 300 to 400 colleges will offer ground school when the school year starts in September.
Washington patrons of the House opened a bitter debate on neutrality proposals seen as either peace bulwark or path to war. Rep. Luther A. Johnson argued the measure would lessen war hazards while Rep. Fish warned it would be interventionist and a step toward war. The bill would repeal the arms embargo and require cash and carry with title transfer for goods to warring nations, while seeking to limit credits and exclude long term loans. Johnson defended the measure as not authorizing bias or entering a foreign conflict, calling it potentially the era’s most important issue.
Washington report notes Rep Culkin accuses old guard Republicans of trying to oust Kenneth Simpson national committeeman in New York for seeking labor votes. Culkin warns defeat in 1940 if Simpson is removed, praising Simpson’s labor-friendly leadership and Dewey’s rise as district attorney. He says NY leaders aim to restore past abuses, while young Republicans protest.
The first summer session mixer was held in the Union ballroom with about 250 attendees enjoying card games and dancing from 7 to 8 15. Regular Monday mixers plan to continue with community recreation classes under the physical education department, offering archery, shuffleboard, ping pong, croquet, badminton, darts, and more in the quad surrounding Robinson gym and Fowler shops. Flood lights illuminate the grounds for events, and facilities for children include teeter totters and sand boxes. Tomorrow night a Louis-Galen radio fight will be broadcast to visitors from the quad via a power speaker provided by Hanna Radio Shop. Each evening from 7 to 8 30 the quad hosts activities, drawing about 150 students, faculty, and families since the program began.
The U S Treasury cut foreign silver from 43 to 46 cents an ounce, following the Senate's decision to stop buying foreign silver after July 1. The move comes amid debate over policy intended to raise world silver prices and maintain the dollar’s value.
The Michigan carrying 7000 tons of American flour for Tientsin waited five days off Tangku due to Hai river traffic halt causing cargo discharge and access delays. Japanese officials promise to aid movement by land or water, but U S agents question support.
Daniel M. Kent a 32 year old scar faced former convict was ordered held in Clinton county jail without bond on charges he killed George G. Hall a Detroit oil promoter during a hitch hike robbery last Thursday Justice William J Black set the examination for Friday forenoon Kent a parolee from prison less than four months ago confessed in Grand Rapids to the shooting to get his money Ruby Doty Hall's companion identified him from a photo album as the scarf faced man who thumbed a ride
Tass cites Soviet Moscow communique on June 27 claiming seven Japanese aircraft shot down and six Soviet-Mongolian planes missing after a Japanese Manchoukuo raid near Tamt sakbulak Mongolia. About 806 fighters and 80 bombers took part with 7 Japanese planes down and 6 Soviet-Mongolian aircraft unreturned.
In the Commons London June 27 the labor member J I Bellinger interrupted Chamberlains reply to press for action over Japanese insults to Britons in Tientsin as the Japanese blockade enters its fourteenth day.
The Yankee Clipper left Shediac New Brunswick at 1055 a m CST for Botwood Newfoundland on the second leg of its Atlantic preview flight. Twenty passengers and 11 crew aboard the big plane were delayed by bad weather since Saturday. The route will stop at Foynes Ireland and Southampton England as weather along the Atlantic is watched. Also noted was a theft report from Mrs Paul Harner of a red spring chair from her porch Sunday night.
Brooklyn and Boston split a game with pitching notes from Wratt Phelps Fette Lanning Lopez. New York routed Philadelphia 13 to 5 with Danning and Warneke contributing. Chicago beat St Louis 11 to 2 while Detroit and Cleveland faced a night game in the American League.
Mexico City reports the Bank of Mexico ceased selling US dollars as markets watched Washington over silver policy. Other banks followed, aiming to steady the peso dollar rate after the senate approved a bill restricting foreign silver purchases.
Miss Lila Reed leaves Monday night for Seattle Washington to attend the University of Washington She plans a stop in San Francisco en route Eighty one Elk township farmers sign a petition seeking a soil conservation district in Osage county Chet Bryson Hershel Talley and Axel Overson head the signatures effort Sam Butterfield leads a relay team for the county project A C&NW vacation map promotes Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota playgrounds free by writing F P Hyman G A C&NW Ry Kansas City Missouri
Bridge and Loche placed second in a 400 meter relay with Sam earning a race medal. Professor DeBoe announces Miss Alice Kaff as Readers Digest award winner for scholastic achievement. Mr and Mrs Sullivan and daughter guest at Topeka dinner. Sam Gilmore travels to Denver for summer work. Rev and Mrs Groh attend Evelyn Butler wedding at Baldwin.
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