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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1947

Page

2

Crop Tolls Mounting after Destructive Hail Storm

Wellington Kansas June 27 Raymond Frye reports crop losses in Sumner county reaching between 1 and 2 million dollars due to a hail storm overnight. Wheat damage is widespread from Corway Springs toward Clearwater with reports of total losses and substantial livestock and property damage across the storm path.

Wellington Kan Raymond Frye Sumner County Ellington Kanens Farm Bureau Dalarce Corway Springs Clearwater Sumner Frye Komerena Prem Geuda Speirus Wrk Welleton Barderi

No New Levee Breaks As Rivers Rise Toward Record Crest

The Mississippi and Missouri rivers surged with Booneville and other crests setting all time highs. River forecasters expected the Big Muddy to fall today in Booneville while the Nebraska City crest neared 14.4 feet and a record rise continued along the river, with no new levee breaks reported.

Kanens Jeffers Neity Boonville Ralph Aldrich Boonew Rule Olas Nebraska City Sanday Thi

Kansas Industries to Exhibit in Wichita Industrial Show

Wichita hosts an industrial conference announcing a state show for Kansas manufactured products in Woluta Forum October 22 24. A temporary show committee chaired by J C Weodin of Wichita and including Manure Lee Fager and Gerald Gordon from Topeka was named by the state chamber of commerce to organize the exhibitors.

Wichita Kan Kansas Shaw Herr Yesterna McFarland Field Aires State Chamber of Commerce Manure Lee Fager State Industrial Development Son Mission Gerald Gordon Nanomatedd Industries Gas Topeka J.C. Weodin Industriad Committen Manufacturers’ Show McFarth Industrial

State Income Taxes Seen Higher Than Estimated

Revenue officials predict state income tax collections will exceed estimates. Frank Carlson notes growth will shift ad valorem tax to 1 percent. Robert Linders cites 424 thousand in the period, with seven months toward a nine and a half million dollar total.

Warsas Oy Se Tay Frank Carlson Nate Robert Linders Cameran 9 Mission of Revenue and Tree Fru Dans

State Department Reports The Firing of 10 Employes

The State Department disclosed the dismissal of ten employees deemed security risks. Press Officer Lincoln White said the firings, part of an ongoing security inquiry, may reflect discretion or associations rather than loyalty, and identified no individuals while citing department policy against substantial doubt on security.

State Department Washington National Security Lincoln White

Interchurch award and service notes amid mixed text

G E E Lindquist returned from a ten day trip to Lake Geneva for a special dinner honoring long inter church service. He received a certificate for 25 years of faithful interdenomination service. The fragmentary text then shifts to other names and wartime era references without clear context.

G. E. E. Lindquist Conne Point Camp Lake Geneva Associa- Secretaries Aes Riate United States Lindquist Interdenominationa Ace Mironothe United Tal Re: S North Amare North Amerine North Selice

Damages suit over auto crash in Douglas County

A damage action filed in Douglas County alleges injuries from a highway collision east of Eudora involving defendants Terry Van Tassel and another Sunflower Village resident. The plaintiff Mrs Rothberger claims serious back and nervous system injuries after the accident and seeks compensation for medical bills and pain.

Rather Terry van Tassel Eudora Rithberger Blackburn van Taszele

Deaths and Funerals Miss Emma E Schott

Miss Emma E Schott aged 72 died last evening at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Her address was 846 New Hampshire Street. She is survived by one brother Otto Schott of Lawrence. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev Leland Yeung in charge at Runey Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Emma E. Schott Emma EB. Schott Lawrence Memorial Hospital Rivne New Hampshire Street Otto Schott Lawrence Leland Yeung Runey Funeral Home Hein Oak

Orthopedic Clinic Event at Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Patient examination by Dr. Weaver of Ka J. Fifteen participants gathered at Lawrence Memorial Hospital to observe an orthopedic clinic run by Dr. Weaver. The event, held Friday, featured demonstrations on patient care, with several attendees reporting improvements in mobility and function.

Regents Name Persea Leader to Head Vocational School Plan

Regents elected Cotton to lead the effort creating two trade schools for training young Black men and women. Cotton, a Pitts industrial education pioneer, will oversee the new program with support from Hampton and Kansas State Teachers College connections. He currently directs Lincoln University studies, with praise for his broader record in advancing Black education.

Persea Wen Hampton Kansas State Pittalurg Ohio State Univer Phi Ppa Pitts Medias Lincoln Jefferson Tose’ Ree Heat Sedu Ted Um Scinei

Combines Are Needed for Wheat Harvest in Kansas

Descriptive plea from W O Stark state farm labor supervisor calls for more combines to speed Kansas wheat harvest. Stark warns farm labor shortages across central Kansas and neighboring counties may slow gathering, urging rapid reporting of available machines to meet expected need.

Kansas Great Bend Kan Jina W. O. Stark Nagaa Abe Karsia Saran Tukur

Arson Trial Ends After 18 Day Defense Appeal

The Coxncter of arson case concluded with a verdict after an 18 day trial. The defense attorney Harry V. ner said the verdict would be appealed. The defendant faced charges linked to a large edifice fire described as more substantial.

Dune Mabey Oteday Orien Wight Reed Harry V. Ner

Lawrence News Roundup Shows Civic Talks and Weather Fire

Mixed Lawrence items recount the city’s park naming contest and council discussion on a demurrer while noting a former Atlanta research economist, an engineering professor, and local interviews for equipment contracts. Downtown temperatures hit 92 in the afternoon amid high humidity.

Thos PB Vowha Serb The York Times Edie Stewart Framies Unger Atlanta Lawrence Resi Onny Illeral Reserve Bank of Atlanta Thomas E Atkinson St. Louis Lawrence Cordley and Junior High Denison University Granville Ohio University of Kansas Mercury

Soldier suffocated in rented home near Fort Riley

Pvt Claude Watkins of Fort Riley died of suffocation in a new rental in Junction City Kansas. Coroner Dr L S Steadman said a lit cigarette dropped on upholstery while he slept. Watkins had just rented the house the day before and planned to join his wife Stella Penne Tom of Oklahoma. a course at a business college was starting July 3 with no enrollments after June 30.

Junction City Kan L. S. Steadman Claude Watkins Fort Riley Steadman Watkins Stella Penne Tom Oklahoma

Market News Recap From Mayhem to Livestock and Wheat

A dense market brief outlines sharp moves in cattle and hogs, with cattle and hog figures, price trends, and quotes. It notes fluctuating grain prices, including wheat, corn, and rye, and mentions Chicago, Arizona, and statewide markets. Livestock futures and regional price changes are summarized, highlighting overall directions and notable shifts.

Flashes of Life Re Shortage Trouble in June 27 Notes

Austin Texas June 27 minnow farm issue sparks AG ruling on farm vehicle fees. Prince Asiko, empress’s niece, cannot marry Narichika Shimazu due to housing shortage. Clinton Michigan June 27 check of 7063 sent to Hong Kong to Miss Vella Wilcox settling Martha E Ball estate. heirs previously paid five years ago. war delayed final transfer.

Asiko Narichika Shimazu Shimazu Austin Tex Texas Attorney General's Department Brown County David J. Morris Clinton Hong Kong China Vella Wilcox United States DeWitt County Martha E. Ball Wilcox

Lawrence and To ve ka couples marry in probate court

Marriage licenses issued yesterday to Christopher Williams and Grace Lewis both of Lawrence. Leonard P. Larson and Eloise D. Larson both of Topeka. J Schelbar treated for fracture of left hand after his car ran into a ditch near his home twenty miles west of Lawrence. injury resolved yesterday.

Probate Christopher Williams Grace Lewis Lawrence Leonard P. Larson Eloise D. Larson Toveka J. Schelbar Larrence Memorial Hospital Lawranca

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