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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1949

Page

2

Entertainment at Meeting of Cooperative Club

M. F. Snider from Goodyear Topeka plant presented four films at the Cooperative Civic Club meeting held last night at the Eldridge Hotel. The films highlighted American freedoms enjoyed by citizens, contrasted with life in Russia through a young emigrant’s letters. Guests included Harold Skinner, Edward Martin, William Braun, Eugene Burnett, and Russell Mosger. The event followed by a report on Gov. Frank Carlson signing a measure repealing the one cent gas tax exempt from July 1, 1949, with provisions for federal highway program participation.

Snider Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Topeka Cooperative Civic Club Eldridge United States Russia Harold Skinner Edward Martin William Braun Eugene Burnett Russell Mosger Eetence Mar Frank Carlson

House Debates Against Probing Communism on Campus

The Kansas House debated a proposed resolution to investigate alleged Communist activities at a university. Rep Immel described a room with a Russian flag and Stalin image, recounting personal illness at the thought of opposing the investigation. Other MPs questioned the resolution’s effectiveness and noted Russian symbols used to mock the probe.

Fey McGinnia Bamas Howard Imme Iola University Iaid Robert Bek Macksville K. J Hock Bock Th ‘Se

Tornado strikes Greenville area killing four and injuring twenty

Tornado swept into Greenville Tennessee late at night killing four Black residents and injuring twenty, with two in critical condition. The storm hit near Lake Washington and Jackson area, destroying homes and forcing rescue by horseback as roads remained impassable. Victims checked into Greenville Colored Hospital around 3 am, while responders searched for more casualties.

Greenville Tenn Plantaton Jackson Lake Washington Greenville Colored Hospital

Hospital Admissions and Births At Memorial Hospital

A list of admissions at Memorial Hospital includes Mrs Mary Ruth Petefish of 2105 Yaland Street Albert Mee Jah Richland Route 2 Renny Owing Route to J Wo Cohen 4417 Rhode Island Street H D Woh 1325 Massachusetts Street Mrs Evelyn Huff 1128 Pennsylvania Street Medary Chrie Fia Route 4 5 CL Scott 1046s Tennessee Street Mrs Catherine Schroeder and by Sunny Mrs Ellen Sitter Wy and baby 625 Missouri Street Mrs Hattie Hale Eudora Mrs Bertha Grunder 3116 Mississippi Mrs Bernice Peterson Eldridge Ho Mrs Hetty Theomp Son Baldwin Allen Reese 1701 Enois Street Mrs Flossie Gibbons mpton Mrs Denna Light 916 Vermont Street Joyce Leach Perry Route 1 Mrs Ruth Young 601 Louisiana Street Birth Reports Mr and Mrs John Garrett 918 Pennsylvania Street a daughter Yesterday Mr and Mrs John Huff 1128 Pennsylvania Street a daughter to-

Mary Ruth Petefish Yaland Street Albert Meejah Richland Renny Owing J. Wo Cohen Rhode Island H. D Woh Massachusetts Street Evelyn Huff Pennsylvania Street Medary Chriefia CL Scott Tennessee Street Catherine Schroeder Sunny Ellen Sitter Baby Missouri Street Hattie Hale Eudora Bertha Grunder Mississippi Bernice Peterson Eldridge Ho Hetty Theompson Baldwin Allen Reese Enois Street Flossie Gibbons Mpton Denna Light Vermont Street Joyce Leach Perry Ruth Young Louisiana Street

Accident at Fritzel Jayhawk creamery injures worker

Howard W. Boyles of 1224 Laura Street received treatment for a lacerated finger after an accident at his job at the Fritzel Jayhawk creamery.

Howard W. Boyles Laura Street Fritzel-Jayhawk Creamery

Mrs Mamie KR Young Death Notice and Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs Mamie KR Young 81 of 1725 Tennessee Street, who died Wednesday evening will be held Monday at 2 p m at Ninth Street Baptist Church Rev Harry A Smith will officiate Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery The body will lie in state at Lower-Lee Chapel from 5 p m Sunday until time of service

Mamie Young Mamie KR Young Tennessee Street Ninth Street Baptist Church Harry A. Smith Gociate Oak Gil lowser-Lee Chapel

Lawrence Endacott Elected Hi V President in Oklahoma

Heard in Lawrence Don Endacott son of Mr and Mrs Paul Endacott of Bartlesville Oklahoma was elected president of the Hi V council of Oklahoma and winner of the state Hi V speech contest at the annual state convention on the Oklahoma City University campus. He is also president of Central Hi V in Bartlesville and grandson of Frank Endacott of 845 Tennessee Street.

Don_Endacott Paul Endacott Bartlesville Okla Hi-V Council of Oklahome Oklahoma City University Von Central Hi-V Prank Endacott Tennesace Street

No Big Stir Over Anti-Red Measure

A classroom scene shows an instructor attempting to sell communist ideas. Lawrence officials and teachers express support for loyalty affidavits while skeptics doubt their effectiveness. County and city officials discuss signing, with some arguing Oaths won’t root out red influence.

Lawrence Court House T. R. Gerhart United States

Cities Service Gas Sues Over Well Head Price Order

In Topeka Kansas City filed in U S district court to challenge a Kansas Corporation Commission order setting a uniform eight cent per thousand cubic feet well head price for the Hugoton field. Cities Service Gas company seeks declaratory judgment invalidating the order and voiding the Kansas law behind it claiming potential losses exceed $917000. Will Elect Officers for tuberculosis group as executive committee plans a morning meeting to elect officers for the coming year.

Topeka Kan Mar Cities Service Gas Company U.S Kansan Corporation Commission Kansas Hugoton Arka Oklahoma City Douglas County Tuberculosis and Health Association C. J. Lane Seha 'Eldridge

Fredonia Hello Girls Walkout Shuts Telephone Service

Fredonia Kansas reports a brief work stoppage by twenty McKrae telephone company women at 9 30 am causing a short loss of service. They returned to work after ninety minutes. The dispute’s cause was not announced and manager Carl Krace said he had spoken with an attorney who was out of town.

Fredonia Kan Mar McKrae Telephone Company Carl Kracae

Market News Summary from Chicago Wheat and Livestock Prices

Market report shows mixed commodity activity with Chicago wheat firm on higher cash bids, cash corn rising while oats and butterfat hold steady. Livestock futures indicate steadiness in hogs and cattle though some weakness in steers and sows. Kansas City grain and livestock receipts show modest gains and typical uplifts in farm products. The New York market also turns cautious after brief gains, with notable shifts in Magnavox, Santa Fe, and Woolworth among listed equities.

Chicago

Youngster Dies After Dying Wish For Cotton Candy

Columbus Georgia March 25 UP Annie Rose Robinson seven year old leukemia patient whose doctors gave 24 hours to live received dying wish for cotton candy but none was available at her bedside. A potted plant with $160 in bills and checks stood by her bed as schoolmates sent gifts to buy her treats before death. Emporia Kansas March 25 I J Gregg 79 florist found dead beside Santa Fe tracks likely struck by train. He had lived in Emporia for 50 years.

Columbus Mar Annie Rose Robinson Georgia Emporia Kan I. C. Gregg

Thanking Friends After Our Bereavement

Mrs. Lester Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. LG Regnier thank friends and neighbors for floral offerings and cards received during their recent bereavement, signed by Kelton and Charles Patterson.

Lester Patterson LG. Regnier Kelton Charles Patterson

Tornado Injures Dozens In Desdemona Texas

Dublin dispatcher Miss Thompson reports a tornado struck Desdemona at noon injuring about 20 people. Dallas patrol official John White says Abilene highway dept radioed several deaths at Desdemona, though the report is unverified.

Dublin Tex Miss Thompson Desdemona Texas Dallas John White Atate Highway Patrol Abilene Atate Highway Department

Forma Publishing Company Incorporation in Topeka Harlow B. Brown Agent

Forma Publishing Company Topeka incorporation completed in the secretary of state’s office. Harlow B. Brown named resident agent for the firm with authorized capitalization of 25000 dollars. Hutchinson based Brown Publishing Company involved in the filings.

Topeka Mar. Zo Brown Publishing Company of Hutchinson Harlow B. Brown

Senior class play slated for L M HLS auditorium

Senior officials forecast a capacity crowd for the performance of Can Wait. The senior class play is scheduled at the L M HLS auditorium at 8 o'clock tonight.

L. M. Hls

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