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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1955
Page
2
A fragmentary reminiscence describes Elwood living near a green ear of corn, fed by two horses tended by a farmer. A small hole hosts a gopher named Elwood, linking to an Equality Chapter event and a list of names including Ralph B. Gemméll and Lee.
An administration source says President Eisenhower does not believe China is prepared for a major assault on Quemoy and Matsu near the Formosa Strait by April. The White House questions the likelihood of an early attack and notes China lacks air bases and supplies for an amphibious strike. A Four Power summit remains under discussion with a tentative timetable.
At Memorial Hospital numerous residents from Baldwin Sunflower and nearby areas appear in a roster of births and dismissals. Names include Opal Stoeberer Rita Ann ttle Margaret Carlberg and Mary Surrey among others. several addresses noted. A birth is recorded for Earl Blair and Roy B. Channel with a daughter.
Esmond R. Long, director of the Henry Phipps Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, will present the sixth course of the Healing Lectureship on the Philosophy of Medicine at Kansas University School of Medicine. He speaks April 12 at Alcott Hall Auditorium and April 18 at Stenfeld Auditorium in the Kent Union Continuation Center, Medical Center, Kansas. His topic traces the history of tuberculosis from its origins to modern times.
Senator Allott defends President Eisenhower against Neely who criticized his golf, church attendance, and policy. White House press secretary Hagerty said Neely’s remarks are not endorsed. Neely urged a president who spends less time on golf and fishing.
Sylvia Thompson, 12, daughter of Chester and Mrs. Thompson, won the county spelling bee held Monday in the District Courtroom. Seventeen rural schools entered. she will travel to Topeka Wednesday to face county champions in the state bee, with the national finals in Washington, D.C., next May 19. Sharon Houk placed second and Paige Poindexter third, with other school winners named by school.
Thirty five senior high school boys including two from Lawrence completed the Summerfield Scholarship tests at Kansas University after Monday through Tuesday sessions from 8 30 to noon. Lawrence entrants were Stephen Hill and Charles Malone. Group photo taken Monday afternoon and interviews followed with the Summerfield Committee and Guidance Bureau staff. University officials will announce selections by mail around April 8, with about 10 to 15 boys typically chosen.
Leroy S. Florence, presiding minister of Jehovah's Witnesses, will speak at 3 p m Sunday at Kingdom Hall 646 Ala Si. After the talk a 32 page book lets will be distributed free to each attendee. Members worldwide will begin distributing millions of copies of the message in congregations, with about 14 000 members in 159 countries.
Two men were fined in county court for traffic violations. John Joseph Curtis of Manhattan paid 10 dollars plus costs for passing in a no passing zone. Joe Levi DeWoild of Tetpeka was fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding.
Mrs. Bessie Clifton 59 died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She leaves a daughter Imogene Hanson of Kansas City, a sister Lillie Anderson of Wichita, a brother Robert Johnson of Lone Star, and two grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 Thursday at Rumsey Funeral Home, burial Washington Creek Cemetery. William Pilcher of Nevada Mo. died in a motor car crash last Wednesday. Body recovered Friday from creek. Survived by wife Letha Tuttle and eight children. service held Monday in Nevada, with Lawrence relatives attending.
The Paganini Quartet closed KU Fine Arts chamber series with a vigorous performance. Temianka Roseels Gustave Foidart and Laporte produced electrifying rhythm and conviction. Program featured Mozart Ginastera and Debussy with two encores from Rasumovsky Quartets.
A Lawrence man told police Monday evening that his daughters, aged six and eight, reported seeing an exhibitionist around 4 30 p m in South Park. The children described a white man in his middle twenties.
London report notes Georgi Malenkov, demoted to minister of power stations, was absent from a farewell ceremony for a Swedish delegation touring Soviet power facilities. The Swedish group, invited by the Soviet government, ended its 11 day visit without meeting Malenkov. He also missed the Supreme Soviet session weekend events.
Lawrence contractor Constant Construction Co faced a bid error at a Kansas Turnpike Authority meeting in Topeka. A transcription mistake listed $34.50 instead of $54.50 per unit for concrete, prompting the Authority to release Constant from the bid. Western Engineering and Cumberland- Reis were awarded after correcting the error.
Secretary of Labor Mitchell commends Governor Hall of Kansas for vetoing a right-to-work bill. Mitchell says Hall showed commendable courage amid state and national debate. The veto comes as about eighteen states enact or consider similar measures restricting union membership requirements.
Markets At a Glance shows stocks higher with modest gains and mixed bond moves. Grain notes indicate wheat firmer on dry Southwest weather, corn steady to firm, oats steadier amid crop damage signals, and soybeans and other feed components quoted. Kansas City futures list varied grain and livestock prices with cattle and hogs showing uneven demand and steady to weaker prices. Local market quotes include wheat 2.13, oats 0.70, and hogs around 16.50 with produce and poultry varying by grade and weight.
The bulletin lists farm stock including hens capons ducks and geese with weights and prices at Beltsville and local markets. It then reports the Day in Wall Street with mixed gains and losses among major stocks led by Bathron Works Newport News Raytheon and Bethlehem Steel. The Lawrence council of the United Commercial Travelers elected officers led by Paul Hodgson and Harold A Pontius with several executives named to committees.
The first Kansas Conference on Planning will be Wednesday at Kansas University with an anticipated attendance of 50 to 60. The program, a joint offering by KU and Kansas State College, will cover planning procedures and values for state and community development. John A. Parker, head of the city and regional planning department at North Carolina University, will be the principal speaker.
Frank R. Burge, manager of the Kansas University Memorial Union, has been appointed regional representative of the Association of College Unions for 1955 56. He will liaison with Region four covering Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Missouri. Burge has led the KU Union since 1952 after serving as assistant director at Iowa University.
The divorce suit of Edith Cool, formerly Edith Joseph Eugene Cool, was filed Monday in District Court and granted as requested.
Robert L. Neighbor, 271 835 Mich. St., was sentenced to six months in county jail after pleading guilty to indecent exposure. A KU sophomore was arrested March 11 by KU Police and the Sheriff's Office following a Lawrence woman's complaint near No. 6 school judge. Charles Rankin said Neighbor will be paroled for two years.
Mr and Mrs R M Norwood Sr Helen Norwood of Lecompton Kansas thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and hospitality during the recent loss of their home.
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