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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1950

Page

3

Wurwitz Citizenship Award Ceremony and Parade

A disrupted parade and rain led to a postponed ceremony in Seth Park. Former Governor Harry Woodring served as toastmaster as Mayor Turner, Chancellor Malot, Dolph Simons, and Gov. Frank Carlson spoke. Alf Landon and Bishop Ed win V. O Hara attended. Three students presented a patriotic tableau.

Siasippi River New York Kansas City Yesterda Mees Topeka Seth Park Jong Harry Woodring William J. B. Turner Deane W. Malot Dolph Simons Frank Carlson Alf Landon Edwin V. O'Hara Veal Six Charles Fisher Sammy Stayton Gene Hardtarfer

Issues 19 Permits for Dwellings and Garages

A list shows nineteen permit issuances across multiple properties. Included are new garages, additions and remodels at addresses such as Vermont street 6d, Tennessee street 180, Louisiana street 62, Missouri street 623, Maine street TIS, Michigan street 4) and others. Owners include William Panyas Muth E Horan A Emery Arthur Underwood George Rothberger C T Frost A Merry Phil Guyerbaugh Joe Shohe and others with costs shown in varied currencies.

William Panyas Vermont Street Muth E. Horan Tennessee Street A Emery Louisiana Street Arthur Underwood Missour Street George H. Rothberger Maine Street Michigan Street A. Merry Laura Avenue Phil Guyerbaugh Rik East Twelfth Street Joe W. Shohe Lyons Street Alabama Street Rae FE. Newton New York Street Elliott North Severth Street

Maytag Cuts Prices on Automatic and Conventional Washers

Maytag announces a $10 cut on the automatic washer and a 5 reduction on three conventional models. Roy A. Bradt, vice president, cites production economies as the reason. Effective today, the reductions apply to all listed washers.

Newton Maytag Company Majeur Roy A. Bradt Maytag Enat

Hospital Patients and Accidents Reported at Memorial

A string of local names appears in hospital notes noting admissions and injuries. A 3 year old was treated after lye exposure in the Bowers yard, others include foot puncture wounds from a dropped pair of scissors and a head injury from a rug slip. Separate incidents required stitches for knife slip, finger lacerations, and a fall. several patients were observed and released. A Masonic meeting at Lawrence Lodge No. 6 AF and AM is announced for May 1 at 7 pm with Third Degree procedures and visiting brethren welcome.

Arrington Bowers Otis Bowers New Jersey Street Bowers Yard Josephine Walker Ver Lyont Street Sharon DeWeese Lester’ ‘Weese Almira Street Ross Darell Ruth Bledsoe Bert Chewning, M Walter H. Varnum Ady

Indureship of Phi Lambda Upsilon to Be Held in Lawrence

Lawrence hosts the second annual Indureship of Phi Lambda Upsilon an honorary chemistry society tomorrow afternoon at four in room 405 Hailey chemical laboratory. Dr. Melvin of Ohio State College and Iwman will speak on Some Aspects of Steric Hindrances.

Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Society Melvin &Iwman Ohio State College Hailey Chemical Laboratory

April rainfall deficit marks dry cool month in Kansas

Weather observer C J Posey reports April was dry and cooler than normal in the Kansas area. Total rainfall for the period was 4.57 inches since March 31, 3.68 inches below average, with a 1.17 inch April rainfall giving farmers some relief.

Kansas Lawrence C.J. Posey Ofrateny Posey Onty

Washington DC Falls An Hour Behind Time Today

Congress considers a fix as Washington DC and nearby districts lag one hour behind national time. The House faces a two thirds vote to authorize fast use for the city. action may be postponed a week while a conference with the Senate is possible.

Ington J.M Congress House Nbm District of Co- Tukhiy Senate

May Ask Death Penalty for Sgt. Robert Anderson

Topeka prosecutors may seek the death penalty for Sgt. Robert Anderson charged with the murder of Irene Gilbert. Jury selection opened before District Judge Beryl Johnann as Anderson stood in army uniform. prospective jurors were questioned on their views of capital punishment.

Sgt Robert Anderson Topeka Kan Land. Calif Irene Gilbert Topeka Basket Factory Ayniove Werten W. Shaw Anderson Bery Wan Eiley Ran

Marriage Licenses From Probate Court Notice

Marriage licenses list names and ages for several couples including William W. Babbt and Vi Ann Donald from Sunflowers, Jesse C. K and Me A. Gard from Mills, Missouri, and Charles A. Crom ery with Juanita F. Beard, all shown in probate court notices.

Sinluy Alice Dick Mes Wath Lawrence Willia W. Babbt Kansas Civ Ann Donald Jesse C. K Me A. Gard Mills, Mo Charles A. Cromery Juanita F. Beard

Retired Dean Havenhill Dies at 1940 Farewell

Biography outlines Havenhill career from 1907 leave as FDA chemist to inspect foreign drugs in New York. He returned to Kansas University as professor and head of the drug laboratory. After 1940 he taught part time, wrote for pharmaceutical press, coauthored textbooks, and received honors from the University of Michigan.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Fort of New York K. U State Board of Health Dean Havenhill State Board of Pharmacy Dosen Sayre Merck Amer

Third Annual Meeting of the US Physical Education Staff Conference

About 25 attendees joined the third annual inmtreli conference in Kansas for the US physical education department. Delegates hailed from Osawatomie Topeka Great Bend Daenrdittsburg Council Grove Eudora and Lawrence with participants from Lawrence including Merle Holladay Route 2 Mrs E Herschell Clint ot Mra Warrant Flory Route 2 Heed Henry Shenk William D Wolfe Mrs Franke T Stockton Mrs Gerald Hoover Tielbert Reusch and Mrs Keith Colman of Eudora also present.

K Vrs Cenfrre US Physical Education Department Osawatomie Topeka Great Bend Daenrdittsburg Council Grove Eudora Lawrence Merle

Birds and mammals arrive at University of Kansas museum

A collection of 190 birds and 25 mammals from Africa was received today at the University of Kansas Museum of Natural History from Dr Curt von Wedel of Oklahoma City. Dr von Wedel recently returned from Kenya and obtained the specimens for advanced teaching and research. Rare items noted include the white bellied bustard, Buff crested bustard, Wood hoopoe, and Golden winged sun bird.

Africa University of Kansas Museum of Natural History Curt von Wedel Oklahoma City van Wedel Kenya Raymond Wall

Veterans Employment Service picks Victor F. Johnson

Victor F. Johnson begins duties as veterans employment representative at the Kansas State Employment Service office. The married former Kansas University student from Leavenworth brings veteran status and local ties to the role.

Victor F. Johnson Veterans Employment Kansas State Employment Service Kk. U Leaven,worth

Red Cross Delegate Patton Named for National Convention

Dr John H Patton of the K C religion school staff is appointed local Red Cross delegate to the national convention in Detroit June 26 29 Topeka May 10 Clayton Brenner Olathe named judge of Johnson county magistrate court by Gov Frank Carlson Brenner replaces James R Hoover who resigned Charles Albert Cook of Long Island Pleaded guilty to being drunk in public Judge Frank Gray stayed 20 days jail and placed him on parole Marvin to deliver Emporia commencement address Walter Richter and his wife and five children all telegraphers employed by railroads in a Danville telegraph family.

John H. Patton K. Ciriligion Red Cross Detroit Topeka Clayton Brenner Olathe Magistrate Court of Johnson County Frank Carlson James R. Hoover Charles Albert Cook Long Island, N Frank Gray Danville Richter Walter Richter

Murphy elected Kansas junior chamber president

Pat Murphy of Topeka was chosen as president of the Kansas junior chamber of commerce at the closing session of the state convention in Wichita yesterday. New officers include John Crutcher Hutchinson Manhattan and Bob Stafford Fredonia as directors, with Marie Snyder Topeka named treasurer and Bates Wotesligson as relieving president. The convention scheduled its next meeting for Topeka in April.

Wichita Kan Pat Murphy Topeka Kansas Junior Cameler of Commerce John Crutcher Hutchinson Il Yo Manhattan Bob Stafford

Wife of Senator Vandenberg in Washington Hospital

Mrs Arthur Vandenberg wife of Michigan’s senior senator was reported in serious condition at Georgetown University Hospital after illnesses and two surgeries. Senator Vandenberg remained in a separate room recovering from tumor operation two weeks earlier and was described as doing very nicely. A separate note reports pitcher Rue Meyer of the Philadelphia Phillies suspended seven days and fined $200 after an argument involving Al Barlick.

Washington Arthur Ws. Vandenberg Michigan Georgetown University Hospital Erdiv Senter Vandenberg New York Rues Meyer Philadelphia Phillies Ford Frick al Barlick Philadelphia

Lawrence grocers praised as vital city backbone

In Lawrence the many grocers are celebrated for long hours and slim profits. They stock perishable foods and bear losses on spoiled produce while sustaining a busy urban commerce. A lighthearted tribute notes nearly fifty grocers work to satisfy shoppers and keep the community fed.

Lawrence

Markets at 6 Glance and Livestock Prices Report

Kansas City May 1 AP USDA cattle and calves steady to firm. hogs higher. sheep and lambs up 25-50 cents. Livestock receipts outlook: cattle 1,500. calves 5. sheep 4,000 for tomorrow. Prices noted for beef cuts, butterfat, and poultry products with regional quotes across markets.

Mather Eraine Bor Kanees City Advand Kansas City Livestocke Kansanity Cap USDA Asvarce Burg Banane Komt Toll Aovi-Tsu-Ib Fedver Ateere Kane Lamba Munis

Market prose and prices in a mixed May edition

OCR fragment reports various market snippets including alfalfa prices and dairy notes, Chicago potato and futures mentions, and Wall Street movement. It mentions Kansas City Hay Market, Minnesota North Dakota reports, California and Louisiana quotes, and specific stocks like Motors and American Telephone. The text mixes commodity, stock, and general market chatter with irregular punctuation and incomplete lines.

Erika Degat Mansap City Las Kansas City Hay Market Kansan Opralf Chicago Miho Minnesota North Dakota Minekey Weaher Alabama Valifornig Louisiana Buss Triumphs Wall Street New York Afbek Fective Motors Resul Ae Tote Motors Polbt Ae Genyni Motors American “Telephone Aml Teleuthern Hailway Republic

Fragmentary OCR: names and notes on corporate entities

The readable fragments mention firms such as Chrysler, Southern Pacific, American Smelting, Union Carbide, Radio Corp, Montgomery Ward, and Galvest Aircraft. Also indicates "increasing dividend" and references to dates or personal names. The text is garbled with misreadings and missing context.

Jeemaca Steal L Chrysler Ranta Fe Niewy Fate Fouthern Pacific St J American Smelting Union Carbide Amencas Can Radio Corp Galtes Aircraft Montgomery W Bs Avientl

Unusual Accident Injures Warren N. Lesh in Humboldt

Warren N. Lesh, visiting at Robert Works' home in Humboldt, reports both ankles sprained after waking with feet numb during a Sunday nap. A doctor said he will need crutches for a few days as circulation returned and pain subsided.

Warren N. Leah Mew Lesh Robert Works Humboldt Lesh

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