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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1939
Page
7
Wheat futures and cash grain data show mixed movement with new highs and lows across regions. Livestock markets reveal modest gains for cattle and calves, with hogs steady to some declines, while dairy and produce prices hold variable levels in Kansas City Chicago and New York reports.
Charles Joseph Lynden a 21 year old student from the Montana School of Mines was identified in St Paul Minnesota after four days of wandering. Leonard Vaughn a family friend from Joplin Missouri identified him at Ancher hospital confirming Lynden’s disappearance and amnesia. Lynden rode freight to St Paul slept in cars and could not recall his own name or location.
Anthony Goodan former assistant cashier of the Corwin State bank pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from the bank. District Judge Clark A. Wallace sentenced him to up to five years in state prison and he was paroled. Other defendants tied to the case include Marshall E. Gillen and C. T. Edwards. E. G. Gillen was sent back to prison for parole violation.
The market showing little enthusiasm over recent weeks with tax revision hopes fading. Montgomery Ward reports a favorable quarter ending April 30 while agricultural aid receives Senate backing. Brooklyn Union Gas hits new high on rosy earnings forecasts as steel prices stay weak and demand for bands remains selective.
Glenn Cunningham Kansas University miler leads the 1939 40 entertainer list from the University Extension Division Lecture Course Bureau. The bureau directed by Guy V. Keeler will provide programs to Kansas and Oklahoma schools and communities next year, featuring White Russian singers Pollard players James Scott company entertainers Acee Blue Hagle Indian artist L Verne Stout and others along with faculty speakers for commencements.
A federal court jury convicted Everett A. Evans, a prisoner at Leavenworth, of first degree murder for the May 23 1938 assault on Herbert Otis Hayes. Hayes died from his injuries, and Evans was not sentenced to death.
LeRoy Higgins of Lawrence will be awarded the bachelor’s degree at Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg on June 1. Re L A Guthridge announced. A major study at the college has been industrial education.
A vintage auto listing from Williams-R Motor at 609 Mass. detailing a 1939 Chevrolet coupe with 5,000 miles, a 1938 Ford Deluxe Tudor at 625 dollars, a 1937 Ford pickup, a 193? Ford Tudor, a 1934 Oldsmobile trunk with coach, a 1938 Ford Tudor, a 1932 Ford B coupe, a 1931 Dodge coupe, a 1930 Ford coupe, and a 1929 Chevrolet coach among others.
The Department of Physical Education receives a merit award from Beach and Pool magazine editor Earl K Collins for outstanding editorial work in 1938. Appointments include Topeka probate judge May 13 and Fred D Joy named probate judge of Saline County by Governor Payne Ratner to replace the late W F Miller.
Twelve candidates are named water safety instructors after completing the Red Cross life saving course at the university. Raymond Schlotterbeck, field representative, led the program at the request of the Douglas County Red Cross chapter. Recipients include Herbert G. Allphin Ruth I Hoover and Jose L Stapleton and university students Frank J Anneberg Francis Dill Frank L Irwin Freda Lawson Mary K Lattner Robert Lommason Mary Frances McAnaw Alice Paden Harold J Smolin.
George carried two suits three suits of underwear five ties a razor and three handkerchiefs as he left.
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