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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1950

Page

2

Trinity Episcopal Choir and Orchestra Concert

A Trinity Episcopal Church program features a 21 voice choir and a 20 piece I G Symphony Orchestra with Faylon Geist at the organ. Mrs George Kreye conducts, Dr Elin Jorgenson directs the K U music education faculty, and soloists include Reinhold Schmidt Theo Erics Miss Lynn Lucas and Clayton Krehbiel. Choir members from Lawrence and KU students perform with Lawrence players Isali Sommerville Ruth Clayton and others. Organ preludes Est Ist Ein Ron Ent and Herzliebste Jesu precede the program.

Trinity Episcopal Church Choir Prayare Lawrence Teeth Vermont I. G. Symphony Orchestra Faylon Geist George Kreye Elin Jorgenson K. U. Music Education Reinhold] Schmidt Mrn Theo Erics Gon Lynn Lucas Jeontralto Clayton Krehtener Ruth Clayton Marthabeth Christine Cartel Marlin Kornfeld Clayton Krehbiel W. D. Faden Ann Stevens H.C. Turk Corlett Cotton Elbert Darlington Werner Winter Sam Anderson John Hawkins Jack Stephenson K. U Lawrence Isali Sommerville Tne Alburty Kare Als Raymond Zepp Leo Horarck Geist

State Highways contracts approved for 354000 total

The state highway commission approved road improvement contracts totaling 354000 and covering 168 miles of primary and secondary work in divisions three and five. Low bidder for grading on the 1.5 mile Key between Logan and Urade was C E Jay of Emporia at 159446. Clarkson Construction Co of Kansas City got six bridges for 55100. Cook Cone of Ottawa won one of the speedling projects at 5182. A six mile grading on US 54 from Prate eastward tops the fifth division work. Jones Construction Co of Emporia received grading plus two detours surfacing. Other primary projects involved Oateray, Phillips, Thomas, Trapge, Sumner counties. secondary projects listed.

Kan Way Commission Logan Urade C. E Fran Prate Jones Construction Co. Emporia Man Oateray Phillips Thomas Trapge Sumner

Market News: Broad Food Prices and Poultry Ins and Prices

Market notes show steady wheat and corn as May contracts hold, with firm hogs and mixed cattle. Poultry prices drift, with heavier birds and eggs listed. dairy items include butter and cheese quotes. Local pages list variable quotes for bread, poultry by the dozen, and eggs per dozen, plus shop lot goods and commodity bids.

Fragmented OCR item on weights tents and goods sale

Abstracted notes list various weights and items including tents sacks and shipments. Mentions prices such as 70 dollars and 0320 for goods. Includes scattered references to wheat and car parts or horns with unclear context and names.

Aid To Dictators In Americas Hit

Havana reports at a three day conference condemning US aid to dictators in the Americas. Delegates criticize Washington’s policy while calling for non intervention and denouncing fascist regimes. Cuban officials say the meeting backs human rights and opposes military governments despite tensions with Argentina Colombia and Venezuela.

Havana Cuba Sntar England Urbina Vasquez Rew Americas Ars Pion Juan Guichen J. S United States Guichen Argentina Colombia Veresquela Med Carlos Prin Misa Frances Grant New York The International League “For the Rights of Man Nazi Germany Holifield Calif Francisco Franco Venezuela Congress

Hospital Births and Local News at Memorial Hospital

Mrs Edith Landis and Mrs Grace Hadi lead a list of births and admissions at Memorial Hospital with names and locations across Warrensburg and nearby towns. A finger injury and emergency room treatment are noted for Wesley Brune Route 1, with several couples welcoming babies today.

Edith Landis Grace Hadi Hydera Elibeth Sanders Linda Carol Sanders Warrensburg Anna Bachman Helen Walfinhle Aliie Crase Hempshire Tom Tongahoxie Phillip Stuergey Arthur Wilder Newre Street Wesley Brune

Confusion over policing limits on double parking in Lawrence

Lawrenc e police policy toward tagging double parkers on Massachusetts street remains unclear amid recent weeks of uneven enforcement. A patrolman issued several tickets in the 700 block as shoppers waited for passengers, while downtown leniency was noted by some observers. A separate botanical display at Stow Hall tomorrow from 2 to 5 pm highlights about 14 wild flower specimens gathered around Laws. The botany exhibit, organized by AT, will feature local plant species.

Massachusetts Stow Hall

Pleasant Weather on Tap For Most of the Nation

Forecasters predict mild spring warmth across the central states and eastern regions with lake effect showers and thunderstorms in parts of Texas and North Carolina. Extreme heat is not reported, while several areas experience rising temps in the Great Lakes region and surrounding plains.

Avradiaree Lake Superterre Great Lakes Texas Couieal Winnipes Avey Mangeba Lind Souther Manceba

Three Local Teens Arrested After Busy Day

Three local teenage youths, two 12 year olds and one 14 year old, were picked up after a day of alleged misdeeds. Police say they stole a boat from the Kaw river area near Hermpten, floated downstream to Lawrence, and were found with canned pork, soda, an air pistol, a butcher knife, and rail spikes. They claimed they were “cunning together country” when caught and were turned over to juvenile authorities.

Haskell Avenue Edd Oxtelen Jayhawk Ro Tenth New Hampshire Street Southe Kaw Lawrence

Nationalist Forces Claim Red Troop Switch at Sungmen

Chinese dispatch reports Red troops defecting to Nationalists near Sungmen on the East China coast. Communist personnel are killed before garrison defection. The switch follows raids from Chushan and factions south of Shanghai.

Sungimen East China Shanghai- Thi Tao Jih Bae Sungmen Pationa Sungfor Chush Shanghai

Police Court Fines imposed on two drunks

Billy Hadi of 1208 Penn Street and Walter Hell of 1 West Ninth Street were each fined 210 in police court today for drunken charges.

Billy Hadi Penn Street Walter Hell West Ninth Street

Honor K U Student Wins Archolership Award

A Ry e anatomy student earned the archolership award for enterprise in medical work for the second year running. Murphy of the medical school led the event with remarks and the dean of surgery, Dr Allen, opened the ceremony.

Ym Anatomy Rye Enterandi Wg Medi Jamen Murphy

Congressmen Flare At Idea of Sharing An Atomic Bomb

Lawmakers react in consternation as tentative discussions about sharing atomic weapons with North Atlantic allies provoke strong opposition. Military officials had discussed preliminary options, but Republicans and Democrats alike oppose arming partners with A bombs, fearing loss of control.

Sioner House Tanemakers

Remembering Red Leader Willed Possessions to Chu Teh Tutyo

The late ULB author Agnes Smedley reportedly willed all manuscripts to Gen Chu Teh, per Peiping dispatch. A May 6 Oxford death noted her aches and passing. US Tokyo army report cites Miss Smedlin as Far East sub agent. denial cites lack of proof. Ice hospital room method noted as developed in 1844 in Florida.

Ulb Chu Teh Tutyo U. SS Agnes Smedley Peiping Rardin Lere Oxford England U. S. Army Tokyo Lalas Smidlns Far East Florida

Delegates Attend First State Women Voters Convention

Forty delegates had registered by o'clock for the first annual state convention of the League of Women Voters in the Pine room of the Union building. Delegates came from Kansas City Wichita Manhattan Sedgwick county Topeka and Lawrence. The Lawrence league will attend a luncheon at 12 30 replacing the usual meeting. Five delegates from the Atlantic City national convention will report at the luncheon. A business meeting for officers will be held. Johanna Kollmorgen of Lawrence is convention chair. Paul Harmly, former president, was to be discussed by Mary Ann Unruh of Wichita prior to the luncheon.

League of Women Voters Union Building Kansas City Wichita Manhattan Sedgwick County Topeka Lawrence Lawrence League Nationa Atlantic City Johanna Kollmorgen Lawrence Group Paul Harmly Mary Ann Unruh

Sight Restored at 115 from Cataracts at Gallinger

Mary Brooks, 115, regained sight after eye surgery at Gallinger hospital. Brought by Little Sisters of the Poor Home officials for leg artery treatment, doctors later tested her vision with a fruit and she correctly named an orange. Divorce suit filed by Jean Parkison against Walter Parkison in district court.

Washington Mary Brooks Gallinger Hospital Little Sisters of the Poor Home Jean Parkison Walter Parkison

Deaths and Funerals Ernest Williams and Jennie Cain

Ernest Williams aged 66 of 736 Grant street died yesterday at Lawrence Memorial hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Jennie Cain aged 81 a McLouth resident for most of 40 years died this morning at a McLouth nursing home after a long illness. Widow of Dr Milton Cain she leaves two brothers Charlie and Harry Cline Salina a sister Lottie Jungle and niece Ruby Rodd of Solomon. Body to New Cambria for funeral services at the Lutheran church and burial there.

Ernest Williams Grant Street Lawrence Memorial Hospital Jennie Cain McLouth Milton Cain Charlie Cline Harry Cline Salina Lottie Jungle Ruby Rodd Solomon New Cambria Lutheran Church

Internal Threats Highlighted by Banker Leader at Kansas Meet

The vice president of the American Hankers association warned of a looming internal threat amid Cold War anxieties. He argued socialism and welfare state policies could erode liberty while Russia and communism threatened from abroad.

Rainmakers Court Test In New York City

A New York Supreme Court justice refused to halt the city rainmaking program ruling the city’s water shortage solution takes priority over possible losses to the Nevele Country Club in Ulster County. Justice Ferdinand Pecora held emergency rainmaking and Hudson River tapping are necessary until long term water plans are finished.

New York New York City Ferdinand Pecora Nevele Country Club Wawarsing N.Y Ulster County Wallace Howell Harvard Pecora Hudson River

Cards of Thanks From Hospitalized Women

Mrs. Fred Musselman thanks friends for cards flowers letters and gifts during her hospital stay. Mrs. Sybil M Gregg expresses gratitude for cards and flowers from neighbors friends and relatives during her hospitalization. Mrs. George Warmker extends thanks for lovely cards and flowers received while in the hospital.

Fred Musselman Sybil M. Gregg Carda George Warmker

Emporia Teachers Claim Central Conference Track Title

Emporia State students dominated the Central Conference meet in Emporia Kansas finishing with 60 points to Fort Hays State 40. Roger Ruth set a new meet pole vault record for Emporia State while Dwight Waddell led as high scorer with wins in the 4400 and 880 and a leg on the victorious mile relay. Sharpe Smith swept the 100 and 220 yard dashes for Washburn and Jim Widing won the mile as Emporia State led from start to finish.

Emporia Kan Enmyposka Stue Horneta Fort Hays State Washburn Southwestern Pittsburg Rockhurst St. Benedict’s Roger Ruth Emperia Staite Tingley Pittssburg Ings Tiwight Waddell Eaxperisa State Hornets Emporia State

Earth Tremor Reported in Los Angeles Area

A light earth tremor was felt today in the southwest section of the city around twilight. Weather authorities recorded a slight tremor with an estimated intensity of 32 on the tremor scale, but no damage or injuries were reported.

Los Angeles International

Livestock Market Report Summary

A dated cattle and sheep market update notes mixed cattle values with higher prices for some grades and steady to lower for others. Specifics mention calves, heifers, and cows at various dollar ranges, with hogs and sheep also recorded. regional deliveries and packer demand influence price points.

Etieter Lee Selak Orbuder Stoehers Belfer

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