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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
3
The Des Moines area reported a crash killing Mae Robinson June Adele McCoy Velma May and James Willin of Chester among nine aboard. The incident occurred near Hill Top as authorities logged fatalities and began investigations.
Washington reports administration opposition to 15 percent rail wage cuts caps emergency aid prospects. RFC loans favored with looser terms, but railroads resist concessions. Wagner signals possible recall of aid bill. Jones urges review on wage questions amid push to keep workers employed.
Dorsey Liberty Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs A M Ockerblad announced preparations for Poppy Day on Saturday May 28. Mrs Harry Gregg chairs the Poppy Day committee with many workers, aiming to distribute memorial poppies citywide to honor fallen and disabled veterans and support veteran welfare.
Washington notes election year mood on Capitol Hill as migratory lawmakers talk about home folk and the aged. Statesmen seeking popular image signal attention to retirees and the elderly in policy rhetoric.
A musicale featuring Carl A. Preyer professor of piano at K U will be broadcast on KFKU tomorrow evening from 7 30 to 8 o clock. Karl Kuersteiner violinist joins in one number with pianist Carl A Preyer. Performers include Mary Jane Bruce Ruth Rice and John H Moore all fine arts students. Pieces listed include The Fairy Suite The Fairy Queen Punch is sore distressed imps of darkness The magic wand Punch on the hobby horse Scherzo from Sonata in F Major for violin and piano Thousand and One Nights Waltz and Brook Nymphs with Preyer and Kuersteiner and Mary Jane Bruce.
Orval Dewey of Ozankie was seriously injured after a fall from near the top of an elevator in Williamstown while working. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ferris in Oskaloosa included Mr. and Mrs. B. F. White and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Worland with children from Perry. Roy Freer hosted a dancing party Saturday night for Miss Goldie Armstrong of Topeka. Laura Leeman assists Mrs. John Nevins in redecorating. Earl Marcum Ellsworth Brice move to Wallsbinder farm. Ben Duncan and family relocate to Walbridge farm from Wyoming. Edgar Dolan and wife welcomed son Carol James born May 2 in Denver. Leta Oaks resigns from near Hiawatha to teach at Grantville Mississippi. Linnie Gantz to Billings, Mont. Eighth-grade graduates at Williamstown school include Anita.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson and family from Kansas City Kansas visited with Miss Ellen Anderson. Edward McClung and son Pat stayed with the C L McClung family. Mrs Henry Hack attended a Lutheran meeting in Lawrence. George D Walter attended the State Bankers convention in Hutchinson and returned with Mr Hoover from Eudora and George Docking of Lawrence. Mrs Carl Sneegas hosted the Pleasant Hour club on University Drive. Mrs Everett Hazlett read a paper by Mrs 0 W Jehle who could not attend due to her daughter Barbara illness. Next meeting will be at Mrs Eugene Keifer home with Mrs Paul Kasold assisting. Brackett Farm Bureau unit met with Mrs A R Olmstead on West 9th Street. Leaders Mrs McClung and Mrs Groebe led lesson on Use of Commercial Patterns stressing sleeve and neck lines. Mrs Sewall Keyes of Washington DC visiting her mother in Lawrence was a guest. After the lesson all enjoyed viewing Mrs Olmstead flowers.
Mrs. John Selzer mourns death of nephew Fred Yeigler of Abilene at 55 due to heart trouble. Community notes cover visits among Hausman, Eberhart, Lawrenz families in Lawrence and Topeka, Mother's Day gatherings, Kramer reunion at Clearfield schoolhouse, and a birth announced for a Midland family.
A health note explains constipation from lack of bulk in diet and promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a daily remedy. It urges eating breakfast with All-Bran, drinking water, and adopting a positive lifestyle shift. All-Bran is produced by Kellogg in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.
Mrs. Fred J. Bird of Kansas City hosts a gathering with Harry Kramer Ben Kramer and families of Black Jack. Kramer and Breithaupt families from Gardner Ottawa Waverly Harris and more join for a short singing program and social visit.
Thomas Mackey rebuilds barn after recent wind storm damage. W H Mohler recovers and returns to activity. Tri Angle bridge club hosts gathering at Miller home. Norris family guests honored by Mr and Mrs Nune maker and relatives in North Lawrence. Cooper and Robertson close new highway No 32 business to visit California. Eighth graders Dale North and Buster Fuchs pass finals. Linwood commencement. Hemphill couple drive to Ton ganoxie state lake. Mrs Bereiter ill. Norris couple returns to Kansas City after vacation visits.
Mr and Mrs Asa Turner hosted an afternoon open house on May 4 honoring their daughter Velma Emory and son Robert Asa. Guests attending were listed in the notice.
A long list of extended family and neighbors shared Mother's Day events in the district. Attendees included Mrs. Embry, Mr. and Mrs. Dana Hobson, the Harrelbrinks, Stonekings, Clines, Crings, and many others. An all day gospel meeting was planned for May 22 with Worden singers and a basket lunch.
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