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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1938

Page

2

O Connell Invades but Does Not Speak in Jersey City

Rep Jerry O Connell a Montana Democrat failed to speak at a Jersey City mass meeting amid pro Hague mobs. Police protected him and escorted him from the fields to a railroad station for return to Newark. His wife suffered injuries but traveled with him.

Washington Jerry O’connell Dmont Roosevelt Jersey City Frank Hague White House N. J Jerry O'Connell Baliwick Montana Democrat Democratic National Committee Hague O’connell Daniel Casey Olce John Sinnott Harry Walsh O'Connell Newark O'Connel Casey John T. Bernard Fiminn Journal.uare

Diplomas for 204 graduates at Lawrence High School

The ceremony honored 204 graduates with diplomas. Rev Harold G Barr presented the class with Principal Neal M Wherry as clerk of the court. The honor roll listed 21 students including Miriam Abele Jim Brown Danny Brune Erna Carl Albert Decker Marvin Hird Henry Holtzclaw Billy Hunzicker Georgia Mae Landrith and others.

Harold G. Barr First Christian Church Neal ‘M. Wherry Lawrence Kansas Lawrence High School Marston McCluggage Purcell Miriam Abele Jim Brown Danny Brune Erna Carl Albert Decker Marvin Hird Henry Holtzclaw Billy Hunzicker Georgia Mae Landrith Eileen Martin Dorothy May Frances Mole Edward Moorman Jim Mott Jeanne Moyer Ann Murray Edwin F. Price Doris Twente Hampton White David Whitney Emily Wray

Marriage Licenses Issued Locally

Marriage licenses have been issued to William A. Pryor of Mercersburg Pennsylvania and Marjory S Ericsson of Lawrence Kansas City Mo and Mary E Cody of Kansas City Kansas George C Lowry and Clarissa A Benjamin both of Lawrence

William A. Pryor Mercersburg Marjory Ericsson Lawrence William A. Paul Kansas City Mary E. Cody Kan George C. Lowry Clarissa A. Benjamin

Test Your Knowledge Classified Challenge

A classified page teaser invites readers to answer seven knowledge questions. It directs turning to the classifieds for the solutions and hints at a quiz styled page feature.

Question and Answer Quiz Pack

Oneida Lake location appears in New York state. The highest commissioned naval rank is admiral. A pup seal is a young seal. a seal mother is a cow. Ed Burke represents Illinois in Congress. Coins are issued by countries. Queen Victoria had the longest reign in English history. An excavator is a construction machine. The third sign of the zodiac is Gemini. Tennessee is the Volunteer State. Tuna fish have scales or are largely scaleless depending on species.

Oneida Lake United States Navy Edward R. Burke Congress

Council Approves Paving on Barker and City Water Connection

The council approves paving on Barker Street and authorizes a water cooler connection in City Hall lobby to supply the health department reception room. The health board secretary is asked to contact the Ministerial Alliance to enforce the city milk ordinance at church dinners.

Health Department Health Board Ministerial Alliance Health Office

Deaths and Funerals Frank H Turner

Frank H Turner aged 43 died at home on 846 Massachusetts street. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at Rumsey funeral home with Rev L H Griffith officiating. Burial in Washington Creek cemetery. Survived by wife Alma and daughter Lola both at home, parents H A Turner and wife from Pomona Kansas, four sisters and three brothers.

Frank H. Turner Massachusetts Street Rumsey Funeral Home Rev L. H. Griffith Washington Creek Cemetery Turner Alma Turner Lola Turner H. A. Turner Pomona Kan

Death of Lynn G Beal at 81 in Topeka Home

Lynn G Beal, 81, died late last night at his son Prof G M Beal's home at 704 Indiana street. He leaves another son Elburn Beal of Topeka and daughter Miss E Fredericka Beal of Topeka. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Lynn G. Beal Prof G. M. Beal Indiana Street Elburn Beal Topeka E. Fredericka Beal

Death of George Northup at 77 Passes After Illness

George Northup aged 77 died this morning at a local hospital. He resided at 1129 Connecticut Street. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 o clock Tuesday from Rumsey funeral home with burial in Clinton cemetery. He leaves a cousin Mrs. E M Hobbs as survivor.

George Northup Connecticut Street Rumsey Funeral Home Clinton Cemetery E. M. Hobbs

Snark Wins Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park

Snark a five year old colt from Mrs. H C Phipps Wheatley stable nosed out Pompoon in the 52nd running of the $20 000 Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park. Aneroid last year’s winner finished third in a six horse field.

Snark Suburban New York

Readers And Gets Results Classified Page Ad

The Journal World features a readers and gets results style classifieds page. Readers submit notices and small ads to reach local buyers and sellers in a compact newspaper format with updated listings and contact details for quick responses.

Journal-World

Kaw Valley Flood Remembered in Lawrence Broadcast

J R Greenlees recounts the Kaw Valley flood 35 years ago in Lawrence detailing rising waters on a cold rainy morning. He describes bridges flooded, trains stopped, wires down, and residents’ desperate efforts to escape via boats rafts and improvised craft and the destruction of tracks and depots.

Vwournal World Lawrence North Lawrence Kaw Dickers Store Union Pacific Graeber Alex Monroe Dave Evans Tennessee Street Santa Fe Topeka Manhattan Will Howard Fisher Ice House Dicker Fred Williams Wakarusa Valley Kansas City J. R. Greenlees

Jubilant Reunion as All 1888 Mount Vernon Grads Attend

Washington May 28 Eight women who graduated in 1888 from Mount Vernon Seminary gathered for a jubilee reunion marking 50 years since graduation. Officials said the class is the only on record to have all members alive and present. Toastmistress was Mrs. John Cheseman Clark of New York City. The other graduates reside in Washington.

Washington UPI Mount Vernon Seminary John Cheseman Clark New York City

Sake Alcohol Content Compared to Sherry

Sake, Japan’s national beverage, typically contains 12 to 15 percent alcohol and has a flavor akin to sherry.

Japan

Man Held for Theft in Spark Plug Heist

Emmett D. Nixon of Kansas City was jailed after being arrested on a warrant for theft of 200 spark plugs from Evans Auto Supply. Nixon admitted taking plugs over weeks, with losses totaling several thousand dollars. The plugs were recovered and returned to Lawrence. Nixon, alias H. E. Colyer, had posed as a Kansas City tool company salesman. He waived extradition and was brought to the county for questioning.

Emmett D. Nixon Fifty-fifth Street Kansas City Evans Auto Massachusetts Street Jude Anderson Nixon Evans D. H. Evans Lawrence H. E. Colyer Justice of the Peace U. S. Hults Charles Springer Anderson Tool Company Colyer

Melton Wins Giants Over Phillies In Early Doubleheader

Cliff Melton secured his seventh win as the Giants beat the Phillies 5 to 4 in the first game before Dick Coffman relieved in the ninth after Tuck Stainback’s three run homer. Second game ended 11 to 4 New York over Philadelphia with Sivess, Smith, and Clark pitching. Brooklyn tops Boston 6 to 5 as Frankhouse and Pressnell held off Bees. Cubs rally nine runs in seventh for 9 to 3 win over Pittsburgh. Athletics beat Yankees 10 to 4 as Nelson limited foes to seven hits. Other scores noted in report from May 28.

New York Cliff Melton Giants Phillies Dick Coffman Tuck Stainback Philadelphia Mulcahy Hallahan Atwood Melton Coffman Danning Sivess Smith and Clark Hubbell Mancuso Boston Brooklyn Dodgers Bees Fred Frankhouse Tot Pressnell Gil Brack Brooklyn Ray Mueller Hamlin Presswell Phelps Shaffner Frankhouse Hutchinson Mueller Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Arky Vaughan Gus Suhr Clay Bryant Pirates Chicago Bryant Hartnett O'Dea Bauers Sewell Brandt Todd Athletics Spud Chandler Johnny Murphy New York Yankees Lynn Nelson Cox Chandler Murphy Sandra Dickey Nelson Hayes Cleveland St. Louis Washington Bagby McKain Desautels Leonard R. Ferrell Detroit Bridges and Hayworth Cain Eee Schlueter Erican Association Minneapolis Kansas City Midkiff An Breese Alvin Wicker

Widow Looses $28 In Lawrence, Seeks Help For Return

A widow near Lawrence lost a bundle of $28 while shopping on Massachusetts street. She offers a reward and remains reachable through a friend by telephone. In other news, Woodson county state lake opens next Monday at 7 am drawing many local anglers. reports cite abundant bass crappie and channel cat, with a 12 bass haul in 20 minutes per a bulletin. Cop pest snakes reportedly surround the lake. Scotland’s workers face heavy output in ship building machinery textile iron and steel. Ad: to hire an Ad-Taker, call 22.

Lawrence Massachusetts Street Fred Kahn Douglas County Ake

Year in KU campus: dances, drama, and exams marked by big Apple

A KU yearbook style recap lists campus highlights from September to finals. Highlights include the Big Apple dance, cultural events, and student life notes with dorms, clubs, and faculty concerns, plus Homecoming, Prom, and academic pressures.

Bryant sells lunchroom and plans move to Ozarks

S R Ike Bryant sells his West Ninth street lunchroom to Hal Nottingham and plans to relocate in the Ozark region. His son Body L Bryant, soon to graduate from KU as a chemical engineer, has balanced long work hours with study. Ike has long supported the Jayhawks, missing few games and gifting apples after 18 years of service.

S. R Ike” Bryant West Ninth Street Hal Nottingham Lawrence Ozark Ike Body L. Bryant K.U Chunk Jayhawkers Jayhawk Wiedemann’s Brick’s Massachusetts College Inn

Verdict In Damage Suit Brought By Manhattan Couple

A jury heard evidence in a damage suit filed by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McCampbell of Manhattan Kansas against P. A. Grinfeld of Atlanta Illinois as the result of a civil action presented in Fergus Falls Minnesota.

Manhattan Fergus Falls Minn C. W. McCampbell Kaw P. A. Grinfield Atlanta Nls

Verdict Award in Auto Accident Near Audubon Minn

A jury returned a verdict today awarding $12 649.35 to the plaintiff in an automobile accident case near Audubon Minnesota.

Audobon Minn

Four El Dorado Students Hurt In Collision

Four El Dorado high school graduates were injured in an automobile truck crash west of the city. Marion Anderson suffered brain concussion and other injuries while Marvin Seglem had broken bones in his right arm and leg. Glen Petty and Leon McCreight escaped serious injury. driver H. E. Hurlhurst was unhurt.

el Dorado Kan Here el Dorado High School Marion Anderson Marvin Seglem Glen Petty Leon McCreight H. E. Hurlhurst

Special Air Mail Week Totals in Kansas Cities

Topeka handled 3 564 letters and four parcels during the special air mail week. Kansas City Kansas sent 3 266 letters and Wichita 2 950 letters as part of observance reported by Topeka postmaster John E Barrett. The statewide total reached 148 962 letters and 184 packages.

Topeka Kansas Cities Kansas City Kan Wichita

Evangelical Missionary society meets at Mrs Brecheisen home

The Evangelical Missionary society held its weekly meeting Wednesday at the home of Mrs Irene Brecheisen with twelve members present. Mrs G Trabant led devotionals and Mrs Louise Lawrenz conducted the lesson. The June gathering is planned with Mrs W J Selzer.

The Evangelical Missionary Society Irene Brecheisen G. Trabant Louise Lawrenz W. J. Selzer C C. Breithaupt Rouen S. C Otto Imogene John Selzer Johnny Baldwin Paul Selzer Donald Warren Murdock Edgerton John Jurm Ted Brecheisen Mary Breche

Birthday dinners and baptisms mark Clearfield notices

The community shares a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. David Klamm and celebrates baptisms at Clearfield church including Margaret Ann Deck Peggy Joann Hausman and others. Visitors and relatives attend church events and familes host dinners while notes report a farewell for Rev. Trabant and local illnesses.

Harry Bonner Springs David Klamm Clearfield Margaret Ann Deckwa Peggy Joann Hausman Jean Elizabeth Breckelsen John Frederick Robert William James Edward Lawrence Harold Ebenhart Lawrence Minnie Hausman Wesley Deckwa Tena Gabriel Paul Little Blue Clarence Hausman Clyde Deay James John Todd Clathe Martin Grossman Vinland W. J. Deay Clint Wade Lucille Seeton Washington, D.C John Chaney St. Joe Ruth James Deay Eileen Breithaupt

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