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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1938
Page
2
New Rochelle New York May 31 UPI Murray Levine says he has no idea who kidnapped and killed his 12 year old son or why the case is now in police hands. Federal agents have joined the search as doctors examine the victim Peter Levine for clues to his death.
R L Webster takes over garbage removal at 170 dollars monthly under a 17 month contract while Myron L Dicker begins trash hauling at 350 dollars monthly on a month to month basis. Both contracts previously belonged to A R Cloud. Willard Brown urges citizens to place trash in containers and make it accessible to collection points.
Marian Richardson a 12 year old from Floyd county Indiana won the national spelling bee with the word pronunciation earning a 500 dollar prize She beat finalist Jean S Pierce 13 of Kenmore New York who misspelled pronounciation Marian represented the Louisville Times and Jean represented the Buffalo News who won 300 dollars as the second prize Holmes contest drew 22 contestants nationwide
The district court clerk’s office granted citizenship pardons to Luther D. James and Elmer Bateson. James, convicted in August 1934 for breaking jail while awaiting burglary trial, had a 1 to 5 year sentence that expired May 18. Bateson, guilty in June 1937 of persistent liquor law violations, received a one year penitentiary term ending May.
Seven questions ask about US money coinage national capital for the Maders Islands Jimmy Foxx baseball club meteorite membership in the League of Nations South Carolina nickname official name for Russia offspring of mixed race and a white person and the capital of Wyoming.
Chief Justice Hughes rejects claims of a reversal and asserts the government properly followed prior rulings. He defends the labor board for issuing orders without examiner reports, says hearings were adequately argued, and dismisses assertions that the present decision contradicts the prior law of the case.
W H Burke vice chairman of the state board of administration reported an appeal from a 49 year old paroled prisoner to be readmitted to the prison to serve his time he says he cannot find support outside after a year in prison for forging a 250 check. Burke said the board will aid with food and lodging until he can rehabilitate himself and noted the man’s attempt to regain employment before parole but being refused.
Four men were jailed after midnight arrest at Eighth and Massachusetts. Seven quarts of alleged whiskey were found in a car driven by W B Crane. Otto Pierce pleaded guilty to possession and transportation and received 30 days in jail and 100 dollar fine on each count with costs.
Fairview church hosts Children’s Day on Sunday morning at 10 30 featuring a children’s play titled A Band of Days followed by the Biblical drama The Prodigal Son.
Notice states Frances Schopper and Dr. Alexander will be in their offices to settle accounts and attend to business. Phone numbers 506 referenced. Office hours listed as Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 to 2.
The annual spring camporee at Brown's grove drew 48 Lawrence Boy Scouts and officials. Leaders directing were Tom Anthony, A E Woestemeyer, and Elmer Horseman Jr. Scout masters Joe Butrum and Elmer Hartman attended. Dr. James Naismith spoke at the campfire program about boys work and Scouting origins. Archery prizes went to Edwin Burgess first, Kenneth Keene second, Fred Brooker third. several scouts earned show tickets for top marks.
In Villahermosa Catholics clashed with police as they tried to rebuild a church on the Conception site razed by Thomas Garrido Canabal during his dictatorship. Four civilians were killed and five wounded, among them a policeman. Garrido, ousted in 1965, had lived in exile in Costa Rica.
In Wichita on May 31 George and Mrs Leis welcomed triplet sons weighing 18% pounds born in 17 minutes. The farm couple, with ten other children including seven sons, report mother and babies doing excellently. The eldest child is 21.
A GOP meet will be in Dodge City May 31 with a district leaders gathering and a field day June 8 featuring nine candidate speakers. Governors hopefuls Payne Ratner Harold McGugin Charles W Thompson Gerald Gordon Carl Newcomer will attend along with U S senator contenders Clyde Reed Dallas Knapp J C Fisher and Gerald Winrod.
Harry L. Hopkins administrator of WPA was stricken with an acute throat infection during a Glen Cove visit. He is reported in satisfactory condition at North Country Community Hospital and is expected to be able to leave in a few days.
Wathena Kansas ends bread price war restoring loaf price to 9 cents. A Saturday price cut had reached two loaves for a penny with a grocer giving away pennies to customers who bought from competitors.
A historical note states that the typical male elephant attains a weight of five tons or greater. This raises questions about growth, biology, and regional variation in elephant populations.
Senator Wheeler urged the treasury provide a full accounting of the 2 billion dollar stabilization fund used to support currencies and prevent depreciation. He argued the fund’s purpose and outcomes were not clearly used as intended and blamed past actions for lacking currency stabilization and prosperity. He cited treasury and Federal Reserve data as insider information and pressed for action to raise prices to 1926 levels and curb tariff barriers.
New York City council members deride Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia as a photogenic counterpart of Adolf Hitler. They accuse him of dictatorial tactics after being summoned from holidays to a special session to explain a veto. They criticize his courtesy and exhibitionist manner while examining his veto of a council motion about magistrates tied to Simon W. Gerson.
Miss Lizzie K Dixon aged 83 died at her West Second street home. Funeral services will be held at Rumsey funeral home Thursday at 10 AM with Rev Theodore Astman officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by sisters Sallie E Dixon and Gussie Dixon of Lawrence and brothers A W Dixon of Lawrence and John C Dixon of San Francisco Cal.
Mrs Louis Pearson aged 29 of Reno Kansas died this morning at Lawrence Memorial hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM in Tonganoxie with burial at Hubbel Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband Louis Pearson three children Elsie Louis and Bobby all at home and four brothers and three sisters.
Philip Taylor aged 60 died last night at his home 639 Massachusetts street. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Etta Taylor and sister Mrs. Emma Malone of Kansas City Missouri. He was proprietor of the Byrd Fur company. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Association of American Railroads said class one lines earned a net operating income of 9,236,818 in April, down from 48,357,724 in April 1937 and 60,882,332 in April 1930. The annual rate on investment stood at 0.54 percent, vs 2.86 percent last year and 3.61 percent in April 1930.
Sparkling lakes and rushing trout streams lure travelers to Northern Wisconsin Upper Michigan and Minnesota. The note touts thousands of resorts and good Chicago rail service. Requests illustrated folders and maps from F P Evman G A C N W Ry 705 Walnut St Kansas City Mo.
The administration shelved the reorganization measure despite 25 House members who voted to recommit likely switching votes if given another chance. The bill was recommitted April 8 by 204 to 196. Barkley refused to confirm a final decision, promising a statement soon. Rayburn noted possible adjournment around the 11th to 13th.
In Lawrence area notes a farmer finds nineteen potatoes on one vine north of Williamstown. Granddaughter Juliaenne Weaver, 15, wins a year’s scholarship at Pasadena Little Theater for dramatic talent. Fred Kahn reports a vast army worm invasion on Nine Mile ranch. A clothing theft case is reported to Sheriff Vogler. Veterans of Foreign Wars honors Memorial Day at Robinson Park and Alford Clarke post. Social Service League and welfare office seek furniture donations for relief cases.
New York defeats Boston 12 to 1 in a game featuring 16 Yankee hits led by homers from Tom Henrich Bill Dickey and Red Rolfe. Lou Gehrig played in his 2,000th consecutive game with a single. Jim Foxx drove in four for Boston as Desautels Beggs Murphy and Dickey also contributed. No other games scheduled in the league.
Dizzy Dean will rest his damaged pitching arm a few more days before returning to the mound with the Chicago Cubs. Dr. John F. Davis reported no soreness, but ordered extra batting practice and throwing to strengthen the arm before a planned game against Boston. Dean, bought April 16 from the St Louis Cardinals for $185000 and three players, had pulled a muscle May 3 after three wins.
Federal officials probe the death of Herbert Otis Hayes of Kansas City at Leavenworth Federal Prison. R H Hudspeth said four inmates are in solitary confinement as the inquiry proceeds with no further comment.
Oil and Gas Journal reports weekly crude output fell by 54 996 barrels daily to 3 169 287. Oklahoma down 31 725 to 439 600. East Texas up 621 to 362 869 and Texas up 1 823 to 1 195 458. Louisiana rose 2 363 to 256 058, Kansas down 11 900 to 148 550, California down 13 050 to 679 450. Eastern states off 332 to 196 141, Rocky Mountain region up 3 440 to 68 950.
PA G Peters 51 of Pratt Rock Island conductor was killed near Kismet while aiding in switching operations. His wife and four children survive.
The Union Pacific depot at Williamstown caught fire this afternoon and firefighters from Williamstown and Lawrence battled the blaze. Authorities feared nearby houses to the north could be endangered as a locomotive spark is suspected to have started the fire.
Leavenworth Kansas May 31 Simon B Shaffer 95 who said he fought in 214 civil war battles died today in Leavenworth He listed service in the army and had lived in the city for many years
Paris May 31 Parliament resumes after a seven week recess in brief sessions. Observers say the pace signals approval of Premier Edouard Daladier's government by decree. Both houses finished organization work and postponed debate until Thursday when farm relief is on the agenda.
A dealer advertises that customers can trade in their old cars with the promise of receiving the full value applied to any new car purchase. The offer emphasizes a “swell deal” on trade-ins and full value credit upon winning a new vehicle.
A vivid portrait of long haul truckers and their hard driving life. It praises their skill discipline and courtesy while noting the grind of endless miles heavy loads and coffee fueled rounds. It hints at their specialized language and iron nerves.
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