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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1948

Page

2

Magic of science show invites students to learn

Mrs Hoover of Hartford and her niece Juanita Cunningham travel to Wichita with Mrs Richard Dawes for a General Electric House of Magic science demonstration. Prof Donald G Wilson heads the electrical engineering department and presents recent electricity discoveries in daytime and evening shows.

Hoover Hartford Juanita Cunningham Burlington Richard Dawes House of Magic Wichita Duessing Ids Adoom Wilson

Mrs Wynn accused in Neff murder trial testimony

Undersheriff's record recounts an alleged poisoning and a secretive affair involving Mrs Wynn and George Neff. The trial centers on strychnine poisoning of Neff's wife and a later shooting linked to marital secrecy and alleged affairs.

George Welliowton Kan Mercyman George Neff Oleca Wynn Bere Kanerke Pep Hi Nas Mra Wern Bie Tofu Merreman Bese Neft Wynn Kerns Wee Wynn

Warning to Students on Self-Induced Blackouts Sparks Concern

In Chicago and at a Tri-County school district several students engage in a dangerous self-induced blackout ritual. Officials report multiple conscious blackouts, fainting, and near-coma states as experts warn of psychological disturbance among adolescents. One freshman reportedly attempted the act fifteen times before medical intervention.

Ava Mil Ted Ats Meni Chicago Morrie Fishbeitt Ar Veen Fishheas Perera J Kammick Tri-County Claisofskaed Renin Tata

General Motors price increases announced in city ads

General Motors plans price rises with new models and features. Miss Margaret Abies, dean of Women at the University of Kansas, will speak at Independence on Thursday morning as part of an adult education program. The University Extension program partners with the local agency to stage courses.

Iidependence Margaret Abies University of Kian BH Independence

Multiple Births Reported Along With Divorce Filing

A list of names and addresses notes births at Memorial Hospital and surrounding areas with many entries of mothers and newborns in Sunflower Marin and Sunflower districts. A divorce filing is recorded in district court, Ora Lester Porter suing Alsie Pearl Porter.

Ora Lester Porter Alsie Pearl Porter

Marriage Licenses Issued for Milton Dearing and Fern Had

Milton Jeese Dearing of Port Arthur Texas and Fern E Had 34 of Lawrence were issued marriage licenses yesterday. Edward E Lawrence 23 and Leta Lawrence 23 of San Francisco started their cable car system in 1873. Housewives attention keep your forms looking new rent our flour relighter. Gamble

Milton Jeese Dearing Port Arthur Texas Fern E. Had Lawrence Edward E. Lawrence Leta In San Francisco

Kansas Farm Loan Officers Lead at Wichita Meeting

W W Young of Dighton was elected president of the Kansas Federation of the National Farm Loan association at its annual meeting in Wichita. L H Price of Emporia was chosen vice president and J M McGuigan of Wichita became secretary-treasurer. Lawrence attendees included Omar Browning and others. Fisher of the Wichita Federal Land Bank gave the principal address. a panel on cooperative methods followed.

W. WW. Young Dighton National Farm Loar Association Wichita L. H. Price Emporia McGuigan Lawrence Omar Browning Fitkin Miss Lebernd Guy Schultz Ben Rowing Saa Lester Stutz A. L. Landsberg Bonner Springs Eldon van Buskirk Gardner

Bitter U N report sparks debate on East Asia policy

The text cites a U N report amid harsh critique of anti-Hussein or anti Russian lines, noting Chinese distortions and calls for stronger U S support. It mentions Madame Chiang Kai-shek preparing to visit, likely to seek aid for a hard-pressed government, and references war crime trials and security measures around officials.

Buresu Suyhen Kromzelia Nanaitet

Deaths and Funerals In Lawrence and Prospect obituaries

Andrew P Johnson former Lawrence resident died this morning at his Blue Island home aged 88. Survived by wife, daughter Mildred, sister Mrs Mary Leeland in Minnesota and four nephews. Funeral Monday 4 p.m. Rumsey Funeral Home burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Vera Moren Thomas is Wichita native Edyth Salvesen reported her cousin Mrs Vers Moren Thomas died in Prospect Ohio. Thomas formerly taught health and physical education at Wichita Junior High and held social work and community roles in Wichita and Kansas. Her mother Mrs Jen ie P Moren lived in Lawrence before moving to Prospect. Moren residence was in the 1500 block Vermont Street. Rent out Sander and Edger advertisement.

Andree F. Johnson Andrew P. Johnson Lawrence Blue Is Mildred Johnson Mary Leeland Minnesota Rumsey Funeral Home Oak Hit Vera. Moren Thomas Edyth Salvesen Vers” Moren Thomas Prospect Ohio Wichita Thomas University of Kansas New York School of Social Work New York City Jennie P. Moren Moren Vermont Street

Ballots May End Docks Strike Fight

The article reports on ballot action potentially ending a docks strike with wage increases on the East and West Coasts. It notes an 1.9 dollar hourly rate proposed, a 13 cent boost to 1.82 on the West Coast, and statements from Harry Lundeberg of the AFL. It mentions longshoremen, shipowners, and labor leaders negotiating without a broader work stoppage.

Harry L. Lundeberg AFL Tacfic Hie Waterteort C. Ne Betavers C. J Lundierg Cwuks Iui

Kansas Conservation Dita Torok Sets Price Rules

In Wadia Kansas on November 27 a hearing touched on price setting for Doerrter minerals. The commission discussed new rules based on state laws to determine fair prices while avoiding fixed per unit rates. Robertson noted the commission may adjust prices if needed and referenced past cases in the Hugoton field with Topeka scheduled proceedings. George B. Collings argued for Rockwell and Brann as owners in the matter.

Wadia Kan Vesterdsys Chainman Robertson Atatea Hugoton Gap Kansas Hueton Topeka George B. Collings Wichita Abert Rockwell Warren Ao Fo Brann Awners Kannas Reyals Tive

Victory Festival Showcases Babies in Local Courtroom

The district courtroom hosts the American War Tacs Festival of Victory baby show with babies weighed and measured for judging at 7 pm. Sponsored by the Lawrence chapter Auxiliary of War Dads, the event begins Monday at 3 pm with a beauty contest and concludes with a Tuesday pageant featuring teen girls from Law tenre and a queen crowned with a diamond ring. J. E. Clayton of New Orleans handles baby measurements and pageant choreography for War Dads chapters.

Lawrence War Dads Bopond At & Oelock War Dada! Chatters J. E. Clayton New Orleans

Slayer Hex Claims Fifth Victim in Bird Case

Jake Bird said the Hex would kill those involved as J. W. Selden died of a heart attack in Pierce county jail. Selden and others linked to Bird’s trial have died, while Bird awaits supreme court action. Bird was convicted of Bertha Kindt murder and implicated in many killings.

Neave Jake Bird J. W. Selden Bird Pierce County Jake Bertha Kindt

Elm Borer Control Plan Outlined by State Entomologist

Lawrence report notes a regular city council meeting at City Hall Monday at 7 30 p m with Prof H B Hungerford state entomologist outlining a 6 percent DDT emulsion treatment for elm trunks. The formula calls for DDT technical grade plus Xylene or Benzene water Triton X 100 and protective measures by mid December to curb canker worm moths expected to emerge around year’s start. Homeowners urged to use both spray and sticky bands to block female moths from upper branches.

H. B. Hungerford Rungerford Altho Hungerford

Vacancy topeka seat to be filled by Democratic committee

Topeka notes a vacancy after Alpha Bennett of Coolidge Kansas died in a Colorado auto crash Thanksgiving Day. The Hamilton County Democratic Committee plans to recommend a successor for appointment by the governor, with the new legislator likely being a Democrat.

Topeka New Alpha Bennett Coolidge Kan Etty House of Representatives Hamilton County Democrati Bennett Comrado Lewaskiter

Black wins 10000 meter race in close finish

Bob Black of Rhode Island State College edged Curt Stone of Philadelphia by inches to win the 10 000 meter run at Warren Valley Belf Club meet. The near photo finish clocked in 80 minutes and two seconds, with Druetaler of Michigan State placing third among 10 starters.

Detroit Bob Black Alenier Rhode Taland Foman Michigan State College Warren Valley Belf

Thanksgiving gatherings and church events in North Lawrence

A long list of North Lawrence families hosted Thanksgiving visits and attended church activities. The Centenary Methodist church hosted a 4 family night supper and a wedding reception followed for Rev. H. C. Brockman and Yauline Nelson at Wellsville and parsonage.

Warren Fields Ronald Ryan Loya Ryan Harald Lutz Ray Ryan Carl Ryan J. A. Fields James Westerfield Shawnee Thelmi Widds Kansas City Ruth Hicks W.sacs Annnex Centenary Methodist Church Robie Stanwix Roy Alexander Pratt Lawrence High School Magh Lipp Connie Louise Carr Fred Williams Ross Stanwix Grantville C. E. Stanwix H. D H. C. Brockman Yauline Nelson Kalamazoo Mich Wellsvile Methodist Church S. M. Amyx Billy Amyx Carl Amyx Mike Fila Shinn Dublin Virginia Charles N. Alexander Charles Holmes Eudora Mra A. ‘B. Conner

Meeting on Rat Control to Shape City Program

A Monday evening meeting in the Grill room of Eldridge Hotel brings together representatives from the Merchants Chamber of Commerce the Restaurant Association and Health Advisory Committee to discuss rat control. Experts including Hart and Baker will speak on rodent behavior control methods and home sanitation to guide a city plan.

Rotel Eldridge Representariv Hamiber Comci Dineer Kans Mot Joe H Specht Baker Ors King

Judge Proposes Baby Time Sentences to Quiet Youth Misdeeds

A judge suggests a unique juvenile court treatment sending youths to observe babies for 24 hours. Dressed in diapers and drinking from baby bottles, offenders would watch infant lives to curb vandalism and school property destruction after Thanksgiving football brawls. The plan, praised by Judge John H. Corretty, targets reflexive mischief as a cure.

John H. Corretty Kroster Reston

Market News Mixed Through Local Trade Points

Market notes show varied activity across local merchants with price hints and product availability. Mentions of poultry turkey and beef items appear with small lots and per unit references alongside general market chatter and regional buying interest.

Wall Street Week Ends Mixed as Woolworth Edges Gain

In a cautious close to the week on Wall Street, General Woolworth edged ahead while several stocks held steady. The market sentiment remained mixed as traders thanked figures including Fae Towle and Cal Sim Moyer for support.

Wall Street Sibiennene Catarina Fitien General Woolworth Fae Towle Americas Legion Rine Squad Cal Sim Moyer Ue Huers Frank “Demutwarers Oaf Staterhart Eberhart

Safety Checks by Liberty Memor iah School Students

Students in Liberty Memor iah School driver training checked on safe driving and walking habits of Lawrence motorists and pedestrians as part of a school led traffic safety campaign. Observers noted license numbers of properly signaling drivers and the best would receive silver dollars from the event sponsors.

Liberty Memoriah School Lawrence The News Association Pretoriats

Thanksgiving Day Visitors Reported Across Town

Local society items list guests visiting families during Thanksgiving and weekend gatherings. Names include Prof. Conrad Joby Reralf Eriksen in Manhattan and the Gaucks in Fairmont Minnesota with extended family notes.

C.J. Evikwen Prof Conrad Joby Reralf Eriksen Manhattan Ved Warren Bee Mro Mra D. Mo Horkmans Mes Courtresy Hatte Carll. Gauck Caves Chiles Dicky Gauck Henry Gauck Fairmont Minn George Mettroom Fariiv Vionranoxie Dunn Childeen W. T. Deuce Huetessaile Iw. C. Dower Douce Terri Robert Walker Ax Everts Mr. Walker Harvey Woodard Woodard Chinute George Woodard Eudora

Soviet Oil and Power Cuts Hit German Occupied Zone

The Soviet-licensed ADN reports sharp electricity curtailments in the Soviet occupation mine of Germany. Homes face daily hours limits and cashing use bans, while stores and offices lose power for nine hours daily due to coal shortages from the counter blockade.

Beriew Germany ADN News Ruhr Hertin Frank Hinley Berli U. S Soviet Union Howley

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