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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1952
Page
2
Weather expert Garrett notes last month averaged 0.62 inches of moisture versus 2.93 normally, leaving soil moisture deficient statewide. Southeast corner hardest hit with pastures declining, ponds and streams dried or very low, and most intended 19 wheat crop dusted with limited sprouting due to scant moisture.
Funeral services were held Thursday at a Baptist church in McLouth for Lula Hall McDaniel 49 who died Tuesday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Survived by son Jimmie, her mother Olive Bradford, sister and brother in McLouth and Tarkio Missouri. husband William W McDaniel preceded her in death March 10. Also listed are George McClintock 62, wife Ruby, children and a large kin network. Elliott W Strine 50 of Olathe died in Kansas City Kansas hospital. funeral in Clifton Hill Missouri. Cunningham W H De Soto resident died Friday at Reece Hospital Gardner. funeral at Amos Chapel De Soto with burial Hale Cemetery.
Two University of Kansas fine arts students, Rodger Vaughan of Protection and Roy Ludlow of Topeka, won first in vocal and instrumental composition respectively in the Kansas Young Composers Radio contest. Each received $10 and their pieces advance to regional and national contests in New York City. Second in vocal composition went to Donald Shoberg of Hutchinson.
The Junior Class of Eudora High School presents the play Three Bright Girls in the school auditorium Tuesday at 8 p m. W L Wilkerson wrote the three act mystery comedy directed by Mrs Ernestine Vose. Jean Yates stars as Susan Stewart with Norma Wichman and Arlene Wotan as the other bright girls. Cast also includes Gloria Simons as Mrs Longnose Shirley Smith as a maid Margie Eder Sylvia Gerstenberger and Gainethe Stark among others. Also noted are evangelistic services at Christ Church with visiting speaker Rothwell of Phosnic Artz. School Board to meet at 9:30 am.
The Kaw Valley Guernsey Association hosts a field day October 9 at W O Boe- lie and Son farm three miles east of the Sib leyville corner. Registration begins 9 45 a m with program at 10 30 a m on animal classification judging udders feet and legs. Noon lunch then judging contest at 1 p m with prizes awarded. Nine counties including Wyandotte Johnson Miami Osage Franklin Shawnee Douglas Jefferson and Leavenworth are represented. Officers Ralph Batderf and Wilbur Brockway are hosts.
In a whistle stop through McCarthy’s home state, President Eisenhower distanced himself from McCarthy’s methods while backing his re election. He denounced smear tactics and urged calling Red a Red, criticizing the Alger Hiss red herring remark and urging truth in cases of communism.
City streets filled with football fans as Kansas hosts Colorado in a pivotal Big Seven battle. Colorado, 20 14 winner over San Jose State and tied with Oklahoma, faces KU as the underdog yet eyes at least a tie for the title. Injuries mark both squads with several regulars doubtful, but substitutes must rise as the must win clash shapes the conference race.
The Kansas Voter's Guide for 1952 from the University of Kansas Bureau of Government Research aims to improve voting. It explains legal voting requirements, ballot types, and political organization in Kansas and lists party officers platforms and related details.
Representative Charles Stough, chair of the education committee, will speak on education reform in Iowa on October 9, 10, and 12. He serves as the Republican floor leader in the House of Representatives.
PFTIA JORDEN notes a Red China backed platform proposed at the Asian and Pacific Peace Conference in Peiping. The plan calls for an end to the Korean War on Communist terms and a five power disarmament pact among the U S Britain France Soviet Russia and Red China. Kuo Mo-Jo, vice chairman of the Red China delegation, opened with the policy statement amid a two month Reds buildup.
The editor calls for action to curb corruption pervading politics and public life. He condemns officials accepting gifts and bribes, urges stronger screening of candidates, and predicts a uncertain November with independents and first-time voters shaping the outcome.
U N jet pilots from the Fifth Air Force claim two more Red MIG-1s shot down while Thunderjets bomb a coal mine northwest of Kumuu near the Chongchon River. Ground troops recapture western front posts including blood-soaked outpost hills. Allied forces report B-29s hammer the Namsan chemical plant and air casualties include a Sabre and an Australian Meteor jet over North Korea. Traffic court fines report a $10 fine for following too closely.
A vivid homage to October as nature's dramatist and the traveling road show of the year. The piece celebrates the month’s color, harvest, and vitality while comparing wildlife behavior and human longing to autumn’s music and the changing seasons.
Horton Theater owner M. Jay Horton moves to open a drive-in off highway 40, a quarter mile west of Lawrence. The 20 acre site was bought from George Lawrence, a local drugstore owner. Construction to start soon. the 500 car capacity theater will appoint a local manager for a spring opening, chosen for easy auto access and high ground.
Harold Mathias a Linwood High School student, 17, was injured when his car veered into a ditch two and a half miles west of Linwood on Highway 17. Sima Mathia received facial cuts and head injuries. Gladys Brown was found guilty in County Court of driving while intoxicated, fined $100 and sentenced.
An unclear fragment notes a Sunday school sermon led by a Reverend speaker. The readable text hints at a church event with religious instruction and a guest oratory, but lacks sufficient detail on date, place, or participants.
At Memsorial Hospital Linda Kay Ragland and others are listed with addresses and relatives amid a string of dismissals and newborns including a baby boy at 201 La St. Douglas County Farm Bureau members in Eudora and nearby townships plan their annual meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, with dates and locations noted for Lawrence Chamber of Commerce rooms and Willow Springs meetings. Forfeits and legal mentions follow with a notice about a bond and a speeding charge, closing with a garbled line about medical association references.
KU announced six 1952 53 theatre productions for Fraser Theater with eight thirty shows. The schedule includes two operas four plays and one musical from October through March led by Prof Gerald Carney and conductor Hans Schwieger. Over 200 KU students and faculty auditioned and season tickets at 3.75 for all six or 1.25 for single performances are on sale.
Announcement lists Monday through Thursday evening courses at Memorial High School with instructors, rooms, and schedules. Courses include typing, shorthand, dressmaking, auto driving, contract bridge, welding, upholstery, tailoring, and more, with multiple instructors and room numbers across the campus.
Lawrence High School and Haskell football teams kept 1952 records at 3-0 after Friday wins in Northeast Kansas League play. Eddie Martin left the Atchison game with a facial injury but was deemed ready for next week. A 4 pound 7 ounce sweet potato grown by Joe Shobe of 420 Lyons St was shown at the Journal-World window and drew over 350 calls.
The article recounts the achievements of former carrier boys at Liberty Memorial High School, noting 23 graduates last year and highlighting recipients such as Fred van Hebber and Tommy Ryther. It mentions future additions, college plans, and various scholarship and activity leaders including Navy ROTC and athletics. It ends with Gov. Arn praising the newsboy’s public service and life lessons.
Local Markets Today lists wheat at 2.14, corn 1.50, soybeans 2.68, Hens under 44 pounds 12, over 44 pounds 16, butterfat 67, 64 and 61, hogs 18.75, eggs premiums and standards with assorted weights, butter Grade A prices, poultry hen prices and various fryers. Kansas City livestock section cites USDA data: cattle and calves mainly steady to higher for some classes, cows weaker, bulls soft, vealers steady, stockers and feeders down. Nebraska yearling steers at 35.00 with high values for select lots.
Mixed livestock quotes show cattle steady to higher with 550 lb steers at 29.25 and feeders around 19.50 to 28.50, yearlings near 210. Hog prices eased 25 to 75 cents from Friday with top around 21.00 and 20.00 on close. Lambs steady to higher with choicest prime ewes up to 24.50 and Colorado native lots around 15.0 to 22.0, plus card of thanks from Nellie Hoskinson.
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