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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1950

Page

2

Pet canine George dies at railway station home

George the station dog at Union Pacific depot, loved by trainmen and locals, arrived as a stray in February 1943 and became a fixture. He enjoyed pancakes, ice cream, and the bustle of trains, with a station life that included meals with staff and attention from students. He died last night from suspected strychnine poisoning at about nine years old.

George Union Pacific U. P Employes

Stock Market and Wheat Reports Mixed On Opening Trade

Market notes from New York show wheat steadiness amid broad price moves. Oil, steel, and auto shares led gains with major names like Studebaker and Chrysler among active issues as investors priced in expectations for higher oil prices and industrial demand. volume around 2.4 million shares.

Wall Street New York API Oils Raand Steels Atocket Club Anaily Wart Dheering Steel Femues Tradera Rik Kithe Morars Chreater Geneford Bears Toehuck U.S. Eberl S 1 Telephone General Flectris Itervarhal Maper Gulf ON T. S. Ayycuin

Yankees Win Third Game in Narrow Ball Fight

Yankees prevail in a pitching duel with a single run scoring during the late innings. DiMarzio, Mapes, and Berra contribute key plays as the Phillies struggle to mount a rally amid tight fielding and timely outs.

Raiburn Dane Heron Treath'r Fernie Ster Lanier Terra

Hospital Births in Byersburg and Sunflower Areas

A census of births recorded at Memorial Hospital lists several newborns and reporting families. Names include Mia Kodas, Marian Guest, Ravbert Thornton Jr, and Sue Ellen Ward, along with residents from Byersburg, Sunflower, Limwood, and Sunflower routes. Notable entries note a daughter born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Sollner of Sunflower and a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard of Limwood.

Dames Halford Byersburg Tenn Mia Marie Kodas Sunflower Mie Marian Guest W. J. Sollner Sunfgwer Yesterday Ernest Pritchard Limwood Route 6

Kindergarten Story Hour Cancelled for Band Day Parade

Lawrence residents report no story hour in the city library children’s room Saturday morning due to Band Day festivities. The piece notes a series of local events including Skippy Franks attending classes via home telephone and a quail sighting on New Hampshire Street. Also mentioned are KU football chatter, a November 3 Research Foundation meeting, Plymouth Church Youth Comedy Night, and the Proctor puppet show tour with local anecdotes.

North Cordley Skippy Franka Kenneth Franks Learnard Avenue William D. Welfe Wolfe Richard Ayres Southwestern Bell Telephone Company New Hampshire Street Romain Proctor Springfield Lawrence Miset Proctors I'rectore

Britain reassures on Korea border advance by MacArthur

In New York Oct 66 Britain’s Kenneth Younger told the General Assembly that MacArthur’s forces moving through North Korea would not cross the border. He asserted U N troops would stay only as long as needed for unification and pacification. The assembly rejected a Soviet bid for North Korean participation and moved toward ratifying the eight power resolution.

York Britain Russia China MacArthur North Korea Kenneth Younger General Assembly Suh Youmer U.N Korea United States Jacob A. Malik North South Korea United Nations

Self Culture Club Meets at Mrs Earl Black Hostess

Mrs Earl Black hosted the Self Culture club meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Clarence Kiser presiding. The group sang, prayed, and heard two papers by Mrs Smothers on The Lesson of Kores, followed by a lively discussion and refreshments. The next meeting is set for October 27 with Mrs Clarence Cropp.

Earl Black Clarence Kiser Lee Pwrinda Lambkin Smothers Kores Clarence Cropp

Polio Claims Hutchinson Leader Marvin Johnson at 30

Marvin Johnson 30 of Renocount and Kansas 4 H Leaders president died of poliomyelitis at Bell Memorial hospital Kansas City. John Kon a reserve army officer left for Manhattan after being ordered to report October 16 for active duty. He vacationed with his wife at Manhattan and was stricken next day. He is survived by his widow and one son. another baby expected.

Hutchinson Kan Marvin Johnson Renocount Kansas 4

Scouts and public drive push for signatures in downtown Kansas

The youth groups and volunteers conduct canvassing in downtown areas to collect signatures for the Crusade for Freedom. Contributions are voluntary and can be mailed to Professor Slough at the Law School or to George Dunkley at First National Bank in Lawrence. The campaign is led nationally by General Lucius D. Clay with Kansas University figures on committees and a statewide chair. Radio programs are planned, including an RFKU broadcast at 2:30 p.m. Monday by Professor Slough. Frank V. Robbins, 62, a Hutchinson police officer, died in Wichita Veterans Administration Hospital after two months of illness. Joseph S. Spurgin, 82, former Missouri Pacific yardmaster at Coffeyville, died in Wichita. He moved from Coffeyville to Wichita in 1937. survived by three sons and five daughters.

Crusade For Freedom Altho Professor Slough Law School Kansas University George Dunkley First National Bank Lawrence Vucius Th Clay RFKU Wichita Frank V. Robbins Glasco Kan Wichita Veterans Administration Glaxon Wan Joseph S. Spurgin Missouri Pacific Coffeyville

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area

Obituary notices report the deaths of Nora Castle Diana McClelland Walter Smith and Albert Zimmerli. Nora Castle widow of G B Castle of Lawrence died in Stockton California after arriving to see relatives. Funeral plans to be announced. McClelland 82 dies at Convalescent Hospital. Services Monday at Rumsey for Melvin, five grandchildren and one great grandchild survive. Walter D Smith 59 formerly of Douglas County dies in Ontario California. Albert Fred Zimmerli 80 Linwood dies. services Friday at Schubert Funeral Home with burial at Mount Sidney Cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Nora Castle G. B. Castle Lawrence Doris Henderson Stockton Calif Castle Clyde Castle Rich Hill Lloyd ¢ Ue Kansas City Bert Castle Riverbank Dale Castle Frank Rhodes Olathe Mary A. McClelland Route 1 Convalescent Hospital Rumsey Funeral Home T. H. Astman Oak Hill Cemetery Melvin Walter D. Smith Ontario Douglas County Fred and Mary Smith Fall Leaf Thomas L. Smith Lake Street Maurice Smith California Albert Fred Zimmerli Albert Fred . Zimmerli Linwood Schubert Funeral Home Harold Baylow Mount Sidney Cemetery Leon Jamison Robert Elder Wendell Quinlan Allen Hohnes Omer Browning John Farry

36 Man Colorado Squad Ready for K U Contest

Afoot in Boulder with the 36 man Colorado squad set for the Kansas game. Coach cites youth and readiness as key, praising sophomores Ward and Jordan for effort and speed. Ray Shephard, a center, lauds his heart and stamina, while expectations hinge on avenging last year's Pac-12 upset by Kansas.

Colorado K. U Minnesota Jordan Town State Ali Ward Ray Shepherd Tom Jayhawkers Kan- Bank

Kansas State Historical Society to Host 75th Meeting in Topeka

The Kansas State Historical Society will hold its 75th annual meeting October 17 in Topeka at the Memorial Building. Directors gather at 1 am, main session at 2 pm with Kan sas State College faculty member COM Correll to speak on “Same As of the History of the ° in Kana.” Kirke Machen of Topeka will present a history of the society. Also noted is a $106 fine for Robert McElvaine of Topeka after pleading guilty to a drunken driving charge. sentence suspended.

Kansas State Historical Society Topeka Sesson Com. Correll Kansas State College Manhattan Kansas Editors and Publishers Association Kirke Machen Robert McFlvaine Frank Gray MecElvaine Niles Lawrence

Haskell Pep Club Elects New Officers

The Haskell Pep club elected officers Wynema Joshua and Winona Ray as secretaries, with Alice Jefferson named secretary. Sponsor is Mrs. Garich and Ella Nelson serves as her assistant.

Haskell Wynema_ Joshua Winona Ray Alice Jefferson Garich Ella Nelson

University tour leaves general impressed by Kell Institute visit

General and staff toured Kell Institute with Colonel Moore and Captain Terrell. Native Minnesota ties noted as the general expressed interest after observing the campus. They traveled from the airport to the Memorial Cason and then to a special event with Michigan and other university representatives in attendance.

Suh Colonel Moore Kell Institute Minnesota Ares iJohnson K. Uoamv Air Fore William RK. Terrell Romavy Oslerthy Keene Burn Peka Amt

Bauer Twins Birth Stuns Chicago Couple at Hospital

A Chicago man Bauer rushes to hospital after surprise birth of twins. his wife delivers at night while he was en route from work. Police note the event as first children for the couple.

Bauer River

Unclear record due to garbled source text

Readable facts are limited. The fragment references George Wyatt Breet in a court matter, mentions a drunk charge, police involvement, and Kentucky Street last Saturday morning around 2. No reliable names, dates, or places beyond those are confirmed.

George Wyatt Breet Wyatt Wis

Allies Preparing For Next Action In Korea War

Reported by prisoners and dispatches, Soviet advisers aid fortifications around Wonsan and along a line from Haeju to Hwachon as MacArthur’s surrender demands fade. The South Korean third division drives toward Wonsan, a key rail and highway hub 90 air miles east of Pyongyang, with Allied prongs expected to cut inland from the east and west.

Wonsan Watsan Haeju Hwachon MacArthur Pyongyang North Korea Ware Seoul Pyontevang

Is Strong for Taft In Local Republican Meeting

Prof. M C Slough told Young Republicans Robert Taft of Ohio is among the strongest in the party and can beat any Republican candidate if the Democrats cannot defeat him. Henry Lawrence supported the view and said the administration will focus on foreign issues. The next Young Republican meeting is Thursday October 12.

M.C. Slough K. Vachonaften Republians Robert Taft Ohio Henry Lawrence RKC School of Law Slough Taft Coun Ril K. U Young Remblem Group

Moves Against Acheson Opens Legion Conventing

Los Angeles reports the American Legion’s national commander George N. Craig urged the removal of Secretary of State Acheson during the Legion’s annual convention opening Sunday. He cited public confidence and defense of leftists and alleged perjury as grounds for resignation.

Los Angeles Qet LPR George N. Craig American Legion Acheson Legion Tia

California enacts harsher penalties in new treason law

California governor Earl Warren signed the legislature’s arson and sabotage prevention act into law. The measure raises penalties from ten years and ten thousand dollars to death or life imprisonment in cases causing death or serious bodily injury, or twenty years for other offenses. The act takes effect October 6.

Cramento Calth California Earl Warren

Family thanks for sympathy and floral offerings

The family expresses gratitude for condolences and floral tributes following the death of our daughter and granddaughter. Mr and Mrs are deeply moved by the care and support shown during this difficult time.

Ever Flaugter Amt

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