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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1947
Page
2
A three day convention of pastors and lay church members gathered in Garden City Kansas beginning October 15. The Rev. speaker addressed attendees noting global links and mission work. Officials reported export figures reaching 1 008 units.
P H Sesiger of El Dorado elected new president of the Kansas Baptist convention at the convention business meeting. Other officers elected include Emanuel Fromm of Kansas City as vice president, Mrs. R L Weeds of Wichita second vice president, J Lay of Newton recording secretary, Rufus Crozier of Kansas City historical secretary, and C E Eldridge of Topeka as secretary. More than 700 delegates registered. Rev Johnson of Fort Scott to give annual sermon. Also reports from Wheat and Hay markets in Kansas City.
Ehrlich performs Saint-Saens A major concerto and Bach Strain, Brahms Ballade Opus 118 No 3, with a program featuring Clayton Sonata in G minor. The concert blends classical showpieces with Romantic ballad tones.
In Manhattan Kansas Jayhawks begin spring practice with former head coach Allen returning to lead the team again after a season off due to physician advice. Oklahoma-Mansouri era noted as backdrop as Kansas moves toward Torre season start in Robinson Gymnasium.
Active market session sees industrials gain as orders pile up and tape delays. Motion picture stocks surge in final hour with many top issues advancing, lifting overall indices amid brisk trading volume and notable gains for Paramount, Warner, and Twentieth Century.
Dallas sales expert Elmer Wheeler spoke to a packed Eldridge hotel chamber audience. Introduced by Art Leaver as “America's no one salesman,” Wheeler urged listening to customers and using high value sizzles in selling while avoiding pressure tactics. He explained Warren meatless campaigns fail and emphasized saying no gracefully to maintain future sales. Wheeler, president of the Selling Institute, tours nationally giving talks on effective sales language.
2nd Lt. James A. Amend USMCR has been appointed recruiting officer for the U S marine corps reserve. He served on the U S Huntington, is a senior in engineering at KU, and is married. Enlistments may be made at any time with 2nd Lt Amend. Atchison Kan Oct 13. Atchison restaurant association formed here yesterday to promote meatless items on certain days. Acacia Lodge No 9 A F A M announces third degree on Oct 16 at 7:00 pm with visitors welcome and officers listed.
Gusts to 46 mph at Charleston airport at 5 30 am backed to 20 mph by 7 15 am as power was restored after night outage. Palm fronds litter streets but damage is negligible. Hurricane winds extend 75 miles, dangerous gales 150 miles from center. Fort Lauderdale Miami area declare emergencies amid floods and school closures. Health clinics offered typhoid inoculations. The storm battered Georgia and Carolina coasts as it moved north across the peninsula.
Lenore French, at 1809 Massachusetts Street, started today as a social case worker for the county welfare office. L. H. Griffith, chair of the welfare board, announced the appointment. Miss French, one of three case workers, will visit welfare clients in Lecompton and parts of Lawrence. Mildred Watson, welfare director, said she succeeds Margaret Pierce who recently resigned.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Congregational church for Dr. George Esterly who died at his home after a long illness. The Rev Fosberg Hughes and the former pastor Rev Noble Elderkin conducted the service with many townspeople and visitors in attendance. Also reported is the sudden death in New York City of Harry M Stucker husband of Dorothy and father of Gordon and Harry T, with services to be announced.
Two Wichita youths Marlar and Tate were arraigned on bank robbery charges tied to the Sedgwick State Bank holdup that netted 2100 dollars. Marlar pled innocent with preliminary hearing set for October 21. Tate waived hearing and goes to district court. Both held on 35000 bonds. money recovered. Also note: application approved for KIUL radio purchase by Garden City manager R G F Roe.
The item notes a teaser about Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey, indicating a social mention or wedding related snippet in a local newspaper column.
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Colorado Springs reports an unconfirmed crash last night of a national guard C-47 near Pike's Peak. Army sergeant John W. Knight 28 of Maine was found injured as a search party headed toward the crash scene about 18 miles west of Colorado Springs near Crystal Creek.
In Middletown Kentucky five year old Joyce Marie Seward, blind since birth, regained sight after a New York City surgeon, Dr. Conrad Berens, performed a delicate operation on September 17. Neighbors raised funds via two amateur minstrel shows. Joyce will need another operation in a year or two. Upon returning home, she asked what she first saw and answered I saw the doctor, and called him her sweet heart.
Heard in Lawrence Dean George B. Smith of the University of Kansas will represent KU and the state colleges at the inauguration tomorrow of Sheppard Arthur Watson as the fifth president of Friends University in Wichita. A photo feature highlights Howard Moore on the cover of the Sunflower Legionnaire with a brief bio noting his World War II service and Lawrence ties. Temperatures rise above 80 for October, with 62 at dawn and the warmest Oct 15 in eight years.
An unidentified university student, hospitalized after being struck by a car in Baldwin in October, is released to a home in Kansas City. She will continue treatment for injuries including a fractured bone.
In Senden a morning accident left one person critically injured while others reported a marginally better night. Police and emergency responders cordoned the scene as investigators began assessing the cause and potential charges.
Horace C. Alspough, 64, of Wichita, Kansas, reported by UP as the death from an illness on October 15 in Wichita. The obituary notes Alspough's ties to local business and community activities.
Community social rounds are recorded with visits among Gerstenberger Durr Clark Thoren and Coz households. The Hesper Friends church celebrated its 85th year with a homecoming including attendees from Lawrence and nearby towns, followed by a basket dinner and afternoon services.
The agriculture department announced a national flax insurance program for next year in 48 counties led by Minnesota with 24 counties. North Dakota will have 16, South Dakota three, Kansas and Montana two each, and Iowa one. In 232 counties were offered the program over the last three seasons, but Congress limited it to 50 counties to test feasibility. Kansas Allen and Anderson counties will participate. Douglas county had 12 insured and 10 losses, while no contracts will be offered there next year.
Douglas county teachers will discuss standardized test results from rural grade pupils at two group meetings this week. Margaret Hurley, county superintendent, announced the Lecompton group will meet at Nadine Trowbridge’s home in Big Springs tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The Baldwin group will hold a covered dish supper at Baldwin grade school Friday at 6 p.m.
Hebron Neb Oct 15 Ernest William Howell 37 remains at large after escaping Saturday night by slicing arm with a razor in a jailbreak from the county jail Sheriff Robert L Stutz said Moritz 21 Bloomington Ind companion in the escape was captured earlier today with authorities still seeking Howell and the other prisoner
Market notes show wheat steady with other grains and livestock futures mixed. Kansas City cattle and hog prices shift with demand, while calves and feeder stock face cautious buying. statewide receipts and shipments indicate steady activity but uneven demand across classes.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for letters and flowers. Grateful for kind calls and support during dark times.
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