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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1950

Page

2

Whewnee Minden FFA officers sworn in at ritual

Twenty high schools from across the state sent Future Farmers of America officers to the Meesting at Whewnee Minden High School. Officers of the Jink cha Lawrence were presented with duties, with T Davidson and L Hell among the members in attendance after a dinner in the cafeteria.

T. Davidson L. F. Hell FPA Jink Cha Lawrence Aret Prendert Dovel Alvin Fiah- Eefas Ald Bradley

Homecoming Queen Contest Details At Lewa University

The Lewa University queen committee announced entrants for the homecoming festivities with the queen to be crowned at halftime. Two attendants named, with the queen and attendants to be confirmed after the winner is chosen. Committee members and sponsors listed include Prof Don Wilson and Mar vin Small among others. A fire at the old city fire station damaged the roof, started around 2:20, likely from a cigarette spark, confined to the Eighth street side.

Kat Don Wilson Repauty Powell Marvin Small Rewhien Jerry Darrell Bill Qanboy James Bayne Memorial Union Tam Yor Paul Ingels Eighth Street

Local residents named in hospital and street address list

Memorial Hospital Arthur Carlisle Oskaloosa Miss Mary Pewerlein Route 2 Herman Mass 1027 Rhode Island Ann Rinas Sunflower Mrs Barbera Livingston 1709 Vermont Mrs Lucile McMillan Bald win Route 2 Naomi Beisel 2119 Kentucky Mrs Atha lie Lutz 2 Velma Deyoe 1234 Tennessee Charles Pringle Route 5 Dorothea McCormick 1717 Indiana Mrs Mavis Reardon 1200 Tennessee Street Mrs Stella Pine 603 Elm Mrs Ella Read 445 Tennessee Arthur Schott Emporia Mra Rena Belle Croy 1801 Mi noiz Clyde Burns Route 4 trick Schulemeyer Route 2 Mrs Margaret Kitzmiller and baby 1406 Tennessee Mr and Mrs Richard Dauber loughten yesterday street a iT Mr and Mrs Clittora Sparks Route 5 a son yesterday Lowell Craig 10 years old 1026 New Jersey treated today after he cut his leg at the emergency room

Arthur Carlisle Oskaloosa Mary Pewerlein Herman Mass Rhode Island Ann Rinas Sunflower Barbera Livingston Vermont Street Lucile McMillan Baldwin Naomi Beisel Kentucky Street Athalie Lutz Velma Deyoe Tennessee Street Charles Pringle Dorothea McCormick Indiana Street Mavis Reardon Stella Pine Elm Street Ella Read Arthur Schott Emporia Rena Belle Croy Minoiz Street Clyde Burns Trick Schulemeyer Margaret Kitzmiller Baby Lowell Craig New Jersey Street

Deaths and Funerals Notices

Mrs. Margaret Irvin aged 88 died last evening at the Convalescent Hospital Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in Portland The obituary lists two sisters Mrs Nettie Lawrence and Mrs Addie Sain a brother and other relatives Blanche M Irvin died yesterday with funeral services scheduled at Lamb Funeral Home Ottawa Highland Cemetery. Wm de Council is mentioned in connection with Kadoah but details are unclear.

Margaret Irvin Convalescent Hospital Dougharviving Mra Sam Ervin Portland Oes Nettie Lawrence Addie “Sain Blanche M. Ee Ayeres Lamb Funeral Home Ottwa Highland Cometary Ottawa

Lawrence dances and football odds raise student funds

A Lawrence campus dance fundraiser nets about $300 after band and tax costs as Harry James’ dance group plays Hoch Auditorium. Don Faurot’s Old Master of Old Ferou feature in Sat Eve Post’s split T story draws national attention. Local groups meet to plan choir rehearsals and a Douglas County health survey showcase at the City Hall Council Room tomorrow night.

University of Kansas Harry James James Burgoyne Hoch Auditorium Saturday Evening Post Don Faurot BE. F Don Old Ferou Faurot Clemson Southern Methodist Kun‘sae Douglas County Health Advisory Council

Four Sons Paint Parents’ Exterior In One Day

Liberal Kansas Oct 18 four of five Grey brothers from distinct towns painted the entire exterior of their parents’ home in one day. Eural insurance agent Paul Santa Fe brakeman Ralph Meade druggist Mike Hooker druggist. George remained at Texhoma. Fire alarm at Barteldes seed company damaged machinery belts. A grass fire threatened a Hatchard Lynch Route 6 turkey flock. Meredith Richardson 5 improved at KU Medical Center Kansas City after illness. she stands with support though unable to walk.

Kay Frank Grey Eural Grey Paul Grey Santa Fe Newton Ralph Grey Meade Mike Grey Hooker Okla Papa Grey George Grey Texhoma Barteldes Seed Company Paul Ingela Hatchard Lynch Farm Route 6 Lawrence Meredith Richardson Harry Richardson Theniversity of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City

China Delivers Rice and Coal Gift to Korea at Pusan

A cargo of 1000 tons of rice and 8500 tons of coal from nationalist China arrived at Pusan aboard the Hai Huang to aid the Republic of Korea. The shipment underscores wartime relief and regional aid efforts, with the Hai Huang delivering the supplies to Pusan Port.

Seoul China Republic of Korea Pusan Hai Huang

Soviet propose new U N secretary general from regional veterans

Lake Success Oct 18 The Soviet Union formally proposed the U N pick a new secretary general from veteran delegates in Latin America or Asia. No names were offered in the private security council session. India's B N Kaul urged drawing up a list of 22 candidates to seek agreement among the five powers. US delegate Warren Austin had yet to speak as the meeting adjourned. Malik said attempts to find consensus should proceed and that it is not time for assembly action on Lie's term. He indicated Russians oppose Lie and vetoed a motion to reelect him.

General Assembly U. N United States Warren R. Austin Beeen Austin Tryg Lie Malik

Three F-86 Jets Crash Near Washington Area

Washington Oct. 18 Three F-86 jets from Andrews field reportedly crashed in the Washington area. Lt. Joe Kent public relations officer said two planes went into the Potomac River and the third was found in a Virginia wooded area. The cause and fate of the pilots remained unknown.

Washington Andrews Field Air Force Base Joe Kent Potomac River Virginia Kent Andrews Field

Zimmer Heads Local Drive to Aid Defense of Burma Surgeon

Dr. L. K. Zimmer accepts chairmanship of a local committee to collect cash contributions for the defense of Dr. Gordon S. Seagrave known as the Burma Surgeon. Seagrave on trial in Rangoon Burma for high treason and aiding a revolt. He pleads innocent. Contributions should be sent to Dr. Zimmer for forwarding to authorities.

L. K. Zimmer Gordon S. Seagrave Rangoon Burma Seagrave Kaye Zimmer

Liquor Store Licenses Count in Kansas October 1973

Kansas reports 837 retail liquor stores and 41 distributors as of October 1. Licenses cancelled since July 1949 total 89, with nine revoked. Denied license applications reach 130 and 49 withdrawn. Also noting distributor license cancellations and denials. J H Nelson of KU represented the university at Kansas Wesleyan inaugurating president Albert Stanley Trickett. Margaret Habern and Martha Peterson travel to Coffeyville for a state deans meeting with Habern speaking.

Topeka Kansas Arthur A. Herrick Herrick Nelson K. U J. H. Nelson Kansas Wesleyan University Albert Stanley Trickett Trickett Salina Coffeyville Margaret Habern Kansas University Martha Peterson Habein

Jaycee Janes elect Barbara Burnett president

Mrs Barbara Burnett was chosen president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce auxiliary, the Jaycee Janes, at their initial meeting. About 25 women serve as officers including Bryona Wiley as vice president and Millie Force as secretary, with Evelyn Dockery as treasurer. The group plans cooperative civic projects and met on the second and fourth Wednesdays, first undertaking a freedom crusade serial that day, securing 460 signatures in Lawrence. John Crown, JCC president, commented on the unit’s aims.

Barbara Burnett Barker Avenue Junior Chamber of Commerce Bryona Wiley Millie Force Evelyn Dockery Jaycee Junes Jaycee Kansas Cities Jaycee Janes Freedom Crusade Serail Lawrence John Crown

Harvest of fertilized corn at Fred Grob farm

Douglas county farmers invited to a 1:30 PM demonstration on October 25 at the Fred Grob farm in the Lake View district northwest of Lawrence. A mechanical corn picker will harvest plots of one half acre treated with nitrogen, phosphate, and potash. L. L. Willoughby of Kansas State will discuss fertilizer costs and weighing results.

Douglas County Fred Grob Lake View Lawrence Weadl L. L. Willoughby K.state

Tuesday Is A Day Continued From Page One

The article notes donor blood replacement after crises, accepting any type but not self sustaining. Some patients struggle to find donors during long transfusion needs. Red Cross recruiting committee handles lt day with local volunteers Mrs. Schwahn, Mrs. Brune, Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Miss Scott, Mrs. Allen, and Mrs. Holmes.

Red Cross Stanley Schwahn Eugene Brune Edward Fitzpatrick Grace Scott Roger Allen C. BR. Holmes

Moisture Needed for Crops in Kansas

Topeka reports crops show moisture need as warm dry spell ripens grain sorghums. Agencies note 63 percent of the sorgum crop matured while a large western district remains vulnerable to frost damage. Wheat seeding progresses rapidly with some prashoppers and grub worms injuring plants. green bugs have largely retreated in western counties.

Topeka Federal State Departments of Agriculture Cnunties Kansas

Burns Prove Fatal In Wichita Trash Fire

In Wichita Kansas Mrs Augie Nelson 46 wife of a Clearwater farmer died of burns in a hospital a day after being found between a fire and a water tank while tending a trash fire Her daughter in law located her near the scene Prague reports prison terms eight to twenty years were imposed on several for spying for Yugoslavia In county court Donald A Dean and William Garwin Landers were each fined ten dollars and costs for traffic stop sign violations.

Wichita Kan Augie Nelson Nelson Ising Prague Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Donald A. Dean William Garwin Landers

Lawrence Man Recalls Dial Phone In State Back In 1901

Lawrence man recalls dial telephones in 1901 Kansas when automatic systems were promoted. K Hoover of Russell bank pioneered a line dialing concept for local phones, but limited by three digits led to manual switches. Hoover later led First National Bank activities in Lawrence until his 1934 death. his son Kelvin Hoover remains at the bank.

Lawrence Kansas Russell Chamber of Commerce Russell K. Hoover Exchange Hoover First National Bank Ous American Red Cross Kelvin Hoover

Death King in a City Red Capital of Pyongyang

Desolate Pyongyang lies under fire with U.S. observers reporting a near-empty city. Smoke and ruin drape the Taedong River as South Korean troops push toward the capital and remnants retreat north toward Manchuria.

Pyongyang U.S Pyong Red North Korea Stree Ta Pusan Radio Taedong

Officials Investigate Attack After Shawnee High Dance

Shawnee Liberty Memorial High School senior Tommy Burge was struck outside the gym after last Thursday's game and treated for a cut above the eye at a Kansas City hospital. Principal Neal Wherry said investigators will act once more facts are known. the attacker is not believed to be a LMHS student.

Fission High

Bids Exceed Appropriation for Emporia Hall

State officials deferred awarding contracts for a women’s residence hall at Emporia State Teachers College after bids reached 623,577 dollars, about 25 percent above the 500,000 dollar appropriation. State Architect Charles Marshall reported the shortfall. Sam Maffett was fined 10 dollars and costs in county court for disturbing the peace.

Topeka Emporia State Teachers College Charles Marshall Sam Maffett

Market News Wrap Reflects Mixed Gains Across Shares

New York stocks rose with aircraft issues leading, United Aircraft, Douglas, and Roting among top gainers while Grumman and Lock remained higher. Trading showed brisk early activity then slight falter, with about a half million shares changing hands. Also noted: Amer ican Broadcasting and U S Steel advanced as market mood improved. A divorce suit was filed in district court by Norma Miller against Cecil Miller.

Io Ron Kafftr Nn Boydene Wall Street York Tapi United Aircraft Douglas Roting Smafler Grumman and Lock Acc Gitett Hazor Amer U. S. Steel General Motors Wilya Good- Santa Fe Sears-Roebuck Ann+ la Copper Allied Chemticat Ama Tent Weatinghouse Electric Gull Ol Distillers Corp Norma Miller Cecil Miller

In Memoriam Lois Myrile Strode Remembrance

In loving memory of Lois Myrile Strode who left us one year ago on October 1 1950. Dear Lois I miss you but God called you away. Four chairs sit empty yet memories keep you near. Beloved wife of A E Strode.

Lois Myrile Strode Lois A. E. Strode

What can you do training for young people business men

The program asks what you can do rather than what you know and emphasizes learning by doing. It promotes self help through practical methods and training. Thousands of successful students attest to the value of the instruction and its results.

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