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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1952
Page
4
In Lawrence, a humorous column warns parents about the emotional roller coaster of a child's school reports. It suggests two comforting truths: not every child can be first, and the best wish is a healthy, normal life.
A dense listing of radio program slots across multiple stations including WRE WDAF KMBC and KMBC with varied shows from First Nighters to News, music, and special broadcasts. The schedule spans Friday through Sunday with time stamps and program titles, highlighting a broad mix of entertainment and public affairs segments.
Mrs. Paul Lyons issues 733 pounds of canning sugar coupons in Douglas County wartime ration office. Pvt. John H. Richardson transfers to Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Red Cross first aid graduates listed. Burton family reunion held at Lone Star home. Engagement announced for Con Hance Lorene to Edwin R. Burgess of Camp Roberts. Local travelers return from Glen Haven and Niagara Falls. Winning corn from Merle Reusch. runners up named. Local theatre listings and upcoming cinema schedule. City council passes motorcycle ordinance. Bowersock Theater opens Sept 14 with long bookings. Four dogs shot after biting spree. mayor orders summer muzzle rule.
In a campaign opening across the South and Philadelphia, General Eisenhower drew large enthusiastic crowds, while Stevenson faces uncertainty over how turnout translates to November votes. The two campaigns adopt contrasting approaches with Eisenhower stressing broad promises and anti corruption themes, and Stevenson pressing specifics on labor policy and Taft-Hartley reform.
A reader voices mixed views on 1940 presidential rivals and party loyalties, arguing about Taft Hartley, Truman steel plans, and labor leaders' riches. The letter critiques wealth in politics, questions stock ownership by delegates, and notes concern for workers during pay disputes. Also includes community notices about local gatherings, hospital stays, and club activities in Lawrence and DeSoto areas.
Kansas Superintendent Adel Throckmorton says teacher supply for the new school year is fairly adequate despite an apparent shortage of 150 to 200 teachers. He expects the full picture to clarify in a week or two and notes high demand for teachers in one room rural schools and in high school subjects like commerce, home economics, and music. Also reports list state traffic deaths in the latest period, with totals for 1952 and comparisons to 1951.
Eudora notes Miss Ellen Melville visited Friday with Miss Chery Alsen and Phil Stevenson from Peoria Illinois. Mr and Mrs Robert N Barlow of Lansing Michigan stayed from Friday to Monday with their sister Miss Melville. Mrs C M Couch and daughter Mrs Alta Jennings were guests of Mrs Lucy Parker at Gardner and attended the Johnson County Fair. Mrs Jennings recently called on Mrs Will Andrews Gardner and is now home from the hospital able to walk a short distance.
A vintage newspaper puzzle presents horizontal and vertical clue sets including mismatched terms like Granite State and Buckeye State, with entries ranging from plant names to naval and mathematical references, inviting solvers to fill a crossword-style grid.
The page presents a compact puzzle key with numbered clues and answers. Entries cover wordplay across ranges 19 to 50, including Mohammedan amino acid wise man perennial makes a loan herbs limbs decreases nested boxes beneath shade tree equal makes, prayers Hindu deity mineral cereals Iceland, zodiac sig 4a girl’s entreaties and a nickname.
Miss Dorothy Lou Kochan returned from Florence with her grandmother Mrs. C Mitchell. The group including Mrs L Emery and Mr Carl Wise traveled from Fimo Ontario. Miss Regge Rhoads wed Joe Emery in Kansas City on Sunday Aug 24, with relatives from Mie Field Missouri and Shreveport Louisiana visiting Mrs E L Emery.
Fragmented OCR shows a Saturday schedule with numerous shows and times. Names such as Rosie, Boston Blackie, and Wild Bill Hickok appear alongside unclear program titles and inconsistent times, reflecting a damaged page from a midcentury television listing.
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