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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1952
Page
2
The speaker recalls returning from inspection in the Pacific and being ordered to command railway strikers drafted into the army. He refused, then agreed to meet as a soldier, noting his party in the Senate helped defeat the proposal. The incident centers on tensions between labor and military service during the period.
Nearly 43 junior savings and loan executives attend the fourth annual Kansas Junior Savings and Loan League Seminar at the University of Kansas. Dean Notsinger presides as officers are elected in the journalism building. The three day event ends at noon Saturday with attendees planning to watch the KU-TCU football game at Memorial Stadium.
Memorial Hospital records list births and residents including Howard Weindel of Denver Darlene Hibner 1413 Elm Virginia Wessley Sunflower Patricia Owens 538 Ind St Pashel Phelps 1311 W th St Wilma Baird Linwood Ernest Day 414 Elm St Celine Weildensaul and baby girl Dora Frances Hilner Tenn Sts Virginia Wessley Sunflower Eula Nunley Eudora Betty Roberts Wren Apts Raymond Foster Route 5 Helen Wilson baby boy Joan Hatcher Route 4 Bits Mr and Mrs Charles Hanshaw Eudora daughter Tuesday Mr and Mrs Gene Wingert Route 1 daughter Tuesday Mr and Mrs George Durkin Sunflower three sons today
A midsummer cooldown moves through Kansas on Tuesday night with a few showers and an unconfirmed tornado report near Pittsburg. Forecaster Tom Arnold expects cooler air to fade Thursday and temperatures to rebound to the 90s, with regional variations from 50s to mid 90s. Rain totals of .10 inch or more were reported across several towns, while highs Tuesday ranged from 98 to 102 degrees in multiple cities. A move to a new home is planned for Charles Schaake and family after selling their farm east of town, with remodelling and multiple properties involved. Elks and Acacia Lodge announce regular and special meetings forthcoming.
About 50 Boy Scout leaders from seven Kansas local councils will meet Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The session aims to review the 1953 fundraising drive, plan October 21 kickoff breakfasts in 272 Kansas communities, and discuss progress for the 374,100 target. Guests include Sheldon Coleman Cliff Tills Clyde Reed Jr O A Kitt erman and George A Bullock, with Kaw Council delegates Edgar Schowalter Don Baldwin Hoyt Purcell Harold Fisher Alva Dawson and Rev W S Hastie among expected attendees. The events begin with an 11 am officer meeting, followed by lunch and attendance at the Texas Christian K A game.
Wallace Marrow 87 died Tuesday at Sioky Rest Home in Lawrence born Elk County taught there before moving to Lawrence with no close relatives surviving graveside service 1:30 p.m. Thursday Oak Hill Cemetery conducted by Rev H Milton Sippel Stella Mae Allison 71 died at home Linwood funeral 2 p.m. Thursday Linwood Methodist Church burial Mt Sidney Cemetery Lin wood surviving husband Kesler Allison two brothers and two sisters listed with their locations Johnny Selover 16 died in Warrensburg Mo from highway accident near Jackson County services Friday Raytown Mo he had lived with grandparents since age two after mother’s death father and sister survivors listed.
Douglas Alan Davidson, 17, of Austin High, signed with the Cincinnati Reds and will be listed as a first baseman on their roster after graduating last spring. He is the son of Lewis Davidson, KU football center in 1925 to 1927, now a partner in a Chicago firm. his grandparents Dell and Mrs Davidson once cared for KU’s stadium. Davidson’s journey follows a path from Liberty Memorial High to professional football in Honolulu before targeting baseball’s big leagues.
Preliminary hearings on charges of statutory rape were set for Sept. 29 in Leavenworth City Court for Delbert Dean Smith and Lloyd Wheeler. Each was held on $10,000 bond after warrants issued by Leavenworth County Attorney Colonel Boone. the incident, near Tokamoxie, involved a 16 year old Lawrence girl.
City officials discuss dual lanes and street signs to ease resident concerns. A police assignment was proposed to study traffic matters. Officer James Kanzig, fresh from traffic school, is likely to handle it. A paying resolution covers University Drive from Spencer to Strong Avenues for first reading. No final action on 12th and Ored Sis parallel parking. study continues. Diagonal parking may be removed to improve fire protection.
Police were informed of lumber theft from a house at 11th and Vermont Streets in Topeka. The Me Hugh Wrecking Co. co-owner Robert L. Smith said about one truckload of wood was taken between 8 and 2 0? Tuesday, from the wrecking job aiding Capital Federal Savings and Loan Association. The building, to be designed by a Chicago firm, will sit on the south of two bought lots with a drive in parking plan and a drive window for in-car service. Construction dates and branch opening have not been announced.
Membership tickets for the Kansas University Downtown Quarterback Club are on sale at 5 dollars each from any executive committee member. Frank McDonald will serve as club president for 1952 and announced the first official meeting next Monday at the Eldridge Crystal Room with speaker Dr. F C Phog Allen and a film of the Kansas Texas Christian game.
Gov Arn plans a five day caravan across 41 towns in 26 counties, with Rep Hope and GOP officials in support. Clifford Hope Jr leads the itinerary from Jetmore to Pratt and Haviland as the tour moves toward Wichita. The trip emphasizes outreach and campaign reach across the region.
Kansas University coach Sikes expresses optimism for 1952 as he builds on tradition. He praises the spirit of players, notes an inexperienced but promising offensive line, solid defense, and hopes the team can handle a tough schedule. He cautions against predicting wins while aiming for best since 1947 with limited injuries and shifts to offset losses.
Vera Banman 19, a Kansas State College sophomore from Centralia, was crowned 4-H queen at the Kansas State Fair. Ralph Waite 18 of Winfield won best groomed boy and top honors in the Hereford Heifer division. Eulah Mae Murrey of Conway and Bruce Collins of Junction City were runners up in respective contests. About 2,000 4-H members participate, with 700 to 800 living in the 4-H encampment area. Attendance neared 275,000 as storms paused events earlier in the week.
Community news recounts funerals and visitors in Woodstock. Max Rolin and family attend Gladys Mer Crea Paul’s funeral in Winchester. PTA reception for teachers planned at McLouth High School. Joyce Hollingsworth hosts Neighborhood Circle luncheon on Sept 18. 4-H meeting and Jefferson Co. fair ribbons displayed. Open house for Mr. and Mrs. Ett Leaverton marks 30th anniversary. Clara Jones recovering at home from hospital. Wolf and Fox Hunters schedule annual hunt Sept 19 2021 at Wildhorse school with a beach show and entertainment. Wyatt Gragg reports Jefferson Co. schools with 27 elementary and 3 high teachers.
Former Attorney General J Howard McGrath testified before a House judiciary subcommittee that no one in the Justice Department sought to influence the St Louis tax case grand jury. He said the department cooperated with Judge George H Moore and denied any contact between Slack and the grand jury report.
School dismissals occur Friday for a KU art workshop while a television relay tower rises at 12th and Dread Streets to beam KU Texas at Memorial Stadium. Dwight Eisenhower appearance draws Douglas County Republicans to Kansas City Municipal Auditorium, doors at 7, program at 8, broadcast around 9. Separate notes mention a child’s remark about a data school, and progress on the University of Kansas Science Building with steel sections nearing completion after wind damage in March.
Norman Denton, Lawrence civil service secretary, announced that substitute mail carrier exams will be held at the Lawrence Post Office in a few weeks. Dates are set by the St. Louis civil service office, but none have been fixed locally. Interested persons should visit the post office and obtain the application forms.
Stocks higher for a second straight session while bonds hold steady and hogs, cotton, and wheat show small moves. Cattle receipts at Kansas City note generally steady demand with strong cows and variable grades. hogs higher on light trading. sheep and lamb prices uneven as spring entries face slow slaughter and mixed quality offerings.
Wheat prices and market activity shown with Volumes and bid ranges from New York and Kansas City. The report notes gains in rail and industrial stocks, plus a memorial note and a hospital thank you from Laurence Thoren.
The fragment lists various animal product measurements and prices, including butter grades A in pounds and cartons, butterfat ranges, and poultry figures for hens, fryers, and broilers. It appears to be an index of current receipts and standard weights with regional pricing notes.
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