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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1947

Page

3

Topeka Project Notes Major Highway Work Across Counties

Apr 1 Topeka reports major highway projects across Wyandotte Johnson and Leavenworth counties. Plans include 13 miles of concrete paving and 15 miles of pavement patching, widening and sheet asphalt. US 24 in Leavenworth County slated for widening and new concrete pavement. Other projects involve bridges, subgrade work, and grading from Alta Vista to Vermilion with multiple counties listed and bids announced for road improvements and approaching structures.

Topeka Olathe Leavenworth Wyandotte Johnson US 24 Tomranexe Tonganeriere Leavenworth County Watshing Lancing Er Pas USK Architegent Janrren Cnce Merriam Pavement Paterna Gon Kans Seneya Doniphan Sparks Nordwest Otter Creek Alta Vista Southia Marshal County Crty Fermillion Herkimer Vermilien

Lottery draw doubts threaten free prizes distribution

Investigations may determine whether ticket stub drawings for dances or other events constitute a lottery. Shawnee county attorney Warren Shaw said Tuesday night court action may test the legality of such drawings. City officials fear allowing car giveaways could violate rules, complicating downtown street activity.

Isa Otters Warren Shaw Shawneecor Shaw City Commission

Horacek Delivers Distinctive Senior Recital Atmosphere

Leo Horacek, student of the arts school, presented a senior cornet recital in Lacerenre Hall last night. The program featured Bach’s Aria and a concerto adaptation, with Horacek’s refined tone and expressive phrasing earning high notes and praised transitions throughout the performance.

Rts Cornet Lea_Herarek Gaston Hare Reither

Untitled fragmentary crime note from an old paper

Fragmentary OCR text references arrests and items related to a force or search, with scattered names and monetary amounts. The readable content is sparse and disjointed, preserving no clear event, location, or timeline to form a coherent news item.

Marriage Licenses Issued by Judge Gray Amid Transfers

Marriage licenses issued yesterday in Judge Frank R. Gray's office to Leonard Barstad, 24, and others. Reported attendees included Ray Arthur, H. Langworth, and Leroy Livering as part of the day's transactions.

Autiene Ray Arthur Dosenh H. Langworthards Leroy Livering Frank R. Gray Leonard Barstad

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