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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1950

Page

8

Engagement of Kerr daughter to Dr Messer announced

Ozark Missouri hosts an engagement notice for Mary Josephine Kerr to Dr Ralph L Messer of Kansas City Kansas son of Nobie Messer of Lawrence. The couple plans to wed May 14 in Ozark. Kerr attended Southwest Missouri State College and graduated from St Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing. Messer, a Kansas State graduate in veterinary medicine, practices in Kansas City Kansas.

Lyman J. Kerr Ozark Mary Josephine Ralph L. Messer Kansas City Kan Nobie D. Messer Lawrence Mise Kerr Southwest Missouri State College Springfield St. Luke’ Spital School of Nursing Karamaity Messer Kansas State Aches Manhattan Sigma Phi Epsilon Cal Fraternity Kansan

Loss of Hainan A Blow to Chiang and Nationalists

Honolulu reports the loss of Hainan Island to Chinese communists signaling that nationalist resurgence was largely illusory. The defeat clears a hurdle for communist advances into Indochina and raises questions about Formosa’s vulnerability. The piece notes guerrilla strains, morale effects, and Chiang Kai-shek’s leadership oscillations amid ongoing civil war pressures.

Hampaon Honolulu Loae Hainan Southeast Asia Indochina Thailand Burma Malaya Indonesia Hajnan Formosa Jasina Chiang Ek Formona Chiang China

New Safeway Store Adds Equipment in Lawrence

New equipment including a Trogen food and ice cream counter an open top dairy stand new shopping carts and four new ande have been installed along the south wall of the Safeway store at Mascaduette OM and redesigned to improve customer convenience The store was closed yesterday and reopened this morning to complete the work.

Cackera Safeway Mascaduette Fonda

Dismal History Marked Chiang Kai-shek's Rule

A terse historical note cites a dismal internal history that became a hallmark of Chiang Kai-shek in recent tragic years, reflecting political collapse and enduring impact on governance.

Chiang Kai-shek

Four Kansans to Visit to Kansan UNESCO Tours

Four Kansans will visit communities abroad under the Kansas UNESCO program. Evan E Winfield, Norbert O'Leary, Edgar Rash, and Winnie Knox are scheduled to travel to Finland, Germany, Paris, and other affiliated towns. Cited are regional UNESCO executives and affiliates in Cowley Finney and Anthony, Emporia, with possible additional visits to Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

Manhattan Kan Kansas Africa Germany Carol Stensland Unesco Kanesne Evan E Winfield Norbert O'Leary Garden City Edgar Rash Thayer Winnie Knox Medicine Evans Jyvaskyla Finland Cowley County O'Leary Finney County Viekijaervi Rash Knox York Paris Florence Geneva Kansas Unesco Luxembourg Netherlands O. E. Bonny Anthony Mics Anne Goebel Emporia Johannesburg South Africa

U S and Russia Scout Each Other Coastlines

Rep Young of Ohio says the United States and Russia are reconnoitering each other’s coastlines. He notes the Navy plane missing in the Baltic area with 10 crew and hints President Truman could recall Ambassador G from Moscow, with diplomatic ties possibly at stake depending on Russia’s actions.

Washington Apr Young J.ohio Russia United States U.S. Navy Baltic Young Ohio Trum Alan G Moscow Junsul

P T A Delegates Attend State Convention in Topeka

About fifteen local P T A members join sessions of the Kansas Parent Teacher Association convention in Topeka. W D Wolfe will toast at the banquet, with Mrs Wolfe and many local leaders and guests attending. Lincoln P T A members also head to Kansas City for the convention gatherings Thursday through Saturday. Continuous attendance by PTA officers and school officials marks the event at Sumner High School and related sites.

P T.A Hgnans Topeka W. D . Wolfe Association Wolfe Ray Wright P. T.A. Council Ralph Campbell M. J. Biery R. A. Schegier Cordiey John Kennedy Robert Hopkins Woodlawn O. M. Rasmussen Richard G. Myles New York Kenneth Rose Lester Scott Myre Kenneth Jochim MeAllaster Woodrow Miller Joe Wilson Pinckney Lincoln P.T.A. Wil

Population of Manhattan Island in 1776

The 1776 population of Manhattan Island reached about 22,000 residents. This figure reflects the urban size prior to later growth and changes in the colonial era.

Manhattan Island

Protestant Churchmen Defy East German Reds

Protestant Evangelical church pastors in the Russian zone declared cries for help against communist pressure. They accused teachers of indoctrinating pupils to deny God and deny Christ. The statement, read in Berlin area churches, followed failed talks with Soviet-backed East German leaders including Otto Grotewohl.

Fierlin Evangelical Council For Otto Grotewohl

Church protest labeled legal by Grovewohl in Russia zone

Grovewohl branded yesterday's church protest as legal and an attack on the constitution and republic amid ongoing government church negotiations. The Evangelical Church, representing about zero percent of church membership in the Russian zone, said it was forced to speak out.

Grovewohl

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