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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1950

Page

2

Imaginary Invalid at Liberty Memorial High School Opens

The play The Imaginary Invalid debuts at Liberty Memorial High School with the troupe led by Mrs. Marjorie Rix and Jo Anne March. Cast includes James Wallace, Ruth Ann Kieffer, Bonnie, and George Kreye. Seats are unreserved and the production features elaborate stage lighting and portable scenery. The plot centers on a hypochondriac whose family tries to marry off his daughter to a physician to obtain care. Performances are tonight and tomorrow night.

Grace Biberty Wichita Mre Jajorie Rix Enach Jo Anne Larch Dooretepa Bsa James Wallace Toinette Ruth Ann Kieffer Angele Bonnie Monsieur Fleurant George Kreye Heline Mildred Wiechan Monsieur de Bonnefoi Edward Ruese Monsieur Iafoirus James Ire Thomas Diafviras Hy Six Louisen Argan Liberty Memorial High School Moller Misa Marjory Rix

Preliminary Trans Oephall Buy On Working Planes

The article outlines a preliminary plan for a new military architecture project led by architect Charles Marshall. It notes an appropriation for a district structure to the southwest of a military science facility and mentions officials inspecting field homes at colleges and trials across the United States before finalizing plans. The permanent structure senate will number about 12,600.

Kuvdhouse University Officine Charles Marshall Femintas Wivecnty United States Plana Atrel Senate Ace

Mrs Ferguson Named To State W S C S Office

Mrs E H Weber of Manhattan was elected vice president of the Kansas conference of the Woman s Society of Christian Service at the annual Coffeyville convention. Other officers named include Mrs H W Guest promotion secretary and Mrs Sam Ferguson of Lawrence secretary of children s work. Conference closes Sunday afternoon with 449 registered thus far.

Coffeyville Kan E. H. Weber Manhattan Kansas Womans Society of Christian Service Hell Lauren L. Mummer Ansax City Mra H. Shanger Parsons Herbert Brockman Wellside H. W. Guest Baldwin Charles H. Garrison Emoria Christian Socal Relations Glen D. Periis Howard Fliterature and Publications Sam W. Ferguson Lawrence Childrens Work

Memorial Hospital Birth and Community Notices

A collection of names and addresses appears, listing residents from Baldwin to Olathe and surrounding areas. Mentioned are new baby announcements, dance and meeting notices, and Veterans of Foreign Wars events with organizers Clayton Noble and Lois Teft, indicating a community bulletin style roundup.

George Ferdy Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Aca VW. Sil. Ltd N. H Clayton Noble Lois Teft Aux Adv

Tornado Strikes South Oklahoma Towns

A tornado hit Hobart and nearby areas in south Oklahoma on April 28 causing damage across a settled region. The Granite reformatory at Bate is noted in the storm’s impact area with reports of damage and potential casualties.

Hobart Okio Pefernidepatrick Beteren Lone Wolf Oklahoma Bate Reformatory Granite

New Orleans Woman Seeks Damages From Bus Firm

Cecelia C. Milone of New Orleans filed a $12,075 damage suit in district court claiming permanent injuries as a bus passenger on a California to New Orleans route. The petition alleges she was thrown against a steel rail and injured when the Southwestern Greyhound line’s coach went off the road two miles west of Lawrence on May 1, 1948. She seeks $12,000 for permanent injuries to her right side and hip, $475 for medical expenses, and $3,300 for lost wages during hospitalization.

Cecelia C. Milone New Orleans San Francisco Lawrence Cecelia Milone

Defects Found on 7165 Autos in Safety Check

State troopers, sheriffs, and city police inspected vehicles on Manachusett Street through South Park area. 118 defects found from 785 cars and trucks. stickers placed on those approved. two drivers received appearance tickets for defective brakes in county court.

Trocka Aherif'a Maanachusett Street South Park Uckete

Showers Welcome in Deagles County Area

Weather observer C J Posey reports statewide showers totaling about .42 inch by noon in Deagles County. A cold damp rain began after 8 a.m. and persisted, easing the dry spell. The morning rain push raises total since April 1 to about 1.50 inches.

Deagles County Lawrence C. J. Posey Posey

Alma Resident Appointed to State Revenue Panel

Alma veterinarian and livestock man B O Schwalm was named to the Kansas state commission of revenue and taxation by Gov. Frank Carlson to fill the expired term of C I Moyer ending March 31 1952. Schwalm, a former state senator from the Wabaunsee Geary Riley district, is a Kansas Livestock Association member and helped steer legislation in 1941 and 1943. He is a native of Clinton Lansing Kansas.

Topeke Kansas Livestock Association

School Taxi Tragedy Kills Eight in Illinois Collision

In Livingston County Illinois a school taxi carrying nine to 13 year old children and a driver collided with a passenger train named Blue Bennett. The train was en route to Chicago and arrived one hour late. Passengers included George Frederice Johnson eight Judith Kay McCarter eleven Alice McCarter eleven Ethel McCarter thirteen Barbara Seabert and Mary Helen Ziehr thirteen. Driver Leo Kanne fifty two and his wife Melen eighty were identified among the deceased. Coroner Vernon Vor Qualen confirmed the eight child deaths and the driver fatalities.

Siz Illnois

Lawrence Am Day Festivities Open to Families

Readable fragments describe events in Lawrence starting Sunday with festivities covered by a cameraman for national release. An entomology exhibit in Snow Hall will stay open until eight oclock, and public requests encourage extended hours for family viewing amid planned news coverage.

Fes Moevistane Snow Hall

Salina postmaster mix up and wage rise report

In Salina a confusion over the postmaster appointment shows Mrs. N. T. Stewart named for temporary job while Carl V. Rice relays notice to Washington. Meanwhile postmaster J. M. Donaldson appoints Carl A. Weberg as temporary postmaster as Hert Hollan retires. Washington reports wage gains push weekly factory pay to $56.57 in mid March, up from $56.37.

Pefford Sal R. T Saik Mire. N. T. Stewart Joe Roy Omer Saline County Democratic Central Committee Omer Washington Carl V. Rice Kansas L. S Mra Georgia Seese Lt. S Sey Stewart Carl A. Weberk J. M. Donaldson Weberg Hert Hollan Bureau of Labor Statistics

Deaths and Funerals in Kansas City and Nearby Areas

Notices report Clara Patty Covey of Kansas City dies at 42 after residence in Lawrence and Lecompte, with funeral planned at Rumsey home and Oak Hill Cemetery. Also mentioned are Walter Branton's death in Cashmere and the deaths of Olive McGrade and Olive Covert in different states, with family tributes and card of thanks from relatives.

Clara Patty Covey Clare Patty Klulas McChade Kr City Lawrence Covey Lecompton Pianeer Mes Rudolph Patty Lawrone Quantrill Reid Daniel Covey

Crest of Missouri River Flood Forecast Near Tuesday

Bulletin from Kansas City weather bureau foresees crest reaching Nebraska City Saturday morning at 21.0 feet then moving downstream to St. Joseph by Tuesday noon at 19.0 to 19.5 feet and affecting Atchison and Leavenworth by Tuesday afternoon Precautions advised for low land interests.

Kansas City Missouri River Gordon Hundeby

State group elects Dodge chairman of Blue Cross

H Dodge of Greensburg was elected chairman of the state members committee of Blue Cross Blue Shield at Topeka yesterday. He succeeds H Clutter of Holcomb. David Ferguson of Colby was named vice chairman and Lawrence McKinney of Fl Dorado as secretary. Mrs Arthur Kuta of Stronach, M A Peterson of Salina, and Arthur A Hrax of Concordia were named members at large of the Blue Cross Corporation.

Topeka R. H. Dodge Greensburg Blue Cross Blue Shield Dodge Clutter Holcomb David Ferguson Colby Lawrence McKinney Fl Dorado Mra Arthur Kuta Stronach

Market summary from New York and regional livestock bids

The report shows uneven demand and variable prices across commodities. Wheat and wheat futures rise modestly while livestock receipts soften with fewer high grade offerings. Mills and markets note mixed activity, with cattle, hogs, and sheep showing selective strength in limited classes amid cautious buying.

Fragmentary 1950 Farm and Industry Notes Across States

fragmentary OCR piece mentions Ganers Motors Chrre ct Sian Douglan Sianaston limas Meyheoun Bethieher eet Renenlie SureL Uo 8 Rubber Western Asten toward Tow Chemical du Pont Eastman Amer Woolen Nickel and other names, plus Kansas city area references. It notes history of the first forestry school in the state headed by Gif ford Pinchot and Chicago potato market notes with Apr 24 1950 timestamp and market figures. The text is garbled with scattered prices, supplies, utilities, and crop terms such as Russet potatoes and Hurbanks.

Ganers Motors Chrre Ct Sian Douglan Sian Aston Limas Meyheoun Bethieher Eet Renenlie Surel Uo Western Asten Alte Creme Et Tow Chemical du Pont Eastman Amer Woolen Gypeur Lawrence Kansas Vertra Gifford Pinchot

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