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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1955

Page

8

Joiner Wins Lawrence County Club Golf Championship 1955

Ken Joiner captured the Lawrence County Club 1955 golf title with a 220 total after rounds of 73 74 73, defeating Dr. H P Jones who totaled 226. Other flight winners included Fred Frey in first flight, Bill Nichols and Ken Whitenight in second, Jack Warner and Dick Kauppila in third, and Jim Hesler in fourth.

Ken Joiner Lawrence County Club H. P. Jones Jones al Pack Fred Frey Paul Stavros Norman Schweitzberger Jim Large Dick Barber Bill Nichols Ken Whitenight Bud Coy Jack Warner Dick Kauppila Jim Hill Ivan van Nortwick Jim Schubert Jim Hesler John Pickens Joe Odaffer

FBI Probe Probes Motives In Missing Woman Case

FBI investigators weigh motives in the missing woman case. Disappearance occurred after shopping center visit between noon and 1 pm Thursday. Her car found abandoned near a viaduct at 2:10 am Friday, with mileage suggesting up to 80 miles driven. Police link the body to two extra spots, including a riverbank site south of Stanley and a road south of US 69, where a matching car was seen.

Allen 63Rd Brookside Undon Station Blue River Stanley U.S

Partisan Blasts Beyond The 84th Congress Fades

Washington debates the fading 84th Congress with Democrats led by Speaker Rayburn claiming a record of constructive legislation while Republicans challenge White House policies. Senate leaders clash over one party rule and future control as political tensions persist amid ongoing partisan blasts.

84Th Congress Washington Congress House Rayburn Texas Nixon Senate White Sen Knowland Calif Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex

County Court Fines For DUI Two Men Each Fined

Two men received 100 dollar fines and 30 day jail terms in County Court for driving under the influence. Arthur Tarpy Sr. and Hayden Kennon were named among the defendants, with Kennon also fined ten dollars for illegal parking. The report notes relatives and a separate Michigan sale of over five hundred dollars and forest holdings in 1954.

Arthur Leo Tarpy Sr Pa. St Hayden Eugene Kennon Kennon

Jail Facility Needs Major Repairs and Upgrades

A historical report lists numerous deficiencies in the jail including hot radiators, inadequate lighting, broken plumbing, and a need for new dish washing facilities. Proposed actions include repattering the shower room, converting rooms into restraint cells, adding emergency storage, shelving, and a stand by generator plus separate power service to fix ongoing low voltage and inoperable two way radios.

Johnny Bowman to Appear on WDAF TV Tonight

Johnny Bowman, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Bowman Route 2, will perform the electric organ at 9 tonight on Channel 4 WDAF TV as a finalist in a talent contest.

Johnny Bowman Ed Bowman Route Channel 4 Wdaf-Tv

Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court

Marriage licenses were issued to Jack Duane Fisher 21 of Peabody and Helen Joan Talley 20 of DeSoto. Paul L. Johnston 21 of Edna and Evelyn M. Griffith 19 of Lawrence also received licenses.

Jack Duane Fisher Peabody Helen Joan Talley DeSoto Paul L. Johnston Edna Evelyn M. Griffith Lawrence

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