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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

10

Coops and Tonga Win Title to Gallaghers

The Gallaghers city league champions defeated the Boyer nine in the district softball finals at Richland last night for 1950 crown. The tally and context include other schedule notes and campus mentions, but the readable text centers on Gallagher victory and Boyers defeat in the district tournament.

COOPS Tonga Gallaghers I Oar Boyers Municipal Boyer Richland Tonganoxie St. Johns Rotary C. C. Carl Cay Campbell Ione Boyer Clark Biron Rz Ulty Mitchell Sanders Williams Huuk Afarquette Wittia Bayer Burnett Gallagher D. Beene Y. M Y. W Smoyer Behellhorn Lone Star

University Y M C A Camp at Lone Star Lake

The fifth annual University YMCA and YWCA Camp will be held September 16 and 17 at Lone Star Lake. Executive secretary David Riggs says about 500 freshmen are expected to attend to gain insight into student life and campus activities. Activities include student union, inter-fraternity council, athletics, cheerleading, Owl Society, the guidance bureau, and Mortarboard. The event is approved by the KU deans and runs from 9 a.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday.

University Young Men's Christian Association Association Young Women Christian Association Lone Star Lake David Riggs University Y. M.C. A Kk. U Owl Society Guidance Bureau Mortarboard K. U

Former Kansan Mayor Dies in Platte City Heart Attack

James G. Johnson aged 63 of Platte City former Leavenworth Kansas mayor who served two terms in the 1930s died of a heart attack while fishing near Platte City. He retired from running an appliance store here three years ago due to ill health and once owned five stores across northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.

Leavenworth Platte City James G. Johnson Kan Johnson Missouri Kan-sas

Soroptimist Club Plans New Year Dinner Meeting

The Lawrence Soroptimist club held its annual dinner at Mrs. Anna Pike's home. A chicken dinner was served by the refreshment committee, followed by committee meetings to discuss plans for the coming year.

Lawrence Soroptomist Club Anna Pike

VA Reports Surge in GI Insurance Renewals and Conversions

The Veterans Administration regional office in Kansas City notes rising activity in renewing National Service Life Insurance policies and inquiring about new GI insurance. With the eight year term ending for policies issued in 1942, veterans are renewing term coverage or converting to one of six permanent GI policies. Renewal requires submitting the renewal application and premium based on attained age.

Veterans Administration Kansas City National Service Life Insurance Coust

National Service Life Insurance details and benefits

The VA outlines NSLI eligibility for draftees and WWII veterans who meet health rules and service personnel, with coverage up to 10000. A disability income of five dollars monthly per thousand insures those totally disabled for six months. Premiums may be waived during six months of total disability. Forms for renewal reinstatement conversion or new insurance are available at VA offices.

Ready on Farm Day Annual Achievement Program

Douglas county will hold the annual Achievement Day for 21 Home Demonstration units on November 10 at the Lawrence Community Building. Miss Bette Quigley reports tentative plans and committees set. booths will display last year’s project work and a noon covered dish luncheon will be served.

Douglas County Lawrence Bette Quigley

109 Year Spain Ends Detroit Ends Patricia Vitale Death

Mrs Patricia Vitale a Sicilian immigrant said to be 108 years old is dead at the Little Sisters of the Poor home in Detroit. Survivors include 35 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Spain Detroit Patricia Vitale Little Sisters of the Poor Charity Home

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