Byrd urges drastic action after Virginia lynching
Governor Harry F Byrd denounces the lynching of a white man in Kentucky and calls for drastic punishment to set an example. He pledges Virginia support to pursue those responsible and condemns mob violence as murder. The incident followed a mob breaking into the Whitesburg jail and seizing a Black suspect.
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Mercury to rise predicted after season low mark
Weather forecast from the weather bureau says temperatures will climb after the season's lowest readings last night in Topeka Dodge City and other stations with highs expected elsewhere. Reports of rain or snow reached several locales as post deliveries moved on. Local business notes include a Christmas Savings Club advertisement and prices at Renee's Drug Store. A. B. Frederick visited Kansas City on business.
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Ottawa orchestra to perform at Lawrence High Auditorium
Ottawa city school orchestra plans a concert Friday night December 9 at Lawrence High School auditorium. John Ames, principal, says the program showcases local orchestral development and community support. The Ottawa ensemble has grown from seven to 112 members in nine years and recently won first place in an Emporia State contest, earning a statewide reputation. Admission will be charged.
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Minervian club meeting and Thanksgiving notices
The Minervian club met last Wednesday with sixteen members present. The program opened with America, a Thanksgiving story by Mrs Barr Gorrill, and a paper by Mrs Roy Oatman on the wives and widows of the White House. A luncheon followed hosted by the hostess and daughters. Many neighbors and families shared Thanksgiving visits and dinners. James Miller and others traveled to Kansas City for errands and gatherings.
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Mary Springer
Flood toll in Algiers reaches 3000 with 250 Europeans
AP dispatch from Algiers reports that about 3000 people have died in floods in the Oran department, a conservative estimate based on current reports. Some 12,000 square miles of fertile land are reported devastated as authorities tally the disaster's impact.
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Independents Plan Separate Program in Senate Battle
The independents in the Senate plan their own program while remaining secret from party leaders as they face votes on key posts including president pro tempore secretary and sergeant at arms. If blocked in caucus they may push the issue to the floor where their potential to swing power rests on the near balance between Republicans and Democrats.
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New Hampshire
Edward P. Thayer
Indiana
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Weekend Notes and Social Passages From Topeka
Saturday night and Sunday with home folks. Miss Francis Lewis spent Thanksgiving vacation with relatives in Topeka. Mr and Mrs Norris Bryan and friends visited the Topeka group the latter part of the week. Fred Lewis and family dined with Callie Lewis near Elsom. FredLewis sawed wood for J M Harrison. Radiator glycerine offered at 3 Drug Store 1101 Mass.
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Tra
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Pi Ostenrom
Rock Valley
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Noah Hetrick
C.A. Richards
Topeka
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Lucille Johnson
Rand
Tames
Kansas City
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Mildred Gent
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Obituary Notice From Local Paper
Mrs Brigham died at Simimo hospital this week. The notice appears in yesterday's edition with hospital details and references to Brigham location. Further line shows store address 929 Mass for related advertisement.
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