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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1947

Page

8

Musical event warms Navy home with carols and choir

Retiring Chief of Naval Operations and Mrs Chesser Wotorte host a holiday gathering at their Isca estate in Washington. The event features family and friends singing, with Admiral Wotorte ailing to participate fully but joining the musical house party as a neighborly celebration amid wartime memories. The Nieitz family and others contribute musicians and vocalists, turning the occasion into a small carol concert on the grounds of the Naval Academy neighborhood.

Washington Naval Operations Chesser Wotorte Isca West Gorsie Thomas la Nancy Mary Nieitz Chester Woon Chester Woon 2 Opp Plave the Vieua, Mr Nanes Mrs Nom Harne Nueete Tex Nonete Wisi Adiaurai Naval Pune Musa

Fire Tragedy Leaves Six Dead in Philadelphia District

A late nineteenth century style report describes a deadly blaze across a Philadelphia area where six people died and many were injured. The fire caused water damage and hampered firefighting efforts for hours. Investigators traced the blaze to an interior source amid smoke and freezing conditions. Residents across the affected blocks faced significant danger and property loss while responders worked to evacuate and secure the scene.

Community Family Visits Highlight Weekend in Iowa Town

Local residents from Missouri and Lawrence share Sunday visits with relatives including Mr and Mrs Clarence Anderson and Marais Dick Jorraon. several households report on hospital stays, garden projects, and children’s dental checkups. Some names and places appear alongside brief social calls and family news.

Nto Bill Jorreon Missouri Kenneth Jolon Roger Carol Lawrence Clarence Anderen Marais Dick Jorraon Ant Mee Wiliam Jonnson Raynerd Parcer Jennly FE . Clough Far Donald Clough

Daire Family Fare Ahead at Church Event

Mr and Mrs Bil Porter attended an afternoon pacete with Belly Were and Charlosie Dio at Churchbaugsh of Midh Praine Saturday evening, noting a parish gathering in the local community.

Daire Bil Porter Belly Charlosie

Farm Bureau meeting and Christmas plans noted

Frank Brune Mackey and Mrs. Timmerston hosted the Farm Bureau group at the Rome last Tuesday. The meeting opened after a one o clock heIn with president Mrs. Weeks in charge. A December 14 Christmas gathering was planned at the homes of Mrs. Van Neate and Mrs. Gee Brune with co chairs.

Frank Brune RO. Timmerston Farm Bureau Rome Met Hein Weeks van Neate Gee Brune J. BR. Weat le Worland Martha Haysden Clyde Husted James Lewver and Son Johnnie James

Christmas Committee Hosts Demonstration In Laravenworth

The Kent Home Demonstration Group of Lyon County Farm Bureau gathered at Mrs. Fey's home for a lesson on The Family Plans for Man with crafts for Yuletide articles. The meeting is set for December 12 with a covered dish luncheon and a Christmas exchange at noon. A homecoming for former residents of the Reno church was held with a basket dinner and social time. The Bridge Club met at the White residence hosted by Mr and Mrs John White.

Higsby MecCrary Janeway Brances Cawley Atre Roter Hlaker & J Kent Laravenwort County Farm Sbureau Fey Yuletide Carl Torneden Renyw Reno An Arte Cnd Bridge Club John White

Ronen Baptist Convention reorganizes districts and missions

The Ronen Baptist Convention restructures its districts into groups and builds a plan to appoint capable leaders for field work. The North East region and Kansas areas receive new workers and a special drive supported by the Kansas pot convention funds for world wide work.

Ronen Baptist Convention Rassas Feperia AL Qo Amin Fade Cea Northern Baptist Convention Goneration Kansas

Pedestrian Injured by No Parking Sign in Portland

A pedestrian was knocked by a No Parking sign at Clearest Street in Portland, suffering bruises and a knee injury. The rope wind caused the sign to topple as the person attempted to cross, amid a celebration setup.

Portland Cleiress Street Rome

Thanksgiving Social Recalls Local Families Gathered

A neighborhood gathering featured many local residents listed by name including Mr and Mrs Stoneback Mrs Tesvin and daughter Ms Mae Nan Christy and family at the home of Mrs Mars Marcin and Mr and Mrs Robert Martan. Attendees shared a late fall reminder of community ties.

Tesvin di Stoneback Dean Mo Steneback Rewy Chey Sere Vo Dionet Tor Tay Mae Nan Christy Oomt Osret Vira Tnes Mitchell John Pal Shaner Chil Avemworth Mgdmas Mrocin Ruasell Beak Mars Marcin Soho Barn Jekinsd Joan Lawrence Charleston DNL Benton Robert Martan Batewin Mere Altheen Irvin J. Stevieleh Earl Martin Sherman and Rilke Ed Steele Immunity Club

Thanksgiving Travels and Town Social Notes Across Kansas

The column lists Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings across several towns. Names include Irvin J Stoneback, Dean H Stoneback, Mrs James Santere, Robert Martin, Carl Youns, and many Stoneback relatives. Trips span Fairview, Clay Center, Lawrence, Topeka, and other communities with extended family dinners and local club events.

Don Hrenthawpt Irvin Stoneback James Santere Oreretary Mary Martin Realdwin Robert Martin Martin Irvin J. Stoneteach Dean H Stoneback Fairvicw Clay Cetter Oand Mere Kf.tough Tonmanerte Mre Clough Mee Carl Youns Yeurur Lee Ant Jomer James Sanders Joe Mes Chrie Kraft Duane Ned Carlos Y Con Honald Mctregor Lawry Richard Johnson Kalens State Parente Mro Lee Robbon Jamee Sandera Os M Gentry Frederick Lawrence Irvin J Stonehack Kansas City Ea Steele Falwin Ani Bevin Deaner Robert Brown's Topeka Oan Gene Maswell Laty Wielota Mary Merti Tonnk Tommie Keta Ann Farmer Glote Rol Tony Hout Tron Heelttia Sigelechoot Kay Broncack Sodalia H. H Stoneback A. Harderi Weday Sigel Community Club Mise Joann Chagh Mise Theta Thiel Rachy Belvo Mise Barbara Clouse Whitsperng Hope Don Hreithaupt Warren Flory Boris Cox Mra. Sirenn Cox Virginia Jeannette Goff Srew Theda Thiel Barbara Clough Lee Con Chaiman Phillige Echo Irvin Jo Stonelback Apent al Green Loren Fiumimer Sas City William Johnson Hugh Pronabl W Rennerhalina Tractor Aliidae H. H. Stoneback Hulds Lippe Clay Center Joe Reemier Lucien Suzanne Miltonvale Roy Glace Warren Glace Warren Baillie Richard Radcliff Sally Broughton A. W. Kolling J. K. Walter Bil Mike Morennville Arnold Brenner Anita Freddie Emile Regmier Dwight Ivan Larry Kanwaka Frederick Lippe Ayle Janet Rice Slayton Minn Roy G. Stonehack Sedalia

Community Christmas Gift Plan At Salvation Army

Community notes describe a Christmas gathering at the Salvation Army with a Christmas gift exchange and wrapping activities. A group will collect and distribute donated gifts to benefit the poor, with baskets prepared and given to those in need.

James Pheer Comuni le Woah Saliathon Salvation Army Orman

Pleasant Grove Social Circle Hosts Neighborhood Visit

The Social Circle club gathered at Miree Vervalle Flors in Lotaret Yharaday for a social afternoon. Mrs. Corbit and Mr. Tom Tolteg joined visitors from nearby Overbrink and Washington Creek areas. Frank Corbit aided work on the Jack Dillon farm for an upcoming sale while Mrs. Corbit visited with Mrs. John Daricts and Elmer Flory at Churchbaugh.

Mire Eervalle Flors Lotaret Corbit John Daricts Elmer Flory Will Kingery Washington Creel

Tuesday Evening Charity Event and Local News

Tuesday evening charity event drew a high score praise. Plans note avoid running the bee line on No 33 highway to Lawrence. Rahway work and surveying progress mentioned plus a basket dinner celebration. Friday’s dinner at Bleahkiey House hosted Nico and Mrs William Puchett.

Mra Poliens Beck No 33 Lawrence See Nansen Bene Mate Berne Rahway

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