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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1949

Page

2

Young man to join a K U fraternity

John Gates a Kansas City Kan youth with limited mobility is preparing to pledge a Phi Alpha Kappa fraternity at Kansas University. Despite confinement to a wheelchair he attends classes and plans to contribute by writing a history of the chapter while his father Miles Gates recovers in Winter Hospital Topeka from illness.

Page Davis Inese Altho Pembroke Country Day School Kansas City Murray Ce Eajoy John Gates Miles Gates Winter Hospital Topeka Kan

Community urged to host foreign students for Christmas

Townspeople are asked by the University YMCA to open their homes this Christmas to foreign students. About 20 students have no place to eat except public restaurants on Christmas Day. Those willing to host should call the YMCA office Monday between 9 and noon or afternoon from 1 to 6.

YM. C. A University ML. C. A

Makers of Carillons to Be Named for Local Installations

Swarthout states that when naming makers for bells both roles may be part time. He notes that carillonneurs blend engineering skill with musical artistry through keyboard action. European makers dominate the craft, while carillons remain rare in the United States.

Filsworth Swarthout Carilloneure Bella Europe United States University of Chicago Iowa Canda Princeton University University of Michigan

Christmas Party for If Culture Club Held at Home

Mrs L L M Webster and Mrs E Smothers hosted the If Culture club on December 6 for a closed Christmas party. The program featured nativity quotations, Christmas chorus, and songs including Oh Come All Ye Faithful and Ave Maria with a gift exchange led by Mrs Lambkin, Standfield, and Gipson. Refreshments followed the holiday theme.

Mre LL M. Webster E. Smothers If Culture Club

Hospital Admissions At Memorial Hospital

Memorial Hospital reports admissions including Mrs Mildred Auchard at 1495 New York Street Mrs Nadine S'atterson of 1615 Kentucky Street Harry Sul from Tonganoxie J C Milliken of 622 Indiana Street Mrs Amnelie Randall of Baldwin Mrs lian Eberhart of 121 East 19th Street Mrs Francis Hilner and baby of 190 North Seventh Street Mrs Geneva Hutchinson and baby of 1126 Pennsylvania Street

Mildred Auchard New York Stret Nadine S’atterson Kentucky Street Harry Sul Tonganoxie J. C. Milliken Indiana Street Amnelie Randall Baldwin Lian Eberhart East” Nineteenth Street Francis Hilner Baby North Seventh Feet Geneva Hutchinson Pennsylvania Street

Watkins estate near Watkins Estate details long settlement

The Watkins estate near Wichita shows extensive real estate holdings in western Kansas and Brewster county Texas. Bequests and trusts total about 900000 dollars. Texas land sold for about 100000 after preparation for a park purchase, with 15450 acres allocated to the Big Bend National Park plan. Dick Williams administered assets, turning 441032.17 to the K U Endowment Association to date.

Watkins Kansas Brewster County West Texas Rice Watson Big Bend National Park K. U Western Dick Williams Endowment Association

Final accounting shows estate distributions exceed original inventory

Probate records reveal executors distributed more than the original estate since Mrs. Watkins's will was probated ten years ago. J. B. Watkins, who died in 1921, built wealth from land in southwest Louisiana timber, railroads, and promoted townsites. A spur from Lake Charles to Alexandria is now Missouri Pacific branch.

Lake Charles Atkins Louisiana

Purchase Deluxe Cafe to Close for Remodeling

Lind, a Wichita businessman and Army veteran, buys DeLuxe Cafe at 711 Massachusetts from Anthony Lira. The store will close Sunday night for interior work and a sign replacement before reopening after Christmas. The cafe will be renamed The Lindiana. Lind, in his thirties, is married with two children and seeks a Lawrence house.

Don Lind Wichita Lindiana Lind Air Corps Lawrence

Warren U. Howard Funeral Services Set

Warren U. Howard age 28 of 1701 West Sixth Street died in a car crash Thursday evening. Funeral services are Monday at 2 p m at Ninth Street Baptist Church with Rev. Harry A. Smith, burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. The body lies in state at Bowzer Lee Mortuary from 4 p m Sunday until service time.

Warren U. Howard West Sixth Street Ninth Street Baptist Church Harry A. Smith Oak Hill Cemetery Bowzer-Lee

Lawrence Echoes on Lights and Snow Ahead of Christmas

In Lawrence the old concern about keeping youths from New York grows tougher as the city offers a “bath-less Friday” lure for the nation’s youth. Sled makers wonder about this season’s edge while residents await their first snow of the winter a week before Christmas.

New York Lawrence

Varied Christmas Cards Delight Local Shoppers

A local man praised the range of Christmas cards available this season noting diverse designs from plain to ornate. Some shoppers are drawn to simple greetings, as one aunt sends a modest card accompanied by a $10 check.

Man’s Christmas Gifts Mixup Raises Laughs on Bus

A passenger recalls a remarkable bus remark about buying his wife a washing machine instead of a television for Christmas. He explains the plan was thwarted and the wife did not approve the TV.

Mail carriers prepare Lawrence deliveries for Monday rush

The post office crew works to clear decks in Lawrence by delivering to homes tomorrow in anticipation of a busy Monday.

Lawrence

Christmas Music Set to Delight Audiences at Hoch Auditorium

Tomorrow promises pleasant listening as churches present seasonal music and the popular K U Vespers will be performed twice at Hoch auditorium in a festive program across the day.

K.U Hoch Auditorium

Clerks Praised For Patience In Lawrence Christmas Rush

Lawrence sales clerks earn praise for courteous handling of the holiday shopping surge. They work long hours through next week from 9 a m to 9 p m daily, serving hundreds of uncertain customers.

Lawrence

Christmas Tree Glitters In First National Bank Lobby

The downtown scene features a decorated Christmas tree in the First National bank lobby trimmed by Mrs. George Dockling wife of the bank president. Its luxuriant branches show artificial snow glass balls and butterfly decorations crowned by a silver white angel.

First National Bank George Dockling

Haskell Students Part in Kiwanis Program

Haskell Institute students joined a Kiwanis event in Topeka high school cafe. National President J. Hugh Jackson of Palo Alto attended as clubs from Mo Kan Ark district hosted by Topeka Kiwanis. Indian students performed war dances and a procession with Governor Don Dubail of St. Louis as Mo Kan Ark district head. Dancers included Thomassine Green Osage Indian maiden and fighters Hugh Wooth Commanche Frank Brave Osage Saul Birdshead Araphoe. Dr. W. O. Nelson Dr. Walter Schoene Paul Kirkpatrick Clifford D. Dean attended.

Haskell Institute Topeka J. Hugh Jackson Palo Alto Calif Thomassine Green Osage Hugh Wooth Commanche Frank Brave Saul Birdshead Araphoe Wilson Moore Pawnee Tom Stevens Kickapoo W. O. Nelson Walter Schoene Paul Kirkpatrick Clifford D. Dean

Christmas group notices and club meetings in Lawrence

PEO chapter hosted a Christmas luncheon at Mrs Q C s home with hostesses Mrs T L Smart and Miss Ruth Stoland. Members donated toys for the Nation Army. Kanwaka Literary club met for a luncheon at the Williams home with Mrs M C Elliot presenting art interpretations of Christmas. Next meeting January 5 at Mrs Albert Transmeier. Fred Ellsworth to host Christmas supper for KU Alumni staff with Marvin Small and Mrs Small as guests.

P.E.O Q. C T. L. Smart Ruth Stoland Bruce Cameron Nation Army Stanley Fenstemaker Raymond A. Williams Marjorie Williams Kanwaka William's M. C. Elliot Jesus W. F. Elkin Albert Transmeier Fred Ellsworth K.U Marvin Small Small

Progressive Reading Club Christmas Party at Green Home

The Progressive Reading club will hold its annual Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs. W. R. Green's home on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Charles Edmondson will assist, and Mrs. W. A. Dill will tell a Christmas story.

Progressive Reading Club W. R. Green Charles Edmondson W. A. Dill

Kanwaka 4 H Club Christmas Party Planned Next Tuesday

The Kanwaka 4 H club will hold its annual Christmas party on December 20 at 7 30 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Warren Flory. Members are asked to bring a small gift for a gift exchange and a contribution for the Christmas basket. Committee members are Marjorie Williams Lois Edmonds Carolyn Wymer and Virginia Goff. Mrs S C Hinshaw assisted by Mrs B P Deichert hosted a 4 desert luncheon at 1 30 PM.

Kanwaka 4-H Club Warren Flory Marjorie Williams Lois Edmonds Carolyn Wymer Virginia Goff

New Officers Chosen for Women’s Guild at Presbyterian Church

Guests elected as chairmen for each month with January chairman Mrs. Andy Hesa and February chairman Mrs. Meryl Dimead. New war era officers named include President Mrs. S. C. Inshaw and Vice President Mrs. Blanche Deichert. Devotions led by Mrs. Jolly as several members could not attend.

Women’s Guild of the Presbyterian Church Andy Hesa Meryl Dimead Caryl Dodds Herbert Mosher A L Decker Mayme Patton R. H. Edmison Alie May C. Roalbrigot H. A. Fries Mmra Lena Barnes Lucile Roos Educational Unity Theodore Astman Mayschumann Fanny Jolly

Local Personal Events Highlight Eudora Figures

Miss Maxine Alburty to play violin at St Pauls Church in Eudora Sunday. Mrs C AL Jones leaves for Miami and Homestead Florida to visit her brother W F Fox and wife and sister Ruth Fox for the winter. Mrs E A Myers and Dr Myers of Superior Wisconsin also plan winter stay. Lewis Bayles arrives today from Columbus Ohio to spend holidays at home.

Maxine Alburty St. Paul's Churc Eudora C. AL. Jones Miami Homestead Fla W.F. Fox Fox Ruth Fox E. A. Myers Dr. Myers Superior Wis Lewis Bayles Columbus Ohio Ohio State University

Koerper Wins KU Speaking Contest For Respect For Law

Koerper a Kansas City Kansas sophomore won the 25th campus problems speaking contest at the University of Kansas. He received an engraved bronze trophy for his talk on respect for the law and condemned smoking regulation violations as breeding disrespect. Orval Swander Topeka took second place with Lysaught Kansas City Kansas and Wilson Independence Mo tied for third.

Win Koerper Kansas City Kansas University of Kansas Koerper Orval Swander Topeka Jerome Paul Lysaught Evan Keith Wilson Independence

Kannan Succeeds Deputy Washington January 1

George Kannan of the state department policy planning staff takes extended leave January 1. He will be succeeded by deputy Paul Nitze as top policy adviser to Secretary of State Acheson while Kannan pursues important foreign affairs studies.

Washington George Kannan State Department Paul Nitze Department Kennan Acheson

Farm Market Prices for Poultry and Eggs

The listing shows Kraneas City produce prices for farm run and commercial poultry and eggs. Leghorn, white and colored ducks, young geese and guineas are priced by weight with per dozen rates for some items. Prices include farm run and commercial broilers, various ages, and shell eggs at different quantities.

Capuna

Market Report: Steers Heifers Cattle and Hogs Steady

Kansas City market summary shows fed steers and stockers mostly steady with some declines. Prices list several weight classes and top figures for fat cattle, calves, and hogs, with lambs and sheep mixed. buyers and sellers report fluctuating bids across medium to good grades.

Kansas City Dee

Fragmentary Note Hints at Age Data and Claims

A partial OCR fragment references numbers and terms suggesting ages or records with limited readable context. No clear individuals or events emerge, leaving only scattered digits and stray letters. The snippet hints at a numeric claim or tally but lacks enough detail for a full summary.

Breeds and Supposed Defeat Case Involving Judge Allpaua

A. L. Breeds residing at 1500 New Aang shire street and Walter Sneewas face a court matter led by Judge Wayne Allpaua. The case concerns Formitas and Teanesasee street claims with possible violations of court law. Proceedings include ten letters and fire-ping during Leases.

A. L. Breeds Aangshire Street Sneu Sly Westeniag Wayne Allpaua Formitas Teanesasee Street Walter Sneewas Ohio Sirewi Dao Fortesteu Manning Agi Ciner Tme

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