Open House Planned for Legion Club at Dorsey Liberty
Legionnaires and guests will attend an open house at 6 30 tomorrow night in the new social club rooms of the American Legion Post at 214 East Eighth Street. Commander George Starkey says one room will serve as a future game room while others provide short order lunches recreation lounging and Meelinpe. Joe Kennedy and his wife will manage the club with facilities described including a main lounge with cafe seating a juke box and entertainment devices and a north end lunch bar with red leather stools dining tables and chairs. The property is leased from Alfred Lawrence and includes parking space on the east side.
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Torrow
Dorsey Liberty Rt
The
American Legion
George Starkey
Joe Kennedy
Alfred Lawrence
North American Student Conference seeks 450 more rooms in Kansas City
The Christian Frontiers conference plans December 27 to January 1 in Kansas City. Rev Foe Wuissell Carter leads the organizing committee and reports about 459 rooms are needed for women delegates. Delegates will primarily lodge in university fraternities and organized houses with meals at Memorial on cafeteria. Contact Mrs Luanne Mosier at telephone 430 for room availability.
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Cosity of Kansas
Foe Wuissell Carter
Bolleag Cnmmittee
Carter
Memorial
Luanne Mosier
Two Shot to Death in Jerusalem Amid Arab Jewish Clash
In Jerusalem near Jaffa Gate Arabs killed a 60 year old Jew attempting to reinforce the Hebrew quarter. A 16 year old Arab boy was later shot in the same area by unknown assailants. The death toll in the Holy Land reaches 2466 since fighting began 17 days ago after the UN partition decision. A Spanish priest wounded in Haifa on December 15 is also noted. A new Arab threat to war against the partition plan darkens the Christmas season outlook.
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Jerusalem
Der
Jaffa
Old City
Hebrew Quarter
St. Stephen's Wate
Holy Land
United Nations
Palestine
Haifa
Leonard White Chairs Topeka District Official Council
Leonard White of Johnson County was elected president of the northeast district of the Kansas Official Council by county officers from 17 counties at a Topeka district convention. Max Engle Jefferson County engineer became vice president and Madge Fridley of Wabaunsee County was named secretary treasurer retiring secretary-treasurer Mary Ellen Simmons of Douglas County. Present from Douglas County were Mrs. Simmons Mildred Watson Emma Rere FE FB Larsen T H Gerhart and Commissioners L H Griffith Edo Johnson Elmer Quidahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard White
Ohnson
Kansas Official Council
Topeka
Max Engle
Jefferson County
Madge Fridley
Wahaunsee
Mildred Watson
Emma Rere
FB. Larsen
T. H. Gerhart
L. H. Griffith
Edo Johnson
Elmer Quidahl
Hospital Admits and Discharges List Names Residents
At Memorial Hospital admissions include Mrs Eugenia Emick of 1200 West Sixth Street and Mrs Nettie Scott. Discharges note Mrs Nettie Scott and several others, including Mrs Florence Mertz and Mrs Wilma Lathrom, with multiple routes and street addresses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Emick
West Sixth Street
Robb Doel
Kentucky Street
Susie Johnnor
Toby Connecticut Street
Clara Wilson
Pahuska
Ohio
Doris Jane Allen
New Hampshire Street
Nettie Scott
Baldwin
Florence Mertz
Connecticut Street
W. L. Stevenson
Lane D
Sunflower
Wilma Lathrom
Annie Lathrom
Lloyd Talley
Baby
West Ninth S Treet
Burley Tobacco Production Reported for Missouri and Kansas
Washington reports burley tobacco production this year at 5 040 pounds in Missouri and 285 000 pounds in Kansas, down from last year. National production totals 2 167 702 000 pounds on 4.5 percent less acreage than the record crop of 2 319 409 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Kansas State Beats Oklahoma In City Tournament
Kansas State defeats Oklahoma 55 to 48 in a local basketball tournament at Kansas City. The item notes a potential subscription promotion for the Journal during Christmas time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Lawrence
Journal
Adv
Kerosene In Radiator Triggers Smoke In Model T
Fire department responds to Massachusetta street after a Model T Ford owned by James LaSuer emits smoke from an overheated engine. LaSuer explains kerosene in the radiator instead of antifreeze and heat worsened by warm weather. Earlier, a billboard fire near highways 40 and 59 caused minor damage before being put out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetta Street
James LaSuer
Kentucky Street
Paul Ingels
LeSuer
Ingels
Lambertson declares Kansas governorship bid in 1948 primary
W P Lambertson of Fairview former congressman announces candidacy for Kansas governor in the 1948 Republican primary. He vows to defend constitutional prohibition and criticizes Gov Frank Carlson for sponsoring resubmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
W. P. Lambertson
Fairview
Kansas
Lambertson
Albert M. Cole
Holton
Frank Carlson
Robertson
Carlsen
Swarthouts Attend Margaret Truman Concert in D C
Dean and Mrs Swarthout depart for Washington and New York for Christmas with daughters. In Washington they attend Margaret Truman at Constitution Hall, a sold out event with officials present. Dean Swarthout then presides December 28 29 and 30 at the National Association of Schools of Music convention in Boston.
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Dean
D. M. Swarthout
Washington
D. C
New York City
Margaret Truman
Constitution Hall
Pat Hayes
Swarthout
Dean Swarthout
Boston
National Association of Schools of Music
Music Teachers’ National’ Association
Seek New Legislation on Commodity Trader List
Washington December 18 Senator Young said the senate appropriations committee agreed to seek legislation directing Secretary of Agriculture Anderson to turn over a list of large commodities traders. The panel voted 10 to 9 against demanding the list without legislation. Anderson warned he might publish the list if pressed, but questioned the legal right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Young
R.-N.d
Senate Appropriations Committee
Anderson
Anerson
Christmas party at First Christian church delights families
Children and young people from the First Christian church staged an old fashioned Christmas program with songs readings and instruments announced by M N Fenny. A high school sextet joined the groups and Santa Claus distributed treats and gifts before a reception hosted by the Women's Council led by Mrs 4 R Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
M. N. Fenny
Santa Claus
Women's Council
4. R. Ewing
Private plane crash reported near Dennis Kansas
A private plane crashed three miles north of Dennis in Neosho county today. Initial reports indicated possible fatalities but no deaths were confirmed. Parsons fire department was requested to bring an inhalator to the scene twelve miles northwest of the town.
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Parsons
Kan
Dennis
Neosho County
Parsons Fire Department
Ere
Open to Civilians for Army Officer Candidate Schools
Army announces OC S open to civilians without prior service and to ex service men aged 26 to 24 at enrollment. Enlisted as staff sergeants for 13 weeks basic and 24 weeks OCS at Fort Riley. Sessions start January to June with service or reserve duty terms and pay details provided.
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Army
Department of the Army
Regular Army
Fort Riley
E. L. Downing
Fairfax Road
Kansas City
Kan
Bevin Blames Russia for Breakdown of Four Power Talks
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the House of Commons that Moscow fostered hostile propaganda that derailed the Big Four foreign ministers conference. He defended Western unity, opposed a strong central German government, and noted potential Austrian peace moves. The Austrian treaty is under discussion by deputies.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Russia
Stropaganda
Britain
Europe
House of Commons
Austria
William Scott Dies Veteran Guard Buried at Wadsworth
William Scott, guard at Kansas State prison Lansing, died Sunday at V A Center Wadsworth. He was WW I corporal in Company F 9th Infantry. Funeral held Tuesday at Wadsworth chapel. He was buried as the 10000th in Wadsworth cemetery. He leaves Frances Williams widow and three sons plus siblings and other relatives.
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William Scott
Kansas State Prison
Lansing
Wadsworth
Sam C. Scott
Tennessee Street
Leonard Williams
Indiana Street
Mr. Scott
Wadsworth Cemetery
Veterans Administrative Center
Stots City
Alexander
Cora J. Scott
9Th Infantry
Frances Williams
Pleasant Grove
Mary Ann Scott
William KR. Scott
Burke R. Scott
Craig L. Scott
Maude Hopper
San Fernandes Calif
Claire Raines
Joplin
Williams
Workmen Raze Adams House for McHugh Wrecking Co
Workmen from the McHugh Wrecking Company Topeka are halfway through razing and salvaging the Adams House at the Ninth and New Hampshire intersection in Lawrence a landmark for 50 years. The property was recently purchased by A G Ransdell a design dealer who plans to run a used car business on the site and may build a garage or use it as a temporary parking area until plans are finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHugh Wrecking Company
Topeka
Ninth
New Hampshire Street
A. G. Ransdell
Desige
Buid & Garage
Junior High Pupils Stage Nativity Pageant at Community Building
Junior high students staged a nativity pageant in the Community building auditorium for classmates, parents, and staff. The production featured J J Weigand as orchestra director and Mrs J J Weigand guiding the glee club with Mrs Deal Six assisting, plus costumes by Junior Players girls and performers Ruth Ann Kieffer, Martha Green as accompanists.
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Jesus
J. J. Weigand
Glee Club
Deal Six
Bernita Mansfield
H. A. McArthur
Dolores Dean
Mary Selig
Beverly Chaffin
Ruth Ann Kieffer
Martha Green
Carolyn Husted
KU Announces Beta Gamma Sigma Honors For 13 Students
The University of Kansas honors 13 undergraduates from the School of Business with Beta Gamma Sigma membership. Eligibility caps are 10 percent of seniors and 2 percent of juniors. Lester M. Mertz is the sole junior honoree. Seniors listed include Wilbur Ostrum Robert M. Pemberton Muir Rickenbaugh Raymond Zimmerman J. Glenn Hahn Robert M. Stewart Richard W. Fisher Paul Anderson Robert A. Page Earl OConnor Elmer A. Rice Anderson Chandler and Billy Keith Brackman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Business
University of Kansas
Beta Gamma Sigma
Wag
Lester M. Mertz
Alton
Wilbur Ostrum
Russell
Robert M. Pemberton
Myncie
Charles Gudger
Lawrence
J. Glenn Hahn
Norwich
Robert M. Stewart
Manhattan
Raymond Zimmerman
Burlingame
Muir Rickenbaugh
Kasehor
Richard W. Fisher
Parsons
Paul Anderson
McPherson
Robert A. Page
el Doradio
Earl O'Connor
Paola
Elmer A. Rice
Chanute
Anderson Chandler
Billy Keith Brackman
Wichita
Lawrence women to read poetry on KEKU broadcast
Lawrence Figures Florence L Snow Louisa Cooke Don Caries and Helen Rhola Hoopes will read poems on KEKU at 9 50 pm tonight The Kansas Poetry Society members are featured The Veterans of Foreign Wars post donated to the Send the Band to the Bow fund Ted Cox notes veterans involvement in football and service A GI loan survey shows average new home price 8200 in NE Kansas A Scandinavian architecture exhibit opens at KU Lindley annex A Liberty Memorial high school senior found a 1851 gold piece after a dirt spill, turning the coin into a bank
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Women of Kansas
KEKU
The
Kansas Poetry Socciety
Lawrence
Florence L. Snow
Louisa Cooke Don Caries
Helen Rhola Hoopes
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ted Cox
Post S22
VFW
Arvid Baltzersen
South Park
Charles Gregg
Liberty Memorial High School
Arrs
Sybil Grege
Rhode Island
Grorg
Senate committee to hold hearings on price freeze bill
Washington reports the senate banking committee voted to hold hearings next month on Senator Capehart R Indy’s price freeze bill. Chairman Tobey says the public will have a chance to testify, including 130,000,000 people. Elsewhere workers for Constant Construction advanced paving and curbing on Vermont street, with completion aimed for January 1 pending favorable weather.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Capehart R.indy
Tobey
R.N.H
Constant Construction
Vermont Street
Christmas Dinner at First Baptist Church
The Rev. George C. Fetter led a Christmas gathering at First Baptist with about 125 in attendance. Festivities included carols led by Rev. C. W. Thomas, a Christmas devotion, violin solos by Laurel Anderson, a vocal number by Andy Klapis, and a play by Junior Theatrics coached by William T. Wilkoff. The event featured a poinsettia decorated dining room and was served by church women under Mrs. Wilbur Wantz.
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George C. Fetter
First Baptist Church
C. W. Thomas
Mr. Fetter
Laurel Anderson
Andy Klapis
Junior Theatricals
William T. Wilkoff
K. U. Speech and Drama Department
Wilbur Wantz
D. L. Haines
Young GOP meeting hosts Kansas officials at Topeka dinner
University of Kansas Republican Club members hosted a Kansas Young Republican delegation for a Castle Tea Room dinner. Guests included C. C. Linley chairing state group Miss Patricia Harvey Topeka vice chair Bod Groom Al Becker James Harrison Ed Chapman Jr Cloyd Pugh and Bill Bush. Washington ordered a government investigation into commodity market speculation and activities.
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G.O.P
University of Kansas Republican Club
Kansas Young Republican Club
Castle Tea Room
C. C. Linley
Patricia Harvey
Topeka
Bod Groom
al Becker
James Harrison
Ed Chapman
Cloyd Pugh
Bill Bush
Kansas City Stockyards Chief Resigns to Lead New Firm
P J C Cash president since May 1942 of the Kansas City Stockyards announces his resignation effective January 1. He will head the reorganized Alan Robinson livestock commission firm operating at the City market.
Frisco Announces Extra KC Miami Train Sections
M. J. Maring, traffic passenger agent for Frisco, announced extra sections of the Kansas City Florida special will depart Kansas City for Miami on the evening of December 27 to serve Orange Bowl bound patrons. Train return set for January 3.
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M. J. Maring
Frisco Railroad
Kansas City
North Lawrence Church Activities Highlight Christmas Events
The North Lawrence community reports Christmastime events at Centenary and Christian churches. Choirs led by Charles Byers perform, a sound picture The Child of Bethlehem plays at the convalescent home, and a Christmas pageant and program is set for Sunday evening at the North Lawrence Christian church. Local families attend gatherings and share in holiday celebrations through midweek and weekend events.
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Tre Centenary Methodist Church
Charles Byers
Prigtan
Upernwig
Chares
Ated
Mau Earet
Bansot
John Hulaeday
Dauget
Lanne
Christan Endeavor
van Neste
Eudora
Kenneth Hingdns
Cemenary Methodist Church
Brune
Mr.o
Fred Alford
Midland
Willard Sseet
Kansas City
Mrooard Mes
Fred Yoder
George Yoder
Kathleen Delane
Hutchirson
Rob Mull
W. Ab Stauth
Sardis
Mro
Harry Denewiler
Aleth Jones
Central Bate
Springfield
Holt
Myr
Herbert Jones
Asuetite Olnun
Carolyn
Pitsahn
Albert Kever
Middleville
Herry
Messing
Richard
Neal Mebouth
Harrys Davis
J. H. Frame
Ratsas City
Christian Wright
Daugher
Ke Fairbanks
Willard Muzzy
Columbus
D. C
Herman Fairbanks
Sil Walsh
Roy Hodge
North Lawrence Christian Church
Fred Higgins
Kathleen
Vernon Davison
Linda
Wallace Hamlet
Ruby Cress
Higgins
Kenneth Higgins
Lee to Retire Washington December 31 General Lee retirement orders
The army announced the retirement of Lt. Gen. John C. H. Lee former American commander in Italy on grounds of physical disability effective December 31.
House votes for full explanation on dismantling war plants
Washington December 18. The House voted unanimously to urge the State Department and the Army to provide a complete explanation of their policies and actions regarding dismantling war plants in Germany.
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Washington
House
State Department
Army
Germany
Local Election Teeters Over River Bend Power Plan
Vague notes describe Greenburg Bend voters weighing a municipal power project and a potential bond or funds decision. The fragment hints at candidate Sara and tensions around financing and timing, with unclear details about the 9th or 9 region.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local social page fragment
The text presents a garbled mix of names and phrases. It appears to be a social or community notes page with numerous personal names and scattered references, lacking clear events or dates. No coherent story or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.
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Twerenz
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Weil Bor
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Pat Andi Orien
Ethan A. Smith
Moving and Transfer Co
Lawrence Loan & Rfnance CO
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Lawrence Theatres
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