Lawrence lights up for Christmas as 13 year old earns credit
The 13 year old Tom Jr. Parker earned praise from Mrs. Thomes Parker for creating a large Santa and reindeer cutout that spans the upstairs, illuminated by floodlights and paired with lighted trees. The display impressed visitors and out-of-town guests after a cross country trip by Mr. and Bro. C. F. Boatman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
Thomes Parker
Massachusetts Street
Yo ‘Ommy
Tommy
Santa
Journal-World
Rudolf
Tom, Jr
Annual Vespers at K U Sunday amid pageant scenes
The article describes vivid Christmas tableaux at Kansas University’s annual vespers with actors like Nancy Dennen as Mary and Judson Greer as Joseph. It lists a galaxy of artists for costumes, sets, and makeup and notes choir director Clayton Keehbiel leading the mellifluous chorus in carols and traditional pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Nickell
Madonna
John Harris
Herod
Egypt
Billie Halsey
Arvid Jacobsen
Donald Kane
Pat Laurencelle
Ray Ottinger
John Parl
Jean Saffell
Carlyle Smith
Marjorie Whitner
Taliens
Creemble
Clayton Keehbiel
Jesus Is Born
Krehbiel
Vaughan Williams
M. Shaw
Anderson
Market Notes and Price Averages From Kansas City Hay Market
Kansas City hay market reports steady demand with alfalfa and prairie grades showing firm prices though some grades eased. Alfalfa two tons around 14 dollars a ton. prairie rates near 3 and 4 dollars per hundredweight, with varied quotations and the market described as steady to easy on certain grades amid overall activity. Also includes stock market wrap noting a broad rise in prices driven by wartime mobilization and mentions several leading industrials and commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Hay Market
Kansasity
Amalta
Wall Street
New York
Jevera
Atrcraft
Dene Has
Dearminan
Ultra
Tethielean Steel
Bentublic
3Ib
Downing a MIG 15 in Korean air battle marks Sabre victory
In northwest Korea near Sinuiju ten miles south, four North American F-86 Sabres engaged and defeated four Soviet Mig-15 jets in a five minute dogfight. Col Bruce Hinton of Stockton California claimed the downed Mig with praise from Col John Meyer. The Sabre is hailed as possibly the world's fastest jet with a record speed noted. the MiG-15 is described as powerful with swept-back wings and superior speed, while both sides conducted missions since arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Korea
America
Sinuiju
Bruce H. Hinton
Stockton
Canif
John C. Meyer
Newcastle
Del
Forest Hills
Marne Air Base
California
Kanggye
Hinton
Air Force
Senate Moves Swift Passage Of Excess Profits Tax Bill
Washington reports say Senate leaders seek quick action on a large excess profits tax. The Finance Committee met at 10 a.m. EST to finalize the bill for debate and a vote by Friday as Congress plans a short Christmas recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Anta
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Truman
Senate Committee
Taft
Ohio
House
Brewster
Kerry D.oklassid
George
D.ga
Rink Races Runoff Fire Ball at Rollerdrome
The Rollerdrome hosted a skate race series with classes B C D and A. Winners were Cecil Transmeier 12 in Class B Delbert Pringle 14 in Class C Donald Kilburn 12 in Class D. A races follow this Saturday as champions are declared. Girls under 16 pace plans are forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Transmeier
Ernie Transmeier
Mississippi Street
Delbert Pringle
Loren Pringle
Pennsylvania Street
Donald Kilburn
Rosie Kilburn
New Jersey Street
Memorial Hospital births and listings across several towns
At Memorial Hospital a long list records births and local residents by name and address. Many entries note baby boys and girls born recently, with accompanying mothers and locations such as Harold Griffin Eudora Kansas City Oskaloosa Perry Tallahassee and others. Other lines list couples and addresses reflecting recent marriages and family announcements in the area.
Accident report lists Roy Moore treated for finger laceration
Roy Moore of 946 Tennessee street was treated yesterday for a laceration on his right forefinger. Also mentioned is Lawrence Lodge No. 6 AF and AM special communication and invitation details for a first degree event. Bert S. Chewning and Walter H. Varoum are noted in the Bee-Adv listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Moore
Tennessee Street
Lawrence Lodge No
A.M
Macons
Bert S. Chewning
W. N
Walter H. Varoum
Bee
Adv
Big Guns Stall Chinese Attack In War Update
In early war report, fighting quiets after daybreak with intermittent shelling on the defense perimeter. North Korean forces identified in strength near Hungnam beachhead while guerilla raids intensify as refugees move toward Allied lines. Air forces report heavy casualties and strikes on red bases, with B-25s and light bombers hitting targets across northwest and east coasts. Deaths noted include Charles F. Goforth, 91, Wichita resident and former merchant. A divorce is granted to Gladys Ellenbarger in Newton.
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L. N
Hung- Nam
Eighth Army
MacArthur
Onc
Red Army
Korea
Far East Air Forces
FEAF
North
Kunu
Sunda
Deaths and Funerals in Topeka Area
Obituaries note the deaths of James A. Little 44 of Topeka Goodyear executive and Lakeview Club member with services at Penwell chapel. Sherman A. Brock 63 of Topeka death at 1031 New Jersey street. arrangements by Schubert funeral home. George W. Shearer 77 former Lawrence area stockman and merchant dies in Topeka. funeral at Funk's chapel Lawrence with burial at Hill Cemetery. Surviving relatives listed for each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Little
James A. Little
Topeka
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Lakeview Club
Penwell Chapel
Toko
Sherman A. Brock
New Jersey Street
Schubert Funeral Home
George W. Shearer
Lawrence
Lee Leroy
Funk's Chapel
Hill Cemetery
A. T. Cross
Misa Ethel Shearer
Home
Ralph BR. Shearer
Atchison
Howard W. Shearer
Clathe
Miz. D. A. Asher
Xanses City
Sons and Daughters of New England Dinner
The Sons and Daughters of New England plan their annual finefathers day dinner at The Hearth on Thursday at 6 30 p m to mark the Pilgrim landing of 1620. Rev David M Riggs of the Y M C A at K U will speak with music by Prof D M Swarthout of the K U fine arts school. About 110 members belong to the Society which includes natives and descendants of New England and those who qualify by marriage. Members should contact president John Pike for qualified nonmembers. Reservations are due by Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons and Daughters of
New England
America
David M. Riggs
Young Men's Christian Association
K. U
Music
D. M. Swarthout
John Pike
KU Vespers Fund Boosts Scholarships Amid Attendance Dip
The University of Kansas art and music scholarship fund received 617.32 in free will offerings at Vespers performances. Attendance drop to about 1,800 fewer students is cited. Total receipts include 126 ones 247 halves 26 quarters 116 dimes 855 nickels and 32 pennies. The afternoon audience contributed 494.07. overall the event funds scholarships funded by the School of الفنaria budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Fine Ariz
Yay
Harold Swartz
Ies
Attendaance
Swartz
Missouri Mills
Aft-Ernoon
Bilcony of Hord
School of Fingaria
Three highway crashes injure five near Lawrence
Five people were injured in three Saturday and Sunday accidents near Lawrence. Mrs Juanita Shedrick 30 of Kansas City Mo was in good condition at Lawrence Memorial hospital after severe facial and knee lacerations in a crash near Williamstown. Richard Hiker 18 of Riley a KU student sustained a temple laceration and was treated at the scene and Watkins Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Juanita C. Shedrick
Kansas City
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Williamstown
Harry C. Shedrick
Highway Patent
Sheriff's Office
Richard Hiker
Riley
University of Kansas
Lloyd Bigsby
Hekker
Pial
Eno
Shedrick
Heicker
Watkins Memorial Hospital
Perry
Joseph LeRoy Moore
New York Street
Reobert Eugene North
Roy
Highway Patrol
Harold Dale Griffin
Fadora
Lyle Lisher
Route 5
Moore
Howard Reedy
Alabama Street
Cecil Robert Allen
University embraces gift exchanges with wider giving
The article details a shift from traditional student gift exchanges at the university toward broader charitable giving. Fraternities and sororities along with student associations organize toy drives, clothing and monetary gifts for underprivileged children and war orphans, locally and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of
Sigma Ph Epsilon
Phi Kappa
Dell 'Tay
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Tatheran
Alpha Onion Pi Soverity
Lawrence
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Chi Omega
Kappa
Kenpa Gamma
Alpha Delta Disorority
Grece
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Alr
Eins Hil
Kappa Alpha Thetrand Alpha Delta Ve
Bouse Gink
Rattenfeld
Jolliffe Hall
Vemene Carnling
Asen
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Bro. C. F. Boatman
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Boatman
Lone Star Lake
Court House
Martha Frioux
St. Louis
Red Cross
Miss Frioux
M. N. Penny
Municipal Auditorium
Kansan
Santa Claus
Fenton
Pittsburgh
Jayhawkers
Cincinnati
Hill
Kansas
John May
Eadera
Eugene Gunn
Wisconsin
Gladys Elm
Indiana Street
J. A. Lewis
Cara
Charles Leone
Elmer Downing
Thirteenth
Kentucky Streets
Downing
New York Fc
Dale
Kansan City
Espe
Enpontha
BNP
Ali
Bos
Msad
Kenya
Hoy
Pteera
Tanihs Dan
Tanihs Dan 16 Seth) Ews Stes Hoien Wess Whet Other Foil Elteringe Pouwo Cwes
Amd
Ehalee
AEG
Chinsgo
Tose Chan
Cheae
Bsi
Lohryter
Diane
Moyer
Lan Ateurs
Monn Maney
Tod
Woolworth
North Korea
United Nations
Hungnam Port
Hamhung
U. S
Memorial Hospital
Iola Broat
Locust Street
Harold Griffin
Eudora
Sadie Robinson
Learnard Avenue
Juanita Skhedrick
Estelle
Koehring
Evelyn Imel
Ohio Street
Harold Wray
Beth Dunn
Barker Avenue
Baby Boy McCartney
Mill Street
Juanita Garcia
Charles Suiull
Harker Avenue
Lottie Coe
Tonganoxie
Betty Kennedy
Louisi
Alice Crawford
Fifteenth Street
Linda Wilson
Connecticut Street
Sllulda Eberwein
Route 3
Joe James
Charlene Harris
McLouth
Anna [Eks
West Sixth Street
Goldie Shrimplin
Lincoln Street
Wil Tis Bond
Fleet
Goldie Noble
Oskaloosa
Maida Guendler
Sunflower
Carl Dittmer
Tallahasse
Fla
Harold Simon
Alberta Roberts
Alice Bee
Baby
New Hampshire
Elmer Gorepfert
Katharine“Armstrong
Shirley Moses
McLough
Howard Forsher
BOI
Wichita
Kan
Charles F. Goforth
Dighton
Adivorce
Hugh Means
District Court
Gladys Ellenbarger
Newton Ellenbarger
Muriel Fuller
Des Moines
Iowa
Dora Spizzirri
Stella Mathews
Irvy Price
Missouri Street
Vera Ette Price
North Stree
IN Vespers Fund
Funk
Baldwin, Kanes
Sacred Records
Maiden Watch
Brupynuny
Callan
Insratieg
Scott “Aur Co
Brownie Hawkeye Flash
Indoctor
Inc
Blass
George Hedrick
Berret
Fitch & &o.,Inc
Baltimore Ave
Fnaens City
Midwest Stork Exchange
Ralph Graber
1806
N.H
Rogers
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