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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1949

Page

9

Cub Scouts Hold ChristmasParty and Investiture Ceremony

The Pete ienthiy Pack met in the auditorium for a Christmas themed Cub Scouts gathering with a turkey dinner and 4.1 dishes. About 110 people attended as investiture and graduation ceremonies impressed attendees. Notable visits included Noah Gilbert's brother DOA Gilbert of Altamount and Rev. Jean Lov of Perry stopping by, while Mrs. C. E. Stanwix hosted the Double Dozen meeting.

W. BR. Riggs Wra M. Amyx Pete Ienthiy Noah Gilbert Doa Gilbert Altamount Noah Oubert Meg Jean Lov Perry C. EL Stanwix

Farm teen champion bets on crops over city life

Russell Sears Jr of Cummington Massachusetts, 90, wins the National Junior Vegetable Growers Association contest in Washington with a $500 top prize for growing and marketing $1400 worth of produce on a 2 1/2 acre plot. He plans to modernize the family 606 acre farm, remove dairy cattle, and attract tourists while earning about $10 an hour on the farm.

Russell L. Sears, Jr Cummington Mass Nationa University of Massachusetts TL Giao Sears New England Dreas

Town Hall Meets Revere at Kansas University

University of Kansas shifts from a single day conference to spring town hall meetings organized by Sachem. Journalism senior Harrison Madden will run the program with audience participation on topics chosen by platform leaders. The first meeting is set for February 15 with the Sachem steering committee listed.

Sachem Koo Dean Collins Junction Cir Et Stollenwerk Wichta Uneorgie Nettlen, Jr Pittsburg Ralph Brock Sterling

Special interest meeting on pottery planned at community building

One leader from each US county will attend a special pottery afternoon at the community building from 1 to 4 pm on December 30. Mrs Mae Henry, a high school art teacher, will explain the purpose while Miss Bette Quigley, a demonstration agent, notes the absence from monthly unit meetings and special work days.

Mae Henry Tenganunsehieh Wen Bette Quigley Sons

Odis Havis Loses Eye After Christmas Early

In Marlin Texas on December 19 a three year old boy Odis Havis had his left eye removed after cancer threatened his brain the operation aimed to stop spread and left the child facing possible total blindness. His mother Nermer Havis hosted a premature Christmas party as the family learned the possible loss of sight.

Marlin Tex Odis Havis Marlin Tot Eve Nermer Havis Odis

Boyhood hero learns he is a big shot after hit by car

A 61-year-old on duty officer from school 122 was knocked down by an auto and taken to Bellevue with a fractured hand and head cuts. Pupils and neighbors crowded the hospital and later the officer returned to reassure well wishers.

Mar School Bellevue Hospital Public School 122 Marty Sheehy O. K Seourne

Hutchinean Farmer Rescued After Five Hours in Grain Silo

Near Hutchinson a farmer identified as Teter crawled into a silo to shovel feed into his truck. A four foot wall of ensilage trapped him and he could not escape. Ralph Barnes neighboring neighbor heard cries, borrowed a ladder, and rescued him about five hours later.

Kan Hutchvesen Grady Oklahoma Divine Ralph Barnes Teter Atlo

Dam to Divert Water to Big Game Refuge

The state forestry fish and game commission plans a concrete dam to divert Walnut creek water north of Great Bend into Cheyenne bottoms big game refuge. Bids open January 19. The canal to Cheyenne bottoms is 90 percent complete and the diversion dam should finish within six months after award.

Pratt Kan State Forestry, Fish and Game Commission Walnut Creek Great Bend Cheyenne Bottoms Big Game Refuge Dave Leahy Walnut Leahy Bottoms Big Refuge

Community Christmas Plans Noted In North Lawrence News

Local notices describe ill health of Mrs. Leroy Crocker and visits from relatives in Kansas City Columbia and Monticello New York. Christmas program at North Lawrence Christian church set for December 23 with Willing Workers party. Family gathering at W Fields home includes Mr and Mrs Fields and son Freddie of Portland Ore.

Leroy Crocker Clem Lamar Juanita Kansas City Lee Huston Columbia, Mo Lipp Eigil Bates Lacknaion Thelma Fields Arthur Hicks Ada Hicks Bill Mitchell Bill David Barbara Jo Karl Friedman Monticello New York David G. Whitchell Frank Willey Eldon Willey Topeka Theodore Wiley University Walter Hellstrom Harvey Hellstrom Lone Star A. B. Conner Qda Corp A. C. James Kentucky Street Billy Amyx Melanie Eudora M. Amyx Billy Leavenworth North Lawrence Christian Church

Mr Dilly Tries Tricks Endangers Santa's Wand

Santa, Mr Dilly, and Henry examine the barns for flying reindeer and find only eight gumdrops. They reveal the wand they lost has been cursed by the Wiggle Waggies, prompting Santa to destroy the wand and vow to recover his magic instrument to save everyone. Wiggle Waggles threaten new trouble as the danger escalates.

Mr. Dilly Henry Santa Mr Dully

The Magician's Rope Escape With Santa and Henry

Mr. Dilly the magician creates a magic rope escape to lift Santa and Henry into the sky, pursued by Wiggle Waggles. They climb for hours and rest in midair as the rope rises toward the treetops, leaving the pursuers behind. Next: The Thunderbirds.

Mr. Dilly Santa Henry The Thunderbirds

Local families host visitors and healings in shared week

Lonard Fields Miss Thelma Fields and Arthur Hicks with family visit. Myrtle Collins of Hutchinson spends time with FE Day. Richard Schellhorn Curt Strong host Ernest Flory and Mrs Flory of Aberdeen. Lila Coulbern returns home after two weeks in hospital. The monthly Fellowship supper.

Lonard Fields Thelma Fields Arthur Hicks Carl Ryan Myrtle Collins Hutchinson FE. P. Day Richard Schellhorn Curt Strong Ernest Flory Aberdeen S. D Flory Strong Lila Coulbern

Brownies Host Program at Centenary Methodist Church

The Brownies led the Friday evening program under leader Mrs. Roma Kennedy with assistant Mrs. Ruby Selzer and each member received a church necklace. Leaders also received a church gift. Miss Mattiew Thom of Madison, Indiana, guests of Rev. and Mrs. Noah Gilbert, and Mrs. Phebe Holmes visiting.

of the Christian Church Roma Kennedy Ruby Selzer Centenary Methodist Church Mattiew Thom Madison, Ind Noah Gilbert Phebe Holmes

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