Tony's Christmas Wish Comes True In Hospital Therapy
Tony, a boy on a New York hospital bed, wished to walk. Two weeks before Christmas braces were fitted and on Christmas Day he walked with strength, thanks to the Occupational Therapy committee of the New York Junior League and volunteers across 17 hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tony
Huey
Clese
Chritman
New Yorks Junior Fesgue
League
Reory Webster
Ene Beaton
Dayton
Wswilte
Indianapol
Finidge
United States
New York League
Army to Probe Black Market Activities in Germa
Washington reports the army will launch an investigation into American personnel alleged to participate in black market activity in Germa. Gen. Lucius D. Clay, American military governor, will oversee the inquiry with a special assistant to aid, amid customs violation and black market accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germa
Washington
Army
Lucius D. Clay
Clay
Emporia Delays U.S. 56 Property Zoning Plan
Emporia officials table a proposal to rezone Sixth Avenue along U S highway 56 pending a city planning survey by a St Louis firm. Property owners from the affected area protested the plan before the city commission.
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Emporia
Kan
Sixth Avenue
St. Louis
Lawrence trio to attend Southwestern Philosophical Conference
Three people from Lawrence will attend the Southwestern Philosophical Conference in Dallas Texas December 21 23. Prof E E Bayles from the School of Education is guest speaker for the philosophy of education section. Prof E J Robinson from the philosophy department and Miss Anna M D McCracken from the university extension serve as secretary treasurer and editor of the conference news Jester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defias
Lawrence
Southwestern Philosophical Conference
Dallas
Tex
E. E. Bayles
Acioal of Education
E. 3. Robinson
Department of Philosophy
Anna MD. McCracken
Longtime Lawrence Resident Recalls Quantrill Raid Past
Mrs. E D Wieman born in Worcester Massachusetts recalls her family moved to Lawrence in 1861 just after the town was founded. She witnessed Quantrill’s raid as a child and describes the attack on their home at 720 Massachusetts Street and her father’s fatal wound. The Brechtelsbauer family rebuilt, and Mrs. Wieman later lived at 714 Rhode Island Street for 52 years after her husband’s death in 1895.
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E. D. Wieman
Ata
Joseph Brechtelsbauer
Maria
Germany
United States
Worcester
Mass
Wisconsin
Lawrence
Brechtelsbauers
Quant
Brechtelsbauere
Peter
Ellis
New Ellis Case Ruling Declares Competence to Contract Will
The court rules Hile capable of contracting to make a will amid two main lawsuits. Testimony from local and out of state witnesses described Ellis’s erratic behavior. Judge Means notes the document as a constraint to take a will, with Ellis’s death affecting distributions among Kanees and creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
Losal
Ae Eenwal
Ellis
Kanees
Eltis
Haidee
Fire Claims 3 Children As They Play With Matches
Three children died in a house fire while their parent was away. Charred bodies were identified as Louise Banning 9 Mary Lee Milan 9 and Oscar Milan Jr all listed as children of local residents. A tenth child Hilda Banning was rescued from a second story room and survived in serious condition.
Greeks to Study Radar in Britain Navy Plans
Within two months the Greek navy will send up to 30 naval officers to Britain to study radar gunnery torpedo and electronics with selection advised by the British naval mission. Trainees will be dispatched to Great Britain rather than the United States as most are in the Greek fleet.
Dog Prefers Classics As New Orleans Pup Showcases Piano Taste
New Orleans dog P-Butch favors classical tunes over spiky sounds. His mistress Mrs Jer Freeba notes the pup rests his right paw on the treble while Missie plays. He responds to Love's Old Sweet Song with three steady notes, showing a calm music preference.
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New Orleans
Butch
Callie
Jer Freeba
Aave
Missie
University of Kansas begins 15 day Christmas recess
University of Kansas goes on a 15 day Christmas recess for about 9,500 students starting noon today with classes ending. Students depart in large numbers and ride shares are posted for travel to many areas while some head to the Orange Bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Miami
Memorial Union
Jayhawker
Kansas City
Fairfax Field
Fire hits Elkton as two hotels burn and guests flee
Firefighters battled a large blaze in Elkton Maryland destroying three main street business buildings including two hotels that housed more than a hundred guests in night attire. Four firemen were injured as volunteer crews from multiple towns answered the alarm. Patrolman William Binder saw the glow at about 5 30 am and alerted guests in the hotels. The fire started in a basement and crews reported the main blaze checked by 9 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton
Haven
Maryland
Wilmington
Del
Sand Aberdeer
William Binder
Binder
Lawrence Solstice Observances Long Before Christmas
The winter solstice marks the sun's southernmost point and its return north, signaling longer days. Ancient sun worshipers celebrated the sun's rebirth as days lengthened, long before Christmas observances. Lawrence residents read about this in the Christmas Journal-World with a gift card offer prompting responses.
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Lawrence
World Community of Children planned on Nevis island
Mrs. Vere Stuart Alexander leads Stateless Children's Sanctuary Inc to establish a World Community of Children on a 200 acre Nevis estate. The project aims to care for 385 stateless children two to six in a self sufficient sanctuary with international passports and potential world citizenship. Funds target is 500000 dollars by year end with volunteers already relocating to rebuild the estate. Sponsors include Mrs. Francia Riddle Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower Bishop Robert Campbell Leon Henderson and Gen Carl Spaatz.
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Washington
Nevis
British West Indies
Vere
Stuart Alexander
Statelesa Children's Sanctuary, Inc
Tom
Leeward Islands
Germany
Austria
United States
The
United Nations
P Nevis
Thritich
Alexander Hamilton
Bart
Lord Nelson
Rome
William Burke Eberhard
Yale
Europe
Cmdr. L. PF. Taylor
Cambridge University
British Naval Intelligence Service
Burma
Allied Control Commission
Francia Riddle
Dwight Eisenhower
Robert E. Campbell
Chicago
Leon Henderson
Eleanor Wilson McAdoo
Carl Spaatz
Air Force
Linwood Notes of Social Visits and Illnesses
Linwood residents report a steady flow of visitors and family care. Delbert and Holette Haird recover from infections while Mrs. Nannie Reed and others battle colds. extended kin from Superior Lawrence and Kansas City visit, shop, and share holiday activities. The Merry Matrons hosted a Christmas party at Cal Sullivan’s with eight members attending.
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Buss
Doran
Superior
Ned
Joe McMillan
Herington
Gata Lamb
Lawrence
Chuck Hensh
Hiawatha
Deeste Haird
Delbert
Holette
California
Plagetaff
Ariz
Smith
Leona
Cal Sulllivan
Jennie Sniter
Lane
St. Louis
John Snider
Carters
St. Leonie
Kay Wilson
Kanaae City
Carol Rose Keller
Bob Hipsher
Jenny Snider
Linwood
Kenneth Keller
Olathe
Hunsinger
Art Baird
Bairds
North Carolina
Hfe
Walter Baird
Bame Minese
Cheries Clinken
Community Christmas events at church and civic groups
About 100 members and parents attended a church program and dinner hosted by Cub Pack 60 and Boy Scout Troop 60 with awards for Wolf and Star Scout ranks. The event featured prayers, presentations by G L Smith, and a Christmas turkey dinner donated by L E Morgan. Also reported are a P E O Chapter EA buffet and party, plus a schoolgirls’ Christmas gathering at Miss Janice Monteith’s home with exchange of gifts and tree decorations.
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John Cotten
Vid Beene
Larry Wu
WV. Tishel
Larry Biard Hammond
Wolf
Arly Aver
Phil Leonard
Carl Marantes
Joan Feiss
Bobby At
Larry Wight
Mike Yonee Bi iv
Reinken
Hear
Don Meee
John Hetdee
Dremner
Stephen Flttl
Istumt
Dion Mc M. C. Haynes
Lekey Murphy
Beers
Tisrend
Luckett Sineth
Louis Pillips
Orden Jones
Luckett Smith
Louis Phillips
Star Scout
P.E.O
Arthur Kirchoff
Domold Dooley
Milwaukee
Wra
D. M. Rhiine
Mra
Kirchhoff
Reginald Strait
A. I. Decker
Richard J. Stevens
QO. T. Black
Janice Monteith
Mary Withina
Nancy Moore
Elaine Elvis Shirey Stewart
Georgette Spear
Arlene Hill
Martin Hatt
Rosemary, Kuehler
Lots Ann Fuller
Barbara Nath
Ruth Barbara Barbara Hays Hurwitz
Betty Martin
Christmas Homecomings and Travel Plans Across States
Local notices list residents traveling for Christmas or visiting relatives. Karl Kreider and Margaret prepare for Wilmington with family in New York. Mrs. Simler will visit sister Mrs. Cooke in Oklahoma City. Frank Banks to join Christmas dinner in Fort Lewis. Mrs. Learnard to Philadelphia then Washington, D C, before rejoining in Philadelphia. Cordelia Gates and daughter Mary head from Los Angeles to relatives. Ida Hoge to spend holidays with Ed Klein. Capt John Dolbier and Mrs Dolbier arrived from Fort Ord to spend Christmas with Paul and family. Patricia Gross arrives from Indiana University Bloomington for the holidays.
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Karl Kreider
Wilmington
Del
Margaret
Son
New York
John W. Simler
Oklahoma City
Byron F. Cooke
Cooke
Frank Banks
Fort Lewis
Wash
Oscar FE. Learnard
Philadelphia
Frank J. Forster
Foster
Forster
Mickie Learnard
Learnard
Washington, D.C
Federal Commission
Cordelia Gates
Mary
Los Angeles
Roy Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Misa Ida Hoge
Wellington
Ed Klein
Capt
John Dolbier
Fort Ord
Calif
Paul Winter
Mixa Patricia Gross
Indiana Univrsity
Bloomington
Ind
Market News: Livestock and Grain Prices Rise on Friday
Market notes from Kansas City and New York report higher prices across cattle, calves, and hogs with bulk beef steer demand near normal. Grain quotes show corn about 2.50 and oats 1.30 while butter and poultry prices edge up. stocks and receipts listed with regional buyers and commodity bids.
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Beliere
Kaness City
Kansas
SRS
Arkan
Holiday Visits Reach Across States and Cities
Families and friends gather for Christmas travel and visits. Mrs. M. E. Gross and daughter join her husband in holiday time with Nancy. Eugene Stephenson family plans Christmas in Texas. Elizabeth Nelson arrives from Brooklyn to stay with Grace Nelson. Chicago guests visit Charles Stough for the weekend. Hamiltons and Ida Short travel to Kansas City for a Youngs dinner. Domenico Gaglianio in Kansas City to address Penwomen. Mrs. Firner recovers after Mayo operation with husband at her side. William Haber Carla and Cadet Set. Lee Pemberton visit Lexington. Ruth Mason returns from Western Reserve for ten days with Mrs. H. M. Mason. Jennettie Reinecker returns home for Christmas from St. Katharine's.
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M. E. Gross
Nancy
Eugene H. Stephenson
J W. Cross
Kingsville
Texas
Elizabeth Nelson
Brooklyn
N.Y
Grace Nelson
Louisiana Street
John Sauvage
Chicago
Charles Stough
Jess Hamilton
Ida Short
Kansas City
Paul Young
Domenico Gaglianio
National
Penwomen's Group
H. W. Firner
Rochester
Minn
Firner
Mayo’s
H. M. Mason
Jennettie Reinecker
William Cox
Connecticut Street
St. Katharine’s School
Davenport
Glee Club
Dramatic Club
Memorial Hospital Patient List Names and Addresses
A compiled segment lists residents associated with Memorial Hospital Homer Terrill and surrounding streets. Names include Carmen Berrada Mary Larg on Mayme Patton Shirley Simmons William MacGregor Virginia Lytton Lillian Slawson Melvin Miller Arthur Neis Eudora Tommy Spencer Rozella Crockett Gerald Weeks Grace McBride and others at various Tennessee Kentucky Indiana Alabama Vermont streets Sunflower Tonganoxie and nearby addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Terrill
Tennessee Street
Carmen Berrada
South Park Street
Mary Largon
Kentucky Street
Mayme Patton
Shirley Jean Simmons
Lane B
Sunflower
William MacGregor
Virginia Lytton
Lane 12
Lillian Slawson
Tonganoxie
Melvin Miller
New Hampshire Street
Arthur Neis
Eudora
Tommy Spencer
Indiana Street
Rozella Crockett
Alabama Street
Gerald Weeks
Grace McBride
Vermont Street
Local notices from community paper include births and marriages
Mrs Matilda Hopkins injures left arm in garage fall. Birth: a son to Mr and Mrs B A Myers in Sunflower. Marriages: Duncan and Flory in Parsons Lone Star. Skaggs and Richardson in Linwood Sunflower. Alexander and Bales in Richmond Emporia. Clark and Greene in Lawrence Kansas City. Fox and Wade in Lawrence Belleville. Pediatricians warn on feeding babies in heat advising water between feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Duncan
Parsons
Irene E. Flory
Lone Star
Chester Raymond Skaggs
Linwood
Dixie Jean Richardson
Sunflower
Warren R. Alexander
Richmond
Ind
Shirley E. Bales
Emporia
Preston Gains Clark
Lawrence
Janice Louise Greene
Kansas City
Howard Bond Fox
Carol Ruth Wade
Belleville
In Memoriam Note From the Family
An obituary style notice remembers a wife and relative, noting sorrow and tribute. The message says to honor memory and family ties, with poignant reflections on loss.
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E.D. Wieman
Parente
Naval Offcore
Great Britain
Betch
Piane
K.U
Elkton, MD
Marriage
West Indies
Laura Melowanger
Dinner Bridge Club
Tre Hearth
Cocks Itiera End Springs
Acags Lis
Maneas City
Sobie
Perare
Vall
New
Waka
Memorial Hospital
Matilda Hopkins
B. A. Myers
Jone
Pediatriciana
Lawrence Loan & 5 Finance Co
Lawrence Theatres
Intervs
Bern
Memoriam
Lok Calvin
FY W
Hana Lala
Rumsey Funeral Home
Indiana
G& R. Albright Chiropractor
Naturopem
Assembly OF God
Thirteenth and
Massachusetts
R. W.hillegas
S.S. Supt
Eugene Johnson
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