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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1948

Page

2

Christmas card mischief at post office in Lawrence

In Lawrence a postal lobby scene shows a woman tearing stamps with her child sticking out his tongue to swipe each stamp. Miss Lurene Michael becomes assistant City Clerk, succeeding Mildred Goff who resigned at end of last week.

Lurene Michael Harold Fisher Mildred Goff Hepatinas Universar 4 Aet Donald Alderson Isme Dean of Men's Jobn K.U. 215 East Seventh Street Massachusetts New Hampshire Lions Club South Park

Washington and Berlin reports clash in historic notes

Washington reports Sen. Ives and Taft allies agitate on policy matters while Berlin announces a three power administration with Britain and France, excluding Russia. The slice covers U.S. political posturing and European power arrangements amid wartime style tensions.

Berlin United States Britain France Jean Ganeval Komandatura Ther

Consolidated District Holds Yarneld School Meeting

An annual meeting of the new consolidated district was held at Yarneld School to elect a new board and discuss district plans. Voters had created the district after merging Yarield and Yarher districts following November elections.

Yarneld School Anly Wapm Ose Aonsie Uri Yarryeld Yarher Conse Danen Ten Papite Yarned School

Fire breaks out at downtown Philadelphia hotel

A blaze trapped occupants on the third and fourth floors of the Westminster hotel in Philadelphia. Two people died and a fireman plus several guests were injured as 95 escaped. A man ran shouting the alarm and two women helped two people reach safety via a window.

Phiadelphia Dee Weatminster Philadelphia Killirng Lala

Jammen Ley Cowley Dies Former Missouri Justice

Jammen Ley Cowley 74 longtime Missouri supreme court justice died in a Joplin hospital after a year of illness. A noted figure in state politics he had served as a judge for many years and was associated with semi law practice with Dr. L C Pickgel in Baxter Springs. Police reported a trash fire near the Veterans housing projecton Nineteenth and Ohio burned grass in high winds. alarm sounded at 1:18 p m. Gari Banner was released from county jail after a grand larceny charge.

Nin Jamnenley Missouri Supreme Court Joplin Cowley LC. Pickgel Baxter Springs Wwe Paul Invels Veternane Nineteenth Ohio Areeta Gari

Obituary notices from Lawrence and Leeton listings

Deaths and funerals for Mrs Sam McCurdy formerly of Lawrence died in Tuscaloosa Alabama. Survived by daughter in Los Angeles and sister in law Mrs Perry Kone Lawrence. Funeral held at Leeton Mass. and burial at Fort Leavenworth for Sgt Christopher Brightwell killed in India tornado service details include his mother and four sisters.

Frank L. Brown Stratford Road Los Angeles Dinsmore Alter Griffith Observatory Mount Wilson Lawrence Alter University of Kansas Ynat Sam McCurdy Sam MetCurts Tusesloosa Ala Loosa Ry Merdy New Yoy Tarcy Kone Ban McGinty Lawres Massachus Christopher Brightwell India United Sates Army Fort Leavenworth Lillie Brightwell Perry Street Clifton Hibmer Paul Stowe Lawgenes Mowe Evelyn Brightwell

Tanker crewman missing after harbor search near Boston

Boston reporters say James B B Garner a 22 year old seaman from Fowler Kane vanished while on watch aboard the tanker Flying A near Boston Light. Coast guardsmen and a police boat searched the waters as Captain Nobel C Darre indicated Garner apparently fell overboard.

Boston Fiying A James BB. Garner Fowler Kane Coast Boston Light Garner Nobel C. Darre

Memorial Hospital Patient Addresses and Names

At Memorial Hospital George Stewart Route 6 Milton Douglas 926 Louisiana Street Mrs Olive Garrison 1105 Rhode Island Street Mrs Ollie Vitt 919 New York Street Alfred Keeling Oskaloosa Mrs Dorothy Jewel 7 Winona

George Stewart Milton Douglas Louisiana Street Olive Garrison Rhode Island Ollie Vitt New York Street Alfred Keeling Oskaloosa Dorothy Jewel Winona

Local Names Appearing in Dismissal List

A list of individuals dismissed or named in a local notice includes Mrs. Madge Hotchkiss of 633 Indiana Street Miss Maude Lobeck of 407 Maine Street Baby boy Anderson of Kansas City Oscar Anderson of Lecompton Mrs. Hattie Seybold of McLouth Mrs. Gladys Wakefield of 1401 New York Street Walter Harding of 2113 Tennessee Street and Mrs. Dorothy Jewell of 7 Winona.

Madge Hotchkiss Indiana Street Maude Lobeck Maine Street Baby Boy Anderson Kansas City Oscar Anderson Lecompton Hattie Seybold McLouth Gladys Wakefield New York Street Walter Harding Tennessee Street Dorothy Jewell Winona

Marriage Licenses Issued In Topeka and Lawrence

Yesterday, Herschel A. Salyer 22 of Topeka wed Lila Mae Davis 3% of Topeka. The same day, Boyce B. Baker 41 of Dodge City married Rachel E. Mabe au of Lawrence. Today, Fred C. Miller 27 of Lawrence wed Verma Moore 34 of Lawrence.

Herschel A. Salyer Topeka Lila Mae Davis Boyce B. Baker Dodge City Rachel E. Mabeau Lawrence Fred C. Miller Verma Moore

Market News Quick Scan of Prices and Receipts

Markets at a glance show mixed price moves with wheat firming on short covering and slight gains in hogs. Kansas City cattle and hog markets report steady to higher values, with livestock receipts projected for tomorrow and notable activity in butterfat, eggs, and poultry markets.

Kansas City York Ansan City Ap-Usdai Etockere

Unclear OCR lists firms and entities in a damaged note

Fragmentary OCR line names Bethlehem Steel General Motors Sears Roebuck Woolworth Caterpillar Boeing Cerro de Pasco Dow Chemical Allied Chemical J C Penney International Paper Santa Fe Southern Pacific Sinclair Oil Texas Co Paramount Pictures Rubber International Harvester National Distillers Anaconda Philip Morris American Tobacco.

Bethleberm Steel General Motors Sears-Roebuck Woolworth Caterpillar Tractor Boeing Cerro de Pasco Dow Chemical J. C. Penmey International Paper Santa Fe Southern Pacific Sinclair Oil Texas Co Paramount Pictures S Rubber Internas Onal Harvester National Issitiers Anaconda Philip Morris American Tobacco

In memory of Mrs A R Natman and Hildebrand family notice

A memorial note expresses sorrow for the death of Mrs A R Natman and a brother Howard Hildebrand. The message extends thanks from Robert Hildebrand Lewis Hildebrand Helen Hildebrand Davison Velma Hildebrand Lee Bernice Hildebrand Pearson Sv 1. Pearson and Family for kindness, flowers, and sympathy from friends and neighbors.

Howard Hildebrand Robert Hildebrand Lewis Hildebrand Helen Hildebrand Davison Velma Hildebrard Lee Bernice Hildebrand Pearson Sv 1 Pearson

Vocational Training Ad for Veterans

A concise recruitment blurb promotes fast qualification for desired positions with individualized instruction and advancement. It notes training approved for veterans and provides a call to action to write or call for details.

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