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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
2
Disjointed notes describe Lawrence Boveate amid a struggle and a cry heard nearby. A four dollar seven cent apron pocket find, shop talk on groceries and meat markets, and mention of local officials reflect a cluttered, era-tinged scene with uncertain events and scattered names.
A misread OCR fragment describes a Christmas Eve churn program at Ft Patios featuring a pantomime and song. It mentions visa issues for a performer in France and a temporary stay, with a church venue at St Paul’s Evangelean and Refarted church. The passage references a cast list and church figures amid garbled names and lines.
Madrid authorities reported a Madrid Barcelona flight crashed in mountainous terrain near Tarragella today, killing all 27 aboard. The aircraft departed from Barajas with 24 passengers and 3 crew, crashing about three hours after takeoff.
At Memorial Hospital Miriam McEwen Sunny ane Frank Hosford 721 Missouri street Charles Haverty 22 New Hampshire street Mrs Phyllis Matchette 2140 Tennessee street Mrs Miram Meuffels Eudora Route 2 Mrs Thelma Adame and baby Fiortield Wh Albert Noever 1027 Massachusetts street Mrs Carmen Johnston Sunflower Mrs Fay Thomas Route 2 Jan and Joan Karthean East Nine teenth street J F Thompson 334 Nines atreet Linda Lunak Sunflower Vic and Mrec O K Barnes Will Nametown a daughter yesterday
Death notices list George Wilson who died after a period with sister at 62 Tennessee Street and Grand Tass, Ma. George B. Wilken of 932 Alabama Street noted. Mrs. Wilson was Lor raine Lawrence. Gladge E. Knapp dies at home after illness of three months. born in Lawrence, lived in Kansas City about 60 years, survived by brother Milo Hay of Lawrence, two daughters in Kansas City, and three sisters in Lawrence and Kansas City.
In a recalled account from Lands Uarge Bass Mountain Home Ark a veteran writer portrays Captain Quentin Roosevelt, son of the president’s kin, as a brave scout whose quick wit and grit outpaced fear amid World War I trench and ridge combat. The piece recalls his early Africa campaigns, the call to action, and his death in Hong Kong while highlighting a life full of peril, service, and the memory of a famed lineage.
The fragment describes a Sunday religious gathering at a church with attendees including named families and individuals such as Mra Rud Tay Mra Talore parenta and Jamea Brater. It mentions a pastor, parish activities, and a community show. details are scrambled but center on a Meth odist service and church membership events.
Miss Helen Lighthody, formerly royal nurse to the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, becomes royal nanny and assumes responsibility for Prince Charles of Edinburgh today.
A summary of market activity highlights varied stock moves and notable price changes across sectors. Investors watched major indexes, with gains and losses scattered among energy tech and consumer shares as traders weighed economic data and corporate news.
A fragmentary farm market column references livestock prices, cattle, steers, hogs, and poultry across regions including Nebraska and New York. Mentions USDA updates, grain futures, and general trading activity with scattered brand and vendor names, livestock terms, and dates. The readable portions point to price movements and market entries for cattle, poultry, and grain trade.
An employment oriented notice highlights vocational facts and rapid qualification steps for office positions. It mentions individualized instruction, advancement prospects, and veteran training approval with instructions to write or call for more details.
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