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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
8
Beanie and Santa in disguise, a clay Dumdiddy, a dwarf chase, and a magic return home on Christmas Eve. Beanie finds the Dumdiddy, frees his sister’s toy, and sends a birthday gift to Santa as bells ring out Merry Christmas.
Harvard, Tl a gunman abducted and killed grocery manager Lyle Larson after failing to force the store open. Robert Phillips of Rockford, 28, was captured near Elgin, WI, admitting the slaying. Police report he claimed cancer and a plan to kill two people in Rockford.
In Kansas a pending action could decide about a half million dollars held in deposits by truckers with the Kansas Corporation Commission to cover ton mile tax payments. The 1955 Legislature repealed the tax end of year and also repealed the defund procedure. The KCC or Highway Commission may file quo warranto with the Supreme Court to determine future revenue allocation, as 90 percent goes to the commission.
A Christmas card from Long Branch New Jersey signed From 4 man who never forgot thanks Albany police for kindness in 1933 when he was a hobo and cold with nowhere to sleep the message says he later extends greetings and gratitude.
Two armed men described as Mutt and Jeff robbed Fisk Missouri bank of about 35000 Thursday. They shouted Merry Christmas as they locked three employees in a vault for 40 minutes before escaping. Officers set roadblocks near Quinn Missouri as they pursued a light green car.
Mr and Mrs William Kelly Sr hosted a Sunday pre Christmas dinner for seven children and eleven grandchildren. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sommer and their children Barbara Eddie Mary Kay and Angela and Mr and Mrs William Kelly Jr with daughters Kathy Patrica and Marjorie among others.
Mrs. Leo Katzfey and families from Lawrence Hutchinson and San Antonio gathered for a Christmas visit at a home decorated for the season. Teens enjoyed a Christmas dance at city hall with Maxine Lindley conducting and prizes awarded to four students for improvement. Plans were announced for a teen-town first dance on New Year’s Eve. 2nd Lt Jack Borland and son David were visiting for the holidays.
Local events span churches schools and clubs in Lawrence and surrounding areas. Schools held Christmas programs with students from Beginners to Intermediates and parochial schools performed carols and plays while volunteers wrapped gifts for veterans at Winter General Hospital. The Flower Club hosted a Christmas dinner and signed cards for local residents, and community groups collected charity gifts for KU Medical Center therapy patients. Families welcomed new births including Gary Lee Scott and David Allen Diving with relatives visiting from London and Missouri. Local seniors gatherings included parlor circles, PTA meetings, and WSCS Christmas dinners with planned installations and secret pals for the new year.
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