Kansas Father Awaits Identification Of Slain Son In Mexico
Clarence Weis of Salina travels to Monterrey to confirm whether the body found December 7 is his son Gary A. Weis, 20, who left December 3 for a Mexican vacation before military service. An AP wire photo showed a man resembling Weis. police awaited official confirmation amid reports of robbery as a motive. Clothing on the body bore blurred Weis or Weir lettering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterrey
Mex
Kansas
Clarence Weis
Salina
Gary A. Weis
Mexico
el Porvenir
Associated Press
Young Weis
U. S
Weis
Weir
Average United States income shows drop from boom year
A government Census Bureau survey reports the average family income in the United States last year near 4173 dollars, about 360 less than 1953 but 300 higher than 1952. Farm family income averaged 2000 dollars, not counting on farm produced goods, with regional gaps reflecting rural and nonwhite population distributions.}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
No-Fan Mail Hits Sydney Police Chief
Sydney Nebraska police chief Sol Willis received a cryptic fan postcard mailed from Grand Island Nebraska bearing the threatening message Drop Dead. The incident prompted police to examine the letter and investigate the sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Neb
Sol Willis
Grand Island, Neb
Sunday Socials And Thanksgivings In Pomona T
Washington Creek residents shared Sunday visitations with families in Pomona and nearby towns. The community gathered at churches for a Sunday School party hosted by Wanda Caster with gifts to an orphanage. Families from Kansas City Topeka Overbrook and Richland joined Thanksgiving observances with local households.
Christmas Socials and Family Visits Across Marion County
The community records several Christmas parties and family visits. Reverends Caster and Hull led anointing for Grandmother Markley. Magerfleish from El Dora do visited Amanda Hulce’s family. Dill ons from Baldwin called on H L Dillon's group. Otto Boerkicher visited Richland friends. Markley kin traveled between Avilla and Leavenworth. Marion Boosters 4H joined Bromersick party in Lawrence. Ladies Aid held a Christmas gathering with many local names. William Markley of Avilla visited Asa Postma. Hulce children spent Thanksgiving with grandparents in Leavenworth. Orowen and Dillon families hosted others in Overbrook. Mrs. O G Markley assists with work as Markleys recover from a fall. recent visitors included Dick Dillon and D H Hoover among others.
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J. E. Caster
A. L. Hull
Kansas City
J. E. Markley
R. L. Markley
Dale McMillen
Danny
Solon Markley
Caster
Hull
Grandmother Markley
Robert Magerfleish
el Dorado
Amanda Hulce
Jack Dillon
Baldwin
H. L. Dillon
Otto Boerkicher
Ed Galoday
Richland
J. £. Markley
Asa Postma
Marion Boosters 4H
Bromersick
Lawrence
Sarah Gibler
Clinton Church
Ladies Aid
Elizabeth
Dessie Postma
S. E. Caster
Raymond Farmer
Marcia and
Terry
Herbert Schlink
Calvin Hoover
Clarence Hoover
Carl Hird Jr
Steven
Pamela
Orlyn Vaughn
Gene
Charles Herschel
Scharlet
Elizabeth Postma
Clyde Hoover
Wiliam Markley
Avilla
N.D
Lila
Earl
Jonnie Hulce
Leavenworth
John Edward
Kenneth Jones
Overbrook
O. G. Markley
Oakridge Home Demonstration group reports garden lesson and Christmas meeting
Oakridge group sent two members to a garden and flower lesson by Manhattan specialists Floyd King and Dell Gates at the Community Building. The group held a Christmas meeting at Mrs. Frank Brune's home with a decorated tree, gift exchanges, and food baskets for two needy families. A vote ended secret pals for next year. Guests included Mrs. Earl White, Mrs. C. Q. Morton, and Mrs. Paula Glover. A member recovering from an auto accident sent thanks. Invitations were issued for a Pioneer club Christmas party at the Community Building with Ruth Dyche supervising.
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Ronald Robb
Ray West
Oakridge
Manhattan
Floyd King
Dell Gates
Frank Brune
Theo Wiggins
J. F. Morgan
Euell Gates
Earl White
Lawrence
C. Q. Morton
Sunnyside
Paula Glover
Louise Weeks
Memorial Hospital
Pioneer Club
Ruth Dyche
Lawrence Morgan
Chicago
Ill
Ray Divers
Fulton, Mo
G. C. van Neste
DeRidder, la
Glenn van Neste
Local Christmas greetings and town notices from Jennings area
Community members visit relatives in Lawrence Kansas City and Nevada Missouri. A farm accident injured Danny Brune requiring arm surgery with a salvage operation. Property losses include a farmhouse fire and a pickup truck fire. Local clubs held Christmas gatherings and planned next year meetings at the Torneden household.
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U.S
Carthage
N. C
Brose
Moore County Superior
Susie Sharp
North Carolina
Susie
Washington Creek
M. L. Dillon
Connie Jean Flory
George Dillon
Pomona
Paul Hoover
Gregory
Talmage Flory
Dora Markley
California
W. D. Patton
Wanda Caster
Church Recreation Room
Charles. Herschel
Floyd Finch
George Finch
Topeka
Lucy Krouse
Asa Post
Markley
Dick Dillon
D. H. Hoover
Howard Lynch
Galen and
Ronnie
Maurine Markley
D. G. Markley
Aqueoue
oFrene
Sea
Snevat
Nevada
L. A
Los Angeles
Feather River
Oroville
Hoover Dam
Tehachapi Mountains
Jennings
C. F. van Neste
H. G. van Neste
Chris Kraft
Route 3
Dan’ny Brune
Villa Eden
Mr. and
Mrs
Marvin Johnson
Walter Greenwell
Alva Zimmeris
Sue Sisson
Linden
Thurman Cobb
Alfred Torneden
Charles Hallenbeck
Josephine Gilmore
Eudora
Fred Reetz
Santa Cruz
Calif
B. L.harden
Harden
John Mitchell
Mae Had
Willam Torneden
William Bard
Walter Torneden
Anna Shafatall
Duane Torneden
Arnold D. Torneden
T.D
N.A.S. Whidley Island
N.A.M.T
Oak Harbor
Wash
Vincent Schoenhofer
Johnson
Happy Hour Club
Arnold Torneden
Jake French
Floyd
Gilliland
Roy Baird
Florence French
Fae Torneden
Godfrey Reetz
Catherine Coyne
Anna Torneden
Frank Henak
William E. Torneden
Merlin Brock
Frank Meairs
Smith
St. Joseph
B. A. Green
Basil Green
Vermont
Mayflower
Bill Villee
Derby Grain
Tom
Paul Smart
Morgan-Mack
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