Local Farm Awards Bestowed on Nine Douglas County Families
Nine farm families were honored at the Douglas County Soil Conservation Association meeting held at the 4-H Fair grounds. Bankers Awards went to Carrol Gerstner Berger Eudora Harvey Lew Vellaville Wilson Counts Baldwin Paul Ulrich Baldwin and Arthur Wulfkuhle Lecompton. Balanced Farming Awards from the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce were given to Fremont Hornberger Henry Flary and Paul Ulrich all Baldwin area residents. David Colman Kansas Fish and Game Commission spoke on wildlife conservation using feed and cover on Douglas County farms. Since 1950 the association has awarded 54 conservation and balanced farming honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Soil Conservation Association
Kansas Bankers Association
Bankers
Carrol Gerstonberger
Eudora
Harvey Lew Vellaville
Wilson Counts
Baldwin
Paul Ulrich
Arthur Wulfkuhle
Lecompton
Chester Jones
Douglas County State Bank
Kansas State Chamber of Commerce
Howard Wiseman
Lawrence National Bank
Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee
Fremont Hornberger
Henry Flary
Baldwin Area
David Colman
Ottawa
Kansas Fish and Game Commission
Douglas County
Nine Local Boy Scouts To Be Honored Tonight At Kaw Council Dinner
Nine Lawrence Boy Scouts who earned the Eagle Scout rank in 1955 will be honored at a Kaw Council recognition dinner in the Memorial Union Building at Kansas University. The event closes Boy Scout week and is led by speakers from KU and local leaders. 105 Raw Council youths earned Eagle last year and may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw Council
Lawrence
Kansas University
Memorial Union
Central Council
Raw Council
Kansas
Herbert Wunderlich
Kansas State College
Tey Burcham
Lawrence Nationale
Kaw Coun
Wubur V. Lewis
Kansas City
Elmer, John
Billy Hargrave
Prairie Ave
Mark Aea
Lowell Craig
N. J. St
Carl McClung
Iowa
Robert Remple
N. H. St
Gene Jackson
Ohio St
Eagle Scouts
K U
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Organization
G. Gilbert Harshfeld
Brighton University
England
Memorial Union Building
The
Engineering Council
Deaths and Funerals William D. Wilson 66
Funeral services for William D. Wilson 66 of 520 Ohio St will be held at 10 a m Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church Pallbearers include Tom B Smith W H Ballinger O B Stowell Russell Stowell Maryin Garton and Taylor Garton Survivors: widow two daughters Arlene Ross and two grandchildren Billy and Mary Katherine Ross a son Homer C Wilson two sisters and three brothers The home address 520 Ohio St is listed in the notice with no further details provided.
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William D. Wilson
Ohio St
Antioch Baptist Church
Tom B. Smith
W. H. Ballinger
O B. Stowell
Russell Stowell
Maryin Garton
Taylor Garton
Wilson
Arlene Ross
Billy
Mary Katherine Ross
Ana
Homer C. Wilson
Mass
Droodles by Roger Price and the Indian Gift Hints
A comedic sketch titled Droodles by Roger Price offers playful hints about Indians and gift wrapping. It jokes about postal charges and fragile orders, contrasts an Indian Giver with an Indian Getter, and ends with a reflection on historical labor and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakistan
Bulletin on Gardner resignation and Abe Forge update
Washington bulletin reports Mic Travar Gardner announcing resignation amid secrecy surrounding Abe Forge research and development. The update highlights portance and scape of the project and mentions ongoing implications for defense and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mic
Travar Gardner
Hoskins Identified As Richland Robber
Dallas reports identify Hoskins as the Richland robber connected to a bank heist. The investigation cites statements from witnesses and police records linking the suspect to the January 2 theft and subsequent arrest details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoskins
Richland
Local Explorer Post 52 Celebrates Scout Week Charter
Lawrence based Explorer Post 52 marks Scout Week with a charter ceremony sponsored by First Methodist Church. The post, active since spring, has 18 charter members and leaders including Lowell Craig and Wess Hahn. A fishing trip to Minnesota is planned for June.
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Explorer Post 52
Lawrence
First Methodist Church
Mat
Pew Post
Lowell Craig
Andyraham
Gene Jackson
Bill Hartrave
Eagle
Wess Hahn
John Hargrave
Aby
Waestemeyer Rehairmans
Co A. Graham
Howard iTargrave
Henry Shenk
Tenry Remple
Minnesota
New Farm Organization Holds Initial Meeting
The National Farm Organization formed a local branch with about 40 Douglas County farmers meeting at the 4.7 Fairgrounds. George Steele was elected chairman. Officers to be named later. Stoneback said aims include fair income via 100 percent party prices and higher cattle and hog prices. Township meetings set for Thursday nights in several locations.
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National Farm Organization
Douglas County
Atchison and
Corning
Tonwa
George Steele
Route 1
J. J. Stonehack
Stoneback
Memorial Hospital Admits Joyce Ann Cramer and More
Admitted Joyce Ann Cramer 71 at Memorial Hospital. Listed are multiple patients and addresses including Ida Walker and Patricia Browe at Sunflower area. Birth notices report several couples with newborns from Sunflower and Tonganoxie regions. A correction states Mrs Cora Mae Tietve did not plead guilty and a preliminary hearing is planned.
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Joyce Ann Cramer
Lake SL
Ida Walker
Patricia Browe
Jack la Wright Jr
Maskell Ave
Wright Bertschinger
Lecampton
Kathy Lou Martin
Beverly Patrick
Thomas FE. Holland
Daniel Turner
Amela Steele
Lawrence students and chamber events mingle with campus council
The report covers Lawrence activities with the Chamber of Commerce banquet invitations and scholarship awards, and Kansas University All Student Council forming a student advisory board to improve chancellor-student dialogue. It notes the Santa Fe station opening and memories of 74 years ago by 84 year old A F E Strode as part of a related reminiscence.
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All Student Council
Kansas University
Tate
Cgeorge Sheldon
Salina
ASC
Spgt
Santa Fe
AF E. Strode
Elm St
James
Allret
Strode
Moisture in Kansas Diminishes as Cold Weather Nears
Moderate temperatures ease moisture across Kansas with light precipitation overnight. Snow falls in the northwest and central areas while the southeast shifts to rain then snow by evening. Colder, partly cloudy conditions expected tomorrow with highs in the 30s and lows near 10 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Prospect
KU Budget Unchanged Says Officials Praise Access to Education
Kansas university leaders praised lawmakers for preserving the state budget for higher education. Officials said maintaining funding allows hiring new instructors and raising salaries to keep pace with rising costs and enrollment growth. They cited support for free higher education philosophy and equal opportunity for all Kansas students.
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Censas
Eselasiva
Oselfsappertinig
Cour
Kansas
Nichols
Ste of
Peante
Navy Bomber Found With Crew All Safe
Navy announces a patrol bomber Neptune P2V with seven men aboard, missing on a rescue mission to Antarctica, was found in a marshy area of northeast Venezuela near Traitad Dispachas Prony Cryaire Ven. All crew members are safe and uninjured with no serious damage reported. Pilot is John Wo Torbert of Carmon Valley, Malt, aboard the Neptune.
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Orviero Delta
Neptune
John Wo
Torbert
Carmon Valley
Patpsent Naval Station
Wosterday
Antarctica
Ea Tle
Puerto Raw
South America
Kansas graduate dies at home in West Wien Texas
John Carson McMiann aged 58 died Monday at his West Wien Texas home after living in Kansas City where he led Phi Gamma Delta at Kansas University. He was son of Bertha Mc Mann long head of the Kansas City Public Library until her death in 1920. He is survived by his wife a daughter and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carson McMiann
West Wien
Tex
Kansas City
Kansas University
Phi Gamta Deli
Bertha McMann
Kins Publi Labeary
Antil Bey
Larceny Sentence for Frank Bell in County Court
Frank Bell Tornyatoxic was sentenced Tuesday in County Court to 90 days in jail for petty larceny. Bell was accused of stealing a car fire from the Montgomery Ward store at 825 Mass, Su.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bell
Tornyatoxic
Bell
Montgomery Ward
Mass
Markets at a Glance Irregular trading across stocks and commodities
Prices moved irregularly lower in quiet trading with mixed results for wheat corn and oats. Cattle steers rose about one dollar with hogs around twelve fifty, while livestock prices showed varied shifts at Kansas City and in futures markets.
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Kansas
Wall Street
New York
K. C. Livestock
Kansas City
Market drift slows after indecision as Eisenhower news sinks in
The market eased with steels leading losses as Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet & Tube fell about a point. Airlines rose slightly while overall sentiment remained cautious. Eisenhower's statement he might decide political plans by March 1 did not move markets today.
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Steels
Bethlehem
Steel
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Eisenhower
Budget session summary and speaker at KU banquet
The legislature trimmed the sales tax and general fund deficits, approving a $679,688 prerogation for administration and a $225,000 KIDC appropriation. A catchall bill totaled $111,651. G Gilbert Harshfeld will address the KU engineering banquet in the Memorial Union. A TV tube exploded at 1733 Mass St, Rey Barland residence, causing smoke but limited damage to the set.
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State Corporation Commission
Department of Administration
House
Senate
Anderson
F Fee
Rey Barland
Mass
John Miller
Donations Pour In To Aid Evicted Douglas County Family
Donations reached 98 dollars to help a Douglas County family facing eviction after sheriff halted eviction for two months rent nonpayment. VFW post commander Bud Hess announced cash gifts and a large grocery order from Vinland residents. Funds may be mailed or donor calls accepted through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Bud Hess
Alford Clarke
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Johnson- Douglas County
Bill Hodson
Hess
Vinland
Nick
VEW
Hodson
President Eyes Settlement Efforts Across Universities
President Eisenhower says Alabama discussions proceed but lack time for full settlement among universities and involved parties. He notes Russia may seek peace if no bitterness remains and plans to reply to Bulganin’s second letter on a 20 year friendship treaty, while rejecting a first proposal due to UN commitments. He remains hopeful Congress will consider postage rate increases to reduce the Post Office deficit.
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Alabama
Russia
Bulganin
United States
Fisenhower
United Nations
Bencre
Post Office Department
Eisenhower
Congress
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Cworgie Nepoe
Grey Bargier
Fredase
Chiseed Thos
Pyti
Usray Sudere
Iene Ross
Herr Rabbers
Comytassiiner
Madden Hall
Wade
New Farm Organization
Wakarusa
Memorial Hospital
Margaret Shepard
Film St
Armenia Winkes
Mich. St
Alvin Hasvole
Barker Ave
Clean Peterson
Sunnyside
Tonganoxie
Anced
Charles
Wales
Wlw
St. Terres
Lewis Freeman
Tolay
Journal-World
Cora Mae Tietve
Dusoth
Johnson County
Tietre
Mabinson
Pay Nichols
Lawwrence Hirsh
Oeortiesmie
Linvtenve Iiner Chamber of Commerce
Ake Lesery
Fiens
Sivcee
Bo Pam Nex
Eldridae
Hond
Csses
K.U
Navy
Wells
K. C. Cash Grain
N.Y
Ran Hee i ‘Allied
Ux i Allis Chal
Tel&Tel
Am Toh
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Aveo Miz Bt
Roeek Aire
DAN Peeing Air
Pont
Monsan
Penney
JC Pa
Phill Pet
Mid
RCA
Jos
Rey Fanity
Sears Roeh
My Sinclair
Socany
Hla Stake van C
UN Pac
US Steel
Westy
Woolworth
F.d.1.c
the Bank of Friendly Service
Pyvtmaty T
J. A. Vosika
the Assembly of Church 18Th and
Maas
D.d. Krimmer
Union Pacific
Hertz
Union Pacific Railroad
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