Philharmonic to Be Here Monday
The Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra will present two concerts Monday in Hoch Auditorium under director Dr. Hans Schwieger. Afternoon matinee at 2 45 and evening show at 8 20 feature Water Music Suite Handel Strauss Rosenkavalier excerpts Dukas Sorcereŕs Apprentice and more with student friendly matinee rates. Schwieger’s long career includes leadership in Mainz Cassel Augsburg and Kansas City.
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Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Hoch Auditorium
Hans Schwieger
Rosenkavalier
Dukas
University of Kansas Concert Course
Lawrence Public Schools
Dvorak
Schubert
Benjamin _Britten
Beethoven
Strauss
Schwieger
Kansas City Philharmonic
Cologne
Germany
Conservatory of Cologne
University of Cologne
University of Bonn
Schwiterr
Fridh Kleiber
Berlin
Cassel
Opera
Augsberg
Opera and Symphony
Mainz
Mainz Choral Society
Japan
United States
Columbia
S.C
Pearl Harbor
Post- Tion Ag Candiemar
Fort Wayne
Kansas City Philharmonic Symphony
Annual World War Battery Reunion Set for Feb Twenty Second
Plans for the 33rd annual reunion of Kansas World War I unit Battery B, 130th Field Artillery, 35th Division, to be held in Lawrence on Washington's Birthday Feb 22 are nearly complete. Veterans nationwide will return to the noted unit’s birthplace, with William Harry Martin as Battery Commander, and Gene Buckner aiding communications. The Lawrence American Legion event includes a banquet and open rooms at the city building, honoring fallen comrades and recalling old times.
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Lawrence
Washington
United States
130Th Field Artillery
Claude Buckner
Ottawa
Bat ‘Tery
Ers
Ches
Buckner
William Harry Martin
H. T. Martin
Kansas University Paleontology
Martin
Stamps
Ark
American Legion
Arkansas
B Battery
Arkansa
John S. Amick
Pope
Amick
Kansas University
Haskell Institute
States
France
Earl Blackman
Kan
Sas City
Fred C. Bramlage
Junction City
Bhoys
Thomas Blackbird
Benjamin Prettyhoy
Daniel Deere
Henry Goosclaw
Edgar Halfmoon
Jerry Kitbuck
John Spotter Horse
Jacob Nanomanwuhy
New City
8Th and
Vt. Sts
Ell Dorsey Post
Lawrence American Legion
Margaret Holstrom
Tommy Ray
Randy
Topeka
Holstrom
T_rouse
Ed. Commons
Cam Chaffe
Oscar Enwen
Ash
Britain’s King Is Laid To Rest
Crowds fill streets as Queen Elizabeth II returns from East Africa after King George VI dies on Feb 6. Guards bear the royal coffin draped in the standard to Windsor, the crown, orb, and sceptre placed aboard. Drums beat a funeral dirge as the procession reaches St. George’s Chapel amid flowers including a red tulip wreath from President Truman. A day of national austerity follows.
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Elizabeth II
East Africa
Britain
Victoria
Windsor Castle
St. George's Chapel
Truman
England
Market Snapshot From New York and Midwest Trading
Stocks advanced with rails, Bonita and government bonds rising while commodities show mixed signals. Wheat and corn held near unchanged, hogs and cattle edged lower. Kansas City and Chicago markets report thin activity and caution amid fluctuating prices across meats, grains, and vegetables.
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Ytork
Bonita
Chicago
Deaths and Funerals in Perry and Nearby Towns
Mrs. Clark Kendall 87 formerly of Eudora died at home. services in Springfield and tomorrow at Mart City. I. F. Olson died at home. funeral Saturday at Schubert Funeral Home. Mrs. Sarah Frances Fannie Plummer died near Perry. funeral Saturday at Ramsey Funeral Home. Edward Innes 84 died. services Friday at Overbrook Methodist Church. Oscar Wilson assisting after wrist injury. Albert Holliday recovering from broken wrist.
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Clark Kendall
Eudora
W. Br, Smith
Springfield
Mart City
J. M. Torrence
Eric
H. F. Olsen
F. Olson
Schubert Furr End
Innermoent
Qak TL
N. E. Faringer
E. Gries
George Asted
Perry Palmatech
Penner
Robert Odd Fellows Lodge
Sarah Plummer
Sarah Frances
Fannie
Sarure
Michael
Perry Cemetery
Edward Jones
Edward Innes
Lane Star
Eart Fones
Kay Jones
Overbrook
Josephine Miller
Lasanc
Calif
Pearl Dillon
Beerbrook
Oscar Wilson
City Recreation Commission
Alan Sandford
Albert Holliday
Holliday
Oil firms, union reach critical Oklahoma City settlement
Negotiations between the company and the union in Oklahoma City, stalled since January, moved toward agreement after a federal three man conciliation panel led by C. T. Emory. Governor Arn of Kansas urged arbitration if talks failed, noting the potential impact on the region’s economy, health and welfare and defense industries.
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Company
Union
Oklahoma City
C. T. Emory
Tulsa
Arn
Wich
Ita
Kansas
Johnston Murray
Oklahoma
Forrest Smith
Missouri
Topeka
Woodward joins race for Fourth District GOP delegate
El Dorado Feb 15 State Sen R C Woodward announced his candidacy for Fourth District delegate to the Republican National Convention pledging to back no candidate yet aiming to help nominate the strongest Republican. Promoted to colonel William H Bray optometrist 915 St promoted from lieutenant colonel to colonel in Army ORC medical service corps at Lawrence HQ.
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GOP
el Dorado
R. C. Woodward
William H. Bray
Medical Service Corps
Army
Organized Reserve Corps
ORC
Lawrence
Finalists Named In Lorraine Buchler Oratorical Contest
Six finalists emerged from thirteen contestants in Green Hall for the Lorraine Buchler Oratorical Contest preliminary. Thursday night at Strong Auditorium the finals will award Encyclopaedia Americana to the winner, $20 to second, and $10 to third.
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Lorraine Buchler
Green Hall
Richard Sheldon
Lam van Almen
Ohio St
Franklin PD. Roosevelt
Don Dirks
Winchester
International
Sue Moyer
Hamlin
U.S.A
Wilbur Goodseal
Chanute
Secon
Win Komper
Kansas City
Frances Feist
Wilson O'Connell
Staf
Gerald Pearsson
Pri
E. C. Buehler
Speech and Drama
K.U
Rorech
Liberty Memorial High School
Don Dixon
Allen Crafton
Kim Giffen
Richard Schiefelbusch
Speech
F. J. Moreau
Robert McNair Davis
School of Law
Hiebert’s Daughter Marks Milestones Amid Family College News
Lawrence notes reveal Phyllis Hiebert, K A graduate student and English instructor, had a busy fortnight. Her father Z N Hiebert became Tabor College president, she earned a Master’s decree, and she joined Pacific Bible Institute as English instructor in Fresno. Absentee figures rise to 606 across city schools due to flu and viruses.
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Phyllis Hiebert
K. A
Z. N. Hiebert
Tabor College
Hillsboro
Pacific Bible Institute
Fresno
Calif
Bishop Hunkeler to Join Phi Kappa Fraternity at KU
Kansas City Diocese Bishop Edward J. Hunkeler will be made an honorary member of Phi Kappa Fraternity at KU Sunday afternoon. The pin ceremony at 3 30 p.m. will feature Jerome S. Koehler presenting the honor with witnesses including Most Rev. Mark K. Carroll and Chancellor Frank Lin Murphy. The event marks KU Epsilon chapter’s 45 members with Joe P. Wimsatt presiding and Emil J. Telfel guiding as adviser. A reception and buffet follow the ceremony at the chapter house.
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Edward J. Hunkeler
Kansas City
Phi Kappa Fraternity
National Catholic Social Fraternity
Jerome S. Koehler
Mark K. Carroll
Wichita
Franklin I. Murphy
K.U
George Towle
St. John's Catholic Church
Lawrence
Ri Charles Aziere
St. Benedi College
Atchison
Fraterni
Hunkeler
Grand Island
Nebr
United States
Brown University
Providence
R. I
Joe P. Wimsatt
Tonganoxie
Dana L. Anderson
Essay contest allowed for students outside schools
Topeka February 15 high school students may compete in a Kansas Young Democrats essay contest if kept strictly extracurricular. KSHSAA commissioner E A Thomas says schools must not distribute materials or advise on essays and warns participation could affect eligibility. Contest asks Is the Two-Party System Necessary for Good Government with winners earning trips to Washington, D C.
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Topeka
Young Democrats
E. A. Thomas
Kshsaa Board of Control
Kansas Young Democrat
Washington, D.C
Cancer Clinic Approved by College of Surgeons
Dr. Noble P. Sherwood, chair of the Tumor Diagnostic Clinic of Douglas County, reports a letter from Dr. Walter Batchelder of the American College of Surgeons affirming the clinic operates per College standards after a recent survey by Dr. J. F. Heinrich. A film of clinic activities will be shown at a Soroptimist Club meeting Monday at 6 in Castle Tex Room with nurse Electa Kindlesperger as speaker.
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Noble P. Sherwood
Tumor Diagnostic Clinic
Douglas County
Walter E. Batehielder
American College of Surgeons
Chicago
J. F. Heinrich
College of Surgeons
Batchelder
Soroptimist Club
Castle Tex
Electa Kindlesperger
Lawrence Public School
Brethren Church Plans $200,000 Home for Aged in McPherson
The Church of the Brethren announced plans to build a $200,000 home for the aged in McPherson. James H. Elrod, regional secretary, said construction will start later this year.
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McPherson
Church of the Brethren
James H. Elrod
The
Brethren Church
Divorce Suit Filed For Othe Lewis From Rhoda Lewis
A divorce action has been filed by Othe D. Lewis against Rhoda Lewis in Douglas County Court. The filing cites dissolution of marriage and seeks court resolution of alimony and property division.
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Othe D. Lewis
Rhoda Lewis
Douglas Jet Court
Denial by Nunan Continues in Tax Settlement Case
In Indianapolis Superior Court the tax settlement over a $636,000 claim against Nunan Brewing Co. was settled for $4,500. A subsequent $25,000 excess profits tax rebate is noted with unclear year details. The case timeline spans December 8, 1940s to August 38, 1951 with key figures Williams Oliphant Caudle involved.
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Wile Son
Indianapolis
Williams
Tax Division
Justice Department
T. Lamar Caudle
Charles Oliphant
Internal Revenue Bureau
Brewing Company
Gifts to Lawrence museum add historic pieces
Walter Varnum oversees the Lawrence Historical Museum collection in the Municipal Building basement. Sen. Robert C Rankin donated a wall cabinet from the Free State Hotel fire of 1856. A counter from the National Bank of Lawrence, 1866, was arranged as a gift by the late Henry Albach. Five Civil War guns and a sword from the Grand Army of the Republic’s former meeting place will be displayed. Varnum has added many items. residents are urged to donate or loan pieces via Varnum or the city clerk’s office.
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New Lawrence
Henry Albach
Washington Hadley
Grand Army of the Republic
Court House
Varnum
Varnim Way
Marriage Licenses Issued From Probate Court
Probate Court issued marriage licenses to Don S. Drake 34 of St Joseph Missouri and Mary L Meek 24 of Newton. Dennis Anthony Stencil 13 of Lawrence and Vera Rose Chanay 29 of Baldwin. The record lists names and addresses including Mrs Dorothy Anderson Mrs Addie Bowles and others as hospital names and residence notes.
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Don S. Drake
St. Joseph
Mary L. Meek
Newton
Dennis Anthony Stencil
Lawrence
Vera Rose Chanay
Baldwin
U S Alien Employes to Visit University Campus
Five alien employees of United States Information Centers in European countries will visit the University of Kansas from February 19 to 23. Donald K. Alderson will supervise the two month program and arrange their visit with the group. The staff members include Marie Therese Barreau Paris Albert H Roche Brussels Aino Niskanen Helsinki Per Amby Copenhagen aml A Philippe Vos Bern.
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United States
Lawrence
University of Kansas
U. S. State Department
Donald K. Alderson
K.U
Marie-Therese Barreau
Paris
Albert H. Roche
Brussels
Belgium
Aino Niskanen
Helsinki
Finland
Per Amby
Copenhagen
Denmark
Aml A
Philippe Vos
Bern
Switzerland
Dean Alderson
Europe
Annual Meeting Notice for Atchison Production Credit Association
Douglas County members of the Atchison Production Credit Association are informed of the annual meeting set for February 26 at the Atchison Hotel. The session includes a business meeting, entertainment, and a short program, with O. O. Browning presiding at 11 a.m. Two directors will be elected. Members reside across Atchison and nearby counties including Brown Doniphan Jackson Jefferson Leavenworth Nemaha Shawnee Wyandotte and Douglas.
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Douglas County
Atchison Production Credit Association
Atchison
O. O. Browning
Brown,Doniphan
Jackson
Jefferson
Leavenworth
Nemaha
Shawnee
Wyandotte
Douglas Counties
New Medical Advisor Replaces Draft Board Doctor
Dr. Monti Belot Jr named medical advisor to the Doug as County Draft Guard Board, replacing Dr. R. H. Edmiston. Appointed through Kansas Selective Service and awaiting national approval in Washington, duties include advising on physical deferments of registrants. Topeka court clerk Addie Underwood, 53, died after illness.
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de. Monti, Belot Jr
Dougas County
Draft Guard
F. C. Allen
Belot
de. R. H
Edmiston
Post Thru
Kansas
Selective Service
Washington
Topeka
Addie Underwood
Court of
Lone marcher defies two minute silence in London crowd
London on Feb 15 saw a rugged individualist refuse to observe two minutes of silence for King George VI. Police rescued him as mobbing surged near Fleet Street after the two minute tribute ended. The man shouted he sympathizes with the royals but rejects coercion, then fled into a newspaper office.
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London
George VI
Tower of London
Fleet Street
Tie
Thames
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Chia St
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Dr. Monti
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Peroid of Silence
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B. F. Goodrich
Douglas County Building and Loan Assn
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