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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1948

Page

2

Fete Scholars at Banquet Honors Liberty Memorial High Students

Eleven seniors at Liberty Memorial high school were honored last night at a Summerfield scholarship banquet in the high school cafeteria. The program celebrated candidates for Summerfield honors at the University of Kansas and praised academic achievement, with parents and local officials in attendance.

Liberty Memorial High School Summerfield Altha Kansas Gerta Genematic Roger Beth Chapin Clark Norman Luallin David Nieder Mrubert Rennes Neal Wherry Sever Bert Memenat Suiner Xcholare Wiliany Averdey Harry We Een Wehard R . Robert J. Katey Franklin Fearng Frank Sanderons Chert BE. Whaley James FE. Nocker I. M.A. OR Feger Gift J . George B. Hamaramire Rowwell B Umell Albert Decker Ertwin Price Harwood G. Kolaky Mark | Wiesrelman Gialland — Landrith Thornton E. Mrc‘lanahan Arthur M. Nelson Clifford EF. Reynolds Gelein V. Dresser Rudolph W. W. Wright State Superintendent of Dr. KF L. Nevatny Lawrence Board of Education James Fine Davett Mahton Ball Dick Hunter Jerry Hense Lay Mitchell Slausen Alan Winton Alvin Hay Jeannie Bowers Vierty Valix Jack Moore Jerry Reownee Lary Nolan Charlie Tinsinger Sephomore Uleotohn Siena Merlin Hornberger Jean Denny Joan Sine

Velos al Velarde Dance Team Headlines University Concert

Velos al Velarde will headline a University of Kane Hoch Auditorium concert as part of the third regular program in the concert series. The program features diverse acts including Patricia Liga and Laura Corbay among others, with performances spanning musical comedy opera and classical and popular pieces. The event also notes visiting figures and a noted anatomy professor from the University of Chicago will make a campus visit.

Etote Velos al Velarde Bron Famerrow Hoch Auditorcio Univeraity of Kane Saucere Porrameile University Diatisa Croobot Aed Volar Yeeanda Oan Harr Boia Coon Teriainera Patricia Liga Naetal Broadcasting Company Laura Corbay K. J

Kansas Arts and Crafts Festival Head Doubles as Night Watchman

A journalistic account describes Marge Stockton volunteering as night watchman during the Kansas Arts and Crafts Festival. She notes a near empty building, the delayed arrival of police and officials, and the quiet resolve to stay on duty, hoping to protect art worth thousands as she contemplates a future in festival reporting and verse.

Kansas Stockton Genera Derby Angora Marge Stockton Hiss Will Gibson Fetva

Enrolment surge marks Menmiah chorus rehearsal

Two hundred eighty singers enrolled for the second rehearsal of the Menmiah fasti chorus during Music Week. Swarthout, head of the school of fine arts, leads the choir with orchestra. event set for Sunday afternoon May 2 at Hoch Auditorium. Enrollment closed except for special cases at the next Thursday rehearsal.

Dean D. M. Swarthout School of Fine Arte Swarthout Hoch Jmt Frank Stronghall Soldate Vaire Ith

KU Representative to Attend Topeka Hearing on Bus Rates

University of Kansas official Irvin Youngberg will join veterans groups to protest Santa Fe Railway practice at a March hearing in Topeka concerning proposed fare increases from Lawrence to Sunflower Village. Santa Fe seeks higher rates from a wartime low of 12 tickets for 1.40, 24 tickets for 2.70, and 4.30 respectively.

University of Kansas Kansas Corporation Transmission Topeka Sante Fe Transportation Company Lawrence Sunflower Village Irvin Youngberg Ko U Veterans of Foreign Wars Sunflower Sante Fe

Births and admissions fill Memorial Hospital report

Memorial Hospital records list multiple admissions and discharges including Mrs Charlene McClusgage at 1709 Indiana Street and Mrs Phyllis Eggen at 413 West Fourteenth Street. Births reported for Duane and spouse at 1124 New Jersey Street and other infant notes. Also mentions John Rapacs of Oklahoma denying pro football signing and a legion post plan to buy a downtown Knights of Columbus building for 918000 in Leavenworth.

Charlene McClusgage Indiana Street Frank Dillon Covalescent Hospital Phyllis Eggen West Fourteenth Street Albert Lundy Elmer F. Corbin Connecticut Street Miss Hope Laws Overbrook Helen Carrington Tennessce Street Legion To Bay Leavenworth Kan H. Mekhi Semanine Oatruet Knights of Colombes

Junior High Hoop Schedule Ahead At Topeka Invite

Junior high boys face a tight week with games tonight and tomorrow and a first round clash Saturday in the Topeka Invitational. Northwest Junior High hosts at 7 30 tonight on the L M H S floor then Shawnee Mission visits for a 3 p m tip off tomorrow. In a prior meeting Shawnee Mission won 20 16 here. Curtis Junior High meets Topeka Cur tis in the Saturday 4 p m first round with six Topeka schools in the tourney. If victorious, the local team advances to the second round Monday with semi finals set for next Wednesday and finals Thursday night at Topeka High. All games are at Topeka High gym.

Topeka Northwest Junior High of Kansas City L.M.H.S Shawnee-Mission Shawnee- Mission Junine High Curtis Junior High Highland Park Holton Seaman Wamego Washburn Rural Lawrence Topeka High School

Fierce firing erupts near Tirat Tsevi amid deadly clashes

Reports from Jerusalem say new shooting near Tirat Tsevi followed a day of heavy combat that left numerous Arabs and Jews dead. Government figures cite at least 31 Arabs and a Jew killed, with many wounded as fighting spread to Reisen and Jerusalem vicinity.

Jerusalem Tirat Teevi Reisen Tirat Tsevi Beijaan Beth Shem Haifa Old City United Nations Palestine

Weaver community forms new home demonstration unit

A Weaver unit is organized with Mrs. Delbert Reusch as president and Mrs. John Strong as reporter. Girl Scout training, Social Order of the Beauceant meetings, a Sigma Phi Epsilon Mothers club dinner, and various local gatherings are scheduled. Moving pictures from the Orange Bowl trip are planned, plus birthday observances and club events at The Hearth and Country Club.

Weaver Delbert Reusch John Strong Sigma Phi Epsilon Mothers Club Anthers’ Club Kansas City Mes C. L. Kannelman Orange Bowl

Two KU Students Involved In Jayhawk Drive Collision

Two cars on Jayhawk Drive in front of Hoch Auditorium on the University of Kansas campus were damaged yesterday morning. University police patrolman Robert Corwin identified drivers Victor Eddy of 1621 Edgehill Board and Burt Robson of 2001 New Hampshire Street, each operating a vintage vehicle.

University of Kansas Jayhawk Hoch Auditorium Robert Corwin University Ae Victor Eddy Edgehill Board Burt Robson New Hampshire Street

Two Pound Infant At Kansas City Hospital

A two day-old infant weighed two pounds four ounces at a Kansas City hospital today. The premature baby, born two days earlier at Camden, was too frail for weighing and placed in an incubator hours after birth.

Kansas City Camden

Youngster Locks Self in Bath. Mother Frees Him

Lawrence area incident reports two year old Larry Dean Stoner of Ottawa locked in an upstairs bathroom. After parents heard at a club, grandparents and father rushed home to find him playing in the living room. Mother calmly turned the inner door key to free him. Weather notes report a near four month high of 72 degrees with warm cleanup by city crews.

Larry Dean Paul Stoner Ottawa Art Stoner Jill West Hills Parkway Lawrence Women's Club Paul

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Charles Vickery

Mrs Charles Vickery aged 35 died after midnight at Watkins Memorial Hospital following a Wednesday stroke. She lived at 1317 Rhode Island street Lawrence for over 50 years. Funeral at Funk's chapel Thursday at 2 am with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by husband Charles Vickery a former University of Kansas instructor, son Ray L. Vickery Kansas City, Mo and C Vickery New York City, daughter Mrs Albert B Mune Pittsburgh Pa and five grandchildren. She was active in politics and a member of Ladies of the G A R and the W C T U. About 12 years ago she attended a Pan American Conference in Washington DC as a representative of a local organization.

Charles Vickery Watkins Memorial Pital Rhode Island Street Lawrence Funk's Chapel Burnst Oak Hill Cemetery University of Kansas Hbim Ray L. Vickery Kansas City Nude C. Vickery New York City Albert B. Mune Pittsburgh

Fenny to Temporary Post Lays Basis for Hi-12 Luncheon

Penny elected temporary chairman of a proposed Hi-12 luncheon club at Eldridge today. Members signed for entry with minimum charter requirements for international recognition. Hi-12 clubs are limited to Masons. five clubs operate in Kansas. A second meeting is set for next Tuesday noon at the Eldridge. Masons wishing to join should contact Penny or Ralph Graber, temporary secretary.

M. N. Penny Eldridge IL Men Kansas Penny Ralph Graber

Death of Frank A. Baker Grows Recall of Local Grocery Firm

Topeka native Frank A. Baker died last night at his ranch near San Fernando California. Baker 74 was a former Kansas City grocery firm executive linked to the Ridenour Baker Grocery Company, founded at Lawrence in 1858. He leaves a widow and others.

Kansas City Frank A. Baker San Fernando Calif Baker Toka Kan Ridenour-Baker Grocery Company Lawrence

Mayor Parsons Returns to Duties After Illness

Fragmentary OCR text indicates Mayor James B. Parsons resumed duties briefly after a brow bout with asthma. He returned home and was to be seen back to full duties by the week’s end.

Mayer James B. Parsons Yeetonday

Livestock Market Wrap from Kansas City and Tulsa

Kansas City and nearby markets report mixed livestock results with cattle and calves showing uneven trading. Cattle prices mostly steady to lower, top calves around 32.00 while feeder and stocker classes varied. hogs and sheep weaker with demand tepid and futures showing soft tones.

New York Kansas Ciy Cartla Leeds Uvielb Ted Ateera Bota AL BO Norte Iy

Prairie Market Report and Farm Prices Amid Mixed Trade

Prairie at 17.0¢ and 1 Gt SL. market No. 3 prices, Italy and others. Harvest, market notes from Chicago and Kansas City. Beef and butter values. regional crop and livestock remarks. price ranges for eggs, poultry, and produce. New York stock activity noted with recoveries and Monday rally.

Prairie Italia Bop Wall New York AP Siow

Turbulent Steel Pricing Debate Across Major Firms

The piece reports on Republic Steel and other large players negotiating increased outsourcing and pricing amid broader industry tensions. It notes a mix of corporate names, potential suppliers, and the push by officials for policy alignment to ease cross border frictions.

Republic Steel Retained Tol Panta Fe Ag Chesaake En Hie A Pater General Chrpaler Dugas “Aircraft American Telegtone Genergl Electric Standard de Peat al- Hed Chemical Northern Pacific Great Northern Ratway Union Pacific Itinoin Central Westernay Randeda

Card of thanks from Mrs. Frank Raley

I wish to thank my father's friends for their many kindnesses during his illness.

Frank Raley

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