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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2016
Page
2
The Journal-World obituary policy states information on running obituaries is available by calling 832-7151. Obituaries are published as submitted by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.
Funeral services for Frances Margaret Joseph 94 of Lawrence will be held at 2 00 p m Wednesday February 24 2016 at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence She died February 19 2016 at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community Born August 24 1921 in Hartford Connecticut she was a Rosie the Riveter welding on U S submarines during World War II and later worked in nursing in several states Frances married Billy Joe Joseph in 1945 in Norwich Connecticut He died in 2004 She is survived by her son Jeff and grandson Nick both of Lawrence a sister in law Ruth of Wartburg Tennessee and many nieces and nephews Memorials may go to Grace Hospice of Lawrence and Topeka Kansas.
The planning commission weighs two sites for a gun range in Lawrence. The 1021 E 31st St plan, previously denied, is pushed for approval with concerns about school proximity and activity. The Malls location near 23rd and Louisiana remains favored by planners for being closer to schools and denser pedestrian traffic. The issue follows a federal Gun Free School Zones Act debate and closure of a basement gun range.
Baldwin High School biology students, aided by a $1,400 Baldwin Education Foundation grant, conducted a 16 step lab to insert a bioluminescent plasmid into E coli. The exercise used a safe lab strain, followed strict precautions, and aims to build skills for future careers in biomedical engineering medicine and veterinary science.
Wichita authorities report one person dead in a fire confined to a single unit of a seven floor Wichita apartment building. Fire marshal Brad Crisp said a resident reported the blaze at Shady Way Plaza Towers on Sunday. A 70 year old man was found dead inside the apartment while another resident was treated for smoke inhalation and listed in stable condition. The fire was contained to the living room of the one bedroom unit.
The Lawrence Journal-World provides contact numbers for readers to submit story ideas and reach departments at the News Center located in Lawrence Kansas. Central lines list extensions 832-6388 through 832-1297 for newsroom staff and tips.
Chas Eckman and Krysallin Ahtone Lawrence a boy Sunday Mark and Jessica Stockham Lawrence a boy Sunday.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors and invites readers to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld com if they believe an error exists. The policy emphasizes prompt corrections in the editorial space.
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