Housing and welfare costs hit 1947 county needs
Lawrence County welfare head cites crowded unsanitary relief housing near Lawrence and Emailer towns. She notes rising costs nearly 226000 for Jan–Nov and 21500 for December, with federal aid covering 40–45 percent, state aid up to 40 percent, and local taxes covering the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Doueise
Nevis
Wieer Ofte T
Lawrence
Cnet
Alamo
T. B
Canseer
University of Kanaan
Community notices and a highway accident report
New Tears day guests attended a dinner hosted by Mrs. George in Law Van Nice. Mackey community club will meet Thursday at 3 o clock with refreshments. Mrs. Breese in charge. Mrs. J Ro Weert joined a South Side Reading club meeting where a book review People Likes Us was given. Judy Jo and Linda Hemphill stayed with Miss Martha Eberwein as Welcome district residents plan a spring move. Thursday near noon a highway accident at No. 24 involved five cars causing traffic delays. no serious injuries. A priest from Ottawa helped secure aid amid icy road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
George
van Nice
Cheater Spray
Judy Jo
Linda Hemphill
Martha Eberwein
Welcome
Tha Foerweins
Inrr
Welcome District
Thraday
Orners
Ottawa
Christmas Day Visits From Montana to Lawrence Families
Mrs George Hallenteck and Mrs dark wull of California joined relatives for Christmas Day activities. Numerous Greenwell and Weldon families from Winfield Wichita Rathwell Lawrence and nearby towns hosted and visited, sharing meals and holiday greetings with extended kin.
Holiday social notes and local visits across Kansas
Journalists and families from Cape Girardeau to Coffeyville share holiday travel. Students from abroad are hosted at international houses in Cape Girardeau while Mrs Ne Losier returns from Sapulpa. Multiple visits span Topeka and Great Bend with relatives, plus a burglar alarm incident in Baltimore and Oklahoma Sooners arriving in Lawrence for a game at Hoch Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspar Brockman
K. U
Cape Girardeau
For View
Fanny Ne Losier
Briar Marner
Sapulpa
Ohla
Dir ¥En
Topeka
Mroo
Rey Curtis
Agnes
T.pena
John
Sherman Wiggine
Me Wiseins
Great Bend
M. Helen Shilton
Mex. Richer
Winchester
Mass
Antnexa
Bruce Drake
Bers
Oklahoma University
Lawrence
Sooners
Dayhawkers
Hoch Auditorium
The 1947 Teen Look from Sloppy Joes to Gideos Girl
A nostalgic survey traces teen fashion shifts in 1947 from sloppy to Gibson Girl inspired styles, noting hems down and waistlines up as poodle skirts and camisoles rise in popularity. It highlights music tastes, new looks, and opinions on safety and self-improvement amid postwar trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Girl
Beirs
Bobby
Mr. Sinatra
Cash Box
Jukebox
Frankie
Barber Pole
Perry Como
Sinatra
Bina le Sonan
Ferie Si
Bing
Nkie Lane
Vie’ Damone
Frankie Lane
Damone
Founders Day meeting plan discussed at Muncie station
Alma Selward spent Sunday with her father Maurice Suiter at Muncie station. The Founders' day meeting and program will be planned by the commit-tees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Alma Selward
Maurice Suiter
Muncie Station
Commit
Christmas Visitors and Family Gatherings in Leavenworth Area
Mrs Alina Walter of Kansas City spent Christmas with sister Lena and brother Lota in Leavenworth. Ernest Tormeden hospitalized at St John’s for several days. Douglas and family celebrated Christmas in Lawrence. Teachers and children resumed after two week break. Jack Davidson and Roy Polter visited relatives in Leavenworth. Merlin Brock family visited in Kansas City. William Tormeden Jr and family of Lawrence spent Friday with parents. Jack Tornden from Lawrence spent Christmas with Alfred Torneden. Edith Douglas stayed at Oclachiasger home Christmas Day. Dorothy Hadenbeck visited Leavenworth on Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs Alfred Torneden dine with Milton Shafstall family. An exchange of gifts was enjoyed in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alina Walter
Kansas City
Lena
Adrother
Lota
Tormeden
Ernest Tormeden
St. John's Hospital
Leavenworth
I Do
Douglas
Lawrence
Jack Davidson
Roy Polter
Merlin Brock
Mas City
Wiliam Tormeden, Jr
Jack Torneden
Alfred Torneden
Edith Douglas
Oclachiasger
Dorothy Hadenbeck
Taavenworth
Milton Shafstall
Christmas Day Gatherings Across Eudora and Lawrence
Christmas day was shared by Mr. and Mrs. Bareld Duncan of Eudora with a family basket dinner and gift exchange. Numerous relatives from Lawrence and Kansas City visited, including Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Brock, Wesley Rattles, Lied Rhodes Sr., and the Teyne, Torre, Toyne, Torneten, Greenwell, and Clutchy families, as they spent the holiday with local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareld Duncan
Eudora
Jmoimr Teyne
Lawrence
TB Davenport
James Torre
Sydni
Evalven
Vitors
Mary Toyne
Pon
Wiliam Torneten, Jr
Merlin Brock
Frisday
Dick Greenwell
Jerry
Lois
Torneden
Wesley Rattles
Miro
Lied Rhodes Sr
Kansas City
Jimmy Teyne
Montgomery
Kansas
Clutchy
Lawrence residents visit relatives during holiday season
Mrs George Fator of Lawrence visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Toye and son. Miss Helra Harmon of Peoria spent Christmas vacation with her parent Mr and Mrs Harmon and Marcus. Mr and Mrs Bert Wilcox of Lawreve and Mr and Mrs Wiltter Torneden joined with Mrs Jemafe Brock and her mother on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fator
Lawrence
James Toye
Helra Harmon
Peoria
Rnais
and Harmon
Marcus
Bert Wilcow
Lawreve
Wiltter Torneden
Jemafe Brock
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George Hallenteck
Dark Wull
California
Claude Hallenbeck
Hartes Hallenteck
Tiary
Gienia Kay
Witlaret
Bert Wilson
Sunea
Charles Vis
Hud Greenwell
Sim
Winfield
Wiley Greenwell
Lealy
Wichita
Katara Owell
Winefield
Clarence Richardson
Rathwell
New Mesa
John Mirehes
Aebttren
Richand Greenwell
Charles Hallenbeck
Darcy
Mt Bevins
and Mirs
Apent
Perenale
Pan New
Ogle Hanten
Coffeyville
Cecil Button
Colorado
Therhones
J. 1D. Button
Sandra Anderson
Shirley Button
Baltimore
Ergy
Oklahoma
United Banton” Bel
Eddy Howard
Stafford
Andrews Sisters
Ink Spota
Dorony Shay
Mackey
Villa Eden
Beauty Shop
Phese
Aime
Golden Crest
Billy
Asp
Ann Page
Campbells
wHite House
Nutley Margarine
Shoe Dept
Thompson
L. P. Gas Company
Heina Boby
Spotlight Coffee
Kreger
Kregers
Kreger’s
Texas Juice Reps
Welch
Kroger
Pure Cane
Aican
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