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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1955

Page

7

Escapee Scarred Youth Alleges Inmate Attacks at Topeka School

A 16 year old Wichita boy said inmates at the state boys Industrial school at Topeka beat and chased him off the grounds. Jerry O Neal, an escapee, claimed scars from broken bottles and knives on his leg neck and chin after clashes with other inmates. Superintendent Dale Isaacs dismissed the claim as that of a constant complainer. Police and officials stated the school faced criticism over leniency and an immediate report of the escapees. Chief S R Purdue called for an investigation into handling of the boys.

Wichita Topeka Jerry O'Neal O'Neal O. K Dale Isaacs Isaacs R. Purdue

Real Estate Transfers List Shows Numerous Property Deals

Amid war era entries, transfers outline deeds with multiple parties including Dobbine Hatfield and Marlin, Walters and Marks, Hobbs and others with modest sums and parcel specifics. The long list notes Lot 9A, Schwarz Acres, Moramar, Brookdale and Lane Place, interleaved with Rev values and no revenue tags, concluding with a WWII Dutch underground note referencing Heveningen.

John W. Dobbine W. W. Hatfield Guy E. Marlin Southwest Addition Gustave C. Walter Julius Marks Mass W.A. Hobbs Oliver P. Hobbs & We Wis Zimco Homes, Inc Lelion A John E. Hubbell Fairgrounds Guy Ousdahl Harvey James Sellera Jr Rik Southwest Mayer Litwin A. G. Hunt Velma G. Hunt Lot & Bik Cora K. Melvin George Piesa Virginia M. Wood South Monee Ledrus G. Carter Donald Howard McConnell Berita Grace McConnell Hiltercat Giville H. Midgett Cittora Fred Howe Moramar, Fey Orville H. Midvett Brookdale Howera Construction Co Oscar_C. Nation & wi Bowers Construction Co John M. Nugent & Wi Oryitle H. Midwett & Wr Charles Smith Gordon Hs Miller & Wf Fred Lawrence L. Miller &Wf

Soviet Youth Told to Settle and Raise Families

Khrushchev addressed a Moscow audience urging thousands of youths to relocate to virgin lands in Siberia and start families for the nation. He cited a 200 million population and warned that even 100 million more would not suffice for the country’s needs.

Moscow Siberia Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party Soviet Union

Weather For Other Areas

A weather roundup notes limited rain or snow across the nation with the heaviest precipitation in the Arizona desert during the night. Snow flurries appeared in New England and parts of the northern plains while most regions were clear or partly cloudy. Temperatures rose 5 to 15 degrees from the Gulf coast north to the Canadian border, with above freezing in Iowa and Illinois. Northern New England saw milder air lifting temps into the upper 20s.

Arizona Desert New England Northern Plains Gulf Canadian Iowa Illinois Atlantic

PTA Notes On Meetings At Pinckney School

The Pinckney School PTA will meet at 2 p m on Thursday Jan 13 in the school. The topic is Sex Education That Makes Sense All interested may attend. The Lawrence PTA Council meets at 730 p m Monday in the Junior High School library. The New York School PTA executive board meets at 2 p m Tuesday in the school library. The Mc Allaster School PTA executive board meets at 930 a m Tuesday in the school library.

Pinckney School PTA Lawrence Pta Council New York McAllaster School Pta

Blaze Destroys Eight Arkansas Homes Near Little Rock

Eight families lost their homes in a rapid fire near Little Rock in an unprotected area just outside the city two blocks from fire protection. About 25 people watched the flames as ten houses burned and only two survived. No injuries reported. fire officials cited city ordinances preventing outside equipment use.

Little Rock Arkip Francis Robinson W. P. Stanford

Service Members in Germany From Lecompton and Baker Univ

PFC Duane D. Chiles 21 son of George A Files Lecompton serves with 291st Field Artillery Battalion in Ansbach Germany. He entered the Army June 1953 and arrived overseas December 1953 after graduating Lecompton High School. PFC Clifford J. Ikenberry 21 radio operator Headquarters Co First Infantry Division Medical Battalion stationed in Germany on Army basketball team. former Baker University student and Delta Tau Delta member. He is son Ira Ikenberry 454 Lincoln St husband of Dora Ikenberry Baldwin Route 2. A researcher notes superstition rising in modern civilization.

Duane D. Chiles George A. Files Lecompton 291St Field Artillery Ansbach Germany Chiles Lecompton High School Clifford J.ykenberry Army Baker University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Ira Ikenberry Lincoln St Dora Ikenberry Baldwin Route 2

Holiday Guests and Social Recaps Across Eudora and Vicinity

Eudora residents and visitors from Fayetta ville, Lawrence, Topeka, Temple Texas and Eureka fed New Year gatherings. Families including Westheffer Rush Smith Langstar Skillt and others shared holidays with relatives. Church Women’s Guild met Thursday afternoon at St Pauls Evangelical Reformed with Devotions and a film titled Women’s Guild at Work.

Phoebe Westheffer Don Westheffer Fayettaville W. Vu Herman Bohnsack Irvin Crawford Eureka Frank Raley Bradley Lawrence Herbert Weidensaul Jane Topeka Archie Jameson Larry George Warmker Eudora Los Angles Florence Stessanus al Warmker Menrietta Schubert Alma Huaies Ed Walsh Temple Tex Woman's Guild St. Paul's Clarence Broers Arthur Bernitz

Boy 13 Cries in Court Over Guns After Mother’s Death

In Detroit Robert Romano, 13, sobbed as Probate Court considered the fate of his 12 cap pistols, 2 BB guns, and a .30 rifle after his mother Ruth Noce, 34, was fatally shot. Officials say the shooting was intentional. the boy claims accident during a TV set quarrel.

Detroit Robert Romano Nathan J. Kaufman Ruth] Noce Kaufman John Franklin

Centenary Methodist Church Events At University Campus

The article lists church activities and speakers at Wesley Foundation and Methodist Youth Fellowships on a university campus. It notes features by William Merrin Coburn, Shirley Dean, and others, with services.

Methodist Elm William BR. Merriin Coburn Seton de Lorenz Shirley Dean Hann Weeleys Dent Cenres Wesley Fiuniaitui Iatinas University Intamedinies Ray John J. Clinton Woman’ Service Frenine Christian Uup

Woman's Society Meeting Planned at2 PM Hostess Mrs Cook

The Woman's Society of World Service of the Evangelical and United Brethren church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with hostess Mrs Mary Cook. Mrs Joe is listed among attendees.

Woman's Society of World Serv ‘Ice of Evangelical and United Brethren Church Mary Cook Joe

Strobe presents devotions and lesson Tuesday night

The Strobe will lead devotions and a lesson on Tuesday evening as part of the club’s activities. The Keata Club plans a meeting with Mrs Oscar Broers at 7230 p.m.

Strobe Keata Club Oscar Broers

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