Lawrence Social Service League year reports show varied aid
The Lawrence Social Service League issued annual reports detailing sewing room work across 12 churches and a Home Demonstration Unit. They completed 5 679 articles, aided 15 families directly, and provided 2 children with school outfits. The sewing room supplied hospital garments and clothing for flood victims, with sales at their store funding aid for 93 families.
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Lawrence Social Sergwun
Gy. E. Lindquist
Centenary
First Baptist
First Jan
Davisenpal
West Sii Presbsan
Trinity Lutheran
United Brethrenian
Plymouth National
League
May Jackson
Norinal
Aves
Woeehring
Doroly
Kochring
Boyles
Hoffmann
George Pepper
Tungsten loan to Bolivia boosts U.S. supply
The Export-Import Bank approved a $580,000 loan to Bolivia's Pacuni mine to expand tungsten production. The funds will buy and transport mining and milling equipment, enabling Compagnie Aramago de Mines en Bolivia to invest further and increase output for U.S. needs.
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Washington
United States
Bolivia
Pacuni
Compagnie Aramago de Mines En
Tungsten Supply Pact From Local Mine Reported
An agreement outlines that the United States will obtain tungsten from the mine’s 1952-51 production under the stated terms. The deal ties government needs to the mine’s output and specifies the supply arrangement and duration.
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Nouncement
U. S
Marriage Licenses Recorded by Primitive Court Officials
Marriage licenses issued to several couples including Prabiule Court test CooDiomrede and Wink fred Mloese Smith, Lawrence Marrs Swaleriss, Tonwa nace and Simmons, Lee Karl Trow broise with Delly Dalphene Bivins, Baldwin residents.
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Hermes Hay
Prabiule
Local Names Listed in Topeka Area Notices
Liam E Smith age 38 of Kansas City Missouri and Erma G Elgin, Jos celes, George J Hively, and Lorna Irene Kenndard age 18, all residents of Topeka are named in the public record notices. The fragment lists several individuals connected to the Topeka region.
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Liam E. Smith
Kansas Citro
Erma G. Elgin
Josceles
George J. Hively
Lorna Irene Kenndard
Topekan
Service News Highlights of Local Servicemen Promotions
Lecompton’s Richard H Hatch promoted to first class and serving in Japan with the 4th Infantry Division Ammunition Handler. Lt Albert Lee Brooks recently stationed at Bergstrom AFB Texas with the 12th Fighter Wing and family nearby. Roger H Wathnow promoted to corporal in Japan with Military Police. Robert G Wathnow serves as teletype operator in Burtonwood England. Joseph A Kidd, son of Ward Wich, stationed in Korea from August to December.
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Richard H. Hatch
Lecompton
P Vale
Japan
Diinn
Hoth
Pfc. Hatch
Leonard Hatch
Lecompron
Albert Lee Brooks
Fren
England
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Ansin
Tex
Connie Conrad
St. 8. Oliver
Vt. Sh
Journal World Offic
Steven Sue
Roger H. Wuthnow
Corp al
Wathnow
Liberty Mema High School
Robert G. Wathnow
Force
Burtonwood
Tarkland Air Base
San Antonio
Cheyenne
Were
Wiesbaden
Gerainy
Tweland
If E. Wardnow
Christ
Joseph A. Kidd
Walter Wich
Chemnsivpan
Korea
Would-Be Movie Career Ends Abruptly in Denver
A 12 year old from Astoria Long Island told police she ran away with 150 dollars from her parents desk to pursue a movie career. She traveled to St Louis and Denver before being placed in the Denver Arsenile Tome awaiting parental escort.
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Denver
Juvenile Bureau
Hollyscood
Astoria
Long Island
N. Y
Piel
Gail Doone
John Doone
St. Louis
Drunk Driving Charge in Topeka Case
Arnold Bennett of Topeka was fined 150 dollars and sentenced for driving intoxicated and transporting an open bottle. He plans to appeal to district court. bond set at 1000. He was jailed for failure to pay. Deputy Sheriff Robertson sought arrest warrants. Bennett to be tried in Douglas County court. Jerome Howard of vaudeville fame died at 46 in Los Angeles.
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Arnold Bennett
Topeka
Judes Mink Ft. Gray
Bennett
Fennell
Douglas County
Fred Robertson
Robertson
Los Angeles
Jerome Howard
Howard
Curly
Public Library Reports 1951 Book Loans Rise
The Lawrence Free Public Library recorded 109 296 book loans in 1951 with 4 983 county residents served. Donald Potter became librarian on March 1 1951 after succeeding Ralph Van Handle. The year saw 41 336 volumes, 8 gift books, and notable juvenile and adult circulation figures. A nationwide drive contributed 2 000 usable books, with 1 000 shipped for distribution and rest used as replacements. The library moved to free loan for all books and extended magazine loan periods to seven days.
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Lawrence
Potter
Pottec
Journal-World
35000 Aluminum Workers Threaten to Strike
Pittsburgh January 1941 a nationwide strike of about 35000 aluminum workers looms as CIO AFL contract talks stall. Alcoa says AFL Aluminum Workers Union broke off negotiations and threatens to strike February 3 unless agreement is reached. About 9500 workers at six plants affected. CIO United Steelworkers leader says 11000 members may strike February 1 if no new contract with Kaiser Aluminum. CIO USW issued ultimatum for 15000 to strike February 1 without a negotiated contract.
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Pittsburgh
Cio-Afl
Aluminum Co. of America
AFL Aluminum Workers Union
James G. Thimmel
CIO
United Steelworkers
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Co
Cio-Usw
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