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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

2

Five Year Old Among Weekend Injuries In Lawrence

A five year old girl, Dianne Allen, was injured Sunday night after being run over by a car at a drive in theater area in Lawrence. She suffered bruises and possible broken pelvis and was listed in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The driver said the girl appeared suddenly, and witnesses reported no direct view of the incident.

Lawrence Dianne Allen Billy Allen NY St Lawrence Memorial Hospital Dianna Sunset Theater Route 1 Ofice Jeanetta Marie Hardridge Haskell Grounds Billy Hoxd- Bon Rachael Lawrence Th St U. S. Highway 59 PhD Levi Law Fence Charles Benjamin Lutz Conn Max Underwood Ile Perry U. S Underwood Nord Perry Sts Gabrial Levi Dunlap Bruce H. Muzzy Sident

Wreck Kills Kansan Near Kansas City

A Kansas man identified as Rich Fush, 28, Kansas City Kas., was killed yesterday in a car wreck. His body was found beside the wrecked auto after a passerby noticed broken glass along the roadway.

Kansas City Kas Richfush

Local crops need rain as heat returns this summer

Farmers report good condition in most fields but warn rain and moderate temperatures are needed for full bloom. Soybeans and sorghums face stress from heat and prior flood. alfalfa late with third cutting expected. Tomato juice prospects look strong with high yields though rain remains crucial. Local business sees summer uptick as warm spell boosts sales of wear, appliances, and yard gear.

Lawrence

Deaths and Funerals From Lawrence Area

Infant Robert James Adkins of Lecompton died in a Topeka hospital. Survived by parents, a brother, and grandparents. Funeral services for Frederick A. Vincent, 63, of near Overbrook, were held at Overbrook Methodist Church with burial in Overbrook Cemetery. John Snow, 67, of Lawrence, a retired Union Pacific flagman, died at home. survived by wife Bessie and two sisters. Charles Calin Cummins, 64, former Kansas City resident, died in Portland Oregon. funeral at Amos Chapel Shawnee. burial Green Lawn. Reverend Edwin Bardette Backus, former Unitarian minister in Lawrence, died July 7. Surviving relatives listed.

Robert Adkins Robert James Adkins Richard Adkins Lecompton Topeka Richard Dale James Givens Newberry Tony Adkins Blue Lake Calif Bertha Jackson Wichita Frederick A. Vincent Overbrook Overbrook Methodist Church Stella Coffman Lindenwood Gladys Pence Puyal Whip Wash Esther Talbert Avondale Blanche Ware Oscar Vincent Ben Vinecent Tom Vincent Colorado Springs Colo Ward Lawrence Edwin Bardette Backus Unitarian Church Wese Backus William M. Backus E. B. Backus Irene Garrett California Charles Calin Cummins Kansas City Portland Ore Aletha G. Hall Eudora Pearl E. Hackler DeSoto Amos Chapel Shawnee Green Lawn Cemetery John Snow N. St. St Union Pacific Railroad Telephone Company Jefferson County

Peacemaker's shot in bar ends with injury

Theo Alexander tried to stop a bar brawl by using a pistol to fire at the ceiling. The shot dispersed the fight but a ceiling piece struck him, requiring stitches. Local witnesses report the incident as a misguided attempt at peace.

Dallas Theo Alexander

Stafford Wreck Claims Life Of Local Driver

A single car crash near Stafford yesterday killed Bob McKibben a 24 year old resident of Stafford. Authorities reported the fatal wreck occurred on the basin road as the vehicle left the pavement. Emergency crews pronounced McKibben dead at the scene.

Stafford, Basin Bob McKibben Stafford

Lawrence church drive nears 70000 dollar goal

The Lawrence Trinity Episcopalians seek funds to rebuild after a devastating fire aiming to reach the 70000 dollar goal. So far collections total 64000 dollars with contracts for rebuilding due August 2 and construction planned for mid August to early September.

Lawrence Trinity Episcoghi James Seaver Drive

Summit reveals six point plan for easing Cold War tension

The article outlines a Western push for German unification and European security with six U S points. Eisenhower proposes limited arms, new Soviet guarantees on reunification, and disarmament steps while Faure Eden and Bulganin prepare policy declarations for the afternoon session.

Corned Faure United States Germany European Security Organization Eisenhower Weat Russia Tim Eden Britain France Bulganin Bulgakin U. S Europe United Nations Yalta Rusia Atoms For Peace Soviet Union

Market News Snapshot Mixed gains and losses across sectors

Stocks fell in steel and aircraft shares while motors rose, with overall turnover around 2.3 million shares. Commodities showed uneven moves as wheat and oats drifted, corn weakened, and livestock prices varied from steady to lower across hogs cattle and calves. A Kansas City note reports knife incidents interrupting traffic but no complaints filed by noon.

Wall Street New York Geneva X Boone K. C. Cash Grain Kansas City

Hospital Admissions and Birth Notices Across Multiple Towns

The list records admissions and dismissals at Memorial Hospital with names and addresses including Lucille Hanna Topeka Myrtle Muzzy Baldwin Irene Cavaness Eudora and others. It also notes births for Bob J. Stwadley Sunflower Edwin Parks 2414 La St Wahlers Gastauer Williamstown Fevertein Baldwin and Arching 406 W 6th St with dates of Sunday and Saturday.

Lucille Hanna Ohio St Ronald Underwood Topeka Myrtle Muzzy N. 3Rd St Fred Koch Eudora Rachel Lawrence N. 4Th St Charlene Anderson N. 7Th St Irene Cavaness Brian Harris Barker Ave Irs Aileen Kring Baldwin Diana Allen N. Y. St Lila Kite Conn Erma Sharp Ottawa Rollo Jeffries Lincoln St Alameda Simmons Miss. St Melvin Dickson R. T. St Goldie Gibler N. J Jean Hayes R. I. St Bob J. Stwadley Sunflower Edwin Parks la, St Wahlers Gastauer Williamstown Henry Fevertein

Two Local Men Charged With Assaulting Girls

Two 19 year old Lawrence men Bennie Lee Graber and Harold Jay Bunce were charged in County Court with assault after two 17 year old girls filed complaints. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at 23rd and La Sis. The girls are cousins Margaret Powell of Eudora and Donna Powell of 1505 FE 15th St. Both were not seriously injured. Graber is free on 250 dollar bond while Bunce, who failed to post bond, also faces a prior bad check violation.

Lawrence Asault Bennie Lee Graber Harold Jay Bunce la. Sis Margaret, Powell Eudora iDonna Powell 15Th St Graber Bunce

County Traffic Fine for Speeding Hit Kreigh

George William Kreigh of 1524 Vermont Street was fined $10 and court costs in County Court Saturday for speeding.

George William Kreigh

Red China plans purge of two Communist party officials

A Tokyo broadcast says Peiping may purge prominent CCP members after Pan Han-nien vice mayor of Shanghai and writer Hua Feng were arrested and ordered to stand trial by the National People's Congress standing committee.

Tokyo Red China Peiping Pan Han-nien Shanghai Hua Feng National People’s Congress

Swarthouts To Leave Tuesday For Year’s Residence In D C

Prof and Mrs Donald M Swarthout plan to move to Washington D C where Swarthout will join the Catholic University of America music faculty for a year. He leaves Kansas University after 32 years including 27 as dean of the School of Fine Arts.

Donald M. Swarthout Washington, D. C Swarthout Catholic University of America Kansas University School of Fine Arts L A Cappela Lawrence Valley View Crescent Rd Edward L. Masters Charleston 5. C. Masters K. U U.S. Marine Band Masterk Swarthouts Washington Evelyn Patrick Waves Hayes Ocean View Park Bethany Beach Del Ruth) Mi William Rider Rider Prof. Swarthout

Fatal Braniff crash near airport leaves many injured

Juries John Leroy Wilburn Jr. 18 and Ronald Hopkins 19 of Wichita suffer cuts and bruises but are treated and released. Law rence H Norton 48, former Production and Marketing Administration chairman, dies. The plane from Dallas to Chicago hit a 15 foot sign, wrecked at the airport, with 43 aboard. crash crews extinguished flames in minutes.

John Leroy Wilburn Jr Wichita Ronald Hopkins Lawrence H. Norton Production and Marketing Administration Kansas Kansas State College Norton Silver Spring Food and Agriculture Office International Co-operation Administration Craft Hite Big Dallas Chicago Braniff Airways

Marriage Licenses Issued By Probate Court

Saturday licenses issued by Probate Court include Andrew G. Murray 71 of Lawrence and Margaret Irene Horne 22 of Balch Herman F Morris 13 and Tris L Mendell 16 both of Lawrence Albert Payton 29 and Lula Belle Webb 36 both of Raymond O Ingram 31 and Nellie Jane Bromley 25 both of Kansas City Kansas

Andrew G. Murray Lawrence Margaret Irene Horne Balch Herman FE Morris Tris L. Mendell Albert Payton Lula Belle Webb Raymond 0. Ingram Nellie Jane Bromley Kansas

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