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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1955

Page

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Plans Ready For New Salvation Army Home

Preliminary plans for the Salvation Army building at 10th and N Streets will be shown next week by Ford and Robertson. If approved final plans and specifications will follow. The two story brick concrete structure totals about 50 000 dollars with 21000 pledged and 24000 in real estate value plus a 5000 dollar headquarters gift. Campaign directors Chris Kraft and Glenn Kappelman urge canvassing to raise the remaining 14000 needed for completion. The architectural firm Ford and Robertson is based in Massachuset Mass St and includes University of Kansas trained architects.

Salvation Army 10Th and N. H. Sts Ford and Robertson S. A Chris Kraft Glenn Kappelman State Salvation Army Aupo Robert V. Ford Donald M. Robertson University of Kansas Mass St. and Ky. Sts Old Central School Roberts Architects Topeka Wichita Ford Prvate State Architect

Ike Asks Zhukov Continued from Pages 1

Eisenhower Eden and Faure stressed the German issue in Speer statements as Western ministers met in Paris to ease Europe tension. Talks covered European security disarmament and outreach with Fort and Weeks with a brief hour long session. The ministers said further items would await heads of government decisions.

Jem Paris Europe Eisenhower Eden Faure

Kansas Crops Good but General Rain Is Needed

TOPEKA The Kansas crop situation remains generally good but calls for general rain. Federal and state agriculture departments report corn sorghums and soybeans suffer no damage and look sound yet require timely moisture. Some pastures browning and alfalfa third cut limited without substantial rain. Corn tasseled 34 percent carcing 22 percent silking. wheat harvest nearly complete with only a few cleanups remaining in the extreme west.

Topeka Kansas Federal State Departments of Agriculture Exme

Unclear historical medical procedure report described

Fragmentary notes recount an early hospital encounter where a patient faced an uncomfortable examination involving bamboo stakes and powders, followed by rough handling, extraneous sounds, and dismissive treatment. The account mentions a donated dead bat reference and aspirin with bed rest advised, suggesting a troubling, improvised clinical scene from the era.

Schwine- Uitzenger- Institute Schwine

Building in City Continues with New Schools and KU Dorm

Building in the city adds to the local total with plans for New Centennial School at Louisiana Street and Greever Terrace ready for fall classes once furniture is placed. The school costs about $195,535 with $20,000 for equipment. West Heights Primary at Sth St. and Schwarz Rd. should finish soon after fall, costing $75,372 and mirroring East Heights primary design. An East Heights addition may double capacity to six elementary grades at a total of $114,847, with work to finish next summer. Gertrude Sellards Pearson dormitory at Kansas University will be partially occupied this fall, housing 433 women, costing $1,147,450. South campus landscaping adds $121,000 for drives, sidewalks, and retaining walls north of Malott Hall. KU reports 32 building projects under way and a new Music and Dramatics Arts Building planned with $2,400,000 budget. Permits include multiple single and duplex homes plus church and remodeling jobs in several streets.

Louisiana Street Greever Terrace West Heights Sth St Schwarz Rd East Heights Ith Gertrude Sellards Pearson K. 1 University Music and Dramatics Arts Allen Fieldhouse Ellis Hayden MD. St Marlin and Hatfield Ind A. Bales P. D William Wilson Lake St Harald Kimball K St Clifton Ernest Maple Lane Fred J. Musselman N. J. St Smith Tenn. St Kennedy Ohio St

Flash Floods Hit England Coast Towns

Severe storms sweep southern England flooding holiday resorts as Britain endures a heat wave. In Europe heavy rains bring cooler conditions in Germany and high seventies to Italy. Western Europe reports about 150 heat wave deaths.

London Britain Germany Italy

Kansas Traffic Deaths and Market Index Fragment

Fragmented clipping notes Kansas traffic fatalities in 1955 and stock market index data for New York closing prices. Contains garbled numbers and missing context, with references to accident records and a stock average around 172.8.

New York

Lawrence News Briefs Highlight Bank Debits and Local Tournaments

The Federal Reserve Bank reports June bank debits in Lawrence at 18.161 million, up 12 percent from June 1934, with six months totaling 102.119 million, down 2 percent from 1954. City Manager Wigglesworth warns pipe deliveries for a CFCA fertilizer plant pipeline may stall due to a strike. Lawrence to host sub district and district softball tournaments July 28 to Aug 4, with Gallagher Motors noted as a district qualifier from last year. Community entries due by July, with district dates to follow. Migration from a Midwestern Music and Art Camp shows 375 students from 25 states and two foreign countries. Police note a rising problem of double parking downtown, detailing legalities and fines. Deputy Sheriff Miller on vacation, earlier report cut off by unusual cloud conditions.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Lawrence Jim Wigglesworth CFCA Wigglesworth Iit Eudora Gallagher Motors Russell L. Wiley I. U Wiley John Haze

Ghosts at Oak Hill Cemetery Spark University Tale

Kansas University students drove to Oak Hill Cemetery after nightfall and reported a ghost near the northwest corner that crossed in front of their car and lingered into the graveyard. Descriptions convinced others to search the cemetery at night, though no figure reappeared.

Kansas University Oak Hill Cemetery

Deaths and Funerals Rites for Mrs Ulm

Funeral services for 94 year old Mrs Sarah Ulm were held at Funk Cooper Warren Chapel with Elder R R Black and Elder E H Meyers of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bradford Powell Marvin W Clark John Zebb Elmer Kramer Earl Lathrop and Paul Coker Sr.

Ulm Sarah Ulm Funk Cooper Warren R. R. Black E. H. Meyers Seventh Day Adventist Church Oak Hill Cemetery Bradford Powell Marvin W. Clark John Zebb Elmer Kramer Earl Lathrop Paul Coker Sr

Seawolf Submarine Crew Set at 102 Officers and Men

The Seawell, world's second atomic powered submarine, will have a crew of 102 officers and men from three states. Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics announced the crew composition for the Navy craft. Gerald L. Mitchell ET2 of Great Bend, Kansas is named among the prospective crewmen. The Seawolf is to be launched here Thursday.

Groton Conn Seawell Electric Boat Division General Dynamics Corp Navy Gerald L. Mitchell ET2 Great ‘Bend Seawolf

Markets At News Stand Pit Broad Price Swings

Prices across wheat corn and cotton moved lower amid mixed demand and hedging activity. Hogs and cattle showed softness with butchers and steers easing, while Kansas City reports noted slower cattle sales and cautious bidding across weights and classes.

New Town

Tonganoxie Phone Firm Seeks Rate Increase

The Kansas Corporation Commission considered a request from Suburban Telephone Co. of Tonganoxie for an annual rate rise of 19014 dollars. The exchange at Tonganoxie and Basehor serves 1112 customers. The commission noted incorporation proceedings were completed by Plan Prosperity Program Assn of Oskaloosa, a nonprofit promoting balanced farming and family living programs. James S. Lester is the resident agent.

Kansas’ Corporation Cam+ mission Suburban Telephone Co Tonganoxie Basehor KCC Plan Prosperity Program Assn Oskaloosa James S. Lester

Kansas polio cases rise to fifty one this year

Topeka reports 51 polio cases in Kansas for the year, up from 87 at the same point last year. Five fresh cases were marked this month, with none among the age group covered by the Salk vaccine program.

Topeka Kansas State Board of Health

County Court Fines Ralph Hess For Fictitious Plates

Ralph Junior Hess, address unknown, was fined five dollars and costs in County Court on Monday for using fictitious license plates.

Ralph Junior Hess

Kansas Citian Hurt In Gull Lake Mishap

A Gull Lake Narrows boat crash late last night killed Mrs. Stewart Walker 27 Sioux Falls and seriously injured two men. John Cooper of Kansas City suffered back injuries. he escaped worse harm. The Walker and Cooper parties had dined nearby and were returning to cottages when the collision occurred. Cooper is son of late Jack Cooper, a notable Kansas City speed boat racer.

Brainerd Minn Gull Lake Narrows Stewart Walker Sioux Falls John Cooper Kansas City Cooper Coopers Jack iPop Cooper Transportation Co

Local Birth Announcements From Memorial Hospital

A list of newborns and parents reported at Memorial Hospital and area homes. Names include Caroline Crawford and Joh Rice, with multiple addresses and baby genders noted such as a girl for Gensler and a boy for stunt baby. Additional entries list couples with new sons and daughters from McLouth, Oskaloosa, Lecompton, Williamstown, and nearby towns.

Caroline Crawford Valley Lane Joh Rice St. Joseph Lindley Hennadine Rocker Delmar Alpers Eudora Clarence Rickey John Kliewer Zelma Terkildsen Williamstown Deborah Jones Jack Snodgrass McLouth Harry McCall Lecompton Richard Chilcote Perry Bonita Lister McLouth James Marshall Jr Gensler Little Peck Prospect Diane Finley Oskaloosa Diana Allen

Hatmaker Harry Accused After Bribes Threats

A former Army inspector testified before the Senate Investigations subcommittee that Chicago hat maker Harry Lev attempted bribery many times and hurled profane insults after a refusal. The hearing included a deathbed statement alleging Army Col Vere Painter aided Lev’s rise to wealth from taxpayer funds.

Washington Chicago Harry Lev Moe Michael Weintraub Senate Investigations Subcommittee Vere Painter Ley

Calm Returns to Morocco After Violence Tolls Rise

Calm returned to Casablanca as four days of clashes between Europeans and Moroccans ended. French officials put the death toll at 64, while other sources say largely Moroccans may total as high as 200.

Casablance Morocco

Card of Thanks Wanda

Mrs A Craig of Eudora expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness, cards, flowers, and visits while in hospital. The appreciation is felt for support and thoughtful gestures during recovery.

A Craig Eudora

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