De Soto's Can-Do Spirit Rebuilds After Plant Closures
De Soto Missouri faced three heavy blows as two plants closed and 60 workers were laid off. The town raised 300000 in five days to finance Hamilton Shoe Co. reopening, rebuilt a plant, and attracted a metal fabrication firm. An open house for 205 investors marked the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSoto
de Soto
Hamilton Shoe Co
St. Louis
George D. Turner
American Bank
Hamilton
International Shoe
Chamber of Commerce
Turner
C. D. P. Hamilton HI
de Soto Trading Corp
de Soto Shoe Co
Pullen
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Pea Ridge
Viburnum
Lewis W. Roop
The
Jefferson Republic
de Soto Press
Docking Declines Meeting as Council Remains Split
Gov George Docking will not call a state finance council meeting though four Republican members plan to meet Friday to address council issues. They aim to discuss the Grain Inspection Department budget request and other proposals including civil service reclassification while Docking and Lt. Gov. Henkle are not expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
George Docking
State Finance Council
Kansas
Paul Wunsch
R-Kingman
Senate
State Grain Inspection Department
Docking
Joe Henkle
GOP
Wunsch
Henkle
Manhattan
Pratt
Republican Council
Wichita
Entries Arrive At LCC Tourney Opens Sunday
The fifth annual Dr. H. T. Jones Invitational Golf Tournament at Lawrence Country Club draws steady entries. Bob Marsh, tournament chairman, said the event is open to the public with a $5 entry fee and five flights on the par-72 course. The fee covers one day of practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bray
Kansas City
Marsh
Legion Faces Hallmark Cards At Municipal Park
The Lawrence Junior American Legion team meets Hallmark Cards of Kansas City tonight at 8 at Municipal Park located on Ilth and Del Streets. The game pits two local youth squads in a regional showdown with key players in action for the victory.
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Lawrence
American Legion
Hallmark Cards
Kansas City
Municipal Park
Ilth and
del. Sts
Taste Adventure Sprinkles Applesauce with Anise Seed
A cooking tip suggests adding anis seed to applesauce to introduce a subtle licorice note. This simple modification aims to elevate a familiar side dish with aromatic spice.
Old Soldier Held After Shootings Shake Lowa Town
Ray Hardman 68 of LACONA Iowa is jailed on murder charges after shooting his daughter Grace 25 and wounding Don Neer 12. A villagewide manhunt with 25 officers ended when he crawled into a deputy’s car.
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Lacona
Iowa
Russ Smith
Des Moines
Ray Hardman
Grace Hardman
Don Neer
Smith
Jack Gorman
Gorman
Hardman
Hard
Glen Neer
Chariton
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By Jim van Valkenburg
Desoto, Mo
Horace Pullen
Legion
Lown Town
Richard Hendrickson
C. J. Richards
Indianola
Rambler
Bill Bodin, Inc
Massachusetts
Simmons
Princess Hollywood
Junior
Dad
First National
First National Bank
Lawrence, Kangas
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve Bank
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