This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 2011
Page
2
A celebration of life for Jerry Dale Chaffin aged 78 of Lawrence will be hosted by his family from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 2012 Inverness Drive. Mr Chaffin died Monday May 23 2011 and a full obituary ran June 1.
Linda Jean Maturo McGuire of Lawrence Kansas died June 7 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by family. She taught 39 years in Lawrence public schools retiring as Adult Learning Center Facilitator supporting students to complete education. She is survived by sons Michael and Matthew, siblings James Rosemary Patricia and others. Visitation June 10 at McGilley State Line Chapel liturgy June 11 burial Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to USD 497 Linda McGuire Memorial Scholarship.
Justin David Johnston 16 of McLouth Kansas died June 2 2011 during a Spanish club tour in Costa Rica. Visitation Friday June 10 at St Lawrence Catholic Church Easton from 3 to 8 PM with family 4 to 7 30 PM Army of Christ Youth Rosary 4 PM Parish Rosary 7 PM Mass Saturday June 11 10 AM at St Lawrence Church Easton officiated by Father Richard McDonald followed by burial at St Lawrence Cemetery. He is survived by parents John and Wendi Johnston sisters Jordyn Jenna Julia Jonathan grandparents and many relatives. Memorials may be directed to the Justin Johnston Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Belden Larkin Funeral Home.
A city task force discussed whether to privatize Lawrence trash services amid rising costs and broader recycling behavior. Americans for Prosperity urged an honest business case, with final recommendations due to the City Commission this fall.
Across the country contests cut energy use by 3 to 5 percent, saving about $6,000 yearly for the city’s fire department. Firefighters will turn off lights, raise summer thermostats to 78 80 degrees, install smart power strips, and rely on natural light as part of a broader push to reduce phantom loads and energy costs.
Grosser survived lung cancer after two lung surgeries and a hard hospital stay. He lost a lung yet built a full life with family, work, and community. Now an advocate for stop smoking, he supports Relay for Life and anti smoking policies in Kansas City dining rooms.
Frank Harwood, district chief operations officer and lead negotiator, cited state budget cuts as the reason for not granting a $1,500 raise for all licensed teachers. The district has closed Wakarusa Valley School and will use contingency funds to cover next year, with Harwood noting a $3 million loss from the state and $3 million in cuts. Reber called the reasoning hard to accept, comparing it with other districts that have settled raises.
Survey shows 51 percent declined to participate in organized kayak race down the Kansas River Wednesday. Other responses include 25 percent ready to kayak, 19 percent willing to spectate, and 3 percent unsure. A separate question asks if respondents have taken steps to reduce energy use this year with options on renovations bulbs habits and plans.
A listing of Lawrence Journal World staff and departments including editors, circulation, and contact details. It notes offices at 609 and 645 North H Street in Lawrence Kansas with phone numbers and email formats for newsroom and classified services.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.