Lawrence Summer Program Opens Monday Across Multiple Sites
The Lawrence summer program funded by the Lawrence Recreation Council begins Monday at several mix sites for a 10 week run ending August 22. Playgrounds at Cordiey Lincoln New York Pinckney and Wondlawn elementary schools open in the morning with varied closing times, continuous all day operation, and a schedule of apparatus, games, storytelling, singing, and dramatization. Staff includes Doodles-Ta! Hiebert Mere Cola Hegeman and others with events in South Park like bike hiking skating parties and street dances. Parents are urged to enroll children and meet directors. the program offers morning for young children afternoon for all ages and evenings for older youth and adults.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Fecreation Council
Cordiey
Lincoln
New York
Pinckney
Wondlawn
Eenenis
South Park
Ifaclerk
Ap. m
Hiebert
Mere
Cola Hegeman
Lencoln
Ruth Richardson
Pauline Curry
Finckney
Tha
Landrith
Marian Ferguann
South Fark
Maries Parmiter
William Parsons
Beth Dunn
Pnlygeround Tmadera
Anid Larry Week
Atudin
Bids Come In for Fort Riley Riding Hall Roof Repair
Bid results on the Fort Riley riding hall roof show four bids under the government estimate of 86,510. Low bidder Mont J. Green of Manhattan submitted 84,750 and O D Milligan of Manhattan 76,900, with Allen Chambers Kansas City 106,295 and Martin K Eby Wichita 81,495. Officials plan to decide soon, needing adjustments possibly delaying final acceptance for weeks.
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Kansan City
U. S. Army
Fort Riley
Kar
Allen Chambers
Kansas City
Mont J. Green
Manhattan
Martin K. Eby
Wichita
Deaths and Funerals notice for Mills and Hawkins
Mills D J Mills aged Ba died this morning at his home on North Seventh Street Funeral arrangements will be announced later He ran a local grocery for years and did truck gardening He is survived by daughters Minnie Neal Mrs Fanny Arthur Mrs Weasie Harris and Mrs Beatrice Davidson a son Elmer Mills two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Hawkins Oreta Hawkins died Thursday Funeral services will be Monday at 2 at Ninth Street Baptist Church Rev Davenport will preside Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery The body will lie in state at Bowser Let Chapel from 4 p.m Sunday until services
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Mills D. J. Mills
North Seventh Street
Milla
Mra
Minnie Neal
Kansas City
Fanny Arthur
Weasie Harris
Denver
Beatrice Davidson
Lawrence
Kon
Elmer Mills
Holston
Mra. M. Oreta Rawkings
Oreta Hawkins
Thunday
Ninth Street Baptist Church
SW. Davenport
Oak Hill Cemetery
Bowser
Lawrence Elks to Attend State Meeting at Pittsburg
Lawrence lodge will join the state association ceremonies in Pittsburg tomorrow rather than observe Flag Day locally. Attendees from Lawrence include Melvin Miller exalted ruler Jack St Clair secretary Jack Robison and several couples led by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Wright Mr and Mrs Dick Topping Mr and Mrs W C Hunsinger Mr and Mrs G E Edmonds Mr and Mrs Robert VanNov Mr and Mrs Allan Phillips and Virgil Alburty.
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Lawrence Elks Lodge
Pittsburg
Crawford County
Lawrence
Melvin Miller
Jack St. Clair
Jack Robison
Wilbur Wright
Dick Topping
W. C. Hunsinger
G. E. Edmonds
PIANIST DIES IN HONE Blind and Deaf Girl Toured Salon to Give Concerts
Merriam Kansas June 1 Miss Helen May Martin a 53 year old blind and deaf pianist who toured the states giving concerts in churches schools and clubs died at her home. She "heard" the piano through vibrations from a foot pedal and inspired a caregiver mother to teach simple tunes for enjoyment. Born in Lincoln Nebraska she studied at the Kansan State School for the Deaf Olathe and trained at Cincinnati College of Music and Northwestern University.
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Merriam
Kas
Helen May Martin
Miss Martin
Helen J. Martin
Martin
Kansan State School For the Deaf
Olathe
Cincinnati College of Usic
Northwestern University
Chicago
Lincoln
Nebr
German Youth Needs More Guidance After Bombing
British officials note postwar Germany must reform youth programs to curb militarism. In Dusseldorf air raid ruins housing for 40 residents and 240 basement occupants highlight dire conditions. Brigadiers urge better leadership, outdoor activities, teachers, and books to shape a nonwarrior generation.
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Hitler
Dusseldorf
Germany
OTH Graduation Festivities Begin at Grove and Union
The senior class gathers Monday at 7:30 a.m. for a breakfast with dramatized past present and future, talks, and peace pipes. Alumni event at Fraser Hall 10:15 a.m. previews commencement with citations and Chancellor Malott report. Commencement exercises at 7:30 p.m. feature a processional, star spangled banner, and diplomas presented by Willis N. Kelly with the Crimson and the Blue ring ceremony.
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Toce
Fraser Hall
University
Hoch Auditorium
Deane W. Malott
Tong Hill
Charles W. Thomas
Firato Church
Frank Carlann
Fred M. Harrie
Regents
Marntt
Willis N. Kelly
Harold G. Barr
Kansas Echont of Religion
Crushed by 4 Truck Private Torpedo Man Dies
James Lloyd Tolls, 27, of Stafford Kansas, torpedo man at Newport, was crushed Thursday by a motor truck. His widow and two month old child survive. Body will be taken to Stafford for burial. Also notes Beech Aircraft workers to aid debris cleanup after April tornado. Lauritz Melchior and Maria Anna Melchior become U.S. citizens. Marriage ban issued for Emil Dittman and Hilda Straatman.
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Newport
James Lloyd Tolls
Stafford
Kan
Naval Torpedo Station
Talis
Ben
Dehria
Wichita
Beech Aircraft Corporation
Santa Fe
Woodward
Ohio
KU World War I Memorial Exciation drives alumni gifts
The University of Kansas plans a 75th annual commencement fundraiser to honor 247 war dead with special brochures and a carillon memorial. Receipts from SV backs will fund the memorial, with pledges and gifts from about 500 Relicincers and numerous alumni, including two $4,000 gifts for a bell honoring a fallen son. The campaign aims to expand the campus drive and connect the carillon to Mount Oread.
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University of Kansas
KU Hellringers
Mount Oread
Ken Kostlethaite
Postlethwaite
Ralph Laird
Talmage
Jdoe Ralph Laird
Kenneth A. Spencer
Kansas City
SEO
Memoriaxt Caiin
Ain
Vaarlers de Moston
Sure
Isparte
Frances Aun Aten
WR Seombdy
Bett Verdepennar
Harel
Tamrenes
Howard Ikelom
Mer Konghron
Alvaugh
Tom Booatte
Mavi
Dy C Marrindell
Claude Koehatinm
Mey
Davin
Hranine
J. W. Parragt
Wengeth & Relme
Foner Jennings
Hurerensen
Freeze Hurts Wheat Across Northwestern Kansas
June 14 report from Ft Hays station agronomist T A F Swanson estimates late freezing damaged 10 to 25 percent of wheat in several northwestern Kansas counties. Damage ranges from slight to serious, with min readings near 20 degrees at Hays, affecting Norton to Mitchell and into Nebraska. Some farmers may cut hay rather than wait for ripening. In Phillips and nearby areas, reports vary. stockton west farms face potential loss while other counties show minimal impact.
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Hays
Kan
T.A. F. Swanson
Ft. Hays
Kan‘san
Swanson
Norton
Ellis
Mitchell
Nebraska
Phil Tipsburg
Robert J. Danford
Rooks
Stockston
Sf Swanson
Smith
Osborne
Bilis
Phillips County
Topeka
Kansas
A. D. Rebb
Rebb
Robb
Solomon
Kaw
Manhattan
Blue Rapids
Ranelph
Beinit
Wamexa
Phillineburg
Friedland
Burglary Suspect Taken to Lansing Prison Term
Jack Canfield age 27 of 1512 Oak Hill was taken to the Kansas State Penitentiary Lansing this morning to begin a term of one to five years for the burglary of the Lawrence Laundry and Dry Cleaning company in December 1945. He pleaded guilty before District Judge Hugh Means and was transported by Sheriff Will Johns, Jr. Bosrathai
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Jack Canfield
Oak Hill
Kansas State
Lansing
Lawrence Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company
Canfield
Distriet
Hugh Means
Will Johns, Jr
Bosrathai
Bible School Ends With Final Session And Picnic
The Assembly of God church closed its Vacation Bible School yesterday with a final session and picnic. Commencement was led by Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Hillegas. Exhibits of children's work were shown after the program. Attendance peaked at 84 in one day, two weeks averaged 73, total enrollment 114.
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Assembly of God Church
Ralph Hillegas
Fire destroys truck on Highway 39 near Lawrence
Hollister Equipment owner reports a parts truck burned yesterday afternoon while braking to avoid a car. Estimated loss was 7000 dollars. fire burned until 9 p.m. with only four tires spared. Authorities feared tank explosion and fired rounds to puncture it, but cap removal allowed flames to spread.
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Hollister Equipment Company
Locust Street
Highway
Lawrence
H. E. Holliater
Will Johns Jr
Johns
Railway inspection planned by former War Secretary Woodsing
Former Secretary of War Harry Woodsing of Topeka plans to visit Harrison on the upcoming Wednesday to inspect property of the idle Missouri and Arkansas railway under receivers appointed to restore service. Receivers Alexander Walker Lambert did not reveal inspection purposes. Woodring denied discussing a rumored interest in forage. A federal order directs the receivers to aid restoration and they report union employee cooperation. Still serious condition for Mayor Curley in Boston as doctors note high blood pressure and restlessness.
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Harrison
Ark
Harry Woodsing
Topeka
Kan
Missouri and Arkansas Railway
Jine
C. ©. Alexander
Incal Uninny
Brotherhods
Boston
James Michael Curley
Edward Schott
Massachusetts
Washington Courts
City Hall
Supreme Court
Two Men Named As Olympic Track Coach Prospects
The piece notes two men linked to potential coaching roles for the 1948 Olympic track team. It mentions Louisiana State’s Bernie Moore and Clyde Littlefield of Texas as possible coaches for the Olympic trick team, with broader context on sporting figures and historic coaching discussions.
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Louisiana State
Bernie Moore
Clyde Littlefield
Texas
Frank Lane
Bern Hogan
Miami
Smiley Quick
America
Jamestown
Lawrence reunion brings Wichita attorney Tom Harley back
Wichita attorney Tom Harley, former Lawrence resident and prominent local lawyer, attends the fifth reunion of the University of Kansas class of 187. He remains active in law and public affairs in Wichita, working with his son. Kaw River level readings show 11 o'clock height at 14.4 feet.
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Tom Harley
Wichita
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Harley
Attending K.A. Commencement Weekend Guests
Mrs Mae Williams Ward of Wellington arrived to join her sister Mrs F H Hill for K A commencement where niece Miss Mary Lu Hill will graduate. Cousin Mrs J B Barnes of Mound City comes Monday. others visit or travel with family for the event.
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Mae Williams Ward
Wellington
F. H. Hill
K.A
Mary Lu Hill
Walter Nieder
C. C. Bowman
Sheila Wilder
Esten Park
Colo
Y.w.cla
Walter M. Coy
Augusta
Cox
A. R. Adair
Augus Lta
Artesia
Calif
C. O. Bowman
Burlington
Kan
Dave
Market News Kansas City Livestock Report June 14
Kansas City livestock market report notes steady to higher cattle demand with beef hinds and vealers up, cows steady to lower, and strong hog prices. Hints of improved feed costs and mixed grain futures influence prices. notable activity in live cattle and feeder steers with varied regional quotes for fat cattle and yearlings.
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Kaneza City
Kansasite
Rajves Malapie Lo
Rocammien
Ceneri
Tully
Xew Reed
al Ain
Warren
Bacay
Registered lobbyists list includes five Kansans in Washington
In Washington on June 14 the federal lobbyist registry shows five Kansans registered under the lobbying law. Not all work primarily as lobbyists. reports aim to ensure compliance. Notable names include Omar B. Ketchum of Topeka, A J McFarland of Sterling, Samuel Boyle of Topeka, Karl Linquist of Topeka, and Gray Dripping Ridge Wichita associated with various groups. Individual salaries and expenses are listed, such as Ketchum's 7500 dollars annual pay plus meal and taxi expenses, McFarland and Boyle at 2500 dollars, Linquist on a commission basis earning 562 dollars with 70 dollars in expenses, and Gray Dr. with 24 dollars monthly. Mississippi admitted to statehood in 1817.
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Washington
Congress
Topeka
Omar B. Ketchum
A. J. McFarland
Sterling
Kas
Christian Amendment Movement
Samuel Eugene Boyle
Karl G. Linquist
Townsend National Recovery Plan
Gray Dr
Rbitting Ridge
Wichita, Kansas
Independent Businesmen’s Association
In memory of Myrtle Luella Stanwix one year gone
In sad loving memory of Myrtle Luella Stanwix who passed away one year ago on June 16. The message recalls a peaceful comfort after suffering and a life of loyalty and love. She was a wonderful mother and friend, missed by her husband, children and grandchildren.
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Myrtle Luella Stanwix
Unclear OCR News Snippet on Midweek Shipments
Fragmentary text references shipments, prices, and assorted items with scattered numbers and names. The legible content does not reveal a coherent event or clear subjects to summarize into a full news item.
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Takeo Miki
Kyodo
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Lincoln Memorial
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Hollister Equipment Co
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Missouri-Arkansas Line
Horton Mayer
U. and Clyde Exsletiels
Hugh Fullerton
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Bobby Jones
Greensboro
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Tom Turkess
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C. R. Albright
Granada
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