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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

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Centennial Square Dance and Kiddie Karnival Planned

The Centennial Commission hosts an 8 to 11 p.m. square dance in the 1100 block of Massachusetts Street with 30 to 40 squares from across Kansas. A Kiddie Karnival at South Park runs 6 to 10 p.m. with pony rides and 10-cent games to support the Community Nursery School.

Massachusetts Street South Park Centennial Commission Gene Doane Richland Topeka Eudoea Kansas City Leavenworth DeSoto Baldwin Ottawa Lawrence Warren Kinder Community Nursery School Shirley Campbell Mott Douglas County

Deaths-Funerals Ray Zimmerman and Others

Ray Zimmerman 72 of North Kansas City Mo a former Lawrence resident died Monday at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital He was born December 13 1889 in DeSoto He helped found the Jayhawk Cafe and was World War I veteran Graveside rites 10 30 a m Thursday Oak Hill Cemetery Rev Harold Hamilton to officiate Friends may call Rumsey Funeral Home until 9 a m Thursday Also listed Phoebe A Rood 86 died at daughter s home Mrs Reno Bruns 1301 W 19th St Funeral 2 p m Thursday Ada Lutheran Church Rackley Kan burial at Rackley Survivors include another daughter Mrs Frank Bartlett of Salina three brothers Joe Falk Loveland Colo Raymond Falk Concordia and Lloyd Falk Montrose Kan one sister Mrs Herman Bloomquist Assaria and three grandchildren Also Mary Naff 80 of Thayer Kan died Monday at a Neodesha hospital Lived here intermittently since 1946 with son Philip Naff 941 Conn St Funeral 2 30 p m Wednesday Christian Church Erie Kaw Pierce Funeral Home Erie in charge Burial Erie Survivors include another son Keith Naff Erie two daughters Mrs Eldon Stevens Bradly Ill and Mrs Roy Starbuck Thayer and 17 grandchildren

Ray Zimmerman Kansas City Lawrence Wadsworth Veterans Hospital DeSoto Jayhawk Cafe Zimmerman Oak Hill Cemetery Harold Hamilton Rumsey Funeral Home Phoebe A. Rood Reno Bruns Ada Lutheran Church Rackley Kan Frank Bartlett Salina Joe Falk Loveland Colo Raymond Falk Concordia Lloyd Mary Naff Thayer Neodesha Philip Naff Conn Christian Church Erie Kaw Pierce Funeral Home Keith Naff Eldon Stevens

Mother charged with embezzling at North Kansas City bank

Dortha Pearl Jolley, 49, former assistant vice president at the National Bank in North Kansas City, was charged with embezzling 2325 dollars. She was released on 1000 dollar bond by a U S commissioner pending arraignment in U S District Court. Jolley, mother of two, appeared with her husband Robert M Jolley.

Kansas City the National Bank North Kansas City Dortha Pearl Jolley Parkville U. S

Stevenson Nears End of Journey Visits in Colombia

Adlai E. Stevenson moves to Bogota for talks with Colombian President Alberto Lleras Camargo on hemisphere defense and anti-Democratic movements as he focuses on the Uruguay economic and social conference. Lleras hints at a political plan, with Stevenson to discuss economic issues during a two day visit in Colombia. In nine countries visited leaders were cool to joint action against Fidel Castro, deferring politics until July 15 Punta del Este conference. Quito leaders outline an economic plan and request foreign credits over 180 million dollars for Ecuador.

Quito Ecuador Adlai E. Stevenson Bogota Alberto Lleras Camargo Kennedy Uruguay Lleras United States Stevenson Fidel Castro Punta del Este

Taylor Named JFKs Choice For White House Post

Washington AP Gen Maxwell D Taylor former Army chief of staff is under consideration for a Kennedy staff post. Andrew T Hatcher declined to specify the job. Taylor, retired in 1959, leads a probe into US paramilitary warfare capabilities including intelligence and guerrilla combat following the Cuban refugee invasion failure.

Washington Maxwell D. Taylor Army Kennedy White House Andrew T. Hatcher Taylor U.S

Dark Grows the Night by Lawrence author hits shelves Thursday

Laurel O. Ringler of 1654 University Drive unveils Dark Grows the Night a 387 page novel blending fact and fiction about Lawrence Kansas and Quantrill's raid. Ringler a Kan sas executive and longtime area resident will autograph copies at Raney's Drug Store 909 Mass St Thursday 6 30 pm and Saturday 10 30 am to 2 30 pm and 5 30 7 30 pm.

Lawrence Laurel O. Ringler University Drive Raney Mass. St William Quantrill Ringler Quantrill

Large type Bible sought for local resident at rest home

Lawrence residents seek an extremely large type Bible for Mrs. Janie Parm of the Douglas County Valleyview rest home. Anyone with such an edition should leave it at the rest home. Blue Note the kitten from the Midwest Music and Art Camp at Kansas University will be returned to its owner Dick Raney Sr. of Glenwood Road after campus police helped locate its owners. Glenna Rupard and Joanna MacWilliams will relinquish the pet. Second-half personal property taxes owe by midnight to avoid penalty and interest. Payments due today. after 4 p m must be mailed.

Janie. Parm Douglas County Valleyview Rest Home Blue Note Kansas University Dick Raney Sr Westwood Rd Glenna Rupard Santa Fe N. M Joanna MacWilliams Great Bend Glenna The Journal- World Raney

Interest Is High For Farm Bureau Citizenship Contest

Douglas County Farm Bureau reports many county boys and girls show interest in the citizenship oratorical contest slated for June 23. The event is open to students in 11th or 12th grade the coming fall. Participants should contact Mrs. J. B. Wiggins or Mrs. Ross Carlson for details.

Douglas County Farm Bureau J. B. Wiggins Ross Carlson Riverside

Counselors to Meet at Nazarene Church

Counselors for the Lawrence Christian Crusade will meet at 8 p.m. today in the Church of the Nazarene located at 1942 Mass. St. The gathering aims to coordinate outreach and plan activities for the campaign.

Lawrence Christian Crusade Church of the Nazarene Mass. St

Supreme Court Restricts Union Political Dues Use

The court unanimously requires safeguards in seizure cases to prevent non obscene materials from being seized. Justice Brennan writes that union dues cannot be used for political activities against a member’s wishes, while not limiting traditional union politics.

Missouri Brennan

Kennedy Hands Ikeda a Crutch Free Welcome at White House

President Kennedy briefly stood without crutches to greet Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda during Ikeda's first meeting with Kennedy in Washington. The recovery from a May back strain led Kennedy to cancel the Women's National Press Club banquet and a Hawaii trip. Vice President Johnson will attend the Governors' Conference in Honolulu in Kennedy's stead.

Washington Kennedy Hayato Ikeda White House Ikeda Palm Beach Fla Women's National Press Club Hawaii U.S. Conference of Mayors Lyndon B. Johnson

Memorial Hospital Dismissals List Names and Addresses

Dismissals documented include Mary E. Christianson 1503 W 22nd Terr and Juanita L. Measel with baby girl 3040 Stevens. Also noted are Eugene Wisner 1534 Harper Stephen Maier Stouffer Place Mary Pritchett with baby girl Route 1 Loretta Stiglmire Tonganoxie Leta White with baby girl 730 Shelburn Pl Donald Eugene Pugh Route 5 Ronald Wooldridge 809 W 6th Irene Faye Graham and baby boy Route 1 plus couples S Jerome Putnam 1645 W 20th Terr and Paul L. Hensler 151344 W 22nd Terr with a daughter and plan of births Monday and today for other families.

Mary E. Christianson Juanita L. Measel Stevens Eugene F. Wisner Harper Stephen George Maier Stouffer Place Mary C. Pritchett Loretta Stiglmire Leta D. White Shelburn Donald Eugene Pugh Ronald R. Wooldridge W. 6Th Irene Faye Graham David L. Ryther S. Jerome Putnam Paul L. Hensler Grant Wagner Kansas City Kan Melvin Gentry

Eichmann Trial Defense Calls Nazi System Responsibility

Defense lawyer Robert Servatius argues Eichmann will show the entire Nazi apparatus bore responsibility for the pogrom and that Eichmann could not act alone. Eichmann testifies he joined in 1932 over Versailles anger, blaming the treaty for Germany’s misery and claiming WW II was imposed on Germany. He says his rank remained a nonpromoted Obersturmbannführer from 1941 onward and he sought transfer to the Waffen SS but failed. He denies personal responsibility for mass slaughter and for confiscation of Jewish property.

Robert Servatius West Germany Eichmann Nazis Hitler Germany Waffen SS

Ralph Houk Day Honored At Lawrence Luncheon

Yanks manager Ralph Houk served as master of ceremonies at a Lawrence luncheon where Mayor Ted Kennedy proclaimed a Ralph Houk Day. George Houk, Ralph’s father, joined over 150 attendees including longtime friend Ray Schaake who gave a tobacco package as a gag gift.

Houk Ted Kennedy Ralph Houk Lawrence Ray Schaake Detroit Yankees Cleveland Baltimore Chicago George Houk Ralph Clinton

Stamp Club Meeting in Lawrence at 7 30 P M

The Lawrence Stamp Club will meet at 7 30 p m today in the Community Building. Members discuss new acquisitions and upcoming events.

The Lawrence Stamp Club

Suit on Liquor Price Fixing Act Doesn’t Halt Filings

Thomas E. Larson Jr. said the Kansas price fixing act lawsuit does not delay distillers from filing price lists by today’s deadline. The law requires distillers to sell to Kansas wholesalers at the same or lower prices as elsewhere in the U S. A temporary injunction hearing is set for July 14. Larson noted about 40 to 45 distilleries and wineries have posted prices, with around 60 more expected.

Topeka Thomas E. Larson Jr Kansas Alcoholic Beverages Control Office Kansas United States Shawnee County Larson

Derby Grain Bank Unit Expands Services in Lawrence

Derby Grain Inc. of Lawrence launches grain banking allowing farmers to move grain from combine to storage, then order feed or loans. Farmers can reclaim same grade grain, with bulk delivery by phone during harvest. The plan has drawn strong farmer and feeder interest.

Derby Grain Inc Lawrence Combine Paul Smart Derby Grain Smart Journal-World Monday

Card of Thanks for Flowers and Kindness After Death

We thank friends neighbors relatives and co workers for flowers food and cards at the death of our husband father and grandfather Also Rev Smart Dr Belot and Rumsey's for their kindness Names listed: Mrs James Stone Charlotte Norman Mr and Mrs George Stone Mr and Mrs Charles Stone Mr and Mrs Ray Freels.

Smart Belot Rumsey’s James Stone Charlotte Norman George Stone Charles Stone Ray Freels

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