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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1947

Page

3

Benj Siegel Killed in Hills Home In California

In Hills California on June 21 an unidentified gunman fired through curtains striking Benj Siegel alias Bugsie, 41, a longtime gambler and public enemy candidate once named by Governor Dewey. Siegel had been a sporting figure in the area for about a decade and was questioned in New York related to racketeering cases.

Een Hills Calif Benj. Sacin Bugsie) Siegel Liam W. White Siegel Ocean Park Beach White Thomas E. Dewey New York Plain Man Public Enemy No. 1 Louis «Lepke Buchalter Murder, Inc Sing Sing Prison Siege Alen Harry Greenberg Garster Hollywood

KU Music Camp Schedule Opens With varied summer concerts

The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts announces a summer calendar starting June 25. Hoch auditorium hosts the chapel choir directed by Ellis Emanuel Snyder, with 40 singers from Capital University. The Midwestern Music Camp orchestra and band perform multiple concerts July 1 6 and 20 in Hoch auditorium and outdoor theater, directed by Russell L. Wiley Oliver Hobbs J McKee and others. A Russian Trio recital July 7 features Nina Moskow-Minchin Fritz Siegel and Ennin Bolognini. Final events include recitals by students and a closing August 15 recital by advanced music students.

School of Fine Arts University of Kansas Chapel Capital University Columbus Ohio Ellis Emanuel Snyder Hoch Mid-western Music Camp Orchestra Russell L. Wiley Oliver Hobbs Lawrence J. McKee J. Frank Coulter Joplin EF. Thayer Gaston Nina Moskow-Minchin Fritz Siegel Ennin Bolognini Ro P Hoeh Frank Trong Music Camp James KR. Robertson Springfield Gerald Carney Earle Spicer New York City Fraser Theater Barnett , Tothill Memphis Tenn At & P.m Bruce Jones Baton Rouge Allen Rogers At & P Frank Stronghall Gerald Schroth Chicago, Il Hoch Auditorium Dean D. M. Swarthout School of Fine Arts, At & Gm

Oliver Home Bought From Heirs of Miss Oliver’s Estate

Dr Richard Nelson purchased the 802 Tennessee Street home from the Oliver estate heirs. Arthur Humphrey, City attorney, arranged the sale. The house, built around 1865 by Adam Oliver, was Miss Oliver’s home since age 10 until her death at 25. Furnishings dating to the period were auctioned Thursday. The new owner plans to restore the house to resemble its 82 year old appearance. Two lots are included in the grounds.

Richard. Nelson Hannah Tennessee Street Mise Oliver Arthur Humphrey Misa Oliver University of Kansas Mian Oliver Nelson

Jackie Elvig Drives A 1947 Soapbox Model Car

Lawrence residents can see a new 1947 model soapbox car built by Jackie Elvig and his father F. H Elvig of 1511 Stratford road. The long flat tray design features a center box acting as a tool kit and seat, with pedal brakes and a one and a half horsepower motor reaching about 20 mph after a month of work costing around £100.

Lawrence Jackie Elvig F. H Elvig Stratford Road Jackie

Beard Meets Monday Night Board of Education

The board of education will meet Monday evening at 7 80 o etweck fon der ice of the Liberty Memorial high school in an agenda likely to cover district matters.

Beard Board of Education O'Etweck Fonder Liberty Memorial High School

Service men cited for World War II duties and honors

William J. Stadler serves aboard USS Wisconsin on an extended European cruise training Naval Academy midshipmen. John E. Reockhard sails aboard USS Robert K. Huntington on a Task Force 38 cruise to Australia. Francis E. Dobbs, chief machinist’s mate, receives Presidential Unit Citation and Army Distinguished Unit Badge for defense of the Philippines. later held at Corpus Christi. Lennard J. Woodall with General MacArthur’s Tokyo staff, preparing confidential reports on personnel.

William J. Stadler Anita M. Stadler Eudora Wisconsin Europe U.S. Naval Academy Jland England Norway Dixon John E. Reockhard Robert K. Huntington Australia John A. Rockhold Baldwin Bikini Atoll Francis E. Dobbs McLouth USN Army Philippine Islands Navy MacLouth High School Philippines Dobbs Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Tex Lennard J. Woodall Lawrence Business College 96Th Machine Records General MacArthur Tokyo

Pele Graduates From Jeneneemeare High School

Pele completes graduation at Jeneneemeare High School with his father J. E. Woodall, a resident of Ternanel, noting the family ties and local community rapport.

Pele Jeneneemeare Me Oz Soente Netawaka High School J. E. Woodall Ternanel ST East Sting

Marionette Show at Granada Next Tuesday Afternoon

The Ethel Hanley Marionette Company presents a matinee featuring The Three Little Pirs and the Big Bad Wolf, Popeye, Have Ogte, and other favorites at Granada Theatre. Stanley Schwahn says the Lawrence engagement is part of a Midwest tour with a self-contained stage and lighting. The one hour program includes a miniature circus with clowns and trapeze acts and will be shown with Little Old New York starring Alice Faye.

Three Little Pirs Big Bad Wolf Popeye Have Ogte Granada Theater Ethel Hanley Stanley Schwahn Lawrence I Midwest Schwahn New York Alice Faye

Pfc Henry N Moore Returns from Seven Day Rest Leave

Pfc Henry N Moore son of Mrs Sadie Schaefer of Lawrence has returned from a seven day rest leave in Japan. He is serving in Osaka and spent time at a Kyushu resort hotel. Moore entered the Army in January and trained at Camp Robin Tropic Lightning Division 35th sen Ark with the Eighth Army.

Henry N. Moore Sadie Schaefer Lawrence Osaka Japan Kyushu Pfc Moore Camp Robin 35Th Sen. Ark Eighth Army

Chief Texaco 23rd & Barker Open Daily 2 to 10 p.m

The notice lists Chief Texaco at 23rd and Barker open daily from 2 PM to 10 PM. It presents a concise business hours update for the service station and shop location.

Texaco 23Rd & Barker

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