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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1947

Page

5

Cover Charge for Knobby Knees

San Francisco humorist Hal Boyle recalls fears over fall fashion as women's dresses are lowered and redesigned to reach nearer the ground. He quotes wives and a broader public sighing at wardrobe upheaval, while noting men face similar foreboding about style shifts.

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Veterans filed cases and placements reported this week

Ninety nine were filed by veterans. Johns said 24 men and 15 women were placed on jobs with local employers during the week.

Johns

Judge Endorses Sunbathing In Shorty and Halter Wear

Judge William Bacon ruled that women may sun themselves in abbreviated shorts and halters in backyards. A 58-year-old neighbor had called police over four young women sun-bathing in indecent attire. An officer investigated and found the outfits to be brief but acceptable sportswear.

William Bacon Lnok Indies

Kansas scholarhip endowed by Missouri donor in memory of educator

Mrs. Len O. Hocker of St. Louis gave 1500 to the University of Kansas for a scholarship honoring her late sister Josephine T. Berry of Kansas City. The fund supports income and principal for Marshall county men students, reflecting Berry’s long career in home economics and public service. Berry died July 1945 after leading efforts in education and women’s opportunities.

Len O. Hocker St. Louis University of Kansas Josephine T. Berry Kansas City Deane W. Malott Miss Berry Hocker K. U Marshall County Berry Thorndyke Hall Missa Berry

Sun-bathing dispute ends in peace bond

In a general sessions court yesterday Judge Bacon cleared the scanty clads of wrongdoing and admonished a neighbor who complained. The judge placed her on a 50 dollar peace bond for six months and warned her to stay away from the sun-bathers or face jail.

General Sessions Court Bacon

School End Increases the Number of Job Applicants

An influx of job applications from KU and Haskell Institute boosted weekly applicants at the KSES office to 604. Manager Walterday notes most seek school vacation work while some request permanent positions. During the week 240 unemployment compensation claims were filed.

K. U Haskell Institute KSES Walterday Dnkrs

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