Talks Scheduled for Holy Week by Local Churches
Dr. Gaston Foote of First Methodist Church Fort Worth will speak at Holy Week observances planned by the Lawrence Ministerial Alliance and Lawrence Council of Churches from March 20 to the following Friday. More than a dozen Protestant churches collaborate with two daily sessions at First Presbyterian and Trinity Episcopal churches. Foote’s wide travels include the Orient in 1936 and South America in 1953. he writes Footnotes for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram and has authored six books.
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Gaston Foote
First Methodist Church
Ft. Worth
Texas
Lawrence Ministerial Alliance
Lawrence Council of Churches
First Presbyterian Church
Trinity Episcopal
Foote
Orient
South America
Footnotes
Southern Methodist ‘University
Denver University
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Wilberforce University
County Sportsman Club Leases Clinton Lake for Fishing
The Douglas County Sportsman's Club secures a 15 year fishing lease on a 6.2 acre lake on the Harry Kennedy farm near Clinton. Lease began March 1 for 10 years with a five year option. Fishing only for club members. no hunting boating or swimming allowed. The lake, 14 miles southwest of Lawrence, is spring fed with a clear shoreline and a 25 foot dam depth. The club plans stocking and notes 500 plus members. Warren Price is president.
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Douglas County Sportsman's Club
Harry Kennedy
Clinton
Lawrence
Warren Price
Suit Filed Here Seeks Separate Maintenance
Kathryn A. James filed a separate maintenance suit this morning in District Court against Zimer J. James alleging marital support and related relief.
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Kathryn A. James
Zimer J. James
Breakup of Freighter Washington Mail in Gulf of Alaska
Mrs Verdon Lester of West Vancouver recalls a night of three cracking sounds as the freighter Washington Mail split in two in the Gulf of Alaska. Seventy aboard were rescued by Navy troopship Gen H B Freeman. Lesters and 48 survivors returned to the United States aboard a chartered plane from Kodiak after the ship sank about 12 minutes after the second lifeboat pulled away.
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Seattle
Vernon Lester
West Vancouver
B.C
Washington Mail
Gulf of Alaska
Washington Mall
Navy
H. B. Freeman
Lesters
United States
Kodiak
Freeman
Tokyo
Lenter
Vern
Lester
Tuttle Creek Dam Aims to Protect Bottom Lands Seeks Flood Aid
Col. E C Adams told Pony Express chapter soil conservation group that Tuttle Creek Dam will primarily protect bottom farm land from floods on the Blue River. He cited 29 percent of benefits for Kanopolis and 57 percent for agriculture in similar projects, noting erosion along the Kaw River threatens 50,000 acres in a century with 9,000 never replaced. Rep Merl Lemert filed for the GOP Senate seat in the 22nd District.
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Tuttle Creek
Blue River
E. C. Adams
Pony Express
American Society of Soil Conservation
Eldridge Hotel
Turtle Creek
Col. Adams
Kanopolis
Kansas
Harlan County
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Adams
Kaw
Law River
Deaths and Funerals in Jefferson County and Beyond
Obituary notices report Mrs. Mattie Hawk of northwest Oskaloosa born 1883 near Ozawkie dies Monday. Survived by husband Harry, daughters Arlene Hawk Odessa Dick, son Marlin Hawk, brothers Hal and Ray Newell. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. Ozawkie Evangelical United Brethren Church. Burial Fairview Cemetery. Also noted is death of Mrs. Myrtle Belcher of Topeka, stepmother of Mrs. Fred Shirk Sr. and Mrs. Charles Lescher of Lawrence, with survivors including husband Harry Belcher and several stepchildren. arrangements pending. Clarence Harris, 58, of Eudora dies Sunday. services Thursday 2:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Eudora. burial Eudora Cemetery. Bowser-Lee Mortuary, Lawrence, processing.
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Mattie Haws
Oskaloosa
Ozawkie
Jefferson County
Harry Hawk
Arlene Hawk
J the
Odessa Dick
Bethel
Kan
Marlin Hawk
Kansas City
Hal Newell
Ray Newell
Perry
Ozawkie Evvangelical United [Brethren Church
Fairview Cemetery
Ward
Myrtle Belcher
Topeka
Fred Shirk Sr
Charles Lescher
Lawrence
Harry Belcher
William Fincher
California
Charles Slath
St. Joseph
Herbert Reynolds
McMichael
Clarence Harris
Eudora
First Baptist Church
Eudoea
Moses Williams
Bowser- Lee
Memorial Hospital Social Directory Readouts
Mrs Norma Elliott of 839 Ky St Mrs Jacqueline Horner of 1311 N H St Mrs Sara Ludvicek of 1526 W 22nd St Mrs Esther Had of 1520 W 22nd St Dean Quinn of Tonganoxie Cornelius Walker of 1220 Pa St Patricia Ann Carey of 1317 R I Fat Charles utz of 1113 Conn St A N Hughes of 2 Mass St.
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Norma Elliott
Ky. St
Jacqueline Horner
N. H. St
Sara Ludvicek
22Nd
Esther Had
Dean Quinn
Tonganoxie
Cornelius Walker
Pa. St
Patricia Ann Carey
R. I. Fat Charles Utz
Conn, St
A. N. Hughes
Mass
Deborah Huff Dies in Lawrence Hospital Aged 69
Deborah Huff of 1805 Ark St died Monday night at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after moving from Junction City in 1952. A World War I Army Nursing Corps member, she belonged to the Episcopal Church and is survived by three daughters and a brother. Funeral services set for Thursday at Rumsey Funeral Home. cremation to follow and burial planned at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Daisy McCaffrey
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Junction’ City
Army Nursing Corps
Episcopal Church
Slaters
Lee Penswell
Wellington
Jesse Miller
Billings
Okla
Martha Rains
McAllen
Tex
H. H
Births: Christie and Bryan Families Welcome Children
Mr and Mrs Elmer Christie 300 St St and son welcomed today. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bryan 543 E 19th St welcomed a daughter today.
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Elmer Christie
St. St. & Son
Lawrence Bryan
19Th St
Accident to Action: Cancer Risk Rising in US Population
Recent estimates suggest 24 million Americans may develop cancer if current rates continue, signaling a looming public health challenge. Data imply higher risk across age groups with potential long term impacts on healthcare.
Lawrence Lions face possible forfeit over Smith ineligibility
Lawrence's basketball team risked forfeiting the Feb 17 win over Leavenworth if Smith played in the Atchison outside game and was deemed ineligible. Junior Smith and Henry Smith deny participation, with final league action pending. A forfeit would drop Lawrence to a 2 league record and possibly share first place with Ottawa, while coach Waugh warns the title would be jeopardized though the team remains unified as regional play opens Friday in Topeka.
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Smith
Lawrence
Wyandotte
Shawnee Mission
Leavenworth
The
Leos
Atchison
Ottawa
Lee Flachsbarth
Wherry
H. Smith
Henry Smith
Junior Smith
Waugh
Lions
Topeka
Atchison-Highland Parks
Charles Banning Seeks Re election for Third District
Douglas County Third District commissioner candidate Charles Banning, longtime resident, livestock farmer, and former sheriff, announced his bid for re election. He trails challenger Walter Kampschroeder in a Republican primary that includes Clinton Kanwaka Lecompton Marion Wakarusa Willow Springs Townships and Lawrence’s Third Ward. Banning has served since 1948, chaired the commission twice, with two prior terms as sheriff from 1939 to 1943.
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Charles Banning
Route 5
Douglas County
Banning
Commission
Walter
Kampschroeder
Clinton Farmer
iThe
Clinton
Kanwaka
Lecompton
Marion
Wakarusa
Willow Springs
Lawrence
Banning’s Corner
Robert Mason
Charles Warren Banning
Clinton Township
Reed and Cromb Named For KU Alumni Race
Clyde M. Reed Jr. of Parsons and Arthur H. Red Cromb of Kansas City are listed as nominees for president of the Kansas University Alumni Association for the coming year. Marvin Smail and W. R. Hogan vie for vice president, with four nominees for directors including Richard F. Allen. Ballots go out around May 1.
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Clyde M. Reed Jr
Parsons
Arthur H
Red) Cromb
Kansas City
Kansas University Alumni Association
Herbert A. Meyer Jr
Independence
Marvin Smail
Wichita
W. R
Red) Hogan
Prairie Vilage
Richard F. Allen
Baldwin
J. Hambleton Abrahams
Topeka
Howard Immel
Iola
Meyer
Dolph Simons
Charles Shofstall
Charles Stough
Mass
Robert Price
George Moore
Hutchinson
Dana Durand
Fred Benson Jr
Midwest
Senators Study Possible Violations In Lobbying Probe
The Senate committee staff led by Charles Steadman will review potential law violations in the Neff lobbying case tied to the natural gas bill. A federal grand jury is already investigating, but the panel may consider whether Neff failed to register under the Lobbying Act and whether Superior Oil funded his South Dakota trip and a $2,500 contribution to Sen. Francis Case.
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Washington
Senate
John M. Neff
Charles Steadman
Cleveland
Steadman
George
D-Ga
Neff
Superior Oil Co
California
South Dakota
Francis Case
R-Sd
Red Cross asks for Afghan yarn in Lawrence
Mrs. Stanley Hipp of the local Red Cross chapter said today the chapter is weaving coverlets for Forbes Air Force Base hospital and needs additional afghan yarn. Anyone with usable material is asked to contact the local chapter.
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The
Red Cross
Stanley Hipp
Forbes‘ Air Force Base Hospital
Market News Snapshot From Wall Street Trading Day
Mixed market as Middle East tensions revived war talk. Aircrafts rose while oils declined, with steels and railroads slipping. Rubbers and merchandising shares held steadier, motors and chemicals mixed, C stocks varied, and overall volume about 2.8 million. Cattle and hogs noted modest gains amid farm market reports.
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Wall Street
New York
Middle East
C Pers
Red Cross Kickoff Breakfast Signals Fund Drive Start
Red Cross workers gathered at the Hotel Eldridge for a kickoff breakfast as 25 people listened to Larry Heeb of the Douglas County Chapter outline the drive goals. The effort supports the Lawrence Memorial Hospital blood bank, VA hospital work, community health services, and disaster relief for multi family emergencies. Residential district teams set a kickoff for Thursday at 10 a m in the Community Building with supplies to be distributed and canvassing to begin.
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Red Cross
Eldridge
Larry Heeb
Douglas County
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Community Health Services
Service Bureau
Heeb
Martin Jost
Business District
Joharge
Iee
Baby care class offered by Red Cross in Lawrence
A community baby care class, sponsored by the Red Cross chapter and taught by Douglas County Health Department nurses, begins Monday at 2 p.m. in the Community Building at 11th and Vt. Streets. The six-session, two-hour course covers baby development and care with no charge. enrollment requires contacting the Red Cross before Monday.
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Red Cross Chapter
Douglas County Health Department
11Th and
Vt. Sts
Red Cross
Manay
Army Reserve program offers early enlistment paths
The notice explains an Army Reserve plan allowing 17 to 18 year olds to enlist for eight years with six months of active duty, avoiding two years of draft duty. They may begin before age 20 and then complete remaining service as civilians attending training and summer camps.
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Army Reserve
National Guard
Army
Trash Fire Reported on Ward Ave Block
Firefighters were called Monday to Ward Avenue 900 block for a trash fire that got out of control but caused no reported damage. Chief John Miller stated no injuries or structures were harmed.
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Ward Ave
John Miller
Red Cross Board Probes Joint Drive With Business Groups
The Red Cross and Community Chest committees study a combined fund drive and seek business group opinions. A joint meeting has occurred and a questionnaire will be sent to area businesses. The Red Cross fund drive continues through March with the business district to finish by March 16.
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Red Cross Board of Directors
Red Cross and
Community Chest
Red Cross
Eisenhower Reaffirms Flexible Farm Price Policy
President Eisenhower voiced strong support for the flexible farm price support principle after a White House conference with GOP leaders. Sen. Knowland reported the statement to newsmen, noting the endorsement of the policy.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sen
Knowland
Calif
White House
Capitol
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County Sportsman's Club
Droodles
Zerba
Samuel P. Moyer
My. O. Wright
Joseph A. Wah
U.S.W.V
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J. Winter
Topekap
Merl L. Lemert
Sedan
House
State Senate
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GOP
Sam Brookover
Eureka
Miattie Hawk
Memorial Hospital
Deborah Huff
Ark, St
Reed
Cromb
K.U
Brazil
National Geographic Society
Cash Grain
Ubc
USDA
U.S
Douglas County Board of Tion
Beef Breeders Association
Elmer Schiller
Beet Breeders Association
N.Y
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Sp&pac
Chrysler
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We Food
Elec
Uy Gen Motors
Goodyear Us Gult Oil
P&l
Martin
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NY Central
Lawrence High School
Twenty- First
Owens Lane
Michigan Street
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Twenty-Third
E. J. Allison
John Cameron Swayze
Nbc-Tv
Kansas University
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Phog Allen
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Allen
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Phog
Kansas State
A. C. Lonborg
Swayze
K.A
Jayhawkers
Kansas Aggies
State University of Kansas
Bob Charlton
Drive
Charton
State Board of Barber Examiners
Harry Courtney
Courtney
Schubert ’ Funeral Home Ambulance Service
New Hampshire
Safe Deposit Bok
Bok
Lawrence National Bank
Massachusetts
F.d.lc
Farmers Insurance Group
Steve Henderson
O. D
Andy" Anderson
Dial
Morris Hardiman
W. Tist St
Business and Professional Women's Club
19Th
Mass. Sts
Greenland
Nelson
M. Darnon
Effie Stusser
Frank Dornon
George Dornon
Vedar . Agency
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