Army appoints Rosson to lead provisional northern corps in Vietnam
Lt General William B. Rosson is named commander of a new Provisional Corps in Vietnam, seizing tactical control of Khe Sanh Hue and Quang Tri from Cushman led 1st Corps area. The move raises Army influence in the north, with Abrams forming MACV Forward before Rosson takes charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sa Atgon
William B. Rosson
South
Vietnam
Marine Corps
Provisional Corps
Rosson
Khe Sanh
U.S
Hue
Quang Tri Province
Demilitarized Zone
South Vietnam
1St Corps
Westmoreland
Robert E. Cushman
Saigon
Creighton W. Abrams
Phu Bai
Abrams
North
Army
Navy
Marine
Parma
Cushman
Inces
Quang Tri
Rossow
3Rd Marine Division
1St Air Cavalry Division
101St Airborne Division
1St Marine Division
Air Force
Public Notice of Sheriff Sale and Probate Hearings
Public notices announce sheriff sale of personal property from Woods Lumber Co at 1516 West Sixth Street Lawrence on March 22 1968 at 2 00 PM including a HD 6 Allis Chalmers Hi Loader and several trucks. Also notices in probate court seek Will probate for Hannah Selzer estate and hearings on real estate sale to pay debts with March 1968 deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
District Court
Douglas County
Kansas
William L. Woods
Robert L. Woods
Woods Lumber Company
John H. Woodbury
J. H. Woodbury
Woodbury Construction Co.,Inc
E. J. Bowers
Mike Weaver
Douglas
Said
the Woods Lumber Company
West Sixth Street
City of
Rex, D. Johnson
State of
Lillie Chanay
Hannah Selzer
Hannah’ Selzer
Lawrence
Charles Jeltz
apenAser
William N. Jeltz
Pennsylvania Street
Kansan
Peti
Allen & Cooley
East Highth Street
Douglas County Planning Board
Court House
Death notices for Iona B. Pine in California
Word has been received of the death of Iona B. Pine in California. Burial was in Inglewood. She is survived by brother James Pine of Paramount. She and the late Charles Pine ran a Lawrence restaurant until about 35 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tona B. Pine
Iona B. Pine
California
Inglewood
Calif
James Pine
Paramount Calif
Miss Pine
Charles Pine
Lawrence
Obituary of Mrs. Nellie Mae Wooten of Tonganoxie
Nellie Mae Wooten 90 of Tonganoxie died Friday at her niece’s home. Funeral Monday at 1:30 p.m. at First Methodist Leavenworth with Eastern Star services at 2:30 p.m. at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Quisenberry Funeral Home in charge. Survived by seven nieces two nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Born February 14 1878 in Slabtown Missouri she moved to Defer neighbor Hoion near Tonganoxie in 1880 and later to Leavenworth before joining her niece in 1966. Member of First Methodist Rebekah Lodge Eastern Star and other Leavenworth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mae Wooten
Tonganoxie
C. W. Ridgway
First Methodist Church
Leavenworth
John Hodge
Robert Craig
Eastern Star
National Cemetery
Ft. Leavenworth
Quisenberry Funeral
Sexton Funeral
Quisenberry Funeral Home
Wooten
Slabtown
Defer
Rebekah Lodge
Army
Order of the Eastern Star
Order of the White Shrine
Memorial Hospital Names List of Local Residents
A published memorial hospital notice lists numerous residents and their addresses including Ethel Votan of Eudora Nellie Hoskinson of Baldwin Silas Jerome of 916 Illinois Elven Williamson of DeSoto Nancy Turner of 1411 Haskell Ave Audrey Cornelison of Hiawatha Ella Commons of 1706 Learnard Barbara Creutzer of 522 Iowa Trenv ha Hall of Eudora Marguerite Gulley 504 Mechanic Jeannie Gilliam 219 Arkansas E A Wallace Route 5 Nancy Bryant and son Route 2 Lois Pontius 2120 Mass Jeffrey Phillips 2339 Westchester Harold Lash 903 W 24th Robert Looney 900 Maine Anna LeSueur of DeSoto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Votan
Eudora
Nellie Hoskinson
Baldwin
Silas Jerome
Elven Williamson DeSoto
Nancy Turner
Haskell Ave
Audrey Cornelison
Hiawatha
Ella Commons
Learnard
Barbara Creutzer
Iowa
Trenvha Hall
Marguerite Gulley
Mechanic
Jeannie Gilliam
Ark
E. A. Wallace
Nancy Bryant
Jaycees Honor English Teacher in Tonganoxie
Carole Pomeroy of Tonganoxie High School was named the city's outstanding young educator by the Jaycees. She received a summer school scholarship and plaque at a Wednesday dinner and will compete at the state level in Great Bend with about 25 other teachers. The state winner earns an expense paid trip to the national program as one of four top teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Pomeroy
Tonganoxie High School
The
Tonganoxie Jaycees
Court Filings List Numerous Name Changes and Divorces
A series of filings lists individuals granting or receiving name changes and divorces. Names include Eugene Robertson Jr from Barbara Robertson and Linda Eisenbart from Kenneth Eisenbart among others. The record covers multiple pairs with spouses and former names, reflecting legal actions processed by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Eugene Robertson Jr
Barbara Sue Robertson
Linda Louise Eisenbart
Kenneth Raymond Eisenbart
Glenn Schell
Deanna Schell
Brenda Sue Mally
Frank Wayne Mally
Betty Lee Johnson
Joseph Edward Johnson
Pauline Rita Reyes
Tiburcio
Joe Reyes
Judith Ann Rider
Dennis Boyd Rider
Lorna J. Brown
Ernest W. Brown
Theodore Wright Jr
Wanda F. Wright
Aleen F. Edwards
John W. Edwards
Remedios Carmona
Wesley E. Steinbring
Patricia Waterman
George Waterman
Mary Bickelmeyer
George Bickelmeyer
Elsie Marie Folks
Richard E. Folks Sr
Pilot Killed as Jet Crashes on Ranch Near Great Bend
In Great Bend Kansas a jet fighter mission ended when 2nd Lt. Frank F. Perry III 24 of Montgomery Alabama crashed an F105D Thunderchief on a ranch near the Quivira refuge. The plane burned starting a grass fire that burned over a section. Fire units from Rice Barton and Stafford counties fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Kan
Frank F. Perry
Montgomery
Ala
McConnell Air Force Base
Wichita
Perry
Allen Sleeper
Quivera National Waterfowl Refuge
4-H Clubs Meet Today at Baker University
Top blue ribbon winners in 4-H Club Days from Douglas and six area counties compete at Baker University regional event. More than 400 winners from Franklin, Miami, Johnson, Osage, Shawnee, Wyandotte and locally are to participate in one act plays, models, demonstrations, illustrated talks, public speaking, and music entries including vocal and instrumental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Baker University
Franklin
Miami
Johnson
Osage
Shawnee
Wyandotte
Douglas County
Karen Wulfkuhle
Stull
Norma Denton
Meadowlark
Mary
Sue Trybom
Sunflower
Brad Bradley
Linda Henry
Karen Wulfkuhie
Gene Vaughn
Marion Boosters
Marilyn Taylor
Clair Keizer
Joanne Worthington
Wendall Pohl
Worden
Dr Spocks Boat Sails to Virgin Islands Despite Lockout
The 35 foot ketch built for pediatrician Dr Benjamin Spock will sail under its own power to the Virgin Islands after longshoremen refused to load it onto the freighter Atlantic Clipper. Local 856 of the International Longshoremen's Association opposed a prior anti draft protest tied to Spock, who faces indictment on draft resistance charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Spock
Virgin Islands
Spock
Yachts, Inc
Huntington
N.Y
Local 856
International Longshoremen’s Association
Fire department responds to furnace overheat at 1419 W 21st St
Firemen rushed to 1419 West 21st Street at 3 22 p m to a furnace motor overheat. No damage reported. A snail shell grows about one tenth of an inch each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 21St St
McMillin Named Kansas Third District Delegate to 1968 Democratic Convention
Mrs. June McMillin of Lawrence was chosen as one of six Kansas Third District delegates to the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. She was among 26 Douglas County Democrats at the district convention in Overland Park where Gov. Robert Docking spoke. Other delegates include Luther Reed Jack Steineger Joseph McDowell Gil Bartling and Shirley McKay. Alternates are Carl Rice Thelma Brueck Norine Farber Jan Myers B J Brummell and William Dusin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
State of
Kansas
Paschal Fish
Louis W._ Pfeif
Elizabeth Pfeif
Charles Duerr
Charles Durr
Ann Eliza Dickengen
William Latiine
Peter Theodora Tiedemann
Casper Weber
Charles Weber
Ludwig Weber
August Weber
Carl Achning
Charles Achning
Minna
Achning
William
Spietz
Mary
Minnie
Charles J. Achning
M. F. Zimmerman
Edith L. BE. Noll
Emma A. P. Cosley
Co. F. Vogel
Chr
Friedr. Vogel
Mary M. Vogel
Frances Fritz
Aggie Fritz
W. W.nevison
O. G. Richards
Sophia D. Richards
C. F. Richards
T. C. Darling
Mathias Brill
Mathias Broll
Maria Broll
Charles Lothholz
Henrietta Sophia Durr
Henrietta S. Durr
Alfred F. M. Durr
Carl F. B. Durr
Berthold H. A. Durr
Thekla L. A. Durr
Waldo F. W. Durr
Henriette
Durr
Willie
Martin
S. D. Richards
Wash Ray
Ludie Ray
District Court
Douglas County
Edwin B. Peterson
Rosie A. Peterson
June McMillin
Lawrence Friday
Chicago
McMillin
Overland Park
Robert Docking
Luther Reed
Jack Steineger
Kansas City
Joseph McDowell
Gil Bartling
Shirley McKay
Carl Rice
Thelma Brueck
Norine Farber
Jan Myers
B. J. Brummell
William Dusin
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Arine Area
William C. Westmoreland
MACV
Military Assistance Command
Journal-World Not Later
State of Kansas
Springer & Springer
Lawrence Daily Journal- Solis
Wakarusa
Board of County Commissioners
Wakarusa Main
Douglas County Court House
Board of Equalization
Travis
Glass
D. E. Mathia
D. BH
Mathia County
Edwin E. Peterson
Springer and
Springer
Johnny
June Carter
Statler Brothers Quartet
Maybelle
Carter Sisters
Carl Perkins
Tennessee
Topeka Municipal Auditorium
Walgreen Drug
Kansas Avenue
Nellie Wooten
Jaycees
ART Nease
Bridge Standard
6Th & Mass
Tay Wan Es
Helen Des Dohoy
Deane QA
Somo Taur
Vane
Caran
Mie
Ralph Garmnchie
Dagculive
Frank R. Jacobson Witon
James 7. Collier
Sun
O Life Magazine
Bosley Crowther
New York Times
Walter Reade
Joseph
Baker
Lone Star
Clinton
Julie Andrews
Universal Picture
Carol Channing
Dr. Spock
Comanstes
N.H
Lawrence Paper CO
Mrs. McMillin
Rod Steiger
Virna Lisi
Mberto Orsini
Europe
Comimbia Motures
Presente
Mura Spiegel
Nutone
Itvak Pobre
Panavision
Techncolor
Clint
Lee van Cleef
Allach
Tole
Tuco
Eastwood
AD # THE
Aaldo Giuffrei
Mario Brega
Sergio Leone
Techniscope” Technicolor
Sargeants
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