Sunflower Works design for convenience aids wartime workers
Sunflower Ordnance Works near DeSoto Kansas emphasizes teamwork in planning worker conveniences for the smokeless powder plant. A modern bus terminal serves Lawrence, Kansas City and other area stops with multiple lines, plus private car pools. Workers travel long miles daily, using rationing offices and change houses before entering the 80 passenger trailer bus to the plant. This cooperative effort supports production and hastens victory for the Allies.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
DeSoto
Kan
Sunflower
Lawrence
Kansas City
Army
Santa Fe Trailways
Mosby-Mack
Topeka
Kaw Valley Stages
Kansas City Kan
Bonner Springs
Ottawa
Wellsville
Edgerton
Bradley
Osawatomie
Paola
Olathe
Hillsdale
Spring Hill
Aley
District Nurses Met With Good Attendance
The Kansas State Nurses Association District No 2 met at Lawrence Memorial hospital with 60 attendees from Leavenworth Ottawa Kansas City and Lawrence. Mrs Dorothy Jackson state president spoke on wartime nursing scarcity and nurse responsibility. Miss Findley of Topeka was a guest. Private duty nurses attended the earlier meeting and hospital staff provided refreshments.
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Kansas State Nurses’ Association
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Leavenworth
Ottawa
Kansas City
Lawrence
Dorothy Jackson
Miss Findley
Topeka
Kansas State Health Association
Quintuplets Born in Buenos Aires Suburb to Rancher Couple
Five newborns, three girls and two boys, were born at home last July 11 to a Buenos Aires rancher Franco Diligenti and his Italian wife Vailota. He released photos claiming a “full house” as the quints, each weighing 20 to 23 pounds, thrive. Names given are Maria Fernanda, Maria Esther, Maria Cristina, Carlos Alberto and Franco. The birth, kept secret for eight months, came to light via Leila Shaw of the Buenos Aires Herald amid skepticism from local officials and questions about the family’s privacy. The quints will reach age ten on May 28, and are wards of Ontario government until 18 in a related note.
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Buenos Aires
CP Quintuplets
Franco Diligenti
Maria Fernanda
Maria Esther
Maria Cristina
Carlos Alberto
Franco
Vailota
Leila Shaw
Buenos Aires Herald
Critica
Diligentis
Senora Diligenti
Armando
Ana Maria
Mayra
Dionne Quints
Ontario
Mother to Sponsor Ship Named for Ensign Jaccard
A destroyer escort vessel to be launched March 18 at Consolidated Steel in Orange Texas will bear the name of late Ensign Richard Alonzo Jaccard USNR. His mother Mrs C R Jaccard of Manhattan Kansas will sponsor the ship. Ensign Jaccard was reported missing in action September 15 1942 when the U S S Enterprise was torpedoed in the South Pacific. He was born July 1 1918 in Troy Missouri and attended Kansas State College Manhattan. He entered the U S Naval Reserve October 29 1940 and was commissioned ensign September 27 1941 after training as an aviation cadet and as a naval aviator.
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Manhattan
Mar
Richard Alonzo Jaccard
USNR
Consolidated Steel Corporation Shipbuilding Division
Orange
Tex
C. R. Jaccard
Laramie Street
Kan
Jaccard
South Pacific
Ensign Jaccard
Troy
Kansas State College
U. S. Naval Reserve
Kansas City
Naval Reserve
Joseph Eastman Dies at 61 in Washington
Joseph B. Eastman longtime head of defense transportation and former Interstate Commerce Commission member died at 61 after weeks of illness. Native of Katonah New York Eastman served on the Massachusetts public service commission before joining the ICC in 1919 and later directed wartime transportation efforts. He was a relentless worker who arrived early and stayed late. The physician said death came from a coronary occlusion. He was a bachelor. William Ljungdahl announced in Topeka that armed forces personnel may file state income tax late beyond April 15 without penalty.
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Washington, Mar
Joseph B. Eastman
Defense Transportation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Katonah
N. Y
Eastman
Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Roosevelt
Office of Defense Transportation
Topeka
Mar
William Ljungdahl
Kansas Revenue and Taxation Commission
Will Mear custody suit in Cottonwood Falls March 30
Pauline Eve Lyn Hoefgen widow of Ernest L. Hoefgen seeks to retain custody of four year old Wayne Gilbert Meirowsky in a custody suit filed by James and Viola Meirowsky. The Kansas case notes a prior 1942 divorce and a 1942 marriage to Hoefgen alias Melvin Greenman. The child's father Pvt. Robert Meirowsky died last month at a California army camp. Judge Jay Sullivan had granted temporary custody to the Meirowskys in February and set March 30 for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood Falls
Pauline Evelyn Hoefgen
Ernest L. Hoefgen
Kansas State Prison
Wayne Gilbert Meirowsky
Hoefgen
Melvin Greenman
Robert Mierowsky
California
James Meirowsky
Marion County
Kan
Jay Sullivan
Meirowskys
Chase County
Plan to create state education board of laymen eyed
Topeka March 15 The Kansas legislative council will discuss a plan at its spring meeting to govern school affairs through a state board of education comprised of laymen. Senator Kirke W. Dale of Arkansas City chairs the committee reviewing educational machinery. Earlier talks included expanding the state board of regents to oversee elementary schools and state colleges, amid past clashes with State Superintendent George McClenny over department personnel. Additional topics include a constitutional amendment on tax rates, juvenile law revision, consolidation of judicial districts, state office building needs for veterans, and county fair aid.
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Topeka
Kansas Legislative Council
Board of Education
Kirke W. Dale
Arkansas City
Tale
Senate
State Board of Regents
George McClenny
Dale
Pinckney P T A Meeting With Dr Twente Speaker
Pinckney school hosts its March P T A meeting Thursday the 18th at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Dr J W Twente dean of the KU school of education will discuss School Legislation. Election of officers during the business session. Mrs Barr conducts group singing. First grade mothers supervise the social hour. Evening meeting invites both dads and moms for a big crowd.
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Pinckney School
J. W. Twente
K. U. School of Education
Barr
Erade
Woodlawn P.T.A. Meeting Set With Speaker Wil Ham
Woodlawn P.T.A. will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with Wil Ham 8B, Sommerville as speaker. Third grade room mothers handle the social hour.
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Woodlawn P.T.A
Wil Ham
Sommerville
McLOUTH Misa Arleene Nickels Visit Details
McLOUTH Misa Arleene Nickels of Lawrence spent her mid term vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs M G Nickels. Mrs Jack Hollingsworth and son who were at Memorial hospital in
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Misa Arleene Nickels
Lawrence
M. G. Nickels
Jack Hollingsworth and Son
Memorial, Hospital
McLouth News Record Highlights Local Births and Honors
Lawrence gra at home with her parents in McLouth. Mrs. Ted Tange visited Topeka with her father Joe Boyd who is seriously ill. The Nifty Nestle quilting club met March 1. eleven members and two visitors attended with cake recipes. Funeral held for Mrs. Alice Francel formerly Alice Thompson of McLouth. Sgt. A. W. Tiemann announces birth of son Jerry Wayne March 5. Boys basketball team wins county championship at Oskaloosa. Various local visits, anniversaries, and community group meetings noted. Staff Sgt. Elmer Boydston awarded air medal after bomber missions. Joyce Edmonda celebrates birthday with Indian ring gift. Park College enrollment for Mary Virginia Morris. Multiple farm and family visits across McLouth area.
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Lawrence
Gra
L. H. Roberts
McLouth
Ted Tange
Topeke
Joe Boyd
Nestle Gulting Club
Murry Huggins
Elevn
Huggins
Melva
Mary “Acy
Clarence Lamphear
EW. Tiemann
Bir
Arthur Scott
Jerry Wayne
Charles Sparks
Gladys Bruthmett
Kansas City
Nora Glogou
Nellie Means
Ssr
Robert Means
Ireland
Fred Cox
Winchester
Orville Osborn
U. L
United Brethren Church
Aspen
McLouth High School
Oskaloosa
J. D. Everett
Elmer Lange
Willis B. Jones
Farragut
Ida
Waldron
Lange
Alva Jones
C. A
Grover VanDruff
Esther
Alberta VanDruff
John Fitch
van VanDruff
Leavenworth
Vernon Kelly
Tonganoxie
Joyce Edmond
Joyce
Elmer D. Boydtson
Europe
Chester Shrader
William Clark
Alton Grems
J. W. Shrader
Lucy Edmonds
Mary Virginia Morris
Park College
Bur Gress
Tonganolle
Osage City and Lawrence News Mixed in March Items
Miss Eleanor Evelyn Norwood and Ensign Charles Edward Gerber were married February 26 at Linwood Methodist Church Kansas City. The bride is a McLouth music teacher and Baker University graduate. groom also Baker graduate. Richard Lodge returns from Memorial Hospital after an accident that damaged his thumb and forefinger. McLouth Farm Bureau women's unit met at the high school music room for pruning and fruit tree care. Lobenstein gave tips and demonstrated grapevine pruning before leaving Jefferson County. Next meeting planned with Mrs E C Edgar on March 28.
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Ton George
Lawrence
Walt George
Sharon Sue
Memorial Hospital
Eleanor Evelyn Norwood
Arthur Norwood
Osage City
Charles Edward Gerber
Phil Gerber
Kansas City
Linwood Methodist Church
McLouth
Baker University
Phi Mu Fraternity
Gsroom
Zeta Chi
Columbia University
Fort Pierce
Walter Bradford
Helen Bradford
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Quick Digestive Aid
Advertising claims that Nature produces about two pints of bile daily to digest food and that Carter's Little Liver Pills increase bile flow within minutes to improve digestion. The copy asserts rapid relief and urges purchase for 25 cents, promising overall better well being.
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Carter
Local residents and service family notes from McLouth area
Mrs Pauline Bowman and others from Leavenworth, Atchison and Topeka areas are listed among visitors and residents. McLouth families redecorate homes, North McLouth and McLouth place. A birthday dinner honored Lt. Leonard Burnam, with three flag cake, as three sons serve abroad. Harold Burnika, Pvt William Burnam in Army, Clifford wounded in action. Guests included Allen and McNett families and Shoemaker, Ashworth, Shrader, Patten, Rhodes members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline. Bowman
Ida Kline
James Gross
Ida Ringle
Leavenworth
Mahien
Atchison
Lucille Mosier
Jeanne Shoemaker
Kansas City
Patty Shoemaker
Topeka
Esther Kell
McLouth
Phinis Ashworth
Wilbur Schmidt
7 City
June Steeper
Caney
Sir
Aira. E. C. Steeper
James Burnam
Leonard Burnam
Pacific
Harold Burnikia
Red Cross
Camp Davis
N. C
Wiliam Burnam
Camp Kern
Utah
Clifford
California
W. A. Allen
Francis McNett
Ray Cree
Big Springs
Mary Shrader
JoAnn Patten
Jeanne Rhodes
Wilma Ashworth
Harclay Shoemaker
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C.W
Kansas
Red Cross Club
Henry F. Meyers
William,.s. Baughan
Salina
Micky McGure
Emporia
LeRoy A. Eaton
Bill Johnson
Wichita
James E. Slentz
Donald E. Slagle
Pittsburg
Hugh I. Boyd
Concordia
Robert Essner
F. J. Hauptli
Downs
Ronald A. Garnahan
Sedgwick
Bill Riordan
Conway Springs
Norman Wilkins
Charles M. Lucas
Alfred Krasnicka
Wilson
Pit
Edwin J. Haskett
Phillipsburg
MOMM
Raymond Richard Lysek
St. Mary’s
Joseph Eastman
Voice, Jr
Frank Sinatra, Jr
the Voice
Sinatra
Hasbrouck Heights
N. J
Salt Lake City
Eaders
Will Mear
Pinckney
T.A
Dr. Twente
Tou
Jayhawk
America
Pounsin
Agatousece
Sonya
Haynes & Keene
Mass
Goodyear Welt Construction
Lawrence National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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