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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1949

Page

7

Kansas Music Talent Auditions in Lawrence Tomorrow

Auditions sponsored by Federation of Warner's Clubs will be held in Lawrence tomorrow morning at 1:320 o'clock in the Frank Strong Kath and Mrs Art Ee Sterner auditoriums. Entrants include violinists and vocalists with officers of the Federation present. A luncheon follows with Lavarece Woman's club officers and guests. District events will follow at Valle to music talent audst high school and Har district music e chad th.

Kansas Federation of Warner’s Clubs Lawrence Frank Strong Kath Art Ee Sterner Mu Ie ¢Haire Federation A. Ke Regert Emporia Douglas McCrum Elfiitt Pagla Nese Nell Dinean Lavarece Woman’s Club Wet John Patton Wit Valle Chad

Highway program clears a barrier in Topeka

Topeka March 18 7 percent Kay 20 year highway improvement program nears final passage in the state legislature with house approval of the five cent gas tax bill and two related measures. The tax bill would distribute 874000 to counties and 250000 to cities quarterly from tax proceeds, with a two year sunset on the fifth cent. A companion bill allows state acceptance of federal funds for highway purposes, while a motor fuel tax bill of five cents per gallon was sent to the governor. The house also passed a bill to raise county official salaries and approved changes to cover Wyandotte Sedgwick and Shawnee counties, with debates over funds and local aid. A separate bill targets sale of colored Gleamagrazing and another seeks to trim highway mileage by removing low importance roads. The hygiene committee proposed strong anti adulteration and misbranding provisions for foods and drugs with penalties up to six months in jail or $1,000 fines on second offense.

Topeka Mar House Senate Marvin Cox Kingman Wyandette Sedgwick Shawnee Agriculture Committee Kansas Highway Commission Committee On Hygiene and Public Health

C-54 Crashes at Tempelhof. Crew Escapes Injury

A four engine C-54 cargo plane crashed into a ditch at Tempelhof Airport in Berlin during a heavy snowfall. All three crew members escaped unharmed, officials said, as ten tons of coal and other materials for German industry were aboard. Ground crews had cleared much of the snow before the incident. The pilot, co pilot, and engineer were shaken but unharmed. Commercial flights were curtailed due to weather and safety rules.

Berlin Mar Tempelhof Airforce Ificiata I Irl

Liberty Memorist high school rifle team at regional match

The Liberty Memorist high school rifle team will compete in a regional match in Nevada Missouri tomorrow. Teams from Missouri Kansas Iowa and Nebraska will take part. Lawrence team manager Oliver Downey, teaching staff member, leads the group including Frank Burgers Pat Zimmer Richard Nuffer Howard Striham Ada May Parsons Phyllis Flory and Norman Wilson. A separate note mentions the Vulcan statue in Birmingham Alabama standing 83 feet high and weighing 120000 pounds.

Liberty Memorist Nevada Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska Lawrence Oliver Downey Frank Burgers Pat Zimmer Rchard Nuffer Howard Striham Ada May Parsons Phyllis Flory Norman Wilson

St Patrick Day Socials Include Dinner and Bridge Prizes

Col and Mrs John Alfrey hosted a St Patrick dinner bridge for twelve with first prize to Wr. Mod Mrs Athers second to Mr and Mrs Clark and consolation to Mr and Mrs Kirkpatrick. The Alpha Chi Omega alumni met at Mrs John H Neiean’s home to plan for State Law April 2 and install officers led by Mrs Julio H Watson. Washington Chapter hosts luncheon on Wednesday with Auntie Pact program and Irish songs. next meeting March 31 with Mrs B F Steg Maier. Country club group enjoyed Irish dances and green scheme. Midland Club’s meeting featured an origin of St Patrick.

Col John Alfrey St. Patrick's Day Mod Dutin Athers Fr. Clark Paul Kirkpatrick Alpha Chi Omega John H. Neiean KH. Himpton Plana Alana Clu Julio H. Watson Flleo Tex Chiurnian Gene Hart Harold Withis Julia Cormack St. Patrick Libert Arseng Austess Mire B. FL Steg Maier

Kentucky veteran faces murder charge in New Orleans slaying

Louis Eugene Hoover, a former Kentucky parking attendant, was indicted for the murder of millionaire James Mahoney in a French Quarter hotel during Mardi Gras. His attorney, Monk Zelden, says Hoover showed no shock or agitation, amid the March indictment in a city spotlight.

New Orleans Mar Louis Eugene Hoover Zelden Hoover James Mahoney Bristol Vo. Tenn Bobruszy

Liquor ads ignite debate as Missouri market adapts

Leavenworth Times notes ongoing liquor advertising amid repeal news. Paul Murphy, city editor, cites years of ads from Missouri suppliers and a full page liquor ad from a neighboring town. Listings show national brands, five cent per unit deals, and mail order options. Also referenced is Mud levee fundraising led by farmer Connor near Sugar Lake to aid flood rebuilds after the Missouri River floods.

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Hooks for the Homemaker On Gardening Cooking Interior Decor

Book notices a Homemaker column offers guidance on gardening cooking interior decoration and child care. It lists The Book Nook at 1021 Mase with a phone contact for readers seeking help or resources.

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