Pants Dramatics and Police Logs In Early 1950s Los Angeles
A chaotic front page recounts pantless arrests in Los Angeles and Pasadena amid a city police wrap. Notable incidents include Thomas Williams, 81, jailed on suspicion of jewelry robbery with a pantsless hotel-room discovery. Van Christiansen, 33, detained for assault after a neighbor was grabbed while drinking coffee. A naked trumpet player in Pasadena faces lewd conduct charges as neighbors complain. The piece blends sensational crime with local social scenes and a Lawrence Daily Journal World dateline, reflecting era mood and tone.
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Los Angeles
Pantalesa
Valice
Thomas Williama
Orleana
San Francisco
William
Iama
van. Christianagen
Milado Denham
Christiansen
Pasadena
Debating the National Debt Problem at Kiwanis
Leland Pritchard of KU P A told Kiwanis members the debt is not solved by paying it off, as interest now equals a large slice of the federal budget. He warned deficits will persist through inflation and temporary financing, offering no real solution.
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Pritchard
Teddy Bear Pants Maker Sells Upscaled Toys
In East Lake City De Wayne C Anderson creates three foot tall Teddy bears from surplus pants. She cuts, sews, and stuffs each toy using dark brown leather pockets for noses feet and paws and upholstery batting for stuffing. Mrs Anderson notes the pants fetch higher prices as toys.
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East Lake City
Navy
Wayne C. Anderson
Ann Sothern Hospitalized After Emergency Operation
Ann Sothern is in a Hollywood hospital following an emergency abdominal operation yesterday. The actress, who recently had throat surgery, is expected to begin recovery and may be released soon.
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Ann Sothern
Hollywood
Ann Sothren
City Council Candidates Elam and Hardtarfer Vie in Ward Five
Republican candidate Elam 48, owner of Independent Laundry and Dry Cleaning. He serves on the Chamber of Commerce, Co-Operative club and Elks. wife and two daughters noted. Democratic candidate Hardtarfer, 89, retired painter, has long Douglas County residence with church and Odd Fellows ties. son of German immigrant George J. Hardtarfer.
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Elam
Connecticut Street
Fifth Ward
A. W
Gua" Berger
Harry Wintern
Amat
Lawrence
Chamber of Commercce
Co-Operative Club
Elks Lodge
Elamin
Harbara
Liberty Memorial High School
Edith
K. K
C. F. Hardtarer
New Hampshire Street
Hardtarfer
Ella
Carter Tire and Battery Company
George J. Hardtarfer
Worden
Douglas County
I Farmer
First Christian Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Sixteen Flu Deaths at Iowa Mental Hospital Not an Epidemic
In Clarinda Iowa officials report sixteen influenza deaths at the state mental hospital since February 1 within about 1,500 residents. The director says the toll plus earlier deaths totals fifty two since February, but he insists the outbreak is serious yet not an epidemic, with most fatalities among elderly patients.
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Clarinda
Iowa Mental Hospital
C.C. Graven
Karher
Nornan i Bender
Bender
Mi Persona
Comedy at K U to stage She Stoops To Conquer
University players present Oliver Goldsmith comedy She Stoops To Conquer at Fraser theater April 4 5 6 and 7 at eight oclock with later tour to Kansas cities April 16 23 The revival features a regional cast and crew led by Frances Feist with Harold Harvey Loren Orrax Mage Tom Shayin and Milson Commonnea listed in key production roles.
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Oliver Goldsmith
University Fias
Fraser Theater
Kansas
Broadway
Celeste Holm
Bryan Aherne
Burl Ives
Ezra Stone
Frances Feist
Tony Lumpkin
Marlow
Squire Hardcaatle
Kate
Harold Harvey
Loren Orrax
Tom Shayin
Milston Commonnea
Theatre notes hint at upcoming costume duties and prompts
Mary Lea Lane will handle the costumes and Mary Beth Moore will prompt, indicating planned roles for production. The brief suggests a collaborative backstage setup with two named individuals contributing to the show.
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Mary Lea Lane
Mary Beth Moore
Monkey Business Elevates Gorillas Birthday Party
Chicago reports on Bushman the giant gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo celebrating his 22nd birthday. A mischievous 10 year old ring tailed monkey, Mike, escaped his cage in a south side pet shop causing chaos before police and owner Harry Smith intervened. The monkey shook hands with Smith and drank water from a whisky bottle as damage was assessed.
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Chicago
Bushman
South Side
Lincoln Park Zoo
Mike
Harry Smith
Smith
Kerstone Korner Klub Meeting and Local Social Highlights
The Kerstone Korner Klub at Mrs. Edwards Maren zha hosted a meeting with one visitor and a death, a prize winner was Mrs. KE Gerstenberger, low score awarded to Mrs. Jeanne Kuntred. April meeting features Mrs. Jean Minbriel. luncheon refreshments served. Numerous socials and church notices from Lawrence and surrounding areas include birthdays, anniversaries, and plans for Easter services at St Pauls and the Methodist church.
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Kerstone Korner Klub
Mra
da Edwards Marenzha
Wohecht
Vle Kine
Huatesa
KE Gerstenberger
Jeanne Kuntred
Jean Minbriel
Dolorea Rex Nels Gretta Heets
Irene Rparkee Hopper
Oiser
Hubert Durbin
Tue
Topera Norunday
Eliarmiiera
Triaren Hicetet A.W. Ciliser
Trene Sparkes
Hoan Schopper
Ail Cheers Weotta
Palm Sunday invitation and church events in the area
A pastor extends an invitation to unite with the church and announces Palm Sunday services. The theme is That Men Know Him and the Power of His Resurrection. Youth group planning Easter activities includes breakfast. Lenten service will be held at Salem Evangelical Brethren Church with Dr George Valcourt preaching. The quarterly convention is planned for Cleagueunt with related events at Newnes.
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Bietttes
Niversaries
Gnutes
Prigue Bet
Doris Ann Haris
Satter Buerman
Ruth Ann May
the Hat
Exser
Berty Burns
Velina Hadi
Linda Vk Bernice Nels
Dora Duntarts
Rut Ann May
Ei Weeks
Sue Mite K
Sandra Buerman
Barbara Die
Mra
Roy Cramer
Gerstenberger
Albert Haul
SM. i
St. Paul's Evangelical Bujiters
Clase
Patuy Suntan
Lawrence, Business College
Mar
Nyster
Salem
Evan Keen
Cneted Brethren Church
George Valcourt
Hetfinever
Cleaguent
Newnes
Mike Crabs
Abe
Chen
Lawrence College to Organize Shorthand Program April
A new shorthand and typewriting course will be organized at Lawrence Business College in April. The event aims to train stenographers and secretaries, noting unusually favorable demand for speed and accuracy in offices. The program targets improving efficiency for clerical work.
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Lawrence Buathems College
Weed Control School Half-Day Session Planned
A weed control school for farmers and spray operators will be held Tuesday afternoon from 1 30 to 4 in the district court room at the county courthouse. Sponsored by the State Board of Health Narcious Weeds Division the program will feature talks by J L Hutchison Maynard Scott and county agents Deal Six and Healie Lemeritt. Attendees will learn weed eradication in crops highways pastures and how to use various sprays to control weed species including prickly pear and woody brush.
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Board of Health
J. L. Hutchison
Maynard Scott
Deal Six
Healie Lemeritt
G. I
Water Counter Fun at the Sea Shore and Pools
A new six foot Matable plastic wheel shaped as a double ring with two circular openings offers summer water use. It can be placed on a float for diving and sunbathing, and can roll over water. When deflated it folds into a compact package for trunk storage.
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Lawrence Daily Journal World - Lace
Alice Io
Beach
University of HR
Aneas
Ja Santer UK
PRO Wiservet
Urs
Drean Haves
Tara
Derethy Lynt
Pamela
Virgil Woot
Beremait
Aivuy Fodlaker
Os Bitwant
Wea Cpi
Wittering
Branly
Albeertini
Bint
Eilgiata
Carlton Eidridee
Ceinir
Aid Glet Betersat
Ralph Stiuteman
Mouthernaires
Baldwin
Mira
Charles Carder
Laker
Topeka
Echo
al Mint
Mary Hat Sauipe
Lanes
Kiwanis Club
RAW Glass Co
K. U
Monkey Business
Gorilla
Eudora
Wayne
Ae Oe
Krrol Flynn Alexis Smith
Montana
VARS
William Bendix
rGuerino
Frum
Hrooklyn
Ch. 2
Brace Gentry
Sun
Ows
Olin
Santa Fe
California
Kansas City
Grand Canyon
Santa Fe Ticket Office
Lawrence, Kansas
Addy
L. Lake Smith
Arlen
Pee Borisom
Hughes
Cara Ta
Jay
Nadane Bevo
Bain
Jennifer Jones
van Heflin
Louis Jourdan
Christopher Kent
GEE Locomant
Glas Eoe
James Mason
Ford
Bing Crosby
Walt Disney
Bing Walt Tig
Parkas Ichabod
Twa Te Toles
Qranada
Ray
Milea Northegat
Juke Box Records
Toi
M-G-M
Granada
Motart Tayto
Artone
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