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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1956

Page

3

Annexation and street water problems dominate city actions

City continues annexation plans with wall finishing debates at adjacent building. A Fourteenth Street water crisis after a storm sewer clog led to repairs. Kangas Construction Co. won a $42 015 bid for 8000 feet of sanitary sewer laterals across multiple additions with a 60 to 90 day work window. The Commission also reappointed Kelvin Hoover to the Library Board and approved plat, ordinances, and easements related to ongoing development projects.

Fourteenth Fourteenth Street Tennessee Massachusetts Franklin Murphy Kansas University K. U Jim Wigglesworth Mt. Dresd Kangas Construction Co Wrence Park Hill Schwarz Acres Rockledge Brookdale No Friteel-Kapfer Sunset Hill Anderson Tract University Drive Commission Kelvin Hoover Library Board Lawrence Heights Sunset Ninth Terrace Homewood Gardens Lafale Steel

Lawrence High to Host Open House Art and Home Economics Show

Lawrence High School hosts an open house at 8 p m in the gym featuring an art and craft exhibit a fashion show and cooking demonstrations. Miss Faye Orelup's sewing class presents a Rio themed style show with script by Janet Jackson Linda Daniels and Jo Ann Evans Rosa Lind narrates and Lanna Spurgeon acompaños musical numbers. Lois Van Liew oversees decorations and students conduct an outdoor cookery demonstration with Rosa Lind and Sally Montgomery scripting.

Lawrence High School Rio Faye Orelup Janet Jackson Linda Daniels Jo Ann Evans Rosa Lind Sandra Harding Lanna Spurgeon Lois van Liew Sally Montgomery Dorothy Wilson

Community event plans food class and art exhibit

Mrs Vivian Hill’s food classes will feature trip themed table decorations. Blossom Frakes serves as general chairman for the home economics department. Planning committee members include Virginia Drake Dofiing Stone Jo Ann Evans and Lois Van Liew. The public is invited to attend.

Vivian Hill Blossom Frakes Virginia Drake Dofiing Stone Jo Ann Evans Lois van Liew

British Race Driver John Heath Dies in Fatal Road Race

British race driver John Heath died from injuries from Sunday's Willie Migila automobile road race described as the bloodiest in 18 years. The event also claimed the lives of a German and a Swiss driver and three spectators, with nine drivers and eight spectators injured.

Ravanna, Waly John Heath Willie Migila

Martha Raye Quips Through Private Troubles

Martha Raye, sued by the wife of a Westport policeman for allegedly stealing her husband, faces a $50,000 love suit and a looming divorce from her fifth husband. She told reporters her lawyer read a statement at her home as she noted bodyguards protected her life after threats. She denied involvement and commented on her absent spouse and recent TV engagements.

Westport Conn Comedienne Martha Raye Shirley Woolf Robert O'Shea Miss Raye

Actress announces Brooklyn opening amid personal legal delay

The statement reveals plans for a May 11 Brooklyn show after NYC rehearsals. She says she avoids summonses, has no divorce filing, no desire for freedom or new romance, and notes a large fund request requires partner approval from Uncle Sam. Gatun Lake reference appears as context.

New York Brooklyn Begley Gatun Lake Panama Cana Saya Sam

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