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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1950

Page

5

Hearts Club to Host Last Meeting at Myers Hall

The Hearts Club marks its fiftieth anniversary with a tea in Myers Hall, hosted by Mrs Albert Palmer, featuring Miss Martha Peterson speaking on freshman dormitories. Following the talk, the annual business meeting proceeds. decorations led by Florence Black and Barbara Craig.

Univeresty Women’s Club Ftaelock Myers Hall Albert Palmeriee Martha Peterson Tal Guibert Ulmer Saville Baptist Church Black Jack Louise Neis Verne Kalb Richard Rodewald Lester Kalb Mra Sherry Bob McTaggert Bed Rew Mary Pearson Larry Kalb Marvin Clay Reading Newell Rodewald

New Weighing Station Planned Near Baldwin

A proposed weighing facility is set for Baldwin area, with bids sought for construction and testing. The plan includes upgrades at Garden Township, Keeney, and South Haven sites, aiming to streamline vehicle weights and regulatory compliance.

Baldwin Hahiway Gunton Garden Keeney South Haven

PIANO RECITAL PROGRESSES AMID UNCLEAR FRAGMENTED TEXT

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a piano recital with disjointed phrases and unclear names. The readable bits reference a program and performers but lack complete details, making specific entities and outcomes hard to determine.

Turbulent Times and a 2700-year Civilizational Note

A garbled report mentions Tulsa Oklahoma and police activity connected to a park incident. It references a period of intense unrest and a distant civilizational claim about the Phrygian era flourishing 2,708 years ago, with no clear link to the local event.

Tulsa Okla P. Police Thapareher Lowell Ortialf

Move Into New Home Northwest of Lawrence

Fragmented notes describe a new home near Lawrence with references to Moe FareA and a fire incident affecting a pet. The text is garbled but hints at a residence purchase, a farm nearby, and a disturbance or accident linked to an earlier period. No clear dates, names, or places beyond Lawrence.

Lawrence Peery Glen

A Dream Comes True For Kansas City Youth

A Kansas City area tale recounts a youth reaching a milestone on May 7 as local officials acknowledge efforts by community figures. The piece notes a milestone age and a public service setting with civic involvement and youth opportunity.

Kansas City

Wholesale Surgery in Omaha Aftercare Costs Spark Inquiry

In Omaha on May 3 a carious message notes that even in operating rooms there are deals as low as half price. The article traces Veta M, Emil Rhedin, and local fans to Lutheran hospital for tonsillectomies. Minutes show two tonsils removed, with charges under a “group rate” for the operation, while hospital staff reportedly faced scrutiny over billing practices.

Omaha Veta Emil Rhedin Omaty Reefimr Lutheran Hasepital Manaay Manlyni Mathene

Al Jolson Believes He Is Getting Into Big Time

Report suggests entertainer Al Jolson anticipates a major career rise. The piece notes a joking tone and references a Daily News chat column. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text and include mention of a May 26 report.

al Jolson

Grime and grit follow death of local lineman Hickory Jones

In Cambridge Maryland on a May day Hickory Jones a 2300 volt shock felled him while alone on a highway project. Fellow workers lowered him from a 15 foot pole and a long heroic effort with artificial respiration kept going for hours. Mary Lee Jones his wife and mother of two stood by as the crowd watched the hearse arrive.

Cambridge Jones Rsa Fred June Hocker Veterans of Foreign Wars AOU Mary Lee Jones Hickory

Death of Hickory Jense Darkens City Softball Town

After hours of resuscitation attempts, Hickory Jense, 34, a beloved city softball league commander and prominent local figure, is pronounced dead as the crowd disperses, disbelief haunting the scene.

Sul Hickory Jense VFLW Ermasiser City Softball League

Delaware Judge Rules on Witchcraft Charge

In Wilmington Delaware Judge Thomas Herlihy Jr ruled a youth mother will stand trial on charges of practicing witch craft. The judge set a May date and ordered further proceedings following yesterday's hearing.

Wilmington Del Thomas Herlihy, Jr Yeaterday

Delaware Witchcraft Trial Postponed as Antiquated Law Glows

Mrs Helen Evans aged 23 is held on $300 bail for grand jury charges of fortune telling. Judge Herlihy said he would not participate in a witchcraft trial and noted Delaware's 17th century law is antiquated and should be repealed. Detectives report she instructed a young woman to sleep with her after claims of handwriting indicating a curse. Evans describes herself as a character teacher and adviser.

Helen Evans Herlihy Apes Wilren Wes Oman Evans

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