Douglas County Brotherhood Dinner Draws 140 Attendees
More than 140 people attended the 16th annual Douglas County Brotherhood dinner at the Lawrence Community Building. Featured speaker Fred Stein former mayor of Atchison spoke on Christian law governing atomic energy and its global impact. Kenneth C. Plumb was elected president for the coming year with Walter Kamp treasurer Harold Flanders secretary Arthur Richardson Lawrence and Fred Kloepper retiring president presiding.
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Douglas County Brotherhood
Lawrence
Fred Stein
Atchison
Kenneth C. Plumb
Sunflower
Brotherhood Organization
Walter Kamp
Techroeder
Clinton
Arthur Richardson
Harold Flanders
Stein
Fred Kloepper
Brotherhood
Mmayor John Crown
Deleina
Charissa von Gunten
Kansas University School of Fine
Ninth Street
Baptist Church
Rumors of Plant Closure Denied Amid Staffing Talks
Officials reaffirm no new layoffs at the large Army ammunition plant since the Korean armistice in 1953. The Ordnance Corps aims to keep the facility active to maintain readiness, with varying output levels but no abrupt staffing cuts expected. The plant, once a major Midwest project, remains a key regional employer in Lawrence.
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Lesa
Ripley
Maj
Cathierman
Ordnance Corps
Ita
Midwest
Lawrence
K U Grad James Fitchie Killed in Los Angeles Crash
James A Witchie 35 a 1952 Kansas University School of Engineering graduate was killed in a motor car accident Wednesday night in Los Angeles. His sister Mrs Marjorie Estok of Los Angeles was seriously injured. Parents Mr and Mrs David Fitchie live in Kansas City. He served in the Pacific Theater in World War I and later worked for an aircraft manufacturer in Los Angeles.
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James A. Witchie
School of Engineering
Kansas University
Los Angeles
Marjorite Estok
David Fitchie
Kansas City
James Fitchie
K. U
Los. Angeles
Kansas Traffic Deaths Rise in 1955 Totals
State accident records show 180 fatalities in the last 24 hours to date in 1955, up from 156 in the same period in 1954. Topeka reports ongoing traffic concerns as statistics accumulate.
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Topeka
Kansas
Uhy
Droodle depicts a Brooklyn man’s playful evening routine
A reader submission from Robert Teaney sketches a tiny fellow in 11 as he plans a shrimp salad and a beer. He envisions choosing music on a jukebox, visiting a shoe store, watching Midget Auto Races, and enjoying window shopping and a quiet evening with family.
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Robert Teaney
Brooklyn
Nords
Rae
Supt Wolfe Reports Two Year Progress Of City Schools
Supt Wolfe writes to Citizens Committee for the Public Schools outlining a two year record since bond funding of 917000 was approved. The letter lists seven major projects including Hillcrest Elementary Past Heights Primary and Centennial School and notes additions renovations and site improvements across multiple campuses with room for 500 more pupils and growth since 1950.
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Citizens Committee On School Progress
Board of Education
Citizens Committee
W. D. Wolfe
Wolfe
the Hoard
Hillcrest
Markets At a Glance and Wall Street Report
Markets at a glance show higher stocks with selective strength and steady bonds. The Dag in Wall Street notes a moderate late rally with about 2 point gains, lifting select issues like Bethlehem Steel and American Telephone among others.
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Dag
Wall Street
New York
Bethlehem Steel
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Eastern Air Lines
Loew's
American ‘Telephone
Anaconda Copper
Benguet Consolidated Mining
Bullard
General Dynamics
United Aircraft, and Radio Corp
Public invited to KU art faculty reception at museum
The public is invited to attend the formal opening of the University Art Faculty reception at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Kansas University Museum of Art. Exhibits include works by KU design and drawing and painting departments such as paintings ceramics silversmithing textile designs and sculpture.
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Kansas Untty Museum of Art
Ehibits Wil
Federal move to transfer village housing title eyed near Sunflower
Sources say the U S government plans to transfer title to about 1200 Sunflower Village units east of Lawrence as Eudora De Soto and Johnson County vie for control. A federal housing official attended a meeting in Eudora with Village manager John LaMonica and others to discuss bids. The Sunflower Ordnance Works will continue operations unchanged and mass evictions are not anticipated.
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Sunflower Village
Lawrence
Eudora
Douglas County
DeSoto
Johnson County
John LaMonica
Journal-World
U. 5S
Sunflower Ordnance Works
S.O.W
LaMonica
Federal
Hugo C. Schwartz
Public Housing Administration
The
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Memorial Hospital Admits Wide List of Patients
A long hospital admissions list from Memorial Hospital includes Job Slater of Sunflower Wilbur Dulver 219 Tenn St Mrs Dollie Patton Richland Mrs Bertha Gentry Route 1 Elizabeth Martin DeSoto and others in Sunflower Wenry Hand DeSoto Susanne Getty 1810 Mich St Mrs DaVise Thompson Sunflower reinforced by several names across Sunflower DeSoto Williams town and Overland Park with multiple addresses and a birth notice for Richard Gamlin and a daughter born today at NY St
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Job Slater
Sunflower
Wilbur Dulver
Tenn
Dollie Patton
Richland
Bertha Gentry
Route 1
Elizabeth Martin
DeSoto
William Patrick Underwood
Wenry Hand
Susanne Getty
Mich
DaVise Thompson
Shirley Ashlock
Benjamin White
Williamstoun
Clarence Cropp
Tauise Diemer
Theft of 2900 Dollars in Checks Reported in Ported City
Nulan Winter reports checks worth 2900 dollars stolen from his company car at 309 Kansas St. The leather case contained the checks and the firm has stopped payment on them. Police noted the incident this morning.
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Nulan Winter
Kansas St
Pute
It and Co
Sonpany
Legion Pancake Feed draws crowds in Dodge City
George Starkey plans to staff the Community Building pancake feed in Lawrence from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday to support the Junior baseball club. The event, expanding from 360 attendees to over 2 000, features Starkey’s return as Legion organizer with Alan Fisher as his successor.
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American Legion
Dodge City
George Starkey
Veterans Home
Veterans Administration
Legion
Bencause
Starkey
Sarkeys
Alan Fisher
Summer Art Studio Schedule Includes July Sessions
The city art supervisor John Garcia will run a summer program from June 13 to July 8 in the Manual Building at 9th and Ky Streets. Enrollment runs through May 22 for pupils from first grade through junior high. Elementary students supply their own art materials. junior high receive supplies. Sessions offer two daily class options from 9:04 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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John Garcia
Manual
9Th and! Ky. Sts. al
VANDALS HITLEEGGS TARGET HOME OF MRS LATHAM
Mrs George Latham of 945 Ind is reporting egg vandalism overnight with damage to the front of her house. Police were notified this morning as officers investigate the incident in the SL area.
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George Latham
Ind
Mighty Blast Test Shows Shelter Withstands Blow
FCDA test director Harold L. Goodwin cites a concrete walled shelter costing 500 dollars as able to keep occupants safe. The briefing notes indicate varying damage at different distances with no residual radiation in the town.
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Harold L. Goodwin
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Goodwin
Associated Press
FCDA
Fire destroys barn near Lawrence in early morning blaze
A large barn six miles southwest of Lawrence owned by J. L. Constant was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin reported at 8 44. Fire Chief John Miller said the building burned to the ground by discovery time with contents including old salvage trucks hay and lumber. No insurance details or damage estimate were available. A separate 6 15 p m incident damaged meat cooking on a stove at J J Smith’s room and a later 9 15 a m call to John Skie residence reported in the text.
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Jesse Mashburn
Lawrence
John Miller
J. L. Constant
Miller
J. J. Smith
2Nd and Locust Sts
John Skie
Campus Rd
Dryer Overheats on Washing Machine Causing Smoke
Miller notes slight damage after a gas dryer overheats on a washing machine. Smoke issued from the unit but no major harm reported.
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Miller
Williamstown Man Hurt In Mishap Near Lawrence
A 7 a m collision at a Williamstown junction ten miles northwest of Lawrence injured Ben White 70 of Williamstown. He suffered a broken neck and lacerations when his pickup hit a semi driven by Donald LaBaw 39 of Wakeeney and was trapped under the trailer. White was listed in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Vehicle damage totaled 1200 for the semi and 800 for the pickup.
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Williamstown
Lawrence
Ben White
White
Donald Robert LaBaw
Wakeeney
State Highway Patrol
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Iowa
Police Continue Probe of Baldwin Burglaries
County and state authorities pursue the Baldwin business burglaries with no suspects yet. Investigators review evidence as the final loss total reaches 82550 dollars. Safes were opened in three break-ins and cash was taken from two. One firm reportedly had burglary insurance.
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Baldwin
P. W.buck
Jones
Sheriff's Office
KBI
Lawrence woman chosen Miss Virginia Hocker president
Law rence resident Miss Virginia Hocker elected president of the Kansas Society of Medical Technologists at Hutchinson during the annual convention. She has worked at Watkins Hospital of Kansas University since last September.
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Virginia Hocker
Lawrence
Kansas Society of Medical Technologists
Hutchinson
Hocker
Watkins Hospital
Kansas University
Parochial School Campaign Nears 95 Percent Complete
More than $52,000 has been raised with pledges totaling over 52 000 for a Lawrence parochial school. The kickoff banquet at St. John's Church drew about 120 attendees with speakers including J S Flannery and Archbishop Edward Hunkeler. The plan calls for a six grade school north of the church at 1229 Vt St and only parish members will be solicited.
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Lawrence
St. John's Catholic Church
J. S. Flannery
Edward Hunkeler
Kansas City
Kas
Monsignor
Chorge Towle
St. John’s Church
William Landwehr
Vt St
Legion Pancake Feed Set for 7 to 7 Saturday in Community Building
The sixth annual Lawrence American Legion Pancake Feed runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Community Building on Vth and Vt. Streets to fund the Legion Junior baseball team of 1955. More than 2,000 are expected as pancakes sausage or bacon and coffee are served. tickets at the door. The Legion will staff the event to minimize delays for attendees.
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Lawrence American Legion
Vth and
Vt. Sts
Legion
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