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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

10

Gates of Hell Open In Michigan for Curious Tourists

Hell Michigan draws visitors as locals advertise the town as a summer resort with 563 acres and landmarks like Hiland Lake. Erdly Van Sickle, a young real estate figure, owns much of Hell and notes the seasonal population surge while recalling the town’s rough history and the origin of its infamous name.

Hell Mich Michigan van Sickle Ayther Hilend Lake Armalee Pinckney George Reeves Reeves

Whisks Wren resort lore and missing post office tale

The fragment recalls 1870s upheaval when still operators failed to earn a dime per gallon and two mills burned. It notes Hell's temporary popularity with 000,000 summer visitors and residents' mail requests to a non existent post office. A Newark reporter visited during a scorching day.

Hell Lainey Newark

Bookkeeper Faces Jail After Abortion Is Fatal

In Los Angeles a 27 year old bookkeeper, Roger Fred Brenon, was convicted of second degree murder in the November death of Virginia Hopkins Watson, a former swimming champion. Police said Watson paid $150 for a so called sorcery abortion to secure a promised minor movie role. Superior Judge Clement D Nye set sentencing for June 2.

Los Angeles Virginia Hopkins Watson Roger Fred Brenon

Electrification Agency Marks 20th Operating Year

The Rural Electrification Administration celebrated its twentieth year with a special program at the Agriculture Department. The agency has helped thousands of Amesville farmers gain electric and telephone service.

Fen Wien Agriculture Department

REA Leaders Highlight Rural Electrification Speech

Vice President Nixon and Undersecretary True D Morse spoke along with REA Administrator Ancher Nelson at a gathering on rural electrification. The event spotlighted how REA funds support cooperatives building power and telephone systems in rural areas.

REA Nixon True D Morse Ancher Nelson

Bomb Damages Labor Leader Car in Boston

A bomb exploded injuring Michael di Nunno, 24, the son-in-law of Vincent di Nunno, former Massachusetts AFL Building & Construction Trade Council president. The blast occurred as the car, owned by Vincent di Nunno, turned the ignition. Michael suffered a fractured leg and severed arm, in critical condition. investigators are without a motive.

Boston Michael di Nunno Vincent di Nunno Massachusetts State AFL Building & Construction Trade Council New England Hod Carriers, Building and Common Laborers Union di Nunno Hfe Ron

Wrecks rebuilt for body care at Glas Co

Stop Look Look advertises rebuilt wrecks for the best body and glass service. Elmer Beaty and Burl Francis at Raw Body and Glass Co offer repair and glass work from 734 North 2nd, phone 1897.

Elmer Beaty Burl Francis North 2Nd

Psychologists Meet At KU For Two Day Symposium

A symposium on current research in personality and its implications for theory will be held Friday and Saturday at the Kansas University Memorial Union. Attendees include experts from Cornell, Colorado, Brandeis, and other institutions. KU alumni Dr. Baldwin will speak on adaptive behavior. no charge for meetings.

Department of Psychology Kansas University Ane Sas Missouri Alfred L. Baldwin Cornel University John D. Benjamin Eoument Colorado University School of Medicine Eugenia Hanfmann Brandeis University Baldwin Benjamin Transmany Belle Studivs Gardner Murphy Men- Tinker Foundation Topeka Martin Scheerer KOO Memorial Union

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