Turnpike Authority Seeks District Court Condemnation in Douglas County
The Kansas Turnpike Authority files its final Douglas County condemnation in District Court and first appeal from appraisers awards. Sixteen landowners totaling 178 acres are named for Turnpike Section No. 32 near Lawrence. The appeal targets the Trowbridge awards near Big Springs, with 20 owners appealing overall.
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Kansas Turnpike Authority
Douglas County
Lawrence
George Elmer Trowbridge
Lecompton
Big Springs
KTA
William A. Anderson
J. B. Wigging
Fred C. Petterson
George D. Peterson
Emmett Smith Jr
Harold E. Erickson
Bellew
Four Baseball Leagues Set Up for Summer in Lawrence
Lawrence city recreation opens four youth leagues for ages 10 to 17 under the 1955 program. Jayhawk League hosts 10 year olds at South Park Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Recreation League for 11 and 12 year olds plays mornings on Mon Wed Fri, with afternoons first two weeks. South Park League for 13 and 14 year olds meets Tue Thu evenings at South Park and Fri at Municipal Park, starting June 7. Cars League for 15 to 17 year olds plays Mon Wed Fri nights at Municipal Park beginning June 6. Registration dates set for June 7 at South Park and June 6 at the Community Building.
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Lawrence
City Recreation Commission
South Park
Jayhawk
Recreation League
Inverhawk League
South Park and Recreation
Teague
Vt. Sts
Lions
Pancho Zieske
Window Spill Sparks Rush to Street Ends in Frying Pan Find
Reported incident shows occupants rushing into the street amid a burst of pouring water from a window. No fire found and two neglected hot dogs sizzled in a pan, missing any other danger or damage.
Lawrence City Swim Program Details and Schedule
The Lawrence Recreation Commission announces a city swim program from June 6 to July 30 with sessions for junior high, elementary pupils, and a Rural Red Cross course Aug 1 to Aug 13. Led by Mrs. Lee Coleman with assistants Keith, Book, and Youngberg, the program includes three daily classes and requires physical exams.
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Lawrence Recreation Commission
Red Cross
Jayhawk
Lee Coleman
Topeka
Bradley Keith
James Book
Tody Youngberg
Lawrence Medical Association
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Vt. Fts
Ice Box Traps Two Children in East St. Louis
Young children Robert Lee Ballance and Nancy Cygan, both 3, were found trapped in an ice box inside a shed near their homes in East St. Louis. They died later at Christian Welfare Hospital despite revival attempts. Wooden blocks and other toys were found with them.
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East ST. Louis
I. TW
Robert Lee Ballance
Nancy Cygan
Christian Welfare Hospital
New President Named for Kansas Dental Association
In Kansas City Dr. Harry M. Klenda of Wichita becomes the new president of the Kansas State Dental Association succeeding Dr. James B. Sherry of Kansas City. Dr. Frank N. Haberbosch of St Francis is president elect with Dr. Fred Richmond of Kansas City as secretary and Dr. Stanley Flickinger of Baldwin as treasurer. Topeka eyed as possible site for next year’s annual gathering.
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Kansas City
Harry M. Klenda
Wichitas
Kansas State Dental Assn
James B. Sherry
Kas
Frank N. Haberbosch
St Francis
Fred Richmond
Stanley Flickinger
Fof Baldwin
Topeka
Lawrence High School to Present For You a Song Program
Lawrence High School music department offers a modern string of songs Friday night led by director R Wayne Nelson. Soloists Lanna Spurgeon Will Gwens and Charles Coleman appear alongside choruses and ensembles performing medleys from 1954 55 hits and Broadway standards.
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Lawrence High School
R. Wayne Nelson
Lanna Spurgeon
Will Gwens
Charles Coleman
Nelson Jericho
Myers-Warnith
Whiting
Ringwald
Dedrick
Barbara McGee Is Tonganoxie High Valedictorian
Barbara McGee daughter of Mr and Mrs William McGee of Tonganoxie named valedictorian of the senior class at Tonganoxie High School. Nancy Peters daughter of Mr and Mrs George Peters is salutatorian. Commencement honored TRHS seniors 29 diploma recipients with scholarships to Barbara McGee Jimmy Leonard Miller Nancy Peters PEO Jean Ann Pearson Friends University award and Tonganoxie Friends Church grant Carol Dunker Wayne Jones Danforth rural awards.
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Barbara McGee
William McGee
Tonganoxie
Tonganoxie High School
Nancy Peters
George Peters
TRHS
Jimmy Leonard
Miller
PEO
Jean Ann Pearson
Friends University
Tonganoxie Friends Church
Carol Dunker
Wayne Jones
Danforth
Jo Ann Grems
Sally Barton
Susie Sigrist
Mark Matthews
Vernon Jackson
Florence Young
Buster Quisenberry
Kathleen Bell
Larry Gallagher
Retta Lou Torneden
George Mitchell
Virginia Stewart
Shirley Hummelgaard
Carol Henak
Carl Kraus
Don Foster
Maxine Mills
Dean
Keller to Tour Asia on World Trip
Helen Keller scheduled to arrive in Hong Kong from there tomorrow on a world tour. She travels with her secretary Polly Thompson and will depart for Tokyo on May 27.
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Manila
Helen Keller
Hong Kon
Polly Thompson
Miss Keller
Tokyo
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Louis Holcom
Jaycees
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Rue
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Crete
Wichitan
Kansas Dental Group
LHS
Arlen
Filkin
Leather Shop
Moss
Shop Brouwsd First
Gabardine
Toggery
Keller
Hong Kong
Radio & Television Service
Conn St
HS Park Hill
Bill Wiglesworth
Lawrence Power Plan
Rive Sex
REDE
Kansas Power and Light Company
Elle
G&l
Baginouss
Butler Steel Buildings
Jackson
Topeka Foundry & Iron Works Co
Alabama
Holmes, Peck, & Brown
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