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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1955

Page

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Eleven honored at Lord & Taylor Award luncheon

Dr Leona Baumgartner led New York health strides praised for child and maternity care programs. The 18th annual Lord & Taylor Award recognized 11 citizens including Rockefeller, Sulzberger and Moses for contributions to the city’s growth and health leadership.

Kansas University Lawrence Lord & Taylor Award Waldorf-Astoria Leona Baumgartner New York W. J. Baumgartner Lord & Taylor Baumgartner New York City John D. Rockefeller I Rockefeller Foundation Arthur Hays Sulzberger The New York Times Thomas J. Watson International Business Machines Robert Moses N.Y. Parks George Shuster Hunter College John Galden Wallace K. Harrison Helen Rogers Reid New ‘York Herald Tribune Howard 5. Cullman Port of New York Authority John A. Coleman Greater ‘New York Fund Ann New York Stock Exchange

Air Search Called Off for Missing Navy Pilot

Mr and Mrs B F Schmitz of Williamstown report a wire from the commander of their son Ensign Bernard E Schmitz missing after a training flight in an F9F6 Cougar. The search was terminated after two days with no results and civilians reported an alleged high altitude explosion south of Mt Diablo near Danville, California.

B. F. Schmitz Williamstown Naval Air Squadron Mier Bernard Everett Schmitz Alameda Naval Air Station

Constant Construction Low Bidder on Four Turnpike Bridges

Constant Construction Co. of Lawrence was the apparent low bidder for four Kansas Turnpike bridge projects near Lawrence. Bid spread totaled $212,999, about $3,000 above the engineers’ estimate. Bridges will serve a traffic interchange, Baldwin Creek, and turnpike intersections with two north-south roads.

Constant Construction Co Lawrence el Dorado Constant Baldwin Creek

Proodles Eye Care Tips From Ocular Misconceptions

The piece dispels the myth that eye spots stem from eye conditions. It argues two causes like dirty glasses or dusty eyeballs and offers tips: wash eyes with mild detergent, wear sunglasses, avoid looking at an exploding bomb, and stop reading Errert.

Yale Senior Wins Right To Reject $400000 Inheritance

Yale University senior Eugene F Suter Jr 22 of New York won the right to renounce a 400000 bequest from his father. Surrogate William T Collins upheld the decision noting the law protects freedom of choice and that the trust will remain with trustees until specified ages or death. Suter said accepting the fund would violate his moral and political principles and he has already donated portions of the income to causes and organizations.

NEW York Uh Yale University William T. Collins Eugene F Suter Jr New York American Friends Service Committee Socialist Party U. S. Grant School For Yale Collins Suter

Local births and dismissals listed for Memorial Hospital

A hospital notice lists numerous residents with addresses who were dismissed or noted for births at Memorial Hospital Ferdinand Smith in Lecompton. Dismissals include Anna Rice, Olga McKnight, Arline Price, and Mary Lee Lundeen among others. Birth announcements cover Harold McLees, Eugene Gooding, William Arnold, and Raymond Stevens with their spouses at several area homes.

Ferdinand Smith Lecompton Anna Rice Archie C. McKnight Waverly Dean V. Parker Denver Colo Mary M. Rowlands Ohio St Arline Price Ky. St Charles Schultz A. C. St Olga McKnight Baselior Alice Brouchard Locust St Redman Williams Kansas City Dick Beard May Gatewool Elm St Mary Lee Lundeen Dora Marlin W. 9Th St Huldah Motley la. St Barbara Evans Tonganoxie Laura Stevenson Linda Shockley Walter Shaw Linwood Dollie Patton Richland Archie Watkins Clara Reece Sunflower Robert van Heusen Vt. St Bruce White Cadet St Gay Brown W. 14Th St Merle Frey N. H. St Maxine Gallagher N. 5Th Jess Reynolds N. Y Archie McKnight Lester Brown Oskaloosa Mark Kappelman Edgehill Rd Dola' Nichols Roy Hand Halstead Harold McLees Tr. St Eugene Gooding William Arnold Raymond Stevens Eudora

Actress Pays Salina Youth With a Kiss

Kim Novak guests in Salina for Picnic scenes and shares how a kiss with Stan Drevers followed a claim by Bill Holden that his girl was kissed. Holden stood with Barbara Brown as the production crew rested, while police report wreck damage at Elm and 4th Streets from a Thursday collision.

Salina Stan Drevers Una Kim Novak Stan Kim Miss Novak Salina Journal Bill Holden Drever Barbara Brown Holden Dth Elm Sts Dorian C. Selzer Maple St Charles Li Colsom White Trailer Court Colsom

Murphy backs Dodge City Hall of Fame fund move

Kansas University Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy sent a 50 dollar check and a letter criticizing Oklahoma City groups efforts to buy the Cowboy Hall of Fame. He argued traditions cannot be bought and urged building the Dodge City hall to teach children objectivity and historical accuracy. A statewide drive to raise one million dollars for the museum will start in June.

Franklin D. Murphy Kansas University Dodge City Oklahoma City Murphy

Commencement Address Highlights and Local News in Kansas

Ed Elbel delivered the Abbyville high school address on a rainy night that felt like a drought end. Kaw Valley Heart Association sponsored The Valiant Heart film at Kiwanis Club, Dr Belot touts penicillin gains and a long acting shot. Kansas University golf led by Mark Nardyz after 18 holes at the Big Seven, total 375. A phony representative from the Kansas School for the Blind contacted local boys. officials warn no authorization for field work.

Ed Elbel Abbyville Reno County Monti L. Belot Kaw Valley Heart Association Kiwanis Club Eldridge Belot Lawrence Swope Park Zoo Kansas City Kansas University Lawrence Country Club Jayhawkers Iowa State K.U Mark Nardyz Nardyz Bob Richards Pete Rush Jim Mears Bill Sayler State School For the Blind Chamber of Commerce School For the Blind

Soldier from Norristown is jailed for passing secrets

Pvt. William T. Marchuk, held captive in Russia for six years, was sentenced by an Army court martial to 12 years in prison for giving U.S. military secrets to the Soviet Union. He also receives a dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay.

Berlin William T. Marchuk Norristown Russia U.S Soviet Union Marchuk East Berlin

Farm tour highlights pond use and waterways for harmony with land

The report traces a farm tour detailing household pond systems with proper ponds, sand filters, and chlorination as inexpensive options. It notes pond spillways, drainage pipes, and central pipes for livestock, plus discussions on terraces waterways and water ways widened to improve flood control and seed production. The visit includes Pendleton’s pasture results, 24-D spray impacts, and a stock pond built to conservation specs.

Kampschroeder T. C. Riepen Wertzberger Grosdidier Willoughby Pendleton Farm Albert Pendleton Rob Potts Northumberland Fneland United States American Farm Bureau Jess Sutton U.S Lusch Baldwin Wilson Counts Paul Clawson Charles Topping Wilson Count Leslie Demeritt Clawson

Deaths and Funerals in Ohio and Wichita Notices

Rev. I wiyne Forney of Beaver Creek Church Dayton Ohio died of a heart attack. Funeral there at 2 p m Monday. He formerly lived in Lawrence. Survived by wife a daughter two sons and two sisters. Mrs Elsie Forney Pontiac Mich and Mrs Edith Hyre 45 R I St Mra listed. Frank Cole 68 of 611 Greenwood Wichita died Wednesday at St Francis Hospital. Mrs Cole and family lived in Lawrence years ago moved to Wichita 1942. Surviving include three sons Jesse and Richard Cole Wichita John Cole Independence Mo three daughters H D Swadsey Wichita Mrs Gaylord Carter Dallas and Mrs Delbert C Richardson Lawrence 18 grandchildren six great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Saturday Broadway Mortuary Wichita burial there.

I, Wiyne Forney Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Dayton Ohio Lawrence Elsie Forney Pontiac Mich Edith Hyre R. I. St Frank Cole Greenwood Wichita St. Francis Hospital Delbert C. Richardson Broadway Mortuary

Turnpike Condemnation Appeals Filed in Douglas County

Beulah Ewing Ehrhart and Ralph Miller of Topeka filed an appeal in District Court denying an award of 3311.50 for 17.35 acres in the Kansas Turnpike condemnation case. The land lies northwest of Big Springs near the Shawnee County border as part of Turnpike Sections 29 and 31 in Western Douglas County.

Kansas Turnpike Douglas County Beulah Ewing Ehrhart Ralph Miller Topeka Big Springs Shawnee County

Kansas City Market and Building Permits Update

Kansas City market news shows stocks edging higher amid quiet trading with modest gains in several sectors. New building permits issued for four apartment projects on Kentucky Street signal ongoing urban redevelopment, including two 6 units and one 8 unit plan, plus an 18 unit complex planned by City Improvement Co. and partners.

Wall Street New York Kentucky Street Chester Norman Hemp Wi

Electrical worker injured on top of utility pole

C. K. Johnson Electrical Co of Topeka reported an injury to a worker who was at the top of a utility pole near lith and N, 1, Sts. while performing maintenance. Further details were not provided.

C. K. Johnson Electrical Co Topeka Lith N, 1 Sts

Topeka Lineman Recovers After 4 000-Volt Line Incident

A 40 year old Topeka man identified as Dick Beard remained in serious condition after being shocked by a 4 000 volt power line Thursday. He was reported doing real well at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and was to be returned to Topeka Saturday for further treatment. Beard is employed as a lineman by the local utility.

Topeka Lawrence Memorial Hospital Dick Beard Beard

Nobody Badly Injured In Two Local Mishaps

The Sheriff's Office investigated two one car accidents Thursday night on township roads. No serious injuries reported. Fred Smith 50 Ot tawa was alone when his car overturned six miles south and twelve west of Lawrence with $800 damage. Galen Florton 16 522 Lincoln St was driver when car rolled onto its side a mile northwest of Lawrence causing $150 damage. Horton cited for reckless driving and operating with false registration.

Sheriff's Office Fred Smith Ottawa Lawrence Galen Eugene Florton Lincoln St Horton

Mueller Heads Revue Cast At Kane sas University

Walter Mueller a Kane sas University student from Winter Park Florida will produce the 1958 Rock Chalk Revue at KOU He was the assistant producer this year Allen Sweeny Wichita assistant business manager will be business manager John Byberg Salina will be assistant producer of the show.

Walter Mueller Kanesas University Winter Park Fla KOU Allen Sweeny Wichita John Byberg Salina

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