Three Negro Men Safe From North Carolina Prisons
Raleigh May 24 three young negro men are being held in penitentiaries in the Carolinas on charges of attacking white women. One man lynched a white woman and hid for hours before surrendering to FBI. Billie Simmons was taken to Raleigh for safekeeping after arrest near Clinton. Willie Bader rushed to South Carolina penitentiary after assault claim at Darlington. A separate case recalls the lynching of Willie Katie after a taxi driver’s stabbing. A negro preacher Ernie Tyler contacted by authorities agreed to surrender if protected. Tyler and two FBI agents arranged surrender.
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Raleigh
N.C
Corolines
North Carolina
FBI
Billie Simmons
Wax
Clinton
Willie Bader
Darlington
South Carolina
Columbia
Greenville
D.C
Willie Katie
Pickens
Setzer
Godwin
Buddy" Bush
Northampton County
Jackson
Young
Hey
Bush
Ao Mol
Weuieiter Erneeat BR
Tyler
Trier
PRI
Lawrence Briefs Highlight Local News and Updates
Lawrence items report promotions and weddings, campus notices, hospital admissions, health meet trips, police fines, and traffic incidents. Notables include Hileman promoted to technical sergeant, Dr. Russell earns a degree, Crowder admitted to Brooke Army Medical Center, health department staff attend Kansas Public Health conference, and traffic court fines totaling $20. Marriage licenses issued to Roberta De Graff and Flanagan Thompson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Gray
Gilbert C. Roberta
Jennie L. de Graff
Topeka
Raymid. Applehanz
Martie F. Flanagan
Willie Lee Curry
Recemary Thompson
Lawrence
Berlin Afterwar Destruction and Hunger Report
The article paints Berlin as a ruined city starved by war with ruins, rubble, and extensive bomb damage. It notes mass graves, collapsed housing, and public shelters, alongside attempts at recovery, gardens in former parks, and the enduring Russian monument. A travel log details a 30 day Germany tour by American editors, including interactions with Capt. Erickson and Governor Griswold, and impressions of postwar life in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain
Bertin Haa
Qshu
Peverner
Berlin
Tronpe
Germany
Walla
Peter A. Erickson
Templehof
Captain Erickson
Journal- World Office
K. U
Kansas City Star
Erickson
Frankfort
European Command
George Eyster
Occupied Zone
SRO
Fines and Jail for Alcohol Possession and Speeding
Dorsey Helly of North Lawrence was fined 200 and sentenced to 60 days in county jail after pleading guilty to possession of alcoholic liquor before County Judge Frank B. Grer. At midnight Saturday a raid on the Golden Arrow Tavern netted 25 pints of whiskey. owner Garreld King was arrested and released on 2500 bond. Two individuals, Robert Flemmings and Edwin Steel, were fined 10 each for speeding as noted by Patrolman John Davis. Flemmings was cited for 45 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Helly
North Lawrence
Wee
Frank B. Grer
Will Johns, Jr
Holly
Sherif
Golden Arrow
Johns
Garreld King
Ing
Robert Flemmings
Lecompton
C. J. Lane
John Davis
Flemmings
Edwin Steel
Deaths and Funerals in Topeka and Lawrence Area
Obituaries list Willie Fore died Saturday at Winter General Hospital Topeka WWI veteran member of Second Christian church Lawrence area. survivors include mother Alberta Harper and father Sharper. service at Bowser Mortuary Topeka. Additional notices: Richard Dowdell WWII veteran. survives wife Donna, four brothers and seven sisters. service at Bowser Lee Mortuary. Mary Bourke Falls dies near Overbrook. services at La Pier Catholic Church Topeka. burial Rock Creek cemetery. Mrs Hughes of Columbus Ohio dies. daughter Osee Hughes OSU. former Lawrence resident. Summer school at Lawrence Business College starts June 2. per capita citrus production in 1946 noted.
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Willie Fore
Willie
Garfield Elleet
Topeka
Second Christian Church
Mel
Alberta Harper
Hia Atepe
Robert Trotter
Ana City
Lawrence
Ter
Mark
Richard L. Dowdell
Richard B. Beoedell
Votation Hospital
Bae Fo
Richard
Ni Street
Feb Donatiene Een
Richard, Jr
Frank
Virgil ‘Dowdell
Lawrene
Pres
Aggie Dowdell
Erans
Germany
Mary Bourke
Overbrook
la Pier Catholic Church
Rock Creek
Cine
Maude Butler
Margaret Jo
Baldwin
Emma Martin
Waverly
Georgia van Huss
Wellsville
1. B. Hughes
L. B. Hughes
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Columbus
Ohio
Osee Hughes
Ohio State University
Market News Teems with Livestock and Grain Notes
Market reports from Kansas City and Estes Park detail cattle and calf prices, feedlot demand, and trade activity. Producers report mixed gains in beef, veal and sheep markets with strength in some cuts while others show slower movement. grain prices edge higher on corn and wheat futures amid variable export demand.
Kiddies Stage Revue at Lawrence Dance School Show
A 1947 Lawrence stage revue features 100 young dancers from Lindley Dance School performing tap, ballet, and novelty numbers. The program includes solos, group dances, and a grand Hawaiian finale with local girls and boys, ages under three to fourteen, in inventive costumes. Limited tickets at Jayhawker box office. advance sales urged.
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Lawrences
Azine Lindley’n Dance School
Tule
Carol Bhirtey
Deblene Stantes
Rocelyn Roney
Rosemary Thames
Fat Jackson
Shirley Fletcher
Mary Ann Whit
Barbara Sareple Wall
Linda Major
Judy Gibbe
Betty van Bickle Nency Vanderen
Barbara Coheti
Colle
Sweethearte
Brazil
Soph “the Adorables
Jane Perry
Blossom Fraker
Kater Eles
Aes
Carol Sue Zimmerman
Petite Strut
Dixie
Carol Stanley
Little Miss Swing
Judy Richardson
Patricia
Martin
Linda
Littleies
Elloise Romstedt
Rhythmaette
Jaane Perry
Janice Stone
Stairway To Jazz
Daisy Waranp
Linda Kay Norman
Gweniee
Borland
Juanita ‘Torres
Bharon Anne Zimmerman
Saucy
Stepper
Roce
Roney
Tommy Parker
Jer- Bruns
Leon Kecky
Bob Cole
Ommy Leasure
Clark Johnson
Arlen Frank
Barbera Holladay
Sharon Skinner
Eugenis Re
Sharon Monon
Betty van Sickie
Rose Marie Morrin
Barbera Cohen
Pat Jackson
Sharon Ann Zimmerman
Ann Clifton
Billy Hardy
Shirley Dahlene
Gretchen Zimmerman
Euch
Lawrence
Nica
Jayhawker
Maxine Lindley Dance School
Adv
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Mra. C.F. Dunipgan
Ponder of the Meadowlark
Laland
Journal-World
Dereme
Hileman
Kemper Military Semial Rae
Te Wil
C Company 4
BR. Russell
Tacensin
Te. Chariog DL Crowder
Vermont Street
Breckerene Eval Hospital
Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston
Tenna
Alice Tatee
Rence
M. Mote
Mise Elvin Mattoon
Larry Green
The
Law
rence-Dourlas County
Fichita
Kansas Pubic Health Association
OT. Lane
Mra
W. TL Pewee
Red Crogs
Lawrence Veterans Housing Project
Nineteenth End
Louisiana Streets
Simson Hurwitz
E. H. Bruch
Mney
A. Jackson
Floyd B. Don. Jinger
Eleventh Street
Miasachuarts Street
Denlinger
Cross Walk
Jack
Lawrence Lode No
ALF
A.M. Jg
Herbert L. Jones W. M
Walter H. Varnum Lee
Lawrence’ College
Pat
Washington
Templehot
Hermuda
Azores
Paris
Nebraska
Thoight Griswold
Griswold
U.S
Dwight, Jr
Reichban
Labor
George Sauer
Hoste
Topeka State Journal
Warrington
Urited
Aber Krak Baas
Kan
Heath
Marcia Rastes
Veveran
Termine
Wevernment
Army Guest Club
Larnack
Ata Army
Feonk
Nagia
Wonder
Nissin
Foo
Borin
Ciearete
Roylie Oeiver
Rome
Pers
ApAnese Ceemslil
H.rtory
Japan
Lawrence Business College
Credita
United States
Stecha— Ay
Tarente Weber
Strewn
Van
Mantas
Kannan
Ehalce
Sheice Stacker
Fender Sinatra
Neveral
Estes — Carle
SUZ AG
Oatenes 25 08; Good Atovk Helfers
Marly End Weicht
Howe
Sane
Jowers
Claesem
Karere
Weber
Wera
Attia Nates
Mansse
Hay Marmet
Chalcags Potats
Chieses
Atrivale
Jemand Zocd
Kansan
True
Loew Marten
New York
Stacke
Wall Street
Lowe
Tranefers
Mtheten
Pam
Sanean
Uceneonal Gallere
Gener Matis
Owones
Mimeia
Antony Woala
Warner
Great Northern Railway
Southern Raya
Vile Pacific
Slonala
Sirel
United Air Lanne
U S Rabler
Warkaseakie
Vermont
Wade
Zims
Wee Lae Ee “‘Praurang Cela
Npile
Lawrence Loan & Finance CO
Andy C. Hess
Ins. Service Successee
T. G. Fitch
Agey
T. Harris CO
C. B. Hostord
Realtoes
E. T. Arnold
Cain
Bowman’s Radio & Electronic Shop
Granada
Funk
Maxine Lindley
Holse
Douglas County
P.M
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