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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2014
Page
2
Anna E. Brooks age 65 of Lawrence died May 24 2014. Arrangements are pending with Warren McElwain Mortuary. Slick Fraser funeral set for 2 pm May 29 2014 at Warren McElwain Mortuary with visitation 6 to 8 pm May 28 2014.
Florence H McNicoll 87 of Lawrence died May 23 2014 at home A Mass of Christian Burial will be held May 29 at Corpus Christi Church Lawrence Burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery She was born July 4 1926 in Buffalo NY and worked for Pratt and Lambert later ran McNicolls Liquor then at H and R Block Survived by husband John four children two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Burial and visitation details provided with parish and funeral home listings
The Lawrence area received about three quarters of an inch of rain but remains several inches below May and yearly averages. National Weather Service meteorologist Kyle Poage notes the deficient totals, while a press electrical issue delayed the Lawrence Journal-World Sunday edition and printers rerouted today’s run to a different press as a precaution. Questions about delivery can be directed to 843-1000.
Lawrence records an inch of rain over the weekend raising May totals to 7.36 inches with a 12.82 inch January-May average. Meteorologists cite radar estimates of extra rainfall and a forecast of thunder storms for the coming days amid an ongoing moderate to extreme drought in large parts of Kansas. In Topeka, a deadly early morning shooting left one person dead and another in custody, with a linked car crash causing no injuries.
The article highlights female deputies and officers in Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical and law enforcement. It notes seven of 141 uniformed personnel are women, and 20 of 158 employees at the fire department are female. Veterans like Sgt Laurie Powell and Lt Lisa Brown discuss challenges and changing perceptions, with recruits inspired by female role models and campus postings drawing applicants.
Tom Keegan prominent sports editor at JourNAL-Worlp jworld.com writes from Lawrence Kansas about upcoming games and team previews. Ann Gardner editorial page editor also contributes insights from the same desk.
Lists contact details for circulation director Mike Countryman and classified advertising lines with phone numbers 832 7137 832 2222 and a website www ijworld com slash classifieds. This skews toward internal notices rather than news, reflecting staff contact information.
The notice lists daily publication by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas with delivery inquiries. It provides phone numbers 832 7199 for billing and delivery questions and a main line 843 1000 plus toll free 800 578 8748. It also directs address changes to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 0888 and notes the postmaster.
A locally owned funeral home emphasizes its enduring commitment to neighbors and friends as larger out of town corporations reshape the industry. The firm notes continued local ownership and operation amid industry changes, focusing on value and high quality service.
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