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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 2012
Page
2
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Gertrude V. Beaird McCain 92 of Olathe KS and formerly Kansas City KS died November 8 2012 at Pioneer Ridge in Lawrence KS Funeral services at Immanuel Lutheran Church Kansas City KS with graveside Lee's Summit Cemetery Interment follows She was born February 2 1920 in Kansas City KS daughter of Archie and Gertrude Dempsey taught in Rosedale area Married William J Beaird March 28 1936 he died September 7 1952 four daughters survive Margaret Sale Edna Carrico Sadie Deaton and Shirley Taylor deceased Also survived by nine grandchildren many great and great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews She retired from Dolly Madison Bakery after 15 years The family notes contributions to Immanuel Metropolitan Ave Kansas City KS or Grace Hospice Lawrence KS Funeral arrangements by DW Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel Overland Park KS 913 451-1860 Please sign guestbook at Obituaries LJWorld.com
Lucille Karlin wife of Norman Karlin, 82, of rural Hutchinson, died November 10 2012. Born June 9 1930, she co owned Mid West Feed with her husband for 30 years and was active at St Teresa's Church. Survived by Norman, two sons, sister and five grandchildren. Visitation and funeral details handled by Penwell Gabel with memorials to St Teresa's Altar Society or Hospice of Reno County.
Virgil A Schmidtberger 86 of Lawrence died November 2012 at Pioneer Ridge Rapid Recovery. He served in the US Navy 1944 to 1946 and started Lawrence Decorating Service. Survived by son Gary Schmidtberger and daughter Catharine Raddatz with husband John. siblings Loren, Janice. grandchildren Kristine Vogt Karen Ingersoll and others. five great grandchildren. Memorial mass 10:00 am November 14 at Corpus Christi Church with rosary at 5:30 pm November 13. Memorials to Visiting Nurses or Corpus Christi.
Betty Jane Hanson 91 of Lawrence will have funeral services at 1 30 pm Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church. She died Saturday November 10 2012 at home. A Lexington born nurse and WWII Army officer she earned a Bronze Battle Star Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Bronze Victory Medal. She worked at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and volunteered for Red Cross LI NK and a mobile blood bank. She married H J Hanson Jr on June 29 1947 in Lexington and moved to Lawrence in 1968. She is survived by son Jerold Lewis Hanson daughter Sharon Ward and husband Steve sister Clathe Branson two grandchildren Adam and Alison Ward and a brother Jack Branson. The family will receive friends 12 30 pm to service time at the church with viewing Monday noon to 8 pm at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home. Memorials to Lawrence Humane Society or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
The soft spoken veteran Pogge, a coal miner's daughter and WAC member, recounts eight years in the Army across Colorado Germany and the Pentagon, her courtship with Ernest, marriage in 1950, and decades of veterans’ work. She credits faith for her longevity at age 100, sharing memories of teaching in Germany and supporting German children.
Beverly Hills AP The blue gingham Judy Garland dress from The Wizard of Oz sold for 480000 at Julien's two day Hollywood memorabilia sale. Other top items included Steve McQueen racing jacket 50000 Marilyn Monroe River of No Return skirt 50000 and Sound of Music dress 38400. Royal wedding cakes also fetched sums with William Kate cake 7500 and Charles Diana cake 1375.
Health officials say five Kansas lakes will remain on warning and advisory lists for toxic blue-green algae until sampling resumes next year. Sampling is typically done April 1 to October 31. Advisories and warnings were issued for 24 lakes this season with two human illnesses confirmed. Logan City Lake in Phillips County remains under a warning prohibiting direct water contact. Advisories or warnings continue for Harvey County East Park Lake, Hiawatha Lake in Brown County, McPherson County State Fishing Lake, and Memorial Veterans Lake in Great Bend.
In Overland Park Kansas a library event drew more than 100 people for two hours of Books & Butchers presented by The Local Pig experts. They discussed humane meats and the local food movement. Gardner farm owner Jennifer Zimmerman found the event helpful and library officials aim to stay relevant with ideas like home brewing and organic gardening.
A terse report from New Hampshire News Center outlines local developments and official actions. The piece notes likely changes in governance and community responses, with emphasis on timely civic details and named entities.
The survey shows 87 percent plan to use smartphone apps for holiday shopping while 11 percent say no and 1 percent know someone planning to join the Marine Corps. Readers are invited to visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to cast their vote.
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