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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1950
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe withdrawals of forces in the R OK sector over distances from four to eleven miles. Eastern flank in the BE O K area remains unclear and seventh through eighth and sixth divisions were cited in ongoing operations.
A chaotic incident on a rural farm ends with Kyle and a neighbor dead. Reports describe a neighbor firing, then setting a granary ablaze before taking his own life. Sheriff Ned Hodgden headed to the farm as authorities investigated the scene.
University of Oklahoma football squad to meet at 2 30 this afternoon to decide whether to accept a bowl bid and which game. The choice rests with the players after the meeting led by President Crom at the University.
KU alumni officials set meeting with Marvin Small, assistant alumni secretary, to discuss upcoming events and coordinate countywide alumni activities.
A long, garbled OCR list names many residents and addresses near Memorial Hospital including Mrs Margaret Vose Mrs Helen Benny Mrs Minta Smith Mrs Lillian Hager Mrs Martha Cal street Chester kell avenue and others across Tonganoxie Wellsville Green's Lake Sunflower and nearby streets with numerous street names and incomplete data today.
Died May 22 1919 in France Otto E Dingelstedt was a lieutenant in the Army during World War I. He lived in Lawrence with his family before the war and left a widow Mrs Minnie Hasler and a daughter. Services will be at home Tuesday at 4 30 with ministers from Pratian church and St Joseph Missouri officiating. Burial Oaks Hill cemetery. Pallbearers are nephews Albert Learned Robert Learned Stanley Learned and Robert Learned Jr George Learned Edward Learned. No flowers requested. Surviving relatives include one daughter Mrs Frank E McCullough and several nephews.
Ross Calif Nov 27 UP Jane Francia Brice 90 last surviving daughter of cis Scott who neate the Star-Spangled Beshet died at her home yesterda She is survived by a met Coltel Arthur Brice of Ross daughters Mrs Harman Be Snank and Men John Fororaythie a ca John Fololine Jr of Wayne Pa four grandchildildren and one great grandson Mrs Brice born in Cincinnati Ohio daughter of U S Senator George Hunt Pendleton who once served as American minister to Germany She married Washington banker Arthur T Brice and lived in Washington DC before moving to Ross in 1937 Active in charities and politics she left by plane for Cal Santa Fe to sign a yee or be announced later
Mrs Josephine Shirk aged 51 died at home near Lincolnwood. Survived by five sons two daughters a brother and sister and 11 grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Rumsey funeral home with Rev H M Sippel. burial Bonner Springs. Clyde G Coe former Lawrence druggist dies at Lawrence Memorial Hospital service tomorrow at Forks funeral home. Jack Hughes 60 dies at home four miles east of Lawrence after illness. Born on Hughes farm near Eudora and longtime member of Eudora Methodist Church.
Obituaries list Esther M. Hunsinger Raab of Kansas City and Harold A. Gribble of Hay Springs Nebr, with funeral details and surviving relatives including siblings, parents, and extended family. Also noted are Clarence Sie and Silas F. Hogue with brief life summaries, birthplaces, careers, and memorial arrangements.
Topeka November petitions signed by 827 residents request a county grand jury to investigate alleged violations by State Insurance Commissioner Frank Sullivan. The filings, delivered to District Judge Beryl Johnson, are on behalf of Eunice R. Hyre, ex-employee and former primary opponent of Sullivan. The petition asks the jury to diligently inquire into all laws allegedly violated by the insurance commissioner in office.
News brief states three thefts reported over the weekend. Clarence Orrill reported a Gan stolen from a home at 1800 Ohio and a 35 Colt automatic taken. Ralph Cain, 546 Lo street, reported four chrome hub caps stolen from his vehicle.
Judge Hugh presided as an appeal hearing occurred regarding Dawne Batata. The proceedings focused on legal arguments and potential outcomes in the case before a motion or ruling.
The Kansas Democrat, born March 17, 1874 in Fairbury Nebraska, lived in Lawrence and Topeka before his death in Topeka. He guided Kansas delegations to Wilson in 1912, served as Kansas Senate secretary in 1913 and 1915, ran for secretary of state twice, and worked in federal revenue and commerce, publishing, and journalism. Surviving are his wife Clara, three daughters Marie Lela Pauline, a sister and two brothers across several states.
Representatives from the University of Kansas will visit Kenge City Missouri high school today to meet seniors and present information on continuing education. Attending are Tom Yee director of public relations Paul B. Lawson from liberal arts and sciences Lee Weinang engineering Martha Peterson assistant dean of women Dr L C Woodruff dean of men.
Washington on November 27 UP Earl Browder once a top American communist and five others were indicted on charges of contempt of Congress. The indictments stem from their refusal to answer questions or disclose requested information to congressional committees.
A $600 fund at the University of Kansas will award an annual Greek study prize in memory of Raymond Kilpatrick. The Sterling-Walker fund, supported by Wylie Kilpatrick and Faye Kilpatrick, honors Kilpatrick’s Greek interests and ties to KU. Kilpatrick, KU class of 1909, died in an auto accident in 1949 while living in Belle Center, Ohio.
Quigley, athletic director at KU, will address the Central High School football banquet in St. Joseph Missouri tonight. The event and program are sponsored by the Central High Roosters association.
The report covers wheat, corn, soybeans, meat, and dairy markets with steady to firm tones in grains, varied livestock bids at Kansas City and Omaha, and a cautious session on Wall Street as traders parse Carey era data. Notable items include Kansas City livestock receipts, hog and beef price ranges, and U S potato market activity.
Judge Hugh Means grants a divorce to Almeda Castle from Harlan Psal tle in district court on Saturday.
This season's concluding gathering will take place at 5 oclock in the evening at Downtown ela ab near the Crystal ice rink in the ne ridge nald area. Marvin, assistant secretary at K. 0, will give a speech.
A steam explosion occurred just after noon at a facility when a valve remained closed allowing cold water to enter a hot water tank and pipe, producing steam. The visible cloud prompted a fire report though no damage or injuries were noted.
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