Funeral Rites Held For W E C Kennedy Sr Wichita Pioneer
Funeral services for W E C Kennedy Sr 80 of Wichita were held today at Cochran Mortuary with burial at Wichita Park Cemetery Kennedy born in Calumet Michigan lived in Lawrence before moving to Wichita in 1924 He helped found Sunflower Boys State at Kansas University and held leadership roles in Kiwanis Elks and veterans groups He worked in insurance later served as Wichita director of the Kansas Office of Veteran Affairs and as a Boeing Company veteran affairs counselor He died Thursday and is survived by his widow two sons a daughter two brothers and a sister A Kiwanis Foundation memorial fund was announced
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Wichita
W. E. Craig Kennedy Sr
Cochran Mortuary
Wichita Park Cemetery
Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Calumet
Mich
Lawrence
The
American Legion
Sunflower Boys’ State
Kansas University
Lawrence Kiwanis Club
Kansas
Elks Lodges
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co
Northwestern National Life Insurance Co
Kansas Office of Veteran Affairs
Boeing Co
Lassen Hotel
Harriett
Home
Craig
Santa Ana
Calif
Garth
Theodora Wern
Redlands
Kiwanis Foundation
Besse Jane Davis
Samaritan Lodge
Rumsey Funeral Home
William DeLaughder
Clinton Cemetery
Davis
Tonganoxie
Charles
Little Rock
Ark
Raymond
Funeral Services For George D. Smith Sr.
Funeral services were held for George D. Smith Sr. 66 of Route 4 at Rumsey Funeral Home with Dr. Ernest Moore and the Rev. Elton Garrison officiating. Cremation will follow. He died Friday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He earned a B.S. from Fort Hays State College in 1931 and an M.S. in educational administration from Colorado State College in 1939 and served as superintendent in Thomas, Phillips, and Dickinson counties before becoming supervisor of ...
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George D. Smith Sr
Rt. 4
Rumsey Funeral Home
Ernest Moore
Elton Garrison
Smith
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Fort Hays State College
Colorado State College
Fort Collins
Thomas
Phillips
Dickinson
Dr. Charles Shoftall Kans City Physician Dies at 40-Year Practice
Dr. Charles K. Shoftall of Kansas City Missouri died Sunday at St. Luke's Hospital after a stroke. A KU Medical School graduate in 1926 he led Shofstall's Orchestra in KU and local events and counted Buddy Rogers among his group. He served KU Medical Center Children’s Mercy and St Luke’s. Funeral Tuesday at Mount Moriah Chapel with burial in Mount Moriah Cemetery. He leaves a sister Esther Gerety. Contributions preferred to KU Ophthalmology or Children’s Mercy or Kansas City Heart Association.
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Charles K. Shoftall
Kansas City
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas University
Shofstall
Lawrence
Buddy Rogers
Olathe
KU Medical Center
Children’s Mercy
St. Luke’s Hospitals
KU Medical School
Mount Moriah Chapel
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Esther Gerety
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City Heart Assn
Hospital Notes List of Patients and Newborns
A lengthy hospital notes listing patients and addresses includes Mrs. Helen Fuller and many others. The section records multiple newborns with parents and locations, noting two births on the weekend and several residents from towns such as Tonganoxie Eudora Linwood Ottawa and Lecompton.
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Kathy Belveal
W. Fourth
Sondra Brady
Maine
Nina Redlin
Brush Creek Dr
Karen Smith
Linwood
Alice McBride
W. 19Th
Judith Christopher
Lawrence Ave
Ross Copeland
Emery Rd
Mary Busby
Eldridge House
Jeanette Woodruff
Westwood Rd
Larry Stemmerman
Ala
Jean Flory
Belle Haven Dr
Gladys Wiley
Tenn
Carl Williams
Eudora
Mildred Estes
Conn
Cindy Pritchard
Lorraine Anderson
Ottawa
Jimmy Burchett
John Ashley
Vero Beach
Fla
Alta Botts
Tonganoxie
Sally Davis
Tree for KU Being Sought
Kansas University official Harry Buchholz searches for a Christmas tree between 16 and 18 feet tall to fit Strong Hall rotunda. He plans to have it in place by December 6 for spraying and fireproofing before trimming December 8.
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Harry Buchholz
Buchholz
Kansas University
Strong Hall
Wescoe Hall
Spring Cleanup Plans Underway
Plans are under way to revamp the city's spring cleanup campaign after fading interest in upkeep. Mrs. W. W. Nash, chairman of the fall Mini-Cleanup, said the Women’s Division of the Chamber of Commerce is preparing a new format to help groups adopt projects and participate. The spring cleanup is sponsored by the Women’s Division and planned for early April.
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W. W. Nash
Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Division
HJC Votes on Dormitory Hours at Haskell Junior College
The dean of students at Haskell Indian Junior College is tallying dormitory hour votes from students. Each dorm will set closing hours or no hours based on majority response, with possible moves for students unwilling to follow restrictions. Return period may be extended for those off campus during Thanksgiving.
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Haskell Indian Junior College
Dean of Students
Frank Quiring
Burglary Report Shows $1473 Loss Across Three Apartments
Lawrence police report high losses from three apartments burglarized during Thanksgiving in which occupants were away. Frederick K. Friedewald's 901 Avalon unit lost items valued at 1050 including stereo radio, turntable, tape recorder, two speakers, and about 150 records. Dwight Cashier at 519 Fireside reported 208 worth of stereo components taken after forced entry between Wednesday and Saturday. Paul Lee Bosch Jr. at 1430 La reported a radio and tape deck missing after a door was forced between Wednesday and Sunday.
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Lawrence
Frederick K. Friedewald
Avalon
Friedewald
Dwight Cashier
Paul Lee Bosch Jr
Two United Methodist Churches Agree to Merge in Ottawa
Trinity and Centenary United Methodist Churches voted to merge at a special Sunday meeting. Trinity will become the Trinity Maple Lane Community Center, with services moving to Centenary at Fourth and Elm. The yoked parish, led by Rev. William DeLaughder, has under 300 members and has operated jointly since June.
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Trinity
Centenary United Methodist Churches
Trinity Church
Maple la
Centenary
Fourth and Elm
William DeLaughder
Merwin Kurtz
United Methodist
Ottawa
DeLaughder
Judge Biddle Dies in Leavenworth Kansas
Walter I. Biddle 69 Lea venworth County probate judge died at home of an apparent heart attack. A native of Leavenworth and former Army lieutenant colonel, he served as county attorney 1939 1943 city court judge 1947 1957 and probate judge since March 15 1961.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Walter I. Biddle
Leavenworth County
Biddle
Doctors Favor Preparation H for Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief
A survey shows many doctors use Preparation H themselves or in practice to relieve hemorrhoidal pain and itching. The product provides prompt temporary relief and can help reduce swelling in infected or inflamed tissues. Options include ointment and suppositories.
Three drug raid suspects face court actions in Douglas County
In Douglas County District Court this morning two women from July 8 raids faced charges. Claudette Desjardin 20 had charges dismissed for heroin possession due to identification issues. Sarah Clymer 21 pleaded guilty to attempted heroin possession and awaits Dec 10 sentencing on bond set at 10,000 dollars. Arno Affeldt 19 pleaded guilty to attempted marijuana sale and remains free on bond until Dec 10. Affeldt, a Kansas University student, was arrested in the July 21 multi city raids led by Atty. Gen. Vern Miller. penalties range up to five years for the latest charges.
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Douglas County
Claudette I. Desjardin
1547
Charles
Miss Desjardin
Sarah Clymer
Ohio
Miss Clymer
Clymer
Arno M. Affeldt
Kansas University
Affeldt
Vern Miller
Douglas County Extension Council to elect officers tonight
The Council will elect officers and board members at the annual dinner meeting at 6 30 p m in the Jayhawk Room of the Holiday Inn Nominations will be from the floor and open to members.
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Douglas County Extension Council
Jayhawk
Holiday Inn
British Raid Nets Arms Four Suspects In Belfast
British troops arrested four terror suspects in Belfast and seized an arms cache at Catholic homes in Ballymacarrett. Officers also detained five others as explosions and killings marked a violent weekend, with IRA attacks fueling a renewed crackdown.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Funds Requested for Sac and Fox Tribes in Senate Bill
A Senate bill by Sens. Dole and Miller seeks funds for the Sac and Fox Indian nations. It designates 10.6 million dollars in U S Treasury assets for three groups based on 1837 and 1842 land cessions, distributing 46 percent to Oklahoma, 39 percent to Iowa groups, and 15 percent to Nebraska Missouri and Kansas groups. The formula reflects each tribe’s original land holdings.
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Washington
Senate
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Jack Miller
Iowa
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Congress
Dole and Miller
U.S. Treasury
Sac and Fox
Nebraska
Dole
McGovern Calls for Televised NH Debates Among Democrats
Sen George McGovern urged a nationwide series of televised debates in New Hampshire's first in the nation presidential primary. He said debates would give voters the fullest opportunity to see and compare the candidates' views.
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Manchester
N.H
George McGovern
D.S.D
New Hampshire
McGovern
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Charles Shofstall
Helen Fuller
Andrew Siler
Clare Rd
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Harper Ave
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Jennie Cosby
Frank Pryor
N.Y
Ida Ramos
Summit
Sarah Salyer
Daryl Richardson
Haskell Ave
John Abels
Dorothy Steinbring
Madeline
Richard Farran
Lazybrook la
Michael E. Hill
Bonanza
Thomas Dillon
Meadowbrook Apartments
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Wallace Galluzzi
Judge Biddle
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Irish Republican Army
Cur Wit Shears
Warp Bros
Chicago
Yealers Everywhere
Usda Choice
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Comet Household
Gerber's
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Kraft Velveeta
Pillsbury Biscuits
White Magic Bleach
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von Camp
Candi Cone Brand
Usda Choice Beef
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Town Howe Bread
Campbell's
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Acer Ll
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