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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1947
Page
5
Enigmatic nightlife chatter recalls Shep Fields described as loaded by Broadway finance insiders. The piece notes his banked pace, rippling dance floor style, and a flare for lavish venues as Mae Hemmttan and others observe the scene.
The Democratic Women’s Day celebration is set for October 8 with Georgie Neese Clark and Mrs. Charles Turkee among organizers. The national program from Washington will be broadcast on three networks at 1:30 p.m. featuring remarks by Truman and others. Also noted is Fay Broun’s leadership in the group’s annual convention and farm stock notes on goat pastures.
Former Kansas University student and actor Ted North Jr. known for film work at Hollywood studios returns to KU this weekend. He will attend Phi Kappa Psi events on campus and participate in activities around the Iowa State football game. North earned local fame as a student leader and later pursued acting with a Twentieth Century Fox contract before joining RKO.
A fragment discusses Jannie Tere entering a new role as Director of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art. It notes photography progress, Steichen’s influence, and debates whether equipment or the photographer matters more, with comparisons to Civil War era figures and Brady.
Fragments recount Steichen’s London 1901 exhibit age 2 and 1905 Secession Gallery later 291 rise in modern art. War service with Gen Billy Mitchell AEF as photo section chief. Also notes scholarship awards for Waterville student Max Springer and legacy gift from Lon O. Hocker, tied to Marshall county and Kanehs City civics.
Fragmented notes show residents tied to Chilliville Missouri Business College 1947 Pen Squad with a parent, and mentions of Mr and Mrs Theres, Mr Beach in Kansas City, Mrs Beach a former Journal-World employee, and Clarence Kincaid of Denver visiting Lawrence relatives.
Fragmentary clipping notes the death of Charles Tuneid in the afternoon and mentions his past work as a newspaper carrier for the Journal-World. The piece also references Claude Leist, Mrs Rath Carioca, and Mrs Exnest M Se Memorial Hospital staff, with plans for a state secretary’s arrival and return to home.
Mrs. George Roicourt of Baldwin suffered a fractured shoulder Monday evening after sitting on the Baker campus following attendance at a cubinet event and plans to return home this afternoon. The report notes other local residents including Mrs. Susie Coesdilt returning from a two week vacation and mentions the family of M. Stewart with a daughter Me ewart, all tied to the same community.
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