Eisenhower Rally Draws 12000 At Bay City
A Bay City crowd of about 12 000 greeted Eisenhower with enthusiasm praising his call for renewed national vigor. The speaker argued for intervention against corruption and urged open government while stressing collective security and enlightened self interest. His faith in American resolve aimed to end isolationist beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farlier
Eisenhower
Potomac
Hip Flint
Ech
Vandenberg
LMHS Holds Election For Class Officers Today
Liberty Memorial High School conducts class officer elections during study hall with polling booths in the halls. Senior candidates include Frank Black, Jean Fritzel, Neal Smoyer, Janie Schaake, Ann Snider, Ann Nelson, Shirley Kent, Duene Essen, while juniors feature Mike Thomas, Bob Stauffer, Ray Clark, Marilynte Soden, Bob Rogers, Ronald Johnson, Charlotte Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Memorial High School
Frank Black
Jean Fritzel
Neal Smoyer
Janie Schaake
Ann Snider
Ann Nelson
Treasser
Shirley Kent
Duene Esen
Mike Thomas
Bob Stauffer
Ray Clark
Marilynte Soden
Bob Rogers
Ronald Johnson
Charlotte Martin
Nomore
Phil Stuart
Bud Cole
Barbara Sample
Gary Creamer
Tody Youngberg
Judy Anderson
Marilyn Miller
Frances Ward
Barbara Wrench
Tommy Parker
Beehives Don't Buzz as Chicago Elevator Strike Paralyzes Buildings
Chicago elevator strike idles about 143 office buildings affecting 400000 workers. Skyscrapers including Board of Trade Building Civic Opera Building and Merchandise Mart were hit with many offices closed or workers sleeping at desks. Union cites demand cutting workweek from 44 to 40 hours and seeks wage increases. emergency services promised where warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Civic Opera
LaSalle Street
Field
Lincoln Tower
West Randolph
Merchandise Mart
Building Managers Association
Martin J. Dwyer
AFL Elevator Rators and Starters Union
Aiaia Bell Telephone Company
Kansas to host fifth annual High School Invitational Cross Country
Lawrence announced that the University of Kansas will stage its fifth annual High School Invitational Cross Country on November 1. The two mile hill and dale course features two classes, A and B, with El Dorado defending Class A and Conway Springs Class B, entries open to Kansas teams via Jayhawker coach Bill Easton. Fire Chief John Miller warned locals against burning trash during dry weather, urging wait until safer conditions, while a divorce case Brvan Joseph Robison versus Norma Jean Robison was filed Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Dutch Lonborg
Met
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Kansas
Bill Easton
Jayhawker
el Dorado
Conway ‘Springs
John Miller
Brvan
Joseph Robison
Norma Jean Robison
Challenge to Demos on Governor's Talk
Campaign narrative shows heavy telegram influx to Stevenson headquarters amid drive to win independents. About 200 Volunteers for Stevenson from 37 states gathered for a national rally while Stevenson prepared a speech centering on the communist issue for next week at the gubernatorial mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Penlly
Wllneis
German Visitor Anna von Schoenebeck Arrives in Lawrence
The Lawrence League of Women Voters welcomed Miss Anna von Schoenebeck of Berlin as part of a State Department Exchange of Persons program. A practicing attorney and Catholic Women's League vice-president, she will stay in the U S for 45 days including a week in Lawrence. She toured Haskell Institute and dined with the Altrusa Club after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence League of Women, Voters
Anna
Agnes von Schoenbeck
Berlin
State Department
Exchange of Persons
Miss van Schoenebeck
Hildegard Ehlers
Lawrence League
Miss von Schoenebeck
Gent
Paris
Bonn
Catholic Women's League
Wlatveraity
Miss van Schoen- Onre
United States
Women's Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
League of Women Voters
Lawrence
Ghisi Reports Florence Carnival Evolution at KU
Dr Frederico Ghisi of University of Florence traced Florentine carnival from large public pageants to melodrama during KU humanities lecture. He described Masquerades as crafts parades with singing and dancing then formalized parades. Later these parades evolved into play form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederico Ghisi
Florence
Italy
University of Kansas
Ghisi
Local births and residents listed from Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital records list numerous births and residents including Mrs. Caroline Koppes at 1024 N H St, Mrs. Ruby Wiggins Route 3, Paul Gibbon Sunflower, Mrs. Eleanor Payton Sunflower, Sharon Springer 2301 O St, Marissa Heim Sunflower Route 1, John Walton Baldwin Route 2, Mrs. Maxineley Manhattan, Mrs. Sadie Bramble and baby boy 1527 Mass St, Mrs. Dorla Payne 1338 R 1 St Mps, Marjorie Traul and baby girl 15 W 14th St, Maeda Brown 443 rs Katie Dunn Route Osborn Route 1, Hoskingon Vinland Melvin a am Sea Gerald King and baby boy McLouth, Mr. and Mrs. Inverarity 1329 Prairie St a son Tuesday, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dillard Baldwin a daughter today.
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Caroline Koppes
N. H. St
Ruby Wiggins
Paul Gibbon
Eleanor, Payton
Sharon Springer
O. St
Marissa Heim
John Walton
Baldwin
Maxineley
Manhattan
Sadie
Bramble
Baby Boy
Mass
Dorla Payne
Marjorie Traul
14Th St
Tola
Maeda Brown
Katie Dunn
Osborn
Lie Hoskingon
Vinland
Melvina Am Sea Gerald King
McLouth
John B. Inverarity
Prairie St
Frank Dillard
Car Looting Reported at 1340 Vt Street
D A Moore reported a theft from his car at 1340 Vt Street this morning. The burglary occurred Sunday night and items taken included tools and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vt. St
D. A. Moore
Moore
Court of Honor for Troop 59 Honors New Charter and Eagle Scouts
A Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 59 at the First Christian Church awarded a new charter and honors for increased membership quality program and manpower. Douglas Beene Sr and Lowell Risk presided as Eagle badges and bronze Eagle Palms were presented to scouts including Douglas Beene Jr and Duane Haverty. Seven Tenderfoot Scouts were invested and several Second and First Class badges awarded along with multiple merit badges. Parents and friends attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Marion Barlow
Pelathe
Joe Skillman
Barlow
Douglas Beene Sr
Lowell Risk
John Long
Vernon Michaels
Bob Gable
Douglas Beene Jr
Dan Wiley
Duane Haverty
Eric Lalicker
Gene Noble
Rees Jackman
Philip Kipp
Douglas Scott
Bill Wigglesworth
Larry Combes
Gary van Nortwick
Fred Zimmerman
Alan Endacott
C. V. Fisher
Daryl Beene
Douglas Beane Jr
Opening announced for Douglas County GOP headquarters
The Douglas County Republican Central Committee plans to officially open the office at 91614 Mass. St. on Monday Oct. 6, with routine hours in the morning and afternoon. A state party school for precinct workers will be held Oct. 10 for several counties, and Second District events feature Errett P. Scrivner and local precinct rallies. Precinct leaders Mrs. Helen Day and Alan L. Gordon are named from the 6th Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Republican Central Committee
Mass
Don S. Hults
Central Committee
Thi
Hults
State Central
Douglas
Johnson
Franklin
Osage
Shawnee
Jefferson
Leavenworth
Miami
Women's Republican Club
Lawreace
Eldridge
Errett P. Scrivner
Scrivner
Helen Day
Lake St
Alan L. Gordon
Elm St
Stag Party Honors Wilbur Reuse at Kansas Power and Light
About 52 current and retired Kansas Power and Light Co. employees attended a stag party at the power substation to honor Wilbur H. Reuse who is resigning to become construction superintendent for Marley Equipment Co. in Kansas City. Reuse has 30 years with the company, mostly in the Lawrence area, while serving in Topeka the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Power and Light Co
Vt. Sts
Wilbur H. Reuse
Crescent Rd
Reuse
Topeka
Marley Equipment Co
Kansas City
Lawrence Area
Barnard to Lead As New Postmaster in Local Ceremony
53 year old Barnard accepts the postmaster role amid a valued service record from 1935 in Topeka to recent work as a special investigator for the Office of Price Stabilization in Wichita. He plans a dinner party at Dine Ai Bite Cafe. He pledges to uphold the retiring postmaster’s standards and serve the community diligently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingine
Barnard
Topeka
Unemployment Service
Office of Price Stabilization
Wichita
Local Deaths and Funerals Over Grantville Area
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Grantville and surrounding towns. Ben W Hurd 81 dies at home. services at Perry Methodist Church with burial Oak Ridge Cemetery. Also notices for Ella Mae Robinson Fannie Murray Charles M Smith Margaret Sullivan with details on survivors, service times, and burial locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben W. Hurd
Grantville
Jefferson County
Perry Methodist Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Ora Hurd
Orland Hurd
George Hurd
Perry
Elmer Hurd
Albuquerque
N. M
Clarence Hurd
Tahlequah
Okla
Merold Hurd
Topeka
Ruth Payne
Tuskahoma
Bessie - Nova
Mesa
Ariz
Harvey Hurd
Council Bluffs
Ewoda Ropinson
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa ‘Presbyterian Church
Winchester Cemetery
Ella Mae Robinson
Billy Joel Robinson
Bernice Clay
Bastrop
Alta Shull
Glen Cromwell
Kan ‘Sas City
Eugene Robinson
Marion
Ind
Harry Robinson
New Franklin
Margaret Sullivan
Wade Green
Butte, Mont
Trinity Lutheran Church
Albert
Oak Hill Cemetery
Truck Driver Fined In County Court Plea
Wayne A. Gray fined 320 and costs for operating a truck without a KCC permit. Johnnie Spivey found guilty on failing to stop at a stop sign and driving without a license. He was fined 10 on the first count and 1 plus costs on the second count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne A. Gray
Johnnie Spivey
Falls From Bicycle Injures Sharon Springer Near Store
Sharon Springer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Springer, suffered facial bruises cuts and two missing teeth after a bicycle fall beside her father’s store at 3rd and La Street. She was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon ‘Springer
Munestrar
Rusty) Springer
Owas
la. Sts
Fe Lawrence Me
Bats Start Series In Nail Biting Fashion
A tense baseball game opens with the Yankees and Dodgers trading early threats. Rizzuto and Mantle spark the Yankees while Snider and Reese boost the Dodgers as runs stay scarce until late innings.
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Dodgers Black
Cox
Berra
Reese
Reynolds
Snider
Fearetheart
Dodgers
McDougald
Robinson
Rizzuto
Campanella
Yankees
Noren
Hodges
Martin
Bauer
Pafko
Furillo
J Eiguth
Gene Woodling
Reynouds
Woodling
Sterling Furniture Co to move to new Blaca store
Firestone, owner, says Sterling Furniture Co will continue clearing stock at 928 Mags St Blaca while preparing to open at 935 Mnas St, the former A and P Supermarket site. The firm plans a fresh opening as the move completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Furniture. Co
Mnas St
Pe A and P
S Ocr
Ite Grand al Firestone
Ite
Mags. St
Blaca
Market Summary From Kansas City and Grain Markets
The report covers futures for wheat corn oats and soybeans with steady to firm tones in grains and mixed hogs and cattle movements. Cash grain quotes show mixed yellow corn and white oats with soybeans around 2.54 and Milo maize near 3.07. Livestock notes list cattle and calf sales. Nebraska fed steers around 34.00, heifers up to 32.50, and feeder steers near 18.00-22.00 with bulls and cows weaker to lower.
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Markein Alta
U. S
Cotyon
Cash Gram
Kansas City
Milo Maize
Kaftr
Burley
Shorts
USDA
Nebraska
Wall Street Week Mixed as Dow Stumbles and Few Stocks Rise
The stock market moved irregularly with a largely lower tone on a Wednesday session. Gains were scarce with only select issues advancing, while declines dominated the board. notable risers included Zenith Radio and Union Carbide, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
York
Matockimarket
Bethlehem
Nickel Piste
Goodrich
Mon 4 Gaited Aircram
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LMHS
Uth
Nelson M. LeSner
VM. C. Wright
Atadia Lodge No. 9
A.M
Oscar H. Baker
Marion A. Barlow
Ady
Aexi
Douglas Beene
Tenn. St
Scout Beene
Journal-World Photo
Demos
Anne Agnes von Schoenebeck
Florentine
Memorial Hospital
Ate of
Troop 50
GOP
Wilbur
Douglas ‘County Bar Association
Frank B. Dodds
A. D. Schick
Alaska
Canada
Camada
Elwood Robinson
Fannie Murray
Fanenle Murray
R. W. Albert
Rumsey
Memorial Park Cemetery
Charles Corel Jr
Millard Murray
Myron Murray
Max Cunningham
Dean Nieder
John Poage
Clelia Cooper
Santa Barbara
Calif
Faye Jacobs
Lucasville
L. E. Murray
Melvin Murray
Littlerock
Ruby Daniels
St. Louis
Charles M. Smith
Mary Jones
Mra. Y Ethel Dibble
Los Angeles
Heather
Edward Smith
Jack Nicholson
Ates
Sorato
Reese's
Black
Johnny
Ken Lehman
Nana
Rees
Mantle
Berta
Colin
Uner
Collins
MacDougald
Patka
Pafka
Petea
Furilo
Yankees Rizzuto
Sansa Ee
Steve Severs
Wes Ever Terre
K. C
New York
Admiral _ Allied
Chemi 'S
Atchisonne Beech
UN Pac
Us Steel
Pree Catalan
SCOTT
Lawrence National Bank
Bremer Insurance Agency
West Ath
Congress
A Leeks
Arto Deri
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