Beekeeper David Pugh Harvests 40 Swarms and More Honey
Beekeeper David Pugh reports catching 60 swarms using nail posts across the county. He notes 1947 honey yields of up to 180 pounds per hive and explains wartime sugar rations boosted bee production, while beaver activity and fur trapping plans loom as winter approaches. He mentions occasional stings and disease control with sugar and ethiasule treatment.
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David Fug
Pugh
Ugh
Hugh
Figh
Ward
Wakarusa
Washington Creek
Lawrence
L'Ugh
Pereame
Nation to salute World War II veterans on October 11 1947
Official notice urges citizens to observe a nationwide salute to the men and ships of the United States Navy Air Force and Coast Guard. Signed by Mayor James H Parsons on October 11 1947.
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United States Cary
Naval Air Foros
Guard
James
Manton
Navy
United Ates
Dune
Lawrence
James H. Parsons
November term set for Douglas County District Court
The November term opens at 9 am on November 3 before Judge Hugh Means with 9 criminal and 104 civil cases on the docket. A docket hearing is scheduled October 25 with the bar association to set trial schedules. jury trials have declined in recent years, none in May. Criminal cases include child desertion and liquor related charges. civil dockets feature 36 divorces, 14 quiet title suits, six damage actions, foreclosures, estates, and car confiscation suits.
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Douglas County District Court
Hugh Means
Mary Ellen Simmons
Gereons
Dogs Disinherited After Unsound Mind Ruling
A superior court jury ruled that Se Attorney Carleton Bainbridge was of unsound mind when he willed his 830,000 estate to his dogs P-Pat and Gunner two days before his death. The action was brought by Bainbridge’s brother Sherman Bainbridge who contested the will. The dogs reportedly spoke to display a preference for Mickey Mouse during the trial.
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Los Angeles
Pat
Gunner
Carleton Bainbridge
Mickey Moupe
Plan to establish artificial insemination program discussed
About 100 dairy farmers veterinarians and local dairy representatives met at the Community building to discuss creating an artificial insemination program in the county. Ray Stover from State College extension outlined operations and goals to raise dairy herd protection levels. FW Ware of Lawrence Sanitary and Ice Cream Co and Dr Wempe highlighted benefits and steps toward forming an association in Deweyins county.
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Ray Stover
One State College Extension Division
Manhattan
Lawrence
FW. Ware
Lawrence Sanitary and Ice Cream Company
Wempe
Alec
Dwegins County
Avon
Eisenhower Birthday Celebrated by Kansas Students
Abilene Kansas October 11 Kansas students join state events for Gen Dwight D Eisenhower birthday observances. Eisenhower Foundation leader Farlen Ott says programs unite American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars units to raise funds for a memorial in Abilene. Each student can donate and will receive a lithograph of the general’s home.
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Abilene
Kan
Kannehenils
O. Eisenhower
Farl Endnott
Eisenhower Foundation
Herr
Auxe Fiery Unita
American Legion
Veserana of Foreign Wars
Mott
Escaped Inmates Returned to Larned Hospital
Two male inmates from the state hospital at Larned Kansas were returned to Larned from Indiana after involvement in beating an elderly woman. One man, Lewis Harrison Bran en, had assault and battery with intent to kill charge dismissed. the other, Lester anabarv, was held as a material witness. The victim, 76 year old Mrs. Henry Price, was reported in improved condition in a local hospital. Fraternal Order of Eagles regular meeting Monday night with a dance Saturday night for members only.
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Mmeistr
Tnd
Larned
Kan
Sendanta
Lewis Harrison Bran
Henry Price
Indian Youths Held for Return to Reformatory
Leonard Hamilton and Edward L. Chine, Indian youths from Macy Nebraska, were arrested by Patrolmen Lilburn Dowers Jim Colling and Henry Colling after a Barker Street complaint of prowling yards. Paroled from the Nebraska state reformatory at Lincoln they are held at the station awaiting return by officers. Police Chief C A Bliesner stated.
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Leonard Hamilton
Edward L. Chine
Macy
Neb
Lilburn Dowers
Jim Colling
Henry Colling
Barker Street
Nebraska State Reformatory
Lincoln
Nebd
C. A. Bliesner
Wesley Foundation and Church Events Schedule
A fragmented notice lists Wesley Foundation activities and Methodist church events. Included are worship services at 10 30, sermons on conduct and character, study classes on China, a covered dish supper, recreation and a movie, Wesley Foundation fellowship, rehearsals for the men’s chorus, Boy Scouts, a Methodists Brotherhood dinner, and an open air revival meeting on Locust Street.
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Allinister, Son
Edwin F. Price
Wesley Foundation
Melener Currier
Muale
James F. Nickereon
Marian Jersild
ChurcfRi School
A. E. Woeete- Meyer
Aliteon
China
Scout Hall
Laweense Gapuidl Tedernach Laanigre
Rhode Island
Terre Charter
Bierk
Locust Street
Orth Lawrence
Death of Our Dear Husband De Tainer
We thank family and friends for flowers cards and many acts of kindness shown after the death of our dear husband De Tainer. The message expresses gratitude from the surviving spouse and family.
ALF-C council bars vice presidents as Lews fights for leadership
In San Francisco the AFL-CIO moves to abolish vice president posts, leaving only president and treasurer. John Lewis and 12 vice presidents would become mere council members while a constitutional two thirds vote is needed for change. Delegates debate the plan amid friction over the National Labor Relations Board and a separate Hollywood jurisdiction dispute.
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San Francisco
A.F.L
John L. Lews
Lewis
Nateiess Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Lews
William Green
George Meany
Federation
Tha
Alf.l
Executive Council
Council
Serena
ALFL
William B
Big Bm" Utcheson
The
Carpenters
Hollywood
Convention For Action
Hutcheson
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Kansas University student dances back in the black
University of Kansas dance managers report a profit of 125 dollars from last week's varsity dance while last year saw losses with only three college parties breaking even. Managers resist price cuts and aim for more profitable events to balance accounts.
Haskell Indians Tie Wamego Red Raiders In Week Fight
The Haskell Indians rallied in the final period to tie the Wamego Red Raiders 12 to 12 at Wamego. The Red Raiders opened scoring with passes in the first and third quarters but Haskell answered in the fourth. Haskell’s season record moved to one win and one tie in four starts.
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Haskell Indians
Behid
Industry faces big loss as shutdown cuts raw materials
Officials plan committees from the food, industry and treasury departments to manage hardship and police a shutdown that could deprive the government of more than £400 million in alcohol tax revenue. The move follows stalled supplies and regulatory actions affecting production.
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Kram
Stulery
Es Lackman
Vale
Food Committee
Industry
Treasury Department
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Fay Dunlap
Funeral services for Mrs Fay Berry Dunlap who died yesterday at her home in Eudora will be at 9 am Monday at Holy Family Catholic church in Eudora. Burial is in Tonganoxie cemetery. The rosary is set for 7 30 pm tomorrow. Survived by husband Ralph G Dunlap two daughters Therese Frances and Joan Catherine and son Gabriel and mother Mrs Frankie Whinney, all of Eudora.
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Fay Berry Dunlap
Eudora
Holy Family Catholic Church
Lorenz Reith
Tonganoxie
Gabriel Dunlap
Frankie Whinney
Lawrence Notes Include Time Letter and Scores
Time magazine carries a letter by Jean Werner Mitchell on the New Look fashion. The Journal-World reports 662 calls for the Lawrence Shawnee Mission football score, Lawrence winning 16 to 6, plus a charity game between Olathe Cardinals and a Lawrence select team at Municipal Park with free admission. Countywide inheritance taxes for Q3 1947 totaled 3 502 01 as per County Treasurer Roy Flory.
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Time Magazine
Jean Werner Mitchell
Mitchell
Andrew Mitchel
Aurora
Colo
Henry Werner
Lawrence
the Journal-World
Olathe Cardinals
Municipal Park
Roy Flory
Flory
Cattle Market Readout Shows Mixed Weights and Steady Trades
Auction notes from Recess City Kansas City Illinois report varied calf and steer weights with overall steady demand. Prices fluctuate around 32 to 36 dollars for steers and good beef cattle, while heifers and cows show mixed selling strength amid regional buyers.
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Kansas City
Owl IL
AsDaAm
Beiferg
Jower
Grase
Ower
Srase Alling Heilere
Suman
Panae
Tate
Wall Street and Economy Report Amid Slowdown Hints
A mixed market scene shows uneven gains and doubts about postwar recovery. Analysts cite consumer demand, dividends, and industrial health as investors watch earnings and policy signals while markets wobble in a cautious mood.
Yugoslavia Breaks Off Chilean Ties Promised by Borba Release
Yugoslavia announces severing diplomatic relations with Chile. The formal break follows a Borba edition release to foreign correspondents, noting Belgrade lacks a Chilean mission and the decision stems from a government unable to independently shape its foreign policy.
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Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Communist Party
Borba
Taken to Leavenworth for 60 day prowling sentence
Ernest Cole of Kansas City, who was jailed August 6 for prowling, was sent back to Leavenworth federal penitentiary. He had been paroled in 1943 on the last of three Selective Service act violations, with seven prior offenses noted by federal officers.
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Ernest Cole
Kansas City
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Cole
Will Johns
Johns
Pittsburg Marriage Licenses Reported
Marriage licenses show Peenes pledging to Jack W. Terrill 23 and Gloria Portis 22, both of Pittsburg, Pa., in a city filing announced yesterday.
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Jack W. Terrill
Gloria Portis
Pittsburgh
Divorce Granted to Alice W. Root from Fllwood E. Root
Alice W. Root was awarded a divorce from Fllwood E. Root this morning by District Judge Hugh Means.
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Alice W. Root
Fllwood E. Root
Hugh Means
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Illinois
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