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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1959

Page

1

Castro Elevates Rail to Cabinet

Carol Allen a Kansas University senior from Leavenworth was named recipient of the 2059 Kansas Press Women Scholarship Friday at the Kansas Union. She received 75 dollars of the 125 dollar scholarship and will receive the remainder later. Miss Allen is assistant managing editor of the University Daily Kansan and has served on the Kan…

Carol Allen Kansas University Leaven‘worth Kansas Press The Kansas Union Miss Allen Kenneth Allen Lawrence Kansas State University Manhattan University Kansan Ieity Kan‘ean the Jayhawker Leavenworth Times Misa Allen Kappa Phi Methodist

Raul Castro rises to head new Cuban Armed Forces Ministry

In Havana Fidel Castro elevates his 28 year old brother Raul to head the newly created Ministry of Armed Forces. Raul already commands the armed forces and gains power to act on military decisions alone. The move signals a broader reshuffle aimed at tightening control and accelerating action against revolution enemies.

Fidel Castro Raul Ministry of Armed Forces Castro United States Fidel National Institute of Agrarian Reform Raul Roa Pinar del Rio Ministry of Defense Defense Augusto Martinez Manuel Fernandez Garcia Garcia Martinez Labor

Bream Concert Opens KU Concert Course

Julian Bream the English guitarist will open the Kansas University concert course at 8 20 p m Tuesday in University Theater. The program includes classic and modern selections for guitar and lute. Bream has performed at Harvard Vassar and Connecticut University and is contracted by RAC Victor for six albums. Tickets are on sale at the Fine Arts office and the Kansas Union Building. Students admitted with ID cards.

Julian Bream Kansas University Bream Harvard Vassar Connecticut University Cheltenham Englan RAC Victor Paganini Berlioz

Deaths and Funerals Notice for Josephine Browne and Bertha Maichel

Miss Josephine Browne of 512 West Street died this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Rumsey Funeral Home. Survived by nephew Julius Jones of Prairie View, Texas. Bertha Maichel, 80, prominent Overbrook resident, died at Prospect Park Sanitarium after a three week stay. Born July 10 1879 at Twin Mound. Funeral arrangements by Cooper Warren Mortuary.

Josephine Browne W. Std. St Lawrence Memorial Hospital Rumsey Funeral Home Julius Jones Prairie View Tex

Overbrook Leader Bertha Maichel Dies at 80

Mrs. Bertha Maichel a longtime Overbrook civic leader died this morning at Prospect Park Sanitarium. She was 80 and had owned more than 3,000 acres in Overbrook and served as postmistress. Born July 10 1879 at Twin Mound she was daughter of Jacob and Nannie Badsky and attended Kansas University. Funeral services will be announced by Cooper Warren Mortuary. Survivors include her son Dr. George Maichel three grandchildren and three sisters.

Bertha Maichel Overbrook Prospect Park Twin Mound Cooper-Warren Mortuary W. 7Th St Maichel Lawrence Kansas University Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Trinity Episcopal Church of Jacob Nannie Badsky George Maichel Lena Funk la. St Roger Williams Route 5 Carrie Elder Denver

Seaton Family Ties Highlight Kansas Newspaper History

The obituary notes the Seaton family's impact on Kansas journalism. Fred A. Seaton, Secretary of the Interior and Hastings Tribune publisher, and Richard M. Seaton, Coffeyville Journal publisher, are mentioned alongside KU figures and the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame origin. The hall honors editors with 25 years of state service and eligibility three years after death.

State Office Building Commission Wiliam Allen White Foundation Seaton Manhattan Fred A. Seaton Eisenhower Hastings Tribune Richard M. Seaton Coffeyville Journal Kansas L. N. Flint

Parole Power Law Target Claimed by Lawmakers

Kansas lawmakers contend the 1957 parole law stripped the governor of parole authority and vested it in the Board of Probations and Parole. Senator Wunsch says the aim was to end gubernatorial parole powers while preserving pardons. Attorney General seeks to set aside Mrs Borserine’s parole as part of a broader inquiry.

Topeka Kansas Paul R. Wunsch R-Kingman Senate Legislative Council John Anderson Shawnee County Anna Mae Borserine Kansas City Borserine George Docking Anderson Docking Board of Probations and Parole Dale Spiegel Wunsch Topeka Daily Capital Kingman

Three lane Kaw River Bridge opens for weekend test

Lawrence motorists can test the new three lane setup on the Kaw River Bridge, built in 1915 for two lanes. Officials re marked lanes assign one northbound lane and two southbound lanes.

Lawrence Kaw River Cordley Donald Saffron Beckey Anderson Woody Wright Vera Rasmussen

Immanuel Lutheran Church notices in service schedule

Church notice lists worship times at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Sunday School and Bible classes at 9:46 a.m. Gamma Delta supper at 5:36 p.m. Pastoral call meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday devotions at 5 p.m. Walther League at 6 p.m. Bible instruction for Jr. high at 9 a.m. and adult choir at 1 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Stan Kurz R. W. Boehnke Danforth Chapel Dem. Walther League Hible Jr.Br

Odd Finds From Meter Thefts in Okmulgee

Items recovered among stolen coins include a penny hammered to nickel size, three pennies whittled to dime size, one wrapped in tape, five painted with nail polish, and two with paper glued to one side.

Okmulgee Okla

Macleod Faces Turbulent Start as Colonial Secretary

In the wake of a Conservative win, Iain Macleod takes over the Colonial Office from Lennox-Boyd. He confronts explosive issues in Nyasaland and Kenya, a new land policy, and upcoming constitutional conferences in Africa amid EU and British tensions. The Kenya shift, Mau Mau legacies, and Central Africa Federation plans shape a risky, pivotal tenure.

Macmillan Labor Party England Colonial Office Lennox-Boyd Iain Macleod Macleod Cyprus Central Africa Mediterranean Nyasaland Africa Kenya Central African Federation London Times

Four Locals Raided Prompting Early Morning Arrests

Four local gambling operations were raided in separate locations as officers seized three gambling stamps one wagering stamp and two liquor stamps. Parlay cards including Kansas vs Kansas State football picks were found, marking a rare local seizure. Arrests were made quickly with bonds posted after midnight and injunctions may follow.

Lawrence High-Leavenworth Haskell Stadium

Acacia Fraternity Hits Wichita for Concert Visit

The Kansas University Acacia chapter visited the Masonic Old Age Home in Wichita on Friday. About 30 members performed a vocal concert and toured the infirmary for bedridden patients. Kirk Prather led the songs and called the trip a successful one.

Acacias Kansas University Chapter Acacia Fraternity Masonic Wichita Kirk Prather Acacia

Kansas AFL-CIO Leader Talks to Young Demos

Kansas AFL-CIO Vice President H J Yount will speak on What Labor Wants Out of Kansas Politics at a Douglas County Young Democratic Club meeting. The 8 p m event occurs at Lawrence Police Fire Building 8th and Vermont Sts with Yount outlining labor goals in state legislation. Yount, long a Topeka labor lobby figure, lives in Bonner Springs and publishes the Wyandotte Echo weekly.

H. J Jim) Yount Kansas Afl-Cio Kansas Douglas County Young Democratic Club Lawrence 8Th and Vt. Sts Yount Organized Labor Topeka Bonner Springs Wyandotte

KU Professor Attends Civil Rights Conference in Topeka

Dr. E. Jackson Baur of the University of Kansas Sociology and Anthropology Department attends a civil rights conference in Topeka. Sponsored by the Kansas Legislative Council, the event aims to help the Council’s committee map discriminatory practices in public places.

E. Jackson Baur Kansas University Sociology and Anthropolgy Topeka Kansas Legislative Council

Haskell Indians Win Shawnee Mission Cross Country Meet

Haskell Indians captured the Shawnee Mission Invitational cross-country meet at Shawnee Mission East. Wyandotte finished third, Madden led from Haskell with a 10 43 mile, while Wichita East trailed. Other teams included Shawnee Mission East Washington Northeast Turner Shawnee Mission North Topeka Lawrence Paola and Olathe.

Wyandotte High Chuck Madden Haskell Indians Shawnee-Mission East Madden Wichita East Haskell Wyandotte Washington Northeast Turner Shawnee-Mission North Topeka Lawrence Paola Olathe Sedalia Smith- Cotton Argentine Ward

Hospital Names and Local Birth Announcements

Memorial Hospital lists patients and births including Mrs Beverly Kramer and baby boy at 1303 Summit Street and Mr and Mrs Frank Reid with a daughter born Friday. Other names include Ethel Tailfeathers Kell Institute Flora Horton and Ivy Reid among residents and relatives across multiple streets.

Ethel Marie Tailfeathers Haskell Institute Flora Horton Lincoln St Ollie Peters 23Rd St Ivy Reid Hazel Orr 14Th St Hazel McDonald Emery Rd Theda Kepple Baldwin Patty Campbell Linwood Ada Herman Me. St Beverly Kramer Summit St James Kerby Eudora Mary Fleming R. I. St Lana Jones Darrell Mathia Bonner Springs Charles Coolidge Tenn. St Loretta Volz W. 6Th St Sharon White Tonganoxie Kenneth Miracle Walnut St Roy Eaton 13Th St Carol Horn Avalon Rd Frank Reid Route 1 Max Kepple

Harp to Speak at Laymen’s Sunday Service

Kansas University basketball coach Dick Harp will be the guest speaker at the First Baptist Church Laymen’s Sunday service. He will discuss “Your Other Vocation” this Sunday morning at 8 N Sts. ey Street event details reflect a church program.

Dick Harp Kansas University First Baptist Church 8Th and Ey Sts

Keys Found After Lawrence High Leavenworth Game

A set of car keys was found Friday night in Haskell Stadium after the Lawrence High Leavenworth football game. Unclaimed keys can be picked up at Tinker Hall under the south stadium or identified by calling VI 93-7540.

Haskell Stadium Lawrence High-Leavenworth Tinker Hall South Stadium

Pulliam Sells Blue Mill To DeLuxe Cafe Owner

Ernest Pulliam former Blue Mill owner at 1009 Mass St sells the restaurant to Robert Frakes of the DeLuxe Cafe 712 Mass St. Dick Booker named new Blue Mill manager. Pulliam will stay in Lawrence saying he plans to fish but remains in the city.

Pulliam Robert Frakes Ernest Pulliam Mass, St Mass Dick Booker The Blue Mill Lawrence Massachusetts Street

Rockets Confiscated From Kids In Alpena Play Scene

Police seized 11 of 314 foot Air Force rockets found in use by children in Alpena Michigan. Parents said the rockets came from fishermen who netted them in Lake Huron. Wurtsmith Air Base Oscoda is investigating the incident.

Alpena, Mich Air Force Lake Huron Wurtsmith Air Oscoda Ake

Safety program stress from Idaho farm death

In Boise two state officials call for a stronger farm safety program after 12 year old Christine Hays of Blackfoot died from injuries after a farm machine beard hair and scalp were torn on an Idaho East farm while harvesting potatoes. Labor Commissioner Robison says publicizing farm protection for youngsters is needed as farm labor is exempt from many safety laws.

Boise, Idaho Christine Hays Blackfoot Idaho Salt Lake City W. L. Robison Robison

Card of Thanks for Cecile Schaake Family

The Schaake family thanks friends for kind expressions of sympathy after the death of Mrs. Cecile Schaake.

Cecile Schaake Albert Schaake

In Memoriam Louise O Trimble Three Years Gone

In loving memory of our wife and mother Louise O Trimble who passed away three years ago on October 17 1956. The one we loved was called away God took her home but in our hearts she liveth still. Sadly missed by husband and children.

Louise O'Trimble

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