Four Thousand One Hundred Nine Donated For Yale Plans
Downtown donors raised 4109 in less than seven hours for Massachusetts Street Christmas decorations. The drive targets a final cost around 6500 including decor and related expenses. About 20 businessmen canvassed merchants with a base of 1 per front foot plus 10 per floor, with many exceeding the request. Further contributions from Vermont and New Hampshire Streets followed, and a morning meeting at the Chamber of Commerce tallied 1970 from 19 participants. Additional lists show numerous individual gifts from local businesses and residents, with ongoing appeals through the Chamber office.
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Massachusetts Street
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Chamber of Commerce
Feemak World
Eldridge
Journal-World
Jayhawk
Douglas Ct
State Bank
Jack Harris
Ben Franklin
Arcade
Stott
Green Bros
Jim Clark
Regnier Flowers
Roberts Jewelry
Ssssscccu
Dhlebolts
Surplus Store
Western Auto
Ernst Hardware
Davis Paint
Rankin Drugs
Superette
Lawrence Transfer
Hixon
Litwith’s Ooo
Arensberg's
Mark 'S
Harner’s Auto
Ethel High
Ramsey's
George Hedrick
McGrew Investment _ Culligan Building
Daniel's Jewelers
Ccs
DeLuxe Cafe
Hornberger
Daniel Fearing
John Weatherwax
United Finance Cee
Beneficial Finance
Premier
Lawrence
Douglas County
Puerto Rico Bishops clash over church voting stance
In San Juan a political storm followed a pastoral letter by three Roman Catholic bishops urging parishioners not to vote for Gov. Luis Munoz Marin’s Popular Democratic party in the November election. The incident drew criticism from Munoz Marin, the San Juan Star, and Kennedy’s camp. Twenty University of Puerto Rico teachers picketed the cathedral in protest.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
U.S. Commonwealth
Luis Munoz Marin
Popular Democratic Party
Munoz Marin
San Juan Star
University of
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
New York
Popular
Democratic Party
Island
Republican Party
United States
Pageant Tonight at Baldwin Showcases Baker History
A historic pageant about Baker University and Baldwin runs at 8 in Rice Memorial Auditorium as Maple Leaf Festival feature. Let Him First Be a Man covers 1849 to 1892 with sketches. Finale day includes a buffalo barbecue at 11 30 and free bus tours at 1 to Kibbee cabin site and other historic spots.
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Baker University
Baldwin
Rice Memorial Auditorium
Kibbee Cabin
Signal Oak
Vinland
Coal Creek Library
Black Jack Park
Quayle Bible Collection
McLouth Man Injured After One Car Crash in Leavenworth County
A 24 year old McLouth man, George Allen Jr., was injured about 11 30 p m Friday when his car overturned several times on a blacktop road north of Eudora in Leavenworth County. He was pinned under the vehicle and was reported in good condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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McLouth
Eudora
Leavenworth County
George Allen Jr
Eudora Bridge
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
U S Envoy to Canada Dies in Boston
U S Ambassador to Canada Richard B Wigglesworth died today at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston at age 69. He was admitted October 19 for an undisclosed ailment.
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U.S
Canada
Boston
Mass
Richard B. Wigglesworth
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Wigglesworth
Albert Houk Dies In Farm Accident
Albert W. Houk of Route 1 Richland, 62, died Friday when a cornpicker tipped and struck him while he changed a tire. Survived by wife Linna and three daughters, sister, three brothers, and seven grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Rumsey Funeral Home with burial in Clinton Cemetery. Nephew Ralph Houk named manager for the New York Yankees.
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Albert W. Houk
Route 1
Richland
Douglas County
Linna
Rumsey
Vernon Boehringer
Clinton Cemetery
Lotta Marie Keefover
Alberta Smith
Ethel May Wulfkuhle
Tecumseh
Mary Stull
Topeka
George Houk
Harvey Houk
Lawrence
John Houk
Garden Grove
Calif
Ralph Houk
New York Yankees
Voter Registration Rules by School District and Residency
County residents outside the city may skip registration if they meet residence age and citizenship rules. Rural voters must reside in the township for 30 days before the election. urban residents must meet the same requirements. The notice lists several schools and the county courthouse in the registration context.
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Central Junior High
Church of the Nazarene
East Heights
New York School
Woodlawn School
Deaths-Funerals Mrs Cordia Anita Trapp 67
Mrs Cordia Anita Trapp 67 of 1820 Vermont Street died today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Monday at Valley Falls Methodist Church with Rev Paul R Hett officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Falls cemetery. Visitation at Rumsey Funeral Home until Monday noon. Survivors include one daughter Letha Hall of Kingston Tennessee two sons Glenn Trapp and Luther E Trapp three sisters and two brothers and three grandchildren
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Cordia Anita Trapp
Vt. St
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Valley Falls Methodist Church
Paul R. Hett
Valley Falls Cemetery
Rumsey Funeral Home
Letha Hall
Kingston, Tenn
Glenn Trapp
Iowa St
Luther E. Trapp
Ky. St
Virgil Steffey
Laura Weber
Martha Gish
Niles, Mich
Marion Coons
Niles
Dewey Coons
Missouri
Lawrence merchants back Christmas decorations drive
Friday morning's decision by a group of Lawrence businessmen to fund Christmas lights highlights Lawrence and Douglas County's growth and civic spirit. The talk focused on raising funds quickly for decorations as 20 to 25 merchants debated methods and timing, with a donor leading to swift progress.
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Lawrence
National Guard
Industrial Development Corporation
Lawrence praised for decade of growth and political calm
A column lauds Lawrence and county for ten years of growth, low political strife, and broad progress. It warns that recent partisan interference at county commissioner meetings could threaten the community’s harmony and future development.
Kennedy and Nixon Clash Over Cuba and Latin America
Kennedy and Nixon spar over Castro handling and anti Castro policies with remarks on U S prestige economic quarantine and Latin American influence. Kennedy accuses Eisenhower era inattention and calls for united action while questioning U S ties with Chiang Kai shek and the Quemoy Matsu defense. Nixon ends with a closing summary after rapid questions.
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Castro
Nixon
Khrushchev
Latin America
Kennedy
United States
Cuba
Eisenhower
Quemoy
Matsu
Chiang Kai-shek
Memorial Hospital Admissions and Birth Notices
Memorial Hospital lists admissions including Blanche Norris and Janice Howell with several others from DeSoto to Chester as well as Johanna Scharfenberg and Carol Cannon. In baths, James Scharfenberg announce a twin son and daughter Friday. Fred Trefz and Harold Cannon announce a daughter today in Eudora.
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Admissions
Blanche Norris
W. 4Th
Janice Kay Howell
DeSoto
Morris M. Thomas
Parkville
Johanna Scharfenberg
Crestline
Carol June Cannon
Eudora
George J. Allen Jr
McLouth
Wilma Irene Elm
Baldwin
Peter J. McBride
Chester
Baths
James K. Scharfenberg
Fred Trefz
Harold D. Cannon
Kennedy Uses Eisenhower Text in Push for Fifth Debate
In St. Louis Kennedy quotes Eisenhower in a rally text urging Nixon to face him on TV. He cites Code of Abilene urging face to face discussion and suggests Nixon debate him or running mate Lodge or Rockefeller, Ja vits on defense and prestige.
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ST. Louis
John F. Kennedy
Eisenhower
Nixon
Kennedy
New York
Missouri
Kansas
Wisconsin
Henry Cabot Lodge
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Jacob K. Javits
Theft from auto reported in Kentucky Street incident
Richard Schian of 832 Ky. St. reported a Friday afternoon theft from his parked car. Four hubcaps and fender skirts were taken, with a loss estimated at 75 dollars.
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Richard Schian
Ky. St
Soviet Official Sees War Risk Rising Since Stalin’s Death
A Bulletin from the Governmental Research Center quotes a Soviet official who doubts war before year’s end but says tensions are higher now than any time since Stalin’s 1953 death. The remark reflects Cold War anxiety and speculative timelines amid leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin of the Governmental Research Center
Stalin
Driver Flees After Three Car Wreck North of City
Law enforcement hunted a driver after a 12:20 a.m. three car crash on U S Highway 40 just north of the city. A vehicle pulled from the Green Door, then sped north on a one way section, striking James McConnell 17 of St Joseph Mo and Nathan Turner 48 of Kansas City Kan. The other car involved traveled south. The fleeing driver ran into a corn field and was seen with possible injuries. Estimated damage 900 dollars.
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U.S. Highway 40
Highway Patrol
Dick Krasnicka
James Lee McConnell
St. Joseph
Nathan Turner
Kansas City
Kan
Nixon hints at May 5th video debate option in Pennsylvania
Vice President Nixon suggests a possible fifth debate with Kennedy could run two hours if Kennedy accepts the extended format. He travels through Pennsylvania on a fast campaign tour as aides cite scheduling constraints and potential foreign policy talking points on Cuba. The candidates have already held four debates with the November 8 vote looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Pennsylvania
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Sen. Kennedy
Kennedy
Sesson
New York
Philadelphia
Sen
Herbert G. Klein
Cuba
In Memory of Ray A Lieber
In memory of Ray A Lieber who passed away two years ago today October 22 1958. Sadly missed by wife and family.
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Ray A. Lieber
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William Benegal Rau
Santa Monica
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Yale
Lawrence Lodge No. 6
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W. M
George W. Mole
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Lodge
Bird TV
Hunsinger Motors
Guenther Jewelry
Acme Laundry
Birgett’s
Alexander's’ Flowers
Wala
Hetzel Enterprises
A Nates
Sportsman’s
Abseseseessees
Gemmell's Senate
Lawrence Furniture
Bellinger Electric
Lescher
Owen's
Decker-Coy
Albert Houk
Mrs
Cordia Trapp
Dolph C. Simons, JR
Ward
Lula Trowbridge
Avis Jost
Stephen Campbell
Barker
Katherine Ellis
Marjorie Miller
Clyde Junior McMillin
Lincoln
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Lawrence Memorial Co
East 13Th
Kamin Funeral Home
Free Rumsey
Oscar Rumsey
Indiana
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