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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1947

Page

2

Kansas University Endowment Receives 21000 From Mrs Lowe

The Kansas University Endowment Association reports a gift of 21000 in cash and securities from Mrs Lowe. The funds are split into two equal parts for the FE Cath fund supporting education and a second fund for repairs and general purposes. Mrs Lowe died in July 1946 at age 86. her husband was a longtime accountant for the Gil Brothers Shirt Co. Both supported Jayhawker athletics.

Kansas University Lowe Kansas University Falt Association Bee K.U. Endowment Association Gil Brothers Shirt Co Lowe Atte AU Jayhawker Athletic

Six Hurt As Car Leaves Road In Overnight Crash

Six young people were injured, some seriously, when their car left the road near Engankie on the Eudora Ton Mies route and struck a pole. Gaylene Kennedy of 350 Street suffered serious injuries and was taken to Wreace Memorial Hospital. Allen Botta of Route 1 had lacerations and scalp wounds. The driver, Sonbeet Sad Ma tar, was described as a total wreck and police reported a county concern.

Bix Saturda Enganckie Eudora-Ton- Mies Gaylene Kennedy Wreace Memorial Hospital Yesterea Allen Botta Route 1 Sea North Third Aivent

Unclear report from Lawrence on car incident near Ris Street

A fragmented item notes a mechanical service issue at a local firm in Lawrence. It mentions a car at a city pumping location and police involvement over a £27 purchase of a B B gun, with possible ties to nearby practice activity.

Ris Street Seling

Where to Eat On A Dollar A Day With Steaks

Bart K. Nixon of the Late Geologic Survey, University of Texas, toured Caribbean and Canadian living costs. He notes meals on a dollar a day are possible abroad, with living costs about half of U.S. levels. Nixon, a consulting engineer for a large gold exploration in Gariboo, cites boarding costs and price differences.

Bart K. Nixon Dencas Caribe Serenbie Canada Nixon Gariboo Chargin Otabe Pelk Ehebs Nizon

Fire Prevention Week Designation by Governor Cariaon

Governor Frank Cariaon proclaims October 5 to 11 as Fire Prevention Week urging schools and citizens to observe and combat the constant danger of fire. The proclamation aims to make lives and property safer statewide.

Theseus Ouy Frank Cariaon Addo

Washington Fine Arts Commission Sets Capital Plans

The Washington Commission of Fine Arts, established in 1910, governs art in federal spaces and advises on statues monuments fountains and public structures in Washington DC. It meets monthly and recently approved life masks of notable Americans and preliminary plans for the State Building extension and underpass bridges.

Washington Commission of Fine Arts United States Servist St Virginia Ave Washington Monument

Seven Die In Flames With One Survivor Reported

A tragic blaze inArkansas claims seven lives including John Whalen Wallace aged 45 and four of his children. An 11 year old Bey escaped the flames amid reports of fire in a hillside area near Pine Ridge station. Authorities investigate cause and extent of the disaster.

Ark John Whalen Wallace Peer

Ames Johnston hurts in collision on Louisiana Street

A Kansas City based K U junior Ames Johnston sustained minor injuries when he lost control of a 1944 Studebaker on Louisiana Street at the 2100 block, crashing into a rock embankment. He was admitted to Watkins Memorial Hospital with facial injuries and bruises. no witnesses reported.

Ames Johnston Kansas City K. U Louisiana Street Johnston Watkins Memorial Hospital Olice Louisiana W. A. Cox L. M. Dowers Studebaker Elizabeth Jacamain

Farm Bureau Plans Special Meeting in Lawrence

OAK RIDGE reports a special Farm Bureau meeting for members to be held Monday evening September at the community building in Lawrence with an out of town speaker and pictures. Fred Alford attended the recent council meeting at Mrs Dorothea Schroeder's home. An Achievement Day event is set for November at Gage Park.

Gas Rune Ean Douglas Rm Bureau Lawrence Out Orn Farm Bureau Fred Alford Farm Bureau cCoanel Dorothea Schroeder HIDA Gage Park Muniay

Woodstock Social Notes Highlight Reverend and Family

Woodstock notes mention the Rev. Mrs. Paul O'Brien and her small son visiting Teele for two weeks, with plans for a Sunday echoal wellman per. Mr. and Mrs. James Lange of Law.

Paul O'Brien James Lange

Market and community notes from Topeka area fair week

Kansas City market report shows cattle prices weak for medium to good short fed steers and heifers with calves steady to lower. hogs and sheep trading mixed. Local social items note a dinner, Rose Garden and Topeka visit, school start by Eleanor Timmerman, anniversary events for Mr. and Mrs. Nicholsons, and farm group displays at the Topeka Free Fair with plans to move to Hutchinson Fair.

Livesesch Cross Kansas City Colorado Spring Rose Garden Topeka Mies Eleanor Timmerman Baldwin Mra H. G. Vas Neste R K. Nicholsons Kaw Valley Birat M. E California Great Township Douglas County Leslin Mctioe Topeka Free Fair Mr. M Hubert Morrison Ferchard Neh Timmerman Tojeaca Enoe Purcell Marjorie Holton Lucy Purcell Lawrence Leonhard Otitis Oakridge Jayhawk Hagenbuch

Market and agricultural prices from Hutchinson area Sept 1

AP dispatch reports Livestock receipts in western markets with cattle calves sheep and hogs, plus grain prices for wheat corn and barley. Kansas City and Chicago hay and potato markets, dairy and poultry quotes, and New York stock activity summarize the day’s commodity movement and market tone.

Lee Baty Merken Carots Wichitala Hutchinson Saine Sc Joseph Kansas City Eaes

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