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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1955
Page
7
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Clan officials weigh a baseball franchise sale as Briggs argues the deal is not a reasonable investment due to risks from weather, player insurers, and trust fund dependence. The trustee role limits his ability to bid for the team.
A weeklong celebration kicks off in Fayette Mo as residents gather at Central College and nearby homes to mark the Jubilee. Highlights include a birthday and diamond anniversary for Mrs George McFerren, and local families hosting events amid community pride and civic duties.
FAYETTEVILLE Ark. Arkansas Basinbacks defend SWC title as they open the season at home against Tulsa University in a test of Jack Mitchells new split T offense. Veteran returnees from an 8 2 0 season lead a lineup featuring Henry Moore Preston Carpenter George Walker and Joe Thomason as the Parcers seek early supremacy.
Baldwin community notes list residents visiting relatives in Excelsior Springs and Savannah, travel to Kansas City for medical care, and hometown updates. Mentions of Baker University ties, new births, jobs in Baldwin and Lawrence, and local visits from family members across Illinois, Wisconsin, California, and Alaska provide a snapshot of daily life and regional connections.
Malaya reports the Sultan of Johore will hold a million-dollar celebration tomorrow marking his second birthday and his sixty years on the throne. Maj. Gen. Sir Ibrahim ibni Al marhum Sultan Abu Baker has governed since 1895, overseeing the Malay state near Singapore.
Three professional appointments announced at Kansas University include Watton library staffer becoming visiting senior librarian career start in October from the Nancy Central base in London. Mildred Freeney is named senior reference librarian with five years at Fisk University and cataloging duties. David Ball, bibliographer in acquisitions, recently from California University’s graduate library program, joins the team.
Eudora reports funeral for Dr Olff Allison at Baldauin and visits to Dr and Mrs Botwourt and Dr and Mrs Ebricht. Club officers named at a Friday gathering with Sommer as October host. Families, travel, and moves discussed including Trefz presidency of the Rural Life Association and Weidensauls relocating to Lawrence. Funeral for Mrs Etta Godding noted with Alta Roe and family.
Yarnold Stull and Lacy Dexter bought the Ebon Anderson home at Stull and will move soon. The women in the Stull community honored Mrs Leo Bidinger with a miscellaneous shower Friday night at the Stull EUB church. School started last Monday at Deer Creek with Miss Hayes as teacher. Mrs Jake Bidinger and Rachel visited in Topeka with Mr and Mrs Leo Bidinger. C J Lavin funeral in Topeka. he was killed in California returning home. Henry Stull family returned from California for their granddaughter Shirley Casey's wedding. The female phalarope text notes a male incubates eggs.
Local auctioneers list include George Criss Route 2 and D Thomas offering sales of all kinds along with SKILLET SKICES at 785 North Second. General auctions cover household goods farm items and miscellaneous properties across multiple lots.
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