Watermelons Pour In As Boy Faces Cancer Fight
In Linden suburb Billie Jekins, 14, battles cancer as watermelons flood in from stores and donors after a plea for fruit. The story tracks offers from U S markets and Cuban sources, with a wave of generosity reaching Kansas City and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Billie Jekins
Billie
Linden
Parker Jenkins
Thomas D. Sheahan
U.S. Market News Service
Frank Lyle
Department of Agriculture
Jenkins
Tom Bennell
Mexico
Texas
New York
Cuba
Two Youths Held For Stealing Car
Benson announced December 18 that James Bue and Bartlett, both 17, escaped from Nebraska Boys' Training School at Kearney and admitted stealing an automobile in Kearney, abandoning it in Omaha, then hitchhiking to Olathe. Police said they told how dairy price support changes sparked protests in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Olathe
Kas
James Bue
Igene Steele
Everett Norman
Bartlett
Nebraska Boys
Kearney
Beason
Sme Ie Meee Rae
Omaha
Midwinter white sales guide for bedding and towels
The Distaff's Side outlines midwinter white sales advice for bedding and towels. It covers sheet designs including decorative borders, blanket fiber options like Orlon and Dynel, blanket construction and sizing, binding quality, and care labeling. It also discusses terry towel absorbency, launderability, loop density, selvage types, and towel size considerations for better drying and durability.
Federal Grant For Hospital At Ransom
A $76,675 federal grant was approved for a 20 bed addition to a hospital in Ransom. The notice notes funding aims to expand capacity and improve patient services, with implementation details pending after state reviews.
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Nurning
Grisell Memorial Hospital
Ransom, Kas
The
Public Health Service
Ransom
Washington
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Agre
Irs
Stephen Kopach
Hatin NY
Catherine
Michael
Holland
A-Fla
Ae Ase Rae
Tillie
the Distaff's
Mary Dean Holle
Mary-Dean
KansAs Loan Co
Kansas State Bank
Ottawa, Kansas
Hyer's Cowboy Boots
Waldo Shoe Shop
S. Main
Kansas
Farm Bureau Mutual
Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. CO
Kansas Farm Life Ins. CO
Leo C. Miller
Sgentlemen
Farm Bureau Automobile Insura
Farmers Broad Farm
McInsurance
Ottawa
Neil Bullock
Farmers Insurance Group
Radio & TV Service
Lloyd Stafford
Turhide Zipper
New McCaskey
Mate Capri
Price
Parker
Good Housekeeping Institute
Tally Theater
Big Chief
Royal Quiet Deluxe
Remington Quiet Riters
Stafford
Franklin County
Artificial Dairy Breeders Assn
Don Collins
S. Maple
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