Granddaughter of Alvin York Joins the Air Force
Mary Elizabeth York, 18, a granddaughter of WWI hero Alvin C. York, is inducted into the Women's Air Force in a bedside ceremony at York's Tennessee home. York, 73 and paralyzed by a stroke, attended the event and expressed pride.
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Peet Estate Valued At 3 Million Inheritance
The estate of Mrs. Albert William Peet, widow of a soap tycoon, totaled 3,135,327 dollars in an inventory filed Tuesday. She died August 7 in Kansas City at age 88. Bequests include 2,500 dollars to St George's Episcopal Church Kansas City and the School of the Ozarks Point Lookout Missouri, 25,000 dollars to St Luke's Hospital Kansas City, with the remainder divided among two daughters a son five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Vatican says Castro and Cuban officials excommunicated
Archbishop Dino Staffa states Fidel Castro and Cuban authorities are automatically excommunicated for impeding and imprisoning Roman Catholic bishops in Cuba. The claim identifies Castro and officials as responsible for actions against the Cuban church.
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Handwriting Affects Grades Says USC Professor
Dr. Leslie J. Nason argues poor handwriting harms grades in junior and senior high schools and colleges. He offers a step by step practice plan to improve handwriting, including posture, repeated sentence writing, attention to letter formation, pacing about 15 minutes daily, and gradual progress to clearer notes and higher test scores.
New Owners Take Over Garnett Drug Store
Helen Salman Jr. and Mrs. Pat Adkinson, longtime Kansas City residents, have purchased the local drug store and cafeteria from Nick Thimesch. They assumed possession on January 1 and plan to live in Garnett with the intent to commute for business.
Local Births and Visits Highlight Holiday News
Mr and Mrs Walter Licktety announce a son born December 18 named Kenneth Lee. They also have four daughters Nancy Elaine Connie and Margery. Mr and Mrs George Miller welcome son Steven Gerard born December 22. Mr and Mrs Karl Hollayd of Las Gatos California visited Mrs Harroyds brother Fred Salman and Mrs Salman. Mr and Mrs Clifford Mersman from Colorado Springs spent the holidays with relatives.
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