KCA Baseball Trip Promised With Bus Package
Herald reports KCA plans a bus trip to see Chicago bar league game at 6 30 pm on August 10. Ottawa firms buy tickets for employees. package includes transport and game admission for 435 dollars, with admission only tickets at 185 dollars. Tickets must be reserved by Saturday noon. Also notes two Miami county farm fires and a Mr L B Platt losing the end of a finger in a hay baler.
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Phere Herald
KCA
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa
C. of C
Peoples National Banks
Shinn Home Sold To Ermeys at 820 Sycamore
The J. E. Shinn home at 743 South Main was sold by the Shinn estate to Mr and Mrs Ira E Ermey of 820 South Sycamore who will occupy it. The sale was arranged by Geiger and Strafuss. Fires reported two alarms yesterday afternoon with no damage. Tom W Flory returned from Wadsworth Hospital after more than three months of treatment. Ronald D McAley 19, son of 430 North Poplar, took part in a battalion test in southern Germany. Chamber of Commerce directors will meet tomorrow at 6:15 PM at North America hotel for a dinner meeting. More tickets have been sold since yesterday.
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South Main
Missouri Pacific
Seventh Street
Tom W. Flory
Wadsworth Hospital
Germany
Ronald D. McAley
N. Poplar
McAley
5Th Infantry Division
11Th Regiment
The
Chamber of Commerce
North Ameria Hotel
Reappointed L M Schwartz as Kansas Bankers chairman
L M Schwartz president of Citizens State Bank Paola was reappointed chairman of the Kansas Bankers association bank management commission. He has served on the commission since 1948 and chaired it since 1954. In Missouri three Lawrence teens were detained in Rolla on a bad check charge. Jimmy Franklin Barnes, 17, accused of writing a 90 dollar check at a Rolla jewelry store, while Earl Sales, 13, and Clifford Ireand, 16, were held as runaways after a stolen late model car was traced to a friend’s home.
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L. M. Schwartz
Citizens State Bank At
Paola
Bank Management Commission
The
Kansas Bankers Association
Commission
Missouri
Lawrence
Lebanon
Rolla
Jimmy Franklin Barnes
Earl Sales
Clifford Ireand
Store To Close In Burlington Penney Store Closing Aug 31
The J C Penney store at Burlington will close on August 31 after M I Wood’s 23 years of management. The company’s policy in recent years favors closing stores in smaller towns. The Osawatomie Missionary Baptist church filed incorporation papers in Topeka with a membership of 50. Alfred Beets of Beets Pontiac Cadillac bought the Haley home at 1246 S Malin in Paola, as the Haleys plan a new Rockwood Acres residence. Russell Ciger, Emporia auctioneer, has run a two year tenure in management of a local business sale.
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J. C. Penney
Burlington
M. I. Wood
Mission Baptist Church
Osawatomie
Secretary of State
Topeka
Beets
Alfred Beets
Pontiac-Cadillac Agency
BE. E. Haley
S. Malin
Paola
Haleys
Rockwood Acres
Danner Sales Firm Sold. Ray Danner Retires to Burlington
The Danner Sales company west of the city has been purchased by another party, with Ray Danner selling the business. Danner has moved to Burlington to farm and raise race horses, concluding his involvement in the company.
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Ager
Danner Sales Company
Ray Danner
Daniner
Burlington
Egg Meeting at St Therese’s church on egg law
A meeting on quality egg production will be held at St. Therese's church in Richmond tomorrow night. M A Seaton extension poultry specialist will answer questions on the new state egg law. The session starts at 8 p m.
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St. Therese's Church
Richmond
M. A.seaton
Funeral brings wide circle of out of town mourners
Attendees at the funeral of Mrs. Melvin Hoots included Judge Otto C. Barby and son Carlton Beaver Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barby and others from Knowles and Oklahoma City. Word arrived of the death of W. L. Stark Abilene, prompting Mrs. Steen and her relatives to plan a Saturday funeral in Abilene at 9 30 a.m.
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Melvin Hoots
Otto C. Barby
Carlton
Lloyd J. Barby
Beaver
Okla
Ralph Barby
John D. Little
Knowles
Edna Davidson
Marilee
Myrna Dee
Oklahoma City
T. C. Helm
M. C. Perkins
T. C. Helm, Jr
Joplin
H. R. Brown
Pittsburg
Kas
H. W. Alterman
Dale Calhoun
Topeka
Harry Mitchell
Lawrence
A. R. Evans
Leavenworth
Raymond Hanna
Bonner Springs
Claude Angleton
Kansas City
Earl Ackerman
Kan‘sas City
Ray ‘Burgner
Troy
Ohio
Frank Steen
W. L. Stark
Abilene
Steene
Ernest Pohl
Five Killed In Plane Crash Near Altena Germany
A twin engine Royal Air Force transport crashed into a wooded hillside in thick fog near Altena, killing five aboard. The aircraft was en route from Wildenrath air base near the Dutch border to Guetersloh base near Altena.
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Altena
Germany
Royal Air Force
Wildenrath
Guetersloh
Udall Rebuilds as State's Fastest Construction Boom
Udall Kansas, cratered by a May tornado that killed 80 and left 600 residents, bursts into build mode with about 100 projects and $1.5 million in new work. Debris cleared, salvage metals removed, and a controlled burn planned under Civil Defense. Major projects include a new high school and elementary school, 45 homes, business buildings, grain elevator, and municipal facilities. Red Cross aid exceeds $500,000. CD grants total $250,000 for schools and utilities. over $19,000 raised for victims. City aims for 1,000 to 1,500 residents within years.
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Udall
Kansas
Earl Rowe
Civil Defense Administration
Sec
Ond
Rowe
Jtelephone
Red Cross
Deaths Clarence Greenfield 68 in Norton state hospital
Clarence Wallace Greenfield of 609 King Street died yesterday at 1 p.m. in Norton state hospital. Born in Michigan Valley he lived nearby and in Quenemo Melvern and Ottawa. Survived by widow Ella Cook Greenfield three daughters Verla Cates Ella Porter Ava Watts one stepdaughter Althea Moon two sons Albert and Ermil Greenfield fourteen grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral at Towner's Chapel tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Rev. R B Craig officiating. burial Melvern cemetery.
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Clarence Wallace Greenfield
King St
Norton
Michigan Valley
Quenemo
Melvern
Ottawa
Trinity Methodist’ S Church
Ella Cook Greenfield
Verla Cates
Logan
Ella Porter
Hickory
Ava H. Watts
R. B. Craig i
Lottie B. Hanes
S. Oak
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Burlington
Waverly
Methodist Church
Stella McDonald
McPherson
Kas
Lyle
Charles Hanes
Lee
Alameda
Calif
William
Walsh
Colo
I Maurice
Vernon Hanes
Brimson
Anna Thome
Los Angeles
Stella Colins
Beverly Hills
McVey-Dengel Mortuary
Todd Macdonald
Waverly Cemetery
Hospital Notes Admits Several Patients Across Towns
Admitted patients include Mrs Preston Register of Greeley, Carol Milton of 804 N Cedar, Mrs Addie Spears of Richmond, Vera Foulks of Wellsville, Mrs D W Arnold of route 3, Mrs Harrold Moore of Paola, and Ollie Smith of 908 Maple. Dismissals include Mrs Charles Burns and baby son of 424 N Sycamore. Sidney Snodgrass of Williamsburg and Raymond Davis of route 2 noted as admitted or present today.
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Preston Register
Greeley
Carol Milton
Cedar
Addie Spears
Richmond
Vera Foulks
Wellsville
D. W. Arnold
Harrold Moore
Paola
Ollie Smith
Charles Burns
Baby Son
Sycamore
Sidney Snodgrass
Williamsburg
Raymond Davis
Crazy Haircut Prices Rise In Madera Barbershop Row
In Madera California barbers voted to raise the charge for crazy haircuts from 1.25 to 1.56 dollars. The move aims to discourage styles such as ducktails flat tops boogies Davy crewcuts Cherokees and Mohawks. The quote notes the motive is not money but to curb the styles.
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Madera
Calif. i
Ike Speaks To Boys Nation Amid Youth Talk
President Eisenhower addressed the Boys Nation, urging courage and firm principles as a path to success, possibly even the presidency. He highlighted leadership qualities and noted Vice President Nixon’s habit of seeking consensus, as two youths from each state met. Douglas Hopper of Glendale California was named president and Kenneth R Jennison of Carthage Missouri was named vice president.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Boys’ Nation
Amercan Legion National Americanism Commission
Nixon
Douglas Hopper
Glendale
Calif
Kenneth R. Jennison
Carthage
Ancient Battle Site For Sale In England
Condstrgam England flooden field, scene of Henry VIII era victory over Scotland, is up for sale. Col James Collingwood, long-time owner, seeks funds to sell the field and 1000 acre estate. battle occurred in 1513 with English archers and cannon under the Earl of Surrey defeating 10,000 Scots including King James IV.
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Condstrgam
England
Scotland
James Collingwood
Earl of Surrey
James IV of
Investigating Morals Charge at Fort Jackson
Investigators probe alleged questionable conduct by a small number of women in the Women's Army Corps at Fort Jackson South Carolina. Officials would not say how many of about 100 WAC members are involved or details of the accusations, noting the inquiry has not yet reached action.
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S. C. Wm
Women's Army Corps
Wacs
The
Post Public Information Office
WAC
Army
Robbed While Changing Tire in Ellinwood Kansas
Basil Wohlford of Lyons said he was robbed of about 500 to 600 dollars by a masked stick up man as he changed a tire in front of the VFW Club at 1 15 a m A gun was implied as the robber demanded surrender Police set road blocks in 12 towns and deputies from seven counties joined in the search but the bandit was not caught
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Ellinwood
Kas
Basil Wohlford
Lyons
VFW Club
Wohlford
Escaped Convict Captured in Kansas Walkaway Case
Admitted he is an escaped convict from Ohio State Prison at Columbus. Robert Giles, serving a one to 15 year robbery sentence, told officers he escaped. He was captured after walking away from a county jail work gang near Cassaday and will be charged with escaping custody.
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EL Dorado
Ohio State
Columbus
Robert Giles
Cassaday
Kas
Ohio
Ercel Reed
Giles
Record Freight Through Sault Ste. Marie Locks in 1953
The Great Lakes system saw 128 million tons of freight pass through the Sault Ste. Marie locks during 1953, highlighting a strong year for inland water traffic and regional commerce.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Great Lakes
Long Term Airport Lease Approved for Lawrence Kansas
The Lawrence city commission tentatively approves a 30 year lease for the municipal airport north of the city. The 100 acre site, land given to the University of Kansas by Charles Robinson, cannot be sold per his will. The city would pay $1 annually, must surface a runway and repair the airport administration building, with improvements to facilities.
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Lawrence, Kas
Lawrence
Kansas University
Charles Robinson
Kansas
Robinson
Board of Regents
Board Meeting Delayed By State Civil Service Board
TOPEKA Gov. Fred Hall’s meeting with the State Civil Service Board on his discharge faced a brief delay. Purchasing Director Eugene Hiatt cited an unforeseen conflict with state business as the reason for starting the meeting after 2 p m. All three board members James D. Gilmore Harold Trussler and Emmett S. Graham are in attendance.
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Topeka
Fred Hall
State Civil Service Board
Eugene Hiatt
James D. Gilmore
Independence
Harold Trussler
Emporia
Emmett S. Graham
Abilene
Stock Market Prices Moderately Lower
New York stocks fell in late afternoon trading with prices moderately lower, sliding about two points at most while higher priced shares dropped slightly more. Overall gains were limited as the market softened.
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New York
New Postmaster At Concordia Nominates Conley
President Eisenhower named Lyle M. Conley as postmaster for Concordia. The nomination follows routine appointments across the state. Conley is expected to assume duties after confirmation.
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Concordia
Washington
Eisenhower
Lyle
M. Conley
Markets At A Glance
New York stocks show profit-taking. bonds mixed. Cotton higher as commission houses buy. Chicago wheat easy with selling pressure at finish. Corn firm amid rains in some areas. Oats mixed with small price moves. Hogs steady to strong with top 17.50. Cattle steers and heifers steady to 25 cents down, top 23.75.
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Chicago
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