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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1966
Page
1
Nineteen new astronauts join the space program to train for lunar missions. Among them are Air Force Capt. Joe H. Engle of Abilene Kansas and Navy Lt. Comdr. Ronald E. Evans now on active sea duty in the Pacific.
John Peterson of Topeka Kansas captured the Sectional C title in the American Legion oratorical contest at West Branch Iowa. He advances to the national finals at Henniker New Hampshire to face three other sectional winners for eight thousand dollars in scholarships. He already won a three hundred fifty dollar Kansas Legion scholarship and fifty dollars from Capital Post No 1 Topeka.
The sheriff reports a Sunday night crash on Haskell Avenue at 24th Street involving Stephen P. Johnson 21 of Topeka. He swerved to avoid dirt, rolled into a ditch, causing $900 damage to the vehicle. Johnson escaped injury.
Rep. Q Chester Mize of Kansas announces on the spot opinion surveys to be conducted in the Eighth Congressional district during Congress Easter recess.
Victor F. Shalkoski Jr. is named executive vice president and manager of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. Born in Leavenworth, he has been a banker and clothing merchant, served on the city commission, and held the office of mayor.
In the Courts TRAFFIC Police Court cases include Lance Toland fined 30 for speeding at 526 Calif. Byron Brooks pays 45 for stop sign violations at 1904 W. 24th St. Gary Coffman fined 10 for excessive noise at 315 Perry. Others include speeding 18 and 9, traffic signal 25, open beer bottle 10, and reckless driving 90 for Ronald Chambers at Baldwin. Police Court fines also cover library fines 35, profane language 35, and drunkenness 25 for Meredith Whiteman at Haskell Institute.
The discussion notes the subject’s 1961 Wichita burglary and grand larceny convictions and his parole release in 1964. Police Chief Troelstrup urges precautions for single women and apartment dwellers including locked doors safety chains and using initials on mailboxes to deter criminals. He stresses reporting suspicious activity promptly to aid investigations and deter offenses.
Jim Schaaf publicity director for the Kansas City Chiefs spoke at the Lawrence Rotary Club at noon at the Hotel Eldrige. He showed movies from the 1965 Chief season and said the club should be improved this fall.
The U S Supreme Court declined to hear a New York civil rights protest case challenging police interference with a demonstration over alleged racial discrimination by building trades unions. The court also denied an abortion verdict appeal from Dr Harold Goldman in Virginia and upheld a North Carolina congressional election plan in 1967.
The Soviet government announced Luna 10 entered lunar orbit at 9 44 p m Sunday, circling about 217 5 to 621 miles above the moon on a three hour cycle. Tass described scientific instruments radioing data while observers question if data or photos will be returned.
The city Planning Commission meets in a special session at City Hall at 7 30 p m to discuss two items zoning ordinance proposals and Rusty Springer’s request to approve rebuilding the Hillcrest Shopping Center supermarket destroyed in the March 13 fire at a cost of 530 000.
Four persons were treated and released from the Lawrence Memorial Hospital emergency room after weekend visits. Gary Robertson, 2, Route 5, bitten on the face by a dog. Beverly Thompson, 11, 734 N. 7th, had a door closed on her right hand. Edwin McKlevey, 28, 230 Perry, struck a car while bicycling injuring his left leg. Nancy Feuerborn, 23, North Kansas City Mo, fractured left wrist in a fall from a horse.
Over 16 years experience advertised by Rumsey Funeral Home with Vi 8 5111 contact for arrangements.
A two car crash on Highway K-32 north east of Lawrence left three dead. Earl W. Maxwell 36 of Tonganoxie Philip M. Ballantyne 20 a Kansas State University student from Shawnee Mission and Jerry K. Pickens 24 of Eudora died. Evelyn Maxwell died on arrival. Maxwell is in fair condition with head injury and lacerations. Four other weekend deaths bring Kansas toll to seven.
The third Lawrence Soap Box Derby clinic starts at 6 30 p m at the South Park Recreation Center. Lawrence Jaycees co sponsor Derby with Winter Chevrolet and the Journal World. Open to area boys age 9 through 15. registration at Winter Chevrolet. A sample cutaway car built at Haskell Institute will be on display. The Derby is on July 4 and the local winner goes to the national meet August 6 in Akron Ohio.
The Wak arusa Watershed Joint District No. 35 will hold its regular April quarterly directors meeting at 8 p m Tuesday in Richland Legion Hall. Hugh Moore president announces the Soil Conservation Service will present the watershed plan with Joel Wentz leading the briefing. The agenda covers local-cost estimates financing methods and the treasurer’s report.
A series of Pre School Round Ups begins at 7 30 tonight at Sunset Hill School with 11 Lawrence elementary schools hosting sessions for kindergarten enrollment. Parents receive pre enrollment forms and info from nurse Jeanne Dicker.
Lawrence councils and church groups organize a soap drive to aid South Viet Nam. Chairwoman Mrs. R. K. Craven will oversee collections May 5 to 7 with soap boats placed in grocery stores and churches. Hygiene kits including toothbrush toothpaste soap washcloth comb and nail file are to be gathered by May 9.
Six area students earned Class I or superior ratings at the State Music Festival held at Kansas University last weekend. Winners include Kenneth Rummer from West Junior High string solo, Tom Hornbaker D Ann Murphy and Leanne Gray from Lawrence High clarinet solos, Tacy Weidman from LHS flute solo, and Garth Fundis from Baldwin baritone solo. A total of 309 individuals and groups earned superior ratings, with about 5,000 students participating.
Lawrence reports spring vacation empties campus as Mount Oread hosts EU centennial events. The Erhart Flying Service tri motor made flights from Lawrence to Topeka with pilots Sooby Ruehlen Hoecker and Pratt. Easter dating explained by Paschal Moon rules, latest date April 25, with Easter Sunday this year on April 10.
Kansas Lt. Gov John Crutcher will address the 4th annual Lawrence Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at 7 30 a m Tuesday in the Hotel Eldridge. About 150 people are expected to attend according to chairman Olin Petefish.
A roster from Memorial Hospital includes Betty Easley Sunflower Village. Jemenia Davis 312 Ill. Wilma Lathrom 501 North St. Blanche Hepner Route 2. Gertrude Pulver DeSoto. Debra Foster 1303 Del. Mary Derrough 1116 La. Pearl Jordan 1336 N Y. Lena Morris Baldwin. Nevieve Wichman 2128 Tenn. Mary Houk 2116 N H. Jennie Stowe 600 North St. Harry Richardson 1230 Laura. Ruth Vance 1505 Harper. Vernon Garratt Route 2. Mary Johnston 422 Miss. John Kliewer Route 3. Robert Farmer 1112 Pa. Anna Stouffer 1400 Lilac Lane. Albert Palmerlee 1344 Strong Ave.
Many residents and families are listed with addresses and relatives. Notable items include several baby girls born to households in Eudora and nearby towns, and multiple couples announcing newborns such as daughters and sons. Additional entries show residents like Eugene Johnson and Jack Thomas, with various street addresses across Kansas communities.
The Lawrence High School A Cappella Choir will perform its annual home concert at 8 p m Tuesday in the high school auditorium. This will be the last home concert with director R Wayne Nelson guiding the group.
I express gratitude to relatives and friends for visits cards and calls during my hospital stay. Special thanks go to Rev Branch and Rev Harris for prayers and to Dr Hermes Dr Wilcox and the nurses on second floor south for their fine care. Mrs Barbara Jordan.
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Robbins thank relatives and friends for the shower of cards flowers and gifts honoring their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
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