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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1955

Page

4

Degree Rebekah Lodge Invites Odd Fellows to Banquet

Friday meeting of Degree Rebekah Lodge No 4 with 52 in attendance led by Noble Grand Mrs O A Skages approved inviting the Odd Fellows to a banquet and open meeting at the Community Building. Youth Month projects were voted to raise funds for lodge youth, refreshments served, and an Easter motif observed.

Rebekah Lodge No O. A. Skages Noble Grand Presi Odd Fellows Hs F Anni Carrie Erickson Chiaimin Nora Franz Mildred Kampychroeder Erma Burcert Mary Clepper Carrie Fults

Easter visits and travels among area residents

Local families share Easter gatherings across Kansas and beyond including G A Rogers in Great Bend visiting daughter Mrs Paul Bengston, Edward and K M Grants in Newton and Clay Center, and D E Slavens in Los Angeles with Alice Brock telsby.

G A Rogers Great Bend Paul Bengston Bengston Edward Grant Newton K. M. ‘Grant Clay Center Hireid Simon D. E. Slavens Los Angeles Haven Gerald Radcliff Coffege John Fox Honolulu R. S. Filkin Ind Fox Pumnahou School Hawaii Kenneth C. Walker Prudential Lawrence Prudential Insurance Company Hollywood Fla

Hospital Board Delays Action on Memorial Plans

Lawrence Memorial Hospital board postpones final acceptance of an addition plan due to interior rearrangements and absent members. Superintendent Mary Dunden reported March saw 484 admissions including 107 newborns, 231 surgeries with 20 tonsillectomies, 55 blood transfusions, 507 outpatients with 66 emergencies, a daily census around 100, and 18 newborns in the nursery plus 11,657 meats served to staff.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Mary Dunden Sery Col

Unclear Fragments Mention Patients Costs and Meals

Fragmentary text notes patients and decers at an average cost of suitty under 30 cents per meal.

Nautilus Shakedown Cruise Aims Extended Ocean Tests

The atomic submarine Nautilus is about to depart New London for an extended sea trial. The mission, overseen by the Navy survey board, will test electrical and mechanical performance by General Dynamics and Navy technicians. Past runs cover over 3000 miles with nearly 100 dives, signaling a lengthy evaluation beyond a typical two to four week shakedown.

Washington Nass New London Foe Oy Nave Survey Board

Michigan State Chosen As 1957 IAWS Convention Site

Michigan State College was selected as the site for the 1957 Intercollegiate Associated Women Students convention at the final session Sunday morning at Kansas University. New officers were announced. Regional meetings were scheduled for 1956 with sites at Alabama University, Colorado A and M, and Indiana University. Betty Lou Gard was named southern region coordinator at Alabama University. Pat Roberts was elected IAWS president for 1956 and Sue Storer was chosen IAWS representative to a May meeting of the Commission on Education of Women. Special entertainment highlighted Saturday’s program, including a wild west picnic with Haskell Institute male students dancing and a farewell carnival. Bids for conventions and section officers were reviewed Saturday afternoon. Margaret Habein spoke at the final plenary session.

Michigan State College Associated Women Students Kansas University Alabama University Colorado A and M Indiana University Betty Lou Gard Hutchinson Pat Roberts IAWS Sue Storer Purdue University Commission An Education of Women American Council of Education Haskell Institute Margaret Habein Rochester University

200 High School Pupils To Be at K U Festival

About 200 pupils from 30 Kansas high schools will participate Saturday in the state speech and drama festival at Kansas University. They earned first division ratings at district tournaments and will compete in seven sections across Fraser and Green Halls. The event is sponsored by the Kansas State High School Activities Association and run by University Extension.

Kansas Kansas University Fraser and Green Halls Kansas State High School Activities Association University Extension

Train strikes Salina janitor in Kas near Salina

A 64 year old Salina Kansas grade school janitor Charles L Van Liew was critically injured by a freight train in Salina. Three children who witnessed the accident summoned workers at a nearby construction project who called an ambulance.

Stirkes Salinan Salina,kas, Wp Salina Charles L. van Liew

Salk Polio Vaccine A Product Of A Vow By Salk

Pittsburgh report profiles Jonas Salk as the mild mannered virus expert who vowed to defeat polio. The piece notes a forthcoming University of Michigan report on nationwide immunization, praises Salk’s tempered approach, and details his personal commitment and emotional moments during early testing.

Pittsburgh Sears Jonas Edward Salk Thomas Franiels Jr University of MichelGan Jlo Salk Salk Mianaud Vic Hat Chidren Salkas Dr. Salk

Eudora Social Roundup Highlights Local Events

Mrs. Fred Walker and Mrs. Albert Alber visited Kansas City for the Bettye Homes Show at Municipal Auditorium. Seven o'clock dinner guests included multiple local couples. Staffing changes include Mrs. Natalie Lane resigning as Eu dora telephone operator and Mrs. Ray Warmker taking the post, with Mrs. Morriss aiding in Topeka. Contributions note students on Clark's typing timed writing honor roll and Evelyn Wilson serving as typing instructor at Eudora High. The African Violet Club meets with Oscar Lothholz, and the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers at 2 p.m. in the Community room after the bus.

Fred Walker Albert Alber Kansas City Bettey Municipal Auditorium M. B. Start J. Dbd. Adams John Strong Oscar Lothholz Floyd Broers Natalie Lane Eudora Ray Warmker Ray Morriss Topek Judy McClanahan W. L. McClanahan Elda Ann Thornburg Virginia Nusbaum Clark Evelyn Wilson Eudora High School African Violet Club Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service

Public meeting to show Kans Children’s Service League film

A Kansas Children’s Service League film screening will be shown for the public with Circle No. 2 as hostesses. Later, Evangelical United Brethren Woman’s Society plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Eugene McCabria.

Guilty Plea For Slaying Of Olathe Man

OLATHE Kas Ray R Tipton 26 pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the January 2 slaying of John J Callahan. Tipton had testified last week as a prosecution witness in the trial of Callahan's wife Mary Callahan 50 who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. Tipton was named in court as the man who brought the weapon a .22 caliber rifle to Callahan home.

Olathe Kas Ray R. Tipton John J. Callahan Tipton Callahan Mary Callahan Tur Callahan

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