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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1963
Page
7
The Douglas County 4-H clubs sponsor a family check on diabetes detection urging women over 40 to test. The piece explains symptoms and testing methods, stresses early detection, and notes advances since 1957 with oral antidiabetic drugs helping milder cases stay productive.
The U S Public Health Service estimates about 1 600 000 people have undiagnosed diabetes nearly matching the number of known cases. Regular detection tests are advised every six months for high risk individuals and at least yearly for all others to ensure early diagnosis.
DeSoto held Holy Week observances with a Good Friday service at the high school led by Rev. E A Peasley of the Assembly of God and assisted by local pastors. A sunrise prayer service and community breakfast followed at Memorial Hall with 46 attendees.
Six Twenty-three exhibitors have entered the Douglas County Beef Breeders Show scheduled for Saturday at the 4-H Fairgrounds with entries accepted until showtime. Judging will involve Roy Cropp Walter Gehl bach and William Hundley Jr under official KC State University oversight with plaques for high scorers in each breed. The Meadowlark 4-H Club will offer a noon lunch.
Colorado se frost ruined most of the Western Slope fruit harvest causing losses above 6 million dollars. State agriculture commissioner Paul W. Swisher reported on Wednesday that over 1 100 families rely on peaches cherries and apricots. He said severe winter damage followed by a late frost last Thursday destroyed remaining fruit.
Mr and Mrs Orlyn Vaughn hosted Easter Sunday dinner honoring Edgar Finch of Chicago with guests from Osage City Pomona Michigan Valley Baldwin and Topeka plus family members. W M Kingery of Lawrence was honored at a birthday dinner in the Washington Creek Church social room with several local relatives in attendance.
Family announcements include the birth of Stacy Renee Heinen April 17 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital to Larry and Mrs Heinen and a sister Lori Lynn. Easter gatherings feature relatives from Eu dora Pomona and Lawrence. Church services and visits by local residents are noted alongside travel to Denver and Abilene Texas for family matters.
Finney County Kansas launches a pilot 4-H Club project named Sportsmans with 26 members. Originated by Kenneth Fromm the program aims to teach game laws wildlife habits and safe hunting. Enrollment requirements include age 12 by Jan 1 and two project phases.
Mrs Keith Zachariah and children of Merriam join Mr and Mrs Lawrence Givens and family, with Mr and Mrs Evan Dolaba of Linwood, and Mr and Mrs Jerry Asbill and family, plus Mr and Mrs Ernest Da.
Visions and grandchildren of Kan sas City Kansas Mr and Mrs Olin Dolaba and children and Mrs Margaret Davison of Mc Louth joined Sunday dinner at the Robert Davison home. Joe James and Larry visited the Leo and Ora Hollingsworth homes. Dan Petrie Betty and Mary spent Easter with John Petrie and sons in Mission. T Sgt Mick Ford son of Floyd and Mrs Petrie is stationed at Chanute AFB Illinois. Mrs Walter Downing visited Mrs Cora Lasher in Kansas City Kansas Tuesday. Nelson Long of Denver is visiting at the John Long home. Arthur Voelker Jr of Tonganoxie and guests called on Wednesday at the Arthur Voelker home.
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