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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1957
Page
3
Dr. R. H. Thompson of the University has a Guggenheim fellowship to conduct a year long study in Central America on a parasitic algae linked to coffee and tea crops. He plans field work with his wife and 12-year-old daughter, studying life history distribution and parasite control. The awards honor scholarly research and higher achievement.
Charles I Cobban, a sophomore in metallurgical engineering at Thichinseny Junior College, won a 4 S400 scholarship funded by the American Society for Metals Foundation. The award marks the fourth year at K U, with Cobban transferring next fall, a Dutchins son, a Mutehinson High School graduate with a 2.10 GPA and two semesters on the dean’s honor roll.
Keith Mason of Caney was chosen as president of the Kansas Junior Chamber of Commerce at the convention over the weekend. New officers include William Spencer international director, Dave Hicks national directors, and district vice presidents from Hill City Dodge City Comerestia St. John Abilene El Dorado and Kansas City. Topeka was selected for next year’s convention.
Fragmentary notes indicate guidance sessions for marathon drivers. The text mentions expert input, possible coaching, and tips to improve performance. Specific names, places, or dates are unreadable in the OCR, but the focus is on professional advice for runners behind the wheel.
An unclear passage describes an owner named Billford reporting in at an event or location called AW OPE Pots. It mentions a suspect named Aleotis Mepsinger and a plan to return to McPherson to collect a bill. The text is fragmentary and contains many garbled phrases.
Lawrence chiropractor Dr. Albright announces moving his practice to 1630 Wizard St with an attached residence. The old office at 932 Vi. St. has been sold to Dr. George T. Bradler. Dr. Albright has practiced in Lawrence since 1918.
Anonymous donations of 500 to the Salvation Army drive push the tally toward 2560 as officials report. The campaign aims for 10,000 to fund a new headquarters at a downtown site. Names pledged include Clarence Watter $50 Fred A Bremner $50 Morgan $90 and others.
University Women’s Club in Topeka invites members to a luncheon with guest speaker Mrs Docking. Tickets and reservations by noon Wednesday through club organizers. Special guest Linda Marie Wright, scholarship recipient, to attend. Parking permits available at the main door of the luncheon building.
Cordley School PTA held an ice cream social Friday in the school gymnasium. Cakes were baked by mothers of kindergarten pupils taught by Hazel Michael and Tessye Motley and by mothers of first graders taught by Frances Cox, Neva Gustafson and Ruth Wood. Cochairmen were Paul Smart and Ben Barteldes. Assisting were R. A. Bliesner, Odell Shaver, Gene and, Doane, E. Dowers, and C. D. Stough families.
Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd argued in a radio interview that most opposition to Britain’s projected H-bomb tests comes from Communist sources aiming to thwart Britain’s rise as a nuclear power. He said health dangers from radioactive fallout would be insignificant.
Tennessee Ernie Ford, a tall pipe smoking performer from Tennessee, recalls how his image and persona helped him break into NBCs Top 10 TV scene. He discusses the idea that audiences prefer entertainers who make them dress up and feel welcome in their homes. Ford shares his background from Cincinnati Conservatory to early radio and record success and hints at his upcoming tour plans with Betty and Buck while staying grounded in family and roots.
District women announce a busy week of meetings and socials. The First Methodist Church will host Wesleyan Service with officers installed. Other groups include Literary League, Christian Service, Temperance Council, Ol Friends Club, Mothers' Discussion Club, KU Dames bridge, Fairview Society, Ladies Aid, and Mackey Merry Makers with programs and luncheons planned.
Miss Marie Woodhiff a Lawrence Junior High School teacher was elected state first vice president of Delta Kappa Gamma an international honorary teacher organization at the Kansas convention in Codine City about 300 teachers attended Omicron Lawrence chapter members Beyth Salvesni Martha Hayhill Emma Berg and Miss Woodhiff held key roles The organization lists chapters in 50 states DC Hawaii Alaska and four Canadian provinces with about 60 000 members Kansas has AI chapters and around 2200 members.
Descendants of William and Mary Wulfkuhle gathered at the 4 H Fairgrounds for their annual reunion on Sunday. About 89 people attended a noon basket dinner, with numerous Wulfkuhle and Heck names listed among attendees and families joining from extended relatives.
The second of three Rolf clinics for women at Lawrence Country Club will be held at 9 am Tuesday. Last week’s session was postponed due to bad weather and will be conducted by club pro Wilbur Norton.
Local residents travel for family visits and seminars. Clarence Daugherty and relatives return from California. Laugherty Har attends an insurance seminar at Lost Valley Ranch in Bandera Texas. Fred and Soxman travel to Phoenix and plan to return to Lawrence in June. Mrs. Haggart visits Westport, Conn., and Mrs. F Nelson observes at Kansas City. Dr. Frank Cooley attends a geophysics meeting in Washington, D.C., and discusses federal state geology programs.
The Kanwaka Home Demonstration Unit plans a miscellaneous shower at Kanwaka Hall at 8 p.m. Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Mart Silvers who were recently married. Neighbors and relatives invited. Riverside Home Demonstration met with Mrs. Clyde Kampschroeder presiding. ghost names include Mrs. George Peterson Dennison Texas and Mrs. Hedwig Miranda Brazil. A donation was made to the can-?
The AP notes Alpha Tau Alpha mothers club hosts a Tuesday gathering to discuss what mothers can do for their sons and the fraternity. Speaker Wes spoke on the topic with committee chairwomen from Lawrence Topeka and nearby towns attending.
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