Residents lament missing Perot gathering
Lawrence residents React to Ross Perot event plans while a local attendee misses the forum due to scheduling. The conference titled Preparing Our Country for the 21st Century aims to present positive ideas with United We Stand America at its core. Perot plans to discuss public policy with national figures, and attendees from Kansas include liquor store owner John Webb, a Perot supporter.
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Lawrence
Lauren Goering
Dallas
Ross Perot
Goering
United We Stand America
Tune Devore
Perot
Texas
Son
Kansas
John Webb
United We Stand
Webb
KU benefactor Vickers dies at 60 in Wichita
Robert F. Vickers Jr known as Bobby, son of Vickers Petroleum founder, dies of pancreatic cancer at 60. A KU benefactor, ex-Vickers director, and longtime Vickers Trusts manager, he supported KU Endowment and the Vickers Memorial Lecture Series. Survived by wife Susan, four sons, siblings, and extended family. Funeral Mass held in Wichita with Downing & Lahey Mortuary in charge.
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Robert F
Bobby” Vickers
Vickers Petroleum
Kansas University
University of Oklahoma
Vickers
J.A. Vickers
Swift & Co
Chicago
Total Petroleum
Kansas
Susan Vickers
Shawnee Mission
Lawrence
Jayhawk Athletics
James Martin
KU Endowment Association
J.A. Vickers Sr
Robert F. Jr
Patrick
Casey Roth
Shannon
R. Byrne
Wichita
Jack A
Thomas M
Denver
James W
Paula M. Petrie
Indian Wells
Calif
Patricia A. Sinclair
Oklahoma City
Downing & Lahey Mortuary
Neighbors Push Plan Against Demolition by Neglect
East Lawrence residents led by K T Walsh cite a shortage of owner occupancy as landlords hold two thirds of homes. They advocate a neighborhood plan to reverse neglect and spur individual investment to keep homes and apartments owned locally.
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K.T. Walsh
East Lawrence
Lawrence
Walsh
East Lawrence neighborhood plans seek revival and ownership goals
Six neighborhood plans are on file at Lawrence city hall including East Lawrence and North Lawrence. The East Lawrence plan, dating from the late 70s and early 80s, aims to raise owner occupancy from 35 percent to a level closer to stable neighborhoods. Residents and planners pursue an updated plan to preserve historic character while encouraging rehabilitation education and a network of sharing for repairs.
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Lawrence City Hall
East Lawrence
Far East Lawrence
Old West Lawrence
North Lawrence
Oread
Pinckney
Centennial
Borhood
15Th Street
Haskell Avenue
Bob Siqueiros
Fair Week Brings Long Hours for Douglas County Crews
Douglas County maintenance staff endure extended shifts during the fair with a 6 am to midnight schedule. Bill Bell notes teams refurbish the rodeo arena crow's nest, paint concessions, and prep the arena for a demolition derby. The fair also features a homemade ice cream contest won by Mike and Sonja Hart of Lawrence, awarding a two person getaway.
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Douglas County
Bill Bell
Mike
Sonja Hart
Lawrence
Douglas County Free Fair
Harts
Valley Falls
Linda
$1.3 Million Gift Supports KU Medical Technology Students
The KU Endowment Association receives a $1.3 million bequest from June Hull Sherrid of Dodge City for medical technology students at KU Medical Center. The gift funds the June Hull Sherrid Scholarship and aids graduates from Kansas high schools. Sherrid earned her medical technology degree in 1944 and worked at several Kansas hospitals.
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Dodge City
KU Endowment Association
June Hull Sherrid
KU Medical Center
University of Kansas
del Shankel
June Hull
Kansas
June Sherrid
McPherson
Kansas State University
Hadley Memorial Hospital
Hays
Murray Memorial Hospital
Trinity Hospital
Obituary notices from Northport Tonganoxie and Topeka seek memorials
Northport Alabama graveside services for Alberta Holcom Nowell 76 were held August 7 at Memory Gardens. She died August 4 1995 at home. survivors include husband M K Nowell daughter Marsha Kay Moore son W A Nowell and siblings. In Tonganoxie Kansas Donald Wayne Budenosky 50 died August 10 1995. Services August 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church burial Sacred Heart Cemetery. He is survived by son Blaine A daughter Lynne M Stites sister Barbara J Detrick and two grandchildren. Funeral details note rosary Sunday and memorial fund contributions requested. In Topeka Kansas Robert James Borchers 71 died August 9 1995. Services August 15 at First Baptist Church burial West Lawn Memorial Gardens. He served as Kansas Highway Patrol dispatcher 30 years and was a retired U S Navy lieutenant. Survivors include wife Juanita Ann Mondt Borchers son Michael Robert daughter Sherry Darlene sister Helen De Nucci. Funeral home visitation Sunday afternoon.
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Memory Hill Gardens
Tonganoxie
Donald Wayne Budenosky
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mark Goldisich
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Budenosky
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Stanley Phillip
Mary Margaret York Budenosky
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Tonganoxie High School
Blaine A
Lynne M. Stites
Barbara J. Detrick
Quisenberry Funeral Home
Donald Budenosky
Robert James Borchers
Topeka
First Baptist Church
West Lawn Memorial Gardens
Mr. Borchers
Edwardsville
Robert August
Inez Aritta Coleman Borchers
Linwood
Basehior High School
Kansas University
Kansas Highway Patrol
U.S. Navy
Uss Haven
First Southern Baptist Church
Christian Motorcyclists Assn
Moto Guzzi National Owners Club
Rider Motorcycle Club
Michael Robert
Sherry Darlene Borchers
Helen de Nucci
DeSoto
Davidson Funeral
P.O. Box
Hatfield
Ark
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