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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1968
Page
11
A long schedule of church services from multiple denominations including Annunciation Catholic First Southern Baptist and United Methodist. Times range from early morning Masses to evening services with Sunday School and midweek meetings noted for each congregation.
Local churches list weekly worship times and addresses in Tonganoxie and Vinland. Rev. James F. Palmer, Rev. Robert C. Sharp, Rev. Herman W. Karriker, and Rev. Robert L. Harvey lead services at multiple denominations including Baptist, Episcopal Mission, Methodist, Church of God Seventh Day, and Victory Bible Church.
Pastor Rev. James H H Bailey leads Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m and evening service at 7 p m. Wednesday activities noted as well.
V Earle Copes will present an organ recital at 7 30 p m Friday January 19 in the sanctuary of First Methodist Church. Copes a composer author and lecturer chairs organ and sacred music at Birmingham Southern University and formerly edited Music Ministry magazine. Public welcome without charge.
In Kansas the deer herd grows while quail pheasant prairie and duck hunting show strong prospects. Wildlife officials note increasing populations and favorable hunting conditions across regions, with improved habitat and favorable weather aiding participation.
Plymouth Congregational Church will hold its 113th annual meeting at 6 15 p m next Wednesday with a 1968 budget proposal showing a 51 percent increase from 86 490 to 130 355. Dinner at 6 50, business session at 7 led by moderator Wiley Mitchell includes new officer elections and a stewardship report. Rev John Edward F ebble presents the ministers report with Rev Guy Stone on memorial services. Rev Dick Dulin gives the invocation.
Ottawa speaker Don Sherbock will address Lawrence Unitarian Fellowship at 10 a.m. Sunday in Pleasant Valley meeting house. His talk titled Through the Looking Glass Dimly.
The Nuclear Energy Advisory Council urged Kansas to establish a nuclear park to spur industry growth. Dr. Walter Meyer of Kansas State University warned plants are unlikely without suitable sites and development, though Kansas could host facilities for parts of the nuclear fuel cycle. The recommendation came from a joint meeting of the House Industrial Committee, the Nuclear Energy Council, and the Kansas Economic Development Commission.
The 1968 HOPE Award will be announced during halftime of the KU versus Portland game in Allen Field House. Ronald Gann and Janice Mendenhall will present, with Broder Stapleton speaking. The winner receives 300 dollars, an engraved desk set, a senior sweatshirt, and a hat.
An AP report says a 13th century bell foundry was uncovered beneath York Minster’s central tower during engineering work to reinforce the structure. The foundry cast bells for the John le Romanus bell tower that stood on the site of the present 15th century tower.
London reports confirm Britain intends to withdraw from Southeast Asia and the Persian Gulf by 1971 despite protests from Commonwealth members. Officials say the government will reassure allies it will honor treaty and moral obligations in wartime.
Gov. Warren E. Hearnes unveiled a 1968-69 state budget totaling more than 1.213 billion dollars and a 60 day session agenda. He urged quick votes on 28 bills and two constitutional amendments while addressing redistricting and extended filing dates for candidates. The plan raises the current record budget from about 1.1 billion to over 1.213 billion, with new programs and capital improvements included.
In Topeka Kansas John Montgomery announced that R L Peyton will become acting state highway engineer effective April 1 Walter Johnson will retire that date Peyton born in Topeka has served as assistant state highway engineer since 1958 heading planning research photofac of graphics and materials He has worked for the Kansas Highway Department since 1936 and earlier for Topeka city engineering Kansas Power and Light Company and the Santa Fe Railway.
The Lawrence High School debate team, second in last week's district, advances to the regional rounds Saturday at Topeka West High School. They will face six winners from Emporia Salina Manhattan Topeka High Highland Park and Topeka West. LHS participants are Kathy Gilles Rob Backus Ron Olin Charles Getto Lance Hill and Neal Pease.
Local bakery ad promotes Zion fig bars two pounds at 49 cents with cherry raspberry and Dutch apple varieties offered at the same price.
The church schedules Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and midweek worship each Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The address referenced is 19th and Vermont Lawrence.
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