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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1968
Page
4
A reader questions why Christmas letters overflow with lavish claims and social achievements. She mocks affluent tone and vows to reply with a candid, self deprecating notice, ending with a wish for a better year and a friendly sign‑off.
A snowstorm in Rome colors Valentino's spring collection with an all white lineup. Models wear white berets and pumps with gold buckles while fabrics feature wood knobs belts, pine cone embroidery, oak leaf accents, and coral inlays. White dominates, with minimal color accents.
Lt Curtis W. Robb son of Ronald R. Robb of Route 4 and Mrs. Robb now completes the space object identification course at Keesler AIB Mississippi. He was commissioned in 1967 at Lackland AFB Texas and is assigned to Eglin AFB Florida with Air Defense Command. Robb is a 1962 Lawrence High School graduate and earned a 1966 B A in physics from Kansas State Teachers College. His wife Susan is the daughter of Dean Printz of Kismet Kansas.
The God and Country Award stands as one of scouting’s highest honors, reflecting the enduring role of church and faith in guiding youth values. It marks a tradition where religious heritage intersects with civic service and character development across generations.
Lecompton hosts a joint installation at Lecompton South Grade School for Rebekah Lodge 698 and Odd Fellows Lodge 413. Officers sworn in include Geral dine Anderson and Daisy Wingfield for Rebekah, Dale Gregg and William Schroyer for Odd Fellows, with installation staff led by district officials Ivan Yocum and Maguerite Neuheim.
Mildred Brueggemann and a list of attendees including Kenney Kenney Olive Bradford Nel son Lucile Givens Amanda Connors Margie Messick Jedith Mahoney joined a ceremony with special songs. Refreshments were served by Nellie Glenn Ibba Stauffer Irene Dark Doris Pierce and Martha Hamlin.
Sgt John V. Hughes Jr., son of Mr and Mrs John V Hughes of 1415 E 18th St, receives the President’s Unit Citation for continuous operations from July 1966 to August 1967 with Third Marines in Vietnam. He will be discharged Jan 22 at Camp Pendleton after two years service.
Marine Pvt Richard A. Krogh son of Mr and Mrs Harold C Krogh of Lawrence completed two weeks of training at Camp Pendleton California. The program covered day and night patrolling infantry weapons survival methods and assault tactics as part of basic individual combat training for Marines.
Pvt. Danny D. Folks of Eudora completes recruit training and moves to further instruction before assignment to the 70th Engineer Battalion near Pleiku Vietnam for bridge road and fortification construction. Four local Navy men aboard USS Oklahoma participated in Bead Stringer off Southern California including Patrick Berry Harlan Robertson Carmel Stuart and Ronald D. Lee. Michael J Hernandez of Topeka has been promoted to airman first class at Charleston AFB as an aircraft engine mechanic in the Military Airlift Command.
Walter Robinson of Boy Scout Troop 59 earned the God and Country Award during the 9 30 a m service at First Methodist Church on Sunday. He is the son of Prof and Mrs.
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