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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
4
A letter from an adopted child of an unmarried mother describes years of emotional harm and stigma from social norms. The writer urges Ann Landers to maintain her stance on adoption, arguing the social cost to the child is real and lasting.
Stall Busy Beavers 4-H Club met at Stall United Methodist Church with 45 attendees including members leaders and parents. Worthington introduced Bill Stanley who spoke on artificial respiration and a film was shown. Bronze and silver awards were presented to several members.
Adah chapter No. 7 of the Order of the Eastern Star honored junior past matron Mrs. Phyllis Gulley and past patron Carl Schroeder at a regular Masonic Temple gathering. Officers presiding were Mrs. Elizabeth Musick and Frank Gilmore, with guests from Rinda chapter No. 82. A covered dish dinner is planned for the February 7 meeting.
The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago marks its 75th anniversary this year. The milestone honors the institution’s long history of science and public education in the city.
Baker University hosts North East Kansas Band Directors Band Day event on Saturday February 1. An honor band of 112 students from local high schools will rehearse January 25 and February 1 and perform at 7 30 p.m. February 1 in Rice Auditorium. Guest clinician Joseph Frank of Richardson Texas. Arrangements chairman Malcome Meyer of Gardner.
London fashion week showcased American Hylan Booker’s collection with playful naughty-nice pieces. Wide obis frame the looks and high hemlines contrast with long skirts and pants featuring three V slashes at the hips and navel. Jewel-toned wraps, kimono coats, parasol hats and sheer blouses defined the daring line.
A reflective line imagines wages from 1968 with 1935 prices and 1929 dividends and taxes as of 1900. The piece juxtaposes eras to critique value and cost, hinting at shifting economic realities through time.
Armed Forces notes list Darryl Stone son of Clayton Stone of 514 Utah released after two years in Data Processing in Vietnam with seven months at Long Binh. Sgt Darrel D Rurode of Baldwin arrives for duty at Clinton Sherman AFB Oklahoma after service at Takhli Thailand as a repairman. Ronald J Bradbury 21 of Wellsville promoted to Army specialist five near Pleiku Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division after service at Ft. Polk and Kansas University. Sgt Jerald D Howell of Ottawa on duty at Takhli Royal Thai AFB Thailand.
The subject is identified as an Ottawa High School attendee who later pursued studies at Kansas University and San Mateo Junior College in California.
The Kansas State Senate passed a resolution designating January 1928 as Jaycee Week and noted that Ryan was named by the U S Jaycees as one of the ten outstanding young men in America.
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