Engagement and club news fill Lakeview items
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wise announce the engagement of their daughter Martha Ann to Wilbur M. Longanecker. A July Fourth celebration at Lakeview Club and multiple social events, including KBI anniversary remarks and Insurance Women conventions, appear alongside community notices from Topeka, Lawrence, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wise
Martha Ann
Wilbur M. Longanecker
Howard Longanecker
First Methodist Church
Lakeview Club
Peple
Juliius Underwood
Leslie Mai
Toka
Roy R. Moore
Wrence
Ann Gray
Topeka
Art Brewster
Mission
W. H. Hinton
D. R. Fry
Burlingame
J. R. Peddicord
Fry
Forbse Air Base
Insurance Women
Lawrence
Lakeview
Insurance Women of
Imogene Webster
Bessie Knott
Eleanor Sage
National Association of Insurance Women
New Orleans
Topeka Club
Webster
Alice Schleifer
Marjorie Doctor
Ruth Stringham
Mary Paxton
Alice Curtis
Geneva H. Simmons
Agnes Evans
Evan Gile
Jean D. Hodson
Marlin. Hornberger
Gerald Hadi
H. R. Skinner
Hadl
Skinner
A. P. Hadl
E. G. Day
Robert Schaake
Ab Williams
Jine Warjorie
Robert Davis
Murray Lydie
Scott Bailey
Mary Ann Bailey
Janice Holmquist
Merritt .Woodward
Linas. Dietz
Carl Russell
Eleanor Hadl
Mabel Eldridge
Beth Skinner
Don Hamiet
George Wilbur
Elizabeth Wilbur
Willis Dunn
Gerald Brunk
Commons
Lawrence Country Club
Kenneth Whitenight
Alan Hack
Martha Ann Wise
Lawrence Personal News Highlights From Fort Worth to Texas
Fort Worth residents Mr. and Mrs. George D. Carter plan a Lawrence weekend visit. Lawrence travelers include Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Carter and Mr. and Mrs. John Clevenger returning from Minnesota. Prof. Elmer F. Beth and family tour the south and visit Fort Hood. Multiple service members and church delegates from Lawrence attend trips and conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Carter
Fort Worth
Lawrence
Alva
Carter
John Clevenger
Minnesota
Melvin Miller
Smith Lake
Alexandria
A. I. Decker
Lake Ida
Elmer F. Beth
South
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Marlin Hornberger
Air Force
Stephenville
Newfoundland
Hornberger
Scott Bailey
Sara Lawrence
la. St
Vivian Henry
Route Two
Richland
Urbana
Westminster Fellowship National Assembly
First Presbyterian Church of
Clinton Presbyterian
Reinhold Schmidt
Kathy Schmidt
Toston
Mont
James Rednour
USMC
H. D. Rednour
Pfc. Rednour
Ordnance School
Marine Corps Schools
Quantico
Twentynine Palms
Calif
Bruce Harper
Montreal
Canada
William T. Harper
Clifford (Frosty
Gen U S Grant Bust Visitor at Lawrence Library
A bronze bust of Gen. U. S. Grant appeared on a library parking lot, now housed at the Lawrence Free Public Library. Librarian Donald C. Potter said the statue will stay until its owner claims it, while Grant biographies flank the display and readers check out related volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. US. Grant
Lawrence Free Public Library
Donald C. Potter
U.S
Grant
City Horse Show Sponsors Large City Event With Contest
The city horse show features a full slate of officials led by Judge Harry Spotts and ringmaster A D White. The event opens at 7 30 PM with riding demonstrations by the Douglas County Trail Riders and a square dance on horseback. Entrants need not own horses for the best dressed cow boy and cowgirl contest with Saturday eliminations and Monday final presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Wulfisuhle
Cotton Goff
Lyman Wiley
Col. Lathrop B. Read Jr
Merton Harmon
Harry Spotts
Franklin, Tenn
A. D. White
Ottawa
Lathrop Read Jr
Don Alexander
Bessie Rek
St. Louis
Frank Sullivan
T. M. Daniel
Douglas County Trail Riders
Audra Brand
Arena Gate
Cts
Col. Read
Drobny Wins Wimbledon Crown Over Rosewall in Upset
Drobny, 32, an exiled Czech living in Egypt, defeated 15 year old Ken Rosewall of Australia 13 11 4 6 6 2 9 7 to claim the Wimbledon singles title. He savored the victory after three finals appearances as 15,000 fans cheered on center court with royalty watching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
England
Jaroislav
Drobny
Egypt
Ken Rosewall
Australia
Center Court
Gustav Adolf of Sweden
Margaret
Duchess of Kent
All-England Lawn Tennis Club
U. S. Employment Drops For 22nd Month in Row
The Civil Service Commission reports May federal employment fell for the 22nd straight month by 5 054 to 2 343 182. Legislative branch added 4 to 21 860 and judicial branch added 19 to 4 055. Executive branch declined 5 077 to 2 317 267. Sid Luckman threw seven TD passes in a 1943 Bears Giants game, setting an NFL record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Sid Luckman
Chicago Bears
Giants
Waggoner Returns as Dean at Kansas Liberal Arts
Dr. George R. Waggoner, formerly a student aide to Dean Paul Lawson, returns to the University of Kansas as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences after 18 years away. He comes from Indiana University where he was associate dean and English professor. He plans to assume full duties around July 15 and has moved his family to Lawrence, noting campus growth and library improvements since his 1941 departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Kansas
George R. Waggoner
Paul B. Lawson
K. U
Waggoner
College of Arts and Sciences
Indiana University
Wagfoner
Highland Dr
Hillcrest
INU
Dean Wagoner
Kansas
Dean Waggoner
Lawrence
Jane
University
House takes step on wheat price compromise in farm bill
The House approved a compromise price support plan 179 to 164 with 92 members abstaining. The plan would set flexible supports from 823 to 90 percent of parity for six commodities, replacing fixed 90 percent parity through 1955. A roll call vote to reverse the action could occur before nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert DP. Harbison JR
Heselton
Rmass
Toto
Hope
Turnpike Ruling Clears Road for Revenue Bond Sale
The Supreme Court issued a memorandum order stating the Turnpike Act is not invalid for the arguments raised. Attorn eys say major constitutional questions about the 1953 act were raised, including 1928 amendments limiting road building and composition of the Turnpike Authority. A formal opinion will follow once prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Highway Commission
Turnpike ‘Authority
Farm Prices Stay Down to June 15
The Kansas farm price index fell to 242 percent of the 1910 14 average for the month ended June 15. This 16 point drop in 30 days shows most major commodities, except corn and sheep, easing slightly while still being five points higher than the year ago level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEKA
Kansas
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
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Sofial
Lendar Mra
Rich Mann
Semiert
Ati
Geasert Pramas Castle Tea
KBI
C- E--Landry
LeRoy Bateson
Donna Lynn
Lowry Air Force Base
Aurora
Colo
Bateson
LeRoy Alexander
Betty. Alexander
Larry Jee
Colorado
Alford Clarke Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wadsworth
Charles ‘Cotman
Wiliam. Bryan
UO. C. Langston
Peoria
Ariz
Vari Larrick Jr
Colorado Springs
Kansas City
Sun‘Mower ,Stage
Mur
Shobe
Hoyshore
Denver
Farmington
N. M
Carlsbad Caverns
Grand Canyon
Petrified Forest
Desert
Abilene
Eisenhower Museum
Miles Cleland
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Oakes Temple
Vinland
Charles S. Arthur
Riverside School
el Reno
Okla
Arthur
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Catherine Vance
Vance- Arthur Land Co
Riverside
Clarks Springer
Clark Duncan Jr
Ann
Clark Duncan
A. B. Carter
Gen. U. S. Grant
Rosewald
U. S
K.U. Office
Servel
Terrill
Paige
Sam'r Produce
Vermont
Command-Aire
Bryant “Command-Aire
Rhodes
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