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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1956

Page

2

Woodring Plans Water Program for Kansas

Harry H. Woodring outlined a long term water plan to Kansas voters emphasizing flood control and water conservation. He pledged, if elected governor, to create ponds in every pasture and lakes in every county, plus dams at headwaters to raise the water table and attract industry while boosting agriculture. He spoke in Wyandotte County during his bid for the Democratic nomination.

Kansas City Kas Harry H. Woodring Kansas Woodring Wyan- Lotte County Statehouse Topeka

Local Students Receive Honors in Music Art and Theater

The program lists Emily Fowler Oklahoma City outstanding girl in music while Max Gourley Waynoka and Phoebe Mooney Mission earn top ballet and theater honors respectively. Sheila Kaye Johnson Tulsa top girl in art joins Sterling Bradley Independence Mo as top boy in art with honorable mentions across regions and divisions including Elizabeth Fleming Larned and Robert Bumphrey Kent for crossover music recognition.

Emily Fowler Oklahoma City Okla Max Gourley Waynoka Phoebe Mooney Mission Mike Pryor Scammon Sheila Kaye Johnson Tulsa Sterling Bradley Independence David Siekman Nebi Miss Malicky Shirley Tarbell Devils Elbow Heather Johnson Kansas City Nancy Puumala Cloquet Minn Elizabeth Fleming Larned Robert Bumphrey Kent Ohio

Dying Gary boy dies after Soap Box Derby crash

Gary Indiana scene recalls a 16 year old Valparaiso boy who died from lung cancer after a Derby crash. He had tried to qualify for the national contest in Akron despite weakness and had won a Class A elimination in Valparaiso last July 4. He died at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso after being treated in Gary.

Gary Ind Doug Hoback Valparaiso Akron Ohio Dennis Johnson Doug Larry Ahlgrim Dour Porter Memorial Hospital

Edwards Named Acting Chairman of KU English Department

Dr. A C Edwards, associate professor of English, has been appointed acting chairman of the Department of English at Kansas University, announced by Chancellor Franklin D Murphy. James L Wortham, longtime department chair, takes sabbatical to study encyclopedias, with much research in Europe. Edwards has taught at KU since 1937 and previously led freshman sophomore English. He earned a BA from Southwestern College and MA and PhD from the State University of Iowa.

A. C. Edwards Kansas University Franklin D. Murphy James L. Wortham Europe Edwards K.U Southwestern College State University of Towa

License Violation Fine in Police Court

Henry Gauck of 620 Ala Street was fined 50 dollars today in police court for driving without a valid driver's license. The notice also lists upcoming meeting notices.

Henry Gauck Ala, St

Deaths and Funerals in Kansas area

Multiple obituaries from Lawrence and nearby communities note the deaths of John Roy Tarpy in Kansas City Missouri and others including Clara I Clubb Hannah C McKenna J A Watts Benjamin H Hawk and Marion C Wagy. Tarpy a Fox Midwest projectionist died of heart issues with services in Kansas City. Drifts include survivors, birthplaces, unions and family, and services planned in Kansas and Oregon.

John Roy Tarpy Kansas City St. Luke's Hospital Fox-Midwest Theaters, Inc Lawrence Topeka Motion Machine Operators Union Ethel ‘c. Tarpy Roxe Tarpy Mary E. Tarpy C. G. Hesse George Beal Hannah C, McKenna Hennah Cowan McKenna Ohio Metsker McKenna Ireland Ottawa Manhattan Grace Episcopal Church John B. Sweizart Pear Orawa Wesley McCalla The Frances McKenna Malluttan R. K. Haley San Mateo Calif Rumsey J. A. Watts Salina Smith Funeral Home Watts Atter Monroe Martha Garvin Elsie Randolph Bertha Stone Denver Colo Ernest Watts Marion C. Wagy Research Hospital Wagy Mission Kas Adrian Wagg Allen C. Deffenbaugh Kennewick Wash John M. Way

Final Freshman Preview Session At Kansas University

The fifth and final Kansas University Preview is under way today and Tuesday with 185 prospective freshmen enrolled. Students registered this morning and attended sessions where university officials explained the enrollment procedure at KU.

Kansas University K.U

Agreement Reached for Hall Shaw Televised Debate

Topeka reports a signed agreement for a 9 30 p m Friday Wichita KAKE TV debate on the right to work. Gov Fred Hall and Warren W Shaw will each open with 10 minutes and have a four minute rebuttal. Details were outlined by opponents' advertising agencies.

Topeka Wichita Fred Hall Warren W. Shaw Kake TV Kansas Hall Shaw

Gate of Hell shown at Hoch Auditorium Wednesday

An international press and public program features the technicolor film Gate of Hell in Japanese with English subtitles at 7 30 p m Wednesday in Hoch Auditorium closing the summer institute on Asia. The event invites the public and showcases prize winning international cinema.

Hoch Auditorium Asia Japan

Ben Way Burns in Camp Ripley Training Fire

Ben Way, deputy sheriff of Douglas County, sustained burns to both arms chest neck and face in a Camp Ripley Minnesota training fire when field stove gasoline ignited. He joins the Law rence National Guard unit beginning a two week duty with about 9 000 guardsmen arriving for the inspection period.

Ben Way Co. JL Lawrence National Guard Camip Ripley Minn Way Douglas County Camp Ripley 35Th Infantry Division Missouri Kansas

2 Kansas University Doctors Receive Health Service Awards

A grant of 11500 from the U S Public Health Service is awarded to Dr. Cora Downs professor of bacteriology and Dr Ralph I Canuteson student health service director at the University of Kansas. The grant funds a project on isolation and identification of virus from the upper respiratory tract with special reference to infectious mononucleosis. The study targets infections common among young adults in the student population at KU.

U. S. Public Health Service Cora Downs Ralph I. Canuteson University of Kansas

Cottage Owners in Squabble Over Lake Drainage in Vermont

In Whitingham Vermont cottage owners along Lake Sadanga and Houghton N. Sayer clash as Sawyer drains the 220 acre lake he has owned for 30 years. He cites tax fatigue and threatens to close gates to drain more unless locals cover the $150 annual tax. Selectman E. J. Roberts calls the move dramatic and says neighbors resist.

Whitingham Lake Sadanga Houghton N. Sayer Sawyer E. J. Roberts Jacksonville Emery Roberts Sewyer

New Dean at KU Described as Sincere and Multi Talented

Emily Taylor, recently named dean at Kansas University, is portrayed as sincere and multitasked. Colleagues praise her blend of focused dedication with broad interests in reading, music, and entertainment, and note her open, student friendly approach both in office and at her apartment.

Emily Miami Taylor Emily ‘Taylor Kansas

Births and Dismissals List From Memorial Hospital

A hospital notice lists numerous individuals and addresses connected to births and dismissals. It notes several new babies including girls and boys born to families such as Renate Loth, Vergie Barenberg, Nancy Westergren, Janet Tyler, and Jewel Sulven, with accompanying guardians and locations across Eudora and nearby towns. It also records multiple discharge entries and a few parental announcements from Memorial Hospital.

James Tuttle Eudora Edith McDonald Gerard Alex Hattemer Oskaloosa Margaret Hyde Wichita Elta Golf Leslie Stevenson Sunset Nancy Westergren Mass Renate Lothholy Vergie Barenberg Sunnyside Sally McClure Lecompton George Brittian McLouth Margaret Moore N. H. St Janet Tyler Forest Ave Sterling J. Longfellow Elm St Clyde Kampschroeder W. 23Rd St June Watson Michigan St Dollie Hicks Tenn. St Chloe Musselman Tongano

Fulbright Scholar McCormick Invin to Study Mathematics in Germany

John McCormick Invin, a candidate for KU master's, won a Fulbright to study mathematics at Münster University in Germany for the coming year. It marks KU’s 11th Fulbright award this year. Irving of Indianapolis, a Purdue graduate (1953), joined KU last fall and held a math graduate assistantship.

John McCormick Invin Kansas University Muenster University Germany Durin K. UW Irwin Indianapolis, Inc Purdue University K. U

Cattle Run Hits High At Kansas City Market

Kansas City market reports the year's heaviest cattle run at 19 000 head with buyers citing higher prices drought in some regions and seasonal demand. The previous high was 18 316 head on January 16. In Great Bend burglars stole a 400 pound safe containing 225 dollars from the Drive In Theater last night. the safe valued at 200 dollars.

Kansas City Chicago Omaha Sioux City Great Bend Great Bend Drive-In

Markets At a Glance Mixed And Steady In Kansas City

Market roundup shows mixed stocks with steel gains and oil declines while grains stay firm. Cattle and hogs show steady to strong trends. calves, feeders, and vealers varied with price ranges noted. Trading highlights include cash grain quotes for wheat corn oats soybeans and futures Open High Low Close.

A. C. Livestock Kansas City USDA Cash Grain Sara

Poultry and Butter Prices and Wall Street Report

Market notes list poultry items with weights and prices including hens, fryers, and roosters, butter grades and prices, and local market figures for wheat corn soybeans barley oats and hogs. A stock market rundown shows mixed gains in steel shares and oils with oils pressured by Suez Canal concerns and notable movers like Boeing and General Dynamics.

Wall Street New Steele Texas Co Standard Oil California Shamrock Oil Boeing General Dynamics

Visitor Relates Rescue Voyage Into New York

A passenger recounts surviving a ship rescue and reaching New York, where immigration officials were accommodating despite lost papers. He notes reporters sought interviews and a radio broadcast followed. He intended to be in Lawrence on July 26 but hurried to arrive after the accident.

New York Immigration Office American Express Schneider Lawrence

Public Sale Notice Reveals Household Items and Furniture

A public sale commences at 1 o clock with an assortment of items including a maple 8 piece living room set a walnut desk a china closet and multiple rugs dining room set and chairs study tables lighting and storage pieces plus beds and utility items. Owner C FE Nelson Auds Crins Skitea Clerk Joe Kell says.

C. FE Nelson Auds Crins Joe Kell

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