139 Seniors Given ROTC Commissions at KU
The KU ROTC units commissioned 139 graduating seniors in Strong Auditorium. Naval ROTC granted 10 regular ensigns and 6 regular Marine Corps lieutenants, with additional Naval Reserve ensigns and Marine Reservists. Air Force ROTC named 78 second lieutenants, Army ROTC 31, totaling 250 for the academic year, including 31 in regular Navy or Marine Corps. Lawrence men receiving commissions include Fred S. Coombs and John F. Elvig, among others across branches.
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Reserve Officer Training Corps
Kansas University
Lawrence
Naval Rotc
Navy
Marine Corps
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Air Force Rotc
Army Rotc
K. U
Regular Navy
U. S Naval Academy
Annapolis
AER
Fred S. Coombs
U.S. Marine Corps
John F. Elvig
Stratford Rd
U.S. Naval Reserve
William Pulliam
Ark. St
U. S. Air Force Reserve
Ohn
Ohio St
Robert Lytle
Ky. St
Leon Mason
N. H. St
Donald Sneegas
Norman Wilson
John Wolfe
Mass. St
Thunderstorm causes wrecks injuring two on city streets
The sheriff said one driver was uninjured but his car sustained about 200 dollars in damage. Abege's vehicle was demolished. Richard Meeks, 25, reported a bruised leg after a left turn incident near 6th and Mass when a car jumped the curb and struck him. the driver did not stop. James Hultz, 23, posted 250 dollars bond after being charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene.
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Abege
Richard Meeks
N. H. St
Hultz
Only One Way to Live Horn Tells Baker Grads
Dr. Nelson P. Horn, president of her University, urged 70 graduates at Sunday’s 97th annual commencement to live life through the way of Jesus. He warned against trivial pursuits and despair, saying the world is good at heart and can provide hope and joy with God’s help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson P. Horn
Jesus
Clarence Houk Learns His Brother Has Died
Clarence Houk, owner of Carl's Clothing, received word Sunday that his brother George Houk, who had been in Seattle for 16 years, died Sunday. Clarence and Mrs Houk were hosting a 42nd wedding anniversary dinner when the news arrived. George formerly lived as Elsie Green of Lawrence and previously worked with Robert E. House Clothing Co. of Lawrence, later running a clothing business with Harry Green. Survivors include Clarence, brother Harry Houk of 1618 Rt. St., and three sisters Mrs E F Conklin of Wichita, Mrs Emma Lynch of Wichita, and Mrs Dave Meisenheimer of Havix, Kansas. The Houk and Green Clothing line is noted.
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Bamenee Houk
Carl
Wichita
Emma Lynch
Dave Meisenheimer
Havix
Kase
George Houk
Elsie Green
Lawrence
Seattle
Houk
Robert E. House Clothing C Co
Harry Green
Houk and Green
Court Rules Peters Was Wrongly Fired as Government Consultant
Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court ruled Dr. John Peters was wrongfully terminated from government consultancy on loyalty grounds. Chief Justice Warren authored the majority opinion ordering the Civil Service Commission to erase the loyalty review board finding of reasonable doubt regarding Peters' loyalty.
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Washington
Supreme ‘Court
John ‘P. Peters
Warren
Civil Service Commission
Loyalty Review Board
Peters
Sidelights On Activities At K U Campus
K U graduation week features Baccalaureate, alumni dinners, and a 28 minute procession. Chancellor Murphy greets reunions, pins medallions, and notes future changes as class size nears 1000. Six faculty members retire at age 70. families capture moments as graduates cross Mt Oread toward Allen Fieldhouse.
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Henry Shenk
K.U. Physical Education Department
Shenk
Memorial Union
Murphy
Gold Medal Club
Raymond Nichols
Dick Wintermore
Frank Burge
Fred Ellsworth
Alumni Association
Salvation Army Workers Parley Tuesday Morning
Salvation Army officials plan an 8 a m meeting at the Hotel Eldridge to report progress on a $35,000 drive for a new headquarters at 10th and N. H streets. Residential fundraising has raised about $15,000 so far, with donors including Westvaco Mineral Products and several local businesses and individuals.
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Lawrence
Westvaco Mineral Products
Fred J
George W. Moorman
Charles, Wise
R. H. Beamer
Castle Tea Room
H. Chandler
William Donoghue
E. Lee -Treece
T. DeWitt Carr
Eagles Lodge
A. B. Glathart
M. E. Rice
Wilma Koerner
Kraft Appliance
Litwin‘s
Reinhold Schmidt
W. F. Smith
Walter McClain
L. T. Emitt
Marks Jewelers
Gustafson
Ex-Oread Star Debunks Lost Generat ion Claim
Ex KU athlete and West Coast Boy Scout leader Ralph D Sproull says there is no hopeless generation. In Lawrence for reunion he credits scouting with shaping youths through time, patience, and home guidance. He recalls Army service, Law School, and later years as a California scoutmaster overseeing 140 members and about 30 Eagles.
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Kansas University Athletic
Ralph D
Lefty) Sproull
Lawrence
Sproull
K. U
M Iss
Sarah Weeks
Kansas City
Pebble Beach
Calif
Missouri University
Sproul
K. U. Law School
Kansas
Kansas City Blues
Hawaii
Pennsylvania
Lawrence High School
California
Constructive Religion Emphasized At TCU Baccalaureate
About 5,000 listeners at Memorial Stadium heard Dr. M. E. Sadler of Texas Christian University urge constructive religion. He warned not all religion is good and urged truth seeking, universals in religion, and persistent theism. Local clergy delivered invocation scripture prayer and benediction.
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M. E. Sadler
Texas Christian University
Memorial Stadium
Dale E. Turner
Plymouth Congregational Church
Albert F. Bramble
First Methodist Church
Rudolph C. Tatsch
First Christian Church
Andrew L. Berry
Episcopal
Endowment growth fuels Kansas University program gains
The university reports endowment surpassing 8 million dollars signaling strong donor faith in Mt. Oread programs. Endowment funds bolster student loans scholarships campus buildings research housing libraries museums lectures and concerts. Leaders note private grants will boost departments and teaching while trustees and donors hail recent gifts and solicit further support.
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Erty
Mt. Oread
Vosper
Raymond Hall
Museum of Natural History
Robert Vosper
Endowment Association
Murphy
K. U
Maurice Barker
Greater University Fund
Adm
William Terrell
Charles Blackmar
Lawrence P. Engel
Alvin S. McCoy
Kansas City
Claude Chalfant
Hutchinson
Paul Ross
Wichita
Oscar Stauffer
Topeka
Justice Walter Thiele
C. C. Stewart
Charles Strickland
Mason City
Iowa
East Lawrence Power Outage Tuesday for Feeder Upgrade
Weather permitting, an East Lawrence area will lose electric power for about one hour starting at 9 30 a m Tuesday. Kansas Power and Light Co will convert feeder lines from 4000 to 12000 volts to support summer traffic. Affected area includes between Tenth and Twelfth Streets from New Hampshire to Haskell Avenue and rural customers along East Eleventh Street.
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East Lawrence
Kansas Power and Light Co
Tenth and Twelfth Streets
New Hampshire
Haskell Avenue
East Eleventh Street
Phi Beta Kappa Elects 2 Undergrads and 6 Graduates at KU
Kansas University seals Phi Beta Kappa honors for two undergraduates Walter Ash of Wichita and Johnna Scott of Dodge City. The six graduates include Don H. Byers and R. Lynn Cobb among others, totaling 42 seniors chosen this year by the KU chapter.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Kansas University
Walter Ash
Wichita
Johnna Scott
Dodge City
Miss Scott
Mississippi River
Don H. Byers
Wichita University
R. Lynn Cobb
Miss. St
Ottawa University
Ronald Shor
Revere
Mass
Brandeis University
Waltham, Mass
Memorial Hospital Births and Listed Residents
Hospital and community notes list residents at Memorial Hospital and surrounding addresses, with several births recorded. Names include Nettie Snapp, Essie Rice, Marion Johnes, Irene Davis, Carl Abegg, Wren Davidson, John Holladay, Nellie McCracken, Margaret Carter, Eloise Davis, Emma Roberts, Arnold Craig, James Kimberling, Edward Drennon, Mabel Myers, Maxine Hamilton and babies, Loraine Cox and baby, Billie Began, Barbara Shaffer, William Hill, Robert Coheen, Ella Musick and baby, Priscilla Reynolds and baby, Mary Anne Needham and baby, Ruth Eggleston and baby, Anna Albers, Rollie Roloson, Marion Jones, Mary J Bergen, Virginia Willis, Roscoe Wahwahsuck, Melvin Ericson, plus notes of births for entries in Willamstown, Tonganoxie, and other locales.
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Nettie Snapp
Maple St
Essie Rice
Conn. St
Marion Johnes
Prairie St
Irene’ Davis
Wellsville
Carl Abegg
Haskell Ave
Wren Davidson
Elm St
John Holladay
Pa. St
Nellie McCracken
Margaret Carter
DeSoto
Eloise Davis
N. J. St
Emma Roberts
la. St
Arnold Craig
James Kimberling
McLouth
Edward Drennon
Mabel Myers
Ohio St
Maxine Hamilton
Me. St
Loraine Cox
Linwood
Billie Began
Barbara Shaffer
Carolina St
William J. Hill
Bonner Springs
Robert Coheen
Given Ct
Ella Musick
Eudora
Priscilla Reynolds
Barker Ave
Mary Anne Needham
Tonganoxie
Ruth Eggleston
Sunflower
Samuel Anspaw
Okla
Anna Albers
University Dr
Rollie Roloson
Roscoe Wahwahsuck
Mass
Melvin Ericson
Baldwin
Market News Briefs From Kansas City and Chicago
Market and price reports from Kansas City and Chicago show mixed futures and cash movements across commodities. Hog and cattle prices rise modestly while hogs gain 50 to 75 cents, cattle up to 75 cents. wheat futures hover around 2.10 to 2.11, corn near 1.60, soybeans about 2.45, with grain prices and livestock demand indicating steady to firmer tones in spots.
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Chicago
K. C. Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
K. C. Cash Grain
Storts
Jly
Market closes mixed as shares rise on industry gains
Trading showed a mixed day with about 2.2 million shares traded as gains in motors and steels led the uptick while many sectors rose. Higher issues included Chrysler, General Motors, U S Steel, Crucible Steel, Edison, and Standard Oil among others with several industries lifting broader market sentiment.
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Chrysler
General Motors
Wheeling Steel
U. S. Steel
Curcible Steel
Edison Anaconda Copper
Aluminium Ltd
Air Reduction
International Paper
Sperry Rand
Southern Railway
Standard Oil
TWA
U.S. Plywood
Ford and UAW reach contract agreement boosts stock market
New York markets rose after Ford and the United Auto Workers reached a contractual agreement. Prices advanced across many divisions with gains typically between 1 and 3 points while losses stayed under one point. Trading perked up on the news of the agreement in December.
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New York
Mark Ford
United Auto Workers
Card of Thanks for Bryant family in Eudora Kansas
The Bryant family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers food and acts of kindness after the death of husband and father Mrs William Loyd Bryant in Eudora Kansas and family express gratitude.
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William Loyd Bryant
Eudora
Kansas
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Kas
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Bud Coy
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