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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1961
Page
10
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson told the United States Military Academy graduates that the Kennedy administration will strengthen counter guerrilla forces to deter aggression without nuclear war. He urged future officers to also serve as ambassadors promoting freedom morality and justice worldwide.
A KU Graduate School ceremony Saturday elected five new Phi Beta Kappa members including senior Robert A Christensen and four graduates Edward Coomes Catherine Menton Mary Louise Morris Alvin Wiens. George Waggoner was elected president of Alpha chapter.
Mrs Jacob Plant and family from Denver joined Mr and Mrs A W Schwanke this week. Topeka visitors included Mrs Sara Martin Mrs Henry Weinburg and Mrs Elenore Sage calling on the Shivelys. Several families hosted guests from Kansas City Pomona Lyndon and San Diego with Topeka and Lyndon connections.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Burkhardt entertained guests for graduation and the weekend including Mrs. Melba Istes Concordia Mrs. Agnes Schwintz Hamilton and Louise Finck Wichita Connie Burkhardt visiting Kansas City L A Mayes home Shirley Hayday at Southwestern Bell Pauline Martin home for summer Eudora Flower Club toured iris garden at Tonganoxie Minnie Howard Topeka guest at Adams home Alumni banquet Everest High School Anna Isaacs Kansas City.
Each Thursday morning in June July and August a Home Demonstration Unit member will check out books to children and adults at the Coal Creek Library. Children may choose books from the library shelves or from the library collection.
In Lawrence County the Vinland library hosts a summer reading program with certificates for children reading ten or more books, awarded at the Vinland PTA meeting. The Vinland M E Church Vacation Bible School runs June 5 to 16, with a closing program June 18. 4H Club members enjoyed a skating party in Lawrence. several local residents recover from recent accidents and illnesses.
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