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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1965
Page
11
Bob Calvert 17 son of Ed and Mrs Calvert of 926 Lawrence Ave won the Bowling Proprietors Assn of America trophy with a six game total of 1117 pins in Scott City. The 1965 Lawrence High School graduate earned an expense paid trip for him and a parent to the June 27 30 national finals in Washington DC. Calvert was sponsored by Hillcrest Bowl.
Chancellor Wescoe spoke to the KU 1925 graduates and guests about intellectual excellence. He noted the university’s strong scholars and mentioned about 123 PhD degrees to be awarded, as 125 class members gathered for a 40th anniversary dinner in Meadowlark Room, Kansas Union.
National defense is every body's business said Rear Admiral Bardshar at Kansas University ROTC commissioning. He noted civilian-military interdependence and defense budget impact on the economy. He cited his Navy service, WWII awards, and congratulated graduates before a reception with candidates listed for Army Navy and Marine commissions.
Kansas University class of 1940 sent about $2000 to fund English Room renovations. Henry Schwaller of Hays announced the gift at a reunion lunch in the Kansas Room of the Union, where Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe received a standing ovation. Wescoe quipped about short chancellors as he thanked attendees including Bill Shipley of New York City. The event drew participants from 30 states and featured remarks on KU’s accomplishments during the year.
Lawrence area NAACP chapter will hold an 8 p.m. meeting Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church near 10th and Vermont. The program titled Poverty in Lawrence is organized by Mrs. Benton Roy Hanan.
A roster of individuals from Independence Virginia and surrounding areas includes Richard Shireman Arlington Shawnee Mission Air Force Barney Barnes Tulsa Dennis Bicknell Pittsburg Robert Brown Kansas City Missouri Nicholas Corrado Merriam Harold Corwin Kansas City Donald Dale Garden City Albert Debey Downs Francis Drake Topeka Ronald Evans Colby Gregory Gardner Wichita Delbert Gerstenberger Jr Park Forest Illinois Craig McComb Prairie Village Glenn McCubbin Almeda Alfonso Mayes Ottawa Charles Mosley Kansas City Arthur Must Jr Kansas City Donalds Colly Douglas Rhodes Miami Oklahoma Frederick Russell Independence Milton Swafford Hugoton Henry White Jr Council Grove.
Clarence McGuire of Kansas City was elected incoming president of the KU Alumni Association at the annual board meeting. New officers include vice president Mrs. J H Abrams of Topeka and director additions Mrs Harold Warwick Prairie Village and William Reece Scandia. Chancellor Wescoe urged more alumni support as enrollment rises. Richard Wintermore was re elected executive secretary and Vince Bilotta the field secretary.
Lt. Col. (ret.) Kenneth Keller of Junction City was elected commander of the Kansas VFW at the four day convention closing session. Six hundred delegates attended the department and auxiliary meetings with Salina chosen as the 1966 convention site.
The State Board of Regents elected Odd Williams of Lawrence and William Martin of Topeka to three year terms as alumni representatives on the Athletic Board. Other alumni on the board include Al Haas of Kansas City Wallace Hinshaw of Wichita Herb Harris of Great Bend and Norman Jeter of Hays. Shipman Winter of Lawrence was named to the KU Union Building Operating Board.
A baseball note states last season he followed his brothers Barry and Brian onto the Buffalo Bisons, continuing a family legacy in the team system.
The First Church of God hosts Bible school Monday to Friday evenings at 6 30 directed by Don Ogden. Activities include crafts recreation study and refreshments for children ages 3 to 14 invitations extended to all in that age group.
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