Wichita Man Named Vice Chairman of Kansas 4-H Board
E. B. Shawver of Wichita was elected vice chairman of the Kansas 4-H Foundation board of trustees at a Manhattan meeting. Lawrence resident Dolph Simons, Don ald Atha of Kansas City Kansas, and J. J. Moxley of Council Grove were named new board members, with W. Laird Dean of Topeka and Harry Darby of Kansas City Kansas joining the advisory board. Shawver succeeds Clifford Hope as vice chairman. H. S. Hinrichs resigned as Rock Springs Ranch committee chair. Earl Malmberg of Topeka was appointed in his place.
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E. B. Shawver
Wichita
Kansas 4-H Foundation
Manhattan
Lawrence
Dolph Simons
Donald Atha
Kansas City
Kan
J. J. Moxley
Council Grove
W. Laird Dean
Topeka
Harry Darby
Shawver
Clifford Hope
Garden City
H. S. Hinrichs
Rock Springs
Earl Malmberg
Atlas Rumbles Down Atlantic In Guided Test Flight
The Atlas rocket launched from Cape Canaveral rumbled 5000 miles down the Atlantic missile range completing a 20 minute flight. The test demonstrated the new internal guidance directing the re entry body toward an intended impact off Ascension Island. The launch occurred despite a five day machinists strike at Convair with unions broadening work stoppages.
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Fla
Atlantic
Air Force
South Atlantic
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Convair
Atlas
Lawrence hosts third annual fishing contest for youth
The Lawrence Recreation Commission with Douglas County and the Sportsmen's Club sponsor a fishing contest for boys and girls at Mary's Lake starting at 2 p.m. Sunday. Supervisors come from the commissions and group. Prizes awarded at summer's end. after Sunday, events move to Saturday mornings with the first 9 a.m. contest set for June 18.
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Lawrence Recreation Commission
Douglas County and Sportsmen’s Club
Mary’s Lake
23Rd Street
Haskell Ave
The
Recreation Commission
Sportsmen's Group
Deaths-Funerals Wesley Asby Ward obituary note
Wesley Chief Asby Ward former Jay hawk Taxi Co owner died May 24 in Modesto California. Funeral services and burial were in California. Survivors include his widow Carmel Asby of the home and a stepson Jimmy Asby of California.
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Wesley
Chief
Landon Urges U S to Build Military Might and Reform UN
Alf Landon told the Daughters of the American Revolution the United States must build total military power while pushing the United Nations toward a truly democratic world parliament. He warned of global peril and urged universal economic aid through the UN and admission of Communist China.
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Topeka
Alf Landon
United States
United Nations
Landon
Daughters of the American Revolution
U. N
London
Security Council
China
Mass Protests Sweep Tokyo Over Security Pact
Tens of thousands march from Japan's Parliament to the American Embassy in candlelit demonstrations against the security treaty. Police report a minor clash near Parliament as priests and nuns join a diverse turnout while anti American sentiment rises.
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Japan
Kishi
Akahata
Red Flag
Japanese Communist Party
America
Junior Jayhawks Meet Topeka Cosmo League Rival Sunday
The Junior Jayhawks face the Little Giants of Topeka in South Park Sunday at 2 p.m. Winter Chevrolet backs the local squad. George Stuart manages the team. both clubs boast early wins with the Jayhawks at one and Topeka at two.
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Winter Chevrolet
Little Giants
Topeka
South Park
Jayhawks
Vacation Bible School closes with program at Immanuel
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites 104 youngsters to a closing program at 7 30 p m next Friday at the school superintendent Clint Thompson announced. The Sunday School picnic is set for June 19 at the southeast corner of the 4 H Fairgrounds. Teachers include Mrs Jane McAdoo Mrs Isabelle Thompson Mrs Marilyn Lahm and others with many helpers listed.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
Clint Thompson
Vacation Bible School
Jane
Congo Independence Looms as June 30 Nears
In less than three weeks the Belgian Congo will gain independence on June 30. White fear and property concerns rise as natives prepare to take over a vast, resource rich territory, with Western and Soviet powers eyeing the outcome and Africa’s path to self rule.
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Sahara
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Russia
Nasser
Aswan
Egypt
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Livingstone
Ghana
Fugitives Disarm Officers Then Evade Capture Near Parsons
Police tracked two armed escapees who disarmed patrolmen on the Missouri side of Kansas City last January. They fled toward Parsons area. authorities say Marrs had no authorization to transfer prisoners. Law enforcement from Kansas and Missouri cooperated with Lt. Jim Collins and Sheriff deputies to pursue along back roads toward Kansas City.
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Chase
Parsons
Zarah
Tracy Hand
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Marrs
Hand
King
Lawrence
Jim Collins
Eudora
John Miller
Miller
Chappell
Girls State selections include 1962 Sunflower reps
D C on hand at this year's selection will be last year's Sunflower representatives to the national body Carole Jeanne Popham of Kansas City and Jean Marie Pistotnik of Alma. The next morning Sunday will be devoted to various denominational church services on campus. Following a 10 a.m. general assembly in Fraser and the farewell address by Mrs Mills Hollis Girls State director from Great Bend the 18th annual event will be adjourned.
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Carole Jeanne Popham
Kansas City
Jean Marie Pistotnik
Alma
Fraser
Mills Hollis
Great Bend
Reunion Ends 40 Year Search for Brother in Jail
In Charlotte North Carolina a Alabama man Ervin Whitaker 60 and his brother Howard Whitaker were reunited after 40 years apart when Howard was found in the Mecklenberg County jail. Bee Whitaker spoke of going home as the brothers reunited at last after decades apart.
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Charlotte
N. C
Alabama
Mecklenberg
Ervin (Bee) Whitaker
Howard
Bee
Bee Whitaker
Ervin Whitaker
Howard Whitaker
Jesse
Huntsville
Ala
Washington D. C
Baltimore
Marvin Ritch
Navy
Memorial Hospital records and a tale of Howard Whitaker
The list records names and addresses tied to Memorial Hospital Leonard Rayton and others, including Leroy Cox in Oskaloosa and Arun Joshi in 1817 La. A narrative follows of Bee and Jesse pursuing Howard Whitaker, a wartime Navy veteran with wandering ties, eventually leading to a jail and a plan to post bail as Howard seeks to return home.
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Leonard Rayton
Ill
Leroy Cox
Oskaloosa
George Edmonds
E. Ellen Miller
Marilyn Carroll
Bonner Springs
Arun Joshi
George Bradshaw
Sydney Langford
Arden Johnson
Wellsville
Journal World Ad Address Mailing Reminder
A brief ad notice reminds readers to send their journal world subscription or advertising details to the summer address and provides a contact phone VI3-1000 for assistance.
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Journal- World
Card of Thanks for Sympathy in Sorrow
The Hodson family and relatives express appreciation for messages and kindness after their recent sorrow. Ida M. Hodson. O J Hodson family. Louis Hodson family. Lionel Rogers. Paul Anderson and families offer thanks.
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Ida M. Hodson
O. J. Hodson
Louis Hodson
Lionel Rogers
Paul Anderson
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