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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1965
Page
6
The senior golf tournament at Lawrence Country Club covers 36 holes and runs through July 9. Players may play nine holes per day and must complete the course twice to count in final standings. Age groups span 55-59 through 80 plus with trophies for each division and runner-up golf balls.
Ailing golfer Ken Venturi enters Mayo Clinic for wrist and palm surgery with doctors stating 95 to 100 percent success in most cases. His comeback aims to restore his grip after a slump since winning the 1964 U S Open, and he attempted to defend the Open title in St. Louis before failing to make the 36 hole cutoff.
Kansas State University announces Don Matuszak former K State all conference basketball star has been appointed administrative assistant in athletics. He will work with Ernie Barrett assistant director to liaison with alumni and fans under Wildcats athletic director H B Bebe Lee.
Don Schollander, four time Tokyo gold medalist, has mononucleosis and will miss the National AAU championships this summer. His mother said he was hospitalized Tuesday in Berne Switzerland after winning a 22 meter freestyle event.
Florida State Pardon Board freed Olympic 100 meter dash winner Bob Hayes from a 10 year probation for a 1960 robbery. He and James W Vickers were convicted of stealing two billfolds and two pieces of chewing gum. Vickers got six months in jail. Hayes has a pro football contract with the Dallas Cowboys and will play for the East in the All-America game in Buffalo.
The Kansas Board of Regents approved salary increases for the University of Kansas football coaching staff effective July 1. Head coach Jack Mitchell rises to 19 000 annually, assistants Bernie Bernhardt Don Fambrough Bernie Taylor Vere Wellman Bennie Lee and Floyd Temple gain varying amounts funded by the athletic association. Incidental student fees at the medical center also rise July 1, increasing annual resident fees to 525 and non resident fees to 1 025.
Actress Jayne Mansfield her husband four children and seven dogs were forced to move out of a Paugus Bay motel in Laconia New Hampshire. The owner Philip Roux cited excess dogs and noted Mansfield is a fine guest but faced the same problem as others. Mansfield was rehearsing for a summer theater role.
In Bedford England the worlds biggest balloon passed its first tests. The 137 foot long 52 foot diameter craft has a 156000 cubic foot capacity and cost 42000 dollars. Designed by Leslie Speed to lift three ton logs out of British Columbia forests and drag six ton loads, it aimed to replace costly road building. The balloon will soon sail to Canada for use in logging operations.
President Johnson tops a roster of Dems at a $100 a plate dinner in Washington to fund 1966 congressional campaigns. Johnson Humphrey and congressional leaders will address diners at the National Guard Armory and Washington Hilton, after ticket sales reached a record $800000.
Randy Kohn the No 2 Mets draft pick is unlikely to sign a pro baseball contract until he finishes at least two years of college. Richard Kohn said Randy will enroll at the University of George this fall. He holds a baseball scholarship and plays catcher.
Lt. Com. Fred A. Neth of the heavy carrier force, visiting his parents in Fort Scott, says initial North Viet Nam strikes felt like business in air. He notes missions target military sites and have been successful, but questions if targeting only military aims will break the Viet Cong.
Betty Pike and Kenneth Peak of Longview were granted a marriage license Wednesday at the county courthouse in Kelso, as reference to their shared names brings humor to the certificate.
Lawrence Kansas governing body enacts ordinance 3460 amending sales regulations for going out of business and similar sales with exemptions for survivors, auctions, and public officials. It repeals sections of ordinance 3030 and sets penalties. Also includes notices on probate estate of George Byrd and bids for concrete pavement and Lindley Drive improvements with cost around 66000 dollars and project details.
The Board of Commissioners of Lawrence will receive Aida at City Hall at 3 p m on July 6 1965 to consider wrecking and removal of buildings at 705 and 709 New Hampshire Street including the south 40 feet of Lot 28 and all of Lot 2h. Bid proposal forms are available from the City Clerk.
The Board of Commissioners invites bids on Lots 68 70 and 72 Block 14 West Lawrence for operating improvements. Bids must be received by July 6 1964. Bid proposal forms available from the City Clerk.
Voters in Willow Springs Township Douglas County Kansas will vote June 29 1965 at Willow Springs Township Hall from 8am to 6pm on a 3 mill tax for two years to improve township roads. The question appears on the ballot. Trustees Henderson Brohammer Churchbaugh and the board announce.
State of Kansas Douglas County notice shows Lathrop B Read Jr administrator seeks order to sell Lot 97 Kentucky Street Lawrence property and old personal effects to pay debts taxes and admin costs. Defenses due July 6 1968 at 10 30 am in Lawrence court. Ralph M King Jr attorney for administrator.
Plaintiffs Pearl Flory Aubrey Fishburn Thelma Kightlinger and others file a petition seeking judgment that they own the fee simple to real estate and to quiet title against named defendants and all interest holders. They seek removal of adverse interests and a court order requiring conveyance and costs with July 22 1965 as the response deadline. Forrest A. Jackson is attorney for plaintiffs.
Co administrators William Evans Jr and Clifford N Evans petition the Douglas County Court for order to sell Lots 64 65 and 66 in the North Lawrence subdivision to pay debts and expenses of Olive M Evans deceased estate. Defenders must file by July 8 1965 at 10 30 a m in Lawrence Kansas. Attorneys George K Melvin Wesley M Norwood Forrest A Jackson represent petitioners.
Leaving Lawrence Kansas I will sell at public sale my household goods Saturday June 26 1965 at 1 p m at 1818 Illinois Lawrence Kansas MW refrigerator Kelvinator electric range dining suite with chairs tables desks beds and numerous others including TVs bookcases dressers chests and seating pieces Auction on site with items listed in detail for buyers to inspect prior to sale.
Oak heat and marble top comm clothes hamper, Kenmore aunt washer, One Minute elec dryer, floor lamp, tank type sweeper, rugs, small window font lawn mower and mower parts, assorted small items. Terms: cash, remove nothing until settled. Not responsible for accidents. Owner Mrs Hannah Weeks. Sold by Hays Auction Service Mel and Herold Hays, auctioneers.
Several real estate ads for 3 bed homes appear from Edmonds and Haverty & Hedges. Listings include a stone colonial and a brick exterior house near schools and University, with prices from 9 500 to 22 900. Cars, apartments, and services are also advertised alongside.
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