Big Date for Testimonial Dinner On Cole Creek Site
George Latham notes July 16 as a key date for a testimonial dinner in the KU Student Union Building. The Wauka-Tally Association aims for 200 plus attendees from Baldwin to show support for the Cole Creek site for the Douglas County Lake. Officials of the Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club and local clubs back the project as Lawrence hosts the commission the next day.
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Forestry Fish and Game Commission
Cole Creek
Douglas County
Wauka-Tauy Wildlife Association of
Baldwin
Lawrence
Douglas County Sportsmen’s Club
Wauka-Tally Association
Harvey Booth
Wauka-Tally
Amer
Our Lake
Critical Stages Near on Moisture
Corn and grain sorghum crops are near critical moisture stages. Extension irrigation engineer Russell Herpich of Kansas State University warns these crops use one third to one half inch of water daily during reproductive and maturity phases, with 60 to 70 percent of total needs met then. He outlines a soil squeeze test and notes that six inches of water generally fills the root zone.
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Russell Herpich
Kansas State University At
Manhattan
Herpich
Texas University Slugger George Myers Eyes Pro Baseball Future
Texas University outfielder George Myers, a 210 pound slugger standing 6 feet 3 inches, plans to pursue professional baseball after graduation.
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Texas University
George Myers
Drownings Raise Alarm Over Farm Pond Dangers
Drownings, linked to farm ponds and machinery misuse, rise as ponds proliferate since 1950s. Experts like Martha Brill urge safety rules, posted hazards, and life-saving skills for families and youths, noting most victims are teens and younger children during summer. Local community notes report church events, new minister Rev Charles Gross, and family visits across Reno and nearby towns.
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Martha Brill
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Miss Brill
Farewell party for retiring Rev Hughes in Reno
Members of the Reno Methodist Sunday School and Church held a farewell in Fellowship hall for the Rev and Mrs Hughes as they retire to Baldwin City. Lawrence Lindberg presented an electric lamp to the honorees after refreshments. Attendees included numerous couples and their children such as the Martins, Solberg, Gilliland, Stowell and Wedel families, plus Donna and Keith.
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Beverley and
Tommie
Walter Bleakley
Herbert Pearson
Eva Wiley
Alma Eisele
Susie Vanderslice
Barbara Kaiser
Ben
Busy Bee Club
Fellowship Hall
Reno Church
Eula Stoner
Velma Pearson
Annie Couch
Reno Ladies Aid
May Vaughn
Alice Martin
Arlene Wedel
Marion Williams
Emma Westergreen
Gary
Sheryl
Wilma Baird
Nancy DeHoff
Madge Torneden
Christina Hess
Edith Bleakley
Reno
Gross
Ottawa
Tonganoxie Methodist Church
Tonganoxie
Roy Vanderslice
Salina
Vanderbilt
Atchison
Delbert Coffelt
Lawrence
Son
Eric Solberg
Parkville
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Gerda Solberg
Overland Park
Lindberg
Charles Strong
Charles Bowman
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George Latham
Don Martin
James Smith
Bull Shoals Lake
Don
Jim
Tucker Hollow
Bull Shoals
Springfield
Ind
Orval Beer
Eddie Bond
Eddie
Bowersock Dam
Mary’s Lake
Wakarusa
Mary's Lake
Betty Sue
Quito
Pany
O.K
Tractor Tire Headquarters
Lawrence, Kansas
The
Lawrence National Bank Is
Lawrence National Bank
F.D.I.C
Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Harry ‘Skeet
William Moore
Arnold Torneden
Sabetha
Ted Davis
Robert Massey
Kansas City
Mr. and
Mrs. Torneden
Elmer Lathom
Everett
Leroy Lanthom
Elmer Lanthom
Excelsior
Mr. Farmer
Payee Bank
Douglas County State Bank
Bank of Friendly Service
John Pickens
Vermont
Hunsinger Motor CO
Dale Babbitt
Route 1
Richland
Ford
KAW Valley Implement CO
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