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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1963
Page
6
Readers argue over women and men sharing chores in the home. A letter writer defends keeping boys from kitchen tasks, while another praises equal work by all, citing World War II as proof. A student questions teen church dating, with Ann Landers responding in print.
Dr. Carl Knox warned that Lawrence schools will need more funds in the next five years due to a projected enrollment increase of 1,000 based on census data. He noted pending state legislature bills critical to Lawrence, while Dale Scannell presided at the business meeting. Officers elected for 1963-64 include James Paddock as president and James Thomen among city representatives. Several by laws changes were approved and refreshments served by chairmen. A Cordley PTA meeting featured Dr. Jack Edwards explaining testing methods, scoring, and meaning. Officers elected included Mrs. Robert Stoland as president and Robert Nunley as second vice president. State education legislation and the Douglas County mental health clinic status were reported. Hosts listed and a closing note offered ice cream cone guidance for children’s parties.
The February Sunflower 4H Club meeting at Riverside schoolhouse opened with a girls ensemble number from the 4H Festival performing I Love to Wander. Talks and demonstrations followed by Janet Bartz Susan Lee and John McClure with officers elected for the parents meeting.
The Lawrence Branch of the American Association of University Women focused on the status of women and related legislation at a Thursday dinner meeting at the Eldridge Hotel attended by about 50 members and guests. Speakers reviewed federal policy, equal pay, and education's role in wages, with calls for active constituent contact and legislative advocacy.
Vin Goff is listed with Miss Barbara Jones and Mrs Edna Backus as part of the Status of Women group alongside Mrs Harry Hart Jr Mrs Arthur Winchell Miss Net tie Wismer Miss Mildred Newman and Mrs Robert Johnson. The fragment notes several named individuals linked to the committee.
Donald Binns, candidate for City Commission, spoke to the AFL-CIO Ladies Auxiliary on Thursday night urging economy and efficiency in government. Guests included two Central Labor Council members. a possible community project may be discussed at the March 21 meeting.
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