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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1956

Page

2

Testing Begins On K U Campus For Scholarships

Forty Kansas high school seniors including two from Lawrence gather at the Kansas University campus as Summerfield and Watkins scholarship tests and interviews commence. Finalists from 644 applicants compete for eight to twelve awards with renewals possible for four years and awards ranging from 10 to 900 dollars annually.

Kansas Lawren Kansas University Samdente Summerfield Raymond J. Nichols Ala Charles M. Roberman Watkins Jury Aiken Sunflower DeSoto High School K. U Memorial Union James K. Hitt Lawrence The City and University Hospitals

Hospital Admissions and Birth Announcements Daily Record

Patients admitted include Cynda Schwemmer Mary B Pendleton John Snyder and many others from multiple routes and streets. Births reported for Barbara Dover baby boy Betty Bryant baby boy Ritta Burns baby girl Albert Pendleton and John Rice welcomed new sons and a daughter from several local addresses.

Cynda Schwemmer Parma ‘Kirkpatrick Vt. &J John P. Snyder Greensboro N. C Goldie Dirk Newt Hamlin Donna Carpenter Til Margaret. R. Kieffer Jerome Wilburn Phoebe Schneck Cadet Helen McCorkill 18Th St Arthur B. Ish Mary Schurtz Greever Tert Larry Landis Herbert Kasold Billy Radcliffe Elaine Lutz Eudora Richard Alen Fulks Mary Ann Cushenbery Sun-flower Clarence W. Winston Wilma.Brune Lois Morris Maple Lane Barbara Dover Danny Joe O'Brien Baldwins Deward Robinson N. Y.S T Ora E. Barrett N. Y Betty Bryant Nellie McCracken Paul Friend Learn Ard Ave Chris Williams Tenn. St Ritta Burns Michael Chavez Erma Hellstrom Perry St Helen Davis Peggy Brown Walnut St Jack Martin Brooks St Irene Freeman MY J. St Aretha Hall Albert B Pendleton John G. Rice Conn

Jennie Tourel to Perform at KU Hoch Auditorium Tonight

Mezzo soprano Jennie Tourel will give a concert at 8:20 p.m. tonight in Hoch Auditorium Kansas University. The recital is presented under the KU Concert Course series.

Jennie Tourel Hoch Auditorium Kansas University K.U

Australians Ready for Melbourne Olympic Site Talk

Curtis discusses Melbourne as a central, compact Olympic layout within walking distance of key venues and the city heart. He cites stadium proximity, facilities for athletes, and Australia’s population distribution while noting US–Australia ties and plans to attract new residents during the Games.

Melbourne Olympic Village Brundage New York City Curtis Sydney Wes Santee America Santer John Landy Australia Lands California Curtis Maid U. S.sydney Hawaii Canton Island Fiji Islands George England

Deaths and Funerals Cornelius Walker and James Taylor

Cornelius Alvin Walker 52 died at home in Lawrence where he had lived 34 years and worked at Rexall Drug Store. Survivors include two sisters and three brothers. funeral arrangements pending. James Claude Taylor 52 died at home on Highland Drive. retired hotel operator and member of several clubs and lodges. Survived by widow, two sons, one daughter, mother, two brothers. services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Funk Cooper Warren Chapel with Elk Memorial Services to follow.

Seymour Ind Walker Lawrence Rexall Drug Store Ninth Street Baptist Church Corine Thompson Pa. St Ethel Booth Kansas City Kas Fred Walker Robert Walker William Walker James Claude Taylor Highland Christian Church of Carrollton Elks Lodge Mary Edith Taylor Audell Billingsley Mission William Taylor Gerald Taylor Ft. Knox Ethel Taylor Sterling Paul Taylor Grand Junction Colo Cécil Taylor Emporia Funk-Cooper- Warren Rudolph C. Tatsch Memorial Park Elks Lodge 595 Vernie Wilson Mel Daniel E. T. Gallagher John Emick Skipper Willams Fred O Frey

Pro Hall Split Girds Kansas Delegates At Convention

In Fort Scott and Wyandotte, delegates show mixed support with four pro Hall seven anti Hall and one independent. Wyandotte’s 70 member delegation backs Hall and endorses Darby for national delegate. Johnson County leads with 50 anti Hall votes as convention opens. Elmer Broat becomes manager of Henry's Shoe Box in Lawrence, bringing 26 years in the trade to the Mass Street store.

Fort Scott Albert C. Becker Kansas City Hall Darby Wyandotte Johnson County Antl Hall Elmer Broat Barker Ct Henry's Shoe Box Mass St. Broat Lawrence Bront

Traffic fines and jail for John Charles Dohm

John Charles Dohm of 1038 Pa. St. received a 10 day jail term and $85 fine in police court after facing six traffic charges including running a red light no muffler speeding improper registration and violating two stop sign rules.

John Charles Dohm Pa. St

Hoch Auditorium Gets Movie Theater Look for Rock Chalk Revue

The Hoch Auditorium at Kansas University now features a 48 foot red blinking electric sign advertising the Rock Chalk Revue shown Friday and Saturday nights. Eight houses enter skits in the revue including North College freshman dorm Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Theta Phi Gamma Delta Alpha Tau Omega Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Mu.

Hoch Kansas University Rock Chalk Revue North College Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Theta Phi Gamma Delta Alpha Tau Omega Lambda Chi Alpha Sigma Mu

Mize Heads KU Fund Advisory Board for Next Year

Chester Mize Jr of Atchison was elected chair of the Greater University Fund advisory board at the spring meeting. Robert B. Riss stepped down as chair. Robert N. Roger of Abilene was named vice chair as 24 members attended. Gifts to the fund have surpassed last year’s total with about 2,200 individual contributions. Paul Parker described Bartlesville alumni giving 112 gifts totaling 3362 dollars.

Chester Mize Jr Atchison Greater University Fund of Kansas University Mize Robert B. Riss Kansas City Robert N. Roger Abilene Attornney Maurice E. Barker Greater University Fund Paul Parker Bartlesville Okla Ihe Raymond Nichols George B. Smith University Fund Skipper Williams la. St Lawrence

Lawrence residents tout new Santa Fe depot and rail growth

Santa Fe Magazine reports dedication of a $140000 rail station at Seventh Street with designer goals of a modern, workable depot. George Landreth, railroad general manager, predicted Lawrence and Santa Fe partnership growth. The railroad also announced a purchase of 160 acres northwest of Lawrence for industrial development. Hospital chapel fund at Lawrence Memorial tops $5000 toward a $5234 goal as Rev. C Swift notes strong civic support and donations from local groups.

Lawrence Santa Fe Magazine Santa Fe Seventh Street George Landreth Lawrence Memorial Hospital Chapel C. Swift World Today Swift Rev.Swift Trinity Episcopal

Market at a Glance Stocks and Commodities Mixed

Market report shows stocks higher with moderate bonds down and cotton steady. Wheat old crop strong with new crop steady. corn firm and cash prices firm. Hogs gain 25 to 75 cents to top 14.00, cattle mostly steady with varied ranges for fed steers, heifers, cows, and vealers. stockers and feeders active though uneven. Kansas City grain futures mixed. oats and soybeans listed with minor moves and local market prices noted.

GU. S Cash Grain Kansas City Milo Mouve Dee USDA

Wall Street Surges Amid Snowstorm Despite Delays

A heavy snowstorm paused much of the Northeast yet trading proceeded. The New York Stock Exchange opened on time with about 2.5 million shares changing hands, while the American Exchange delayed one hour. Gains reached roughly three points as forenoon activity gave way to modest strength. Bullish momentum and various developments supported the advance despite weather.

Wall Street New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange

Sig Ep Wins Third Annual Greek Chariot Race at KU

Sigma Phi Epsilon at Kansas University claimed first in the third annual chariot race closing Greek Week. Sigma Nu finished second with Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Kappa Sigma tying for third. Trophies were given by Dale Barham of Topeka and Scott Dole of Pratt. The Sig Ep chariot, pulled by Mike Swanson and Bob Kerr, completed the 0.4 mile course in 1 minute 16 seconds with Ferol Gehring of Atchison aboard.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Kansas University Sigma Nu Sigma Alpha Epsilon Kappa Sigma Dale Barham Topeka Scott Dole Pratt Mike Swanson Abilene Bob Kerr Lincoln Ferol Gehring Atchison

Suburban system expands to Tonganoxie and Basehor

The Suburban system, managed as a private organization for over 40 years and incorporated in 1954, opens new equipment buildings near its old offices in Tonganoxie and a completed site at Basehor. Long distance calls for Tonganoxie will go through the Lawrence operator while Basehor uses Leavenworth, with direct dialing planned for future expansion across six locations.

Basehor Tonganoxle Lawrence Leavenworth Smith Lawerence Tonganoxie Greater Kansas City Leenexa Kay Belton Joplin Liberty Missouri St. Louis

Negro Brothers on Trial for Beating at Alabama

Two Negro brothers Arthur Washington and John Washington aged 23 and 19 faced trial in Tuscaloosa for assault with intent to murder after allegedly beating Samuel Perrin Taylor 19 on February 14 at the University of Alabama amid campus tensions over treatment of a Negro coed Catherine Lucy.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Tatherine Lucy Arthur Washington John Samuel Perrin Taylor

Water Safety Course Opens This Evening at Baker University

A water safety instructor course starts this evening at Baker University and runs through Friday. Gilbert Bribble of the National Red Cross for Kansas will lead the program under the supervision of Miss Doris Peterson, Baker University physical education instructor in Baldwin. U.S. natural gas pipelines span 43 states.

Baker University Gilbert Bribble National Red Cross For Kansas Doris Peterson Baldwin

Chemically Stored Sunlight Reported by ARDC Team

Baltimore based Air Research and Development Command says its scientists at Holloman Air Development Center New Mexico released chemically stored sunlight by triggering atomic oxygen with nitric oxide. The group calls it a major breakthrough with potential rocket propulsion applications in upper atmosphere.

Baltimore Air Research and Development Command ARDC Holloman Air Development Center New Mexico Murray Zelikoff

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