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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1965
Page
7
About 10,000 persons joined a band concert and art show in Atchison Kansas to close a four day celebration. The events drew large crowds as the city wrapped up the festivities on Sunday with varied programs and local participation.
Bulletin to all insurance salesmen outlining current openings in the area. The notice highlights need for agents to promote products and join the affiliate network. It calls for proactive sales efforts and mentions linked organizations.
An ad touts a comprehensive sales opportunity with training and high retirement benefits. Cath Mir Williams invites confidential interviews on Mondays or Tuesdays at Ottowe CHOY-ES12 for recruitment.
The town held a celebration of its new downtown mall featuring twenty paintings by late Ward Lockwood of Taos New Mexico a native of Atchison. Works were priced up to 3500 dollars and drew visitors from as far as Chicago. Churches marked the celebration with services including a sunrise service at Amelia Earhart stadium. Mayor Joe Carrigan praised the event's success.
Oskaloosa Rural High School schedules three graduation activities starting Friday with class night at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Baccalaureate is Sunday with Rev. Robert Jones delivering the address and commencement on Tuesday May 25 with Dr. Wilmer Linkage delivering the address. Sherri Shughart is valedictorian and Marian Streator is salutatorian of the 26 member class. other graduates include Donald Brey and Larry Elkinton among others. H L Streator is principal.
In Ashtabula Ohio a man picked up for questioning in home break ins caused a stir by having the front door key to the new city hall and police station in his pocket. Police note the building is so new officials have not moved in and they lack their own keys. The arrestee said he worked for a contractor involved in the city hall project.
The Supreme Court defined federal and California state ownership of submerged lands off the California coast. In a 5-2 decision, the court set a 24 mile boundary line for inland waters, confirming Monterey Bay as California in land water while other bays remain open sea.
The French Defense Ministry announced a successful rocket test from a Sahara base, achieving about 110 miles in altitude on Thursday.
Eleven Kansas University students will participate in summer language institutes in June and July. Five will study in France, including Martha Lanning Elizabeth Reese Elizabeth Ann Spray Constance Stucky Richard Warner Lee Bittenbender Jim McCalla John Pine Linda Smith Mary La Surface Patricia Barr. The group will also study in Germany and Spain with other named students listed alongside their home addresses and parental ties.
Basic steel contract talks, set to resume Tuesday on a company by company basis, have been temporarily postponed. The United Steelworkers Union did not explain, but the delay likely follows the union executive board’s Wednesday meeting to hear protests of the recent election led by David J. McDonald.
Palm Springs California profile of Blue Skies Village a Palm Springs mobile home park run by Bing Crosby’s company features 73 units, 21 millionaires, 56 Cadillacs and one Rolls Royce. Owners spend heavily, homes range from 7500 to 75000 dollars with lavish decor and guest trailers. Most residents are rich retirees with second homes, moving only rarely.
The 1915 Baldwin High School class will observe its 50th anniversary with a 6:30 p.m. alumni dinner at Baker University's Student Union. A memorial for Grace G. Wiley, taught at Baldwin from 1910 to 1933, will be presented by O. A. Kitterman of Urich Missouri.
Six people died and 34 were injured when a covered stand collapsed at a football game in Cameroon on a rainy Sunday night. Fans crowded the stand as rain began, causing the tragedy.
A pig liver transplant method temporarily revived several coma patients at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. The experimental technique uses a washed pig liver to filter toxins, with heparin and antidotes to manage bleeding and blood chemistry.
Riverton residents Mr and Mrs Jim Bonnel and family return from visit to Mrs Bonnels parents in Hartman and Lelan family. Burlington trip for Mr and Mrs Glen OConnor and Brenda to see grandparents George and Mrs Armstrong. Wulfkuhle clan hosts granddaughters visit. Lawrence couple dinner guests of Ernst Wulfkuhle. E U B convention attendees from Topeka and nearby towns. Russell Spencer hosts gathering for William Worthington and guests from Colorado Springs and multiple towns. Jolly Quilters meet Emma Houk with Betty Houk presiding. next meeting May 19 by Peggy Silvers.
Kenneth Pickert was elected state Jaycee vice president for the northeast region at the Kansas Jaycee convention in Liberal. He led an eight Jaycees and two Jaycee Jaynes delegation. The local chapter ranked 8th overall among 122 chapters.
The Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals will meet May 19 1965 at City Hall to consider installing an off street parking lot on the south half of Lot 88 Tennessee Street 832 Tenn St Anyone interested may be heard H C Fisher City Clerk Daily Journal World May 3 1965 Probate Court Douglas County Kansas No S-10207 Estate of Fred Hastie Notice of Appointment of Executor T Murl Beal appointed executor with letters issued April 14 1965 Creditors heirs devisees and others must file claims within nine months or be barred Kermit M Beal Attorney for Executor
Complete dispersal sale conducted by Mr and Mrs Harry Chinn and associates after selling the farm. Located 3 miles west of Lecompton and 1 1/2 miles north, or 3 1/2 miles northeast of Big Springs. The list includes 45 head livestock plus hogs, horses, milking equipment, machinery from tractors to disks, wagons, and a 1961 Massey Ferguson combine. Terms cash.
Classified notice blends auto service and real estate items. A Rancher near University area lists features, pricing and owner equity transfer terms. Agents Holmes Peck Brown Inc provide contact numbers and showtimes. Additional listings advertise Memorial Day promos and delivery services. A used rider lawn mower and ironing service are also noted with contact details.
Multiple ads outline appliances and furniture discounts at Ray Stoneback's 929-931 Mass. St. copper Hotpoint range sale features 179.95 reduced to 128.00. Also overstocked terry cloth yard sale at 63c. Various real estate listings, rentals, and job asks populate the Lawrence area classifieds with homes, vehicles, and services.
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