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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
6
More Indians live in Arizona than in any other state with about 82 000 counted in the latest figures. The data highlights the state's significant Native American presence and community settlements.
Donna Hanneman a Junction City junior at Kansas University majoring in Russian Slavic studies and mathematics is chosen as one of 20 university students nationwide for a 10 week Peace Corps internship starting July 1 in Washington DC She will attend seminars with Peace Corps officials and members of congress based on her ability to interpret the Peace Corps upon returning to KU in September.
Residents of Eufaula, Oklahoma counted hundreds of live and dead snakes driven into town by rising waters from the Eufaula Reservoir. Diamondback rattlers and water moccasins sought higher ground as heavy rains filled the lake, threatening the community at the lake’s edge.
More than 300 Central Junior High students perform at 7 30 p m directed by Mrs Sheila Brown with eighth and ninth grade choruses girls and boys ensembles and mixed ensemble supported by pianists Mary Jane Brown Brenda Metzler Helen Pendleton Winnie Price and instrumentalists Delbert Cox Gary Porter Arthur Dyer Phil Lacey The program includes spirituals show tunes and classical pieces from Rodgers Stookey Yarrow Abbott Bach Brahms Kalmanoff and more
Chester L. Mize Republican candidate for Congress Kansas Second District announced Gordon L. Hurlbut Jr. of Tonganoxie as campaign manager for Leavenworth County. Hurlbut serves on the county planning commission and runs a large dairy farm near Tonganoxie. Mize will campaign Wednesday May 27 in Lansing Leavenworth Linwood and Tonganoxie.
The 1963 Tuberculosis Seal Campaign has raised 5295 in Douglas County from 2091 contributors, the third highest total on record. Mrs. Louise Baker reported at the May Board Meeting at the Douglas County Mental Health Center. Dr. Dale Clinton outlined clinic needs funded by TB Seal money, with 19 users this month.
Thirteen college seniors and graduates receive scholarships to the Kansas University Law School for 1964 and 1965. Two students will join the summer session on scholarships, including James Edward Lyons and Roy Roff. Other recipients include Kay Consolver, Joseph D Arcy McGrath, Michael Hanigan, Edward Kriss, Edward Horne, Michael Fitzgerald, Jerry Donnelly, Donald DeWitt, John Neal, Jerry Bogle, and Louis Barney.
The Swedish film Miss Julie based on Strindberg will screen at 7 30 tonight in Room 3 Bailey Hall Kansas University with English subtitles. Admission is free and the public may attend.
About 15 Kansas University drama students were invited to join a USO tour of Europe in September and October. Director Lewin Goff announced a 7 p.m. meeting in University Theatre for interested students and said selected members must be KU students in summer session with rehearsals set.
Julian Salazar, 29, suffered minor burns to both big toes after a steel rod touched a 138000 volt power line at a City Public Service Board substation in San Antonio. The incident shut power to a large city area for about 20 minutes as investigators probed the accident.
Public auction at a DeSoto area farm 5 miles east on K 10 to Clear Creek Grange then 2 miles north, and 124 miles west of South Junction. Livestock include several cows of Black and Whiteface breeds with ages from 3 to 6 years, a Whiteface heifer herd, and multiple calves. Implements listed cover tractors, plows, mower, seeder, grain equipment, and related farming gear. Sale begins at 11 a.m. Saturday May 23.
A farm auction offers items including a 1800 gallon oil water tank, piping, pumps, a Fairbanks Morse riding mower, a Wards cream separator, a camper, feeders, and a variety of furniture such as a walnut dining table, oak chairs, a Westinghouse fridge and range. Terms are cash. buyer assumes accidents risk. William A Barth owner. Bing Carter auctioneer. DeSoto State Bank clerk. Lunch served by Monti cello Church ladies.
Mrs. J. B. Henry owner schedules public sale on Saturday May 23 1964 at 1 pm at 815 Missouri Street Lawrence Kansas. Items include a walnut dining suite, bedroom set, kitchen utensils, tools, a 1950 Buick and many misc pieces. Terms cash. Auctioneer Co G Shiltet Skiles.
Official notices detail the May 1964 Lawrence City and School District actions. The City of Lawrence approves widening Tennessee Street from 13th to 17th Street and other resurfacing, curb and pedestrian improvements. School District 89 of Eudora schedules its annual meeting at 8 p.m. at the Grade School.
The Douglas County Planning Board announces a June 2 1964 election to approve two unified school districts under Kansas 1963 law. Voters in the Lawrence area and townships may cast ballots at designated polling places from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Lawrence and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in other areas. The measure outlines district boundaries and a three district election method for board seats with at large elections in the Lawrence district.
City proposes to widen Tennessee Street from 18th to 17th Street to 37 feet with repaving and pedestrian improvements at an estimated cost of 60000 dollars funded by General Improvement Bonds. A protest by 10 percent of electors within 30 days triggers an election within 90 days. otherwise the city will proceed by ordinance. Passed May 12 1964. James V. Owens Mayor. H C. Fisher City Clerk.
The city council of Eudora Kansas enacts Ordinance No 398 authorizing street widening and sanitary sewer extensions under Resolutions 35 through 43 and authorizes up to 75000 in temporary notes to fund the work. Notes bear up to 6 percent interest and mature within four years, issued as Series B Streets and Sewers 394.
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