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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1955
Page
4
A compiled parish listing shows Sunday schools worship services and midweek events across various churches. It notes pastors directors and music staff along with specific service times from Baptist to Presbyterian and Lutheran congregations.
Dr. Walter A. Ver Wiebe retired Geology Department chair at Wichita University has been named honorary director of the October 14 southwestern Kansas geological field trip. The Kansas Geological Society of Wichita sponsors the trip, organized by the State Geological Survey at Kansas University. The 200 mile caravan starts at Dodge City and covers Clark Comanche Kiowa Barber and possibly Gray Meade counties. Rocks from Permian to Quaternary will be studied at six stops with notes on recent oil and gas activity.
Mrs RB Bernard Watson of Kansas City is chosen as the guest speaker for the annual Women’s Day observance at St. James A M E Church 900 N St. She will speak at 10 am. Watson, former Ruth Johnson and Lawrence native, is national president of the Women’s Auxiliary of Postal Alliance and active in PTA YWCA and Delta Sigma Theta. Soloists include Georgia Marshall and Eva Fishback. A fellowship tea will follow from 5 to 7 pm at Frances Thomas home with church women assisting. General chair is Mrs. Thomas, with Mrs. Ruth Hagan as to chairman.
Washington report to the American Sociological Society cites a Census Bureau calculation. Officials Paul C. Glick and Herman P. Miller say a college graduate earns about 100000 more over a lifetime than a high school grad, with costs around 9000, making higher education a sound monetary investment. The note adds 1953 milk consumption figures, 688 pounds versus 800 at World War I's start.
In a Sunday school lesson Roy L Smith argues that national strength rests on worship and spiritual life. He cites Jewish exile, Indochina migrations and church neglect contributing to economic decline, urging churches to reclaim influence to sustain society. He notes a nursing program accreditation at Barnes Hospital and lists local nurses.
Krimmer pastor invites parishioners to worship in a new air conditioned space at 13th and Mass. Services emphasize comfort and accessibility for all attendees.
Dr. Frederick von Prittwitz und Galfron, who renounced his post as German ambassador to the United States in protest against Hitler, died yesterday in Munich. The report notes his 80th birthday and observes that he had long been involved in nursing and humanitarian efforts.
The Perry Warehouse hosts Jones-Mack Circus Sale featuring the Heart of America Furniture Show with dealer samples bought at cut prices. Exhibits 50 000 square feet of new styles from Berkshire Mastercraft Selig Kraft Midwest Alladdin Huntley Hoover Link Taylor Lexington Silvercraft and more. Starts today ends Sept 6. Perry located between Topeka and Lawrence 40 minutes from Kansas City.
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