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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1955
Page
5
The record notes that at least fourteen U.S. three cent stamps feature George Washington, reflecting the enduring tribute to the nation’s first president in postage issues. It highlights the recurring use of Washington on early postage, indicating a broader philatelic pattern.
Mrs. Gus Wulfkunie and Mrs. Frank Johns will give a talk on house plants at a Jesson gathering. The event features practical tips for indoor gardening and plant care for home enthusiasts.
Betty Lois Carter of Bartleaville Oklahoma will marry W Colby Jr son of Mr and Mrs T W Colby of Abilene Texas on December 17 in Abilene. Both are juniors at Abilene Christian College with Miss Carter majoring in primary education and Colby in chemistry. Colby is an instructor in the chemistry department.
Local residents report vacations and travels across Colorado, Washington D C, New York, Niagara Falls, Wyoming and Nebraska. Families include the Websters Baxters Smiths Eriksen McKones and McKnights visiting relatives and military assignments while others plan extended stops in Missouri Kansas and Louisiana.
Patrick Wesley Schienberger, 41, of Chapman Kansas, was killed early today when his station wagon collided with a semi truck on U S Highway 40 west of Abilene. The truck driver Gerald Owens of Solomon Kansas was uninjured.
MUNSAN Korea The neutral nation inspection teams in South Korea will be reduced beginning next Tuesday with Taegu and Kangnung teams withdrawn entirely and 50 percent cuts at Pusan Kunsan and Inchon. The reduction was authorized by the Military Armistice Commission on August 29. Representatives from Sweden Switzerland Czechoslovakia and Florida are on each truce team. A Purdue University notice to dairymen says cows producing less than 6000 pounds of milk in ten months are not worth keeping.
In Omaha III the State charged Raymond H. Sadler with killing a squirrel out of season based on Johnny Ohler's testimony. Johnny described the incident frantically. Sadler claimed he shot the animal after it bit his dog. Johnny affirmed he saw the bite. The charge was dismissed.
A report notes the existence of more than three thousand nickel containing alloys currently in use. It details the vast range of compositions and applications across industries, highlighting nickel’s role in improving strength, durability, and heat resistance.
Forty four contestants from seven Midwestern states will compete for the American Royal queen title in Kansas City. The event on October 13 will bestow two princesses and eight ladies in waiting in addition to the queen who will preside over social activities of the livestock and horse show. Missouri leads with seventeen entrants.
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