Engineers School at KU Enters 49th Year of Growth
The University of Kansas engineering school marks its diamond anniversary with seven departments offering degrees and extensive new facilities. A pilot plant for electrolytic chlorine from Kansas salt and continuous brine purification progresses. Graduates secure positions in major firms. civil and electrical engineering demand remains high. Dean Jakosky leads a large student enrollment and renewed government collaboration.
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Mt. Oread
Kansas
Department of Architecture
Beal
School of Engineering
University of Kansas
Phillips Petroleum
Stanolind Oil and Gas
Shell Oil, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America
British- American Oil Company
Kerlyn Oil and Gas Company
The
Texas Company
Department of
K. U
United States
Colorado
Tennessee
K.U
Burlington Railroad
Kansas‘ Power and Light Company
Poehler Mercantile Company
Lubenthale Manufacturing Company
Council of National Defense
J. J. Jakosky
Dr. Jakosky
Pittsburgh University
University of Arizona
Freshman Embryo Engineers to Join Prospect Fall Return
Figures from the registrar show a freshman class of about 200 embryo engineers and many former students returning this fall, reflecting ongoing enrollment growth and renewed academic activity at the university.
Y M C A Plans Mixer and All Day Retreat
Walter A Hearn of the University of Missouri will headline the all day retreat for Y M C A and Y W C A members on Saturday September 21 John J O Moore announces The mixer for freshmen men occurred yesterday and plans for joint activities were set The Y M C A drive opens September 24 with a kickoff dinner and ends October 8 with a banquet for new members 1940 41 officers are listed including Ed Price Keith Martin Lloyd Estes and others Thorn ton McClanahan of Lawrence pledged Sigma Phi Epsilon but did not join any Greek organization
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Walter A. Hearn
University of Missouri
Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
John J. O. Moore
Moore
Ainer
Ed Price
Lawrence
Keith Martin
Paola
Lloyd Estes
Albert Becker, Jr
Personnel Commission
Edward George Kettner
Cottonwood Falls
Social Activities Commission
E. U
Thornton McClanahan
Sigma Phi Epsilon
McClanahan
League aids Kansas students with 30 years of government files
John G. Stutz announced the League of Kansas Municipalities has operated a central office in Fraser Hall for 30 years. The Kansas Government Journal, now official publication of county and school boards, enhances access to city and school governance information for University of Kansas students and faculty.
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League of Kansas Municipalities
John G. Stutz
League
League of Municipalities
Fraser Hall
Kansas
School of Business and Public Finance
Stutz
Kansas Government Journal
Kansas State Association of School Boards
University of Kansas Hospital
State League
University of Kansas
Riddle Grid Yields Oriental Ruler and Related Clues
A multi entry puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues ranging from ancient titles to common objects. It hints at a meta answer Oriental Ruler and includes cross references like Rice items and legal terms, with a mix of languages and sensory words.
Overbrook Couple Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffman celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary with a reception for the Thimble and Cosmos clubs and guests. A short musical program included songs by Mrs. Joe Coffman and Mrs. Elmer Ray, readings, and a duet. Will Cann of Australia sent a congratulatory letter and officiated at the ceremony.
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Carl Coffman
Thimble and Cosmos Club
Joe Coffman
Irving Platt
Junction
Ray
Love
James Sullivan
Manhattan
Elizabeth O’leary
Kansas City
Coffman
Community Notes From Overbrook Area Festivities
Out of town visitors attended Overbrook events including Mrs Ernest Albright and baby and Ralph Coffman of Topeka along with several others from Junction City Manhattan Burlingame Carbondale and Kansas City. School opened after a week’s closure as families welcomed newlyweds Miss Virginia Cordts and Clark Coursen who will reside with the Coursens. Overbrook families hosted showers, fairs, and lectures while hospitalities and life events linked local and regional residents.
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Ernest, Albright
Baby
Ralph Coffman
Topeka
Irving Platt
Junction ‘City
Henry Platt
Manhattan
Watson
Burlingame
Clair Coffman
Martha Coffman
Carbondale
Elizabeth O’leary
Elfreda
Kansas City
Billie Ray
Alf Wiley
Overbrook Methodist Church
Randles
Federated Church of
Valley Brook Cemetery
Glenn Dodder
Jess Sutton
Belvoir
Dorothy Hart
Weiner
Baker University
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Fred Reed
E. M. Kline
A. M. Hart
J. A. Kesler
Roscoe Graves
Emporia
Elizabeth Cresson
Cottonwood
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Engineers School
Coffeyville
Wendell Willkie
Mtany
West Eighth
Willkie
Associated Press
Japan
Sia
Erica
Price
Diet
Overbrook
Mart Stewart
Council Grove
Lone Star
Lyndon
Quenemo
Lone Jack
Ottawa
Worden
D. & S. Wallpaper
Mass
Philco
WM. Underwood
Famous Cities Service
Fritz CO
Allen
Fritz
Massachusetts
All America
Chesterfield
Lesterfield
Robert Rapelye
Georgette McKee
Tobaccoland
U.S.A
Liggett & Myers Tobaccompany
Fifth Avenue
New York
Gootyright
Liccart & Mruas Tobacco Co
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