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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
1
About 40 members of the Hoard of the Greater University Fund are expected at the annual fall meeting in Memorial Union at 10 am Saturday. Robert B. Riss of Kansas City is chairman. A luncheon follows.
The Eisenhower administration asked the Commission for input on boosting sagging farm income. A bipartisan group of farm leaders met to consider proposals to put more money in farmers pockets as the administration prepares specific recommendations to Congress. The commission, appointed by President Eisenhower, reviews farm policies and helped shape the flexible price supports now in law.
The Kansas University June commencement lists 133 degree earners including 15 from Lawrence area. Degrees span Bachelor of Laws to Chemistry and Architecture with many names and addresses, reflecting a large graduating class. Most students studied at colleges other than Medicine and Graduate School.
Lawrence Police Department emphasizes that at four way intersections drivers must proceed after stopping and follow courtesy rules to maintain safe traffic flow.
The 20th annual Union School reunion gathered at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Nelson with 45 attendees. Officers elected included President Joe Houser and Vice President Lida Marsh Parks, with a basket lunch, a business meeting, and a slate blackboard presented to the Nelsons. The next gathering is planned for September 9, 1956 at Forest Park in Ottawa.
Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell warned the nation faces a critical shortage of skilled workers despite prosperity. Speaking to the Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies he said there are not enough skilled workers to meet growing military and civilian production demands. He cited a total workforce of seventy million with about three million skilled workers.
A fragmented piece envisions bold city signage and revamped street style with policemen in berets and goatees and judges tapping gavels. It imagines parking meters linked to Muzak and passengers hearing hi fi be bop as they pay.
Baker University will host 500 pupils from seven Little Seven League high schools for High School Days. The game features Baker versus Southwestern College of Winfield at Baldwin with a 7 18 pre game parade in the business district and a halftime band demonstration directed by Everett Baily. The visiting bands drill at canvass field prior to kickoff.
The testimony centers on purchasing director Hiatt being labeled insubordinate in 3 instances, while Kiger admitted offering him a central stores director post shortly before firing him. Hiatt’s side argues the offered post and the unlawful order conflict with the case.
Heavy rainfall in parts of the district failed to fill ponds and alfalfa acreage remains sparse due to drought. Stockmen seek more rain and better runoff to produce fall pasture while farmers welcomed the soaking rain despite limited runoff.
A long hospital admission list shows multiple patients and accompanying family members with street addresses across towns including Ellen Mary White, Mrs. Ethel Thompson, Mrs. Harriet Clark, Hugo Blaas, J H Lain, Mrs. Hetty Beech, Charles Lemmon, Mrs. Margaret Wiehe, Mrs. Bety Alexander and baby, Mrs. Lois Hart and baby, Mrs. Coral Gates, Robert McComb, John E. Watkins, Mrs. Beatrice Workman, Mrs. June Langan and baby, Roy Eugene, Henry, Lecompton, and others. Several households from Sunflower, Wellsville, Sunnyside, and surrounding areas are referenced with birth or admission notes and dates.
One hundred forty seven veterans from three VA hospitals will eat dinner here after the WC game. The Red Cross arranged the meal as a post game hospitality tradition dating to WWII. Veterans from Wadsworth and Kansas City facilities and Excelsior Springs will be served before returning home.
Inge discusses the high costs delaying Broadway transfers like Matchmaker and hints at adaptations to fit local production. He notes a future move to California after assisting with changes and may continue offering guidance to ease touring and university productions.
Probate Court issued licenses for Rolla Herrington Jr. 27 and Bonnie Brown 17 both of Lawrence and William Paul Frazier 44 with Ocie Arlene Bunyan 40 of Lawrence. Fragmentary text mentions ratios and ages unrelated to the licenses.
Lindley explains the auxiliary fire units will receive multiple equipment kits and personal gear purchased after training. He estimates $1,500 total for 25 members and notes volunteers may not be available at all times but will bolster the regular force during emergencies. Each auxiliary unit will travel with at least one regular fireman.
Damage estimated at 250 dollars resulted Wednesday night from a collision between cars driven by Mrs. Ruth M. Lawson 47 of 12 R. L. St and Lester Eugene Shobe 22 of 1406 Tenn. St near 13th and Mass Streets.
Emma Keefe 78 lifelong Lawrence resident dies at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Survived by husband Frank Keefe and son Albert of Kansas City Missouri. Services Friday at Rumsey Funeral Home with cremation. Corena Pickens 29 of Tonganoxie dies at KU Medical Center after months of illness. Survived by husband Walter, mother Emma Serzey, four sisters and four brothers plus many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements pending. O H Stugard of Austin Texas former Lawrence resident dies. survived by husband Ole, two sons Erwin and Burt, two daughters Arno Nowathny and R E Williams, a brother Ray Dryden, and 11 grandchildren. funeral held today in Austin. Loretta Speicher 54 Baldwin Route 3 dies at home near Vinland. Survived by husband Charles, sister Josephine Ardmore and brother Fred Weixeldorfer. Funeral by Rev Paul Miller at Annunciation Church Baldwin. rosary Friday at Schubert Chapel.
Lawrence seeks a 30 year lease on the Municipal Airport site north of the city. Regents will consider the proposal at a Topeka meeting. City would fund the bond share for runway and admin upgrades with federal aid already approved.
Local and Kansas City markets show mixed prices across wheat corn oats and soybeans with cattle hogs and poultry also listed. Futures move with slight gains in steel and copper sectors and a separate Wall Street session notes modest shifts as Chrysler advances before retreating.
The Glass Mountain, a religious film featuring Dr. Merv Russell, will be shown at 2 30 p m Sunday at the Lawrence Community Building. Sponsored by the Douglas County Christian Temperance Council, the event charges no admission and invites all.
Gumisendo Costello Jr aged 42 of Tonganoxic and Charles Walter Collins age 33 of 1239 N J S face grand larceny charges for stealing 1200 worth auto parts from Winter Chevrolet Co warehouse at Vth and Px Sts. They remain in county jail after failing to post 1500 bonds each. Preliminary hearing set for 10 am Wednesday in County Court.
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