The Lawrence United Fund drive hit $97,000, surpassing the quota of $96,730. It marked the first time since the drive was inaugurated in 1956 that it had reached its goal before Dec. 1. Bill Lienhard had served as drive chairman and Jack Brand was UF president.

The Wesley Wulfkuhle family of Route 1, Lecompton, was named the Douglas County 4-H Family of the year.