Lens On Industry
WOOD AND STEEL—It takes both kinds of material to make organ pipes. Workman at left is giving a wooden pipe the final chiseling for a fine, low voice. Above, high-voiced metal pipes get a final test at the keyboard. (Photos by David Roscover)
THE FINAL TOUCH—Pressman makes the final adjustment on a complicated multicolor printing press as it begins a run at the Kansas Color Press. Even when printed, however, many operations are needed before the publication is ready for mailing. One of Lawrence's largest industries, the Kansas Color Press prints such national publications as the V.F.W. magazine. (Photo by Robert G. Ames).
LET'S TALK IT OVER—Carl Hodges, (left) Reuter Organ Company employee and A.C. Reuter, (right) President, talk over a technical point about the production of a part for an organ being manufactured. "It's quite necessary for these little chats if good organs are to be made", said Mr. Reuter. Each organ is built for a specific church and is done almost entirely by hand. Before an organ is delivered, it is assembled in a large room in the factory and given a thorough test. (Photo by Jess W. Willoughby).
BRIGHT LIGHTSThe Consumers Co-op fertilizer plant just east of Lawrence makes an impressive sight at night with its bright lights and dynamic composition. (Photo by Donald E. Witt).