“In 1947 they produced their first movie, a one-reel sewing lesson entitled “Sewing Simple Seams.” Shot on a shoestring budget in a Lawrence home, the movie was purchased by Young America, an instructional film company.Throughout the 1950s Centron was best known for making morality-based mental hygiene films. These short films depicted children or young adults displaying undesirable behavior. Funded by textbook publishers and state health boards, Centron films were shown in classrooms across the country with the intention of altering the behavior of young viewers.”
“Centron’s location in Lawrence proved advantageous for both the town and the company. . Over 3,000 Lawrence residents performed in Centron films, including many children.While Centron won hundreds of awards for its educational films, the studio was also known for its industrial work. They produced films for corporate giants like General Electric, Caterpillar, and John Deere, and even constructed a secure room for handling military productions.”

an interesting short–

Carnival of Souls– Cast Reunion
1989 Lawrence, Kansas
https://youtu.be/1-BkJ5ix6lQ
13:31