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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
2
The Atchison Weekly Globe published by Globe Publishing Co lists street corner office at Fifth and Main. Subscriptions priced at 1.00 per year. This edition dated Tuesday May 26 1927.
The St Louis aviator nicknamed Lucky Lindbergh began a non stop flight to Paris via Long Island and the Atlantic. Authorities and rival fliers are torn by disputes as he departs without ceremony, while American fans cheer his bold venture toward Le Bourget.
A critique argues that a deranged individual who attacked a Bath Michigan school shows the need to identify and restrain mentally disturbed individuals before they strike. The author laments child victims while urging better safeguards to prevent similar atrocities in communities.
County attorney Keefe advocates aggressive action to eradicate canned heat or canned bear alcohol mixtures in Atchison. He cites deaths from paraffin alcohol mixes and urges treatment of users as habitual drunkards to protect public health and decency.
The St Benedicts ball team, undefeated in conference play, prepares for a series against the Commercials Atelisan club. The first game is next Sunday, the second the following Sunday, with a rubber if tied. The whole community should support these games.
In Atchison new stop signs at all entrances to Commercial street and other roads inaugurate through traffic regulation. The measure promises fewer accidents and safer pedestrians by enforcing right of way rules even without constant police presence.
In Kansas City papers Senator Curtis appears in a large cigarette advertisement. Some Kanes papers refuse the ad due to advertising laws, but the broader news context makes the issue of the ad worth noting amid restrictions and talk of an ekg strike.
A collage of wry quips and social observations from Atchison humor pages. Jabs at marriage, work, aging, and everyday life appear in short, pointed lines about parsimonious chefs, parlor gossip, and the quirks of domestic patience.
The county board will award a contract for a 100 foot steel Kelly bridge over Stranger Creek near Curlew to replace an obsolete wooden span. The bridge will be raised to avoid flood damage and is expected to be open by fall.
Local notes report Joe Murray visiting from California and several residents’ illnesses. Missouri Pacific figures, railroad updates, school commencements, a family reconciliation case, and Knights of Columbus events are noted, with hospitalizations in St Louis and Atchison.
Joseph Willman, a longtime shoemaker in Atchison, died at 2 20 this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs Charles Clark 312 North Tenth Street after a years decline in health. He was born February 2 1847 in Germany and came to America in 1879. He is survived by his wife and four children Henry Willman St Joseph Mrs Charles Conradt Kansas City Otto Willman Atchison and Mrs Charles Clark Atchison and two former sons Paul Wilman died eleven years ago. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
Local items report residents like Mrs Wen Thomas and Bill Aldrich improving after illnesses. Rentals, remodels, and hospital stays are noted alongside weather chatter, lake water concerns, and civic remarks on painting fronts. Community notes include a flood-precaution push and a humorous earthquake anecdote.
A district court suit filed by Ruth Culler on behalf of her daughter Alma Culler seeks $5,000 from Frank Phillips alleging breach of promise to marry. Alma, 17, met Phillips in 1920, he provided gifts and lodging, then refused marriage citing clever deceit and long acquaintance. Phillips, about 45, is accused of pressuring Alma after a period of attention.
Local fund for Mississippi flood relief in Atchison, led by Red Cross treasurer Frank Wertz, has surpassed 1494 dollars as volunteers donate after a prior quota was met. Community notices mention donors, helpers, and ongoing appeals with names and places across town.
A Pillsbury tank project is progressing ahead of plan with concrete pours starting Friday night. Workers operate six jacks per bin to lift the form as cement sets, aided by electric lights and a continuous crew.
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