Tonganoxie Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
A flurry of visits and returns marks Tonganoxie social life as residents travel to Leavenworth Kansas City Lawrence and Topeka. Among those noted are Marjorie Thayer Pony Creek visiting friends, Paul Murphy returning to Banal City, and the Marks siblings spending days in Leavenworth with Mrs. John Driscoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Marjorie Thayer
Pony Creek
Tonganoxie
Jay
Paul Murphy
Arer
Te J.carter
Fl My
Frank Marks
Leavenworth
Mr. Marks
John Driscoll
Driscol
Misa Ethel Kemler
Baschor
Marie Newsome
Sidney Garnard
McLouth
Mixx Grace Zoellner
Frank Jenking
William
Heavenworth
Irene Steeper
MacLouth
Karl Klinkenberg
Lawrence
Lewis P. Sanders
Neely
Clarence Sanders
Virginia Maurine
Sue Todd
William Pheniicie
Phenicie
J. Roberts
Oskaloosa
Sue Zonet
Perenes
Paris
George Heine
Spring Valley
Minn
Albert Heine
Heine
August Metlewski
Mary
Joseph
Beatrice
Nab
Lincoln Ballou
Topeka
Louis Young
J. M. Young
Addie Peters
Mary Lloyd
P Gordon Hillis
Kansas City
Whitsed Laming, Jr
W. Haag
Rolfing & Company
Blanchard Umholtz
Daniel V. Umholtz
Ruth Newsome
C. Newsome
Lester Hamil
Big Stranger
Ruth Phenicie
Reno
Mira Stella Sechrest
Charles Thomas
Burlingame
An Ae Turner
Kaye
Sas
Misangaire Cameles
Alice
Henry Kiamet
Lawrean Mites
Iansas
Seufert
Henry Myers
John C. _Laming
Charles
Stisses
Thekla
Leonor
F. A. Henry
Mise Edith Heiser
Susan Nehrbass
Mary Houston
William P. Fincher
Teale
Kansasity
Pearl McCaffrey
Goethe Leads Germany in Culture Critique Speech
Bishop W A Quayle speaking at Baker University chapel denounced German culture as failed, lamenting Goethe as a heathen and urging United States entry into the war. His remarks drew strong student applause as he urged action before peace treaties. May issue promotions noted at Carroll's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Quayle
Baldwin
Baker University
Bishop Quayle
Germany
Luther
Goethe
Quayle
Ux Nicholas
Russia
Ix Wilhelm
Uni Staten
Man seeks permission to garden on Sundays to boost food supply
A busy man asks the Journal-World to publish a reader vote on allowing Sunday gardening. He owns two plots and wants to garden despite church attendance norms. He cannot leave work to tend the plot, lacks family help, and believes Sunday gardening could help increase national food production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
West Garden
Program Review and Local Notes
A brief notice notes an upcoming sequence of meetings following a fine program. It mentions ice cream for sale by Wiede mann and records John N. Johnson traveling to Logan County Kansas to visit his land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Johnson
Logan County
Kanbag
Playing At St Marys McCarty Says Squad Looks Good
A fragmented game recap notes McCarty praising the squad’s readiness for victory. Coach Leon McCarty discusses potential shifts including Geo. Sree as captain ready to be moved from outfield to mound if needed. Dutch and Gib are noted for recent strong play and position changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon “McCarty
Girls Gain A Chance In Farming Venture Letter Stirs
A district clerk letter argues for including girls in a farming land project akin to a western county experiment where high school students cultivate 400 acres with prizes. The note praises girls patriotism and suggests extra jobs, education, and income from production to boost food supply and keep youth industrious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Coe
University to Help Cultivate Land in Community Effort
A university town plan pushes to cultivate all available land amid potential wartime shortages. A Siporpeee committee, appointed by Frank Strong, coordinates with Lawrence leaders including Professor Kester and T. Smith. A joint meeting with the university sub-committee is set for Monday at 8 p.m. Residents are urged to list parcels for cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siporpeee
Frank Strong
R.holmes
Rar
Sti
Amy Sainenleies
Univerity
Lawrence
Professor Kester
T. ‘T. Smith
Clauson
Stevens
Mr. Shea
Germany
Fear the Mexicans Threat Feared in California
Residents of Southern California express fears of Mexican laborers returning home in large numbers and carrying money. A San Diego man's letter noted potential attacks near the border. Elwood Newlin of Los Angeles voices similar fears and remarks about laborers. Also mentions a local college placement claim and a Fairhaven Presbyterian Church annual meeting with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John
McCurdy
San Diego
Ca’ Vetter
Elwood Newlin
Los Angeles
Mexico
Mr. Newlin
Dramatic Club to Stage Man Who Married Dumb Wife
KU Dramatic Club will perform The Man Who Married Dumb Wife Wednesday at the Great Hall theatre, shifting from an earlier plan with the A C A. Harold Lytle of Lawrence plays the male lead, Susan McDonald the Wife, rehearsals ongoing, admission free. Miss Samson visits Topeka. Miss Coyne returns to Leavenworth after a weekend at Miss Mackie’s.
Frats Start Baseball Schedule for Three Divisions
The Pan Hellenic baseball league at the University announces a three division schedule. Division one games include Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Nu with several April and May dates. Division two lists Kappa Sigma Phi Gamma Delta and Alpha Tau Omega among others with April 17 to May 3 matches. Division three shows Theta Pi Delta Tau Delta Phi Kappa Psi and Sigma Chi with April 18 to May 14 games. Carroll's and Doane notes in Kansas City complete the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Yee
Phi Gams
Acacias
Sigma
A Kappa
Pi Kappa Alpha
Phhi Delta Theta
Sigma Nu
Pt Delta Theta
Phi Kappa
Phi Delta Theta
Acacia Va
Kappa Sigma Vas Phi Gamma Delta
Alpha Tau Sin Sia
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Tau Omega Va
Phi Gamma Delta
Personal notices and society arrivals in Lawrence
A collection of society remarks from Lawrence and surrounding towns. Guests and visitors span Argentine, Belleville, Junction City, Kansas City, and Leavenworth, with locals returning from trips to Chicago and Kansas City. Also notes on Miss Carter and Miss Connell visiting, plus community commentary on guardsmen voting rights and naval enlistment trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Spurgeon
H. B. Ober
C. P. Radcliffe
Chicago
Elaine Carter
Kansas City
F . Willis Bramwell
Bernard Caswell
Belleville
Kans
Sigma Chi
Louis Heben
Junction City
Lawrence
Frances Bell
Baldwin
Vic. Johnson
Esther Johnson
Owen Care
C. C. Pickard
D.F. Todd
W. J. Francisco
Nelse Poronto
Leavenworth County
Catherine Connell
Mavy Martin
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Ty. WH. Fitzpatrick
Salina
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New York
Army
Navy
Cyrax
Samuel F. Streit Meutenant
Mixa Frances Niarr
Roblnvon
J Eddy
Berd
Aids Journei-Works
Tell Pawance
Duanghs
Mo Neville
Svenusmay & Wetkly
Luke
Frankfurt
W. Tarrison
Tieine Phone i. W
Bankers Securities Cn
Atchum
A. W. Lamb Lawrence
Women’s Home Companion and
Pictorial Review
Carroll's
Rurvat
Wiedemann’s
Delahunty Transfer CO
Pitine
ST Marys
Jayhawker
McCarty
Losks
Foye
Min Hay
Rence Business College
Chas
E. Mose
Moss
Vis
Carroll
The
Lawrence Business College
Arrang
Sete Tuen
Peates
Axe
War Department
Ofoe
Elase
L. B
Business College
S. Walter
Wellhouse
Wal Wellhouse
A W. Allen
Phyllis Claypool
Georgia Forkner
Ottawa
Alice Bowlby
Alpha Chi Omega Homme
David” Smith
Atchison
J. J. D. Smith
Red Deer
New
Journal-World: Press
Chas. H. Bi
University Book Prize
University
Fairyterian Church
R. C. Johnson
J. B. Fugate
F. W. Cutter
Vanyoy Miller
I. C. Stevenson
A. F. Blair
J. G. McElhinny
John D. Garver
Tristees
William Docking
George Kreeck
Cement
C. Friend
A.C. A
Carroll’s
M. Perrichon
Dick Ros
Mary Samson
Topeka, Tees
Catherine Coyne
Nannie Mackie
NEW Spring Clothing
H. L. Winey & Sons
Jem
Literary Digest
S. C. Doane
Journal-World Today
Charles Curtis
Washington
Congress
Maude
United States Gov’t
United States
Watkins National Bank
J. Meade
Irving Hill
Geo. W. Kahne
Cashier
Lawrence National Bank
Bowersog
W. Bartelofe
B.tahlen Seed Co
A. Henley American Cement Plaster
R. Shultzey
Bowerlock' Theatre
S. H. S. Girls Glee Club
RED Cross
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