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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1926

Page

6

Memorial high school pageant crowns May Queen in 1926 conflict

A large audience witnessed elementary students present a pageant titled Conflict of 1926 at Memorial High School directed by Mrs. Beatrice J. Cook. Dorothy Deichert played the May Queen, with Doris Mitchell crowning her. various schools participated with dances and costumed tableaux ending in a crowning and May Pole dance. Proceeds totaled 145 dollars from 580 tickets to fund girls physical education.

Beatrice J. Cook Memorial High King Winter Dorothy Deichert Doris Mitchell Joe Dunkel Pinckney McAllaster Sorimg Frances Funk McAllaster Scnool Lil Ie Tin Osune Heartie Everett McPheeters Checkar David Courter Vwuner Hichami Cook Germany Dahsboger New York School Holland Woodlawn Uncle Sam Austin Stapleton Goddess of Liberty Ruth Gress Kathyrn Kay‘ger Cordley Quines Lincoln South New York Spring Winter

Bankruptcy bills and miscellaneous measures in Congress

The report notes actions in Congress with bankruptcy legislation advancing in the House and miscellaneous bills under Senate consideration. The text indicates debates over prohibition era issues and wet restrictions as the session progresses.

House Senate

Spring fashion parade shifts Fifth Avenue styles

New York Easter Sunday parade prompts a quick change from heavy winter wear to spring coats and hats. Women favor beige and pastel tweeds with short skirts, while men show light gray tones. bolero suits and large plaid coats appear among less common styles.

New York U. P Fifth Avenue

School Board Notes and Local Socials

The clerk is Bert Harman and the director A H Heines. Lena Freeman is elected teacher. Mrs Barnhart is ill with pneumonia and Dr Mott was called Friday as the rest of the family are ailing. Mr and Mrs Fred Harman and family of Six Corners visited Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry White.

F. A. Dickinson and Sons Lawrence Robert C. UL. Dehoff Banknet Leavenworth Chas. George Mildred Hallenbeck Linwood Reno G. L. Phenicie Fred Barnhart Ross Phenicie Joe Dan Johnnie Doyle Coyne Villa Eden L. J. Milerett Claude Hallenbeck Chas. Davidson S. A. McKone Carl Phillips Blanche Phenicie Katherine Ellen Hemphill Robert Crabbe H. A. Hailenbeck Martin Coyne Denzer Robert Blaker American Beauty H. A. Hallenbeck al Kahn Colb Violet Cook Robert Graham Minnie Thomas Kansas City Robert Blaller Alfred Kahn Antone Kahn Fred Kahn J.R. Dwyer Viola Kahn A. R. Swenson T. C. Davis, Jr V. A. Dehoff Jesse Ospe Sunny. Ross Phenicie The Elks C. L. Dehoff Fred Harman Mound Williams J. W. Moss Ferb Dickinson Marie Newby Whittier Calif Imperial Valley San Diego Pony Creek Tonganoxie Geo. L. Phenicie Migs Ruth Phenicie Katherine Coyne Kansas Martin Sweeney St. Louis Cheyenne Wyoming Jos Foley Sacred Heart Cemetery J . H. G. Skeets Tonganooxie George Sowers Mre Frank A. McRill Edgar McRill Dewea Loan S.A. McKone A. C. Tess Lawrences Leonard Modlin Berryton Kans Jean McKone Busy Bee Club Allan Coffman John Conrad Harold Frank McGrade Mike Seymour Helen Frances Harvey Blackwell Memorial Hospital Clarence Leonard Wilma Helen Dehoff Walter John Granberger Harry Alfred Yener John Davidson Esther Sowers Harry Skeets Eisele Sowers Honey Valley Chas. Woodward Bert Harman A. H. Heines Lena Freeman Barnhart Mott Six Corners Harry White

House panel weighs peace time military honors bill

Washington lawmakers consider a bill by Chairman Morin to award the Soldier's Medal for noncombat heroism and a new Distinguished Flying Cross for aviators. If passed, five military decorations would exist alongside the Medal of Honor DSC and DSM. The measure targets acts of extraordinary achievement and robs no enemy engagement.

Washington U. P House Military Committee Morin United States

Dinner Honoring Miss Emily Bigeler At Rankin Home

Miss Laura Rankin hosted a twelve cover dinner last evening in honor of Miss Emily Bigeler of Indianapolis who is the guest of Miss Wilma Miller. Bigeler departs tomorrow. Daffodils and yellow candles adorned the long table. The evening ended with bridge. Marcel la Chalkley won high score and Katherine Jackman second. Bigeler received a guest favor. The regular Country Club party, held biweekly, is planned for this evening.

Laura Rankin Emily Bigeler Indianapolis Ind Wilma’ ‘Miller Bigeler Bridge Marcella Chalkley Kathérine Jackman Miss Bigeler

Reunion highlights and travels of local residents

Dr. E H Varnum returned from Chicago after attending a two day class reunion at the Chicago College of Dental Surgery. William Bates left for Steubenville Ohio after winter with his relatives Mr and Mrs Shimmoons. Mrs Elwyn Cowgill and her son Thurston travel from Des Moines Iowa to visit Mrs Cowgill's parents in Kansas City and will stay with Mr and Mrs C D Cowgill for the rest of the week.

E. H Varnum Chicago Chicago College of Dental Surgery William Bates Steubenville Ohio C. C. Shimmoons Elwyn Cowgill Thurston Des. Moines

Deaths of Babies Exceed Births in Osaka City

A United Press report from Osaka says more than sixty percent of babies born in Osaka City last year died during the year. Births were 62,975 while deaths of babies under one year were 45,502. In Tennoji ward 3,369 under one year died versus 3,093 births.

Osaka United Press Municipal Industrial Bureau Tennoji Ka

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