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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1929
Page
7
Mrs Helen Bailie of Boston had sought restatement in the national DAR. The 38th annual congress voted to refuse, with president-general Brosseau noting the prior evidence and one dissenting voice. Bailie called the outcome a drag on citizenship and criticized leadership.
Miss Marie Hay, senior high school commercial department, resigns as accepted by Lawrence Board of Education committees. She will move to Detroit this week to join Detroit public schools with higher salary. A temporary teacher will replace her in Lawrence. Superintendent W W Curfman calls the Detroit appointment a favorable reflection on Lawrence schools.
The University band plans a free spring concert April 24 in the Auditorium. Director Prof. J. C. McCantes leads a 90 piece ensemble with a program featuring a Battle of the Marne interpretation. Solo pieces highlight accordion and xylophone. A fire at a Ford touring car in the Cohen Junk Yard at 845 Delaware Street was put out by the fire department with no damage reported.
Miss Margaret Brown contracted measles while Junior Raines had pink eye earlier in the week. Perry grade school staged an operetta April 10 with small attendance. High school board elected Dr. C. J. 38 as treasurer. A senior party honored Marion Thompson Philip Gordon and Frank Lanning. Various local residents and families are noted, including reappointments, visits, and community activities.
Harmony area notes a busy spell with many Lawrence visitors and family gatherings. Frank Hagerman is re elected school board treasurer for district 57 and Mildred Cook chosen as next year’s Harmony teacher amid a flurry of weekend visits and dinners at various homes in Vinland and nearby towns.
San Antonio designer A L Hackenberger builds a helioplane modeled on swallow flight to prove it can take off and land without runways. The craft features a 14 foot wingspan and 18 foot length with a gondola cockpit beneath the upper wing, powered by two 25 horsepower engines.
Residents near Lawrence report a week of calls visits and errands. Attendees include the Stoebeners Oelkers and Schwartzes, the Lutz family and the Breithaupts. Events feature school activities, a Lutheran Bible class meeting, and multiple farm chores and shopping trips.
Daughters May and Eisie visited Mr and Mrs William Ford and family Sunday afternoon. Dr Crawford and Floyd Heffner called at Ben Horst’s Tuesday morning. Homer Disque visited John Stoebener Thursday evening. Ralph Kline was a Lawrence caller Tuesday. Many Worden youth attended the Easter program at Washington Creek church Sunday night. Mr Haun of Worden store drove to Ottawa Wednesday. John Stoebener Arnold and Walter called at Ralph Kline’s Monday. Mrs Paulina Simon and Mrs Wiltiagh Broeker of Lawrence called, Miss Gertrude Shaft Saturday evening. Mrs Katie Oswald spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Anna Hornberger and Emalie. Mrs J We Breithaupt, Dorothy, Winona and Leland. Miss Margaret Heim and Mrs Nellie Wintermantel
The report lists several residents visiting or traveling to Lawrence on Thursday and Friday. Names include Mrs. Wm Simon, Miss Gertrude Shott, Mr. J. W. Breithaupt, Lucas Fleer, Mrs. Katie Oswald, Oscar Schwartz, Hattie Schwartz, Wm Lynch, E W Deskines, Florence Heim, Misses Margaret and Sophia Heim, Pauline Stoebener, and Mrs. J. W. Breithaupt. It mentions Elm Thursday and a Wednesday reference to Florence Heim spending Sunday with relatives.
Readable ad fragment offers remodeling of an old home with emphasis on looks and convenience. Mentions an added sale price and willingness to suggest electrical and plumbing work to complete the project.
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