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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
4
A 1928 newspaper fragment surveys early aviation limits and repair needs on Greenly Isle, noting Bremen’s grounding delays and the need for ground services. It also opines on Billy Sunday’s evangelistic meetings, praising temperate critique and lack of church hostility.
Franklin County Farm Bureau and Dean H Umberger clash over Franklin County Farm Agent Joe Robbins tenure and a contested Franklin county corn entry. The dispute stems from a state contest at Manhattan and centers on authority, contracts, and who controls Robbins job security amid support for Robbins from local bureau members.
A Kansas scene features President Farrell of KS A C and Governor Paulen noting the law's wording shapes Dean Umberger's call for Agent Robbins resignation. The action provokes local unpopularity and concerns about state college reputation, while Fort Scott Tribune and Abilene Reflector discuss government methods and historic rights in Indian affairs.
In our old hometown a Mrs Stdvrecht received a Chickering parlor grand piano the first offered for sale here. The brickyard north of Mr Zimmerman's house produces brick in large quantities while Line Taln Pat Magan operates a lime kiln near the windmill. J P Whitney rents lots on Massachusetts Street for semi monthly stock sales. A B Wooster Co opens a new rug store under this office with a large druggist assortment. Dr Sam Hugon buys the Ottawa Chief pacer from Mr Campbell, a Messenger stock horse touted as the state’s fastest pacer. Ex Governor J M Harvey was in town and called at the Journal office. the Governor is praised as a true leader in the gubernatorial chain.
Mrs. William H. Brown and Miss Edith Snow daughters of Dr. Snow return from San Antonio to J. yence and plan to sail April 29 from New York to Southampton then to Camp Town. Miss Snow hopes to recover health. Mrs. I. Crosse arrives in Lawrence to visit Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Snow. Miss Lescher takes a three month leave from the Eastern Star Bakery. Brint Woodward showcases new hats bought in Chicago. Will Olmstead stays in town rather than moving to New Mexico. Prof. Olin to give Glasco high school commencement address with Dr. Bardick at Deiphos.
London reports say German forces were completely repulsed in the recent assault around Givenchy on the southern Lys sector. After yesterday's heavy attack failed on the Ypres front, German troops made no further push during the night and the Flanders front remained quiet this morning.
Reports from Paris and Rheims describe a week of German shelling and fires in Rheims reducing swaths of the city to ruins. Le Matin cites 100000 shells striking the heart of the city, with flames visible from 60 to 70 miles away as aviators observe the destruction.
A Florida State G A R encampment tale recalls two Lawrence men Theodore Gardner and Gardner Gardner meeting by chance in Tarps and reminiscing about Union County Smithyite days from 1801 to 1804. The note ends with a punchline about judging contests.
Designs announced for the Western Kansas high school music contest held with the Hays Music Festival. A panel of judges from Kansas City Topeka and Pueblo will oversee events in band orchestra chorus glee club quartet and solo. More than a thousand students attend annually and 1240 from 57 schools participated last year. The festival runs three days with concerts and an English sung Aida and Handel’s Messiah. New Kansan officers were elected for the University Daily Kansan with Lucile Reppert as editor in chief and other posts filled.
John Tranum, a veteran parachutist, plans a high altitude jump near Los Angeles to test a controlled fall with silken parachute gear. He aims to drop from 12 000 feet, deploy at about 8 000 feet, then open a parachute to soften the landing and avoid a hard impact near enemy lines or spectators. Tranum cites decades of jumps across Europe and other continents, with a history of safe landings and one ankle twist on a recent jump.
In 1856 sheriff Jones resisted arrest during a rescue effort for Bran son aided by SN Wood. The episode reflects the tensions of the Kansas Territory era and the violent confrontations over slavery and law enforcement.
The LZ 127, touted as the Mightiest airship, is up for auction in Friedrichshafen. Built by Zeppelin for transcontinental routes, it awaits a buyer as 200 workers race to launch by May. The 770 foot craft carries 344 487 cubic feet of gas, five Maybach motors, a top speed near 79 mph, and seats 20 passengers.
Paris experts at the French National Library exhibit antong the Telies from the French Revolution. They claim handwriting analysis reshapes views of leaders like Robespierre and Louis XVI, portraying Robespierre as pale and methodical and Louis XVI as good and gentle, while Corday and Marie Antoinette receive harsher judgments. The fragment notes rancor colors signatures and questions traditional characterizations.
Easter visits and family gatherings fill the McLouth area as the Lange and Fowler families celebrate a fifty fifth wedding anniversary at the Fowler home. relatives from Waverly Ogallah and Lawrence attend. Easter services begin with sunrise prayers at the Baptist church led by Prof Ira Brammell and include scripture, cornet and vocal solos.
Mr and Mrs Cl enrolled their 6 year old in a central Kansas meningitis seral program while Mr and Mrs Deryl George R and three children were involved in school distinctions. Baxter Springs grade school marks ten consecutive years since his return from World War. Local families hosted Easter gatherings with relatives from St Louis Herrington and Lawrence. School board elections had Elmer Jones vacancy filled, Matt Woodhead elected director, and EB E McAfferty of Lawrence led quarterly conference. Lloyd Dobbs resigned as sixth grade teacher to become under principal near Rosedale Kansas City. County Scholarship results showed Oskaloosa leading and McLouth winners named Dorothy McHenry Mabel Williams John Bower Robert Ritchie. John Parry returned after mumps. Mary Kathryn Frederick visited Lawrence. Alice Pholman won amateur typewriting at Bonner.
Linwood and Lawrence residents visited relatives and dined with families across the region. Several neighborhoods report illness updates, births, and teaching staff changes for the coming year.
The annual District 42 meeting occurred Friday at the schoolhouse with auditing committee named and William Sweekey re elected director. The Tecumseh Kemedly Kids three act comedy The Hoodooed Coon is set for April 21 at 8 o'clock.
There will be a basket dinner and closing day exercises at the Mound school on Friday April 20. Everyone is cordially invited. Mrs. Floyd Shellhorn and Pezel Marion spent Wednesday afternoon at the O. A. Bidinger home. William Murphy worked on Irwin Kratt's car Thursday. Mrs Jake Bidinger and Bernita called at Rolla Buckhome Monday afternoon to get setting eggs. Roy Deskin was a Lawrence visitor Wednesday. Tat Russell Deskin spent Saturday afternoon with Ralph Hyuk. Floyd Shellborn was a Stull visitor Wednesday. Mrs and Mrs George Murphy and Bettie Louise spent Wednesday.
Mr Bowen and Mrs Lawson hosted visitors Sunday. Frank Walthonle and John Wilgon did painting work for Dick y in India. The Swallows, Andersons, Bidlingers, and Demeritts spent the afternoon at various homes with light refreshments.
Eliza A Turner born April 6 1834 Grant Nova Scotia died April 17 at her Lawrence home after a long life of faith and family. She married John Quinlan in 1855 at New Ross Nova Scotia and had six children. The family moved to Nebraska then Lawrence where she lived with her daughter Cassie Quinlan. She leaves two sons A A Quinlan and D M Quinlan two daughters Emily McGleod and Cassie Quinlan ten grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Her faith and secret prayer sustained her and many mourn her passing.
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