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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
8
A note from a patron celebrates Miss Maria Sheppard and Miss Bernice Giffee for a successful term at Belview. The community filled the final day with a large dinner and an evening program praising the teachers, and a unanimous petition urged electing the two for next year.
Easter programs unfold tomorrow in multiple churches with special services. Unitarian Church hosts a 10:50 a.m. celebration featuring Margaret Young and Roseworth voices with organ pieces by Stevens. First Christian Church presents an Easter service at 11 a.m. with Kristian Choir and Dr. Braden, including hymns, offertory, and a sermon on The Risen Christ. Streets and schools are alive with recitals, choir performances, and student activities as the community marks Easter.
The Kansas City market report shows cash wheat 1-2 lower with receipts around 260. May wheat closes at 1.00 1-2 and July at 1 1-4. Eggs and other markets largely unchanged while futures show minor movements. A playful note promotes a new product at Smith's, described as the Siper-Six and the new Indian.
The Oklahoma election board announces a new filing deadline under a revised law. Candidates aiming for the state ticket must file with the County Election Board within a window from April 22 to August 1, with penalties for late or misplaced filings. The board emphasizes strict enforcement and outlines fines for improper placement on the ticket.
A quiet title suit was filed in district court yesterday afternoon by Edmund T. Arnold. W. Bronson and others were named as defendants.
The 3 months old Rufus Clement Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wright, died Saturday afternoon at 1431 New York Street from bronchial pneumonia. Funeral service was at the home and burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Also noted is a school closing event with a ball game between Fairview and Blue Man schools and a post-dinner gathering.
Yrs. G Rankin and sons John and Carl Rankin left today for their home in Hardin Montana after a visit here with Mrs. J K Rankin.
Miss Victoria Burroughs traveled to Kansas with Mr Buz accompanying her for an unspecified visit. The fragmentary note mentions a Mrs O and a potential vegetarian context but lacks clear details or dates.
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