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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
6
In Kansas City prosecutors pursue a case against Ethel When for allegedly stealing a touring car. Chief Douglas traced the vehicle to Lawrence, where Elmer Davidson found the car had been reportedly borrowed and then stolen on April 19. The inquiry continued as authorities sought to confirm ownership and motive.
Miss Katharine Greenleaf of Lawrence and Cecil Bradley of Abilene wed in a 3 PM ceremony at the bride’s home, Rev. Edward Hislop officiating. Attendants included sister Frances Greenleaf, maid of honor, and bridesmaid Vesta Kane, with Thomas Hugh ey of Kansas City best man. A luncheon followed as spring flowers adorned the rooms.
Miss Louise Tutcher of Kansas City spent a day in Lawrence and once supervised the local grade belts. Mrs. Howard McConnell of Parsons visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hunzitker. Mrs. R C Woodward of Eldora was a guest at J Get ter’s home, 1121 Tennessee. Roy Herndon of Leavenworth visited his mother in law Mrs. J E Daniels. Mrs. Gertie K Johnston has begun a tour as Rebekah State Assembly secretary with talks on Rebekah Odd Fellowship in Topeka Bancroft Beverly Neodesha. Mrs 0 W Maloney of Tulsa will visit son 0 W Maloney Jr and family.
Kiwanis members at Wiedemann’s luncheon were urged to bring a boy as a guest next week as part of Boys Week activities. The board approved $10 to cover expenses for the general Boys Week program. Prof Waldermar Gelich and Dean Donald Swarthouth provided a musical program after the meal, performing Hungarian Dance, Hu bay, Barcarolle, McMuen.
Topeka Kansas April 23 bids for 1928 automobile license tags will be opened at the state house this afternoon. The 1925 order bought 400000 plates at seven cents each. The executive council advertised for bids for a new state house elevator costing about 30000 dollars as authorized by the legislature.
Ed Davidson and Elmer Davidson appeared in police court yesterday morning on liquor possession charges. They were handed over to Kansas City officers yesterday afternoon and transported to Kansas City, Missouri.
Last evening the Presbyterian church elected officers for the year and approved a budget. Dr E K Bailey, longtime session member, was made a life member by unanimous vote. Deacons J Sproull and H M Elsey, trustees A Henley, F W Cutter, and F C Whipple were chosen. the congregation rejected a proposed ministerial pension system. Kansas editors to meet.
Topeka hosts the Kansas Editorial Association May 8 and 9 with a roster of prominent speakers including Ed Howe Atchison William Allen White Emporia LN Flint Kansas University Miss Izil Polson and Tom Thompson. Senators Curtis Capper plan to attend. A separate traffic accident report notes a collision on Ninth and Indiana injuring Miss Bowersock with both cars damaged.
After the first mail this morning the Lawrence Music Festival Association guarantors reached 276 and were expected to exceed 300 before day’s end. The guarantor list will be handed to printers tomorrow afternoon. Supporters who have not signed should file their cards with the Chamber of Commerce by noon tomorrow.
Mrs. Oscar Lofgren of Lindsborg was elected head of the Wichita Kansas club women group as the organization met in Wichita on April 23 to elect its new officers.
Milton Lower of Brooklyn arrives in Lawrence after eight days on the road walking and riding between New York and the city. He plans to reach California in eight more days with help from passing travelers.
Miss Jeanette Bowersock of 1003 Tennessee street sustained a sprained arm in an 11 30 a m collision at the Ninth and Indiana street intersection when her Ford sedan was struck by a car driven by Lloyde Oliver. Further details not given.
The Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs held its thirty third annual convention with officers elected: Mrs. John H. Wiggam of Emporia as vice president, Mrs. Fred Kerken of Girard as secretary, Mrs. Frances Jennings of Clay Center as director, and Mrs. Willard Templar of Fort Scott as treasurer. E. R. Lancaster of Guymon, Oklahoma, visited his daughter Mabel Lancaster, a University of Kansas senior, in Lawrence. Also promoting Coleman Cookers at Green Bros. demonstrations this week.
Thousands of overfat people claim success with Marmola Prescription Tablets advertised as the same formula as the famous Marmola. Priced at one dollar per box, the ad urges readers to buy at druggists or send payment to Marmola Co Detroit for direct shipment. Claims include steady, easy weight loss without exercise or strict dieting and no unpleasant effects.
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