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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1922
Page
4
Baker University campus notes include Alpha Delta Sigma seniors named at Baker and Phi Mu attendees at weddings. News from Independence and Topeka covers weddings, engagements, a 58th wedding anniversary for Judge and Mrs. Skinner, Alpha Delta Sigma, Phi Mu and Phi Kappa Phi events, and local social visits with Baker graduates Miss Ruth Welty and Miss Miriam Welty among those mentioned.
Emerson Browne introduces Richard Barthelmess in The Seventh Day a coastal New England tale where a fishing boat captain drifts into romance with Patricia Vane. The film contrasts simple country life with flirtation, deception, and a climactic realization highlighting Barthelmess’s earnest performance.
A fragmented report highlights Tharon of Lost Valley achieving a notable win as teammates and rivals like Roe's success are noted. The scene centers on a field event with surrounding athletes and performances shaping a close contest.
Lawrence residents report visits and travel across nearby cities. W J Drescher and Scott traveled to Topeka, while Mrs J A Benson went to Detroit to be with ill former resident Wel don Spencer. Verdie Hemming stays in Ottawa, and many locals meet relatives in Kansas City and Junction City.
Workmen began installing a new radio set at the Elks club rooms on Vermont Street. Repairs on Massachusetts street claim three new water services instead of replacing a pipe, while a water project took longer than planned. The Sitt’n-Whittle League debates the top of the Sixth and Vermont ice storage warehouse. The University senior play debuts at Bowersock theatre tonight. The county commission meets for its final session before May 1. A six month old Newfoundland dog owned by Sheriff Will Johns died of distemper. The city commission meets tonight. fireworks protests expected. Rain slowed concrete work on the Fort highway slab, which now extends east toward the Kanwaka store. Town pessimists note many husbands attempt garden sass at home.
Rev. Thomas of the Christian church preached morning and evening and attended funeral duties for Miss Moore in Tonganoxie. The notes mention travel to Savannah Missouri for relatives, a new grocery and snack shop opened by Sam Wiley, and several local visits and family gatherings around North Lawrence, Warren Pine, and Woodlawn School with multiple residents hosting or hosting relatives.
A marriage license was issued to Eldon Moll of Olathe and Irene Riley of Gardner. Herbert Albriton, former First Methodist pastor of Lawrence, died in Denver at twenty eight. his funeral was in Lawrence with burial at Oak Hill. A Cairo city scene window display at Gustafson's jewelry depicts life in the northeast tower and gate. Boots were stolen from a car near the Varsity Theatre. Bert Bernam was fined for speeding and Johnson pleaded no contest to a charge of costing. Elks dance announced for April 26 at Elks Hall.
Announcement by A Walworth acting at University Y Mec states Estes delegates to the June 9 to 19 conference at Estes Park will have accommodations furnished. Sleepers added on Union Pacific train 103 June 8 for exclusive use, departing 11 50 p m Lawrence arriving Denver 7 a m June 9. Mrs John Wesley Stant travels from Mountain Grove Ma to Colorado Springs due to illness of her sister. Barker's Drug Store advertises Balm of Gilead Caugh Balsam for coughs and bronchial ailments. Buy a Bicycle Hanna.
A police call described a knife fight on Pennsylvania Street. Officers found Orlando Dimery with a minor facial cut and, after he refused to discuss the alleged assault, he was detained by the chief’s order. Dimery was charged with being drunk and fined 15 dollars, serving time in default.
Robert Williams faced disturbance of the peace charges in police court this morning. He pleaded not guilty and a trial was scheduled for tomorrow morning.
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