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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1922
Page
4
Fragmented report criticizes masked fundraisers for churches as un-American. It notes law order concerns, references Bergdoll and desertion, and mentions former submarine chasers used in rum running. The piece also questions the vice presidency role and mentions William L. Fish as editor of a New Jersey anti-prohibition journal.
A Lawrence plan launches next week to fund a community service program centered on youth. The project will establish a friendly headquarters at the Y M C A site, with a focus on bettering conditions and influences for the town’s young people while supporting schools and homes.
A remark on the rapid advance of humane education echoing Angleil and the Presbyterian movement. The piece invokes biblical commandments about mercy and guardianship, urging protection for animals and those who cannot defend themselves, framing duty as righteous authority over beings in need.
A religious text fragment urges humane treatment of animals, forbidding killing for sport and theft of their needs, and commanding rest, food, mercy, and guardianship. It emphasizes mercy toward beasts, honoring faithful service, and restraint from cruel contests, with references to God and righteous care.
The item lists various birthdays and anniversaries including Princess Mary Viscountess Lascelles turning 23, Archbishop Dowling of St. Paul celebrating his tenth bishop anniversary, and Rt. Rev. Granville H. Sherwood marking the fifth anniversary of his consecration. It also notes New Zealand’s national holiday and other events such as the Liberal party conference in Manitoba, a Mississippi Valley Association convention in Kansas City, and a Dublin-style push for provincial elections in Winnipeg.
Supt H B Peaks announces extension of the Haskell drainage ditch to the Wakarusa bottoms to prevent floods. A government engineer will review the plan with local farmers and arrange right of way donations before final Washington approval.
A garbled column notes April’s arrival with playful lines on bootleggers trackless street cars and movie kisses. mentions the race track, a proposed airplane ring, and a future where studies draw students, alongside a roofing business setup by C. G. Schmid of A R. Young & Co in Lawrence and Abe Wolfson’s Topeka trip.
Centenary Epworth League will hold a good time social in the church Annex Friday night. Each member should bring a dollar saved from regular work and tell the experience of earning it as the entertainment. Also notes on local visits and moves appear, including Mrs. Pachem hosting guests and families moving within town.
Librarians convene in Baldwin Kansas for district meetings of the Kansas Library Association. Topics include radical periodicals, unorthodox books, book theft, collection methods, and library revenue with visits to Baker University and public libraries. Open to the public and run across four districts from Baldwin to Chanute.
Columbia Mrs. Harry Jones spent Wednesday at the Marion Strong home and visited with Mrs. Charles Brohammer and daughters. Others visiting included Elmer Flory and sons, Wrightsman, Lloyd and Everett Beeghley, Anselm Brohammer and Nettie Flory. Wesley Flory visited Frank Deay and Webb Postma families as well as Mrs. Neff and Mrs. Wesley Flory, with several local names noted in Kansas City references.
Westminster Circle meets in church parlors at 4 PM with midweek service at 7 45 PM. Brother hood dinner at 6 15 PM Thursday. Woman's Missionary Society 3 PM Friday with talks on Presbyterians and Christian Colleges in the Orient. Mother's Council met recently at Mrs. Gill's home. Rev. Murphy spoke on the Religious Education of Children. Dr. Bleck preached Now and Then from Corinthians. Choir selections noted. Thirteen persons were received into church membership last Sunday.
University Women’s Glee Club announces annual concert directed by Miss Lazelle in Fraser Chapel on May 2. Rehearsals daily plan a stronger show with choral, vocal and instrumental numbers plus six original club songs in a finale.
A group of University girls from City Fellowship and W. G. A are applying for a Camp Fire charter. They are training in Guardian’s course to prepare as leaders and will lead community service work in their home towns. The Monday meetings include many who seek leadership roles.
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