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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1921
Page
4
The WNTV fair season is set to begin soon with preparations underway in 1N Ansas as organizers announce the schedule and activities for the community event.
August reports show fifty eight county and district fairs planned across Kansas with dates scheduled from late August through October. The State Board of Agriculture lists fairs in Allen, Barber, Barton, Brown, Doniphan, Lyon, Leavenworth, and many others, noting conflicts avoided and key events like the National Wheat Show in Wichita.
Miami County Farm Products Show organizers from Pa Var Thomas County and Wichita County join Dalby and Leoti as county fair associations pool plans for a regional agricultural exhibition.
County Treasurer W H Dickone explains a new Kansas motor vehicle law moves township road work funds from township hands to the county treasury. Vouchers for township roading will be drawn on the county treasurer, who must keep books for nine townships, adding processing duties and initial inconvenience.
John D. Parrish, longtime make up man for the Journal-World, marks thirty years in the printing trade. He has spent most of his career in Lawrence printing offices and witnessed the business’s growth over more than 30 years.
Feast of the Assumption and the 150th birth anniversary of Sir Walter Lee are noted alongside observances. The National Dental Association hosts its silver anniversary convention in Milwaukee while the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends marks its 100th anniversary at Richmond. A Southern Industries Congress convenes in Greensboro to discuss the Forney tariff. A national conference of motion picture censors gathers in Los Angeles to harmonize standards.
The article notes a Friday church program at Tollswhz en in Vineland with Newton, Reading, Maude Tackenian, Mus Quartette, Salo, and several acts. After the program, church ladies served ice cream and cake. Families and locals, including Mr and Mrs McPheeters and others, planned dinners and trips, with camping and travel mentions.
McLOUTH residents note frequent visits from Kansas City and Manhattan relatives. Mrs G M Paltis and son Bill visited the E C Steeper home. Ruth Annette Shaffer welcomed a new arrival. Rev T F Howell assists in P F L Gooks store during vacation. The Cap ital City trip, Methodist improvements, and district events are mentioned along with vacations and expected returns of Lloyd Chapman from Mason City Iowa.
McLouth community pages describe the Old Settlers Reunion set for August 17 1819 at Oskaloosa with three days of recreation band concerts ball games picture shows and picnics. Mentions Chautauqua week closing and local postmaster exam days at Leavenworth and Topeka. Local families and residents attend revival services and church events as community life centers around Jefferson County.
Knowl H and L Winford Thiry was called to Sa betha Kansas Wednesday of last week to drive his uncle Chet Collins home after a paralysis attack. Collins condition remained unchanged. The item also notes local social visits and family activity in the area including Mr and Mrs Homer Week and family at Will Deber home and Mrs C W Horry visiting Kansas City.
Glenn and Vicinity residents report travel on muddy roads Wednesday as cars move toward Lecompton and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Chérence Welcher take a drive with children while Gen L Glenn traverses Lecompton Hill. Goldie and Hazel Gray, Otis Marvis and Golilie Mehatt participate in local trips.
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