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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1927

Page

2

Mrs Milliken Sings at Rotary Luncheon in Lawrence

Mrs Nadine Cox Milliken, of the Brahms Quartet, sang two songs at today's Rotary luncheon in Lawrence accompanied by Rocky Loyce. The event noted Milliken's KU training and growing national popularity with the Brahms quartet. Reports showed members attending from Colorado Springs to Duluth, illustrating wide club distribution. U S BUILDINGS PLANS.

Nadine Cox Milliken Brahms Quartet Rocky” Loyce Rockhold K. U Rotary Lawrence Club Memrs C. M. Bleir Colorado Springs Bert Dale Inglewood Calif W. W Davis Boston J. Frank Jones Duluth, Minn Karl Klooz Chicago Walter Varnum Kantag City Herbert Hungerford Cheboygan Mich U. S

Expansion of federal buildings faces funding boost

Rapid City Aug 15 AP plan to erect new federal buildings nationwide moves forward on the assumption Congress will raise the outside DC program from 100 million to 200 million. Carl T. Schuneman and John Bartlett told President Coolidge in a joint treasury and post office investigation briefing that, pending first year funds, 7 million already provided is being used for needed improvements in 26 cities.

Rapid City Congress District of Columbia Coolidge Carl T. Schuneman John Bartlett Treasury Post Office Departments

Deaths and funerals detail Hill P Wilson and others

Hill P. Wilson former Lawrence resident and KU faculty member’s father dies at 90 in Beaumont Texas. Founder of Hays City and Fort Hays post trader turned first bank founder, friend of frontier figures, wrote a John Brown view in old Kansas. Also notes on W H Kelley and Gordon W McKee deaths with survivors and funeral details.

Hill P. Wilson Lawrence Esther Wilson University of Kansas Beaumont Texas Edson Hays City Pennsylvania Fort Hays Frontier General Custer Buffalo Bill Wild Bill George A. Clark Oklahoma John Brown Kansas Brown

Denver to Kansas City Air Service Debuts

The first Denver to Kansas City passenger flight by Chicago and Southwestern Air Lines departs Colorado Airways field at 5 AM with three passengers, arriving in KC at 11 30 AM, then a Waco plane leaves KC for Denver at 1 PM arriving back by 7 20 PM. In Cuba Kansas Joe Opacensky 30 dies after electrocution repairing a transmission line between Cuba and Haddam. Olive L Brown of Warrensburg leaves for Portland Oregon for a month. Dale of Stefford visits Chas Kendall home.

Deaver Denver-to-Kansas City Chicago and Southwestern Air Lines Company Colorado Airways, Inc Lincoln Kansas City Waco Denver Escen Ee Cuba Concordia Kans Joe Opacensky Kansas Power Company Haddam

Sir Thomas Lipton Yacht Regatta At Grand Lake

Six yachts will compete in the seventeenth Lipton yachting regatta at Grand Lake Colorado on August 15. Entrants include the Marboloness owned by Dr W F Spears and son Thomas, the Margarite the Sunshine Highball the Derothy and the Profit owned by Miss Gretchen Tritch of Denver. Grand Lake the largest Colorado lake at 8 369 feet elevation is famed for boating and fishing and has a six mile shore line and is near Rocky Mountain National Park.

Grand Lake Colo Thomas Lipton Nonotsk Worl Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park W. F. Spears Thomas Spears Marguerite Sunshine Highball Derothy Profit Gretchen Tritch Denver Rocky Mountain Region

E H Gary Is Dead Continued From Page One

The obituary notes E H Gary died as the piece traces his lineage to Puritan roots. It mentions his father Erastus Gary and mother Abiah Vallette Gary, a descendant of a Lafayette officer who aided the American cause. The text lists his education at public schools Wheaton College and the University of Chicago.

England Erastus Gary Havin Massachusetts Abiah Vallette Gary LaFayette Wheaton College University of Chicago

Crystal Palace in London Glass House News

London report recalls the Crystal Palace famed for its glass roof spanning 25 acres and two hundred feet high. It notes wartime raids, 1920 roof reconditioning costs, and a glazier’s comical mishap on a circular staircase while highlighting the 1854 design by Sir Joseph Paxton and its Hyde Park origins.

London Crystal Palace Sir Joseph Paxton Hyde Park

Local youths suffer injuries and visits fill community

Desoto Harvey Large, nine, broke both bones in his right arm near the wrist while attempting to rank the family car. Minnie Koeller improves after a long bout of high blood pressure treated at Linwood. Mrs. M L Deweese returns home from Bonner Springs with granddaughter Mildred. Ruth Everett visits. Beulah Reynolds hosts. Herbert Reynolds visits from Kansas City. Dr. T F Gray of Winslow visits, then travels with Dr. Doan to Chillicothe. Lawrence visitors include Mrs. Fred Warsop and Mrs. Fred Grob. Isaac Cox, 73, dies after a car crash on Eighth Street. Mrs. Dell Davidson reports tire theft from their car. Funeral set tomorrow for author James Oliver Curwood in Oswego. World Co. advertises trunk line phones.

Harvey Large Leo Large Minnie Koeller Linwood M L. Deweese J. E. Deweese Bonner Springs Mildred Deweese Bonner Ruth Everett Frank Burbank Okla Jesn Martin Beulah Reynolds Herbert Reynolds Kansas City Avas J. R. Reynolds Anithon Sundbya Bethel S. R. Vance Kone T. FE. Gray Winslow Ark Svotor Frank Doan Gray Doan Chillicothe Dean Fred Warsop Fred Grob Lawrence Wm. Kruell Juanite Harry Craig Billy Roche Lola Burton Nannie ,Gander Fischer Wm. Thudium Small Son Fred Thudium Hazel Hobson Wellaville B.A. Jaquish Jaquish J. M. Nabb Maywood Smith Leavenworth Nabb Howard McKenzie Leone Doris Campbell Toronto Joyce Smith Kevener Quals J. M. Marcy Warry Sappenfield Sappenfield Alberta W. A. Uhl Minneapolis Minn Lampnan Bible East Park Wm. Krull Juanita Erie Mary Fischer le Loup A. O. Burton Baldwin Mable Parmenter Alliegaylé Witt Francia Spencer Spencer H. C. Prentice Crosby Topeka Pat Dillon Wichita Nell Murphy John Dillon Frank, Elliott Poola Elas J. H.at Nan Gaddis Rome Deay Geo, Smith Carl Desay Will Winters Stony Point Lester Deay Ottawa Vernon Love Vinland Ella Bealvoir Nelson Olmstead Emma Winters Warren Wilcox Darlinghouse Chanute Clark Baker University Belleplain Gerald Bower Mahala Thompson Nellie Moore Louis Moore Arkansas City Leon Wilgus Carthage C. FB. Neal G. W. Wilgus Mary Martin Mildred Marion Malta Bend W. O. Thompson Hays Norma Harison Memorial Hospital Mildred Reeves Gertrude Kansas' City Reeves M.& M. Mercantile Company J. J. Whitted Carl Carlson Wm. Whitted Almena Delta Delta Delta C. E. Beeks Beeks Eugene and Herbert Bailey Boston Mass C. W. Bailey Arthur Lee V. A. Nichol Marvin Altoona Wm, Huff and Family Nichol Clarence Carmet John Moore Donetha McKenzie Detrick Emporia Dell Wright Helen Marie Jessie Skinner Washington Stephens Garnett Skinner Paul Sutton F. H. Bell Jimmie Gander Joplin Church Lawn Elizabeth Whitehead Baldwin City Council Wellsville Water Works High Street Charles E. Shike Epworth League Institute Board Baldwin Institute C. L. Wells Clinton Ellis Carl Butell Claude Wells Aldwin J. T. Schwalm Sedalia D. Terry Gladys Glen Hill Edgerton State Board of Education Baldwin High School Park Et le Loup J. AC. Patterson Glen Patterson Mise Bonndell Mactoun Pattersons Margaret Counts Marjorie Pardee Sylvia Randall Esther Brockway Lillian Dowers

Roving Sports World highlights young star Earl Clark in Richmond

Earl Clark, a Washington League standout, now stars for the Richmond team, batting over .400 and drawing interest from five major leagues. He is noted for speed, fielding, and a soccer past, while other items mention James Demers and a quirky New Britain golf hole, plus a court case on Sunday baseball fines in Van Buren.

Socker Washington Earl Clark Richmond Virginia Clark Monroe Ward

Flying Pageant Hinges on Music Wireless in Hendon Sky

Royal Air Force pageant at Hendon features planes lifting to tunes played by the air force band with wireless transmission to pilots. The show includes mock bombing to the song Lay a Little Egg for Me and midair maneuvers to Here We Go Around the Mulberry Bush and Rolling Home Others report a bank robbery in Missouri netting about 3000 dollars.

London Royal Air Force Hendon Air Force Bill Bailey

Causes of Sunburn by Dr Windliams in New York

An in depth explanation of how sunburn arises from blue violet ultraviolet rays rather than heat. It explains the role of light types, reflection from snow sea and sand, and how skin responds with redness and tanning. The piece notes how mist protects and that darker skin tan reduces light penetration.

Rand

London to America retry after weather improves

London Reuters reports Junker firm stating the attempted flight to America will be repeated when weather allows. In Excelsior Springs Missouri George Duncan, 33, a golf club caddy, is accused of snitching on gambling and drinking parties. he was shot and killed by Henry Atwood, 43, a grocer, on a downtown street last night. Charlie Chaplin and his lawyers reportedly near agreement on a property settlement, slightly under 1 million dollars. Captain F. T. Courtney aims to begin his trans Atlantic flight tomorrow. Seven destroyers to aid Dole Flight Honolulu flyers departing Oakland California tomorrow. Billy La Mance, son of a Methodist minister, prepares to enter the ministry after an attempted boxing bout ends with a knockout by Thana Haswell.

Excelsior Springs George Duncan Henry Atwood Duncan Beulah, Mich Billy la Mance Thana Haswell Billy

Early Morning Wedding Ends With License Secured

Mrs. Albert EB Finchan and two children from Pratt visit Mrs. Fincham’s mother Mrs. C. C. Le Seur. Mrs. J. P. Dodson returns from Glen Campbell Iowa visit with relatives. Omar Horter and Miss Dale Horter visit J. R. Dodson. Edna Underwood Ellen Penny and Mary Engel visit Leavenworth. Lena Wulfkuhle heads to Osawatomie with Tha Coffelt. An early morning Kansas City couple wed by Justice Richard B Stevens after license secured at City Hall. Advertisement notes McNish’s grape-free bottled flavor.

Albert EB. Finchan Pratt Fincham C. C. LeSeur J.P. Dodson Glen Campbell I's Omar Horter Dale Horter Topeka J. R. Dodson Edna ‘Underwood Eileen Penny Mary Engel Leavenworth Lena Wulfkuhle Osawatomie Mistha Coffelt BE. E. Potter Justice of the Richard B. Stevens Kansas City Justice Stevens City Hall Ralph Casebolt Ollie Bonney

Lawrence Bell plant hosts picnic at tourist park Leavenworth

The Lawrence Bell Telephone plant held a picnic at the tourist park in Leavenworth from 11 a m to 6 p m with about sixty attendees. Wives and families joined, a noon dinner featured chicken and ice cream, and the afternoon included games, contests, and a golf session. Charles Kassinger of Lawrence presides the district association.

Lawrence Bell Telephone Company Leavenworth Atchison Ottawa Seneca Charles Kassinger

Bureau prepares book on visual instruction issued for schools

The University Bureau of Visual Instruction has a handbook now with the state printer and will be mailed to high schools and colleges by mid September. The guide notes education via films slides and visual media and cites football as Shakespeare as examples of modern teaching materials.

University Bureau of Visual Instruction

Baldwin News: Business Men's Tour to Nearby Towns

The Baldwin Business Men's Association conducted a goodwill tour visiting ten towns including Wor den Overbrook Carbondale Scranton Burlingame Osage City Lyndon Quenemo Michigan Valley Centropolis and planned further trips weather permitting to Vinland Eudora Tie Soto Olathe Gardner Edgerton Wellsville and Le Loup. Local residents Elizabeth Lockrrd visiting Greencastle Indiana and Dr Julius Smitth to attend a National Anti Saloon League trustees meeting at Winona Lake Indiana.

Martha Cowgill Julius Smitth Winona Lake Ind National Anti Saloon League Janice Stoner Princeton Geneva Steen Charles Hill Lincoln Neb Randall Hil Charles Vaughn Zelma Missouri Brookfield Shelbyville Janine Elliott Lawrence Louise Hindman Kansas City Shanate John E. Wilson Ozarks T. A. Hitchcock Merle Ralph Twichell Tiaogres West Grove Street Phil Moorg Wedagaday Oklahoma City Los Angeles C. N. Powers Archie Towera Assembly of the Lampman Walter Williams Edith J. W. Bonine Independence

Kaw Valley social notes and school bid notice in Eudora

Otto Altenbernd hosted a surprise picnic honoring Wm Fel bert before returning to Germany. The extended guest list spans numerous local families, with additional visits and calls across Kaw Valley. The Lawrence Journal-World reports social gatherings and health updates, plus a wide bid notice by Kaw Valley School District No 2 of Eudora for athletic field construction, with bids due August 5.

Otto Altenbernd Wm.Felbert Germany Felbert Wn. Albert Conrad Altenbernd Eugene Mueller Carl Lena Albert Rose Albert Claira Alberts Lena Altenbernd Sophie Johanning Lonnie Clara Stehwein Anna Stehwein Elmer Altenbern Harold Everist Fred Stehwein Albert Stehwein W. E Perkins Wier Jr Ray Wingate Little Billy Wichita John Moody Hugo Hallquist Kansas City Hallquist Mogey Hollar Dra, Holler Caroling “Perkins John| Donahue Stevens Points Wistonain Misa Schultz B. F. Fiegenbaum Eudora Arthur Schutz Altenherhd Ray Ogden Kansas City Honer Fred W. Ott Udwin Ott F. W. Ott Arvid Carlyon Overbrook Eldwin Ott Charles Lupans Margais Kansas Ay Lawrence Daily Journal-Worh Tie Rowe Rudora Kansais Kaw Vale Jey Gienak Indural Raneas AUK Csierik Eargh Te Eoslness Hid Board of Education O. B Volinn Airectar Creneurer Momer White Tert RF. Milerbreck Whgineer Crore Tinase Bathing Lewratie

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Mrs. Milliken Brahms Rotary Club W. H. Kelley Kelley Tennessee Street C. W. Thomas Oak Hill Cemetery Mr. Kelley New York State Myra Cathcart Frankfort W.H. Abel Willow Point Nevada Elmer W. Kelley Meadville Milton Kelley Austin, Tex Carl Kelley William Robbins Onaga Gordon W. McKee Bartlesville Oklo Nancy Jane Peegy Nadine Bartelsville W.J. McKee G. C. van Neste DeRidder Raymond McKee Cleveland Bruce McKee Start Flying Service Olive L. Brown Warrensburg Willard Brown Portland Ore Northwest RM. Dale Stefford Chas Kendall E. H. Gary Philadelphia McQuillan R. Smith Urban Pruett Scott Ulrich Wilson American Association Toledo Wisner Peters Palmero O'Neill Desoto Isaac Cox Eighth Street Dell Davidson Curwood Oswosso A. P James Oliver Curwood the World Co James D. Summers U. S. Department of Commerce Panam Central South America Roving New Britain, Conn Shuttle Meadow Demers Idaho Moscow Idaho Goming James Demers Sandpoint van Buren New Brunswick Eulton van Burean Rob Bernie Bank Bernie Bernie State Bank M. A. Pratt Vernon Jourdan Kolberg Kan Joseph P. Bidnik Metriam United States Copper God Charles M. Windliams M. D New York City Gorgar Memorial Institute United Press Reuter Berlin Junker America San Francisco The Examiner Charlie Chaplin Southampton Ene F. T. Courtney Dole Honolulu Oaxland, Canif McNish’s A. M. Potter Alabama Potters Mabel Cromwell Edwin F. Price Shawnee Country Club C. E. Lindley J. J Meade Orley Smith C. L. DeWatteville Annie L. Monroe W. E. Spalding Jack University Extension Division Baldwin News Earnest Carl Batell Jessie King J. E. Walidron Hope Roas'Kelsey Ajo Arizona Huff and Aily W. W. Lewis NechesHa Claude “Beeks Lyle Cutler Hattie Hedges E . Merrill Rapp Ponca City Hattie Hackett Bassett Collins Tulsa Gayle Chubb Corrine Scarborough F. S. Hill Henrietta Miss Hope Waldron McCormick Magmie van Landingham Mra. Patterson Henry William Arnett East Paark Faye Norris Liberty George Michaels Archie Michaels Walter Chalfant Wellsville Charles McPheeters Earl McPheeters Arthur McPheeters William McPheeters Corwin McPheeters Robert Jenkins James H Gander Gilbert M. Gander Edna Kalb James ‘H. Gonder Came A. Milburn Dan Griffith James H. Gonder Dorras Eisenman Olathe Clifford Fowler Kaw Valley New Knox Flats Osprey Hhone Rumsey Bros. Funeral Home Lod Street
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