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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1929

Page

6

Fire Destroys Educational Building at First Baptist

Fort Worth Texas August 16 The First Baptist church educational building in downtown Fort Worth was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin. Firefighting units fought the blaze as crowds gathered and police established lines. The church has a history of fires and legal troubles involving Dr J Frank Norris, its pastor, who has led aggressive campaigns against vice. Only blackened walls remain. investigators found gasoline cans but no conclusive origin.

Arta First Baptist Church Norns Norris Chipps Nori Hag Fort Worth

Forest Fires Continue To Add To Heavy Toll

Eastern Washington Idaho and Montana forest fires, driven by high winds and low humidity, widen losses with one death reported in British Columbia. Ludwig Karndt dies from a falling tree while battling a Farrow fire near Nelson. Rain seen as only relief, residents plead for federal aid as Northern Chelan fights a 12,000 acre blaze.

Seattle Wash Washington Idaho Montana British Columbia Kootenay Ludwig Karndt Farrow Nelson B.C Chelan C. C. Dill Washington, D. C Forest Service Chelan County

Ruth Nichols Forced Down In Isolated Spot

Santa Monica California August 16 AP Miss Ruth Nichols was forced to land on a remote mountain Wednesday while en route to Arizona for a motor installation in her plane. She walked 40 miles across rough terrain to send word to Los Angeles. Mechanics traveled with a new motor and expect to have it installed in time for her to compete at Clover Field in the upcoming derby.

Santa Monica Cal Flat Top Mountain Arizona Ruth Nichol Cleveland Colorado Wiliam Gibbs McAdoo, Jr Los Angeles Miss Nichols Clover Field

SULEN SPEAKS AT WAVERLY IN Ottawa Visit

Ottawa Kan. Henry J Allen of Wichita arrived with State Senator Harris and spoke in Waverly on the final day of a two day program. He will spend tonight in Ottawa as guest of his mother Mrs John Allen and sister Mrs Sheldon, and return to Wichita tomorrow.

Sulen Waverly Ise Ottawa Kan Henry J. "Allen Wich Freq M. Harris Allen P Nater Allen Ottand John Allen Sheldon Wichita

Local residents visit Snow home and 4-H camp attendees

The message notes Mr. and Mrs. Carl Copp and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Will Lem and daughter visiting the Snow home. It mentions Misses Lorbna Faisl, Wilma Bariean and others attending a 4-H club camp at Ottawa.

Carl Copp Meese Will Lemon Snow Lorbna Faisl Bale Wilma, Bariean Ottawa

Church Services and Sermons in Lawrence Churches

Sunday schedules across Lawrence detail worship, Sunday school, and sermons at First Christian Church Ninth Street, Ninth Street Baptist, First Church of Christ Scientist, St Pauls Evangelical, Trinity Lutheran, Church of the Nazarene, and North Lawrence Christian Church. Topics include The Hand of God in the Affairs of Men and Monuments of Grace. services invite all residents and note changes in start times and summer adjustments.

First Christian Church Kentucky Charles A. Richard Goil Irene Fine Arts St Paul’s Evangelical Church Winosis Street Theodore Hauck Christian Church Tennessee Streets Sims Bible School Christian Endeavor First Baptist Church North Lawrence Assembly of God Rhode Island Street B. A. Farrell Ed Burhell Mississippi Street Christ Ambassadors Joe Burchett Hishth

Restorationist Christian Reunion Calls And Local Services

A report on the 1903 founding of the First Church of the Christian Association of Washington and the spread of Christian churches, listing local congregations and their Sunday services, pastors, and events. Union services, rallies, and upcoming picnics are noted with times and locations across First M E, Second Christian, Assembly of God, and Centenary M E churches. Includes baptismal notes and pastoral visits.

Pennsylvania Ohio Thomas Alexander Delf Walter Scott Thomas Campler Christian. Association ‘of Washington Cross Roads Brush Run Washington County Christ James

Community religious services and times in August

The notice lists church events across city congregations. First Baptist hosts 11:00 a.m. Sunday service with Rev. J R Robinson. Emmanuel Lutheran has 11:00 a.m. divine service and 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. no service at one church August 5. Seventh Day Adventist and other groups announce Sabbath schools and lessons on August 17 with times noted. pastors urged to attend shifted schedules.

Church of the Nazarene Vermont John A. Griece N.Y First Baptist Church North Lawrence J. R. Robinson Topeka Emmanuel Lutheran Church Tenth Kentucky Seventh Day Adventist Church Tenth and New York Streets H. EB. Jordan

Local church services announced with speakers

A fragmentary notice lists services at a church with senior Nessan and R. Eider Booth as preachers. It mentions a 3:15 pm special service at the canvas tabernacle at 1760 Massachusetts and invites all to attend any of the services.

Ailce Nessan Eider R Bothby

Marriage Licenses Issued in Pratt Coveland Toneka

Marriage licenses issued yesterday to Celvin Evans of Pratt and Katherine Hatfield of Coveland and to Silas Crosswhite and Eva Bouman, both of Toneka. Rev Edward Price performed the ceremonies. A navigable bulk water canal valued at 1.5 million dollars displaced the Old Brazos river route to the Freeport area.

Celvin O Evans Pratt Katherine Hatfield Coveland Silas L Crosswhite Eva Bouman Toneka Edward Price J C Disney T Pen Freeport Texas

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