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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1927

Page

2

Supreme Court Asked Over Workmen's Compensation Claim

Aug 29 AP The Supreme Court was asked to decide if a t1-year-old boy who was injured while not a bakery and who had no waiver of his rights to sue can collect under the workmen's compensation act. The Reno county district court had ordered Consumers' Bread Co of Hutchinson to pay 2396 to George Sims whose middle finger of the right hand was severed by a bread wrapping machine.

Toreka Supreme Court Consumers’ Bread Company of Hutchinson Reno County George’ Sims

Fliers Day at Stadium Promises Miniature Flight Contest

Fliers Day at the stadium will feature a miniature airplane and kite flying contest Friday afternoon. Registration books are open now and will stay open until Wednesday night, with entrants urged to register early.

Farley Joins California Aggies As Coach and Publicity Director

Davis California. United Press reports Farley, former Missouri track captain and sprinter, has taken duties as head track coach, assistant football coach, and director of publicity for the California Aggies. He completed his collegiate career this spring and graduated from Missouri in June. Last year he ran the 100 yard dash under 10 seconds five times, clocked at 9.6 seconds once, and his furlong time was 21.1 seconds, placing him among notable sprinters Scholz Paddock Locke and Borah.

Davis Cal United Press Farley University of Missouri California Aggies Misouri Scholz Paddock Locke Borah

Sydney club leads as one of English speaking women's groups

One of the largest clubs of English speaking women abroad is the General Federation of Women's Clubs affiliated with the Women's Club of Sydney which is 24 years old and has 900 members. A diverse range of local notices include a Soviet delegation to study fruit packing in California, a police court fine for drunkenness, and local social visits.

Washington Sydney General Federation of Women's Clubs Women’s Club of Moscow California Soviet Fruit Trust

Baseball scores and standings from Aug 29 twin bills

League results from Brooklyn, New York, St Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and Cleveland games. Notable action includes Petty shutting Cardinals in Brooklyn win, Giants rallying to top Cubs, and Gehrig homering as Yankees beat the Browns. Multiple doubleheaders, rain delays, and league totals across cities.

Lawrence Legion Kiwanis Woodlandark Brooklyn Jess Petty Cardinals Petty Alexander the Great St. Louis Alexander O’farrell Hopline New York New York Giants Cubs New Yorkers Chicago Carlson Blake Bush Hartnott Barnes Fitzsimmons Henry Grimes Cunnings Philadelphia AUK Pittsburgh Nationals Pittsburgh Phila Mil Smith Ferguson Wilson Boston Boster Rixey Braves Mays Cincinnati May Kolp Sukeforth Greenfield Genewich Gibson Robins Pirates Corsairs Phillies St. Louisa Haines O'Farrell Eliott Clark Deberry Nehf Licas Pleinich RK. Smith Wertz Gronwich Urban Cleveland Cleveand Harriss Hofmann Tuckeye Brown Shaute Grant L Sewel Myatt Quinn and Cochrane Hill and Bassler Louis Lor Gehrig Crowder Yanks Brown S Koenig Ruth Gehrig Atteback Rengough Gaston Dixon

Music club study on composers spans three states

Wilness Iowa and Texas women join in a General Federation study led by Mrs. Eugene B. Lawson of Notawa. A report on the music composers’ survey is due soon. Watermelon festival planned as Santa Fe day events unfold. Union Pacific and Santa Fe figures noted.

Nowata Obla A.P Wilness Iowa Texas Eugene B. Lawson General Federation of Women's Clubs Union Acific Railroad Company Chamber of Commerce Santa Fe Union Pacific

Travellers Club Continues Globe-Trotting From Danbury

The Travellers Club of Donate, 31 years old and affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs for 30 years, keeps circumnavigating the globe without leaving town Danbury Conn. Its 40 members conduct travel study and give travel talks, exploring unknown parts of the world.

Globe Danbury, Conn Travellers Clab of Donate General Federation of Women's Clubs

Silent Hour Moscow Grants Radio Fans Midnight Pause

United Press reports an order for a one hour midnight silence allowing Soviet radio listeners to seek distant stations without interference. American stations are often heard during this period as government aims to clear airwaves for exploratory listening.

Moscow United Press United States

Theft Reported of Ford Speedster in City

Lawrence Hutchins of 733 North Fourth Street reports his Ford speedster stolen Saturday at noon. Police are investigating the theft and asking any witnesses to come forward.

Lawrence Hutchins North Fourth Street

Local Churches Report Strong Attendance and Activities

Sunday services at First Methodist Kelecoper Church on Vermont Street drew good crowds. Reverend Hislop urged persuasion over coercion as the path to righteousness and urged teachers and officers to join midweek Sunday school planning. First Christian Church reported three new members, a total of ten this August, with a sermon on Praise of Victory and preparations for fall programs. First Baptist Church notes sermons on Your Batting Average and the Parable of the Soils, fall church school campaign beginning next Sunday, Labor Sunday observance, and midweek service. The pastor from Omaha is expected to return to lead the midweek service.

First Methodist Kelecoper Tenth ‘Vermont Sts Hislop Jesus First Fred Ladeux Shepherd First’ Baptist Church Chas. W. Thomas First Baptist Church Esther Ott Paul Rankin Brewater Sisson John F. Watts First Baptist Church of Omaha Nebr Lawrence

Deaths and Funerals Full of Local Dignity

In a sequence of notices, Darius Denman seven year old died yesterday at 1010 Maine Street. Funeral at Centenary Methodist Church at 2:30 PM Wednesday. Survived by widow Susan Denman and brothers George Ira and Robert in Ohio. Shirley Eckleberry infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Eckleberry died Sunday at Herington Kansas. Funeral at Frank's chapel today. Rev Edward Hislop in charge. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Mercy Barber 72 died last night at her daughter's home 2210 New Hampshire Street. Funeral 9:30 AM Wednesday from the home. Rev Edward Hislop will be in charge. Burial Richland cemetery Parker Kansas. Calvin Rush about 50 of High Prairie died this morning in a Topeka hospital. Funeral 2:30 PM Tuesday from First Methodist Baldwin. Rev Mr Love in charge. Burial Baldwin. Police report: a Ford coupe operated by a boy asleep collided with a freight train at Seventh and Union Pacific tracks yesterday.

Darius Denman Maine Streat Centenary Methodist Church Enzie Darius Deaman Susan Dermen George Ira Rovert Ohio Shirley Eckleberry Grover Eckleberry Heringtom Kaw Fank Edward Hislop Oak Hill Cemetery Mercy Barber Ray Martin New Hampshire Street Richland Cemetery Parker Kan Calvin Rush High Prairie Topeka First Methodist Chur Baldwin Love Buria

Midland families share visits and hospital calls

Mr and Mrs Phil Bowen and Mrs E Y W Bowen visited relatives in Midland. Mrs M E Hunsberger was taken to St Marys hospital in Kansas City. Arthur Campbell from Independence Kansas spent the weekend with his mother Mrs W H Campbell. A Sunday picnic included many relatives and visitors from Fayetteville Arkansas Oklahoma City and Lawrence.

Phil Bowen Kansay W. H. Campbell Z. Campbell H. Bruckmiller Dorothy Frank Toms Chester Toms Arthur Campbell Charles Campbell Katherine Kotte J. R. Cooper Fayetteville, Ark B. D

Community notes from Kansas City and area social visits

Local residents report a week of visits and events with many callers and dinners. Highlights include Col. Lindbergh seen in Kansas City, funeral attendance for Marguerite Stewart, numerous calls at the Nottinghams and Brunes, and hospital details about Reynolds Shultz and Charles Spray in Excelsior Springs.

Sanford Phenicie family moves to Bnid Kansas

Reno Mr and Mrs Sanford Phenicie and family relocate to Bnid Kansas where he takes a new position. Fred Kelnall Kathleen and Stella Mae Phenicie visited Lindbergh in Kansas City Wednesday for a close view of the guest of honor. Vestal plans to move to Moss place. A M Dickinson and grandson Robert Dickinson of the Mound neighborhoods were seen Saturday. Mr Me Tonganoxie was called out Monday to finish a journey to Kansas.

Sanford Phenicie Bnid Kis Fred Kelnall Kathleen Stella Mae Phenicie Lindbergh Kansas City Ester Vestal Moss Place A. M. Dickinson Abert Dickinson Kansas

Mound notes and community scene in Lawrence area

Miss Grace Mills of Tonganoxie will teach this winter at Mound school. Community club met Friday with talent, music by the Haley family, readings by Miss McDonald of Kansas City and piano by Miss Zmek. Several Lawrence visitors and area residents were noted, including Mrs. Will House improving, and many local travels and gatherings at farms and homes.

Grace Mills Tonganotte Mound Community Club Mound School Dorothy May Bleakley Presbyterian Church Lawrence Haley Mise McDonald Kansas City Marie Zmek Sam Kelsall Will House Charles White Wichita Buckingham Jesse Graham Denver Gondland Graham Dwyer John Othal Wiley Gerstenberger Eudora Hi. G. Skerts Harry White Dale Rawlings Colo Cary Dressler Edith Phenicie Ice EE Caine Othel Wiley

Pleasant Grove Wheat Harvest Helpers Named

In Pleasant Grove Harvey Hibner led a stacked wheat harvest Tuesday and Wednesday with helpers John Churchhaugh Floyd Churchhaugh Owen Flora Virgil Shoemaker Harry Breckenridge Dan Flory Reece Swimley Elmer Henry Arley Flory Robert Flory Markley Noah Peterson and Harvey Flory. Marie Daniels visited the Porter home Thursday afternoon with Mrs Dan Flory and Mrs Elmer Flory along with Fannie Peterson and Frances.

Harvey Hibner John and Floyd Churchhaugh Owen Flora Virgil Shoemaker Harry Breckenridge Dan Flory Reece Swimley Elmer Henry Arley Flory Robert Markley Noah Peterson Harvey Flory Marie Daniels Porter Home Elmer Flory Fannie Peterson Frances

Knowledge Hill social notes and rural family visits

Knowledge Hill area residents and relatives gather for Sunday visits and family reunions. Names include Thiry, Janeway, Canary, Weeks, Rice, Weibel, Mesenheimer, Stowe, Dichl, and Wilson among others. Trips to Topeka and Kansas City mentioned for medical and family reasons, with several humorous references to local kinship events.

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