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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
12
Preliminary figures show total oil product demand in the first nine months of 1926 exceeded supply, with high demand 1926 surpassing 1823 peak. Full year demand expected near 0.5 of production, suggesting continued supply shortage.
In Kansas City a janitor identified as Berto Williams shot Mrs. Wilhite and wounded another member of her family at an apartment building. The gunman fled after firing four shots as Mrs. Wilhite bent to toss papers into a waste basket. Police suspect intoxication or narcotics influence.
An explosion at a J. AcHull company gas pressure station near Winfield injures three employees. C. P. Denval head field man Frank Grasham engineer and T. Elliott suffer burns to hands and faces. The station is out of service and equipment damaged. All are expected to recover with injuries described as serious but not fatal.
A youth named Vietith of A Winfield is found dead in a bathtub with suspected gas stove fumes, while Norton County Courthouse burns after a basement explosion. The incident prompts a health examination in rural schools this month as the Journal-World notes a subscription reminder.
Senate judiciary committee considers a bill to raise federal judges salaries while House momentum shows potential passage. Uncertainty over rules and committee actions clouds timing and possible impacts on district court pay and judicial independence.
A rural town page recounts visitors and gatherings at homes of Dr J S Deehltel and families, plus Mr and Mrs Wesley Davault. The Prospect Farmers Union served lunch at a Thursday event, and an oyster supper was planned at the schoolhouse. Town residents attend a care for Frank Bell, and several families are noted visiting Lawrence, Over Hoover, and Kansas City as well as school performances by Stony Point pupils.
Community notes report Mr and Herman and faint Mr and Mrs H Ant Tommy ate dinner at Murphy home for Thanksgiving. Freddie Grauberger returned from hospital Wednesday evening with his foot improving. Mr and Mrs Earl Janeway joined dinner guests Thursday. Mrs Arthur Mesenhimer visited Frank Wells home Saturday. Annauberer has been with her parents, returning to Kansas City Wednesday night. School dismissed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving vacation. Howard Wells of Lawrence visited Wilch Brown and others in the area.
A garbled wartime ad mentions rheumatisk treatment from a French motion for Neuritis while in France with the American Army. It asks readers to mail their address to Paul Case in Greektown Massachusetts for a postal reply and further details and promises wonderful results.
Local society notes recount visits and calls among families in Lawrence and nearby towns. The Grauberger and Weeks families visit relatives. Dr. Nelson visits the Herman home to check a baby. Nellie Weibel joins relatives in Kansas City. multiple guests attend events at the Granberger and Hunsinger homes. Charles Howard Canary born November 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Wells.
Community gatherings fill the week with visits from Elmer Canary and Joe McMullen of Manhattan to see Mr and Mrs John Canary. Miss Francis Thiry attends Lawrence high school and stays with her parents. Oak Ridge schoolhouse hosts a box supper with a Mary Nottingham led program. Frank Wells and Lois visit with Leslie Wells and family of Lawrence, plus Arthur Mesenhint.
Glen and Kenneth Er and sons visited the former's sister, Mr and Mrs Cleave Graham near Overbrock on Sunday. An ad states a Kotex product is available at Raats Drug Store, 1101 Massachusetts.
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