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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1926
Page
4
A Missouri university official hints Phi Beta Kappa may be tightening its recruitment methods after concerns. The interview suggests a need for internal review to ensure ethical alignment and avoid aggressive scouting tactics.
Fragmented account notes a University Afloat concept and a Tokyo hotel incident along with a fall court case in New Mexico. It mentions Jolly Reser, Iba Ryndane, and a supposed dying captain, plus a $100,000 check tied to Doheny trial. The piece hints at college tricks, misunderstandings, and shifting blame amid a complex social scene.
William Alan White argues against federal redating of debt and urges applying surplus to repay WWI debt swiftly. He contends much of the war burden fell on others and fewer had a hand in causing the war, yet asserts there are sensible reasons to discharge the debt rapidly.
A fragment covers wartime guilt discourse, prohibition ship incidents in the Caribbean, and a note from Harry Shae via production figures for oil in the first nine months of 1923. The Newton Kansan remarks on biblical tensions and regional interpretive errors, noting the area’s underlying political shifts.
Fifty years ago bustling Massachusetts street teemed with life as the old dwelling on Quincy and Rhode Island streets was torn down. Rev. Barnes and wife plan ministry in Junction City while continuing local labors. Harry Farey returns to Kansas and resumes residence here. Young Folks Literary Society meets at Emma Wood’s home with about thirty members. Twenty five years ago updates note travels, visits, and social plans. Football season sees players staying in school, while a noisy opera house performance prompts ejecting disruptive patrons. Fraser's Hall opened twenty nine years ago at the university. Rev. A B Shrader arrives as pastor from Nevada Iowa, bringing household goods. Dr John Outland leaves coaching to practice medicine in Lawrence.
The notice recalls the Festival of St Francis Xavier and marks historical anniversaries including George Cabot born 175 years ago and Gen George B McClellan’s centenary birth. It notes political anticipation in Washington for the upcoming Sixth Congress and Guatemala election implications, plus a local bazaar and an odd reference to an Oreil School.
Governor Paulen, via a KSAC radio address from Manhattan, lauded Kansas State Agricultural College as one of the world’s great agricultural schools. He traced its 60 year growth to a blend of Bluemont Central College and Lincoln era Morrill Act provisions, noting land grant roots and the college’s mission to educate in science, agriculture, and the industrial arts.
Linwood notes show Kathryn Hemphill leaving for St. Louis to attend school this winter after Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs C G Hemphill. Mr and Mrs L G Permington visited Kansas City. Miss Stella Stratford returned to Kansas Monday after a visit at home. Mrs Alice Heckert left for Wichita with her parents Mr and Mrs A A Jones spending the winter there. Mrs Mary Whirth visiting in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs Hamilton hosted Mrs Trader Horn in Osawatomie, with Mrs Maude Berry visiting Topeka. Dick Williams and Chris Schaake of Lawrence newly appointed Linwood State Bank directors. Shelley Baird of the U S Army at Ft Riley visiting his parents. Mr and Mrs John Sehapley returned from a visit with son Leonard. Mrs Lucille Riley improving slowly after illness. Mrs Clint Chance entertained a crowd in honor of her daughter Myrtle. Miss Gladys Dickinson visiting. William Allison returned Monday to Muncie Kansas. Miss Helen Brown, a resident.
A short piece by Claude Callan titled Poor Pa appears in this column. The poem reflects a rugged, working class voice with plain, direct language and understated humor.
Lawrence residents visit kin and friends across Kansas. Zora Curtiss returns from Los Angeles to resume duties at Kaw Valley depot. Geraldine Cline spends winter with Aunt Lilly Pickens in Garnett and visited family for Thanksgiving. J B Coleman recovers from illness while Mrs Coleman remains under care. High school boys basketball begins daily practice hoping for a winning season. Rowen continues to be listed on the trick list this week.
Local families attend Thanksgiving gatherings and club events in Midland. Dinners, dances, and visits fill the holiday week with notes on the Midland Dance club dinner dance on November 27, plus Thanksgivings at multiple homes and shifts of visitors from Kansas City and Falls City.
Local residents from Kansas City Lawrence Overbrook and Twin Mound share meals and visits during Thanksgiving. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Weibel Weible Schultz Harangue Woolsey and others. Church services baptized sixteen, revival gatherings praised. families hosted at Montfoort Deitzler and other homes. community program planned for Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wim Spitzh and children spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eisele. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Abels and daughters Minnie and Annetta visited Homewood, Kangas.
A sermon praising Naomi for having a strong, attractive faith in the God of Israel. Ruth's loyalty to Naomi shows religion with real evangelistic power, not coercion. The piece argues religion should free from fear and doubt and live as love.
United Press compiled radio station schedules show Eastern and Central time blocks with musical programs. Listings cover WSB Atlanta WEAF Boston WGR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago WCFL Chicago WABC New York and many others with dinner music orchestras symphonies and talks across multiple hours and stations.
Saturday and Sunday program listings show numerous station call letters such as WEAF WJZ WRO and WLS with times for concerts church services and orchestral programs across cities including New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia and Des Moines. The dense schedule highlights hour blocks from 8:00 to 10:00 PM with sacred music classical concerts and broadcasting notices.
Local social notes recount numerous visits and meals with relatives in Belleview and surrounding towns. Guests include Mrs. E B Kindred of Lawrence and daughters, Mr. and Mrs Clyde May and children, Carla Neis hosting a birthday dinner for grandson Felix Meullner, and a rook party at John Bowen’s home.
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