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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1928

Page

8

McPhetridge Thaden set new women altitude record

Louise McPhetridge Thaden of Oakland California, with Leo B. Nagel of the National Aeronautic Association present, reportedly established a new altitude record for women fliers during a Wichita flight. She ascended past 20 000 feet with oxygen aid and endured extreme cold and nausea before a safe descent.

McPhetridge Thaden Ind Irs Phaden Leo Nagle Oakland Sage National Aeronautic Association Lady Heath England Wichita Dan Dee Louise McPhetridge Vouladen Oakland Calif Aviatrix Bentonville Ark Walter Reed Thad Sid

Stole from Churches Across California and Mexico

A theft across churches in California and Mexico saw gold and silver chalices encrusted with stones and brocade valued over 100000 stolen from altars and sacristies. Ralph Joseph Sawyer alias Sauer was arrested after a $100,000 haul linked to antique shop thefts in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Police continue to hunt Sawyer’s confederates as officers press the case.

San Francisco California Mexico San Quen Ralph Joseph Sawyer Sauer Los Tangeles Sawyer Perl Ssawyer

Rockefeller Declares Friendship Over Wealth at Ormond Beach

John D. Rockefeller, welcomed to his winter estate Casements, voices belief that friendship brings greater wealth than riches. He recalls Africa trip, says contentment lies in meaningful ties, not material gain.

Akefeller Ormond John Riched Casements Afriva Poentico Yorhbi Ormond ‘Beach Rockefeller Ord

EU HITS WICHITA PUPILS and enrollment talk

A fragment indicates a report about EU actions affecting Wichita pupils and school enrollment figures around a week of discussion. No clear names, dates, or institutions are readable beyond 2 000 pupil and enrollment mentions.

Double murder after home burglary shocks Eaton Ohio

Mrs Lora Silver 58 and her husband Dr Horatio Silver 55 prominent physician were killed and fatally wounded by burglars who entered their home early today in Eaton Ohio. Their daughter Anna 18 witnessed the burglars flee. In Dayton hospital Five hours later the husband died after surgery. Loot amount undetermined. ATFENDS ART MEETING Denver hosts three day Regional Conference of the American Federation of Art with KU design head Rosemary Ketcham noting success. Architect Alexander B Trowbridge presided. he praised art status in colleges and universities and spoke of a mountain drive in snow. Next year federation to meet in Santa Fe New Mexico.

Eaton Ohio Lora, Silver Horatio ® Silver Silver Dayton Dayton: Hospital Five Hours Later, ‘Following An Operation “ Nertormied Anna Mary ‘Silver Denver American Federation of Art Rosemary Ketcham K. U Avdo Lawrence Evning Beaver Sheakars Alexander B. ‘Trowbridge Federation Trowbridge Ketcham East Idyrast

Second Policeman Shot by Chicago Gangsters

Chicago dispatch reports another policeman wounded in gangland shooting, the second in 30 hours. Ernest Schubert was struck in the left leg while questioning men in a automobile. a suspect car sped away. States attorney Irchii A. Swanson faces first major crime crackdown challenges after Chief Gilbert was killed. J Floyd Johnson, marine insurance expert and VP at United States Merchants and Shippers Insurance, died at his Essex home.

Chicago Leroy Gilbert Chicago Heights Ernest Schubert Schubert Niles Centex Irchii A. Swanson Cook County Gilbert Essex, Conn J. Floyd Johnson United States Tnsurante Company

Hlartiers Eddie Fortune S: Eddie Fortune of Lawrence earns cross country runner debut and succeeds Poco Frazier as Big Six distance champion, after a standout track season.

Cavalry Reserve Officers Training unit to be established at Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan starting next school year, replacing the Oregon Agricultural and Mechanical college unit and meeting authorized ROTC quotas.

Ortune Lawrence Washington Kansas State: Agricultural College Manhattan Kan Secretary of War Oregon Agricultural and] Mechanical College Cavalry Officer “Training Corps

Senior Court Five Narrow Victory Over Juniors

Lawrence high school inter class basketball tourney game ends 13 11 with Nelson’s late field goal. Seniors led early 9 8, Welch and Birch contributed, juniors rally to stay within two points. Monday sophomores meet juniors for final. Regular practice to start next week. lettermen Schaake Bernitz Sample in charge of class teams.

Nelson Lawrence High School SSS Isehoo Bar Welch Hi Birch Vandeventer Gymnasium Clagsles Elmer Schaake Dean Bernitz Leo Sample Sophopores Scharke Maples Dunlors FUG Atomson Bethel Metter Schneck Spark Barber Oya Lohman Tiesen Edwards Universi I

Dempsey backs Von Porat chances with body punching advice

Former champion Jack Dempsey shared tips with Otto Von Porat praising the Norwegian heavyweight's potential. He stressed speed and body blows to shake opponents and suggested Porat could become the next champ if he polishes rough edges, possibly aiding Tex Rickard's elimination journey in New York this winter. watch your teeth, warns Destin vendor.

Demaree New York Giants Jack Dempsey von Porat Jack Otto Dempsey Tex Rickard Tex New York

Katherine Rivar obituary notes long Iowa to Kansas life

Katharine Rivar born July 4 1863 in Scott County Iowa died December 5 aged 65 years 5 months and one day at the home of her son Charles J Grant in Lawrence Kansas. She lived with him for many years and had previously resided in Elk county after two marriages Lewis Grant 1893 and William Rivar 1918. Survived by son Charles Irwin Grant wife Ola May and granddaughter Helen Katherine of Lawrence and brother M A Thompson. She was active in Christian work and Sunday school from girlhood.

Katherine Rivar Katherine Thompson Scott County Charlesji Grant Connecticut Street Iowa Kansas Howard Lewis Grant Charles Irwin Mr. Grant Elk ‘County Rivars Helen Katherine Katharine Rivar Charles Ola May Lawrence M. A. Thompson

Thoxine Doctor’s Prescription Relieves Coughs Quick

A famous doctor’s prescription, Thoxine, claims to stop coughing instantly after the first swallow. It relieves irritation and targets the internal cause without chloroform or harmful drugs. Safe for the whole family and backed by a money back guarantee. Sold by Round Corner Drug Co.

Round Corner Drug Co

Piersons No 106 Cigars In 25 Size Box Gift Idea

Christmas is near and Piersons No 106 cigars in a 25 size box are offered for sale by your dealer as a potential gift item.

Pierson’ S

Thompson relatives listed in oblique testament notice

Mrs. Frank Tullis of Oregon is noted with a brother and sister B W Thompson and Mrs Ferdinand Jacobsen of Illinois, a brother Frank W Thompson of California, and a brother John W Thompson of Maryland among numerous relatives and friends. An unclear line mentions Used Motorcycles and a Kansas ad.

Frank Tullis Oregon Ferdinand Jacobsen Ilinois Frank W. Thompson California John. W. Thompson Maryland Kholes Adv Irsie Kan Asister

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