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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1928

Page

2

Election Board to Prepare Chamber Ballots

C L Scott secretary said ballots for seven director positions must be returned by tomorrow. Retiring directors will meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 10 am to act as election board and mail ballots to members by Saturday December 1. Fourteen candidates were listed with the seven highest vote getters to be elected to the board. About 100 ballots were received in this morning’s mail.

Chamber of Commerce Scott

Fifteen year old confessed slayer pleads insanity

Stanton Michigan December AP Jimmy an unnamed Deacons fifteen year old confessed slayer of Flossie Carter Sheridan school teacher in Michigan confessed today he wanted to get even for an old slight but did not intend to kill. He admitted attempting to attack the girl after choking her and then beat her to death with a frying pan or a stone. He said he was frightened and killed her. In jail awaiting sanity examination or life sentence. His father John, janitor at the Sheridan school, defends him and suspects insanity after a childhood scalding. The court remanded him to the probate court and possible circuit court arraignment could lead to life imprisonment.

Michigan John” W. Nickerson John Sheridan School

Euclid Club Presents Weekly School Assembly Program

The Euclid Club organized a morning program at Lawrence High School in the auditorium. The event featured musical numbers and readings, a playlet about shifting from literature to mathematics, piano solos by Helen Harman, violin and piano by George Mayer, and performances by Claudine Reynolds, Hugh Randall, and Lloyd Metzler as Professor Knowall with his mechanical doll Felix. Readers included Ruth Stockwell, Mary Aston, and Jane Mackeson. Students in the play were Robert Edgar, Marcus Richardson, Pearl De Munbiane, Martha Lou Perkins, James Asher, Thomas Emery, and John McFarland, with a club chorus closing the program. Clifton Randall presided.

Euclid Club Lawrence High School Mr. X Land of Literature Land of Mathematics Helen Harman George’ Mayer Gale Claudine Reynolds Hugh Randall Ojioyd Metzler Knowall Felix Ruth, Stockwell Mary Aston Jane Mackeson Robert Edgar Marcus Richardson Pearl’ de Munbiane Martha Lou Perkins James ‘Asher Thomas Emery John McFarland Clifton Randall

Albany papers publish after printers strike end

Albany WV December 11 AP Albany papers The Evening News Times Union Morning Knickerbocker Press resume normal editions after a three week strike by union printers. Negotiations collapsed over pay demands leading to the stoppage.

Albany Ealing Evening News Times-Union Tours Knickerrocker “Press

University county clubs organize for publicity drive

Organized county clubs met at the Auditorium to promote the University during the Christmas vacation. Douglas County group elected pigga Nelson Lawrence as president and Arthur Sanders Lawrence as vice president Jane Smith Lawrence as secretary and James Greenleaf Lawrence as treasurer About fifty members attended the session for a near term meeting.

General County Club Jz Uglas County pigga _ Nelson Lawrence Arthur Sanders

Postponed school clinics and illness at NCY district

CONTINUE SESSIONS NCY K 7 Network postpones rail preschool clinics at Woodlawn and nearby sites. Miss Rindlesperber cites indefinite postponement as eight teachers stay home with colds or influenza. Lawrence High events delayed. mothers and fathers football may proceed at night. At Haskell Institute many cases reported but described as mild. hospital near capacity, peak passed, discharge expected soon. Bolivia peace proposals rejected. deputies urged to return as Bolivian crisis continues.

NCY Woodlawn Lineqn Rindlesperber Wood_lawn school Lawrence John R. Barnes Barnes Haskell Haskell Institute Indiao Bolivia

League council urges Paraguay Bolivia border conciliation

The League of Nations council sent a unanimous cablegram to Paraguay and Bolivia urging settlement of their border dispute by conciliation. Aristide Briand signed the message as presiding officer, expressing hope the situation will not worsen and highlighting obligations under the covenant to settle disputes peacefully. It also urged both nations to use conciliation to obtain a peaceful settlement and remove underlying causes.

Lugano Switzerland Council of the League O Nations Paraguay Bolivia Aristide Briand League

Mass meetings bolster Bolivian frontier stance demands

In La Paz and across the country volunteers surge to back government policy on the Parazuzyan frontier dispute. A thousand men are organized for an immediate frontier march, physicians offer hospitals, teachers seek government muster, and women volunteer for Red Cross work while the foreign office rebuts Ayala insult claims.

la Paz Olivia Ta ‘Sprinidad Chacol Jeague Las Paz Red Cross Foreign Office Elias Ayala Senor.Ayala

Prohibition agents raid night clubs in New York

Prohibition agents swept five clubs and restaurants in a one hour roundup in New York early today arresting twelve people. The raids hit the Mimmi club on West 52nd Street the Empire club on West 46th Street a restaurant on West 49th Street the Sixty first Street eritt and Martin's restaurant on West 45th Street.

New York West 46Th Street 49Th Street Sixty-first Eritt Martin's

Tuesday Programs At Local Church Bazaar And Dinner

Tuesday schedule lists a morning music program, a cooking school segment, and an evening Dutch Masters Min Bazaar at the M. ss. church on Elm. A Christmas plum puddings article appears with a meal and air weaving items, plus a chicken dinner noted for mid-December with roast chicken, vegetables, and pie.

Royal Ss. Copeland Togram Gar Hella Tire Co

Hoover Sees Shared History Between United States and Chile

President-elect Hoover told Chilean leaders and the nation in Santiago that U S Chile relations rest on common labor toward a new world order. He praised reciprocal economic interests and mutual progress, and expressed sympathy for Chile earthquake victims while noting shared scientific and cultural advancement goals.

Santiago Chile National Palace Hoover United States States South America Oliver Ibanez

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area

Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs C C Shaler former Lawrence resident died December 3 in Portland Ore funeral plans for William Henry Kampschroder 52 near Lawrence Clinton Presbyterian Church burial at Clinton cemetery and survivors listed. Also notices for Mrs Charles Roberts Fort Worth Texas Ernest L King 19 Lawrence funeral Funk Chapel 10:20 Wednesday Jonathan Mathews 77 two miles northwest of Lawrence Fall Leaf Virginia McCall 94 Lecompton funeral Glen Church 1:30 Thursday burial Lecompton cemetery.

C. C. Shaler Lawrence Portland Ore Burne Abilene Kan Wim Henry Kampschroder William Henry Kampschroder Clinton Presbyterian A. Gardner Mr. Croft Clinton Cemetery Charles Roberts Paul. Winters Roberts Helen Harshberger Winters Fort Worth Texas Ernest L. King Funk Chapel C. A. Puls Oak Hill Cemetery Jonathan Mathews Jonathan Mathew Thej C. A. Richard Fall Leaf Virginia. McCall Virginia McCall Lecompton Glen Lecompton Cemetery

Treaty Vote Friday Knox Kellogg anti war pact discussed

Senate foreign relations committee questioned Secretary Kellogg on the Kellogg anti war treaty. Airman Rorah predicted favorable action. Kellogg argued the pact renounces war without violating Monroe doctrine and did not imply sanctions or entangle the United States. Action delayed to Friday for further study of correspondence.

Washington Senate Foreign-Relations Committee Rorah Kellogg America Russia Reed Missouri League of Nations

Colyer Community Notes of Visits and Gatherings

A long list of visits, dinners, and social calls in Colyer and nearby homes. Residents and guests include Mrs Alt and Freds, Albert and Helen Wacker, Belle Malcomb, Otto Hack, Noah Shuler, Adolph Johanning, Clyde Seitz, Mrs Elmer Metsker, Ruth Tingle, Telitha Newton, Fred Mackey, Morris Ewing, J D Garber, W H Hornberger, Mary Deay, Pleasant Grove, Lawrence, and Overbrook.

Winifred Garber J. D. Garber Alt Freds Albert Helen Wacker Belle Malcomb Fred. Mackey Elmer Metsker Aid Long Star Nash Shuler Mary Deay Pleasant Grove Ruth. Tingle Lawrence E. Smith Ben Garber William, Lee Albert Cox Frank Scott Will Johanning Carl Wacker Fred Mackey Nye William .Malcomb Morris Ewing Henry Metsker Noah Shuler Goodell Ruth Tingle W. H. Hornberger Joe Garber Clayton Vernon Oghrle Sunnys Ernest Adolph Johanning Ed Johanning John Qelkers Carl’ Wacker Telitha Newton Ray Shuler Noah Syvania Harve Flory Willow Springs Lone Star Munday Henry Stoebener Samuel Grammer Samuel, Jr Artie Heffner Vernon Scott Ted Olin Wacker C. G. Schwartz Everett. Kingery Noah Shyler Sylvania Sunda Halber Overbrook Alfred Lyons Arlie Heffner Jacob Mackey Roy ‘Shuler FP. Smith Frank Garber Daugh‘ter, Iattie Carl “Wacker Elmer, Metsker Ruth Ida John Leonard Warren Mackey Elzig Bond Otto Hack Olin Heffner Oscar Lutz Far! Heffner del Greenfield Edith Alta Heffner E. E Lutz Earl Lindell Lindell Colyer Scott Vernon Te Jitha Newton Chris Mackey Freda Bill Malcomb

Me jeter sale and local gatherings near Eudora

Jere Crabb and Mr and Mrs William Torneden attended a sale south of Eudora Tuesday. Nora Torneden and her class went to Lawrence to attend court but it adjourned. Merlin Brock and the ball team visited Lawrence Wednesday. Jennie Lou Crabb stayed with grandparents E J Crabb Tuesday night. Mrs Paul Torneden and other Torneden family members attended the Leavenworth corn and apple show. The teacher Miss Ruth Pettengill and pupils held a short program at the schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon.

Villa Eden Jere ‘Crabb William Torneden Mejeter Sale Eudora Tues Nora’ Torneden Lawrence Journal-World Jenny Wren Ipata Merlin Brock Lavyjrence Jennie Lou Crabb E. J. Crabb Paul Torneden Fred Reetz Florence Quinlan Selma Davidson Iyor Thelma ‘Smith Wm. Gabel Grace Crabb Fae Torneden Jack Horner Edward Grabb William E. Torneden Bunny Bertha Milleret Luccille Gabel Vincent ‘Schoen Selma Torneden Dorothy Gabel Robert Smith Elvin' Davidson Junior Pryor Jake H. A. Crabb Jennie Low ‘Crabb Melvin. Davidson Robert Crabb The Alma Reetz Will Reetz Claude Hallenbeck William Terned G. Seele Robert Chas Davidson Fam Teersnent Thrushtay Ily Alma Torneden Fred Torneden Anna Torneden Godfrey Reetz Fall Leaf Dorothy Wilson Darlin Kingdived Edna. Bryant Treva Canary Bonnie ‘Jean Canary Buster Jaynes Mary Alice Branum Vivian Wheeler Bobby Pritchard Wayne Vitt Lila Reetz Ralph Abbott Mr Phieger Duck Mary ‘Bryant Wayne Withy Jarence Malone EdnaJaynes Rude John Wilson Dora Wilson Roy Canary Dossald Clinton Dr. Shannon Eudora Albert Torneden Simon J. W. Wilson Doroihhy Baldwin Mise Myrtle Simm Baldwin School Walter Schroeder Syracuse Neb Wm. Neibrugge Ottawa Albert Senwartz Lester Schwartz Central School Walter Schwartz Arnold Stoebener Alten Pippert Roy Lester Schwalm Olin Ted Wacker Alfred Lyons Arlie Heffner Donald’ Breithaupt Henry Rappard Ome Hid Heim Kansas City Nellie ‘Wintermantel Lucille Violet Crawford Helen Ruth Hevoner Mieses Faye Wintermantle Mae Rappard J. W. Breithaupt J. W. Breithaunt Rev A. Mastin Pichard Pobert Mobis Gladys Rapnard Elmer Frank Pippert Harold Elmner Ivn Mae Rannerd Melon William Yepnner Alta Heffner Hazel Yeene Lynch Nellie Weuf Sarbia Heim Norma Stoebepner Filmer Faye Wintermanster Alton Ardy Elmard Esther Fern Mildred Doe Elmer Wintermantle Margaret Heim Lawrence Bannels

Selma School Program and Community Notes

A Selma school program features recitations, songs, and dances including Five Little Indians and A Thanksgiving Dinner. The program raised 20.60 for playground equipment. Local families visitants and trips to Lawrence and Kansas City appear with updates on Torneden, Reetz, and Crabb families as residents attend socials and attendances remain high.

Thanksgiving Week Socials and Visits Across Worden Area

Worden residents enjoyed a weekend of calls visits and thanksgivings with neighbors in Worden and nearby towns. Families including Schwalm Pippert Breithaupt Stoebener and Schr ieber were listed sharing meals calls and shopping as Unity Gateways to Thanksgiving. Attendees also traveled to Nebraska for relatives and to Emporia for a few days visits.

John Schwalm Edwin Schreiber Alton Pippert John Pippert Ben Horst Abe Smith Globe Will Ranpard Mabel Gladys Nebraska Albert Wacker J. Iw. Breithaunt Walter Schroeder Syracuse Neb Wm. Nei Karl Martha Milton Erma Dorothea Schwartz Anvna Johanning John Stoebenjer Central School Lawrence No. 4 Ames Lynch Hazel Irene Dorothy Breithaupt Harley Lyons Eimey Faye Wintermantie Harold Elmer Rappard Roy Lester Schwalm Fred Charles Breithaupt Donald Rappard Wm. Neibrugge Walter Schroedey Henry Fleer Walter Jehle J. W.breithaupt Donald Arnold Norman Stoebener Baldwin Chas. Rappard, Sr Kansas City Carl Stark Wesley Margaret John Lyons Trinity. Lutheran Hospital Lyone Andrew Elm Esther Fern Mild—red Orville Elm Lois John, Schwalm Lester Gertrude Schott Phil

Community news from Baldwin area social events

Mrs J W Breithaupt hosted a party with games and refreshments attended by Rev A Mastin and many locals. Families including Heim, Wintermantle, Schwalm, Rappard, Pippert, and Breithaupts shared visits, dinners, and a daytime program at Baldwin school. Attendees later toured Lawrence.

War Mothers and Women's Groups Meet in Lawrence

The Lawrence chapter of American War Mothers plans a Thursday meeting at 2 30 pm with Mrs W T Courtney at 17 West Fourteenth Street. The Royal Neighbors host a Christmas party Thursday evening December 13 at Holloway and Jones hall with dancing to music. University House Mothers Association held a luncheon at Warstaff tea room with officers re elected and floral decorations noted.

Lawrence W.T Courtney West Fourteenth Street Holloway and Jones Hall Lee Wice University House Mothers’ Association Warstaff Ralph Baldwin Gamma Phi Beta House Annie Pillsbury Young Sigma Nu House Gertrude Pearson Alpha Xi Pele House J. E. Lisle Delta Upsilon Fraternity

Personal notices from local Kansas City era

Local column records hospital stay for Wita May Poe with diabetes at Mercy Hospital Kansas City. Mentions visitors and travels of Eberly, McKune, Gee families, chaperoning at Alpha Xi Delta, Hungerfords returning from Europe, Jeffries visiting Lawrence and Odessa, and various errands including shopping in Kansas City. Includes a church fundraiser hot lunch event Thursday.

Wita May Poe Minnie L. Poe Pennsylvania Street Mercy Hospital Kansas City New York School Maruel Eberly Maude McKune Clarinda Towa Frank Gee Eberly McKune Gee E. R. Mackie Alpha Xi_ Delta Gertrude Pearson Oklahoma H. B. Hungerford Helen Hungerford Europe United States Alliance Franchaise Paris Scotland England Germany Denmark Sweden Austria Hungary Switzerland France M. F. Jeffries Odessa J. G. Jeffries Jeffries Toneka State School Code Commission Grace Chambers Phi Beta Pi Emma Walker Brackett F. F.durhein Great Bend E. F. Kindswater

How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu

Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs a purified calomel tablet that combines calomel and salts without side effects. One or two at bedtime with water clear the cold by morning leaving you feeling fine and with appetite. Family package 35 cents at drug stores.

Reteset

Mrs K Hoover Returns From Kansas City Medical Trip

Mrs K Hoover comes back to town after a month in Kansas City for medical treatment. Her health status was described as improved and she is resuming daily activities.

K. Hoover Kansas’ City

Sargon Restores Wellington Farmer After Long Illness

W H Lewis of Route 2 Wellington Missouri declares he was unfit for work for a year due to a severe flu attack. After taking three bottles of Sargon and Sargon Soft Mass Pills his strength returned, he gained seven pounds, his skin and eyes cleared, and he resumes full duties. Sold by Round Corner Drug Company in Lawrence.

W. H. Lewis Route 2 Wellington Kansas City Lawrence Round Corner Drug Company

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