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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

2

Senior class names committees for first meeting at University

James Smith opens the senior class at the University meeting naming committees to plan activities. The group selects officers Elizabeth All, Morna Zellagstaff, and Wesley Wright. Committees include publicity, memorial, caps and gowns, alumni, senior breakfast, cakewalk, and senior play chaired by various students.

James Smith Ual Robert Calderwood Bel Fred Ellsworth Blumni Association Elizabeth Morna A Zellagstaff Wesley Wright B . Dunkin Kimble Ehn Wr Boyer George Owers Rose McColloch Margart Brett George Roscoe Gertrude Searcy Clelland Dle Hanson L'Igmat Rishardarkness Balfour Jeffrey Anna Patterson Dan ‘Ardner Sallie Taylor Ralph Mui

Christmas in Art and Song at First Baptist Church

A Christmas pageant titled Christmas in Art and Song will be staged at the First Baptist Church at the corner of Eighth and Kentucky Streets. The program features nativity scenes including Adoration of the Shepherds and The Light for this World, readings by Miss Dorsthen Simans, carols by Miss Guila Gress, organ accompaniment by Howard Taylor, and performances by Ma’s asile Seabury. The public is invited. auditorium opens at 7 o’clock.

First Baptist Eighth Kentucky Bethlehem Dorsthen Simans Guila Gress Qienia Howard Taylor Ma'sasile Seabury School of Ing Arts Ag. Lawrense

Personal notices of travel and holiday visits

The column lists numerous residents and relatives traveling or returning for the holidays. J Louis plans to spend time with his daughter. E Miller and several others from Florida and Utah are arrivals. Cap. Krinsmaid visits Topeka, Mrs H Kendall hosts in Salt Lake City, and many families depart for Washington, Chicago, Indianapolis, New York, or Chicago for Christmas and the holidays.

Henidie J. Louis E.miller W. Ghilnt H. B. Ober J T. Constant Washington, D.C Boss Pratt iPratt Emma Fagan Chicago Adeline Moore Ruby. Kendall Blaker Indianapolis Ind B. H Kendall Hester Syweeney Maude Gibb New York Isabel Gibb

G A R NOTICE INSTALLS OFFICERS FOR 1923 AT POST HALL

The G A R announces dispensation from the Department Commander to install relieved 1923 officers on December 2 at 2 30 p m in the Post Hall. Names listed include Post Commander Churchill Senior Vice Commander Weeks Junior Vice Commander Dues Adjutant Selig Quartermaster Weeks Surgeon Bishop Chaplain Hovty Sergeant Major Waiton QM Sergeant Criss Patriotic Instructor and installing officer E N Kghn. Past commander E R McWhorter also commissioned. All comrades urged to be present.

Washington Post Peserober HY Ig. J. Churchill Peter Weeks Charles Dues Ayla Selig Wim. R. Bishop D.B. Hunnicutt H.W. Eeeart K Funk H. Hovty Sargeant John Waiton T. Criss E. N.kghn

University of Our Day Symphony Concert Program

The program features the University symphony Orchestra performing music by Aliligeo Balet and Luigi, Stabat Mater, and other works. Highlights include trumpet solos by Robert Yung, oboe duets by William Cusick and Ralph LiBeau, piano solo by Mary Cameron, violin solos by Waldemar Gelteh, and Brahms and Dvorak selections. The evening showcases diverse pieces and student performances with classical selections and choral items.

University’ Symphony Orchestra Balet—Luigini Robert Yung William Cusick Ralph LiBeau Garfien Ketetbey GeriRan Mary Cameron Wellz—Strauss Waldemar Gelteh Gaertner-Kreisser Brahmesr Joachim Ruimsky-Korsakoff

Hearst Claims No Senators Benefited From Documents

Hearst said about 15 000 to 16 000 were spent on the documents and that no senators accepted money. He described a secret man and John Page producing about ten originals and said ambassadors and a embassy counselor were shown the papers. Malone, mystified by summons, left for the airport after saying he was puzzled by the committee’s request.

Dent Reed Mr. Hearst Tie Robinson Arkansas Hearst Mexico Thissman Edward Clark United States Senate John Page Sheffield Thay Archieves Bureau Page San Antonio Norris Algo Washington Senator Norris Nebraska Senati Aeiia Willidolph Hearst Malone New York Al—Dudley Field Malone Senate

Deaths and Funeral and Birthday Surprise News

Notice lists funeral details for Ich iers Cromwell Johnson to be held at Go 'cock from Funk chapel on Saturday afternoon. A late birthday surprise was held for Newt Bateson at 7 Elm Street with 46 candles on the cake and a supper, attended by numerous friends and relatives. Prairie Pipe Line directors declare a 2.50 per share dividend payable Jan 31 1928 to stockholders of record Dec 31 1927. Overcoat theft reported at the University by William Cooksey and a Christmas lights display at the Alpha Tau Omega house on West Fourth Street draws passersby.

Robert Cromwell Johnson Ichiers Cromwell Johnson Go’cock Funk Chapel Trairie Kan Prairie -Pipe Line Company Ali K. U William Cooksey Pouisiana Street West Fourth Street Alpha Tai Omega The Business College Ituition Adv

Christmas Glee Club Concert At Lawrence High

Miss Hazel E Lynn sponsors the Lawrence Junior high glee clubs preparing for the yearly Christmas concert in the Lawrence high school auditorium tomorrow at 8 pm. More than 100 pugils will perform with soloists Helen Stockwell, Rev GC A Puls, Mildred Reuter and others. A twenty-number program of song and story features the glee club, with free admission and hopes for a large audience.

Hazel E. Lynn Lawrence Junior High School Lawrence High School Helen Stockwell GC. A. Puls Mildred Reuter Glee Club

Northwestern Kansas High School League forms in winter

Six northwest Kansas high schools Goodland St Francis Atwood Oppertin Hoxie and Norton form the Northwestern Kansas High School League for winter activity. Colby expected to join later. The group plans football basketball to start with and expand to scholarships and music. Caleb W Smick Oberlin superintendent elected president John Battin Goodland principal named vice president W C Nystrom Norton principal secretary treasurer.

Norton Kan Northwest Kansas Northwestern Kansas High School League Goodland St. Francis Atwood Opertin Hoxie Colby Caleb W. Smick Schouts Oberlin John Battin Wick W. C. Nystrom Treasu

Tiger Clemenceau sells war car to fund drive

Paris reports the war days tiger Georges Clemenceau wants a new car with modern comforts. The old car sits in a garage while a favored buyer eyes it for a race day. Salvation Army collects on Massachusetts street as funds for the Christmas drive lag. Former King Ferdinand of Burgaria plans a South America trip to renew old ties.

Paris Ce.p Georges Clemenceau Monsieur Salvation Army Massachusetts Street South America Coburg Germany Ferdinand of Burgaria Bremen Rio Janeiro Buenos Aires Somier

Visitors from Lawrence Call on Saturday in Twin Mound

Those who were Lawrence visitors Saturday included Mrs Will Heyl Mrs Harry Master Mr and Mrs Ehner Thurber and children Mr and Mrs Harry Fultz Bev Vogerty Nelle and Mr and Mrs Roy Thurber Clarence Rogers was a Lawrence caller Monday Miss Gladys Heyl spent Sunday with home folks Sue works at the Kress store in Lawrence Filip Heyl spent Sunday at the John Simmons home Melvin Petefish called at the Ogra Moore home Wednesday morning Local note mentions that all automobile sales must be registered with the Government and that motor car transactions require registration.

Lawrence Will, Heyl Harry Master Ehner Thurber Harry Fultz Vogerty Nelle Roy’ Thurber Clarence Rogers Gladys Heyl Sue Waorkige Kress Filip Heyl John Simmons Melvin Petefish Oqra Moore

Rains aggravate flood situation in Arkansas

Scattered rains today worsened the flood in Arkansas with flood stages reached and passed at many points. Local social notes list farmers union sales, visits, and gatherings in Baldwin, Lawrence, Ottawa, Overbrook, and nearby communities with numerous residents named including the Lutz, Heim, Breithaupt, and Lyons families. Events include WMS meetings, officer elections, Christmas program planning, and Sunday school activities amid the flood coverage.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Worden

High school play delight at Eudora draws local crowds

Kansas City visitors Minnie Kearnes and Betty Jeane joined locals after a week with the Bagbys in South Eudora. Attendees at the Friday night play Dummy included Neis family, Broer and Bowen households, Strobel party, Edelbrock, Kurtz siblings, and Miss Golda Zook the director. The cast, led by Frances Strobel and Oscar Brozy, performed well, with praise for the production effort.

Minnie Kearnes Betty Jeane Kansas City Fin Charlie Kurtz Leonard Bagby South Hadora Eudora Ben Neis Ruth George Broer John Bowen Strobel Leslie Kindred Jake Golda Zook Harry Broer Werner Dortha Eugene McCabrin Kaw Valey Pete Edelbrock Baby Archie Allen Albert Luther D. P. Luther Johnnie Wickman Herman Wickman Kaw Valley Geo. Kaegi Harry Breer Lawrence Robert Reusch George Kaegi al Roy Parker Praiie

Local social notes describe visits and illnesses in Lawrence area

Mr and Mrs Otto Abel shopped in Lawrence on Wednesday. Mrs Pete Edelbrock and baby visited Mrs Pete Neis in Budora Tuesday. Roy Kurtz of Hesper called on Mr Kurtz Monday. Mrs Albert Hilderbrand sprained her ankle at home. The Andersons moved to the Fitzpatrick farm house vacated by Frank. Mrs Frank Bidinger and Frank Hin spent Monday in Clinton. Edwin Hildenbrand had his tonsils removed and is recovering at home with Mrs Geo Hildenbrand staying nearby. Mrs John Unger Jr and baby Berdene Fae returned from Memorial Hospital. Sam Buchheim helping. Roy Deskin and Katherine Bidinger shopped in Topeka Monday. Dave Shields of Lawrence visited George Anderson Sr. Jake and Frank Bidinger attended Geo Hegeman’s funeral in Lawrence. Katherine Bidinger spent the weekend with relatives. Aug Walter and family visited Lawrence Saturday. Raymond Nicholl had tonsils removed and is recovering. Blanche Shelly out sick, Hodson substituting. Jim Brass sawed wood for Aug Kanschrosder. Wm Murphy and family in Lawrence. W Anderson stayed with Frank Anderson. Bidinger and Jake Bidinger at W G Watkanle home. Mrs Wilt Nuffer visited John Unger Jr. The Stull bazaar and supper drew a good crowd with a full menu and light rolls. Charlie Tee visited the Bidinger home Tuesday.

Albert Hilderbrand Willie Anderson Fitzpatrick Farm Frank Fitzpatrick Frank Bidinger Frank Hin Clinton J. D. Gibler Geo. Hildenbrand John, Unger Jr Berdene Fae Memorial Hospital Sam Buchheim Roy Deskin Heleni Russell Charlie Coffman Floyd Shed‘horn Murphy Wick Murphy Roy Deskins Katherine Bidinger Topeka Dave Shields Lawrence George Anderson Sr John Unger Jr Jake| Bidinger Geo. Coffman Jake Geo. Hegeman Ben Kellogswood Katherine Bidinger Fo.ks Aug. Walter Raymond Elmer Nicholl Albert Hildenbraid Wm Murphy Lecompton Blanche Shelly Miss Hodson Jim Brass W Anderson Lawrence J Frank Anderson Ralph Jee Len Ice Ohy Jake Biding W. G. Watkanle Wilt NufZer Stull Charlie Tee Bidingjer

De Soto News Briefs Include Local Visits and Death

Local residents shared weekend visits across De Soto and nearby towns. Eugene Osborne and family visited aunt Mrs Harbison in the area. Death of Lena Cornwell at Bell Memorial Hospital is noted, with funeral at De Soto cemetery led by Rev Robert Alexander. Social events and meetings including Methodist Ladies Aid postponed to December 14 due to weather.

Eugene Osborne Selmat Merle Blaylock Lawrence R. L. Penner Roy Longacre Fall Leaf W. H. Jewett Kansas City Johnson Company Shawnee David Jewett Amelia Pierce Della Wilson H. A. W. Kesler Lena Cornwell McNeeley Place Town Bell Memorial Hospital RE. EB. Cornwell de Soto Cemetery Robert Alexander Lucile Ranfts Methodist Ladies Aid Land Place Ernest Sigman Walter Osborne Harold Horden Edwin Parker Will Welch Paola Welch John. Ballance Homer Huces Maxine Baker Robert Osborne Harry Dicken Harry ‘Miller Albert Taylor Lexington Grange

Election of officers for 1928 outlined in Bethel Woman's Club meeting

The Bethel Woman's Farm Bureau held an all day meeting with Miss Emma Jewett to discuss officer elections for 1928. Reports note many attendees, festive Christmas decorations, and a post meeting social with gifts and refreshments. Several community members and students are listed with visits and domestic events across De Soto and surrounding areas.

Local High School Gym Hosts Midget and A C Team Matches

Local high school gym hosts Wednesday night basketball as the town midget team featuring Maynard Bernard Gardner Meryon Osborne William Caldwell and Lawrence Loveall faces a town rival. De Soto A C players Russell Bowling Elmer Jewett John Parker B J Coy and Oscar Nobler also played here Monday as De Soto first and second high school squads prepared to meet Welborn high school Friday. Community support urged. shoppers and local residents noted amid holiday plans and sick lists.

Maynard Bernard Gardner Meryon Osborne William Caldwell Lawrence Loveall Linwood de Soto A. G's A. C de Soto A. C Russell Bowling Elmer Jewett John Parker B. J. Coy Oscar Nobler Eleanor Whitelaw Park College Park

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