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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

2

University of Kansas Christmas Vesper draws 2000 attendees

An audience of about 2,000 gathered in the University of Kansas auditorium for the annual Christmas vesper and living tableaux program by the school of fine arts. The event featured solos, instrumental selections, and a 50 member vesper chorus led by Virret Drennon and notable student performers.

University of Kansas School of Fine Arts University Auditorium Bethlehem School’ of Fine Arts University Vesper University Vesper Chorus Virret Drennon Giad Griffith Helen Lian Kos Lorn Jean McElhinney Merial Meoeaury Ly Forney Eanor MacDonald Alf Merle Ee Capeland Dale ‘Grotzmacher Aboth Seltsam Liadey Irvin George el Paul Hoyt In Howie Gerahd MecElhinny Ws. Tobeck Milton Charles

Annual Election Held by Religious Council

The Lawrence Religious Education Council held its annual election at the First Parish church. Officers elected for the coming year include President, Vice President, and various committee heads such as superintendent adult division and superintendent young people division. The council also planned a daily vacation Bible school for next summer and the traditional mid winter Sunday school banquet. Nearby weather notes report nine days of cloud cover in Kansas with limited precipitation and a forecast of very cold temperatures across the state.

Ian John F. Ident F. C. Rev Charles Walter A. Shaallrmen Har Rdon Wic. McConnell Young People's Daniels Chis Henry Wen Erdyer

PUTIN HOLIDAY DISPLAYS New Windows of Penney Store

New windows of the J. Cl ney company on Massa Lis street were decorated for the first time today. Manager D. D. Hoag said workmen have altered the front for the last month. Center window shows a toys display and dry goods form the sides. Walls between rooms will be removed to create one showroom after Christmas.

J. Clney Company Massa- Lis Street D. D. Hoag

Organist and Baritone in KU Senior Recital

Marian Alma McNabb organist and Charles I. Sager baritone will perform in the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts senior recital at 8 tomorrow evening in the university auditorium. McNabb studies with Prof. C. Skilton, Sager with Prof. W. B. Downing. The University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Karl Euersteiner, will accompany McNabb in Concertpiece for Organ and Orchestra by Reginald Stergall, its first U.S. offering, per fine arts faculty.

Marian Alma McNabb Charles I. Sager University of Kansas School of Fine Arts University Miss McNabb iProf Skilton Mr. Sager W. B. Downing University Symphony Orchestra Karl Euersteiner Miss McNabim Reginald Stergall United States

Transfer Equipment to New Snow Hall at University of Kansas

A crew moved equipment from Old Snow Hall to New Snow Hall at the University of Kansas. Items from entomology, zoology, and botany are being relocated this morning. Classes may resume in the new quarters after Christmas vacation, with the old science building remaining until action is taken by the legislature. Chancellor Lindley noted no immediate plan to remove the 1885 building.

Snow Hall University of Kansas Lindley

Service Lunch to Expand Quarters at 726 Massachusetts

The Service Lunch at 726 Massachusetts Street begins remodeling to double seating and add a large horse shoe counter. Owners Earl Skinner and Harry Winters oversee the project, with completion expected in two weeks, introducing new stoves, steam tables, and center service for AME servings.

Massachusetts Street Earl Skinner Harry Winters Lawrence

The Electric Ship educational film shown at KU

An educational film titled The Electric Ship will be shown in Marvin Hall at 7:30 p m Wednesday evening. Prof F Ellis Johnson of the University of Kansas engineering faculty explains the application of electricity to drive large ocean liners and scenes were shot aboard the Virginia. The public is invited to attend. Marriage licenses issued by Probate Judge L H Menger include David Jones and Cora Green, Owes Rover and Ada Dearing, Howard Robinson and Edna Stinson, Bert Hicks and Florence Howser. The House rules committee deferred action on Porter resolution to study Haiti situation. University of Kansas Radio Club will meet in Marvin Hall room 115 at 7:30 p m Wednesday to discuss Talking Movies. Two sets of horse harnesswere stolen in Leavenworth last night police notified.

Marvin Hall Avenin F. Ellis Johnson University of Kut Johnson Virginia Paul Shand Dean George ©. Shand KK. GO L. H. Menger David Je Jones Cora E Green Topeka Menger Owes Rover Ada Dearing Agron F. Mercer Howard Robinson Edna Stinson Bellville Wilson Bert Edwin Hicks Plorence Elizabeth Howser Kk, OU Univsity of Kansas Radio Club

Bank thief sought as fugitive in Midwest case

In St Joseph Michigan on December 16 authorities pursued Frederick Dane a suspected murderer and bank robber. After wounding a motorcycle patrolman and forcing three escapes Dane’s mansion yielded 519000 in Farmers and Merchants Bank loot plus machine guns and explosives. His wife Viola was detained as the hunt extended toward Coloma and Benton Harbor.

St. Joseph Mich Middle West Frederick Dane Lake Shore Drive Dr. Jdekyl Hyde Dane Charles Skelly Farmers and Merchants Bank Jefferson Wis Viola Chicago Gary Ind Herbert Church Columbia ‘Commercial Feed Company Directo Jefferson Bank Berrien County Stevensville Steve Keooney Kooney Coloma San Kilooney Benton Harbor

Pola Negri and Prince Serge Reconcile in France

Paris reports Pola Negri and Prince Serge Mdvani who were near divorce reconciled in a French court chamber. The judge called them for a formal reconciliation, they then went to their country house and plan to travel to St Moritz before heading to America in January.

Paris Chicago Tribune Today Pola Negri Serge Mdvani Ars America St. Moritz Amerie

Window display teaches proper wrapping for mail

A window display at Dostoffier showcases correct and incorrect methods of wrapping packages for the mails. Post master C. B. Hosford urges shoppers to heed the lesson and prepare parcels with care. Some packages arrive broken due to poor wrapping, while well wrapped boxes reach destinations without delay.

Dostoffier C. B. Hosford

Paroles Sought for Two Douglas County Prisoners

Two inmates from Douglas County will seek parole at the regular board meeting February 4. Frank Diller, sentenced February 19, 1929 for bigamy, and W. T. Hannon, sentenced February 21, 1. For HEE Students Seek Holiday Jobs Baldwin Baker University students extend Christmas break by working in cities as mail clerks and in other roles to replenish funds. New Airship Is Launched R100, largest aircraft in world, launched at Howden Eng. observers watch as it maneuvers after rollout. Bond for Arson Suspect D. L. Piggott released on 45000 bond amid arson case tied to fatal drug-store blast. Auto Collision: Reported Car struck by another on campus. Julian Ralston's vehicle hit while driving through campus.

State Penitentiary Douglas County Frank Diller W. T. Hannon Hee Baldwin Baker University Julian Ralston Tennessee Street

H. S. Glee Clubs in a Christmas Concert

Liberty Memorial High School to stage its annual Christmas concert in the auditorium at 8 PM Wednesday. Combined girls and boys glee clubs and chorus sections perform under directors Miss Mabel Earnhardt and Mr. B C Donmyer with free admission.

Friends Liberty Memorial High B. C. Donmyer Mabel Earnhardt Donmyer Erickson Christ Kramer Barnes Praetorius Adolphe Adam Mlavia Hay Chorus Laland Andrea Couter Herbert Pine Echorus Nazareth—Gounod Handel

Christmas Assembly at H. L. Friday At Liberty Memorial High

The Liberty Memorial high school will hold a Christmas assembly Friday at 10 20 am. Principal H L Baker invites parents and friends. The Hi Y and Girl Reserves will present Through a Christmas Window with each country shown through a pane less window then the Nativity light at the end.

Liberty Memorial High School H. L. Baker Hi-Y

Lost Nimrod Found After Night Lost Near Reno

A Kansas City youth Joe Renicker and companions hunted along U S 40 between Tonganoxie and Reno. Joe became separated, wandered all night, and was found at 2:30 PM by Deputy Sheriff Bretz near Reno, unharmed. The party members were George Renicker William Blaine and Andrew Huska.

Nimrod Kansas City Ata Senate Tonganesse Reno W. J. Bretz Leavenworth County Joe ‘Renicker George William Blaine Andrew Huska U.S. 40 Tonganoxie Renos Joe Joe Renicker iSheriff Bretz Eeceanor

Car Crash Injures Salina Man Near Assaria

Salina Kansas December 16 Henry Tipton of McPherson Kan was seriously injured when his car crashed into a ditch on US Highway 81 just south of Assaria He remained in a semi conscious condition at a McPherson hospital Funeral services for Dr William Foulkes former pastor of Grandview Park Presbyterian Church Kansas City will be Thursday in Salina He died in Narberth Pa He left Kansas City a year ago.

Salina Kan Henry Tipton McPherson U. S. ‘Highway No. 81 Assaria Pica Ati Foulke Kansas City William Foulkes Grandview Park Presbyterian Church Foulkes Narberth OOCU

American Citizenship Theme At Rotary Address

Dr. W. L. Burdick, vice chancellor, delivered an inspirational Rotary luncheon talk on American citizenship. He urged intelligence, honesty, and patriotism, warned against unchecked immigration and internationalism, and stressed four core requisites: intelligence, morality, justice, and personal interest in the nation. He warned that true liberty is under law and cited concerns over redistricting and foreign influence, introducing by Walter Thiele among attendees.

Rotary W. L.burdick Burdick United States of America Abraham ‘Lincoln United States Russia Senate School of Law

Injured In Auto Crash Near Willard Cut

Miss Mary Thompson of Topeka and two friends rode an Essex coupe that overturned four or five times and slid down the embankment beside Willard cut west of Lawrence. Thompson was treated at Memorial hospital and returned to Topeka last night. The others escaped injury. the car was badly damaged in the local garage.

Four on Trial in Arkansas Murder Case

Four of the five men charged with murdering Connie Franklin go on trial in circuit court. The group includes Herman Greenway Tinbert Nester Joe White and Bill Younger. Alex Fulks faces a separate bill of indictment and will not be tried with the others. Prosecutors and grand jury pursued the case amid contested identification in Mountain View Arkansas.

Mountain View Ark Connie Franklin Alex Fulks Herman Greenway Conni Franklin

Christmas entertainment at First Presbyterian church

The First Presbyterian church will present a Christmas program on Sunday evening at 7:30. Mageants will feature the program with sections for Sunday school beginners and children. Committees were appointed at the last Thursday meeting to organize details for the church and Sunday school. The Christus party for beginner primary and junior departments is planned with surprises for children on Monday evening December 23 at 7:32.

First Presbyterian Church Mageants

Christmas Party At Presbyterian Church Haskell Students Present

Nearly YOO Presbyterian Indian students at Haskell were entertained at a Christmas party by the Women’s Guild. Dorothy Angelis Bowers is listed on the program. The First Christian Church program featured a sermon on “The Three Actors of Life.” The youth group and college groups from the church presented a tenor of vitality and peace, stressing God’s grace and personal purpose.

YOO Presbyterian Howe Saul Thipat Deaver The Universi Futher

Christmas Concert Highlights at Unitarian and First Baptist

A group of four carols lit the Unitarian Church program as lights shone on Titan and soprano soloist Katherine Lang. The choir featured Luther Tensood on violin and soloists Troland Stover Emily Rathner Anderson and Margaret Drenou. The event showcased a season of music and reflected on the churchs role amid modern materialism. First Baptist Church report notes growing Sunday school attendance and a sermon on eternity, with midweek Lost Wars study and a Christmas service lineup including Birth of Christ by Wooler.

Titan Wkatherine Lang Nelson Lane Little Town Lethicham Scott Luther Tensood Troland Stover Emily Rathner Anderson Margaret Drenou First Baptist Church Randay Thesembly Wooler

The rstimas pageant Star Leads On Hartlett

A four scene parish pageant directed by Hartlett features nearly forty cast members. The program includes special music by the choir and a revival of the Chilathen class now open to all young people. Miss Winnie Macon will teach the class with seats near the organ reserved. Sunset home and Bethiel Mission gifts will be brought next Sunday. Annual church meeting and officer elections follow New Year’s inning.

Hartlett Totton Cutie He Shepherds Belle Stu Thy Qur Sunaay School Winnie Macon Bethiel Ates Tier Ag

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