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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

2

Jayhawker captaincy honors and banquet remarks

Pete Jones named Wey guard captain of 1917 Jayhawkers at a Plymouth Congregational parish house banquet. The 25-year-old Council Grove native, 190-pound lineman, 6 foot tall, is a law student and Sigma Alpha Epsilon member. Speakers praised 1920s era teams, recalled key games, and urged continued fighting spirit for Kansas football.

Pete” Jones Wey Jayhawkere Plymouth dJorss Kansas Council Grove Stmmes Jayhawker Fine School of Law Sigma Alpha Epson Fraternity Reing George Nottels Naismith A. I Byn C. C. Williams Nettels Nettle Ted Connection M Forter Missouri Tommy Johnson Nebraska E. U Natith Péenharters Ebraskar Ibu Boynton Williams Forrest C. Allen Astmaster Bert Ober Chamber of Commerce Merchants of Law

Award Sweaters For Lawrence High Football Men

Tony eleven football sweaters will be awarded to Lawrence high school players at the banquet per coach Max Klein. Capt Harold Ortman George Anderson Mark Huffman Lawrence Woodruff Nell Chambers Robert Laptad Je Stevenson Joe Ulm George Lionel Lemon Frartis Borawetz. Winners must be present to receive them. captain for next year to be elected tonight. Anderson Woodruff Ulm Mora h Stevenson Hill among graduates this spring. Banquet hosted by George Tangs.

Tony Lawrence High School Max Kiein Harold Ot Rman George Anderson Mark Huffman Lawrence Woodruff Nell Chambers Robert Laptad Je Stevenson Joe Ulm George Lionel Lemon Frartis Borawetz Nester Anderson

Christmas Gift Suggestions From University Book Store

Suggestions for Christmas items from the University Book Store include clever gifts such as hand painted vases and powder taxes for friends.

Local notes on meetings and weather in Lawrence

The Lawrence area reports a quiet Chamber of Commerce week with no meeting next week. County commission board closed December session. November district court term extends to month end. Roads bad from lingering snow. several stores closing early. school holidays approaching. private branch exchange office open house planned. various local notices on church lectures, student events, and seasonal sales.

Local Social Notes and Upcoming Christmas Programs

William Roe has been on the sick list for a week. Ladies Aid Society meets with Mrs. George Liston. Mr. and Mrs. Gherlie Brown visited DeSoto with grandmother Mrs. Emma Williams. Mrs. Nelson Olmstead and Mrs. Yer dies Loves called. Mrs. Rena Place Baker of Wichita visited here last week. Mrs. Martin Holcomb and Mrs. Charlie Brown called on Elam. Mrs. David Hutches of Be sin called at Mrs. Baet’s. Miss Esther Harvey attended the pie social at Celver. Guy Jove and Otis Andrews spent time at Will Winters’ home. Miss Harvey and Frank Lindy and Rev. Geesner of Baldwin were guests of Charlie Craig. Mrs. Reddinger had dinner at Poe Sturdy’s. The play Back to the Form will be at the high school Friday, December 1. Lith. Vinland grade school program at night school December 21. Harmony school program and pie supper December 22. Presbyter ian and Methodist Sunday schools preparing Christmas program.

William Roe Wison Land Ladies Aid Society George Liston Gherlie Brown DeSoto Emma Williams Nelson Olmstead Rena Place Baker Wichita Martin Holcomb Charlie Brown David Hutches Be’ Sin Baet Esther Harvey Celver Guy Jove Otis Andrews Will Winters Miss Harvey Frank Lindy Rev Geesner Baldwin Charlie Craig Reddinger Poe Sturdy

Zephyr bakery opens downtown salesroom on Massachusetts Street

Zephyr bakery will open a downtown salesroom on Monday morning at 837 Massachusetts Street adjoining the Wiedemann stand. The room will offer Zephyr products with fresh items as in the mill plant, though setup is not yet complete and improvements will come later. The salesroom will not be discontinued. Salvation Army eases Christmas needs with baskets. donations of canned fruit and apples requested at 706 Massachusetts Street or by phone 633. Captain and Mrs. Hurlburt request support and gratitude for past favors. Also notes on cigar availability at City Drug Store, Derby Grain Co telephone 370, and J R Payne Dentist closed until January first 193%. Bicycles for Christmas mentioned by Hanna.

Zephyr Massachusetts Street Salvation Army Army Massachusetts St

Local residents haul grain and labor on Lecompton roads

Readers report a busy week with Glenn and partners trucking wheat to Lecompton and baled alfalfa moved by George L Glenn. The Plateman threshing crew worked for Glenns and Cyrus Glenn, while neighbors hauled hay and corn. Social events included a Friday supper and a lively evening of dancing and cards. several residents recover from minor injuries and many visit relatives in Topeka and Lawrence.

Weekend visits and rural travel noted in Topeka region

The account lists multiple weekend visits among Topeka residents and nearby rural areas. It mentions Mrs Gen J ary, Miss Nannie Young, Madre McCall, and families visiting relatives, with travel by car and several short trips around Lecamipta and Topeka. Weather and road conditions are noted as rough with recent draggings.

Revolt and Trial Fractions Highlight Postwar Headlines

From Pavia to Chicago the day reports mix a communist plot claim and a U S court of appeals decision. Names like Paul Joekin Albert Welle and Gustev Svendson surface in a three year sentence case tied to a revolutionary conspiracy.

Chicago United States Courk Heram Paul Joekin Albert Welle End Gustev Svendson Convietul

Community class hosts supper and meeting night

A local group held a community class with a host supper for attendees. The event included a warm gathering, singing, and a brief membership drive. People shared refreshments and discussed future activities.

Fragmentary OCR Names and Places in Local Notice

The readable parts show partial names and affiliations, including A. Wrotusee and A. 2 favorites at a grotto, amid scattered mentions of UM Seiwy and Pan th. The text is garbled with missing letters, making specifics unclear and leaving several proper nouns only tentatively identifiable.

Question on league army sparks national debate

Fragmented OCR notes discuss whether a nation should join a league to build a larger army, with opposition arguing it would disturb the region, increase military burden, and divert labor from peaceful priorities. Names or dates are unclear in the readable text.

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