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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
2
Saturday’s receipts at the treasurer’s office totaled 75000 with a $30000 check from the Santa Fe railroad for 1927 taxes. Miss Mildred Lamb assisted as the assistant treasurer. Friday’s receipts were about 21000, and the first half of 1927 taxes must be paid by Tuesday to avoid a penalty, with the remainder due by June 20 to avoid penalties.
In the rescue zone near Provincetown divers search wreckage aboard the sinking submarine as a patrol ship fends off hazards and the town braces for delays and damaged mail. Officers and crew face uncertainty while relatives fear late deliveries and long separations.
In Pasadena on December 19 a 14 year old girl was nearly abducted on a downtown street. A posse of 15 deputies pursued the suspect, Jesse Cobb, 23, into the hills and cornered him in a canyon. Cobb, whose car was reported stolen, faced grand larceny charges, with fingerprints sent to Los Angeles for checking. The girl reported the attack to authorities.
Washington reports department of agriculture valued this year's crops at 8.4286 billion dollars based on December 1 prices, up from 7.7985 billion last year. Corn yields 2.786 billion bushels worth 34.725 million. winter and spring wheat 1.691 billion bushels worth 974.694 million. cotton lint and seed 1.4626 billion. hay total 106.219 million.
In San Francisco on December 19 the Spirit of California is set to attempt an endurance record with a Fokker trimotor. The AP report notes the aircraft aims to extend flight time beyond existing benchmarks as crews prepare for a long test.
Miss Marion Cowles a University senior living at 1126 Tennessee Street was injured this afternoon when a parked Ford was struck by a car driven by Herbert Newton of Ottawa. The Ford rear was damaged and pushed into a hitching post. Newton failed to stop and was later arrested on drunken driving and liquor possession charges. Police officer John Ingalls reported a quart of liquor found in his possession.
Baldwin news notes list upcoming events and people traveling for holidays. The Girls Club under Miss Helen Good will perform at First Methodist with Prof Paul Evans at the organ. Several Baldwin residents will spend Christmas with relatives in Topeka and other cities. The Sunday school board elected officers for the year and the operetta Kay and Gerda was staged at the Baldwin High School with many students in supporting roles.
A Baldwin group bid 2100 for elevator ground and buildings at auction last Saturday. Other sales included machinery, houses, and a shed, with Eli Wilson the next highest bidder. The old owners include Jardon Belt Id Heaston Kalb Hunt Hartley. The building may be rebuilt. The Gem theatre will show Romance of Sleepy Hollow Saturday afternoon with county agent A. J. Gilkison present. Coach Emil Liston’s basketball team played Kansas City Life in Kansas City. The Spanish Club Christmas program featured Miss Margaret Prewitt and Mary land. Various local events include gym work, stadium plans, and a Delta Zeta party.
Belleview 3 and Mrs Ralph Bowling of Traffie Center were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Ma this. Mr and Mrs Howard Kohler spent Sundays evening with Mrs Kohlers mother Mrs Emma Wilson. Albert Hadl and D M Ha visited, while Fred Aughlin and Mrs Meurice Starrafere shopped in Lawrence. Mark Coleman underwent an appendicitis operation at Stormont hospital Topeka and is reported recovering well.
Fifty three newspapers across seven countries sponsor the Fifth National and Third International Oratory Contest. Randolph Leigh announces plans for the 1928 championships with eight American youths winning a paid European tour and trip to Amsterdam. Finalists will meet May 25 in Washington for the national finals and October 13 in Washington for the international finals featuring seven nations.
A public special meeting installed Adah chapter officers with Mrs Maude Stewart and Mrs Jessie Graebner directing. New officers include Laura Topping as Worthy Matron Ernest Sellers as Worthy Patron Lena Huddjeston as Associate Matron and Elizabeth Carman as Secretary along with several other appointees. The ceremony featured petals from Betty Jean Craig, floral gifts to Mrs Topping, and a boutonniere for Mr Sellers. A musical program followed with violin solos and a tableau The Three Wise Men and a choir led by Mrs Dunn, Dorothy Enlow and Isbel Jean Melone performed.
Mrs. Clara B. Zoelner died Sunday afternoon at a Kansas City hospital at 59. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 3 from the home, with burial in Tonganoxie cemetery. She is survived by husband Frank, two daughters Mrs Grace Wilson and Mrs Maude Hazen of Tonganoxie, and three sons Leste of Chicago Fred and Walter of Tonganoxie. She had lived in Tonganoxie for 30 years where her husband runs a general store.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Evelyn Leonard who died Sunday at 1844 Massachusetts Street will be held Tuesday afternoon at Burns. Burial follows at Burns. She is survived by her husband two sons and two daughters. Body at Rumsey funeral home until Tuesday morning.
Four University of Kansas representatives attended a Saturday night Topeka dinner honoring Anson Marsden dean of the Iowa State College school of engineering. Marsden, in town as a sewer project consultant for North Topeka, spoke on research work in loading pipe and tile in trenches.
G Will Griffith of San Diego writes on R C Johnston once from Lawrence who rose from teller to head of a gas company, built an empire in Oklahoma, retired rich, and settled in San Diego. His life illustrates early career ambition, persistence, and prudent investments.
Walter and James Michelsoni of Warrensburg Missouri received 30 days in county jail after being arrested Saturday for stealing cigarettes from Green's confectionary West Ninth and the Round Corner Drug Store 715 Massachusetts and clothing from Abe Wolfson 637 Massachusetts and Yates Outfit Store 706 Massachusetts Justice of the Peace R 2 Stevens ordered the sentence. The Britis Transport Workers Union is described as the strongest trade union in the world.
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