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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
4
A jumble of clipped notes reports a mix of war talk and political debate. Mentions of diplomacy, pacifism, and fears of militarism mingle with local events and a sermon excerpt. The piece references the threat of German forces, New England sentiment, and a discussion on banking guaranty laws.
The piece notes a kindergarten performance with children singing and presenting crafts as parents watched. separate items describe a near drowning incident involving Milliank Mro, son of police Munro, and a horse drawn wagon collision and vehicle damage at Quincy and Massachusetts streets near the Pacific Mill.
A muddled recap lists house parties hosted by MF and Mre. R. Glarke with guests from Chicago Africa and Mrs. John Melvin. Mrs. Kanaga hosts Kansas City relatives for a family reunion at the home of Mrs. Kanage's sister Mrs. John W. Jenkins. Christy Baxter Waters resigns and preachers a farewell sermon next Sunday. Albert Glathart and others plan Christmas visits. Connie Mack mentioned in passing. Numerous forthcoming holiday events in Philadelphia Chicago Cairo and Washington state are noted along with various society items.
Grigbile and Talbot officials push for state amendments to extend rural school territories around central facilities and to shift the annual meeting date from the second Friday in April to the first day in June. They seek authority for rural boards to hire teachers freely, with both Geaubile and Mabod pledging support to urge legislative action.
Lee Miller, a well known man and member of the board of education, is acquitted today of charges of slander connected with Miss Ebaugh and Rev. T. Pennington. The jury found no fault and awarded no damages. A separate suit by Rev. Pennington may be tried later with no date set.
A fragmented list of Christmas Eve radio programming shows orchestral and choral concerts across multiple cities. Entries mention venues and performers such as organ and violin pieces, carols, and soloists with various time slots and frequencies.
A fragmented page lists radio stations and programs for Christmas Eve with mentions of Buffalo, Cincinnati, Clearwater, Cleveland, and focused notes on time signals and orchestral pieces. Notable items include the Serenaders and conductors linked to multiple markets and schedule fragments across the region.
The New Orleans Trem-Tribune led a cooperative survey across 26 Southern states and the District of Columbia assessing highway conditions. Maryland and Virginia receive praise for model systems, Florida and Texas cited for advanced construction, while Alabama Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Kentucky and Georgia show ongoing improvements and funding to complete key links and widen through routes.
Fragmented local column recounts Christmas poems, church notes, and community events in Lecompton. Mentions Edgar Gudsy lyric, churches United Brethren and Methodist, guests N. F. Nie and family, Ray Morris, and residents visiting from Tecumseh. Includes school and church references, chicken pox cases, and holiday gatherings.
Lawrence visitors and local social notes describe Saturday and Sunday visits, churchgoers and families like Afr Gobllich MeNes and Mary Mr. May Rall, and townspeople including Mrs. Bert Wilson and Mrs. John Gray. The column records gatherings, travel to Kansas City, and casual conversations among residents.
A fragmented notice from Small ity Lewisland details a five to five vote in a local election affecting public utilities. It mentions Mayer presiding and hints at a community event with music reading and refreshments for locals and families.
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