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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

11

Italy May Impose Trade Diploma for All Youths

The Fascist government contemplates a vast national program to train every boy for industry. A trade diploma would certify qualifications, allowing only skilled work. children would begin specialized training at age eleven after four years of combined technical education and shop work.

Reme Luigi Maggi Maggi Industria Ministry of Education Italy Mt Maggi Inent Gramshool Ark Liceo

Russians Improve Literacy Across Nation Says AP Report

The AP reports that eleven million more Russians have learned to read since 1807 when only 22 percent of the 150 million people could read. Now 55 percent are literate as the government publishes 26 books in 43 languages and uses the Latin alphabet in less educated regions to speed learning. The Five Year Plan aims to cut illiteracy to 35 percent by 1932.

Russia Jet Union

South Dakota seeks exclusive educational radio wavelength

Dakota requests a federal grant of a radio wavelength set aside for exclusive school use. The action, supported by the South Dakota education association, targets use by the University of South Dakota the School of Mines and the state department of education.

Qmerre S. Dak South Dake Raddive State Superintend- GE Public Instruction South Dakota Education Association Commission University of South Dakota School of Mines State Department of Education

Talkies to Dust Teacher Sees Future Colleges

Dr. G. Aiéamley Oxnam, president of De Haas University in Greencastle Indiana, argues that talkies will supplant teachers in future colleges. He foresees films or sound images bringing great lecturers before students through sight and sound.

Greencastle Ind G. Aiéamley Oxnam de Haas University Oxnam

Calendar of Monday through Friday Music Program Notes

Monday through Friday items list a sequence of programs and performers with names such as Troubadours, Weather Man, The Mankatters, Heinz Toad Talk, Josephine L. Gibson, McGraw Trio, Landt Trio, White Organist, Pure Ot Band, Johnson and Johnson, and Stars of Melody. It describes times from 1 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and mentions Christmas Carols and Carollers as part of the season programming.

Progra Tisting ‘Troubadours Rad's “Cabhi Builders Correchanber Music Andy Shunber Music Biscuit Psnewkaaun Mr-Amax

Colyer People Attend Weddings and Gatherings

Colyer residents joined family events and services over the weekend. Ruth Hoover wed at Shineton Y morning. Mr and Mrs Morris’ BVwin mourn Marvin Mersh’s death. Frank Scott, Jami Shuler, and Mary Allen appear in local social notes. Colyer school dismisses for Christus holidays. Seitwol reopens December a0. Mary Allen to spend Christmas in Ottawa.

Scott Marvin Childs Willow Springs Noah Shuler Ben Shu cd W. Hy Nves Ewing Ruth Hoover Shineton Bryon Veal Scott Warren Hag Frank Scott Stack Eee Worning Jamiah Shuler M Burton DL. Burton Mary Allen H. Hern Colyer Scioal Seitwol Colyer Ottawa Mary- Mickey

Twin Mound and Vicinity News and Visits

Local notes from Twin Mound and vicinity show frequent Lawrence visits by families including Nellie’s elf, Mrs. Henry Montfort, Ira Moore, Hugh Aller, and J P Heyl. Topeka callers A Monday and Tuesday report dental work, church services, and weekly visits. Community ties include Henry Loper and George Sullivan households with relatives staying and Sunday gatherings.

Henry Montfort Lawrence Earl Simmons Ftob Pardee Ira Moore Joe Schirmer John Simmons Simmons Hugh Aller Sullivan Henry George Sullivan Ant J. P. Heyl Eveline Norbert Elmer Thurber Fanny Carla Thurber Earl ‘Simmons Roy C. Ready Layera Topeka

Valley Chapel Tod Pleasant Observed After Evening Call

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Homer Tos tal and Henry Montfort with a Tuesday reference. Whilen Heyl wal ted lay af Sir Lawrency call after imbien. Mackin Tod appears in a late message. Detailing remains unclear but suggests a local scene or visitation at a valley chapel.

Homer Harry Tostal Henry Montfort Heyl Sir Lawrency

Community notes from Grove and Valley Grove gatherings

Wednesday activities include LeRoy Puckett helping Mrs Banks. Rev Robbins hosting a dinner at the Gray home. families of Bond Puckett and Markley shopping and visiting. Sunday visits feature Rev Smith at Everett Bond home. dinner guests with Ellis Bond and others. Local social life centers on kinship, dinners, and church group meetings across Grove and nearby towns.

Happy Hour Club Lawrence Clark Mable Shaw LeRoy- Puckett Kenneth Harry Ellis Bond Elizabeth Dunn Kansas City Hugo Schellhorn Myr Marvin Bond Norman John Banks Solon Markley Mary Wathrine John Dunn Jess Markley LeRoy Puckett Will Curtis W. O. Flory Valley Grove Mariners Union

Oklahoma woman claims self defense after fatal choking

Blanche Osgood, 27, is arrested after allegedly choking her husband Sam Osgood to death in Tulsa. She says he beat her for years and forced her into street life. police say bruises and a previous knife wound support her claim.

Oklahoma Tulsa Okla Sam Osgood Blanche Osgood Coffeyville Kan

Fire Forces Mine Closure Near McAlester Oklahoma

A fire at the Pocahontas coal mine of the Messina Coal Company 13 miles east of McAlester halts work as officials plan to complete scaling of the entry confined by flames. The blaze began Thursday when a shot of explosive ignited a gas layer, delaying resumption of operations today.

McAlester Okla Dee Pocahontas Messina Coal Company Melester

Lost and Found Help Through Journal-World Ads

A Journal-World notice invites readers to report missing items and offers help to locate them through the paper. It emphasizes that submissions will be shared with readers seeking corresponding objects and encourages prompt inquiries.

Journal-World Wanted

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