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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1928
Page
4
A chaotic patch of 1928 news items covers a reader service notice for Journal-World delivery, a case of a lugubrious bandit chase ending with a car abandonment, a clash over the words flaunt and flout, and Kansas Kiowa sheriff releasing prisoners for Christmas.
The House faces renewed calls for reapportionment after the 1920 census and a growing belief that 1930 will bring rapid change. Cities may gain seats at rural areas' expense, with Los Angeles County highlighted for its larger population than Kansas yet only two representatives. Representative Homer Hoch of Kansas proposes a constitutional amendment basing representation on American citizens, prompting New York to note potential Empire state losses.
In the lower house the importance of the upper house grows as Young Cornelius Vanderbilt gains back his parents favor. He is slated to receive a million dollars to settle debts to a broad circle of backers after prior business failures.
Fifty five years ago Dec 24 Monday trade wedding glitch and a variety show at Libert Hall by the kindergarten under Mrs Giffen. marriage of B F Guest formerly of the city to Anna E Du Flon of Brooklyn. A J Steele and family leaving Clinton for Greenfield Ohio for winter amid health concerns. local notes include mixed updates and small town life details.
Twenty five years ago on December 24 in Lawrence, Emil Hunsinger ran Central House barn as a premier feed stable and horse seller. Virginia McCrory planned a card evening at her Ohio Street home. Mrs. N B Wade hosted a Christmas dinner with all her children including Mary Mitchell, H E Wade, Ida Start, and Frank Wade. Neuenschwander heads to Ann Arbor for holidays. Reav My and Mrs. Weaver hosted a large family Christmas day dinner. Elizabeth Wagstaff hosted a Theta house card party. twenty four guests played whist, Helen Schafer top female, Bob Anderson top male, Theta note paper and penant awarded.
Ten years ago on De 24th a Lawrence streetcar conductor Mrs Charles O Warnick resigned to become housekeeper for Sheriff Woodward. She led her car well, was courteous to patrons, and was a dependable employee. She will be missed by patrons of the line. Dinner lists and guests for Christmas events follow with many names and places. C M Miller of Topeka was elected president of the National Association of State Directors of Vocational Education at a Philadelphia conference.
The Senate veteran Theodore Shuey marks sixty years as a Senate reporter. He records debates with a steady pen, while colleagues take 15 minute shifts to cover floor proceedings. Shuey praises Sumner and Sherman, notes Dawes as a strong presiding officer, and recalls the early taped records and evolution of Congressional Reporting.
A Paris travel feature markets a 1500 mile air tour via Teepe the flying carpet. The route runs Paris Orleans Tours Poitiers Bordeaux Toulouse Montpellier Marseille Lyon Duda and back to Paris in a few hours per leg. A tourist agency coordinates hotel stays and sightseeing between legs.
A fragmented notice discusses social trials in Paris with a shift away from leisurely ladies and gowns. It notes admission by a first come rule and mentions ten reserved seats to reward eloquence. A life sized steer from Texas is mounted in Greenwood County courthouse corner to mark trial day.
Berlin a p reports a Christmas tree quota of 800000 for the season with dealers predicting how many homes will display trees. Bavarian spruce top the lot selling from 1.25 to 2 dollars, while Harz Thuringia and Holstein trees average from 12.5 cents to 1 dollar.
Robert E Slougs publisher of the Vandergrift News recalls a man who claims he does not read ads yet follows a full morning routine of brand names and products. The piece mocks the idea by contrasting routine detail with the claim and ends with a grim image.
Clipped items report W B Strongvier as Santa Fe railroad general manager and a Fort Scott sheet mine event to spur sessions of the United States district court. Also noted are Senator Plumb's dissenting letter to Secretary Schurz on the Cheyenne raid and a bank-supported Christmas reward for finding murdered cashier B A Kessinger on the Buckle farm near Lamar Colorado.
A brief comic verse notes a family Christmas shopping scene with a mother planning one last downtown trip. The playful line hints at thrift and hurry as the season begins.
Community notices from Baldwin detail Santa Claus visits on Saturday afternoon December 28 at 2 30 near the community tree, plus plans for a Kiddies program and Our Gang entertainment. The column lists local deaths, weddings, illness, travel, church society events, and Christmas guest lists, highlighting social ties and upcoming services.
Kansas City visitors stop by the Ambler and Neil households. Lawrence shoppers were noted at several homes. Deaths include Eunice Lassiter on December 6 and Abbie Redding on December 7 in Palo Alto California. George Ambler ill last week. funeral of Mrs Clark Wellborn held in Lawrence. Wilson Osher dies aged 102 in Johnson County after long church and political life.
Saturday guests Mr and Mrs William Broek and family from Endora join Mr and Mrs Ambier Mildred Louise and Mr and Mrs Edelbrock at the Cameraman screening in the opera house. Several locals report flu in the neighborhood and a junior play in Eudora drew attendees last Friday.
In Kansas, the town of Pena josa once small, now edges toward city status as papers drawn by the Kingman County commissioners outline incorporation. The proposed form of government aims to bolster Pena josa as an important trading point for local farmers during the Christmas season.
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