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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
5
A scrambled society page lists multiple Christmas gatherings with family dinners and dances. Attendees include Mrs Ella Longenecker, the Johnson and Smithmeyer families, Longeneckers, Joann Ruese's fourth birthday party, Tobler and Gurton households, Averett Smith on leave, Eagles hall entertainment, and a Dillon family reunion among others. Gifts, Santa visits, and festive meals are noted across various homes in the community.
The social column lists numerous Christmas meals and gatherings across towns. Households hosted relatives and friends including the Ardreys, Ellises, Husteds, Brunes, Jones, and Titteringtons, with guests from Chicago, Vinland, Slippery Rock, and Eudora.
Mr and Mrs C O Warnick were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs C B M Vontager in Kansas City Mo Vontager a pilot for the U S Airways flies from Kansas City to Salina due to weather Miss Opal Luella and Loretta Shevin spending the day in Kansas City Mrs M E McNary and Mrs M E Charles are in Kansas City Miss Inez Frost of Hutchinson has gone to Kansas City for a couple days Miss Catherine W Johnson and Mr Dan Johnson visiting in Kansas City over the weekend James Edwards Alvin Griffin and families visited relatives in Kansas City and Chanute etc
A garbled AP report notes efforts to import ice from tropical sources amid a new method involving carbon dioxide gas found in wells. The tale traces a paradox of bringing cold from the tropics to the north and mentions a Mexican field discovery solidified in a U S factory.
Fraud case centers on a loss of 158000 dollars amid unclear details. The fragment mentions financial deceit and ties to various parties but provides limited readable names or dates. Authorities likely probe the connections among suspects and the origin of the funds.
The Conte di Savoia will be the first Atlantic liner equipped with three 100 ton Sperry gyroscopes to counteract rolling. Precession keeps the ship upright by preventing roll, enabling smoother motion, reduced fuel use, and potential aiding in rescue and stabilizing a vessel in heavy seas.
Clark W. Parker age 68, trustee of the church of the strangers in New York, alleged head of a promotion scheme, was indicted with his son and fifteen others by a federal grand jury last week for sale of stock in an automotive royalties corporation.
New York December 26 AP Senator George W Norris received an invitation for John Dewey to bolt the Republican Party and head a third party. Dewey, former Columbia philosophy professor, urged severing ties with the GOP and forming a new party with the league for independent political action. He criticized Republicanism as divided and urged social planning with new leadership from across U.S. society. The league, organized by Dewey and 100 Liberals in September 1929, advocates a fresh political philosophy to attract progressives and elected officials alike.
Reported gunshot deaths noted a suspected bank robber tied to six Oklahoma towns. Authorities pursued the suspect across counties with ongoing investigations. Details remain incomplete due to fragmented text from the era’s OCR transcription.
A report from December notes Mrs Lewis is recovering after an emergency operation. Details are sparse due to the fragmentary text, but the notice confirms a medical procedure and ongoing recovery.
An unclear report notes Mr. Lewis and his wife recently arrived from Stockholm where he received the Nobel prize in her state. Mrs. denly t early this morn ing and that jo operation was per formed in the nick of time.
Police near North Second Street respond to Sandy Thomas residence after a man is seen attempting to breach the back door. Mrs. Thomas alerts authorities. officers Henry Smith and Charles Calhoun search the area for 30 minutes but find no trace. No injuries or arrests reported. It is believed the prowler boarded a freight train at Union Pacific yards as officers searched.
Democratic House leader advocated allowing veterans to swap their compensation certificates for the original settlement value plus four percent or hold for later payoff. The plan would cost about one billion dollars, financed by Treasury borrowing at low rates. Also reported: a Model T Ford coupe was stolen from a Baltimore area residence late last night.
Sunday school at 9 45 led by E Ingie superintendent. Health update on Dexter, church duties resume first Sunday in January. Thanks for flowers at hospital and radio gift. 8 p m sermon by Rev C F Ruiphart and third quarterly conference. Communion observed next Sunday at 7 6 p m. Morning sermon at 11 by Rev F C Oaby. Endeavors 7 p m prayer meeting midweek. Invitation extended to worship. Presbyterian services with H Assman minister and Swarthout director plus music by Mrs C W Straffem. Musical program features organ preludes and solos by Margaret Dren.
A regional church page lists ministers and services across Lawrence congregations for Christmas and New Year observances. Rev G Waterrauider from the Reformed Church fills pulpits, Nazarene and Plymouth churches host sermons, watch night, and Christmas programs. Churches urge attendance, with details on times, ministers, choirs, and related events.
A dense schedule of church services across Elgin and nearby towns lists Bible school, Sunday worship, Sunday school, and evening programs at Free Methodist, First Baptist, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of Christ, Christian Science, Friends, St Paul’s Evangelical, Immanuel Lutheran and other congregations. Also notes Unity Study Class meetings, Sabbath observances, choir rehearsals, Christmas readings, and watch-night events for New Year’s Eve with invited attendance.
The Immanuel Lutherans invite worship at the Little Stone Church at Tenth and Kentucky with morning service at 11:08 and a New Year benediction sermon. United Brethren Church at Seventeenth and Vermont hosts evening worship at 7:30 with a sermon on Does Man Still Need Religion.
The ad promotes Lawrence Business College as a pathway for youth to seize fresh openings in 1931. It notes budget strains and urges conference leaders to raise funds, while advertising an Episcopal indoor golf event and a Tuesday state lunch.
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