Lawrence News Briefs Mention Local Events And Odd Facts
Items from Lawrence note incoming University students back to town with chores to finish before Tuesday. A holiday party at the country club, a 83 hopefuls for Kansas Aggie freshmen basketball including V Brown of Lawrence, and a Willow Springs farmer who tripled his alarm by midnight radio. A tale recalls Judge Starrett and a Christmas turkey snare, while Charlton agency displays a festive landscape. Etta Babbitt sick with diphtheria. American Legion plan for a large drive. one sleeper in the city jail. David Nelson sought by his father. Early aviation is mentioned, noting Wrights’ first speed near thirty mph and the Martin bomber reaching 212 mph.
Moorish cafes serve green tea with mint garnish
In Moorish cafes green tea is traditionally served in a glass with mint. The detail highlights a notable cultural serving practice observed in Moorish venues.
Funeral of Charles Boone Held at Home
The Franklin notice reports Charles Boone’s funeral on Thursday at his home with Rev. F. P. White officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery as many neighbors attended. Other local notes include family visits, Christmas gatherings, sales, and community events across Lawrence, Kaw Valley, and surrounding areas.
Family News From Weaver Area and Lawrence Visitants
Isabelle Bandas and family from Weaver spent the morning with Mrs Eisle and family. Playa Cox traveled to Lawrence on business Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs J W Wilson of Lawrence visited Mr and Mrs M Schutz Sunday evening. Henry and May Welsh were in Lawrence Saturday. John Hagen shucked corn for Robert White this week. Mrs Boone's nephew Caswell of Olathe, newlywed, visited with Mrs Boone and Mr J W Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boone
Grandpa Stevens
J. D. Martin
Gus Wolfe
William Gentry
Lawrence
Chris
S.M. Fletcher
Clarence Davis
Claude Harris
Floyd. Cox
T. L. Cox
Charles Hubbard
Charles Wheadon
Earnest
John Hagen
Robert White
L. M. Walters
M. Schutz
Bessie Fletcher
Cecil
Wichita
A. E. Welsh
Hildum
Nebraska
Swallow
Norman Robert
Doris Swallow
Kanwaka
Floyd Cox
Cox
Wilson Clark
H. G. van Neste
Zebbie
Harry van Neste
Oak Ridge
Willis Colman
Leslie de Merrit
Belvoir
John Garret
Henry Elm
Andrew
Orville Elm
Worden
Blue Mound
Charles Lemon
Plin White
Hebrold
Kaw Valley
George Tuttle
Sam Hoover
Lone Star
Matthew Fletcher
Henry
May Welsh
Kaw Valley School House
W. K. Essle
Orville' Elmor
Heizmann
Roy’ Tuttle
Eldorado, Kans
Lesley
Isabelle
Weaver
Boone
J. W. Hall
Why the Hermit Crab Feeds His Pals Is a Mystery Just Solved
London December 28 The mystery of the hermit crab and why it lives with mates has been cleared by Dr J H Orton of the Plymouth Marine Biological Laboratory His study of the hermit crab anemone and aquatic worms shows mutual benefit The anemone gains ground by being dragged and fed by the crab while the crab receives protection and care from its partners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermit Crab
London
J. H. Orton
Plymouth Marine Biological Laboratory
Orton
Buick
Crab and Worm Food Stealing Observed in Habitat
Researchers note crabs gain protection from fish by food avoidance, while worms brazenly steal morsels from between a crab’s jaws. One worm was seen crawling beside the crab and taking food, an act tolerated by the worm’s host.
Warning by Moros on Sultan’s religious powers
Senator Hadji Batu, a leading Moro from Mindanao and Sulu, warns against curbing the Sultan of Sulu’s Mohammedan religious powers. He says government attempts to destroy Islam’s prestige will bring disastrous results as prosecutors seek to cancel the sultan’s semi judicial authority inherent to his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadji Batu
Philippines
Mindanao
Sulu
Butu
Jolo
Secretary of Justice
Civil government clashes over sultanate religious authority
The proposal targets the sultan's power to act as judge or arbiter on religious matters, mainly marriage and divorce, a source of conflict in the Sulu archipelago. Senator Teopisto Guingona, representing nonChristian tribes in Mountain province, objects and has submitted a statement to the governor general urging curtailment of this power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulu
Teopisto Guingona
Mountain Province
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V. Brown
Willow Springs Township
Jimmy
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Josiah Miller
Woodland Park
Charlton Insurance Agency
Douglas County
Etta Babbitt
Mississippi Street
Eli Ferrell Dorsey
American Legion
Rome
City of
J. M. Nelson
Yrolice
David
Nelson
Iceland
Grenland
BO Talls
Dinah
aVille
Suramer
Franklin
Abe Wolfson
Charlton Insurance
Agency “Safety First
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Hub Clothing Company
Mass. Geo. Abrams
F.e.b. Buick
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Ober’s
Brand & Ober
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