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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1926
Page
3
A local notice lists changes as a road named after a bandit makes way for a new impression amid community updates. Residents including George Wetzal of Lawrence and Mrs Trai Okay are mentioned among visits and holiday plans.
A 1927-28 financial summary notes Belgian currency stabilization and a broader move toward gold standard exchange rates. It cites French and Italian efforts, the franc's decline and partial recovery, and signs of currency stabilization amid reforms and international cooperation.
Funeral services were held for Sir James A. Troutman a prominent Kansas lawyer former lieutenant governor and prohibition leader. The minister praised his character strength faith and readiness to sacrifice while noting friendships cheerfulness and fellowship as elements of his life. Local notices mention Christmas programs church activities and sympathy for the Martin family after a serious illness.
Fourteen relatives gathered at John McGinnis and wife’s home on Fifth Street for Christmas. The extended kin from Junction City, Kansas City, and nearby towns enjoyed a festive dinner hosted by Mrs Snow and family. Other attendees included the Patchen and Dicker families, baby and senior members, and several members traveling from New Mexico and nearby areas.
Linwood notes detail a Christmas gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Shipmatrone with relatives and friends visiting from Topeka and City Mo. The item lists guests including Mr Ward and others, mentions sickness of Carl Orme, and notes travels of Mrs Scha and Miss Tomett for Chanute and Des Moines.
The Exceleior community diary records visits by Henry Schwartz Carl Schurartzi and many neighbors. It notes shucking at Mrs Ray Stewart's and social gatherings at the Brickware home with sandwiches coffee and candy while families like the Gillilands Peats Florys and Gibsons visit and school events near Christmas season are described.
Unclear readable fragments mention Christmas callers at the Flory home including Mrs Walter Pohl and Mrs Will Pelilly. Names like Lawrence Harold Maye Bink Guy and Elva Ward appear among attendees. Beall and Johanning likely referenced in morning calls with Hargy and others.
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