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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1927

Page

2

Trace Man's Life on This Continent

Nashville December 28 AP report on American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting notes man inhabited North America in Pleisto cene times possibly 1 000 000 years ago. Carnegie Institute Dr Oliver P Hay cites southwest arrowheads as evidence. Ales Hrdlicka and J D Figgins discuss Cro Magnon ties to ancestral stock of Native Americans and early Homo species.

Nashville Tenn North America Europe Anthropology American Association For the Advancement of Science Southwest Ales Hirdlicka Natural Museum At Washington Herons Wade Texas Mexico J. D. Figgins Colorado Museum of Natural History America Asia

Bandit Hunt To Air In West Texas Robbery Chase

An airplane and posse pursue two fugitives in the Sante Sirus bank robbery case near Graham Texas. Ranger Ciongaulos on the plane and Tom Hicragger lead the chase as officers believe the wounded duo hide in rough country. One outlaw killed, another wounded and captured. several suspects charged with accessory after the fact in Callahan county.

Graham Tex Tom Hicracger Cisto Sante “Cisus Callahan County de J. T. Vick Frances Herron Thornton Wichita Falls Sam Fi Moran Claude Edwards Dickens Morvan West Texas Kinterine Bank Wiie G. F E. Ledford Cssex

Survey shows rise in Kansas sows farrowed last fall

An AP summary reports Kansas sows farrowed rose 13.2 percent last fall from 1925 totals, while pigs saved increased 10.3 percent. The survey, by the Kansas State Board of Agriculture and the U S Department of Agriculture, shows 22.3 percent more sows bred for spring farrowing in 1925 than in the prior spring, with corn belt gains lagging behind.

Topeka Kansas State Board of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture

Bear Boy Is Kidnapped In Eclectic Hunt Near Lake Michigan

Ernest F. Smith, stepfather of 14 year old Robert Case, and Alexander Maitland, 23, join a large search near Glencoe for the boy who vanished after a hunting trip. Coast guardsmen and boats scoured the lake as planes patrolled the area. Maitland arrived from Negaunee, Michigan, as authorities pursue possible ransom talks.

Chicago Ernest F. Smith Robert Case Alexander Maitland Case Smith Lake Michigan Glencoe Milwaukee Alexander F. Maitland Negaunee Mich

Mexico to spend Christmas with her son in Guatemala

Mrs. Lindbergh described her Mexico visit as one of the most interesting experiences of her life and expressed deep gratitude to the Mexican government for the honor shown her son during the Guatemala continuation.

Mexico

Kansas City Too Exciting Says Gainey After Robberies

Chester Gainey, visiting Kansas City during Christmas, was robbed three times in one block on Main Street. He identified one assailant, Howard Fisher, who later paid a $200 fine for petty larceny. Gainey plans to return to Oklahoma.

Kansas City Chester Gainey Yale Oklo Carlin P. Smith Oklaloma Gainer Main Street Sixth Street Fifth Street Howard Fisher Fisher

Awards Range from Pew Cents to Thousands in Tax Recovery

Secretary Mellon presented a list of citizens and firms sharing in $13,888,687 in taxes illegally collected 1925 to 1928 and earlier. Awards ranged from cents to large sums, naming Rockefeller, Belmont, Vanderbilt families, Smedley Butler, and many others. Also noted was J. H. Hillman & Sons Co and Andrew Carnegie estate among recipients. totals highlight generational dominance and notable figures in the tax recovery. In Indianapolis, Frank Lockhart plans to break the 203.79 mph record at Daytona Beach between February 15 and 23, surpassing Major Segrave’s mark.

Washington, Dee Congress Mellon Harry Lauder Smedley Butler Percy Stickney Grant Rockefeller Family Belmonts Vanderbilts Florence M. Rose Marquette Mich J. H. Hillman and Sons Con Pittsbund Rockefellers Harry Lawler Andrew Carnegie Indianapolis Ind Frank Lockhart Daytona Beach Fla H. O. D. Segrave London England

Woodrow Wilson Birthday Observed In New York

The Woodrow Wilson Foundation plans a dinner in New York with Newton Baker as principal speaker. Prize essay winners from ten finalists will be announced. Ray Stannard Baker praised Wilson’s principles in Albany, as Olin Tenneile and Rev J A Grey prepare remarks for the annual birthday commemoration at the Chamber of Commerce building starting 7:30 PM. Public attendance is invited to a nonpartisan event.

New York Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Foundation Newton PD. Baker Woodlow Wilson Ray Stannard Baker Woodrow Son Foundation Albany, N.Y William Gorham Rice New York State Civil Service Olin Teniile Ja. BD. Grey Chamber of Commerce

Lindbergh Farewell to Calles in Mexico City

Colonel Lindbergh bid farewell to President Calles in Mexico City on December 28. The departure was described as poignant with mutual respect as Calles and Lindbergh exchanged warm words and embraced in the Mexican fashion. Lindbergh expressed appreciation for Mexico and its people and the honors shown by Calles and the government.

Hca City Lindbergh Calles Dent Mexico Liindbergh Isinmens Lindbereh Calles Renerteal Tindbereh

Lindbergh Short Guatemala Visit Amid Flight Hazards

Washington reports Col Jindberch will stay only two days in Guatemala City. A three day welcome program includes receptions, banquets, and trips to Antigua. Lindbergh planned to follow a new airline from City but was warned by French aviator Jenneau about hazards along mountain routes. The legation telegraphed Lindbergh in Mexico City before his statement.

Washington Guatemala City Jindberch State Department Legation Lindbergh Mexico City

Remus Takes the Stand in Insanity Hearing

Cincinnati Ohio December 28 AP George Remus acquitted in his wife murder case testified he did not intend to shoot her as he followed her to Eden Park before divorce court last October The insanity hearing will decide if he is freed or committed to an asylum Remus had previously refused to take the stand in the murder trial Dr David J Wallstein testified he was ruthless egocentric and prone to criminal tendencies Judge Lenders said no decision could be expected today

Cincinnati Ohio George Remus

Medal for Mrs Lindbergh honors motherhood and service

The Detroit Board of Education voted to award a gold medal to Mrs. Evangeline L. Lindbergh in recognition of the value of motherhood and her patriotic qualities. The resolution notes her qualities of valor and citizen service, praising her as a model mother while noting she is a teacher at Cass Technical High School. Meanwhile Mrs Lindbergh traveled from Brownsville to Fort Worth to catch a flight toward San Antonio, completing a leg of her post Mexico City trip.

Detroit Detroit Board Fof Education Honemon Evangeline Lindbergh Sir Hara Iy. Tne Board Lindbergh Cass Technical High School Lindberghat Antonio Tex L. Lindbergh A. Lindbergh Kellyfield Brownsville Texas Vonpleins Mexico City

Oklahoma Senate Barred From Capitol Impeachment Session

Oklahoma City December 28 The Oklahoma state senate members were barred from entering their chamber by national guardsmen at the capitol while discussing impeachment charges against Governor Henry Johnston. The lawmakers then left for a downtown hotel to reconvene in an executive session after a brief stand with guards outside the senate chamber. Officials expected rapid action once the proceedings formally began.

Oklahoma City National Guardsmen State Capitol Oklahoma State Senate Capitol State Senate Senate Henry Johnston

School Reorganization Urged to Make Higher Grades Efficient

Prof. William C. Ruediger of George Washington University urged a two-cycle reform to fix gaps and duplications in U.S. education. The first six years would provide breadth across basic fields, while a second cycle would deepen study with specialized tracks leading to a bachelor’s degree and professional school entry.

Nashville Tenn Deere United States American Association For the Advance Went. of Science William C. Ruediger School of George Washington University Ruediger

Prehistoric Forerunner of Steam Shovel Found in Mastodon Jawbone

A massive mastodon jawbone with seven foot shovel tusks was unearthed in Frontier County. Dr. B H Barbour of the University of Nebraska suggests the tusks acted as a natural shovel to scoop weed and other materials, reflecting an ancient Nebraska excavation role.

Lincoln Neb Frontier County B. H. Barbour University of Nebraska Barbour Nebraska Scienge Cee Kour

Postmaster in Teterville Shooting Case Under Investigation

Howard Squires, 20, was shot and killed at Teterville post office last night. Postmaster J. M. Ford, 55, surrendered to Greenwood county authorities and is jailed pending investigation. Ford says the gun discharged accidentally during a scuffle to eject the youth from the store.

Eureka Kat Dre Hawk Ana Clay C. Carper Attomnes Howard Squires Teterville J. M. Ford Cereenwood Ford

Record Wichita Mail Volume Sets Office Record

Wichita postmaster Stewart Young announced about 400000 pieces of mail were handled during the Christmas rush. Wichita’s growth in 1927 drove the large volume, setting a new office record.

Wichita Kas A.P.J Wichist Stewart Young Young

Stage Coyote Hunt Near Manhattan K A Jan 2

Riley and Pottawatomie county hunters will hold their annual coyote drive northeast of Manhattan on January 2. They will cover about 200 square miles with shotguns. Last year's event drew more than 500 participants.

Manhattan Kas Riley and Pottawatomie County Here

Pre School Clinic Series Scheduled in New York District

The first pre school clinic for district children will be Friday January 6 in the health office during the afternoon. Additional clinics are planned for the second and third Fridays of the month. The program has the endorsement of the health department, Health Officer J R Keith.

New York City Health Department

Crude Oil in Decrease Across U S Week Ended Dec 24

The Oil and Gas Journal reports a national daily crude oil output drop of 33 691 barrels for the week ending December 24 with total daily average at 2 441 107. Texas output slipped 5 717 to 265 902, Seminole Oklahoma fell 18 660 to 367 410, mid continent down 22 023, California down 4 250, Gulf Coast down 6 971 while Arkansas Louisiana and Kansas held steady.

Tulsa Ohls United States Oil and ‘Gas Journal Texas Seminole Oklahoma Mid-Continent Journal California Gulf Coast Arkansas Louisiana Kansas

Temperature Drop Foreseen Across Kansas Tonight

The weather bureau predicts a return to normal December temperatures with a drop to about 10 in the northwest and 25 in the east and south. Rain totals in 24 hours ranged from 1.41 inches at Chanute to a trace in western Kansas, with highs and lows across the state reported. Skies are expected to clear as rain chances decline, with last night’s lows ranging from 22 at Goodland to 48 at Kansas City and 28 at Dodge City.

Topeka Weather Bureau Mercury Chanute Kansas Iota Oswego Wichita Opeka Goodland Dodge City & Lace S. D. Flora Kansas City Concordia Dodge City

Williamstown News: Local Visits and Community Notes

Mrs Casebier and Ed motor from Admire and visit the Cunning family for the weekend. Mrs Chat McConiy suffers bronchitis. Overtons and family motor to Topeka for a day with relatives. Twelve Ladies Aid members gather at Mrs Georgia Underwood’s with devotionals by Mrs L Le Tyre yell and lunch served. Next meeting with Mrs Arthur White on December 28 with officer elections. Mrs C S Kathlan visits a niece in New Mexico. Tom Stallard names Harold Laverne born December 5. Maude Webb shops in Kansas City. Ralph Baker attends county patrolmen meeting at Oska loosa. Mr and Mrs Robert Laptad and Irene visit George Hamm. Stolen car found abandoned near Williamstown Junction. sheriff notified.

L. le Tyre Arthur White C. $. Kathlan New Mexico Tom Stallard Harold Laverner Maude Webb Kansas City Ralph Baker Counry Patrolmen Oskaloosa Robert Laptad Irene George Hamm Williamstown Junction Topeka Shawnee County

Christmas social notes and visits in Buck Creek area

Local families from Buck Creek and Chester Buck Creek share Christmas gatherings. News records moving days, corn husking help, hospital visits, and holiday meals. Notables include the Norwines, Humphries, Pickens, Beard, Black, Wagner, Vansbinder, Burgoyne, and Hobbs with events in Memorial hospital, Lawrence, and Topeka. The Market Basket prize offers a Crangnut bread recipe submission.

Norwine NS. D. Vallsbinder Clyde Humphries Fred Reed Charles Pickens Paul Dustin Dorothy G. Beard Frank Black Lawrence J. F. Wagner Ida W. D. Yausbinder Lucille Henry, Holliday Winona Memorial Hospital Wesley Ward Wilson Martin Francis Lola Harold X. D. Valsbinder Blaylock de Soto Chester School Alfred Hunter Kansas City Clyde Humphries Clyde Humphiries Little Alberta EM. Hobbs Margaret Vansbinder Ralph Vansbinder Leonard Vansbinder Guy Vansbinder N. B. Wansbinder Earl Bari Beard Chester Hill

Personal Christmas Travel and Visits Across Kansas

Local society notes recount Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Holiday and Miss Pauline Holiday returning from Ottawa after Christmas with the Harris and Harriman families. Friends and relatives in Sherman Tallahassee and Altonite Springs visit or travel to nearby towns for holidays. Crime brief notes two turkeys stolen from Edward Salisbury's home last Monday night, prompting a police report.

G. M. Holiday Pauline ‘Holiday Ottawa Brownsyville Tex J. E. Daniels Kickapoo William Oliphant Will Gorrill Kansas Leslie Robbins Boulder Colo C. W. Thomas Robbins Liberty William Jewell College Fred G. Laxman Chicago Geo. Kuehne Marlin McCreight J. Churchill Ella Engle Gertrude Reeves Baldwin Lawrence Wadine Hoover Tennessee R. Stroud Lenox Iowa Stroud E. A. Jones Lousiana Street L. L&s E. L. Holmes Garnett Arthur Granston Parsons F.C. Carter Olive Brush P. P. Brush Leolin Charles Glney Craig Kennedy Wichita A. J. Anderson Cali Iforni Ernest Messer Lenn Owens Olathe James Messer Rhode Island Thos. L. Brown Sealy L. Brown Mary Brown Dorothy Brown James Brown Roy Stambaugh Coffeyville Edward Salisbury Youte Hte

Pleasant Oak pupils host fruit supper in Clearfield schoolhouse

The Pleasant Oak school district invites the public to a Saturday January event at the Pleasant Oak schoolhouse. Miss Edna Holmes leads the program with fruit baskets to be brought by attendees. Local families share Christmas visits and gatherings at homes of Brecheisen, Meeder, Deckwa, Hausman, and others.

Lawrence Journal- World Pleasant Oak Edna Holmes Theo. Deckwa Topeka Henry Deckwa Clearfield Little Blue Fred Deay John Frye Wellsville George Meeder Phillip Meeder Mae Meeder H. C. Garret Kansas City Albert Meeder Welda Raymond Charles Brecheisen Henry Hausman Harold Eberfart Normin Eugene Lawrence Karley Beseker Johnny Brecheisen Overbrook John Brecheisen Phillip Grover Johnson W.M. S Keith Cf. Lawrence Pleasant Oak School George Breithant Henry Peckwa George Brecheigen Oliver Brecheisen Garden City George. Brecheisen Chetopa Kans Brecheisen Herbert Brecheisen Ray Brecheisen LeLoup Alvin Breithaupt Song Edgerton Willie Brecheisen David Clam Bonner Serings Phillip ‘Meeder Harry Ted Brecheisen

Christmas Memories and Fires Echo Through Wellsville

The community recounts holiday visits and gatherings in Wellsville with many Breithaupt and Brecheisen families noted. A house fire near Christmas lights a dining room blaze, quickly contained. Shoppers and visitors from Clearfield and nearby towns fill the holiday narrative with church events and school activities.

Woodstock Sunday School Seeks Community Support

Woodstock Sunday school invites all in the community to unite with officers and efforts to sustain and improve the Sunday school program. The item notes local residents including Chester Zook Ella Zook and Harry Wellman family were Christmas shoppers in Lawrence, and mentions Mrs Dean Brown with daughters visiting Fair View grandmother.

Chester Zook Ella Zook Harry Wellman Lawrence Dean Brown Belya Dean Gelene Mrs.Brown Fair View Dan Petrie

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Tor Cisco Bear Boy Guatemala Pew National Foundation Tandliones Resident Eac Remus Eden Park Tex. Dee Haningka Dallas Evangeline L. L. Lindbergh Fort Flying Field Helen Harshberger Havana Cuba Betty Hoenscheidt University of Kansas Williamstown Buck Creek Chester Leona Dumber Rachel Todd Edith Mathia Orta Kretsinger Virginia Ruth G. E. Kreisinger Martin Breithaupt Irene Breithaupt Helen Schehrer Margaret Cole Eudora Paul Setzer Donald John Selzer John Sturm Peart Stroble East Eudora Mable Brecheisen Henry Brecheisen Homer Clark Mary Clark Clyde Deay Jimmie Roy Carry Gideon Bretthaupt William Selzer Paul Hausman Clifford Breithaupt Lorde Miller Irvin Breithupt Anharbor Teesday Emma Mathia Edith Ralph Nelison Freeman Helen Selver Gertrude Brazil Gail Robert Gabriel Edd Milburn John Steffen Will Deay Martin Grossmen Clearfield League Henry Br Francis Lawrenz Heavenly Portals Corneila Meeder Arvelda Chaney Alvena ‘Brecheisen Jean Clark Ruth Breithaupt Eileen Breithaupt Irene Breithupt Irma Dodds Beatrice Johnson Elwyin Wertz J. J. Hoffman Waship George ‘Meeder Christinia John Ip Hedy Easton Estates Mis Nettie Haworth Dews McLouth High School Woodstock Edgar Davison Santa Albérta Steed Bethlehem Maud Davison Shead Mabel Petiit Mancie Davison Helen Petitt Frank Champion Allen Helen Violet Violet Steediy Gelane Brown Forest Court John White Syl White Leavenworth the Baptist Church Mabel Harding Baker University Verna Davison Paul Dale Ridgeway Teachers College of Lawrence Glock Henry Field Frank Walters Waters Arthur Max Walters Hiawatha Petrie John Wilkens McLouth Elmer Jones Standwood Friends College Pauline Roselin Ruth Ila Harry Zook C. M. Williamson Srv Lloyd Schofield John_Philips Vote Wellman Howard Clifford Dave McDonnal Ara Schofield George Tarr Ralph Stewart Russel Stewart Martin Zook Keeses Mass Ady Bromp Quinine
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