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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1925
Page
2
Bank resolutions record a Farmers Union meeting at Lawrence criticizing bank conduct toward farmers. The High Trail Farmers Union condemns the handling of agricultural loans and demands lawful, fair treatment. Secretary B A Hammond signs the record, dated not specified.
Lawrence Knights of Columbus and families hosted Indian students at St Jobes Parish Hall for an event at the disekell Institute. Attendance exceeded 400 with over 25 Indians. Performers included Miras Mavioq, Harry Kare, Loretta Esser, Joel Taggart, and Miss Jilhad Bediaw. A fresh monte and entertainment followed with piano accompaniment and singing.
A report from a session of the Phytopathological Society notes plant and animal diseases share viral roots, with mosaics used as examples. It argues plants offer a cheap model for studying infections, since some pathogens affect plants without harming them, and many diseases can be studied via inoculation. The discussion touches on disease mechanisms, subject matter for future research, and the role of plant models in understanding human illnesses.
More than a thousand Kansas youths expect to join a nationwide life service relival tied to the Baptist convention. Edna Cant is noted as life work secretary for the YPUA, with seven thousand cards mailed and twelve hundred Kansans responding. The pledge commits followers to seek life work under God, prioritizing others, through prayer, study, devotion, and service.
A partial deaths and funerals notice lists Jamas M Jewell of 3221 Ten Acres and Lee Bruce infant son of Alvin Simmons, both with details of services and locations. The fragment includes Abbie Woodward of Olathe with church services, and multiple names connected to memorials and family gatherings in Lawrence and Baldwin, with scattered dates and venues.
The First Lady visits a school class from the Friends church Tuesday night at her home. Attendees include Howard, Rogers, Jones, Fletcher, Commons, Ward, Lap tad, Branson and others. Several families from Lawrence and Kaw Valley join in meals and visits. many names appear with relative events from poultry shows to hospital stays and Christmas gatherings.
Families, friends and neighbors across Lawrence and nearby towns gathered for Christmas. Residents such as Burton C. Mitchell, penitential mentions, and local workers attended family meals, visits with kin in Kansas City, and Christmas services. A notable car accident near the Kaw River bridge caused no serious injuries but left vehicles damaged. School and church activities continued, with choir members and community groups sharing in holiday plans and gatherings.
The page lists numerous Lawrence residents and guests from Kanaw, Bellview, McLouth, and Topeka visiting families during Christmas. It notes anniversaries, marriages, home visits, and gatherings at various local homes and farms, including locals like Sanford Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Copping, Thelma Reed, Leonard Cravillion, Ralph Stevens, Maxine, and Frank Gosper, with extended kinship across surrounding towns.
Families in Valley area share holiday time with relatives and friends. Mrs Filzy-Davis and family and Mrs T L Davis visit Ralph Standing and family in Melouth for Christmas. Mrs Frank Goszer and daughter Marjorie spend vacation with her parents. William Fairley joins Mrs Davis and family for an afternoon and supper in Peasant Valley.
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