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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1927

Page

2

Reelection of Dr Frank Strong Heads Topeka Tuberculosis Group

Dr Frank Strong was reelected head of the Kunsag Tuberculosis Association for 102R at a Topeka board meeting. The 1028 program was outlined, including appointing a new medical director as Dr Seth Clark leaves for Norton Tuberculosis Sanitarium. Clark has led Lawrence tuberculosis efforts. Strong emphasizes 1926 deaths and county work.

Frank Strong Kunsag Tubeyd- Ipsis’ Association Topeka Strong Hay Seth Clark Norton Clark Lawrence Ag Henry Stromg Syear Clinius Rose Yee Dez Flore Ence Sheshon Kangaa Ed Anderson Outtas Douglas

California doctor charged in Appleby murder case

Dr Charles M McMillan, a former Texas physician, was arrested amid the death of Amelia Appleby. Police say the motive was to seize Appleby’s property, with evidence including a note and letters found in McMillan’s apartment and connections to an apartment owned by Appleby. Neighbor testimony links McMillan to Appleby’s house, with delays and a hotel reference complicating the case.

California Claries M. McMilan Texas Amelia Xm Ali Cheera Yyas Modidian Agy Colorado Chicago Aspleby McMillan Amywlic Appleby Sonal Heame Mollie Burke Amelia Trenb Psurgeoip Appleby Field Uec_9 William Zacharles Amelia’ Appleby Charles M McMillan Tate Los Angles Appleby Apnleby Daeymlio Zacharows Poleds Fs Appleby

Murchison to recover from attack in Decatur

Loren Murchison, an Olympic track figure, is recovering after a cerebrospinal illness attack. Musicians report his progress as upbeat. George J. Rivait Jr. is expected to be released soon.

Decatur BO AP Loren Murchison Olympic Jill Murchison George J. Rivarit, Jr Uaran

Archy Level Appeals Prohibitory Liquor Conviction

Archie Level appealed today to the state supreme court from a Douglas County District Court ruling and a state penitentiary sentence for persistent violation of the prohibitory liquor law. Level, who has served two prior penitentiary terms at Lansing, is represented by John I. Riling as officers renewed liquor charges against him.

Topeka Dec Archie Level State Supremig Court Douglas Archie Level Lansing Jis Hort City John I. Riling

Plea of insanity in Hickman case continues

The report recounts how Bernoudy testified about joining Hunt and Hickman in theft schemes in 1926. He described driving to a confectionery and drug store, splitting proceeds, and being asked to help steal a sedan intended for California. Bernoudy claimed he refused to participate in the later plan and was arrested after Hickman implicated him in a string of holdups.

Hunt Hieckmen Bernoudy Piskyar Hickman California Kangels

Say Hunt Is Slay Es Angeles Crime Report Fragment

A fragmented 1920s report notes 16 year old Say Hunt confessing to a crime tied to a murder and a bank holdup as detectives tie him to James Hickman and a druggist victim. Inquest records mention a 38 caliber bullet and a claimed .32 revolver in a stickup.

S Angeles Tlynt William Dwar Hickman Wm Parker Thomsiwas Thoms Hickmann Hunt

Schweigler Appointment as Committee Chairman Raises Education Ties

The University of Kansas and the National Education Association discuss appointing Dr. R A Schweigler as committee chairman on college relations. Secretary Crabtree notes the need for a prominent, professional leader to guide policy and activities while colleges show slow salary readjustments amid rising costs and new conditions.

Yrill Sand Crabtree Micke Roberts Eraternpi Péw

Spanish faculty members in car accident near Topeka

Two University of Kansas Spanish department instructors narrowly escaped serious injury when their car left a road near Topeka and overturned in a ditch. Jose M. Osma, driving, survived with minor bruises, while John F. Giths, a assistant professor, suffered head cuts and other injuries. The vehicle was badly damaged. Authorities say the crash occurred after the car ahead slowed, pushing Osma toward soft ground and into the ditch. Four were taken to a nearby hospital.

Topekay John F. G Fiths Parish Jose M. Osma Osma

Four men sentenced for grand larceny and forgery

Offenders identified as Johnne Whiteside Henry Whiteside Lawrence and Joe Long of Rock Island and Jack Nealest of Oklahoma were sentenced to the penitentiary on charges of grand larceny and forgery. Thirty-three others remain in county jail as of the report. Mrs B Taylor and son Charles left for Allen after a long visit with their grandparents.

Nse Douglas Cous Servin Frest Peiteinogn George Brice Johnne Henry Whiteside O Lawrence Joe Long Rock “Sland Jack/ Nealest Oklahoma Oklal

Lindbergh's Spirit of St Louis crosses Central America

Lindbergh's silver-wind monoplane The Spirit of St Louis travels zigzag from Guatemala City toward Panama over 1300 miles. After January 8 he will rest in Panama, with high honors anticipated. crowds greet him with banners and pins as he departs Tegucigalpa toward Honduras.

Guatemala Guaemala Central America Charles A. Lindberg Stzis Panama Lindbergh Belize San Se San Salvador Tegusizalps Ian Elcome

Washington girl found dead with brick near field

Thelma Young, 17, was found half nude with a deep forehead cut in a field at the Washington city limits. Blood spatter over fifty feet indicated a struggle. A brick found nearby is believed to have caused her death. The victim had left home for a movie, and Dominic Grisalow’s name appears in connection with the case as police search suspects.

Washington Thelma Young Ithe Zutto Miss Young Washington and Jefferson College Athletic Trei Sylvester Hott Fred Drew Field J Drewz J Drew A “Younr Mids Young

Fire Destroys Piers and Barges on Hoboken Riverfront

A large Hoboken blaze along the Hudson River destroyed the Clyde liner Seneca and eight barges, with damages exceeding 1.09 million dollars. The Hendrik Hudson steamed amidships, later towed as fireboats extinguished the flames. A Fletcher Drydock pier explosion started the fire, spreading to the Lackawanna pier where the Seneca was moored last September, leaving the vessel burned to the waterline.

Hoboken Clyde Seneca Tyoot Pi Hudson ‘River Daf Line Hendrik Hudson Backawanl 18 Fletcher Drydock Company Lackawanna J Oun

Personal notices reach Kansas City for New Year events

Mrs Peter Eméry and others travel from Norwalk to Kansas City for a New Year dinner at the Rome. Joseph Bird and F B Davis plan visits to Missouri. Mrs Floyd Jacoby visits Altoona. Mrs Baker of Kansas City visits Walter Thiele. Mrs Et Paccal attends a Dames meeting in Topeka. Green family and Lawrene return from Kansas City after Christmas. Maloney family travels from Tulsa after Christmas.

Peter Eméry Solonge Charles Swartz Norwalk Kansas City Rome Joseph Bird F.B. Davis ZH. Burdett Floyd Jacoby Altoona HH. B.' Bullene Ie CG Baker Hex Fay Hter Walter Thiele C. “Et Paccal Topea Ae Dames Kansas Lawrence Green

Christmas Celebration Closes Oskaloosa Week

Miss Doris Schenck and Tonella together with Mr and Mrs John Schenck join the town in a festive Christmas program. Churches in Oskaloosa held their usual holiday events Saturday evening featuring music and children’s exercises.

Doris Schenck Tonella John Schenck

Christmas Community Notes From A Small Town

Townspeople went about Sunday with church services and carol singing at the Methodist church. Many locals were visiting relatives for the holiday, including Mrs. Lay Slade and family traveling to Atchison and Bethany. neighbors shared greetings and Christmas gatherings while others returned home after years away.

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Funeral and funeral attendees at Tonganoxie church

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Trinity Chapel for Ethel Hollingsworth seventeen, who died from kerosene burns after an explosion while starting a fire. Relatives from out of town attended, including families of Hollingsworth and Zoellner. The article lists many attendees from Kansas and nearby states and notes a later service for Mrs. Frank Zoellner and a gathering at Hubbel Hill Cemetery.

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Fragmentary Notice From A Local Community

Fragmented OCR reads as a local notice mentioning a new candy shop at a corner and a resident Frank Grove Cemetery Seeley a postmaster and Nancy Brown visiting her parents near Piper. The garbled text references the names of residents and a home in the area.

Gueen Azea Rai Frank Seeley Wasa Conmyni Havin Das Nancy Lee Browni Piper

Christmas Dinner Guests and Local Festivities

A flurry of holiday gatherings fills One Christmas season as families and friends visit from Kansas City and Lawrence. Neighbors host dinners, gift exchanges, and a mock wedding while Christmas programs, church events, and school visits mark the day. Local residents including Kasberger, Kasberger II, Seiwald, Votaw, and many others share meals, attend services, and enjoy the season with relatives and old friends.

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Christmas Dinner Gatherings Across Local Families

Local residents and families hosted Christmas dinners and gatherings at various homes including the Hendersons and extended kin. Neighbors and friends, such as the Votan, Geratenberger, and Carnes families, along with Rev. D.S. Fiabe and others, attended festive meals and events. Several mentions note visits, church-related activities, and community get-togethers around the holiday period.

Desoto Hosts Christmas Guests and Local News

Desoto area residents hosted many visitors during the holidays. Families from Kansas City, Ottawa, and nearby towns attended Christmas gatherings, exchanges of gifts, and church events. Multiple households shared meals, and regional residents announced travels, health updates, and upcoming marriages.

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