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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1926

Page

2

Thanks Committee For Good Service By City Citizens

Mayor F M Holliday praises the city committee led by Bob Crim for organizing Christmas service activities. Gratitude goes to Mrs W Hamilton Camp Fire girls and all volunteers, with praise for generous truck and bakery contributions and Santa visit planning. The note emphasizes community spirit and the ongoing goal to assist the needy year round.

F. M. Holliday Yyralle Bob. Crim Afrorim Hamilton Rerpice Enicun ‘Legion Ayho McNish George Reynolds Téehler Mercantiles Company Amere Campbell, Bakinge Company Nuftiziger Cowmanyy Sigke Jove C.D. Young Dean Swarthout Tim Gog

Oil Field Extension Report amid Churchill Field In Kansas

An early morning extension in the Churchill field near Winfield Kansas expands the oil area by about three quarters of a mile to the northwest. The find in eastern Somer County yields readings around 1949 feet with 161 feet of coil logged and tanks erected to cage for production. The Churchill field lies east of the Arkansas River with a new A 36 section west of the stream and production ongoing. A separate notice invites Washington Post officers and comrades to a public installation in Fast Hall on January 1 at 8 o’clock, with heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for support and a wood cutting event scheduled for Thursday, December 30.

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MARES GOOD ANY STION AEPEE ROCKLIN MAKES MARKING INVENTION

A 19th century tale describes Aepee Rocklin proposing a novel marking method using chalk on bamboo poles to label parked cars without bending. His brothers note weight gain since the invention, while father and critics question practicality and safety.

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Henry A. Du Pont Dies at Home in Delaware

Colonel Henry A. Du Pont, former United States senator from Delaware, died suddenly at his home near Wilmington at age 78 from a heart attack. A Civil War veteran, he served in Congress from 1905 to 1917 and held posts as artillery commander and Army officer before entering politics. He was briefly seated after a 1898 Senate deadlock and later reelected to serve until 1917.

Wilmington Del Henry A.du Pont United States Clayare T. Coleman Newmarls Sedmont Lexington Lynchburg Berryvile Winchester Mason's Creek Halltown Crooks Jadjutant New-York Harbor Monroe Wikeingtonsevern Delaware Senate Legisle

Deaths and Funerals in Local Notices

Obituaries and funeral notices list Mrs. Mary E Robinson aged 90 who died yesterday at her son J R Robinsons home 2102 Kentucky Street with services at Tumsey Funeral Home officiated by Rev Leonard. Burial planned in McLouth. Also Adam Shultz funeral set for today at 6 o clock from Rumsey Burial in McLouth. Other notices include Mrs Lucy Edna Martin dying at home 35 Lyons Tree Te and services at First Christian Church North Lawrence, with cemetery interment. Additional items reference Wesley and Ba Ip Itine Clearing and a report on banking and trust company conditions showing excess reserves.

Mary’ E.robinson Mary Robinson J. R. Robinson Kentucky Street Tumsey Leonard Brotyning Adam Shultz Missouri Street Sunarrow Rumsey McLouth Shultz Aurvivi Aughter Wi Lassch Lawrence Sonal Mo Carrie Mattie Rindolph Ohio Lucy Edna Marlin Lucy Edna ‘Martin Lyons Tree Chrisstian Noyth’. Lawrence E. T. Meck Husband Tere Cider Zimme John’ Malone Fred’ Boland Walter

Won the Theatre Turkey at Bowergock

Emma Beal won the turkey prize at the Bowergock theatre event. Grace Light attended with her mother, celebrating the draw and luck during the distribution of tickets.

Turkey Emma Boal

Trial Opens Over Suspected Arson at Mother's Barn

Witnesses describe a heated scene in a yard as the defendant V. Craig faces charges of burning his mother's barn. The jury hears testimonies about pressure to hurry and a later attempt to repudiate a signed statement.

Brownell Whiel

Unclear Safe Job Incident Near Altamont

Fragments describe a late night truck incident near Altamont involving a news vehicle. gunfire attempt by a guard failed to stop the truck parked in a lumber yard. Truck parts and planks were found, with five inmates missing near Capon Oklahoma.

Parsons Kain Frank. McCarty Altamont McCarty Carty Capon Oklas

Revolution spreads as fighting nears major Nicaran towns

Reports from Managua say Liberal and Conservative forces threaten to widen conflict from the east coast toward the northwest coast where large towns lie. Government troops under General Bartolomao Viquez move to hem in Liberal units near Chinandega and Goshquina as battle looms. In Buenos Aires, newspapers criticize the U.S. naval landing in Nicaragua as an assault on the Monro Doctrine, disputing Kellogg's stated motives.

Managua Nicaragua Cosegaiia Ion Gulf of Fonsecs Bartolomao Viguex Chindridega Goscguina Buenos Aires Unite States la Nacion Kellogg

Set Aside Order in Rail Valuation Case Issued

In Kansas City on December 1 1981 AP reports Judge Kimbreu Stone in federal court with Merril E Otis and Judge Reaves enjoined the Interstate Commerce Commission from fixing any valuation of Southern Railroad property. The railroad had urged a value of 65000002 while the commission set 49000000. A poultry show closes tonight with high quality Plymouth Rocks and plans to carry on into the week.

Kansas City Kimbreu Merril E. Otis Reaves Southern Railrd Plymouth_'Rocks

Fragmented notice hints at a marriage ceremony

OCR reading shows an incomplete marriage notice with scattered words like marriage and ceremony. No clear names, dates, or places are legible to identify participants or official actions.

Trustees Void Sale In Nelson Trust Proceedings

A circuit court judge ruled the sale of assets tied to the William R.K. Nelson trust null and void. The decision comes after the Kansas City Star reported posturing by Kasas City journals and the involved trustees.

Kasas City Journals Post Kansas City Star A. Lucas Circuit Court Cgenades William RK. Nelson- Trust

Treason Charges Over National Conference Remarks

Milwaukee on December 31 reports Colonel Stephen M. Park, president of the National Reserve Officers Association, branding a recent national identity conference as treasonous. Park warned delegates that some students attended under false pretenses and that the meeting risked spreading treasonous doctrines, while noting no speakers defended the country.

Milwaukee A.P Pa ‘Associations Stephern M Park Onwaukee The National Reserve Officers Association Pardé Ini Kirby Page World-Tomorrow Décia Johnson Presen Howard University George Columbia Park J Unites Unitad

Stolen bag found near Lawrence culvert

A leather hand bag with Orpheum printed across it was found under a culvert four miles west of Lawrence on the Fort ID Fare highway. It contained two money containers and show literature from the Orpheum theatre in Topeka. authorities say it was the bag stolen with $400 from the helm theatre in early week. Mrs Higley had seen the bag near her farm and the sheriff reports the find linked to the burglary by bandits.

Nan Orpheum Orpheum Theatre Topeka Lawrence Higley Canmings Helm Tarly

Dog In Elidora Road Rabies Death Sparks Fear

Neighbors report a dog on Elidora Road tested positive for rabies after being killed following a local inquiry. The owner, Mr Hetzel, says the animal was missing for a day and a half before officials confirmed the test.

Ark Hetzel J Jourie Elidora Road Manhattan Alb Maki Aberhasd Hetzel

Personal notices from a busy town life

A stream of personal items lists Harold Brownlee and family visiting relatives, travel plans to Hutchinson and Pratt, Miss Naomi Light visiting Amarillo, Elizabeth Ulrich arriving from Kansas City, and various small social engagements including a Chamber meeting and fraternity events.

Harold J. Brownlee Ceday ‘Rauids Ilona Kennedy Pratt Paul R Brooke Naomi’ Light Aid Hyb. Samson Amarillo Texas Biss Elizabet Ulrich She ‘Emery Hayer Kansas City Re Ulrich

Fragmentary note hints at teleaged event and ban

A partial phrase references an event described as teleaged and banned, with scattered terms like coat and ray. The legibility is insufficient to identify people, places, dates, or the governing body involved.

For gas company partners and industry leaders praised

Fragmented OCR note describes three men, including Antherton and William, earning recognition in the financial world of banking. It mentions a marked turn of the house and new partners, highlighting leadership and change within the industry.

Hl . Antherton William Thar Gluvatad Wallikee Financial World

Millerand loses out in union ticket turmoil

Fragmentary AP summary reports shifts in a political race with references to Millerand, Pouney, and possible party ticket changes. Readers are unclear on specifics due to damaged text but indicate a contest and candidate changes in the Union alignment.

Unclear ripples of bank deposits and rail car plans emerge

An AP report notes unclaimed savings and depositor funds in New York amid sparse details. It mentions future electric cars and Union Pacific branch plans to aid the west within months, with scattered figures and fragmented wording.

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Christmas visits and travels across Kansas and Missouri

The Belleview traveler and relatives from Maryd Kansas and Behsas City visited kin over Christmas. George Hortond, Jessie Hadl, and others spent time with family in Olathe Hunt and nearby towns. Various extended relatives planned gatherings as Lawrence from Chicago joined the trips, with details of routes and households noted.

Maryd Kans Otis George Cove Lawrences Chicago Jessie Iss Alek Hall Mo A. Uni Mas Behsas City Ron tHefervell Oliver Mings Allacky Aie A Bohnsack Nda Sehildren

Christmas happenings and family visits in Hesher area

Local Christmas events brought neighbors together at the Friends church in Hesher with a festive program and social. Families, including the McKinneys, Mathews, Shellacks, and Millers, traveled from Clearfield, Holton, and Beloit to celebrate with relatives and share meals. Numerous holiday greetings described gatherings at home, church, and town, with extended family visiting from Arkansas, Kansas City, Bartlesville, and other nearby communities.

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Weekend Visits and Christmas Gatherings Spread Wide

In Kansas City and nearby towns residents shared holiday time with extended families and friends. Notes mention Martha Abel, Miss Martha Giertg, Mr and Mrs J D Burton, and many others visiting relatives, shopping, attending entertainments at Union Chapel, and sharing meals. A wrist injury at a gym event is noted, with Dr Johnson providing care.

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