January 1928 auto license sale distributes funds
The county treasurer reports January 1928 automobile license receipts totaled 37,352. Checks are mailed to townships after deducting 50 cents per tag for secretary of state costs. From the remainder 25 percent goes to townships by car count and 75 percent to the state highway commission. Lawrence received 4875.63, Palmyra township 924.25, Prant township 217.79. total to Lawrence and townships
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Secretary of State
Highway Commission
Lawrence
Palmyra’ Township
Prant Township
Douglas Coounty
Casals to perform at new university auditorium tomorrow
Eminent cellist Pablo Casals will appear tomorrow night at 8:20 in the new university auditorium as part of the university concert course. Dean Swarthout notes Casals is among the world's greatest interpreters and his appearance attracted strong interest from music lovers and students alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pablo Casals
University Auditorium
D. M. Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
Music Towers
Emiporia
Frank Beach
Emporia
Paginini
Casals
Catalonia
Paris
Europe
America
Missionary Volunteer group forms at Henley House
Fifteen students interested in missionary work met yesterday afternoon at Henley House. They planned to meet regularly to discuss questions of interest to missionaries. Attendees who had attended the national Student Volunteer meeting in Detroit gave brief talks about the Detroit convention with Katherine Sutton serving as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cos
Henley House
Detroit
Katherine Sutton
Deaths and Funerals In Lawrence Area
Christian Ewald aged 58 died at his home eight miles southwest of Lawrence. Fan era arrangements will be announced later. Mrs Robert J Crew aged 19 died at her home on Ohio Street after a period of declining health. Anna Eliza Hole born Augusta Ohio December 27 1848 married Robert Terrell Crew in 1869 and is survived by two children and several grandchildren. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Rumacy Brothers funeral home.
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Christian Ewald
Lawrence
Robert T. Crew
Robert J. Crew
Ohio Street
Anna Eliza Hole
Augusta
Ohio
March
Kansas Sons of the American Revolution Meet in Topeka
The Kansas SAR annual meeting convenes in Topeka on February 23 with speakers Governor Pawlen and William E. Connelley listed for the banquet at Hotel Kansan. The afternoon business session will discuss preserving Kansas landmarks and elect officers for the coming years. Officers named include William E. K. Connelley president Pope W. Allen vice president Homer Wiler secretary and Griffin Bonner historian, all of Topeka.
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Topeka
Kansas Department
Sons of the American Revolution
Washington
Kansas Democratic Club
Governor Pawlen
William E. Connelley
Kansas State Historical Society
Hotel
Kansan
Kansas
Wiliam. EK. Connelley
Pope W. Allen
Homer Wiler
Griffit Bonner
Sl! of
Topea
Miller conviction upheld by appeals court
The U S Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Thomas W. Miller former alien property custodian for conspiring to defraud the government Miller was tried with Harry M Daugherty whose indictment was quashed after two juries disagreed Miller received 118 months in prison and a 5000 dollar fine The appeal was argued January 16 last week Mrs H L Moore broke her hip at home on 745 Mississippi street and is resting well Eldon Grandstaff and Bana Hartwell left for Chicago markets to buy spring millinery
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New_York
Thomas W. Miller
United States Ciredit Equitt
Day
Miller
Harry
M. Daugherty
Daugherty
Federal
H. L. Moore
Mississippi Street
Claud Landon
Franklin van Patten
Jas. Duncan
Raymond
Alford ‘Warmker
Carl Mitchell
Topeka
George Whaley
G. Aldames
Ed . James
Clarence James
Allie James
Mavin
Belleview
Carl. Mitchell
Wells
Harry Freund
Gardner
Oliver Deay
Roscoe
Jalin Deay
Moe ‘Tardy
Virginia Blarr
Jenee Speicher
Bertha Speicher
Hilda Helen Gerstenberger
Clifford
Steffenry
Homer Gerstenberger
Kansas City
Jake Milburn
Eudora
D. M
Harris
Edith Rice
Rudorg
Mildred
al K. U
Fred. Whaley
Douglas County
Lawrence
Thelma Eau
Rascos
Amarette Gabriel
Hilda Helen Gertenbornet
Se Engit
Harry Garrett Ani Iors
Clifton
Donald
Kenneth
J. B. Gage
Lawrence Cutler
BE. Crane
Adolphi -Tornaden
Fall Leaf
Irs
Milton Shaf
la Duncan
Kemper
Belleview Ladies
Forsythe
Alberta
Wanda Hadl
Ralph Whaley
K, U
Cugiyary Garrett
Fred Whaley
Garrett
Virgil
Wilson
Ed Potsy
Wood
Harry Warmer
de Soto
Harry Garrett
Martin Abel
Mark Coleman
Mark
Ae Pownital
Oscar
Crane
Maurice Starr
C.B. Johnson
Geo. Lothholz
Clarence [Fuller
Douglas Harris
D. Adams
Sheldon
George
Lothholz
Fred Molli
Moll
Bidora
George Warmker
Kellogg Submarine Abolition Plan Draws Mixed Reactions
Paris reports Secretary Kellogg's proposal to abolish submarines drew indifference in French circles. The Washington disarmament outcome had settled French views, favoring defense boats but not restricting submarines. The Times calls abolition attractive yet unlikely given Britain, Italy, France, and smaller nations' reliance on subs.
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Paris
Kelloge
Washington
Isdys
Franca
Italy
the Times
United States
Great Britain
Changes in Football Rules Tilt Toward Lateral Pass Clarity
New York Feb 6 AP three major changes from the national football rules committee led by William S Langford. The key shift updates the lateral pass rule allowing defense to recover a fumbled lateral and declares the ball dead at the recovery point. The revised rule defines a lateral pass thrown about two yards through the air and not merely batted toward another player. Horton Smith led early in the Texas Open with 149 after 30 holes in San Antonio.
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New York
National Football Rules Committee
Williams
Langford
Hanavies
Vali
Willow “Setines Gollub
Sanillow Springs
Goub
San Antonio
Texas
Febat
Horton Smith
Joplin
K U and Aggies Debating Tonight in Central Auditorium
The University of Kansas will debate the Aggies tonight at 3 p.m. in the Central Administration auditorium. Kansas faces the Aggies on the negative side of the question: should U S policy toward Latin America be condemned. Team members George Chamos David Evans and Barton Kingsbury will present the split for the Jayhawkers with judges A L Leach Baker K E Kittering and R Ritchie named for the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Latin America
University of Kansas
Lindbergh Lands in Port au Prince Arrival From Santo Domingo
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh completed a flight to Haiti landing at 2 08 p m in Port au Prince from Santo Domingo. The AP report notes the goodwill efforts tied to a Pan American conference in Havens as Lindbergh’s arrival marks another leg of the journey.
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Port Au Thtince
Haiti
Havens
Charles A. Lindbergh
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Wednesday Broadcast Observes Boy Scout Anniversary
A program marking the eighteenth anniversary of the Boy Scout movement will air on KFRU Wednesday evening. Lawrence Scouts assisted by a Kansas City group will present speeches by B B Dawson Scout executive and W I Bruner Lawrence executive committee president. Musical numbers include performances by Kansas City Scouts local Scouts and the Lawrence Scout orchestra. Lawrence Scouts will recite the Scout oath and law.
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Boy Scout Movement In
America
KFRU
Lawrence Scouts
Kansas City
Kan
Lawrence
Wyandotte Council of
B B.dawson
W. I. Bruner
Lawrence Executive Committee
Kansas City’ Scouts
Lawrence Scout Orchestra
Eastman claims rhinoceros feat on expedition
Telegraph briefs report George Eastman Rochester has achieved one major expedition objective by bearing a white rhinoceros. Also notes a joint electrical engineers session in London and New York broadcast via radio on February 16, Bancroft Gerardi confirms.
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Kampala
Uranda
Aftiqa
George Eastman
Rochester
New York
Belleview Social Roundup Spreads Through Town
Belleview residents share visits and meals across families including Landons, Warmkers, Mitchells, Otts, Shafstas, and Whaleys. Numerous gatherings feature bridge parties, church groups, and school notes. The week notes a Topeka trip, Lawrence visits, and a busy schedule around the Duncan and Deay homes with several neighbors attending events and dinners.
Local residents gather for dinners and visits in Lawrence and surrounding towns
Community notes show John Canary and Willie Rice at a new Colbert in front of the Himsinger home. Ethel Cox of Lawrence visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cox. Several households share meals and attend gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Hayden, Harold Weeks, Vernon Weeks, and Miss Hazel Stowe returning to school after illness. Dr Pierson tested cows for local families, and Capper agent made neighborhood calls.
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John Canary
Willie Rice
Colbert
Grant Cox
L. Cox
Ethel Cox
George Cox
Vernon Weeks
C. Ft Thiry
Albert Hayden
Willa
Hayden
Oak Ridge
Ani
Roy Murphys
W. D. Janeway
Riverside
Roy Murphy
Earl Janeway
Capper
Ste
Harold Skeets
Wrong and Right They Look Alike by Al Dema
By Al Dema former pitcher for the New York Giants. The tale contrasts a hero and goat as a Chicago practice game against Lake Forest turns comically when Red Shannon swaps into the wrong basket scoring for the opponents. Lake Forest late surge narrows the gap.
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AL Dema
New York Giants
University of Chicago
Lake Forest College
Chikago
Lake Forest
Chicago
Red
Shannon
Lake. Forest
Frazier to race Shimek in two mile at K G A C meet
Bernard Poco Frazier the Missouri Valley distance star will clash with Melvin Shimek Western Intercollegiate two mile champion for a two mile race at the convention hall boards February 1 at the annual K G A C invitational meet. Lloyd Hahn and Ray Center of Iowa State East may join in a special 1000 yard race. All four are probable candidates for the American Olympic team this summer.
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Bernard
Poco
Frazier
Eaner
Missouri Valley
Melvin Shimek
Marquette University
Illinois Ne
Lloyd Hahn
Nebraska
Ray” Center
Iowa ‘State
Local Personal Notices Highlight Miss Klein and Others
Miss Katharine Klein, teaching in Newton, visited her mother Mrs. Ed Klein in Missouri. Abbi Levy returned from Ottawa with sister Mrs. Nellie Gray. HH. B. Peaks, on a leave from Washington, D.C. to South Dakota, stopped in Lawrence with his daughter Mrs. Harold Constant. A. B. Weaver came back from the New York markets. Mildred and Grace Greene traveled to Chicago to shop Greene hats in Lawrence and Ottawa. Mrs. Harriet Rynerson attended a Topeka meeting with committee members from Kansas State Teachers College. Other locals include Miss Huberta Russell and Miss Ruth Garvin.
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Katharine Klein
Newton
Ed_ Klein
Missouri
Abbi Levy
Ottawa
Neelie. Gray
Levy
HH. B. Peaks
Washington, D.C
South Dakota
Lawrence
Harold. Constant
A. B. Weaver
New York
Mildred Greene
Grace Greene -Jeft Saeght
Chicago
Greene
Awrence
Harriett.Rynerson
Topeka
Ibs
Ethel Bumney
Hall
Kansas
State Teachers’ College At
Emporia
Huberta Russell
Les Drebing
Ruth ‘Garvin
Aleene Carter
Tone
Vij. Young
Alveit
Southavestern
Nerve
Ant Ld
Paneer Mat
Feghemas
Elks bowling team tops Abdallah Chanters in KC return
The Elks club bowling team edged the Abdallah Chanters 2484 to 2417 in Kansas City Kansas on Saturday night. Hartiz Funk and Fredericks led the Elks with scores of 527 513 and 507. The Elks second team fell to Wyandotte lodge number 3 2612 to 2226.
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Elks Club
Abdallah Chanters
Kansas City
Kan
Elks
Edmonds and Clarence Dey Match Ends In High Score
A fragmentary note shows a high scoring game featuring Edmonds and Clarence Dey. Details are incomplete but indicate a competitive matchup with a notable total. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.
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Motorial Lownships
Ara Trucks Cycles
Geyty
Tayert
Ates
Milliae
Ian Saath
Sons of American Evolution
Elsie
Kellogg
Football Committee
K.U
Aggies
Lindy
Kfru i
Mexico City
Irapuato
Shanghai
Canton
Genral Li-Chai-Sum
M. Liborel
M Docaqugis
Caye, Ky
I. W. McFarland
McFarland
Wichita
American Salt and Coal Co
Lyons
Hitchcock
RG. Spiers
Hutchinson
State Board of Agriculture
Ilinois
Lowden
Frank
C. Lowden
Ublican
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House
Senate
S. Li Bradley
Harriett E
J. D.ritchey
Kansas C
Clarethe Crane
Noite
Milo Crane
Faminiar Clathe
Wi ‘Miller
Oscar Lothhol
Minnie Jones
Harry Miller
Otto Durr
J.D. Adamie
Minnie. Jones
F. G. Hughes
Dorothy
Lyndon
Herman Miller
George ,Abel
Homelwood
Mildred Skinner
Ed Forsythe
C. Z Bheldon
J. D
Abra
James Meeps
Ray Miller
Ben
Fred Laughlin
Maurice ‘Starr
H. H. Gerstenberger
Will Miller
Jessie Anderson
A. von Gunten
Morris Raber
James Duncan
George Ott
Harry Wreund
the Gardner
Oliver Deayey
Frank Ellis Andson
Jay
Robert. Laughlin
Caroline Freund
Mary Jane Dodds
Eugene Maynard
Horton
Lee
Earl
Wiley Broeys
la Foup
Raymond Bartz
Milton Shatstaht
Knowledge Hill
Hoopes
Shimek
Tri- Speaker
Philadelphia Athletics
Sutfielder
Washington’ Senators
Connin Mack
Alcechez
Ullea Panther
Convention Hall
Gabe ‘Kaufman
Maleewlex
Lewis
Joe Stecher
St- Louis
Call’ Urbaga
4Upoke
Hingis
Toameet
Peltzer
Otto Peitzer
Fierman
Illinois Athletic Club
Missourt
Missope
Oklany
Ekansda Aggies
Drake
Griknell Jews State
Purdue
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Wisconsia
Indiana
Michigan
Fitnels Setae
F & Amie Sof Aginnesate
Central
Washburn
Pittsburg
Wichita' U
Hays
Southwestern
College
Imperial
Bethanyee
Akor
Bethel
McPherson Pi
Sir Benedic
Kansas Wesleyant
St. Mary's
Stening
Andolte
Lawrence Clathe
Leavenworth
Atchison
Tate
Rosedale
Nationa
Edmonds
Clarenc Dey
Roxy- Theatre
Arside Tout Blazers
Blue Network
Nook
Poberg-Carlon
Mermana
Individuaals
Flo Hays
Dolph Simons
Tom Barling
Pablo. Casals
Victor
Eerceuse
Jocelyn
Goyesias
Meistersinger Evening Star
Cortot
Ithe Yin
Thibaud
Tha
Rumsey Bis Funeral Home
Rome
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