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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1927
Page
5
The Journal-World of Lawrence Kansas lists subscription rates, circulation details, and office addresses for the paper. It notes a February 7 1227 date with a religious verse and a shortlocal commentary criticizing exam failures among college students as hindering future success.
The article discusses challenges in early talking pictures from voice coordination to director timing, notes a Moscow scientist’s influenza theory and Soviet asset sales, and highlights Judge Landis’s role in jazz censorship. It questions Soviet revenue after confiscations and China’s Shanghai settlement stance.
The Chanute Tribune cautions against expecting major changes if a new eugenics bill becomes state law. It notes Congress has given up on passing a full bill this session while both wets and drys remain unhappy with the Kansas primary law. The piece frames marriage and reform as ongoing political theater amid uncertain prospects.
A fragmented OCR item references Quebec or Paris related figures and a child named Jim. The text notes a tight successful figure and a person named Max, with a vague family reminiscence about brothers. Copyright line appears from a Syndicate source, 2927.
Grocer notes Turkish prunes sale price one dollar for fifteen and a half pounds. Musically inclined Prof F C Walker from Chicago visits relatives during a Western trip. Local officials and residents discuss city rooms in Seathird building. Twenty five years ago a historic eight day clock and other memories appear in local history. Horses bound for Buffalo Bill show export to Cody. Farewell party for Miss Heeler, home in Ohio. Bob sled accident on Guiney street leaves both sleighs demolished and occupants injured. Beatrice Dalton recovering from tonsillitis at home.
Representatives from twelve countries convene in Brussels to discuss cutting military aeronautics while preserving civil aviation. In New York Ruthin celebrates the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina and Duke He ss of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Also noted is a greeting to a batting ace on his thirty-fifth birthday.
London reports a fresh cross country golf season with the St. Augustine Club duo J C Macnamata and O M Benjamin defeating Norman Dore and R Wilson by 45 strokes after 53 strokes over three miles. The piece notes a Wales cross country feat in 1920 with Rupert Phillips and Raymond Thomas completing a 20 mile course in 608 strokes, starting December 3 and finishing at noon, aided by ordinance.
Henry W. Temple, a veteran lawmaker from Pennsylvania with nearly 15 years in the House, is under consideration for a vacancy on the Interstate Commerce Commission. A minister of the United Presbyterian church, he has taught history and political science in Washington and Jelson College, written on history and economics, and served as a World War II era chaplain in a Pennsylvania regiment.
A compilation of local social calls and visits featuring John Simons Anton Scher Mr and Mrs George Heyl Letha Wolf Walt Lamb and family gatherings at the Lamb home with attendees from Richland Lawrence and Wyoming. Hogs hauled for Mary Lamb and a bicycle theft near Dans cafe reported to police. Imer Tutt pleads guilty to liquor possession and is fined 200 and sentenced to 30 days. School board to meet tonight with 7 30 and 8 oclock committee sessions. Oak trees in Eng and concerns over disease threaten centuries old plantings with long term impact.
United Press reports The Universe, a Catholic weekly, says Soviet policy cripples the church in Russia with widespread priest shortages. It notes no archbishop or bishops, only one priest for up to 8,000 worshippers, far from enough for 1.8 million Catholics across 600 churches, and bans Bibles and catechisms.
A dense OCR of nightly radio program schedules lists orchestra ensembles, hotel and studio broadcasts, travelog and dance programs, and musical hour entries. Cities include Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit New York Philadelphia Chicago Milwaukee Hartford Dallas Kansas City Lincoln Nashville Los Angeles and more, with stations such as WEAF WCX WJ WWJ WGY WLIB and others. Programs feature named orchestras and conductors, hotel ensembles, and dance music across multiple time slots.
Compiled Tuesday February 8 reports a live opera concert broadcast tonight featuring the WJZ Orchestra conducted by Casares Sodero with soloists Astrid Fijeide Elizabeth Lennox Julien Oliver and Frederic Baer. Programs list stations WEAF WBAI WLS WBBM CHICAGO and Buffalo Boston and Chicago details with times and prices.
County agent Gilkison and Miss Elizabeth Randle plan to attend Farm and Home Week events in Manhattan Kansas. Local farmers will join the dairy meeting Wednesday and the crop improvement association gathering Thursday as community activity continues amid travel and hospital notes.
Lecompton teams hosted Vinland and Linwood games with Vinland boys winning 28 to 15 while Linwood took a 14 to 13 thriller. Debating teams from Lecomp ton and Spring Hill exchanged opponents amid activities around Feb. 1 to Feb. 4.
Arthur Bond has come back to Loavenwyorth with his father, after a long period away. The return is noted in local society circles and is expected to influence family affairs and community events in the town.
Local reports describe a family gathering with Mrs Starr, niece of Lecompton guests. Attendees include a sister and a student who spent time at a school event noted by witnesses.
In the February issue of Our Messenger the business session led by President Mrs Kreidar approved a $10 annual budget and filled a vacancy on the finance committee. Frances Willard Memorial Fund donations reached 1.75 dollars. The social hour featured strawberry tarts with whipped cream and coffee. Guests included Mrs James McClanahan of Garnett and Pauline Baughman. members named include Mrs J Kreidar and Mrs W Stauffer. A notice notes Mr and Mrs ag hn D family moved. health updates mention Mr Watts improving after a prior hemorrhage and Mr Chambers of Lawrence consulted for an injured leg from a fall.
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